Tag: London
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In an era where one can make a living from sharing your life, the outward representation of self has never been more commercialised. From fashion influencers to podcast hosts, more and more people are using social media to curate a persona for financial gain. This has produced a new revenue stream for a generation that…
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With fashion week coming to an end and the new beginnings of fall on the arise, October is a busy undoubtedly a month. GUAP’s got you covered so you don’t miss out on the happenings around town. Here are some exhibits to see this month: 1. Home As Corpus: Head of State’s Taofeek Abijako ditched…
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Dropping today, luxury menswear brand MJB has released a collaborative collection with Mortal Kombat. Now, for both MJB and Mortal Kombat fans this might not sound like news as this is the fourth time that the British born and raised brand has collaborated with the iconic video game franchise. With this collaborative collection however, founder…
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![AMA LOU’S DEBUT ALBUM, I CAME HOME LATE-IS BEAUTIFULLY HONEST [@amalou]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Ama-1-1140x850.jpg)
Ama Lou’s debut album, I Came Home Late, is beautifully structured with moments of sheer transparency and vulnerability from her, with the melodic beats only adding to the thoughtfulness of it. From the stripped-back songs to the meticulous beat production, I Came Home Late—the fifteen-track debut album—is Ama Lou being more honest than ever as she…
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London Fashion Week SS24 was filled with some of the most innovative runway looks we’ve seen this season. London Fashion Week is known for its eccentrism and cultivation compared to the three other fashion capitals, and this season it exceeded this reputation. This season’s LFW also seemed to have an inviting and warm atmosphere. The collection…
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![ON OUR RADAR: the soulfully sweet PopnB world of Äyanna [@ayanna]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/getting-to-know-ayanna-uk-musics-new-ray-of-sunsh-3-4494-1694793071-2_16x9-1140x675.jpeg)
Äyanna is an artist who brings all the Pop/R&B vibes with her soulful voice and nostalgic music videos, and she’s here to show everyone just what she is about. East Londoner Äyanna comes from a background of performing arts & theatre and was always surrounded by an array of music like gospel, R&B, 70s pop,…
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Known for their ability to produce beautiful, ethereal clothing that is both sustainable and inventive, R.L.E’s SS24 collection was highly anticipated. While themes of exploring nature and introspection have been present since her graduate collection, founder Qixin Zhang has made a clear effort to grow and develop with every offering. Her SS24 collection: Murmur follows…
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Karina Bond, the queen of futuristic occasionwear and advocate of creating anti-trend fashion, transported us into a new world for her SS24 collection. Held in an underground venue in the heart of Trafalgar Square, guests were greeted with a very simple set: a solo bird cage like structure. But, as always the collection was far…
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![Asher Glean [@asherglean] is GUAP GALA’s Content Creator of the Year supported by Instagram [@Instagram]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSCF1488-e1695393626950-1140x850.jpg)
Content Creator of the Year is a highly sought after and competitive award category at the GUAP Gala. This year, creator and teacher, Asher Glean took home the award. He is best known for creating short form comedy skits with an overall following of over 2M across platforms. Upon winning the award, Glean tells Unbothered…
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who: nia chennai genre: neo-soul/r&b where: south london Nia Chennai has mastered the art of making self-respect sound sweet. Kicking off 2023 with ‘Since We Ain’t Together’, Nia made a diligent effort to get her music out there by promoting the song daily on TikTok, grabbing her audience with the lyrics “I’ve been running through…