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Tag: subculture

  • Where do young people thrift in London today?

    Where do young people thrift in London today?

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    Thrifting has historically been a form of shopping prevalent in subcultures, from punks to hippies. With the rise of social media, it can now be seen across demographics and identities – but where are young people thrifting in London today? Car Boot sale hauls are having a massive revival on TikTok, with popular locations around London. Peckham…

  • Simon Wheatley on The Limitless Evolution of Subcultures

    Simon Wheatley on The Limitless Evolution of Subcultures

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    In the lead up to Abbey Road Studios’ newly announced Music Photography Awards–a first of it’s kind–GUAP caught up with Simon Wheatley, the groundbreaking social archivist and world renowned grime scene photographer who is joining as a guest judge for the Hennessy partnership and ‘Championing Scenes’ award at the upcoming event in May, shining the…

  • The Top Up Tracklist ft. [@demae_mae], [@JustCharlii], [@rachelchinourir] + more

    The Top Up Tracklist ft. [@demae_mae], [@JustCharlii], [@rachelchinourir] + more

    It might only be Tuesday but who doesn’t want a top up of great new music? The Top Up Tracklist is a mix of tracks from across the past month with most being from within the last two weeks. The tracks span a number of genres ranging from Rap, R&B, some more Alternative picks and more. There’s…

  • Photographer Arron Watson-McNab Captures London’s Sneaker Community Through Project [@facesplaceslaces]

    Photographer Arron Watson-McNab Captures London’s Sneaker Community Through Project [@facesplaceslaces]

    Photographer Arron Watson-McNab started a project venturing into London’s sneaker community, The project titled FacesPlacesLaces explores the connection between people and footwear.  FacesPlacesLaces depicts the marriage between people, their footwear and the pavement it steps on. This project delves deep into the inspiration behind individual’s footwear choice and how this alone, can provide an insight…