Yesterday officially marked the end of my summer as I once again entered university doors to begin final year. Throughout the year we’ll be visiting London’s museums, exhibitions and galleries as a class, and I’ll be sure to post about them. Term doesn’t actually start until next week, but in the meantime our tutors recommended that we head to Bankside Gallery to check out the current exhibition by Edward Hutchison, ‘The Art of the Landscape Architect‘, which celebrates the importance and interdependence of fine art with applied design in the creation of contemporary landscape. Edward Hutchison’s watercolours and drawings form an essential part of his design process, exploring his responses to site conditions and seeking out a successful design solution in partnership with computer drawings.

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Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ralph Pelleymounter who is 1/5 of new folk/rock band To Kill A King. As well as reading the below interview Yin & Yang has an exclusive first showing of the 3rd video to be taken from the bands ‘My Crooked Saint’ EP, ‘ Family’. The video follows on from the previous two singles ‘Bloody Shirt’ and ‘We Used To Protest/Gamble’ which you can also see here. The videos are a must watch from 1st to 3rd as they make up for a mini series which is to be concluded with the fourth video for ‘Wrecking Crew’ coming soon.

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As you know we changed hosts this week so we haven’t been able to post, so once again instead of Throwback Thursday we’re doing a Flashback Friday. This week’s tune marks the death of a hip-hop superstar who go’s by the name of Notorious B.I.G, Biggie created one of my favourite songs of all time and that would be ‘Hypnotised’. We’ve chosen ‘I’ll Be Missing You‘ as this weeks throwback tune, a classic, remixed to honour a legendary rapper. Enjoy

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Topman launched their latest side venture - a trendy concept store in the heart of London’s Shoreditch district. I’ve yet to visit it myself but the vibe of the store is pretty cool with the bare brick walls and general NYC-esque vibe to it with the furnishing. The space will act as a social hub and fashion destination for those in the local community. The selection of clothing in this initimate place looks very limited but at the same time I quite like how it has been displayed. They store features edited selection of key Topman pieces, seasonal project collaborations with a handful of branded items and limited edition artwork/books. Have a gander at the rest of the imagery on the reverse.

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This Friday H&M will be opening its doors to the newest store in the new Westfield shopping centre. To mark the occasion H&M are giving one lucky winner + a friend the chance to be the first to shop in the store, just hours before the doors open to the public, in addition the winner plus their friend will each be given a £100 gift voucher to spend. After this the first 200 customers will also win gift vouchers ranging from £15-£100. If you would like a chance to win the CLICK HERE. More info on the flipside.

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Deep breath. Wow. I’m impressed, I wasn’t expecting too much from this collection and rarely am I impressed by womenswear as it simply does not interest me. VOGUE Russia and a few other sources have given us a little peak into the upcoming collection. I’m definitely liking what I see so far; the bright colours, bold prints, leather studded pieces, bodycon dresses and more. However my favourite piece has to be one of the menswear pieces OBVIOUSLY. There haven’t been many leaks of the men‘s collection but the best one out of the lot has to be of the studded leather jacket. I’m sure I can work with it, the studded features are a nice accessory - now I wonder what the quality is like, we’ll see when it launches in November. Have a gander at both menswear and womenswear on the reverse.

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I’m sure the makers of Instagram are over chuffed since their app has become hugely popular not only amongst us lot but among brands and other companies. Instagram has been the centre of various campaigns since its launch which have caused its number users to further sky-rocket. Well I just spotted on twitter through @LDN, that a group of photographers have come together to set up an exhibition that will showcase the some of the best photos taken and edited with the Instagram app. The exhibition that has been quite fittingly named ‘My World Shared’ will be held over 2 days at the East Gallery in Brick Lane, East London. More info after the break.

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Talent is my thing, I just love discovering it. Admittedly I focus my energy in finding new musical talent but some talent is just undeniable what ever form it may come in. Yesterday I stumbled across this amazing video of Marquese Scott showcasing his supreme dancing skills and was completely bowled over. Mr Scott goes by the stage name of NONSTOP which is pretty appropriate in this case as I have watched this video non stop trying to spot whether camera tricks were incorporated into this video. My brain refuses to believe whole heartedly that he was able to move and contort his body in the way that he did. No other words can describe this other that Simple Dope!.

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I thought I’d write a few words on the subject of creativity as a lot of remarkably talented people waste their talents by ending up in dead end jobs with wretched routines. I know it’s tough right now to find that desirable job under current circumstances so I ask you all to practice your creativity outside of work. Start a new design piece/project/venture, a passion project. Maybe one day you’ll realise that’s what you enjoy and want to do as a career. Don’t ever let anyone or anything deprive you of your gifts and talents!

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