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Yo. *holds up hands* we’ve been busy (quiet on here). Man, it’s tough these days. It’s easy to get lost in the day. Caught up in the routine. Too often we’re finding this out lately as we become busier and busier with our personal lives that the amount of time we can commit to Y&Y […]
posted by Derek on 17/08/2013
Hyper Japan is the UK’s biggest celebration of Japanese culture, bringing together elements of both traditional and contemporary Japan to London (the easiest way to experience a slice of Japan without jumping on a plane). As YY’s resident ninja, I jumped at the opportunity to cover the 3 day expo held at the end of July in Earls Courts. Check out the full story after the cut.
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posted by Derek on 27/07/2013
As cliché as it may sound, clothing is an extension of one’s being and nothing reflects character more than personalised/customised pieces (whether its bespoke or simply DIY). From the early days of bringing a square yard of fabric into a retail store to the web-based virtual program of today, custom Vans have been a tradition since its inception in 1966 and paired with it’s range of iconic silhouettes and designs…there is bound to be a pair that compliments your style. Last week, myself and Aaron headed down to the newly opened Camden store for the first leg of the Custom Made + You tour which aims to celebrate Van’s long standing connection with the art scene…
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posted by Yin on 15/07/2013
We’ve teamed up with American Express to offer one lucky person the chance to win a pair of tickets to see Jessie Ware at AMEX’s Summer Series at Somerset House. As always, the concert will take place at the classic courtyard of Somerset House will play host to an eclectic range of music acts from 11th – 21st July. If this sounds like something you’d be up for, head on after the cut.
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posted by Derek on 10/07/2013
Stepping out of the blistering mid-summer heat into a cool breezy studio…greeted by creatives armed with paintbrushes and the nostalgic (and slightly intoxicating) fumes of spray cans…must be that time of year again #WhiteCanvasProject
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posted by DJB on 11/06/2013
As you may know by now, we’re strong advocates of emerging talents realising their own unique creative vision. Inspired by this same ethos, the Ray-Ban Envision tour is all about vision - literally - with each event named after by Ray-Ban lenses’ unique characteristics. Joining the Ray-Ban Envision Tour is Willy Moon, a contemporary musician and producer, whose hit single ‘Yeah, Yeah’ became a retro cult classic when it was used for the Apple iPod advert in 2012. Performing on June 13th Willy Moon will play the ‘Built to Move’ gig on the Narrow Boat Frederick, an intimate stripped-back acoustic show to 30 lucky fans on the moving canal boat, surrounded by the bustling nightlife of Birmingham city centre – the area and the venue really never stop moving. Keep reading after the cut!
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posted by Derek on 09/06/2013
June marks the month of the Mamung; the time of year where folks in Thailand are rejoicing at the abundance of golden (and green) mangos. Not wanting to miss out on the action, Thai restaurant SUDA has launched a unique menu for the duration of June to celebrate the humble fruit. A mango masterclass after the cut…
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posted by Tahirah on 29/05/2013
This Saturday 1st June I’ll be heading to the Southbank Centre to see some of the brightest young stars on London’s poetry scene sharing work about our city and their unique relationships with it in their interactive show as part of the London Literature Festival.
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posted by Yin on 13/05/2013
“Show them how funky, strong is your fight. It doesn’t matter who’s wrong or right!” Name that tune? If you recognise those famous lyrics then consider yourself cool. I was blessed with the opportunity to attend a singing masterclass at the prestigious City Academy with an insanely talented redhead known as J Marie Cooper. Now I’m telling you, this woman has some of the fiercest vocals I’ve ever heard – the kind that will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up as your jaw-drops right before you give her a standing ovation.
posted by Yang on 30/04/2013
Our friends over at RMediacircle have teamed up with Dreamwear to create a masterclass for young entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting up their own brand. The session will look at the conceptual beginnings of starting a brand right through to production processes and product development. ‘Creating a Brand | Class 101’ will be at The Cube on Commercial Street between 12-6pm, if you’re hoping to start your own label in the future and aren’t sure how, then it might be useful for you to check this out.
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posted by Derek on 16/04/2013
Bodean’s BBQ Smoke House does not mess around in the meat game, their kitchens go through a whopping seven tonnes of meat every week. Anyone seen Epic Meal Time? Well Bodean’s put them to shame. Earlier this week Aaron and I had the privilege of visiting not only the Tower Hill restaurant but the magical smoke house in which the meat gets its unique flavour. Check out what we thought and try not to be offended veggies, we’ll show y’all some love soon!
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