Ocularis: VIEWFINDER

Having tuned his depth of vision in the fashion industry for a decade, Canterbury’s Nick Biela has altered his focus to new brand, Oculāris, writes Joe Bill

FashionGuest UserFebruary 24, 2020MA2020, Feature, Ocularis, Canterbury, London

WERE YOU THERE? Copperfield presents Stain shade (Video & Pics)

Canterbury fashion retailers Copperfield present tie dye workshop with Stain shade and after party hosted by Carharrt

FashionJoe BillNovember 17, 2019WIN19, Feature, Copperfield, Stain Shade, Carhartt, Canterbury, #Keepitkent, Fashion

THE GREAT & THE GOODS

The Goods Shed takes in the best produce from around the county, but head chef Rafa Lopez is the one charged with making a meal of it

Food and DrinkJoe BillNovember 17, 2019WIN19, Feature, Goods Shed, Canterbury, Chef, Rafa Lopez, #Keepitkent

Poppin’ Fresh: The Ben Hughes Pop Up

How the Ben Hughes Pop-Up puts county culinaire at the centre of its rapidly-growing rep

Food and DrinkJoe BillNovember 17, 2019WIN19, Feature, Ben Hughes Pop Up, pop up dining, Alberry's, Canterbury, Dining Out, #Keepitkent

FAKER SUPPLY: FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT...

From bedroom shipping to international exposure, Faker Supply is anything but...

FashionJoe BillNovember 13, 2019WIN19, Feature, Faker Supply, Canterbury, Max Carpenter, Fashion, Harriet Rose John, #Keepitkent

Studied Style - Copperfield Canterbury

Copperfield looks to bring conscious cuts and savvy fashion to Canterbury

FashionJim LyonsAugust 30, 2019CopperfieldAUT19, Menswear, Copperfield, Canterbury, Feature

Bruno Tilley, Bob Marley, RUN DMC & More

“While I was at art college, I was on a technical drawing course, and I wasnt into that, they asked me what I wanted to do, and I said ‘I wanna design record covers!’. Their reaction was telling me that I would never get a job.”

SquirlArt: Drawn to it

While Greg Stobbs was born in to an illustration dynasty, his skills with multiple mediums has seen him become internationally renowned as the man behind squIrlart

Art and DesignJim LyonsJune 3, 2019Feature, SPR19, Interview, Graffiti, Illustration, Canterbury, squIrlart, #keepitkent, kent

Maison Magenta: Beyond Bespoke

Fashion house Maison Magenta is making a stand for sustainable style while bringing a little bit of couture to Canterbury

FashionJoe BillDecember 1, 2018Features, WIN18, Fashion, Maison Magenta, #Keepitkent, Canterbury

Fearless focus

Photographer Tiggy Ara proves that adding nerve to talent can take you to places you never would have predicted

Culture, Art and DesignJoe BillJune 1, 2018Features, Photography, Tiggy Ara, Jesse St John, Canterbury, #keepitkent, SUM18

Pilot Apparel: Series Made

Independent fashion brand Pilot Apparel brings brings Danish polish and Hackney sway to Kent’s street scene

FashionJoe BillJune 1, 2018Features, Fashion, SUM18, Pilot Apparel, Canterbury, #Kent

STYLE SPACE - Individual Iconic

Resident style columnist Siobhan Maroney gives us the lowdown on personable Canterbury jewellers Iconic

FashionJoe BillDecember 1, 2017Feature, WIN17, Style Space, Siobhan Maroney, Justauniform, Iconic, Canterbury, #Keepitkent

Waxing Lyrical - Vinyl Revival

We speak to some of Kent’s record store owners on why they think vinyl is making a comeback

BILLIE JACOBINA - LIFE IN TECHNICOLOUR

We spoke to designer Billie Jacobina about her foray into high-fashion and retaining a slot at London Fashion Week

FashionJoe BillSeptember 1, 2017Feature, AUT17, Billie Jacobina, London Fashion Week, Canterbury, Kent, #Keepitkent

FELLA - IN THE CHAIR

Perched between the King’s School’s grand entrance gates and the Tudor house with the wonky front door (Canterbites will know what I mean), the bouncing boutique barbers, Fella has carved out a reputation for hip haircuts and trendy tunes.

FashionJoe BillMarch 1, 2017Feature, SPR17, Fella, Canterbury, Barbers, Bobby Gordon, King's Mile, #Keepit

Tronik Youth - From Prussia with love

From DJing before thousands of fans in Berlin to spinning up for a handful of punters in Canterbury, Tronik Youth talks about the highs and lows of making music