There are so many designs for coats out now that you may take a double look on it. Some are just like ordinary coats, some single and some double breasted. Some may find this confusing so here is a quick break down.
What is the difference?
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Single breasted garments have two lapels that slightly overlap each other, just enough to fit one column of buttons.
Double breasted garments have two fronts over lapping each other, this has two columns of buttons.
Lapels
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Lapels on single breasted garments are usually notched.
On the other hand lapels on double breasted garments are peaked which means the top of the lapels are pointing upwards.
Styling
You can almost pair any kind of trousers with single breasted garments as you can easily wear this formally or casual.
On the other hand, double breasted garments requires more formal trousers because it has always been associated with formal events and that hasn’t changed unlike the single breasted garments where you can pair with jeans.
Creed inspired short film Knockout looks to become a reality.
With the film in pre-production the director of the film, James Carpenter joined us to talk about his latest upcoming sport themed drama film ‘Knockout’.
Hi, how are you?
I’m pretty good. Glad to be here. Heard many good things about Our Culture Mag.
You do seem familiar. So, you are directing the upcoming short film Knockout. How did the idea for the film come about?
It originated from when I tried to come up with an idea between a relationship with a father and son. A couple ideas came first with a father in the military or so. I wanted to create something pure and innocent but still have enough negative emotion to leave a lasting imprint on the audience.
What influenced the film?
Major influences come from ‘The Fighter’, ‘Creed’, ‘Southpaw’. All these sports films had more of an emotional side than the actual sports side, so I decided to take that element and put it at the front of the story.
“An exciting project that looks to awe its audience”
What is the character of John Saunders like?
He’s an honest man. He started off as a tradesman. Didn’t have many aspirations. Straightforward, everyday working-class guy. I feel that makes him much more relatable character than someone who had aimed to be a boxer since day one.
Describe Knockout in three words.
Hard hitting emotion.
When are you planning to release Knockout and how can we follow the film’s progress?
The film should be released in June 2018 if not a bit earlier. You can follow the progress the social media and our Indiegogo. Also, a dedicated YouTube channel will cover the film.
Justice League unsurprisingly topped the weekend Box Office but struggled to hit the target of $100 million.
Whilst, it was not the perfect three day weekend for Justice League and Warner Bros. The big superhero film managed to grab a mighty $96 million domestically, whilst it grossed a more impressive $281 million worldwide.
In the second place, came Lionsgate’s ‘Wonder’ which managed to gross a very impressive and unexpected $27 million domestically. Whilst, in third came ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ with a modest $21 million domestically. ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ currently stands in 9th place for highest grossing film of 2017.
Furthermore, Sony’s ‘The Star’ opened with $10 million domestically with a production budget of $20 million.
We are excited to present you our latest Sound Selection. Once again featuring phenomenal music.
Tia Gostelow ‘Hunger’
The first song to enter our Sound Selection is ‘Hunger’ by the wonderful Tia Gostelow. With her authentic vocals and genuine talent to write songs, she puts herself on the spot as the artist to follow in the world of music.
Avante Black ‘Acid Love’
Another great song to enter this week’s Sound Selection is ‘Acid Love’ by the terrific Avante Black who drives her song with great range, composure and maturity. An artist to keep an eye out for sure.
Saint Jin ‘Silver Tongue’
Taking over with a wave of drive, energy and sense of terrific mystery. The duo that forms Saint Jin truly treat us with a hit, a song that will take you in and won’t let go. Magnificent work by a terrific duo.
Nikö Blank ‘______’
Now for more of an electronic vibe, we have Nikö Blank’s latest single ‘______’ or better known as simply “blank”. Nikö showcases terrific structure, flourishes of minimalistic sound effects and waves of smooth synths that drop us into his own exciting world.
The New Respects ‘Something To Believe In’
With a great vibe, lovely structure and some groovy French-like influence this song is a must for any playlist. The New Respects bring a weight of uplifting energy that will keep you buzzed until the end of time. Simply marvellous.
ONR ‘5 Years Time’
Driven by flowingly authentic vocals and great production, ONR elevates us with his energetic and solid sound. ‘5 Years Time’ is a showcase of the splendid talent that ONR possesses as an artist, a gift that many would love to possess.
Overjoy ‘Women’
The final song to enter our Sound Selection is ‘Women’ by the Los Angeles based trio that combine deep and hypnotic soundscapes to emerge their listeners. ‘Women’ is the perfect song for those long night sessions. A fantastic way to end this Sound Selection.
Icarus is back with more great music. This time presenting his latest single ‘No Sleep’
Known for songs such as ‘King Kong’, ‘They Are Not Like You’ and ‘October’ Icarus has defined himself as an authentic and true artist in the world of electronic music. Now, with a well-established discography, Icarus brings us his latest single ‘No Sleep’. A three-minute ride that takes you into a dream-like state, a song for the nightlife for sure.
The single has already been on Annie Mac’s Hottest Record and now has been released via Parlophone Records.
Erika Sanada is a sculptor that creates delicate ceramic sculptures of animals, a series she calls “Odd Things.”
Her work is beautiful yet eerie. The juxtaposition between the cute, innocent, little animals and their creepy expressions and extra body parts work as a dark twist to what would otherwise be a sweet take on the subject and adds a spice of darkness and intrigue to her work.
Fighting Spirit
Ceramic, glaze 8″ x 15″ x 6″ 2015
Peeling
Ceramic, glaze 21″ x 4″ x 6″ 2013
Shout Big Mouth
Ceramic, glaze 8″ x 7″ x 6″ 2014Ceramic, cold finish 11″ x 5″ x 9″ 2017
On The Nose
Ceramic, cold finish, mix media 10″ x 18.5″ x 5.5″ 2016
Robert Wun is back to share his latest collection with us.
Once again London based fashion label Robert Wun amazes us with their bold and strong shaped designs that empower the feminine fashion world. In his latest spring and summer collection, Robert Wun truly evolves the possibilities of combining shape, material and colour to make something truly magical.
Robert Wun himself is the creative director and founder of the label. He has previously been supported by ON | OFFwho showcased his AW16 and SS16 collections at the London Fashion Week. He was also nominated for the International Woolmark Prize in 2016.
Here is the SS18 collection by Robert Wun.
You can find out more about Robert Wun by following his website here.
Christopher Stewardson is on a journey to direct his upcoming short film, Man-tis!
With pre-production and crowdfunding on the way, he joins us to talk about film, culture and Man-tis!
Hi, how are you?
I am very well, thank you. It’s lovely to be able to talk about Man-tis! with Our Culture Mag!
We are glad to have you on. So, how did you get into directing?
It was a gradual thing for me. I’ve been obsessed with classic horror and science-fiction since I was a child. When I was about seven years old, my Mom bought me the DVD of 1957’s 20 Million Miles to Earth – and I was mesmerised. Seeing how Ray Harryhausen had crafted such a nuanced character out of the Ymir (the film’s creature) had a profound effect on me and set me on the path toward filmmaking. After making numerous short films as a teenager, directing really became something that felt comfortable and familiar. Being able to develop that in school through A-level drama and then through actual short films in university really cemented directing as my personal goal.
Do you have any directors you look up to?
Several! In particular, Ishiro Honda, John Carpenter, and of course Edgar Wright have all inspired me tremendously. Ishiro Honda’s 1954 Godzilla is probably my favourite film of all time! I love the political subtext in Honda’s filmography. Films like Mothra vs. Godzilla, Matango, and The Mysterians all have such a wonderful poignancy. I truly admire Honda’s ability to craft such entertaining and thoughtful pieces of cinema. John Carpenter and Edgar Wright both inspire me with how palpable their films feel. As a teenager I would look at them and think “I could try that”. Watching films like John Carpenter’s Halloween or Edgar Wright’s Spaced series (both of which are favourites of mine!) and being inspired to craft something myself I think says a lot about how invigorating their films are.
So, how did ‘Man-tis!’ come about and what influenced it?
In November of 2016 I first got the skeleton idea of Man-tis! From the get-go there was always a man who has an interview and who gets turned into some half-man, half-insect. I played around with what insects would work – ants and wasps were both considered – before settling on a praying mantis.
Kurt Neumann’s 1958 version of The Fly and Joe Dante’s Matinee are really the primary influences of Man-tis! I love how affectionate Matinee is toward 1950s science fiction and horror pictures. With Man-tis! I really want to emulate that sense of affection for the plethora of monster movies from the ’50s that I loved as a child – and still do!
Describe ‘Man-tis!’ in three words.
In the words of Jess Watkins, our amazing sound mixer, “big buggo man.”
Will there be a sequel to ‘Man-tis!’?
There are currently no plans for a sequel, I’m afraid. However, certainly expect to see more from myself and the rest of the Man-tis! team!
When are you planning to release the film and are you looking to have film festival run?
We’re looking at a June 2018 release for Man-tis!
Yes, we are absolutely looking to submit the film to as many film festivals as we can! We’d love for as many audiences as possible to share in this love letter to ’50s science fiction.
Our final question, what is your definition of culture?
Culture is how we express the changing understanding of our lives, our communities, and our humanity.
Thanks for a great interview Chris. You do seem familiar!
If you would like to get involved with Man-tis! you can become a backer here! or follow the updates on the film via their website and social media.
Indie band Men I Trust are back with their latest single ‘I hope to be around’
Striking us with their signature image and sound, the indie band ‘Men I Trust’ present us their latest single ‘I hope to be around’. With their latest single now released, this is what they said about it “This light yet introspective song talks about one’s desire to overcome the limits of the human lifespan in order to see the future and find meaning.”
“Refreshing, nostalgic and simply neat”
The single results in a wonderfully slow-paced reminiscence. A truly splendid single by a trio that always show something fresh with their music.
You can buy and stream ‘I hope to be around’ here.
Thor: Ragnarok managed to maintain the top spot at the weekend Box Office, whilst Daddy’s Home 2 came in second.
Buena Vista’s ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ managed to top the weekend Box Office once again. The film managed to gross a solid $56.6 million at the weekend Box Office. Whilst, ‘Daddy’s Home 2’ achieved a less impressive $30 million start. Coming in second place.
In third came, 20th Century Fox’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. It managed to gross a solid $28 million domestically, whilst worldwide it made an even more impressive $57 million start.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ has currently grossed $650 million worldwide, which puts it in the 10th place for the highest grossing film of the year. In eleventh place stands ‘Logan’ with $616 million, whilst in ninth position ‘It’ is holding on with $683 million.
