Craeze by Corinne Scotland

Met this guy on tuesday evening for an interview in Brick Lane. Whilst tucking into samosa Craeze told me all about his plans for a global clothing label. Inspired by the graff culture in East London, Craeze's designs have a message- they all say something about life in 'the hood'.

"Every design is raw emotion" Craeze said, "they're not just designs, they're a part of me, of my life."

Can't wait to get the interview down into an article so you guys can hear Craeze's amazing story of determination, vision and integrity.

On the right: Craeze's classic design. Writing says: Hood Kings, supply and demand.

Barclays Freerunning Championships

photos by Saifur Rahman

VOXPOPS

On Tue 10th August the Sed*8 team hits the mean streets of Shoreditch to quiz folks on their media likes and dislikes before we foist our upcoming Sed*8 magazine into their appreciative hands.


Chealsea Anyiam, 18, Actress. Hackney



Magazine last bought: Ideal

TV show last watched: Eastenders

Last song listened to: Migraine Skank by Gracious “Nappa Man” K

Betty Peters, 26, Market Researcher, London

Last magazine bought: Just reads books

Last TV show watched: The Wire

Last song listened to: Something by the Noisettes

Halil Efecom, 22, Retail, Islington

Magazine last bought: Subscribes to The Economist

TV show last watched: Big Brother

Last song listened to: Michael Jackson

Jessica Wall, 23, unemployed at the moment, London

Last magazine read: Company

Last TV show: EastEnders

Last song listened to: Florence and the Machine

Michal Cichowlas, 19, soon to be student, London (on right)

Magazine last bought: The Economist

TV show last watched: Traffic Cops

Last song listened to: Gallop by Jeremy Jake

Jack Adda, 18, going to study at Leeds in September, from London (on left)

Last magazine read: I don’t read magazines. My favourite website is Resident Advisor

Last TV show: Southpark

Last song listened to: A Cocoon album, which is techno

Mark Marseolaveras, 27, consultant from Barcelona (on left)

Last magazine read: A sports mag

Last TV show: A news show. I only watch news

Last song listened to: A Spanish band

Temi, Josimar and Linda

Alexander Hamilton, 21, student, Australian

Last magazine read: An Australian surf magazine, Tracks

Last TV show: Have I Got News For You

Last song listened to: La Roux, Encore

Mary, 21, Student and Aspiring Model, Elephant and Castle

Last magazine read: Today, Black Beauty

Last TV show: The Tyra Banks Show

Last song listened to: Rebirth, Lil Wayne

Terrence, 21, House Husband, Tottenham

Last magazine read: Fusion

Last TV show: MTV BASE and Channel AKA

Last song listened to: Himself Album, Big Si

Ayisha Doswell, 19, student, N1

Last magazine read: Today, a TV guide

Last TV show: EastEnders

Last song listened to: Movado

Tom William, 23, Lighting Designer, Vauxhall

Last magazine read: Attitude

Last TV show: The West Wing

Last song listened to: Kings of Leon

Haiddi Saho, 16, Student, Sweden

Last magazine read: Grazia

Last TV show: Two and a Half Men

Last song listened to: Lil Wayne, Carter 3

******BaNkSy*****

hi people ....i think we should try to include one or some of banksy's street art since it goes well with the genre of the magazine !!! wat do u think ? if u got any better ones post them or any other street art !!!... david

Moments by Monifa

© Monifa

Free Running

The Beauty of Trafalgar Square by David Ramirez

©David Ramirez

Richard Billingham- Ray's A Laugh

WORKSHOPS KICKING OFF NEXT WEEK

Journalism and Photography are kicking off next week!!

The 14th of July sees the first round of Sed*8 Sessions @ The BLUE HUT, 49 Provost St, London, N1 7NZ.


To Get Involved email info@sed8magazine.com or call 07972180431..

Rinse Youngas- U18's party @ Stratford Circus

NIKE's 1948 POP-UP STORE

Not just a pop-up store but what also seems to be some sort of creative studio space from which Nike are running creative workshops and demonstrations for sneaker freaks. Seems to be some sort of attempt to get down with the fluorescent trainer toting trend benders of the Shoreditch scene but could be worth checking out..

DOWNLOAD IT IT"S FOR CHARITY!

BANK HOLIDAY MARKET

London's best streetwear brands in one tidy spot..

NEW MIKE GIANT PRINTS

www.mikegiant.com

www.Sed8Magazine.com

The official Sed*8 website will be live in one month's time. There you will be able to access all info about training programs, events and of course the magazine itself.

The info so far.. we are planning a string of workshops all in the beautiful environs of Hackney for June and July of this year. These workshops will run for four weeks and will be FREE, FREE, FREE for our contributors.

For regular updates join our mailing list: email sed8mag@gmail.com and watch this space.

The Sed*8 team. x

The genius behind the soon-to-be-launched Sed*8 website

www.sed8magazine.com WATCH THIS SPACE.

Sed8 Magazine

auditions at the ROUNDHOUSE

This May thousands of young people will take over the Roundhouse at Turning Point Festival, our first festival entirely made by young people — showcasing the freshest up-and-coming talent. Well, we've got a little surprise... Come to the Turning Point Auditions on Sat 4 April — Sun 5 April 2009 and show us what you can do and you can be a part of Turning Point. We're looking for DJs Cabaret Artists Singers Fashion Designers Musicians Poets MCs Magicians Video directors Dancers Actors

Hell, anything legal and creative is fine by us... (think Britain's got Talent but cool). Audition slots are limited so make sure you get one now, email us at turning.point@roundhouse.org.uk and tell us: Your talent Your full name Your email address Your contact phone number Your age

SLAM CITY SKATES x NEW ERA

UGLY KIDS CLUB TEES

Brand New for 09 for Rudeboys AND Goodgirls
(Yep... now available in women's sizes)
at: www.theuglykidsclub.com/shop
P&P has always been free and every customer receives a free sticker pack.


A short video of behind the scenes footage and a quick interview with the photographer Robin Bharaj will be up soon on our youtube channel: www.youtube.com/THEUGLYKIDSCLUB

Tell a friend, tell a relative...

PLAY DOT APPAREL

Launched in December 2008, Play dot is the brainchild of South Londoners Kay Taylor and Kwasi B. The duo started designing clothes about a year ago but ever since they can remember they’ve been using fashion to stand out from the masses. The label is designed for a young audience somewhere in the 16 to 24 age bracket but there’s no doubt their quirky designs have appeal way beyond.
The current collection is a mix of sweaters and tshirts with a signature hand print, fitted caps and a clever new take on the tired Afghan scarf. It caters to an urban audience but these business savvy creatives are conscious of pigeonholing their brand. Like the New Era label that they admit is one of their main inspirations, Play Dot’s plans for fashion domination stretch way beyond the urban clichés of sportswear and rap. It wont be too long before we see their designs proliferate across the apparel industry. The label is also inspired by the city these two grew up in where ‘the clothes that you wear represent you’, where the necessity of standing out from the crowd is emphasised every day by the throngs that rally about trying to be noticed, a place where ‘uniqueness sells’.
So what is the biggest challenge for an emerging brand like Play Dot, especially with all this chat about difficult times that is upon us. ‘In the end it’s just a business which needs finance and expertise but we know as long as we keep pushing the brand it will be recognised by the right people.’ In a climate like this there is no substitute for confidence, that and an innate understanding of cool has these kids on the right road to success.

Play Dot Apparel is on sale in various apparel stores in London and Brighton. For a detailed list of stockists go to www.myspace.com/playdotapparel.