“I’m back,” says a man proudly booming out of the speakers introducing the opening track to DJ Shadow’s latest endeavour. Mr Shadow is indeed back, and with a serious kick to the unmentionables
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The Works
It’s not often that you develop an overwhelming desire to leave a club before you’ve had a chance to even look at the drinks menu. Unfortunately, the Works would give you plenty of practice
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Taking Grandad Home To Nigeria
When Sarah Allen’s grandfather died, she went to Nigeria to bury him in his village, where he was a chief. Unlike the gloomy memorial held in London, it was a joyous celebration – combining his love of England and the country of his birth
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The Duke Spirit – Bruiser
They suck you in from the first second of Bruiser; doubts that their latest efforts won’t match up to the magnitude of Neptune are obliterated like birthday cakes at a Black Sabbath reunion
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Fridge
According to ancient mythical clubbing proverbs ‘good things come in small packages’. In the heart of Brixton resides the perfect example of the old adage
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Doing It For The Kids
There’s giving back to your industry and then there’s taking an entire business – reputation and all – and putting it all on the line devoting it to a rotating group of inexperienced youths with troubled pasts to rival any Irvine Welsh character
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Juan Carlos Obando Fall/Winter 2012
A member of the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and with a legion of Hollywood fans including actresses Viola Davis, Juan Carlos Obando’s collections are going from strength to strength
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Henry J. Beans
If you love cocktails then you’ll love this Wimbledon-based American bar. And with affordable prices, great music and friendly bar-staff, Henry J. Beans will soon become a firm favourite with south-west Londoners
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Badgley Mischka Fall/Winter 2012
Hollywood heroes Mark Badgley and James Mischka do not disappoint with their Fall/Winter 2012 collection. True to form, the pair – known for their 1920’s glamour and elegance – infused their latest collection with classic style and grace
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Sarah Allen 