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| It’s hard to believe that a year has gone by since we launched the first issue of The Arch magazine. So yes, we’ve just released our birthday issue and it’s all about celebration. To mark the occasion we sent out a call to all designers, illustrators and photographers inviting them to make their mark on The Arch by designing a cover. We received several inspired entries some of which take our first birthday into account, and others of which merely focus on spring. The design which stands head and shoulders above the rest though is by Simone Rossum and Jono Garrett of Black River Future Classics. It combines spring, our first birthday and the classic, elegance of The Arch magazine and all it represents. “Spring is woven into the design of the number 1, so as not to draw attention, but rather draw subtle nuances to a time of year celebrated for new beginnings,” write Simone and Jono in their accompanying rationale. We couldn’t agree more. What seals the deal though, is the ingenious and unexpected twist of the completely black cover in spring; it’s pure drama! It’s all about that moment when the theatre lights dim and the audience sits rapt with the thrill of pure, delicious anticipation immediately prior to the flood of stage light which reveals a wonderland bursting with spectacular colour. The spring issue of The Arch is just that. Within the classic black cover lies an abundance of colour, freshness – and like spring’s new buds, emerging and inspiring local talent. For starters we showcase the designs of our cover competition winners, Simone and Jono and their colleagues at Black River Future Classics. Their clients include Nandos, Vida e Caffé, Mini and Virgin Mobile among others. Click on The Arch Winners link for a peek at their impressive portfolio. The Arch showcases some of Melrose Arch’s finest offerings from must-have fashion to masterfully mixed lip smacking cocktails as well as a preview of upcoming events – new and exciting things are happening on the precinct all the time, so do keep an eye on this website, our Facebook page and blog for regular updates. And continuing with the theme of celebration, you’ll find loads more to shout about from world class local fashion labels to inspired architecture and luxurious items you’ll find it difficult not to drool over. If all this whets your appetite, don’t stop here, get to Melrose Arch and experience the extraordinary for yourself, and while you’re there, get a free copy of The Arch. |
Inspired by sherbet, candyfloss and banana bubblegum, spring’s pastels are irresistible.
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Drawing inspiration from Africa, its people, shapes, colours, light and architecture, these local designers are producing unique, world-class fashion. Click to download article »
Meet the Winners of our ‘Make your mark on The Arch’ competition – Simone Rossum and Jono Garrett of BlackRiver FC. Click to download article »
It’s always happy hour at Melrose Arch where the cocktails are designed with inspiration and skill enough to rival the precinct’s award-winning architecture. Click to download article »
