Because It's Friday Nu Shooz

Interview Karine Fortier

What is your greatest achievement?

I am lucky to be able to live my passion every day. I still have lots to achieve, this is just the beginning …

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?

Hum… I am not really good at describing my work, I generally show it and wait for a reaction, and then I know if that’s ok or not.  Generally people describe my world as fun, colourful and quirky. So I guess it must be reflected in my work too.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Stay curious - feed your imagination.

When are you happiest? 

When I discover a bright coloured object, a beautiful picture book or some interesting shapes I have never seen before.  At home, with the people I love, making sure they are well fed and comfy.

What is the worst job you have had?

I have had some silly jobs like stuffing snail shells for a French charcuterie or being paid to review washing powder and ready meals back in Paris (perfect when you are a student and can’t afford to buy either of them). Thinking about it now, it was all fun!

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Iris Apfel, she wears statement glasses like no others. I want to be her when I grow old. 

What is your karaoke song?

I listen to music all day long in my studio, so I karaoke in my head all day long! Right now, Curtis Mayfield - Move On Up is playing on the radio. Makes me want to dance! 

What 5 things can't you live without?

Ah, that’s easy. In no particularly order: my glasses, my fiancé, cheese, flowers, herbal tea.

What is the greatest invention of all time?

Teleportation.

Ok, it doesn’t exist yet, but this will be the greatest invention of all time.

If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?

Detective or florist.

www.karinefortier.com

Because It's Friday Jocelyn Brown

Interview Emily Warren

What is your greatest achievement?

I wasn't there at the time but allegedly Jarvis Cocker bought one of my animal heads at the end of the road estival one year. I was very excited.

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?

I think people would describe my work as charming and a bit strange. I make Paper mache trophy heads and draw silly drawings. I use as much as possible found and recycled materials as i believe we all need to consume and buy less.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Something always turns up. Be brave.

When are you happiest?

Seeing Bands that i love, bonfire night in Lewes, when my boy wakes up from sleep all peachy.

What is the worst job you have had?

Scrubbing the grouting between floor tiles with a toothbrush for £1.75 an hour.

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Charlotte Gainsbourg

What is your karaoke song?

The boy with the arab strap, Belle and Sebastian. ( with recorder solo)

What 5 things can't you live without?

My Family, tea, electric blanket, vegetables, Music.

What is the greatest invention of all time?

Electric blanket.

If you didn't do what you do, what would you do?

A zoo keeper - maybe breeding endangered species and releasing them back to the wild. Realistically I would be still be a terrible waitress or a shop assistant.

www.thestealthyrabbit.blogspot.co.uk

Material Girl

I want this beautiful Roksanda Ilincic skirt for the summer

and this leather vest dress from Topshop

Love these loafers by Dieppa Restrep

Lovely Barbour

Marc by Marc Jacobs Techno Holographic vinyl wrislet pouch

I need a good make up bag and this Anya Hindmarch one seems to be the one, it also comes in red

Because It's Friday Sister Sledge

Interview Jes Hunt

What is your greatest achievement?

Making it this far without boring too many people

How would you describe your work/style to someone who hadn't seen it?

Playful and characterful – humorous with a hint of darkness. Explorer foxes, werewolves, female Yak herders, malevolent side kicks and other eccentrics.

What piece of advice would you give your 15 year old self?

Never say never, be true to yourself, 90s clothes will still look awful in the future.

 

When are you happiest?

Finishing something difficult, seeing friends, watching Columbo re-runs, making bad jokes

What is the worst job you have had?

Chamber maid – it's bad enough cleaning up after myself

Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Ellen Page or Dr. Steve Brule 

What is your karaoke song?

I'll be There - Jackson 5

What 5 things can't you live without?

Mascara, pens, the internet,mayonnaise and humour

What is the greatest invention of all time?

The camera or the printing press (can't decide)

If you didn't do what you do,what would you do?

Be in a one-man-band

www.jeshunt.co.uk

Design a Wrapping Paper Competition

To Celebrate 10 years in business, we are running a design a wrapping paper competition. The winner will not only get his/her design published and sold worldwide but will also receive £200 and a goody bag from us.

Closing date for entries 1st July 2013 and the winner will be announced 15th July 2013.

All entries must be in a low res PDF format, no larger than 1MB to emma@nineteenseventythree.com

Good Luck!!!!

Terms and conditions Nineteen Seventy Three Ltd will own the paper rights to the winning design for the duration of 3 years. The competition is open world wide. The winning designer will receive a one off prize payment of £200.

Material Girl

I need this gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs ring

I would love to swan around in this Roksanda Ilincic's robe type dress

A Stella handbag please

and a Stella romper.

I need these Salvatore Ferragamo shoes

and these Isabel Marant ones.

I also need this Jil Sander dress

It's not much to ask!!!

Because It's Friday Malcolm Mclaren

Three D exhibition

James and I visited the Three D exhibition at The Boxbird Gallery in Hove last week as part of the Brighton Festival. It hosts some of the UK’s finest illustrators Graham Carter, Tom Frost & Helen Musslewhite in a show which brings 2D illustration into the 3D world. Full of stunning and affordable sculpture, boxed artwork and limited edition prints this show is sure to amaze and inspire. Visit www.boxbird.co.uk for full details.

Tom Frost, Helen Musslewhite and Graham Carter