Ali Barber

London photographer Richard Nicholson documents the East End's freshest haircuts

With an estimated 300 languages spoken in London’s East End, the area’s bevy of subcultures each make their mark on England’s bustling capital in different ways. While some East Asian residents create outrageously original styles by mixing traditional culture with modern London fashion, the finishing touch of a distinct haircut unites those in the know, who head to Ali’s Barber Shop. Inspired by the flashy …

Rapha x Paul Smith A/W 2010

Cycling clothes get dandy in a collaboration joining two renowned British clothiers

by Summer Seventysix Yesterday we got a sneak peek at the latest from Rapha, the British makers high-end cycle clothing. It featured pieces from the upcoming AW10 range and a much anticipated collaboration with Paul Smith, on show at Rapha’s soon-to-close pop-up cafe in Clerkenwell. Our man on the ground picked his favourites. Following the successful release of a line of accessories, the Paul Smith …

Lee Broom: One Light Only

An up-and-coming British designer launches an Art Deco-inspired lighting line

One of Britain’s most exciting young designers, Lee Broom, launches his fourth collection, One Light Only, at the London Design Festival this September. With last year’s Heritage Boy collection gathering praise from fellow designers and press alike, Broom’s latest collection sees him tackle a wider audience with a more affordable selection of offerings. “With OLO I’ve taken a different design approach; I wanted to create …