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Mark Maciver and Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Champion of the World |
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Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Champion of the World: In The Barber's Chairs |
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GQ caught up with master barber, Slidercuts, to discover how to get the most talked about hairstyles of 2017 – from Stormzy and Tinie Tempah to Reggie Yates and Anthony Joshua. |
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Mark Maciver, a man perhaps better known as Slidercuts, has been cutting hair professionally for over fourteen years. During that time, he has nurtured a superlative client list, which runs the gamut from basketball player Lebron James to musician J Cole. He explains exactly how he masters some of his most popular haircuts, using some help from faces you might recognise... |
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| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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Master Barber Mark Maciver of SliderCuts |
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BIG Thank you to Louis Vuitton and Paris Fashion Week for having the SliderCuts Studios Team do our bit in helping the event happen. An amazing experience and a fun time in France, but today...back to business |
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sliderCuts studios Louis Vuitton Barbershop team |
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Barbers for Louis Vuitton show by Virgil Abloh |
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Louis Vuitton show by Virgil Abloh |
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Louis Vuitton Men's Fall Winter Show 2019 |
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Virgil Abloh is changing the face of Parisian fashion |
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Virgil Abloh is changing the face of Parisian fashion |
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When the invitation to Virgil Abloh’s second show for Louis Vuitton – a single, bejewelled white glove – plopped onto the door mat (or, perhaps that should be, into the hands of our hotel’s concierge), we had an idea. |
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When we arrived at the LV show venue in Paris’s Tuileries garden – a giant rusted box transformed, inside, into a theatrical reimagining of the Manhattan street in the “Billie Jean” video (Ludlow, to be precise) – and when we heard the show soundtrack: an alt jazz medley created and played live by Dev Hynes (featuring strains from some of Jacko’s classic tracks), we were pretty sure. |
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It was when we read the notes from the show – when the final look had swept its way off the runway – that we were convinced: this collection was to be all about the king of pop (by way of the king of hype), and we were intrigued. |
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Said show notes, given out as guests sat down, read less as a manifesto for Abloh’s new Vuitton – and with it a vision for your Autumn/Winter ‘19 wardrobe – more a celebration of Michael Jackson’s life and work; the impact he had on global culture and, perhaps most importantly, the influence he once wielded, and continues to wield posthumously, over the way we all dress(ed). |
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In a similar way that Abloh took inspiration from The Wizard Of Oz for his first collection – utilising the yellow brick road as a metaphor for his own ascent from middle class Illinois architecture graduate to global fashion being – Abloh has appropriated the allegory of Michael Jackson’s cultural influence for AW19. |
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What Abloh has achieved in his short time at Vuitton, after all, is in some ways synonymous with what Jackson accomplished in own life. There are very few shows, if any, on the Paris schedule, which would feature as diverse a front row as that of Naomi Campbell, Skepta, Frank Ocean, Mos Def and Timothée Chalamet. What’s more, there are very few Parisian designers who would bring on Hynes to produce the aforementioned soundtrack. And let’s face it, there are very few Parisian outings that would open doors to guests eager to provide the scent of smoking cigars etc, to proceedings. In short? Abloh is redefining the face of Parisian fashion and his single mindedness is impressive. |
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No longer a plump-lipped, pockmarked creature of decades past – bedecked in mink and muted cashmere – Paris fashion has changed and Abloh’s Louis Vuitton has much to do with the shift. Now a brand that brings young boys in padded cotton and cashmere blanket coats and crystal-embellished padded jackets into the same room as kids in skate tees and track pants, the collection Abloh showed today – all stiff multilayered tailoring, utility vests (similar to those seen previously) and oversized fur coats that looked more slick than street – had a grown up appeal, and will, most importantly, do little to alienate Vuitton’s baseline business briefcase buying consumer. |
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Perhaps most impressive, however – and all Jacko references aside for this one – was that this collection felt like a huge development from Abloh’s first SS19 outing. Sure, the slightly overblown references were there (last season was all about the Wizard Of Oz motif, this season was all about flags, maps and embracing a new, more open world order – very MJ) and yes the classically Abloh-ised glow-in-the-dark keep-alls were fun, frivolous and hype-worthy, but the tailoring of the suits, the cut of the oversized macs and the finishing on the leather and gabardine puffer jackets was, frankly, excellent. |
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This felt like a fully formed collection with many touch points to appeal to any customer, from the entry-level crossbody bag wearer to the advanced mink coat draper – an inclusive new world for Vuitton, of which Michael Jackson would probably have liked to been part. |
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| Read more at: Virgil Abloh is changing the face of Parisian fashion |
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Anthony Joshua Talks Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and family life |
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Anthony Joshua Talks Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder and family life in the Barber chair SliderCuts |
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Tinie Tempah's twisted box top |
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Tinie Tempah's twisted box top |
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As one of Britain’s most stylish men, Tinie Tempah knows the value of a powerful cut. In fact, his hairstyle was the most requested of last year.. |
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The style is called a “twisted box top”, with a “low fade” at the sides, clean edging around the hairline and a fade-up beard shape. This tightly curled style can only be done on afro hair using a Kurl King – a sponge tool with holes in it that hair sinks into. You take the sponge to your hair and move it in a circular motion give a twisted effect. |
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When I started cutting Tinie Tempah’s hair he already had this style in place, so to improve it I focused on making the shape stand out more. I did this by gradually introducing more length to the sides, giving it a more obvious fade. For Tinie Tempah, the small side-parting that was added to give the style a fresh edge became his signature. It even became referred to by customers as the “Tinie line”. |
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| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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Tinie Tempah's tapered skin fade |
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Tinie Tempah's tapered skin fade |
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| This year, he’s switched up and changed his style. He’s slightly grown out the sides and back to bring out more of the curls around his head. Even though the look is still done with the Kurl King, what was a twisted box top is now a fuller style all around, having also evolved from a low fade to a “tapered skin fade”. |
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| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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With every look, Tinie Tempah is always up for experimenting |
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| With every look, Tinie Tempah is always up for experimenting, so it makes sense that his style – from his clothes to grooming – has become the talk of barbershops. |
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| Tips for Twists: |
| With the Kurl King, the best way to perfect the twist is by slightly wetting the hair before using the tool, as it softens the hair. If you want to bring out more curls, apply oil or wax, as this will help the hold and shine. |
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| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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Anthony Joshua's Natural edge |
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Anthony Joshua: Natural Edge |
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| AJ has been really experimental with his hair over the past few years. He’s gone through a number of different styles, such as low and skin fades, a mohican and occasional hair parting. More recently, in the lead-up to his big fight with Wladimir Klitschko, I was only lightly touching his edges and leaving the hair around alone. He was in full training mode and wasn’t concerned about his hair looking sharp or “pretty”, but he did want it to be neat – like old-school fighters Mohammed Ali and Joe Frazier. |
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| In barber terms, he generally gets a skin fade with an “open two” going with the grain (this is slightly higher than a classic number two). The level at the top means his hair will stand out when he’s on camera or at a distance. Because of his height, the majority of us have to look up to him, so the length on top means that you can see a clear shape and style. |
| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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Anthony Joshua can wear his hair in two different styles |
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| Because of the cut Anthony Joshua gets, he can wear his hair in two different styles. It can be combed out, which gives him a neat and natural ‘fro on top or he can use a Kurl King to give it a slight twist. Day to day, AJ wants his hair to look in shape but with a rugged swag, so he’ll usually go with the former style and get a cut every seven to ten days. |
| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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| “Against [Dominic] Brazeale, I had to assess what he was doing, what I was going to do, how I was feeling, controlling the pace, keeping calm emotionally… it all happens so quickly, but in the ring there is no hiding place. I was having success, but it was a long fight and I did start to think: ‘Man, this guy is just waiting for one chance to land a shot to knock me out.’ Your opponent analyses your every move, and you analyse his, so a lot of it is mind games. You don’t want your opponent to think that you are tired, that you’ve been hurt, that you have any kind of problem. You want to hide that stuff. I’ve been hurt in sparring and you just have to mask it.” |
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| Read more at: Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Champion of the World |
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| “It’s hard to say I don’t like being famous, but how I feel is that I don’t see myself as that person. It baffles me that people would want a picture with me. Because in my mind I am just Joe Bloggs who happens to box. And a lot of it is down to the media, who have built me up and said very positive things about me, raised my profile, made me popular. But what worries me is, what happens when they start saying negative things about me? Will people be as quick to believe that? I guess they will, because they don’t really know the real me. People are human, people make mistakes, people can make amends for their failures. So I don’t feel special and I don’t feel that I deserve more attention or admiration than anyone else. I’d like people to realise we are all equal.” |
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| Read more at: Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Champion of the World |
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Congratulations to boxer Anthony F Joshua who received an OBE for services to Sport from The Prince of Wales |
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Reggie Yates Skin fade wave |
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Reggie Yates tends to get a 1.5 cut, going with the grain |
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| Reggie Yates tends to get a 1.5 cut, going with the grain, and a medium to high skin fade. Because his hair has a natural wave, the haircut – specifically the gradient of the fade – is key to maintaining and nurturing this look. Waves, which are essentially flattened curls, are highly sought-after. Many of my customers try to emulate Reggie’s style, and I often get requests to create the same effect. Make sure you go with the grain to ensure that the wave pattern is emphasised. |
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| The style is perfected by the skin fade. The benefit of Reggie Yates having a mid to high fade on the sides – shaved clean to the skin – is that it accentuates his hair on top, and therefore emphasises the wave. As Reggie is always very well groomed – he comes for a cut once a week – he likes his cut finished with a sharp shape-up. The silhouette and precision of this style suits the chiselled angles and contour of Reggie’s face. The lines are straight and the edges are sharp, and this is what makes his cut stand out. |
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| Read more at: How to master these 4 afro hair trends |
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Reggie Yates waves |
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Waves are a style that need to be looked after and well maintained |
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| In the two years that I’ve been cutting his hair, we’ve played around with the length on top to find the right variation that will bring out his waves with a perfect density. He might not always know the level he wants, but I know what suits him, so together we’ve evolved his haircut. |
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| Waves are a style that need to be looked after and well maintained. In the same way that everyone has abs and a trainer can help to cultivate them, your barber can help to nurture your waves. Your hair needs to be flat and you need to brush your hair in the right direction of the wave. You can also use do-rag to help develop the wave, as well as warm water and hair creams and gels. In Reggie’s case, he simply uses a brush. |
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Stormzy: The classic cut |
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Stormzy rocks the classic “short back and sides” style |
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| Stormzy rocks the classic “short back and sides” style. It’s a simple and effortless look that would sharpen any man’s appearance. The cut is an open one, against the grain, with a skin fade and a slick shape-up on the hairline and beard. |
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| Before I first started cutting Stormzy’s hair, he used to get one gradient level all over. When I cut his hair for the first time, I could see that a skin fade would be a more suitable style for him – he allowed me to do whatever I felt was best. |
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| I tried out different levels and found the one I felt suited him the most. We changed the style of his hairline from something quite curved to a straighter shape, as it is now, which suits his bone structure. Similarly, with his hair lower on top, a classic skin fade adds to both the sharpness and timelessness of the look. Stormzy’s hairstyle is very much in keeping with his overall style – he’s a no mess, no fuss kind of guy. |
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| Read more at: Stormzy rocks the classic “short back and sides” style |
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anthony joshua: I am a work in progress… |
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I am a work in progress… |
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| “Really, I would say I am only at 50 per cent of my potential right now. I still make silly mistakes, I don’t get enough sleep, I don’t always stretch as well as I should, my diet could be better, and I need to keep improving the boxing team around me so that they can bring out the best in me. At the moment, I would say I live like an ordinary, everyday man… not like a full-time athlete.” |
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| Read more at: Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Champion of the World |
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