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    the cool kids of bristol, straight up

    We’re in the west country shooting Bristol’s brightest and most beautiful young kids straight up.

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    shen adeyemi williams

    What do you do? I’m a photography student. What are you wearing from head to toe? Allsaints hate, MKI top, American Apparel jacket. What do you enjoy most about living in Bristol? The people. Where would recommend to go for a Bristol first timer? Stokes Croft. What’s the best party you’ve been to in Bristol and why was it so good? My friend did a set at some student party… it was so live because it was underwater themed. What song are you playing on repeat right now? ABRA – Pride. What’s the best thing about being a young creative in 2016? Doing whatever you want. Tell us your favourite piece of Bristolian slang… Babz.

    bailey and lottie

    What do you do? Bailey: Depends how much you pay me. Lottie : Not that much – hoping to do more. What are you wearing from head to toe? Lottie: Ralph Lauren Jacket, suede vest, flared jeans, my mum’s shoes. Bailey : €urobeings hat, 5 pocket Dickies, 917 T-shirt, Polar socks, Sean Pablo One Star trainers. What do you enjoy most about living in Bristol? Bailey: How close and relaxed meeting different people is. It’s so unitimidating. Where would recommend to go for a Bristol first timer? Lottie: College Green. What’s the best party you’ve been to in Bristol? Lottie: The party above the chicken shop with my best friend Polly. What song are you playing on repeat right now? Bailey: Eve ft. Gwen Stefani – Let Me Blow Your Mind Lottie: US Girls – Jack. What’s the best thing about being a young creative in 2016? Bailey: Setting a new example of how to be creative. Tell us your favourite piece of Bristolian slang… ‘Tar’ instead of a cigarette.

    silvo bigland

    What do you do? I’m at school, I skate and make music in my spare time. What are you wearing from head to toe? A football shirt from a charity shop, some Nike trackies and Reebok Classics. What do you enjoy most about living in Bristol? I love the music and skate scene – there’s always something going on. Where would recommend to go for a Bristol first timer? Go for a skate at Lloyds. What song are you playing on repeat right now? Henry Wu – Sumner Road. What’s the best thing about being a young creative in 2016? I’ve grown up with endless platforms to create anything I want, and then share it through social media. Tell us your favourite piece of Bristolian slang… Alright my luverrr

    liv little

    What do you do? Student and Editor-in-chief of Gal-Dem. What are you wearing from head to toe? A jumpsuit I bought in Croatia for 30p! Asos white halter neck. What do you enjoy most about living in Bristol? The fact that everything is in walking distance. Where would recommend to go for a Bristol first timer? Pick one of Bristol’s many hills and find a view. I’d recommend the mound as it’s surrounded by a farm and food. What song are you playing on repeat right now? Ray Blk – Not Your Girl. What’s the best thing about being a young creative in 2016? Being able to connect with so many fabulous women and tell our stories authentically.

    tilly benson

    What do you do? I’m studying for my foundation in Art at the moment. I hope to study Fashion Design at Uni next year… fingers crossed. What are you wearing from head to toe? Salopettes I found in a charity shop in Weston-super-Mare. Kickers on my feet, a beret on my head and lots of gold bling. What do you enjoy most about living in Bristol? The lovely, open-minded people! Bristol has its own unmistakable identity and is thriving with artists and activists. There is always something to do for absolutely everyone. Where would you recommend to go for a Bristol first timer? Anywhere is fab if you’re with fab people! What’s the best party you’ve been to in Bristol and why was it so good? The nightlife is bangin. Every party is mad! I’ll never forget a very underage night at a squatters mansion. What song are you playing on repeat right now? Madonna – Borderline. What’s the best thing about being a young creative in 2016? Social media is such an exciting platform for sharing and viewing art. We are very lucky in this day and age with how easy it is to be part of the creative community and meet amazing people with similar interests. Tell us your favourite piece of Bristolian slang… Ere mind

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