l Mercedes
l Wellbeing
l Citroën
l Met Gala
l Dining
l Henry Moore
Issue 126. June 2026
Lifestyle Photography Culture
l Keen nutrition You are what you eat.
l Eurovision In popular demand.
l Keep on running The healthy track.
l Dining out Japanese come Peruvian.
l GT by Citroën Game on Concept Car.
l Mercedes C111 Vision One-Eleven.
We all need food as fuel to survive. However how does what we eat really affect us, from our weight to our wellbeing. Well it is well known that eating fruit and vegetables, which are packed with nutrients (antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibre) help us maintain a healthy weight by keeping us fuller for longer. It’s recommended that filling half your plate with vegetables and fruit at every meal is a great way to sustain a healthy balanced diet. Also swapping excessively sugary snacks for healthy sugars such as fresh fruit, nuts or vegetables will also benefit you throughout the day.
Don’t fear the carb! For a long time carbohydrates have been misunderstood as a bad dietary choice when trying to be ‘healthy’. However carbohydrates are healthy and your main source of energy. Make sure when you eat carbs that it’s at your most active part of the day, for example before a workout. Think about what carbs you’re eating, porridge oats, potatoes and rice are great sources of good quality complex carbohydrates. Controlled
Meal time is nutrition time...
portions of these carbohydrates which are timed correctly can have a great benefit to your workouts and general energy throughout the day.
Your diet needs to be varied so you get the right amount of nutrients exactly when you need them. Ensuring that you drink the recommended 2 litres a day of water is also necessary. Water aids bodily functions, ensures food is digested properly, and also hydrates the body which enables concentration and general wellbeing.
Fancy a snack? Well maybe don’t reach for a
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health bars, as they aren’t necessarily as healthy as they may seem. They’re often packed with hidden sugars. Fresh produce rather than processed foods is always the better option when considering your bodies health. Also eating food when its best In season will mix up your diet, and you’ll enjoy fresh produce at its best. Try avoiding pre prepared and packed meals as they can contain more sugar and fat. However food brand Charlie Bingham has set a new standard when it comes to pre prepared meals for the oven. He uses quality ingredients, that taste great and also do good. They’ll also fill you up when you don’t have time to cook from scratch.
We’ve become a food loving nation. Due to advertisements, quirky restaurant concepts, tips and tricks from professional chefs on social media and TV show competitions, we can’t get enough! Ready Steady Cook in the 90’s to Master Chef and Bake Off, they’ve become the nation’s tv guilty pleasure when it comes to evening viewing, due to their easy watch and knowledge filled content, a combination we seem to enjoy!
“You need a nutritional love diet. Don’t put the junk stuff in your bodyit’s not going to do you any good.”
Joanna Coles
Dara was far from a front-runner going into the contest, but her intricate choreography and naggingly catchy chorus helped her eclipse the competition - giving Bulgaria its first ever Eurovison title.
The UK, however, continued its run of disastrous results. Look Mum No Computer's song Eins, Zwei, Drei took last place, with one solitary point from the Ukrainian jury.
Dara is a major pop star in her home country. Her songs and videos have amassed over 80 million listens and views, including the number one single Thunder, and she is a coach on the country's version of the TV talent show The Voice. To the uninitiated, Bangaranga seems cast in the mould of nonsensical Eurovision songs like Diggi-Loo, Diggi-Ley - but the title actually means "uproar" in Jamaican patois.
The lyrics address Dara's commitment to overcoming anxiety and ADHD, which she was diagnosed with last year.
"Bangaranga is something that everyone's got in themselves," she explained. "It's the moment you choose to lead with love, not fear."
Her performance came with whiplashinducing choreography, based on the ancient Bulgarian tradition of Kukeri, in which masked performers chase away evil spirits.
To conclude
Before the grand final, it also earned the singer an award for the year's best staging, voted for by commentators, including the UK's Graham Norton.
The UK was among the many countries who gave Bangaranga 12 points in the public vote.
Speaking backstage after lifting the crystal microphone trophy, Dara said: “I want to thank everybody who felt the Bangaranga and felt connected to the force.”
Bulgarian National Television also confirmed next year‘s contest will be held in the country’s capital, Sofia.
Winner
Dara - The 27-yearold topped both the public and the jury vote in a nailbiting conclusion, soaring ahead of Israel in second and Romania in third to score a massive 516 points.
Bulgarian pop star Dara won the Eurovision Song Contest with her pneumatic dance anthem Bangaranga.
Back in April 2019, 42,906 people toed the start line of the London marathon.
Whilst the race winners, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei, finished the run in 2:02:37 and 2:18:20 respectively, the vast majority of runners took four to four and a half hours to complete the 26.2 mile course. The ballot for entry to the 2020 race has already closed, with the expectation that over 415,000 people will have applied to run. But the popularity of running is not restricted to the marathon distance: park runs are also booming. Organised by volunteers, the movement offers free, weekly, timed 5k runs in parks across the world. In May 2019, over 600 events were hosted in the UK each week, with approximately 154,000 runners taking part.
But why? What makes thousands of people drag themselves out of bed to head to the park
every Saturday morning?
The positive effects of running, both physical and emotional, should really make us all set the alarm and reach for our trainers. Technological advancements and deskbound jobs mean we live in a world that is increasingly sedentary, yet research is continually demonstrating the need to be physically active if we wish to live into our twilight years. Physically, there are numerous benefits attached to the humble run.
Health
A 2014 study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that runners have a lower overall risk of mortality, and a 45 percent lower risk of death due to heart disease when compared to their nonrunning peers. Regular running, at any pace,
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strengthens the heart muscle and renders it more efficient. A healthy heart means improved blood flow around the body, a lower resting heart rate, lower blood pressure and a decreased risk of thrombosis (blood clots). Whilst running, the body works harder than it does when at rest, burning more fuel to support the increased action. Such an increase in calorie consumption can help with weight loss, combatting obesity related diseases like type 2 diabetes, fatty lived disease and some cancers. At the same time, pounding the pavements strengthens the musculoskeletal system. Going for a run works all the muscles in the legs and requires the runner to engage their core for stability. Strong muscles stabilise the joints and reduce the risk of injury in daily life. As a weight bearing exercise, running
tresses, and strengthens, the bones. This makes is particularly beneficial for women, who tend to lose bone density when oestrogen levels decrease during the menopause.
If the physical gains alone do not convince, consider the positive impact on emotional health. The JAMA Psychiatry journal recently published a study which supports the theory that physical activity can be an effective prevention strategy for depression. A regular running schedule can improve sleep and relieve stress, both factors which have a knock-on effect on mental well-being. Moreover, increased physical ability can have a positive impact on body image and raise selfesteem. Who wouldn’t want that?
Tempted but don’t know where to start?
Try the Couch to 5k programme, offered by running clubs across the UK and available via a range of apps.
Inspiration: As well as Laura, who features on the NHS Couch to 5K podcasts, you can also be coached by celebrities Jo Whiley, Sarah Millican, Sanjeev Kohli or Michael Johnson.
What is Couch to 5K?
Couch to 5K is a running plan for absolute beginners. It was developed by a new runner, Josh Clark, who wanted to help his 50-something mum get off the couch and start running, too. The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week
Nestled within the heart of London’s eclectic Soho district, Chotto Matte stands as an unrivalled icon of culinary innovation and cosmopolitan allure. Revered for its ground-breaking Japanese Peruvian -Cuisine, meticulously curated cocktails and an ambiance that sparks with magnetic energy, this is no ordinary dining destination – It’s an immersive journey for the senses.
Destination
11-13 Frith St London W1 for a unique dining experience. How does Japanese come Peruvian cuisine fare?
Interior
Night club vibes made more overt downstairs with a hall of mirrors that certainly surprised. Slightly intoxicated patrons with AOPs in toe should take note here when navigating the convenience rooms/toilets and fluorescent mural walls.
Pink neon strategically placed at restaurant entry and inside for a subtle uplift in intensity which echoes the food experience.
High notes.
For me the slow cooked braised beef, smokey wild broccoli and black sesame desert ice cream are easily the stand out servings, leaving an impression. See the sharing menu.
Cocktails
Inspired by the evolution of Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, Chotto Matte’s Tokyo to Lima cocktail collection explores new and unlikely flavours, expertly curated to complement and elevate select dishes on the menu.
Verdict
A very tasty dining experience with unexpected high notes given the east meets west fusion. The overall ambience for a lunch affair is uniquely pleasant. https://chotto-matte.com/london-soho/
Dine: Celebrating the best of authentic and innovative Nikkei cuisine, Chotto Matte restaurants are set in stylish and contemporary architectural spaces, in the world’s most inspirational cities.
Created in 2013 by Founder and Owner Kurt Zdesar, the concept continues to evolve, and push the boundaries and vision of the restaurant scene.
Chotto Matte has 6 locations worldwide, situated in England, the U.S, Canada, and the Middle East, with more locations opening in 2024.
Using a unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, internationally renowned Executive Chef Jordan Sclare brings an artistic approach, with dedication and excellence always at the forefront.
From the theatrics of the sushi counter and flaming robata grill, to live entertainment and DJs, it’s an immersive experience with something new to discover everywhere you look.
The vision: After gaining notable knowledge in multiple successful hospitality ventures, Kurt Zdesar envisioned and brought the Chotto Matte concept to life.
Determined to create a new, exciting, and accessible fine dining experience, Zdesar started a journey taking him from Japan to Peru. After meeting with local Chefs and learning traditional techniques, he set his heart on Nikkei cuisine.
Continuously seeking creative influence through art, Chotto Matte collaborates with likeminded creatives, artists, fashion designers, and more.
Citroën becomes the first vehicle manufacturer to cross over to the virtual worlds: An original take on a road car, GT by CITROËN is a style replica of a vehicle from the digital world. The car is the result of a partnership between Citroën and Polyphony, designer of the driving simulation game Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3. Already shipped in more than 50 million units worldwide, Gran Turismo is renowned for its quality, design and realism.
In the game, GT by CITROËN features an electric drive train powered by a fuel cell with no pollutant emissions. It is a car designed to
square up to the strongest competition.
“GT by CITROËN shows how the worlds of virtual and real-life motoring can join together to create a truly innovative partnership. We were delighted that Citroen approached us and gave us the opportunity to combine our creative strengths to build this very special concept car. To see the car take shape in game and then for real has been a truly unique experience as our work normally stays in the digital world. I just hope I can get behind the wheel of GT by CITROËN and drive it on a real race track!” Kazanori Yamauchi, President of Polyphony Digital Inc and creator of Gran Turismo.
Innovative equipment
The GT by Citroën features innovative equipment like enlarged air intakes at the front, a flat underside, and a mobile spoiler and air diffuser at the back.
All these features play an active role in reducing lift and drag, pinning the car to the ground.
The GT by Citroën has flowing, taut lines, stretched to the extreme. The cleanly drawn sides, ribbed at the top, and the pearlescent shade of the bodywork enhance the car’s powerful look.
uPerformance first and foremost GT by CITROËN is geared to the world of motor racing, with its dynamic styling, sculpted lines and sharp graphics. The rear end is oversized, made exaggeratedly long in order to create an effect of retinal persistence. The idea is to make the concept car even faster visually.
The white-to-grey gradation on the body side further underlines this impression of continuous movement.
The cabin of GT by CITROËN, designed to seat two adults, expresses the grand touring vision behind this show-car. The on-board ambience allies premium, extensively worked materials with a more high-tech effect for the driving position.
The layout of the low driving position was dictated by driving pleasure. The aim is for the driver to be able to concentrate on the road, assisted by a head-up display clearly displaying driving information.
The Wankel test laboratory with a fascinating form: the Mercedes-Benz C 111. The stunning Mercedes Vision OneEleven concept is a reborn.
Enter the Vision One-Eleven, a concept car that riffs on the late Sixties like Jimi Hendrix in his pomp and stirs in a big slice of Eighties vaporwave for good measure.
The Mercedes-Benz C111 was a series of experimental automobiles produced by Daimler-Benz in the 1960s and 1970s. The company was experimenting with new engine technologies, including Wankel engines, diesel engines, and turbochargers, and used the basic C111 platform as a testbed. Other experimental features included multi-link rear suspension, gull-wing doors and a luxurious interior with leather trim and air conditioning.
Behind the spectacular outer design lay some highly innovative engineering: the experimental vehicle was powered by a threerotor Wankel engine and the body was made of fibreglass-reinforced plastic. The second version from 1970 with its four-rotor engine could reach speeds up to 300 km/h.
If you love Bertone’s Lamborghini Marzal or Pininfarina’s Ferrari Modulo, and spent Saturday tea-times rapt in front of Knight Rider, this one’s for you.
History
The first version of the C111 was completed in 1969, and presented at the 1969 IAA in Frankfurt. The car used a fiberglass body shell and with a mid-mounted threerotor direct fuel injected Wankel engine (code named M950F). The next C111 appeared in 1970; it was shown at the 1970 Geneva International Motor Show. It used a four-rotor engine producing 260 kW (349 hp). The car reportedly could reach a speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).
Infinite potential Futuristic wedge shape, gullwing doors and eyecatching metallic orange paintwork: the exterior of the Mercedes-Benz C 111 alone was enough to cause a sensation during its première at the 1969 Frankfurt Motor Show.
It’s certainly a striking, attention-grabbing orange slice of flamboyance.
Concept
The fascinating laboratory on wheels never went into series production.
Instead, several record-breaking cars in the 1970s continued the success story of the C 111.
The clearest inspiration
This was the first in a series of experimental cars that explored different forms of propulsion, aerodynamics, and culminated in a handful of world record setters.
Mercedes Vision One-Eleven: C111 reborn as electric supercar.
‘Our goal at Mercedes-Benz is not to do styling –our goal is to create icons,’ said Gordon Wagener, Mercedes Group’s chief design officer. ‘To me, that makes the difference between mainstream design and luxury.’
‘Our all-electric vision show car is the modernday interpretation of the C 111, which was avantgarde at the time. The element of surprise comes from its exceptionally clean, purist and, at the same time, extremely muscular proportions.’
The amazing Mercedes C111 is 50 years old. Stats: At 4440mm long, 1825mm wide and just 1120mm high.
“The Big Red boot is a realisation of a specific sort of cartoonish abstraction of a shoe," MSCHF co-founder Daniel Greenberg told style website Highsnobiety. “In (the) cartoon world, representation works with reduced information to immediately imply an object, rather literally depict it.
are't just a stylish accessory to the protagonist but an essential part of his abilities. They had built-in jet engines that allowed the character to fly and give him superhuman speed and agility.
Dubbed the Astro Boy boots thanks to their similarity to the footwear favoured by the Japanese manga character, the Big Red Boots are rubber footwear created by the Brooklyn art collective MSCHF.
Style note MSCHF is an art collective known for its wild drops - physical art, performances or simulations.
Astro note Astro Boy, known in Japan by its original name Mighty Atom, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Osamu Tezuka. Serialized in Kobunsha's Shōnen from 1952 to 1968.
"The Big Red Boot works on a principle, where it is an absurd, simplified form that conveys the idea of 'boot' without worrying too much about the particulars of realism.”
- Daniel Greenberg
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Theme: On 4 May, the 2026 Met Gala took place. As always, the evening was a celebration of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s spring exhibition, which this year focuses on the centrality of the dressed body in The Met’s millennia-deep collection.
Costume Art, the spring 2026 exhibition at the Costume Institute, addresses “the centrality of the dressed body in the museum’s vast collection,” per curator Andrew Bolton
The striking gown - which was sculpted by hand - was made in duchess woven silk, with recycled metal threads that are more typically used for computer wiring. A$AP Rocky, meanwhile - sporting custom
Chanel by Matthieu Blazy – was hot on her heels. The rapper donned a wool pink robe with black satin lapels and black piping details, embellished with a black silk and feather camellia.
SZA’s 2026 Met Gala Gown Is Made from 100 Yards of Fabric Sourced on eBay. glowing yellow dress by Bode in shades of ochre, marigold, corn, and golden flax.
She paid homage to Old Hollywood by incorporating actual strips of vintage camera film from the 1954 film Sabrina, wrapping the rhinestone-encrusted stills around her body
Emma Chamberlain attended the 2026 Met Gala on May 4, 2026, returning as a special digital correspondent for Vogue. She wore a custom Mugler dress by creative director Miguel Castro Freitas, hand-painted by Chicago artist Anna Deller-Yee
Anna Wintour arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art wearing a show-stopping, custom turquoise Chanel gown paired with a feathered jacket, perfectly fitting the "Costume Art" theme. She co-chaired the event alongside Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and honorary chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos
Anok Yai attends the 2026 Met Gala in custom Balenciaga by Pierpaolo Piccioli Theo Wargo. Captivates the 2026 Met Gala in a breathtaking display of architectural couture, embodying avant-garde elegance at its most refined.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made his highly anticipated Met Gala debut in a custom Thom Browne ensemble that featured a mohair tailcoat, white vest, black-rimmed glasses, and a pleated skirt layered over trousers
The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity in England, established for education and promotion of the fine arts - in particular, to advance understanding of the works of Henry Moore, and to promote the public appreciation of sculpture more generally.
From Yorkshire miner’s son to world-famous artist who revolutionised sculpture in the 20th century.
Known for his monumental sculptures inspired by the human body and natural forms, such as rocks and bones.
The undulating forms of his reclining figures have been compared to the landscape and hills of his Yorkshire birthplace.
As well as his bronzes, Moore produced a vast body of other work: thousands of drawings and prints, designs for textiles and tapestries, and sculptures of wood, marble and stone.
By the time he was in his thirties, he was one of the foremost avant-garde sculptors in Europe; by the 1960s, when Moore was at the height of his artistic powers, he was an international celebrity.
Born in 1898 in the small mining town of Castleford, Yorkshire, Moore was the seventh of eight children. His father was a miner, who was a socialist and self-taught in the arts, and had other ambitions for his children.
Moore said he decided to be a sculptor aged 11 after he heard a talk about the Italian sculptor and painter Michelangelo. However, his parents were firmly against this and made him train as a teacher. He taught briefly at his old grammar school in Castleford.
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