LOFT STUDIOS

Love Islanders are everywhere! The TV show which has spawned countless column inches of gossip, has also provided a platform for several pretty young things to follow their dreams and pursue worthwhile careers.

After appearing on the show in 2017, Gabby Allen didn’t win, but showed off a very impressive gym-honed body. Not too skinny and not too buff- she is clearly a girl who enjoys working out. So it was no wonder that she got snapped up shortly after her 15 minutes of fame to collaborate on a collection with sports brand “SportFX”, as well as pursuing her career as a fitness coach.

Using her favourite colour palette of turquoise and lilac, fused with neutral tones, the result is a very wearable range of activewear. 

Shot at Loft Studios by Max Oppenheim.

Words by Sara Darling

Believe the bromance! Taron Egerton and Jamie Bell starred together in 2019′s runaway biopic ’Rocketman’ and had on screen chemistry as Sir Elton John and his long suffering best friend, and talented songwriter Bernie Taupin.

Dealing with the aftermath of such a huge movie, has meant that the boys have remained friends, and were photographed by another up and coming talent, Brooklyn Beckham for Man About Town magazine. Extra brownie points if you knew BB was Elton John’s godson! 

Talking to the magazine about making of the film, the risks and rewards of portraying real-life characters and Elton’s thoughts is an interesting read! 

Check it out in 2019, Episode One, which you can buy here

https://manabouttown.tv/products/pre-order-taron-egerton-jamie-bell-covers-man-about-town-2019-chapter-1

Photographer: Brooklyn Beckham

Fashion - Way Perry

Groomers - Lucy Halpem and Katya Thomas

Hair - Joe Mills at Mills x Primark 

Production Federica Barletta

Words - Benji Walters

Talent: Jamie Bell and Taron Egerton

By Sara Darling

TV intellectual was photographed for the cover of December’s Saga magazine, and brought his hound, Derek along for moral support. 

Not entirely used to being in the spotlight, he had his last foray in the public eye in 2014, when he quit his role of long running presenter of News Night- lasting 25 years. Now, you can see him on ‘golden hour’ presenting University Challenge, or the occasional news show, but he is directing his wit and intellect to writing. 

Penning a column in Saga magazine, this Oxbridge educated graduate will bound to have lots to say. Politics aside?

Credits

Saga magazine, December 2019

Photographer: Paul Stuart

Grooming: Nadira V Persaud

Styling: Natalie Read

Look closely, and you will see a strong woman emerging from in her words, rock bottom. The woman in question is Sky sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher, who by her own admission has been in a very dark place- with a divorce, drink driving ban and near death of her father occurring within a couple of years of each other. 

With help from good friend, Russell Brand (who is married to her sister) she has faced her demons, accepted her divorce, and quit her job, where she was bullied, so she could concentrate on her two sons, and freelance projects, which she is passionate about. 

She was photographed at Loft Studios by Steve Schofield - read the full article here 

https://www.you.co.uk/kirsty-gallacher-interview-2019/

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you magazine, November 3, 2019

Stylist: Sophie Dearden

Makeup: Adrian Swiderski

Hair: Fabio Nogueira

Talent: Kirsty Gallacher

By Sara Darling

We love it when a real life super model comes in to be photographed at Loft Studios, and we were delighted when it was original nineties, ‘Wonderbra girl’, Claudia Schiffer, who was shot for the cover of Vogue Russia‘s January 2020 edition. 

Captured by fashion photographer Cuneyt Akeroglu, it is hard to believe that Claudia has been in the fashion business for four decades, as she is as radiant as ever. But she moves like a pro!

Wearing a range of Chanel cruise collection pieces, it looks like she enjoyed stretching out at our studio! 

Credits

Photography © Cuneyt Akeroglu for Vogue Russia

Stylist: Katerina Zolototrubova

Makeup: Kirstin Piggott

Hair: Angelo Seminara

Nails: Sabrina Gayle

Set Design: Staci Lee

Production: Karin Chistyakova

Model: Claudia Schiffer

For more visit Vogue Russia’s official site: www.vogue.ru

By Sara Darling

If you have still managed to maintain your new year’s resolution of hitting the gym- well done you! Your buns will thank you. 

Perhaps you’ve shed a pound or two, and are looking for some new kit inspo? Or maybe you have just been holed up in the same kit for years..this comprehensive athleisure fashion story in the Jan/Feb issue of Women’s Health magazine has arrived at the ideal time. 

Whether you are a sweaty betty, yoga bunny, long distance runner or dancing queen, there is something for all fitness fans. 

Shot at Loft Studios. 

Photographer: Carla Guler

Stylist: Saskia Quirke

Makeup: Jade Bird

Hair: Shukeel Murtaza

Model: Alek at PRM 

Women’s Health, January 20.

By Sara Darling

Give your skin some loving with Charlotte Tilbury’s Glow palette. 

Eyes, cheeks, lips and lids can be transformed to welcome spring by layering the range to increase intensity, and you can achieve everything from a natural glow, to glowgasm! 

Complete the look with some gold bling, and you’ll be ready for anything. 

Model : Hanna Verhees @ Viva London

Photographer: Alex Waltl

Shot at Loft Studios for Charlotte Tilbury. 

Strictly may not be on the telly box at the moment, but Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag, two of the most popular stars are on tour this spring an summer... 

However, this is not an image of Mr Du Beke! 

This doppelgänger is actually Ben Miller, who regularly gets mistaken for the twinkle toes of Anton Du Beke- especially when he is in the public eye! Ben is a successful actor, author and comedian in his own right- appearing in Death in Paradise, Johnny English and the Channel 4 sketch show Armstrong and Miller, but Du Beke rarely gets confused with him! You can read his latest musings in ‘The Boy Who Made The World Disappear’ which is out now.

He was photographed at Loft Studios by Jay Brooks, for a Guardian feature, which showcases several celebrity “twins”.

Read the full article here

By Sara Darling

Lorraine Kelly as you have never seen her before! Wearing outfits which are a touch more raunchy than the breakfast show attire, that has she has faithfully worn on the sofa of her breakfast show for 35 years- the leather look seems to suit her.

Now 60, the tables are turned, as she is grilled for a feature, and talks candidly to The Times about life in the spotlight, being a gay icon, and getting up verrrrry early. 

She was photographed at Loft Studios by Mark Harrison. 

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The Times magazine, November 02 2019.

Make up: Julia Wren

Stylist: Prue White

Talent: Lorraine Kelly

By Sara Darling

Adding a splash of colour to your palette is the easiest way to brighten up your daily routine. 

Follow this quick & easy makeup tutorial using the versatile Stoned Rose palette from Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, and give yourself some glow. 

Makeup Artist: Alesandra Macsim 

Model: Jessie Li @ Next Models

Congratulations! We’ve survived January...February is bobbing along nicely and it’s almost time to think of summer again. Yay! 

Here’s a throwback to a video that our sister company, Film Plus Ibiza produced last summer for Boohoo. 

Using the glorious landscape of Ibiza, and expertise of our local team, the Boohoo crew shot in a desert, on the highway and on a yacht. Who knew you could get so much footage out of two days??

Enjoying the sunshine are models Jessica, Karmi, Sachi, Matilda and Freya, and if this doesn’t get you in the mood for spring, you might need to keep your bobble hat on for another month! 

For more information on shooting in Ibiza, including location scouting, equipment hire, transfers, hair and make up, location vans and villas, contact our friendly team who are based there on [email protected]

By Sara Darling

This hysterical read leads on from a photoshoot which took place at Loft Studios. 

Find out all about self-confessed sloth, Joe Stone, and his award-winning, 65 years young, triathlon mum. If you are planning a new years resolution to get fit, this will either terrify or inspire! 

Photographed by Kellie French; Grooming by Sarah Cherry.

By Sara Darling

Food giant Sainsbury’s fashion brand Tu, are upping the stakes in the work wear department, and this season has launched a #WorkIt collection which focusses on women in all kinds of careers. 

Shot at Loft Studios, the store demonstrates how the versatile range works with a wide range of roles, using real women for its campaign,

Shot at Loft Studios, produced by The & Partnership, and directed by Rebecca Naen, here is what you could be wearing to work today. 

By Sara Darling

Are these two, the most loved TV non couple? Whatever gossip might fly around, Loose Women’s Stacey Soloman & Love Island’s Kem- they are definitely not an item. 

In fact, Stacey has just given birth to a third boy with current beau Joe Swash, after getting together with him after leaving I’m a Celeb, in 2010. 

Kem rose to fame in Love Island in 2017, and even though won hearts with his winning partner, unfortunately the couple didn’t last. However, the show propelled him to on screen fame, and he is now the digital presenter for Dancing On Ice and entertainment presenter on This Morning. Fortunately 2019 ended well for him too, as he admitted he had been secretly dating for the last few months. 

Both TV personalities are a fave with Primark, and joined forces for the stores fun Christmas Gift Challenge, which was shot at Loft Studios, with lots of Essex guffaws coming from Studio 4. 

By Sara Darling 

Casio G-Shock have been making watches since 1983, so it’s only right that the new decades comes with an updated style.

With the hashtag “the toughest watch of all time” the practical watch and interchangeable strap is ready for anything. 

Coming in both mens and womens fits- who cares what you choose. They all tell the same time! 

Shot at Loft Studios by Gobinder Jhitta.

By Sara Darling

BBC Sounds has been making waves with its podcasts, and its “Fashion Fix” with Charli Howard has even inspired them to make this trailer for the show. 

Directed by Robert Jizmark from My Management - it might make fashion look glamorous, but as well all know, it’s really not!

Tune in for the series here

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07n1d1p/episodes/downloads

By Sara Darling