Author: Amalie Britton
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The new branch of streetwear – Gorpcore
Is nature taking over city fashion? The durable fashion trend, ‘Gorpcore’, is perfect to keep up with city life! Gorpcore, a term coined by The Cut in 2017, is the new sporty streetwear that is taking over London. It has continued to grow in popularity in urban cities like London. Gorpcore incorporates pieces of outdoor…
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Grow a Garden in Your Flat– Here’s How
Inspired by a new tree mural in Finsbury, rumoured to be a Banksy masterpiece, Nettle set out to discover the hidden gems of nature-inspired street art. If you want to liven up your balcony but don’t know where to start, gardener Robert Ridgewell explains everything you need to know about preparation, must-have tools, and top…
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Inside The Urban Tree Festival
The Urban Tree Festival celebrates urban trees annually. We have ventured behind the scenes of this organisation. Nettle Magazine speak to Andrew Stuck, inventor of the Urban Tree Festival, and dives into the behind-the-scenes of the celebration of urban trees. Q: What motivated you to start the festival? A: Previously, there was London Tree Week,…
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Nettle Discovers Park Bathing in SE London
Nettle magazine dives into park bathing for the first time! Encountering sensory exercises to calm the brain, Nettle shares their first-hand experience indulging in park bathing. In a fast urban city like London, it can feel like your mind has to keep up with the pace too. But with activities like Park Bathe, we…