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October 09

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  Hush-Hush
Hush-Hush
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The Magnum photography cooperative is fiercely guarded, with each new candidate put before a jury of members before they are accepted or shamefully shown the door - every two years, no less. Having pipped us to the post on this one, Wallpaper* magazine has the inside scoop on the new Magnum gallery in Paris.  
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  Shoe Horn
Shoe Horn
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We get seriously turned on by shoes here at Gunpowder, which is why we came over all peculiar when we caught wind of Jimmy Choo's upcoming collaboration with high-street retailer H&M. Bringing a slice of high-end style to the masses, Jimmy Choo for H&M will make Kate Moss's collection at TopShop look cheap-as-chips.  
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  Put A Staple In It
Put A Staple In It
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If you've got a Monica streak like us and go ga-ga over even the simplest stationary, then you'll understand our joy at coming across these deliciously decadent gold staples by Dutch design house Oooms. With one push of the stapler, we'd be practically orgasmic.
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  Like A Record, Baby
Like A Record, Baby
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Apps are the next big thing when it comes to getting information on-the-move, which is why we were thrilled to come across Gucci's new application for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Called Gucci Beats, it allows you to mix beats on a virtual turntable, meaning even the most tone-deaf fashionistas can become superstar DJs.
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  French Fancy
French Fancy
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The restaurant that replaced Petrus at number 33 St James's Street always needed to be fabulous - Petrus was so beloved, dining in a shoddy replacement would have been near-sacrilegious. Fortunately, Basserie St Jacques is a slick substitute, offering the same well-heeled locals fabulous French fare between four decadently decked-out walls.
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  Made Up
Made UP
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The women at Gunpowder never leave the house without their trusty war paint; like most women, it makes them feel feminine and ferocious all at the same time. Make-up expert Emily Wilcockson gives us the low-down on what's hot - and what's not - in 2009's make-up trends.
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  Ave It!
Ave It!
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Crude, rude and downright shocking, Avenue Q has got Gunpowder written all over - which is why we took our team to the theatre to see what all the fuss was about. Now in its fourth glorious year at London's Gielgud Theatre, it's not hard to see why this musical has as much staying power as the more serious shows down the street.  
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  Boxed up
Boxed Up
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As the most exclusive Grande Champagne Cognac in the world, Rémy Martin's Louis XIII deserves to be kept in a suitably swish coffret. And that's exactly what this is, designed for 2009 to showcase the beautiful bottle in all its honey-hued glory. It's almost a shame to crack it open - almost. 
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  In The Pink
In The Pink
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Breast cancer is something that is particularly close to our hearts here at Gunpowder, which is why we think Filofax's all-pink range is a fabulous way to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign - a UK-based charity funding cutting-edge breast cancer research and treatment. 
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  Pop! Goes The Weasel
Pop! Goes The Weasel
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What do you get if you cross Lady GaGa with Rihanna? Apparently, a young lady called Eva Simons, who's set to burst onto the music scene later this month with the release of her first single, 'Silly Boy'. With a sound that is slicker than most, GaGa and Rihanna will be shaking in their spiked-heel boots. 
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  My Big Fat Greek Photoshoot
My Big Fat Greek Photoshoot
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Specialising in a slick combination of architecture and portraiture, photographer Konstantinos - the cool kids go by only one name these days - knows a thing or two about working a camera. With his superstar status on the rise, we only hope you remember where you heard his name first. 
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