In May 2004, a gathering of mystery guests were invited to participate in a twenty-two-course meal, prepared by the gastronomic alchemist Heston Blumenthal and photographed by Nick Knight for a visually decadent W magazine shoot.
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Ms Zoe BedeauxBrighton-based stylist, designer and singer who masquerades under the pseudonym 'Aurora Borealis'.
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Mr Jonathan GentArtist whose world is coloured by his journeys into disparate celebrity lifestyles and creative collaborations including those with acclaimed Italian film-maker Luca Guadagnino, Tilda Swinton and John Byrne.
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Mr Masoud GolsorkhiIranian magazine publisher, who in addition to working with Tank magazine and producing many other print projects such as MINED, indulges a passion for architecture and horses.
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Mr Ed GriffithsLondon-based jeweller and designer known for his collaborative work with designer Johnny Rocket and his creative collaborations with many luminaries of the West London scene.
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Ms Alice HawkinsYoung photographer breaking new ground in the style press with audacious imagery of her friends in everyday states of unabandon. Her early 'muff topiary' shots were reputed to be the inspiration behind the notorious Gucci campaign featuring a letter G shaved into the model's pubic hair.
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Mr Andreas KronthalerDesigner famous for his collaborative partnership with his wife Vivienne Westwood, who named her trademark 'MacAndreas' tartan after him. Kronthaler is regarded as the inspiration and creative force behind the Westwood MAN range, which has shown biannually in Milan since 1996.
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Ms Aimee MullinsAthlete, public-speaker, writer, model and actress who was launched in an audacious editorial shoot for Dazed & Confused. Mullins also holds the world records for the 100 and 200 metre dashes and the long jump and starred in the third of the cult Cremaster film series by artist Matthew Barney.
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Mr NokiEnigmatic, Brighton-based designer regarded for his subversive, 'culture-jamming' approach to fabricating fashion.
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Ms Liberty RossPetite model discovered by Storm's Sarah Doukas who went on to become the face of several brands. Highly noted as the face of Dior Addict, Ross is also known for her appreciation of contemporary photography and art.
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Ms Dita Von TeeseThe face of the craze for retro-burlesque, this former model is noted for her Martini glass routine.
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Ms Betony VernonMilan-based, American jeweller whose designs for covetable one-off artefacts - and particularly her 'jewel tools for aesthetic love-making'- have informed her PhD in human sexuality.
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Ms Gemma WardYoung, Australian model famously discovered sitting in the audience of the television programme 'Search for a Supermodel'. Championed by casting aficionado Russell Marsh, Ward typifies the taste for innocent-looking, china-doll-faced models and has served as the face of several of major campaigns, including Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga.
