Hello!

Or as we say where I’m from, ‘ey up. I’m Bradley and I’m originally from Nottingham in the UK, but have resided in London for over ten years now. Living in one of the most expensive cities in the world comes with its challenges, and my belief in being able to access fun experiences and create memories (on the smallest budget possible) has grown as I navigate these obstacles. I’m passionate about diversity, inclusivity and highlighting hierarchies of power that affect our life experiences.

READ MY MANIFESTO

I decided to write a manifesto for the Three Facets brand to not only outline why I'm doing this, but also to highlight some disparities in the very acts of eating, travelling and exploring that affect us all differently and individually. The cultural constructions of identity, and resulting hierarchal power structures that define them, trickle through all aspects of our lives, and I believe it is paramount to retain awareness of this when creating content. My manifesto showcases my own beliefs backed up with research, but also offers space for questioning what we offer online and how this may affect others. I believe in inclusivity and showcasing content that is realistic and accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

Hello!

READ MY MANIFESTO

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A heading stating that some questions are answered, followed by a Q&A-style section about me.

what are your interests?

My interests vary widely, but as you can probably guess, I’m obsessed with cooking, hiking and seeing new places. I love the spontaneity of those “f*ck it!” moments: booking a cheap flight, hostel and shoving everything in my bag before rushing out the door. There’s no thrill like it! I’m lucky to live in Europe and have access to budget airlines and low flight times. I want to broaden my horizons and go international soon!

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I also love reading, cultural theory, photography, fashion, art, architecture and interior design. I adore music (I mean, who doesn’t?!), particularly hip-hop, specifically, women’s rap. I love it so much that I focused my Master’s thesis on it! My degree is in Gender and Sexuality Studies, and my interest in intersectionality has informed my desire to highlight social disparities in travel and food, particularly.

what are your interests?

some favourites...

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Cultural theorist: I love Stuart Hall and his theory that participants within a culture give it meaning based on people, objects, media and events. This emphasis on cultural practices opens discussion for positive social change, as society is a malleable construction of values and behaviours.

Photographer: My favourite fashion photographer is Steven Meisel. His work between 1996-2005 for Italian Vogue is particularly awe-inspiring, and I like to find vintage issues for my collection! As for documentary photography, it has to be Martin Parr. His work is so nostalgic for me and shows honest British identity, isn’t London/South of England-centric and free of cliches.

Fashion designer: It’s so difficult to choose only one, but in terms of legacy, design language and political ethos, Miuccia Prada takes it for me. Fondazione Prada is also one of my favourite art galleries! Pic below.

A mirror selfie featuring an art work at Fondazione Prada in Milan. The surrounding buildings can be seen in the back with some trees.

some favourites...

three guesses for who my favourite hip-hop artist is...

Don't come for me, Barbs! If you know, you know.

My Master's dissertation is titled 'Against Patriarchy with a Plastic Knife: The Representation of Power and Sexual Binarines in Women's Hip-Hop Lyricism'. If you're interested in having a read, just drop me an email or DM and I'd be happy to send it over!

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three guesses for who my favourite hip-hop artist is...

Don't come for me, Barbs! If you know, you know.

My Master's dissertation is titled 'Against Patriarchy with a Plastic Knife: The Representation of Power and Sexual Binarines in Women's Hip-Hop Lyricism'. If you're interested in having a read, just drop me an email or DM and I'd be happy to send it over!

how did you get into cooking?

Growing up working class, I grew up on lots of budget meals, frozen food and staples of the time. I have fond memories of eating potato smiles, fish fingers and beans at least once a week! As time went on and I left home for the big city lights and university, I realised that I didn’t have any skills in the kitchen and a lack of understanding of nutrition. That, paired with aggressive spending on clothes, alcohol and eating out, didn’t exactly help. By the end of my first year, I was living on bread and potatoes (lol).

After uni, I started working full time and still didn’t put any time into gaining an understanding of cooking… until Covid hit. I was alone during the first lockdown, and this gave me ample time (and internet usage!) to focus, learn from others and utilise skills of building flavour to create my recipes. A lot of the content I was seeing was usually quite lengthy (and messy) and used often expensive, hard-to-access ingredients (hello lion’s mane), and I realised there was a gap for luxurious and healthy meals that were budgeted and accessible. I’m still always learning, and that’s what I love about it!

what is your favourite cuisine?

Can I have three? I love Turkish/Lebanese, Japanese and Italian food. I focus on many flavours and ingredients used in these cuisines to create fusions that, at first glance, may not appear to work together. I love the classics, though!

how did you get into cooking?

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what is your favourite cuisine?

Where is your favourite place to visit?

I love Lanzarote in the Canary Islands. My favourite architect, César Manrique, lived and worked there, and his buildings evoke a sense of wonder, magic and style. The volcanic landscapes are great for hiking, the weather is always good, and the people are lovely! I highly recommend.

which place surrpised you the most?

On a whim, I decided to visit Liptovský Mikuláš in Slovakia. I was in Kraków, Poland and was itching to see some mountains and dense forest, so caught a six-hour Flixbus. It was stunning and I want to see more of the Tatra National Park as soon as possible! Liptovsky Mikulas itself is usually a ski resort (absolutely not, thanks) during the winter months, but I visited in late summer, so it was quiet and serene.

where have you always dreamed of going?

I’ve always wanted to go hiking in Pakistan, and I’ll be sure to get there as soon as possible!

Where is your favourite place to visit?

which place surrpised you the most?

where have you always dreamed of going?

I’ve always wanted to go hiking in Pakistan, and I’ll be sure to get there as soon as possible!

what grinds your gears?

People who are intolerant of learning new things or opening their minds to differences that create a lively, interesting culture. Also, if you’re rude to service staff, you can’t sit with me.

can we be friends?

Sure! I love chatting with you all, engaging in discussions and hearing your feedback. You can email me directly at [email protected] or drop me a DM on socials. Also make sure you subscribe to my newsletter to stay updated on what I’m up to!

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what grinds your gears?

People who are intolerant of learning new things or opening their minds to differences that create a lively, interesting culture. Also, if you’re rude to service staff, you can’t sit with me.