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EDITORS LETTER Photography by Sarah Seal. NME Awards 2012. Most people see music and fashion as being two totally different things. People have to realise that bands/music artists are the main suspects when it comes to influencing their audience. Everybody within the music industry tend to have their own sense of style, they ensure that they wear things that relate to the music they produce. NME artists enjoy rocking a style that is seen as being different and edgy, and the clothing they wear influences all of their listeners. NME talks fashion introduces all the different styles that NME bands portray, and keeps the readers up-to-date on the latest ‘band trends’. being influenced by your favourite artists isn’t a bad thing, it shows passion and enthusiasm, this supplement magazine is here to sustain this passion, and to sustain this enthusiasm. Noel Gallagher: wearing a leather jacket, with a wool collar, and a buttoned shirt. Editor: Emily Bennett. 4 5