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February 10, 2010 Dear Downtown BID Member, I am pleased to introduce and support this exciting new venture, the Jungle Magazine, a collaboration between downtown Palo Alto small businessowners, Jungle Digital Imaging and publisher, Joelle Cruz.
Jungle Magazine is a new, unique publication that seeks to promote and celebrate our diverse downtown community, and provide exposure for the broad range of downtown businesses, activities and stakeholders.
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Promotion of downtown Palo Alto will obviously benefit not only the City’s residents and its workforce, but as well, a healthy and thriving downtown district will further attract business and visitor-ship, enhance the character of an already extraordinary city, and lead to economic vitality.
The Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association, shares the excitement and the vision of this new medium, with its promise of enhanced exposure and promotion of business. Sincerely, Sherry Bijan, President Palo Alto Downtown Business and Professional Association BID Management
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FEATURES 01 COMMUNITY: RUNWAY FOR CAUSE
SUMMER 2010: BENEFIT FASHION SHOW aWEARness FASHION SHOW FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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Streets Team enlists homeless people to clean up Palo Alto streets in exchange for housing and shelter vouchers
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SPRING 2010: FASHION PREVIEW PHOTOGRAPHER: NELS OLVINS + MODEL: Alexandra Allen
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TARGETING 100,000 INFLUENTIAL, AFFLUENT READERS Core demographic: JUNGLE Magazine’s editorial, photos and design target fun, hip, successful, EDUCATED 21-44 year-olds. Our readers enjoy sexy date nights. They’re beautiful singles and couples looking for condos. They like groovy night life and great restaurants. They may own skateboards but don’t ride them to work. MODELS: FORD MODEL AGENCY, SF: NICOLE ZUELKE, JACQUELINE SANDS, MATT HERRERA
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THE MAGAZINE. PROGRESSIVE, INNOVATIVE TRENDSETTER, CUTTING-EDGE, HIGH-PROFILE, EFFECTIVE, BRAND NEW, CHIC, POCKET-SIZED, SUPER HIGH-GLOSS STOCK, FULL COLOR, PERFECT BOUND, POWERFUL, CREATIVE, FREE, TREND-SETTER, SOMETHING DIFFERENT, FRESH DESIGN, UNIQUE, FRESH PERSPECTIVE, MEMORABLE, PORTABLE, COLLECTABLE, READABLE. CONTENT. FASHION. BAY AREA LIVING. MUSIC. BEAUTY. HEALTH. FOOD. TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY. LOCAL PROFILE. NIGHTLIFE. WEEKENDER.
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THE MAGAZINE Jungle Magazine is a powerful full color, highgloss, pocket size free quarterly publication committed to maintaining and defining culture and life-style. Each season, our creative team achieves the pinnacle in magazine design and content expression. We consistently give our readers interesting, entertaining editorial centered on nightlife, food, fashion, beauty, technology to name a few. Always striving to be unique, Jungle Magazine also tailors each issue to its respective market by featuring establishment reviews, highlighting upcoming events and profiling local movers and shakers. The result is a growing readership recognizing Jungle Magazine as the authority on what is going on, who is in the spotlight and what is the latest trend. It is our “something different� attitude that sets us apart and drives our success.
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For more information on the Downtown Streets Team, visit: www.streetsteam.com
Palo Alto’s Downtown Streets Team has been named one of the nation’s “Top 50 Government Innovations” by the Ash Institute at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. The honor puts the streets team in contention for one of the institute’s six annual Innovations in American Government Awards, which will be announced in September. Regardless of whether it wins, the honor could help the nonprofit raise money as its model catches on in cities around the country. Founded in May 2005, the Downtown Streets Team enlists homeless people to clean up Palo Alto streets in exchange for housing and shelter vouchers. Dozens of the program’s alumni have gone on to find permanent homes or jobs.
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“What we were attracted to in this program is its ability to engage panhandlers on the street and not only get them off the street but empower them by giving them jobs,” said Kate Hoagland, spokeswoman for the Ash Institute.
“They’re really giving people a new chance at life.” While the Ash Institute’s list is designed to steer attention and funding toward worthy programs, the Downtown Streets Team was thriving even before the recognition. Its budget, fed by grants, family foundation donations and city contracts, has doubled each year since its inception and is now $400,000 annually. Richardson expects to soon celebrate the 100th team member to find either a job or a home with the program’s help. Palo Alto police spokesman Dan Ryan said the program has made a big difference downtown. “It gives people a little bit of a step up and an opportunity to break out of the cycle they’re in, whether it be social issues, some sort of dependency issues or something more. I think it’s a fantastic program, and we should be doing much more of this kind of thing.” WWW.MYJUNGL.COM
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publisher’s note
Welcome to JUNGLE MAGAZINE Palo Alto, Silicon Valley is and always will be a launch pad for the creative concepts, trends, and news that spread throughout the world’s urban communities, and Jungle Magazine has evolved from its regional roots by translating that belief into a now magazine. In each issue, Jungle bridges the gap between fantasy and reality, bringing cutting-edge reports on art, lifestyle, technology, and music, as well as its marquee coverage of design, culture, fitness, food, and fashion, to readers who are hungry for a contemporary mind set captured by both text and visuals. Separating it from other modern lifestyle magazines, JUNGLE utilizes the expressions of city life to speak a new language and to provide a resource of timely stories on stylish topics. We take pride in our efforts to excite and interest our readers with the latest news and trends of tomorrow. We seek to create a community of people who cherish their individuality, spontaneity, and spirit. “It’s a Jungle out there.” Joelle Cruz Publisher+Creative Director
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Distinct. Quintessential Uniqueness. Trendsetter. Innovative. Effective. Progressive.
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The Row Credits Creative Director: Joelle Cruz Senior Graphic Designer: Charles Euley Director of Marketing: Nathan Mitchell Photographer: Awnica Browne Photo Assistants: Raymond Ramirez Aaron Harmon Digital Assistant: Gamel James Wardrobe Stylist: Andru Wallace Styling Assistant: Cynthia Wagavatoga Charlese Banks Key Make Up Artist: Taneka Williams Make Up Artist: Danielle Grandchamp Hairstylist: Lynnea Reynolds Models: FORD Model Agency,SF Jacqueline Sands Matt Herrera Nicole Zuelke
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Fashion Ann Taylor Loft Anne Fontaine Anthropologie BCBG Max Azria Beau Bijou Boutique Harajuku Brooks Brothers Burberry Chico’s Cole Haan Diesel Donald J. Pliner Eli Thomas for Men Franco Uomo Footworks Furla Gucci H&M Hlaska Lucy Lululemon Athelitica Oakley Optical Illusions Orvis Penelope Boutique Pink Stripes Salvatore Ferragamo Smith Alder St. Croix Taryn Rose Ted Baker The Blues Jean Bar Tommy Bahama Urban Outfitters
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Urban Chic Take a day trip to our European village for Gucci, Burberry, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cole Haan and more. You’ll find the essence of style with a collection of trend-setting shops, one-of-a-kind boutiques and popular international retailers These are the stores that set the pace of fashion.
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Written By: Nathan Mitchell
Every city relies on vibrant neighborhoods‌ a place to relax, shop, meet a friend for coffee, or stroll along a sunny, tree-lined street. San Jose lacked that center until Santana Row came along. It’s an urban neighborhood that provides a vibrant and diverse mix of shopping, dining, entertainment and living. Designed to bring people out of their homes, Santana Row offers the opportunity to step into a luxury neighborhood where everyone wants to be seen.
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Because we have the good fortune to live in the ethnically rich area of Silicon Valley, Santana Row features a plethora of choices. Feel like Asian food? How about Indian, Mexican, Italian, Spanish, seafood or a good old American hamburger? They are all here, in just a few square blocks. Modeled after a typical European urban enclave, Santana Row has several gathering places where you can see grandfathers playing chess with their friends, moms with baby carriages window-shopping, children playing in the fountains, and people surfing the internet while enjoying espresso or tequila. There are plenty of free wireless connections throughout Santana Row, so bring your laptop, cell phone and RELAX. Boasting even a concierge office, the center plaza is outfitted with beautiful gardens, flowing fountains and an outdoor chess area. You can hear the laughter of children playing around the fountains and conversations unfolding all around you. It seems native Europeans feel right at home here with the elegant ambiance everywhere you look. If you stop to listen, you’ll hear all sorts of languages being spoken as locals and people traveling through hang out for the afternoon. Santana Row beautifully represents the unique populations of the Bay Area. WWW.MYJUNGL.COM
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FRANCO UOMO 333 SANTANA ROW #1110 SANTA CLARA 408.260.9868 WWW.FRANCOUOMO.COM
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Model: Alexandra Allen Photographer: Nels Olvin + www.nelsolvin.com Stylist: Laura Anne Hollabaugh + www.dripbook.com/LauraAnne/ Makeup & Hair: Mil Ranon + www.dripbook.com/milranon Retouching: Denis Kuznetsov + www.denisdigital.com
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DRESS BY: Lisa Perry, $1195 Bloomingdales SF PLATFORM BOOTIES BY: Kim
platform booties, $990, at Gucci Boutiques OPPOSITE PAGE: DRESS BY: Helmut Lang, $460, at Bloomingdales, SF SUNGLASSES BY: Prada $245, at Prada Boutiques
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Spring is right around the corner and with it comes a big change in the fashion scene. The dark colors and heavy fabrics of winter are replaced with the brighter, lighter fashions of springtime. This spring bolster your wardrobe with some of the hottest fashion trends.
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JUNGLE’S MISSION
Our mission is to effectively communicate with influential cosmopolitan trendsetters in a manner that not only visually and intellectually captures the attention of our audience, but also becomes a way of life for them. We do this by publishing a hip, progressive, powerful pocket size magazine, maintaining a cutting-edge web site, publishing in mobile gadgets (iPhone™, iPad™ & Droid™) and promoting high-profile signature events and executing other inventive marketing initiatives. Images and trademarks are copyright of their respective owners.
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Dining Amber India - Indian Ben & Jerry’s - Sweets Blowfish Sushi To Die For - Asian Chili’s Grill and Bar - American Citrus at Hotel Valencia - American Cocola Bakery - Cafe Consuelo Mexican Bistro - Mexican El Jardin Tequila Bar and Restaurant - Mexican Fantasia Coffee and Tea - Cafe Hot Dogs on the Row - Specialty Food Kara’s Cupcakes LB Steak Left Bank Brasserie Lisa’s Tea Treasures - Specialty Maggiano’s Little Italy - Italian Pasta Pomodoro - Italian Peet’s Coffee and Tea - Cafe Pinkberry - Specialty Pizza Antica - Italian Pluto’s - American Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub and Restaurant – Irish Roux Louisiana Kitchen - Creole Sino - Asian Straits Café – Asian Starbucks –Café Subway – American Tanglewood – American The Counter – American Thea Mediterranean – Mediterranean Village California Bistro and Wine Bar – American Vintage Wine Bar - Specialty Wahoo’s Fish Taco – Mexican Yankee Pier - American
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Thea Mediterranean 3090 Olsen Drive San Jose (408) 260-1444 www.thearestaurant.com
Authentic mediterranean cuisine highlighted by Greek and Turkish influences... Thea Mediterranean, named after the Greek goddess and mother of Helios, is located along San Jose’s Santana Row. This sophisticated and stylish restaurant is as rich and varied as the Eastern Mediterranean culture from which it is inspired.
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PROFILE: Knick Jim
ARTISTIC Knick Jiminez grew up in East Palo Alto, a city where murder and crime went hand in hand, but rather than sulk in self-misery, he used his ‘hood AS motivation to achieve a better life. See how this young millionaire beat the odds and find out what his definition of success entails.
PULSE
RAWMEAN Ramin Arami
What’s your latest business venture? I’m one of the owners of Luxury4Play. It’s like taking MySpace, Facebook, Instant Messenger, and car forums and bringing it all into one place. It’s a place where people can talk about not only cars but lifestyle in general— you know luxury watches, boats, real estate, food. Cars are just the catalyst that bring people together. How did you come up with the idea? I had been part of car forums for a long time. Cars have served as a catalyst for me in my friendships and in my investments. The forums I had been a part of always lacked integrity. I think the owners of these forums are really into it for money. I just wanted a place that was fun. FULL ARTICLE COMING
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60% OF OUR READERS ARE FEMALE 40% OF OUR READERS ARE MALE 52% OF OUR READERS ARE AGES OF 21-27 33% OF OUR READERS ARE AGES OF 28-34 15% OF OUR READERS ARE AGES OF 35-44 90% OF OUR READERS ARE COLLEGE EDUCATED 70% OF OUR READERS OWN THEIR OWN HOME 80% OF OUR READERS OWN A CAR 99% OF OUR READERS USE THE INTERNET DAILY 75% OF OUR READERS MAKE $85,000 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
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95% OF OUR READERS BUY HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS MONTHLY
78% OF OUR READERS SHOP ONLINE AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH 94% OF OUR READERS PURCHASE ALCOHOL AT LEAST A COUPLE OF TIMES A MONTH 89% OF OUR READERS SHOP AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH AND A MAJORITY OF THEM SPEND MORE THAN $100 ON THIS PURCHASE A MAJORITY OF OUR READERS SAVE AND COLLECT JUNGLE MAGAZINE ISSUE AFTER READING. A MAJORITY OF OUR READERS RE-READ PAST ISSUES OF JUNGLE MAGAZINE.
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Nightlife for brands looking to connect with the nightlife experience, JUNGLE is the place to go. While at the newest hotspot, your target is open, friendly, and in a a good mood. And likely to be much more receptive to your message. This socially active crowd includes plenty of opinion leaders and early adopters. Well informed, sociable and flush with discretionary income, these are your potential customers in fullon chat and spend mode. Factor in the implied endorsement of America’s best bars and clubs, and you get a powerful campaign
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Christopher Catral is live on arrival. So talk about spending your time wisely. This Cali-bred musical mercenary (bka DBSTK) has been fueling the fires of generation with collabs organically inspired by his natural quixotic tendency to create. A quick glance into the scene would reveal that his influence is even refreshing for the Land of the Morning Calm.
Seoul+KOREA
Writer: Venus www.myspace.com/veenershnitzel Photographer: Daniel Kim www.dgkphotography.net
Armed to the teeth with this creativity, in less than a year it has seen him igniting flames under the asses of performers and individuals alike, with the coming together of his projects, which prove that sometimes even A.D.D has it’s merits. Without hesitation DBSTK has exposed the richness of his musical background with his band Cross Eyed Pony and electronic group: the future kids in which he is front man, spokes-man, shirt-less flirt and general hustler for a new propagation of sound. On stage, the evidence of his desire to include and welcome all into his sphere of comfort with his particularly showy performances can often set off various emotions which can (and
have) ended in love or war. Whether or not you adore him or view him as the competition, you are going to remember him – as this kid won’t sleep until you are dreaming his lyrics or fighting for a ticket to his show. As for the present – he contributes energy into an anticipated solo album (which is due to drop mid 2010) and dabbles in the melting pot of choice and opportunity that is Seoul city.
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Medallion Rug Gallery launch of Jean Larette Rugs – The City Collection Medallion Rug Gallery celebrated the unveiling of the much-anticipated line of hand made rugs designed by award winning San Francisco Bay Area interior designer Jean Larette with a launch party in their Palo Alto rug gallery. Inspired by gates and screens she discovered while traveling to various cities around the world, Jean Larette Rugs – The City Collection is a new line of contemporary rugs. The wool and silk rugs available in an array of custom sizes and colors are hand loomed by skilled artisans in Nepal. The collection features five designs: Brussels, Cape Town, St. Germain, Shanghai and Pacific Heights. The rugs characterized by geometric lines in architectural patterns provide an elegant and sophisticated foundation on which to build a room. The launch party guests included interior designers, editors, friends, clients and colleagues from the design world who were treated to a sumptuous catered dinner buffet as they celebrated the first showing of the City Collection.
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ABOUT JUNGLE magazine
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JUNGLE is a cutting-edge publishing company built around a single philosophy; always exceed expectations. Based in Palo Alto California, JUNGLE is defined by an unrelenting drive to lead the industry, focus on quality, and innovate. Our award-winning photographers, editors, ground breaking creative team, strategic marketers and seasoned account executives interact regularly to form an invaluable team of passionate experts. OUR Philosophy Building long-term relationships with our clients and our readers requires us to go above and beyond their traditional expectations, and surpass them. We have a unique ability to stand back and look at the big picture. Constantly evaluating and reevaluating any given consumer market, we’re able to spot trends, and in-turn, create media vehicles and brands that uniquely fulfill the desires of our clients and the consumers they serve. Our ideas and strategies have touched many industries, including travel, fashion and lifestyles.
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