i-D Mock Magazine by Adrienne Fisher

editor-in-chief anthony miller editor amanda ng fashion director EHVMIRRI ŨWLIV designer sandra stewart deputy editor EHVMIRRI ŨWLIV fashion editor amanda ng head stylist EHVMIRRI ŨWLIV stylist sandra stewart beauty director sarah scheurich fashion photographer christina montes lifestyle photographers cole whitworth christina montes contributing writers XEXNERE FVSQŨIPH jen bonaccolta amanda ng DGULHQQH ˋVKHU female models blair barba liana nunn katie holian paige carpenter megan mccullough winston gow lilli smith lexi ench michaela olson kate schneider cavanagh baker male models cody joel neil brown casey sheahan beau watson ethan russ nick hathaway steven johnson photographers christina montes cole whitworth hair dressers/makeup artist sarah scheurich leslie reilly special thanks to christina montes alex raskin antiques roque silva scad museum of art mary gunn

the eclectic issue no. 323

Amanda Ng

Jen Bonaccolta

Editor

Amanda is a proud Bostonian. Born and raised on the outskirts of the city, she naturally has a wicked unhealthy passion for the New England Patriots. She describes everything as being “wicked awesome” and occasionally drops her “r”s. She is obsessed with crazy nail polish, enormous burgers, and police

dramas. Oh- and her

middle name is Über-

yes, Über.

Sandra Stewart

Art Director Sandra is an avid theoretical adventurer and consumer of, probably, organic products. She loves tea and yoga and reads Shakespeare to underprivileged house cats… that one time. Her dream is to someday meet William Shatner because he is her spirit animal.

Creative Director

Adrienne Fisher

Fashion Director Adrienne grew up in a little river town in Florida where she spent her time having hot-surfer wanderlust fantasies and getting into trouble. When she’s not busy daydreaming, she is most likely: watching “Almost Famous” and crying because she is not Penny Lane, having an intimate and completely inappropriate conversation with someone she barely knows, or scouring PSGEP ũIE QEVOIXW JSV Led Zeppelin records.

Jen is from Jerseyneed I say more? Standing tall at 5 feet, she compensates for her pint-sized self by including a variety of miniature things in her everyday life. For example, fun-sized candy bars, smart cars, and of course, the miniature pony. Needless to say, she is somewhat of an awkward individual.

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Writer Tatjana is an upstate New York Native with a serious penchant for animals and designer heels- she has neither. But, they hold a very special place in her heart next to Rihanna and spicy foods.

insi-De the eccentricity issue a dose of unusual is the usual features and fashion 32 roque silva: there’s always a silva lining

Roque Silva is an industrial designer with a dual passion for painting and art. The Columbia native and recent Savannah transplant paints what he feels is beautiful,‚ no purpose needed. PHOTOGRAPHY COLE WHITWORTH STYLING ADRIENNE FISHER INTERVIEW

48 make all ten count

PHOTOGRAPHER CHRISTINA MONTES STYLING AMANDA NG

65 catherine baba: unique in its truest form

Ms. Baba is one of most underrated fashion icons of the last decade – she’s a stylist,‚ muse,‚ and overall bad motha-shut-yo-mouth. TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

66 express your personal vocabulary

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA MONTES STYLING ADRIENNE FISHER

77 crazy b*tch

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA MONTES STYLING SANDRA STEWART AND ADRIENNE FISHER

72 mary gunn: walk the path of your own heart

Mary Gunn is a recent Savannah College of Art and Design graduate. Her latest collection,‚ sparked by a bruise she got from falling off a bike,‚ embodies a sick combination of dark yet ethereal beauty. PHOTOGRAPHY COLE WHITWORTH INTERVIEW ADRIENNE FISHER

94 sweet as candy

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA MONTES STYLING ADRIENNE FISHER AND SANDRA STEWART

86 you make my dopamine levels go f*ucking nuts

PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA MONTES TEXT AMANDA NG

62 cara delevingne: a closed mind is a good thing to lose

The British beauty was voted Britain’s Model of the Year in 2012 and has definitely lived up the title (she strutted in over 50 runway shows during Fall’s fashion weeks all over the world). TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

38 fall/winter 2014 trends TEXT JEN BONACCOLTA

35 nerd? we prefer the term intellectual badass TEXT JEN BONACCOLTA

105 grimes: sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy Grimes’ music and style is hard to pinpoint,‚ and we like it that way. TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

106 toro y moi: listen to moi

Toro y Moi’s got music you need to hear. A pioneer of the chillwave movement back in 2010,‚ his latest album smashes together r&b,‚ pop,‚ Italian lounge music,‚ and digital-synth beats to create sounds you’ve never heard of. TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

60 wes gordon: wild, wild wes

Up-and-coming designer and Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist Wes Gordon exudes a preppy sensibility,‚ but designs womenswear with a mix of sharp tailoring and feminine mystique. TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

104 yacht: sailing the seas of awesome TEXT TATJANA BROMFIELD

150 ideas for the words quirky, carefree, and standout

Live i-D Looking for inspiration, quick tidbits to make life a little sweeter, bored with the boring articles and mumbo jumbo? Well look no further because this month’s issue of i-D’s got what you need. Check out our lists for 150 Quirky, Carefree, Standout ideas - a list so massive it’ll take you a whole day to rummage through. Saddle-up a comfy seat somewhere and think deeply about things like Sporks, Peace and Love, Sarcasm, write them down, repeat them, do whatever you feel like with them we’re just happy you read them.

Listen i-D We’ve got a few up-and-coming artists to keep a watch out for this year, some you may have heard of and others you wish you did. The new model taking over your favorite fashion week shows and ad campaigns is Britain’s very own Model of the Year Cara Delevingne. She parties with fashion loving artists Cassie, Rita Ora, and the incomparable Rihanna and manages to keep her trademark bushy brows perfectly groomed at all times. Toro Y Moi’s bubbling over into the pop music genre with his latest groovy endeavor, Anything in Return. The mesmerizing video for his down-tempo bass heavy song So Many Details will be on repeat for sure and might even spur on a purchase of a turtleneck or two. ,*"+04" / !"0&$+"/ "0 ,/!,+ 4 0 ƛ+ )&01 1 ) 01 6" /ǝ0 ,$2" 0%&,+ 2+! "3"+1 +! %"ǝ0 % ! ƛ/01 ) !6 & %"))" * 4" / %&0 clothes, it’s pretty much uphill from then. His newest collection was inspired by strong women, sorceresses, warriors, but with sleek and sexy silhouettes. It’s all very fabulous, but also be sure to catch up with the other creative masterminds right now in our convenient music and culture sections.

See i-D Lady nerds are in right now, actually they always have been but we’re taking their limelight to the next level in our Nerdette editorial. With characters like Jess from New Girl, Mindy from Fox’s The Mindy Project, and the always-determined Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation bringing their awesomeness to the small screen, its only right we give our readers a spread on looks inspired by the current trend (which we hope will last forever).

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- DR. WAYNE DYER

We’ve all been there. We’ve all experienced being the different one, the black sheep of a group. We’ve all been victims of dreadfully false ƛ/01 &*-/"00&,+0Ǒ This issue is dedicated to us and the inner geek, nerd, and dork that reside in us all. The world would be a boring and lifeless place if everyone were to have the same interests, aspirations and thoughts. We want to show our readers the beauty behind being individualistic and quirky. It’s okay to be different and unique! The eclectic issue celebrates various musicians, artists, and designers that are outstanding and distinct in their own right. Mary Gunn’s bruise inspired collection is unique and outlandish. Channeling one’s inner nerd (or nerdette) is not only accepted, but encouraged and should be embraced. Catherine Baba’s bold - and without a doubt unique- Parisian aesthetics are idolized within the world of fashion. Brightly painted nails are taking the world by storm for they are a perfect way to show off and express individualism. Men. Well… men are men. AMANDA NG, EDITOR

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Roque Silva, a lover of painting and an Industrial Design major, talks free tattoos, Columbia, and singing The Beatles. PHOTOGRAPHY COLE WHITWORTH TEXT ADRIENNE FISHER STYLING ADRIENNE FISHER

Roque came to the United States seven years ago from Columbia with his mom and sister. While he was struggling to connect to a new culture, painting became his outlet. “When I came to school in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, I didn’t know English, so they placed me in an art class by chance and I really liked it. It was a way I could express myself.” Roque is currently an Industrial Design Major at Savannah College of Art and Design. When he’s not busy with personal projects and homework, he is watching movies with his wife, Emmy, eating cheese crackers and grapes, and reminiscing about walking to the grocery store with his mom and sister. “When we came to America we didn’t have a car, so we used to walk 40 minutes to Publix almost every day. We would talk a lot and sing a lot. I’m a terrible singer but we would sing Beatles songs. Those walks were my favorite thing.” I met with Roque at his town house in Savannah to see what he’s up to now. What do you miss about Columbia and how are the cultures so different to you personally? I miss my friends and the food. Anybody will tell you that they miss the food. America and Columbia is much different. It’s a way of thinking. Americans are very open and they really teach you and explain things very thoroughly. It is not that way in Columbia. Where do you get your inspiration from for your paintings? It’s very spontaneous. Colors, textures- I really don’t have a meaning for my paintings. It’s always been just what I feel is beautiful. I think art should be beautiful. What drew you to major in Industrial Design and not painting? Well, Industrial Design is a completely different mind set and process. ID is very tight and precise. It takes a lot of research and getting to know people and talking to people. Painting is something that I can do after I do that. I like that I have the option to go and relax and express myself without having to respond to anybody, like teachers that are telling me what exactly to paint and how. Creating new things, I really like creating new things, and that’s where they are similar. They work as a release from each other. What do you want to do with Industrial Design? I want to get my masters in business and then I want to open my own creativity hub. It would be a studio where different designers- like graphic and industrial design, interiors, painters, whatever, can come together and create projects. Tell me about what you’re up to now? Well, I started working with a licensing company and we were able to develop some artwork to place in Target in the home decor department as art prints. They should be there soon. I am very happy about it. Other than that, I like to take a month off from painting to re-connect and come back to it with new ideas. Do you ever have any art shows around Savannah? Yes, I’ve had a few. I had a show at “The Butcher Art Gallery” and “Tattoo Studio”, which was really fun. I got a good amount of people that night and sold a bunch of paintings. When we all met up to answer questions for a press release, one of the tattoo artists at the shop gave me a free XEXXSS SJ E WUYEVI % WUYEVI [EW NYWX XLI ŨVWX XLMRK MR Q] QMRH XS KIX Let’s just say it’s a blank canvas?

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The 90’s, taking our generation by storm, formed a new era of style in fashion, movies, and music. The term “nerd” is synonymous with names like Screech, (YGO] ERH 9VOIP 8LIWI ŨPQ ERH XIPIZMWMSR MGSRW EQSRK QER] SJ XLIMV XMQI made a name for themselves not only by representing epitome of the undesired but while capturing our hearts in the process. Suspenders, brightly colored clothing, and “geek” glasses quickly became the style of the stereotypical nerd. Ironically, it is the same style that many admire today. 90’s nerds like, the clumsy Screech from “Saved by the Bell”; Ducky, the hopeless best friend in “Pretty in Pink”; and Steve Urkel, the annoying neighbor in “Family Matters”, embraced the role of the sidekick to the popular athletes or socialites. Another classic nerd-star is Anthony Michael Hall as Brian from “The Breakfast Club”. His character was iconic to the nerd genre for his character not only experienced the hardships of aesthetically looking like a nerd but also dove into the topics of high school cliques and social hierarchies. These movies and television series bring on a sense of nostalgia with many of us 80’s and 90’s kids by the mere mention of those household names. Within the last decade, such as “Superbad” with Michael Cera, have been released where nerds rise yet again and warm the viewer’s hearts. Sheldon Cooper, from “The Big Bang Theory”, is quite possibly the most perfect representation of the modern day nerd. Other than the prerequisite genius status ERH E WGMIRXMWX SGGYTEXMSR LI MW UYMVO] ERH GSRŨHIRX QEOMRK LMQ irresistible to those of us who appreciate and understand a good nerd. “The Big Bang Theory” introduces a new nerd concept to television by combining a stereotypical hot blonde girl character with a full cast of stereotypical nerds creating a dynamic show and cast that has been nominated for 18 Emmy’s- and Jim Parsons, or Sheldon Cooper as we all know and love him as, has won two of them. Style is an ever changing animal; twisting and turning our view of what is “acceptable” at the moment. This nerdy trend is catching and is becoming a movement in itself. In 2013, nerds have been given a new spotlight. The nerd style has been reinvented and is being emulated by the trendy fashionistas of our day. It has become socially okay to dress in a quirky and fun style for the quintessential nerds of today have suddenly become the star of the show.

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lace me down and cut me up

confetti of colors, hide out under a body of veils, suit up in armor, or stay warm under folkloric prints and fur. Wear one or wear them all, the choice is yours.

Laces and cutouts are back in a bold way this season. Heavy layering of fabrics with intricate patterns of cutouts are among the most popular. Designers are utilizing different fabrics for this effect, playing with various weight and color to create a ‘dark side of desire’ affect. Lace joins with leather to create a soft bondage aesthetic that are certainly not acceptable at your Grandma’s weekly gathering for high tea. Allegorical inspirations MRWTMVI E [SVPH Ũ PPIH [MXL Q]XL and desire that are unleashed through contrasting worlds of sheer fabrics and heavy amoresque metals and leather.

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Armor is being introduced in a “knightlike” fashion. Heavy-metal pieces, cuffs, chains that accent them, and shoulder art has a new place in fashion. Metals are being used to accent all parts of one’s body, giving a rough exterior and a newfound edge. For all the hardcore experimentalists, this trend is making waves and pushing everyone’s hard limits.

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“Lace collides soft and chaste qualities with the those of desire and sex appeal. This season designers found inspiration through desire and magic, putting edge to an epitome of delicacymaking it a force to be reckoned with.” JEN BONACCOLTA, WRITER/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, i-D

a shake of this and a sprinklin’ of that

veiling the anonymous

The embodiment of mystery and anonymity is found in this new trend of veils. By covering a face or body, a unique twist is brought out during a fashion show and creates a dramatic feel that captures a mystical and desirable quality on the VYR[E] 4IVWSREPMX] MW WMQYPXERISYWP] QYJũIH ERH exaggerated through this faceless trend.

Who says winter needs to be a time of the drab and uninspired? Find the “rapture” in your everyday life with a new and unusually bright colored fall. Sprinkles and confetti give a youthful exuberance this season. Bright colors are emerged on the runways in a mix of patterns, textures, and colors that exude one’s inner child and awakens a whole new playful world of color.

“Color and candy are synonymous with fun and happiness. It’s about time we have vibrancy in the winter and a break from the drab traditional colors. We have been long overdue!” ADRIENNE FISHER, FASHION DIRECTOR/HEAD STYLIST, i-D

“Veiling is not only mysterious but also strangely elegant. Stylists are utilizing this trend to tell a story of the beautiful, desirable, and the undistinguished. One’s face is a thing of beauty. What better way to challenge that than by showing the unknown?” AMANDA NG

COPY EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR, i-D

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Embrace the old and mix it with the new. Contrasting elements of fur and brightly colored embroidery come together to create this Russian inspired, folklore-esque trend. Do not tread lightly. More is actually more with excessive beading and embroidered patterns. Much like the confetti trend, this trend encourages the mixing of bright colors with muted deep tones of maroon, brown, and tan to enhance a bright colors pop.

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TATJA BROMFIELD, WRITER, i-D

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Nail art has taken the beauty world by storm. Women are no longer painting their nails simply because they want them to match their purse. No- they are now being painted differently for "3"/6 , 0&,+ǒ ! 6 ,# 1%" 4""(ǒ +! "3"+ /"Ɯ" 1 how we feel. Our nails now speak for us. They are an inexpensive way of accessorizing any out, whether that is through funky colors, textures, or patterns. There’s no need to be ashamed of your little digits, for the possibilities of nail-style are endless. PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTINA MONTES TEXT JEN BONACCOLTA

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i-D Beauty. nails. KATIE HOLIAN,

21,

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What kind of advice would you give to young, aspiring models? I would tell anyone to follow their dreams and don’t take no for an answer. Sure, you’re going to get shot down but sometimes it’s a test to see how much you’re willing to rebel and just say NO. So keep pushing and be weird, always be weird. What is your absolute favorite past time? Ok, this is weird, but I absolutely love to strip down my nails, rub Vaseline all over them, and put one of those “spa mitts” on them and XLIR HERGI EVSYRH Q] VSSQ XS SPH ŝW VSGO (IŨRMXIP] came in “hand-y” for the nail shoot! If aliens landed in your front yard and offered you anything in the world, what would you ask for? I would probably ask for their brains because obviously they are from another planet and must be doing something right. Besides, the only reason they would come here would be to take over the world - at least according to Hollywood. Katie wears Sally Hansen in Air as a base color with Julep Rose as accents. Essie Beyond Cozy DV WKH ULQJ ˋQJHU VWDWHment piece and Milani Totally 80’s as thumb tips.

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The 26 year-old Vogue 0%&,+ 2+! Ć&#x203A;+ )&01Ç&#x2019; Atlanta native, and Central Saint Martin alumni, Wes Gordon, worked at the studios of Tom Ford and Oscar de la Renta during school breaks before establishing his own eponymous label in 2009.

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Cara Delevigne is the new, trendy runway model making a splash not only during fashion week and in major campaigns, but also on the street with the potential to be the next “it-girl”. TEXT TATJA BROMFIEL

The 20 year-old British model and granddaughter of former chairman of the English Heritage, Sir Jocelyn Stevens, is currently one of the world’s next top models. And she did it without the help of Ms. Tyra.

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To put it simply- she is amazing. Her eccentric appearance comes from a jazzy cocktail of1930’s glamour and Studio 54 sophistication that has garnered the attention of many designers (Givenchy, Balmain, Chanel) and publications (French Vogue, Vanity Fair, Dazed & Confused) seeking her special je ne sais quoi. Baba was born in Australia but has lived in Paris for over 15 years. Esteemed international fashion blogger and critic, Diane Pernet, has named her “the most stylish woman in Paris.” Her fashion may be loud, but Baba’s a very mysterious character who doesn’t like to put her life out for all to see. Interviews with her are essentially nonexistent, which only fuels our infatuation with her. When asked whose style she admires most Baba proclaimed, “anyone that expresses a personal vocabulary.”

“The most stylish woman in Paris.”

- DIANE PERNET

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Cavanagh wears dress Felicia Williams. Kimono vintage. Belt Prada. Glasses Chanel. Headband ASOS. Shoes Prada. Jewelry vintage.

Cavanagh wears skirt Haute Hippie. Jacket D&G. Shoes Prada. Hat Marc Jacobs. Jewelry vintage. Glasses Dior.

Cavanagh wears jumpsuit Isabel Marant. Shawl Isabel Marant. Belt Balmain. Jewelry vintage.

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TEXT ADRIENNE FISHER

Where did you get your inspiration from for your first collection? Honestly, it was the end of junior year and I was drunk, riding my bike home from downtown. I fell off my bike and busted my elbow so bad that it left a huge bruise on my elbow. A few days later I was looking at it and it just looked really gnarly and I was like, “these are the most amazing colors.” It had two huge burgundy scabs and these crazy greens, yellows, and purples. It was just beautiful. People think it’s hard and disgusting to look at, but it happens! It’s beautiful when you take the time to look at it. 7S XLEXŝW LS[ MX WXEVXIH ERH - XLIR XVMIH XS ŨKYVI SYX [LEX - would use to inspire the silhouettes. I started with hospital inspiration and dabbled with old war uniforms and vintage nurse garments. From there, I went with a minimalist look QSVI MRWTMVIH F] MRWERI EW]PYQ SYXŨXW

Mary Gunn, recently graduated fashion design student turned seamstress, talks drunk bruises, insane asylums, and 60’s icons.

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“The 60’s and 70’s really inspires me. Honestly, just because I think the silhouettes were much more simple and well made. I think they dressed women better than they do now.”

MARY GUNN

How did you translate this idea into your fabrics? Well since it was minimalist and nurse silhouettes from the 50’s, I only used three fabrics; heavy coating wool, silk organza, and silk gauze- like medical supplies. I used the silk gauze as an appliqué that I hand painted in each layer- about eight layers for each bruise- and hand tacked onto the garments. What inspires you most when it comes to design? The 60’s and 70’s really inspires me. Honestly, just because I think the silhouettes were much more simple and well made. I think they dressed women better than they do now. I also am inspired by a lot of Japanese designers, that’s who I typically associate myself with, more than the American or French designers. What are you up to now after graduating from SCAD and finishing your first collection? I am a seamstress and I love it. I work at “Stitch”, an alteration shop in Savannah. It’s just my boss, Adrienne and me. It gives me the freedom to do what I want in my spare time and use my sewing skills as a job. I have become in charge and have kind of taken over XLI GYWXSQ HITEVXQIRX SJ SYV [SVO - HIŨRMXIP] RIZIV [ERXIH XS FI MR 2I[ =SVO ERH [LIR - [IRX XS 0 % - LEXIH MX Really? Why did you hate L.A. so much? It’s really hard to get around and the weather is just really sunny, all of the time, it kind of drives me insane.

“It huge burgundy scabs and these crazy greens, yellows, and purples. It was just beautiful.” MARY GUNN

Where else do you see yourself going in the future? Do you see yourself designing? Not really designing, no. The only thing I have the desire to do is to open up a little traveling boutique and sell vintage and maybe a few items that I make available to customers. I would be stationed in Savannah and Asheville and split my time between there. So that’s my long-term plan. Who would you say your style icons are? Oh my goodness, I don’t know. I have always loved Sharon Tate, and you gotta love Edie Sedgewick! I mean, honestly, although it is very cliché. Also Maude from the movie “Harold and Maude.” She is just my life icon. Her spirit is amazing!

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11. It is the simple things that make life wonderful. 12. Find the miracle in every day. 13. A close mind is a good thing to lose. 14. Let’s all be young, wild and free. 15. Never regret anything because at one point it was exactly what you wanted. 16. Let it be. 17. Old enough to know, too young to care. 18. Ask yourself, do you really care? 19. Be so happy that when others look at you they are happy too. 20. Laugh at your problems, everyone else does. 21. Life should be lived to nothing less than the fullest. 22. Free to be. 23. Break the rules and do whatever the f*ck you want. 24. Be in love with every minute of life. 25. Sometimes the only way to stay sane is to go a little crazy. 26. Walk the path of your own heart. 27. You have your own mind, do as you please. 28. To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all. 29. Believe in yourself and who you are, don’t worry about the rest. 30. Go on adventures. 31. Live in the moment. 32. Laugh when you can, apologize when you should, and let go of what you can’t change. 33. Be something. 34. Let your worries drift away. 35. Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take a moment and make it perfect. 36. If you only live once, do everything twice. 37. Keep calm. 38. The less you care, the happier you will be. 39. Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness. 40. Time you enjoyed wasting was not wasted. 41. Summertime. 42. The highway to happiness is realizing ignorance is bliss. 43. Adventure may hurt you but monotony will kill you. (SRŝX XLMRO XSS QYGL ]SYŝPP GVIEXI E TVSFPIQ XLEX [EW RIZIV XLIVI MR XLI ŨVWX TPEGI 45. Peace and love. 46. Create a bucket list and take action. 47. Time to let your hair down and be free. 48. There’s no point in being negative in things you can’t change. 49. “Think happy thoughts.” 50. Be Carefree.

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The band’s name was originally taken from an alternative after school program that Bechtolt attended as a teen – the acronym stood for, “Young Americans Challenging High Technology”. But YACHT (capitalization crucial) has since come to encompass what the members deem a three-part idea: a band, a business, and a belief system. The group’s music takes inspiration from religion, astronomy, dualities, and even the band Nirvana to create songs that are dance-worthy yet thoughtful. Writer Tom Hughes from The Guardian describes their latest effort, “Shangri-La” (2011), “a dysfunctional world evolving towards some kind of hyper-enlightened danceparty paradise, complete with lots of talk about cosmic communion and the “kinetic potential” within us all.”

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“We see a lot of common ground between underground religious culture and underground music culture.”

The group started out as a solo project for Bechtolt in 2002 but grew to include Evans, a longtime collaborator, in 2008. CLAIRE L. EVANS, YACHT The pair made a trip to Marfa, Texas that year and experienced a paranormal optical phenomenon of mystery lights. The event simultaneously incited personal revelations in the artists and resulted in their psych heavy album, “See Mystery Lights” (2009). That album went on to inspire their book, “The Secret Teachings of the Mystery Lights: A Handbook on Overcoming Humanity and Becoming Your Own God.” Evan says, “We wanted to have a practical philosophy that we could implement in our lives and something that people could MQTPIQIRX MR XLIMV PMZIW Š % FSSO [MXL E TLMPSWSTL] ERKPI MWRŝX WSQIXLMRK QSWX TST EVXMWXW XSHE] XV] XS TVSŨX JVSQ [LEX [MXL EPP XLI PYGVEXMZI TIVJYQI HIEPW XS FI LEH ,S[IZIV XLI YRMUYI GSRGITX HIŨRMXIP] [SVOW JSV =%',8 The group’s work has since grown to incorporate a melting pot of ideas from aspects of performance art to science ŨGXMSR ERH Q]XLSPSK] 8LIMV ETTIEP GSQIW JVSQ XLIMV YRYWYEP QEWL YT SJ HMWGS TVSHYGXMSR ERH GYPX IWUYI iconography (hard-core fans get the band’s triangle symbol tattooed in YACHT designated areas). “We see a lot of common ground between underground religious culture and underground music culture,” Evans said. “The way people are fanatical about bands, the way people have a religious obsession with singers and artists they admire.” If you’re interested in the duo’s philosophy on life, start with their single “Shangri-La” off the highly rated album.

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Check out her new album Visions to see the results.

“All of my friends are musicians and slowly I became one because it seemed like the thing to do at the time.” CLAIRE BOUCHER,GRIMES

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