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EDITOR'S LETTER Try these 34 things that will help you to keep your life MAGICAL: 1. Learn how to play ‘Killing Me Softly’ on a guitar 2. Have chocolate cake for breakfast 3. Sleep on perfumed silk sheets 4. Drink rose milk tea on a balcony in Oregon 5. Zipline through a jungle 6. Read ‘100 Years of Solitude’ near a fireplace 7. Write a poem about an unusual stranger 8. Play chess with your grandma 9. Splurge on an item you’ve fallen in love with 10. Listen to jazz music in the morning with a cup of coffee while looking out the window 11. Eat pink cotton candy at a carnival 12. Take plane jumping lessons 13. Pay for a stranger’s coffee in line 14. Go to a Hammam spa 15. Go to the beach every morning 16. Leave a sketch book in your restroom for inspiration 17. Order a foot massager online 18. Learn a short poem in a foreign language 19. Go camping to Joshua Tree with friends (or strangers!) 20. Leave secret notes for strangers to find 21. Entwine flowers into the beard of a bearded friend 22. Take a road trip to a distant city and leave your phone at home 23. Buy shots for strangers on a Friday night 24. Swim naked in a lake 25. Make dragon origami 26. Watch hot guys playing tennis (like that scene in 'A Single Man') 27. Bedazzle your nipples for a romantic evening 28. Take a pottery class 29. Take a sports car for a spin in Malibu
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30. Keep a diary of your fantasies about food, love, trips and luxurious purchases 31. Sail on, or jump off of, a huge luxury yacht 32. Create something that will make a difference in human lives 33. Complete a puzzle on a snowy day
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Made for the woman who gets what she wants, when she wants it. The bag serves to empower the woman, making reference to her primal instincts, predatorial creatures and the thrill of the hunt.
Using a combination of both embossed and smooth cowhide, Basson also utilized glazed kidskin for a more glamourous feel. The sumptuous details of the feather paneling, which combines Lady Amherst pheasant plumage with rooster coque feathers, rounds out the bag with animalistic charm.
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BASIC Spy Details of S/S 2017
BASIC Project Renaissance Worms from Russia by Alexander Semenov
BASIC Featured Designers Drama Queen curated by Viktorija Pashuta
BASIC Reading Self Styled Book from UK by Anthony Lycett
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Tokoni Uti, Jessica Golich, Mandi Pimental, Brooke Butler, Abby Draper, Sonam Naidu, Lisa Wayne MODELS
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Wonderland Remix Venture Down The Rabbit Hole From USA by Mani Zarrin
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Artist Spotlight: British Model and singer-songwriter by Mandi Pimental
Painted Ladies Art from Denmark by Marie Bjerre
Interview with the make-up maven by Mandi Pimental
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Image NEON SKIN MELTING OFF YOU JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH THE REST OF THE WORLD IS UNDER YOUR LASH PALETTE AND FAITH START TO CLASH THE RAYS BOUNCE BACK AS YOU STAND STILL YOUR BROKEN WINGS FIT THE BILL THE RED SHINES AND YOU BREAK CHARACTER THE IMAGE IS ALL THAT MATTERS -By Tokoni Uti
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ultivating a mass following of celebrities, artists and everyday women, make-up artist and beauty influencer Hrush Achemyan spoke with BASIC about her role as one of the world’s leading makeup educators. Having worked with beauties such as the Kardashian sisters, Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Leona Lewis and more, Achemyan recently had the honor of collaborating with Tarte Cosmetics to launch the limited edition Styled By Hrush eye and cheek palette. Explain your unique facial analyzation process. How does it play into the looks you’ll create? Every time I touch a face for the first time, I carefully analyze it. Nobody has a perfectly symmetrical face and the world of science views symmetry as beauty. As a makeup artist, it is not about glitter, color or how sharp you can draw a wing. The ultimate goal is always to achieve symmetry. For example, I have a smaller eye and I apply a thicker line of eyeliner with it. Then, I apply a thinner line of eyeliner on my big eye so it makes my eyes look more symmetrical. The left will always be higher, bigger and rounder because of the heart. Figure out which side of the face you like better and emulate that side.
With an impressive list of accolades and works, what is your proudest personal achievement to date? Being an educator is truly empowering, as it is an amazing feeling to pass along my knowledge to people who value my years of experience and hard work. I enjoy being able to teach someone my mistakes so they avoid making the same ones and are able to further their career. Also, I take pride in working with such incredible people. They are family and close friends, which makes it fun every time I work. It does not even feel like work. We heard you have plans for a makeup line in your future, describe your personal vision in three words. Original, quality, eclectic. As one of the world’s top makeup educators, what is the easiest technique for one to learn? What is usually the most challenging? Lipstick application is the easiest technique to learn, while the most challenging technique is properly highlighting and contouring the skin.
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Berlin-based designer and EsMod Berlin alumni, Nobieh Talaei, showcases the depth of her expertise with a fresh juxtaposition between the femininity of traditional couture and the masculinity of modern androgyny within her AW 2016/2017 collection. Born in Iran in 1978, Talaei caught the fashion bug early, dabbled in luxury fashion management positions and cut the 9-5 loose in 2015 to create her own world of timeless fashion that showcases the necessity for constant reinvention. Talaei has carved out a clear niche that plays out in clean-cut, loose, fitted or rigid looks inviting easy-going, round-the-clock elegance. The starkness of black
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along with the seductive yet modest presentation of white calls for a combination of inspiring look book looks delivering a touch of illumination that invites celebration. Through textures and cuts inspiring a profound connection to the body and glorifying the usage of strong silhouettes to curate a minimalistic sophistication, Nobi Talai’s tastefully modern appeal will keep your eyes focused on the classic touch of femininity oozing from multi-racial models sporting contemporary pieces stirring up all of the talk on the catwalk.
DESIGNERS: WINTER 2016/17 COLLECTIONS NOBI TALAI LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
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DESIGNERS: SPRING 2017 PREVIEW EDDA GIMNES LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
EDDA GIMNES Sending multicultural models down the runway in eclectic designs, magnificently illustrated from hand, creates a powerfully distinctive effect abounding with respect. After graduating from London College of Fashion, grabbing success by the horns and earning prestige in the cut-throat world of fashion was child’s play for
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Norwegian fashion designer, Edda Gimnes. The cutting-edge innovator’s futuristic vision, that is simultaneously curated with audacity and precision, is beautifully bizarre - morphing Edda into a fashion star.
Edda’s latest line for SS 2017 embodies nonconformity in a
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chromatically refreshing tone that is truly her own. The enthralling collection visually entertains the right brain and injects a hefty dose of life force into her admirer’s veins. From taking geek chic to the
next level with pink hues slathered onto dresses that light up the room, to velvet jackets creating an unusual dynamic, Edda explores uncharted avenues and enthusiastically allows her inherent voice to shine through.
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DESIGNERS: SPRING 2017 PREVIEW CAMILLA AND MARC LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
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Australian luxury label and siblings, Camilla & Marc, have morphed into the creme de la creme when it comes to softly tailored apparel coalesced into a mix of fashion and luxury that rings in the connotation of sophistication. After launching in 2003 at Australian Fashion week, Camilla & Marc have seen a gradual increase of growth which quickly boomed into celebratory status with curated collections
DESIGNERS: SPRING 2017 PREVIEW CAMILLA AND MARC LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
showcasing androgynous elegance laced into timeless pieces that carry the allure of unexpectedly edgy haute couture. Exploring the subtle connection between restriction and openness with looks ranging from laid-back refinement to gala crowd pleasers is what keeps admirers on
guard for what’s next with every collection that sets Camilla & Marc apart in the industry. The Aussie siblings' Spring 2017 Ready-To-Wear carries their signature look of clean tailoring with trousers that are entirely epicene with fluid lines and sensuous materials that eliminates gender completely.
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DESIGNERS: SPRING 2017 PREVIEW VERDAD LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
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DESIGNERS: SPRING 2017 PREVIEW VERDAD LOOKBOOK // WORDS BY JESSICA GOLICH
The Mexican American designer, Louis Verdad, has made an impression in the congested world of fashion. The excitement swirling around Louis’ secondary line, ‘Verdad’, is unprecedented. Between denim dresses, knotted detailing and beaded cap sleeves that outshine the herd, Louis is out to irrevocably transform the mundane while amping up his own devotion toward idiosyncratic creations to maintain his name in the game. Syncing mixed and matched with urban sophistication, don’t be surprised if Louis’ creative dedication and chic explorations end up sweeping up the masses at shows and events across the world and the nation.
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Photography // MANI ZARRIN
Make-Up // AMES AMORE
Set Design // SARAH CAYE
Model // ANNA VOSTRIKOVA (Wilhelmina Models NY)
Styling Assistant // KRISTEN CAMPANELLI
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Top Pamplemousse Skirt Storytailors Necklace Ayaka Nishi
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Jacket Storytailors Skirt Alex Yarally Headpiece I Still Love You New York
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Statuesque [adj.] graceful, agile, charming, lovely adroit, aesthetic, poised, pretty, artistic, balletic, beautiful, becoming, dainty, delicate, dexterous, elastic, elegant, exquisite, fair, fine, harmonious, limber, refined, rhythmic, seemly, shapely, lissome, lithe, natural, neat, nimble, pleasing, pliant, smooth, supple, tasteful, willowy
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The Fashion Thesaurus of Emanuel Ungaro
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Picturesque [adj.] beautiful, aesthetic, creative, cultivated, decorative, dramatic, elegant, fine, exquisite, graceful, grand, harmonious, ideal, imaginative, artistic, musical, ornamental, pictorial, pleasing, poetic, refined, sensitive, stimulating, stylish, sublime, graphic, quaint striking, vivid
Ravishing [adj.] attractive, alluring, appealing, beautiful, bewitching, captivating, dazzling, enchanting, glamorous, gorgeous, luring, radiant, seductive, stunning, tantalizing, compelling, intriguing
Aristocratic [adj.] privileged, elegant, blue-blooded, courtly, dignified, elite, fine, haughty, noble, upper-class, patrician, polished, refined, stylish, well-bred, artistic, chic, classic, fancy, fashionable, ingenious, majestic, rare, sumptuous, superior, neat
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Words by Brooke Butler
If you were to look up the word “glamour” in the dictionary, there is a good chance you would find a picture of Dita Von Teese. Never once seen without her signature red lip, Dita has been an icon of femme fatale and has paved the way for a world in which women can be seductive yet uncompromisingly classy. She is the kind of woman we can all appreciate for her ability to be unapologetically who she is. Born Heather Sweet in Rochester, Michigan with blonde locks and a classically trained ballet background, she always knew she would be something more. At 18 her metamorphosis began. She dyed her blonde locks black, began taking off her clothes, and was photographed as a classic pin-up. It wasn’t long before she was on the cover of Playboy and dubbed the Queen of Burlesque. The stage name “Dita” was her tribute to silent film actress Dita Parlo, and it was her first of many Playboy covers that gave her the name “Von Teese.” And thus, an icon was born. From her famous burlesque shows, designing her own lingerie line with Wonderbra and gracing the covers of Vanity Fair to her infamous relationships with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Dita has always done everything on her own terms. That is what makes her so iconic. In a world where we are so often told who to be she remains Dita, a woman who is so effortlessly comfortable in her own skin. Without her we may not have some of the voluptuous stars that grace our magazine covers now, or classic and timeless beauties that have defined sexual confidence. Dita is and always has been a woman worth watching, a timeless beauty, and whether or not it was her intention, an innovator in glamour. May we all take a page out of Dita’s book when we are done day dreaming about her, and begin to live as confident beings who live life on no one’s terms but our own. Put on some red lipstick, a beautiful piece of lingerie, and walk with confidence. Inside every Heather there is a Dita. Let’s all find our Dita.
How would you describe your style? I like dualities. I guess my style is 1950’s glamour girl by day and 1940’s era film noir seductress by night. I like dresses, skirts and capri pants with ballet flats in the afternoon, and at night I like figure hugging silhouettes, dresses with hemlines below the knee, paired with seamed stockings, stiletto pumps and my signature black leather opera gloves. I occasionally wear pants with a high waist and wide legs, a la Marlene Dietrich. I have an unwavering signature style; I look for my signature glamour codes interpreted in new ways, but I don’t follow trends. I always state my biggest fashion influence as the ladies of 1940s fetish artist John Willie. Kind of obscure for most people, but I’ve been obsessed with 1930s and 40s fetish style since the 90s. I love the exaggeration of femininity, I love drama, I love the theatre of dressing, and the character I can create with my clothes.
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that what I do is empowering for women, because it is for some, and for others it is not. But modern burlesque IS a phenomenon, far different from what it was in its Golden Age in the 30s and 40s when it was really a chance for men to see women in stages of undress in real life.
hat's the best beauty advice you've ever been given? "Use sunscreen” ranks up there, along with “don’t smoke” and “take off your makeup before you go to sleep”. But beyond that, which I hope women already know, I learned from several key people, and from personal experience, that being different is what makes you memorable and valuable. In my book, Your Beauty Mark, I shine the spotlight on eccentric beauties and muses, and also artists that hold unusual, distinctive beauty in high regard. I always say that you can be a juicy ripe peach and there will still be someone that doesn’t like peaches, so just be who you are, or who you decide to be. Do you identify as a feminist? Why/why not? Well, yes, I suppose I became an unlikely feminist. I started creating burlesque shows in the early 90’s and watched the way my fan base shifted dramatically around 2000, and I now have so many female supporters, and I realized that many of them felt inspired to see an alternative type of sensual beauty, far from the unattainable Sports
What do you think are some of the biggest struggles young women face today? Ah well, where to start! I think that the pressure of social media makes things difficult in so many ways, from comparing oneself to others. I also I think it’s hard to find one’s own creativity because it’s easy to get wrapped up in what everyone else is doing, or to use less of your own imagination and instead to just take influence from what is already out there, to measure “what works” rather than take your own risks. I think about how my career came about, before the internet, and I really had to use my dreams and fantasies to create. I would read vintage books about burlesque, look at vintage portraits of burlesque stars and try to imagine what they did, and that made it possible for me to do something that didn’t exist in real life. I think social media can also be a huge distraction, and we have to use self-discipline to find a balance. What about older women? Well, ageism is something I think a lot about lately. One of the missions of my show Strip, Strip, Hooray! was to celebrate diversity in body shape, ethnicity and beauty and then I started thinking about one of the most prevalent questions I get asked in interviews, usually something like “you are getting older, what will you do when you lose your beauty, how long will you perform striptease?” and it made me
I have an unwavering signature style; I look for my signature glamour codes interpreted in new ways, but I don’t follow trends. Illustrated model type. I’m a very ordinary dishwater blonde from a farming town in Michigan, but I used the tools of glamour to turn myself into something I always wanted to be. Growing up I didn’t really have any modern glamour idols I felt I could be like, but when I looked at classic films of the 1930s and 40s I could see a type of beauty that I could actually create, with red lipstick, sculptural hair, and feminine silhouettes. I think that my realization of this for myself resonated with a lot of other women. I perform to audiences of between 1200-3500 people, and more than 80% of them are women. At a burlesque show! I look out into the crowd to a sea of gorgeous gals of all shapes and sizes and ethnicities flaunting their glamorous style. It’s very inspiring to me. I think there’s a new feminist movement happening, ultimately, this is what it is, respecting each others choices. We can find our power from different things; what makes one person feel empowered might make another feel degraded or uncomfortable and we should accept our differences. I don’t go around telling people that I’m a feminist, or
start thinking about how strange it is that we have such a hard time with watching women go through all stages of life, while considering their sensuality. The thing is, when I was 20 years old and started posing for pinups and performing burlesque shows, I was SURE I would be past my prime by age 30, and the truth is, I hadn’t even hit my stride yet. I had no idea yet that there was much more to sensuality and sexiness than having a pretty face, a perfect butt, and pretty outfits. Earlier this year I returned to the Crazy Horse Paris stage again after a seven year hiatus, ten years after my first appearance there. I was reluctant, as there I was at 43, and nearly all of the dancers were new girls in their early 20s. But still as I watched the show, the most exciting, crowd pleasing performances came from the older gals, and while I was there, the youngest girls would come to ask me for advice about little things I convey onstage. You can be drop dead gorgeous and super talented, but there’s got to be something else, or it’s flat. Listen, Mae West was the biggest sex symbol of her day, and she didn’t even make her first film
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I always say that you can be a juicy ripe peach and there will still be someone that doesn’t like peaches, so just be who you are, or who you decide to be. until she was 40. There are so many examples of sensual women in their 50s, 60s and beyond, and I hope that more women will tell people to f*ck off when they tell us to "act our age”. How is burlesque empowering for women? Well, it can be for some. I don’t think it’s anyone’s right to tell another person what should be empowering or degrading. I believe that everything is open to an individual’s interpretation. What I can tell you is that the majority of my audience is female. The men that are there are the partners of the women, and I also have a very large LGBTQ following that comes to my shows. You've written books, designed your own lingerie line, and performed all over the world. What can we look for from you next? I have a new burlesque show that I’m touring with in 2017, The Art of the Teese. In February, I take the show to Chicago, New York, Detroit, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, and Silver Spring, and will likely announce another tour of the West Coast with this new show too. I also have my gloves collection, my hosiery line, and I’m starting work on a new book to follow up Your Beauty Mark, The Ultimate Guide to Eccentric Glamour. I've just finished working on my latest lingerie collection, with a relaunch at Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and more retailers at the top of the year. My lingerie is for any woman who wants glamour in everyday life, without sacrificing fit and function. If you could leave one "beauty mark" on the world, what would you leave? Well, I call myself a Glamour Evangelist…I might be a little over the top with glamour, talking about all the things that it does for me in my life and how it gives me confidence. I love hearing from other women who have been inspired by my book, by my shows and have found ways to create their own beauty mark on the world. It feels good to have had a part in the resurgence of vintage style pinup and classic burlesque, because it’s amazing to see the way it’s affected people that, like me, couldn’t relate to mainstream standards of beauty.
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Handsome wildlife expert and lover of all Earth’s creatures, from the adorable to the ferocious, meet Dr. Evan Antin. We caught up with the busy vet at the Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital where you can find him on most days. pending the afternoon with Dr. Antin, or Evan as he so charmingly asks to be called, we quickly become aware that here is a man completely happy and at ease with animals, seeming to speak a language familiar only to them. It felt as though we were left out of Animal Language 101 watching the silent exchange between man and beast. Behold the 13-foot-long Albino Burmese Python who wraps itself around his neck and is just too happy to snuggle. A giant Monitor Water Lizard with claws an inch long and a deadly bite sits quietly while the doctor conducts a much needed manicure. He is patient and understanding, giving each animal his full attention. The creatures seem to sense he truly cares for their wellbeing; they are content to let him hold them, pick them up, turn them over, completely confident in his abilities. A wondrous thing to watch, we were all a bit in awe of this kindhearted man who not only talks to, but also listens to, the animals.
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“Being a wild animal is not rainbows and butterflies as many people like to believe, it's survival of the fittest, eat or be eaten”.
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People Magazine has just named him the “Sexiest Vet Alive”. We at BASIC just like to call him Superman!
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Are your parents doctors or vets? Where does your love of animals come from? Neither of my parents are vets or doctors but both love animals, especially my mom. She was always super supportive of my passion for animals and wildlife and loved all the exotic critters I had as pets growing up. Communicating with the animals; is this a gift you were born with? I think my abilities to work with animals, or "communicate" with them in a sense, is both innate as well as gained with experience. My mom always said I had a way with animals, able to handle them comfortably, making it a stress-free experience for them during our interactions. Your love of travel has taken you around the world. Where are you headed next? Next stop is the Philippines! I LOVE getting down and dirty in the jungle and hope to find lots of amazing (and dangerous) animals. Hollywood will surely be calling soon. Is TV something you would like to do? Yes, I have a serious interest in television and I think it would give me a great opportunity to share and educate others on the incredible things my profession has to offer.
Speaking of Hollywood, fashion is an important part of that world. Who is your favorite designer or brand name for menswear? Most of my wardrobe these days is Zara, Mango, Forever21, and some Target. What is your daily workout? My workouts are focused on weight training and bodybuilding. I have a split routine that focuses on 1-3 major muscle groups at a time and varies week to week. Nothing special, just trying to lift heavy and perfect my form. My training goals revolve around size, symmetry and separation. The one item you always have with you? The one item I always have with me is my trusty snake hook of course! It's always in my car and if I leave town, going anywhere where there are snakes, it's coming with me. What are the most critical issues facing wildlife right now? Wildlife has many obstacles without the intervention of man. Being a wild animal is not rainbows and butterflies as many people like to believe, it's survival of the fittest, eat or be eaten. Nature is a real bitch and then when our fellow man supplies obstacles like habitat encroachment, excessive littering and pollution, deforestation, poaching and unsustainable fishing, being a wild animal is that much more of a challenge. Our mother earth is entering the sixth extinction and this time it's not natural planetary changes, it's mankind.
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hat can our readers do to help? There are countless means to help our world's wildlife. One simple way to start is by being an intelligent consumer. Much of the plight of wildlife is simply due to corporations doing whatever means they see fit to provide their consumer with the products consumers buy, even if that's at the expense of wildlife. I'm not anti-corporation but if you have no problem purchasing food products produced with palm oil (which is in just about every processed food) then huge corporations have no problem destroying tropical forests to farm oil palms such as the rain forests in Borneo where populations of orangutans are dwindling rapidly. Another easy way to help our planet and its inhabitants is to make an effort to use less plastics. Single-use plastics are progressively destroying this planet and its wildlife and as you
probably know, plastic does not biodegrade readily. So bring bags when shopping and don't use plastic silverware or straws. There is truly a desperate need for change. And one can be more proactive and donate time or money to wildlife foundations and wildlife rescues or even support sustainable eco-tourism when traveling. I don't mean to be a downer but the grim reality is that if we don't make necessary changes then we can continue to kiss goodbye many of our favorite wild animals forever at an exponential rate.
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Fashion Trends for Spring
Bardon Maxwwell
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The team at BASIC presents the coolest trends, gathered from the most memorable S/S 2017 catwalk shows, for all of the bad ass bitches out there. Written by Sonam Naidu & Mandi Pimental Curated by Viktorija Pashuta Designed by Ho Yu Cheng Indigital Images
B A S IC B it c h Tis the ruthless season in which the supremacy of black, exaggerated sex appeal and distinct silhouettes stimulate women to break free from the comfort of fundamental staple trends to embrace the BASIC style daredevil. The highly desirable repertoire of 2017 are the revolutionary, asymmetrical cocktails and romantic yet seductive, thigh high slit gowns. Commencing with the timeless and care free textile of every season and parting ways from the conventional biker jackets –leather makes its feminine yet edgy debut this season with the midi leather dress. Unveilings to recreations, dreary working women to fearless babes in command – an authentic basic bitch fancies her oversized, futuristic suiting with the perfect plunge neckline and accentuations of a defined waist line.
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PSY CHO Bit ch MAXI SLEEVES As we wait for spring thaw we observe what will warm even the iciest femmes. The maxi sleeve this season looks as though our PSYCHO BITCH is in need of a good tailor. That or she is on the wait list to be committed. It all undeniably works with looks casual to formal in the form of sweaters, coats and delicate silks. It is a trend that is just crazy enough to work.
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BU S T ED B it c h BUSTIER OVERALL While salvaging the wealth of her past season’s rebellious pride procession staples; The BUSTED BITCH doesn’t fall short of triumphing through the multipurpose rebirth of her corset/bustier top. As a layering fundamental for blouses, dresses and the evolution of everyday business wear, the recycling of sexy classic will sensibly transition into the elevation of androgynous elegance. Warm greetings to new era of sophistication; rehashed through the magnificence of a staple favorite in synchronization with the vital importance to accentuate a woman’s waist line. Prada
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PA RTY Bit ch BACK T O THE 80's From Moschino’s voluptuous and adorable Barbie Doll glam to Plein’s heavy chained Alice in Ghettoland … this season welcomes the blast from the past whimsy of the glitzy vivacious, uber swanky and sparkling vitality of the untroubled PARTY girl. Hyped to slay, she conquers the dance hall as she wishes upon the flamboyant stars. She gravitates all eyes at the bar, manifesting her booji eccentricity of kaleidoscopic prints on patterns. Undaunted by the ankle twister, six feet elevated platforms and the neck breaking, seven feet dropping necklines – the PARTY BITCH is seriously about to be lit. Elie Saab
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2017 brings us a slew of twisted sisters. From Barbara Bui's edgy use of neoteric materials to the elaborate tucks and folds from the houses of Pringle of Scotland and DKNY, its an inspired blend of eccentricity and artful design. Accentuating shoulders at Ferragamo and Pucci, to full coverage at Rick Owens, The TWISTED BITCH is a look to wrap your head around.
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OFF THE SHOULDER ENSEMBLE Spell bounded by the hypnosis of the half-stripped shoulder yet enthusiastic on the extinction subject of her infamous bare naked collars… Warm salutations to the substitutional dawn of the single disguised, the ONE-SIDED BITCH. From Self Portrait’s naïve tactic of unbuttoning to reveal her better side to Simone Rocha’s functionality of tastefully swathing a jacket to conceal a single hemline, she is compelled to play the game of peek-a-boo by simply unfastening or zipping down a single shoulder. Margaret Howell
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The subtle curves of a woman's physique are captured with this years nod to the hour glass silhouette on our WAISTED BITCH. From bold belts to delicate bands of the finest fabrics, garments are cinched and bound to reveal the graceful indentation of the female form. Alberta Ferretti features double belted ties over classic suits, while Balmain plays up the drama of a plunging blush gown.
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KN OTT ED B i tc h TIED KNOT S
Unified in ultramodern silhouettes or amalgamated in subdued hues – the misrepresented chic modernizer meets the refined passe connoisseur. She honors the ‘knots’ of revolutionary, voluminous dimensions or fancies to ‘knot’ her torso with pretty girls bows. Acknowledging the manifesto of architectural art and compelling to stride outside the conformity of smooth proportions, the KNOTTED BITCH craves to join in matrimony creations from far tomorrow into present day. Delpozzo
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WILD B it c h ANIMALISTIC PRINT S Delightfully flirtatious dialect, rebellious care free perception and the unremitting desire to retire the over exposed and conventional leopard trend points to your typical WILD BITCH. From the commencement of structured silhouettes harmonized in leather and python to hypnotizing coordinated sets captivating the nature of the turbulent jungle. The brilliant evolvement of zebra ornamentations beautifully over-stated in Gucci or tastefully underplayed in Topshop Unique is a fresh, sporty substitution for the renowned cheetah print. Salutations to the queen of the jungle, the honorable, unruly WILD BITCH; fascinated by the exotic beauty of the circle of life to limitless motifs, prints and wardrobe classifications.
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FIE RY Bit ch FULL ON CORAL Whether it be the liberation of an uber exposed, sexy evening number harmonized with cut throat accessorizing from Ralph Laurent or the unconventional romance of the treasurable velvet cocktail from Victoria Beckham – SS17 trademarks the grace of the ultimate fierce queen, predominating the spotlight on every given occasion in her warmhearted remixes of sunset oranges, intensified reds and overly enticing hues of corals. Ambitious to innovate, she rejuvenates her breezy, feminine silhouettes of delicate laces and transparent silks by courageously applying a blistering color story and innately claiming her throne as the FIERY BITCH. Sies Marjan
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PRADA Modern and sleek crocodile compliment this retro look
BASIC SPY by Mandi Pimental
PHILLIP Bold footgear by Plein
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LANVIN Stripes on stripes on stripes for the dapper darling
OFFWHITE A sweet and subtle black and white pairing
GENNY The modern ball and chain – no significant other needed.
GENNY Wear your heart on your (open) sleeve.
YVES Wear your labels proudly.
PRADA Mod, leather and fur trimmed for 2017
GENNY White on white gets a futuristic twist
PHILLIP This cosmic open toe boot will be the star of the show
PHILLIP Too cruel for school
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Launched in 2016 with a vision to create collectible creations, GARB used reclaimed vintage garments to push boundaries and embrace sustainability. Rendering meticulous items, GARB harnesses the restorative power of the law of nature.
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PARIS No other designer can transform elements of the natural world into fashion quite like Jean Paul Gaultier. This season takes us on a sojourn into the deep woods. Wood-grain prints were the star of which all other elements revolved around. A primarily brown, green and black palette on tartan silks, knits, fox pelts and plaids made for a true to life mix that played with the senses.
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PARIS Always one to defy the rules of fashion, and of life, Maison Margiela presents yet another avant-garde collection for the masses this season. Inspired by iconic and historic French fashion, the pieces are as timeless as they are bold. Further breaking away from conformity, muslin and lace marry plastics and rain boots, while transparency reigns as the thematic frontrunner.
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PARIS “I put a lot of attention on draping” stated Donatella Versace in regards to her latest collection this season. An obvious statement in regards to the plethora of sumptuous coats, sashes and the line seen on the runway. The pastel hues and soft lines made for a delicate and feminine presentation that was extremely easy on the eyes. The embellished heavy cashmere coats paired with silk dresses in particular were exquisite.
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PARIS Crystal embellishments, 3D components and deep hues of velvet, Elie Saab breathed opulence into the latest presentation. Cinch-waisted ball gowns, sheer drapery and ornate bodices were brought to life with graceful details, subtle sparkle and embroidered bodices. The mother and daughter looks were especially charming and are sure to inspire a new generation of tiny fashionistas.
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PARIS Creative director Bertrand Guyon delivers a bewitching reprise of the fashion houses iconic 1938 circus collection through eccentric patterns and fanciful silhouettes. Strong lines and delicate fabrics team with metallic and a bright palette that creates a youthful and enjoyable collection. Sheer gowns, party dresses, overcoats and bubble rompers are just the tip of the iceberg of Guyon’s offerings.
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PARIS Whimsy takes center stage in Viktor and Rolfs' handwoven collection of fairy tale inspired garb. Utilizing new materials in classic silhouettes, the pieces were highlighted with ruffles, voluminous tulle and charming hardware. A kaleidoscope of color was seen throughout, neutrals danced with images of nature and animals, while brighter palettes played an orchestra for the senses. Even the black and white pieces were playful and inspired, seen with denim, a rarity in haute couture.
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INTERVIEW Words by Jessica Golich / Images by Julien Palast
Ever since the first photograph was developed, a cavalcade of photographic processes has framed our perceptions of images. Waxing and waning through coloration and tonal range is seemingly natural for Parisbased French photographer, Julien Palast, whose idiosyncratic vision and artistic vulnerability is downright enrapturing. Through simultaneously spinning humanity's wheels and evoking deep feelings of intimacy and affection, Julien’s photographs are cleverly conflicting with their kaleidoscopic mix of colors, textures and backdrops contrasting against bold objects. Julien’s forward-thinking mind and inventive appetite provide visual highlights that emit quality and depth within its unique elucidation. The aesthetic language of photography that Julien has created allows each shot to be approachable, and invites its viewers to question what still life should represent while the work itself communicates the message. Explain your love affair with highlighting the human body in technicolor. For the SkinDeep series I was interested in creating ephemeral sculptures, a creation that would change a human into a statue. The material used allowed a good range of colors, enhanced more in post processing. As the pictures could be a bit strange and disturbing, the colors were a good way to make them less scary and added some depth to the pictures. Your photographs are deeply intimate without being intrusive. How do you redefine the medium to capture your own creative expression? Again, with the SkinDeep series the bodies are hidden with a material that hides certain parts of the body, as well as revealing other parts. I like the fact that it makes the body
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nearly anonymous, yet you can still find some details that are very personal. Each of your images, besides being masterfully composed, have a strong and highly idiosyncratic aesthetic. Is this a conscious effect that you seek to produce? I think when I create I am drawn to certain aesthetics but I am not necessarily aware of it. I enjoy monochromatic pictures or pictures with very few colors, as it gives more strength to the shapes. I also enjoy vintage 3D aesthetics and I think it affects my work in a way.
How do you maintain a splash of your own style even in commercial assignments? I guess the people that want to work with me are interested in a certain style. Sometimes the productions are very constrained, so the result may appear a bit stiffer, sometimes they are very loose and free, the challenge is to be creative with each one. What photographers from the past or present have influenced you the most? I use to love the work of Jean-Paul Goude as a teen, as well as Jean-Baptiste Mondino and Herb Ritts.
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Honorably rewarded artist Grégoire A. Meyer overpoweringly creates 3D digital compositions which confides in the multifaceted dynamic bond of fact and fiction. Brilliantly stimulated by the body’s simplicity of the biological, digital and aesthetic organism – he arrests the heart of the soul and releases it into a much more concrete form of beauty. As a recreational boy, he was cultivated and nurtured in a family of strong cultural values; expanding his horizons of continuously seeking acceptance amongst numerous ethnicity circles. Meyer proudly pleads guilty of internally battling himself to simply express and interlock the connection of what lies within versus what lies outside his contentment circle. Recent accomplishments include ‘Roots’ – a depiction of his talent in present day that has received critical acclaim from well renowned platforms: The Lumen Digital Art Prize and The London International Creative Competition. ‘Roots’ was also presented in an animated manifesto in collaboration with global acclaimed Gif artist, George Red Hawk. Today, a veteran artist, wears his solo authenticity and the liberty of his emotions confidently. “Art needs to evolve and not remain stagnant in either form, medium or content” he reinforces confidently. Not only are his images built on an innovative digital foundation – his creations utilize novelty technological advances of the 21st century and the dominance of human developments.
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An Interview with #CamerasandDancers creator Jacob Jonas Images by Aldo Chacon // Words by Abby Draper
On Jacob Jonas’ resume, you’ll find accolades like “Semi-finalist in Paula Abdul’s “Live to Dance” competition, National Performing Artist of the Year award winner, a prestigious choreography mentorship as Artistic Director for Spectrum Dance theater and most impressively, owner of Jacob Jonas and Company, a 21st century company with a focus on creating dance both for a live audience and for the camera. In 2014, Jacob Jonas and Company debuted its first full-length work at the Ailey Citigroup Theater and earned the company high praise through reviews in The New York Times and a mention in The Los Angeles Times’ “Best of 2014”. Since then, the company has partnered with the likes of Dance Camera West at the Palace Theater, United Talent Agency, the 2015 Arts Summit at Culver City Hall, Jacob’s Pillow Inside/Out Festival and this year, Jacob Jonas and Company self-produced five sold out evenings of the Side Door Series, for which the LA Times noted the company’s “explosive display of the company’s vitality and range.” It is Jacob’s goal, through performance, collaboration, technology and education, to raise the consciousness of the art form of dance to be appreciated to its fullest capacity by society. A unique approach his company has taken is to employ the power of social media through an innovative and beautiful Instagram series he’s titled #CamerasandDancers. Through this initiative, nineteen events have been held around the world, reaching millions of social enthusiasts. Recent co-hosts of #CamerasandDancers include the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), The Royal Ballet and Jacob’s Pillow along with the top users on Instagram with between 50,000 - 250,000 followers respectively. The trending tag #CamerasandDancers has been called “a revolutionary movement in contemporary art” and has been featured on Instagram’s blog, in the Los Angeles Times, ArtsBeatLA, and Newsworks. Jacob Jonas and Company continues to leverage creative ways to express itself through unexpected forums, like the extensive and focused use of film, photography and social media to increase its artistic footprint and engage new and younger audiences.
A task often seemingly impossible, but one the company excels at. We spoke to the creator to get a more in depth look at the process. Your list of collaborators is nothing short of impressive. What is your vetting process? There is no one ingredient. I believe in life you have to be two thingsa creator and a curator. You have to create ideas, create a team, and create a brand. As a curator, you need to bring people in to your life that inspire you and push you to grow and reach your fullest potential. Collaborations allow me to be both. Including different mediums and perspectives facilitates my vision and allows the end result to be unique and impactful. I am always on the lookout for new collaborations, working with down to earth people and brands that align with the vision and mission of Jacob Jonas The Company. Why was Instagram such an important platform for you? Instagram is a dating app for creative people. I have met so many innovative and talented people through this platform that have become lifelong friends and collaborators. Anyone who has a large following on this platform is able to produce visually appealing content and understand how to build a brand and engage with an audience. That alone is respectable. I have learned by connecting with other influencers, I am connecting with other audiences and therefore making dance as a brand more visible- that is a big goal of mine. What would be a dream partnership for your company? There are so many brands and individuals I would want to align myself with. In this moment, a partnership with David Kelley of IDEO would be a dream. Innovation and social good are two directions I am heading towards to make the world more creative and inspired and to make dance more popular and accessible. I would want to work with David to find out how to bring dance and design-thinking together through education and the working world, making people more creatively confident.
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My goal is to have dance become more visible and the younger generation is a huge part of that.
I believe in life you have to be two things- a creator and a curator.
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Why is it important to you to reach a younger audience? When most people think of dance, they either think of the commercially saturated industry or they think of the likes of Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, Alvin Ailey, etc. There has rarely been a company in the recent years that has built a name as big as the aforementioned. I think it is because theaters are only presenting older companies which is only attracting older audiences. If you look at the music industry, festivals and awards shows- they are celebrating emerging artists alongside established ones and that in turn is attracting younger audiences. My goal is to have dance become more visible and the younger generation is a huge part of that. I will be producing a festival this spring break on the Santa Monica Pier similar to the music concerts with the intention to have younger crowds join. I also feel Instagram is helping expose younger audiences to significant dance companies around the world and I am helping to do that through an initiation I started called #CamerasandDancers. Do you plan to expand the company to other cities? Where are you looking? We have performed around North America and have collaborated with artists around the world. As our company grows, we plan to both self-produce work in Los Angeles continuing to build a home-based audience as well as begin to be presented around the world.
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ussian marine biologist Alexander Semenov is a unique photographic artist specializing in invertebrate animals. Currently, he works as the Head of the Divers’ team at Moscow State University’s White Sea Biological Station where he organizes various aspects of underwater work. Semenov and his team often dive in unfavorable and harsh conditions, successfully conducting complex research projects. With a key specialty in scientific macrophotography in natural environments, his practice makes it possible to observe animals that cannot be properly studied under laboratory conditions, such as soft bodied planktonic organisms or stationary life forms living on the sea floor. His personal goal is to study underwater life through camera lenses and to boost people’s interest in marine biology. This is done by sharing his findings through social media and in real life through public lectures, exhibitions and media events. Alexander Semenov isn’t just a scientist or photographer. His aim is to capture the rarest moments of ocean life with the most modern photographic and video equipment. Explorers of the past couldn’t dream about the possibilities now available in 2016, and as a result, Semenov puts forth colorful, unique and scientifically valuable images fit for a museum. When one thinks of worms, they envision the common earthworm or squirming bundles found outdoors. In nature, namely in the depths of the ocean, there is an incredible diversity of worms quite beautiful in their own way. Semenov’s latest series focused on polychaetes, or bristle worms. A plentiful class of annelid worms that accounts for more than 13,000 species with very different anatomies. They are primarily sea dwellers that are widely distributed throughout the World Ocean and can be found at all depths, from the intertidal zone to the dark depths several kilometers down. This group has a very different mode of feeding, moving and living, so it encompasses a huge number of worms that are quite different from each other. When looking through his photos, you will see that some resemble Chinese sea dragons, while others look like exotic flowers. There are some that settle only inside the skeletons of dead whales, while others live in burrows and use their huge jaws to catch small fish. A portion of the collections captures were taken at the Lizard Island Research Station near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia during a 2-week field course on the species. In a span of ten days Semenov photographed 222 different worm species, with over 90 species having been completely unknown to science up until that time. The remainder of the series was shot during Semenov’s normal course of work at the White Sea Biological Station in northern Russia. Today we know 236, 000 discovered and described marine species. Scientists estimate that it’s just 8-10% of the World Ocean biodiversity, so a few million species are still unknown. This means that explorers like Alexander Semenov have a lifetime of work ahead of them. For more information on Semenov and strange and unique marine creatures, be sure to check his book “The Magical World of the Cold Seas”.
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May the Force
Fashion Designer // Gareth Pugh
Inspired by Quotes from Iconic Movies
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Fashion Designer // Marianna Senchina
an offer he can't refuse.
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Words by Mandi Pimental
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ne could venture to say that sketchbook pages filled with vibrant colors, whimsical images and colored pencils are the tools of the trade for a child with a vivid imagination. Or they could be the medium that launches a fashion career and social media phenom. The latter is such the case with fashion illustrator and deputy creative director at TSUM, Alena Lavdovskaya. Having accepted her position at TSUM in 2005, Lavdovskaya, started with markers and pencils in her youth and grew up backstage in a Georgia theatre. She spent hours watching the art director draw costumes and sets before relocating to Moscow where she attended art school. Her works for TSUM can now be seen through her role as the in-house fashion illustrator for the department store, her focus being artistic prints and creative concepts. Changing the fashion scene in Russia, one drawing at a time. Inspired by beauty that is simple and timeless by nature, Lavdovskaya says she walks her daily life with “eyes wide open.” Observing “faces, emotions, the ocean, the clouds, movement and shadows”. She also spends time in her studio studying master
works and most enjoys working there in the early hours before the sun awakens. Thriving not only in the quiet, she also enjoys “bizarre and serious settings” counting the bustling backstage of a fashion show and on set with live models as other places where you can see Lavdovskaya furiously sketching away. Her primarily black and white sketches of fashion models, and their favorite designer accessories, are accented with bold reds (namely her signature red lip), and other bold jewel tones. While additional works have been used in luxury campaigns for Montblanc and Lancome, as well as editorials for glossy magazines. A personal website is set to launch in 2017 and will include a portfolio of her works, along with a blog on fashion illustration and information on attending her workshops. With closing in on nearly 70 thousand Instagram followers, Lavdovskaya features portraits that inspire her pieces as well as the social sites ever popular food snaps and vacation captures. Follow Alena Lavdovskaya on Instagram - @alenalavdovskaya
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READING Words by Mandi Pimental
Self Styled Book by Anthony Lycett
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READING Self-Styled, a literary project that celebrates freedom of expression, diversity and individualism through personal style, showcases photographic diptychs of a select group of fabulous urbanites. Each double-page spread illustrates a unique personal choice while implicitly exploring themes such as gender, color, body shape and taste.
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READING The concept behind Self-Styled is simple: each person is asked to choose two outfits - one that represents daywear and a second that represents nightwear. Then, through a dual photographic portrait, author Anthony Lycett encapsulates their distinctive personalities in a stylist-free zone as they are: self-styled. Since embarking on the project in 2008, Anthony has photographed people from all walks of life. His ever-growing body of work provides a fascinating overview of the multifaceted vibrancy of urban cultures and subcultures.
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Danish based artist Marie Bjerre creates stunning fashion portraits using mixed media arts, collages and hand drawings. Her inspiration is world folklore, patterns, fabrics, nature and fashion. All the works she creates are hand processed on ipad Procreate and are unique and one of a kind.
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House of Enid Words by Mandi Pimental / Images by Juan Correa & Edward Lai
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he ostentatious fashion presentations by House of Enid will cause one to take pause this season. We spoke with the designer on the process behind the unique and ornate creations.
What inspires your fashion aesthetic? My fashion aesthetic is inspired by internal experiences and situations that occur in my personal life and that provoke any kind of emotion within me, but it usually changes from collection to collection. I consider myself to be a story teller more than anything else. What I like the most about what I do is telling stories using fashion as a medium, whether the story is developed during a fashion editorial shoot or within the clothing itself, it is important for me to always have a strong concept behind every project. For my first collection "Illumination" I was influenced by divine entities and the belief that we come from the sky. With my upcoming collection "Creation", which is set to premiere early next year, I wanted to explore the humanity in those divine entities. What is your proudest creation to date? The Swirl Dress that was a part of the Illumination collection. It was the first piece of clothing ever made by House of Enid, and it took 3 months to complete. It was made entirely of plastic and metal tubing so it required
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special techniques to hold the pieces together, such as hand stitch and welding. I remember working on that dress 20 hours every day for 3 months and at points it seemed impossible to believe that it'd ever be finished. That is why I also like to call it the infinity dress, not only did it take a long time to be done but it's also formed by dozens of circles and spirals so it has no beginning or end. If you could sum up your latest line in one word, which would you choose? Unexpected. Share a story from early in your design career and explain how it led you to the designs you create today. I was very young when I decided to jump onto this bandwagon and I remember saying to myself, if this is
what you want to do, you're going to do it but you’re going to do it well. So I started by studying the industry deeply. By the time I was ready, I decided to release an entire collection all by myself and that's how it all started. The collection was noticed by several magazines around the globe and praised by celebrities and art experts and that's when I realized that my purpose in this industry is to walk in between the line of art and fashion to express emotion through clothing and accessories. What’s next for House of Enid? Our new collection 'Creation' premieres in Houston, Texas early next year, please check our Instagram @houseofenid for official dates. Casting dates for models will be posted there as well.
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