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Ph o t o grap h er: D am i en C arn ey H ai r: D am i en C arn ey w w w . dam i en carn ey . co m M ak e-足 up : Aeri el D ' An drea Pay n e W ardro b e S t y li n g: Ro d No v o a

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Ph o t o grap h er: Ni co le M arcelli w w w . n i co lem arcelli p h o t o grap h y . co m H ai r, M ak e-­ up an d F as h i o n S t y li n g: C h arli e Pri ce w w w . ch arli ep ri ceh ai r. co m Addi t i o n al H ai r S t y li s t : B o n n i e W ei gle an d S t ep h an Lauren M o dels : Lauren F arm er, Lauren H o gue an d No ra O’Nei l @ D o n n a B aldw i n Agen cy Jazm y n B ro w n @ B arb i zo n M adi s o n S p i alek , F reelan ce

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Ph o t o grap h er: Jo s ep h C art ri gh t w w w . cart ri gh t . co m C o n cep t , H ai rs t y li n g, C o lo r an d Art i s t i c D i rect i o n : C h ry s t o fer B en s o n w w w . ch ry s t o ferb en s o n . co m M ak e-足 up : D an i elle D o n ah ue

B y S al M i s s eri

Ph o t o grap h y H an n ah D ex t er

M o del: Jo v an n a F lo r

B y M i ch ael An t h o n y

M o del: M i ch i B lan d M ak e-足 up : S um m er Jo h n s o n

M o del: Yan li n B radley M ak e-足 up : C h ri s t i n e Ro dri guez

M o del: M egum i M un ak at a M ak e-足 up : Yuk i H ab a S t y li s t : Eri S ugi y am a H o rn S culp t ure: Yum a Tak ai s h i

B y S y lv i e B lum

Ph o t o grap h er: S y lv i e B lum w w w . s y lv i e-足 b lum . co m M o del: V Ni xi e w w w . v n i x i e. t um b lr. co m H ai r s t y li n g an d M ak e-足 up : V Ni x i e us i n g i n di e h ai r H ai rcut an d co lo r: C h arli e Pri ce an d S crup les H ai r C are D es i gn Team C lo t h i n g: I s s ey M i y ak e

By Charlie P rice P h oto gr ap h y b y M elan ie Wats on

Ph o t o grap h er: M elan i e W at s o n w w w . m elan i ew at s o n p h o t o . co m H ai r: C h arli e Pri ce w w w . ch arli ep ri ceh ai r. co m H ai r C o lo r: Ti n a M ari e Zaccagn a K at i e Ren s h aw Ni els en us i n g S crup les H ai r C are M ak e-足 up : Li lli an M ars h F as h i o n S t y li n g: C h arli e Pri ce M o dels : Lauren H o gue, K arly Po rt er, Jes s i ca Nazaren us @ D o n n a B aldw i n Agen cy Ti ger K aufm an an d M adi s o n S p i alek , F reelan ce

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Ph o t o grap h er: Ni co le M arcelli w w w . n i co lem arcelli p h o t o grap h y . co m H ai r, M ak e-­ up an d F as h i o n S t y li n g: C h arli e Pri ce w w w . ch arli ep ri ce. co m M o dels : Lauren F arm er, No ra O’Nei l @ D o n n a B aldw i n Agen cy Jazm y n B ro w n @ B arb i zo n S o ut h w es t an d M adi s o n S p i alek , F reelan ce

B y M at t h ew D i ck s t ei n

Photographer: Matthew Dickstein www.dukephoto.net Model: Amy Jones Make-足up: Isabelle Kai

B y D av i d M aderi ch

Ph o t o grap h y : Ro b ert o Li gres t i

Ph o t o grap h er: Ro b ert o Li gres t i w w w . ro b ert o li gres t i . co m M ak e-足 up : D av i d M aderi ch fo r M AC C o s m et i cs w w w . dav i dm aderi ch . co m H ai r: K ri s t an S erafi n o an d H o p e D o m s M o del: Jen n i fer Lo rae On v i e

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By Oscar and Wendy Bond

By Lisa Vann and Charlie Price Photography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watson www.melaniewatsonphoto.com Hair: Lisa Vann and Charlie Price for Vann Edge Salon Seattle.

Model: Seattle. Models Guild

By Rodney Ray

bathing suit -足 Norma Kamali shoes -足 Lanvin

both pages top -足 Valentino

jacket -­ vintage top -­ agent provocateur bottom -­ Norma Kamali Shoes -­ Casadie opposite top -­ Acne

jacket -足 vintage top -足 YSL skirt -足 Acne

Photographer: Rodney Ray Hair and Make-足up: Erin Ayanian Monroe @ Cloutier Remix Styling by: Shinko & Peter @ The Rex Agency Model: Mariea Goss @ Donna Baldwin Agency

By Vito Mazza Salon Photography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watson www.melaniewatsonphoto.com Hair and Make-足up: Vito Mazza Team www.vitomazza.com

DESPERADO

By William Edge photography by kevin alexander

Photographer: Kevin Alexander www.kalexanderfotography.com Hair: William Edge for Vann Edge Salon, Seattle

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By Brian and Sandra Smith Photography Roberto Ligresti

Photographer: Roberto Ligresti Hair: Brian and Sandra Smith Make-足up: David Maderich for MAC Cosmetics Fashion Styling: Rod Novoa

By Greta Coston

Photography by Joseph Cartright

Photographer: Joseph Cartright www.cartright.com Concept, Hairstyling and Artistic Direction: Greta Coston Hair Color: Greta Coston Make-足up: Danielle Donahue Wardrobe Styling: Greta Coston

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DRIVE

By Rodney Ray

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By Chrystofer Benson and Charlie Price Fashion by Mondo Guerra Photography by Melanie Watson

Photographer: Melanie Watson www.melaniewatsonphoto.com Hair: Chrystofer Benson and Charlie Price Additional Hair Stylists: J Audrey Nelson and Greta Coston Make-足up: Lindsay Ambrosio Fashion Designer: Mondo Guerra Models: Barbizon Southwest

INERTIA

By Misha Belfer and Charlie Pric Photography by Kevin Alexander

dress, Leka tights, Fogal shoes, Christian Louboutin

sweater, Franziska Fox leggings, Sonia Rykiel tights, Fogal shoes, Steve Madden hair product, Scruples High Definition Shaping Spray

dress, Franziska Fox tights, Fogal lipstick, MAC Cosmetics

blouse, Leka vintage leather skirt, Claude Montana hair product, Evo Love Touch Shine Spray

jacket, Leka leggings, Sonia Rykiel eye make-足up, MAC Cosmetics Black Track Fluid Liner

dress worn as cape, Nirco Castillo leather jacket, Stylist's own skirt, vintage tights, Fogal shoes, Christian Louboutin Photographer: Kevin Alexander Hair: Misha Belfer and Charlie Price Make-足up: Lindsay Ambrosio Fashion Stylist: Charlie Price Production Assistant: Katie Brenner Models: Crosby Chipman and Kari Riley @ Revolution Management

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By Lisa Vann

Lordship Park

By Chrystofer Benson

Photographer: Zoe Christou Welsh Hairstylists: Chrystofer Benson, Danielle Keasling, Kelli Hoff Make-足up Artist: Melissa Sophia Wardrobe Styling: Zoe Christou Welsh

BAD G I R L B y

J a k e

T h o m p s o n

Photographer: Jake Thompson Hair: Jake Thompson Make-足up: Jillyn Neslen Model: Alex Finch

VACANCY

By Danielle Keasling and Kelli Hoff Photography by Will Mydell

Photographer: Will Mydell Hair: Danielle Keasling and Kelli Hoff Hair Assistant: Bryan Wayne Make-足up: Verando Marshall

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By Paul Miller

Dries Van Noten blouse, $1,435 Max, maxclothing.com Michi bra, $85 Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com

Giada Forte top, $420 SEA blouse, $350 Both are from MAX, maxclothing.com

Dries Van Noten blouse, $1,435 Max, maxclothing.com Michi bra, $85 Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com

Ryan Roche sweater, $695 Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com Vertu, vertu.net

Rogue motorcycle jacket, $430 Vertu, vertu.net

IRO vest, $403 Goldyn, shopgoldyn.com Rogue skirt, $305 Vertu, vertu.net

Photographer: Paul Miller Hair: Charlie Price Fashion Styling: Georgia Alexia Benjou Model: Dani Rose @ Donna Baldwin Agency

Rick Owens jacket, $1,830, and Giada Forte shorts, $430.

Both MAX, maxclothing.com

New  Wave

By Vivienne Mackinder Photography by Roberto Ligresti

Photography: Roberto Ligresti Hair: Vivienne Mackinder, Founder of HairDesignertv.com Make-足up: David Maderich Fashion Styling: Montgomery Frazier Location: HairDesignerTV studio, three-足day photo shoot workshop

Paxx

By Charlie Price

Photography by Hunter Helmstaedter

Photographer: Hunter Helmstaedter Hair and Make-足up: Charlie Price Model: Paxx DeWolfe

The Sensual World

By Charlie Price

Photography by Lynzi Judish

Photographer: Lynzi Judish www.lynzijudish.com Hair: Charlie Price Make-足up: Karly Porter Models: Ariel Thompson, Karly Porter and Daniel Jurgs @ Donna Baldwin Agency Kevin Alexander and Brandan Rader.

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By Alain Pereque

Photography by John Rawson

Photographer: John Rawson www.therawsonpartnership.net Hair: Alain Pereque for Saco Hair Make-足up: Sevan Tatoulian

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Eccentric

By Kevin Alexander

Sweater, D'Ora Tokai Shorts, D'Ora Tokai Hosiery, Stylist’s own Shoes, Carolinna Espinosa

Coat and Skirt-足 D'ora Tokai

Head Piece, D'Ora Tokai Sweater, D'Ora Tokai Shirt, Eli Noir Skirt, D'Ora Tokai Hosiery, Stylist’s own

Dress, D'Ora Tokai Hosiery, Stylist’s own Shoes, Carolinna Espinosa

Photographer: Kevin Alexander www.kalexanderfotography.com Hair: Steve Trujillo for El Salon Fashion Styling: Amber Alexandria Model: Cindy Yan @ Wilhelmina Denver Coat, D'Ora Tokai

RAG AND BONE

By Duke Shoman

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By Charlie Price and Chrystofer Benson Photography by Alain Camporiva

Photography: Alain Camporiva Hair: Chrystofer Benson and Charlie Price Make-up: Lindsay Ambrosio Models: Ming Min L, Than Ngo, Kerry Barley, Bree Bitz and Abella Harlow @ Donna Baldwin Agency

BAD LANDS

By Nicole Higgins and Brad Van Dyke Photography by Kevin Alexander

Photographer: Kevin Alexander www.kalexanderfotography.com Hair: Nicole Higgins Assisted by Aspen Rae and Jennifer Gilbert Make-­up: Brad Van Dyke Assisted by Justin Williams and Kayla Davis for the Three Cutters team Fashion Styling: Nicole Higgins Models: Alex Terranova, Liv Walker, Aine Brynn and Nora O’Neil @ Donna Baldwin Agency

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Kevin Alexander

“He is a bug freak!” Alexander says of Leal. The latter relishes the chance to hunt for rare bug species, and keeps a collection of mounted insects at the couple’s Denver apartment.

“I tried to get him into the whole photography, video and fashion thing,” Alexander says. “But it just wasn’t his thing. Now he’s been trying to get me into the insect stuff, which I kind-­of like…”

“We’re so different that at the end of the day, we complement each other.”

Many of the fashion-­industry people who work with Alexander find that his photography compliments them.

“Kevin is a great person,” says Diana Gormley, modeling division director at Denver’s Donna Baldwin Agency and co-­owner of Revolution Management. “(He is) kind, exciting and passionate with huge potential and a bright future.”

Gormley has a longstanding professional relationship with Alexander because, she says, he constantly strives to be creative and cutting edge. Commitment, she adds, sets Alexander apart from other photographers. “He is always trying new things and continuing to grow and do more.”

Los Angeles modeling industry executive Marcia Rothschild Moellers notes Alexander’s profession-­ alism. He learns quickly, and moves with the trends. “(Kevin) is a really nice guy who likes to help people,” says Moellers, scouting director for Bravo Models. “He’s just a great guy to deal with.”

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Tiger Kaufman

Photographer: Dana Pennington

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Alain Camporiva

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Lindsay Ambrosio

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Caleb Gardner

Nicole Marcelli

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Karly Porter

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Hunter Helmstaedter

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Sarah LaVigne

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Ira Pope Sage

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Sage continues to expand his brand, thanks in large part to the endless audience served up by contemporary social media.

Through various online platforms but most especially photo-­driven Instagram, Sage strikes the winning, elusive balance between flaunting his professional chops while illuminating his silver-­ tongued, fun-­loving persona.

“If it weren’t for social media, there’s no way that I could have (started my own business),” he says. “I use it as much as I can.”

That means posting on-­stage, hair-­show rock star action shots where Sage and his experimental fashions are as much a part of the experience as his edgy cutting techniques, alongside up-­ dates from his periodic “crunch challenges,” and party pics from whatever concert or club grabbed the man’s attention on a given day.

“He is very charismatic, very charming and really funny,” says longtime friend and hair model Sophia Ignadiou. “He always likes to make people laugh.”

But no matter how much Sage jokes with clients, fools around with friends, or shocks social media followers with his latest personal style transformation, Ignadiou says there is one domi-­ nant characteristic that people always notice about this guy: His dedication to cutting, and his palpable talent.

“I’ve had my hair done by him on numerous occasions,” says Ignadiou, a 28-­year-­old dancer and student. “I always go in with an idea of what I want, and he always takes it to another level and makes it 10 times better than what I wanted.”

While working for Paul Mitchell, Sage became "besties" with international salon star D.J. Muldoon, who spent eight years with that company as haircutting director. Now Muldoon, whom Sage lov-­ ingly refers to as "Geeza" after the British slang for a street-­smart old man, also runs his own education company called theFactory (thefactoryhair.com) out of San Diego.

"Ira brings an originality to the industry," Muldoon says. "He is a true innovator when it comes to his art and craft."

But Muldoon's accolades go beyond the chair to the heart of a salon-­world creative who can now count thousands of social media followers among his fans. "(Ira) is one of the most selfless people I know and will do just about anything for anyone in need," Muldoon concludes. "But most of all, he brings joy and laughter to many, including myself."

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Douglas McCoy

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photography: Roberto Ligresti hwww.robertoligresti.com Hair: Evie Johnson

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