The Evanescent Issue

COVER

Talent Elisa Cose and Fiona Bollinger

Photographer Abbygail Coston

Photography Assistant Ernst Cadet

Production Assistant Alyssa Klein

Logo Designer Caitlin Yackley

Stylists Adriana Bolaños, Maya Davila

Stylist Assistant Nafisah Crumity

Hair Jennie Segedin

Makeup Jennie Segedin, Ashley Simas

Nails Lizzie Lee

EXECUTIVE PORTRAITS

Photographer Allie Simms

EDITOR’S LETTER

Talent Maya Davila

Photographer Eva Deming

Stylist Adriana Bolaños

Hair Jennie Segedin

Makeup Jennie Segedin Nails Lizzie Lee

Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

Writer Maya Davila

Dress Lanston Belt Calvin Klein Earrings Vintage Glasses Prada

Shoes Helmut Lang

Top Skims

Bottoms Skims

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The Evanescent Issue

Editor-in-Chief

Creative Director

Features Director President

Art Director

Junior Art Director

Fashion Director

Beauty Director

Assistant Beauty Director

Photo Director

Junior Photo Director

Co-Photo Editors

Managing Editor

Senior Fashion Editor

Senior Beauty Editor

Senior Culture Editor

Web Director Treasurer

Editorial Assistant

PR Director (Collabs)

PR Director (Events/Merch)

Social Media Manager

Podcast Director

Art and Design

Photography

Videography

Fashion Beauty

Production

Spring/Summer 2024

Maya Davila

Adriana Bolaños

Haneen Elmeswari

Noreen Hofving

Caitlin Yackley

Yukti Poddar

Nathaly Krzesiczan

Jennie Segedin

Liberty Ackerman

Eva Deming

Tessa Young

Abbygail Coston and Allie Simms

Josefina Lopez de Romaña

Audrey Tobin

Phoenix Simpson

Cristina German

Adrian Gonzalez

Anoushka Dorigallu

Lizzie Lee

Alyssa Klein

Beatriz Villanueva

Kaiyi Chen

Naa-Amanuah Ankrah

Alana Moy, Allie Simms, Ana Lac, Caitlin Yackley, Dayna Chen, Devina Vijayvargia, Erin Black, Erin Kidd, Joh Ná Clements, Lavani Laishram, Maria Orellana Garcia, Mason Drowne, Sarah Eichenbaum, Sophia Ryan, Sophie Berzak, Sydney Snow, Thalia Merino, Yukti Poddar

Abbygail Coston, Allie Simms, Alyssa Klein, Amanda DiMaio, Angelina Jairam, Coral Day, Dahlia Mallebranche, Ernst Cadet, Eva Deming, Fabiana Torres, Felicia DiSalvo, Holland Rainwater, Madison Paruolo, Mason Drowne, Nafisah Crumity, Tessa Young, Thandi Roe, Tina Holowat, Sophie Berzak, Victor Pickens, Zion Doucettperry

Adriana Bolaños, Allie Simms, Amanda DiMaio, Natalia Gaytan, Sreethi Bharathi

Adriana Bolaños, Alexa Torrejon, Ally Nibungco, Alya Wottrich, Audrey Tobin, Ava Ferrise, ChatGPT, Cooper Certain, Elijah Allen, Emma Connolly, Janaiea Morrison, Jimena Gamarra, Julia Sensini, Laura Serrao, Mario Arredondo Rojas, Maya Davila, Michelle Wysocki, Nadia Bullock, Nafisah Crumity, Natalie Wellmann, Nathaly Krzesiczan, Oriana Aponte Villazan, Sammy Palma, Sandi Shao, Shelby Leeming, Yisha Li

Alexandra McKinnell, Alexis Allen, Ashley Simas, Ava Salcido, Brooke Harry, Cristal Hernandez, Diana Philippi de Oliveira Trippia, Elle Lusty, Gloria Almenas Casiano, Halle Barton, Iris Santiago, Izzy Catu, Jae Lusty, Jahnai Wade, Jennie Segedin, Jewel Surphlis, Lavani Laishram, Lea Decicco, Liberty Ackerman, Lizzie Lee, Nicole Yannarelli, Roshana Manbood, Sarah Brifo, Yasmin Sagheb

Alyssa Klein, Antonia Rojas, Cina Alqahef, Carolina Farias, Elijah Allen, Emelia Abbeyquaye, Fabiana Seclen, Ivana Vidal, Jamirah White, Maria Araujo, Noelle D’Antuono, Noémie Konckier, Polina Chvaliuk, Trinity Jackson

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1 MASTHEAD

Top Brunello Cucinelli Collar Rohe Lace Skirt

Free People

Pants I.AM.GIA

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Jewelry

Vintage Shoes Saks Fifth Avenue

Top Lafayette 148 New York Corset Carnival Collar Beacon’s Closet Skirt Vintage Pants I.AM.GIA Jewelry Vintage Shoes White

Black Market 3

House

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“I don’t think it makes sense to play safe in these times. The world needs fantasy, not reality. We have enough reality today.”

Alexander McQueen

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Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

8 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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executive team

Jr. Art Director Yukti Poddar Editor-in-Chief Maya Davila Creative Director Adriana Bolaños Features Director Haneen Elemeswari Photo Director Eva Deming Managing Editor Josefina Lopez de Romaña Senior Fashion Editor Audrey Tobin Senior Beauty Editor Phoenix Simpson Senior Culture Editor Cristina German PR Director (Collabs) Alyssa Klein PR Director (Events/Merch) Beatriz Villanueva

10 EXEC. TEAM PORTRAITS

President Noreen Hofving

spring/summer 2024

Art Director Caitlin Yackley Fashion Director Nathaly Krzesiczan Beauty Director Jennie Segedin Web Director Adrian Gonzalez Co-Photo Editor Abbygail Coston Co-Photo Editor Allie Simms Jr. Photo Director Tessa Young Treasurer Anoushka Dorigallu

Editorial Assistant

Lizzie Lee Assistant Beauty Director

Social Media Manager

Liberty Ackerman

Podcast Director

Kaiyi Chen Naa-Amanuah Ankrah

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12 EDITOR’S LETTER

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Graphic Designer Yukti Poddar

Photographer Tessa Young

16 TRENDSPOTTING

Graphic Designer Ana Lac

17 ON CAMPUS

18 SIDE HUSTLES

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Graphic Designer Erin Kidd

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22 LIFE’S A DRAG

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Set JAEL Robe Beacon’s Closet Boa Abracadabra Jewelry Vintage Shoes Pleaser’s

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Graphic Designer Yukti Poddar

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Set JAEL Boa Abracadabra Shoes Custom by JAEL Talent Elle Lusty, Jae Lusty Photographer Coral Day Photo Editor Amanda DiMaio Set Designer Allie Simms Stylist Laura Serrao Production Assistant Noelle D’Antuono

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Makeup Elle Lusty, Jae Lusty Nails Yasmin Sagheb

28 DOLL TAKEOVER

29 CULTURE

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Dress Christian Dior Earrings Rosuraie

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Necklace Rosuraie

ELIZABETH

Earrings Susan Alexandra

Dress clothingbykier

Eye Mask Vintage

Alexandra

SOPHIE Hair Clip Susan Dress clothingbykier PHOENIX

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Eye Mask Vintage Dress clothingbykier

Talent Elizabeth Jackson, Phoenix Simpson, Sophie Mignone

Photographer Allie Simms, Sophie Berzak

Photographer Assistant Eva Deming, Holland Rainwater

Photo Editor Allie Simms

Set Designer Allie Simms, Sophie Berzak

Stylist Sammy Palma

Styling Assistant Emma Connolly

Production Assistant Polina Chvaliuk

Hair Sarah Brifo, Liberty Ackerman, Jennie Segedin

Makeup Halle Barton, Gloria Almenas Casiano, Iris Santiago

Nails Lizzie Lee

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Dress SA SA SARAH Necklace indig0st4r 34

Dress ByLivHandmade Shoes Alexander McQueen Corset Bella Pietro Skirt Moncler Capris Dolomedes Earrings Susan Alexandra Choker Dolomedes

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Shoes Beacon’s Closet

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Graphic Designer Erin Black

SOPHIE Dress In Bloom Nightgown In Bloom Necklace Rosuraie Bracelet Susan Alexandra Shoes Fabulicious ELIZABETH Dress Beacon’s Closet Robe clothingbykier

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Earrings Susan Alexandra

38 RIP ME APART

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Illustrator Alana Moy

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Graphic Designer Yukti Poddar

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42 CHASING OPULENCE

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Graphic Designer Yukti Poddar

Grace

Photographer Eva Deming

Photographer Assistant Allie Simms

Stylist Alexa Torrejon, Oriana Aponte Villazan

Stylist Assistant Alya Wottrich, Julia Sensini

Production Assistant Alyssa Klein

Hair Sarah Brifo, Jennie Segedin, Liberty Ackerman

Makeup Halle Barton, Lavani Laishram, Iris Santiago

Nails Yasmin Sagheb

Talent Pickard, Julianna Lombardo, Matthew Ward

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Dress Isabel Yagerman Waist Cage Hoop Heather Huey Hat Heather Huey Necklace Vintage Bag Flying Solo Shoes Beacon’s Closet Top Pipenco Waist Cage Hoop Heather Huey Skirt Beacons Closet Hat Heather Huey Earrings Flying Solo

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Shoes Aldo

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Top A PLEASANT DAY Shoulder Cage Hoop Heather Huey Pants Benjamin Tian Hat Heather Huey Collar Heather Huey

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Shoes Maison Margiela

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Talent Nayara Vargas Photographer Dahlia Mallebranche Photo Editor Abbygail Coston Set Designer Joh Ná Clements Stylist Shelby Leeming Hair Jennie Segedin Makeup Diana Philippi de Oliveira Trippia, Jennie Segedin

50 SEETHING WITH ENVY

Nails Lea DeCicco

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Draping Shelby Leeming Earrings Cold Hard Chainz Necklace Buhayin Big Ring (left hand) Cold Hard Chainz

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Other Rings Vintage Shoes Aldo

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Illustrator Sydney Snow

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Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

56 YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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Illustrator Dayna Chen

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Graphic Designer Sophia Ryan

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60 PARADISE LOST

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Graphic Designer Erin Black

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Bra Top Ally Nibungco Knit Skirt IAMNOVAZO Underskirt Vintage Chain Choker Vintage Pearl Necklace Pear1 Wor1d Bracelet Anju

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Bracelet Echo Jewels

Talent Priyanka Adhikary Photographer Felicia DiSalvo Photographer Assistant Abbygail Coston Photo Editor Abbygail Coston Stylist Ally Nibungco Stylist Assistant Jimena Gamarra Production Assistant Ivana Vidal, Alyssa Klein

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Hair Jennie Segedin Makeup Brooke Harry Nails Lizzie Lee

68 BLACK EXCELLENCE

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Dress

Vintage Cuffs Vintage Shoes SCHUTZ 71

Puppets and Puppets Earrings

Dress Maya Davila Earrings Vintage Cuffs Vintage Crystal Neck Piece

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Mademoiselle Flora

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Graphic Designer Thalia Merino

Fur Coat Designer Revival

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Earrings Vintage

Talent Elisa Cose, Honor Honziali

Photographer Victor Pickens

Photographer Assistant Zion Doucettperry

Stylist Janaiea Morrison

Production Assistant Emelia Abbeyquaye, Jamirah White

Hair Sarah Brifo

Makeup Cristal Hernandez

Nails Roshana Manbood

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Dress Elmadawy Earrings Anne X Joseph Cuffs

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Vintage Shoes SCHUTZ

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78 WHO WILL SURVIVE?

79 FASHION

Top Ksubi Leather Jacket Mirage Leather Pants miaou Belt Vintage Sunglasses Dolce x Gabbana Lock Necklace KIKICHIC Chain Necklace AlFRED & CO. LONDON Bracelet Chrome Hearts

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Boots Supreme

Stylist Adriana Bolaños, Yisha Li

Stylist Assistant Alexa Torrejon, Elijah Allen

Production

Makeup Ashley Simas, Lavani Laishram, Jennie Segedin

Talent Andrea Perez, Danny Colon, Matthew Kim, Matthew Ward, Neal Ross Photographer Holland Rainwater Photographer Assistant Allie Simms, Mason Drowne

Assistant Elijah Allen Hair Jennie Segedin

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Top Hugo Boss Jacket COLE RENNER Pants Tripp NYC Safety Pin Necklace Chrome Hearts Cross Necklace Vintage Cuff Bracelet Juicy Couture Waist Bag Malboro

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Shoes Vintage

Top Banana Republic Pants Vintage Boxers Yokkao Fur Shawl Vintage Sunglasses Vintage Necklace GLD Bracelets Yves Saint Laurent

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Shoes Maison Margiela

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Fur Coat Vintage Pants WWWYRED Boxers TWINS Belt Generic Necklace Vintage Hand Wrap Everlast Shoes Rick Owens x TURBOWPN 85

Boxers SUPERARE

Cuff Vintage

Fur Coat Vintage Top Fruit of the Loom Shorts pellepelle Choker Necklace Beacon’s Closet Safety Pin Necklace Lackore Couture

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Shoes Dr. Martens

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Graphic Designer Sarah Eichenbaum

88 HERE LIES FASHION

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Dress LaceMade Underskirt Vintage Necklace Missaeriesfairy Rings Thrifted

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Shoes Steve Madden

Top Layer Vintage

Top LoveShackFancy

Skirt Free People

Necklace Missaeriesfairy

Pearl Belt Thrifted

Shoes Steve Madden

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Talent Angelica Hughes Photographer Abbygail Coston Photographer Assistant Angelina Jairam Set Designer Devina Vijayvargia Stylist Michelle Wysocki Stylist Assistant Nadia Bullock Production Assistant Maria Araujo Hair Jennie Segedin Makeup Nicole Yannarelli

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Nails Lea DeCicco

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Graphic Designer Lavani Laishram

96 PHANTASMIC DYSTOPIA

Top All Saints

SKNDLSS

Harness Earrings SKNDLSS

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Choker Beacon’s Closet

Garment Alessia Aucoin

Harness Phenotype

Gloves Alpinestars

Shoes Rick Owens

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Talent Fiona Bollinger, Katie Dee

Photographer Mason Drowne

Photographer Assistant Zion Doucettperry

Set Designer Mason Drowne and Exec. Team

Stylist Maya Davila

Stylist Assistant Mario Arredondo Rojas, Shelby Leeming Production Assistant Antonia Rojas Hair Liberty Ackerman, Jennie Segedin Makeup Diana Philippi de Oliveira Trippia, Gloria Almenas Casiano, Liberty Ackerman, Jennie Segedin

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Nails Lizzie Lee

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Graphic Designer Maria Orellana Garcia

Coat Rick Owens Skirt Retrofête Belts Beacon’s Closet Choker Claire Vastola Shoes

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Rick Owens

KATIE

Sole

Chain SKNDLSS Face Chain SKNDLSS

Rick

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Top Helmut Lang Vest

et. Al Skirt

Shoes

Owens

FIONA Coat Unreal Fur Top Beacon’s Closet Skirt Alexander McQueen Face Chain SKNDLSS Body Chain SKNDLSS

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Shoes Rick Owens

106 OPEN CONVO WITH CHATGPT

Jacket TOTEME

Belt and Garter Beacon’s Closet

Sunglasses Balenciaga

Jewelry Chrome Hearts

Shoes Public Desire

Photographer Madison Paruolo

Photo Editor Allie Simms

Stylist ChatGPT

Stylist Assistant Adriana Bolaños, Audrey Tobin, Maya Davila

Production Assistant Cina Alqahef Hair Jennie Segedin

Makeup Diana Philippi de Oliveira Trippia Nails Lizzie Lee

Talent Maya Davila

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Top IMC

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Bodysuit Maryam Nassir Zadeh

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Graphic Designer Thalia Merino

112 IT’S A MAN’S WORLD

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Blazer Calvin Klein Button Up Ralph Lauren Skirt Emory Park Tie Loft & Brownstone Shoes Marc Fisher

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Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

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Dress LD13

Earrings The Style Shop Shoes Steve Madden

Talent Jewel Surphlis Photographer Amanda DiMaio Photographer Assistant Ernst Cadet Stylist Nathaly Krzesiczan Production Assistant Fabiana Seclen Hair Jewel Surphlis Makeup Jennie Segedin

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Nails Roshana Manbood

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118 IN MY CALVINS

119 WORDS HERE

Bra & Underwear Calvin Klein Denim Jacket Levi’s Bra & Underwear

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Calvin Klein Jeans RE/DONE

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Top Calvin Klein

Underwear Calvin Klein

Jeans Calvin Klein

Shoes Electrix Vintage

Denim Jacket Calvin Klein

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Photographer Ernst Cadet

Photographer Assistant Amanda DiMaio

Photo Editor Allie Simms

Talent Brenna Maly, Danny Colon, Josefina Lopez de Romaña, Lindsey Martin, Lucy Sun, Nafisah Crumity Stylist Elijah Allen, Natalie Wellmann Production Assistant Carolina Farias, Noémie Konckier Hair Brooke Harry, Liberty Ackerman Makeup Gloria Almenas Casiano, Izzy Catu, Nicole Yannarelli

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Nails Alexandra McKinnell

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Graphic Designer Yukti Poddar

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Button Up Calvin Klein Bra & Underwear Calvin Klein Jeans John Galt Denim Jacket Calvin Klein Bra & Underwear Calvin Klein

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Jeans Levi’s

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128 BEAUTY REPORT

129 BEAUTY, WELLNESS, AND RELATIONSHIPS

Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

Harness Beacon’s Closet Tie FORMAT

Skeleton Chain Vivienne

Westwood

Safety Pin Shop Amado

Rings Valkyrie

Fur Coat Vintage Dress I.AM.GIA Earrings Shop Amado and Vintage Choker Beacon’s Closet Top Thierry Mugler Corset Vintage Earrings Cold Hard Chainz Pearl Necklace Pear1 World Pearl Choker Shop Amado Short Pearl Chain Shop Amado Top Jean Paul Gaultier Choker Beacon’s Closet

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Necklace Sourced by Shelby Leeming

Talent Eric Parmanan, Eva Deming, Naomi Uchida, Shaniyah President Photographer Zion Doucettperry Stylist Shelby Leeming Hair Liberty Ackerman, Sarah Brifo

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Makeup Ashley Simas, Ava Salcido, Cristal Hernandez

132 SCENT OF SEDUCTION

Illustrator Joh Ná Clements

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Graphic Designer Caitlin Yackley

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Perfume KKW Fragrance

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Perfume Valentino

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Bra Maidenform Bottom SKIMS Fabric Sourced by Maya Davila Talent Alyssa Klein Photographer Thandi Roe Hair Liberty Ackerman Makeup Jennie Segedin

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Nails Lizzie Lee