Issue#4: Designer Issue

COCO

ISSUE #4: THE DESIGNER ISSUE

COCO [ ISSUE #4]

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Cover by: FALLON JONES

CONTENTS

EDITORIALS

004: ALLURE by FALLON JONES 014: AFTER MIDNIGHT by DANIELA MAJIC 028: LOVELY ISABLLE by TANNEKE PEETOOM 034: RED THEATRICS by IZRA 042: CHIC NOIR by KAYOU XIONG 050: A BEAUTIFUL AWAKENING by CHRISTOPHER WINTER 060: THE WHISPERING TALE by EMILY SOTO 072: VINTAGE ROMANE by HAYLEY RENEE 086: CONCRETE ORCHID by KRYSTAL NICOLE & LAWNETTE LUCILLE 096: YOUNG SOLDIERS by PAVITHRA 104: UP-TOWN GIRLS by DANIELA MAJIC

INTERVIEW/FEATURE 012-013: Q&A With Designer DYSTROPOLIS

ALLURE

Photographed & Styled by: FALLON JONES

Make-up by: CLAIRE LUU

Hair by: BLAKE POLMEAR

Model: CARMEN HALL @ Viviens Model Management Designer: CELENE BRIDGE

COCO Q&A COCO [ Interview]

Q&A

With

CC: Tell us A little bit about yourself?

D: Born and Raised in Hong Kong, China, I have come to realize that my artistic medium is fashion. Once I found this perfect medium, everything else came naturally. Fashion is a per- fect contradiction for an engineer such as myself and this is shown in my desi- gns.

DYSTROPOLIS CC: How did you first realize that you wanted to be a designer?

D: I seemed to have stumbled upon it. In my 4th year of engineering school, I designed my very first piece to wear to my graduation since absolutely nothing in stores caught my eyes. In hindsight, I should have realized my passion for designing at a young age as I always did fashion sketches back then. It is never too late to become who you want to be. I took four years off from engineering work and enrolled in fashion school. Here I am, and engineer by day, a fashion designer by night. Nothing is impossible!

My Brand , DYSTROPOLIS , is a look into the future- dystopian metropolis.

DYSTROPOLIS is not post- apocalyptic; rather, think Brave New World, We, Nineteen Eighty-four and the likes. It is sophisticated in future tense with an undercurrent of chaos; it is Futursophistication.

It is contemporary tailored clothing that compliments the body with a play on line and structures whilst electrified by sparks of darkness. It is an endless exploration in self expression.

“ “ItIt’s is never tootoo late late to never become who you want to become who you to be”

want to be”

CC:What inspires you?

CC: Can you give us any fashion tips?

D: “ Fashion is not something that exists D: “ In order to be irreplaceable one must in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the always be different” - Coco Chanel street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” - Coco Chanel Be different, be yourself and feel great in whatever you choose to wear!!

Inspiration comes from everything around me. from nature, architecture, people, music, movies to world events. As an example, take my last collection “Apocalypse of Black Venom” presented at [ FAT ]. It is an imaginary tale of wildlife surviving the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I felt deeply saddened by the tragedy, selfishness and carelessness that humans possess, and felt the need to express it in fashion.

CC: What are your hopes and goals for the near future and future?

D: My hope is to be able to communicate my ideas to people through fashion.

My immediate goal is to present an unforgettable show with my next collection “Pandora’s Pithos” at [ FAT ] Arts and Fashion Week 2012. This collection stems from a chain of personal events. It eventually evolves to become a commentary on the darker side of Humanity, where hope is a prisoner.

DYSTROPOLIS www.dystropolis.com www.facebook.com/Dystropolis.by.wendy.ng?sk=wall

After Midnight Photographed by: DANIELA MAJIC

Make-up, Hair & Styling by BRITTANY DAIGLE

Model: TARA @ SPOT6 Featuring Designs by: DYSTROPOLIS

Dress by DYSTROPOLIS Shoes- ALDO, Ring- HOT TOPIC, Headdress0 Photo- graphers own.

Both Pages: Dress by: DYSTROPOLIS, ring- HOT TOPIC, Necklaces- STYLISTS OWN, Headdress- Photographers own.

Both Pages: Dress by: DYSTROPOLIS, Shoes- ALDO, Jewellery is STYLISTS OWN.

Both Pages: Dress by DYSTROPOLIS Jewellery is STYLISTS OWN.

Opposite Page: Shear Skirtt, Jacket

by: DYSTROPOLIS, Necklaces are STYLISTS OWN, Ring HOT TOPIC. This Page: Dress by DYSTROPOLIS,Jewellery same as opposite Page.

Both Pages: Shear Skirt by: DYSTROPOLIS Jacket- DYSTROPOLIS, ring- HOT TOPIC Jewellery is STYLISTS OWN, shoes- ALDO

Both Pages: Shear Skirt & jacket by: DYSTROPOLIS, Shoes- ALDO Jewellery STYLISTS OWN.

Lovely Isabelle Photography by: TANNEKE PEETOOM Model: ISABELLE PEETOOM

This Page: Dress by- J.F DESIGNS, Feather Bolero- RENAISSANCE COUTURE

RED THEA TRICS Photographed by: IZRAS Make-up by: POLLY MAN using MAC Cosmetics & Dermalogica Skincare Photo Assistant: OLIVIA SEGAL Model: EDYTA @ Beau Belle Models Styling by: DARIO BENTIVEGNA

This Page: Dress by- J.F Design, Feather BoleroRenaissance Couture, Opposite Page: Dress by- R.A.R Fashion

Opposite Page: Dress & Jacket by- RACHEL ANTONIO This Page- Dress by: RACHEL ANTONIO

This Page & Opposite Page- Dress by : OH MY HONEY

CHIC NOIR

Photographed by: KAYOUA XIONG Models: KASIA LONG, ELLIE LANDSMAN, BRIANA SMITH Hair Styling by: JENNIFER LEE JOHNSON Make-up by: ZEE GUSTAFSON

Styling by: MIREY ENVERONA

Designers: ANNA BROWN, VEX CLOTHING, NAI by Nadia A Ivanova

A Beautiful Awakening

Photographed by: CHRISTOPHER WINTER Styling by: VIVIAN TAI Make-up by: ASHLEY FORSHAW Hair Stylist: SANDY LEUNG Model: CLAIRE @ Lexington Models

On this page: Ivory faux leather capelette BEBE, Sheer Creme Dress: H&M, Shirt (worn as skirt)- Brody Myles Collection, Shoes- Wanted Shoes, Headpiece- Stylist’s Creation.

Both Pages: Ivory faux leather capelette BEBE, Sheer Creme Dress: H&M, Shirt

(worn as skirt)- Brody Myles Collection Shoes- Wanted Shoes, Headpiece- Stylist’s Creation.

Opposite Page: Black Satin Heels-

GUESS, Black fur trimmed Cardigan- VENUE, black long sleeved maxi dress- Staple (available at Boudoir) This Page: Black lace on nude dress- Lover’s & Friends (available at Bourdoir)

This Page; Sheer Sleevless dress- H&M, Black Maxi SkirtBrody Myles Collection, Shoes- Wanted Shoes.

This Page: Black Dress- H&M, Opposite Page: Black Lace on nude dress- Lover’s & Friends (available at Boudoir), Shoes- BEBE

The Whispering Tale

Photographed By: EMILY SOTO Model: ALYENA @ L.A Models, Hair by: TY MARIE COMBE Make-up by: HEATHER GRAVES, Styling by: ALICE WOO @ united Citizens

Vintage Romance

Photographed by: HAYLEY RENEE Make-up by: ALISON ANCELL

Models: EMMA WINDER-HIPKISS &

OLIVIA PARKER @ TANYA POWELL Sytlist /Designer: CLAIRE ALICE YOUNG

All Garments are Vintage recycled pieces that have been reworked by Claire Alice Young.

This Page: Vintage earings and Blouse

CONCRETE ORCHID

Photographed by: KRYSTAL NICOLE Styling by: LAWNETTE LUCILLE Hair & Make-up by: ARTISTRY BY SAKARY Model: MICKI @ Prodigy

This Page: Vintage earrings & Blouse, sunglasses- Stylist own, Shoes- CHARLES ALBERT , Skirt- Stylists own. Opposite Page: Jumpsuit, Cummerbund & Bag- Vintage, shoesUrban Outfitters.

This Page & Opposite Page: Hat, Dress & Tights- Vintage, Necklace & Shoes- Stylists own.

This Page & Opposite Page: Sunglasses, pants, earrings, & bracelet- Vintage, Bandeau topAmerican Apparel, shoes bySteve Madden.

This Page- Jumper is Vintage

Young Soldiers

Photographed by: PAVITHRA (www.pavithraphotography.com)

Designs by: SHEENA GAO & LAURA KRUSEMARK for i.CTZN (international Citizens) Models: TRAELEE CASTELLO, KAYLA CASHMAN & JOELL POSEY

Up Town

Photographed by: DANIELA MAJIC

Make-up by: DEANNA RONSON Style & Image Consulting

Hair by: NATALIA CAROLINA

Assistant: ADAM STEVENSON

Girls...........

Designs by: CARMINA DE YOUNG Styling by: DEANNA RONSON (Style & Image Consulting) & CARMINA DE YOUNG Models: CLARE [The Agency Models], JOCELINE [ PUSH & The Agency Models ] MADISON [ SPOT 6 & The Agency Models] ( Jewellery provided by: Kamilia Habib)