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14 FRONT Here - Silver Lake There - Laguna Beach 20 DRINK Special Fall Drink at Bon Vivant 22 LAX Shop ‘til you Fly! 24 FALL FITNESS Best outdoor exercise 26 PEOPLE IN LA Introducing quirky, beautiful folks that call LA home 40 DEL AMO FASHION CENTER The new 140k sqft Nordstrom 52 LIA MARIE JOHNSON lia marie

84 TOMBOY CHIC Girls will be girls....and a little bit boy 90 STYLED FOR FALL Switching it up this season 96 THE ART OF BEAUTY Top beauty products 100 CATS IN HATS If you can’t get ahead, get a hat 104 ACTIVE WEAR IN LA Athletic hotness 112 BEGINNERS GUIDE TO RUNWAY Fashion shows in LA 126 GIFT GUIDE Let the search for perfect gifts begin

58 SHADES OF FALL Be beautiful for autumn.... 66 GYPSIES, TRAMPS & JEANS The Darker side of Denim 76 DAPPER MEN West Coast Style

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My kind of Hollywood Working this hard has never been this easy LA is a lot of things to a lot of people. It’s a popular vacation destination for those wishing to brush shoulders with fame and celebrity. It’s a large town, over 500 square miles (compared to New York City’s compact 26) with a nervous system of freeways, roads, lanes and the occasional cul de sac. It is home to Hollywood, which is really a state of mind, where the Oscars, the Grammy’s, the Emmy’s and countless other award ceremonies are hosted. It is the crown of casual—Hawaiian shirts do business, flipflops abound, the T-shirt is the dramatic fashion statement, the tennis shoe de rigueur. We live close to the edge, in this case the monstrous Pacific Ocean, yet within hours, we can be wine tasting in the fertile valley of Paso Robles, or be humidified by jets of moisture while languishing in the desert heat of Palm Springs.

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ODESSY BARBU

Odessy Barbu descends from a French background but he was born and raised in Venice California. His education has taken him from Los Angeles to Paris and back with an impressive resume. He owes his success to his innate ability to draw out whatever is necessary in order to make the shot look its best, all the while making his subjects feel at ease. His style is unique in that it has a sexy edge with an urban twist. He has photographed some of Hollywood’s most sought after celebrities which include Jessica Alba, Marilyn Manson and Dita Von Teese. Fluent in both English and French, Odessy currently resides in Hollywood and travels frequently for work, finding inspiration in textures, colors and backdrops of the world’s most beautiful locales. www.odessybarbu.com

IRVIN RIVERA

Irvin Rivera moved from the Philippines to the United States and photography quickly became his guiding star. His photographs are fragments, frames, intros, chapters, and possible endings to the stories that he wishes to share. Most of Rivera’s photography works are products of his ideas, his dreams and his collaborations with various industry creatives (make-up artists, hairstylists, wardrobe stylists, set designers, photographers, etc). Rivera has worked with notable stars like Kobe Bryant, Jojo, Shaun Ross, Chantelle Winnie, Mark Kanemura and has been continuously swimming and exploring the clusters of star-makers and clients such as FORD, NEXT, WILHELMINA, PHOTOGENICS, Italian Vogue, Zink Magazine, etc.

TONY BYRD

Based in Los Angeles, Tony Byrd has been photographing fashion and lifestyle professionally for over 12 years. “The level of creativity brought by everyone involved in the denim story amazed me. I am incredibly fortunate to work with such talented people, and call them my friends!” After escaping the midwest 12 years ago, Tony relocated to Los Angeles where he has been working steadily as a fashion and lifestyle photographer. “ I am extremely fortunate to get to do what I love for a living and with such talented people”! After graduating with a fine art degree, and realizing he had not the discipline to make it as a ‘starving artist’, Tony started landing jobs assisting various commercial and fashion photographers. Years of hard work and travel had payed off and for the past 12 years, Tony has been working professionally in Los Angeles, as a fashion and lifestyle photographer.

Faria Raji is an award winning photographer and a fine-artist who lives in Los Angeles. He started his career as art director in the music industry, getting nominated for a Grammy® award for his designs before switching his focus to photography. He has been a student of photographer James Baes from the famed 1970’s french glamour magazine Lui, and also the legendary fashion photographer Philip Dixon. Faria has been internationally published and is an on going contributor to LA Fashion magazine.

MARK CAROLAN

Born in England and now based between Bali and LA, Mark has spent the last 20 years traveling the globe in search of inspiration for his ever-growing list of creative endeavours. From Riga to Sydney, Singapore to New York, Barcelona to Hong Kong, Moscow to Buenos Aires, Mark has worked as an Advertising Creative Director, Artist, Photographer and Interior Designer. His photographic style is somewhat ‘cinematic’, and uses

WANDER AGUIAR

Brazilian-born, WANDER AGUIAR, has always been fascinated with people and the art of photography. He started off as a model doing runway work and appearing in many campaigns, but in 1998 he fell in love with California and now lives San Diego, where he rediscoverd his old passion for photography. Wander now uses his experience as a former model to help bring out the best of everyone he works with – being a model is beyond having a beautiful face, you have to perform and show a different personality/attitude no matter what you are wearing.” Aguiar also graduated as a Civil Engineer, worked in that capcity for 8 years, and has done extensive traveling. www.Wanderaguiar.com

only natural light to create ’screen grabs’ of real life moments. With this, Mark shoots fashion editorial, advertising campaigns and private commissioned pieces. As well as photography, Mark has designed furniture items for Selfridge’s London, co-produced an art and photography coffee table book, and is launching both an online gallery showcasing art and design from developing countries as well as a charitybased fashion brand. www.markcarolan.com

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Silver Lake

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD EAST SIDE

n the neighborhood hipness index, Silver Lake scores high. Filled with avant-garde boutiques, vintage stores, quirky consignment places, coffee shops, locally owned bars and restaurants, food trucks, farmers’ markets, pop up stores, and even pop up architecture, Silver Lake is a trendy community. Plus, it ranks high on the walkability factor, is home to a multicultural blend of residents with eclectic professions and artists galore, and Silver Lake features some of the most celebrated modernist architecture in the country, for example, Richard Neutra’s VDL Research House and John Lautner’s Silvertop. In the shopping arena, Silver Lake offer buyers a smorgasbord from high-end stores to the Army Surplus Center (which is a trip in and of itself). There’s everything from fine dining to hole in the wall taco stands, or why not go to Purgatory and enjoy a pizza while you’re there. A.P.C. Silver Lake 3517 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90015 +1 424 252 2761

Recently the Paris-based, upmarket retail chain, A.P.C. opened a storefront in Silver Lake. This minimalist-cool boutique offers A.P.C.’s newest fall/winter apparel collection for women and men, plus denim, luxe leather accessories, footwear, and the brand’s quilt line.

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RetroSuperFuture 3531 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA 90015 323.906.9188 www.retrosuperfuture.com

Right next door to APC is RetroSuperFuture, producers of exceptional contemporary eyewear that are all handmade in Italy. Of note is their collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, a surreal and strange collection based on Warhol’s drawings of people wearing unique and imagined sunglasses. Matrushka Construction 3822 West Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90026 323.665.4513 www.matrushka.com

A few blocks away is Matrushka – where the clothing line is designed by the owner, Laura Howe, and produced on site. Styles range from the 30’s through the 70’s, with dresses inspired by the likes of Veronica Lake and Jean Harlow, to the 70’s retro “hippie” look. The slogan at Matrushka is: Size is Relative - and the store stands by this statement and will do any alterations necessary to accommodate you. Their fabrics come from DTLA, and their remnants are turned into handbags. The dresses here are predominantly one-offs, not mass-produced, and this little gem of a store is truly worth a visit. The Casbah Café

Continuing north on Sunset Blvd there’s The Casbah Café, an eclectic French-Moroccan styled café that specializes in strong coffees, fresh mint teas and crisp salads. If you venture up the stairs at

the back of the store, you’ll find a boutique that sells whimsical clothing and home goods. Then there’s Dean’s handcrafted leather goods (a store that smells like your favorite leather jacket), and the Cheese Store of Silver Lake with stinky cheeses en masse, or Bar Keeper (for everything alcohol related), and Intelligentsia Coffee (just try it) - all clustered at the iconic Silver Lake Junction, where Sunset Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd meet. Café Stella 3932 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, 323.666.0265

You can’t visit Silver Lake Junction without going to Café Stella and sampling the famous French sandwich “Croque Monsieur”. In the evenings, mixologists make worthy drinks, and though the place is small, it’s super hip and celebrity sightings are a common occurrence. Go to Stella to see and be seen and don’t hesitate to get your drink on here. Knuckle and Claw 3112 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 323.407.614

If you want a quick bite and are hankering for a lobster roll, then try Knuckle and Claw. Roald Dahl’s granddaughter, Chloe Dahl runs this place, actually both his grand daughters are successful as Chloe’s sister, Phoebe, runs a charitable clothing line at Fair cloth designs.

Things that make Silver Lake special The Vista -a legendary old style movie

theater that’s been open since 1923 and boasts ample leg room, a 50 foot screen and state of the art Digital Dolby JBL Sound. The décor inside is plush red velvet Egyptian, while an ever-cheerful doorman The Chandelier Tree - a tree that

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space at 1619 Silver Lake Blvd, is a unique open-air courtyard (converted from a parking lot) in the heart of Silver Lake. It’s part architecture gallery, part public art display, and part workshop for experimentation and learning and new architectural ideas. Next up will be a 3-week(end) pop-up mini-golf course. Open from 10am - 10pm. For more information and to view past exhibits, visit their website www. emanate.org

lights up when you place money in the parking meter underneath it. Nightly between 7pm and 9pm, the Chandelier Tree is a glorious Cypher Tree adorned with 30 plus chandeliers. This artistic lighting installation is offered as a gift to There’s a Farmer’s market every Tuesday the Silver Lake community. (who dresses and Saturday at the Sunset Triangle, plus they up in the theme of every film screened), have movie screenings every other Thursday. greets you at the front entrance. Richard Neutra’s VDL house - open

for tours on Saturdays from 11am-3pm at 2300 Silver Lake Boulevard. There is a fee for the guided tour, which is run by the Cal Poly Pomona Architecture students and lasts about 30 minutes.

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Laguna Beach SEASIDE RESORT WITH SEASHORE RETAIL

ust south of Los Angeles, lies Laguna Beach - a bustling, bohemian village that offers the perfect getaway for shopping, dining, entertainment and relaxing on the beach. There’s something special about Laguna Beach, something almost magical. There’s the natural beauty of the coastline and then there’s the man-made beauty with Laguna being home to over 65 pieces of public art made by local artists, art galleries galore, colorful street murals, the Sawdust Village, the Pageant grounds, a thriving musical scene and stores a plenty. Plus, Laguna is easy to navigate, and everything is either within walking distance, or you can hop on the free trolley service that runs every Fri, Sat and Sun year round. There are many little boutiques and funky stores to pop into as you meander about this charming village. Here are some of the stores we recommend. Anastasia 460/470 Ocean Ave, Laguna Beach (949) 497 8903 www.anastasiaboutique.com

If you’re looking for luxury, avant-garde, classy fashion visit Anastasia. Owner, Amir Garavi brings in the best selections hot off the Paris runways twice a year, hence Anastasia’s boasts several renowned official designers including Rick Owens,

Vivienne Westwood, Gareth Pugh, Issey Miyake, Courreges, DRKSHDW, and Muscee who are exclusive to Anastasia. Amir has owned Anastasia for close to 30 years, living his life long passion for fashion. The store is stylishly set up and you’ll be well looked after, if not by Amir, then by his lovely store manager, Emily, who can probably dress you better than you can. Emily has an eye for what will suit your body type and she’ll help you achieve your own personalized look. High-end clients can be styled and outfitted – Emily will close the store doors and give customers her undivided attention. Prices range from $250-$3000 and Anastasia’s carries men’s designer wear too, with Rick Owens,Vivienne Westwood and Issey Miyaki as the top sellers. The Issey Miyaki’s Pleats Please, Mainline and 1325 are all in the store, plus his Bao Bao line of bags. Issey Miyak’s Origami Shirt comes folded into a circular, octagonal shape. (pictured right)

Rock Etiquette 370 Ocean Ave Laguna Beach (949) 715-1121 www.rocketiquette.com

After success in Hollywood and Santa Monica, owners David and Ella opened up Rock Etiquette in Laguna Beach. The space has a hip, edgy atmosphere, with sexybut-chic clothing that caters to men and women, making sleek, cosmopolitan styles available to everyone. For men a hot item is the Peter Grimm Fedora and for women “boyfriend jeans”, plus Rock Etiquette is the first store to carry the Eloah Brazilian bikini. Rock Etiquette has a great range of One Teaspoon jeans and shorts, and most of their clothing is Private Label by LA designers. Laguna Supply 210 Beach Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-8850 www.lagunasupply.com

Dana and Laura, who run the show, buy the bulk of their samples from Paris and the LA Market Week. They’ve been in Laguna Beach for seven years selling women’s casual, comfortable chic clothes - trendy with some classic thrown in with plenty designers to choose from in the store.

Nautica, with Dolce Vita shoes, plus lotions, soaps, candles, pillows and jewelry made by local artists. Favorites here are Thaddeus reversible men’s shorts and Free People bras – bras that are meant to be seen. (photo) North Menswear 380 Glenneyre St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-9873 www.northmenswear.com

Simple 460 S Coast Hgwy Laguna Beach (949) 494-8100

Owned by Sammy & Jenni Elmished (who everyone loves) SIMPLE is a lifestyle store with casually elegant, high quality clothing and accessories for men and women. Featuring small collections imported from Europe, and special pieces hand-made in America. The emphasis is on gorgeous, sensuous fabrics, quality craftsmanship. Sammy has his own linen line, and designs some of the men’s shirts (including the collars and buttons) and the women Egyptian cotton nightshirts. Simple carries handcrafted bags, belts and shoes including Calleen Cordero sandals that are handmade in Hollywood Casual 225 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-0056

With the same owners as Simple, here you’ll find brands like 3 People, Lazy Bones, Lucky Brand, Page, Scotch and Soda,

Owner, Pete Surprenant, says he attempts to curate a timeless capsule of menswear. His store carries more than just men’s clothes – you can find leather goods, grooming products, belts, hats, and you can even order a surfboard, handcrafted specially for you. Vertigo 1550 South Coast Hwy. Suite 101 Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494 -7547 www.vertigohome.us

Not a clothing store but well worth a visit,Vertigo Home is a great place to find unique and interesting gifts that are functional and stylish. The store sells exquisite high-design furniture, luxurious textiles and upholstery, plus accessories. There’s everything you’d need to “feather your nest” in tasteful style. Laguna Beach Books 1200 South Coast Highway Laguna Beach (949) 494 - 4770

One of the last bookstores in the area - perfect for extended perusing.

Best Hotels to Stay La Casa Del Camino 1289 South Coast Highway (949) 497-2446 www.lacasadelcamino.com Pacific Edge Hotel 647 South Coast Highway (949) 494 – 8566 www.pacificedgehotel.com 14 West Boutique Hotel 690 South Coast Highway (949) 715-4840 www.14westlagunabeach.com Inn at Laguna 211 North Coast Highway (949) 497-9722 www.innatlagunabeach.com Best Restaurants K’ya Bistro Bar 1287 South Coast Highway (949) 376 -9718 Splashes 1555 South Coast Highway (949) 376 - 2779 Café Zoolu 860 Glenneyre St (949) 494-6825 Brussels Bistro 222 Forest Ave (949) 376-7955 The Deck 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane (949) 494-6700 Eva’s Caribbean Kitchen 31732 South Coast Highway (949) 499-6311 Best Rooftop or View Bars The Rooftop Lounge at La Casa del Camino 1289 South Coast Highway (949) 497-2446 Mozambique Steakhouse and Coastal Lounge 1740 South Coast Highway (949) 715-7777 The Cliffs 577 South Coast Highway (949) 494-1956 Surf and Sand (most romantic place right on the water) 1555 South Coast Highway (949) 497 -4477 www.surfandsandresort.com

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BARTENDER MICHAEL OWENS SERVES UP THE DRINKS FOR A FESTIVE FALL

his Fall, head over to Bon Vivant in Atwater Village and try our idea of the perfect Fall drink - an OAXACAN RAZORBLADE (pronounced Wah Haw Kin). Served as a martini, the Oaxacan Razorblade is made with nuestra soledad mezcal, liquid alchemist orgeat elixir, lime juice, hellfire & angostura bitters, which means there’s a bite to this spicy, smoky flavored drink, but it’s not hot. It kind of tingles in your mouth, and having tried one I must admit, it’s damn good. Mezcal is “in” right now – popular with the hipster crowd, and parading as the smoky cousin of Tequila, Mezcal kicks in the flavor in the Oaxacan Razorblade. If this doesn’t light you up, there are other options to choose from on Bon Vivant’s new Fall Drink Menu. There’s an APPLE PIE MARTINI, complete with graham crackers on the rim, or a RHUBARB-PEAR MARGARITA with hellfire bitters to crank it up a notch. Hot items on the menu are the Char-Grilled Oysters, the Kobe Burger with Portabella Mushrooms, Baked Camembert with cranberries, roasted Brussels Sprouts or even the Rack of Lamb Chops with Chocolate Balsamic reduction. And boasting one of the Top 5 best selections of cheeses, Bon Vivant offers a wine and cheese

flight pairing for $36 – favorites are the Irish Porter,Vintage Gouda and the Manchego.You can also try the “finest ham in the world” – the Iberico from Spain. To further entice patronage, Bon Vivant has 2 happy

When not behind bars, Michael is an avid snowboarder. Snowboarding takes him to his “happy place” and Michael describes himself as a snowboarder that loves to surf, who started out on a skate-

hours - one from 5-7pm and another from 10pm-Midnight. Our Oaxacan Razorblade drink was recommended and poured by local bartender, Michael Owens. Michael has been part of the LA Bar scene for quite some time. With a winsome smile he quips: “I’ve served 15 years behind bars”. Michael loves the social aspect of his job; that he gets to meet people from all walks of life. He understands that as a bartender you wear many hats “I’m a therapist, a confident, an advisor” and though he wouldn’t admit it, I’m pretty sure that Michael also serves as a “crush” for many a young lady.

board. Following another of his passions, Michael recently completed a two-year intensive training program to become part of the Sierra Madre Search and Rescue team. Having had his own dog rescued by the team, Michael wanted to get involved and give back. The Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Team is a non-profit organization of Volunteers dedicated to helping people who may be lost, injured, or otherwise in trouble in the wilderness.

“I’m a therapist, a confident, and an advisor.” Michael Owens (pictured right)

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The Del Amo Fashion Center is an iconic mall, one of the largest in America and one of the oldest. It actually used to be two separate malls but in 1981 a bridge was built to connect the two - known as “the marriage of the malls”. The Del Amo is still growing, and is currently nearing the end of a massive transformation; a $200 million+ renovation, with a 100-retailer expansion. Now South Bay shoppers will have Uniqlo, Michael Kors,Vera Bradley, a flagship Victoria Secret and a nearly 140,000-square-foot Nordstrom in their hood. Guests can enjoy new eateries like FRIDA and Great Maple, or Sumo Salad and Blaze Pizza in the lovely Patio Cafes - a garden-inspired dining pavilion in the heart of the shopping center with living green walls. There’s a four-level parking structure with11,000 parking spaces and Park Assist, a technology that helps shoppers know the number and location of spots available. The parking also features 19 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations plus two fast-charging NRG eVgo Freedom Station sites. If parking is not your thing, there are also two valets available. The Del Amo Fashion Center has comfortable seating throughout the mall and provides a range of guest-friendly amenities, including WiFi, stroller and wheelchair rentals, gift cards and Ticketmaster. And lastly, during construction, the development created more than 600 construction jobs and upon opening, the center will provide more than 400 permanent and part-time jobs. The grand opening of the new NORDSTROM at DEL AMO FASHION CENTERwill be on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10 a.m. The new 140,000 square-foot, two level space, is open and airy with lots of natural light, glass corridors and glass hand rails. There are five restaurants and one café within Nordstrom, an interactive Play house for the kids, a tailor onsite for alterations, Personal Stylists, Anastasia Brow Services and artwork by local artists, plus there’s direct access from the parking garage.

Nordstrom will have these brands available: TOPSHOP Rag & Bone A.L.C. Current Elliott Frame Denim Jeffrey Campbell Elizabeth & James La Mer Sisley Tom Ford Fragrance

TOPMAN MCM handbags Brandy Melville Tory Burch handbags & footwear Pedro Garcia handbags & footwear Alice + Olivia Veda Jo Malone Hourglass Cosmetics Fresh

Prior to the store’s 10:00 a.m. Grand Opening, on October 9th, Nordstrom at Del Amo Fashion Center will host a Beauty Bash for customers in the Nordstrom Court on level one. Nordstrom beauty advisors will share the inside scoop on new products and trends for fall, plus tips and tricks for looking your best. Attendees will also enjoy special beauty demonstrations, gifts with purchase and other fun surprises. The first 1,000 attendees will receive an exclusive, reusable beauty tote bag (one per person; while supplies last). For more information, please call 1.800.7beauty www.Nordstrom.com/delamo Patio Cafe’s Concourse

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THE TOM BRADLEY TERMINAL GETS A RETAIL MAKEOVER

he new and improved Tom Bradley International Terminal was unveiled in September 2013, but for those of you who don’t fly from the international terminal very often, here is something you probably didn’t know. No matter which terminal you fly out of at LAX, if you have a boarding pass, you can gain access to the Great Hall at the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Next time your flight is delayed and you have an urge to go on an upscale shopping spree, or to ingest a fancy meal, head over to TBIT and enjoy their collection of luxury retail and sophisticated dining. TBIT is impressive, and for that, a big shout goes out to Westfield, the company that has managed the redevelopment of TBIT and oversees the dining, retail and amenities. Westfield manage terminals 1,2,3 and 6 at LAX as well, plus they’ve helped shape numerous other airports including, JFK airport and Chicago’s O’Hare. The TBIT experience starts the minute you line up at the security screening area because you’re funneled right underneath artist, Mark Bradford’s “Bell Tower.” Look up to view the inside of this 12,500 pound creation and you’ll see the intricate interior design of architect, Chris Oberle, who figured out how to safely suspend this mammoth jumbotron made up of plywood construction barriers collected from around LA. Apparently when you stand directly underneath, the sound diminishes around you as you enjoy a mo-

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ment of peace – like being in the eye of the storm. Once done with security, a 25,000-square-foot duty-free shopping area beckons you with fashion & watches, Gucci, Burberry, Beauty & Spirits and Hermes.You are now in the Great Hall where a selection of the world’s best known luxury International designer brands mix in with LA based designer stores, giving LAX a distinctly Los Angeles flavor. The Great Hall is designed to provide an open flow throughout the stores, while making use of natural light with plentiful windows and high ceilings. The Great Hall lives up to its name, and as an extra bonus, because of all the light the sunsets here are gorgeous. The line up of luxury retail is as follows: Bvlgari - Italian jewelry, watches, and luxury goods Michael Kors - Jet-set styles from the celebrated American designer Fred Segal - Upscale designs from renowned LA boutique Kitson - Discover the latest fashion craze at another LA based boutique Coach - Classic designer bags, leather goods and ready-to-wear fashions Porsche Design - Timeless and functional luxury Tumi - Superior products for the discerning traveler Victoria’s Secret - Intimate apparel and chic women’s clothing Hugo Boss - Authentic, understated luxury from the German style house XpresSpa - Luxury spa offers massages, facials and nail treatments.

For dining there are many choices from Umami burger to Petrossian Caviar & Champagne Bar, or Jame’s Beach to III Forks Steakhouse. At the dining terrace,

800 Degrees Pizza actually have an 800 degree wood burning stove on site, which, as you can imagine, was not an easy object to get permission for in an airport. And then there’s “Starbucks Evenings”, meaning you can order wine and craft beer as well as shareable small plates from Starbucks in the later part of the day - who knew? There’s plenty to enjoy without spending any money. There’s the clock tower with its ever changing façade, and the gigantic Story Board that screens non-stop images of LAX. There’s Ball-Nogues multicolored “Air Garden,” a curtain-like suspension of roughly 90 miles of metallic chain where the shifting light creates a changing atmospheric environment, and Pae White’s “Woven Walk” installation, a matrix-tapestry laced across the corridor ceiling at arrivals. All the artist’s are locally based designers in keeping with LAX ‘s commitment to the city of Los Angeles. TBIT further offers live Jazz bands 2x a week, five airline lounges for you to enjoy, newsstands that supply a variety of papers, plus Book Soup for more reading material (and worth mentioning are the lovely bowler-hat lights here), and finally, there is the ExpresSpa if you desire a massage, facial or mani/pedi. Last but not least, a 7/11 greets you at arrivals - the first 7/11 included in a US airport. LAX and Westfield want to ensure that the 60 million + travelers filtering through TBIT each year, enjoy their pre-flight time. Next up is the transformation of Terminal 2 – Standby Please. www.lawa.org

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Sex symbol, bombshell, sexy siren, Natasha Henstridge has been called a lot of namesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we call her an enduring beauty

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We were excited to meet in person the former fashion model turned actress Natasha Henstridge. The Canadian actress is best known for her sci-fi “Species” series and the “Whole Nine Yards”, “Whole Ten Yards” with Bruce Willis. Natasha landed her first fashion cover at the age of 15 for French Cosmopolitan. Her movie career began back in 1995 and she never looked back. Since, She has done numerous movies and several TV Shows. The busy mom of 2 is still stunning and her presence is one of the warmest in the industry. Celebrity photographer Faye Sadou was kind enough to invite us to the set to catch up with her a couple days before her birthday. Tell us about some of the obstacles you faced in transitioning from modeling to acting

NH – I guess I wouldn’t call them obstacles, but I think that modeling is a very specific art form and a lot of people won’t take you seriously as an actress when you make that transition. Because there are so many examples of failed attempts, I think it’s hard for casting directors to take you seriously. So in that way it was difficult, but in other ways it was easy because I was used to being in front of the camera. The difference is in acknowledging the camera or pretending it’s entirely not there. What do you like about LA?

NH – I absolutely love nature and every time I’m hiking in Runyon Canyon or Temescal Canyon, I think - wow I live in a city? And I really do take in the ocean, I do take in the beach, and I love to snowboard and go to Mammoth. I love that everything is at my fingertips here – California as a whole, is one of my favorite places in the world and I have traveled a lot. What do you think about the LA fashion industry?

NH – It doesn’t seem that relevant in the worldwide market, and yet there are so many fun, cool things here that make sense for the climate we have in LA. With sunny, hot weather, we can’t be too avant-garde, or out-there, but LA does its “rock and roll, sexy, chrome heart, little sundress” thing really, really well. Where do you like to shop?

NH – I’m a big fan of shopping in Malibu. I do a lot of my shopping 28

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out there and enjoy the relaxed vibe. I love Intermix, James Perse for t-shirts, and Madison, and the fact that I’m in Malibu and can go to the beach for half the day. And one of my all-time favorite places to eat is there - Cholada the Thai Cuisine place. It’s just a little shack, nothing glamorous, but the food is phenomenal, and I love it. Beyond Malibu, there are so many great shops on Third Street, or Robertson Blvd. Can you tell us about your upcoming projects?

NH – I’m getting ready to do a film called “The 7th Secret” and basically my character runs a sex club, a fetish club – the research should be fun for that (laughs). I’m doing a supporting role about a woman stuck in a sterile lifestyle, who wants to explore the other side. She’s in love with the man who runs the place she works at, and he shows her an alternate lifestyle. It is sort of a romance but edgier than that - it’s a really cute script. What do you want the next chapter of your life to be?

NH – I’ve been focused on being a mother and on making sure my kids are well looked after. I’ve been scheduling work around them, but they’re older now and I think it’s time I focused a little bit on myself. I’d love to do something I’m passionate about, excited about. I’d love to do a great TV show…and find love again and have some stability in a relationship. I have such great friends and I try to live my life to its fullest, and I’ve traveled the far ends of the earth, but I’d really like to do a low-key vacation by a lake, to hang out and BBQ. That’s more my style. I’d love to go on a houseboat, and do fun outdoor trips – that’s what I want to achieve.

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JosÉ Bautista : Batting for Denim MAJOR LEAGUE ALL THE WAY

Jose Bautista is a Major League Baseball Player who hails from the Dominican Republic. After being traded about in 2007, (he was the only player to be on five different Major League rosters in one season), Bautista finally settled with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2008. By 2010, his 52nd home run set a new MLB record for the largest single-season increase in home runs. The hard-working ethics and family values that Bautista learned from his tight-knit family have served him well, and it is this standard and his positive outlook that he brings to his collaboration with Silver Jeans.

When did you get involved with Silver Jeans and how did that happen?

I got involved last year in June – because my manger has a long-standing relationship with the CEO Michael Silver. Michael and I wanted to work together and combine the synergies of our brands in the best way to be impactful. We want to achieve similar goals and have the same viewpoint – work hard, play hard and follow your dreams. My part in Silver Jeans has started off with basic cuts and colors, as I’m taking baby steps to get my name out there in fashion world. Are there any commonalities between baseball and denim?

I think the biggest connection is that the fans of baseball are also fans of denim. They wear jeans to watch sports - and this is part of the story we wanted to tell, to resonate with the fan base and the consumer. Watching sports and wearing denim has a solid foundation in American culture, and embodies strong family ties. Again, the idea behind Silver Jeans is – work hard, play hard and don’t give up on your dreams – be as durable as denim. Did you wear any particular brand of jeans before?

Yes of course – I liked European, Energy and Diesel, and recently True Religion, and even more recently Citizens and Hot Sun. I like a little bit of a mix to my jeans. The basic Silver Jeans are a mix up of elements I’ve taken from all the jeans I’ve worn throughout the years.

What are your plans for the future of Silver Jeans?

The team at Silver likes the jeans I make for myself. It’s a matter of finding the right space in the market–as well as finding out how to make it sustainable and successful. We don’t want to ride a nice big wave only to have it fizzle out on us, like True Religion. We want to be more like LEVIS and have long-term success. What’s your favorite outfit? Casual, dressed up?

I like both, and enjoy them for different reasons. I’m happy in a 3-piece suit, aiming for a suave James Bond style – but I also like to be relaxed in jeans and a t-shirt.Versatility is huge for me - I travel all the time and jeans are multifunctional – for day or evening. And I like to pick and choose what I wear, and may select rocker style boots and jeans, but them snap on a cool shirt - whatever makes me feel confident. I don’t have limitations or place restrictions on myself when it comes to dressing. You’ve had a stellar career – what was an outstanding moment for you?

I’ve had a lot of highlights that I think will be great to enjoy one day – but I’m still trying to create more feel good moments before I retire. I’m very proud of making it to the big league and for staying there so long. Anything you’d like to add?

What are the perks of being the spokesperson for Silver Jeans?

The best perk is being able to make many pairs of jeans that custom fit me – designing my own clothes always seemed intriguing, so I like being able to know how to do that. And I have my own tailor, so everything fits like a glove, plus I get to pick and choose fabrics. The second perk is that Silver Jeans allows me to connect with people on a different level, not just baseball. They get to see me, and know me, in a different light and I like that. 30

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I’m very big on education and if I endorse something, I like it to have a philanthropic side. With the Bautista family education fund, we raise awareness for education and promote exercise to kids and help them use their athletic ability to enhance their lives. We make sure they get to the right schools/ colleges and on the right track for success. It’s amazing what these kids can do when you give them an opportunity and it’s a great feeling to be able to give them that.

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Franz Szony TAKING PHOTOGRAPHYT AND FASHION TO UNEXPECTED PLACES

1) how do you define yourself, photographer, artist, fine-art photographer, tableau-ist? I have a difficult time labeling what it is I do, can I say yes to all of the above? I’d like to identify simply as an “artist” although I know this word has become somewhat vague... especially in a city like Los Angeles. Ultimately I’m a story-teller, and use photography to illustrate. I studied illustration before becoming a photographer, so I still calculate my photography work as if it was being illustrated. 2) Your self portrait (pictured) draws inspiration from Viktor +Rolf, tell us what inspired you... 3) Can you speak about your Viktor and Ralph are incredible other projects? Disney, etc. designers - I’ve admired them for I’ve spent the last couple years for their striking silhouettes months working on a and concepts. They recently crefew personal pieces. I’m currently ated an instagram contest which finishing a piece of art entitled “Worlds asked participants to draw inspiraApart” with the beautiful Shaun Ross as tion from their current collection the main figure. I’ve also been pro( structural frame/canvas dresses posing ideas to Disney for some time that can hang on the wall when not now and have met with several heads being worn). I took inspiration from of their fine art department. I’ve long this as well as past seasons, and put been inspired by Disney as well as Marc my own spin on it. What I especially Davis, who was one of the brilliant conlove that Viktor and Ralp’s designs ceptualizer for Disneyland. He had an speak as strong from far as they do uncanny approach to humor and glamclose. They’re so bold and architecour, something I truly admire. Should I tural that the viewer doesn’t lose get the honor of working with Disney, details even if seen from a distance. I will create interpretations of some of I used an old frame encrusted with my favorite visuals and characters. Swarovski crystal and a piece of red nylon. Those two ingredients made it quite easy to be avant guard. 32 The LA FASHION MAGAZINE

4) Fashion clearly has a role in your vision, what are your thoughts on fashion these days? Fashion and costuming play a huge part in the work I create, as well as my personal life. I love clothing. We get these wonderful physical bodies on this Earth to express ourselves with... and fashion allows us to treat our physical identity as something transient and ever-evolving. I’m happy to see that fashion is becoming less about trends and gender “norms”. They’ve always been a ridiculous concept for me...especially in clothing, so I’m happy to see these fading. That being said, I’m not sure what to think about fashion these days, it’s fabulous, it’s hideous, and everything in-between. 5) Will you be moving into film any time i the future? I’ve done several small art films, mostly they are heightened looks at the making of my pieces of art. I would absolutely love to translate my photography into the realm of music video or feature film. That being said, I still love the challenge of creating a full story with high detail into one singular photograph. When a viewer can get lost in one of my photographs the same way they would in a film, that is what I strive to create.

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Valeria Goncharova Barrett BRINGING A METAPHYSICAL APPROACH TO FASHION

Valeria is a Belarusian-American fashion and costume designer, stylist, image consultant, certified holistic life coach, author, humanitarian and a public speaker. She recently launched her own magazine Fashion Consciousness Magazine, and is the founder of Rovalution – a company with a progressive sense of fashion and holistic life approach. When it comes to fashion,Valeria believes that we should be more conscious of the colors, patterns and shapes we choose to display on our bodies because they all have meaning and give off energy. How long have you lived in California and what is your favorite thing about it?

I moved from NY in 2004 because I got married and husband lived in California and I had a job offer from Disney. Living in NY for 10 years – The vibe in California suits my free spirit - the good weather, the laidback attitude. My mom still lives in NY and when I’m back there it’s like iron city – tough. LA feels like home. Having worked at the Walt Disney Company as part of their lead costume production teams, what would you say was the most exciting thing you designed there?

Dealing with Mickeys and Minnies every day is not ideal. I don’t want to bust your pixie dust but the corporate world is the corporate world, and it’s not glamorous. I had 40 something employees reporting to me, and it was stressful, but I revolutionized the department. I got my people onto the cover of the Disneyland Keeline – they wrote a piece about me and my team, and how when I was a child growing up in the Soviet Union, I dreamt about Disneyland and thought it was a fantasy land.

My parents were aristocrats and artists so in the 80s during the cold war, they were under surveillance. KGB would come to the house at 3 AM and tell my mom to paint a portrait. Then they’d be back in the early morning to pick it up. There’s an added dimension to your view on the fashion world – a consciousness and focus on what’s really matters in life – have you always felt that, or did this evolve?

I have always questioned why. At age 6, I produced a pair of shoes. I was questioning: why do I have to wear what I am given? What if I want to wear something else? So I designed my own with nails and scotch tape - they were with Mickeys shoes weird looking, but it satisfied my curious mind.

Dealing and Minnies every day is not ideal. I don’t want to bust your pixie dust but the corporate world is the corporate world, and it’s not glamorous.

On your website it says the secret to health and happiness is the synergy of the spirit, body, diet and appearance – that’s what Rovalution’s vision is all about. What does the name ROVALUTION signify?

My first company was named ROVA – it is the tail of my last name – and Rova represents my own identity. My father passed his name on to me, so it is my essence. Now I’m going to act on it, similar to a revolution – I connected the sounds because sounds, shapes, smells, they all have a metaphysical meaning, and those 2 words have strength behind it.

Do you have anything exciting coming up in the future that you can tell us about?

I wrote and published a book called Living Life Consciously – it’s about cultivating a new conscious lifestyle, diet, and fitness fashion. Based on the book, my fans gave me the idea to have an integrative platform, so I recently launched the Fashion Consciousness Magazine. The mission is to support ecofriendly, recycled materials connected to conscious living. With 20 years in the fashion industry, I understand that fashion is the vehicle used to make a statement to the world. To me, that is very important. Shapes, textures, colors represent something on a metaphysical level – and I hope to bring awareness to the fact that whatever you do matters, and you should make that choice consciously. Doesn’t just be a blind follower on autopilot. We are all taught how to behave and what to wear, but our most natural state is actually being creators. So question: what am I doing? Do I feel good?

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Jack of Many Trades FORMER MARLBORO MAN, MODEL AND NOW CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER Jack Guy started in front of the lens, travelling the world as a model for Marlboro, Nautica, Banana Republic, Burberry, and Men’s Health to name a few. Today, Jack is happier behind the lens and his photographic work has been featured in numerous magazines from American Photo to Vanity Fair, plus he has received the prestigious Hasselblad Master award for his achievements in photography. Jack frequently works with high profile people and his celebrity shoots include the likes of Julianne Moore, Salma Hayek, Renée Zellweger, Hilary Swank, Rachel Weisz, Kate Beckinsale, Faith Hill, Pierce Brosnan, Keifer Sutherland, and Steve Carell. Wanting to “give back”, Jack uses his photography to help out various charitable causes, and he has contributed to benefit soldiers injured in Iraq, and to campaigns for breast cancer and PETA. .

Whose photographic work do you look at and think: “Damn I wish I had done that”? My influences are mostly from the 90s – I loved Herb Ritts, Bruce Weber, and Peter Lindbergh. They were big during the photography heyday of the 90s, when pictures were the coolest. What do you try to capture through your lens? My background is in portraits but I like to shoot everything from fashion to travel to beauty, to music - all types of genres of photography. What interesting fact can you tell me about being the Marlboro man? The Marlboro people were my favorite clients and I worked for them thru most of the 90’s. We did amazing shoots in beautiful locations throughout Western America, for two weeks at a time, and we’d go twice a year. We’d travel to New Mexico, Arizona, or Wyoming, set up and then hang out and play cowboys for two weeks…and get paid to do it! It was complete fun and the best memories of my modeling career are from that era. What’s your favorite story about you (true or rumored) I don’t hear that much about myself. I lay low and I used to do a lot of stuff alone until friends started commenting on my FB wall “you always look so lonely”. That prompted me to organize groups to go hiking or paddle boarding with. Now I’m dedicating my physical time to my social time. I work out 1x, or sometimes, 2x per day, and I don’t drink or party, so this works out well. I heard that you climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. How hard was the climb? The climb was great. The original reason for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was to raise money for a charity called “March To the Top”, which is a charity for health and educational purposes in Africa. We are currently expanding this charity to the US, too. The climb took six days up and two days down. It takes longer to climb up because you have to spend time at different levels to acclimate. The night before the summit, we slept inside a volcanic crater at 18 thousand feet. It’s completely different up there; the air gets thinner, your heart rate increases, as do your oxygen levels. If you were interviewing you, what would you ask? What do you want to be when you grow up - and the answer is “I still don’t know” (At this point Jack flashes a disarming smile) Where are you from, how long have you lived in LA, and what’s the best thing about living here? I was born in Ohio, grew up in Oregon and studied at the University of Oregon. Then my modeling career took me to New York and Europe, and I lived between the two places. Now I’ve been in Malibu for 14 years and I love it because if I step out of my back door I can hike through canyons, and if I step out of my front door, there’s the ocean where I can go paddle boarding – both are straight out of my place. It’s perfect!

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T he Girl in the R ed D ress A POLYGLOT WHO LOVES CRAZY SHOES Luciana Vara born in Bucharest, Romania where she hosted a TV show and had a career in theatre. While presenting a Prime Time TV Show about fashion, she discovered a passion for fashion design, and soon started her own clothing company, Cloche. ro, along with her mother and sister. Luciana moved to Hollywood for her acting career and to expand her clothing company in America. (Luciana designed and manufactured the red dress in the photo.) Where did you grow up? What languages do you speak?

I grew up in Bucharest and speak Rumanian, French, Spanish; I understand Italian and speak a little Hungarian. You’ve done a lot of traveling – where do you think is the hot spot for fashion?

New York or Paris, but in Bucharest, where I’m from, everyone wears designer clothes to go out at night. Even in small markets the quality of clothing is good. Because it is a poorer country, people are resourceful and get their clothes from outlets, and they look well put together, no matter what. Was it hard to adapt to living in USA?

I’ve only been here for 2 years and the hardest thing is leaving friends and family behind. -the weather, palm trees, and rodeo drive smells like money. What is your favorite style to wear?

I like to dress up in a sophisticated and edgy style - almost costume-like. And I have a problem with crazy shoes and crazy accessories, I love them. What are some of your upcoming projects?

Well, I’m excited about launching my clothing company soon. Anything else you’d like to add?

I have a part time gig as a Vodka sommelier and I love to dress up for that job in crazy big/loud outfits.

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Luisa Diaz HOSTING, PRODUCING AND HELPING

Originally from Venezuela, Luisa Diaz grew up with her grandparents and won 15 beauty pageants, which channeled her into soap operas and sitcoms, commercials and modeling. Luisa became the director of Miss North Carolina Latina, where she was determined to help young Latino women follow their dreams. Luisa was the host and producer of the first, and longest running, all-Spanish language TV Program. She is talented in front of the cameras as well as behind the cameras, and is about to have her own TV show.

I felt I’d given them life skills that they could take away with them.

What was the hardest thing about moving to LA from Venezuela?

Who is your favorite fashion designer?

The biggest challenge of my life was going to college in LA without speaking English. I used a dictionary and studied so much, I’d cry on the books and get them totally wet.

What’s the best thing about living in LA?

I love LA. It gave me the opportunity to explore my dreams and go for what I want.You can’t take things personally in LA – it can make you stronger or it can destroy you. I feel LA has made me stronger and wiser in a lot of aspects of my life. Plus, we have everything here: weather, beach, and amazing creative talents.

I love Carolina Herrera, who is a famous designer from Venezuela. And my friend, Sen. I’m wearing one of her dresses today – she dresses me for all my different events. www.sencouture.com Anything you’d like to add?

What was the best part of being the director of the Miss North Carolina beauty pageant?

I was very involved with the girls – I’d teach them to walk in heels, to interview, to do chorography, to sit properly, and give them lessons in etiquette. It was a wonderful experience and the highlight was seeing the girls came out on stage looking poised and beautiful.

Two things – I have an organization called Mi Amour that helps raise awareness for domestic violence and human trafficking, and our 1-year anniversary is October 7th. And I am producing and hosting my own TV show called “Luisa”. The show starts airing in 2016 and will have live bands and celebrity guests. The LA FASHION MAGAZINE

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Anwar Hadid

THE YOUNGEST MEMBER OF THE NEW FASHION DYNASTY Born in June 1999, Anwar Hadid is the youngest child of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” reality star,Yolanda Foster. The whole family is in the limelight with both his older sisters, Bella and Gigi, both internationally famous supermodels. Growing up in Malibu, Anwar loves surfing and swimming, but his passion is basketball. Although he is athletic, Anwar is drawn to architecture, and hopes to be an architect later in life. Tall, dark, and handsome, Anwar is known for his impeccable social skills, good manners and clear communication. He’s obviously doing something right because Anwar has over 250,000 followers on Instagram.

What inspires your fashion style?

I get inspired by a lot of random places. I like to be casual and comfortable but I am definitely starting to like and appreciate different designers. What is your go-to outfit that you like to wear out?

Black jeans, SLP slip ons with a black t- shirt and a bomber jacket or hoodie. Do you attend a lot of events with your sisters/mom?

I’am not a big fan of going to a lot of events unless it’s a cause that I’m interested in supporting. Where do you like to shop?

I like Melrose but most of my favorite clothes are from thrift shops in different places.

You’re the youngest of your siblings, and the only boy—how was it growing up with two older sisters?

Growing up with my sisters and my mom was pretty awesome. I feel they taught me all I ever need to know about women :-) Was the Rockstar Jeans shoot your first modeling gig? Is this something you want to pursue?

I’ve only done a professional photo shoot once before, for seventeen magazine, but my mom was obsessed with photographing my sisters and I when we were little, so it seems natural. I’m still discovering what I’d like to do and am not sure what the future will bring, but I’m having fun, and am always interested and looking for new opportunities. From your instagram photos, it looks like you travel a lot. Where is your favorite place?

I love to travel and experience different cultures. Greece is by far the best place I’ve been to - such good vibes, great food and the most beautiful architecture.

Do you have a favorite designer or a brand of clothing you love to wear?

I like James Perse, Civillionare, John Varvatos and Saint Laurent. Favorite spot in LA—restaurant or place you like to hang out?

Favorite spot is definitely down by the beach in Malibu.

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Trench Coat By Burberry White T by Alternative Apparel Neckerchief is Ralph Lauren Belt is Marc by Marc Jacobs Rockstar Denim jeans St.Laurent Boots

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It’s elemental – we are stardust, and as such, we seek harmony and balance. Jewelry has long possessed the power to mediate our energies. Designed during the full moon, saged, cleansed and placed in a pyramid room, energetic jewelry that inspires, protects, grounds, balances your chakras and is pleasing to the eye as well. ALL JEWELRY BY ENERGY MUSE AND BLOOMING LOTUS

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LA is a lot of things to a lot of people. It’s a popular vacation destination for those wishing to brush shoulders with fame and celebrity. It’s a large town, over 500 square miles (compared to New York City’s compact 26) with a nervous system of freeways, roads, lanes and the occasional cul de sac. It is home to Hollywood, which is really a state of mind, which hosts the Oscars, the Grammy’s, The Emmy’s and countless other award ceremonies. It is the crown of casual—Hawaiian shirts, flip-flops abound, the T-shirt is the dramatic fashion statement, the tennis shoe de rigueur. We live close the edge, in this case the monstrous Pacific Ocean, yet within hours we can wine taste in the fertile valley of Paso Robles, be humidified by jets of moisture while languishing in the desert heat of Palm Springs.

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Makeup by Katie Cordero Nails by Melissa Bozant Washington/Zoya Model: Tyrie Rudolph @ Wilhelmina Model: Allie Crandell @ Photogenics Jewelry by Kristen Dorsey and Energy Muse 52

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TIP for the best bronzed cheeks check out NARs’s dual intense blush in Frenzy —it’s their new 2 in 1 combo

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Left to right: Guy 1: Black Vest by Tom Ford , Black jeans by Marc Jacobs Boots by All Saints Guy 2: Hat by Hollywood Hatters, Vest by John Varvatos, Jeans by Ralph Lauren Female Model: Hat by Saint Laurent, Blouse by Anthony Franco, Fringe vest by Dolce & Gabbana, Skinny tie by Prada, Jeans by John Eshaya for JET boots Vintage Marc Jacobs Tosh: Hat by Goorin Bros, Vest by All Saints, jeans by Rockstar Denim, Boots by Johnny Fluevog, cuff by Guess, necklace by Ron Dotson, fur by Necromance

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here’s a certain secret magic hidden in the Hollywood Hills; it’s here that iconic inhabitants like Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham would skinny dip after playing a show at the Hollywood Bowl, Jim Morrison would ride his motorcycle through his living room on Beachwood Canyon, and Joni Mitchell would scribble what would become “Ladies of the Canyon” while perched at her bedroom window at the top of Lookout mountain. In the Hills, memories echo like coyotes throughout the canyons of an era when “Sex, drugs and rock and roll” wasn’t just a fantasy, but a lifestyle; therefore it’s the perfect location to showcase the heavy 70’s inspiration of the fall line, particularly when it comes to denim. Darker washes and skinnier cuts inspired by the Glam of the latter part of the decade have also resurged with full force. Jeans are no longer for the weak of heart, but for the brazen fashionistas who want to turn up the volume of their denim like the amp on their guitar. —Carmine Bicchett

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Jeans by AG, Dress by Anthony Franco, Belt by Ralph Lauren, Vintage fur coat, Boots by Guess

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Jeans by Guess, Belt by John Varvatos, Coat Vintage Tosh in Poncho by John Eshaya for JET jeans by Heirloom Hat by Goorin Bros.

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Shirt and faux fur vest is John Eshaya for JET Jeans by Rockstar Denim Hat by Anita Hopkins Ring by Guess

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Models: Igor Corbe, Oliver Seitz, Zach Dare & Mark Grossman @ NEXT LA; Kolten Horner @ Envy LA, Chandler Rogers @ San Diego Models Management, Chase Carpenter @ Aston LA. Coordinator: Andrey Bahia Styling: Michelle La Rue Make up: Christina Lukens Grooming by Groom the Salon: Freddy Silva, Greggy Measom, Gia Lourdes & Nea Muller www.groomthesalon.com

CHASE Suit: Kenneth Cole New York Shirt: Tom Ford Tie: Tommy Hilfiger Shoes: Crosby Square

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ZACK Suit: Calvin Klein Vest: Saks 5th Avenue Collection Shirt: Ted Baker Tie: Calvin Klein Shoes: Dolce&Gabbana Sunglass: Prada

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Suit: Hugo Boss Sweater: Pendelton Shirt: Tom Ford Tie: Theory Umbrella: Ben Sherman

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OLIVER Suit: Cecilia Aragon Shirt: Tom Ford Shoes: Calvin Klein Sunglasses: Yves Saint Laurent

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SWITCH UP YOUR STYLE JUST A TAD THIS FALL WITH NEW LOOKS FROM LOCAL DESIGNERS AND BOUTIQUES IN LOS ANGELES! MIX AND MATCH YOUR TEES, AND SUMMER GEAR WITH THESE EASY STEPS.

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The Art of

BEAUTY This season’s top beauty products for Fall! photographer: AARON LACY, creative/art director: CHANELLE RENEE, makeup artist: JENNIFER EDWARDS, hair stylist: LUCY GEDJEYAN, model: JULIA LAUS

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Fall Fitness: Take it Outside

THE FITNESS FACTOR IS HIGH IN LOS ANGELES—GET WITH THE PROGRAM

can be found sipping refreshments and tasting local goodies at the Bentwood farmers market. The path offers drinking fountains on the beach side and cool shade from the many large coral trees. If you choose this experience, you’ll find two deep paths on either side of the median, from the many feet that tread it daily. Note that dogs are permitted on the median, but not at the farmers market. Be aware of the large tree roots along the path and remember to bring your wallet so you can refuel with some local grub.

os Angeles! The city of beautiful people. It is undeniable that this city houses some of the most stunning physiques, but how do they achieve it? Here in Los Angeles we are blessed with some of the best studios, gyms and trainers, but for many of these immaculate bodies and those seeking health, you do not have to look further than past your front window. As you travel through the city, you’ll notice the running bodies out on the streets. They are there year round at all hours. We are blessed with mild weather and a diverse landscape that offers long stretches of level ground or mountains, stairs, dunes, and the ocean. These factors create LA’s hot-looking culture of fit, trendy, sun-kissed perfection. There are endless outdoor workout opportunities in this City. Let’s highlight the most popular fit hubs. These locations are not only picturesque and physically challenging, but

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also enjoyable, entertaining and social.You will find people from all walks of life, at different stages of their fitness journey. These are places where connections are made, new relationships begin, dogs run wild and laughter is heard often. Santa Monica Stairs Adelaide Drive Santa Monica CA. 90402

Skip the stair master and go for some fresh beach air. This workout is free and open to the public 24/7 365 days a year. To your amazement you’ll find at least one person at this location all hours of the day and night. This prized landmark never sits empty. Make sure to bring a leash for your furry friend, because dogs are permitted in the area, but not on the steps. Also make sure to be mindful of voice level in respect for the quiet surrounding neighborhood.

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Runyon Canyon Hike 200 N Fuller Ave. LA. CA. 90046

In the heart of the Hollywood Hills with views of the LA skyline and the Hollywood sign you can combine your workout, social hour, dog walk and tanning session. This sight offers three diverse paths, drinking fountains, dog water stations, rest benches and free group yoga classes. Make sure to bring water and sunscreen, because on certain days the hilltops can feel oven-like, even during fall and winter. San Vicente Running Median San Vicente Blvd. And Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA. 90402

On a typical fall Sunday afternoon, Bentwood locals take a four-mile run on the soft grass down the San Vicente median to the Santa Monica Beach. At the end of the four-mile stretch, they

This location offers a diverse workout with the option of a beach jog, ropes, rings, swings parallel bars and a large grass area dubbed the “Acro Green” where a stunning fusion of yoga and acrobatics takes place. The area is filled with regulars and spectators alike. Beware if you stare too long, you may be pulled into a pyramid of bodies. Dogs and children are welcome and the vibe is friendly and inviting. Parking can be tricky especially on the weekend. Give yourself time to find meter parking ($2), or a full day lot ($8-20) Bring your wallet for refreshments offered by the many little cafés along the beach. Whether you are new to fitness or have created a lifelong passion for it, you will enjoy these Los Angeles landmarks. At the very least, you’ll find supportive and accepting camaraderie, and have an outstanding experience! Apparel by Elisabetta Rogiani

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A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO

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FASHION SHOWS LOS ANGELES

hen it comes to creating a “Fashion Week”, capitals like New York, London, Paris, and Milan have pioneered the foundation of this event to make it a genuine staple in each of their cities respectively. Over the years, cities across the globe have used the Fashion Week model to create their own versions of this week-long event to highlight emerging talent in the fashion circles of their market. Los Angeles is no stranger to its own Fashion Week archetype, as a wide assortment of producers have given rise to hundreds of Fashion Week shows for almost twenty years. It was only natural that Fashion Week would thrive in the city of Los Angeles seeing as how so many fashion creatives are literally cultivated here day in and day out. On top of being North America’s leader in fashion and apparel manufacturing while also employing more than double the amount of people in the fashion industry than New York, why wouldn’t L.A. become one of the most renowned cities for a Fashion Week?

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What’s most unique about L.A. Fashion Week is how its roster of productions has extended past the standard “week” of shows to two weeks and a few additional days. Scheduling of the shows is crucial because the city’s industry influencers cannot be in two places at once if any shows overlap one another. The current lineup consists of: Project Ethos; CONCEPT; Africa Fashion Week L.A.; Art Hearts Fashion; Los Angeles Fashion Council; and the headlining production, Style Fashion Week. Every production has its own elements and distinctive contribution to Fashion Week as a whole. Everything from the selection of showcasing designers, booking models, proper lighting and staging, marketing, and sound engineers have to go into consideration as all these productions are essentially competing with one another. Each production invites their own set of media, press, stylists, and industry influencers that play the largest roles in the fashion industry in L.A. It’s important that the right groups of influencers are in attendance of these shows, as they are the ones that will create the buzz for these designers

in the oncoming season. Without the attendees, there’s no room for added growth of business, which is essentially why a fashion show is created in the first place. The whole point of Fashion Week or any fashion show in general is to create a platform for designers to show what their lines have to offer and how the market will respond to it. Fashion Week is the best place for a designer to gather all of their media contacts and potential buyers in one location for one solid viewing of their collection. This leaves the response to the line in the hands of the attendees. If the media doesn’t like it, the audience will know, and if the buyers aren’t impressed, then the collection runs the risk of not being carried in stores for purchase. Now, regardless of what business may or may not come from each individual show, the gamut of attendees use Fashion Week as a means to connect for the sole purpose of celebrating fashion. From bloggers to stylists, industry socialites to interns, one thing is clear across all groups: the demand for L.A. Fashion Week is here to stay.

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THE PRODUCERS

PRODUCTION POST-ITS “Nothing is more important than your team and those you work with. It’s about the designers’ vision and the guests’ experience. Be accommodating and respectful of everyone you meet. Today’s success opens the door for tomorrow’s opportunities.” - Erin Whitaker Producer: Art Hearts Fashion t than ore importan “Nothing is m those you work d your team an e designers’ vision t th “Take a deep breath, don’t stress, do whatever you can to ou ab s ’ It . with . Be ts’ experience and the gues g and respectful of enjoy the scene.” in accommodat eet. Today’s success um -Mike Vensel everyone yo for tomorrow’s ens the door Producer: CONCEPT Shows op .” opportunities

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“Expect the unexpected! Fashion shows have countless moving parts which is what makes them so exciting but behind the scenes, it’s important to stay focused on producing a great event while being flexible enough to think of solutions on demand.” -Brianne Bear Chief Operating Officer: Project Ethos “Stay calm, chill out, and have a good sense of humor. Inevitably things will go wrong, but the best way to get through it is to keep your game face on at all times.” - Kim Krempien Fashion Director: LAFW “Start by interning or volunteering for an existing company to get some experience. There are companies outside of Fashion Week that produce private shows, in house shows for department stores, and work directly with designers for off season shows. With those kinds of companies you can have year-round experience in various environments.” -Onyinyechi Egeonuigwe Producer:

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THE FASHION DESIGNER

Alexis Monsanto

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he Los Angeles fashion circuit is home to several elite designers that are household names on the Fashion Week runway every season. These designers have become staples to the industry by proving themselves as true artists with a solid voice that resonates through their collections at every show. One designer who always stands out as a visionary on the runway is the incomparable Alexis Monsanto. This upcoming season, Alexis Monsanto will be presenting his newest collection inspired by what he calls “women in power.” For this collection, Monsanto drew inspiration from real-life women and fictional characters from film and television to create a collection that, as Alexis states, “goes from boardroom to bedroom”. Monsanto has created some of the most impressive shows to ever grace the runways of L.A. Fashion Week by pushing through boundaries with every new collection. What audiences take from a show from Alexis Monsanto is that he really knows how to make his vision come to life. Joshua Pinkay sat with Alexis Monsanto during a photo shoot with famed photographer, Irvin Rivera, to get an in-depth Q&A session about Fashion Week from the designer’s perspective. JP: As one of the prominent designers on the runway of L.A. Fashion Week, what would you say is the best part of the Fashion Week experience?

AM: The best part is getting to showcase my artistry and creativity to the whole world and premiering my collection for a particular season. It’s a little nerve-wracking, but from an artist’s point of view, it’s like unveiling a piece of your soul. You make yourself prone to any type of criticism whether it be positive or negative, and to that I say, “Bring it on. I can take it!” This is like a test or gauge of your artistic capacity. JP: You’re considered as one of the prime elite designers in Los Angeles. Do you ever feel like you’re competing with other designer on the runway as it pertains to your shows?

AM: I’ve seen other shows and those designers have really great collections. When you talk about presentation as a whole, the only person I feel that I compete with is myself. Year after year, I feel that I top myself with my shows. This is why it can be difficult at times, because I have to hold a lot of expectations from myself. I always ask for feedback from stylists, interviewers, or anyone in the industry about which of my shows they like the best. They usually always answer that they like my latest show, which means that I always have to outdo my 114

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last show. JP: What is your main goal when presenting on the runway?

AM: My main goal is to make sure that my shows have a solid entertainment while the collection still lives up to the expectations of the crowd. If the year prior I received a standing ovation to a crowd of one-thousand attendees, then that’s a validation that I did well. I’m a very quiet person and generally I like for my work to speak for itself. I don’t like to brag or talk about the clothing before I unveil a collection. I prefer to wait for the people have to say right after I present. I think saying too much about the collection before it’s unveiled can hurt the audience’s expectations and ruin the element of surprise from my work. Expect the unexpected. JP: Have you ever had a negative runway experience, and if so, what measures do you take to avoid that?

AM: In 2012, I had a big issue of with my music. I couldn’t come up with it until the very last minute. Everything else was taken care of from the collection, to the styling, etc., but the music wasn’t finalized. Thankfully, I had help from some creative friends who worked on my music in the editing room, because I refused to start my show without finalized music. I took that experience to make sure that I always had every element finished weeks before the date of the show. JP: Not including the show production staff, about how many people do you bring in from your own team to help put your show together?

AM: I usually have a team of creative people with me that is comprised of interns, seamstresses, sample makers, and stylists. My sample makers have been working with me since 1996-97, and I keep them around because they know my work ethic and expectations from them. They understand the finishing and quality of work I want because they’ve been trained. As for my stylists, I collaborate with Jesse J from Jesse J Collections who has been working with me for quite some time on photo shoots and shows in different states and cities. The whole team ranges between five to eight people. JP: What is your take on L.A. Fashion Week in comparison to other cities that you’ve presented in?

AM: L.A. Fashion Week is very different from the other cities, mainly because Los Angeles is the manufacturing capital of fashion in the U.S. The goods, workforce, and distribution facilities are all here. We’re

Model: Olga Aleksa Make-up: Sheryll Nebrida Hair: Kris Ann Orana Styling: Jesse J

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making Los Angeles as an important city that would compliment Fashion Weeks from cities like New York, London, Milan, Paris, and Tokyo. I believe that Los Angeles is respected and noticed world-wide. JP: On the day of your show, do you get nervous? How do you stay calm and collected?

AM: Oh, now that’s a tough question! I go crazy on the day of a show! (laughing). Usually on the day of the show, I wake up, not having had a lot of sleep the night before because, even though the collection is finished, I’ll have other things on my mind. It could be a number of things because we don’t live in a perfect world, so anything can go wrong. I’ll be thinking about props, accessories, or anything outside of the collection itself that is an important element to the show. I’m a Taurus, so I can be a bit stubborn and very set on something once my mind is made up on it. I like to make sure all the elements of the show are taken care of ahead of time because I don’t have time to create a “Plan B” on how to present my vision. On the day of my show, I make sure to take a few minutes to lock myself in a corner to be alone and quiet so that I can find my center and collect my thoughts. JP: How involved are you with the factors that go into your show such as model selections or song choice?

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and vision comes from me. When I create the collection, I already see the types of models I want in the garments. Even in the quietness of my atelier in the middle of the night when I finish a certain garment and it’s draped on the dress form, I will look at myself in the mirror while listening to music and figuring out a walk with the garment. The entire creative process of the show is 100% from my vision. JP: Explain the backstage experience from the designer’s perspective on the day of the show.

AM: (Laughing) Now that’s a fun question! It’s a little chaotic, but I always talk to my creative team beforehand. I usually share my vision and my points of view and the looks with my stylists and beauty team. I show them the boards weeks before and then again right before the show in a meeting to go over final looks with styling, hair, makeup, etc. So it’s kinda chaotic at first, but when I see that everything is done the way I want it to be then I know I don’t have to throw a fit. LOL. JP: Who do you typically invite to your shows?

AM: I want to make sure that all elements of my show is balanced, and that even applies to the people in attendance. It’s important to have the right celebrities, the right buyers, and the right VIP’s attending. In short, I don’t want random riff-raff in the audience of my show. I always align myself with the right production or organization that is putting my show

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Press Pit Real Estate

The best seats in the house belong to the crew behind the camera—how you get there is another story The coveted Press Pit at every fashion show is the prime location for photographers and media to get the best images on the runway. Usually this is a section at the end of the runway, also known as Media Risers, that is sectioned off specifically for photographers of the media. Every official Fashion Week across the globe makes sure to accommodate an appropriate press pit. Without it, the major media outlets at every Fashion Week wouldn’t get the quality images necessary for their articles and reviews of the shows. One of the co-founders of The L.A. Fashion Magazine and the current Chief Photographer of runway, Kai He, wanted to give our reader’s some insight on what it’s like for media in the press pit and what requirements are necessary to be allowed access to such a major location in the runway room. What would you say is a requirement to have a guaranteed spot in the Press Pit?

The number one factor is how well known and how well recognized your media is. The key beyond that is for your media outlet to have a good relationship with the show producers. Photographers want to shoot for a reputable media outlet and communicate that they represent that outlet and deserve a good spot in the pit. What would you say is the number one complaint photographers encounter at a fashion show?

A professional runway show should have photographers that know what they are doing. Occasionally there are some photographers that will make rookie mistakes like using flash photography. Flash ruins the shot for every other photographer in the pit, so it’s definitely frowned upon. Also, space is limited in the pit, so it can get pretty cramped in there. It’s important to have good interpersonal skills so that you can be considerate to other photographers who might want your space, even though you are being paid to shoot in that location.

What’s your best piece of advice for photographers who want to get into the press and media side of Fashion Week?

Given the fact that the pit can only accommodate a limited number of photographers, it’s important that you align yourself with a reputable media outlet. Many photographers have a passion for shooting runway, but when it comes to shooting runway for your own personal needs, it won’t really get you anywhere. Some runway shows hire in-house photographers that have worked with designers previously. In this case, if the designer wants you in the press pit, then they can request for you to have access to a spot in the media risers. This, of course, depends on how strict the guidelines are between productions, because some shows are stricter than others. How is the proper media selected to be in the press pit?

Usually, every production has a Media Manager that assures the major media outlets get the shots they need on the runway. There are instances when major media outlets can request a photographer to be moved so that the major media can take that photographer’s spot in the press pit. In the case for the L.A. Fashion Magazine, we make sure to do the proper leg work to arrive early and get our best spot in the pit just to avoid conflicts and to be fair to other photographers. What is the level of professionalism required from photographers in a press pit?

It depends on experience, honestly, but for example, if you go to a professional runway show that is well lit and constructed, it’s not difficult to get quality images from the show. Now in some cases, larger productions may use theatrical sets and runways that aren’t lit as well as plain white runways. It’s during these instances where the best photographers shine and their expertise comes into play. What’s your favorite part of shooting a runway show?

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THE MODELS

Walking the Runway Twin of a Kind have people looking twice at models on the catwalk

o runway show is complete without the proper models to walk in a designer’s garments. Let’s face it, without models, there is no show. Los Angeles is home to hundreds of models that vie for spots in Fashion Week every season. Most of the top models in L.A. audition for the same productions all at once, so naturally, designers end up choosing models that are being shared in other shows. Two models that are no strangers to the runway are Desiree Glover and Erin Green, most commonly known in the L.A. fashion circuit as “Twin of a Kind”. The Twin of Kind models have been in high demand during L.A. Fashion Week for several years now. Designers are drawn to their elegant runway walks and stylized routines. Audiences are always so impressed with their precision on the runway, that it’s almost hard to believe how in sync they are with each other’s poses and movements. Designers enjoy a good “wow factor” to their shows from time to time, so it’s no surprise that Twin of Kind is requested to walk so often. The L.A. Fashion Magazine wanted an in-depth interview with the twins to talk about their experiences on the runway and what it’s like to be a Model In Demand.

garment. It simply gives us pleasure to have fun and not give the simple walk that most models are used to. As the industry changes, audience expectation does as well. L.A. Fashion Week is not only about fashion but entertainment too! They not only come to a show to view the upcoming styles and fashions but they come to be entertained as well. And it’s important to us that we deliver and that’s exactly what we do, provide entertainment. We also enjoy networking and building relationships. Individuals find our showcase on the runway to be intriguing and it helps to gain more relationships than you can imagine. Our talent also initiates most conversations that more than likely lands us our next gig. One thing we have learned from this industry is that you must be confident and knowledgeable or it will eat you alive fast. Stars are born every day and in order to stay relevant you must perfect your craft and be true to yourself.

“The industry has become so tainted when it comes to knowing the models worth.”

Q: How many years have you two been participating in the Fashion Week scene in Los Angeles? We have been in the Fashion Week scene for 10 years, without trying to tell our age, LOL! Our experiences include working with extraordinary talents to include print work, catalogue, trade and market shows. But more importantly, it has helped us to develop wonderful relationships over the years. This industry is brutal and within a 10 year timespan, we have developed tough skin to endure rejection. However, rejection has only built character and encouraged us to push harder.

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Q: What’s your favorite part about walking in L.A. Fashion Week? Our favorite part of walking in L.A. Fashion Week, is being able to walk the catwalk with your best friend. We’re happy to know that we are still in demand and most clients hire us together, and together we bring a certain element to any event. The creativity designers come up with when they choose us to walk for them is always unique. They choose us to be the show stoppers or provide entertainment to their show and it gives us such pleasure to be able to choreograph a routine that will not only wow the crowd but also help to sell their collection while displaying the versatility and movement of each

Q: What’s your least favorite part...? The industry has become so tainted when it comes to knowing the models worth. Clients, designers, photographers and production companies must understand that modeling is a career for most in this industry and take it very seriously. However, when a client does not pay the model for their worth (their time, their craft and their professionalism), it only shows how unappreciated we are. The going rate for model compensation is “gain exposure and/or trade for print”. That might work for aspiring models but for models that are seasoned it simply doesn’t pay the bills. It is true, that as long as there are models wanting to get their feet wet in this industry, they are willing to receive free gigs for exposure and experience. And as long as they are out there, the industry will continue to utilize models that are willing to work for free but at what cost. We believe that experienced/seasoned models are prostituting their talents when they accept modeling

gigs for free especially when it forces us to just stay in the game and keep relevant.

designers with a new arrangement of choreography for each show. Although we understand that designers or patrons expect traditional runway modeling, Twin of a Kind can deliver on both aspects as show stoppers.

Q: On average how many designers do you walk for each season? On average we walk for about 20 designers throughout LA Fashion Week. LA Fashion Week consists of a variety of shows/productions that make up LA Fashion Week and each production company will service their own lineup of designers which gives models more opportunities. Q: Have you ever been double booked for shows, and if so, what factor goes into deciding which show you’re not going to walk in? Don’t tell anyone! This is what we didn’t want you to know, but were identical twins and you can’t tell us apart, LOL! There have been times when we have double booked for shows. However, we do not recommend this unless you are aware of the risks (the risk of not being on time for the next show, not being able to have enough time to receive a complete makeup and hair change, the location being too far away to account for traffic delays, and getting fired and ruining your reputation with those designers). Designers don’t particularly like for the model to double book and they prefer that the model solely walks for them on their day of their showcase. As models we truly understand but from a models perspective, we must consider a few things: 1) Are we getting paid? 2) is this designer going to bring us great exposure? 3) is the timing perfect enough for us to get to the next destination with enough time for hair and makeup changes? Of course we would like to participate in both shows but the odds are against us. You must consider choosing the designer that is going to assist you with furthering your career. At times when we’re double booked, we utilize the twin factor to get us through most situations. Being a twin has its benefits.

Q: What is it like for you knowing that you’re in such high demand between designers every season? It’s an honor to know that we’re in high demand between designers every season. To know that our audience appreciates our craft and are looking forward to it each year is amazing. However, being in high demand means perfecting our craft. Many people think that runway modeling is a simple task and all you have to do is walk. Modeling takes personal essence, precision, balance, and core work. That is essential to delivering a “signature” walk. Twin of a Kind is a specialty item that cannot be duplicated. Twin of a Kind embodies the true essence of fashion and entertainment to the runway. Our synchronized rhythmic flare on the runway has been requested to grace the runways in designer shows. To be in high demand means that we must step our game up every season to provide

Q: As professional models, what are your opinions on L.A. Fashion Week as a whole, and do you feel there is any room for improvement? LA Fashion Week has become a major game changer in the industry of fashion and is a great platform for models to get their feet wet. We consider all experiences to be a learning experience and LA Fashion Week has definitely given us our start. Besides being one of the destinations in the world to visit, Los Angeles is the place you’ll find a variety of culture and talent in this industry. However, coming from a models perspective there is definitely room for improvement. A couple of things come to mind. 1) This applies to not only LA but the industry period...give all models of all ethnicity a chance to walk for you (designer) and throw out the ratio card on ethnicity. Imagine if we were to flip the card around and have all African American models and one or two Caucasian models. There are many ethnic groups that audition to walk in L.A. Fashion Week but are not chosen. We have to change our mindsets and put people of color on the catwalks. Our society is a melting pot and to see just ‘white faces’ on the catwalk is saying that we are not ready to acculturate.

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