Love Obsession
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FEBRUARY / MARCH 2014 SAMPLE ISSUE 3
Your love becomes an obsession for me, So strong, I don’t even have room to breathe. I can’t help but suffocate inside of me, Being so weak, I just don’t want to live! I try to look for a reason to console my mine, But its blinded by the pain and agony of my heart. I want to sleep to forget, But your memories like an endless loop, keep playing in my mind. And all the noise, it keeps me awake Like a bullet’s stuck in the back of my head! Listening to the wise me, I try to embrace the reality. That you are gone forever, And I will never ever see you again But again I find that as hard as looking into a dark grave, And I run, like I always have But this time there is no place I can hide, There is just no escape! -Yusufalum
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Obsession by Tshombe Crumley
Love
the life you
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Life Love you
-Bob Marley
Some Love. Some Infatuate. Some Obsess. Some are in limerence. Some care to little. Some care too much. From a psychologist’s standpoint one will only have the opportunity to express unconditional love one to two times in life. People worldwide love and obsess over different matter. Some love an idea, some love one’s dream, some are in love with spirituality and religion and
some even love the idea of being in love. As we journey on that path to find this subject matter remember what Aristotle says; “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies”. Welcome to our final sample issue “Love and Obsession” Embrace Fashion Magazine is not only in Love with Fashion; we are OBSESSED.
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Artwork by Zoe Weir
spring | summer 2014 FASHION ON THE BACK COVER
losing heart
i love you to death
Photographed by Paul Goodsin Accessories by Glamorous | Hooded Top by Ric Rac
table of contents
LOVE & obsession
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Gisela Kloess CREATIVE DIRECTOR Tshombe Crumley ART DIRECTION & GRAPHIC DESIGN David McCloud II Sherard Moultrie FASHION EDITORS Diara Bamba Tylea Borscha Christian Broussard Oluwabukola Animashaun Braxton Lee II Hope S Morgan Ayo Turner BEAUTY EDITORS Alli Loeffert Season Shider CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Paul Goodsin Hermali Zaveri Von Buenconsejo ADVISOR Etu Evans
SPECIAL THANKS 440 Brannan Showroom, Altitude Showroom, Gary Gartner, Keisha Esprit, Jack Ramos, and the City Models of San Francisco
www.embracefashionmagazine.com Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in Embrace Fashion Magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect any particular position of Embrace International, LLC. Examples of advertisements are being used to show an example of how our real magazine will appear. They are not being showcased with the purpose to infringe on any copyright or trademark.
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Makeup & Hair Artist Amy Lawson Model Simonne Villamichel Borel, City Models San Francisco
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Photographer Hemali Zaveri
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“Colour is my day long obsession, joy and torment.” -Claude Monet
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Mythologic Love By Braxton Lee II
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Meggs delves deeper into the subject of fantasy to explore characters and stories from older mythological tales through the morals, dualities and emotions that superhuman characters represent. He fuses elements of contemporary superheroes to ancient mythological beings. He presents collections of new paintings, collages, sculptures and mixed media artworks that expressively reference classic renaissance composition and contemporary pop culture. Growing up in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, David ‘Meggs’ Hooke, immersed himself in the worlds of drawing, cartoons, sci-fi films and skateboarding. In 2000, Meggs graduated from University with a Bachelor of Design and soon after became recognized for stencils and poster art on the streets of Melbourne. Since entering gallery shows around 2004, Meggs has spread his street and gallery works nationally and internationally to cities such as London, San Francisco, Paris, Tokyo, Hawaii and Hong Kong as well as hosting solo exhibitions in Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, London & Los Angeles. The layered and detailed works of Meggs serve as a continuation of the artist’s search for balance in the understanding of physical and ideological duality of self.
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Modern Day Kaleidoscope By Braxton Lee II
Zoe Weir is a graphic artist and designer from New Zealand currently living in London, United Kingdom. Zoe got started with her craft as an artsy kid who’s Nana paid for her to attend and adult art class at night at age eleven. She continued to take art and design classes in high school and went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Design from Massey University in Wellington, New Zealand concentrating in visual communication, illustration, photography and marketing. Zoe says, “I inspire myself by trying to out-do myself each time I design something or I do an illustration. It’s kinda like a selfcompetition, Mostly I get inspired by awesome art and design that I see and think I wanna do stuff as cool as that. I love creative collaborations and working in lots of different mediums as well.”
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Photographer Von Buenconsejo of Speedlite Production Fashion Stylist Jhay Layson
Hair & Makeup Artist Kitkat Pescador-Concepcion
Model Angela Petersen of Victo Rio
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Fashion Designs by Renan Jay Pacson Shoes by Joco Comendador
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femme-urai
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Photography Von Buenconsejo of Speedlite Production Styling Ricci Calzado
Hair & Make Up Artist Mariz Dizon
Model Lainara AraĂşjo of Imagency Manila
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BLOOMING SEDUCTION
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“It is your work in life that is the ultimate seduction.� -Picasso
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OBSESSIONS
Sun Kisses
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ee The tight knit jewels of the soul defines who we are. When lifted from the surface her sole is at rest by this enchanting design by the House of Balmain. Pierre Balmain was “a king of French fashion� and has staffed a list of designers to include Oscar de la Renta.
FASHION
spring|summer
2014 Viktor & Rolf
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FASHION
Yin
Valentino
Kenzo
Celine
Stephane Rolland
Givenchy
Valentino
On Aura Tout Vu
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Givenchy
OBSESSIONS
Till Death Do Us Part
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ee Nails. Every woman loves to be pampered and manicured. The Jarajuku Japanese inspired art is remarkable. The depth of her infascination is unpredictable as she returns monthly to redefine the art of her feline tips. Hopefully she doesn’t drive these nails through anyone’s heart.
Nude, Rouge, Blues “Choo”s
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ee This hat will not only shade him from the sun rays of Spring and Summer but will protect his mind from the radio active sun , atmosphere and ideologies of the universe. This headgear designed by Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck not only protects the mind but serves as a protector of the most valuable of domes.
FASHION
spring|summer
2014 KTZ
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FASHION
Burberry
Issey Miyake
Valentino
Kenzo
Givenchy
Frankie Morello
Versace
Kenzo
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Oliver Spencer
Sensuous Him
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Losing
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A heart of gold Time became old A love up in flames And hope that still remains
Photographer Hannah Jenny Creative Director / Stylist Alex Szoenyi Hair and Makeup Artist Ariana Samaduroff Assistant Stylist Arami Reyes Models Anna Grigorieva, Travis Sanchez
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Dress by Lush (Wild Feather Boutique)
Skirt by Stylist’s Own
Pantyhose by L’Eggs
Bracelet by Stylist’s Own
Top by Manic Designs (Rachel Riot) Skirt by Manic Designs (Rachel Riot) Bracelet by Stylist’s Own
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Tank by Honey Punch (Wild Feather Boutique)
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Shirt by Drew Shanklin
Jeans by Model’s Own
Boots by Model’s Own
Tuxedos by Oscar de la Renta Gowns by Nadia Accessories by Kola’s Kloset
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Stylists Fashion Editors Christian Broussard Oluwabukola Animashaun Men’s Stylist Tshombe Crumley Hair & Makeup Nomi Ngyuen Models Zach, Erin, Christina, Devon, City Models
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Photographer Paul Goodsin
Shirt by Julienne Pants by Oxmo Shoes by Aldo Jacket by Calvin Klein Dress by Julienne Shoes by Vince Camuto
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Tuxedo Jackets by Oscar de la Renta Shirts by Julienne W Bowties by Prestige Homme
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Dead Beloved Dark whispers Domestic violence by Jordan Hasty Desperation for something more Leaves a trail of blood, bathroom floor porcelain sink tears flowing rivers down her mink stole
Nothing is what you became Your fears come to life With the roll of the dice Or the revolver of his gun Desperation to linger longer Leaves you dragged across across the illuminating shore
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How much is too much? When is too much not enough? To save a life Manifested fears That he would hurt‌.you Cheating Yelling hitting Down, dwindling into nothing
REALITY
Freddie McRaven Age: 23 Born: January 2, 1991 Oakland, California Diagnosis: Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Photographer Hemali Zaveri
Makeup & Hair Artist Didi Clark Fashion Stylists Didi Clark & Tshombe Crumley Model Freddie McRaven
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Dress by Jaslene Accessories by Glamorous Shoes by Joey
“Cancer can affect anyone… I was 20 years old and had my life ripped away.. I can’t even go to college…I feel like I did nothing with my life.”
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“I felt numb. Said, OK God, what’s gong to happen? I cried. I felt down because so many things had happened. Same year I lost the love of my life, my son’s father, the year before that I lost my son, lost my grandmother the year before that.”
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“Went to doctors yearly. Always checked my breasts.. I felt a little lump. Went to all these different places… Everyone told me “oh its not cancer, you’re too young to have breast cancer.” Now I say, how is that because I see babies on TV with cancer. I checked myself because I had larger breast. You know yourself better than anyone. If something doesn’t feel right go and find out why.” ee
“I want women across the world to know you have to fight no matter what… God has the last say. I put all my faith in him. Don’t give up and be discouraged. Worry about yourself and keep fighting and never give up. When it gets hard. Nobody knows but you.”
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“Don’t agree with one doctor. Get second opinion. If you don’t like that opinion get another one. Ask more questions about treatment options and do your own research.”
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“I am only interested in the ideas that become obsessive and make me feel uneasy. The ideas that I’m afraid of.” -Marina Abramovic
Dress by Julienne Accessories by Glamorous
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