FADDY Magazine - Issue 23 Aug 2020 by FADDY Magazine

FAD DY I T A L Y

M A G A Z I N E ISSUE 23 AUG 2020

when ART becomes

FASHION

featuring MARK WILLIAMSON photographed by LINDSAY ADLER

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Welcome on board Hello everyone I’d like to give a very warm and special mention to Candice Solomon our Contributing Editor since November of 2019 for a beautiful job on this issue and her continuous commitment to Faddy Magazine and all of the creative community who made this issue great. Her tireless commitment to everyone who she comes in contact with has grown our publication and audience ten fold. Thank you Candice Solomon. I would also like to thank our writers Linda Arroz and Gaby Smith for their wonderful work interviewing our inside features and cover story. Editor and Chief Biagio De Giovanni

andice Solomon a native

Candice Solomon has an accomplished and impeccable reputa-

New Yorker, resides in

tion in the world of fashion and fashion design as;

Manhattan with her fiancé

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Creative director

and artist Robert Santore.

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Design director

Candice is a world traveler and the

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Editorial strategist & executive produce

quintessential Native New Yorker.

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Stylist

She is a highly successful female

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Content creator

entrepreneur running the oper-

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Fashion merchandizing strategist

ations, “day-to-day” and strategic

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Fashion and style trendsetter and Mentor

business offerings in the highly

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Branding specialist

competitive and ever-changing landscape of the fashion industry.

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Instagram & social media influencer & strategist

She is an award winning bridal and evening wear designer noted

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LikeToKnowIt influencer

for her international and celebrity red carpet patrons. Candice is renown throughout the fashion industry as the “go She has been featured in People Magazine’s “Best Dressed” for

to girl” for “anything and everything” from sourcing incredible

dressing her distinguished clientele, most notably, Donna Ha-

location for editorial photo shoots, engaging with and securing

novers wedding dress in People Magazine and “Town And Coun-

the worlds best and acclaimed photographers, stylists, award

try” magazine.

winning hair and makeup professionals to securing multi-million

In addition, she was featured in multiple concurrent years in the

dollar apparel pulls for promotions and presentation, as well

highly prestigious “Best Of” in New York Magazine. Candice was

as working with an inclusive, multidimensional pool of talent as

regularly featured in the New York Times, “Style and Fashion”

models.

sections, and in many global publications, both print and digital editions.

She is passionate and a life-long supporter of the LGBT Community, Trans Lives and mentor to many talented young people who

She was the executive producer and an on-screen commentator for the award winning documentary “7 Years Underground” which focused on the early years of Rock & Roll, Jazz and Blues at the famous “Café A Go Go” located in Greenwich Village in New York City. “7 Years Underground” winning awards in film festivals around the world. Candice is the owner of a boutique consultancy/agency in New York City focusing on optimizing strategic placement, strategy and trend management for a broad cross section and inclusive segment of the fashion industry. She also operates a highly successful e-commerce showroom servicing blue ribbon customers globally. She is the Contributing Editor for FADDY Magazine and the Sr. Vice President of Sales & Advertising.

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have become incredible successful under her guidance.

inda Arroz is a writer based in California. The first plus sized spokesmodel to get a contract with a major brand, Spiegel Catalog, Arroz’ career spans the evolution of her skill sets.

During her three years with Spiegel, she learned how to tell sto-

abrielle Smith is a freelance journalist and creative copywriter. The London College of Fashion alumna has written widely about fashion and culture, with her work

published in numerous magazines such as; Harper’s Bazaar UK,

ries, discovered the story behind the story, the art and craft of the

House of Solo Magazine, French Fries Magazine, Overdue Mag-

pitch, and how to produce and style a TV segment.

azine etc.

Co-author of “Affordable Couture,” published in 2012, Arroz’ experience includes working as an apparel firm marketing director, magazine editor, fashion stylist, and TV personality, producing hundreds of morning television makeovers. Her portfolio of work has always been a voice of inclusivity. Her consulting firm, Makeover Media, continues to advise clients on a range of issues and opportunities. Arroz is currently working a memoir of her years working on the assembly line at General Motors.

FOLLOW, CONTACTS Instagram: faddymagazine Facebook Page: faddymag Email: info@faddymag.com, faddymagazine@gmail.com Web Page: http://faddymag.com EDITOR IN CHIEF Biagio De Giovanni CONTRIBUTING EDITOR & SVP SALES AND ADVERTISING Candice Valentine Solomon FADDY SHOWCASE REVIEW CHIEF Alessandra Galati JOURNALIST/WRITER Linda Arroz Gabrielle Smith GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSULTING Massimo Storari GRAPHIC Giulio Cesare Silvestri & Biagio De Giovanni FADDY MAGAZINE HEADQUARTERS FERRARA - 44124 - Via Giglioli 28/A 5

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Jeff D.F. Trotter

Interior Design exclusive interview

Exclusive interview

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Celestino Couture

Sarah Sokol Millinery Interview

Ethereal

Cinava Photography

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Utara Organics

Luxury Mangosteen

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Summertime Blues

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Caleidoscopio dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Amore

Changeante

Colu Diaz & Saint Sinner

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When Art becomes Fashion Cover Story

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French Deal

Double Cross Vodka

Hip Pop meet Fashion Lolea

Graphite

Fernando Garcia Designs

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Steven Lyon

George Mayer

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Exclusive interview

Aqdas Jamali

Fine Artist Exclusive interview

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Nicolas Guzman

Fine artist

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When Art becomesfeat. Fashion Mark Williamson

ALL ORIGINAL ARTWORK CREATED BY MARK WILLIAMSON TO EXPRESS HOPE AND EMOTION OVER A 6 MONTH PERIOD DURING QUARANTINE WHEN THE WORLD WAS HIT WITH THE FEAR AND LOSS BROUGHT ABOUT BY THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC BEGINNING MARCH 2020

Make-up and hair concept by Mark Williamson @markwilliamson45 for Artist management Miami @artistmanagementmiami and Creative Space artists @creativespaceartists using @MacPro ,@maccosmetics ,@byartis @privehair Photographer Lindsay Adler @lindsayadler_photo muses Natalya Piro @natalyapiro @Wilhelmina Elena Sartison @elenasartison @statemgmt Stylist Brendan Cannon the cannon media group @thecannonmediagroup @theonly.agency Fashion Assistant Portia ChÃ©rie @stylisdaction Hair executed by Li Murillo @lilovesyoi Photo Assistants Steven Turner @steventphoto and Yaw Asiedu @yawasieduphoto second assistant and team support Andrea Edelstein Photography tools Canon R5 as featured on the cover and Profoto

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Painting RESURGENCE 36x48 acrylic, latex caulk and pumice on canvas - Elena’s look: Velvet patchwork gown NAEEM KHAN @naeemkhannyc <- On aperture: Painting EMOTION 48x48 acrylic and resin on canvas - Elens’s look: Purple sheered tulle tufted gown DUR DOUX NYC @dur_doux - Mark’s look: Denim Jumper ASOS @asos - Belt DSQUARED @dsquared2 - Boots DIESEL @diesel ^ On front cover: Cannon’s look: Jacket GUCCI @gucci - Shirt CALVIN KLEIN @calvinklein - Jeans HUDSON @hudsonjeans - Shoes LUISA VIA ROMA @luisaviaroma - Lindsay’s look: Coat VALENTINO @maisonvalentino - Dress ROBERTO CAVALLI @roberto_cavalli - Shoes AZZEDINE ALAIA @azzedinealaiaofficial - Mark’s look Denim Jumper ASOS @asos - Belt DSQUARED @dsquared2 - Boots DIESEL @diesel - Elena’s look: Star embroidered sequin gown with hood NAEEM KHAN @naeemkhannyc - Shoes ALTUZARRA @altuzarra - Natalya’s look: Star embroidered sequin top and pajama pants NAEEM KHAN @naeemkhannyc - Shoes NARCISO RODRIGUEZ @narciso_rodriguez

Painting DISTANTE MEMORIES 36x36 acrylic, pumice and latex caulk on canvas - Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Green tulle jacket 2 MADISON AVENUE @2madisonavenue at FLYING SOLO NYC @flyingsolonyc - Long sheer tulle skirt DUR DOUX NYC @dur_doux

Painting DISTRACTION 40x80 acrylic and resin on canvas Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Black leather and feather Manteau with satin bow and cloak feather collar CD GREENE @cd.greene

MARK WILLIAMSON I N T E RV I E W B Y L I N D A A R RO Z

How did the shoot with FADDY come about? Faddy is a really cool magazine, I love the fact that it incorporates many aspects of creative life and the people that work in the field. I met Candice Solomon, Contributing Editor, ago at a party in Miami. We had a mutual friend, Danny Santiago. Candice and I were both going to work with Danny on a shoot the next day that would be the turning point in my career. We stayed in touch. She said let’s do something. I am very particular about who I give my time to, but she kept reaching out and it finally came together last year when we did a shoot for Numero Russia. She built a team of her friends with creative minds. Lindsay Adler, the photographer for our FADDY shoot, shot that layout as well, and we brought out the best in each other. So I was honored when Candice asked me to work with FADDY. I like to brainstorm ideas, put everything together by color. While we were planning the FADDY shoot, I went with Cannon to visit his friend, who was designing a dress. The dress was just in muslin/ calico form. I was inspired to actually paint the muslin itself. So I start painting the dress on the model. It gave the designer another dimension to tell a story of the dress as an art form. Tell us about your approach to fine art as a hair and make-up artist. My work is very much an eclectic mix of creativity and emotion. Whether it’s a photo shoot, making up a model’s face or a painting, I like to explore the power of emotion through color and texture. I strive to capture a feeling that can be relatable and inspiring at the same time, while encapsulating a sense of beauty and serenity.

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Left Painting VERDE 40x40 acrylic and pumice on canvas - Right Painting GODS COUNTRY 36x36 acrylic on canvas Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Leaf green cape with feather embroidered cape BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatre

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W MARK WILLIAMSON

Can you give us a bit of background on how your ca-

expressing your sincerity. The school was clouding my

reer evolved?

judgement and making me second guess that what I was doing wasn’t right or good enough. I had begun to

My path to creativity began at a very young age when I

feel a bit bad about myself. I was pulled by both, but

started painting as a form of personal escape. I come

I realized I could never really be part of both the art

from Leeds, a working class city in the north of England,

world and the fashion world. And I was used to earning

and was coming to terms with being gay and dealing

a good living. So, after a year and a half, I went back to

with my emotions of being different there. With art, I

work. It was easier to get back to my other life and what

could be in a space with no judgements or fear, and I

I knew I excelled at.

learned that with my art I could be just whoever I wanted to be.

I lived in Stockholm for a while, and later, Barcelona but in in 2012 I moved to Miami. I didn’t know I would

My journey into the field of hair and make-up began

encounter the most influential people I had ever met

when I got a job at a hair salon. I was 16 years old. I

(and still have in my life today). I’ve met many incredible

discovered I could apply my creativity and expression

people in my career, but these people have had the

into shaping and forming hair.

biggest impact on my life as a creative.

My real break into the industry came from an amazing

A photographer named Billy Coleman introduced me

woman named Sam Coulson, who was a booker at one

to an extremely talented fashion stylist, Danny Santia-

of Manchester England’s leading model agencies. She

go, who then introduced to my incredible agent, Tanja

gave me the opportunity to express myself in the world

Stephan, who still represents me to this day.

of fashion and advertising. I trained as a platform artist and educator and then freelancing took over, and for

Danny Santiago brought to me the biggest point of my

years, I traveled around the world working on photo

career, something that I’d always dreamed of, a shoot

shoots. My work centered around celebrities and fash-

for an international fashion magazine. He connected

ion.

me with the amazingly talented photographer, Greg Lotus, who was doing a shoot for Italian Vogue. My

At 27 I decided I would take some time out of my work-

work from that shoot landed me three jobs for Vani-

ing life to go and study fine art which was a childhood

ty Fair, and then the work just kept coming. I started

dream, I was still working part time to fund my studies

booking shoots with big magazines like Vogue Brazil,

of fine art and supplies and I picked up the paintbrush.

Harper’s Bazaar, and Russian Vogue. When it comes to creativity, people are watching. In Miami you can be a

The curriculum tries to mold you into something. I

bigger fish in a small pond, if you’re good. It takes a lot

found it was a lot of critique. Instead of embracing what

more groundwork in New York.

I was doing, the studies became contradictory to what

I was trying to accomplish. I was trying to explore tech-

I’ve been in New York City for about three and a half

niques and keep my identity. Art is about individuality,

years now. I wanted a bigger apartment so I could

all subjective and personal taste, even with hair and

paint again. I had become super productive and was

make-up. With hair there is technique and products.

established as a hair and make-up artist but I wanted

With art you let your feelings come through, it’s about

to have something that would broaden my scope.

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Painting AMBIENCE twin pieces 36x36 acrylic and pumice on canvas Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Stone pleated lace ombre dress BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatra - Gloves WING & WEFT @wingweftgloves

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Painting RESURGENCE 36x48 acrylic, latex caulk and pumice on canvas Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Velvet patchwork gown NAEEM KHAN @naeemkhannyc

Painting EMOTION 48x48 acrylic and resin on canvas - Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Corseted italian satin ball gown with full skirt made with silk organza roses with tulle underskirt KIM HICKS COUTURE @kimhickscouture - Gloves WING & WEFT @wingweftgloves

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W MARK WILLIAMSON

Is there any particular obstacle (s) you overcame

My hands are the hands of an old lady due to the over

during your career?

use of alcohol. These are measures we have to embrace. This is our way of life for a while, but it doesn’t

I would say the biggest obstacles actually came from

mean we can’t produce, we just have to produce in a

myself! I had to stop fearing success. As a creative you

mindful manner.

are sometimes plagued with insecurities about your craft. Learning to channel those insecurities into a pro-

From a philanthropic aspect, do you have any chari-

ductive way of thinking can be challenging at times.

ties or causes that you support?

There can be many knockbacks, so you have to learn to grow a thick skin. Your career evolves, you don’t go

As a gay man having lost many friends to this terrible

backwards, and there came a time that I could say no

disease, I do as much as I possibly can for the AIDS

to offers, this isn’t a fit for me.

Healthcare Foundation as that is a cause that touches me deeply. I’m in the a big supporter of HIV charities

In this era of COVID, how has the pandemic affected

and outreach programs for gay youth. There are trials

the way you work?

and tribulations for young gay teens. Society is more open today, but there are still a lot of problems that

Many don’t realize the thought process behind creating

one has dealing with oneself after you say, “Okay I’ve

a fashion shoot, what goes into creating a photograph

come out.” There’s a lot of mental anguish you have to

for a magazine. The brainstorming, choosing the right

come to terms with, including being shy in public about

model, and the right look for each model. As a hair and

who you really are.

make-up artist hygiene has always been of the upmost importance. But obviously we’re in a tough market with

What challenges and inspires you today?

COVID. We have to be more aware, take precautions,

and everything has to be triple clean. Nothing is reused,

My challenge to myself is to become better every day

we don’t use the same lipstick on every model. We ask

and to grow in an ever changing creative climate. I get

models to bring their own brushes. I’ve taken courses

my inspiration from many sources, whether it be the

on how to work on sets to prevent transmission of the

textures of the German visual artist, Gerhard Richter,

virus. We sterilize with Barbicide and alcohol. We san-

to the bold strokes of abstract impressionist painter,

itize everything. It’s a big work load, everything takes

Franz Kline. I think about how I can apply their princi-

more time. We have a different attitude because we

ples to my work as a hair and make-up artist and paint-

are all in face coverings, nothing is personal. We work

er.

in a creative industry, we’re used to hugging and show-

I love architecture solely because of the principle that

ing affection. Now everything is super controlled and

some of the toughest materials to work work with can

takes more time. You can’t just grab a coffee or stop for

create such beautiful, practical and functional things. I

lunch. The different energy adds stress and longevity

love anything that is worn or eroded by time. Chipped

to the day. We would normally be more free but now

paint, run-down buildings, concrete pavements, as

we are concerned with transmission and have to think

they all tell a story of history and a time gone by. Na-

through the regiment and time frame. Temperatures

ture, of course, as the world we live in is so magnificent

are checked, masks are worn at all times, sanitizer is

and splendid if we learn to really see it and not just

everywhere.

look at it.

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Painting BLUSH 36x36 acrylic on canvas - Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Pink gota embroidered tulle dress BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatra - Hat HEATHER MARIE DESIGNS @heather.marie.designs

Painting EMOTION 48x48 acrylic and resin on canvas - Elensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Purple sheered tulle tufted gown DUR DOUX NYC @dur_doux

Painting DISTANTE MEMORIES 36x36 acrylic, pumice and latex caulk on canvas - The flora, hand painted by MARK WILLIAMSON Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Cotton muslin draped ball gown THE DANES NEW YORK @thedanesnyc - This gown was a collaboration for this shoot

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L I N D S AY ADLER

I N T E RV I E W B Y L I N D A A R RO Z

How would you describe what you do? I’m a fashion and beauty photographer. That is the most basic description. If I dive deeper, I would call myself an image maker and educator. Photography is the most fundamental medium of my art, but I also do creative direction, direct, craft moving images and more. One of the most important elements of my identity is that I’m an educator. As the author of five print books, I’ve spoken in dozens of countries, and lectured and presented at the largest industry events in the United States. My online courses reach thousands of photographers. Can you give us some background on the evolution of your career? I found my passion for photography early. By age 15 I knew it was my life’s calling. I opened a portrait studio in upstate New York, photographing high school students, families and weddings. In college I studied photography and entrepreneurship. I took a class in fashion photography and fell in love with the elegance, creativity, and craftsmanship of the masters. Is there any particular obstacle you overcame during your career? Everyone encounters some obstacles in their career. People ask me about a big break or opportunity that ‘made it all happen for me,’ but that’s just a fairytale. It’s just been step by step progression of tireless dedication and endless passion.

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W L I N D S AY A D L E R

The traditional way to gain experience and connec-

I met Candice in her capacity as creative director on

tions is to assist established photographers. One of

an absolutely stunning fashion editorial. Makeup art-

the biggest challenges I encountered when I moved

ist Mark Williamson introduced us. Candice brought

to New York City was the idea of assisting. I reached

together a beautiful location, a wonderful model, and

out to three photographers, all male, and each one re-

great creative team. We made magic together!

jected me because I was a woman. One said that he only hired men because he needed people to lift heavy

Today’s world is saturated by beautiful models and

gear. Another said he didn’t hire women because his

photographs. We need room for storytelling and ex-

wife wasn’t comfortable with it. This rejection definitely

alting the artists behind the work. FADDY Magazine

made me feel like the cards were stacked against me.

features stunning imagery and showcases the artists behind the imagery.

What challenges and inspires you today? What is one of your favorite outreach efforts? Collaborating with the stylists and hair and make-up artists are really what drive me. I strive to surround my-

Each year I participate in a charity called “5DayDeal.”

self with those who have both technical skill, vision and

A group of photographers join forces to bundle their

passion.

photographic education as a package deal, offered at an extreme discount in order to raise money for a va-

Your willingness to acknowledge the power of collab-

riety of charities. I chose 5DayDeal because it lets me

oration and to share the credit gives us insight that

share my strengths and passion to raise money. I can

collaboration opens doors and frees the spirit.

rally my audience to participate in this good cause.

How have you integrated technology into your work? We read that you devote a lot of time to learning and

What changes have you made in order to keep work-

utilizing social media as a tool to spread awareness of

ing during COVID?

your work and brand. We love this quote by you: “Social media strategy – you can’t just post on Face-

In the coming months I am moving to a larger studio

book and hope it works. When you do the customer

space, in part driven by a desire to have more room

profile you figure out where they are on social media;

to socially distance. COVID is something that will be a

Snapchat? Instagram? Who are they following? Are

reality for a long time, so I’m adapting for the future.

they on LinkedIn? Go to where they are, don’t waste

The following are some of the protocols I’ve imple-

your time on anything else. Be strategic about it.”

mented:

Organization is the key to running multiple businesses

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Everyone on set must wear a mask

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Extra PPE (masks, gloves and shields) are avail-

and projects. I use programs like Airtable and ClickUp to help me stay on top of things. Creatively, I use Cap-

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Several sanitation stations throughout the space

ture One, Alien Skin Exposure, Photoshop, and Cine-

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Individually wrapped lunches

magraph Pro for visual capture and processing.

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Lunch eaten while socially distanced

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Dedicated garbage cans for used PPE

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Touchless thermometer for clients as an extra

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able to anyone who wants it

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precaution.

Painting AMBIENCE twin pieces 36x36 acrylic and pumice on canvas Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Stone pleated lace ombre dress BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatra - Gloves WING & WEFT @wingweftgloves

Left Painting FRAGMENTS 62x62 acrylic on canvas - Right Painting SORROW 40x40 acrylic and latex caulk on canvas - Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Gold leafed black tulle ball gown BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatra - Hat HEATHER MARIE DESIGNS @heather.marie.designs - Shoes: SAINT LAURENT @ysl

Painting MORNING MIST 36x36 acrylic and holding paste on canvas - Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Earring ERICKSON BEAMON @ericksonbeamon

Left Painting FEELING BLUE 36x36 acrylic and latex caulk on canvas - Right Painting NOSTALGIA 58x58 acrylic on canvas Elenaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Star embroidered sequin gown with hood NAEEM KHAN @naeemkhannyc - Shoes ALTUZARRA

BRENDAN CANNON I N T E RV I E W B Y L I N D A A R RO Z

How did you discover FADDY? Mark Williamson, a brilliant makeup artist and fine artist, introduced me to Candice Solomon, the contributing editor who put the shoot together. She is pure force. She knows what she wants, is very driven and has a flare for style. Mark is refreshing because he can be brutally honest. He’s incredibly talented, and we easily inspire each other. It’s magical to find a photographer like Lindsay Adler. She is so self-sufficient. She can do her own lighting, and within minutes can change the perspective. Lindsay is a true artist who really cares about the shoot and gives 100 percent. We were able to allow each other to express what we think and our creativity was able to flow. We shot extra images and collectively made decisions. It was truly a collaborative effort and I adore them both as artists and people. Cannon, when did you become a Fashion Stylist? I started styling over 25 years ago. A friend was a model and I went with her to a shoot. I hated the clothes! I started working with the wardrobe and basically took over the shoot. I believe people come into your life exactly when you need them. I was lucky to have an agent, John Beardsley, who helped me focus. John, who has since passed, was my guiding light. From the beginning I traveled a lot. I lived in New York City, but went to Europe and Los Angeles. I was never just in one place. It was a lot of late night planning and flying in and going directly to a shoot. When you’re a stylist you really have to cross all your Ts and make sure everything is ready on the set.

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Left Painting QUARANTINE 36x36 acrylic, ink and pumice on canvas - Right Painting SHADOWS 36x36 acrylic and latex caulk on canvas - Natalyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look: Silk chiffon cape and gown ROSSI

Painting FRAGMENTS 62x62 acrylic on canvas - Natalya’s look: Gold leafed black tulle ball gown BIBHU MOHAPATRA @bibhumohapatra - Hat HEATHER MARIE DESIGNS @heather.marie.designs - Shoes: SAINT LAURENT @ysl Mark look: Denim Jumper ASOS @asos - Belt DSQUARED dsquared2 - Boots DIESEL @diesel - Cannon’s look: Jacket LANVIN @lanvinofficial - Shirt CALVIN KLEIN @calvinklein - Jeans HUDSON @hudsonjeans - Shoes LUISA VIA ROMA @luisaviaroma

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W BRENDA N C A NNON

I was always working on my portfolio. I never felt my

example, and why her store was so iconic, how pivotal

portfolio was up to par, but I would send my best prints

it was for her to do “Sex & The City.”

out for jobs. I began to work all the time and found myself working with celebrities and musicians like Annie

Charity is always helpful to enrich the soul. Anytime a

Lennox, Michael Jackson, and Angelina Jolie.

cancer related charity reaches out, I donate what I can, since my brother Vincent is a 9/11 fireman who sur-

You are more than a stylist these days, you head The

vived stage 4 cancer.

Cannon Media Group. I support The Bottomless Closet (Instagram @bottomJason Wu, who I’ve worked with for many years, pushed

lessclosetnyc). They help dress disadvantaged women.

me to start my own company. The Cannon Media

I donate time, services, clothes and accessories.

Group guides relationships with fashion brands and companies, and consults with top business people on

How have you integrated technology into your work?

their wardrobe. And I’m the fashion director for NBC’s

Any particular apps, devices or gadgets that you can’t

Upfronts, an annual event to showcase talent and pro-

live without?

grams to advertisers. It’s a big process to organize the allotment of time with each talent perfectly.

Hootsuite, a scheduling app, is amazing. We can preplan posts.

One lesson I’ve learned is knowing my worth, realizing

the power of NO, and when to walk away from toxic

What have you had to do to pivot in order to keep

work relationships.

working or get back to work during COVID?

I hire interns and mentor them. It’s like teaching. I re-

I’ve always been cautious anywhere I work. I just did a

alized how much it benefits them to work with some-

big shoot in Louisiana and wore three masks on the

one like myself. Right now I have two students who are

plane plus a face shield.

willing to learn and work hard. They got lucky with me,

The Freelancers Union (link https://www.freelancer-

but I got luckier with them. Working in fashion at such

sunion.org/) put together an amazing document of

a dismal moment in history, they inspire me. I see the

on-set protocols - what everyone should do on set.

work through their eyes.

This comes from the side the team on the ground, not

I introduce them to the foundations of fashion, and if

a client or a corporate perspective. They understand

we’re in meetings, teach them how to back up what

what makes a shoot work.

they think. They don’t always get my random fashion

Now, we have to be super careful. It may not necessar-

references, so it’s been interesting explaining who Pat

ily affect you, but you could give the virus to someone

Fields is, for

else.

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ailing from Los Angeles, photographer, writer and director, Lyon has been considered an enigma within his industry of the art world and a bona-fide renaissance visionary. He has engineered a creative legacy both in front and behind the camera for over three decades. . It was in the early 80’s that he was first discovered by Andy Warhol’s lens as a model for his new Interview magazine. One of the top male models in the world throughout the 80s and 90s, he is still considered one of the internationally recognized, fashion models of this era.

“I”ll make images as long as I have something to say” – Steven Lyon

Africa called, “Something that Matters”. This poignant documentary takes a raw, firsthand look at the escalating crisis of poaching and corruption, which threatens extinction of the entire Rhino species. Lyon has logged over 1,000 km, on foot, on an exceptional trek in the African Bush in search of the real story behind this crisis. In 2013 Steven Lyon founded a nonprofit organization called, Lyonheartlove. The documentary, is the inaugural project under the auspices of the organization.

Steven’s directorial work has come to the attention and acknowledged by a variety of For the past 25 years Lyon immersed himself international film festivals. His music video, into the fashion world of Paris – only this “Fire”, for the band “The Winery Dogs”, was time, on the other side of the lens, as a fine the official selection for both “New York art, fashion and celebrity photographer. Lyon Film Week” and “Los Angeles International drew inspiration from the cinema especially Film Festival”. The video garnered top prize film noir and German Expressionist cinema- in “Hollywood International Motion Picture tography. Film Festival” and “The Prague International Film Festival”. He was also slated as the In the city of lights, he established himself as “director to watch”. His sultry, sexy short film a creative impresario, sometimes irreverent, “Remember Cuba” was recently selected a borderline rebel, walking his own path and won top prize at the “Los Angeles Sin in the global, fashion photography, arena. Festival.” Lyon’s work has been exhibited throughout the galleries of Europe, and published in After a three-decade stint abroad and in NYC, numerous magazines including, Vogue, Van- Steven Lyon has finally returned to hishomeity Fair and GQ plus many more leading art town, Los Angeles where he founded and is house magazines.For the past 4 years, Lyon acting editor in chief and creative director of has been filming a feature documentary in a new art publication named “INDULGE”. Its

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an art and image based bi-annual publication. Lyon continues his tireless work on the plight of the Rhinos and will be debuting his documentary, “Something That Matters”, in Spring 2021. In the meantime Lyon enjoys his California days with his 14 year old American Staff Rudy and continuing his imaginative journey and creative legacy.

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Who were your biggest influences if any when you started? That’s easy. Helmut Newton, Peter Lindbergh, Herb Ritz, Sante D’Orazio and Paolo Roversi. And Ive always loved Peter Beards work. Tragic loss , such a cool and interesting man. What is the gear you have used in the past and present? Haha its no secret Im a film shooter. I have and use many different cameras. I shoot a Hasselblad 503cw at least till it was stolen. A Mamiya RZ67, Pentax 67, Linhof Master Technika 4x5 and a Sinar P2 8x10 . I love the Canon EOS 1V 35mm as well. Of course you have to shoot digital sometimes especially for advertising. I love the Leica S system… Also I use my Canon 5D as a Polaroid . Its well Know You still shoot mostly on film. Why is that? Film adds another layer to the image. I like my work to be cinematic and film is just that. I love the colors of film and nothing beats B/W film for B/W images. You can try and photoshop a digital file and get it close but never really like film. So fuck! Just shoot film. Fix it in post is never an option. Light it and shoot it right and Before being an amazing photographer, you started your career as a Model. What made you decide to go

post work is just a little burning and dodging. I spend maybe 20 min on any given image in post... Yes I do

to the other side of the camera? How did this happen?

my own post.

Well yes that’s true. I had a great career based out of

Also my work is shown and sold in galleries and only

Paris for over 10 years. The 80’s was a great time to be a model . Sex ,drugs, rock and roll pretty much sums it up. It wasn’t till 5-6 years after I retired modeling that I started shooting pics. Mostly out in the desert and at a horse ranch with models I knew. I loved the old guess campaign images with a sexy girl and cool guys . They just seemed so natural and real. Not like the posed over retouched shit you see today.

offered in silver gelatin and Platinum prints. I Never offer digital prints. You’ve done some quite powerful portraits. What’s your working process like? How do you make the moment happen where they seem honest and real? I think it’s all about trust. I like to spend time with the 41

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EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W model and get to know each other. I was a model for many years and this process of taking pictures should all be fun. Taking pictures should be fun! I also let them know the images we are about to take are our images. We will do this together. When I’m shooting I’m very fast and know what I want. This gives confidence to your team and the model. For sure collaboration is so important. And working with talented people only ups your game… But its my finger on the camera and my eye looking through the lens. I’m not a fan of back seat photographers while im shooting. HAHA that’s why when I do shoot digital I shoot to card. Not tethered to a laptop and 5 people crowded around with different opinions. Thats a great way to bore and loose the model. That’s also a great thing about shooting film. Nobody knows you got the shot… except you! HAHA Many art directors and stylist cant or won’t deal with that. Has there been someone who has really

Let’s just say when Serena Williams twerks during your shoot…

surprised you? Who was totally different

It was hysterical! It also wasn’t easy to get there phones out of

from what you expected?

there hands… we managed.

I’d say the Williams sisters. I was told

What’s been the biggest highlight in your career so far?

they were very closed and just not to get in there space. My assistant did a little

Has to be taking on a 1000k journey on foot across Africa making

research and found out they love and

the documentary “Something that Matters” Nothing else I’ve done

have pitfalls. Well at that time so did I. So

comes close to that feeling of accomplishment. Im so blessed that

when we all met I broke the ice with pitfall

now five years after the 1000k I’ve met an executive producer

pictures and stories and that was my way

helping me to finish the film. Making this film has been a very long

in. It turned out to be a very easy and fun

journey. To see it to fruition will be amazing.

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I’ve heard You are selling some of your photography

You’re an incredible wildlife photographer. Far from

to help support Corona Virus. Can you tell me

your edgy fashion and nudes your are known for. Was

something about it?

it difficult to jump between styles and genre?

Its called ArtPrints4Help and initially I was. But now Im

No. Im a photographer. I shoot anything that interests

reworking the initiative and will offer art from many

me equally. I’m very passionate about anything I

photographers and give the 50% gallery fee to charity.

take on. So it doesn’t matter what im shooting. I’m

The artist will receive the same as if his works were

shooting… that’s all that matters. I have to say when

sold in a gallery. The buyer will know that 50% of the

I step off the plane in Africa and head out to shoot

image price will go to charity so he can also write that

wildlife… I get a special rush. Much cooler to shoot a

percentage off. Its a win win I think.

charging elephant then a super model any day.

www.artprints4help.org

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EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W What kind of impact do you feel this documentary can make when the world sees it? Something that Matters will educate people about what is really going on with rhinos and the poaching crisis in South Africa. The horrific way these animals are killed often means they take days to die in anguish. I joined a 1000k trek on foot across Africa and brought a film crew. It took almost 4 months of sleeping in the dirt , I want though a few pair of shoes. Really opened my eyes to what is happening and the cruelty of people. Heart breaking. To find out more on the film go to my non-profit web site www.lyonheartlove.org I know you are gettin ready to launch your unique bi-annual book “Indulge”. Can You tell me something about? What do we have to expect? INDULGE is a Bi - Annual Image based publication focusing the Arts and the world we live in. It’s not driven by fashion nor the seasons, it will be collectable, timeless and can remain on the shelfs indefinitely. I haven’t decided yet if im going to launch it during this pandemic. I may wait. Issue one is finished and so is the web site. Im dying to launch and start on issue two. Since there is no fashion nor advertising I can launch when ever I want. For the moment im focusing on Can

you

tell

about

your

documentary

“SOMETHING THAT MATTERS”? What pushed you to a project so far from your usual photographic style?

finishing my documentary. www.theindulgemagazine.com

Well for many years Ive been traveling to Africa to photograph its people and wildlife. I love it. It was on my last trip to S.Africa I was invited by my guide to come along on a 1000k trek on foot to raise awareness to the rhino poaching crisis through out Africa. It took me about 20 seconds to accept. I went back to NY put a crew together and two months later started a journey that would change my life.

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EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W You have such a broad and huge body of work. Why don’t you release a book? How about three! I’ve spent the last year organizing three books. First one to be released is called Artist of Light. Im deciding on a publisher for all three books now. So what does life look like for you now and where do you see yourself in the future? Today its all about finishing the documentary. Im hoping to launch it at Sundance in 2021. Thats the goal at least. After Im hoping to direct a film I just finished writing called “The Love we Deserve” . Ha! We will see. I’m also writing a second screenplay along the way. Films are my future. But don’t get me wrong I love photographing images. And always will. When there is an interesting project Im in! Today’s Instagram models and photographers don’t interest me. I really don’t want to fit in that world. So I’ve moved on . Let me just say this… “When its safe and other countries open there borders to Americans. Im gone… For a while at least.”

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It is an honour to feature photography, designer and artist extraordinaire, George

Mayer.

The

Russian-born

photographer graduated from the Ural College of Arts and Crafts, and began his creative career as an interior designer. Since pursuing his passion for photography, the multi award winning photographer has achieved countless successes. His images grace the covers of many books, his art hangs on the walls of numerous galleries and his photographs star in several tv shows. Renowned for his interesting play on light and shadow, Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique aesthetic embraces a stylish blend of classic and modern.

from the series libido and mortido

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Before establishing yourself as a renowned

Since 2008 you

have partaken in numerous

photographer, you graduated from Ural College

international

of Arts in environmental design, then pursuing a

competitive environment push or challenge you as

career in interior design. When did you realise your

an artist?

photography

contests.

Does

the

passion lied with photography? I am neither very passionate about contests, nor am At the College of Arts, we were majoring in painting,

I upset if my work doesn’t win. I use competitions to

drawing and composition. The curriculum included

submit my works to jury members and audiences

photography as well, so I learnt how to work with

for viewing, to meet interesting artists, and to look at

analog photography, print pictures and even take

the work of competitors. For me, it is rather a way of

photograms. During three years of work as an interior

communication.

designer, I continued my self-education in this direction. I used to buy fashion classics, photography

An array of awards and outstanding repertoire of

albums and read professional magazines. In 2007, I

press, what achievement or highlight are you most

bought my first studio equipment and since then I

proud of?

have not been doing any more interior design. I am content when my art is highly appreciated by the Born in Russia, does your heritage play a part in

respected members of a jury. I was pleased when my

your art/designs?

works were displayed at Carnegie Hall and Somerset House. The awards are gratifying, but they are not

The surroundings always influence the artist. I grew

the only motivation for my being engaged in creative

up in a residential area overwhelmed with strict

activity. They are just the icing on the cake. I enjoy

lines of panel buildings. Whilst studying, I came

the process a lot more than the result. I take great

to appreciate the direction of constructivism in

satisfaction when I work in a studio or open another

architecture and design. I studied the legacy of the

exhibition. Although, answering your question, I would

great Russian avant-garde artists such as Vladimir

like to highlight my collaboration with the World

Tallinn and Alexander Rodchenko, who are known

Photography Organization, thanks to which I met

as the founders of constructivism.

many outstanding artists in person, including Martin Parr.

I prefer simple but well-calibrated forms in art. When my wife and I first arrived in Barcelona, we

When did you first fall in love with art?

were not particularly interested in the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, but we immediately headed to see

Consciously at the children’s art school. It was there

the Pabellón alemán of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

that I realized how powerful art was and how it could influence people’s minds.

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W Where do you find inspiration for your work? In music, architecture, painting, cinema and literature. I like to be inspired and fascinated by something. I try not to lose this state for as long as possible and share it with others with the help of my creative activity. What is your favourite camera to shoot with and why? I love the old school technique, I have a Linhof gimbal and a Hasselblad 503 CW medium format in my studio. Of the digital equipment, there is the Phase One P40 and Leica M9 adapter. I just love all of these cameras, but I use the modern Sony Alpha 7R III for the job. Last year, at the invitation of Sony, I did a presentation for the new Sony Alpha 7R IV camera in Russia. It is at the pinnacle of technological progress at the moment and it is pleasant to realize this as well as it is convenient to use such a device in work. Light often plays an important part in your art. What other techniques do you enjoy experimenting with? I do love to control light. I use long exposures and stroboscopes. I combine constant light with flashes and experiment a lot with optical attachments and refractions. But lately I’ve been trying to work with color. It’s a completely different dimension that can have a powerful impact on the viewer. Despite having viewed a great deal of visual art and having learnt much in the field of color psychology, the mystery of color still remains incomprehensible to me. Your project LIGHT. SHADOWS. PERFECT WOMAN. Is most striking. Out of all of your projects and images, do you have a personal favourite? If so why? It is not easy for me to evaluate my own works, because many of them hide some kind of personal experience, and I may not be objective. For example, I like the work “Nadezhda”, but on the frame is my muse and my favorite model, as well as my wife and I cannot step back and be impersonal. Portraits of such projects as “Light. Shadows. 72

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LIBIDO AND MORTIDO

Libido and mortido are the two powers that accompany us through life since our birth. Libido is aspiration for creativity and art or desire to live. But everything that moves is restricted and cannot be endless. Mortido is the power restricting libido, it is aspiration for death or aspiration for endless life out of the bounds of the body. Throughout life one suffers these powers fighting. The inward mortido destroys the libido, so it is destructive and self-destructive. Sabina Spielrein speaks of aspiration for death as the primitive instinct of human being. Nevertheless we cannot regard libido and mortido as fighting antitheses. They are more like dialectical opposites interpenetrating each other. The individual senses the interaction of these two powers and being influenced by their interaction tries to find some balance inside to preserve oneself. And while the inward mortido causes destructive changes of the personality, that is the process of destroying the personality, the libido directed to the self leads to the cognition of one’s true self. In the photographs the figure of a woman is used as a symbol, as reflection of the human consciousness being at the boundary of the two concepts of creation and destruction. It is a woman’s figure that is depicted because it is associated with the concept of the Anima introduced by the psychologist Jung. It implies the feminine archetype that is the influence of emotions, moods and inwardness. The masculine archetype, the Animus, is characterized by outwardness and tough overriding decisions. In the techniques we make use of the experience of such great experimentalists as František Drtikol, Erwin Blumenfeld and Victor Skrebneski. Through the use of contrasting light and shadows we show the two antitheses coexisting in the human consciousness. And the fighting of these two antitheses is shown through the use of optical deflections.

Fashion Passion and a Bird Cage

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W The Ideal Woman”, “Libido and Mortido” and “Anima”

While sketching, I plunge into a kind of trance, try to

are a reflection of my inner state, an attempt to es-

disconnect from the outside world and establish a

tablish a link with the subconscious. There is no way I

connection with my guide to the world of the uncon-

can single out individual photographs. All together they

scious, my Anima. It is at this sacred moment for me

are like a mosaic of the irrational part of the human

that the main work takes place. Already at this stage, I

mind, or conductors between the conscious and un-

know what the poses, scenery and light will be like. In

conscious.

the studio, I just need to accurately reproduce these drawings in practice.

Trialing numerous techniques and skills, has your vision and style evolved or transformed over time?

The recent and unprecedented quarantine period proved a confusing and difficult time for many. All

The experiments that I do in creative filming, I then ap-

creative industries were put on pause. How did this

ply for commercial orders. So, my training as a profes-

affect your creativity?

sional photographer continues and is always improving. Though the most important change happened a

My shooting in the USA and an exhibition in Moscow

few years ago, when I turned from a great variety of

have been cancelled. I had to return to my hometown

techniques and genres to a qualitative in-depth study

in the Urals, where I continued to work actively, opened

of a particular topic. Then I became aware of my own

a new studio, completed several interesting orders to-

style.

gether with my wife and conducted some creative filming. It is connected with the fact that the quarantine

Photographers and designers often have a ‘muse’,

regime was not strictly observed in small towns. In ad-

for example Audrey Hepbrun for Hubert de Givenchy,

dition, putting active life on pause can always be used

Twiggy for Justin de Villeneueve or Jean Shrimpton for

for self-education, and more creative material.

David Bailey. Who would your muse be? We would love to hear what you are currently workI’ve always been excited about Veruschka. This is prob-

ing on? Are there any exciting new projects you have

ably due to the fact that she is capable of transforma-

coming up?

tion, and generously allowed the author to use this ability. In many of her portraits, the model as a person-

Now I have taken up shooting the Anima project and

ality disappeared. She knew how to conceal any hint

have already finished off a series with the red color

of emotion, while she could amaze and hypnotize the

imitating the glow of the planet Mars. Mars symboliz-

viewer with the help of body language. If we perceive

es the masculine principle and active aggression, while

the body of a model as material for fashion photogra-

the nude female figure is contrasted to and balances

phy, then Veruschka has this material of the highest

this aggression. I plan to continue studying the phe-

quality.

nomenon of color and its effect on humans. I hope it is within my reach.

A creative mind with an exceptional eye for detail, are you able to talk us through your process when creating your art. From your initial concept to final piece? The idea of photographs often flows from one project to another, only the shooting technique changes.

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ANIMA The psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung believed that there was a feminine beginning, or female part of the psychic setup, in subconsciousness of every man. He gave it the name “Anima”, that is “soul” in translation from Latin. The anima is a personification of all feminine psychological qualities that a man possesses, such as haziness and vagueness of feelings and moods, emotional sensitivity, prophetic insights, susceptibility to the irrational and the capability for individual love. If a man does not try to relate with his anima, he gets what Jung called “a loss of soul”, i.e., a lack of vitality, flexibility and humaneness. In the process of working on creative projects, I tend to resort to a kind of meditation and try to establish a connection with my anima, which is depicted as a nude female figure. The touch with one’s subconscious mind helps get rid of rigidity, rudeness, one-sidedness and, eventually, bond with the Unconscious. The red circle on the works is a reference to the planet Mars. The ancient Greeks associated this celestial body with the God of war Ares, who was the personification of pure violence and cruelty. In Western astrology, the planet Mars is associated with the aggressive masculine element, the will and active sexuality. Mars manages wars, disasters, natural disasters, and accidents. In the photos the anima becomes positive, it is opposed to aggression, soothing it and helping to find inner harmony.

ANIMA

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LIGHT. SHADOWS. PERFECT WOMAN Light. Shadows. Perfect Woman Arranging the delicate balance of the correlation of the dark and the light the author discovers the obvious monumentality and duality of the images of the perfect woman. Within the space of the picture, the light becomes flat and the dark becomes deeper, highlighting all conventions and details. With this approach, the geometry of light becomes not only a sculptural language but also correlates with the meaning of the subject. The concept of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the perfectâ&#x20AC;? in the photographs is contradictory in nature; on the one hand, it is monumental and complete, and on the other hand it is naked and vulnerable. These opposing concepts are at the heart of the works.

LIGHT SHADOWS

PERFECT

WOMAN

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UTARA ORGANICS OUR STORY My name is Amy Arnett-Smith. I am the creator of Utara Organics. I am also an organic farmer on the north shore of Kauaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;i. One of our main crops is mangosteen. I created this line of mangosteen based organic skincare in 2009 in response to my need for chemical and toxin free skincare due to a lifelong struggle with hormone imbalance (PCOS) and skin inflammation issues. I have always loved luxury skincare but unfortunately most commercial brands are full of endocrine disrupting synthetic fragrances, thickeners, colorants and fillers. I began researching Mangosteen as a base for my products after researching the fruit and its use in tradition medicine throughout Southeast Asia in treating acne, wounds, and a variety of skin conditions. I found that western medicine had finally taken notice of this anti-oxidant packed super fruit with its bright purple rind and and found it to be an abundant source of polyphenols known as xanthones. It turns out these compounds specific to the mangosteen can kick some serious bacteria and inflammation ass! After establishing mangosteen as the base of my line I slowly and methodically researched the most effective therapeutic oils and the purest essential oils (all EOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s used are batch tested) for nourishing and protecting sensitive and problem prone skin without causing irritation.. My products contain absolutely no toxic chemicals, fillers, thickeners or synthetic fragrances that can negatively affect hormone balance or skin prone to inflammation.

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I created these products for myself with incredibly high personal standards. I hand make all the products in very small batches to make sure every creation that goes out into the world is something I am proud of. I have been humbled and honored by the emails, texts and calls I have received that Utara Organics has been an integral part of relieving the stress and suffering that goes along with dealing with skin issues on a daily basis. Mahalo Nui To You All, xoxo, Amy

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The vodka market, in particular, is a tough one to break into. What do you feel makes Double Cross Vodka stand out amongst the competition? What makes the Double Cross product so special? Double Cross is “handcrafted by a master distiller”; how are you combining the traditional methods the brand was founded on with newer technological innovations? Double Cross® Vodka is distilled in a 13th century Slovakian village using pure Tatra Mountain spring water and estate-grown early-harvest organic winter wheat. Combining modern techniques and ancient methods, each batch is seven-times distilled and seven-times filtered. The result is an award-winning vodka of unrivaled purity, taste and character. It does this by emphasizing the following: handcrafted production that combines the art and science of worldclass spirits distillation; an uncompromising attention to the details – from the vodka, to the packaging to the ABOUT DOUBLE CROSS VODKA Name of person(s) representing Double Cross Vodka: Linda Larson Gawne Title: CEO – Old Nassau Imports, LLC Bio: The CEO of Double Cross is Linda Gawne. Linda brings 30+ years of industry experience through her tenure at Diageo, Molson/Coors and Treasury Wine Estates. She also brings extensive relationships with

marketing materials; the genuine passion of the people behind the brand; and the long history and “pedigree” behind the brand. ONI could have partnered with a distillery in any region of the world. After extensive research, ONI selected Eastern Europe because of its long-standing expertise and heritage in producing the world’s highest quality vodkas. Specifically, ONI chose to partner with the G. Familia distillery in Slovakia (see Figure 1) because it has successfully coupled this Eastern European vodka heritage with sophisticated technical innovations of today. ONI is the first company to introduce a Slovak vodka in the U.S.

the country’s leading distributors and on-premise and off-premise retailers. Notably, Linda has been directly

Double Cross Vodka was the accumulation of a life-

involved in leading multiple successful beer, wine and

time of work by G. Familia master distiller, Jan Krak.

spirits launches over her 30+ year career. Gawne is a

There is an uncompromising attention to the details

graduate of Miami University with degrees in Political

– from the vodka, to the packaging to the marketing

Science and Communications. She and her husband

materials; the genuine passion of the people behind

have three children and split their time between Ohio

the brand; and the long history and “pedigree” behind

and Florida

the brand. The 7/7 Distillation/Filtration Process Double Cross® Vodka begins with completely demineralized 200-ft deep Tatra Mountain spring water and locally grown early harvest winter wheat. Winter wheat is used because it’s more robust than other wheat varieties and grows extremely well in the Tatra Mountain climate. The wheat is hand-selected by the master distiller to ensure the highest quality spirit.

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Seven-Step Distillation: In the production of neutral spirits, distillation is utilized to isolate ethanol (ETOH), or pure alcohol, from the many impurities created in the fermentation process. Some of these impurities (e.g. methanol, acetaldehyde, butanol) are particularly harmful to the human body, the most common symptoms of which are experienced during a typical hangover. While it is impossible to rid a spirit of all impurities, a high-quality distillation process can minimize the amount of impurities that end up in the final product. With this in mind, Jan Krak, G. Familia’s master distiller has focused decades on creating a distillation process that creates the purest ethanol possible. The result is an innovative seven-step column-still distillation process that allows for a stepwise enhancement of the distillate in interconnected distillation columns. This proprietary process functions something like a “waterfall,” whereby the purest distillate is isolated and spilled over to the next column, where the process is repeated. After moving through the seven columns, the distillate enters the filtration process. The seven-step filtration system utilizes a number of filtration methods and materials. Multiple steps utilize activated charcoal derived from Slovak oak, maple, and ash trees. Other filtration steps (including limestone and diamond dust) are utilized to remove any and all particulate matter that might remain in the liquid. During the filtration process, the distillate is also blended with mineral-rich Tatra mountain spring water that has been carefully treated to produce the unique taste of Double Cross® Vodka. What was the creative inspiration behind one of the chicest bottles on the shelves? Double Cross knew from the start that it wanted to produce a bottle unlike anything else on the market. They chose to work with Capsule, an award-winning firm, to design the Double Cross® bottle. Capsule’s design team has created a stunning bottle design that grabs consumer attention and affirms the luxury status of the product. It is a blend of sophistication and old-world charm. The sharp edges and modern look is balanced by the Slovak national poetry. The logo is a modernized version of the Slovak national flag representing the technical achievement of creating a world class vodka built on the foundation of old world craftmanship and experience.

What is the best way to enjoy Double Cross Vodka? (Straight up? Cocktail?) Great question. My preference is straight up. Why mess with a perfect vodka. Does Double Cross have a custom cocktail you can share with our readers? Our featured cocktail is the Double Cross Truffle Olive Martini. Double Cross has our own branded olives that are available to support accounts. You recently partnered with world renowned bartender, Erik Lorincz - tell us more about that partnership and how he was connected to the brand! Erik is an original Slovakian success story. He led the American Bar at The Savoy for years and now has transitioned to open his own venue with Kwānt in London. He is a master of his trade and now an entrepreneur with his line of high-quality mixology tools. www. birdybyerik.com Together, we are proud to be from Slovakia. We know breaking into the US market can be difficult What is the proudest moment you have of the Double Cross Vodka brand? Similar to the line….If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere….our proudest moment is yet to be. Check back with us in two years. What should we expect from this premium brand moving forward? We know we have an outstanding 95 Point (suburb) rating from Wine Enthusiast Vodka that no one knows about. We are focused on expanding our presence in key markets through our distribution partnership in 41 states with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits along with ( Horizon Beverage ) in the 5 NE markets and New Jersey (Allied Beverage ). We have partnered with Zamora Company, based in Spain, to form a US Joint Venture that provides DCV with a 30 person Sales and Marketing organization. We are excited to be launching a new bottle format as well as a new 1-liter bottle in September 2020. The new bottle will retain the same brand equity as our current Gold Medal Winning bottle but deliver improved ergonomics to meet the needs of bartenders. Nazdravie! (Translates to CHEERS in Slovak) 111

The Lolea name is quickly growing; how did the brand get its start? What was the inspiration behind such a unique product? Lolea is the personal project of four friends who simply wanted to share what they most love. As lovers of the Spanish traditions and gastronomy, they became advocates of transmitting a more up-to-date, modern image of Spain. The inspiration behind the product originated when the founders asked themselves why there were no great sangrias, like the one you would make at home, available in the market. They aimed to change this by creating a top quality premium sangria that portrays a modern image of Spain with one of its most traditional drinks. They loved how sangria brings everyone together and wanted to share that with the world. Speaking of inspiration, what were the creative influences behind the design - the infamous polka dots? Interview completed with: Brooke King

Lolea was born with the vision of modernizing some

Title: Brand Manager

of the traditional, universal icons of Spain with its own distinct personality. We reinterpreted the tradition-

Brooke King is an experienced brand manager in the

al Spanish polka dot and adapted it to today&apos;s

wine and spirits space with over six years working with

trends. For Lolea, the polka dot has become a mes-

some of the most established names in the industry,

sage of modernism, a window to the Lolea universe

including Stoli, Cavit and Roscato. Originally from a

where you can share and enjoy everyday moments in

small town in Texas, Brooke decided to move to New

a unique and fun way.

York City to pursue her dream career in brand management. After spending five years in the city, she relocat-

Do you have a personal favorite flavor of Lolea and

ed to Dallas, Texas to manage the world&apos;s most

what would you suggest should be our go to for these

premium sangria brand, Lolea. Lolea has been a brand

Summer months?

that Brooke has always admired, and was thrilled to receive the important position for the prestigious label,

My personal favorite flavor would be the Lolea N1,

as well as for Zamora company; a place that values her

an artisanal sangria made with natural ingredients.

innovative ideas and experience.

Based on Mediterranean citrus fruits and soft peach, the Lolea N1 uses high quality Cabernet Sauvignon red wine, Tempranillo and a touch of cinnamon. Our

https://lolea.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolea_usa/

sangria has a fizzy touch which makes for a more refreshing and enjoyable drink. All of Lolea&apos;s sangrias are perfect to enjoy during the Summertime, but I find my most favorite to drink during this season is the Lolea N5. This is a frizzanté rosé wine cocktail that offers a sophisticated and stylish take on sangria. Crafted with a blend of frizzanté rosé wine made from Grenache and Tempranillo grapes, Lolea N5 also showcases

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notes of hibiscus flower and refreshing ginger natural flavors.

The wine industry can be extremely competitive, what

What is the best way to serve Lolea sangria?

1. Lolea currently ranks as the #1 Premium Sangria ac-

Lolea is a sophisticated sangria and should be enjoyed in a sophisticated way. All of our Lolea&apos;s are designed to be consumed cold, and should always be prepared with our favorite acronym “BIG” in mind. 1. Balloon glass: Wine glass preferred. 2. Ice: Big ice cubes. Fill the glass. We always serve Lolea cold, be sure to fill your glass to the top with ice cubes, the bigger the better. 3. Garnish: Citrus, fruits, herbs. The sky&apos;s the limit with garnishes, but a few of our favorites are lemons, limes and basil. They essentially add the perfect finish to all of our premium frizzanté sangrias.

makes Lolea stand out against its competitors?

cording to Nielsen. 2. Lolea is from Zaragoza Spain and transcends the Sangria category to forge its own path as a “Frizzante Sangria”. Made exclusively from natural ingredients, it has no preservatives, no colorants, and no additives. Because it’s unpasteurized it preserves the characteristics we sense when we drink fresh wine. 3. Lolea isn’t a drink, it’s a lifestyle, as proven by winning the “HOT PROSPECT BRAND AWARD” by Shanken the last TWO years (2017-2018) 4.The iconic packaging behind the brand is what makes Lolea stand out amongst its competitors and draws the eye of every consumer. It screams fun! Where do you see the brand going in the coming years? Is there anything exciting we should be an eye out for?

What are your thoughts on social media in regards to growing brands in our current society? How has Lolea utilized these platforms to further promote the brand and products? Social media has become one of the largest marketing tools a brand can be a part of; in our current society, we believe it is almost essential to have a strong social media presence. We use our own social platforms not only to promote our brand and product, but to further connect with our consumers. We find great benefits in getting to have immediate access to our followers and feel this has allowed us to share in their Lolea stories and experiences. With the @Lolea_USA account, we like to give back to our followers through different giveaways, as well as partner with a multitude of influencers and content creators which allows us to really build this online community.

I see the brand truly becoming an iconic Sangria, with a reputation of being known for bringing people together and transforming the everyday moments into extraordinary smiles. I truly believe that Lolea is a lifestyle brand that everyone can connect with. We are a very innovative brand, each new Lolea is a new taste, a new and surprising combination of wine, fruit, and spices. With that being said, I can’t quite reveal what we are going to be rolling out in 2021 but I can say it will be BIG!

Any noteworthy fans of the brand? As we mentioned, social media partnerships are a key part of the equation for brands looking to grow their online presence. Lolea has been fortunate to work with some amazing influencer and content creators, but most recent fans of the Lolea brand include Sofia Richie, Ireland Baldwin, Courtney Cox, Olivia Pierson, and Teala Dunn. 115

JEFF D. F. TROTTER INTERIOR DESIGNER

All photos by Zeke Ruelas except two bathroon photos on page 122 by Edward Duarte

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS THAT I LEARNED WAS HOW TO BE FLEXIBLE WITH MY DESIGNS

JEFF D. F. TROTTER is the Founder and Principal Designer of Jeff Trotter Design, a full service design firm specializing in both residential and commercial interior design, renovation and new construction, based in Los Angeles, California. His fresh, yet timeless design aesthetic, has made him one of the country’s most sought after rising design professionals. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Jeff’s style is often described as having a contemporary twist on coastal comfort. His discerning eye seamlessly blends both tradi-

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tional and comfortable elegance with contemporary undertones, resulting in spaces that are tailored, luxurious and livable. Jeff’s projects range from large scale restaurant and hospitality design, to the restoration of historic residential properties and entertainment venues. After attending UCLA, Jeff began his career working in set design and art direction for a major motion picture studio. He continued his career in the entertainment industry for a number of years before launching his own firm. In addition to designing, Jeff is also a frequent contributor to several home and lifestyle design publications. Jeff’s newest endeavor is a line of custom designed surfboards that serve as functional art. Featured in Elle Decor and available now in the JTD online shop, his surfboard collection is designed to beautifully accent interiors as sculptural art, or to hit the beach with and catch some waves on.

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It is an honour to feature one of America’s most sought

After graduating from UCLA you began your career work-

after design professionals, Jeff Trotter. Turning dreams to

ing in set design and art direction for a major motion pic-

reality, Jeff specialises in both residential and commercial

ture studio. What experience did you gain from this and

interior design. Beginning his career in set design and art

how has it impacted your career as an interior designer?

direction for a major motion picture studio, Jeff is familiar with the glitz and glam of Hollywood. Now decking out interiors fit for a movie star, Jeff Trotter’s timeless style embraces a ‘contemporary twist on coastal comfort’. An eye for detail, Jeff is also a frequent contributor to several home and lifestyle publications.

One of the most important things that I learned was how to be flexible with my designs. Set direction and art design require pieces being moved or cheated to camera for a scene or a shot; so furniture and accessories are constantly being moved and rearranged. This was a great lesson

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for my residential design work. Families often require flex-

always evolving. I tend to lean toward the less trendy and

ible pieces that can be moved and utilized for different

more timeless, but I’m always tweaking, changing, and try-

purposes depending on their needs, so that was a great

ing new approaches based on what inspires me.

design lesson to learn early on. At what stage did you realise your passion lied with resi-

ter design professionals. If you could select one celebrity

dential and commercial interior design?

to design their beautiful home, who would you choose

I knew from a very young age. I was constantly moving

and why?

around my bedroom furniture and redecorating. My love

Madonna, because she’s such a chameleon and a master

for design and everything aesthetically pleasing is pretty

of reinvention. I’d love to work with her to create a home

innate.

that reflects who she truly is at her core. She also has fan-

Your style is often described as having a ‘contemporary twist on coastal comfort’. Where do you find your inspiration? Everywhere. Nature, fashion, travel. I find inspiration in almost everything. Has your vision and style evolved or changed over time? Absolutely. Design is art, and to grow as an artist, you’re

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tastic taste in art, so getting my hands on some of the pieces in her collection would be fun. You are credited for your fresh, yet timeless aesthetic. In a grand house, what is your favourite room to get your hands on and transform? I have a soft spot for kitchens. They’re always the place that everyone ends up gathering in and are the heart of every home.

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We would love to see into the mind of Jeff Trotter. What is your process when creating your designs? I always start with a client’s needs and wants. I like to gather as much information as I can about how they live and how they prefer to utilize their spaces. Then I take all of that information and filter it through my creative lens to deliver finished spaces that both reflect their style and mine. Residing in the center of Hollywood, glitz and glamour, does LA influence your designs? I’m a Los Angeles native, born and raised, so yes, it absolutely influences my work. Both of my surfboard collections, JTD Stone Surf and JTD Skin Surf, are heavily inspired by my LA roots. There’s nothing more quintessential California than surfing. There’s nothing more quintessential LA than blurring the lines between what’s expected and unexpected. Using an authentic surfboard as a beautiful piece of art is the perfect marriage of the two. We are most intrigued by your latest endeavour, a custom line of surfboards. Perfect for a sculptural art piece or catching some waves, have you hit the beach with one? Of course! I can’t sell what I don’t use myself. Both of my collections consist of high performance surfboards, so they’re not only beautiful pieces or art, but they’re also amazing to surf on.

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Where did this project stem from? Growing up and spending countless days at the beach definitely influenced my design aesthetic. Taking such an iconic symbol of beach living and turning it into an elevated piece of art that could be used in pretty much any space, anywhere, just felt like a natural extension of my style. The recent quarantine period has been a confusing and difficult time for so many. Whilst all creative industries were on pause, with many artists stuck indoors during lockdown, how did you keep your creative juices flowing? I feel like this period of isolation has really nurtured my art-

I’M ABSOLUTELY FASCINATED BY PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY, SO MY ALTERNATE CAREER PATH WOULD INVOLVE ONE IF NOT BOTH OF THOSE AREAS.

istry. It’s allowed me to quiet some of the everyday noise

I’m absolutely fascinated by psychology and philosophy, so

and tap back into my creative instincts. So I’ve actually

my alternate career path would involve one if not both of

spent a lot of this time designing two new JTD Surf collec-

those areas.

tions as well as working on my client’s projects. What has been the highlight of your career so far and We would love to hear a sneak peak of any other exciting

what are your hopes/dreams for the future?

projects you have coming up? I’d have to say that the highlight of my career thus far has I’m wrapping up several commercial and residential proj-

been building and designing my mom’s and sister’s homes.

ects right now that I can’t wait to photograph and share

They trust me 100%, so I was able to execute my full cre-

when the time comes, but I’m probably most excited about

ative vision for each of them. I’m also the most invested in

the two upcoming surf collections that I’ve been working

their homes because if I weren’t, I’d have to hear about it

so hard on.

at every family gathering and holiday. As for the future, I

If you did not choose this creative career path, what do

hope to find continued success in doing what I love.

you think you’d be doing?

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CALEIDOSCOPIO D’AMORE FEATURING

COLU DIAZ & SAINT SINNER

Photo RICARDO DE LA CONCHA Styling OTTERO Hair & MUA ANABELLE BEAUTY & SALVADOR GONZALEZ

CAPE: Merkabá SHIRT: Boyfriend’s Shirts BODY: Ilora PANTS: Ermenegildo Zegna BOOTS: Bimba Y Lola BLAZER: Ciervo Indefenso BLOUSE & PANTS: Alfredo Martínez HEELS: Christian Louboutin EARINGS: Fernando Rodríguez RINGS: Azul Malin

on the left: Hannah Cottrell (Saint Sinner) on the riight: Colu Diaz

“In a field of grass There’s a flower She’s alone But not too far Are two flowers They love each other I can clearly see One is Orange Another time In a rocky field Her posture weak She carries on Looks back and smiles They are happy But she is not A caterpillar told her I’ll miss you when you Go She felt remorse Because the pillar Told her so, and she Did not feel the same Obviously, the flower is me.”

No me voy a cansar de agradecerle al universo por ponernos de frente ese día que te conocí y agradecernos a nosotras todos los días por decidir caminar en esta vida .

BLAZER: Ciervo Indefenso TOP: La Perla PANTS: Matachaga

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SHIRT: Boyfriend’s Shirts VEST: Merkabá EARINGS: Thalatha RINGS: Azul Malin

DRESS & BLAZER: Luciana Balderrama EARINGS: Fernando Rodríguez BOOTS: Aquazzura

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COAT: Boyfriend’s Shirts T-SHIRT: Calvin Klein PANTS: Ermenegildo Zegna JEWELRY: Azul Malin

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BLAZER: Ciervo Indefenso BLOUSE: Alfredo MartĂnez RINGS: Azul Malin

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CAPE: Merkabá SHIRT: Boyfriend’s Shirts

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COAT: Boyfriend’s Shirts T-SHIRT: Calvin Klein JEWELRY: Azul Malin

SHIRT: Boyfriend’s Shirts VEST: Merkabá EARINGS: Thalatha RINGS: Azul Malin

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I THINK EVERYBODY NOWADAYS IS AN ARTIST BUT THEY ARE SLEEPING IN THEIR MINDS. SO I THINK ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REVOLUTIONARY BEING AN ARTIST

RINGS: Azul Malin & Elisheva And Constance

JACKET & PANTS: Boyfriendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shirts SUETER: Ermenegildo Zegna BLAZER: Ciervo Indefenso TOP: La Perla PANTS: Matachaga

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Photos by CiNava Photography IG: @cinava_photography www.cinavaphotography.com Talent: Sasha P IG: @iamsashapalma Creative Director: Mike Ruiz IG: @mikeruizone Project Manager: Andrea Allison IG: @_andrea_allison Hair Stylist: Johnny Stuntz IG: @johnnystuntz Makeup Artist: Anthony Merante IG: @anthonymerante Fashion Stylist: Oretta Corbelli IG: @orettac Photo Assistant: Ozzie Gutierrez IG: @ozzie__g__ Videographer: Matt & Mercy Hasselblad www.hasselbladstudios.com IG: @hasselblad_studios Location: FD Photo Studio IG: @fdphotostudio

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Dress ANNAKIKI @annakikiofficial Gloves BLACKLICKORISH LATEX @blacklickrosh Hat GLADYS TAMEZ MILLINERY @gladystamezmillinery Earrings DM Jewelry Designs @dmjewelrydesigns Shoes ENRICO CUINI @enricocuini <- on next page Dress HOUSE OF CB @houseofcb Earrings DM Jewelry Designs @dmjewelrydesigns

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Dress ANNAKIKI @annakikiofficial Gloves BLACKLICKORISH LATEX @blacklickrosh Hat GLADYS TAMEZ MILLINERY @gladystamezmillinery Earrings DM Jewelry Designs @dmjewelrydesigns Shoes ENRICO CUINI @enricocuini <- on next page Bodysuit VEX LATEX @vexclothing Leggings VEX LATEX @vexclothing

CINAVA PHOTOGRAPHY

A Duo Photography Team Angel Cintron and Stephen Nava, the duo behind CiNava Photography. Both from the Mid-West brings creative vision and deep understanding of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion. Collaborating beside incredible talents in their field to capture the true interpretation of unique vision and to inspire our message. As we specialize in capturing fashion, editorial and celebrities in high-end print fashion magazines and webitorials, we stretch our limits and incorporate new ideas. By exploring the sexy, raw, and edgy side of fashion we generalize our conceptual connotation of the theme. CiNava is compelled to translate their own true feelings while behind the camera.

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EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W Would you please tell us about yourselves and how you both got started in photography? We are both very outgoing and love to connect with people. Our friends would certainly see the differences we add to personal interactions and, in the business world as well. We love to experience new cultures, food, people through our travels. Our adventures have brought us to being partners in private, and in business. We love playing off each other, kinda ying to the otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s yang. For the ying, Angel Cintron, brings his right brain esthetics, which have been honed by a Fine Arts Degree in photography from the Academy of Art University. For the yang, Steve Nava, brings his left brain firepower, which has long been deployed toward the development of novel drugs in the biotechnology industry. While in school, Angel needed a guinea pig for a project he was working on or a second shooter, if he picked up a wedding gig, help with lighting, holding bounce cards etc. Steve was there to help. Essentially, Steve became free labor. However, it was such a great experience working together, CiNava (a fusion of both last names) was born. Almost a decade later, we are forging ahead working with incredible talent, creatives and stylists in editorial fashion and celebrity photography as a duo. How would you describe your work to someone who has never seen it? We connected with the idea of manifesting beautiful imagery that tells a story. Being marginalized for most of our lives, we have the ability to translate their experiences through pictures. Finding the creative purpose as being able to interpret a situation through what we see in the lens. In other words, anyone can take a pretty picture, but to take a situation and tie it to your vision is storytelling. The person flipping through a magazine who lands on your image must be captured and emotionally triggered in one way or another. The type of imagery that moves people. We have built quite the portfolio, having our work appeared in many fashion and style books including but not limited to MOD, HUF Magazine, Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Officiel AU, and Cool Singapore and Cool America, Lewis, and Elements Magazines. Thankfully, we have also been able to capture celebrity images including WWE Superstar Diva Lae Van Dale, YouTube sensation Garrett Watts, Movie actress Natalie Ganzhorn, TV superstar Tia Carrere and Super Bowl Champion Corey Clement, to name a few.

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CINAVA PHOTOGRAPHY EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W What defines your style?

light on the talents eyes while emitting an

story creative artist building, no elevator.

Photography is all about self expression

even diffused light to eliminate shadows.

We had a fair bit of gear, including san-

that speaks of storytelling within the de-

This piece of equipment is essential for

dbags, c-stands, and lighting equipment

signer’s wardrobe and styles. CiNava has

every photographer.

that had to be carried up to the rooftop

become known for producing highly pro-

for two consecutive days. On day 1, it’s

duced editorial images that are creative,

How much equipment do you typically

started to snow, lightly at first. Then, an

edgy, artistic, fresh, and often drawn from

bring to a photo-shoot?

hour into the shoot, we were in full snow

our own environment. Where do you find your inspiration?

storm. The models were wearing next Let’s just say we have developed musc-

to nothing and we warmed ourselves in

les in places where we never dreamed

front a huge exhaust pipe. Of course, we

existed!

needed spring/summer images, not men

Inspiration comes from many past and

in skimpy cloths in the middle of a snow

present sources, as well as looking to the

What photographers from the past or pre-

storm. Imagine the post production! We

future. To be honest, in today’s environ-

sent have influenced you the most?

moved the shoot indoors and an elderly

ment, it really depends on what is happe-

man who had no idea who we were, what

ning now that drives our current move-

We definitely different and common

permissions we had and could really care

ment. The world is experiencing so many

influences.

less then proceeded to push us out of the

issues related to health, social injustice,

Angel: Annie Leibovitz. The detail in her

building. Now, imagine flying a couple of

racism and political inequities. To counter

imagery of iconic individuals are simply

models in from LA, CA, we flew in from

this constant negative influence, we create

flawless; and, Gregory Crewdson whose

San Francisco, CA and the editor of the

a moment of peace by capturing beauty

methodology of capturing one image to

magazine on location. This was your basic

inspired by wind, flow, a thought of being

tell his story on a huge film set, simply

nightmare. Nevertheless, as one does on

swept away. Imagine floating like an angel

blew my mind.

location, we quickly adapted. The surro-

in the air wearing an incredible haute

Steve: Peter Lindberg really shaped

unding buildings were wrapped in epic

couture flowy dress created by Iris Van

fashion photography. His images really

graffiti. The shoot was more awesome

Herpen. As photographers, the creative

launched the era of the supermodel like

than we originally envisioned. This was a

imagery to bring this to reality is like wal-

Naomi Campbell or Cindy Crawford; and,

memory we will never forget.

king into a candy shop.

David LaChapelle who has influenced my

What gear do you most enjoy using at the

work and the love for taking risks.

Being a self taught photographer duo, what

moment and why?

Angel & Steve: Our recent influence is

has been most valuable to you in

Mike Ruiz, a really brilliant photographer,

your learning?

We love our Canon 5D Mark IV cameras,

creative director and role model. Mike

but that seems like a standard answer.

takes other passions of his life and uses

As fortune would have it, we have each

Everyone loves their camera. If we think

photography as a platform to speak for so

other to lean on. We’ve made plenty of

about a really useful piece of equipment

many helpless and voiceless animals stuck

mistakes and still do. Own your mistakes

that can be easily transported and can,

in shelters. He is truly an inspiration.

and learn from it. Every successful person,

in some instances, replace the need for

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photographer or otherwise, did not start

carting around heavy lighting equipment,

Whats your favorite photo shoot you’ve

off as a subject matter expert. We grow

it’s the LED ring light with remote trigger!

done and why?

from the lessons we’ve learned; and, this

This powerful and lightweight light can be

The most memorable photoshoot was

allows us to course correct what we do or

used on location or in studio. It’s amazing.

for a men’s spring/summer editorial in

how we approach the next situation.

The light path creates a beautiful catch

Brooklyn, New York. The location was an 8

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Give yourself permission to fail and then

Finally, once you have the shot, move on!

all team members to be onsite. However,

to believe in yourself to grow from the

Believe in your skills as a photographer.

we consider the safety of all to be more

experience. Celebrate your successes no

The crew nor the talent has all day for you

important.

matter how small and always give yourself

to chase the perfect shot.

While so many of us have been impacted,

permission to be successful. What do you look for when scouting new

we continue to explore new and creative What’s the most important thing you want

ways to continue working while we get

potential clients to know about you?

through the pandemic together.

locations? We create synergies which lead to an ama-

What projects are you working on now?

When scouting for new locations, they

zing collaborative relationships and have

We have a collaboration with world

should be accessible. Also, consider the

confidence in our ability to push our cre-

renowned celebrity photographer and

mood and vibe you are trying to capture.

ative boundaries.

our creative director, Mike Ruiz (America’s

The wardrobe may lend itself to an airy,

Next Top Model, Rupual’s Drag Race) on

flowy, etherial feeling, so a location suita-

Do you regularly work with the same team

a new men’s and women’s fashion shoot

ble to interact with the clothing will be

of make up artists, hair and stylists,

that will debut this fall. The shoot will take

top on the list. The location might be an

etc?

place in New York in late August. Additio-

extremely open space with lots of natural

nally, this summer we will also be shooting

light that lends itself to airflow throughout

Depending on where we are shooting,

4 male model covers for Adon Magazine.

(no breeze, make your own). However, if

some of our amazing trusted team can

Stay tuned for more!

you are looking for a fire inspired mood

change to other trusted and talented team

or vibe, the location could be darker or be

members. That said, we love our Creative

What kind of impact do you hope to make

more gritty in feel. The wardrobe in this

Director who continues to be a constant in

in the fashion world?

case could be more leather, tighter, sexy,

our shoots.

CiNava strives to be recognized as the duo

edgy and less colorful. Once you have an idea, how do you bring it

photography team that pushes our creatiWhat are the biggest challenges of working

ve boundaries within the fashion space.

during this pandemic?

Moreover, we wish to inspire other young

all together?

photography professionals by using our So many people are impacted by this

platform to raise awareness for the Equ-

Have a plan and assemble your team.

tragic pandemic. We are thankful to have

ality Federation, an organization working

Your team should have enough experien-

each other and loving family and family

to amplify the power of the state-based

ce to execute defined roles and delegated

of friends. While shooting is certainly

LGBTQ movement.

responsibilities. Make sure you com-

difficult, we constantly try to reinvent

While 2020 has been a roller coaster, we

municate with the team in one or more

ourselves. We explored the opportunity

have no plans of slowing down taking a

platforms like email, a joint teleconferen-

to have remote photoshoots (i.e., zoom

page from Ayn Rand. “The question isn’t

ce or face to face discussions early and

photoshoot) where many of the team

who is going to let us; it’s who is going to

often. Follow-up is key. On shoot day, the

members call in to a web chat with the

stop us.”

team should arrive early and set up their

talent on the other end. This requires so

respective areas prior to the talent arrival.

much coordination with the model, the

Do not sit around chatting!

make-up/hair and wardrobe stylists. While

Get ready and there will be plenty of so-

this is less personalized, it is an option.

cializing time at appropriate times.

That said, our preference is certainly for

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t is a pleasure to chat with both Sergio Guadarrama and Kade Johnson. Following in the footsteps of iconic design duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; Viktor & Rolf and Dolce &

Gabbana, Segio and Kade at the helm of couture brand, CELESTINO. Established in 2005, the label unties classical couture with important culture messages. Each CELESTINO creation is designed and produced in the US, taking conscious consideration for sustainability. Hand crafted from up-cycled, organic fabrics, the celebrity backed couture label is challenging the concepts of couture. The brand also wholeheartedly embraces the culture of the LGBTQ+ community, with CELESTINO aspiring to be a positive role model within the somewhat cut-throat, fashion industry. We would love to hear how Sergio and Kade met? Creative soulmates? Kade and I met at one of the fundraiser fashion shows I had in Texas. We became friends for a few years and finally decided to go on a date and the rest has been a transformation of building an empire to take on the issues in the world and bring positive change through our craft. As a couple who lives and works together we see ourselves as creative soulmates made for each other, the ying and yang to each other, where one lacks the other steps in. A successful duo, we understand your partnership works as designer and creative director. What were your initial reactions to each other from a business perspective? Did your shared love of building your brand deepen your bond? Kade came from a modelling/acting/branding

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background which really brought another dynamic to Celestino. Having a partner to help and make the world beautiful is really what makes our bond even deeper. We have found that when we were in the same direction creatively, magic happens. Honestly one would think we would be tired of each other, but that honestly is not the case at all we thrive off of one another (especially when a collection is in the developmental process). Our relationship continually grows and becomes stronger throughout each day we spend together. We are so grateful to have this type of relationship where we can be around each other 24/7. The brand CELESTINO marries classical couture techniques with intricate and innovative concepts. What does couture mean to you? Couture to us, means providing a beautifully crafted made-to-measure garment with a personal experience that you could never receive in a store. It’s showing that an actual designer who owns their own atelier, made the garment by their own hands specifically for the customer. It’s the moment of receiving a special one-of-a-kind piece. How did you come to know Faddy Magazine and the Sergio’s Mexican-American roots are infused into

contributing editor, Candice Solomon contributing ed-

the garments’ designs. How important is preserving

itor? Why do you enjoy working with the Faddy team?

and honouring your culture? We had the fortunate pleasure of meeting Candice I always keep the flavour of my Mexican heritage in all

through one of her beautiful shoots that she styled ti-

my designs. I always want them a little spicy! There

tled “Gia Certified” with Model Kaki Swid for Faddy Mag-

is so much beauty and flair in the simplistic elegance

azine!

of my LatinX culture, it is something I was raised up

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in and constantly am reminded of. When my designs

We were so enthusiastic that a magazine was support-

replicate or showcase inspiration from that culture, it

ing and pulling looks from a sustainable and environ-

takes me home to my childhood and seeing the beau-

mentally conscious company trying to make a differ-

tiful and powerful women that raised me.

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stylists and magazines coming together embracing sustainable fashion. After graduating from the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, you won numerous fashion design accolades, including the inaugural â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Supima Cotton Design Competitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Was it always a dream of yours to study at FIT? When I found out that I could be a designer as a job and researched all the best fashion schools, FIT was my number one pick. The school was not and still is not easy to get into, and with my determined mindset it was truly a goal I wished to achieve. Plus, saying that I graduated from FIT is a huge plus in this industry. FIT provides one of the best educations for fashion in the entire country. With many infamous alumni, did the competitive and somewhat intense environment, push and challenge you as a designer? It was more inspiring being in a room with people that loved the same things that I do and I always look at competition from the perspective that the only competition in life is with yourself. Has your vision and style evolved or changed over time? I always had a classic style with a modern twist. My passion for sustainable design and being politically driven is where my journey has continued to evolve. Kade coming on board, has led to us pushing the boundaries further. Creating larger and more avant-garde looks gathers more red-carpet and editorial content for our brand, but I always

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make sure that the look itself is still true to the classic style that I take inspiration from. CELESTINO is credited for being positive role models and embracing the LGBTQ+ community. Do you think the fashion industry is moving towards inclusivity? Or is there still much work to be done? There is much room for improvement, our industry likes to paint a picture of inclusivity and being ethical. Creating cheap products using unethical manufacturing practices, that not only oppresses the groups of people but also the environment. The industry says that “success” is about putting currency before humanity. Our mission is to rewrite that narrative, as any business owners or powerful individuals, humanity should always be put before money. When it comes to inclusivity a lot of the brands are not designing with LGBTQ+ community in mind. They will create a line and say it’s “inspired” for Pride Month, gather their financial gain, and then not talk about or try and help the community. Then Pride Month comes back around and they gather their money again by stating that they support the community but its reality is more of a part time gig. What is your opinion on ‘fast fashion’? Can the fashion industry ever be fully sustainable? There are small designers that are the leaders in ethical and sustainable collections, which is where people should invest their dollars. The fast fashion companies need to go extinct for how much harm they do to people and the environment! It would be extremely difficult for the entire fashion industry to become fully sustainable, because they are lazy

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and care only about their profit margins. In an ideal world you would need to apply a lot more sustainable aspects towards each individual company, as well as halting the level of pollution in the world. Each CELESTINO creation is designed and produced in the US, with all garments constructed from up-cycled and organic materials. Do you think luxury brands should be doing more to achieve sustainable collections? Yes! It is not difficult to do, all brands should be applying multiple different sustainable aspects to their companies. This should not be something that we compromise anymore, it should be a standard for the entire industry and where customers should invest their clothing purchases, this will send a message that it is no longer tolerated. New York is often described as an epi-center for bold and brazen fashion looks. How does CELESTINO embody the NY attitude? We are on the forefront of redefining the meaning of “success”. It is not by the money in your bank account, but it’s about how you are making the world better with what you love to do. We aspire to create a dream and bring to life a fantasy. We are providing the eye with something inspiring to look at, taken to a deeper level when they hear the story of inspiration that is attached with each collection, we are able to provide education and inspire change for this world.

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In addition to donating a portion of your time and profits to humanitarian organisations, you also mentor up-and-coming designers and students from several top Fashion Schools. What advice would you give to aspiring designers and creatives? That you are all worth your talent no matter what stage of the process you are at. Life is about doing what you love and you should not be ruled by money. You can achieve success and your dreams. It does not always come to you in the ways that you think, but if you stay persistent it will come to you. This industry is a façade of ease and beauty but it’s not easy at all. It requires a lot of hard work and determination, but you can make it. We would love to hear a sneak peak of any other exciting projects you have coming up? We are working on getting local progressive politicians elected into office to make real policy changes to work for all people. Challenging the unethical manufacturing practices that our industry creates and sharing information for future designers to do things the right way. Presenting collections to use fashion as conversation starters of injustices happening in our

what they love. Nothing inspires me more than when I

country and the world, using the vehicle of fashion to

can sit and talk about the inspiration behind each of my

reach an even broader audience. We cannot reveal

collections. In turn, they gain knowledge about what is

too much, but let’s just say that the next collection

happening in our world, and also leave our shows telling

will be the biggest and most impactful, to our lives

their friends about the pieces and how each piece is

and others, that we have ever created!

brought to fruition.

What has been the highlight of your career so far and what are your hopes/dreams for the future? The highlight of my career has been helping as many people as I can with what I love to do. My dream is a happier inclusive world where people are all doing

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Deal

rench Deal was created with the This material, synonym with elegance and idea of combining the hip-hop cul- celebration, reminds him of his mother and ture with the love of fashion and his aunts. Steeven KODJIA has made of this luxurious garments. More than just material the identifying characteristic of his

a brand, French Deal manages to assem- collection which allows him to expose this ble three different cultures. Urban spirit, ancestral craftsmanship, refined, authentic black culture and noble fabrics will mix and not well-known. Not only a multi-culwith hip-hop, graceful African silhouettes tural explosion, this is a true marriage of and classic European tailoring.

cultures. For his new collection, contem-

It is primarily a question of origins. This porary garments will mix with street-wear new fashion house offers its customers cuts, refined tailoring and traditional wobeautiful fabrics, unique craftsmanship, ven fabrics. and a feeling of belonging. Returning to his origins, it is from the French Deal defines it self as an elegant streets of Abidjan his new collection will “difference”, a way of putting together take form. The loincloth is wrapped around three very different cultures and using arms and chests in sharp and intense colfashion in order to send a message. “Be- ors, a wink at Steeven’s love for African’s ing true to oneself, without compromise”. ornaments. Naturally and elegantly, history We are talking about success, yes indeed, will make its way through this collection, ofbut only by the sweat of his brow. We are fering a new idea of a man’s wardrobe, an talking about luxurious garments, yes in- “Urban Dandy” wardrobe. Men will embody deed, but only made from unique ances- a new vision of masculinity, fierce, unique tral craftsmanship.

and timeless.

Steeven shares his origins with the “Baoulé” SHOWROOM people, ethnic group from the Ivory Coast. In 2018, he discovers the particular fabric 16 passage de Clichy they use and will make it the heart of his 75 018 Paris new collection, Volume 4.

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Summertime Blues

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Model PAULA LUNA @paula.lxna represented by Model Agency East West Models @eastwestmodels - Model GRACE EPOLO @grace.epolo represented by Model Agency Modelwerk @modelwerk - Jacket and Pants NANA GOTTI @nanagottiofficial - Top PALMERS @palmers Hat SPATZ HUTDESIGN PASSAU @spatzhutdesignpassau - Bag CHANGEANTE @changeante_bag

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W What is your brand DNA?

The creations evolve around freedom and expression for the women to let their mood and attitude shine.

Inspired by the minimalist-conceptual ideas of formal-

Playing on the idea of rethinking the common practice

ism and the Bauhaus Movement and its principles of

of separating work and leisure, the bag is suitable not

“form follows function” CHANGEANTE explores the idea

only for casual looks but also for business and even

of a multi-versatile design. In just a few easy steps, the

for glamorous looks. The brand’s mission serves to

standard model can be transformed into a handbag,

simplify and enhance the dynamic lives of strong and

belt bag, cross-body bag, clutch, shoulder bag, wristlet,

sophisticated women, who appreciate timeless and

tote bag, or backpack. What’s more, the combination of

smart designs, exceptional craftsmanship, and finest

two bag sizes and multiple options for attaching chains

materials, and who love to express their personality

means that more than 15 different design versions can

and individuality.

be created: a space of associations for emotional atmospheres that adapts to moods, circumstances, and

What makes the Bauhaus Movement so attractive for

diverse occasions as appropriate. This is the one bag

you?

that genuinely goes with everything. The multi-versatile characteristic is by the way also ex-

It is its less is more approach, the combination of aes-

pressed in the brand´s name CHANGEANTE, which is

thetics and functionality, and the celebration of sim-

the French meaning for changeable, variable.

plicity. To create seemingly simple designs with a multifunctional character to offer sheer endless variabilities

How does a typical CHANGEANTE lover look like?

on how to wear it is a real challenge.

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Minimalism is simple yet highly complex. The key principle is to leave only the essential parts. Therefore, the design vocabulary employs a classic, timeless aesthetic, leaning towards functionalism and foregoing all superfluous details. Both the larger and the smaller styles reflect a precise geometric construction whilst meeting the requirement to provide as much space as possible. The combination of a strong, stable structure and soft, flowing materials that can adjust to the bag’s contents also play their part. Maximum impact is achieved with a minimum of materials and components. Fast fashion seems to be one of the greatest evils of our time. Do you agree? Fast fashion describes a phenomenon, where trends are changing so quickly that we cannot keep up. My motivation is not to serve a consumer group that is eager to buy just for the pleasure of the moment. For me, this reflects a kind of compensation for an internal emptiness. It´s like a drug that gives you a certain kick and makes you high but as soon as the effect comes to an end, you feel as empty as before if not more. I am always amused when I see these “in and out”

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recommendations in fashion magazines.

What is your brand DNA?

The problem with that is the fast change into the opposite. What has been suggested as a must-wear at a Due to its multi-versatile character that suits so many certain time, is a couple of months or even weeks lat- moods and occasions and due to its timeless design, er an absolute no-go. IsnÂ´t that funny? Countless new CHANGEANTE contributes to the slow fashion movecollections per year make us feel constantly out of date ment. Moreover, from the very beginning, we put a and encourage us to keep buying more. ItÂ´s a fair thing high emphasis on environmental protection. For us, it to ask if we want to continue this game.

is important to know where our finest materials come from and where and how they are sourced and man-

What is the role of fashion businesses in terms of sus- ufactured. We are solely collaborating with partners, tainability?

actually primarily in Germany and Italy, who share the same ethical values.

From my point of view, they should take lead in solving environmental issues. It is their responsibility to check How important is quality for you? the consequences of their actions and also to protect environmental resources and the lives of people who It is extremely important. We are using for example are working for them.

only semi-aniline leathers. One of their distinctive char-

However, I believe that people are much more aware acteristics is that their surfaces are left as close to nanow of the damage fast fashion can cause than they ture as possible. As open-pored, individual markings were a few years ago. It is the right time to rewire the remain visible, each piece is unique. whole system and I am so glad more and more brands, Only the finest raw materials are suited to this type of as well as consumers, are moving into that direction processing. But the beautiful texture isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just the rewithout losing the creative and pleasurable spirit of sult of the careful selection of the rawhides from the fashion.

foothills of the

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German or Austrian Alps and responsible processing, Frank Lloyd Wright, Oscar Niemeyer, Richard Neutra but also due to the usage of natural substances in but also by Norman Foster, Zaha Hadid, Ieoh Ming Pei, the retanning and fatliquoring. This makes it almost a or Jean Nouvel. sensual pleasure to stroke the leather and to feel its incredible softness. The importance placed on sustain- What are your further plans? ability and natural methods is also reflected in seemingly minor elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both the inner lining and dust I truly love what I am doing and I want to continue to bags are made of organic linen.

create timeless classic designer pieces, superficially clean and minimalist with subtle

Where do you get your inspiration from?

sophistication. Moreover, there are further plans of collaborations with designers and artists I admire and

In terms of fashion designers, I truly admire Jil Sand- I look very much forward to explore the creative poer, Helmut Lang, and Kostas Murkudis to name a few, tential when two or more fashion and design-oriented not only because they are from Germany, respectively minds merge their ideas. Austria, but also because of their minimalist and timeless creations of fashion(art). But of course, there are so many more great talents and absolutely fantastic fashion brands. However, at the same time if not even more, I am inspired by the creative talent of architects and their timeless works. I adore the mid-century modern architecture and the iconic objects created by for example Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Charles Eames, Marcel Breuer,

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Model PAULA LUNA @paula.lxna represented by Model Agency East West Models @eastwestmodels - Model GRACE EPOLO @grace.epolo represented by Model Agency Modelwerk @modelwerk - Jacket and Dress NANA GOTTI @nanagottiofficial Shoes FRANCESCO RUSSO @francescorusso_official - Bag CHANGEANTE @changeante_bag

Model GRACE EPOLO @grace.epolo represented by Model Agency Modelwerk @modelwerk - Leather Corset ALEXANDRA FUKS @alexandra.fuks - Shoes FRANCESCO RUSSO @francescorusso_official - Bag CHANGEANTE @changeante_bag

Model GRACE EPOLO @grace.epolo represented by Model Agency Modelwerk @modelwerk Blouse, Leather skirt DAWID TOMASZEWSKI @dawidtomaszewski

Milliner Sarah Sokol Millinery @sarahsokolmillinery Photographer/Creative Director/Stylist Blake Martin @MrBlakeMartin Models Brianna Michelle @iambriannamichelle Oriana Patrice @thatgoldengirl @westhavenmanagement Christian Mayo @sayitaintmayo @smartmodels Make Up Artist Alondra Excene @alondraexcene On Set Assistant Ava Youssefi @pigment_of_your_imagination Clothing Adolfo Sanchez @asanchezfashion

Sarah Sokol Millinery

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W I N T E RV I E W B Y L I N D A A R RO Z

What is it about hats?

room in her vehicle for that hat!

Hats are a sculptural art form. My favorite thing about

What was the inspiration to make hats?

hats is how they transform a look and attitude. It’s the cherry on top. A hat elevates how you feel in your outfit.

I grew up in New York City, I’m from Brooklyn. During

A hat is a canvas to be adorned with different fabrics,

high school, I studied fashion at Fashion Institute of

trims, feathers and crystals to create all types of stories

Technology’s summer programs. I went on to get a de-

and fairytales. The phrase “head to toe” is what comes

gree in interior design from Pratt Institute. After gradu-

to mind when I’m thinking about hats and fashion.

ation I was designing commercial kitchens in hospitality. I was going to a lot of costume parties and I started

You mentioned “head to toe.” Why did we stop wear-

getting deep into Burning Man. But I found myself

ing hats?

making head pieces in my spare time. I kept saying this is just a hobby until I discovered a book called “Couture

Before people had to squish themselves into covered

Hats.” I thought “Wait, I could earn a living making dope

cars, hats used to be a standard part of every person’s

hats and headpieces?” So after my second Burning

outfit. Nowadays that restriction isn’t as present. Peo-

Man experience, I signed up for Anya Caliendo’s Cou-

ple are willing to get the look they want with wearable

ture Millinery program in October of 2014. That was

art on their heads. When I created an 18” tall hat tower

the turning point. From there I studied at the Milliner’s

for Janelle Monáe Robinson (multiple Grammy nomi-

Guild in Bristol, England. And I built hats for Broadway

nated singer, songwriter, rapper) to wear to the 2019

and Disney.

Met Gala, I made sure to confirm there was enough

It seems like Los Angeles drew you here like a magnet.

thing. I love inviting stylists and clients to my studio to

How did that come about and what’s it like being in

see behind the scenes of how hats are built. Millinery

LA?

is an awesome, old-school trade. There’s a lot of skill and craft involved to make a hat from scratch. They

I was in LA for a Christian Cowan show in 2019. Chris-

are literally molded onto wooden blocks and there are

tian’s a cool British designer who also does things for

countless ways to make them unique. Not many peo-

Cardi B. That’s when I fell in love with LA and the idea

ple know the process.

of Hollywood. So earlier this year I moved to LA with my fiancé, a film-

Do you have a muse?

maker. Within three days, I was working on a hat for Variety magazine and by the sixth day, I was making

Burlesque star, Lola Von Rox, was my first client in the

a mechanical hat for Billy Porter to wear to the Gram-

NYC club kid scene. I made this oversized black hat for

my Awards. I don’t know if there have been hats with

her. That hat became known as “The Lola Hat.” In 2018,

moving parts on the red carpet, but to be part of that

Cardi B’s’ stylist, Kollin Carter, saw the hat and hired me

moment, to be involved in the whole process and see-

to do hats for the “Money” music video. That video gave

ing the final transformation, have all been exciting op-

me exposure and my work has been featured in Vogue

portunities to grow.

Spain, InStyle, Vogue Portugal, Tatler, Gotham and Paper Magazine. I’m inspired by all design: sculpture, ar-

Define LA as a hat.

chitecture, costumes, fashion and accessories. I love to create statement pieces and working with unusual ma-

LA and NYC are two very different hats - they have

terials. Clients give me a brief descriptionof what they

different jewels. I will always be a New Yorker, but

want and I build on that I make people’s visions come

LA is more of a feeling. The movie premiers, red car-

to life. The look in their eyes when they see their vision

pet events plus film and television, are such a special

fulfilled, that’s why I do this.

AQDAS JAMALI fine artist

PHOTO BY ALBERT WATSON

EXCLUSIVE I N T E RV I E W The Artist Who Calls Himself a Frog

Is there anything you hate? Why?

Who are you?

War. It is a crime against Humanity. It exploits the reptilian brain, allowing us to commit atrocities in the

I am Jamali – the mystic you’ll find at the train station.

name of religion, country, race, sexual orientation and even business.

What makes you a mystic? What are your views about your country, America? Nature! America has two opposing faces, metaphorically black What do you do?

and white. The white, idealistic face is all inclusive and welcoming. The opposing face is our obsession and

I dream poems, paint, sculpt, dance, write and do the

addiction to lies, crime, pornography and drugs. Our

business of Art.

history, in this regard, is a history of crimes against Real Americans; Black Americans (slaves) and on the ex-

What else do you do?

ploitation of non-Europeans. We have become obese, plundering the resources of our planet.

Enjoy my family, my children, my wife and gardening. What do you think of Covid-19? What else do you dream of? This is Nature healing itself by making us sick! Nature is Create a new paradigm for Humanity. Create a new

telling us “Stop this damn Progress!” It proclaims, “I am

paradigm for humanity: Art & Peace, where we live in

the boss, and I can take you from this world.”

harmony with each other, with nature and business.

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What do you say about politicians?

Is there discrimination in Art?

They create problems and then pretend to solve them.

Of course! The various institutions, schools, art academies, galleries, museums, and the art media are shamelessly prejudicial.

Let us stop this Caste system, an evil institution that is everywhere, like a pandemic. It is invisible because you choose not to see. The so-called powerful, imperial forces cannot control and exploit the people anymore. What is your Art about? It is the shaping of my dreams. I had to invent the styles and technique of my art, much like Pollock, as they emerged organically and naturally from work. The materials and techniques become a necessity of creation, where the cellulose cork I paint on is like skin, the

What do you mean when you call your art Mystical Expressionism? Mystical Expressionism is a merger with the divine, where natural phenomena move freely, suffusing my art. Whether a leaf, twig, stone, simple drop of rain or stream of sunlight, my work reveals the awesome power of nature and God’s eternal presence. In my art you can look into a stray, hungry dog’s mouth and see a laughing angel.

raw pigments like desert sand and the bits of leaves or stone connect directly to the Himalayas.

Are you a genius?

What is the use of Art?

That’s what Mr. Patchpole called me when I was a teenager – A white genius, meaning a big genius.

Art tells the truth and written history is a pack of lies invented by the ‘winners’. Art heals our soles and Art is the love of mother and child. It is the inspiration of society.

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How is it possible you created more than 30,000 artworks? They create themselves. All I have to do is pull them out of my head. All I have to do is get out of the way.

Why(How) are your colors so vivid and fresh?

What is your place in Art History?

I use primarily organic materials, fresh from nature.

I created Mystical Expressionism – the 6th major “ism” in the History of Art! The fact is I did not know what I

Are you competing? With who or what?

was doing but I knew that God was to be found in even the smallest of stones by a stream. So I put a few in my

This is not a horse race, its Grace. I am in a battle

pocket.

zone, never looking back. History has many great artists. They stay up all night dancing on the rooftop with

How do you price your artwork?

Rumi. Sometimes they are found swooning, acting silly, drunk under a pomegranate tree. Of course some of

I ask the art and it tells me the truth. I get upset when

these artists were certifiably, mentally ill, yet these are

the buyer questions the price of the pussy (I have two

extraordinary creatures.

Persian cats).

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Should people be afraid of the artist? Yes … if they are intelligent! The artist has no rules, no fear and no manners - like a solitary frog in a deep, deep well. Are you calling yourself a frog? The smaller I am the more powerful I am! I imagine an opera of the frog artist. Consider the little creature with a brush in his hand, leaping and hopping in a Divine Dance. Oh god, to be that tiny, tiny frog. Q: What are you dreaming now? To build JAM (the Jamali Art Museum). In the middle of the museum there will be channels of water. Imagine they contain frogs and fish and all around gardens of fruits, flowers and vegetables. It might have unruly children running about, chasing wild beasts. Any final thoughts? Yes – let’s do away with immoral weapons.

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NICOLAS GUZMÁN

fine artist

orn in Xalapa, Veracruz, he studied a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His development as an artist includes disciplines such as painting, sculpture, performance, installation, graphics and photography. His research centers around the nature of art; questioning the pictorial possibilities and the role of creation from the materials and the inherent limitations that both these, as well as the representation formats, mean in the perception of constructive elements such as matter, color and space. The continuous questioning leads to the search for resolutions through experimental processes that in turn are in continuous transformation, in different directions and with different possibilities of expression. Guzmán conceives painting as an activity of thought; a constant exercise of translations. Nicolás Guzmán has had solo exhibitions at Museo Tamayo, Oaxaca, Museum of Mexico City, CDMX, Galería Chao Galpao, Sao Luis, Brazil, Spike Print Studio, Bristol, England; as well as groups in Galería Nueva, Madrid, Spain, University of Arts and Music of Tokyo, Japan, Centro de las Artes San Agustín Etla, Oaxaca, La Quiñonera, CDMX, among others. Experimentation through painting has led him to carry out production residencies at Clear Lake University, USA (2005), Phnom Penh University of Fine Arts, Cambodia (2011), Spike Print Studio, Bristol, England (2016), Ogami Press, Madrid, Spain (2016) and Proyecto T, Hispanic Gallery, Mexico City (2017). His work has been presented at international fairs such as BLOOM, Cologne, Germany (2010), ZONA MACO, CDMX, Mexico (2012), MULTIPLIED, London, England (2014) and JUSTLX, Lisbon, Portugal (2019).

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Issue 23 August 2020