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W I T H O U T YO U, W E ’ R E N OT H I N G

John Skalicky

John Skalicky is a Los Angeles native. He started his first photography class at age 16 at Pasadena City College. He has since studied at Art Center, Otis Parsons, UCLA and attended many workshops. He has shot a variety of commercial work for a wide range of clients. He enjoys commercial work and works very hard to meet the needs of his clients. He finds photography continually exciting because it always presents new challenges especially when shooting people. A photo session is never “just a headshot” – there is always the effort to capture the magic of each person. He also shoots video, sings, and enjoys a very social life. He currently lives in an historic area of Los Angeles called Country Club Park with his German Shepherd, Rocco.

D’Andre Michael

D’Andre Michael, worked with some of the worlds most influential Fashion and Beauty Magazines (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, InStyle Magazine, etc), the latest videos, album covers, commercials, fashion campaigns, working with directors and photographers such as Patrick Dermarchelier, Albert Watson, Annie Leibowitz, Odette Sugarman, Mike Ruiz, Lionel Deluy, Klinko and Indrani and many more. Now residing in the land of Celebrity (Los Angeles), D’Andre Michael’s career has soared to heights one could only dream of. Now a partner with three other highly successful celebrity makeup artists, they are set to developing a high-end global cosmetic line that will be sure to take the world by storm. Aside of all the beauty in addition D’Andre Michael, who also is a self taught photographer, has already gotten the attention of his A-list clientele, peers, Magazines, product companies and more. He has a few album covers, magazine covers, feature spreads and advertisements to his credit in just a short time. D’Andre Michael is also currently writing and shooting 3 beauty books which he says will be informative and very visual. The gift of creating beauty has been part of D’Andre Michael from the beginning. That pure beauty comes from within is an accepted platitude, but D’Andre Michael, a beauty person, lives it.

Beth Carter

Beth has been working in the beauty industry at some capacity for over 20 years. A licensed Esthetician by trade, she left retail cosmetics to pursue a career in Entertainment. For the last 13 years she has freelanced all over Los Angeles. She’s worked with Celebrities from Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Sharon Osbourne and more. She continues to juggle her makeup career while raising her 11 year old daughter. “ I love all things beauty and feel blessed everyday to work with the talented and gifted artists that I have met along this journey” Her work and resume are available at www. bethcartermakeup.com

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Stephanie Jury born in Sydney Australia views the world in black & white her unique perspective heavily inspired by the 1950’s and 1960’s. Her photographs have been published in various art exhibitions and publications worldwide. Combining her love of travelling & photography you can catch Stephanie snapping Celebrities in New York one day & Fashion editorials in Sydney the next. Adding her own modern twists to old classics her style & technique is what sets her a part from the crowd.

John Skalicky Matthew Mitchell DAndre Fidel oritnation catherine cathrine Jeff Beasley

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RANDY DUNBAR

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF + CREATIVE DIRECTOR

BEAUTY EDITOR-AT-LARGE

CLARISSA BURT

EVENT CORDINATOR/COMMUNICATIONS ADVERTISING MANAGER

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ZUKE OSHIRO

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SARAH BERKES • JANICE WALD HEDERSON • NICOLE JACKSON • NICOLE RUNNINGEN JULIANNA MARANON • MARIKA BASTRMAJIAN MEGHAN WILSON STACI ADAMS • YASMIN SANTANA • MADAME MP • CECEE McDANIEL • MORGANNE PICARD • JESSICA VALLADARES • EMILY WILSON

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JEFF BEASLEY • ALEXIS CHONG • MARTA ELENA • RICK DAY • RANDY DUNBAR • FIDEL GONZALEZ • STEPHANIE JURY WES KLAIN • MATTHEW MITCHELL • KAI HE • D’ANDRE MICHAEL • SCOTT NAIDE • FARIA RAJA • JOHN SKALICKY ZEKE RUELAS • KEVIN MICHAEL SCHMITZ • NINO VIA

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letter from the editor

hat is the only way to describe the making of this issue. The creation of an issue is much like cooking: you have some ingredients and as you keep tasting you modify, modify. To say that these pages went through a lot of transitions is an understatement, but that’s not unusual, nor remotely compelling. What is interesting is the people you meet along the way. I have personal motto, created only for the digital age, which is “one thing leads to another,” and that is always true in the process of making this or any other magazine. For example, I met Janice Wald Henderson’s daughter back in December. She mentioned that her mother was a food writer and thought she would be a good story for this magazine. Fast forward a few months and there we are, sitting in the diner on Vermont Avenue, having a great time with photographer John Skalicky. Emmanuel Delcourt I met at a party on the rooftop at the W. He loved my Julia Childs impression and he seemed a perfect candidate for a story because he easily could be mistaken for a model. And then there was the model, Mr. Gordon Todd—a little chat at the Peter Lindberg exhibit at Fahey Klein, a few weeks tracking him down, and the next thing you know, I’m having lunch with Todd and Omar (of Omar’s Men) on Sunset Blvd., talking the state of fashion, models and photographers. One thing did lead to another. It would also be crazy to not thank people, because they do it on the Oscars, no, wait, that’s wrong, to do it because in reality, these people really did help. My dearest oldest friend, Mr Anthony Frere, who always kept me in check, pointed out flaws and failures but also suggested solutions. The same for Mr Michael Davis, whose opinion is always worth hearing. Matthew Mitchell, because his extraordinary good taste begins at home and frankly, he is the reason I am here in the first place. And finally, the photographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, the assistants, the models and agencies who give, give graciously, fully, their time and talent to the creation of story and image. With an extra bow to Mr Derric Lowe, whose work I have admired from afar for a long time, and have now had the pleasure of working with...because one thing

lead to another.

Born in Bristol, England, grew up mostly in Israel, and a few years in Virginia, where her father worked with NASA. Rachel served two years in the Israeli Navy, and spent a year traveling throughout the U.S and Europe before entering photography school. It was

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Katie Neblett

Catherine Asanov

is an established fashion, commercial, advertising and celebrity photographer based in Los Angeles and NYC. Her first photograph was on an 8.10 film camera at the age of 16. She instantly fell in love with the magical process of the darkroom and continued to explore every angle of photography. After majoring in photography at Savannah College of Art and Design and graduating Valedictorian of her class, she passionately launched her career. Soon after making the move to LA, she became published in major magazines and had the opportunity to work with clients such as Charles David, Sunglass Hut, Sony Music/ RCA Records, Creative Recreation, and Penny Loves Kenny, just to name a few. She has also been featured in an exhibition alongside one of her most influential photographers, Richard Avedon. Catherine is one of the most sought-after photographers due to her creativity, her vision for design, the high-level of her work, and her attention to client needs. www.catherineasanov.com

Katie Neblett is a graduate of both Loyola Marymount University and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She is the Editor-in-Chief of FIDM MODE Magazine and the creator of the up-and-coming fashion blog, IamKatGolden.com.

Derric Lowe

is a prominent creative director and fashion stylist whose multi-faceted career has developed through collaborations with many of the top directors, photographers and designers from the fashion, entertainment and advertising industries over the past 15 years. A Colorado native, Derric relocated to Los Angeles to attend Pepperdine University. Upon graduation, he landed styling work with US Glamour, The

Matthew Mitchell "Fine Young Things & Tango” p_,p_ Los Angeles based photographer, director (art and video) knows full well that these bios are self written by the talent they are about. So here goesMitchell enjoys time-away on his 13 acer Malibu ranch while debating on weather or to get back into the music scene after his 9th grammy in 2008. "It’s easy” Mitchell says “to turn down shooting mega celebrities like Beyonce and Angelina for American Vogue when Italian Vogue is where they showcase art. He is currently “working on (his) pecs, biceps and (his) abs of steel.”

Hollywood Reporter, Interview, Detour and became West Coast sittings editor for Self and GQ magazines during the mid and late 90’s. His rise editorially was fast and caught the eye of the entertainment community which then lead to him becoming a top celebrity stylist. His resume includes many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry such as Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Nicole Kidman, Keanu Reeves, Drew Barrymore, Hallie Berry, Kim Basinger, Quincy Jones and Prince. In 2007 Derric was approached by Fantastics magazine to become a contributing fashion editor which has led to his current position as Director of Creative for the publication. Derric travels between Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix and Toronto regularly for work.

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Kevin Michael Schmitz

Amanda Demme is a fine art photographer based in Los Angeles and New York. Her portrait series “Thread” is now in exhibition at Slete Gallery in Los Angeles California.

is an advertising, celebrity and editorial fashion photographer and cinematographer. He is represented in LA, NY and Paris and shoots worldwide for ad campaigns, celebrities, magazine covers, book covers and commercials. Published in over 60 magazine covers and editorials worldwide, Kevin Michael travels the world shooting for a wide range of advertising and editorial fashion brands and magazines. His strong cinematic film noir photographic vision is apparent throughout all of his projects. Kevin is the Owner & CEO of Elite Creative Consulting developing branding and marketing campaigns and delivering content for fashion brands. He also Films as Director of Photography for two Emmy Award Winning Directors. He is passionate about telling visual stories through large-scale productions and creating powerful, timeless images with a strong cinematic feel.

Jeff Beasley is an LA based photographer who learned to shoot from being on music video and commercial sets with fashion photographers. He’s shot for Next Models, LA Models, M Models, Universal Music Group and Louisa Models in Munich. Beasley’s recent work can be seen in Image Amplified and Fashionably Male. 18

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Adina Doria

is a Los Angeles based professional photographer with ten years experience and a list of worldwide publications. Her goal is to take an idea, a concept and realize it in the form of compelling photography. She enjoys working with people who embrace the creative process as means to embody their true essence. Adina’s diverse history within the realms of fashion, music, advertising and entertainment showcases not only her personal style but also a true sense of artistry. She remains consistent in her work, as she sees each shot as an opportunity to create and evoke beauty and thought. With the characteristic variety of mood and tone so evident in her fashion work, Adina Doria’s photographs organically combine the sensitivity and vulnerability of her subjects with her ability to bring out their often uninhibited and gregarious personalities.

Fidel Gonzalez is a Los Angeles city based fashion and beauty photographer. With his experience in the art of makeup, he has become a new generation of multitalented photographers. With his own creative style, professionalism, and great personality, he is the go to photographer. Always bringing 120% to every project. " "I was born, to beautify and capture the world, one click at a time. " -Fidel

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Chef du Jour

French chef, fitness trainer, Emmanuel Delcour reveals all, well, not quite all. Where have we heard that accent?

I was born in the country in central France, lots of beautiful forest and lilacs, then i moved to Bordeaux in southern France (my favorite city in France ) to pursue graphic design living the French lifestyle— then I took a chance to realize my dream to live in California , and I became a fitness model/actor here in Los Angeles . I appeared on CSI Las Vegas, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and did a few movies as well as commercials, including BMW, Amazon Kindle and Disneyland . Then I got approached to do the TV Chef Competition Chef Academy in 2008. That’s when I discovered my true passion for cooking and wanting to become a chef . Since then I have worked as a private chef for A-list clients here in Los Angeles. I love cooking privately and being able to bring pleasure and health to people. This year I was a guest chef for the prestigious James Beard foundation Celebrity Chef Tour as well as the featured chef at the Beverly Hills Robinson’s/William Sonoma gardens annual event. I appeared on the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen where I finished as runner up (I am actually shooting a new Food Network show right now in NYC)

Q you are unique in the epicurean world as you are also a trainer, have competed in weightlifting competitions

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and appear shirtless on your website, do you ever think its detracts from your being taken seriously as a chef?

I fell in love with the extravagant sexy vibe of the fashion in LA—people are fearless and not scared of being themselves and making a statement of it: it’s bold, sexy and I love that!

Coming from a strong fitness background, I wanted to use my knowledge in nutrition and cooking to make gourmet fitness food. I am applying French techniques to the trendy new healthy ingredients available now to everyone. It’s not a new idea but I noticed that’s what people, especially in LA want — to look good and also eat good food so I decided to combine both and start a new trend. I am the real example that you can be a French chef and look great and be very healthy eating amazing delicious food.

vibe there, but I have to say I fell in love with the extravagant sexy vibe of the fashion in LA, people are fearless and not scared of being themselves and making a statement of it, it’s bold, sexy and I love that! You can see it with clothes, shoes, and accessories, all the way to the tattoo culture here. The fashion here is very dynamic, bright and powerful. Who inspired you?

The Chef that inspired me the most was my mentor on CHEF ACADEMY, JeanChristophe Novelli the world renowned French Michelin star chef from London, he inspired me not only as a chef but as a man to become the Chef I am today, from day one I admired his love of cooking, his passion and excitement about making Q: You choose LA over all the great food and the organic, other fashionable cities in the sensual way of cooking he shows world, what was the attraction that I always thought I had, I to Los Angeles? guess that’s what you call the Being French, I always talent part. had interest in fashion and the The Future? way you can express yourself As well as being an organic with clothing and style. It Chef I work as a model started in France when I was and an actor, so I love the in Bordeaux, that’s where I camera. My goal now is to embraced fashion as part of continue shooting cooking and my life style and who I am. I fitness videos for my website love France for the trendy and avant-garde fashion style there, fitnesschefemmanuel.com to be able to share my passion in London for the more elegant cooking and fitness with tons and or punkish style and of tips and instructions to live a New York for the intellectual healthy delicious life style. sophisticated yet international

My favorite stores in LA to dress are Zara (that’s where I used to shop in France), Diesel (Italian jeans) and Robin’s Jeans in Beverly Hills (they have killer custom jeans). My favorite food stores are Monsieur Marcel at The Grove (all French food), The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills (cheese wonderland) Bouchon bakery in Beverly Hills (by Thomas Keller: best macoroons in LA). Then to buy my cooking tools and knifes: Sur La Table (The Grove) and my vitamins and supplements: LA Urban Fitness in Venice (say Emmanuel sent you) or profightsports.com.

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BY JANICE WALD HENDERSON PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN SKALICKY

Confessions of a Food Writer Janice Wald Henderson makes a living tasting the good life

hen I was six-years-old, my grandmother hoisted me on a stool at a soda fountain and slipped me my first chocolate malt. It was thick, rich and creamy and I never looked back. Everyone asks a food writer, “How did you get into this cool career?” I can only point to the chocolate malt. Otherwise I might have been a doctor. My other muse was a country — France. I lived with a family there for three months as a teenager. I went to chase Parisian boys (with those tight pants and cute accents), but my French “parents” had other ideas. They fed me at Paris’s Michelin-starred restaurants. At their country home in Normandy (the land of cream and butter), we spent more time sourcing ingredients, cooking and eating than, well, breathing. What do I mean by sourcing? Walking to a farm with a liter can for warm-fromthe-cow milk. Daily visits to the boulangerie (bakery) to purchase baguettes. Picking berries off backyard bushes. I was but 16-yearsold. I thought salad meant pouring bottled dressing over iceberg lettuce — not making vinaigrette (where’s the Kraft?) and tearing fresh-plucked greens into pieces. I came back from France transformed. Local food, made from the freshest ingredients, became everything in my life. Well, practically everything. There were always boys.

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Everything about a country can be reflected on a single plate.

Über-fresh, farm-to-table — I was so there long before it was trendy. And, eating food in its native land. To be a legit food writer, you should know how food tastes where it originated. I have traveled nearly everywhere. Some 76 countries (adding two more this month), some many times over. I’ve skewered octopus in Tahiti, baked bread in the Egyptian desert, and eaten sashimi in Mumbai (only slightly crazy; it was flown in from Tokyo). And yes, countless meals in France, Italy, Greece and other countries foodies love. Food is more than technique and ingredients. It tells a story, of people and its culture. Of conquerors and neighboring influences. Of weather and topography. Fashion and design count, too.You won’t see frou-frou in Japanese couture — and you won’t see it in the culinary compositions, either. Everything about a country can be reflected on a single plate. Of course, it takes more

than a lot of eating and traveling to become a food writer. You have to know how to write. I began writing creatively as soon as I could print (can’t draw for beans, though) and studied journalism in college. Because who, what, when, where and why apply to all writing. I taught food journalism at UCLA Extension but had to quit. I couldn’t stay in town nine weeks in a row. I think any good food writer should eat almost anything. And I do. I just draw the line at eels, snakes (same thing, really) and insects. Bring on the gluten, bacon and beef! I also believe any food writer worth their Himalayan sea salt should know how to cook. I studied cooking in France for a short time, and in Los Angeles, for a long time. Random classes, too, all over the world. To critique a dish you must understand the labor and technique that went into its preparation. I’m old school, new school, all schools. I’m in any school that tastes good.

JWH LA HAUNTS Best preserves in LA. Made from certified organic fruits grown within 350 miles of Sqirl’s kitchen on the border of East Hollywood and Silver Lake. Sqirl uses unrefined cane sugar and no commercial pectin. Each spoonful bursts with fresh fruit flavor. (sqirlla.com) In Downtown’s Art District, Bread Lounge has serious deserved buzz. This shop and café makes LA’s best-ever croissants and artisan breads. (breadlounge.com) Lou Wine & Provisions is right near Sqirl — isn’t that handy? Owner Lou Amdur is obsessed with natural unusual wines at great prices. He is at the forefront of every wine trend. (louprovisions.com)

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Portrait of an Artist Miguel Angel Reyes gives fashion the brush. By Randy Dunbar

iguel Angel Reyes or MAR as he likes to be known to his facebook friends, is a Los Angeles-based portrait and figurative painter, photographer, muralist, teacher, printmaker and illustrator. Born in Colima, Mexico, he arrived in Los Angeles in 1975 and has been making art ever since. His experience as a stylist, designer, photographer and dancer, have all informed his artwork. He is, more often not, found around town at parties and events, with camera in hand, from which he pieces an intimate connection between subject and viewer. We sat down with Miguel to get find out more about his craft and the state of the art. Q: fashion illustration and illustration in general is a craft, how is the world of illustration doing in a digital age? I think illustration is moving forward, as it always has. The digital age has greatly enhanced it in the hands of the skilled. The ability to hand draw will never go out of style, it has more life. Using computer programs has only enabled the user to produce many image variations when presenting an idea to a client. Additionally, last minute changes to a final illustration can be done quicker, without having to start from scratch. Q: Is your work hand drawn or computer rendered? All of the fashion illustrations featured in this article have been hand drawn done from a live model, during one of my fashion drawing classes at Otis Parsons. My other illustration work is also hand drawn. I use a photo program to clean up an image only for reproduction or for publication purposes. I rarely do partial or full illustrations using digital programs. Q: Growing up, who influenced you the most? My biggest fashion illustration influence was the master, Antonio Lopez. Others illustrators/painters have been Michelangelo, Ingres, Sargent, Norman Rockwell, to name a few. Q: do you have a deep interest in the fashion or the subjects themselves? As an instructor of Fashion Drawing, 24 The LA FASHION magazine

(we call it Model Drawing where I teach), we dress the model according to the illustration/design project. It is very important for the students to capture the essence of the silhouette, fabrics, weight, texture and look of the garments. For my personal projects, the subject takes priority. Q: are there any relatively new illustrators that you watch professionally? David Downton (the new Master), Garytu, Richard Gray, Cecilia Carstedt, Richard Haines, Carlos Aponte, Karim Iliya, Bil Donavan, George Gozum, Don Oehl, Stina Persson, Manuel Rebollo, Regina Yarzi, Marguerite Sauvage, Arturo Elena, Danny Roberts, Laura Laine and many more. Fashion illustration has made a come back! Q: Where has your work been published? My fashion illustration work has only been published in the California Mart and Tentaciones magazine. For the most part, my published work has been with my figurative artwork in several Latino and Chicano books, magazines, calendars and greeting cards. Where is the best place in LA to see, of any kind? Q: Any plans for a book? I would love to do a text book on how to approach fashion drawing with a live model.

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A Familiar Face

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Todd Gordon has modelled for the best of them and lived to talk about it.... Interview by Randy Dunbar

Todd Gordon is a man’s man. Let me explain: A man’s man has qualities other men admire; he is a man other men would like to be, a man who enjoys activities which require physical as well as mental strength and stamina.You’re thinking, hey, he’s a model, so what? Because Todd is a man’s man he had to qualify—and he did and does with his love of motorcycles, women and metal. Of course, there is the physical Todd, which is a seasoned animal, tall, in shape, with an envious shock of hair and a laugh that immediately says, “don’t worry, i won’t bite”. As a model he enjoyed the 80s and 90s as a top European and US model featured in a slew of ads and editorials. His trademark was his his long lean frame and his ability to lean in. There was also the smile, the laugh and the simple geometry of being photogenic that made him prolific in a field where only a few became household names. He has worked for all of them, from Bruce Weber to Mario Testino. (The spread on the next few pages will give you an idea).

Everything about a country can be reflected on a single plate.

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Color! Look around you, it’s everywhere and it makes everything better. We’re done with Spring—its time to get into the Summer Equinox mood with lips of color that make your days long and nights even longer. By Beth Carter Photographed by Martyna Gumuła

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summer with all its skin cancer, sand in the bathing suit and eternal frustration of seeing boys in speedos is that wonderful time of year where we are closer to the sun. Which is why most men dress that Sebastian Venerable on holiday, but oh! we do soil the clothes with the blood young children, hungry, hungry, hungry.

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SOME PEOPLE TAKE IT THE STREETS, WE TOOK IT TO THE ROOF

photographed by Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Andre Michael styled by jesse J featuring Tosh Yanez, the model Groomed by Beth Carter Hair by Karim Odoms assisted by Mr. Alaink Alheck (photography) and Kim Sheree Mason (styling)

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On her, swimsuit by FANCY SWIMWEAR by Liz Luque, on the guys, swimsuits MONAMI by Ami Sanzuri

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Photographed by FIDEL GONZALEZ www.fidelgonzalezphotography.com Fashion Editor DERRIC LOWE www.derriclowe.com Hair+Make-Up PEARL ESPINOZA Models KAITLYN HOWE & KENNY SALE for NTA Models, Los Angeles PAUL CORONA for NEW YORK Models, NYC Assistant Joshua McIntyre

BARE NECESSITIES LESS IS MORE

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Racer and boxer cut swimsuits by DOLCE & GABBANA

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Two piece cut out swimsuit by FANCY SWIMWEAR by Liz Luque

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Brief cut tie dye swimsuit by DERRIC LOWE

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Brief cut tie dye swimsuit by DERRIC LOWE

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One piece zip front swimsuit by FANCY SWIMWEAR by Liz Luque.

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Cutout brief swimsuit by VIZEAU

and the winds long to play with your hair.

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(left model) Dress: Jesse J Collections, Bustier: Jane's Intimates, Shoes: Hot Kiss, Accessories: Vintage (right model) Dress: Pheenix & Forever 21, Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Accessories: Troy's

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O orientation INSPIRED BY THE SLEEK SIMPLICITY OF BEING SOMEWHERE ELSE

P H OTO G R A P H E D BY R AC H E L J E R A F F I

Models: Mary and Jordyn/Elite Makeup: Joanne Adolfo Hair: David Harrington Styling: Jesse J Collections and Sheree Mason Photo assistant: Elias Meraz Production: Rachel Jeraffi Backdrops: Nick Metropolis Post production: Lucia Arin Pintos

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Dress: Jesse J Collections, Bustier: Jane's Intimates, Shoes: Hot Kiss, Accessories: Vintage (right model) Dress: Pheenix & Forever 21, Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Accessories: Troy's RIGHT Dress: Jesse J Collections, Bustier: Jane's Intimates, Shoes: Hot Kiss, Accessories: Vintage (right model) Dress: Pheenix & Forever 21, Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Accessories: Troy's

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Bandeau: Pheenix, Accessories: Troy's Jewelry

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Blouse: World Trends, Skirt: Vintage Wilson's Leather Accessories: Troy's

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Eric West Goes East ACTOR, DJ AND RUMOR-MAGNET, ERIC WEST SHOWS IT OFF IN NEW YORK CITY

P HOTOG R A P HE D BY STE P H ANI E J URY

Special Thanks to King and Grove Hotel & Champs Diner NY

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BleuLab Coated Pants, Calvin Klein Collection Shirt

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Anthony Franco Suit, G Star Shirt

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WHEN THE DESERT CALLS, FASHION ANSWERS

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A DINA DO RIA

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Mazlow wearing Blue Vinyl Suit by Alex Vinash (www.alexvinash.com) Logan wearing White and Black polk shirt and pants by Paulie Gibson (www.pauliegibson.com)

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Logan wearing Joyrich Logo Mesh Tee by Joyrich (joyrich.com), leather & floral shorts by Zellswagboutique (zellswagboutique.bigcartel.com)

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Mazlow wearing Rich Champion Polo with Rich Champion Shorts Joyrich (joyrich.com) Logan wearing Blue Cheetah print shirt by Blamor (www. Blamor.com), Ghetto Blast shorts by Joyrich (joyrich.com

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SEASIDE STYLE GUARANTEED TO MAKE WAVES Photography by

Fidel Gonzalez Fidelgonzalezphotography.com

Hair and makeup by Tre Major Wardrobe provided by The Fashion PR Models Alise Willis with Envy Model Management Kalah Hendricks with Envy Model Management

swim top by J Valentine pant by Annie + Jade silver one piece swim suit by J Valentine shoes by Ellie earings by Halt + Rein bracelets by Darrell Roach eye wear by chilli beans

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swim suits by J Valentine !shoes by Elli

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s u m m e r fu n !

Gray top by Annie + Jade! black bottom by J Valentine! Black short dress by Annie + Jade! Shoes by Ellie!

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swim suit 2 piece and one piece by J Valentine shoes by Ellie

swim suit top by J Valentine skirt by Annie + Jade top by Annie + Jade swim suit bottom by J Valentine Shoes by Ellie

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left: Jacket - Gucci Shirt - Kill City Shorts - Monkee Jeans Shoes - Converse Right: vest - Mr. Turk Tank top - Drifter Industries Shorts - Hudson Socks- Calvin Klein Shoes - YRU *Vest hanging on coat rack vintage from Stylehouse 13 86 The LA FASHION magazine

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CATHERINE ASANOV

MODELS

IT’S TIME TO HEAD OUT IN STYLE

CRASH

STYLED

PAD

BY SHAINA FELDMAN BLAIR N. & LOGAN L. @ TWO MGMT

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Shirt - J.A.C.H.S. jeans - vintage Suspenders vintage from Stylehouse 13

Blazer - Topman Shirt - American Apparel bow tie - Marc by Marc Jacobs pants - Comme des Garรงons Homme plus Socks - Calvin Klein Shoes - nik 88

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Shirt - American Apparel Shorts - Mr. Turk Glasses - Sunday Somewhere Belt - vintage Socks - Calvin Klein Shoes - Unif

vest - Mr. Turk Tank top - Drifter Industries Shorts - Hudson Socks- Calvin Klein Shoes - YRU

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Suit - Topman Shirt - Stone Rose Glasses - Sunday Somewhere Socks - Calvin Klein Boots - Vintage

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Shirt - LEO nine Shorts - Mr. Turk Glasses - Sunday Somewhere Socks - Wrangler

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the

deadly sins Everyone is guilty of something

Photographed by Kevin Michael Schmitz www.KevinMichaelSchmitz.com Makeup Uzmee Krakovszki Hair Stylist Norma Blaque Wardrobe Stylist Eric Himel Models Andie Miller Represented by Wilhelmina Models Jessica Roffey Represented by NEXT Modes Chelsea Rae Represented by NEXT Models Stephanie Cherry Represented by NEXT Models Studio Manager Misty Gallegos Photography Assistant Efren Herrera

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Lust

An intense desire for money, food, fame, power or sex

Headpiece by Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles Necklace by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry

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Envy sorrow for another's good

Cape, Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles Necklace by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry Bottoms by La Perla

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Gluttony over-indulgence and overconsumption of anything to the point of waste Dress by Dolce & Gabbana, Saks Fifth Avenue Necklace by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry

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Greed

excessive or rapacious desire and pursuit of material possessions

Headpiece by Vilaiwan Bodysuit by Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles

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Sloth

a failure to do things that one should do Bodysuit by Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles Necklace by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry

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Wrath inordinate and uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger

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Bodysuit and headpiece by Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles Necklace by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry

Pride

believing that one is essentially better than others, failing to acknowledge the accomplishments of others, and excessive admiration of the personal self

Breastplate by Rocky Gathercole, For The Stars, Los Angeles Cuffs by Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry Bottoms by Wolford

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Fashion Editor DERRIC LOWE www.derriclowe.com All Photography DAVID APEJI www.pixyst.com Prop styling DERRIC LOWE Models Daniel Markus and Derek Schuttpelz. for The Agency Az, www.theagencyaz.com Carlos Contreras, Clayton Straker, Drew Christopher, Max Masters, Michael Justin , and Tyler McFerson all for Ford/RBA www.fordrba.com Grooming PEARL ESPINOZA Fashion Assistant AARON BARKER

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SOAP DISH Get your lather on with these not-so-common soaps

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What do you get when you mix animal and vegetable fat with ash? You guessed it: soap—that bubbly concoction of smells and sensations that wipes clean the sins of the day and night. The first soaps were created around 2800 B.C. in Babylon. The ancient Egyptians added alkaline to create a variation on the original soap, and soap has been evolving ever since. The Phoenicians used goat’s tallow and wood ash, while the the Cool,fresh early Romans added urine—yum! The Celts named their soap, saipo, from which we get the word, soap. Soap has a history of medicinal and industrial uses, but let’s just Aloe, Bay Rum, say, it gets you clean. Pine Tar and Cedar Today, soap is big business as men go from Irish Spring to Dove’s Men+Care line of products marketed for the expanding Citrus men’s market. Here are some unique soaps which take time to find but if you’re drsquatch.com Model left: Daniel Markus into washing outside the box, these might suit you well.

Sensate

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â&#x17E;ť Essence Bee and Flower soaps in Sandalwood, Jasmine and Rose. amazon.com Model right: Michael Justin

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Black is the new soap Papaya, Indian Hemp & Vetiver Fruits and the non-smoking kind of fibers combine with a grass from India to produce one distinct soap

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â&#x17E;ť Redolence Madina soaps in Papaya with Green Tea and Indian Hemp with Vetiver madinaonline.com Model left: Max Masters

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â&#x17E;ť Fragrant Banho Vetyver Aqua Colonia Claus Porto soap, Di Santa Maria Novella Sapone Per Uomo soap and Sappo Hill soap fragrantica.com Model left: Drew Christopher

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â&#x17E;ť Aromal Awild soap bars in Yucca Root and Wildflower awildsoapbar.com Model: Clayton Straker

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Savory Hugo Naturals soap in Shea Butter and Oatmeal, Kalpana soap in Virgin Coconut Oil and Sappo Hill soap in Oatmeal. hugonaturals Model left: Derek Schuttpelz

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â&#x17E;ť Scented Pacifica soaps in Hawaiian Ruby Guava and Indian Coconut Nectar. pacificaperfume.com Model left: Tyler McFerson

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Betsey Johnson THE ICONIC FASHION DESIGNER MAKES A RARE APPEARANCE IN LA

“There’s a lot of young talent and up-and-coming new designers…It’s not like New York.”

The author hugs it out with Betsey Johnson

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By Katie Neblett resh off her show at New York Fashion Week, designer Betsey Johnson made her grand debut at LA’s very own Style Fashion Week this year with her latest collection, accurately named, “BETSEY’S HOT.” The show featured Betsey’s signature wild style, complete with an abundance of sequined dresses, over-the-top faux fur vests, and barely-there jumpsuits that left the packed LA crowd wanting more! Betsey’s show, famous for its theatrics, may have been almost two hours late, but that didn’t stop the crowds from pouring into the LA Live Event Deck to see the iconic designer’s latest collection. The inspiration for the collection came from popular singers like Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyoncé, as well as the Oscar winning film, American Hustle. “It’s just rock ‘n roll,” said the 71 year-old fashion icon. “It’s colorful… it’s strong….I wanted to bring back the rocker chick and LA has got the girls for that.” Johnson has been showing her collections in New York since the late 1970’s, but has never shown her collection in the City of Angels. “It’s more homegrown here… made in LA.,” Johnson said. “There’s a lot of young talent and up-and-coming new designers…It’s not like New York.” While Johnson has never before appeared at Style Fashion Week, her stores were once a prominent fixture in SoCal and included a flagship location on Melrose Avenue. However, Johnson was forced to close all of her stores throughout the country when financial trouble forced her into bankruptcy in 2012. Now on the comeback trail, Johnson presented a show unlike any other at Style Fashion Week. The spectacle included high production value usually reserved for the New York fashion circuit. Johnson’s presence in LA could be a game-changer when it comes to the future and direction of Style Fashion Week. With the inclusion of big name designers like Johnson, Los Angeles may begin to see a more consumer-driven fashion week, instead of a fashion week that pays tribute to local, up and coming designers. Going forward, Style Fashion Week could become a place where high-profile designers showcase their collections and create some postNew York Fashion Week buzz on the west coast. Given the reaction of the jam-packed crowd, Johnson’s over the top production was a hit. The show closed with two scantily clad firemen strutting down the runway with confetti-filled leaf blowers in hand, a troupe of dancing models, and of course, Johnson’s signature catwalk cartwheel into a split. Betsey and Style Fashion Week have never been so HOT.

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The Way We Wore Text from newspaper caption of related photograph: Women Crowd Times Auditorium for Fall Fashion Show, Auditorium Taxed to Capacity As Women See Afternoon Parade of Models, Packed to capacity for three shows yesterday, The Times auditorium proved unequal to the crowds demanding admittance to the special fashion show and model parade of fall wearing apparel. Above photo shows crowd at the afternoon show at 2:30 o'clock, which was equaled by the crowd at 11 a.m. and at 5:30 p.m. Three shows are to follow Friday and at the same hours and the advance request for tickets indicates another day of capacity attendance. The show was planned for a single day but requests for admittance were so heavy that an extra three showings were added. ["Fall Styles Make Debut," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1935] [Caption] Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2595-Times Fashion Show Crowd, 3 plate pan,

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