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ACID SUMMER Photographer/Retoucher: Karen Santos Stylist/Creative Director: Jillian Knox Model: Daghe AFFECTION Photography: CARLOS KHU Fashion Editor: JESUS RIOS COZZETTO @dhylec Stylist: MAX MAK Hair Stylist: BIBIAN LEONG Makeup: DEIRDRE CHONG MODELS - LI QUI KAI @ Active Models China, KIM DONG GEON @ Button Up Agency VIET DZUNG Fashion: Cheen, Max Mak, Chau Minh Duc and Usagi BEAUTY BLUES // JAN VOL 1 Photography Alexandre Eustache Styling & Production Jasmina Ruben Make-Up/Hair Cedric Lanappe Model: Liliane Tang BELLY Photographer: Jean Marc Creative Director: Tiffany Nicole Barringer Stylist: Tiffany Barringer Model: Beejay Makeup Artist: Holly Fitzgerald Fashion Designer: Saint Anthonyii Model: Jamia Lakita Hair Stylist: Harold Harper CALIFORNIA HILLS // MARCH VOL 2 Photography: Miguel Valencia Styling: Diego Ibañez Models: Heidy Diaz @NewIcon model management HMUA: Monserrat Uriostegui COLOR Photographer: Sandra Davidson Model: Jennifer Jones CONTRASTS Photographer: Etienne Wagner Fashion Designer: Laura Müller Model: Lenah Witha Makeup Artist: Kristina Kathage DIONYSUS // SEP VOL 4 Photographer: Joseph Calvo Hair Stylist: Mickey Zoe Hernandez Model: Laila Tournas

DJ DAMAGE by RT GETZ Photographer: RP Getz Model: Dj Damage Wardrobe Stylist: Brianna Wise

FROM THE STREETS TO THE PENTHOUSE Actor: DonShea Stringer Photographer: Andre Donley

MUA / Hair: Victoria Nazarkina Assistants of photographer: Phway Phway Anna Mishanina

DOWN BY THE BAY // SEP VOL 8 Creative Director/Photographer/Retoucher: Vanessa Kiraly Hair & Makeup: Ana Sami Stylist/Creative Director: Aimon Syeda Model: Sookyum Lee @Plutino Group Jiayi Zhao

GRACE Photographer: Rakesh Sidana Model: Eden Banon

MISS BROWN GOT AROUND // SEP VOL 3 AROUND Creative Director & Photographer: Starrchez Stylist/Model: Miss Brown

ENTER THE TURQUOISE // JULY VOL 5 Creative Director/Photographer/Retoucher: Ales Tomis Model: Cali White Model: Vera Shcherbina Model: Wun Woong Makeup Artist: Monika Tomisova Fashion Designer: Maria Bustillos Accessory Designer: Loveness Lee FEATURED MODEL BARBARA Photographer: Emmanuel Grignon Makeup Artist: Julie Roux Hair Stylist: Adrien Kubik Model: Barbara FEATURED MODEL CHARISSE HURST Photographer: Anya Woolgrove Assistant: Mira Molko Model: Charisse Hurst Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Johanna Whiting FEATURED MODEL FABE ROBINSON Photographer: Brian Brigantti Model: Fabe Robinson FEATURED MODEL FIFI Photographer: Edwin Kiddo Soriano Female Model: Fifi Fote Camara I STAND OUT Photographer: Akshit Bhardwaj Makeup Artist: Krystyn Nakamura Wardrobe Stylist: Taryn McKeen Model: Shingai Manhambara

HON HOANG // JULY VOL 8 Model: Violet Kim Photographer: Hon Hoang HOOPS By Photographer: Bria Celest INTENSE ESSENCE // JUNE VOL 2 Photographer/Retoucher: Juan Chu Makeup Artist: Sandra Soriano Accessory Designer: Anton Heunis Model: Elena Li Chen Fashion Designer: Enma Moz KISS OF DEATH Ethnic Uzbec Photographer: Yuliya Dorofeeva Model: Mariya Goryanikova @ Lilas Model Management Make up Vitaliya Gichka Assistant Mihail Prince MADAME WALKER Stylist/Model: Khalil Cole @ Independent Photographer: Julian Jamaal Jones MAGANDA By KÖLLAB (Christian Thomas & Niccanor) Handbag Designer/Accessory Designer: Marjorie Renner Model/HMUA: Krista Halog MAN ON A MISSION Photographer: Haze Amor Model: Kristian Buhl @ Photogenics LA Stylist/Model/Creative Director: Duke Brobby Jr. @Photogenics LA MELAN PLUME Photographer/Retoucher: Audre M Holtz Wardrobe Stylist: Jermaine Mason Model: Nya Buom MINTY PINK // JULY VOL 8 Photographer/ Stylist: Ekaterina Shipova Bell Model: Mira Beknazarova

MISS MANGA // JUNE VOL 3 Photographer: Elena Antermite Assistant: Rosa Fenza Model: Beyond Models Fashion Designer: Andrea Brandolini Makeup Artist: Roberto Gilardoni MODERN CARTELS Photographer: Blair Devereaux Male ModelL Drew Kendrick Female Model: Yana Marienko MUA: Kristina Kayla Wardrobe Stylist: Vin Mykel Hair Stylist: Nina Lee MONIASSE: ARTIST MUSE Photographer: Ryan Bater Model: Moniasse Artist Muse Designer: Diane Goldie Makeup Artist: Ellie Yermakova Photography Assistant: Joshua Street MURSI // FEB VOL 2 Photography: Carlos Velazquez MUA: Miguel Ozalde Styling: Alonso Soler NEO TRIBAL Stylist/CD/Photographer: Bashir Makeup Artist: Molly Haywood Model/Hair Stylist: Moe NEUROSCIENTIST NYA Creative Director/Photographer: Michael E Model: Nya Buom Makeup Artist: Lexie Francia Retoucher: Marina Barbash PASSION POP Stylist/CD/Photographer: Shardey Olynyk Hair Stylist: Analyce Thomas Model: Victoria Wang Makeup Artist: Analyce Thomas NEXT PAGE:

POISON LIPS // SEP VOL 1 Photographer & Art Director: Felipe Gallego Model: Alexandra Arboleda Make up Artist: Antonia Otoya Production & Media Manager: Christian David Aragón

Stylist: Christen Johnson All Clothing: A Day N June

QUEEN ME Stylist/Model: Eva Jerkins Photographer: Kenneth D. Harris Jr.

TROPICALIA // JULY VOL 6 Photography: Pedro Antônio Heinrich Models: Andressa Port Laura Paré Clothes/Styling: Khira Borba HMUA: Marilia Ethur all clothes made by Khira Borba

SHOCK FACTOR // JULY VOL 5 Photographer: Kendra Barber Model: Binta Dibba Makeup and Hair: Beth Level Styling: Kim Brooks

VOYAGE // JUNE VOL 3 Photographer: Justin Hardiman Fashion Stylist: Tamala Clarice MUA: Jenny Sauce Model: Destiny Ohwaha

SOLSTICE // SEP VOL 7 Photography & Styling: Alex Tupaz Model: Bobbie-Angela Wong HMUA: Amarie Artistry Location: Aliso Beach CA

VULNERABLE // OCT VOL 1 Photographer: Marcus Aurelius Owens Makeup Artist: Jessyca Guerrero Wardrobe Stylist: Joyce Lynn Williams Model: Amaya Fields

STAND BY ME // APRIL VOL 1 Photographer: Jessica Robles Models: Ariel Thompson & Chloe Farnworth MUA: Kelli Shawn Gonzales Makeup Assistant: Brittany Oros Stylist/Designer: Anh Tran TECHNICOLOUR DREAMS Photographer: Akshit Bhardwaj Wardrobe Stylist: Taryn McKeen Makeup Artist: Liana Sundar Model: Aerin Creer THE DIFFERENCE Model: Carmen Photographer: Chris Highsmith THE SECRET GARDEN // FEB VOL 1 Photographer: Joma Velez Corrales Models: Hannah Isabelle & Mariz Valencia MUA: Len-Len Anaya Fashion Designer: Carmel Kho Ricarte Wardrobe Stylist: Marco Angelo THIS IS HOW WE DO IT // JULY VOL 9 Model: Uni Williams @ Q Models LA Photographer: Jessica Robles TRAINING DAY Creative Director/Photographer: Eliza Romero-Kovalsky Model: David Jang

WASH AWAY RACISM Photographer: Peter DeVito Model: Selassie Cofie @ RED Model Management MUA: Charles Zambrano WAY STATION Photographer: Angel Lynne Model: Hugo Kafumbi Stylist/Clothing: Heart N Soul Clothing WHERE THE WILD ROSES GROW // FEB VOL 2 Photographer: Evangelos Rodoulis Model: Bingyang Stylist: Marina Willms Hair Stylist: Kira Vogelsang GUEST EDITOR: IVAN RENTON EIC AT LARGE: DAINA RENTON SEE MORE WWW.FEROCEMAGAINE.COM JOIN US FOR #100DAYSOFPOC ON OUR INSTAGRAM @FEROCEMAGAZINE ALL PROFITS FROM THE SALE OF THIS POC ANNUAL SERIES WILL BE DONATED TO CHARITIES FIGHTING RACISM.

WASH AWAY RACISM Letter From The EIC & Guest Editor Féroce Magazine since day one has welcomed diverse editorials with open arms. I did not think that was enough. I witness so many talented artists struggling to get the recognition they deserve, models who just “don’t fit” into the briefs, black-owned businesses being ignored, and worst of all, members of the community being completely left out on purpose. Most of the time I believe that change starts from home. I have decided to use this platform as an opportunity to show the world what I and many others believe it to be missing. My younger brother Ivan Renton - and guest editor of the issue - is 13 years old and even at such a young age recognises the disparity when it

comes to representation in the arts. It is so important for young POC to know that there’s so many amazing creative people out there. He has helped me curate this issue. All profits from the sales of the POC TAKEOVER series will be donated to charities fighting against racism across the globe, so please be sure to buy a digital copy to make a donation - details are in the bios. This series includes past and present diverse editorials and features. I will keep this letter short, for I believe it’s not my turn to speak anymore. Please let the following content speak for itself. Share it wide. Amplify the voices and the work of a community that is criminally undervalued. Ivan & Daina Renton

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ACID SUMMER FEATURING Daghe of Morevibes Sound

Photographer/Retoucher: Karen Santos Stylist/Creative Director: Jillian Knox Model: Daghe

Overalls by Pink Dolphin Clothing Shoes by John Fluevog Socks by Good Luck Sock Inflatable doughnut by BigMouth Inc.

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Shirt by Dan Garzi Shorts by Pink Dolphin Colthing

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Shirt by Dan Garzi Black Signet Ring by Zac Siravo Eye Ring by Twin Flame Jewels Eagle Snake Ring, Snake Bracelet and Pendant Necklace by Concrete Polish Jewels

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AFFECTION

Photography: CARLOS KHU Fashion Editor: JESUS RIOS COZZETTO @dhylec Stylist: MAX MAK Hair Stylist: BIBIAN LEONG Makeup: DEIRDRE CHONG MODELS - LI QUI KAI @ Active Models China, KIM DONG GEON @ Button Up Agency VIET DZUNG Fashion: Cheen, Max Mak, Chau Minh Duc and Usagi

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BEAUTY BLUES

Photography Alexandre Eustache Styling & Production Jasmina Ruben Make-Up/Hair Cedric Lanappe Model: Liliane Tang

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BELLY

Photographer: Jean Marc Creative Director: Tiffany Nicole Barringer Stylist: Tiffany Barringer Model: Beejay Makeup Artist: Holly Fitzgerald Fashion Designer: Saint Anthonyii Model: Jamia Lakita Hair Stylist: Harold Harper

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CALIFORNIA HILLS Photography: Miguel Valencia Styling: Diego Ibañez Models: Heidy Diaz @NewIcon model management HMUA: Monserrat Uriostegui

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COLOR Photographer: Sandra Davidson Model: Jennifer Jones

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CONTRASTS

Photographer: Etienne Wagner Fashion Designer: Laura MĂźller Model: Lenah Witha Makeup Artist: Kristina Kathage

Outfit - Ishiguro Collection - 3.0 Designer - By LM

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Outfit - Huxley Collection - 3.0 Designer - By LM

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DIONYSUS

Photographer: Joseph Calvo Hair Stylist: Mickey Zoe Hernandez Model: Laila Tournas

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DJ DAMAGE

BY RP GETZ

Photographer: RP Getz Model: Dj Damage Wardrobe Stylist: Brianna Wise

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Grey overall on Sookyum: Curtis Oland

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DOWN BY HE BAY

Creative Director/Photographer/Retoucher: Vanessa Kiraly Hair & Makeup: Ana Sami Stylist/Creative Director: Aimon Syeda Model: Sookyum Lee @Plutino Group Jiayi Zhao

Jacket, top, pants on Jiayi: Curtis Oland

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Leather halter, white top, pants: Curtis Oland

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Top and Halter: Curtis Oland Pants: Curtis Oland

Vest, Jumpsuit: Curtis Oland

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ENTER THE TURQUOISE

Creative Director/Photographer/Retoucher: Ales Tomis Model: Cali White Model: Vera Shcherbina Model: Wun Woong Makeup Artist: Monika Tomisova Fashion Designer: Maria Bustillos Accessory Designer: Loveness Lee

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BARBARA

Photographer: Emmanuel Grignon Makeup Artist: Julie Roux Hair Stylist: Adrien Kubik Model: Barbara

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CHARISSE HURST

Photographer: Anya Woolgrove Assistant: Mira Molko Model: Charisse Hurst Makeup Artist/Hair Stylist: Johanna Whiting

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FABE ROBINSON

Photographer: Brian Brigantti IG: @brianbrigantti Model: Fabe Robinson IG: @faberobinson

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FEATURED MODEL: FIFI

Photographer: Edwin Kiddo Soriano Female Model: Fifi Fote Camara

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FROM THE STREETS TO THE PENTHOUSE Actor: DonShea Stringer Photographer: Andre Donley This Urban shoot took place in beautiful Downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The photographer and I wanted to embrace the double life an African-American Man can lead. On one hand he can run the Board Room as a C.E.O & on the other hand... We can run the streets, with the same business mind as a fortune 500 company.

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GRACE

“A recent article in Victoria’s Secret - ‘What Is Sexy’ - was under fire for being ‘young, white and thin’. To me, it is remarkable as a photographer of colour and also to have worked with models of colour such as gorgeous Eden Banon here, that we are still stuck with the cliches, or shall I say lack of acceptance! Unless the bastions of so called “Beauty” take a better stand on diversity there is little hope that this white wash attitude in our fashion business will ever change. But as collaborators and content creators we can propose a change by working with more people of colour. There is so much beauty in colour, let there be more!”

Photographer: Rakesh Sidana Model: Eden Banon

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ARTIST: HON HOANG Model: Violet Kim IG: @hwacisalive Photographer: Hon Hoang IG: @honnnhoang

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HOOPS By Photographer: Bria Celest

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I STAND OUT

Photographer: Akshit Bhardwaj @akshit_bd Makeup Artist: Krystyn Nakamura Wardrobe Stylist: Taryn McKeen Model: Shingai Manhambara

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INTENSE ESSENCE Photographer/Retoucher: Juan Chu Makeup Artist: Sandra Soriano Accessory Designer: Anton Heunis Model: Elena Li Chen Fashion Designer: Enma Moz

Pant Palazzo (sienna) crop top (capri) made in silk jacquard Pierre Hardy shoes

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Jean (bershka) trousers silk satin dress pierre hardy shoes

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Jean (bershka) trousers silk satin dress

Trousers, top and waistcoat (made in jacquard silk) Zara shoes

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Fuchsia lulu dress made in mikado silk and blouse arant (made in wild silk) zara shoes

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KISS OF DEATH Ethnic Uzbec Photographer: Yuliya Dorofeeva Model: Mariya Goryanikova @ Lilas Model Management Make up Vitaliya Gichka Assistant Mihail Prince

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MADAME WALKER

Stylist/Model: Khalil Cole @Independent Photographer: Julian Jamaal Jones “This beautiful editorial is inspired by Madame C. J. Walker, the world’s first black female entrepreneur. Born Sarah Breedlove, she created hair products specifically for African American hair and steadily became one of the first POC self-made millionaires. “Sarah Breedlove developed a scalp disorder that caused her to lose much of her hair, and she began to experiment with both home remedies and store-bought hair care treatments in an attempt to improve her condition. In 1905, Breedlove was hired as a commission agent by Annie Turnbo Malone—a successful, black, hair care product entrepreneur—and she moved to Denver, Colorado. While there, Breedlove’s husband Charles helped her create advertisements for a hair care treatment for African Americans that she was perfecting. Her husband also encouraged her to use the more recognizable name “Madam C.J. Walker,” by which she was thereafter known. In 1907, Walker and her husband traveled around the South and Southeast promoting her products and giving lecture demonstrations of her “Walker Method”—involving her own formula for pomade, brushing and the use of heated combs. As profits continued to grow, in 1908 Walker opened a factory and a beauty school in Pittsburgh, and by 1910, when Walker transferred her business operations to Indianapolis, the Madame C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company had become wildly successful, with profits that were the

modern-day equivalent of several million dollars. In Indianapolis, the company not only manufactured cosmetics, but trained sales beauticians. These “Walker Agents” became well known throughout the black communities of the United States. In turn, they promoted Walker’s philosophy of “cleanliness and loveliness” as a means of advancing the status of African-Americans. An innovator, Walker organized clubs and conventions for her representatives, which recognized not only successful sales, but also philanthropic and educational efforts among African-Americans. In 1913, Walker and Charles divorced, and she traveled throughout Latin America and the Caribbean promoting her business and recruiting others to teach her hair care methods. While her mother traveled, A’Lelia Walker helped facilitate the purchase of property in Harlem, New York, recognizing that the area would be an important base for future business operations. In 1916, upon returning from her travels, Walker moved to her new townhouse in Harlem. From there, she would continue to operate her business, while leaving the dayto-day operations of her factory in Indianapolis to its forelady. Walker quickly immersed herself in Harlem’s social and political culture. She founded philanthropies that included educational scholarships and donations to homes for the elderly, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Conference on Lynching, among other organizations focused on improving the lives of

African-Americans. She also donated the largest amount of money by an African-American toward the construction of an Indianapolis YMCA in 1913. Madam C.J. Walker died of hypertension on May 25, 1919, at age 51, at the estate home she had built for herself in Irvington-on-Hudson, New York. At the time of her death, Walker was sole owner of her business, which was valued at more than $1 million. Her personal fortune was estimated at between $600,000 and $700,000. Today, Walker is widely credited as one of the first American women to become a self-made millionaire. Walker left one-third of her estate to her daughter, A’Lelia Walker—who would also become well-known as an important part of the cultural Harlem Renaissance—and the remainder to various charities. Walker’s funeral took place at her home, Villa Lewaro, in Irvington-on-Hudson, which was designated a National Historic Landmark, and she was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, New York. In 1927, the Walker Building, an arts center that Walker had begun work on before her death, was opened in Indianapolis. An important African-American cultural center for decades, it is now a registered National Historic Landmark. In 1998, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp of Madam C.J. Walker as part of its “Black Heritage” series.” Taken from Biography.com [October 2017] A&E Publishing.

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MAGANDA

By KÖLLAB (Christian Thomas & Niccanor) Handbag Designer/Accessory Designer: Marjorie Renner Model/HMUA: Krista Halog KÖLLAB's photographer and lighting director Christian Thomas is Filipino born and raised and joins creative director and stylist Niccanor who is Mexican-American. “We see a lack of diversity in this industry and we get excited when independent publications take initiative and create a platform for diversity.” they said in a statement. “Our editorial "Maganda is Tagalog for Beautiful.” Feroce is excited to present the word of this talented photography duo based in San Francisco, California.

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Dress/ Leith Handbag and Jewelry/ Marjorie Renner Heels/ Louboutin

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Top/ Moochildmagick by Aaron Aali Skirt/ Marc Jacobs Heels/ Louboutin Shell Handbag and Bracelet/ Marjorie Renner

Jacket/ TROUVE Pants/ Michael Kors Top/ TOPSHOP Handbag,Ring and Necklace/ Marjorie Renner Earrings/ 14th&UNION Belt/ H&M

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Coat/ Calvin Klein Top/ TOPSHOP Skirt/ Calvin Klein Heels/ Louboutin Handbag & Jewelry/ Marjorie Renner

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Top/ TOPSHOP Pants/ TOPSHOP Belt/ H&M Handbag & Jewelry/ Marjorie Renner

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MAN ON A MISSION

Photographer: Haze Amor Model: Kristian Buhl @ Photogenics LA Stylist/Model/Creative Director: Duke Brobby Jr. @Photogenics LA

Jacket: Sara Sturgeon Shirt: Divided Choker/Necklace: Saint Laurent Shoes: Saint Laurent Belt: Saint Laurent Pants: DNM Collection Quality Rings: FashionVogue

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Jacket: Sara Sturgeon Shirt: Divided Choker/Necklace: Saint Laurent Rings: FashionVogue

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MELAN PLUME

Photographer/Retoucher: Audre M Holtz Wardrobe Stylist: Jermaine Mason Model: Nya Buom

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Moon Shine Dress and Ragtime Top: Leonard St. Heels: Toni Bianco

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MINTY PINK

Photographer/ Stylist: Ekaterina Shipova Bell Model: Mira Beknazarova MUA / Hair: Victoria Nazarkina Assistants of photographer: Phway Phway Anna Mishanina

Dixieland Dress: Leonard St. The Bow Belt: Katya Komarova

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Professor Woof Jumper and Box Skirt: Leonard St. Gladiator Bootstraps: Katya Komarova Heels: Toni Bianco

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Jerry Hall Shirt and Sparkle Box Pant: Leonard St. Lola Mini Satchel: Katya Komarova Heels: Toni Bianco

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Robin Tie Shirt Dress: Leonard St. Corset: Katya Komarova Heels: Toni Bianco

Professor Woof Jumper and Box Skirt: Leonard St. Gladiator Bootstraps: Katya Komarova Heels: Toni Bianco

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Ragtime Top and True Colours Vinyl Culottes: Leonard St. Heels: Toni Bianco

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Blue Dress: Vesellinea Kokosnik and Choker: Katya Komarova

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MISS BROWN

GOT AROUND

Creative Director & Photographer: Starrchez Stylist/Model: Miss Brown

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MISS MANGA Photographer: Elena Antermite Assistant: Rosa Fenza Model: Beyond Models Fashion Designer: Andrea Brandolini Makeup Artist: Roberto Gilardoni

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name is Drew Kendrick, and I am a model based out of Atlanta, GA. I’ve been modeling for about 4years now, and it has been a roller coaster journey. The modeling industry is one of the toughest industries in the world as it is, but when you are a minority the battle is even harder. Being a black male model in the industry has been tough. The market for minorities is extremely limited compared to the market for Caucasians. Being a black model one thing I have noticed is that when you do see black models, they are typically very dark skin and typically have a very strong African look opposed to the way “black” or ‘African American” people look. Being an African American with a brown complexion, I feel the market is even smaller for us, which makes it more difficult in the industry. It’s as if the company’s want to scream, we use black people in our advertisements. However, it is a good time in the industry because the industry is changing. The market is opening for models of all ethnicities, colors, shapes, and sizes. Along with my battle of being black, I am also 5’9 so for the industry I am short so I have two disadvantages to face, but with all the change going on in the industry, I have hope. The industry still has far to go but it’s nice to see that change is happening. The most important thing for anyone chasing this dream is to make sure, to keep your head up and don’t let anyone stop you if this is what you truly love. Take every no that you receive and show people why it should have been a “HELL YES.” No matter what the industry says we’re all beautiful, and you can do anything you want to do. Work hard and show everyone how great you are! As minorities, we have always had to make people see how great we are, and this is no different. Above anything else, always remember;

“You have to be your own motivator... your own dreamer... and your own biggest fan... because no one will ever believe in you or your dreams as much as you will.” - Drew Kendrick

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MODERN CARTELS

Photographer: Blair Devereaux Male ModelL Drew Kendrick Female Model: Yana Marienko MUA: Kristina Kayla Wardrobe Stylist: Vin Mykel Hair Stylist: Nina Lee

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MONIASSE: ARTIST MUSE

Photographer: Ryan Bater Model: Moniasse Artist Muse Designer: Diane Goldie Makeup Artist: Ellie Yermakova Photography Assistant: Joshua Street Shoes: Irregular Choice Earrings: Emani Dawson-Bey

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MURSI

Photography: Carlos Velazquez MUA: Miguel Ozalde Styling: Alonso Soler “Inspired by the easily idenified Mursi tribe, They paint the body depending on their state of mind. I selected the color red to represent the blood shed in slavery and war, yellow to represen the natural resources of the whole continent by which they suffered for and were enslaved, and finally the color green symbolizes the lands of Africa. White in this editorial represents justice for the Africans.”

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NEO TRIBAL

Stylist/CD/Photographer: Bashir Makeup Artist: Molly Haywood Model/Hair Stylist: Moe Neo Tribal is a story that alludes to the position that human beings will evolve to live in tribal society, as opposed to mass society, and thus will form social networks constituting new tribes which embrace high tech futures but draw on lifestyle attributes derived from the past. Neo Tribes struggle to influence contemporary culture and bring intimacy and community to the anonymity of mega-cities.

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FEATURED MODEL

NEUROSCIENTIST NYA

Creative Director/Photographer: Michael E Model: Nya Buom Makeup Artist: Lexie Francia Retoucher: Marina Barbash

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PASSION POP

Stylist/CD/Photographer: Shardey Olynyk Hair Stylist: Analyce Thomas Model: Victoria Wang Makeup Artist: Analyce Thomas

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POISON LIPS

Photographer & Art Director : Felipe Gallego Model: Alexandra Arboleda Make up Artist: Antonia Otoya Production & Media Manager: Christian David Aragón

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QUEEN ME

Stylist/Model: Eva Jerkins Photographer: Kenneth D. Harris Jr.

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Dress:TopShop Bathing Suit: Vintage

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SHOCK FACTOR Photographer: Kendra Barber @kendramphotog Model: Binta Dibba @babybinta Makeup and Hair: Beth Level @bethlevelartistry Styling: Kim Brooks @kimbrooksstyle

Swim Cap - Speedo Jumper - Nasty Gal

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Jacket: Adidas Tank: Forever 21 Pants: Puma Shoes: ASOS

Tank: Mossimo Pants: ASOS

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Jacket: Zara

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Top: Adidas

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Sunnies: ASOS Swimsuit: American Apparel

Visor:WIL Bikini Top:Becca by Rebecca Virtue Dress: ASOS

Swimwear & Cover-Up by Vibes Beach Lifestyle Designer: Asia Marie Sandoval

SOLSTICE

Photography & Styling: Alex Tupaz Model: Bobbie-Angela Wong HMUA: Amarie Artistry Location: Aliso Beach CA

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Floral dress by Windsor

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Maxi dress by Miss Avenue

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STAND BY ME

Photographer: Jessica Robles Models: Ariel Thompson & Chloe Farnworth MUA: Kelli Shawn Gonzales Makeup Assistant: Brittany Oros Stylist/Designer: Anh Tran

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TECHNICOLOUR DREAMS

Photographer: Akshit Bhardwaj Wardrobe Stylist: Taryn McKeen Makeup Artist: Liana Sundar Model: Aerin Creer

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THE DIFFERENCE

Model: Carmen Photographer: Chris Highsmith

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SECRET GARDEN

Photographer: Joma Velez Corrales Models: Hannah Isabelle & Mariz Valencia MUA: Len-Len Anaya Fashion Designer: Carmel Kho Ricarte Wardrobe Stylist: Marco Angelo

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THIS IS HOW WE DO IT Model: Uni Williams @ Q Models LA IG: @iamuniwilliams Photographer: Jessica Robles IG: @shoots_with_jessica

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TRAIINING DAY

Creative Director/Photographer: Eliza Romero-Kovalsky Model: David Jang Stylist: Christen Johnson All Clothing: A Day N June All of the clothing in this editorial was provided by A Day N June, a Baltimore-based vintage clothing boutique that is female and black-owned. Eliza Romero-Kovalsky aka Aesthetic Distance strives to support and promote female and minority-owned businesses and designers in her photography.

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TROPICÁLIA

Photography: Pedro Antônio Heinrich @pedrohein Models: Andressa Port @portandressa Laura Paré @laura.pare.5 Clothes/Styling: Khira Borba @khiraborba com/khira.doll HMUA: Marilia Ethur @mahethur all clothes made by Khira Borba

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VOYAGE Photographer: Justin Hardiman Fashion Stylist: Tamala Clarice MUA: Jenny Sauce Model: Destiny Ohwaha

Trench: Vintage Pants: Zara Shoes: Vintage Earrings: Kim Rogers Gloves: Vintage

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VULNERABLE Photographer: Marcus Aurelius Owens Makeup Artist: Jessyca Guerrero Wardrobe Stylist: Joyce Lynn Williams Model: Amaya Fields

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WASH AWAY

RACISM

Photographer: Peter DeVito Model: Selassie Cofie @ RED Model Management MUA: Charles Zambrano “Wash Away Racism” is an editorial that was inspired visually by two of Jean-Paul Goude’s famous images of Grace Jones and conceptually by the Black Lives Matter Movement. It is a commentary on how some people reacted by saying things like, “White Lives Matter”, “Blue Lives Matter”, “All Lives Matter”, etc., but how when someone says, “Black Lives Matter”, it does not disregard the worth of other lives. “Wash Away Racism” shows a model in whiteface and blueface, he gets in the shower, washes off the looks, and as the editorial goes on, what he truly looks like appears. All of this symbolizes how yes, we do all matter, but how at this current time, we are trying to reinforce the fact that Black Lives Matter in order to gain equal treatment for all minorities.

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WAY STATION

Photographer: Angel Lynne http://www.mapchild.net/ Model: Hugo Kafumbi https://www.instagram. com/hugokafumbi/ Stylist/Clothing: Heart N Soul Clothing https://www.instagram. com/heartnsoulclothing/

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WILD ROSES GROW

Photographer: Evangelos Rodoulis Model: Bingyang Stylist: Marina Willms Hair Stylist: Kira Vogelsang

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