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THE BRIGHT EDITION DAV I D J E N N E R LAURA ALBERTI MAXYME GAGNÉ DAV I D M A R I N O S - M AT T L A I N ELISA C-ROSSOW - JODEBV
EDITOR’S LETTER
I never was an avid magazine reader. This might surprise many of you, but I would rarely buy and browse in fashion magazines as a younger girl. Mostly because I wouldn’t find articles or images in them that I could really relate to. It was made for the popular kid, and I was not – nor aspired to be - that person. When I first started thinking about the possibilities of Flanelle four years ago, I never would have believed we would be where we are right now. This is our 10th issue already, and I am proud to make you discover a wide variety of artists and designers. With spring being on it’s way, we wanted to help you transition to a new season, with pale colors and with simplistic and pure fashion. We wanted the Bright Issue to show not only the light and contrast in art and fashion, but to also highlight bright individuals with brilliant visions and shiny ideas. Today’s medias are filled with distressful and upsetting news and we wanted to present an issue that would push a different perception of the world that we live it, full of hope, ambition and beauty. We therefore present you great designers, such as Daniel Gregory Natale, Leinad Beaudet, Laura Alberti, Nicola Harlem and Elisa C-Rossow, and we have interviewed amazing people such as Heymoonshaker, Cri , David Marinos, Jodeb, and Hogan from Montage Models. Good reading!
Sarah-Eve Leduc Flanelle Magazine’s Founder
FO U N D ER / ED ITO R- I N - C H I EF
Sarah-Eve Leduc A S S I TA N T E D I T O R I N C H I E F
Morgan Kendall CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Erika Elyzabeth Korzer Lindsay Coooper Marie-Pier Chouinard Stephanie Serfaty CO PY ED ITO RS
Ashley Leiberman Michael Bloom A RT D I R EC TO R
Stephanie Serfaty D I R EC TO R O F M A R K E TI N G
Valerie Labonté-Côté SOCIAL M EDIA MAR K E TIN G MANAG ER
Vanessa Daly GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Sarah Rousseau PRINTER
Sylvestre Delasalle CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS & DESIGNERS
Daniel Gregory Natale David Marinos Elisa C-Rossow Jodeb Laura Alberti Leinad Beaudet Mackenzie Hogan-Lucuik Nicola Harlem CO NTR I B U TI N G P H OTO G R A P H ERS
David Jenner Jens Ingvarsson Karin Postert Matt Lain Maxyme Gagné Michi Schunck Oumayma B. Tanfous Patrick Jendrusch Roxanna Enache Stephanie Lou
INDEX
G E R M A N B R U TA L I S M
08 L’ AT T E N T E
10 TO TH E LI G HTH O U S E
16 N O R D I C R OWA N
22 THE WHITE LABEL PROJECT
30 A XO LOTL S
32 T H E DAW N I N G O F A N E W AG E
40 TIMELESS
46 T H E L A DY I N B L AC K
56 A L- O R
60 PINK SERENITY
70 THE MUSE
76 FLASHING THROUGH
78 O UT O F TH E DAR K
80 LIFE IN GREY
88 THE SISTERS
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German Bru talism D A N I E L G R E G O R Y N ATA L E I N T E R V I E W
By Morgan Kendall Toronto-raised and New York-based designer Daniel Gregory
urban centers work as a system. I think it just comes naturally
Natale has strong roots in the Art & Design field. Originally
from the way I observe my environments,” Natale muses. “New
hailing from an education in architecture, Natale decided to
York allowed me a greater freedom to explore things on a more
jump the gun and pursue a career in the fashion industry.
conceptual level. The resources to explore and grow my concepts were more available to me in New York.”
His most recent collection, inspired by German Brutalism, explores the rich history immersed within Berlin’s urban
With German Brutalism being the apex of inspiration for this
spaces. Daniel has taken inspiration rooted in his architec-
collection I was curious to know what it was about the dynamic
tural training and translated it into a wearable physicality, using
architecture and rich history derived from this art movement
urban industrial design techniques to convey his garments’
that interested him most, and how he conveyed these concepts
visual story. His designs explore a utilitarian approach to
thematically.
fashion, using materials in their raw, unaltered forms, and playing with treatments such as concrete and liquid vinyl as
I tried to translate the history of Berlin as an urban
coatings for his creations.
space into clothes. I have asked myself “What is it to be destroyed and rebuilt in the way Berlin
Natale’s keen eye and unique approach to design has helped him
was at the end of World War II and post?
launch his career within the industry, his most recent collection being an extension of ideas from his previous work. “I like to think of it as refining the experimentation of my graduate
“I tried to translate the history of Berlin as an urban space into
collection,” says the designer.
clothes. I asked myself, what is it to be destroyed and rebuilt in the way Berlin was at the end of World War II and post? I was
From a young age Daniel has been immersed in the art & design
wondering what it means to have something divided in such a
world, sharing a passion for architecture with his father:
strict manner in the way the Berlin Wall split the city, and what it would be like to have a lack of order in the way Berlin was during the First World War.”
“I’ve always looked up to him for design knowledge. I love the way he understands and utilizes space and materials. He’s helped me understand why I use particular materials or why I’m
“I was looking at the Brutalist movement because it was about
creating certain shapes. Although he is in a different design field,
unaltered material purity and it celebrated the rawness of
he helps me find a lot of clarity. Sometimes subconsciously.”
materials in their natural state.”
Growing up in Toronto and presently based in New York, Daniel
With strong concepts, fine tuned designs and a unique mixture
has always been in the eye of urban centers, so it only seems
of architecture and fashion backing his collections, we’re
natural to have his inspiration nestled within the roots of urban
excited to see what the future holds for this young creative.
industrial spaces. “I’ve always been fascinated with the way
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Photographer: Zhi Wei
Models: Paige Knudsten and Chelcie May
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L’ATTENTE Photographer: Jens Ingvarsson Stylist: Marina Ingvarsson
Model: Katya Ryabinkina @ Women NY Hair: Clay Nielsen
Sweatshirt Stella McCartney Pants Rag&Bone
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Coat Theory
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To the Lighthouse M I N I M A L I S T FA S H I O N W IT H A DA R K E R U N D E RTO N E
By Morgan Kendall
Photographer: Leinad Beaudet
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Striving to create minimalist and practical designs for women, Daniel Beaudet’s most recent collection, To the Lighthouse, was inspired by childhood memories stemming back to summers spent in a stark beach house among the banks of the St-Lawrence River. The Montreal-based designer used these memories as his driving force while creating his new line.“A weekend in a little village between Calais and Dunkerque with a lover - it’s the sea but a melancholic one, like the North Sea or the one in Virginia Wolfe’s Novel which have war as a central theme. It’s a common, cliché theme but with a dark undertone.”
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Beaudet’s interest in fashion stems from days spent roaming
among other world-renowned designers. “The most valuable
through shops on St-Hubert with his grandmother; a passion
thing I took from my experiences working within the industry
which would engulf his pursuit for his design and creative outlet
was humility. Working for those two influential designers made
in the industry.
me realize that you can be confident in your talent, potential, accomplishments and still be human - grounded and in touch
“I want to do fashion that is proudly from Montreal; something
with the people surrounding you.” Daniel’s designs accrue a
personal. There can’t be Quebecois fashion without speaking
sense of minimalism, using simplistic and delicate silhouettes
about Quebec” says Beaudet in regards to enriching the
to convey his stories through his garments. Seeking inspir-
Montreal fashion scene. He has placed great importance on
ation from everyday life, and through past design jobs. “I’m
creating designs which dismiss ageism while manifesting
now working on next fall and everything started with a sleeve
a long lasting relationship between product and consumer.
I worked with during a previous design contract. It reminded me
“Women are complex and become more interesting with age.
of the sleeves of the 80’s. The Mass, First Communion or other
I like the idea of clothes following them through life, sharing
It was hard work. All the clichés about European
their experience.”
art schools were there; crazy teachers yelling at Being one of the first Quebec-based designers to study at
you, insane workload, 100 sketches per week,
Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts has allowed him to
starving students. There was a lot of pressure, too
integrate Montreal designs into the realm of international
many cigarettes… But at the same time it was so
territories. “It was hard work. All the clichés about European
incredibly awesome!
art schools were there; crazy teachers yelling at you, insane workload, 100 sketches per week, starving students. There
ceremonies we were still attending back then. I then collect all
was a lot of pressure, too many cigarettes… But at the same
kind of images I can link with these inspirations. After comes
time it was so incredibly awesome! Traveling to Paris every
the song that will set the mood. That song will obsessively
fashion week, meeting inspiring people, being in La Cour
follow me during the whole process. After, I research patterns
des Grands. I was learning all the tricks of the trade, how to
and cuts which will become the backbone of the collection.”
design. I had to re-learn everything.” says Beaudet speaking
With his work riddled in practicality, soft silhouettes and a
of his time at The Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.
minimalist demeanor, I am truly excited to see what comes next
After his four-year affair with the Academy, Daniel had the
for this Montreal-based designer.
chance to work for the likes of Dries Van Noten and Hilde Frunt,
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NORDIc ROWAN Photographer: David Jenner Stylist: Christine Tam
Makeup & hair: Elin Laine
Model: Vilma S @ Mikas Stockholm
Top COS
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Top Weekday
Top Zara
Necklace Weekday
Jeans H&M
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Top COS Shorts H&M Shoes Birkenstock Bracelet & Other Stories
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Dress Flippa K Necklace Edblads
The White Label Project Interview By Morgan Kendall
Nicola Harlem started The White Label Project in 2015 after falling for the clean and minimalist design philosophy of Scandinavian fashion. The online retailer hones in on quality garments and transitional pieces with a minimal and luxurious feel. “We were inspired by the working woman, how she takes pieces from work to weekend, professional and personal. I also find inspiration in random places, whether it be a film, a woman on the street or inside my mothers wardrobe,” says Harlem. With a background in manufacturing, Harlem wanted to bridge the gap of accessibility in regards to luxury fashion for the everyday woman. “We use the same quality level as luxury labels, I like to work with pure natural fibers and blends; mostly working with cashmere, silk and wool. We are a luxe brand without all the bells and whistles.” With minimalism taking over the fashion market in the past few years, it’s interesting to see what sets The White Label apart from the rest of the minimalist designers; “Our brand is all about classic timeless styles, so without realizing we were suddenly being labeled a minimalist brand. We branded and styled our pieces with a clean and simple aesthetic in order to show diversity to our customers. Our pieces speak for themselves. They are simple, but can be styled in a hundred different ways,” says Nicola. “Be realistic. Be kind. Work hard and don’t ever compromise who you are.” With a brand philosophy rooted in self-belief, hard work and quality clothing for the everyday women, we look forward to The White Label’s future endeavors.
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AXOLOTLS Photographer: Matt Lain Stylist: Toni Caroline Hair: Miho Emori
Makeup: Natalia Kiselev
Dress Danielle Romeril
Boots Vintage
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Playsuit Steven Tai
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Left:
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Culottes Gayeon Lee
Top Gabriel Veilma
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Left:
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Top Gayeon Lee
Shirt Steven Tai Shorts Hanger
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the Dawning of a New Age By Lindsay Cooper
Design / Styling: Laura Albertí
Photographer: Mariona Álvarez
Makeup and hair stylist: Nina Muñoz Model: Gabija, Blow Models
While most are completely left in the dark after graduation, Laura Albertí was already shedding new light on the fashion industry with her inventive, conceptual designs. As a recent grad of Barcelona’s Escola Superior de Disseny’s fashion design program, the young designer paired her newly earned skills with a fresh pair of eyes to create the light-hues and billowing silhouettes of her latest high-concept collection, Morph. “The collection is inspired by the artist Louise Bourgeois and the concept of human metamorphosis,” says Albertí of her unconventional muse. As an abstract expressionist, Bourgeois explored the themes of human metamorphosis through modernist, large-scale sculptures like her 9-meter-tall steel spider, Maman. Having stood in several illustrious locations such as MoMA and London’s Tate Modern, many of her pieces share the pervasive theme of her own childhood trauma and the artist’s subsequent coping and growth. Following these themes, Albertí’s Morph explores the notion of using clothing as an artistic medium to express the effects of both positive and negative past experiences. “It is based in the concepts of change, transformation, destruction, and rebuilding. [It’s about] how these changes are given, consciously or unconsciously, to a trauma or a bad experience, and demonstrates how, from these bad experiences, we can make positive change and how this change is reflected in our appearance, like the clothes we wear like a second skin.”
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Despite their status as wearable artwork, the designs found in
The familiar theme continues to be referenced through Morph’s
Laura Albertí’s latest collection definitely lend themselves to
modest hemlines and reinterpretation of classic silhouettes.
becoming a second skin. Utilizing lightweight, soft fabrics like
The use of more traditional fabrics, like nylon, popular in the
organza, nylon, and foam, the individual garments composing
1930’s, and gauzy materials (which have been influential com-
the line provide comfort without compromising the beautiful
ponents of fashion design since the 19th century), alongside
design work. “I wanted to make something with soft fabrics
modish foam textures allows Morph to reflect not just personal
that would be comfortable, lightweight, and adaptable to the
metamorphosis, but also the endless transformations the
body, playing with transparencies using organza and the effect
design industry has undergone.
of warmth and protection of foam. Creating a collection based on sensitivity and delicacy, fabrics with volume which give a
Morph is a collection that aspires to tell the
sense of freedom and not the feeling of oppression” Albertí
personal stories of transformation of the women
says of her design goals.
wearing Albertí’s designs, in hopes of helping women to shed new light on their own identities
While the pieces are still very light and wearable, Morph’s use
and wear them as a second skin.
of the more dense-looking foam provides the collection with some unexpected diversity. Sartorialists might expect volumes of organza and nylon in light spring and summer wear, but
Harkening back to Bourgeois’ works, Morph outlines the histor-
Albertí’s foam accents look to be heavily insulated and stiff
ical metamorphosis of the fashion industry with modern twists,
while actually providing the ease of movement the designer
drawing from an eclectic array of fabrics and contemporary
has had in mind for the label’s conception.
inspirations. Perhaps most importantly, it is a collection that aspires to tell the personal stories of transformation belonging
Themes of comfort are also present in the designer’s choice of
to the women wearing Albertí’s designs, in hopes of helping
colour. Predominantly featuring pink and orange toned pastels,
them to shed new light on their own identities and wear the
the collection has an aura of familiarity (which could be contrib-
designs proudly as a second skin.
uted to the incorporation of hues reminiscent of our childhood wardrobes) and warmth, despite the use of thin fabrics.
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Timeless Photographer & stylist: Maxyme GagnĂŠ Makeup & hair: Mayillah Ezekiel
Models: Ben & Ryon @ Dulcedo Model Management
Turtleneck Simons Shirt Boat People Boutique
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Left:
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Hat Gavoha
Turtleneck Simons
Shirt Lucia F.
Sweater Estelle&Lucille
Jacket Lucia F.
Shoes Lucia F.
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Hats Gavoha Sweater Boat People Shirt Lucia F. Jackets Boutique Lucia F. Pants Simons
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Hat Gavoha
Coat Boat People Boutique
Pants Simons Boots Pendleton
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Left:
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Hat Gavoha
Jacket Boat People Boutique
Sweater Boat People Boutique
Turtleneck Simons
Jacket Lucia F.
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HEYMOONSHAKER By Erika-Elyzabeth Korzer
“[…] If you hang on long enough you get this little glimmer of light, you walk towards it and it starts to open up and all of a sudden you can breathe a full lung of air. Once again, life is reborn, you are refreshed and ready for war once more […]”. – David Crowe (Outremont theatre February 10th) Andrew Balcon and David Crowe form the dynamic duo behind Honeymoonshaker, the only musical group to harmonize beat box and blues, and quite frankly, it is completely fascinating. Just like a breath of fresh air, re-energized and flimsy is how you feel when listening to Noir, their most recent album. “We say we are beat box blues but we’re also adventuring in a bunch of different styles like hard rock or pop and more,” says Andrew about the album. Their music is filled with liveliness, just like their live performances on stage. The duo exudes purely genuine vibes that are as sincere and profound as their tunes. It is clear that Balcon and Crowe complete each other in a very special way. Crowe brings dynamism and a raw feeling to every one of their songs, while Andrew creates depth and soul. The album Noir is studio recorded, making the quality of the sound impeccable. While exploring with different genres, experimenting with other instruments, and collaborating with a multitude of different musicians such as the Montpellier Orchestra, they still managed to keep their fundamental approach to music and unique style that we first came to love. When I asked if they had anything to add, Crowe asked me to “remind people that it’s a good idea to be open-minded especially in these changing times of politics and war […].” Many references to love and personal experiences are made in this album, which were needed to take a step back in order to feel the love and unpretentiousness of this record. In an era where fear grows and where media is systematically dehumanizing our vision of the world, art is what we need to hold on to unite us as one complete whole.
Photographer: Yan Bleney MUA: Isabella Forget
Stylist: Émilie Robidoux
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The Lady in Black By Stephanie Serfaty
Photographer: Ginga Takeshima
I first met Elisa on a warm summer afternoon in Montreal.
Makeup: Ce lica
I was very intrigued by her designs and she was kind enough to introduce me to her little atelier up in Griffintown. The young designer greeted me with a beautiful smile as she led me into her workshop. She was dressed in a slightly oversized, yet structured little black dress that exuded a polished, yet nonchalant vibe. Inside her workshop, numerous sewing patterns could be found beside her desk and several samples of her current collection (which undoubtedly caught my eye). I had seen pictures of her designs online, but was pleasantly surprised when observing the superb quality of each piece in person. Wool, leather, cashmere, cotton, and silk‌ They all appeared to have been made with only the finest of fabrics.
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“I am concerned about consuming local products. So I will
These days, she is presenting her new collection (collection
always produce locally as it is part of who I am. Also, the great
Number 9) which features multifunctional pieces that can be
advantage of producing inland is the control I have over the
worn in a multitude of ways; like her design named “Helmut,”
quality, which is particularly important to me. I will always use
a reversible vest made with wool, cashmere, and lamb leather.
the finest fabrics. ”
“This is a direction I’ve always strived for. To rethink not just how to dress the body, but to rethink the purpose of conven-
But before her business was created in Montreal 8 years ago,
tional pieces of clothing. To make pieces that can be worn in
the 30-year-old designer started her journey in France where
different ways, on or under a coat, reversible, worn in every
she studied Arts. She had many passions back then including
season, these are all things I thought about when designing
sculpture, photography and object design.
this collection.”
“When I began to study in Arts, I wasn’t that passionate about
But whether you look at her past collections or her recent
fashion design at that time, but more into fabric sculpture really.
designs, Elisa’s work has always been consistent throughout
I was most interested in how I could shape fabrics to make the
the years. Her exquisite high-end pieces are both classic and
body beautiful and the idea of sculpting on moving forms.”
contemporary. They feature structured and timeless cuts in conjunction with a minimalist aesthetic and absence of color.
It was only at the age of seventeen that Elisa decided to focus on
I didn’t notice at the time, but soon came to realise that the
the talent in which she felt most productive. Fashion. She was
casual “LBD” she was wearing the first day we met truly
accepted at Esmod, a French private school of fashion located
summed up the essence of the Elisa C-Rossow brand; simple,
in Paris, where she completed her diploma in “Haute Couture”,
yet edgy... chic, yet laid-back.
a 3-year program, in only 2 years. The ambitious designer walks to the beat of her own drum. She makes a point to not follow trends, instead, her collections
Her exquisite high-end pieces are both classic
are purposefully rooted in classic cuts.
and contemporary. They feature structured and timeless cuts in conjunction with a minimalist
“My opinion is trends are here to make money and not to make
aesthetic and absence of color.
people beautiful. I think that people who follow popular tendencies without asking themselves if this particular trend flatters
The young artist has since moved to Montreal where she
their body are sheep. I’m sure that each person can rock their
paved her own career path and created the “Elisa C-Rossow”
own style and it doesn’t have to depend on the actual trends.”
(pronounced Rossov) brand. But her establishment in Montreal
When putting together a collection, she draws inspiration from
was not planned. In fact you could say it was almost accidental.
photography, cinema, paintings, and enriching moments from
“I was supposed to move to London, but one summer I “met”
her daily life. She is not afraid to work long hours in order to
Montreal and literally fell in love with the city... the perfect one
make each piece unique- and her hard work is paying off.
for me. Montreal is simply beautiful, artistic and inspiring…
Some of her designs can now be found at Simons high-end
So I changed my plans and threw London out! “
department. For now, the successful designer is proud of all her achievements and only wishes to pursue her passion even
Today she is grateful to be able to pursue her passion in this
further. With her creativity showing no bounds, we’re sure
metropolitan city, and direct a brand that has now developed
Elisa’s future will be a bright one.
such a strong artistic identity. After eight years in business, Elisa has worked with amazing clients such as Karine Vanasse, Catherine de Sève, Eve Salvail and many more admirable artists, designers and businesswomen.
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Photographer: Michelle GagnĂŠ Makeup: Mariane Caron
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A L- O R Photographer: Stephanie Lou
Assisted by: Damien Thiberge
Set Design: TimothĂŠe Chalazonitis Makeup & Hair: Laetitia Sireix Stylist: Sophie Ostrowska
Models: Jovana @ New madison Paris & Maren @ Ford Models Paris
Romper Clarissa Hieraix
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Dress Julyen Carcy
Left dress Gabrielle Rul
White shorts & top Etienne Jeanson
Right Sleeve Dress Theodora Blumkine
Head-piece Etienne Jeanson
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Left white tulle dress Clarisse Hieraix Right white transparent dress Julyen Carcy
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Romper Clarissa Hieraix
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Romper Marine Henrion
Skirt Etienne Jeanson
Coat Marine Henrion
Coat Theodora Blumkine
Socks and shoes H&M
Shoes H&M
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Photographer: Michi Schunck
Art direction & production: Karin Postert Stylist: Alina Holz
Makeup & hair: Yasmin Farman
PINK SERENITY
Jumpsuit Black Velvet Circus
Left:
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Shirt Frisur
Dress Louise Friedlaender
Skirt Ambacher VIDIC
Shoes Doc Martens Coat Stylist’s own
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Ring Koshikira
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Skirt Paul & Joe
Blouse Malaika Raiss
Mackenzie Hogan-Lucuik By Marie-Pier Chouinard Scouted only a few months ago by Montage Models, the
clear my mind, relax and refocus on what is important to me.”
c ha r m i ng, sof t-sp oken Ca nad ia n mo del Mac ken z ie
Creating beats gives him the opportunity to develop something
Hogan-Lucuik has been our muse for this issue of Flanelle.
unique that speaks true to his soul.
The laid back model possesses an arresting face with amazing features which initially caught our attention.
Besides being one of the new faces of Montage Models,
With his pouty lips and interesting, bony face structure, he is
Mackenzie has become quite busy recently, acquiring bookings
definitely one to watch out for.
with SSENSE. His social media prescence is also strong, as we can see through his multiple accounts. His page shows a
Mackenzie always had an interest in fashion growing up, and
strong preference for the minimalistic lifestyle, with colorless
the idea of becoming a model had crossed his mind more than
clothes and photos to accompany his overall edgy look.
a few times without knowing how or when it would happen.
When asked what brand he would like to associate himself
When he relocated to Montreal a couple of months ago, he had
with in the future, he replied that ACNE Studio, Prada and
his first photo shoot with some of his friends. At the time,
Paul Smith are three strong names in the fashion industry
he didn’t know how to pose or what to do, something which
that would best fit his brand image. The humble, but highly
has since become second nature to him. “You gain confidence
ambitious, model is looking forward to the future, hoping to
with time and figure what to do”. This photoshoot became the
make his way into more international markets. He demon-
starting point of his career when he published some of the
strated a high interest in discovering the world, traveling to
photos on his Instagram. Julien Pineault of Another Species
all the most sought after destinations and learning everything
scouted him through the platform and subsequently placed the
he can from it. Therefore, moving away far from home isn’t such
new face with Montage Models, and the rest is history. He was
a farfetched idea. Japan and France take the top two spots for
elated about the idea and without even realizing it, the path to
places he would like to visit, as these cities are known for their
his modeling career naturally came into focus.
phenomenal avant-garde sense of fashion. Since he got scouted, the naturally lean model said his body
Sometimes, when I realize I’ve been absorbed in
image was put on the front-end of his priorities and became a
the social sphere for too long, I like to close my
higher concern to him. As he explains: “Being on the spotlight
phone for a few hours. It allows me to clear my
obviously made me more aware of my body, of what I put in it,
mind, relax and refocus on what is important to me.
and of my general health. I started to take greater care of myself, became mostly vegetarian by eating mainly fruits and veggies.”
Initially studying music recording and sound, the young artist eventually left school in order to pursue his modeling career.
With his pristine face, great ambitions and many talents,
As an introvert, music holds an important place in his life since
Mackenzie Hogan-Lucuik is definitely a face to keep track of
it allows him to disconnect from the real world and escape from
in the upcoming years, as his light is just beginning to shine
the omnipresence of social media. As he points out: “Sometimes,
amidst the overly cluttered, nameless faces that populate social
when I realize I’ve been absorbed in the social sphere for too
media and the modeling world as a whole.
long, I like to close my phone for a few hours. It allows me to
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Photography Oumayma B. Tanfous
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Flashing Through I N T H E H E A D O F D AV I D M A R I N O S , VISUAL ARTIST
By Ashley Leiberman With goals of starting a new era in the art world, self-described “young Greek kid”, artist David Morinos, isn’t dreaming small. Using all the resources technology has blessed the new age artist with, Morinos wants to “go beyond people’s expectations of Interactive Visuals and everything in between.” Whether he means to or not, this emerging artist has been causing a commotion since he was in school, getting kicked out of class for overtly vulgar content in his work. He’s admitted to us that getting stirred emotions and creating fights about his work is something he has always done unconsciously; a quality that makes him an apt contender for creative greatness. His more recent work strikes a balance between complex mixed-media
my inspiration comes from my past & moments that have
masterpieces and the power of utilising the stark white walls,
shocked me. Raw imagery, violence, chaos, light, color, flesh,
and just the right lighting to create a dramatic effect. His ability
these are things I love.
to warp the human figure in new and challenging ways left us wanting to know more about what makes this guy tick, so we
What is your creative process like?
asked the artist a couple more questions about his journey in
I try to keep it different every time I start a new project or body
the art world.
of work. It keeps thing interesting. But most of the time I’ll go through a lot of research and exploration before I get to the stage where I start to create. Sometimes I like to go to old bookstores
In today’s reality, so many people are artists,
and flip through old Fashion magazines. Also, I’m always happy
photographers & self proclaimed creative
to go play around with old scanners, printers, & monitors. If the
individuals. The art world is over saturated
digital medium gets boring, I’ll go through big metal scraps,
and chaotic. So the real challenge is to be unique
wood piles, wires, papers & just mix things up with different
as well as always providing powerful work.
objects/textures.
How do you get inspired? What piques your interest?
What medium(s) do you use mostly, and why?
I can get inspired at times by the simplest activities and then at
All types of mediums, but preferably digital and new media.
times I’ll find my inspiration in the most complicated moments
I think exploration in mediums and the unknown is something
I go through. Communication is something that piques my
every great creative should go through. Style and power are
interest, the overall essence of humans communicating with
found in the mistakes of experimentation. Digital media for
each other & the aura of nature around us excites me. In a way
me is the best medium at times, because of my constant travels,
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but when I’m settled somewhere I will go through paint, metal,
be a poet making nations feel emotions and pushing people’s
paper, wires, wood, canvas, and so much more.
lives towards evolution.
What message do you wish to send to the audience? When
Do you ever experience creative blocks?
someone sees your art, what do you hope they will grasp or
Very rarely. The reason I never get into creative blocks is because
enjoy about it?
I set a certain amount of time each day devoted towards my
The message is the viewer’s interpretation, so whatever
craft & ideas. Creating work everyday, whether good or bad is
mindset. What I really want them to see will always fail because
the answer to erasing creative block. If I get bored with doing
each human eye has its own unique vision and dialogue. I like
the same thing I jump to a completely different technique and
to work with a sense of direction where I guide the viewer into
medium. Shocking you’re mindset is important so you don’t
a different perception. Ultimately, I want to shock the viewer
go mad in a way.
and then harmonize them with beauty. Taking over the mind, Is there anything else you’d like to add?
disturbing it & relieving it is one of the many things I look to do.
I’d like to add that I will start selling larger prints and original What do you find to be the most challenging part about being
works. Also, I’m working on a very interesting collaboration
an artist?
with a very talented individual. Other than that I will be doing
Being consistent and being a leader to a wide audience. In today’s
a solo show in the near future and I’ll be doing lots more video/
reality, so many people are artists, photographers & self pro-
film work.
claimed creative individuals. The Art world is over saturated and chaotic. So the real challenge is to be unique as well as always
Relax & stay creative.
providing powerful work. To some extent a great Creative should
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OUT OF THE DARK Photographer: Patrick Jendrusch
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Makeup & hair: Christiane Buchholz Manicure: Lena Brendle
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Life in grey I N T E RV I E W W IT H D I R EC TO R J O D E B
By Erika-Elyzabeth Korzer
As some things can be obscure, they can also enlighten the mind in a way that no simple or superficial ideas can do. In a world where the art industry is constantly striving to excel, artists will never be satisfied enough with a simplistic work of art and will always want more. Humankind in general will never settle for just one thing and wanting more is sadly part of our outlook on life. We will constantly be pushing boundaries and searching for the uncommon until we feel somewhat satisfied. Jonathan Desbiens (JODEB) brilliantly translated this analogy of the “psycho” artist and the perpetual desire to push limits in his latest creation of a short film for the song Life in Grey by Point Point. The filmmaker really made a statement with his storyline in this video clip where a young dance teacher slowly choreographs a hypnotic mass-murder. The teacher’s desire for creating the perfect work of art consumes her so much that she will sacrifice all of her dancers, make one of them become a murderer and watch the performance, which she films to create something new in a completely twisted way. The softness in the video is rather eerie in a good way. The light, the smooth colors and the delicacy of the dance fall perfectly in place to balance or contrast the message and the tragic finale of the story. “To me, it is rather humorous or satirical. Even though the ending is fairly dark, I produced it with a tinge of spoof,” says Jonathan Desbiens. Mainly inspired by performances from Marina Abramović, JODEB unquestionably delivered the idea he wanted to with this presentation. “Many filmmakers think about the look of their story before the story itself. I prefer putting emphasis on an idea, a concept rather than the way it looks,” Desbiens says about the way the video clip was planned out and it definitely shows in the way it is constructed. I wouldn’t want to miss out on his future projects.
To find the short film, simply find online “Point Point - Life in Grey (The Short Film) ”.
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