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letter from the editor - ISSUE 01

As we embark on this journey, I would like to start by introducing myself and the foundation upon which we have built this brand. My name is Daniel Ennis and I am a marketing student at Georgia Southern University. I serve as the Artistic Director of Fresh Faces and the Editor in Chief of Fresh Mag. Fresh Faces began Fall 2017, as a collective of student creatives dedicated to producing quality work in the areas of Fashion Design, as well as Merchandising, Modeling, Photography and Videography. As a student ran organization, with no official ties to the university, we face peculiar challenges, but we have and will continue to overcome them with innovative thinking and precise execution. In addition to the traditional fashion

show, we have incorporated our social media platforms and influence to garner a cultural movement centered around our appreciation of fashion, aesthetic, creativity and design. Fresh Mag is a periodical for fashion forward millennials, dedicated to highlighting the style and art of talented individuals. We are Fresh Faces. This is Fresh Mag. Thank you for sharing this space with us and we hope you enjoy.

CONTENTS

contributors

fresh news

styled by kay

fresh off the runway

cover story

fresh off the streets

spotlight 48 thron3s recap

we are fresh

team FOUNDER

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

rickey jones

madeline branch, tatyana cray, joshua crump, brandon curtis, sean peele, natalie turman

EDITOR daniel ennis

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

design + layout

jalen collins, erik mearidy, jaren stephens

trent reese

CONTRIBUTING STYLISTS

jordon rosier

tatyana cray, sade culliver, daniel ennis, kay faro, sean peele

pHOTO EDITOR jalen collins jaren stephens

LOGO trent reese

COVER PHOTO erik mearidy

SPECIAL THANKS shanelle bogle

CONNECT twitter + instagram / @freshfacesrj

got FEEDBACK? freshfacesrj@gmail.com

fresh news is circumstantial. While we all know that there is collusion going on in the NFL against him, what can he actually prove?

the real kap

by: joshua crump

Unfortunately, that’s the problem when you challenge any institution. In this situation, Colin, an African American, is protesting racism, and now attacking an institution, which is controlled by Roger Goodell, a white man. In addition to that, the majority of NFL owners are also white. For Colin to win, he would need clear examples of collusion: e-mails, recordings, text messages, phone calls, etc. Two words: Colin Kaepernick. Let’s backtrack to the 20162017 NFL season, when Colin first began to really protest police brutality and racism. At the end of the season, Colin chose to opt out of his contract, thus making him a free agent. This summer is where everything picked up. Fast forward to today, and no NFL team is willing to even work Colin Kaepernick out, let alone hire him. He has been shut out by the NFL, and anyone who believes otherwise is either naïve, or simply doesn’t care. Colin has been passed over time and time again by NFL teams who need a proven starting Quarterback. Last week, Colin Kaepernick filed a complaint against the NFL, arguing collusion from all 32 NFL teams to keep him out of the league. The question is, can he win this case? In my opinion, I believe Colin Kaepernick will ultimately lose this battle. There is no rule stating that any NFL team must hire Colin. The evidence that Colin has

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Time and time again, African Americans continue to be black-balled from certain industries for taking a stand. This has been going on for decades, most recently with ESPN host Jemele Hill being suspended from the network for calling President Donald Trump a white supremacist. Is it the norm for Blacks to be disciplined for their own opinions and beliefs? I honestly hope Colin wins his grievance against the NFL, it’s just so difficult to believe he can overpower an establishment as huge as the NFL, and that’s the real Kap.

Some days Black GSU can be seen on twitter laughing and joking with one another, recapping how lit someone or something was the night before, or stressing over school like the average college student. However, last night was different. Last night, three students outlined their issues with Black GSU. KeyShawn, Jessica, and Saj went live on Twitter at 9:30 p.m., and had an in depth, 20-minute conversation about Black leaders on campus. From the first minute, they wasted no time in calling these “leaders” out, pointing out that they are not for the betterment of the community, in addition to them not willing to put in the labor to change the community around them. However, when it’s time to “Turn-up”, they have no problems coming together. After watching the video, Twitter was in uproar as the majority of Black GSU complained about the delivery of KeyShawn, Jessica, and Saj. In this they are right, as the video was taken by many as extremely disrespectful, and in actuality it was. However, what we need to realize is that the truth hurts. If you’re offended by the comments

the state of black gsu

by: joshua crump

in the video, then maybe you need to check yourself. We know that several organizations on campus do great work with the local community. Whether that be volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club, mentoring students in high school, or building and painting houses, their presence is felt. However, let’s not forget about the point of their 20-minute tirade. The word of the day is leadership, and that’s the biggest thing they hit on. Are we as Black GSU calling people leaders because they make us laugh on Twitter? Are we naming people leaders because they have “clout”? When did leadership become a popularity contest? Don’t get it confused either, just because you’re known, that does not equate leadership. Leadership means people respect you, and that they are willing

to follow you on your vision. Don’t confuse people liking you for people willing to build with you and expound on a vision. The current state of Black GSU is not a bad one. As a senior, I can say that Black GSU is extremely tight. The support from different organizations is arguably the highest it’s been in years. At the same time, we also need to realize the power that we have as minorities. There is always more work to be done, and we definitely need to improve on coming together more often to tackle serious issues affecting our community. We can change this campus and city if we all come together and demand it.

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STYLED BY KAY

written by: name / photography by: name written by: tatyana cray / photography by: makayla miller 18

“you can already see how eccentric I am through what I wear.”

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ehinde Omolara formerly known as Kay when asked to describe her personal style, “you can already see how eccentric I am through what I wear.” With a noble Nigerian heritage and an authentic Italian citizenship, the fashionista is not inspired by yesterday’s trends. Her style focus is worldly. Her creativity stems from Paris and London Street Style, spotlighting all European style assets beautifully. Not only does Kay turn heads with her effervescent style, she has the brains to match. When asked about how she determines, who wears what, she simply described psychographs. “Get to know people, get to know the consumer. This could range from social gatherings, clubs, to what they eat on a daily basis.” It is understood that in this tenacious, aggressive, wide- ranging world it is easy to be bombarded with glamorized fashion. Making a stylist lose their sense of realism with everyday clients. Kay evokes an image- shaping idea through every precise piece she puts together. She credits this talent to

her education, “With visual merchandising you have to work with what you have on hand. What you see is what you get. If you don’t see it you have to make do with your resources.” Kay’s style genre has intensified greatly through her travels. Her time in New York City was the finalizing moment that pinpointed her future in the fashion industry. While attending the renowned school, Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, Kay decided to join the E commerce styling era. Going into an E Commerce styling career involves styling with some of the top marketed retail companies such as Asos, Zara, and Missguided. Going into such an innovated and very difficult field requires an eccentric mindset. Even more so however, a pricey budget. How to rendezvous between your coins and closet can be tricky. As a college student Kay knows the budget battle can be somewhat hindering. However, her remedy is to, “Dress like you have money and you will be presented like you have money.

Kay shared three bits of advice for anyone who wants to venture into fashion. “Do your research.” she pressed, “Know why you want to do it and what it takes to do it.” Inspiration is everywhere, which can be rather overwhelming. With this knowledge she says, “Know how your style is incorporated with what you want to do. I do not overdress to impress, I dress to express who I am.” Pry into your passion, “How passionate are you? Is this something you want to do for the rest of your life? Are you willing to make sacrifices?” Kay’s style platform reaches beyond her day to day life. Her instagram, Kay.Omolara, features her wide array of looks. Ranging from sporty chic to high fashion.“It is important,” she says, “that I not only use my social media as a social gathering but as my platform.” Upon creating a LinkedIn she connected with the Chairmen of Missguided and Pretty Little Things. The knowledge she holds, her vivacious style, and punctual personality all give way to her talented abilities.

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Fa s h i o n T r e n d s t h i s pa s t y e a r writtten by: madeline branch

As 2017 comes to an end we have witnessed some very classy, chic, and sleek fashion trends that have made us all fall in love. Whether you are a fan of elaborate styles or just wearing something relaxed, we have seen it all this year. Many trends have started on the runway and transcended into street style. According to Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Esquire this year’s popping and glorious colors of 2017 were metallics, yellow, orange, and olive green. Trends such as trench coats, denim, fishnet, velvet, cold-shoulder tops, and silk were key styles to dress and slay in. No matter what you are comfortable in, there is always an opportunity to snatch some edges!

t the beginning of the year trench coats were major trends. But as we drew closer to the summer of 2017 we had definitely noticed a shift from trench coats to off the shoulder, or as some call it , “cold shoulder tops”. Not to mention the obsession over fishnets. Whether they were worn under a pair of ripped jeans or incorporated into a shirt it was sure to give us an edgy look. But the classiest look that we gave all year had to be the elegant silk . It was a sophisticated look that could have been worn almost anywhere. Besides silk , denim was at an all time high this year also. The denim fashion was just so effortless. Who could go wrong with a denim button up , denim skirt, or denim jacket? And if you couldn’t decide with which one to wear, the all denim look was an exception too. Velvet was not the first of many but especially not the last trend of 2017. It made a huge come back but who knows how long it is here to stay for.

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“when i typed in the word surplus something just clicked and surplus was born.” written by: natalie turman

photography by: jaren stephens styled by: sade culliver, tori miller Excess, surfeit, superabundance, superfluity, SURPLUS. Daniel Ennis, a senior at Georgia Southern, has turned his vision into a reality with the release of his line SURPLUS. He got the idea to start the brand his sophomore year of college. “I actually presented my first collection in the inaugural Underground Exposure. A Visage showcase curated by James Lary, with which I assisted. In that show I had way more success than I expected so I decided to stick to it and really see what heights I could reach” said Ennis. He was determined to make his brand stand for something, beyond just fashion and has taken steps to have an active role in his community. He has participated in philanthropy partnership to promote breast cancer awareness and is currently planning a fundraiser with the local boys and girls club. “I wanted my brand to be a

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representation of who I am as a person. A lot of people who know me personally would describe me as ‘extra,’ so I decided to just go through the thesaurus. com and look a different synonyms for the word. I used that list of synonyms to create a layout for my Tumblr page together and when I typed in the word “surplus” something clicked and SURPLUS was born” said Ennis.

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Q&A

Q: What’s your style philosophy? Daniel: My personal aesthetic is minimal will placed pieces of extravagance. Where I would draw inspiration from designers like John Elliott or Jerry Lorenzo. Q: What’s your target audience? Daniel: My target audience is the Fashion forward millennial between 14 and 30. Q: What was was your favorite piece out of your latest release? Daniel: My favorite piece would have to be the No Face No Case hoodie Q: What do you have planned for SURPLUS’ future? Daniel: I plan to open a SURPLUS store in my Hometown of Atlanta, GA. where I intend to carry my own brand, as well as create a Segway or launch pad for other up and coming streetwear brands that believe in my vision. I plan to start this after I spend about 5 years in my career field.

fresh off the streets

Fannypack writtten by: madeline branch

For our streetwear trend of the month we wanted to touch on this controversial accessory, the Fannypack. Recently it has been brought back into style by such influencers as ASAP Rocky. Once a fashion taboo is now a huge trend that can be seen in the urban streetwear culture. We have the highend Balenciaga Explorer Belt Bag ($595) which is composed of a Nylon canvas pouch in black, with an adjustable belt-style strap with the standard Balenciaga logo patch.

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shot by jalen collins styled by: sade culliver

blast from the

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A CONVERSATION W/ JAYE NEWTON written by: natalie turman

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Jeffrey Wallace, a senior at Kennesaw, has crossed a major hurdle in his music career. He is from Ellenwood, Ga, and was raised in a very musically inclined family. Wallace started dabbling in music at a young age and has continued to work hard to leave his mark in the industry. He creates music under the stage name Jaye Newton and released his first album,â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Men Wear Pinkâ&#x20AC;?, this past September on Apple Music, Spotify, and Soundcloud.

“i’m trying to be one of the most influential artist of all time.” What made you get into music? In the fourth grade I had a childhood friend, his name was theo and he asked me to perform with him at our school talent show. We won our school talent show and from there it kind of gave me the love to be on stage. What has been the biggest influence on you music? People are the biggest influence on my music I’m a very relational artist so I speak on real life events and moments I go through dealing with people.

If you had the chance to work with any artist who would it be? I would love to work with Andre 3000 . I feel him along with Big Boi help spearhead the credibility of Music from Atlanta and he is a big inspiration in my craft. Andre 3000 and Aaliyah are two of my biggest influences .

What inspired “Real Men Wear Pink? The title stems from my studies of colors and their meanings. I have a mild case of synesthesia so, I can hear colors on a daily basis and have an understanding of color’s effect on emotions. Pink is the color of love, vulnerability, feminism, affection and inner peace—all topics I wore on my sleeve while writing this album. Each

song is a story / event that happened in the my first 3 years of college. What are your plans for the future? I will continue to tour my music, creating the best music possible, connecting with the people and using my voice as catalyst for change in my generation. I’m trying to be one of the most influential artist of all time

What have been some of the hardest struggles to overcome? The biggest struggle to overcome is being able to travel everywhere I want to in order to plant different seeds in different markets that will extend my reach.

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