VOLUME IIX:THE SCI-FI ISSUE
SPRING MMXXV
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editor’s page
Editor’s Strike Back
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fashion
Fashion Futura Lexi Zajac
TOC 10
editor’s letter
May the Force Be with You
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Chelsea Carter
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emerging deisgners
Out of This World
portfolio
Guide to the Galleries
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swag hags
Needful Things
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fashion
Dystopian Haze Alley Walls
The October Country
fiction
A New Hope Alley Walls
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Gage Daughdrill
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fashion
Chelsea Carter
Sarena Foster
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The Band named KYLE Chelsea Carter
Lexi Zajac
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troubadour
fashion
Celestial Nova Sarena Foster
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fashion
Astro Babes
Gage Daughdrill
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Chelsea Carter CREATIVE DIRECTOR Gage Daughdrill CHIEF BRAND OFFICER Alley Walls
PHOTO EDITOR Mountaha Ayoub
EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Gage Daughdrill
FASHION
EDITORIAL
CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR
ONLINE FEATURES DIRECTOR
CONTENT DIRECTOR
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Gage Daughdrill
Sarena Foster
Alley Walls
Sarena Foster
FASHION EDITOR Chelsea Carter
CULTURE EDITOR
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Henry Giardina
Alexis Zajac
Ninze Chen
BULLETT.TV DIRECTOR
BULLETT.TV EDITOR
EDITOR-AT-LARGE
Peter Spark
Noah Paul
George Augusto
ART
BULLETT.TV
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Maxwell Turner, Michele Mobley, Ethan Guice, Winston Fulbright, Brian G. Edwards, Maddie Ivey, Brenyce Watson, Angie Stong, Jackson Mccabe, Renua Giwa-Amu, Savannah Fitts, Vianka Rascon
CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS Amy Wallace, Nicole Paolello, Nicholas Baker, Слава Семенюта , Julen Urrutia, Yani Kiki Li, Carmela Osorio Lugo, Oliver Selby, Abbey Eilermann, John Blanken, Magnus Nelson, Henry Mcgehee
ON THE COVER Angie Stong : Photography by Michele Mobley, Styling by Chelsea Carter, Production Assistant: Alexis Zajac Jackson Mccabe: Photography and Editing by Maxwell Turner, Styling by Gage Daughdrill, Production Assistant: Sarena
EDITOR ' S LETTER The influence of science fiction has drastically changed the way in which we experience our day to day lives. From the detachment and etherealness of Transrealism to the flying cars and robots of Futurism, technology that once seemed so far away now finds itself inserted into our most basic tasks. With our spring Sci-Fi issue, we wanted to explore the different facets of science fiction and interpret those perceptions.
CHELSEA CARTER
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OUT OF THIS WORLD A GROUP OF YOUNG DESIGNERS TAKING OVER THE WORLD WITH THEIR MODERN DESIGNS. YANI KIKI LI All the way from China, Yani studied at Savannah College of Art and Design and draws inspiration from her memories. She uses objects and her notebooks to inspire unique designs. She will certainly be a great success starting her own brand! What isprired your latest collection? Memories and mementos. Who do you see wearing your collection? A fun woman! Some one who is a bit of a risk taker. Who is your biggest muse? Xiao Wen Ju, I could see her in my clothes. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? E.T. because it’s so cute! If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be? Demi Lovato is someone who is daring with their wardrobe, and she’s so talented!
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CARMELA OSORIO LUGO Born in Venezuela, and with a newly recieved degree from Savannah College of Art and Design, Carmela is turning heads in all of South America with her collections. She uses her multicultural upbringing as inspiration and creates looks that make women feel empowered. What isprired your latest collection? Construction workers, and beauty in the unnoticed. Who do you see wearing your collection? A fashion savvy woman who is also very creative. She wears classic pieces with a little flare. Who is your biggest muse? Carolina Herrera is a huge inspiration. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? I don’t typically watch sci-fi, but if I had to pick, maybe Back to The Future. I think it’s kind of silly, but very funny. If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be? Sofia Vergara, she is beautiful and I love her confidence.
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OLIVER SELBY Another great SCAD alumn created an amazing collection inspired by a busy and chic explorer. Menswear also had a great influence on Oliver when creating his sleek, tailored designs. What isprired your latest collection? The idea of a chic traveler woman. Who do you see wearing your collection? The type of woman I designed for, she is interested in the world around her and is keeping up with multicultural trends. Who is your biggest muse? Giorgio Armani, his men’s tailoring is beautiful. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? The Matrix is definitely a cool one as far as fashion goes! If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be? I would say, Cameron Diaz. She always dresses so sophisticated.
ABBEY EILERMANN From Missouri, Abbey just graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design. In her latest designs, she has experimented with tons of colors and textures.
What isprired your latest collection? A fiesta! As well as female musicians from the ‘60s. Who do you see wearing your collection? An artsy woman, maybe Lady Gaga! Who is your biggest muse? Diana Ross was a huge muse for my collection. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? Avatar. I love the vivid colors and imagery. If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be? I would pick Katy Perry, she has the fun girly look that I want to come across in my designs.
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portfolio
GUIDE TO THE GALLERIES THIS MONTH'S PORTFOLIO REPRESENTS PIECES FROM ARTISTS AROUND THE GLOBE CREATED IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT FIELDS AND USING A MULTITUDE OF ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES. THEIR WORK REFLECTS THE INSPIRATION THEY’VE DRAWN FROM THE SCIENCE FICTION GENRE AND EMBODIES THE CONCEPTS THAT ONCE WERE AND REMAIN TO BE DIFFERENT, UNIQUE AND MYSTERIOUS.
AMY WALLACE Take the creative potential of the unconcious mind coupled with the profound emotions of abstract expressionism and you arrive at a landscape that is almost recognizable; like you’ve seen it before in a dream. When you awake you have a strong desire to travel from the current place you reside to somewhere far more interesting.
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NICOLE PAOLELLO Something so common and overrated as gravity becomes levitatingly interesting in this series about the activation of space on Earth. Gone are the days of feeling the ground benethe your feet. Welcome to a world of lightness where Sir Isaac Newton would be shocked.
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NICHOLAS BAKER Houston, do you copy? Named and modeled after the lunar lander, this bag was designed for lunar orbit rendezvous. It’s even composed of gold mylar, the same material used in space crafts. Meant for adveture seekers and built for star gazing endeavours, it’s out-of-this-world.
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Слава Семенюта Using photography and digital painting techniques, Семенюта transforms people into completely new entities by combining qualities derived from humans, insects, and sea creatures to create unique and interesting pieces.
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JULEN URRUTIA The worlds of Yoji Shinkawa and Vitaly Bulgarov come to life in the form of Robo 10 S.I.O. This machine is one of exploration and discovery. It holds a built in camera to display the new sightings from its adventures. It’s a realistic looking robot with practical funtions for your everday exploring needs.
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THE NECESSITIES CHECK OUT WHAT THESE FOUR STYLE FIENDS WOULD TAKE ON A TRIP TO THE MOON. PREPARE FOR TAKE OFF IN FIVE, FOUR, THREE, TWO, ONE.
swag hags
THE SAVANT Indie actor Matthew Gray Gubler is one chill dude. When not working on set of Criminal Minds, he uses his downtime for light reading and suprisingly enough, boxing.
Book CĂŠsar Aira The Musical Brain / Wallet Givenchy / Candle Diptyque / Coffee Starbucks / Boxing Gloves Elisabeth Weinstock / Keychain Loewe / Shoes Fendi
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THE DIY QUEEN Up-and-coming knitwear designer, Lindsay Degen is a master at capturing humor and quirk into her wild knit designs. She recently was the wardrobe designer for the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Album Palehound Dry Food / Yarn and Needle / Friendship bracelets Venessa Arizaga / Water Boxed Water / Socks Lindsay Degen / Shoes Lindsay Degen
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THE TECHNO SIREN YACHT lead singer, Claire L. Evans , is a futuristic babe who has a taste for luxurious technology. She’s currently on tour with YACHT for their new album, I Thought the Future Would Be Cooler.
Bracelet Opening Ceremony and Intel Mica / Hair Davines Hairy Beautifying Potion / Stain Fat & the Moon / Top Mother of Pearl / Sunglasses Le Specs / Clutch Opening Ceremony / Microphone
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THE YOUNGIN'' Johnny Depp’s daughter is starting to make a name for herself at the young age of 16. Lily Rose Depp is already considered a style icon and It Girl, inspring others with her cool, minimal Tumblr girl aesthetic.
Bag Mansur and Gavriel / T-shirt Deer Dana Cindy Tee / Lipstick MAC / Hat Harding Lane / Heels American Apparel / Earrings Sophie Bille Brahe / Belt Maison Martin Margiela / Juice BluePrint
DYSTOPIAN HAZE
Photography By Winston Fulbright Stylist: Chelsea Carter
Scarf: Anthropologie Shirt: Vintage Jeans: Frame Denim
Jumpsuit: BCBG Jacket: Diesel Shoes: Dolce Vita
Shirt: John Varvatos Skirt: Vintage Boots: Sketchers
Dress: Vintage Belt: Ralph Lauren
FUTURA
FASHION
Phtographer: Ethan Guice Stylists: Alexis Zajac, Chelsea Carter, Alley Walls
Dress YOANA BARASCHI Bag THE FUTURE
Top ALEXIS ZAJAC Pant THE FUTURE
Jacket and Pants THE FUTURE
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By Chelsea Carter
troubadour
BY COMBINING THREE SWEATY, TECHONLOGY DRIVEN, TWENTY-SOMETHING YEAR OLDS FROM THE SAVANNAHBASED MATH-ROCK GROUP, KYLE. THE MELODIC AND RHYTHMIC DRONES OF HENRY MCGEHEE, MAGNUS NELSON, AND JOHN BLANKEN SHAKE THE SOUTH EASTERN MUSIC SCENE WITH TECHNOLOGICAL STYLE.
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How long have you been performing? About one year. We met through jamming at local shows together and wanting to push out some dope tunes. What was the inspiration behind forming KYLE? Three smelly dudes who like to jam, gnar, and count. Math rock’s all about playing in different time signatures. We can never fully finish a song because it has the potential to be so much better, therefore everything is always a work in progress, even the songs we play live. How did you come up with the name KYLE? We needed a name and we chose Kyle. Everybody knows a Kyle. Everyone is Kyle. There is something in your soul that resonates with the name, like, “Hey! I’m Kyle too!”
What is your favorite Science-Fiction Movie? Spanglish! No, joking, it would have to be Event Horizon. It’s such a dope flick that really makes you think about the world in an other worldly dimension. We try to kind of convey that theme in our tunes and music. How would you describe your musical sound? “Pip fartin on a snare drum.” Really, I guess just coming up with effects that sound drony, yet sparatic, throw in some intricate math counting and configuration, all while having smooth and resourceful drumming.
Photos courtesy of KYLE
sweater: vintage scarf: hermes
the october country transrealism: incorporating fantastic elements used in science fiction with the techniques of describing immediate p erceptions from a detached, naturalistic realism.
photographed by: michele mobley
directed by: chelsea carter production assistant: alexis zajac
hat: Vintage Coat: asos dress: zara
SWEATER: Vintage SKIRT: VINTAGE
sweater: vintage skirt: asos
dress: Vintage clutch: vintage shoes/belt: anthropologie
SUNGLASSES: CIVVIES DRESS: VINTAGE
P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y M A D D I E I V E Y
M A R C J A C O B S S TO R E S W O R L D W I D E
W W W. M A R C J A C O B S . C O M
The Future for Star Wars and Abrams’ New Directing Role By:Alley Walls
Thirty- eight years ago, a science fiction franchise began, and it was known as Star Wars. George Lucas created a phenomenon in the setting “along time ago, in a galaxy far far away.” This series is composed of a series of space adventures, all with the goal to save the empire from its predicted undoing. A team of three, including Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Ben Kenobi set out with the mission to restore justice. With the first introduction of this film, viewers were blown away by the outrageous special effects for the time in combination with the creative production design of a galactic era in an otherworldly setting among planets, flying vehicles, and robots. For this reason, the movie series not only grew in immense popularity at the time, but has also acquired an even larger following in the many years following. Since this huge breakthrough, the rights to Star Wars, and all of Lucas
film for that matter, have since been acquired by Disney, a deal that was met in 2012. Disney, with the help of director JJ Abrams, is attempting to prove itself worthy of this holding now by making its new Star Wars debut with the December premier of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a movie set 30 years after Return of the Jedi, presented in all of 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D. According to Abrams, the key to this new legacy is to return to the roots with “emotion rather than explanation at the forefront.” Without even being out yet, the film has already broken records. The second trailer is of now the most viewed trailer on Youtube within 24 hours of release. The film is also expected to be a box office sensation, as its predicted to beat out Jurassic World as the record highest earning worldwide opening, and The Twighlight Saga: Eclipse for the widest release ever. Though the plotline is still under wraps from the public,
“I can tell you this. It’s really, really good. Trust me, it’s really good.” these trailers have revealed subtle hints and clues about the upcoming movie. It is known that the movie will revolve around an opposition between a Dark Side group known as The First Order and The Resistance, all in a frontier desert world called Jakku. While the cast will still include the classics Luke, Leia, and Han Solo, new characters have also been brought on, a few including roles acted by Lupita Nyong’o, Adam Driver, and Gwendoline Christie. With these new characters, this sequel will also introduce new and improved droids and more extravagant ships and shuttles. As of now, the infamous Luke Skywalker has not
appeared in any of the trailers, bringing may to question if he is in the sequel, if he has altered his appearance, or if he possibly has transferred over to the dark side. Abrams assures fans that there is a very valid reason for his absence that the audience will just have to wait to find out with the new movie release. Abrams, however, has confirmed and promised to one thing, as he has said in his interview with Jimmy Kimmel, “I can tell you this. It’s really, really good. Trust me, it’s really good… You will not be disappointed at all. I promise you.” The day is approaching that we will be able to judge this for ourselves, but on behalf of Star Wars fans all over, we hope you’re right JJ!
CELESTIAL
NOVA
She shines several times brighter than the brightest star as she floats in her imagenairy sphere through galaxies unknown. PHOTOGRAPHY BY: BRIAN EDWARDS DIRECTED BY: SARENA FOSTER
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: GAGE DAUGHDRILL
TOP: H&M SKIRT: AMERICAN APPAREL
JACKET: MACY’S SHOES: UNDERGOUND SKIRT: TOPSHOP
TOP: NIKE DRESS: ASOS
Astro Babes Prepare for blast off with these intergalactic cuties on a mission to fight off cosmic fashion faux pas.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAXWELL TURNER
STYLING AND CREATIVE DIRECTION BY GAGE DAUGHDRILL PRODUCTION ASSISTANT SARENA FOSTER
TOP:CALVIN KLEIN SKIRT: PROENZA SCHOULER CLUTCH: SAHIBA JOHAR HAT: DKNY
JACKET:EXPRESS TOP: OPENING CEREMONY BAG: SAHIBA JOHAR PANTS: CIVVIES
TOP:VINTAGE COLLAR: VINTAGE BAG: SAHIBA JOHAR
TOP:STELLA MCCARTNEY BAG: SAHIBA JOHAR
BAG: SAHIBA JOHAR