INK AUTUMN 2011

THE FASHION ISSUE I N K M a g a z in e p re s e nt s a u t u m n // 2 0 1 1

featuring

v o l u m e 11 i , i s s u e i i i i

truth & pride by matt feniger, the maven post by promise newell, gucci by

matthew burditt, lollapalooza by shane burtker

+ more interviews, fashion, and photography

STAFF Editor in Chief Founders Creative Director Photography Editor

John Troxel Aaliyeh Astar, John Troxel, Mike Bailey-Gates Promise Newell Joy Newell

Fashion Editor

Matt Feniger

Styling Editor

Victoria McBride

Music Editor Film Department Head European Director Australian Ambassador Fashion Writers

Katie Espinoza Nicholas Naveda Rinaldi Oliver Forbes Alexandria Mangrum, Molly Bright Hughes, Carolynn Williams, Jacobe Varela, Lindsay L, Liz Osban, Monica Merel, Taylor Bryant, Tracy Matthewson, Ricardo Hernandez

Music Writers

Andrew Jillson, Becca Wilde, Kellie Ferguson, Skyler Madsen

Photographers

Alicia Vega, Chloe Scheffe, Chrissie White, Christopher Wilocki, Mike Bailey-Gates

Illustrator Stylist It Girl

Chelsey Scheffe Hannah Stack Veronica Boswell

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EDITORIALS 032 // Lunar 066 // Perpetual 074 // Golden Ghost 086 // Autumn Equinox 110 // Run to the Hills ON THE COVER 050 // TRUTH & PRIDE

FROM THE EDITOR DEAR READERS, The past four years of INK has been, to say the least, irreplaceable. I can’t begin to list the amount of people to whom I owe thanks, the support INK received was overwhelming. This being said, I am incredibly saddened, excited, and without a doubt satisfied to announce the that we will be dissolving INK Magazine, INK Homme, and all of our branches & divisions across the globe.

INK was more than I had ever planned, it grew from a small one-man-show into an international collaboration of artists.

With our staff members time at INK ending I am excited to see where this will lead us! So many opportunities are out there, and INK has given us a fantastic experience...I don’t regret any of the time spent working at INK. We hope you enjoy this Autumn issue, and we encourage you to look out for INK’s last issue..coming in the Winter!

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BITTERSWEET GOODBYE:

MATT FENIGER INK SAYS GOODBYE TO ITS FASHION EDITOR AT LARGE Matt Feniger is an editor, stylist and trend-forecaster from New York City. For the past year, he has acted as the fashion editor here at INK. Matt has worked with a range of publications, brands and companies. He is inspired by art, textiles, and the city streets. We take a look back at Matt’s time at INK.

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FEATURED CONTRIBUTER

SAM GOLD, photographer

Sam Gold is a US born fashion photographer currently based in Chicago. Originally from Detroit, Gold relocated to Chicago to pursue an education in the arts at Columbia College.

While her initial interest was photojournalism, Gold quickly discovered a passion for studio lighting and shifted her focus towards fashion. She finds inspiration in the garments and spaces she photographs. To view, please visit www.samgoldphoto.com.

WOLF GANG Interviewed by John Troxel

“TECHNICALLY I’M NOT REALLY BRITISH AT ALL.. ” For starters, let’s talk history. Where are you from?

Looking back on your early tracks, what do you think has

I was born in Yorkshire, lived in America for a bit, but grew up mostly

changed about your music style?

in Scotland. I now live in London. My mother is German and my father

When I first wrote music with lyrics they were just silly and humorous

is Irish/Greek though, so technically I’m not really British at all...

songs, I was just messing around with friends. I guess now I’ve sort of grown out of that...

When was Wolf Gang “born”?

I was studying in London and had almost completed my degree when

What has stayed consistent?

I suddenly freaked out about the path my life was about to take, so I

I’ve always been interested in layering up sounds and using reverbs to

dropped out and focussed really hard on song writing . This was in the

create wide sort of horizons with the music. My parents bought me a

summer of 2009. The songs and ideas that I had in that period formed

four tracker when I was fourteen, and I would record four tracks, then

the bulk of material that’s on the album now.

four more on top of that, then another four...I guess I’ve always had an appetite for large sounds.

Tell us a bit about “WOLF GANG” // the story behind the name...: I wanted to give the project a name rather than use my own, it was

Describe your music in 3 words...go!

actually my sister who came up with the idea of Wolf Gang. I wanted

Energetic, summery, melodic.

something that sounded plural to corresponded with the sound of the music. Something bombastic and memorable. I’ve always wanted to

What’s next for Wolf Gang!?

own a wolf one day, and am a fan of Mozart as well, so it all fitted

Lots of festivals, lots of touring, and trying to write the next album in

pretty well...

between!

Wolf Gang! Thanks so much for taking some time to talk to INK!

What was your first live show like?

The first gig I ever had was in my friend’s living room in a flat in Dean Street, Soho. We crowded it with about forty people, it felt really exciting! I was nervous before, but I kind of knew I had to get on with it if I wanted to potentially try and do music seriously. As soon as we started playing, I felt totally at ease, it was quite a surprise for me. We even did an encore.

John Troxel is the Editor in Chief of INK Magazine

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LULU AND YOUR MOM Interviewed By John Troxel // Photograph via LULU AND YOUR MOM

When did you start your blog?

I started this blog in October 2008 or 2009… geez I can’t remember.

Why did you start your blog?

I was working at Chictopia at the time. After I left, I wanted to start fresh.

Tell us about the name of your blog Lulu and your Mom, is there a story behind that?

Yeah, but it’s boring. I won’t tell it.

When you post, do you have a target audience in mind?

I only post what I find exceptional.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Phoebe Philo for Céline, Susien and Nic for Lover, Junya Watanabe, and I really like what my friends at Levi’s and The Gap have been up to these days. I’m sort of obsessed with denim.

What do you think is most rewarding about the fashion industry//community?

I think the best part about fashion is that it’s a very passion driven industry. There’s room for all sorts of personalities to thrive.

Do you read other fashion blogs? If so, who!?

I enjoy jjjjound: jjjjound.com, Nowness: nowness.com, and the Self Service blog: selfservicemagazine.com Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In Spring 2012, I’m releasing a fashion book I co-authored for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. After that, I have a series of fiction I’ve been dying to get out. I see myself as a modern day story teller; whether it’s fashion or just life.

Where do you draw the most inspiration from?

Living in California. Teenagers. Minimalists. Skaters. You know… the youth.

VISIT LULU AND YOUR MOM AT luluandyourmom.blogspot.com

DESIGNER OF THE MOMENT:

GRETCHEN JONES

By Lauren Frankfort // Photograph by Brandon Wickenkamp

On a typical day, season 8 Project Runway winner Gretchen

bankrupt. “When I think about it, [Mothlove] was a way for me to figure

Jones sips cappuccino, tumbles for one hour too many, sifts through

out my point of view aesthetically and the ethos behind it,” Jones said.

thrift shops, noshes on an almond croissant, reads a classic American

“Nobody talks about it but the truth is fashion is really expensive either

novel, and spends countless hours in her studio perfecting her mood

as a consumer or as a designer.” It was nearly impossible for her to

boards. For a western girl fresh on the scene, she sure is business savvy.

maintain the line and stay financially afoot.

Using what she thinks are the two most important aspects of fashion design –an editing eye and a focused back story—Jones has catapulted

her aesthetic that she describes as a “bohemian interpretation of

Project Runway. “I had been on their radar for quite some time,” Jones

A couple of local Portland boutiques nominated Jones for

American sportswear and 70’s romanticism,” into a streamlined and

said. “I was never interested in becoming a reality TV star.” Project

sweetly chic clothing and jewelry line.

Runway, for Jones, was a strategic business plan. It was “something that could help a girl from rural Colorado who didn’t have an in,” she

Jones is a self-proclaimed perfectionist. Starting by trending

with textiles and colors and then moving to mood boards, her design

said. “When, I came to terms with that it gave me the strength to just go for it and take the risk.”

process is extremely formulaic. She thoroughly thinks out the story to each of her pieces and how they all fit under the umbrella of her ultimate

collection. She admits that her hardest challenge as a new designer is

no secret that Jones was not a fan favorite. “I can’t say it wasn’t a little

For anyone who watched the season or its aftermath, it is

learning to create a balance in her life –cutting off her studio time at

bit heartbreaking, everyone just wants to be loved,” Jones said. “I won

night to spend some time on herself.

and I stand behind my win. What’s been disappointing is not everyone involved felt that way or supported me.”

She designs clothes for women just like herself. She believes

While Jones was not pleased with some of the audience response and

she represents what is happening in fashion right now and the modern

couldn’t bear to watch herself on TV, she feels extremely grateful for the

woman who literally wears her heart on her sleeve. “I’m a 29 year-

opportunity to work with people like Nina Garcia and Michael Kors.

old single woman in the city,” Jones said. “I want to feel pretty, but

After the show Jones immediately moved to Brooklyn. She said, “I knew

taken seriously. I want to feel unique, but not always with my peacock

I needed to hit the ground running and take advantage of small doors

feathers out.”

opening for me… what has been really amazing are the reactions I have been getting from the real fashion industry.”

As early as the age of three, Jones refused to go to preschool

unless her cable-knit tights were perfect. “I feel like I am one of those

lucky people that was inherently meant to be doing what I am doing,”

enough, Jones has also started her own jewelry line. Jewelry, for Jones, is

As if winning Project Runway and launching her line wasn’t

she said. Her grandmother taught her to sew, but she never received

a great way her customer can take one of her looks from day to night. It

any formal training. Jones’ first original design was her first communion

also gives her “two different avenues to break into the industry,” Jones

dress, and she often got in trouble as a child for spending too much time

said, “It’s a way for me to paint an even richer picture branding wise.”

the night before school picking out an outfit.

She isn’t doing too poorly either –in a few weeks her jewelry will be sold

Jones grew up in Colorado and attended the University of Colorado at

at stores like Steven Alan, Toby.com and a few Portland boutiques and

Boulder only to drop out for more hands on and technical experience.

websites.

She is mostly self-taught, but did, after quitting school, take one-on-one sewing classes.

While she has trouble peeling herself away from her studio

as she slaves over the most preliminary sketch, Jones enjoys getting

She started school studying architecture. “I was always

away from the city and biking.

interested in design, it was just a matter of finding that medium,” Jones

said.

From Portland to Project Runway to bourgeoning success

what her only regrets? Not packing enough underwear for the show. “I

In 2008, Jones began her sustainably focused fashion line

feel like I am getting to create on such a diverse level,” Jones said. “My

Mothlove, which was sold exclusively in Portland her former home

entire life has changed, I truly feel like I am living the dream I wanted to

city. She began thinking about Project Runway as her line was going

live.”

Lauren Frankfort is a writer in NYC.

FROM AUSTRALIA WITH LOVE Written and Photographed by John Troxel // Modeled by Selena @ FORD

A LOOK AT THE DESIGNER’S STUNNING STINTS IN INK Ever since the first time I laid eyes on Rachel Gilbert’s collection, there was no turning back. Her gowns were so incredibly detailed, tailored,and elegant it’s hard not to fall in love with them. Claudia wore a Rachel Gilbert for the stunning Autumn 2011 cover, kicking off a love affair worth the time and wait: INK x RACHEL GILBERT.

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A ll Fur O ne and One F ur A ll

By Ricardo Hernandez // Photographs via STYLE.COM

a focused review of t h e va r ie d and uncon v entional uses of fur from the Fall 2011 inter national r un ways .

A n i m al l o v e wa s a ub iq uito us c o n c ept in the

slew of tastefu l eveningwear/day wear hy brids, no dou bt

e a r ly - y e a r fa l l sh o ws th a t esta b l ish ed th e c o min g seasons’

a resu lt of his French u pbringing, one of which featu r e d

m o s t p r e va l e n t tren d s, b ut n o t in a n o rth o d o x way. Lu xe

a fox-fu r coat that exemplified Parisian chic. O n the far

b ra n d d e s i g n e rs reso rted to a mo re sa rto ria l ta ke on their

side of the Atlantic, Frida Giannini premiered her array o f

r e l a t i o n s h i p s with o ur f el l o w f urry f rien d s by produ cing

neon-hu ed and color-block ed fu r jack ets, coats, and pe l ts

q u i t e t h e u n e x pec ted v ersio n s o f f urs, min ks, p elts, and

for Gu cci’s fall collection, dropping a hint that Jil Sande r ’s

ot h e r c l os e ly a sso c ia ted f uz z y fa b ric s. Tersely speak ing,

and Prada’s presentations the season prior had left a col o r-

t h e i n t e r n a t i on al run ways h o sted th e sa me o l d sa me old of

fu l precedent worth following. The glamou r of the 70’s and

f u r a p p l i c a t i o n s, such a s rich ly tex turiz ed mo h a ir jack ets,

its’ timely mu se Anjelica Hu ston was an apparent inspira-

c ol o r- i n j e c t e d s to l es th a t c a used n o sta l g ia f o r l a st season’s

tion. The romantic City of Lights, in its effervescent glo r y,

P ra d a ’s, a n d a nima l -p rin ted c o a ts. Perh a p s n o t “same old

did not disappoint when it came to vibrant fu rs, with tw in

s a m e ol d ,” a f t e r a l l . N o t to d o wn p l ay th ese p ra c tical appli-

child-stars-tu rned-fashion-entrepreneu rs

c a t i on s, t h e t i m el ess el eg a n c e o f th e f ur f o rm wa s su rely not

Ashley O lsen u nleashing their intrinsic talent for lu xu rio us

i n a b s e n c e . T h e ex q uisite c ra f tsmen o f b o th th e American

designs in their calling-card-label The Row’s fall lineup.

a n d E u r op e a n ma in l a n d s ma d e sure to imp ress by present-

Ü ber-chic fox hats play ed darling accessories to the re al

i n g fa s h i o n - f o r wa rd ren d erin g s o f th e wo rd “f ur”, all while

su ccess story of the show- the O lsen’s tak e on the iconic

s t ay i n g t r u e t o th e a esth etic s o f th eir p ersp ec tiv e brands.

bu bble jack et which, ideally, came ou t treated with fu r a nd

O t h e rs, h ow e v er, d ec id ed to v en ture in to un ex p l o red terri-

a mesmerizing mu ted hu e of baby blu e.

M ary -Kate

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t o r i e s a n d f i n d n o v el ways o f rein terp retin g th e c l assics. I n t e r m s of t h e s ub jec t ma tter, f ur wa s in c o rp o ra ted in way s

I t was not ju st the fancifu l coats and every day ou terwe ar

t h a t h a v e s h ocked ev en th e o v erly z ea l o us o f in d u stry in-

that received a fu r fix for fall, bu t the simple accessorie s

s i d e rs a n d s t y l e risk ta kers. Th is fa l l , th e th ree-l etter-word

as well. Q u ite the astonishing twist, designers seemed to

f u r i s a m i l l i o n d o l l a r sto ry.

have felt the need to experiment a bit with the popu l ar fabric, lik e the y ou thfu l Alexander Wang, seemingly the first artist in history to have designed a pair of covetabl e fu r-lined su nglasses. The mere idea of fu r shades mig ht

Fr om t h e g e t - g o, th e f ur tren d ma d e its n o tic ea b l e appear-

initially come across as a tacky, bu t M r. Wang’s ey e-candy

a n c e o n t h e A meric a n run ways, b rin g in g a n a p p e al of Eu -

was every thing bu t. Sleek , lu xu riou s, and still edgy enough

r op e a n l u x u r y to th e h a rd -ed g ed streets o f N ew York City.

to be a reco gnizable Alexander Wang trademark . Footwe ar

S p or t s w e a r c on n o isseur Mich a el Ko rs stun n ed , a s alway s,

was not ignored as even the highest of platforms receive d

w i t h a c o l l e c t i on o f p ra c tic a l yet ex q uisitely ref ined day -

the fu r treatment, one of the most in demand being Re e d

w e a r a n d e v e n in g wea r, l ea v in g n o p l ea t un ch eck ed and

Krak off’s heeled fu r sandals. Commanding attention in the

a l m o s t e v e r y piec e o f o utwea r emb l a z o n ed with fu r. An

blo gosphere and ou t, these wild beau ties proved that t he

ov e rs i z e d c ord ova n min k v est rema in s a c l ea r s tandou t.

possibilities for fu r in fashion are practically limitless.

Pa r i s - b or n Jo s e p h A l tuz a rra c erta in ly p ut h is t wo-cents i n d u r i n g t h e sa me week in th e Big Ap p l e, p res enting a

BA RO QU E: BACK IN A B IG WAY

By Alexa Mangrum // Photograph by John Troxel

Imperial Glamour Rules t h e Runway o f Jason Wu f o r Fall Ob v io us o p ul en c e p ayin g h o ma ge to French Hau te Cou tu re circa 17th centu ry rul ed th e run ways f o r Fa l l . Gilded accents scu lpting easy chic adorned every th in g f ro m a c c esso ries to rich p rints and bey ond. Ju xtaposing simple silhou ettes with in tric a te emb el l ish men ts s u ch as beading, lace detailing, and omnipresent o rn a men ta tio n , b a ro q ue in f l uences blossomed.

Da rk c o l o rs o f rich h un ter g reen and ivy tones, electric blu e, and lu sh violets p a ired with b rig h t c a n a ry yel l o ws continu ed the trend of color block ing as presen t in S p rin g c o l l ec tio n s, n o w incorporating an attitu de of their own, appropria te to th e o n c o min g sea so n .

Likewise sh if tin g a way f ro m the minimalism of the warmer months, dramatic emb ro id ery a n d el a b o ra te emb e llishments all appeared, most especially in an in n o va tiv e c o l l ec tio n by Ja so n Wu . Perfecting classic pieces ready for the chill o f fa l l a n d b eyo n d Wu en c a p sulated the baroqu e era while meeting the modern wo ma n .

In sp ired by a b o o k o f p h o to g raphy by Robert Polidori, “Parcou rs M u seolo giqu e R ev ister,” a d o c umen ta tio n o f the restoration process of the Palaces of Versailles, Wu in c o rp o ra ted th e el eg a n c e o f the period ingeniou sly.

Dra win g o n d eta il s, Wu f ea ture d 15 ty pes of lace, fashioning the material into b o th d ra ma tic h ig h c o l l a rs a n d su btle shapes as present on a simple hou nd’sto o th sh if t d ress. Co mb in in g lu xu riou s embroidery for elegant every day app a rel , Wu ch o se el emen ts o f th e era to fu se with fu nctional separates flawlessly.

S p o rty b l a z ers, sl im c o a ts, a n d smok ing jack ets all adorned with detailed app l iq ué ex h ib ited th e imp ec c a b l e tailoring for which Wu is k nown while exu ding a n ef f o rtl ess a ura a s wel l .

Wh il e h ea v y c o a ts a n d win ter freez e may be miles away, the tu rn towards the imp eria l g l a mo ur o f th e b a ro q u e age seems here to stay.

IT Girl:

GET BOLD

This season sport hyper-prints,

animal prints, and attitude

INK’s IT Girl, Veronica Boswell, Photographed by John Troxel

Wearing top via MIKKAT MARKET // Skirt by Rachel Gilbert

Wearing Dress by Rachel Gilbert

the MAVEN POST Photographed by Joy Newell

Hair by Jamie Gonzalez // Make up by Maria Alejandra Barrios // Creative Direction from Promise Newell // Wardrobe Sty list Gabrielle Le wis

LA based blogger Marie Hamm takes a spin in Fall Forward fashion Marie Hamm knows what she wants. Pouring over dozens of samples for the shoot, each item is delicately and uncannily scrutinized with reference to implication and influence.

“I’m not sure about this sweater”, she says as she studies herself in a knit adorned with an over-abundance of arm fringe. “Turtlenecks-- let’s shoot this instead,” she says, holding up a stark, taut black version, which ends up meshing perfectly with a quirky tartan vest.

LA based entrepreneur-blogger Marie Hamm of The Maven Post boasts of an intrepid and inimitable style full of solid core pieces contrasted with delicate details. The result is a choosy look that is the perfect mix between LA and NY, the high-street and the low, and even day-to-night.

Although Marie’s online character tends to favor flowing fabrics, lighter colors, and softer features, she relates her personal style as being more dark, contrasted, and modern. Every so often, aspects of these looks make it to onto her blog, creating a highly versatile and intriguing mix.

“I own everything I shoot,” she says, “but a lot of times I change the way I wear things to reach a wider audience.”

As Marie navigates her business ventures in a decided and determined fashion, she never fears to experiment with different aspects of her personality and personal style. “Honestly—I have fun doing all of it”, she says, “To be experimental and inspired is a beautiful thing.”

Black Blazer H & M // Black Leather Pants by UNEEKBOTEEK // Shoes Stylist Owned // Colorful Clothing Pins by Designer Freddie Lewis

We met up with Marie to discuss her everevolving st yle, the success of her growing blog, and her favorite looks for the upcoming season.

H o w d i d yo u d e c i d e t o start y ou r b l og , The Maven-

post? Wh at do e s th e bl o g n a me stand for?

I st art e d blo g g i n g a s a way t o ma ke th in g s l a st f o rev er. I g uess you can c a ll i t m or e of a m od e r n d ay sc ra p b o o k. I ch o se th e n a me The M a ve n Po s t b e c a u s e I wa nted so meth in g I c o ul d g ro w with .

I h ope t ha t wh e n t h e d ay c om e s th a t I a m to o o l d to ta ke p h o to s of my s e lf, The M a v e n Pos t c a n g ro w p a st a styl e b l o g a n d in to som et hi ng b i g g e r.

How d o y o u c h o o s e e a c h l o ok for y ou r b l og ? Wh at are y ou r favor it e p l ac e s t o s h o p , a n d do y ou ever b arg ain h u nt ?

My mo o d i s a h u g e fa c t or i n wh a t I a m wea rin g, a n d yo u c a n see i t whe n yo u v i s i t my b l o g. I l ike to ch a n g e th in g s up a n d a m i nspire d by m a ny t r e n d s, s t y l e s, a n d p eo p l e. My fa v o rite p l a c es t o sh o p a r e Ba r n ey s, O p e n i n g C eremo ny, a n d S h a reen Vin ta g e. I barga i n hu nt on l i n e on s i t e s l i k e Gil t a n d th e Outn et.

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Wh ere did yo u attend scho o l? What wa s that ex perience like?

I wen t to the Fashion I nstitu te of D esign and M erchandising in d o wn to wn Los Angeles. I stu died M erchandise M ark eting there.

My ex p erience was pretty lay ed back . I am married and have a h o me to keep u p and a little do g. I live a pretty normal life.

Has t he success o f yo ur blo g led to a ny new o ppo rtunities?

A b so l utely. I am cu rrently work ing with a few different compan ies o n ma rk eting which is what I went to school for. I also get a ch a n c e to d o look book s which is fu n as well as meet a lot of cool a n d in teresting people.

Many b l og gers a re sent gifts in ex cha nge fo r pro duct endorsement . What a re so me o f the mo re interesting pieces yo u h ave received? Wo uld yo u endo rse a ny pro duct?

I g et sen t some of the most random things sometimes, bu t I really a m h o n o red that people are moved enou gh by my blo g that they wish to in c lu de me in their world. Some cool things I have gotten so fa r inclu de vintage pieces, shoes, designer dresses; alway s items rel a ting to fashion or sty le. Sometimes it is hard to have to p o l itely decline, bu t I think that is better than pu tting people th ro ug h th e trou ble of sending it to begin with. I endorse every th in g th a t mak es it on to my page. I am very passionate abou t ea ch in d iv idu al piece.

Wh at is a no rma l day like fo r yo u?

Wo rk. A l way s work ing on something and every thing.

Wh at inspi res yo u to create yo ur o ne-o f-a -kind lo o ks?

I a m v ery inspired by people lik e me--I mean other blo ggers when I say th is. R eal people, real look s, real personality. I t is hard to not b ec o me sec ret fans of people when y ou k now their story is tru e.

Wh at are yo ur favo rite lo o ks fo r F /W 2011?

Fa l l is my favorite season for fashion. D ark hu es, heavy fabrics, f ur! I a m super in to the ox-blood red and the saffron y ellows that a re in . I a m also dreaming of a coy ote fu r jack et.

Wh at is currently o n yo ur music playlist?

1 ) R o a d s, Portishead 2 ) On e Lo v e, M assive Attack 3 ) Lo st Ca use, B eck 4 ) Crea to r, Santigold 5 ) I Wish ed on the M oon, Coleman Hawk ins 6 ) Dea d l ies t Weapon, Nik Frost What advi ce co uld yo u give to o ther a spiring blo ggers?

Do n ’t ta ke any thing too seriou sly. As long as y ou are having a g o o d time and enjoy ing fashion, people will see that and gravitate to yo ur en ergy. O h, and clean y ou r closet ou t religiou sly... things h a v e a way of piling u p very fast when y ou r shooting all the time.

Maria Severyna Asymmetric Dape Sleeveless Sweater Dress $229.00 www.globalfashionbrands.com // Turtle Neck H & M // Plaid Vest H&M // NepaliSilver-Cuff Bracelet by TDM Design www.TDMDesignInc.com // Nepali-Silver-Ring with stone by TDM Design www.TDMDesignInc.com

F lir t- B r o w n - H o o p F ur E ar r i n g s b y F lir t C at al o g . c o m w w w.

F lir t C at a l o g . c o m // B a c i o 61 C ur v o G re y M i x P r i nt D re s s $ 16 9. 0 0 w w w.mu s t h a ve sh o e s . c o m

Flirt-Wood-Square bangle with gold sides by FlirtCatalog.com // Flirt-Wood-Bangle with gold detailed circles by FlirtCatalog.com // AMI-Silver-Large Ring with turquoise stone by AMI Clubwear www.AMICLUBWEAR.com // Boots Stylist Owned // Grey Cropped Sweater by Urban Behavior // Line & Dot Tribal Print Skirt www.TheLineAndDot.com

Earring Pins by Designer Freddie Lewis // Hair Pins by Designer Freddie Lewis // Turtle Neck H & M // Black Fur Dress by Mike Vensel

LUNAR

Clean cut, Raw edge, Slick style Modeled by Buster & Lauren Wade @ FORD // Photographed by John Troxel // Styled by Victoria McBride & John Troxel // Hair & Makeup by Chrisondra Boyd

WE LOVE WHETHERLY a new basics brand that makes us love simple tees and tanks more than ever before Modeled by Jordan Strange @ FORD // Phootgraphed by John Troxel // Hair & Makeup by Chrisondra Boyd-Stokes // Styled by Victoria McBride

FIND WHETHERLY ONLINE : WHETHERLY.COM

DR ESS UP

Briana Smith @ FORD sports evening wear that channels detail and edge. // Photographed by Ryan Timm // Hair & Makeup by Mary Guthrie // Styling by John Troxel

TRUTH & PRIDE BRAND FEATURE:

Photography: Naomi Nishi // Styling: Matt Feniger // Modeled by Lauren White // Hair/makeup: Laramie Glen // Assistant: Ben Martin

K en E r man , co-founder of Gwen Stefani’s L . A . M. B . , un v eils h is ne w b r and T r ut h & Pr i d e . E r man d r aws on his passion for music, transforming t h e r ock and r oll look into r e b ellious c h ic . T h e collection was inspired by an intersection of t h e 19 20s and 7 0’s , r elocating Patti S mith in t h e a rt d eco movement. Featuring luxurious fabrics, colo r e d f u r , and ligh t leat h e r , T r ut h & Pr i d e epitomizes d owntown glamou r .

STREET SWEEPER Model : D ominique B ly P hotographer L ogan C ole D urate M ake Up Artist A my Clarke Hair Stylist Stachla L ewis Wardrobe Stylist Gabrielle L ewis S tylist Assistant B rooke L ewis

Skirt: CHAUDRY $129.00 www.chaudryfashion. com //Button up Shirt by UNEEKBOTEEK //Shoes: IRREGULAR CHOICE $129.00 www.musthaveshoes.com

Grey and Black Print Dress by UNEEKBOTEE // Plaid Wool Vest Stylist Owned // Clutch: AMBROSI ABRIANNA $1,900.00 www.ambrosiabrianna. com // JENNY DAYCO Red Rhinestone Brooch Ring $69.00 www.jennydayco.com

Aurelio Costarella Drape Dress www.aureliocostarella.com // Blazer by UNEEKBOTEEK // Heart Silver Ring www.jennydayco.com

IRREGULAR CHOICE TRINKLETINA Shoes $129.00 www.musthaveshoes.com // Yellow Sweater by UNEEKBOTEEK // High Waisted Print Pants by UNEEKBOTEEK // silver and green ring

by Creative Marx $95.00 www.creative-marx.com

Dress Gucci @ Holt Renfrew Shoes Pour La Victoire @ Gravity Pope

P E R P E T U A L Photographer: Matthew Burditt // Hair and Makeup: Win Liu // Stylist: Yvadney Davis @ Judy Inc. // Stylist Assistant: Chelsey Clarke

Top Mintage Skirt Zara Shoes John Fluevog @ Gravity Pope

Dress BCBG Max Azria Cape Carlie Wong

Dress Michael Kors @ Holt Renfrew Shoes Pour La Victoire @ Gravity Pope

Top Gucci @ Holt Renfrew Pants The Row @ Holt Renfrew Shoes Topshop

Dress Diane Von Fustenberg @ Holt Renfrew Shoes John Fluevog @ Gravity Pope

Dress Michael Kors @ Holt Renfrew Shoes Pour La Victoire @ Gravity Pope

On Lily- Gold Sequin Dress: French Collection/ Chainmaille Necklace: Sky Cubacub (skycubacub.com) / Coat: Sanctuary Clothing / Earring: Stylist’s own On Brennen- Scarf: Vintage Givency, Stylist’s own / Sweater: RAD by Rad Hourani (bonnirandclydes.com) / Hat & Pant: Stylist’s own

GOLDEN GHOST Photography: Zak Krevitt Styling: Samuel Ng Prop Stylist: Martha Mullholand Hair/makeup: Chrisondra Boyd-Stokes

On Lily-Panama Hat: Stylist’s own / Knit Top: Sanctuary Clothing / Earring & Belt : Akira (shopakira.com)/ Bracelet: Stylist’s own On Brennen- Double Lapel Coat: Stylist’s own / White shirt: ACNE / Necklace & Collar Chain: Stylist’s own

On Brennen- knit sweater: RAD by Rad Hourani (bonnieandclydes.com) / Sleeveless Hoodie: Sanctuary Clothing

On Lily: Gold Sequin Dress: French Collection On Brennen-Off-White Blazer: Maison de LaCour (maisondelacour.com) / Black Shirt: Stylist’s own / Leather Belt: Model’s own / Bank Denim Pant: Stylist’s own

MIKKAT

MARKET

ELLEN WILLIAMS @ FACTOR PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN TROXEL

AUTUMN EQUINOX Photography by Sam Gold Model: Anna Boll at Factor Women Styled by Heather MAe at Chicago Emerging Artists Hair and Makeup by Kristina Marie at Artists by Timothy Priano Camera Assist: Joshua Haines

Briana Short Pleated dress, $348 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys.

Chiffon Gloves, price upon request available at Clothing Optional.

Pleated Dress, $388 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys. // Fur Coat, $99 available at Zara.

Leather Bow Crochet Belt, $24 available at Urban Outfitters. // Fringe Heel stylists own.

Lavender Lace Top, price upon request available at Clothing Optional. Leo Top Bustier,$128 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys. Dallin Sunburst Maxi, $218 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys.

Chiffon Gloves, price upon request available at Clothing Optional. Hybrid Peep Toe Boot, $89 available at Urban Outfitters.

Natural Fur Coat, $ 399 available at Zara. Thigh High Socks, $18 available at American Apparel.

Feather Necklaces stylist own. Boots stylists own.

Floppy Hat, $10 available at Forever 21. Suite Jacket, $49 available at H&M. Bonita Pleated Skirt, $178 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys. Faux Leather Leggings, $118 BCBG MAXAZRIA available at Macys. Lace Wedges stylists own.

SI R EN Photographer : David Maire // Model : Jessica Stenebo @ Karin Models// Stylist : Sarah Cazeneuve // Hair Stylist : Mike Degand @ Philippe Gonay // Makup : Lena Mota

Cape, Lux Aeterna pour PhylĂŠa. Maillot, Tereza Santos.

Casquette, PhylĂŠa. Robe, Made In Love. Ceinture, Chloe.

Veste plumÊe, Kevin O’Brian. Culotte Haute, Triumph.

Casquette, PhylĂŠa. Robe, Made In Love.

Robe, Mayonka / Galerie Thomas-Nelson. Bracelet, Sev Sevad / Galerie Thomas-Nelson.

Jupe, Made In Love. Bustier seins coniques, Triumph. Bracelet, Phillippe Ferrandis. Chaussures: Walter Steiger. Boucles d’oreilles, Monet.

IV NG T OLLA

photographed by Shane Burtker

T HE SUMMERS IT-F ESTI VA L WAS AB OVE AND BEYO ND THE E XPEC TAT IONS , HE RE’S A BRIE F LOOK

A OO A

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A nt hon y Soto & SE LE NA @ FORD photograp hed by John T ROXE L

TONY

THE REDUNDANTS Ross Appleton and Matt C olwell f r om T h e Re d un dants photograp h e d by T h eod o r e Williams assitance arv e y Ar mst r ong and Jack F r ancis

Neuw jeans Jxcess tee W ra n g l e r b u tto n sh irt Ty p o g l a s s e s

B rent W ilson denim suit Goliath shirt Shoes by Raben Shoes Typo glasses

Stussy s w e at e r N o t om o r r o w Te e N e uw j e ans shoes fr o m : Po p B ou t i q u e , C o v e n t Ga rden , Lo nd o n (vi n t a g e )

No tomorrow Te e

Neuw j e a ns Stuss y bu t t o n s h i r t Boots by Ap e x S h o e s

PEIR S Ph otograph y: Z enai da Kwong @ Vend r ame Hair & M akeup : By r on T u r n b ull @ Reloa d Agency St y list: Len ya Jones Model : Pie r s @ C h a d w ick Mo d els

Br e nt Wi l s o n t e e a n d p a n t s C a p p e l l i n i j a ck e t S hoe s by Ra b e n S h o e s

SLATE

P HOTOGRAPHY BY L ARA FERR I & LUCA N OC E R A / / ST Y LI N G BY TAN YA KH L AMOVA / / MAKE U P & HAIR BY FR ANC ESCA MORI / / MOD E LE D BY VAC L AV @ F L AS H MOD E L MAN AG E ME N T

FROM THE EDITOR DEAR READERS, The past four years of INK has been, to say the least, irreplaceable. I can’t begin to list the amount of people to whom I owe thanks, the support INK received was overwhelming. This being said, I am incredibly saddened, excited, and without a doubt satisfied to announce the that we will be dissolving INK Magazine, INK Homme, and all of our branches & divisions across the globe.

INK was more than I had ever planned, it grew from a small one-man-show into an international collaboration of artists.

With our staff members time at INK ending I am excited to see where this will lead us! So many opportunities are out there, and INK has given us a fantastic experience...I don’t regret any of the time spent working at INK. We hope you enjoy this Autumn issue, and we encourage you to look out for INK’s last issue..coming in the Winter!

Keep Creating,

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