façon the fashion revolution SUMMER 2014
CONTENTS IN EACH ISSUE EDITOR’S NOTES
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WE’RE SO SOCIAL
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FEMME STYLE SPOTLIGHT WISH LIST OBSESSION LESS IS MORE
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HOMME STYLE SPOTLIGHT ON THE RADAR THE COVETED LESS IS MORE
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BEAUTE BEAUTY REPORT BEAUTY ADVICE
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CULTURE 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ART & LIFESTYLE
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FINALE
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COVER PHOTO: Photographer: Karen Nutini Fashion Editors: Janice Susan Wallace|Emmanuel Egolum Outfits: Devlon Paris & Kim Elleen Designs Models: Naomi, Chris Singleton, Kyle McNeely
FEATURES BOYS MEET GIRLS
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LE JEU DE L’AMOUR
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR Janice Susan Wallace MEN’S FASHION DIRECTOR Emmanuel Egolum
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BEAUTY EDITOR Dominica Tillary ART & LIFESTYLE EDITOR Alexis Jackson DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Karen Nutini CHIEF COPY EDITOR Tonya Spratt-Williams MEN’S FASHION EDITOR Kevin Gray FASHION STYLIST Keri Henderson STYLISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERS Abby Hamilton Molly Dunning DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS W. Roderic Hopkins DIRECTOR OF RADIO OPERATIONS Ebony Gilreath PR/MARKETING Milan Media Group FASHION & STYLE PARTNER Models, Inc.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
Love is Splendid Thing Our weddings issue is one of my favorite issues of the year. We usually have the opportunity to be surrounded by all things wedding, especially the gorgeous wedding dresses that we get to shoot. But this year, I decided to do something a little different. I’ve been a writer in the wedding industry for over seven years. In that time, I clearly understood that weddings are about brides. Period. I know that I shouldn’t say it. But it’s just the truth. When you go to Bridal Market, the primary emphasis is on wedding dresses. What’s hot and what’s not for that season. Jewelry, veils, and shoes are important. But wedding dresses rule. So I wanted to focus our summer weddings issue on the one person who takes a back seat to his lovely bride (or groom, if that’s the case)—the groom. So this is the Groom Takeover Issue. We spent quite a bit of time curating things that would be beneficial to grooms during this “interesting” but exciting time. So happy to have worked with Washington Wizard Chris Singleton and Bartender/Party Guy Kyle McNeely on our shoot with emerging brand Devlon Paris. They were good sports because it was hot. Not to mention how stunning Naomi looked in all of the Kim Elleen dresses in the Le Jeu de L’Amour. A special thanks to the Sugar Cube in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for allowing us to crash their store for our photo shoot. I was also very happy to see the return of my favorite young bloggers, the Fashion Hauties. They are featured this issue, Boys Meet Girls, wearing emerging eco-fashion brand Amour Sans Anguish. I loved being surrounded by all of that beautiful lace. As usual, their pictures were stunning.
As always, we would love to hear what you think. If you’re a bride, let your groom take a peak through our pages. We had him in mind the whole time. If you know an emerging brand that you would like for us to consider, please email us at: emergingdesigner@faconmagazine.com. If you would like to send a Letter to the Editor, please shoot me an email at: editor@faconmagazine.com. Enjoy.
Janice Susan Wallace Editor-in-Chief
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STYLE SPOTLIGHT
Hidden Button Suit Line, $369
Mei Kawa (MEIKAWA.COM)
MEI KAWA is a play on words that means “Don’t cry for me any longer” in Singaporean Mandarin. Designer Emese Kasza merges what is feminine and masculine together to bring a certain harmony to menswear.
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WISH LIST
What Janice Loves
EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR, JANICE SUSAN WALLACE SHARES HER MENSWEAR FAVS FOR THE DAPPER GROOM
BLUE SEERSUCKER PANTS Betabrand, $67.50, betabrand.com
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TEDDY ROOSEVELT ANTLER GLOSS SUNGLASSES Westward Leaning, $225, mohawkgeneralstore.com
STANDARD ISSUE CIVILIAN BLAZER Apolis, $248 store.apolisglobal.com
3 ROW SPIKE RING Han Cholo, $23, 80spurple.com
REC SHOE IN BLACK Common Projects, $407, mohawkgeneralstore.com
LEGO BOWTIE Ethnicity Brand, $65, ethnicitybrand.com Faรงon | Summer 2014
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OBSESSION
Perfect ONLY THE COOL GUYS WEAR POCKET SQUARES
DEADSTOCK MIDNIGHT FLORAL POCKET SQUARE General Knot & Co., $38, generalknot.com
THE HILL-SIDE LINEN INDIGO POCKET SQUARE Mohawk General Store, $45, mohawkgeneralstore.com
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VINTAGE CHRISTIAN DIOR SCARF Cab Art Vintage, $68, etsy.com/shop/CabArtVintage
CARAMOOR TEXTURED STRIPE POCKET SQUARE General Knot & Co., $38, generalknot.com
LANCASTER PRINT POCKET SQUARE General Knot & Co., $38, generalknot.com
THE HILL-SIDE MITCHELL CAMOFLAUGE POCKET SQUARE Mohawk General Store, $40, mohawkgeneralstore.com
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OBSESSION
DITCH THE BORING WHITE SHIRT FOR A GRAPHIC PRINT
Graphic Goodness
STAPLE X STEVE HARRINGTON BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT Urban Outfitters, $64 urbanoutfitters.com
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STUSSY ISLAND FLOWER BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT Urban Outfitters, $74, urbanoutfitters.com
RETRO FLORAL PATTERN CX London, $44, cxlondon.com
RED FLORAL PRINT Bonobos, $68, bonobos.com
RETRO FLORAL PATTERN CX London, $44, cxlondon.com PAISLEY ORANGE BROWN - MR FREE CX London, $85, cxlondon.com
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VOLE SEASHELL BOUTONNIERE Dreaming Babies, $10.95, etsy.com/shop/dreamingbabies
SUPERHERO BOUTONNIERE NewZLynn, $28, etsy.com/shop/newzlynn
APPLE GREEN BOUTONNIERE Surroundings Online, $19.95, etsy.com/shop/surroundingsonline
TEAL FELT BOUTONNIERE Nicola's Place, $8, etsy.com/shop/nicolasplace
PAPER CRANE BOUTONNIERE Nanazoolan, $7, etsy.com/shop/nanazoolan 16
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LESS IS MORE BOUTONNIERES ADD CERTIFIED SWAG TO YOUR OUTFIT
Tie Me Down BOUTONNIERE FINDS UNDER $50
STARFISH BOUTONNIERE Wedideas, $7.50, etsy.com/shop/wedideas
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STYLE SPOTLIGHT GO USA! GO USA! The FIFA World Cup is here! Of course, we are rooting for the USA. Yes, we're global. But on this occasion, we are strictly domestic. Kick ass, USA!
SURFSIDE BOARD SHORT Bonobos, $75 bonobos.com
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ON THE RADAR
Editor’s Picks Emmanuel Egolum, Men's Fashion Director | @ConsummateStyle Kevin Gray, Men's Associate Fashion Editor | @KevLive
THE STEWART Paul Evans NY, $349, paulevansny.com
THE CHAPLIN Paul Evans NY, $399, paulevansny.com 20
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Walk A Mile in My Shoes SHOES FOR THE LONG HAUL
CHASE Walkover Shoes, $250, walkover.com
HAVERFORD Walkover Shoes, $335, walkover.com
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THE COVETED THREE UGLY DUCKLING DRESSES THE MODERN MAN
Suit Up (ETSY.COM/SHOP/THREEUGLYDUCKLING)
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Vintage Leisure Suit $160
Light Gray Striped Suit, $150
Striped Suit, $120
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THE COVETED CUFF LINKS MAKE THE MAN
Under the Cuff
WINCHESTER 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN CUFF LINKS Bullet Designs, $19.95, etsy.com/shop/bulletdesigns
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LEGENDARY CUFF LINKS Elegant Cuff, $22.50, etsy.com/shop/elegantcuff
PERSONALIZED CUFF LINKS Starlight Woods, $29.75, etsy.com/shop/starlightwoods
STATIC GOLD CUFF LINKS The Tie Bar $20, thetiebar.com
GOLD COIN CUFF LINKS Artesian Artifacts, $75, artesianartifacts.com
HANDMADE WOODEN CUFF LINKS Starlight Woods, $29.75, etsy.com/shop/starlightwoods
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THE COVETED ELEGANT TIMEPIECES TO GET YOU THERE ON TIME
Time Will Tell
ZR 3 WATCH Vestal, $200, 80spurple.com
OCTAGONAL VIOLETWOOD GOLD WATCH Humbert Creations, $3,250, etsy.com/shop/humbertcreations
USS OBSERVER CHRONO WATCH Vestal, $230, 80spurple.com 26
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Bandana Carry All Tote, $125
MONOGRAMMED POCKET WATCH Tipos Creations, $32.99, etsy.com/shop/tiposcreations
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THE COVETED HONEYMOON-BOUND IN HIGH STYLE
Straight Trippin’
VINTAGE SELFVEDGE DUFFLE BAG Black House Project, $235, blackhouseproject.com
NATURAL CANVAS DUFFLE BAG Black House Project, $195, blackhouseproject.com
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BONJOUR - ALPHONSE SERIES Pirates Inc, $44, storenvy.com/stores/184770pirates-inc
LS 15" CABIN TROLLEY Pacsafe, $230, travelsmith.com
WHEELED CARRY-ON BAG Filson, $545, filson.com
DRY DUFFLE BAG Filson, $160, filson.com
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THE COVETED SPEAK LOUDER MAKES TIES FOR THE DAPPER GUY
Tie One On
Speak Louder's (etsy.com/shop/speaklouder) architect founder knows exactly how she wants a guy to dress with her fashionable handmade ties.
Fenimore-Cooper Dark Blue Tie, $81
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Aldous Huxley, $81
John Fowles, $81
J. L. Mankiewitz, $81
R. Carver, $81
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DAFFODIL SHOELACES Ties.com, $3 ties.com
TURQUOISE SHOELACES Ties.com, $3 ties.com 32
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COLORED AND PATTERNED SHOELACES Stolen Riches, $45 stolenriches.com
LESS IS MORE
Laces, Laces, Laces ADD CERTIFIED SWAG TO YOUR SHOES FOR UNDER $50
COLORED SHOELACES Hook + Albert, $32 hookandalbert.com
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GROOMING REPORT
Editor’s Pick
Dominica Tillary, Beauty Editor | @makeupbydominica
Get Whipped “Whipped” is a yummy natural brand that has products for both men and women. Who doesn’t love skincare that smells delicious. It's a win-win for your wedding night!
Favorite products for the Groom: 1. SKIN & BEARD CARE SAMPLER Love this because it allows him to try new products in abundance oppose to picking and choosing what full size products to buy.
2. BEARD BUTTER While beards can be sexy, just like the hair on your head, it needs some attention. The beard butter will ahydrate your beard and get rid of the scruff!
3. WHIPPED BLACK SOAP Most men like things simple and quick. So why not use a soap and shampoo that is all in one bottle!
Beard Butter, $14
Favorite Products for the Bride: 1. WHIPPED BOX Bride can sample various yummy products. It's also great for travel purposes. You can choose from hair, body and the queen box.
2. CUPCAKE BIKINI BUTTER Whether you wax or shave, the bikini area is very delicate. Bikini butter allows you clear up uneven skin and prevent ingrown hairs.
3. BODY SCRUB Soft skin is sexy skin. This whipped body scrub gently exfoliates your skin leaving you with a nice, soft feel. All of their products can be purchased at: whippedgoods.com
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GROOMING ADVICE
Pampering Your Groom Do Something Special for the Man That You Love
Pampering Tips: From the Bride to the Groom Since forever, the wedding day has been geared towards the bride. But what about the groom? Men may not look ask to be pampered. But trust me, they want it and they too need some time to relax before the big day. 1. Make an appointment for his personal barber/stylist come to him Book his favorite barber or stylist to travel to him on the day before the wedding. Make a day of it for your groom and his boys. 2. Schedule a manicure and pedicure for you both Setup an appointment for the two of you to experience a manicure and pedicture together. It's truly the little momets that will count the most. 3. Book a couple’s message With all the stress that you will be under, you both will need to relax at some point. Leading up to the wedding, plan a day out and get a couple's massage. To spice things up a little, book a nice hotel room and have a masseuse come to you! 4. Grooming lessons Google grooming spas in your area, book a session and send him. 5. A Grooming Basket Grab all of his favorite grooming products and have them waiting in his room the night before the wedding.
Roosters Men Grooming Center The Manly Man's Place to Get Groomed
Just as women go to the hair salon or spa when they need a little “girl time,” men head straight to the barbershop. Almost every barbershop is set up exactly the same. However, through the years, men have started to look for a more grooming atmosphere where they can get a facial and haircut, all at once. Enter Roosters Men Grooming Center. The shop was opened by Master Barber Joe Grondin in 1999 in Michigan. Joe wanted to create the traditional grooming center where men could come and have the feeling of a traditional barbershop but experience high quality service. Joe believes that men deserve to have a space where they can relax while they get a haircut and a shave. Their stylists and barbers are skilled in classic and current techniques to ensure that you walk out of the door looking like a million bucks. Roosters offers services such as hair cuts, hair color and facials. This is the ultimate spa-like experience for guys. The great thing about Roosters is that there are location almost everywhere. Giving a Roosters gift card to the groom (or he can give to his groomsmen) would make a perfect gift. Get more information about Roosters, visit their web site at: roostersmgc.com
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CULTURE FIVE THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ART
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Wedding Dresses 1775—2014 Victoria and Alber t Museum, London, UK May 2014 – March 2015 ht tp://www.vam.ac.uk/
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For the Groom (Delacorte Press) Colin Cowie thrif tbooks.com
Sam Smith In the Lonely Hour samsmithworld.com
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EVENTS Wedding Salon Bridal Show July 21, 2014 weddingsalon.com
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ART & LIFESTYLE
Editor’s Pick
Alexis Jackson, Art & Lifestyle Editor | @jadoreMADAV
Let's Get This Honeymoon Started! COOL PLACES TO SPEND YOUR FIRST DAYS AS MAN & WIFE Are you looking for that perfect exotic location? Something that's a little off the beaten path and totally untraditional? I love a good spot of uncharted territory with plenty of things to do or the choice to do nothing at all. It's your honeymoon. You should be doing exactly what you want to do. Here's a list of un-and-coming destinations that most married couples would not consider as standard honeymoon spots. Anyone can go to the white sand beaches of Aruba or take a cruise to the Bahamas or around the Eastern and western Caribbean. Take a chance to go somewhere different and amazing. Check out some of the most beautiful places in the world.
1. East Africa and the Seychelles If you are the adventurous couple who want to combine beaches with a safari, Kenya and the Seychelles are the places to be. Seychelles boasts some of the clearest water in the world while Kenya is known for the most endangered, exotic wildlife in all the world. Who doesn’t want to wake up and see a herd of gazelle or zebras from their honeymoon suite or watch the sunset over an oceanside where it looks like the world has no end.
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2. Rwanda and Mauritania To get the best for your buck, consider visiting more than one place on your honeymoon. In Rwanda, you can trek through the rainforest and see gorillas. Then you can spend the day by the beach in Mauritania. You can’t beat the varying landscapes for a oneof-a-kind honeymoon experience.
3. The Maldives The Maldives offer a more secluded experience. You can experience private fishing or watch the dolphins play in the water from your own private bungalow. Make memories in one of the most enchanting place around. The best part is that you can do so without the hustle and bustle of tourists.
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4. Ice Hotel, Jukkasj채rvi, Sweden Sweden is one of the most visited countries in the world. There are some amazing hotels there like the Tree Hotel where theywill build your own pod, suspended like a tree, specifically designed and furnished how you like. The newlyweds can also honeymoon in Sala where you can enjoy your honeymoon sipping champagne and lodging in caves that are 155 feet below the surface. However, the most iconic is the Ice Hotel. It is indescribable. If you can stand the freezing temperatures, you will be amazed. You wake up inside an all ice structure where your bed is covered with fur pelts. This wondrous work of nature is crafted to deliver a spectacle of ice.
5. Al Bustan Palace in Oman This luxurious hotel is located in the Middle Eastern country of Oman. Walk for miles across their pristine beaches. Take four-wheel drive tours through the mountains and desert or go to ancient marketplaces and barter for exotic wares the likes of which you've only seen in museums.
Seen enough? If not, there are quite a few places to get additional information on the best travel spots in the world. Check out the Travel Channel, Frommers, Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveler Magazine and Conde Nast Traveler.
Image Credits: Travel Channel, @MoaKarlberg from www.architizer.com and Warsteiner.com
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BOYS MEET GIRLS THE FASHION HAUTIES LOOK CUTE IN ARMOUR SANS ANGUISH & THEY MEET SOME COOL BOYS
Photography: Abby Hamilton & Molly Dunning Fashion Stylist: Abby Hamilton
BOYS MEET GIRLS ABOUT THE BRAND Established in 2005 by Tawny Holt, Armour sans Anguish is a California clothing company (re) fashioning garments from recycled materials: bedsheets and tablecloths, old prom dresses and nighties. Each one is hand-crafted in our Oakland, California studio and no two will ever, ever be exactly alike. To learn more about the Armour sans Anguish, visit their web site at: www.armoursansanguish.com
ABOUT THE FASHION HAUTIES Fashion Hauties is Abby Hamilton, a teenager, her fashionable friends, all of whom happen to be obsessed with photography and what hails the pages of Vogue. JoinAbby and her friends in their own fashion wonderland. To learn more about the Fashion Hauties, visit their web site at: fashionhauties.blogspot. com
ABOUT THE SHOOT Location:
Old Town Alexandria
Photographer:
Abby Hamilton & Molly Brenner
Fashion Editor:
Abby Hamilton
Models:
Abby Hamilton Elle Hawley Josh Movius Brendan Zack Edom Tilahun Molly Brenner
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L’Amour DEVLON PARIS AND KIM ELLEEN MAKE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC TOGETHER
leJeu de L’Amour ABOUT THE BRANDS DEVLON PARIS Devlon Paris is a boutique lifestyle brand centered around producing well-crafted clothing for men. The brand is a celebration of individual style, confidence, class, intelligence, appreation of the arts, respect and philanthropy. The goal is to reflect those values in the garments and services provided by Devlon Paris. Visit their online store at: www.devlonparis.com KIM ELLEEN Designer Kim Elleen (pronounced el-LEAN) developed a passion for fashion as a child. She was inspired by her seamstress mother’s impeccable sense of style and beautiful clothing creations. Kim opened her own clothing design business in 2010 in the Washington, DC area. Her custom designs have been featured in fashion shows, magazines including Brides, Veux, Imagine and Luxe, and worn to events including the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Visit her online store at: www.kimelleen.com
ABOUT THE SHOOT Location:
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront The Sugar Cube (www.sugarcubesweets.com)
Photographer:
Karen Nutini
Fashion Editors:
Janice Susan Wallace Emmanuel Egolum
Makeup:
Dominica Tillary
Models:
Naomi Chris Singleton Kyle McNeely
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