EDITORS LETTER - DECEMBER 2013
Issue 6 already? Wow, it’s hard to believe that a year ago I was trying to figure how and where to start a magazine. December has been a crazy and busy month with shooting, filming, editing, fashion shows etc. I’ve been living in Denver, Colorado for the past 10 years and it’s fashion scene grows annually. There is an abundance of talent to be known, and that’s why I decided to add more of local content. Last month we had the DFW (Denver Fashion Weekend) produced by Charlie Price (hairstylist). Find coverage of the event on page 20. A few days ago I was also part of the press at the first ever “Fashion Feast” produced by Katelyn Simkins, a local makeup artist. The show featured some of the local designers such as Melissa May, Tess Vigil, Rachel Marie Hurst and New York based designer Geoffrey Mac alongside with Denver’s models from Donna Baldwin Agency and Wilhelmina Denver. Find coverage of the event on page 70. I also added a few Q& I also added a few Q&A and biographies of other artists from different states and countries. As usual, we have some of the best fashion editorials that pho- tographers have submitted for this issue. It gives me pride and joy that DI MODA is growing and I can’t wait to see what the new year has in store for us. Thank you for your support.
Kevin Alexander Editor-in-Chief & Founder Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram
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06- FARZAM HOSSEINDOUST-LULABY 20- DFW-DENVER FASHION WEEKEND 22- FREDDY D’HOE-VINTAGE GIRL 28- EDITOR’S PICK 30- NINA ROSSI Q&A 32- KATJA KAT-COUNTER BALANCE 38- KEVIN ALEXANDER-COVER STORY 45-MONA LUCERO Q&A 46- ECHO NITTOLITTO Q&A 48- DIEGO FERREIRA-IURI 56- FARZAM HOSSEINDOUST 62- KENDRA GASSNER Q&A 63- MEGUMI HOSOGAI (MEGUMIO) Q&A
THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN ALEXANDER WWW.KALEXANDERFOTOGRAPHY.COM HAIR: CHARLIE PRICE WWW.CHARLIEPRICEHAIR.COM MAKEUP ARTIST: LINDSAY AMBROSIO WWW.MAKEUPMADAME.NET MODEL:ANNEKA LARSON @ DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY DESIGNER: MONA LUCERO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! FACEBOOK.COM/DIMODAMAGAZINE FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @ DIMODA_MAGAZINE
64- STANISLAW JAGIELLO-THE PRINCESS FROM OUTER SPACE 70- FASHION FEAST 2013-DENVER 72- FREDDY D’HOE- HYPNOSE 80- KEVIN ALEXANDER-SUNDAY SCHOOL 86- BEN ASIF-TRAPPED
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY: FENIA LABROPOULOU WWW.LAFENIA.COM ART DIRECTOR: CELEBRITY SKIN MAKEUP: RENOS POLITIS HAIR: RENOS POLITIS MODELS: KRISTA WITH VIVIANC / ALENA WITH ACE ASSISTANTS: MARIOS KARAVASILIS/STEFANOS MPEPE/ODDY MPE.
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PHOTO 1: DRESS & SKIRT: CE- LEBRITY SKIN / HAT : MARIOS KARAVASILIS PHOTO 2: DRESS & SKIRT: CE- LEBRITY SKIN / HAT : MARIOS KARAVASILIS / SHOES : JEF- FREY CAMPBELL
SKIRT: CELEBRITY SKIN / DRESS: UNDERGROUND / JACKET: LEATHER FASHION / SHOES: JEFFREY CAMPBELL / HAT: FOTIOS BALAS
DRESS & SKIRT: CELEBRITY SKIN / SHOES JEFFREY CAMPBELL / HAT: FOTIOS BALAS
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FUR JACKET: ILIAS WIA / SKIRT: CELEBRITY SKIN / HAT: FOTIOS BALAS / NECKLACE: PERICLES KONDYLATOS / BELT: MINK PINK
FUR JACKET: ILIAS WIA / SKIRT: CELEBRITY SKIN / HAT: FOTIOS BALAS / NECKLACE: PERICLES KONDYLATOS / BELT: MINK PINK / SHOES: JEFFREY CAMPBELL
DRESS: UNDERGROUND / NECKLACE: PERICLES KONDYLATOS / HAT FOTIOS BALAS
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UNDERGROUND / NECKLACE: PERICLES KONDYLATOS / HAT FOTIOS BALAS / SHOES: JEFFREY CAMPBELL
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dress: Sinister / hat Fotios Balas / necklace: Pericles Kondylatos
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blouse & skirt: Celebrity Skin / necklace: Fambellina / hat: Fotios Balas / shoes Jeffrey Campbell
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DENVER FASHION WEEKEND Watch Out!!! Denver, CO might not be recognized as a fashion state, but the shows are getting better and better every year. Presented by Schomp MINI, the show took place Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10. With some of the best local designers, boutiques and hair salons such as Mona Lucero Design Boutique, Kittie Mae, Andrea Li Jewelry, Live Worldly, Kotomi Yoshida, Equilibrium Clothing and Halo, Juno Salon, El Salon, Swank Salon, Vida Salon, Antoine Du Chez, Mode Salon, Blow Dry Lounge, The Look, Evolution Salon, J Audrey Hair Studio, Rita B Salon, Teds Hair Studio, G3 Salon
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jacket Paule Ka, dress and belt Natan, necklace Melvin, shoes Robert Clergerie OPPOSITTE fake fur jacket Diesel, skirt IKKS, bra Princesse Tam Tam, purse Mellow Yellow, jewel ring Studiosinth, shoes Robert Clergerie
same clothes than photo 2 , inside the wardrobe at left shorts Christian Wijnants, beige dress La Mont Saint Michel, fake fur jacket Diesel, hat Fabienne Delvigne, purse Nina Rossi, shoes Robert Clergerie
jacket H&M, underwear Princesse Tam Tam, earrings and bracelet Melissa Kandiyoti, purse Nina Rossi, shoes Be Original
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dress Jean Paul Knott, gloves GĂŠrard Darel, jewels Melissa Kandiyoti OPPOSITTE hat Fabienne Delvigne, jumpsuit Christian Wijnants, tights Retro Paradise, shoes Orane et Enora, glasses Afflelou, earrings Melissa Kandiyoti
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Bag designer
Nina Rossi WWW.NINAROSSIHANDBAG.COM
I'm Nina Rossi, I'm french but I live in Brussels, Belgium. Guided by my tastes and inspirations in fashion, cinema and music, I learned sewing and gradually created my own style. Feminine, elegant, classic and provocative, all at once. An eye for detail. The touch. First I learned drawing throughout graphic design and animated film studies. Now my two passions are reunited, I can draw my patterns, create my own graphic identity and then assemble it. Femininity symbols such as the court shoe or the bag become a must have. Great classics are being revisited. The outlines turn out to be more delicate, lines are clear and severe, worked out in leather with bling finishes, and strengthened with chains and the right details. Like this the bag becomes a jewel. Nina Rossi, the accessory is the key.
WWW.NINAROSSIHANDBAG.COM
DI MODA: Fabric choices? Leather, fur and gold metal pieces! DI MODA: Challenging moment? For me personally, the research of fabrics and the real conception of the collection. DI MODA: Finished the sentance, On my days off, I dream of… Travelling, shopping without ending haha, and spending cool mo- Travelling, shopping without ending haha, and spending cool mo ments with my beloved ones. DI MODA: Future plans? Continue what I started as long as possible. The next spring/summer 2014 collection to be launched end of January 2014. And other collaborations! DI MODA: How important is it for a designer to have a fashion- related degree? I don't know but I think that some things could be more easy with it. But I, I don't have any. I'm an autodidact, I learned by all the people around me and of my own experiences. There are so many things to do and to learn when you are an independent designer! DI MODA: What do you tell students who are looking for their first job in fashion? Look everywhere, all around are things that are good to know and try to be open-minded and learn! And be yourself. DI MODA: What does it take to start your own label and make it as an independent designer? It's nice to have some experience, but curiosity, hard work, and pas- It's nice to have some experience, but curiosity, hard work, and pas sion can make up for it, and you gotta be versatile. DI MODA: Where can people buy your products? Currently you can find my handbags in the beautiful LOL shop in Brussels (www.lolshop.be)
Photo : Freddy D'hoe www.dhoefreddy.com Model : Katja Winderickx Clothes : Armacutis www.armacutis.com
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COUNTER BALANCE Photographed by Katja Kat www.katjakat.com MODELS: DANY (ACE MODELS) PETROS (ACE MODELS) LAMBROS (AGENCIA MODELS) PANAGIOTIS (AGENCIA MODELS) MAKE UP VAGELIS BALAKAS HAIR AGAPI STYLIDOU DESIGNERS: STELIOS KOUDOUNARIS AND DIVERSO BY NICOLAS.
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Y R O T S R E V CO by Kevin Alexander
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PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN ALEXANDER WWW.KALEXANDERFOTOGRAPHY.COM HAIR: TINA ZACCAGNA, KATIE NIELSEN AND CHARLIE PRICE FOR SCRUPLES HAIR CARE. MAKEUP: LINDSAY AMBROSIO WWW.MAKEUPMADAME.NET DESIGNER: MONA LUCERO WWW.MONALUCERO.COM MODELS: ANNEKA LARSON, ALEXYS EVELYN HEIDI DODGERS AND LAUREN HOUGE @ DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY.
DI MODA: What were some of your first projects? Mona: My first line was a cotton line, in about 1993, and it was Mona: hand-dyed and screen printed. I used a Victorian floral print that I found in an old book from the early 1900's. My boyfriend at the time, who was also my partner, did the dying and screen printing. There were dresses, t-shirts and skirts. It had a natural feel, soft blue, sage green, muted rose and goldenrod. Then for the next line, I did a com- plete 360 and started doing more clubwear-inspired looks but very girly. So, faux fur in bright colors made into unisex oversize jackets, big caps and little shrugs. Also silver and black stretchy satin with vinyl dresses and skirts. I still have some of that fur left over and use it from time to time. In fact, this season, I'm incorporating some of the same fur in the Wolves hat. DI MODA: Describe your current designs in three words. Mona: Elegant, unexpected, mash-up. DI MODA: What are your style influencers when starting a new col- lection? Mona: Wow, great question. I consider what I did previously, what people sold well and what they've asked for. I keep in mind what's cur- rent in magazines and in stores. Then I start drawing, look at what fab- rics I have, what I need to buy to finish the ideas I'm thinking of. And I tell myself to think outside the box, how do I do these ideas in a dif- ferent way that will surprise and delight people. Then I edit the draw- ings down by a LOT, and finally start creating the designs. As for design inspiration, I always look to fashion iconoclasts, past and pre- sent. DI MODA: Fabric choices? Mona: I love textures, so faux fur, wools, denim. But then I also love silks and cotton. I do use certain man-made fabrics but I try to only use fabrics with character. I love how certain fabrics age, so I think about that, too, as I choose fabrics. DI MODA: Challenging moment? Mona: If you've been in this business for any length of time, then so many things can be a challenge but I guess the most challenging moment was when the economy took a dive a few years ago. Sud- denly, it became difficult to sell even a pair of earrings. Thankfully, things are better now.
PHOTO CREDIT GEMREUL.COM
WWW.MONALUCERO.COM
FASHION DESIGNER MONA LUCERO Mona Lucero has always believed in the connection between art and fashion. With degrees in Fine Art from CU Denver and Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, she has combined the two disciplines into her signature whimsical, unexpected and el- egant style. She frequently combines hand drawing, painting, found objects and other fine art techniques on her clothing and accessories. She is the owner of Mona Lucero Design Studio, which is open by ap- pointment. In January 2013, she closed her boutique of 10 years and is now selling her wares online on Etsy.com and creating custom designs for her clientele. She has received “Best of” awards locally from Westword, 5280 Magazine, and Fashion Group International;; and nationally from City Magazine in New York City. Her work have been featured in The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, and 303 Magazine. In 2007, she was chosen to compete as one of the city’s best designers for Denver’s Fashion Project Contest. In 2008, she was awarded Westword’s Mas- termind Award in Fashion which recognized her work in furthering fashion in the Denver community.
DI MODA: Finish the sentence On my days off, I dream of…Sleeping peacefully and waking up on the beach. DI MODA: Future plans? Mona: I'm excited about the accessories in my line and going out into the world to sell it. DI MODA: How important is it for a designer to have a fashion- related degree? Mona: A degree isn't necessarily important but it definitely does help to take classes related to fashion, in particular, professional construc- tion techniques, patternmaking, draping, and sketching. If not that, then I recommend working for a company as an intern or assistant de- signer to learn those things. If you can do both, so much the better, unless you're planning on working for other companies, they usually do require a degree. DI MODA: What do you tell students who are looking for their first job in fashion? Mona: I've told them that they must feel passionate, very passionate Mona: about it because it will be hard. The fashion industry isn't an easy one, and people aren't necessarily touchy-feely. So you have to be prepared to be beaten up to learn the things you need to learn. A famous phase used in the industry is, "You gotta pay your dues." If you find nice people to work for, great but if not, that can be great, also, because you'll learn a lot (and especially about yourself). DI MODA: DI MODA: What does it take to start your own label and make it as an independent designer? Mona: Passion, Willingness to learn, Humility, Energy, Talent, Taste and Seed Money.
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Photographed by: Kelly Steffey
Model
ECHO
NITTOLITTO
DI MODA: What’s your background in modeling? When and why did you get started? Was it for the glamour? The money? Pure kicks? Echo: Pure kicks most definitely, and I actually didn't think Echo: anything would come of it. About 5 years ago, purely on a whim, I had a photographer friend take some photos of me. Afterwards, a photographer who had seen those first shots contacted me and asked if I would be interested in shooting with him. He also introduced me to another photographer, and then that photographer introduced me to another. Once I took the hint and started networking online, things just started to build. DI MODA: Who are some of your favorite models and de- signers, and why? Echo: I really love Mariacarla Boscono, Kate Moss, and Kirsten Mcmenemy. I like models who exude intensity. I've never really kept up with designers much. DI MODA: How would you describe your style? Consider anything and everything from color to historical eras and more. Echo: Hm, I'm not sure I actually have a consistent personal Echo: style. My preferences seem to change fairly often. I currently prefer black and burgundy, leather and velvet, and androgy- nous designs. Generally, though, I pretty much just wear whatever fits and whatever is comfortable.
DI MODA: Do you have any other experience in the fash- ion industry (writing, photography, marketing, etc.)? Echo: Nope, I experiment with makeup and art direction sometimes but nothing professional. DI MODA: What advice do you have for other aspiring models? Echo: Don't be afraid to reach out to other, more established models for advice. I never thought of this when I started out, and had to learn everything the hard way. While that ap- proach has its advantages, advice from people who have been through the grind can help a lot - and it is definitely ok to ask for advice. Also, decide what your boundaries are at the beginning of your career: without a clear idea of the kinds of modeling work you feel comfortable doing, you are more likely to do things you regret. Better to start with stricter boundaries and gradually relax them (to the extent you are comfortable doing so) than to stumble into work that you wouldn’t take if you had a chance to think about it, and then have those photographs out on the internet forever.
47 / DI MODA MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2013 DI MODA: What does fashion mean to you? Echo: It means absolutely nothing. I just enjoy the process of creating fashion images, and the beauty that can be created that way. DI MODA: What are some things you dislike/hate about the fashion industry? Echo: I really don't l like the molds that the industry tries to force people into. I like variety. While it may be good for runway models to all look similar (and rather plain), for edi- torial work, I think diversity is best. After all, fashion edito- rials are supposed to be eye-catching, inspiring, outside the box;; that is harder to achieve if the models are all of a single type. DI MODA: Describe the atmosphere when you’re on a shoot. Do you play music? Do you talk with the photographer be- tween shots? Echo: Music definitely helps with the vibe of a shoot. I always talk to the photographer while I am shooting, but not always between shots. I tend to get into a groove while I'm shooting, and once I’m in it, I go with it. It’s a lot like acting, for me – especially method acting. DI MODA: How has modeling changed other aspects of your life? Echo: That’s a very good question, and gets to an important aspect of modeling for me. Modeling has had a tremendous impact on other parts of my life, as anything does when you love it, take it seriously, and work on it consistently. In my case, modeling transformed me from a sheltered child into and extremely opinionated, flamboyant adult. I feel like I've already experienced more than most people do in an entire lifetime. That means a lot to me, and even though this jour- lifetime. That means a lot to me, and even though this jour ney hasn't always been easy, I find that it's been worth it for that reason alone. DI MOAD: What kind of music are you into? Echo: Anything really;; it just depends on what mood I'm in. Except pop country, I can't handle that stuff.
WWW.ECHONITTOLITTO.COM PHOTO CREDITS: THIS PAGE
BRADLEY SPITZER JONATHAN ROSSER KELLY STEFFEY OPPOSITE
KELLY STEFFEY
IÚRI WWW.CARGOCOLLECTIVE.COM
PHOTOGRAPHER: DIOGO FERREIRA MODEL: FRANCISCO FARIA (KARACTER) FASHION DESIGNER: IÚRI MAKE UP & HAIR: FELIPE MOREIRA VIDEO/DESIGN: MAFALDA MANAIA
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PHOTOGRAPHER: FARZAM HD WWW.FARZAMHD.COM STYLIST: FILIPA JACKSON MODEL: ANDREA (ANITA NORRIS) HAIR AND MAKE UP: CIA SALDUTTO
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Kendra Gassner MAKEUP ARTIST
With more than 10 years of makeup and hair styling experience, Kendra Gassers ready to report for your styling needs! Kendra started playing with her mom’s lipstick and mascara at 14 and soon realized she had found her calling. Several years later, after gaining some experience as a freelance makeup artist, she decided to perfect her skills and headed to LA. She completed the Journeyman Artist training at the highly-esteemed Makeup Designory in August 2000. There, she learned techniques that emphasize the skills and at- tention to detail required for beauty make-up application for film, high-definition television, print photography, advertising and special makeup effects such as bald cap and prosthetic application, injury simulation makeup, placing facial hair, and age progression makeup. All of this combined has provided a solid foundation in character de- velopment in a variety of beauty and film media. She would love to put her passion for styling to work for you too! She is available and willing to travel. I have always loved the fashion and beauty industry, I love creating on all types of media;; with hair and makeup being my favorite. I began working as a makeup artist professionally right out of high school. I didn’t feel like I knew all that I needed to know so I headed to Bur- bank, CA to Makeup Designory (MUD). I completed their Journey- man Makeup artist program and that’s where it all really began ;; for me. I continue to grow by taking as many classes as I can fit in to my schedule. I feel there is always something new to learn and try. I am always up for a test shoot that pushes my artistry.
DI MODA: Whereabouts are you based and why? Kendra: I am from and currently live in the Midwest. We live in a day in age where travel is rather fast and easy and I really like being in this part of the country. DI MODA: What is it that you think makes your work stand out from DI MODA: your competitors? Kendra: I always like to have a little something unexpected;; a white lash, an awkward color lip or a disheveled brow. I think this helps to set myself apart from others in the industry. DI MODA: What has been your most memorable project? Kendra: I did a shoot that entailed a lot of colored hair extensions Kendra: and expensive clothes. The shoot turned out AMAZINGLY, but it was a definite learning experience on many levels. The clothes used were high end couture that were very tight around the necks, and I learned so many things about how to save the hair and make, and protect the clothing at the same time. DI MODA: What projects are you working on at the moment? DI MODA: Kendra: At the moment I am actually working on a community pro- Kendra: ject with my skills. I have put together a team of artist to sponsor a woman who may be interviewing for work or school, that lives in the homeless shelter. We will be doing hair, makeup, massage, facial and personal styling for the chosen woman, in hopes to just inspire her and make her feel special during this hard time for her… We will be doing this every six weeks or so beginning in January. I am really inspired to a painting shoot sometime soon. It will be a full body makeup experience that will be lead with music, dance and makeup. I saw Linda Mason do this The Artist Summit in Province- town in October, and I feel this will push my artistry in a direction that is not comfortable for me, but will open my mind a bit to some- thing new.
DI MODA: What are the best/worst parts of your job as a makeup artist? Kendra: Honestly I love everything about my job. It is my passion and I am very lucky to be doing what I love. The only thing that is hard for me in this business, is once I confirm a job, I go no matter what. So if there is a family birthday or funeral that comes up, I miss that. This can be hard at times, but it all works out in the end. DI MODA: What advice would you give to aspiring makeup artists? Kendra: Hard work pays off. Always be working on your craft, try new things, take some classes and don’t be afraid – it’s just makeup… it washes off! DI MODA: What is next for you in your future? Kendra: I want to grow my artistry even further. I would love to do Kendra: some makeup at fashion week, editorial stories and look books. I think it would be really fun to collaborate with designers and come up with a look for their designs. DI MODA: How do people get in touch with you for bookings? Kendra: I am currently listed with ABTP and can be booked through them. My website is kendragassner@kendragassner.com.
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MEGUMI-O WWW.MEGUMIO.COM
DI MODA: When was MEGUMI-O founded? Megumi: I trademarked the name and logo in July 2011. I had my first style and color ready to sell in April 2012. DI MODA: Is there anything similar on the market? Megumi: There are two other "Asian Fit" brands sold in North America and Oakley makes Asian Fit sports goggle type sunglasses. MEGUMI•O are Polarized Megumi: and designed to minimize cheek touch on people of any race. Specifically Asian Fit brands have more narrow bridges which brings the lenses closer together. I didn't reduce the width between my lenses since that would throw off the aesthetic balance of MEGUMI•O. By the way, Oakley Asian Fit Sunglasses touches my cheeks and Rayban came out with www.rayban.com/usa/sunglasses. AFTER MEGUMI•O came out. Rayban should have Google Imaged Jackie O Sun- glasses before coming out with larger RECTANGULAR frames. DI MODA: What’s the single most important thing you would like people to know about the collection ? Megumi: Classic style, Polarized lenses and Mazzucchelli Acetate www.mazzucchelli1849.it/eng/ makes MEGUMI•O a great buy. You can wear MEGUMI•O forever like a classic Burberry Trench. DI MODA: What do you enjoy most about your job? Megumi: I love that being the FACE of MEGUMI•O with my logo. I'm forced to consider my ensemble to make sure I LOOK like a designer. DI MODA: What are three things you can’t live without? Megumio: MEGUMI•O, iPhone, Sun Protection DI MODA: DI MODA: How or why did you decide to use "no cheek touch" as your catch phrase? Megumi: The whole POINT of MEGUMI•O is "No (or minimal) cheek touch. If you've never suffered cheek touch yourself, ask any 100% Asian person and they will illuminate the horror of cheek touch for you. DI MODA: How do you come up with the shapes and colors for the line? What are your inspirations? Megumi: First and foremost is Jackie O Style. At this point I can only afford to create colors and styles which I'm confident will sell. Due to demand, my next style will be unisex and be less Jackie O. DI MODA: Do you have a personal favorite iconic sunglasses moment? Megumi: Jackie O of course! Megumi:
Born in Yokohama and grew up in Honolulu. I was one of the first kids in third grade class to wear prescription glasses. When they optician asked me how I wanted my glasses to look, I said I wanted them to be a perfect triangle. He didn't have them in the 80s in Hawaii. In 7th grade, I started wearing contacts and I wore Sunglasses to the Beach in Hawaii. I always liked Jackie O Sunglasses since they made my giant round face look smaller and better proportioned but I always suffered from cheek touch. In 2011 when I went to Japan to bring my fathers ash there with my mom, I was prepared to spend up to $1000 on Classic Black Jackie O Sunglasses that didn't touch my cheeks that I could actually see out of. When I couldn't find what I wanted, I came out with my own brand MEGUMI•O. It's MEGUMI•O because they're Jackie O Glasses.
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Dress by Agnes cardigan by American Vintage shoes by Robert Clergerie
Coat by Marjorie Vermeulen bags by Bellerose, Niyona, and Louise Leconte
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WWW.DHOEFREDDY.COM STYLIST KATE ARONSSON-BROWN @ C’EST CHIC HAIR/MAKE UP JILL JOUJON @ C’EST CHIC MODEL SHARI @ MODELS OFFICE ASSISTANT PHOTO THOMAS @ STUDIO LA FABRIQUE .
Tank top and top by American Vintage, tech trousers by Rue Blanche OPPOSITE Top by Arma Cutis, dress by Jean Paul Knott, tech trousers by Rue Blanche, boots by Mellow Yellow
Scarf by Piece of Chic, sweater by Rue Blanche OPPOSITE Leather and wood jacket by Arma Cutis, silk top by Piece of Chic, shorts by Arma Cutis
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Scarf by Piece of Chic, sweater by Rue Blanche, dress by Christian Wijnants OPPOSITE Coats by Arma Cutis, dress by Christian Wijnants, boots by Mellow Yellow
orange silk dress by Jean Paul Knott, print silk dress and wooden necklace by Arma Cutis, boots by Mellow Yellow OPPOSITE top and leggings by Arma Cutis, bag by Nina Rossi
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SUNDAY SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHED BY KEVIN ALEXANDER WWW.KALEXANDERFOTOGRAPHY.COM
MAKEUP : DAJA HERRERA MODEL: KARY RILEY @ DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY
Top: have Bottoms: boss leg warmers: and shoes steve madden
Top: Forever 21 skirt: Boss Shoes: dr. Martens
Dress: Calvin Klein Leggings: Forever 21 Shoes: Steve Madden
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TRAPPED Photographed by Ben Asif
Costume design/styling : Franklin Tavares Praxedes Make -up & art director : Einat Dan Photoshop: Ajda Horvat Model : Stav Strashko
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