Julia Wheatley A Free Spirit Living a Life of Adventure and Opportunity
A Work of Art
Designer Leonie Brieler’s Journey in a World of Fashion
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Designer Leonie Brieler shares her journey in a world of fashion.
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GEO’S JOURNAL
New York’s own Public School is changing the name of the game two accolades at a time. From Morocco to Aruba, Georgiana Knox reports on her stylish travels.
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What W’s Beauty Director, Ashlee Scott, is hooked on this month. Molly Bair tells her story of rising to catwalk fame.
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BRIGHT HUES
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Peruvian Designer Lottie Bertollo is creating a name for herself.
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CHRISTOPHER MCDONNELL Editor in Chief
ASHLEE SCOTT
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Creating this issue has been a huge collaborative production, working with a variety of people ranging from industrial design to performing arts. Beyond our own team, countless others jumped on board to bring our vision to light. With this issue, we wanted to reflect not just ourselves, but the community around us including our very own school, the Savannah College of Art and Design with its own endless pool of talent. Our cover star, Julia Wheatley shares her life experience from growing up in Salt Lake City to journeying to Savannah, Georgia, where she is currently pursuing a career in industrial design. (“A Free Spirit,” page 50.) She also shares her travel adventures and goals for the future. Her story is a passion for life and discovering oneself. We also had a chance to sit and talk with emerging designer Leonie Brieler (“A Work of Art,” page 56.) She guides us through her incredible work, ranging from illustrations to film, as well as her current projects while earning a masters degree here at
SCAD. Brieler also tells us about her experience from working at Alexander McQueen and what defines her as a person and designer. Overall, producing this issue has been a huge opportunity to meet and work with fellow students. It was a pleasure to merge our creative ideas into a singular concept. Through this issue, we were able to collaborate with all kinds of majors, including photography, film, furniture design, advertising, and performing arts. We enjoyed having the chance to work in unison and, ultimately, bringing about an idea into reality.
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SCAD STYLE Students and celebs show off their individualality at this years SCAD Style
THE FOURTH ANNUAL SCAD STLYE took place this April at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Fashion celebrities from all over traveled to Savannah to share with students their insights in the fashion industry and their keys to success. The week started off with a bang as Joseph Altuzara made the trek to Georgia to discuss with students his journey behind the design process “Fiercely Feminine: Joseph Altuzarra’s Guide to Deconstructing the Power Suit,”. As the week went on, the Savannah College of Art and Design introduced a number of chic celebs including writer Dana Thomas, who discussed with students her second book, “GODS AND KINGS: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano,” all about how the world lost one of it’s most creative visionaries of all time, and how it saved another from the same fate, just in the nick of time. Some students recieved a private talk with Thomas as she discussed the incredible changes that are taking place within retail and the fashion industry. Curious of which of the creative students present is going to be the next fashion icon. Photos by MANGUE MANZIMA & SCADDOTEDU
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THE FALL / WINTER 2015 COLLECTIONS WENT THERE AND BEYOND.
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JULIA GARNER
Indie-queen in the making, Julia Garner, has been quickly filling her resume with films such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) and Grandma (2015), a Sundance favorite. This 21 year old, with her ethereal pale skin and tight blonde curls, began acting lessons at the age of 15 to overcome shy tendencies. As lessons progressed, Garner found herself “lost in the moment” and her love for acting became an addiction, which she is now pursuing as a profession. With film after film and the increasing occurrence of higher profile roles, Garner believes her rising success flows from her embodiment of her characters. “I try to keep it natural,” she says. “I want things to feel as real as possible. I just try to think like [my characters] and do whatever I’m feeling.”
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WHO FRESH FACES ART
Mariko Mori
Japanese-born artist Mariko Mori has been capturing the minds and hearts of modern art lovers for twenty years. Mori’s exploration and integration of themes such as life, death, reality, and technology have made her a favorite for galleries around the world. Having recently exhibited “Cyclicscape” in New York City’s Sean Kelly Gallery, Mori’s work now lies in the Art Gallery of Western Australia where she will be exhibiting “Rebirth,” an exhibition inspired by wonder and existence. Mori’s ideology and aesthetic are a visualization of increasing contemporary views. Her exploration of the ever-changing universe is shown through her depictions of pop culture, religion, fashion, and fantasy. As gallery rooms are staged with her work, futuristic shapes and colors begin to tell a story. The feelings and inspirations drawn from Mori’s exhibits illuminate the paths that may define design in the years to come.
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Jeremy Irvine
The 2011 Steven Spielberg film, War Horse, landed Jermy Irvine one of his first and most profile roles. The Cambridgeshire native had only one year of schooling from London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art before making his film debut in the Spielberg film. From then on Irvine was offered roles in blockbuster franchises such as the The Hunger Games and Divergent, but the young actor, 24, chose to work with more esteemed names in the industry such as Colin Firth in The Rainway Man (2013) and Michael Douglas in Beyond the Reach (2014.) Irvine chose to take the narrow path to prove he is more than a pretty face who got lucky saying “rather than doing some of the silly franchise movies I was offered, I waited six months and then did an indie movie to prove to myself it wasn’t just a fluke and I actually could act in a film.”
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Karie Laks Karie Laks,a former ballerina, now New York City designer is creating looks that have the potential to transform the wardrobe of every contemporary working woman. This California native earned a degree in Design from Parsons after gaining a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Southern California. After schooling her depth of experience increased with in-house production and design experience at both Vera Wang and Proenza Schouler, this ready-to-wear designer is now debuting her collection from her basis in Brooklyn with looks that depict a contemporary, effortless sensibility. Her inspirations regarding silhouette and material reference her background in dance and art. Laks feels “My clothes are day-to-eveningto-day, there is no ‘walk of shame,’ meaning each garment is transformable and transitions smoothly into any aspect of each woman’s day. As Laks’ name gains recognition in the industry, women from all walks of life will enjoy the “simplicity and elegance” that Laks says “really appeals to me.”
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Alison Sudol
Seattle born, Alison Sudol, came upon the music scene in 2007 with stage name “A Fine Frenzy.” The alternative singer/songwriter gained global recognition with her 2012 album “Pines” and since then the artist has been slowly making her name in film, television, and fashion. Much of her acting has been seen through smaller roles in films such as Dan in Real Life (2007) and the 2014 Amazon series Transparent. Sudol recently landed her highest profile appearance in USA network’s 10-episode series Dig where she has found that acting “has taught me a lot about myself.” The upcoming actor has found that it is liberating “to get to live a life you otherwise wouldn’t” through the process of acting. When this artist is not recording, writing, or acting she can be found rocking a red carpet with her fashion appeal. The increasing attention Sudol is receiving in the entertainment world makes us excited to see what she may do next. 24
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Johannes Torpe
Leaving home at age 12 to pursue drumming, starting a successful lighting company at age 17, and recording number one hits are not the regular aspects of an average boy’s upbringing. Johannes Torpe, currently the creative director of Band + Olufsen and the CEO of his own global design firm, was raised by bohemian parents in a commune in Denmark. Torpe credits much of his design and vision to his parents and childhood. These refreshing design concepts have landed Torpe projects such as the Copenhagen nightclub NASA and the Danish high end audio brand Band + Olufsen’s first ever Creative Director position. Along with this bohemian spirit, Torpe finds travel to be another great influencer of his aesthetic vision for both his own firm and his position at Band + Olufsen, stating, “I am incredibly intrigued by different cultures and the people that occupy them; I believe there is so much to be learnt from them. I am especially interested in developing an understanding of a particular culture and translating that into design.” This passion and unique approach to design has lead to Torpe’s firm increasing gain in global recognition, and its expansion into places such as Beijing, New York, an Italy.
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Anna Karlin
Anna Karlin, owner of her own Furniture + Fine Objects studio as well specializations in design and art direction, graduated from the Glasgow School of Art’s graphics program in 2006. Straight out of college she landed a junior graphics design position at a prominent design firm in London, and after two days she quit. This young designer of sorts says, “I always wanted to work in a multidisciplinary way, and I’ve been lucky enough to work in places that have enabled that. By setting up my own practice when I moved to New York from London I simply increased that freedom.” This creative freedom has lead her to produce a variety of work from cosmetic packaging designs, to a pop-up shop for H&M, to the array of artisan home furniture and objects she creates in her studio; including hand-blown glass wear, dinning tables, and chess piece inspired brass finished stools. Karlin’s diverse set of artistic skills have made it possible for her to design part of a high-end shopping center in Moscow and even create sets for New York Fashion Week. Karin says, “I’d love to art direct a huge stadium tour. Everything from the set and lighting design to costumes, merch and website. I’d also like to design a plane interior for a major airline.” Her passion for design seems to have no limitations. 26
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ECKHAUS LATTA
This glamour-less fashion design duo composed of Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta perceive fashion as more of an unpredictable piece of art. The designers studied at Rhode Island School of Design and after working jobs in the industry their frustrations with its marketdriven systems inspired the two to create what is now “Eckhaus Latta”. Although the duo have only produced two seasons, their brand identity is unique and quite strong. This individual approach to fashion landed the designers a spot at Opening Ceremony and consumers as well seem to be drawn to their use of unpredictable materials. Eckhaus says, “The brand identity of Eckhaus Latta was never a strategic plan, but more just a mashup of our sensibilities, interests, and responses to the fashion economy”.
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WHO FRESH FACES LITERATURE
I Know You Think You Know It All
Media personality, entrepreneur, writer, producer, and editor Chris Black has spent much of his life surrounded by those he claims to be “know it all’s.” In the creative circles of those in the industry of film, fashion, music and advertising, he feels that he has observed this behavior and in retaliation created a book of 414 pieces of advice for those who wish to avoid the stereotype. The book is composed of golden rules such as number 296, “Only Johnny Depp can get away with looking like that.” When Black is not poking fun, the cultural guru is writing a column for Style. com, contributing to Inventory, or managing his creative agency Done to Death Projects based in New York City.
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Williams Handmade
Sarah Williams, founder of Williams Handmade, runs a workshop based in Leominster, in Herefordshire, that creates accessories with a modern and refreshing approach to classic styles. The sculptural accessories ranging from bags to purses and clutches each require a labor-intensive construction that uses strictly British materials. In 2014, Williams collaborated with women’s wear and jewelry designer Kirsty Ward for the third time to create some of the most distinctive designs in handbags today. As Williams gains more attention, these unique bags are sure to be an upcoming global favorite.
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Pictures Generation artist, David Salle, recently presented a new exhibition of paintings at Skarstedt’s Chelsea gallery that revisited his former 1993 series, Early Product Paintings. Prior to this exhibition, the Oklahoma born artist also exhibited at the Whitney Museum as well as Chicago’s and Los Angeles’s Museums of Contemporary Art. Salle’s inspiration comes from popular culture and art history and is characterized by both proximity and complexity. Salle is not intimidated by the fragmentation of images; rather he uses their relationships to create a depiction of rhythmical balance stating, “The starting point for my paintings is simultaneity, but I now find myself interested in the way things, thoughts, images, kind of abruptly crash into other things.” The pieces at Skarstedt show a distinct evolution of his work through his use of energized colors and interesting compositions. It seems Salle is intrigued by this sense of collage, admitting, “Sometimes I like to think of myself as a kind of orchestrator.” By taking what seems like unrelated sounds (or images in this case) and creating works that carry an unforced connection Salle is building a compelling relationship with the canvas, and the audience.
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TORRES Mackenzie Scott, 24, is a native of Macon, Georgia, and has had a passion for music since high school. After studying at Belmont University in Nashville (2012), Scott took on the stage name “Torres” and began to create well written and soulful singles. Critics and music blogs such as Pitchfork found Scott’s lyrics and voice to be “an instrument capable of swallowing up huge, unmanageable emotions: hatred, passion, spirituality, passion”. Torres released her second album Sprinter in May 2015 and in short time, critics fell in love with its relationship to faith and her religious upbringing. The imagery filled album along with Scott’s vocals make for a reflective summer anthem. 28
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SCHOOL’S NOT OUT FOR THE SUMMER New York’s own Public School is changing the name of the game two accolades at a time.
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After receiving the CFDA Swarovski Award for Menswear and the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2013, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, designers and founders of the U.S brand Public School, turned right back around to claim 2014’s CFDA Award for Menswear Design. It appears the duo have no intention of slowing down in 2015 with their winning of the inaugural U.S. Woolmark Prize for Menswear and their nominations for the CFDA Award for Menswear and the Swarovski Award for Womenswear. Chow and Osborne met while working at Sean Jean over ten years ago and after leaving, the two designers founded Public School in 2008. Their rapid success is not unbelievable, seeing as the two have brought some of the most refreshing lines to the scene in the past seasons. Jim Moore, creative director of GQ, says it like this, “They have a complete vision that doesn’t exist as much on the American fashion scene,” “They’re part of a movement…” and “inspired by the avant-garde and not preppydom.” Combining aspects of sportswear, tailoring and contemporary sophistication this unique aesthetic and vision has had a major part in revolutionizing the modern definition of high fashion. Although the brand is often labeled as “streetwear,” Chow says, “We started from a street base, but our influences are higher fashion.” New York is Public School’s heart and greatest influence; from their aesthetic to their production, the two find the city to be the foundation of the brand. Maxwell describes the city to be “the core of the business” and with the duo being “raised in New York” he finds that “the brand itself really has a New York aesthetic and that’s what we try to keep through and through. It’s actually a necessity for us… New York has been our home, and that’s not gonna change”. The brand is now taking their love for the city into another NY based label with their recent roles as DKNY creative directors. Their first women’s collection as designers for DKNY will be revealed at New York Fashion Week in September and chief executive officer of Donna Karan International, Caroline Brown, believes that the duos “authentic New York representation” will be just the reinvigoration the company needs. As a sought after brand with a consistent message and well-defined aesthetic, Public School has become one of the leading forerunners of modern American fashion. It appears their exploration will continue to set the name on a path filled with many more accolades and successful collections.
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WHO GEO’S JOURNAL “I found these one of a kind, “killer” necklaces at an art show in Savannah, GA. I’m not one for layered jewerly, but these are perfect statement pieces for the summer.” (see left) “On our Moraccan sunset walks, we not only got these stunning silhouetted photos, but found some of the most amzing shells I have ever seen, nothing you can find in the Hamptons.”
“While in Morocco, I found my way to a flea market that had the most amazing moroccan argan oil soaps (above). Good thing I found the vendor online to get my fix, back in NY. (etsy.com/NurCreations) , I channled my “When in Morocco rgaryen, from inner Daenerys Ta as I gallopped Game of Thrones ext time I’ll down the beach. N de wig.” remember my blon
“Directions in Aruba were a little confusing. Dublin right and Miami south? Love the rustic beach feel, but where is New York!”
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OSEI DURO
BOWERY BY MARYSIA SWIM
After a trip to Ghana in 2009, friends Molly Keogh and Maryanne Mathias created an ethical clothing line producing garments by local Ghana workers and artisans. The company, Osei Duro, earned its name from a local classified with osei meaning “honorable” and duro meaning “medicine.” With headquarters based in both Los Angeles, California, and Accra, Ghana, Osei Duro is casual cool, incorporating the local traditions of Ghana with techniques such as hand dyeing and weaving.
This one piece swimsuit is perfect for the summer season with its whimsical and playful design while still exuding a touch of sexiness with its deep v front and open back. The style comes in three different color schemes- solid black, black and pink dot, and white and blue dot. Designer Maria Reeves, a former ballet dancer and surfing enthusiast, creates many other one-of-a-kind swimsuits ideal for both the pool and beach.
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RYN WEAVER One of Time’s Musical Artists to Watch in 2015, 21 year old Ryn Weaver came on the radar with her catchy single “OctaHate.” The song, created by a team of talent including Charli XCX, hit #1 on the Billboard Emerging Artist Chart. Weaver, with her own sort of 70s Bohemian rocker style, is working on her debut album, expected to dominate the charts, once released. rynweaver.com
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KIRIKO & MADEWELL Partnering with the Japanese brand Kiriko, Madewell’s limitededition collection combines the company’s signature denim style with Kiriko’s hand-applied vintage fabric treatment. The collection includes chambray shirts, boy jeans, and jean jackets, with less than 100 of each style made. The pieces are true keepsakes with their handmade touches and limited quantity, giving a sense of heritage and individuality.
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THE W OBSESSIONS BLOG W offers an exclusive behind the scenes look in our W Obsessions blog, where we share our latest obsessions ranging from new products, happening events, or emerging stars. Our blog is our take on the world covering the very latest in Fashion, Film, Beauty, and Art. To see what we’re currently obsessing over, visit wobsessions.com
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WHO ASHLEE’S ADDICTION
SUMMER GETAWAY WHAT W’S BEAUTY DIRECTOR, Ashlee Scott, IS HOOKED ON THIS MONTH.
FRESH FACED I always look forward to summertime, with its sunny skies and warmer weather. Yet summer and makeup don’t always combine. Avoid the summer woes of heavy, unbreathable makeup and opt for something light and fresh. The Dior Airflash Spray Foundation ($62, sephora. com) is perfect for summer, as it’s as light as mist but provides instant coverage with its micro-diffusion technology. For concealer, try Clé de Peau Beauté’s ($70, shop. nordstrom. com) which stays on all day as well as evens pigmentation.
TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Travel in style this summer with the Fendi Printed Cosmetics Case ($395, net-a-porter.com). Hand crafted in Italy, this makeup bag features a colorful print on white textured leather and a fully lined interior. This bag perfectly holds your makeup on the go while still being a fashion statement of its own. Another must have travel item, the Chanel CC Cream ($55, chanel.com) works great for summer with its five benefits: corrects, soothes, moisturizes, protects, and perfects. This lightweight cream not only creates a flawless complexion, but also protects the skin from the sun and heat. Infused with sunscreen and anti-aging properties, this cream comes in three different shades.
TROPICAL ESCAPE Nothing says summer like an exotic getaway, and this season’s fragrances are all about the destination. With scents of citrus, gardenia, and jasmine, the summer’s hottest perfumes are a paradise of their own. Versace’s Eros Pour Femme ($92, sephora.com), with undertones of pomegranate and sandalwood, exudes a Mediterranean summer. Elie Saab’s Limited Edition Resort Collection perfume ($98, neimanmarcus.com) is a trip to the coast of Cannes. For an escape to Hawaii, try Marc Jacob Mod Noir ($90, sephora.com) which blends tropical flowers and musk into one. 36
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GREAT BARRIER REEF Summer is always a fun time to play with color, and this season is seeing a major trend in bold blue eyes and bright corals. Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Intense Silk Eyeshadow in Airy Jade ($34, shop. nordstrom.com) creates a wet and shimmery eye that lasts all day fusing a powder and cream into one. For lips, try Tom Ford True Coral Lipstick ($50, bloomingdales.com.) Its creamy texture goes on smooth and provides pure color. Smith & Cult Plastic Beach nail lacquer ($18, smithandcult.com) is bright and fun for any summer day.
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Molly Bair was only discovered last July in a New York City flea market by an agent from The Society Management. They represented top talent like Victoria’s Secret angel Adriana Lima. At the young age of 17 years old, Molly Bair is one of the most sought after models of New York Fashion Week’s Fall/Winter Fashion Shows. Things have happened very fast for the teenager. At one moment, she was with her Dad at the local indoor tennis courts in suburban Philadelphia to hit a few balls along with a high school friend. Then that same night, she was on a train to New York for a photo shoot; a week later, she was on a plane to Paris for the haute couture catwalks. Bair says “I would never think that a girl who spent most of her childhood with a unibrow, glasses and a Yoda shirt would be in Vogue Italia.” At 6 feet 1 inches tall, Bair is the center of attention with her gangly stature. With the addition of high cheekbones, intense eyes, symmetrical face and prominent ears, the constant questions are inevitable about her lineage from passersby. “People are always asking me, ‘Where are you from?’ And I’m like, ‘America ... I’m American,’ “ Bair said. However, she said the features that gave her nicknames like “praying mantis” and “alien” in her childhood have set her apart with a coveted allure in the fashion industry. “I’m kind of, I guess, embracing that alien, rat, demon, goblin, gremlin sort of vibe and going with it,” she said. People would often approach Bair about modeling but she never gave it any serious thought, especially when she was struggling so much with her looks while girls her same age were maturing with theirs.“I still kind of resemble a 13-year-old boy,” she joked. In the past, she has associated modeling with commercial beauties like Victoria’s Secret models with their long hair and tan, curvy bodies. But on the editorial side of the fashion industry, it’s often the quirk that works - and it has helped her create an unusual bond with fellow models.“I think it’s because we’re kind of a community of people who have always been the strange, tall, skinny people,” Bair said. “It’s crazy how I’ve instantly found so many people who are so similar to me. It’s really weird. I’ve never been able to make friends so quickly.” KENDRIA JONES
WHAT HOT PROPERTY
FIRE STARTERS
The quickest way to spark a burning desire? Diamonds. This Harry Winston platinum and diamond necklace is part of an exclusive collection of pendants, bracelets, and rings. Prices upon request (harrywinston.com). Photograph by HORACIO SALINAS
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Feeling Blue This season is no stranger to color, and that couldn’t be more true than the bright and bold blue eye. Not only does the color echo summer favorites, like sunny skies and vibrant seas, it exudes a sense of sexiness with its fearless statement. But it also feels fresh and playful at the same time. The spring runway shows saw plenty of blue eyes. The models at Elie Saab showcased layers of azure shades creating an exotic and glamorous feel. Bright blue eyeshadow was used to create a graphic cat eye at the Honor show, and more simplistic light blue lines were seen at Holly Fulton. On another note, dramatic gradient blue eyes screamed for attention at Jean Paul Gaultier. No matter which way you wear it, blue eyes are a great statement for any summer look. ASHLEE SCOTT
To get your own statement blue eye, try Lancôme Color Design Eyeshadow in All Made Up ($20, lancome-usa.com) Photograph by KATIE WALKER Makeup by MADDI PONKO Model ALESSA REUFFURTH 40
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Bright Hues This season also saw a major surge in bold statement lips as well. Various hues of orange, red, and pink were seen on the runways of Trina Turk, Sibling, and Missoni. Coral lips, specifically, were seen during runway shows and after parties alike, often treated with a matte finish. Uzo, lead makeup stylist for NARS international, used a bold coral lip paired with natural eyes at the Tanya Taylor show. And at Richard Chai, Mark Carrasquillo blended orange and yellow for a unique blend. Whichever shade you choose, bright lips are a quick and easy touch to even the simplest of makeup and offer a fun pop of color to any look. ASHLEE SCOTT
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THE GREY RESTAURANT SAVANNAH GEORGIA’S HISTORIC DISTRICT IS HOME TO THE GREY, A NEW RESTAURANT THAT OCCUPIES l 9 ART DECO GREYHOUND BUS A LANDMARK 38 TERMINAL. 44
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ringing her personal take on Port City Southern food to a city of her youth is for Chef Mashama Bailey not only a dream come true but it allows her to tap into the full breadth of her skills and experiences. These all come together to create dishes that are deep, layered, and soulful in their flavors while simple and approachable in their presentation. With a penchant for regional produce, seafood and meats, Mashama’s current take on these traditionally southern ingredients reflects the cultural and ethnic melting pot that you find in a port city like Savannah and this style of food is perfectly at home in the beautifully restored Greyhound Bus Terminal. It was 1929 when Greyhound Lines rolled into existence, making the racing dog the company logo and art moderne the style of the stations. One of them was built in 1938 in Savannah, Georgia, by architect George D. Brown. Now, thanks to a preservation-conversion effort undertaken by Parts and Labor Design, handling the interior, and Felder & Associates,
for the streamlined facade, this landmark has become the Grey, where people come for dinner instead of buses. Parts and Labor principals Andrew Cohen and Jeremy Levitt divided the two-story, 5,500-square-foot space into four zones: the oak-paneled bar in front and main dining in back, plus a pair of private dining rooms—in one of which the women bus drivers previously took their showers. The brick walls and the terrazzo flooring, detailed in stainless steel, have been restored, and a tasteful furniture-scape mixes vintage and custom pieces. Outside, new versions of the blue and white Vitralite glass panels used in ’38 were installed. The Grey is the perfect mix of old historics and modern sleek architecture, truely fitting in downtown Savannah, Georgia. It’s historic yet upcoming hip feel is making Savannah one of the go-to places of the season and, when in Savannah, you won’t want to miss your chance to go to The Grey.
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Photographer: BRIAN EDWARDS Models: LOTTIE BERTELLO & BRUCE SAMPSON Art by LOTTIE BERTELLO “Embroidered Fashion Illustrations on Canvas”
Lottie Bertello is an up and coming designer from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). She is originally from Lima, Peru, and after moving to Miami for high school and a college semester in Hong Kong, her international perspective is ingrained in her work and gives it unequivocal diversity. Her talent and broad range of experience at such a young age make her stand out in the talented pool of artists that SCAD attracts. Recently, she won the Robert Duffy & Marc Jacobs Scholarship for Fashion Design and was a finalist for the CFDA: Liz Claire Born 2015 – two awards that acknowledge her intuitive and growing talent.
A NEW FACE TO WATCH OUT FOR
The Peruvian fashion designer Lottie Bertello is in the beginning stages of creating a name for herself at the Savannah College of Art and Design SAMANTHA FRANCO
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Bertello’s designs are founded on textiles and manipulation of choices of fabric. She is a double major in Fashion Design and Fibers and this has led her to focus on surface treatments rather than mere silhouettes. Bertello wanted to find a way to translate that tangible quality in her illustration work and so she decided to produce them on a surface where she could actually create the mood and texture of the final design. Bertello typically integrates beading, embroidery and felting in her design illustrations, making her work unique from step one of the design process. She approaches her work with a fine arts perspective rather than a practical sense of showcasing her own designs. From her initial concepts, each design is more about the piece as a whole, integrating non-traditional materials that reflect the final work, while still maintaining a fashion sketch. Ms. Bertello’s designs stand out from others from the initial illustrations until the final product. Whether her concepts originate from her childhood in Lima, Peru, with trips to the mystical Machu Picchu, her semester in Hong Kong with the crowded streets and colorful lights, or merely in her DNA – a wonderful mix of indigenous Peruvian and Spanish, she is sure to mature into a designer who will be one to keep an eye on in the ever-evolving industry of art and fashion design.
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SKY LIGHT
If you had lived your entire life with Emmerson’s mantra “Each man, if he attempts to join himself to others, is on all sides cramped and diminished of his proportion; and the stricter the union, the smaller and the more pitiful he is,” the idea would be smashed to bits upon seeing Broadway’s newest take on David Hare’s Skylight. The cramped setting of an early 1900s British apartment expands the relationship of the estranged couple on which the play centers. While the far older Tom (Bill Nighy) struggles with his newly widowed status and the desire to reclaim his former lover Kyra (Carey Mulligan), she is now faced with the turmoil of love lost and undesirably thrust upon her again. The tension between the two former lovers unveils a level of human understanding that can only be delivered via theater. Directed by Stephen Daldry, Skylight is a sometimes playful, always thoughtful take on a story of seemingly ill-suited romantics. This must see production runs its last show June 21st.
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FROM JUNE 13, 2015, TO JANUARY 31, 2016, THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM IN LONDON WILL BE EXHIBITING NEARLY 200 PAIRS OF SHOES THAT REFLECT THE EXTREMES OF FOOTWEAR. FROM SEVERAL TIME PERIODS AND CULTURES, EXPECT TO SEE HEELS FROM NAMES LIKE CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NEXT TO ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SANDALS.
KEEP IT FRESH
Rarely does a film use the medium of fashion as a lens to study culture. But in his landmark documentary Fresh Dressed, director and writer Sacha Jenkins bridges the gap. The film, which premiered at the Sundance film festival this year, succeeds in tracing the thread through the history of fashion in the African American community in the United States. As the film hones in on the hip-hop culture of the 70s, 80s, 90s, to present day, we are given a fuller grasp of the driving forces behind the desire to look “fresh” that propelled not only the fashion industry but an entire culture. With no shortage of big names, interviews with hip-hop aristocracy like Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Sean Combs, show us the realties and mind sets of the hiphop fashion community during this period. Released in theaters June 26th, Fresh Dressed promises a “fresh” perspective into the world of hip-hop that both fashion aficionados and culture connoisseurs are guaranteed to enjoy.
RESTLESS BEAUTY
When first exposed to Doris Salcedo’s work, I was conveyed with a deep sense of unrest and unease. The sculptor’s installations are a juxtaposition of familiarity and anxiety. This play on unrest was no shock when I discovered the sociopolitical undertones of Salcedo’s work. Salcedo (Columbia b. 1958) works out of Bogotá where she gathers most of her inspiration for her installations. The vast majority of her pieces reflect her intense study of the political instability and turmoil of Columbia. With decades of work, a major retrospective is set to be displayed at the Guggenheim from June 26-October 12 2015, several of her collections will be presented, each piece capturing with much solemnity the internal strife of her country.
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NEXT A Free Spirit TALENT Taking life as an adventure has always been a mindset for Julia Wheatley. Whether wandering her hometown of Salt Lake City or exploring the world, Wheatley never misses a new opportunity. Her personal awareness and sense of self has given her a confidence that she also promotes in others.
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of the outdoors, soaking in the vast array of excitement her city had to offer. “My favorite thing about home is all the opportunity for adventure it presents,� Wheatley stated. When not adventure-seeking, Wheatley spends her spare time reading books. Her favorite book to this day is Harry Potter, with an annual tradition of reading it each Christmas.
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to the East Coast where she enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is currently earning a degree in Industrial Design, and will graduate in 2018. For Wheatley, deciding on a major was fairly easy. Having been a mathlete in high school, she wanted to find that perfect pairing of math and art into one. Industrial design offered just that, with its unique combination of analytical and creative thinking. And choosing SCAD was another simple choice, having the degree Wheatley desired as well as offering Track and Field, a beautiful campus, and a huge opportunity for scholarships. After graduation, Wheatley plans to consider grad school, and hopefully find her ideal job that allows hers creative freedom, mental health, and travel benefits.
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For Wheatley, happiness is a contentment and zeal for life, living it to the fullest, and never taking a moment for granted.
Wheatley also loves to travel, having back packed across Europe
for two months. Taking time off from school earlier this fall, Wheatley bought a Eurail pass and set out on an incredible adventure across Europe meeting up with friends along the way. “It was the most exciting thing I’ve done. I just went for it; it was incredible,” she said. Her back pack trip also included a fun route going from Dublin through the U.K. and ending in Munich for Oktoberfest.
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be her sense of self. Having always been an independent spirit, Wheatley has gained more personal awareness and pride in herself while respecting and promoting confidence in others. Her greatest role model is her dad Sam, a promoter of peace, who has inspired Wheatley to be a more calm, loving, and accepting person. Wheatley draws inspiration from the life around her, especially by the beauty in the natural world and the idiosyncrasies of everyday life. For Wheatley, happiness is a contentment and zeal for life, living it to the fullest, and never taking a moment for granted. AHLEE SCOTT 52
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This page: Skirt and Top designed by Faith Mallory. Opposite: Stylist’s own dress.
“I want to be remembered as kind, brilliant, and bad ass,� Wheatley stated.
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This page: Stylist’s own dress. Opposite: Skirt and Top designed by Terry Ck Aahn Photography by Katie Walker; Assistant Photographer Taylor Miller; Make-up by Brittany Taliaferro; Hair by Georgiana Knox; Styling by Samantha Franco.
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For Leonie Brieler, fashion is far more than a career- it’s a way of life. Inspired by the beauty of everyday moments, Brieler creates and designs one-of-a-kind pieces that effortlessly blend sexiness and strength, conveying a confident and empowered woman.
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rowing up in Germany, Brieler early on discovered her inclination for the world of fashion. During her teen years, her grandmother taught her how to sew, ultimately beginning her career in fashion. She even later created a prom dress for her sister while still learning sewing techniques. For Brieler, family has always played an important role in her personal life. Her parents have continued to support her in her dreams and passions, and her close relationship with her two siblings have motivated and strengthened her to pursue her career in fashion. Brieler went on to obtain her undergraduate degree while in Germany, learning the technicalities of clothing construction. After receiving the Fulbright Scholarship, Brieler gained the opportunity to study at the Savannah College of Art and Design, where she is currently working to earn an M.A. in Fashion Design and planning to graduate in the winter. Being at SCAD, Brieler enjoys not only the opportunity to
be surrounded by other passionate students, but also the chance to immerse herself in a multitude of unique cultures and beliefs. In 2012, Brieler spent eight months in London doing an internship with Alexander McQueen. In fact, she gained the position just two weeks before the fall / winter runway show in Paris. Those two weeks were filled with intense pressure, often having Brieler work till three in the morning seven days a week. Yet that very pressure is what drove Brieler to work even harder to achieve her own goals. After the fall / winter runway show, Brieler continued her time at Alexander McQueen, following the entire design process leading up to the spring / summer 2013 show. Working with a team of talent, Brieler learned the intricacies of both handcrafted details and fabric manipulation, the very embodiment of the McQueen label. Additionally, the positive team spirit and family like bonding allowed Brieler to form close friendships with her colleagues. When it comes to her work, Brieler finds 57
When it comes to her work, Brieler finds inspiration in the everyday details of life.
Left. Brieler stands next to one of the final creations from the Alexander McQueen Spring / Summer 2013 show that she had a hand in creating.
inspiration in the everyday details of life. Her travels around the world allow her to see new and exciting things, giving her an energy to translate those moments into ideas. Likewise, Brieler also draws inspiration from not only imagery, but also feelings and moods gleaned from music and film. Brieler’s portfolio is an expanse of fashion talent, featuring designs, illustrations, and films. Her fashion artworks showcase a wide array of styles and techniques, having learned different application processes in several of her illustration classes. Beyond traditional illustration work, Brieler has elevated her drawings into a new digital medium, applying animations and moving graphics to bring her art to life. This new form is an exciting convergence of both traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. Currently, Brieler is working on a collection with lasercut details and shooting a film on May 6 that will convey the story of sunrise, going from dark to light. Additionally, Brieler is developing a sustainable material made through SCOBY, a Symbiotic Colony Of Bacteria and Yeast, which creates a unique surface appearance and flexible structure. For every project, Brieler enjoys the opportunity to create a new and unique art piece. She is a natural 58
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perfectionist and will spend long amounts of time developing her work. Brieler also loves to learn new methods and will experiment with different mediums. For her collections, Brieler focuses on designing tailored womenswear that enhances and supports the shape of a woman’s body. Her designs are modern and unique, especially with her close attention to craftsmanship and detail. Brieler also enjoys incorporating a sense of contrast within her designs- whether through texture, color, or silhouette. Her designs are both powerful and sexy, expressing an empowered woman confident with herself. For the future, Brieler plans to continue her passion for design. She loves the entire process from start to finish, having a hand in styling as well as art direction. Brieler envisions herself living and working in London, a personal favorite for inspiration and ideas. She aims to create high end looks, favoring the work of haute couture, for the diverse European market. For Brieler, each and every day presents a unique opportunity to learn and grow, adding to a lifetime of development. She hopes her looks will be an inspiration to everyday people, and that her own work ethic will drive others to pursue their dreams and goals.
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Brieler’s Illustrative Fashion Work. To see her animated works, visit www.behance.net/leoniebrieler
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Featured, Brieler’s undergraduate collection “Tough Touch.” Photography by Martin Höhne Hair & Make Up by Dana Höhne Modeling by Miriam Winkler & Katharina M.
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Featured, Brieler’s undergraduate collection “Tough Touch.” Photography by Martin Höhne Hair & Make Up by Dana Höhne Modeling by Miriam Winkler & Katharina M.
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STABLE MARRIAGE A Charming & Playful Match
Photographer: PARIS MUMPOWER Assistant Photgrapher: JIM COLE Models: NICOLE BRENNAN & LEVI GORDY Make-up Artist: BRITANNY TALIAFERRO Stylists: KENDRIA JONES & SAMANTHA FRANCO Creative Director: SAMANTHA FRANCO 65
This page: Jacket and Skirt designed by Rachel Sabick; Stylist’s own shoes. Opposite: Model’s own clothes
This page: Dress designed by Rachel Sabick; Opposite: Model’s own clothes
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Meet Katie Walker, the Photographer Behind the Cover
I caught up with student-photographer Katie Walker earlier this week to get more of an insight to how she thinks and her life as a student-photographer. We met at a local coffee shop here in Savannah, a much more calm environment than she’s used to while shooting. We sat down, and started with the big question, how she got started with photography. “I started in high school when my friends and I would get bored so we’d just go around and take photos of each other. My friend was really into make up and my dad had a nice DSLR so it started to become a summer afternoon activity for us to do. I didn’t think much of it other than it being fun, but then upon accepting SCAD, my dad has raised the idea of possibly minoring in photography and seeing where it goes.” “So how did you hear about SCAD?” I asked. “I heard about SCAD originally from my high school teacher and a few of my friends from high school had older siblings who had attended. I knew art was the way to go for me even if I didn’t necessarily know what I wanted to do. I was interested in fashion magazines and photos and originally thought that advertising was what was right for me-- but I was wrong. late fall quarter I was on a shoot with my RA, Justin Chan, and he let me play around with the lighting and shoot for a bit. He asked me if I had thought about 70
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doing photography as a major rather than a minor and after some thought, I realized that’s what I wanted to do. Since then, I was able to figure out what styles I liked and what worked for me and what I was inspired by, unlike before when I still felt a bit lost. I’m still new to the whole collaborating thing though!” Suprisingly, Walker is only beginning to shoot projects for other SCAD students. “I’ve not shot for a few other projects before this one and honestly, I’m most excited about this one! I’m excited to see my work integrated in the medium that I hope my work would be seen in after college. I like working with people’s ideas and executing them so this was very exciting to be able to have some control, while still going by the must haves of the design/aesthetic that your group has given me.” She goes on to tell me what the most important thing she’s learned about photography or being a photographer. “I’d say the most important thing that I’ve learned about photography is that everyone has an opinion, and not everyone is going to like what you do. but don’t let that hinder your creativity. trying different things to see if it’ll turn out to be something is a key part of the process to making something worth being proud of!” KENDRIA JONES
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MONDRIAN DOUBLE FAULT “I was inspired by one of the world’s chicest sports in the world, and what is a weekend in The Hamptons without a tennis match. The geometric court inspired me to look into color blocking and ultimatly Piet Mondrian. Who cares if you win the match when you look great?” 72
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