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POP CULTURE AND FASHION

VOL. 1 Nylon is an American book that focus on pop culture and fashion. Its coverage includes art, beauty, music, design, celebrities, technology and travel. Its name references New York and London. Each book volume will feauture all of the latest go to beauty and fashion that is in the now.

2015

PAUL GREENBERG

AND MARC LUZZATTO

VOL. 1

PAUL GREENBERG MARC LUZZATTO

Table of Contents

05 PROPER RENEGADE 07 WALK ON THE WIDER SIDE 09 TOP STITCH 11 LAB WORK 17 SCARLET FEVER 24 MINT CONDITION 27 INTO THE BLUE 38 KILLER QUEEN 41 STYLISTIC

CH. 1

FASHION

PROPER RENEGADE a look at the eternally nylon approved label libertune and its spring ‘15 collection

by Lisa Mishianti

“Maybe a Wagnerian opera”, offers

flurry of colors, a particularly

Johnson Hartig as he considers

fearless, uber-embellished, punk-

a musical analogue to his fashion

tinged range-a flurry of colors, ‘15

line, Libertine, “or soem sort of

collection is a particularly fearless,

computerized classical genre that

uber-embellished, punk-tinged

probably doesn’t exist yet.” He

range-a flurry of colors, patterns, and

strikesthe right chord––since 2001 the

textures pulling from a hodgepodge

brand has been putting out a range

of places. “We did this tiger print that

of reworked vintage items and new

was inspired by a needlepoint pillow

pieces defiend by electricism and a

that my mother made in the ‘70s. We

high-low sensibility, bringingrebellious

did polka dots that were inspired by

DIY flavor to smart runway designs.

Christian Lacroix print that I’ve loved

Libertine’s collections tend to be many things at once, the offerings

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since the ‘80s.”

Hartig likens his over the top vision

eschewing as allencompassing

to his experiences exploring far-flung

theme, “I change my mind a hundred

lands. “I guess that’s what I try to do

times a day. People ask me what my

with my clothes,” he explains. “I’m not

inspirationis and ill often just make

a less is more guy,” he continues. “I

things up because it’s too complicated

think theres enough less is more in the

to try to explain it,” he quips. It’s a

world. I’m all or nothing, and in some

refreshingly uncommon approach

siuations that works really well for me.

and the label’s spring ‘15 collection

In others,” he pauses mischievously, “it

is a particularly fearless, uber-

gets me in trouble.” We wouldn’t have

embellished, punk-tinged range-a

it any other way.

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WALK ON THE WIDER SIDE put away the tight, form fitting, clothes and step into something more free

by Gabrielle Korn

Apologies in advance to your skinny jeans and tight little dresses: This

world of the wide, balance is going

spring, things are getting wider. The

to be key. Try pairing wide-legged

coolest clothes of teh seasonare

trousers with a tight long sleeve shirt

ones that take up alot of space, in the

or a crop top that shows alot of skin.

best way possible, with ultra modern,

Or, if you you’re feeling brave throw

elegantly androfynous shapes.

an oversized shirt on with your wide-

”This trend is about moving away

legged pants. It doesn’t necessarily

from the body”, says NYC-based

have to be a short sshirt, either: A

stylist Jen Steele. Instead of returning

long, menswear-inspired vest over

to slothes that hug your curves, she

your trousers will instantly create a

suggests seeking out more structural,

tomboy-meets-pretty effect.

tailored pieces, which she says

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If this is your first foray into the

If you do go the wide on wide

show “a chic-relaxed attitude and

route, wear platforms to give yourself

a fresher take on what’s glamorous

some extra height. The most important

and cool.” personally After a Lifetime

part of this trend, though, is embracing

of lying down in order to button my

the ideathat it’s ok to take up more

pants, I am all about this trend. The

space. Repeat after me: Wider is

less materialtouching my body, the

better. Rather than squeezing into

better: Who wouldn’t want to be free

things that compress and reshape out

to slouch around in bug structural

bodies, let the updated structures of

shapeswihtout compromising style?

these new styles do teh talking.

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TOP STITCH it’s always refreshing to see a high-fashion house present

by Dani Stahl

A collection that feels a bit undone in the best of ways. Such is the case for Prada’s spring ‘15 offerings adorned with simple, chunky topstiching, and abundant in a tattered-edged, gauzy materials that’s unraveling thorughout. This rough-hewn quality is balanced by ornate brocade accents incorporated into many of the pieces. heavy on the overcoats, knee-length frocks, and high-neckline tos, the range has definite ‘70s vibe, with a palette comprising lots os brown, yellow, orange, purple, green, and camel. It’s one of those collections with a bunch of disparate elements that somehow, weirdly and almost unexpectedly, all blend together in perfect harmony.

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LAB WORK three nylon editors get their diy on at levi strauss & co.’s dreamy denim design playground. photographed

by Will Styler Like something straight out of science fiction, a laser beam slowly travels down the pants leg of a crisp blue jean, wisps of smoke billowing up off the surface and leaving behing a perfectly roughed up look.

Meanwhile, the denim washing machines nearby are generating ozone gas is more powerful oxidizer than your basic bleach, and using it helps waste less water. Next door, pots of natural fermentationindigo spill over like boiling stew. And across the room, a whole range of decidedly more lo-fi process are taking place: a cluster of busut tailors sew away at their machines, swatches are strewn about for side by side comparison, workers collaborate by digital printing station, and rigid jeans are mounted on an inflatable mannaquin contraption where sandpaper is applied by hand.

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“Having the opportunity to customize jeans at the Eureka Lab is a once in a life time thing, so I wanted to take full advantage pf the offerings, especially since I’m minimally crafty myself. Once I saw the huge range of options there, I fully commited to the more is more approach. The fabric swatches for the patches were the initial inspiration – I loved the 70s/grandma feel of the florals and colors. From there I tried to balancethe septuagenarian vibe with some juvenile embroidery and appliques. At risk of the jeans becoming a bit tooo precious, I decidede to deface them a bit by adding a good amount of distressing and a sturdy VOMITFACE across the back waistband. Notwithstanding the time constraint, these are definitely the most fantastical and personal pair of jeans I’ve ever owned – I’m sure I’ll have them forever.” PREETMA SINGH

“You’ll never catch me trying to dress up denim. Jeans are historically a workwear pant, and I’ve always felt they should be worn with a certain air of git. So, i wanted my pair to have a kind of scrappy, hodgepodgey, punky vibe. In terms of washing and finish, I had the denim dyed black witha subtle crackle effect, and wrecked the knees.

I also brought a few fun things to be affixed. The front featurs retro pins I found during one of my weekend strolls through Brooklyn Flea this past summer, an old high school varsity jacket patch from an East Village vintage shop near my appartment, and two tiny triangular badges I found at my parents house from when I was a Girl Scout in the second grade. but perhaps the most exciting element of these jeans is that they have markings on the inside showing they were produced at Eureka; no mainline Levi’s products have this.” LISA MISCHIANTI

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CROWN JEWELS dani stahl marvels at the beauty that is bulgari. photographed

by Kim Ohrling

One of the may things I love about jewelry is its uncanny ability to connect you to a certain place , a time in history, or even another person. In the collective consciousness,Bulgari harkens back to the age of 1960s silverscreen starlets, when glamorous women like Elizabeth Taylor became the unofficial faces of the line. But to me, Bulgari will always remind me of my mother, who has worn an amazing serpenti watch and a pretty pinky ring from the brand since I was a kid.

I consider my infatuation with gem-laden jewelry an inherited trait, passed down from my mom. And I’ve been thinking about jewels a lot lately – even for me; since I recently got engaged, rocks I have really been on my mind. Do when I received an invite to jet over to Rome for a peek at the inner workings of Bulgari, it seemed wonderfuly fitting. Pluss, I’ve spent some quality time in Florence and Italy.

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SCARLET FEVER CH. 2

BEAUTY

we ask four of the coolest girls we know about their signature red lip stick

by Jade Taylor photographed

by Brayden Olson

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SARAH OAKNER singer and guitarist of boytoy

signature red lipstick: m.a.c cosmetics lipstickin ruby woo, $16, maccosmestics.com Why is this your favorite red lipstick?

It looks good with everything, and on everyone. It’s simple and classic, and it doesn’t look like you’re trying too hard.

How does wearinga red lip make you feel?

Like a woman –– powerful and sexy. And like my mom.

What’s your favorite thing to wear with a red lip?

I love dressing up a T-shirt and jean combo witha red lip, turning casual into sexy, or going sultry with all black and red to pop.

What’s your go-to make up look when wearing a red lip?

I usually do just mascara and mabey some light black eye liner.

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AALIYAH EL gallery assistant and model

signature red lipstick: make up for ever rouge artist intenst in the m8 matte bright red, $20, sephora.com Why is this your favorite red lipstick?

It’s my personal favorite because the bright color and matte finish stay on all day dspite many oral fixations.

What’s your favorite way to wear a red lip?

Overdrawn! The bigger the better.

How does wearing a red lip make you feel?

A red lip definitely feels like a coat of armor to me. I feel like my lips command a lot more attention when they’re red. and I’ve got a lot to say.

Who is you’re ultimate red-lipstick wearing beauty icon?

Whenever I commit to a red lip I call on the divine powers that be: Rupaul, Rose Mcgowan, Elvira, and Selena.

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MEREDITH GRAVES writer, singer in perfect pussy

signature red lipstick: revlon colorburst matte balm in standout. $7, drugstore.com Why is this your favorite red lipstick?

Because it wears off very evenly. When I’m onstage, i’m screamingalmost nonstop from the second the music starts until the secon it ends, so once my lipstick is on I need to be able to forget about it and just go.

Best advice for for keeping a red lip on?

Don’t bother. No sense in pouting at every reflective surface you pass all night. Might as well surrender to the makeup gods, let it get fucked up, and enjoy yourself instead.

What is your favorite way to wear a red lip?

Matte, Always.

What’s your favorite thing to wear with a red lip?

A funny dress, too much blush, and big, chunky men’s shoe – tha’s pretty much my everyday uniform.

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MINT CONDITION feel green with envy over the newest pastel hair-color trend

by Jade Taylor photographed

by David Brandon

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#1: Decide

#2: Bleach

“Spring is here! Mint is a

“First things first: You need a good

versatile color that can besoft

bleach job. You want to achievea very

and girly, or fun and punky.

light pale blonde because as with any

Pastels are great way to play

pastel color, the lighter it is the more

with color without commitment!”

pale color you can achieve.”

#3: Pastel-ize

#4: Maintain

“A lot of brands make temporary

“Pastel colors are hard to keep, as

pastel shades but you can also

they start out so light that they fade

achieve these colors by adding

quickly. Rule number one: Don’t

a darker green color in a white

wash it. The more you shampoo,

conditioner or the Manic Pasteler”

the more it will fade.”

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INTO THE BLUE CH. 3

COUTURE

spring denim goes way beyong basic.

by Ben Lamberty styled by Santa Bevacqua

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jacket,top, and jeans

by Matthew Dolan, boots and suspenders from Uncle Sam’s, hat from Patricia Field.

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jacket by Kenzo,

jacket by Vanessa Bruna,

skirt by mm6

pants by Hilfiger collection,

top by Gap.

boots by Prada.

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KILLER QUEEN make the medieval times your muse with opulently embellished pieces photographed

by Jens Ingvarsson

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STYLISTIC

CH. 4

THE SHOW

Two stylist Karen Levitt and J. errico showing two fashion concepts. photographs

by Sacha Maric and Aaron Richter

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J. Errico

J. Errico

Karen Levitt

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Karen Levitt

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Karen Levitt

jacket and shorts by lisa perry, shirt by kowtow, earings by catbird, necklace by bond hardware, rings by eddie borgo.

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J. Errico

clothing by prabal grung, shoes by singerson morrison, bag by tod’s. jewewlry by monica vinader

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Karen Levitt

jacket and shorts by lisa perry, shirt by kowtow, earings by catbird, necklace by bond hardware, rings by eddie borgo.

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J. Errico

clothing by prabal grung, shoes by singerson morrison, bag by tod’s. jewelry by monica vinader

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