TAILORED M A G A Z I N E VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1
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contributors Rudy D. Jasso Writer, Photographer, Design
Brittany Sepeda Writer, Photographer
Ryan M. Wickham Writer, Photographer, Editor, Layout, Design
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CONTENTS Featured Story
The Hood That Never Flies OFf
Ball Is LifeStyle
Street Style
Musician Spotlight
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WE ARE TAILORED
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Do you know your neats from your knife pleats; your lettuce hems from your unitards; and your vents from your yokes? It’s about to all be cleared up. We’ve
plucked
terminology
that you can find all over the catwalks season in, season out to help you put your fashion reporter cap on the next time you watch a show.
-Tailored Staff
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A NOTE Why hello there, We are Tailored Magazine, what is that you may ask? well...Tailored is a Men’s Lifestyle Magazine that is here to bring you the latest updates in men’s fashion you might need. We are here to help you look your best. Our hope is to spread the word that every man can use a little help when it comes to dressing your best. We’re here to find the right fit for you, and maybe have a little fun along the way. In Tailored not only will you find tips on how to swap your sloppy joe stained sweats and kirkland sweater for a nice button down and slack combo, but you’ll also find some interesting articles on where you can get a bite to eat as well as learn about some pretty awesome cars. As you probably already figured out we’re pretty cool. So go ahead, flip the page, live a little.
-Tailored Staff
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style Fit Suave Fresh Brogue Black-Tie Button-Down Vents Chino Bootcut Derby Double-breatsed oxford corduroy Cardigan Pleat White-Tie bespoke Blucher Selvage Rudy Jasso Design
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“Reinvent new Style combinations of what clothes you already own. Improvise. Become more creative. Not because you have to, but because you want to. Evolution is the secret for the next style step.” -ANTHONY VALENZUELA
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T HE HOOD T H A T N EVER F LIE S OFF My Story With Cars
Sergio Marquez
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for such a project were realistic, but the
lot of research on cars I remembered
Edited by
time required to do it was not available to
the design of the 240Z one of my uncles
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us. I decided to take it upon myself about
owned. I particularly remember when he
3 years ago to start a project of my own.
popped the hood that it was hinged in
Both for my automotive passion and as a
the front and it immediately clicked that
design case study into construction of a
the hood of that car would never fly off.
car. I had built a bicycle a few years before
I thought that only a car offering serious
that for my sister while I was working in
performance needed such a detail. Upon
an industrial design office.
The concept
looking up images and videos on the car
was simple take a classic bicycle frame
I ran across a resto-mod project by a
and outfit it with modern components. I
designer in texas that had outfitted his Z
found the design of old Mixte frames to
with an RB26 engine from an Nissan GTR
be elegant but the old rusty hardware to
and it blew my mind away. I realized at
Written by
hen I was a kid I always wanted
that performed like a modern one. This
to build a car with my dad but
same concept would need to translate
as we got older and the funds
into the car I would build. After doing a
not be acceptable. I wanted an old bike
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Sergio Marquez 1972 Datsun 240z
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that moment I would need to take a similar
much smaller price tag. I will be in the
path. the concept was simple: take an old
shop in the coming week to see how this
school smog free (a big issue in california)
goal plays out.
and light weight 240z and outfit it with modern suspension and engine so that it performed greater than any modern car could. It was a design challenge and thats what got me going. Fast forward till today and I have a completed vehicle after what felt like an eternity. 1.5 years of design and research to build the car into what it is today. and I’m finally preparing for the final stage of design which is to tune the car to make it 500HP and also add a few more mods which should cut the weight down to 2400lb to leave me at the ideal weight/power ratio of 4.8, enough to put a couple factory Ferraris to shame at a
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From Ricers To Racers
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y dad’s first car was a 1969 chevy camaro SS. My dad would always drive ricers and rust buckets and the hood would also rattle or fly up When I first saw the 240z as a kid I thought “That hood will never fly off!” “My cousin had a saleen mustang, one time he let me drift it and I stepped on the gas and couldn’t stop smiling” I got this Datsun 240z shell from a guy up in Bakersfield “I got third place at my first car show in San Berndino” “The first thing I took out of my 1972 Datsun 240z was the stereo, the engine itself is a symphony” It was a Visceral experience.
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“My dad would always drive ricers and rust buckets and the hood would also rattle or fly up When I first saw the 240z as a kid I thought ‘That hood will never fly off!’”
Tailored Interview “My name is Sergio Marquez, I am a 31 year old architectural designer from Southern California.�
What Gets You So Excited About Cars?
What is Uour Ultimate Car?
I think fundamentally cars represent Freedom. The ability to go to new places and experience new things. I look at things I own as memory storage devices, the longer I have them the more significant they are because of all the experiences they represent.
I am already driving it. The ultimate car for me is not the one you run to the dealership and dump your life savings on. To be ultimate it has to be something puts a smile on your face every time you drive it. You have to go places in it and have stories to tell about it.
Would You Choose Style or Speed? Style is subjective but performance is not. A car capable of high speeds is inherently beautiful. function over form. 13
BALL IS LIFESTYLE A Story Of Successful Style Written by Ryan Wickham
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eing a team player is important in life and especially in basketball. Kirk Neuenschwander, let me say that name again, Neu-en-schwan-der, is a 21 Year Old Junior, center, basketball player on the Briging Ham University Knights. For the first time since joining the team he was expected to finish his first season in a slump, but his career has since taken off with an average 27 points a game, much royalty throughout the school has noticed him. Being a 6 foot 5 inch center starter, his game thrives in the paint, the box, the key. What a legend, Right? But his story has not always this successful. His freshman year at BHU he was a second string forward, basically a water-boy. He had only three years of high school basketball experience prior to college. He was able to join the team thanks to his Uncle Miller, who is a Men’s Waterpolo Coach. His connections with the basketball team’s head coach Tom Dickson landed Kirk a spot on the team after tryouts. Kirk describes “I played streetball growing up but it was mostly suburban ball, none of that “blood or it wasn’t a foul” kind of rules.” There was a turning point that skyrocketed his career. During his sophomore year of college is where he found his passion in men’s style and fashion. He began to look around at his friends who’s style reflected that of an Ivy League school and found that they had more success
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in school, sports and also with young ladies in asking them to go for a date. His interest and experimentation with men’s timeless style boosted confidence and skill on and off the court, even his game with the local ladies. He would describe his style as laidback ivy with a twist. He is now moving towards the second half of his semester at Briging Ham University and is projected to lead the score in rebounds, dunks, and layups. A legends amour makes him fight better.
“I played streetball growing up but it was mostly suburban ball, none of that “blood or it wasn’t a foul” kind of rules.”
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Take on anything that comes your way 16
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Street
Underground Style Written by
Rudy Jasso
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ake the streets with confidence. Street style is fashion that is considered to have emerged not from studios, but from the grassroots streetwear. It is an underground global movement of Street style is generally associated with youth culture, and is most often seen in major urban centers. Getting ready for a day out with the boys or maybe a casual lunch date with that new lady friend. You better know how to dress to impress and the rest is up to you. Street style is something that every man can achieve, but rarely perfect. It takes is little know how. Even a simple vintage casual Tee, joggers, and a pair of Nikes make a pretty slick
NATURAL ENERGY, REMADE
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outfit, if I do say so myself. Street Style shouldn’t be something you worry about it should be second nature. Something that you default to without even spending to much time thinking about it. Knowing how to get dressed for an everyday thing and feeling pretty darn snazzy about what your wearing is what street style is all about. T-shirts, jeans, jeans, a light jacket and some sneakers and you cant go wrong with that. Know how to take the streets with us and have some fun doing it. Know how to take the streets in style and with confidence.
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Redefined Brittany Sepeda Photography
Casual, Redefined Written by Ryan Wickham
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asual style is easily one of the most
elites, who were more comfortable snubbing
misunderstood, and ill-defined areas in
authority. By the time middle-class guys began
men’s style and fashion. It is debated
adopting a casual approach. This only served
because it has no rules. Casual dress is the
to inject a spirit of rebellion in some of style
uniform of the American middle class, on a
choices. Regional
global scale, casual dress is American dress.
Depending on where you are from, your casual
T-shirts, jeans, tennis shoes, sweaters, these
style is dictated by that. Casual style is in a
styles are now worn around the world. American
constent state of redefinition. The enviroment
casualness came from necessity, as men sought
you are in and also the atmosphere you are
more control of their time. This led to the
geogrpahicially loctated. Jon (picture above)
adoption of sportswear, sport coats, Nike shoes,
lives up in the mountains, his style is dictated
hoodies, sweaters, and shorts. These pieces are
by the weather but also the casual culture in
allowing men to go from one activity to the next
that region. Your casual style is dictated by
without having to change clothes or, in the case
you, but there are several influences that might
of sweaters, identify with a particular sports
caues you to change your style.
differences
existed
too.
team. The trends started with the moneyed
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Casual
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chaos
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Written by Ryan Wickham
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orget the rules. If you like it wear it. Conner rocks two competitive brands in the same outfit, Nike and Adidas. Some people would argue you should never wear the two together. Ever. But in a weird way it actually works. I’d say that its mostly because of the color contrast What’s so special about 3 stripes and a swoosh? Its no secret that Nike and Adidas aren’t the best of friends. The rival is known to
anyone who plays or enjoys a sport. The clashes between the two brands creates a casual chaos. The Adidas black on black hoodie, paired with Nikes makes a chaotic unforgetable statement. It’s off the wall. Because really though, who cares.
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CLASSIC AND WASHED PURE CANVAS
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THE LOOK BOOK
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asual style as defined by Anthony. His looks are timeless with a mid-century modern twist. He combines his colors
like a painter would on a canvas, except instead of paint its colors and the boy is his canvas. Anthony is seen here pairing burnt orange button-down Oxford shirt with Medium blue trousers. His boots are oxblood brown and are from Clark’s. Anthony is very particular with he’s belts which is why he chose a Zara Flat Faced belt. The belt is what brings his style into the modern style. Style is not just one thing, it is about combining several elements and making them into one final piece.
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INSPIRATIONAL WORDS ON OLD USED KEYS The Giving Keys Written by
Brittany Sepeda
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aitlin Crosby, an actress and singer/ song writer, started the “Giving Key”. While on tour, she began to wear the
hotel key around her neck and had an idea to start engraving inspirational words on old used keys. She soon realized that we could all relate to these keys, -“used, flawed, scarred, and sometimes discarded by others.” Caitlin always knew she wanted The Giving Key to be a charitable dimension. With saving money and gaining business partners, The Giving Key took
“You can find us in the Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles. From the community of artists to the best baristas and foodie spots in town - we can’t stop talking about how grateful we are to be here. At our core, our team at The Giving Keys is a bunch of humans who believe in one another” – Caitlin Crosby
off. (located in Los Angeles, Ca). Their mission is to help those affected by homelessness. Since 2013, The Giving Keys has partnered with many non- profit organizations hoping to make a difference in this world. Some partners include, Chrysalis, Lift, and Downtown Women’s Center. 29
PRECISION
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WRAPS
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Musician Spotlight
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MUSICIAN Musician Artist: Cameron Evans Album: Story Teller Release Date: 1/1/17
Cameron Evans
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ameron Evans is an up and coming
smooth
jazz
saprono
saxaphone player. His smooth
jazz playing will bring you to your knees. Story Teller will mark his first full lenght album which s a fusion on contemparay and smooth jazz. Story Teller will mark the start of his year long European and South American Tour. Cameron Evans has been labled throughout his early carreer as a gift to the ears. His talent hastaken him places some might say were not in his reach. Yet through his dicipline and hard work he has found fame in what he loves to do. Cameron has played along some of the greats in the Smooth Jazz genre including Chris Botti, Petter White and many more. His latest colaboration with Michael Buble on Story Tellers track number 4 titled “There and Back� has already been nominated for the Up and Coming Song of the Year. Ryan Wickham Photography
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SPOTLIGHT Spotlight Artist: Cameron Evans Album: No. 1 Release Date: 12/8/16
Jake Rice J
ake Rice Is a name many in the indie rock scene have heard. Latley Jake has been breaking ground all over
main stream media. Number 1 will be his second full lenght album. Critics has said that this album is a masterpeice in itself. His fusion of synth and guitar will bring you back to the 80’s and yet keep you in the present. Jakes guitar playing has allowed him to be featured around the world with many other artists including The 1975, Coldplay, and One Republic. Jake started playing guitar at the age of eight and from then on he has never stopped playing. Some of his closest friends have said that they have never seen him without a guitar. Jakes guitar sound is a mixture of great technique and his adventours adittude to mix different pedal sounds with heavy synth action.
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