August 2017 // Issue #13
credits editor-in-chief/creator/designer: Sarah Kendric featured writer: Annie Rinaldi, featured artists: Tamsen Simpson, Lauryn Oliver playlist coordinator: Tamsen Simpson
about: Sawyer is an online magazine for those interested in fashion and beauty, art, photography, pop culture, and life in New York. Each bi-monthly issue of Sawyer has a different theme, main idea, or point of inspiration. This month’s theme is ‘Hair’. The writing, art, and photography you will see in this issue are centered around the musical, which originated in 1967, the movie adaptation (1979), and the decade that it is set in (the late 60’s). sawyermagazine.com / sawyermag@gmail.com fb: Sawyer Magazine / twitter: @sawyermag
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Lookbook: Summer of ’69 If You Like This, Then Watch That 6 Ways to Save The Earth From Your Phone Are We Living in the Age of Aquarius? Celebrating the Summer of Love Shop: War and Peace You Need to See This: Counter-Couture @ MAD EZ 2 B Hard Your New Home Screen Time Travel: Late 60’s
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Letter From the Editor + About ‘Hair’ For lucky issue #13, I decided to go with a musical- ‘Hair.” Theatre has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I’m thrilled to be able to incorporate it into this edition. It also happens to be the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love (1976), which is perfectly aligned with the values that are explored in ‘Hair.’ ‘Hair’ was originally a stage musical that made it to Broadway in 1968 after a few experimental incarnations. Later, in 1979, it became a movie, and was revived on Broadway in 2009. Both versions (stage and screen) are set in New York City and explore the counterculture movement of the 1960’s: a rebellion against war and in pursuit of sexual and religious freedom, peace, recreational drug use, music, and love. In stage adaptations, the focus of the loose plot is Claude Bukowski, a teenager struggling with his choice between two worlds: that of the free-spirited, peace-driven, draft card-burning flower children, or entering the army and serving his country in the Vietnam War. He’s not only torn up about his decision, but about finding his identity and sense of purpose. Other main characters include Berger, Claude’s wild friend, Sheila, a student activist, Woof, who wouldn't mind sharing a bed with Mick Jagger, and Jeannie, a pregnant member of the tribe who is hung up on Claude (who does not reciprocate her affections). The piece revolves around the ideals and goals of the tribe: love, peace, and government resistance. In the movie version, the spirit of 60’s activism is less prevalent and structured plot is more so. The character of Claude is not initially a member of the tribe, but falls into the group of friends when he spends a day in New York prior to his entrance into the military, for which he has already been recruited. Berger is the clear leader of the group, and Sheila is no longer a driven voice of change, but a debutante. Even though the underlying presence of social issues is faded, the meaning of true friendship takes on a larger role, especially in the twist ending. Personally, I feel an incredibly strong connection to this piece. Its the perfect blend of joy, trippiness, angst, fun/humor, and heartbreak- all set in one of the most turbulent decades our country has ever seen. ‘Hair’ not only brings me joy, but it motivates me to stand up for my beliefs and be myself. The show really is a lifestyle- and it doesn't necessarily have to be a tree-hugging or drug-riddled one. To live out the spirit of ‘Hair’ is to view everyone as equal, fight only for peace, and, most importantly, to love unconditionally. To Aquarius!
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Lookbook: Summer of ’69 (from L to R): Prada, Man Repeller, Roberto Cavalli, Prada, Man Repeller, Roberto Cavalli, J. W. Anderson
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if u like this, then watch that by annie rinaldi ig: @annexelizabeth twitter: @millymacaulays
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if you like: jane the virgin, rita moreno then watch: one day at a time This was a show that I finished in one sitting. It’s loosely based off the 1975 Norman Lear series of the same name, and it follows the life of a Cuban female veteran raising her two children with the help of her hilarious mother, who is played by the inimitable Rita Moreno. The plot is neither flashy nor dramatic, yet the talent of the lead actors and the charming humor of the show makes it truly a wonderful show to binge-watch on a day off.
if you like: black mirror, misfits then watch: orphan black Although clones are certainly a popular Hollywood concept, this superb BBC America show takes that concept to a whole new level. Helmed by the incredibly gifted Tatiana Maslany, who plays so many characters that most viewers can hardly keep track of them all, this science-fiction show explores a multitude of feminist themes. It’s a clever, dark show that truly plays with your mind and emotions.
if you like: cosmo, sex in the city then watch: the bold type The Bold Type has only recently started, but it’s already one of my favorite shows on television at the moment. It follows three best friends working at Scarlet Magazine, a fictional women’s magazine. There’s not only gorgeous fashion but amazing female friendships, a complex and diverse cast of characters, and several hilarious moments that had me laughing hysterically. If you’re looking for a show that’s easy to catch up on and addictive to watch, check out The Bold Type on Freeform.
if you like: the office, andy samberg then watch: brooklyn nine-nine Created by the team behind hit shows like Parks and Recreation and The Office, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the perfect blend of feel-good humor and social commentary. The cop show has a cast full of lovable and complex characters who are truly a family. If you’ve had a long day and need something to cheer you up, Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the perfect show to do just that.
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1967’s Summer of Love was, primarily, a gathering of young people with the intention of creating a utopian community in distinct contrast to the pressures and limits that they felt 60’s society pressing onto them. 100,000 of these ‘hippies’ planted their roots in California (San Francisco, Haight-Ashbury, and the Bay Area were hotspots), and about 50,000 hippies crowded New York City areas, such as the East Village and Greenwich Village. England also became an epicenter of hippie culture, with the Beatles as a prominent influence. Some members of the movement had political interests, like rejecting the Vietnam war and the consumerist values of the government, but some were more focused on enjoying the rich culture of the art and music events that the summer offered them. The ‘kick off’ to the Summer of Love was the Human Be-In at Golden Gate Park in January of 1967. The event was advertised as a gathering of the tribes (around 30,000 people)and honed in on hippie ideals and counterculture, such as drug use and political conciseness. James Rado and Gerome Ragini (the creators and writers of ‘Hair’) attended the event to get inspiration for their new musical. As winter melted away, even more people began their migration towards centers of counterculture. Hair was longer than ever, spirits and drop-out rates were higher, and sex was more casual. Drug use, especially LSD and marijuana, was huge, as many people saw it as a way to achieve a higher state of consciousness and a new awareness. Timothy Leary, a former psychology professor at Harvard, was a notable advocate for psychedelic drugs use for the sake of “personal development.” He was known for inviting former students to his house to share what he believed was a mentally and spiritually transformative experience of acid use with him. A small group known as The Merry Pranksters toured the Bay Area in a colorfully painted school bus, administering ‘The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.’ In order to pass the exam, youngsters were given acid diluted with Kool-Aid or water, which made the drug more mild. The Pranksters would stage ‘graduations’ for those who came out on the other side and passed out diplomas, a mockery of the school system that so many people had abandoned to chase their hippie dreams of psychedelia and peace. It was during this time that the classic American ideal of freedom and liberty was reinvented. Food was free, free stores and clinics opened, free love was promoted. Music filled the ears and souls of these communities, and festival culture erupted, shooting artists like Janis Joplin and Jerry Garcia to stardom. At the end of the summer, many students left the hippie lifestyle behind in favor of continuing their studies. On October 6, 1967, Mary Kasper organized and staged a hippie ‘funeral’ to commemorate the summer’s events in the Haight-Ashbury district. She is quoted as saying: “We wanted to signal that this was the end of it, to stay where you are, bring the revolution to where you live and don't come here because it's over and done with.” In the Summer of 2017, the 50th anniversary of the event, we remember the irreversible societal changes incited by the summer’s people, culture and events. Mentalities and world views were completely shifted toward personal liberty, music and art were touched by the phenomenon, and ‘high-strung’ was killed off. Let the spirit of the Summer of Love guide you to peace this month! ♒
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you need to see this. If you live in or close to Manhattan and love hippie counterculture , head over to the Museum of Arts and Design in Columbus Circle. One of their current exhibits is called “Counter-Couture: Handmade Fashion in an American Counterculture,” and features clothes, performance pieces, and art from the 60’s and 70’s. The rebellious and idealistic hippie movement of the era resulted in a new diy mentality, including embroidering, tie-dyeing, and crocheting garments. The exhibit puts a spotlight on these clothes as well as the history, ideals and eccentricity of hippie culture. The exhibit is on display through August 20th at MAD, located at 2 Columbus Circle, NY
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a tumblr-style “Hair” collage…take a screenshot and make it your lock screen if you love the movie and our August issue! (made to fit iPhone 6) -by sk
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