I have a bit of a confession. I, the creator and editor-in-chief of Sawyer, am currently fourteen years old. But in a world of Tavis and teenaged YouTube celebrities, this information may not be surprising at all. While starting up a mag has definitely been difficult, I would be lying if I said it wasn’t fun at times. I’ve been working with people I admire and watching a lot of Clueless (for research, of course). My biggest challenge with this project has probably been funding. The website was bought, but every other thing about this magazine has been done with exactly $0 (not including coffee). This prompts a thank you of epic proportions to every artist, blogger, and photographer featured in this issue. They got on board and were endlessly supportive, despite their lack of pay. They put their confidence in me and in this magazine, and I’ll always be grateful for that. In addition, I’d like to thank you, the reader, for investing a few minutes of your time in flipping through these (digital) pages. Look at this first issue like you would the pilot episode of a tv show. See what works, what you love, and also what you don’t love! We’re all still trying to figure everything out, which will hopefully mean the best possible reading experience for you in the long run. For now, I hope you’re not left disappointed. Now that all that’s out of the way, I promise this column will be a little more interesting in October. Well…here’s hoping!
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20…………………….…………………………Totally Buggin’ 4………….…………………………………………………..…Playlist 5…………………..…10 Things to be Learned from ‘Clueless’ 7…..………….…..We Dare You to Wear: Statement Sunnies 9…………………..……Cedar Beach: Featured Photography 11……………….……………So Much More by Gregory Pepe 13……………………….………………..………Trend Report 31………..………………………….…..………Walk This Way 40………………….We’re Inspired by: An American in Paris 43…………………………….A Brief History: Azzedine Alaia 44………….…………………ADdicted: magazine ads as art 47……………………Back-to-School Essentials: Pencilcases 49……………….…………………..…Your New Lock Screen 51……………….……………………..…Time Travel: the 90’s
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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, idea, or point of inspiration. The ‘theme’ this month (August 2015) is the classic film ‘Clueless' (1995). The outfits, art, and photography you will see in this issue are inspired by the movie, as well as by the film’s time period and setting. sawyermagazine.com/sawyermag@gmail.com fb: Sawyer Magazine/twitter: @sawyermag Credits: Sawyer Magazine August 2015 editor-in-chief/ art director: Sarah Kendric assistant editor: Isabella Imbriano featured photographers: Emily Carney Grace Crema columnist: Gregory Pepe featured bloggers: Anaïs Alexandre Eda Semana featured artists: Kristine Steiner Lauryn Oliver cover:Clueless (1995) Paramount Pictures (also credited with background images on pages 13,20, and 25).
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I’ve learned many things while watching ‘Clueless.’ In a way, the movie reminds me of those ‘all I really need to know I learned in kindergarten’ posters that you see in offices all the time. Advice on friendships, relationships, and respect can be found in the wise words of characters like Cher and Dionne. I want to share with you a few of the best lessons I learned from Clueless!
It’s okay to experiment with your fashion choices. Dionne taught us all to disregard the opinions of others and to make fashion choices for ourselves, not society. Whether you’re dying to try that crazy hat or those sky-high flatforms, wear what makes you happy! And hey-if you don’t love it, you can just wear something different tomorrow. Litigators are the scariest kind of lawyers. It’s cool to know what’s going on in the world. When Josh switches the channel from cartoons to the news in ‘Clueless,’ Cher doesn’t seem to get the appeal of current events. Watching the news can be valuable for a few reasons. First of all, knowing what’s going on in the world can help you understand it better. Plus, the news provides topics of discussion at work or family gatherings. You can use what you know in conversations with relatives or coworkers that you normally have trouble finding common ground with. Now, with easy access to the latest news through apps and websites, being cool is easier than ever before.
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Cher’s philosophy? Do a lap before you commit to a location. Her advice is true of where to go at a party, where to sit at lunch when starting at a new school, and where to live…when it’s time for all that. In a homeroom scene less than 10 minutes into the film (right after Cher’s debate about the Haiti-ans), Travis makes a remark about how he should stop ‘tormenting his mother’ over their different opinions. Then Mr. Hall lays this gem on us: “Tolerance is always a good lesson, even when it comes out of nowhere.” Tolerance has many faces, and its something we need to practice constantly. Discrimination-whether it be between races, sexualities, genders, or people of different social standings-can be helped with a little bit of acceptance. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of someone, you have to at least put up with them and be polite. That’s just a part of life. The recent nationwide legalization of gay marriage is the perfect example of a lesson in tolerance. Even if it’s a little off the subject of Haiti. And Blair’s dad totally knows it. Cell phone holders are necessary and need to make a comeback NOW. Do nice things for others. For most of ‘Clueless,’ Cher preformed good deeds for others only when they benefitted her somehow. But by the end of the movie, she was captain of the Pismo Beach Disaster Relief with only the best of intentions (generously donating old skis and red caviar, as one does). The change in Cher was clear, and it undoubtedly had something to do with her acts of kindness. I can promise you this: doing one nice thing every day is bound to make you and others feel great. The freeway is kind of terrifying. Say you’re sorry. When Cher and Tai have a falling out (complete with Tai’s infamous ‘you’re a virgin who can’t drive’ dig), they both eventually realize the error of their ways and make up. They set such a good example, teaching us that losing your pride and apologizing for your mistakes builds trust and relationships. The next time you and your bff get into a cold war over something silly, try your best to be the bigger person and apologize for your mistakes. Dating in high school is a personal choice. Cher made it clear that typical high school guys are not for her. Tons of people choose not to date in high school. I mean, what’s the point if the guy’s not even worth it? That being said, some people end up marrying the people they date as teenagers! Thus the CHOICE part of ‘dating in high school is a choice.’ It’s up to you to decide things like what you want, what you’re comfortable with, and what’s best for you. ☽
We Dare You to Wear…
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New York, New York. I can't express how much one city can change someone. For centuries people from all over the world have flocked to New York City hoping to start a new life. New York can easily provide a home for anyone who is looking for change, opportunity, excitement, and so much more. I have called New York City my home since I was very young. My grandmother lived in New York City and she would drag me up and down the streets and the avenues. It wasn’t until recently though I been able to truly to call New York City my real home. Last August I packed up all my things and went off to college. The Fashion Institute of Technology in the heart of the city. My eyes were opened to a world that was so much bigger than the one I saw when I was with my grandmother. It's one thing to take a day trip into the city or even spend the night but it's a whole different world when it comes to actually living a city that never sleeps. I remember the drive over the bridge on move in day and seeing the skyscrapers for the millionth time but now seeing them in a totally differently light. The people living there, working there, were going to be my neighbors, the buildings a part of my daily view, my shade when the sun is too much. I was going to be a part of that world, their world. I grew up on
Long Island, not close-to-the-city Long Island but close-to-the-end Long Island. Growing up on Long Island you are sort of raised in a bubble, sheltered and protected from the big bad world, in other words New York City. Who knows what will happen to you if you break out of the bubble. So most of my friends ventured to colleges in little towns in upstate New York or in Pennsylvania and pursued lives not much different from home. And that’s
over the world, adventures in park, and having those "oh my gosh I actually live here" moments at the end of the week.
OK. There is nothing wrong with going to a college in a small town. It just wasn’t for me. I wasn't going to not just break that bubble but blow it up. I was going out into the big bad world. I crave adventure and excitement and I knew I wouldn’t find it in a small town. Besides, New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world and after all working in the fashion industry was my goals. So it was time, time for my new start, my change, my opportunity, my excitement, and let's just say ‘so much more.’ But I did find out though New York City that it could be hard on its people. It tests your ability to handle its hustle and bustle. Some days can be challenging: dealing with the homeless and other "dangers" on the streets, the weatherespecially when it snows, the awful traffic, and the subways. But every day is a reward: meeting new people, tasting foods from all
I don't think I truly realized that I actually lived in New York City until the last day of my freshman year. As I was waiting for my dad to pick me up I took a look around and thought, even though my mother would hate to hear me say it, Manhattan is my home. All of it: the subways and the skylines, the horns blasting and the endless list of places to eat. Of course there were the days when I didn’t want to deal with the constant noise or the people waiting on line but the rush that comes from living in the center of the greatest city in the world drowns everything else out. I've spent most of my life dreaming of living in Manhattan and of the world that it was going to create for me. Make no mistake about it living in New York: it isn't for everyone. But
is currently studying Fashion Merchandising at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. He was born and raised in Long Island, New York and is thrilled to be starting his life in New York City. Fashion has been a part of his world since he was very young and he plans on keeping it that way!
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RUNWAY REPORT
Good news: According to the Fall 2015 runways, your favorite Spring/ Summer trends are here to stay. Here are some of the most popular looks, which you can use as inspiration when putting together your next great Summer-to-Fall outfit.
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Many designers (including and especially Pucci) embraced the comeback of 70's fashion in their Spring/Summer collections (pictured at right). The trend seems to have stuck, and groovy vibes prevailed on Fall 2015 runways. Fringed outerwear for days. How can you pull it o, you ask? Try brown boots, tying a scarf around your neck, platform heels, and, of course, fringe anything (and everything).
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White has proved itself to be a versatile trend on both Spring/Summer (above) and Fall 2015 (right) runways. Often seen as monochrome outfits, white takes on an array of silhouettes, ranging from romantic to boxy. White and o-white was popular as light, easy dresses in Spring and as long-sleeved dresses and coats on Fall runways. It can easily be incorporated into your outfits- experiment with all-white ensembles.
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Sunny, summery yellows appeared on many Spring/ Summer 2015 runways, and the trend seems to have transitioned into Fall collections. This time, mustard and golden shades are more popular and sometimes paired with black. If you're interested in wearing this trend through August into September, try wearing your bright or pastel yellow pieces from summer with black accessories or outerwear as colder months approach.
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We all saw gingham as a prominent trend in Spring/ Summer, but in Autumn, checked patterns are more grown-up. Plaid, houndstooth, and checks were popular on Fall runways, usually in darker colors. Crop tops, skirts, and coats in checked patterns are easy to layer, which makes them great transition pieces.
totally buggin’ We asked a few of our favorite bloggers and artists to create looks/artwork just for Sawyer (if not otherwise noted)- all inspired by Clueless!
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Wearing: Thrifted pieces handselected by Ana誰s.
“[This look] was inspired by the Clueless 'tennis scene’ where they're all lined up for tennis practice.” Anaïs’s killer blog, downtostars.com, blends unique personal style with creative photography. We couldn’t love this chick more if we tried. *These pictures can also be seen on her blog.*
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of luxeandlinen.com “Cher Horowitz is the ultimate 1990s California dream girl. This outfit was inspired by her excessive taste for preppy patterns and love for West Hollywood flavor. Cher is all about making a big, bold statement, so as a fellow faux-fur fiend, I thought this pink fur coat would pack enough punch to bring in that alluring, Beverly Hills aesthetic. Paired perfectly with a white and black plaid skirt, the look is all-together preppy and glamorous. Regular-sized backpacks? “Ugh, as if!” For a classic Cher Horowitz ensemble, mini backpacks and knee-high socks are the only way to go. To modernize the look, I wore a pink lace bralette for some added texture-play against the fur jacket and pair of big, round sunglasses for a glitz-and-glam, West Hollywood look. “ -Eda Wearing: Urban Outfitters jacket, Forever 21 top, Nordstrom Skirt, Topshop shoes, American Apparel socks, thrifted sunnies.
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“This illustration was inspired by the film Clueless and its iconic characters Cher and Dionne. I wanted to juxtapose these ‘90s girls with today’s must-have accessories including matching quilted Chanel bags, an iPhone and a handful of designer shopping bags. It seemed only fitting to draw the figures taking a selfie, highlighting that if Cher and Dionne woke up in the year 2015 they would probably fit right in.” -Kristine You can follow Kristine on Instagram at @kyjsteiner
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“Clueless has always been one of my favorite movies. Cher, being my favorite character, was my main inspiration to this look. Her iconic yellow plaid outfit is what inspired the mini skirt. Plaid is such a bold look that can easily go wrong, but on the right person it's a confident pattern that I adore. The top has long sleeves that flare out at the end that make this look classy, but by showing just a little bit of skin this top was also sassy. I wanted to use a color that was super girly, so pink was perfect for giving o a popular school girl vibe. The knee high white socks, and white pumps were the crisp and elegant details that brought this look together just the way I had hoped. All together I wanted to achieve a look that Cher, Dionne, or Tai would all crave to own.â€? -Lauryn Instagram: @lauryn.oliver Twitter: @laurynoliver24
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A NYC street through the eyes of the photographer (who happens to be only 15 years old).
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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER: Hello! I am Emily Cain. I started getting into photography when I was about 12. My grandfather handed me his new canon EOS rebel and told me to "shoot". Not knowing what to do, I hit the capture button and my love for photography came to life. I've shot all around Long Island and I hope to shoot all over the world some day. Every photo has a story and I hope I can help you to see the story and the beauty in my pieces. I hope you enjoy my work!Â
 
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An American in Paris does not disappoint, especially in terms of style. Costume and set designer Bob Crowley perfects chic, timeless, 1940’s-inspired looks that move beautifully onstage. Perhaps it’s the influence of Paris Fashion Week, but Parisian street style is having a moment. Take a style cue from Lise (played by Leanne Cope) and try out one of these ’s wonderful sundress looks as Summer comes to a
black dress with sheer panels+a classic red lip
1. American Apparel Fiona Ponte skater dress in black, $34. 2. Patricia Nash Embellished Rose Small Paris Satchel, $170. 3. Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Love Bite, $32. 4. Pierre Darre’ Ballet Flats in beige, $103.
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1. Rachel Pally Women's Nella Printed Wrap Dress, $216. 2. ASOS PETITE Cocoon Coat in Textured Wool, $154. 3. Marni Printed Hobo from therealreal.com, $200. 4. French Sole Natty from 6pm.com, $113.
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Famous for his form-fitting dresses of the 80’s and 90’s and infamous for his lack of self-promotion, Alaia has proven to be a unique, expert, and like, totally important designer. Azzedine Alaia is born in Tunisia on February 26th. Alaia opens his first atelier in his apartment. Alaia's first ready-to-wear collection is released. French Ministry of Culture awards Alaia with the titles Best Designer of the Year and Best Collection of the Year at the Oscars de la Mode. Exhibits one of his designs at the Biennale Della Mode in Florence. Is honored with a solo exhibition at the Groninger Museum in the Netherlands. Alaia’s exhibition is moved to New York and debuts at the Guggenheim Museum. Signs a partnership with Prada. Alaia buys his ready-to-wear line back from Prada, leaving them with only his line of footwear. Is offered and turned down the honorable French decoration as Chevalier de la Légion d’ Honneur, which is awarded upon excellent civil or military conduct. Alaia is given a standing ovation at his first catwalk show in 7 years. Is asked to become head of Dior, an honor he also declined. Alaia reappears on the runway with his Spring 2015 show, which he held when most designers and editors thought runway season was over. Alaia’s Fall 2015 collection is released, which Amy Verner of style.com described best when she said “there was some notable newness [to the collection], which once again proves the designer’s ability to simultaneously reprise and revise.”
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Let's face it: we could all use a good pencil case in our lives. These fun, colorful pencil cases pack a punch and are sure to liven up your desk space-
1) Sun-Star Fakus 2 Pencil Case, $9-12.50. 2) Sugar Skull Pencil Case from TheCuriousNeedle on Etsy, $13. 3) Light pink faux fur pencil case from debenhams.com, $16. 4) GlitterDisaster pencil cases on Etsy, $24. 5) Marcia Made It wristlets, $30. 6) Ted Baker Mishely large wash bag in mint, $50. 7) World Map Pencil Case from Apology on Etsy, $12. 8) Kawaii Bear Pencil Case from TheCuriousNeedle on Etsy, $13
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your new lock screen. a tumblr-style Clueless collage: take a screenshot and make it your lock screen if you love the film… and our first issue!
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