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PREVIEW ISSUE
This is a preview of the January 2011 issue of VAGRANT.
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Contents
Artem Nazarov Amelia Alpaugh Tedrick Lamar Shanita Sims Rudy Reed Jhi Christian Jason Gurley Natalie Gurley Rachael Pryor Christen Nilan Martina McFly Vicki Powell Prima Printing Halo Lounge All fundraiser attendants!
letter from the editor ear candy girls do it better eye candy trash & glamour derelict designer spotlight
VAGRANT Editor in Chief: Tomik Dash
tdash@vc-dd.com
Photographers: Artem Nazarov, Amelia Alpaugh Cover photo by Artem Nazarov Model: Antino Crowley *VAGRANT is looking for creative people for future projects. Writers, photographers, hairstylists, wardrobe stylists and MUA’s interested in being involved in creative endeavors. Please send writing samples or portfolios to submissions@vc-dd.com.*
Letter from the Editor “PRINT IS DEAD” are the words that I saw splattered across someone’s t-shirt as I was walking the streets of NYC last summer. Underneath the slogan was a picture of Anna Wintour wearing her signature bug-eyed sunglasses and the same smug expression that she is known to serve up whenever she falls “victim” to a photo-op. It got me thinking. We live in an age where blogs are abundant and information is literally at our fingertips. Whether it be via our computers, cell phones, or tablets... it’s there. In desperation, fashion mags have resorted to using gimmicks to maintain readership. Well, I’m over that, and I certainly think that Atlanta magazines have more potential than the same recycled formula that I keep seeing over and over. VAGRANT is the answer to that. This magazine will give the lesser known talents of the city, who are passionate about creating off-beat fashion and art, a platform to showcase what they’re all about. Did a new jean boutique just open up in your neighborhood? Well you won’t hear about it here. But did a team of locals get together and decide to open a monthly pop-up boutique that offers one-ofa-kind fashions? That’s more of what we’re looking for. “Trash & Glamour,” the editorial on page ? is the visual answer to what VAGRANT is all about. Print isn’t dead. It’s just gotten boring. I hope you appreciate this twist on the norm. -TOMIK DASH EDITOR IN CHIEF
BAD Girls HAVE MORE FUN!
The hottest girl dj’s in the A dish it up with VAGRANT about what catches their eye, perks up their ears, and makes them more badass than their male counterparts.
photo by Amelia Alpaugh
DJ DOUBLE DUTCH If you were an accessory what would you be? Lindsey Lohan’s house arrest cuff that she requested to decorate with Chanel logos---hot. Favorite place to shop? Recollection Vintage at Highland Row, The Bodega, Saks, Value Village, Stefans, Wish, Bloomingdales, Adidas Originals at Lenox, Barney’s co-op, Army Navy Surplus, Intermix, yard sales. Favorite part of ATL nightlife? The ability to go between electro music to a down south club to a deep house event. Local music artist you’re most excited about? Muffy, Gripplayaz, Yelawolf. Do u spin anywhere regularly(weekly/monthly)? El Bar w DJ Cristo Disco every Friday, monthly saturdays at Whiskey Blue @ W Buckhead, monthly weekend gig at Sauced called B-Sides: Soul Hour, playing monthly at Soundtable. Why do girls do it better? I know what makes ladies get down. I got a p***y and I know what it takes to make them pop. That’s all.
DJ VICKI POWELL Favorite neighborhood? Edgewood Corridor. It’s really coming alive right now, and it’s great to be a part of it. There are some really great nighttime spots in this neighborhood– from The Sound Table, to Sauced, to Noni’s and Vesuvius– these restaurant/ bars are bringing a nice intimacy to the nightlife dancing scene. Fav part about ATL nightlife? The diversity that this city attracts. I love looking out at the crowd during one of my parties and seeing all shapes, colors, genders– everything! One thing you’d like to see change about ATL nightlife? If I had my way I’d take Atlanta back 20 years to the days of Limelight, Backstreet, Velvet, Club Rio and Weekends- that’s when Atlanta’s nightlife was really off the chain. You’d walk into the bar at midnight and dance the night away until 8 am the next morning, and the music was hott! I also think we really need to push to have our Gay PRIDE moved back to June when the historical Stonewall date is. Pride belongs in June! Best track to make nipples hard (not necessarily yours)? An awesome remix of Pictures by Sneaky Sound System. Anybody who’s been to one of my parties knows that it’s my signature song for making people go nuts on the dance floor. Do u spin anywhere regularly (weekly/monthly)? I’m gearing up right now for my new monthly party, Boombox, which will premier in January. And of course I play lots of special events, so you can find me rockin’ the decks somewhere almost every weekend. Check my schedule at facebook.com/djvickipowell. Why do girls do it better? I’ve finally decided to just accept truth. It’s that simple, girls just do it better.
DJ MARTINA MCFLY
How would u describe your personal style? I try to avoid the current trends and take risks. I don’t like to wear things people would stereotypically think to see a female dj in, and I’m always looking ahead when it comes to fashion. Two rules I dress by: 1.) You can never have too many accessories. 2.) ALWAYS dress for your body type. If you were a shoe what would u be? Like people wear many hats, I wear many shoes (www.epitomeATL.com). What do u like most about ATL nightlife? I like DJing at venues where people really come to let loose & dance, have a good time, and maybe even have a regret or two the next day. Tough one, read carefully: Best non-Waka Flocka track, to make dudes with no dreads, do the Waka Flocka dread shake? Almost anything you will hear at Down&Durty + Heavy (EVERY 3rd & 4th Saturday of the month at Graveyard in East ATL). What’s one word that describes your dj style? Universal Funk. Local music artist you’re most excited about? Hollyweerd, because I’ve seen them make major moves in the past year, and definitely see something big in their music and their future. Do u spin anywhere regularly(weekly/monthly)? I dj at Sutra (Midtown, across from Opera) every third Friday//Halo Lounge on for Fever Fridays and Industry Mondays (Monday Oct.25)// MJQ Saturdays (every fourth Saturday)// check out my website + page for upcoming shows :: www.martinamcflyy.com Why do girls do it better? Do what better?
DJ RACHAEL PRYOR How long have you been on the ATL scene? 8 Years in the A, 13 playing records. What’s the biggest change you’ve noticed in ATL nightlife? Less people come out and pay for quality talent & events in Atlanta. Club management & owners are then forced to take less of a risk on booking talent because of that lack in support. It tends to makes the music scene stagnant and mainstream and we all lose in the end. What would u like to see different? More dancing, less bitching. Best track to make a sedity bitch kick her heels off and shake somethin for the camera phone? Adulture,OCD Automatic, Bit Funk- Paper Cat (Free Magic Bug-A-Funk Bootleg). Favorite place to shop? Cherry Bomb- Little 5 Points. Do u spin anywhere regularly (weekly/monthly)? I AM INDUSTRY Mondays @ Halo, 2nd Sundays @ Sauced and at various events around the city. Local music artist you’re most excited about? RRRUMP! is gonna blow up and so is Barry Brandon. Why do girls do it better? The heart and soul from a woman always translates in her DJ set.
Trash & Glamour
Photographer: Amelia Alpaugh Stylists: Shanita Sims & Rudy Reed Hair: Christen Nilan Makeup: Tedrick Lamar Models: Lauren Thomas (Click), Lance Reid, Alexa Johns (Factor), Tim Essary
Lauren wears jacket by Rick Owens Studded belt stylist’s own Skirt by ASOS Shoes models own
Lance wears coat by Betsey Johnson Necklace by 2 Renge Underwear are models own
Alexa wears scarf as a top by H&M Sequined bra by Forever 21 Leggings from NastyGal.com Bracelet stylist’s own Shoes models own
Tim wears shirt by French Connection Necklace by 2Renge Sweater by Freeloader Glove by Troy Smith Boots by DSQUARED2 Belt & Tights stylists own
Alexa wears dress by House of March Shoes models own
Lance wears coat by Betsey Johnson Necklace by 2 Renge Boots and underwear models own
Sleeveless shirt with leather cowl neck by MARCH Pants by Levis Shoes by Rick Owens
derelict
Photographer: Artem Nazarov Stylist: Tomik Dash Model: Antino Crowley
Shirt by MARCH Pants by Levi’s Shoes by Rick Owens
Sleeveless shirt with leather cowl neck by MARCH Pants by Levis Necklace worn as bracelet stylists own Shoes by Rick Owens
Sleeveless shirt with leather cowl neck by MARCH Necklace worn as bracelet stylists own
Shirt by MARCH Pants by Levi’s Shoes by Rick Owens
designer spotlight jason gurley house of march So you’ve been a a fulltime hairstylist for 13 years. When did u start getting the itch for fashion design? I’ve always been into fashion. Fashion is what led me to hairdressing in the first place.
Is your line menswear/womenswear? It’s got a very strong yet soft feel to it, masculine yet feminine. I would like to not get tied down to a menswear/womenswear type of thing. I love the idea of fusing the two.
designer spotlight
What kind of person do u see wearing your clothes? Do u design w someone in mind? I think ultimately I’m designing for myself. Some designers like to personally fly under the radar. For instance, Margiela has never had his picture taken and remains backstage after his shows. While other designers love to be the poster children for their line. Where do you think you would like to fall in this spectrum if things took off? I’m super introverted, I’ve never been one for the lights. Who is your favorite designer right now? I really like Damir Doma, and I always think Rick does it right! Pick one: Monochromatic/Polychromatic? Monochromatic. Symmetry/Assymetry? They both have their place. Nikki Sixx/Tommy Lee? Who? Just kidding, Nikki! Rick Owens/Rad Hourani? Rick, although I like Rad’s simplicity. Vintage/new shit? New shit, always!
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