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editors Tijana lilic and Danielle Edwards fashion writter louise ashley
Romantic visual and literary artists glorified huge, complex concepts such as liberty, survival, ideals, hope, awe, heroism and despair all with a sense of otherness. This issue is not to be taken so literal, when we talk about Romance we don’t think flowers, love and infatuation instead we challenge your view of Romance with the juxtaposition of otherness. The imagination, the infinite, the universal, the transcending, the self… the other. This is our Romance!
ON THE COVER
CLAIRE WALLMAN
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Contents
Features 10. NIXI KILLICK 50. KIMBERLEY WAINSCOAT 86. CAGED
fashion 04. Forever young LIAM COX 14. Thrash & burn PAT BOMBARD 20. Deception RICKY SANTOS 26. Pheonix TINA PICARD 32. Dance with me SOPHIE MICHAELA 38. Inasnum genesis TIJANA LILIC 44. Into the fire DANIELLE EDWARDS 52. When East meets west CLAIRE WALLMAN 60. Last girl from atlantis KATRIENA EMMANUEL 66. Brave new world MARTA BEVACQUA 72. Sacha ELIO NOGUEIRA 80. Essence TIMOTHY BURGESS 90. Tales of the orient CRISTINA CARRA CASO 96. Cold case love JARED BAUTISTA
Photographer: Liam Cox | www.liamcox.co.uk Stylist : Lou Litchfield Makeup: Mollie-Anne Mae Models: Yasmin @ Premier & Theo @ Oxygen
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Female: Bra & dungarees AMERICANAPPAREL, sunglasses WILDFOX COUTURE, earrings & ring JOHN & PEARL, bracelets ALDO. Male:Hat shorts & shirt MISHKA.
This page: Hat stylist’s own, shirt & jeans WILDFOX COUTURE, bracelets ALDO, earrings & ring JOHN & PEARL. Opposite page: Female: jacket DOPE FAIRFAX, shirt AMERICAN APPAREL, shorts WILDFOX COUTURE, earrings JOHN & PEARL. Male: Hat OPENING CEREMONY, shirt DOPE FAIRFAX, hoody, backpack & jeans AMERICAN APPAREL.
This page: Shirt AMERICAN APPAREL. Opposite page: Female: glasses ROKIT, earrings JOHN & PEARL, swimsuit AMERICAN APPAREL. Male: hat & vest DOPE FAIRFAX, shirt AMERICAN APPAREL, glasses RAYBAN.
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NIXI K C I L KIL Self professed ‘Imagineer’, Nixi Killick, is utilizing fashion to offer an open dialogue for distilling visions of potential in the unfamiliar.
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Artist born creative, mutant mermaid, stylist and recent fashion graduate from RMIT, Killick uses fashion to negotiate creative constellations, attempting to articulate a utopian freshness adjacent to the possible and impossible, seeking a platform for expression and interface within the critical discourses of visual culture. Integrating a background in circus costume, performance and the arts she embraces creative escapism and indulgence in the bizarre in her efforts to illustrate the volatility orbiting reality.
a form of maverick-hybrid culture her work fosters optimistic interfaces on the art-fashion nexus that intersect at creative body margins, aiming to capture powerful exuberances through lucid displays of imaginative impulsiveness. Considering the articulation of recontextualized materials and machinery, moving forward with techno-optimism and an ethos of hybrid practice, Nixi says ‘ if its not in the future it doesn’t exist.’
The work converges on a vibrant mix of bio-psychedelic street wear and Focussing on a tacit creative do- hybrid-maverick design. With a fomain as an avenue for articulating cus on visceral art prints intersecting
future shapes, colliding fashion and art as wearable exuberances. Using frenetic rhythm to create visual efflorescence, I am working towards establishing a process of optimistic Imagineering. Looking at material compilations through an echo of existing bio-psychedics the work endeavours to capture a conversation between decompressed structures. Using this intuitive dialogue to visualise and connect ideas to a sense to disruptive wonder. A suite of superlative structures, an evolution of personal technologies exploring three dimensional visual alternatives and networking low-tech and hi-tech experi-
ments into layered body interfaces. intersecting intended material uses ure and style but never as inextricaI guess I have always been a bit of a and Integrating 3D prototyping, bly as now. Collections have become futurist. Future-tive nature was very vacuum forming and laser tech- an extension of visual concepts much an exercise in pulling the pres- nologies to look at rising tenden- three dimensional visual alternatives. ent towards the most radical future cies in other disciplines and trans- The artworks very much become metvisions, utilizing fashion to engage late them into my fashion practice. aphors for the practical pieces, eleand challenge ideas around poten- My art and fashion practices have ments begin to blur at body margins. tial fabrications. Looking at the junc- and will always collide and jostle in The symmetry of exchange between ture of calculated technology and the construction of some form of my art and fashion practice has artisanal imagination and consider- expressive entity. I’ve been work- reached a pivotal synthesis in the ing positive deviations. ing towards synthesising these development of what I call ‘maverspheres and I think the Future-tive ick hybrid practice’, speculating over This kind of Interdisciplinary hijack- nature collection has really played a the role of ‘future-tive’ technology ing of materials has always fuelled pivotal role in that, where the two in creative escapism and questionmy practice; raising alternate pos- revel and reinvent in continuum. ing how today’s contemporary clisibilities for existing mechanisms, mate is embracing avenues for arCoexisting materials outside estab- My painting work has always feed ticulating potential in the unfamiliar. lished hierarchies, overlapping and into wearable design in colour text-
“The most important thing for me is to maintain an uncompromising devotion, chasing threads in the work and embracing the potential of diving into the unknown. For me the future is the only certainty”.
Photographer: pat bombard | www.patbombard.com PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT: NOAH SAHADY Stylist : TERRI ROSE RIVERA Makeup & HAIR STYLIST: JESSAH AMARANTE Models: HANS KAVESTAM & JOHN FREDRICKSON @MSA MODELS NYC
Blonde: Hat MISHKA NYC, sweater SUGARPILL CLOTHING, harness TOPSHOP, shorts URB CLOTHING. Brown: Hat & jacket MISHKA NYC, sweater SUGARPILL CLOTHING, pants & tights URB CLOTHING,
This page: Hat, shirt, button down, pants, MISHKA NYC, harness URBAN CODE Opposite page: Bolnde: Hat, shirt,button down, pants MISHKA NYC, harness URBAN CODE, kimono stylist’s own. Brown:
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This page: Shirt & sweater MISHKA NYC, harness, shorts, tights URB CLOTHING. Opposite page: Brown: Hat stylist made, sweater SUGARPILL CLOTHING, harness TOPSHOP, latex shirt & shirts URB CLOTHING. Blonde: Wings TOPSHOP, sweater SUGARPILL CLOTHING, pants MISHKA NYC, latex shirt URB CLOTHING, hat stylist’s own. Opposite page: Shirt & sweater MISHKA NYC, harness, shorts, tights URB CLOTHING.
Photographer: RICKY SANTOS | www.liamcox.co.uk Stylist : KEELY JACKSON MAKE UP: FITRIA ADIWIBOWO Hair stylist: ROBERT MCPHILOMEY Models: NARCISA MUSIC & ERIN HANNAH @ SCENE ASSISTANT: MICHAEL TITTER
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Blonde: Shirt BETTINA LIANO, necklace GENERICS, swim bottoms N.L.P, belt SASS & BIDE. Brown: Swimsuit N.L.P, accessories stylist’s own.
This page: Blonde: Bustier ZIMMERMAN, bottoms PLEASURE STATE, robe LEONA EDMINSTON, necklace stylist’s own. Brown: Shirt SEDUCE, shorts BEC & BRIDGE, braclette KIRRILY JOHNSTON. Opposite page: Blonde: Shorts STYLESTALKER, shirt stylist’s own. Brown: Cape SASS & BIDE, skirt & necklace stylist’s own.
This page: Shirt MOK THEOREM, swim bottom N.L.P, necklace KOOKAI, shoes models own. Opposite page: Blonde: Jumpsuit STORY BY TANG, leather collar SASS & BIDE, accessories NORDHOFF, shoes ZU. Brown: Cupcake dress ANGE LANG, accessories NORDHOFF, belt SASS & BIDE, shoes ZU.
Photographer: Tina Picard | www.tinapicard.com Hair STYLIST: Kirsty Macdonald makeup artist: Kimberly Tessie Model: Gwen @ Models International Management HEAD PIECES: AMY SCARLETT DONOVAN
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Photographer: Sophie Michaela | www.sophiemichaela.com Stylist: Claire Tremlett Hair STYLIST: Casey Coleman makeup artist: Eve Marie Parry Model: Libby Evans @ Viva Models
Underwear ASOS BOUDOIR.
This page: Mesh underwear KALLISTI & MARIOS SCHWAB. Opposite page: Cut out bra & briefs ASOS BOUDOIR.
This page: Millinery, stockings WOLFORD, ballet shoes BLOCH. Opposite page: Mesh underwear KALLISTI & MARIOS SCHWAB.
Photographer: TIJANA LILIC | www.tijanalilicphotographer.4ormat.com Stylist: GEORGINA O HAIR AND makeup artisT: CHANTAL HUMBERSTONE Model: CAMILLE@GIANT MODEL MANAGEMENT
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Spiked harness, MY LINGERIE ADDICTION, floral razor dress NICOLAS DIDI, bangle & belt SISS & CO.
This page: Cropped Viva Jacket GUSTO & ELAN, boots SANTINI, lace body suit MY LINGERIE ADDICTION, art deco ring SISS & CO, earrings ALEXI FREEMAN. Opposite page: Twin zip cape skirt ALEXI FREEMAN, chevron knickerbockers & kite necklace, studio shirt SA DOT NA.
This page: Pants SA DOT NA, zhivago corslet canvas jacket GUSTO & ELAN, art deco ring & metallic bangle SISS & CO, ecklace KARLIE GARTNER, sandals SANTINI JLH. Opposite page: Rachel Gilbert zuri dress & white suede silver peplum top SISS & CO, harness MY LINGERIE ADDICTION black triangle bangle, ALEXI FREEMAN.
Photographer: Danielle edwards | www.dedwardsphotography.4ormat.com Stylist: Madison hall-staples makeup artisT: michelle barber HAIr stylist: isabelle h-i Models: Amy joyce & clare gibson @ chadwick
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Brown: Hannah breaded dress JOMAY COA. Blonde: Black dress SASS & BIDE with VANGOH.
Brown: Han nnah breaded dress JOMAY COA. Blonde: Black dress SASS & BIDE with VANGOH, ankle boots MADISON.
This page: Cropped peplum jacket & shimmer pants with house of harlow 1960 JOMAY COA, leopard booties NATALIA. Bottom left: Brown: Embroided lace tee & tokito LOOKBOOKSTORE.COM, black satin skirt. Blonde: Wool & faux fur coat with novo JOMAY COA, shoes MANTRA.
This page: Gini embellished stretch jersey dress RACHEL GILBERT. Opposite page: Brown: Spiked knit jumper & quilted leather skirt LOOKBOOKSTORE. COM. Blonde: Metallic knit top LOOKBOOKSTORE. COM.
t a o c s n i a W Kiml to watch: Mode
we chat with Australia’s own blond bombshell Kimberley wainscoat. “life is either a daring adventure or nothing’ I used to be afraid of meeting people and going to new places. Now my life is quite the opposite I try to do as much as I can, I know that memories are being made and Im really living”. You have been signed with Chadwick modelling agency since the young age of 14, how has this enabled you to grow as a model? I think it was a real benefit growing up in a smaller fashion industry because it gave me more time to grow and learn, rather then being thrown in the overseas deep end like a lot of models do. So who is your favorite designer? I really don’t have one I get almost all my clothes from op shops or markets. I think most of the brands I wear don’t really exist anymore, I like the feeling of walking down the street knowing I won’t see someone wearing the same thing. You recently moved from Perth to Sydney, how are you finding the fashion industry in Sydney? Its kinda like Perth on steroids, a lot more casting and jobs. Though a lot more models therefore competition! It feels like it’s easier to succeed in the fashion industry here in Sydney. Most designers, models and artists seem to migrate here from around Australia, It’s a creative bunch! As you are still signed with Chadwick in Perth how do you find dividing your time between Sydney and Perth? I love Perth and there really is no place like home, I try to let the agency know in advance when Im coming home so they have time to organise test shoots and the occasional job. I am hopefully coming back for Perth fashion festival, I try to keep in touch with people from the perth fashion industry because their the people that supported me from the very start.
Do you have a favorite photographer or favorite shoot? I have done a few test shoots with photographer Jody Pachnuik, originally from perth too. We work really well together and a great friendship has grown from it. Do you prefer runway or photo shoots, why? Photo shoots, because I have something to look back on when I’m old and hideous. Not really, but maybe for my kids. I love the buzz I get from runway but photo shoots are just different, it’s about movement and almost taking on a character that the team is aiming for.
What is the one beauty tip you swear by? One of my mums tips that she once told me. White vinegar... yep. Whenever I have a pimple I wash my face and then put white vinegar on it because it’s a natural disinfectant to get rid of any bad germs and usually works quickly for me.
When you were 17 you were selected in the top 100 for Australia’s next top model, can you tell us about this experience? It was definitely an experience, I made the decision to leave Chadwicks so I could take a risk and try out for the competition...months of preparation for these things go into them before the first elimination even occurs. As I was in my final year of high school at the time I rushed to complete three months worth of work before going in the competition because that is how long they take to film if you make it that far. I went to Sydney and got kicked out the first day in the top 100 elimination, no regrets at all... I got to fly to Sydney, meet great people and get a glimpse of what really goes on behind the cameras. Also returning to school after already completing the following three months work, well it was lazy days from there on. What is the one beauty tip you swear by? One of my mums tips that she once told me. White vinegar... yep. Whenever I have a pimple I wash my face and then put white vinegar on it because it’s a natural disinfectant to get rid of any bad germs and usually works quickly for me. What do you do to keep fit? Do you have a routine to to maintain a healthy lifestyle? I do a lot of walking going from casting to casting over here especially without having a car. And the scenic walk from Bondi to Bronte Beach gives me a good hour of exercise and I enjoy it...its nothing like a brick wall in a gym. Other than walking/running I just try to eat as healthy as possible. In your modeling career what is the one job you’re most proud of? I would say a recent shoot for the cover of Scoop Magazine, because its a WA one so it was good to see my friends and family congratulating me and seeing me around the place. Mum was especially proud to buy a few copies to add to her modelling shrine of me that she collects, creepy but cute.
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Photographer: Claire Wallman | www.wallmanphotography.com Stylist: Rachel KeaN Hair STYLIST: Jesse Boag makeup artist: Lei Tai Model: Charlotte Van Buuren @ Viviens RETOUCHER: Amy Nelson-Blain
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Top NICOLE MILLER, jeans APRIL MAY, socks GORMAN, shoes SKINS, accesories GARLAND ROW.
This page: Shirt NICOLE MILLER, jeans APRIL MAY, cardi KAREN YANG. Opposite page: Shirt BASSIKE, pants PHILIP LIM, socks PAUL SMITH, shoes SKINS, vest MINTY MEETS MUNT.
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This Page : Shirt LE MONT ST MICHEL, jumper ACNE, skirt NICOLE MILLER, socks MISSONI, shoes SOLES , bracelet GARLAND ROW. Opposite page:Shirt KAREN YANG, top GORMAN, pants LIMEDROP, bracelet GARLAND ROW.
This Page: Jacket MICHAEL LOSORDO, top GORMAN , shorts BLESSED ARE THE MEEK , tights KAREN YANG, shoes SKINS, bracelet GARLAND ROW. Opposite page: Jacket KAREN LANG, dress LIMEDROP, socks GORMAN, shoes SOLES, bracelet GARLAND ROW.
Photographer & Art director: Katriena Emmanuel | www.katrienaemmanuel.com photographer’s Assistant: Shieltiel Calamba Assistant Art Directors: Melitha Champion and Tamzen Holland Stylist: Tamzen Holland Makeup Artist: Penny Antuar Wig Hairdresser: Aleesha Darke Model: Matilda Dods IMG Models Australia & Busy Models
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Couture pale pink gown MXM, silver fan coral fascinator K EMMANUEL .
This page: Crystal eye wear worn as headpiece K EMMANUEL, couture cream long train gown MXM. Opposite page: Spiked crown SHIELTIEL CALAMBA, couture silver sequin and black satin gown MXM.
This page: Coral claw fascinator MELITHA CHAMPION, couture fringed cocktail dress MXM. Opposite page: Coral claw fascinator MELITHA CHAMPION, couture lace peplum gown MXM.
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Photographer: MARTA BEVACQUA | www.martabevacquaphotography.viewbookcom Stylist: Federica giovanone makeup artist: Ilaria raffaele Model: giuseppe leccisotti
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Print lycra blouse ROBERTO PIQUERAS, silver pendant MARCO DE LUCA.
This page: Canvas overThis page: Corcoat IRENE al claw fascinaSILVESTRI, tor MELITHA knit sweater CHAMPION, LUCA LARENcoutureZA, fringed cashmere cocktail dress knit turtleneck MXM. DOLCE & GABBANA. Opposite page: CoralOpposite claw page: fascinator Cotton shirt MELITHA ROOFLESS, CHAMPION, print viscose couture lace ROBERTO peplum gown PIQUERAS, MXM. print leather boots DOLCE & GABBANA.
This page: Knit sweater LUCA LARENZA, print lycra leggings ROBERTO PIQUERAS, leather boots DOLCE & GABBANA. Opposite page: Jacket IRENE SILVESTRI, knit sweater LUCA LARENZA, knit pants ROOFLESS, basketball shoes VINTAGE NIKE, accessories MARCO DE LUCA .
Photographer: Stylist: makeup & HAIR: Model:
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Élio Nogueira | www.elionogueira.pt.vu Luís Alves da Costa Ana Duarte Alexandra Nefedova @Elite Lisbon
Swimsuit LATITID, accessories ALDO.
This page: Swimsuit LATITID, accessories ALDO, shoes MANGO. Opposite page: Swimsuit LATITID, accessories ZARA.
Bikini LATITID accessories, BIJULANDIA.
This page: LATITID, accessories BIJULANDIA. Opposite page: Bikini Blaser PRIMARK, accessories ALDO.
Photographer: timothy burgess | www.timothyburgess.net PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: ADELE COCHRANE Stylist: felicity schrader make up & hair: Mae taylor Model: stephanie smith @ chadwick
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Twist skirt ALEXANDER WANG, white pumps CHRISTINE’S CELINE.
This page: Corset illusion body suit WILLOW, lounge dress CHLOE, cuff christine’s YUNIS & ELIZA. Opposite page: Beyond the beyond dress MOK THEROEM, heels SEE BY CHLOE, kannune ring INCU, MANIA MANIA
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This page:Linen knit cami WILLOW, accessories CHRISTINE’S GOOSSEN. Opposite page: Slim shirt ELLERY, undies CALVIN KLEIN, bangle INCU, MANIA MANIA, ring INCU, KAREN WALKER.
Caged Rosie & Broken, Seth Cray and Wild Horses.
Fremantle Prison hosted a coveted Perth fashion event this August. ‘Caged’ showcased some edgy designs from Rosie and Broken, Seth Cray and Wild Horses. It was hard to find fault with these amazing Western Australian designers and their beautiful collections.
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Photographer: Cristina carra caso | www.cristinacarracasophotgraphy.com PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: MATT SCHOFIELD Stylist: JACki clark make up & hair: ramilia Mccaskie Model: Tiffiny wood @ the model team
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Black Velvet oriental Embroidered Jacket EASTERN PROMISE, black PVC trouser CHARTREUSE & VIOLE.
This page: Gold sequin skirt& black/ gold oriental print jacket CHARTREUSE & VIOLET.
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This page: Gold Silk Dress JOANNA CHOMICZ. Opposite page: Black Velvet oriental Embroidered Jacket EASTERN PROMISE, black PVC trouser CHARTREUSE & VIOLE.
Photographer: jared bautista | www.jaredbautista.com Stylist: manjiah lamin make up & hair: tina truong Model: celina marie & stephen kroeger @ models international Assistants: princess rodelas & hyejung lee
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Dress KAY KERR .
This page: Shirt JIL SANDER. Opposite page: Dress & shoes stylist’s own.
This page: Bra VICTORIA’S SECRET, skirt TRISTAN. Opposite page: Male: Pants DOLCE & GABANNA. Female: Pants DOLL HOUSE, blazer MARC BY MARC.
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