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FRONT COVER CANADA photography: Oz make-up: Jade Truscott hair: Michelle Brisson models: Jem Fontaine & Elle Bond
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IN THIS ISSUE
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Features & Regulars 3 10 32 70 78 88
Letters from the Editors Beauty: Fluffy Impressive Beauty: beautiful pain Beauty: Follicular Structures Beauty: Hair Play Beauty: Shallow Waters
Art & Photography 28 54
Art: Rebecka Skog Photography: Strong and Free Text and Photography by Jonathan Park
Editorials 3 Brightness City 18 Emoji 40 Memories of Summer 48 Between Spring and Fall 62 Eastern Promises
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VEUX Magazine - Issue 26 - Diversity STAFF Ada Adams Editor-In-Chief/Content Director/Public Relations ada@veuxmag.com
Vivien Hoang Editor/Advisor/Layout Design vivien@veuxmag.com
Wales Wong Editor/Literary Editor/Photographer wales@veuxmag.com
Yawen Chan Web Producer
CONTRIBUTORS: Jonathan Park, Rebecka Skog PUBLISHER VEUX Magazine is published every two months by AVW Publishing Inc. The views and opinions expressed in this magazine are solely those of the original author and other contributors. These views and opinions do not necessarily represent those of VEUX Magazine, AVW Publishing Inc., any of its staff, and/or any/all contributors to this magazine. CONTACT www.veuxmag.com Editor-In-Chief: editor@veuxmag.com Submissions: editorial@veuxmag.com
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Letters from the Editor Living in Toronto, Canada for over a decade has made me more conscious and attuned to diversity, therefore it was a meaningful choice for us to select this as October’s theme. Veux Magazine’s home base is also located here, but we’ve never limited our reach and engagement to within the Canadian borders. The internet’s accessibility and convenience has not only allowed submitters to contact us from thousands of miles away, but it has also exposed us to a variety of perspectives, ideas, and cultures. Diversity can be both abstract and concrete in meaning. Each of our submitters has interpreted the theme which portrays the differences that exemplify each and every contributor’s talents. You could say the realm of art has brought us together to present the many dimensions of diversity. Our gratitude to this month’s submitters and their teams for giving our readers a glimpse of what the world has to offer. WW On behalf of the Editors
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Brightness City
CANADA photography: Anthony Mak make-up & hair: Kiki Xiang Qianwen fashion design: Anahita F. Monzavi wardrobe styling: Anahita F. Monzavi model: Rachel Lee Mandi All clothes by Anahita F. Monzavi unless otherwise indiated.
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Shoes by BCBG Necklace by Banana Republic
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FLUFFY IMPRESSIVE GERMANY photography: Lucienne Graf make-up & hair: Mareen Vorwerk styling: Mareen Vorwerk models: Maria Wรถrdemann (green) & Klara Wรถrdemann (red)
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Sofi (left): Bow by ASOS Jacket by ASOS Body by ASOS Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood Jewelry: Stylist Owned 20 | VEUX | ISSUE 26 | DIVERSITY
Rosie (right): Bow by ASOS Jacket by Finders Keepers Body by ASOS Shoes by Prada Jewelry: Stylist Owned
Rosie (Left): Dress by ASOS Shoes by Zara Jewelry: Stylist Owned
Sofi (Right): Dress by ASOS Shoes by Zara Jewelry: Stylist Owned
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Earrings by YSL Dress by ASOS Shoes by Nicholas Kirkwood Cuffs: Stylist Owned
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Dress by Vingi Wong
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From left to right: Mittens by Topshop Scarves by Topshop Sweaters by ASOS Trousers by Topshop
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Ears by ASOS Dress: Vintage
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From left to right: Sweater by ASOS Sweater by Story of Lola Sweater by ASOS Jewelry: Stylist Owned
UNITED KINGDOM photography: Maria Millian (www.mariamillan.com) make-up: Katrin Rees (www.katrinrees.com) hair: Anton Alexander wardrobe styling: Johanna Burmester-Andersson (www.johanna-burmester-andersson.format.com) models: Sofi-Antuanetta Dilua, Rosie Morris (Debut Models), and Natรกlia Krajckovรก (Base Management) All make-up by MAC Cosemetics. All hair products by GHD. DIVERSITY | ISSUE 26 | VEUX | 27
ART
Rebecka Skog
Born in Sweden, Rebecka Skog moved to the Canary Islands, where she studied Fine Arts on the island of Tenerife. Here, she was inspired by the landscape, the sea, the blue sky and the traditional culture of the islands. Next, she moved to Milan, where she studied photography and fashion illustration, and then Madrid to continue her fashion studies and to work in publishing and advertising. Currently, she lives in London and works as a freelance illustrator. www.rebeckaskog.com 28 | VEUX | ISSUE 26 | DIVERSITY
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Jean Jacket by Bershka
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beautiful pain RUSSIA photography: Irina Nekludova (www.irinanekludova.rocks) make-up & hair: Anna Shafran & Lucille Rudenko models: Rita K, Anastasia Che, Stacy T, and Alexandr B (ND Models - www.ndmodels.com) All Make-Up by MAC and Make Up For Ever
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Waistcoat by Kira Plastinina
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Shirt by Love Republic
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Waistcoat by Kira Plastinina
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Memories of Summer
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CANADA photography: PhotoSphinx by Vitaliy Latanskiy (www.photosphinxphotography. com) make-up & hair: Sarah Heather fashion design: Pascale Swimwear wardrobe styling: Pascale Swimwear models: Ashton Hong, Tamara Karmark (Cashmere Event Staffing Agency), & Renee Giroux (Cashmere Event Staffing Agency) All wardrobe and accessories were provided by Pascale Swimwear
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Between Spring and Fall
CANADA photography: Michele Taras make-up: Angelica Thompson (Angelic Touch Artistry) fashion design: Zia Zamora model: Nini Amerlise
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Strong and Free
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On Thin Ice Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Canada (69°07’02’N 105°03’11’W) The last remnants of ice cling to life as spring gives way to summer. It is here, in the land of the midnight sun, that the cognitive dissonance must truly be met. Partially frozen bodies of water? In June? A traveller’s total time in Nunavut is measured by whether she greets this sight with wondrous confusion or with a shrug and a flippant comment about how the ice seems particularly far gone this year in comparison to summers past. 1:30 AM. The sun floats over the horizon as it prepares its ascent once again. Little wonder, then, that the residents of Cambridge Bay seek out the best in curtains and drapes to block out the ever-present, never resting sunlight.
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A Summer’s Glory Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada (62°26’32’N 114°23’51’W) For much of the year, the Arctic blusters and blows in fits of chilly gale force winds and reveals her deadly inhospitable moods, demanding to know what you are doing in her domain. But every year, for a few months, she blossoms into a beautiful landscape for woodland creatures and fantastic flowers. Beautiful pink flowers adorn her summer dress; past, present and future all present at once in the various stages of floral blossom. Here, a bud just flowering. There, a flower in full glorious bloom. And there, the wilting petals in the final stages of its beauty. Her luxurious raiment teems with living creatures. A robin fills the morning air with his sweet birdsong, hopping about searching for morning sustenance. Indeed, he has dressed finely indeed this wonderful morning, as he feeds himself in preparation to seek out a partner with which to dance in this spring cycle of life.
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Bait and switch! Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, Canada (62°48’35’N 092°05’58’W) The burbling and bubbling of the rushing water underfoot soothes the mind as the fisherman casts and reels repeatedly, reveling in the rhythm of the routine. The graylings are biting, and the adventure is on. As he lures the fish in with promises of delicious food, he delivers instead a sharp hook in their mouth. The promise of delicious food was not a lie. But the fish was mistaken as to who the food was going to be. Mixed feelings of sadness and suspense flood the fisherman’s mind as he philosophizes over how some must die so that others may live. He commits to a sustainable practice of fishing so that no more than necessary must die, in order for him to live.
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Winter is Coming Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada (72°41’57’N 077°57’33’W) The beauty of the Arctic is both mesmerizing and terrifying. From hour to hour and day to day, the mountains shift subtly with the daylight. Sometimes, they draw the clouds about themselves, a wispy shawl coyly covering her jagged contours. Sometimes they stand proudly, exhibiting their sharpest outlines. They always remain as a dangerous frontier, a wondrous adventure awaiting the prepared, and a certain death meeting the foolish.
Jonathan Park first arrived in the Canadian Arctic in September 2013 and its siren call seized his heart. Since then, his travels have taken him all over the Canadian North, providing him with many inspirations for his photography and his writing. Inuit folklore and mythology have opened his creative horizons and you can read his short story heavily influenced by his exposure to Inuit spirituality in Issue 17 of VEUX Magazine.
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Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada
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Anna is wearing a dress by Timothy Cabell.
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On Facing Page: Vy is wearing a dress by Jaseeo Design.
Eastern Promises UNITED STATES photography: Candace Perry (www.candaceperry.com) make-up & hair: Timothy Cabell (www.facebook.com/timothy.cabell.1) fashion design: Jaseeo Design (www.facebook.com/stephanie.larck) wardrobe styling: Jaseeo Design, Timothy Cabell, & Candace Perry assistant: Jade Carrington retouching: Candace Perry & Nicolette Howell models: Vy Dang (Halo Models & Talent), Anna Ko, and Dana Spotto
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Vy is wearing a dress by Dana Spotto.
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Dana is wearing pants and top by Jaseeo Design.
Dana is wearing a dress by Timothy Cabell.
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Follicular
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Structures
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On Jem and Elle: SKIN: Dermalogica Foundation, Face Atelier Ultra Foundation & Graftobian HD Cream Foundation Concealer by Yaby Blush by Smashbox HIGHLIGHTER: Smashbox Soft Lights MAC Strobe Cream MAC By Candlelight MASCARA: MAC Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Eyeliner: MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack & Chromaline in White LIPS: MAC in Viva Glam IV Face Atelier Gloss in Peach 72 | VEUX | ISSUE 26 | DIVERSITY
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Hair Play
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SKIN: Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation MAC Face & Body Becca Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop Natasha Denona Blush in Neutral Beige EYES: Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer MAC Amber Lights Eyeshadow Sugarpill Goldilux Loose Eyeshadow LIPS: MAC Nightmoth Lipliner MAC Rocker Lipstick MAC Dark as Night Gloss 88 | VEUX | ISSUE 26 | DIVERSITY
Shallow
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UNITED STATES photography: Marta McAdams (www.martamcadams.com) make-up & hair: Samantha Taormina (www.samanthataormina.com) post production: Elena Pyzhikova model: Sara Nilsson Sanchez
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SKIN: Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation MAC Face & Body Becca Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop Natasha Denona Blush in Neutral Beige EYES: Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer MAC Antiqued Eyeshadow Sugarpill Goldilux Loose Eyeshadow LIPS: MAC Burgundy & Vino Lipliner MAC Diva Lipstick Limecrime Carousel Gloss in Golden Ticket
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SKIN: Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation MAC Face & Body Becca Skin Perfector in Opal Natasha Denona Blush in Neutral Beige EYES: MAC Gloss Texture MAC Extended Play Mascara LIPS: MAC Currant Lipliner Sad Girl by Anastasia of Beverly Hills MAC Clear Lipglass
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SKIN: Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation MAC Face & Body Becca Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop Natasha Denona Blush in Neutral Beige EYES: MAC Painterly Paint Pot Makeup Geek Creme Brulee Eyeshadow MAC Retrospeck Eyeshadow & Brown Down MAC Teddy Eyeliner LIPS: MAC Vino Lipliner MAC Hang Up Lipstick
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On Back Cover SKIN: Natasha Denona Face Glow Foundation MAC Face & Body Becca Skin Perfector in Champagne Pop Natasha Denona Blush in Neutral Beige EYES: Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer MAC Vanilla Pigment Makeup Geek Mercury Eyeshadow LIPS: MAC Nightingale Lipliner MAC Girl About Town Lipstick MAC Clear LipglassMAC Clear Lipglass
BACK COVER UNITED STATES photography: Marta McAdams (www.martamcadams.com) make-up & hair: Samantha Taormina (www.samanthataormina.com) post production: Elena Pyzhikova model: Sara Nilsson Sanchez
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