CONTENTS 2 From The Desk of The
Editor
3 The Team 5 Photography - Ryan
Christopher VanWilliams
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8 Music 9 Street Style 11 Photography - Luimi
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14 Street Style 16 Painter - Reinder
Oldenburger
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20 Around Town 23 Sylvia Jun
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29 Photography - Marcin Gubernat
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36 Creative Writing 37 Photography - Felicia
Marques
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from the desk of the
EDITOR I grew up in New York City, have spent my whole life here, and I know exactly how amazing this city can be. I wanted to start a magazine that focused on the talent, the style, and the businesses that are the backbone of New York.
When beginning this tribute to the city I loved, I wanted to remember the roots of this great city, but also highlight that the push towards the future has helped make it great. I remember learning in history class at PS1 in Chinatown that the Dutch were the first to settle right at the tip of Manhattan. That the Dutch were the settlers who would honor the past and be the first step towards the New York we have today.
This is where the name for this magazine comes from - VOORUIT means "onward" in Dutch, something that this magazine will strive to embody.
The idea for this magazine has always been a dream of mine, and even as little as two years ago the vision seemed almost insurmountable alone. The plan has always been simple and genuine: to provide a platform where New Yorkers can display their talents, passions, and businesses.
Within a six month period, I have been able to take my dream, go forward and work with so many talented and passionate people. From friends to friends of friends, from colleagues to strangers, this is exactly the magazine I pictured. This is, in my opinion, what New York is all about.
I’ve seen so many people come and go in this incredible city. Regardless of someone's origin, language, or culture, we all have two things in common - love for our craft and love for New York. I hope you find both of these bursting through the pages of this magazine.
I can’t express my gratitude enough to everyone that has helped make this a reality. I am beyond excited to be working with so many talented individuals, having so many people open to submitting content to both our website and content for this magazine.
As we look forward, I can’t wait to see the amazing that will be shared on this platform.
Onward,
Santana
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the TEAM SLIM | Creative Director đ&#x;”Ľ 
 Born and raised in Southern California, she moved to New York in 2008. Self proclaimed "Swiss Army Knife" member of the team, she throughly enjoys various aspects of design, production, project management and collaboration. She is currently working on a project to promote athleticism and daily activity in people of all ages. Though she is incredibly socially introverted, she enjoys exploring the various boroughs of New York and is constantly on a mission to find the best Asian (specifically dim-sum) and Mexican food in town.
Eric Valenzuela | Writer đ&#x;?Š Born and raised in Southern California, he attended San Francisco State University and received a BA in Creative Writing. He completed his graduate work at The City College of New York. He has a passion for all things tasty and delicious. When not eating or writing, Eric can often be found thinking about eating or writing and looking for new places to try something delicious. You can follow Eric on Instagram @EricV123 and #EricsTreats
Vincent Samuel | Photographer đ&#x;“ˇ Born and raised in Rome, Vinny spent his formative years in Southern California, with an eight year stint in the Air Force. A photographer based in New York City, he has worked in different photography genres including portrait and fashion. “I love shooting street and have a passion for analog film photography.â€? In his spare time, he likes to play soccer, go hiking, and occasionally travel. You can view more of his work at: www.vincentsamuel.com
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MUSIC
Photo Credit: Dina Rohira | @dinr0hira
DJ iPOD AMMO iPod Ammo started his DJ-ing career in his home town of Houston, Texas - a.k.a H-Town. In 2008 things got serious for iPod Ammo, getting into Houston’s underground music scene with the help of rapper Fat Tony. “With Fat Tony, it was a DIY kind of thing. There were no doors. We made the wall, then built the door.” This attitude allowed DJ iPod Ammo to receive great praise in Texas, being nominated by the Houston Press four years in a row for Best
Rap DJ. This put his name alongside big leaguers such as OG Ron C & Candle Stick. He then began touring with talents such as Killa Kyleon, Yelawolf, and Wiz Khalifa. None of this would have been possible had he not left in his last semester of school to join Killa Kyleon's “Smokers Club” Tour. On this tour he was in the company of Curren$y and Harlem rapper Smoke DZA. Being a part of that tour lead Ammo to New York to learn how to
handle the business aspect of his career and continue building his brand.. While he continues to learn from New York, you can catch one of iPod Ammo’s sets around the city, currently working with Fly Guy Promotions, performing at venues like The Delancey and The Brooklyn Bowl. Check him out at: www.ipodammo.com Follow him on Twitter: @ipodammo 8
STREET STYLE
STREET STYLE Winter is one of our favorite times of the year. We love winter because its the season to spend time with friends and family, to reflect and start a new year - and of course all the amazing winter fashion. Hardell (featured right), was born in Saint Lucia, and moved to New York, as a child. He is a full-time student and photographer. He has a keen eye for details, and uses that to help him create his every day looks. All items in this specific look come from J.Crew. He was able to take pieces from past and present seasons and mix them together to give him a functional look that keeps him warm this cold winter. One would think that after Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears sported all denim outfits, that it could never be done properly ever again, Hardell has challenges those ideas through this look. His most outer jacket challenges the idea of traditional peacoat. He was able to break up some of the denim by contrasting the shades of blue he is wearing, folding the cuffs of his jacket sleeves revealing the stripped detailing, in the lining of his sleeves. When looking closer at the layers he is wearing, he uses a black vest by Belstaff to break up the hues of blue and create subtile depth. The vest is made from fine spun Japanese yarns that make it light weight, perfect for layering on colder winter days. The quilts in his Belstaff body warmer vest help bring together the look of his third layer which is a quilted shirt jacket by J.Crew. The weight of his quilted shirt jacket helps keep him warm in addition to all the other layers that he is wearing. When worn with layers like how Hardell has, it is great for warmth, but can be worn alone on a nice fall or spring day. His base layer is a classic button up shirt, can easily be worn all year year. The print of the shirt is a combination of J.Crew’s favorite patterns and prints from their current season. It gives a nice detailing that helps complete the outfit. The speckle like print gives us visual contrast where his more outer layers give more textural contrast. Hardell completes his look wearing one of the many Alden and J.Crew collaboration designed shoes. This specific brown is a exclusive to J.Crew. His boots are a dark brown leather, that are perfect for all fall and winter weather. Alden, is New England’s oldest shoe and boot maker. 10
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STREET STYLE enough for a New York winter, but I surprisingly have gotten a lot of use out of it." Scarf: Theory - "I found this specific piece a few years ago, but never felt that I could wear it out in LA. Since I moved to New York, I’ve used it almost every day. It’s been so handy and keeps me so warm. I love this thing so much." Purse: Gucci - "When I purchased this, I was looking for something that was not flashy of the brand. I like how there is subtle detailing on the hardware and the “G” detailing around the bag. I also wanted something that was somewhat shaped like a doctors medical bag, but it had to be able to hold a lot of stuff. The ability to wear it as a cross-body bag is a plus."
As we had mentioned before winter is one of our favorite times of the year. We met Karen recently and asked her a little about her style and to give us little more background on what she was wearing. Karen recently transplanted from California to New York. She is currently following her dreams and working in the fashion industry. As a California native, Karen told us that though she has not been here for long, she's already been able to experience her fair share of winter madness. From high winds that could cause frost bite to winter storm Juno, she is ready for anything Mother Nature will bring towards us. We asked Karen about her style and she was telling us that “I like to think my style is eclectic. I like pattern pants, mottled sweaters, and mixing them together.” We asked for more details about some of the items that she has on and this is what she had to say: Jacket: Theory - "When I bought this coat, I didn't initially think that it was going to keep me warm
Shoes: Nike - "When shopping for winter clothes for my move to New York, because I was anticipating the cold weather, I was looking around for new shoes. I like the details on the shoes such as the ankle detailing, which gives you the option to have them unclinched to expose the faux-fur, or clinched to tuck your pants into them. When I tried them on, I felt like I was walking on two mattresses, so I ended up purchasing them. They are very functional and serve their purpose of keeping my feet warm and me comfortable." Gloves: Whitles UK brand, Bloomingdales - "My friend sent me a link to a pair of gloves that were not really practical, as a joke. She understood that I needed a pair of gloves, especially since at the time there was a lot of talk about the possibility of getting first bite from low temperatures and crazy wind chills. When looking at that link, these gloves were listed as a similar item. I had seen them online earlier in the season, but I did not want to invest full price on them. When I saw that they were on sale I knew that I had to snap them up." Pants: Kate Moss for Top Shop - "I ended up buying these pants second hand. I have a love/hate relationship with polka-dots. I think that they can easily look tacky, but on these pants they are subtle with the black on black coloring, which is why I like them a lot."
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AROUND TOWN By: Eric Valenzuela
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veryone has a got a favorites place they go to for just about anything. Sometimes it’s just about convenience, like they are located near your home or work or right by your subway stop. Some places are worth going out of your way. And some are just the best places that actually come to you. Whether you choose the things you love here in NYC based on value or because it’s worth spending an extra few bucks, you love what you love because it’s what works for you. While there are a number of classics and staples that we could mention, places like Russ & Daughters, Strand Bookstore, and other mainstays, we wanted to share some business that aren’t quite institutions yet, but maybe eventually you won’t be able to think of New York without them. Here is a short list of small business that may have escaped your notice but are definitely worth incorporating in to your routine.
Insomnia Cookies This cookie delivery service started up in a college dorm Pennsylvania in 2003 and made its way to New York, opening their first storefront in Syracuse back
in 2004. Up late at night and suddenly find yourself getting a little hungry for something sweet? They work with local bakeries who will deliver magnificently warm, fresh baked cookies right to your door. Their own stores, three of which are in Manhattan, are open until 3:00 in the morning and will assuredly satisfy your late night sweet tooth. A big plus is that they also take cash upon delivery in case you don’t happen to have your credit card handy. Call or order online by finding the store closest to you at www.insomniacookies.com.
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Lyft Much like Uber or the ill-fated Hailo service, Lyft is service that helps you get around. Originally starting up in San Francisco, Lyft quickly spread across the country billed as a ride sharing service. Their tagline, “Your friend with a car,” is indicative of their company culture and attitude towards how they view their drivers and their customers. Where Uber is known for their black cars, SUVs and, lately, negative press, Lyft has managed to keep a relatively clean reputation for great service. For those unfamiliar with how these services work it’s like this: download the app to your smartphone and enter some basic info like a credit card with billing address and a phone number. When you need a ride the app uses your location to find the nearest available driver and send them your way. Once they start heading to your location you get a look at a picture of your driver, what their car looks like, and how other passengers have rated them. Because this is a ride sharing service the fare is a suggested rate that you can raise or lower as you see fit through the app. You never actually exchange money directly with your driver. After your ride you confirm what you want to pay and rate your driver. Each driver is different and they are encouraged to show off their unique personality. In other cities besides New York (due to TLC regulations) you can usually spot Lyft drivers by the big, pink, fuzzy, mustaches on the grille of the car. Check them out at www.lyft.com. 21
Greenwich Letterpress Aside from the fact that they have one of the cutest and best selections of greeting cards in the city, Greenwich Letterpress is the place to go for any and all invitation and announcement needs. Whether it be for a wedding, BBQ, or just to announce that you’ve found a great place for stationary, the staff here will guide you through the process and help you make the best selection to meet your budget. What’s really great and gives it that special touch is that it is all letterpress. Your announcements and invitations are going to be personal and special because you truly have a hand in making them rather than choosing from a catalogue of already designed prints. Beyond invites and announcements they’ve also got great supplies for your scrapbook habit. You could be looking to get some great business cards or great gift ideas or anything in between; whatever the case, Greenwich letterpress at 39 Christopher Street will have everything you need. www.greenwichletterpress.com
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Fishs Eddy
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Photo Credit: www.fellowbarber.com
Fellow Barber Over the last several years you may have noticed something of a men’s grooming renaissance. Now you can find more and more barber shops geared towards men with featuring expert barbers and high quality grooming products and the place that started it all is Fellow Barber. Originally opening in 2006 as F.S.C. Barber (Freeman’s Sporting Club), there are now two Manhattan locations, one in Williamsburg, and another in San Francisco. Spawning a slew of imitators and some quality innovators, Fellow Barber never disappoints. Beyond the haircut and beard trim, there is nothing as relaxing as a hot, eucalyptus scented, towel over the face to relax the eyes. All of the barbers provide a quality cut no matter who is manning the clippers. You can attach yourself to one or just stop in whenever you like. Fellow Barber is just one branch of the Freemans Sporting Club which also includes their men’s clothing store and restaurant, Freemans. For the location closest to you find them at www.fellowbarber.com.
Do you like cute dishes and unique gifts? Then you might just know all about Fishs Eddy already. Opened in 1986, they offer an absolutely charming collection of flatware and glassware, gifts and vintage plates. The story of the shop is a fun one. While lost somewhere in upstate New York the founders came across an old barn housing dishware from a nearby manufacturer in a small hamlet called Fishs Eddy. They bought the lot of them, took them home and scrubbed them clean enough to discover the gorgeous prints and patterns that have become a staple for what the shop is known for. They still offer vintage plates and kitchenware of all kinds. They also offer unique designs and fun, whimsical, knickknacks and gifts. This is all in addition to pretty much any and kitchen needs you might have. The shop, located at 889 Broadway at 19th Street, is a trip and you could easily spend plenty of time finding things you know your friends and family will love but that you’ll probably end up keeping for yourself. Check it out at www.fishseddy.com.
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CREATIVE WRITING
18 Gauge
By: William Owens “Are you sure you want to do this?” Toby’s mother said with a doubtful smile. Tired of answering the same question over and over, Toby stared at the sidewalk and nodded. “It’s your body and you do what you want, sweetie. But just know that you can always change your mind and you can always just walk away.” “God, mom, it’s just a earring! It’s not like I’m getting married or something.” “And when you do get married I’ll tell you the same thing.” She smiled and pinched his cheek. “Do you need me to come with you?” He rolled his eyes and turned away. Toby walked toward the piercing parlor with the red and black awning above the painted front window. The grinning clown looked menacingly at him as he walked in. He slid his hood off and walked to the counter where a bored, rail-thin, man sat flipping through a Playboy magazine while twisting his eyebrow ring. He didn’t look up. “Oh man, I totally love Playboy, those bitches are hot as hell,” Toby said a little too loudly. The piercer looked up with no expression and closed the magazine. “Can I help you, kid?” “Oh, uh,” he tripped over his words. “I want to get my ear pierced.” “Thirty-five.” “Thirty-five what?” The piercer stared at him. “Oh! Dollars!” Toby handed him the money and his face turned a light shade of pink. He was led behind a curtain like the kind they use in hospitals where he took a seat on a patent leather table. He watched the piercer root through drawers, extracting metal clamps, cotton swabs, some unmarked spray bottle, a long needle, and the earring. Toby’s grin grew wider as the piercer laid them across the counter. “I’m gonna be the coolest kid in school.” “Whatever you say, kid.” The piercing took only a minute, but Toby was sure it was the most painful thing he had ever felt. He clenched his teeth and his knuckles turned white, but all he could think about was how girls would fawn over him and boys would stare in awe at the sheer wickedness of his ear. “Before you go showing all your friends, just remember you need to wash it twice a day for a month or it won’t heal properly.” The piercer handed him cleaning instructions and a small bottle of antiseptic spray. Even though he hadn’t heard a word of what the piercer had said, he shoved the paper and the bottle in his pocket and left the parlor glowing. A week later his earlobe became infected and grew to the size of a ping-pong ball. Toby’s friends made fun of him endlessly and eventually his mother had to cut the earring with a pair of pliers to relieve the pressure.
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