THE SPRING ISSUE
KEATON HENSON
The evasive and enigmatic artist provides sounds and answers that force you to feel as he feels: lonely Text by Katia Ganfield Photography by Olivia Beasley Music is something to be loved, an ethereal substance of infinitesimal vibrations that evokes the pain and glory of its human producers. This is where Keaton Henson’s gentle folk […]
HIDDEN PLACE
Photography by CHRISTIAN CONTI Styling by HOLLY GRAY Imitation dress, Jen Kao jacket, Mercura NYC princess sunglasses, LaCrasia gloves Marais USA oxford shoes, Stylist’s own socks Jad Ghandour sequined gown, Karen Walker T-shirt LaCrasia gloves, Mercura NYC sunglasses Jil Sander jacket & shorts, Mawi necklace, LaCrasia gloves Manish Arora dress, Gucci jacket, Marais USA shoes […]
KOTO BOLOFO: Dream Weaver
Avoiding the label of designer, this photographer transforms photographic qualities into dimensional garments that capture more than just attention Text by Michael Cohen Photography by Koto Bolofo Photographer Koto Bolofo is prized for his ability to present honest beauty. His signature is to forsake gimmickry, respecting subjects and composition. He works in film rather than […]
POWER & ROMANCE
Disregarding the conventional elements of fashion photography, architect-turned-photographer But-Sou Lai has perfected the art of the imperfect Text by Lynn Wang Photography by But-Sou Lai Fashion photography today is obsessed with artificial perfection. Mise-en-scène and composition have become just as important as models and the clothes they wear. The majority of fashion editorials today involve a large […]
BLUE ANGEL
Photography by FILIPPO DEL VITA Styling by ELENA MOUSSA DKNY pants, Boy. by Band of Outsiders shorts, Norma Kamali striped body, Betsey Johnson top, DKNY shoes, American Apparel socks, RR Rentals necklaces What Goes Around Comes Around jeans, ACNE t-shirt, Deryck Todd helmet, Betsey Johnson shoes Cheng shorts, James Perse t-shirt, Topshop top, Katya Leonovich […]
WHITE LINES
Photography by CHRISTIAN CONTI Styling by JASON REMBERT Gucci dress, Ben Amun necklace Lever Couture dress Givenchy dress, Dolce & Gabbana earrings, Bottega Veneta shoes Emporio Armani hat and pants, Dolce & Gabbana shoes Versace top and skirt, Ben Amun necklace and cuff Givenchy dress, Dolce & Gabbana earring YSL dress Photo Asst. Sebastian Beckmann […]
COLOR THEORY
Photography by SVEN-ANTON Styling by LIZ SORRELL Alexander McQueen jacket, Topshop dress, Kelsey Quan necklace, Make Up Forever eyeshadow in Yellow 2, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra lipstick in Peony Diane Von Furstenberg dress, Topshop jacket, Christian Dior scarf, Marni sunglasses, Vintage gloves, Michael Kors bracelet, Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Ultra lipstick in Ruby Rose Vintage bolero, […]
MARIOS SCHWAB
London’s adopted son reveals the depth beneath his delicate layers Text by Katia Ganfield Portraits by Henrik Knudsen & Photography by Olivia Beasley Greco-Austrian designer, Marios Schwab, is a designer of such caliber there is little need for introductions. Winning Best New Designer in 2006 and the Swiss Textile Award in 2007, he has been […]
TAKING CARE OF ACNE
SOMA talks to the Persson behind Acne Paper When he was a small boy growing up in Oslo, Norway, Thomas Persson was always drawing, constantly making things, forever creating. His love of clothing comes from his grandmother who was delighted by her grandson’s interest in fashion. “She is French and, like most French women, it […]
UNIQLO HITS NYC
Fifth Avenue is getting a fast fashion facelift. But among the throngs of retailers investing in flagship stores deep in Tiffany territory, one is standing out. Meet UNIQLO, the Japanese retail giant whose latest U.S. store resides at 53rd Street & Fifth Avenue. The three-story glass cube invites us into another world—an enormous 89,000-square-foot flagship […]
I-POSE: TOKYO
I-Pose is the latest addition to SOMA’s ongoing tradition of introducing unique, cutting-edge features to our magazine. This section portrays the winners of our online competition, where SOMA readers posed as their favorite icons. In this issue, we featured young creative minds from Tokyo and ask them to explain the reasoning behind their choices. Text […]
BARTON PERREIRA
When internationally acclaimed accessories designer Patty Perreira met Bill Barton, President of Oliver Peoples, the stars were not only aligned, but illuminated a path where a love of design and passion for excellence came together in perfect union. Her strong aesthetic prowess—honed over time at houses like Prada, Paul Smith, Jil Sander, and Vera Wang—paired […]
NYC: May
1. Where do you draw your personal style inspiration from? 2. Who is your favorite style icon? 3. What’s your favorite trend of the moment? 4. What current trend would you like to see go away or name a trend from the past you would hate to see make a return. 5. What item should […]
CARIN RODEBJER
Carin Rodebjer takes a common objective of women’s wear—to offer high fashion with a relaxed, accessible vibe—and succeeds where so many labels fail. The Rodebjer label does not imitate renowned fashion houses or jump on trend bandwagons. She designs for a woman who is comfortable in her own skin—refined, casual and stylish. Born in Sweden, […]
