THE SPRING ISSUE
Features
The Light and Darkness of Say Lou Lou
As human beings we are fascinated with extremes, the far reaches of both ends of any given spectrum. For the entirety of human history, stories have been told of the ever present battle between good versus evil, with heroes and villains created in the ilk of both moral extremes. In this vein, such extremes find […]
The Reflections: Dreamy Songs for Lost Lovers
Two years ago, singer Darian Zahedi and drummer/guitarist Jon Safley were playing together in a band that gave them little musical or personal satisfaction. Both had a wide range of influences, including psychedelic California pop, new wave dance music and ambient rock, so they ditched the band and started writing the emotionally charged songs that […]
David Lowery Starts Talking
There was an interesting moment a few years ago at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival. David Lowery’s short film, A Catalog of Anticipations, had just screened, and the director stood at the head of a dark room for a post-screening Q&A session. The questions were timid at first, as if the audience had not expected […]
Summer Breeze
Photography by Mike Kobal Styling by Jessica Margolis Jason Wu top and shorts, vintage sunglasses from Selima Optique Victoria Beckham dress, Eddie Borgo earrings Emilio Pucci dress, Jason Wu shoes, Eddie Borgo ring, Gucci ring Louis Vuitton dress, Erickson Beamon necklaces, Eddie Borgo five finger ring Victoria Beckham dress Model: Caitlin Ricketts at Wilhelmina, […]
Night in the City
Photography by Christian Conti Styling by Victor Gonzales Titania Inglis dress, Gio Diev boots, TomTom cuff Titania Inglis vest and trousers, Mango booties, Fender guitar Mango top, Georgine skirt, Gio Diev shoes, TomTom necklaces Lauren Bagliore coat, Gio Diev shoes Houghton blazer, Mango skirt, Gio Diev shoes, TomTom necklaces Katya Leonovich dress, Jean Paul Gaultier […]
I-Pose: San Francisco
After an amazing response, SOMA is proud of its tradition of creating stylistic imagery through iconic themes. In this issue, SOMA readers once again posed in homage to their favorite icons. These young creative San Franciscans offered their own portrayals of these inspiring legends. Photography by Liz Caruana Styling by Renata Gar Model Dania Denise, […]
Strike a Pose
After a year of success, SOMA is proud of its tradition of creating stylistic imagery through iconic themes. In this issue, SOMA readers again posed in homage to their favorite icons. These young creative San Franciscans offered their own portrayals of these inspiring legends. Photographs by Christian Conti Styling by Jessica Margolis Photo […]
White Noise
Photographs by Felix Wong Styling by Bryan Marryshow Hair: Anthony Nader at Atelier Management Makeup: Seong Hee Park for MAC Cosmetics at Seen Artists Model: Ilva Heitmann at Supreme
Mission of Grace
Grace Hightower De Niro is exceptional for many reasons. As a high school senior, she was kicked out for protesting segregation. Her philanthropy work has lead to honors from the New York Women’s Foundation and the American Cancer Society of New York City. This mother of two has recently added entrepreneur to her list of […]
Where the Smart Kids Go
I don’t think humans can be objective. It’s impossible. People say to me, ‘you’re not objective,’ and I say, ‘yeah I know.’
Into the Woods
Photographs by Martin Vallin Styling by Hanna Holmgren Thomas Sabo leaf bracelet Thomas Sabo tree, feather, key bracelet Maria Black big ring and bracelet Marcel Bedro knot bracelet and ring, stone bracelet Maria Nilsdotter bone bracelet Drakenberg Sjölin silver bracelet Efva Attling flower earrings Bud to Rose bullet ring, and star ring Maria Black ring […]
Rush Hour
Photographs by Mike Kobal Styling by Jessica Margolis Rag & Bone blouse, Dsquared jeans, Helmut Lang shoes, Gucci bracelet, Celine vintage bracelet, Eddie Borgo bracelet, Gucci ring, Cartier ring Derek Lam blazer, Rag & Bone denim top, Jason Wu leather shorts, Pierre Hardy shoes, Eddie Borgo earrings, Gucci rings Victoria by Victoria Beckham dress, Theyskens […]
Climbing to the Top
Sixty years ago, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary took the first steps on top of Mount Everest. Tenzing Norgay, his face covered with an oxygen mask, stretches his right arm toward the sky, triumphantly waving his axe on the Mount Everest summit. Against the sky, flags of Britain, Nepal, the United Nations, and […]
Piece By Piece
Elizabeth Brunner, creator of SF-based label Piece x Piece and pioneer in creating clothing out of discarded fabric swatches, is a fashion designer. Her feelings toward fashion, however, are ambivalent. “I enjoy it creatively,” allows Brunner, but foremost in her mind are the devastating ecological effects of the garment industry. Over 4,500 swatches of non-biodegradable […]
Spotlight on Craig Green
Balancing light, shadow, and reflection the young designer creates conceptual and wearable fashion. London-based menswear designer Craig Green has already placed a mark on the fashion industry with attention constantly focused on his next step. Earning both a BA and MA at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, he went on […]
JIHAE: CREATIVITY UNLIMITED
Multimedia artist, producer and director of films and videos, head of her own record label, songwriter, musician and political activist. Jihae does it all. But it’s music that nurtures her heart and soul. Jihae is a force of nature. She never stays in one spot for long, artistically or geographically. Since she landed in New […]
Love to Pose
After a year of success, SOMA is proud of its tradition of creating stylistic imagery through iconic themes. In this issue, SOMA readers again posed in homage to their favorite icons. These young creative San Franciscans offered their own portrayals of these inspiring legends. Text by Nathaniel Jue Photography by Maria del Rio Styling by […]
Editions of You
Used throughout: Skin/Base: YSL Pore Refining Skincare, YSL Touche Express Wake-Up Eyecare, YSL Le Teint Touche Éclat No B10, YSL Touche Éclat Concealer No 1 & 5, YSL Anti-Cernes Concealer No 2, YSL Poudre Sur Mesure. Brows: YSL Neuilly Brow Pen. Eyes: YSL Volume Effet Faux Cils Shocking Mascara. Lips: YSL Re-Plumping Concentrate. […]
Pattern Recognition
Silk patchwork print dress and pleated peplum belt by Lie Sang Bong; Necklace and ring by Laruicci; Cuffs by Mordekai By Ken Borochov. Family Chair by Takeshi Miyakawa Design. Silk satin geometric print gown with raffia yoke and belt by Carolina Herrera; Earrings and cuffs by Robert Lee Morris. Mark-8 Room Divider by Uhuru […]
Breaking the Mold
Frank Lloyd Wright. Charles and Ray Eames. The legacies of these designers and architects tower above those of their contemporaries. But exactly why is their contribution so much more lasting, their place in history so outsized? Saarinen, Kahn, Mies van der Rohe, and many others have also given us beloved designs, but theirs are not […]
The di Rosa
A quaint cobblestone home situated on 217 acres of gardens and vineyards in Napa Valley was where Rene and Veronica di Rosa’s dream began. The large collection of art was originally compiled on the grounds by the collectors over the years and continues to grow to this day. When Rene di Rosa purchased land in […]
Marcel Wanders
Fighting for a world bearing more sustainability and durability through his cleverly manipulated interior and product designs, Marcel Wanders is the Beethoven equivalent to others in his field. Gaining recognition in the late 90s for his simple structures played against elaborate and opulent designs, any product of his can be appreciated from a mile away […]
Heir Apparent
Carine Gilson neglige Carine Gilson neglige Giambattista Valli top, Dominic Jones ring Luv AJ necklace Photographs by Nicole Corbett Styled by Allison Bornstein Model: Samantha Xu @ Muse Model Management Hair: Yasutaké Kosaka Makeup: ChiChi Saito for Makeup For Ever Manicurist: Rie Okusa for Nars Photographic Assistant: Scott Ruddock
Issey Miyake
Clothing throughout by Issey Miyake Model Chloe Norgaard – One Management Photographs by Jacob Hodgkinson Styled by Keith S. Washington Makeup: Natsuka @ Avgvst Hair: Teru @ Propaganda Hair Manicurist: Nori Retouching: Sofia Zasheva & Walter Olio
