THE SPRING ISSUE
Features
Kiki Sukezane
A New Kind of Hero Those select few who have managed to carve out careers within Hollywood’s television and film industry can tell you, the pursuit of professional acting is a challenging one. With English as your second language and your homeland across the ocean, this challenging pursuit becomes even loftier—but not impossible as proven […]
La Jolla
International Fashion Film Festival The classic glamour of Hollywood film society has always paired splendidly with the pinnacle of haute couture fashion. Today, the new genre of the fashion film is considered by many to be the most integral part of a fashion brand’s advertising campaign. Among the palm-lined streets of sunny, coastal La […]
La Femme au Chapeau
Photography Sergio Kurhajec Styling Don Sumada Michael Kors sweater Christian Dior sequin turtleneck Eric Javits hat Miu Miu jacket, shorts, shirt, and hat Christian Dior turtleneck top NC15 Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation Tenderling Powder Blush In Extreme Dimension 3D Black Lash Mascara Cranberry, Brun, Motif Eyeshadow Single Fleshpot Lipstick Oribe Dry Texturising Spray Oribe […]
Sheer Cover
Photography Peter Rosa Styling Mindy Saad Miu Miu top Tom Ford ring Dolce & Gabbana Just Skin Dolce & Gabbana Nude lipstick Vera Wang jacket Sunday Riley Lipstick in Wine Stain Franziska Fox Jacket Dolce & Gabbana Devil lipstick Dolce & Gabbana Perfect Luminous Liquid Foundation Nars Multiple Stick in South Beach Nars Lipstick in […]
Binary Reflections
Photography Mike Kobal Styling Allison St.Germain Clothing provided by Clover Canyon Sunglasses provided by Carrera Shoes provided by Prada Models: Michel Biel and Alex Pierce Fashion Stylist : Allison St.Germain Styling assistant: Jorge Grooming: Robert Lyon, Atelier Management Photography Mike Kobal
Great Blue Yonder
Photography Ben Cope Styling Sophia Dearborne Laer sweater Kenzo skirt Dr. Martens shoes throughout Marques Almeida apron top Laer trousers Sorelle earrings throughout Patrik Ervell shirt 69 panted pants 69 denim apron dress 69 bikini set and denim jacket Laer coat Laer sweater 69 trousers Crippen denim jacket Noe mesh slip Calvin Klien denim Levis […]
Love to Pose
Model Carlos Cortez Posing as Clint Eastwood Occupation: Visual Director “I always liked the deep strength in his eyes and, as time goes on, the strength in his work. I remember those nights at home with my mom watching Spaghetti Westerns on a very big and fat black and white TV, and dreaming about having […]
A Walk With Cory Johnson
On a sunny Thursday morning with clear blue skies, I met Cory Johnson in front of the Bloomberg office at Pier 3 on The Embarcadero. He had on a crisp blue checked Sports coat, with a satin origami handkerchief tucked into his breast pocket. His hair was perfectly in place. I saw a light coat […]
Adam Thorpe
Adam Thorpe is a Master Carver whose ability to create contemporary, original pieces and restore antique masterpieces, garners commissions from galleries and fine art museums alike. His work is currently on display at Velvet da Vinci and The Legion of Honor in San Francisco. Thorpe’s exhibition at Velvet da Vinci, Flowering, is a powerful show […]
The Influencers
Soraya Darabi and Maxine Bédat of Zady Two halves of one very important whole are Soraya Darabi and Maxine Bédat, Co-Founders at the uniquely innovative lifestyle brand, Zady. Before Zady, Soraya graduated from Georgetown University and went on to be the Manager of Digital Partnerships and Social Media for The New York Times. Maxine, who […]
The Influencers
Nina Mufleh Nina Mufleh, 32, is an experienced marketer and social media professional. A California native, Mufleh spent the last decade in the Middle East where she worked for Queen Rania of Jordan to spearhead her presence in the digital space. Mufleh went on to co-found The Online Project, which is the Middle East’s leading […]
Street Pulse
San Francisco 1. Occupation. 2. Favorite watering hole. 3. Favorite designer. 4. Longest you’ve gone without using Iphone. 5. Dolores or Golden Gate Park Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick 1. Student/Model. 2. The Lab by Napaology. 3. Celine. 4. Five days. 5. Dolores. Mireya Gartland 1. Art Director/Photographer 2. Trick dog. 3. Alexander Wang. 4. Two days. 5. […]
Britt Moore
Britt Moore is a promising freelance stylist and recent graduate of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. It’s difficult to tell whether it was her early devotion to her favorite publications or her wildly elaborate imagination that’s responsible for this student’s large, bounding strides toward a significant and prominent styling career but regardless […]
Anna Metzel & Eleonore Santos
What does a suburb north of Chicago and San Diego have in common? Each locations are origins of two rising talents in textile and fashion design here in San Francisco. Eleonore Santos, garment designer and textile designer and Anna Metzel are both graduating from the Academy of Art University this spring and recently participated […]
Giorgio Moroder
Back In Business When Giorgio Moroder enters a room filled with music industry folks, his appearance is met with a standing ovation. The genteel Moroder, who with thinning white hair and a bushy moustache looks like a kindly great uncle, receives the applause humbly, smiling, his eyes sparkling. For the layperson, Moroder’s presence means next […]
Planet Perth
The imminent release of Tame Impala’s third album, Currents, has many admirers of the Australian psych-rock outfit’s panoramic soundscapes panting in breathless anticipation, while the expectancy among those who consider each new release to be the dawning of an epochal musical age is bordering on unbridled fervour. Refreshingly though, Kevin Parker – the man behind […]
Urbanite
Haley Guild Moore Message In A Bottle “Champagne and French fries, yes please!” Haley declares when delving into her favorite food and wine pairing. “Old white burgundy paired with white truffles, also amazing,” she continues. Haley Guild Moore can take you in any direction. She has affection for things that are at once playful, decadent, […]
La Collectionneuse
Photography Sergio Kurhajec Styling Don Sumada Miu Miu Marc Jacobs Sportmax Gucci Dior Jason Wu Thakoon Mikhael Kale Jason Wu Tom Ford Mikhael Kale Gucci Hair by Enrico Mariotti at Art Department using Pantene Makeup by Stephanie Peterson at Art Department Model: Ilva Heitmann at Supremem Management Studio: shootdigital
Blue Streak
Photography Mike Kobal Styling Allison St.Germain Denim Supply by Ralph Lauren jacket & shorts Frame shirt Chan Luu necklace and scarf Rag and Bone hat Mih jumper Ash shoes and backpack Levis jacket Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses Frame denim Tommy Hilfiger shirt Chan Luu scarf in hair Chan Luu necklace House of Harlow ring Dsquared2 shoes, […]
Art School Confidential
Photography Mike Carreiro Styling Sophia Dearborne Hyein Seo blazer from Shop Super Street Vince t-shirt and tank Junya Watanabe for Comme des Garçons skirt Rodarte earring from Shop Super Street (throughout) Wolford socks Adidas shoes Antipast cardigan Sandy Liang jeans From Shop Super Street Acne mules The Fashion Club dress Joseph skirt Acne coat Stella […]
Street Pulse
Paris 1. Paris pet peeve 2. Special talent/skill 3. Longest you’ve stayed off social media. 4. Your personality in one word. 5. One of your favorite spots in Paris. What is your zodiac sign? Miriam Odemba 1. Untrustworthy cab drivers 2. Good listener with an entrepreneurial spirit 3. One month when doing charity in Tanzania. 4. Hardworking 5. […]
Fashion Influencers
Fashion blogging as a profession has only really been around for a few years. Most of the bloggers that you are familiar with today got their start taking outfit shots in the mirror without any hope of fame or promotion. Today, the scene is much different. Top bloggers are appearing on magazine covers and designer […]
Ann-Sofie Back
The asymmetry in the way that a garment drapes effortlessly off the shoulder might be your first inclination as to what has earned designer Ann-Sofie ample recognition with dozens of awards and nominations, making her widely acknowledged for what is a prominent label for the intelligent, style conscious woman. Born in 1971 in Stockholm, Ann-Sofie […]
Love to Pose
Best of 2014 Model Shaunda Brown poses as Rosie the Riveter. Shaunda Brown wears a Five Rock Workwear bodysuit and model’s own headband. Photography by Liz Caruana Stylist: Renata Gar Hair and makeup: Roxie O Hair and makeup: Shana Astrachan Model Nicholas Sauer Posing as Justin O’shea Occupation Designer/Model O’shea carries such confidence and intensity […]
