THE SPRING ISSUE
Features
Rozae Nichols
Fashion designer Rozae Nichols, who grew up in Los Angeles and still lives here after a stint in Paris working for legendary French visionary Serge Bensimon, believes strongly in her California roots. This has forged her insistence on producing garments locally, in a sustainable and responsible fashion. Nichols started out as a fine artist and […]
Sleeping on a Jetplane
In a country that’s famous for its bizarre experiential hotels—from the IceHotel in Lapland to the floating Utter Inn that features an underwater aquarium for guests to sleep in—comes a new take on the red eye flight. Arlanda’s Jumbo Stay hotel repurposes a retired Boeing 747 and turns it into a travel experience, offering passengers […]
Elohim
Hailing from Los Angeles, Elohim, Hebrew for God, sings with god-like control and confidence. Although her latest singles “She Talks Too Much” and “Xanax” have been released by B3SCI Records for two months, they’ve gained popularity, generous reviews and various re-mixes by artists and bands such as COIN, BECOME and Gosh Pith, and it’s easy […]
Shirley Manson
Playing with Garbage Before he launched Garbage, drummer Butch Vig was already the well-known producer of Nirvana’s Nevermind and The Smashing Pumpkins’ Gish. Smart Studios, the recording complex in Madison, Wisconsin he ran with guitarist Steve Marker, was ground zero for the alternative rock scene when Vig, Marker and multi-instrumentalist Duke Erickson decided to start […]
Eric Adkins
The glow of over a hundred bottles of whiskey glimmers off the barman’s smooth head, accentuating the perspiration as veteran drinksmith Erik Adkins works away, mixing cocktails and pouring the amber goodness to the packed-in patrons at Hard Water. The Pier 3 whiskey bar is the latest Charles Phan venture, this time featuring whiskey—one of […]
An Exquisite Eye
Blake Kuwahara For those who know him, Blake Kuwahara is a name synonymous with design, and one of those thoroughly contemporary artists whose consideration for purpose in beauty is essential. Kuwahara has always been drawn to optics, a fitting relationship as his eye for composition and ability to translate what he sees to what he […]
69
Gender, race, age, and size are insignificant to the creator of 69. These traits are meaningless when it comes to fashion, according to the fashion label, so meaningless that the designer hasn’t even released his or her own identity. While this may come across as shocking or peculiar to some, it also raises the question […]
She Moves Me
Photography Sergio Kurhajec Styling Don Sumada Five women are stealing the editorial stage at SOMA. One is an entrepreneur, another is an anti-fashionista, there’s a Beyonce-producer, an internationally hailed vocalist, and dance-punk band leader. Together, they cover impressive ground—and they all have something in common: they are powerhouse rock stars and role models. Alexis Krauss, lead […]
Training Day
Photography Peter Rosa Styling Emma Slack Nike jacket Chromat top Monreal London skirt Nike sneakers Chromat jacket Daniella Kallmeyer dress Vince jumpsuit Eres bra Michi jacket Everlast gloves Alexander Wang shoes Koreswim swimsuit Reebok shorts Nike sneakers Armani jacket Reebok bra Adidas pants Nike shoes Garvey bag Michi bodysuit Monreal London jacket Gore-Tex sleeves Michi bra American […]
Love to Pose
Model Taylor Mack Crommie Posing as David Bowie Occupation: Musician Stylist’s own jacket and neck tie Artelier peral earing as pin Model Kate Boyer Posing as Angie Bowie 70’s glam Occupation: Actress / Stunt Blq Jacket Sabo Skirt top Boyajian necklace Model Daniel Norman Posing as Jean Michel Basquiat Occupation: Musician Models own jacket, shirt, […]
Street Pulse
San Francisco 1. Favorite Films 2. Favorite Director 3. Favorite Musician of All Time Lauren Guerdat 1. Heather, The Royal Tenenbaums and Midnight in Paris 2. Wes Anderson 3. Prince Joshua Van Leader 1. Dior and I 2. Ridley Scott 3. Frank Sinatra Domenica Domiray 1.Chocolat, Bananas 2. Woody Allen 3. […]
The Influencers
Adriana Gascoigne Adriana Gascoigne, 38, sees the innovation in technology. It’s a type of innovation not limited to her roles in technology, which have spanned both global brands and start-up spaces. Wishing to further the visibility of women in the technology industry, Adriana founded the non-profit organization, Girls in Tech, in 2007. Established with the […]
The Influencers
Natalia Burina For Natalia Burina, software engineering errs on the side of charisma. As a young entrepreneur, Natalia’s upbringing was rich with her Yugoslavian heritage and an obvious diligence, which influenced her to study applied math and computer science at the University of Washington. It was from this foundation that Natalia worked for powerhouses such […]
The Influencers
Lara Eurdolian Lara Eurdolian, 31, navigates the blogosphere with a style-savvy compass. With a background that integrates branding and beauty, Lara launched her career in marketing with NARS and Jurlique, after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She went on become a brand consultant for entities like Kiehl’s, Skyn Iceland, and Avon. All the […]
D’clic
When we talk about design with purpose we talk about D’Clic. A cutting edge Fashion Company founded by San Francisco-based, French designer and entrepreneur Martial Yapo; a former partner of the iconic wine bar “Amelié” and creative mind of D’clic. The designer developed his skills while attending architectural school in northern France during his 20’s; […]
AYK
“Ceramics is my language” – Anna Yuh Krengel, San Francisco artist and Central Saint Martins graduate explains as she takes us through her innovative work for AYK in jewelry ceramic design. AYK Ceramics constructs its collections with detailed handcrafted designs that are a translation of relics that were once created by influential ancient power women. […]
British Film Institute
The British film institute resists definition. It is a movie theatre comprised of three thwarted and an IMAX cinema. It is the home of the worlds largest film archive. It is a charity governed by Royal Charter. It is a film academy. More than anything, the BFI is a London cultural institution. It’s easy to […]
Jess Glynne
Since the death of Amy Winehouse in 2011, the entertainment press, especially in Britain, has been in a perpetual search to crown her “successor.” Jess Glynne actually came up through the UK dance scene, providing exuberant vocals for chart topping hits by Clean Bandit and Route 94 in 2014. Her debut solo album, I Cry […]
The Alchemists
Who doesn’t believe in the transformational power of good hair and makeup? In Hollywood, this idea is taken up a notch: beauty professionals are true magicians, who hold the power to contribute to a star’s mystique. They become celebrities’ best friends and confidants and are elevated to the position of legends in their own right. […]
NOVICA
Gives Global Artists a Voice Roberto Milk, Co-Founder and CEO of NOVICA, says the “Ah-ha” moment came while in a Portuguese class at Stanford University. The professor was explaining to the class how difficult it was for traditional Brazilian artists to make a living off their craft and Roberto says this just didn’t sound right. […]
I Am Eleni
Australian artist Helen Andronis Ibrahim – who uses her Greek name, Eleni, to sign her art – travels among Indigenous people in Australia and the Native American Hopi in Arizona to pursue an art that is a reflection of what it means to be connected to this earth and also a narrative of her personal […]
Sarrita King
A Fusion of Past, Present and Future Sarrita King is an exciting second-generation Aboriginal artist who brilliantly fuses the past, present and future of her culture through her painting. She was born into an accomplished family of artists. Her older sister is noted artist Tarisse King and her father is the late William King Jungala […]
California Wives
The band California Wives may hail from Chicago, but there is no doubt that a golden state-of-mind exists within their music. Art History, their 2012 debut album, brims with new wave vibes of buoyant synth and lilting melodies. This time around, their latest EP, Heavy—released on vinyl July 23rd—hits home with a new marriage of […]
Jamie XX
Going Solo with In Colour Jamie xx is notoriously quiet. Not shy or impolite or moody, as people who meet him are quick to clarify, but slightly awkward. The 26-year-old Jamie Smith, who has been given the “Jamie xx” nickname-turned-professional-moniker because of his internationally acclaimed music group, The xx, speaks in a halting, mumbling fashion. […]
