DI MODA March 2013 "the spring issue"

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Now that the winter's gone, the earth has lost Her snow-white robes. Spring is finally here, and I’m super exited to present you the March issue of DI MODA. When I started to put it together I was thinking “spring” but I did not want it to be all about flowers and patterned clothing. You’ll see some colorful spreads and some dark/edgy ones. Hopefully in here you’ll find some fresh ideas and styles. As usual this could not have been done with out the help of the amazing photographers and their teams!

In page 36 and 54 you can see the two editorials that I did myself here in Denver, Colorado. I had so much fun working with In page 36 and 54 you can see the two editorials that I did myself here in Denver, Colorado. I had so much fun working with some amazing talented local artists that have believed in me and my work. Due to the amount of submissions I’ve been receiv-ing lately, I have decided to stop releasing an issue every month. From now on DI MODA will be released every three months, that means four issues per year.

As I promised, on every issue I will feature a person that I believe deserves “The artist of the month” title. This time we came across with Sara Cooper, she is a fashion stylist from New York city. Please check out the Q&A in pages 30 and 31.

Editor in chiefKevin Alexander

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04 ARTURO BANDINILOST

10 PEDJA IVKOVICHERE WE ARE IN PARADISE

18 LUCAS PASSMORELATO OSCURO DELLA LUNA

24 24 NATASHA KOINOVACONTEMPORARY ANTIQUE

30 SARA COOPERARTIST OF THE MONTH

32 MAIRA TILSONFLOWERCHILD

36 KEVIN ALEXANDERBUSINESS AT PLAY

44 NIKITA KAZAKOVTSEVGOLDEN CAGE

4848 NATASHA KOINOVARESISTANCE

54 KEVIN ALEXANDERMASSIVE ATTACK

60 IRINA NEKLUDOVASPYCI NOTES

66 STEPHEN M LOBANTINTED DESIRE

72 NATASHA KOINOVAMARBLE LIGHTS

78 78 NIKITA KAZAKOVTSEVTERESA IN BLACK

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Cover story by: Natasha Koinova

T-shirt organza silk col. milk - skirt jaquard pastel colors - silk and laces collar.

OPPOSITEDress silk cady with papillon detail.

PHOTOGRAPHER: ARTURO BANDINI WWW.BBANDINI.TUMBLR.COMMODEL: ELISKA KRAUSOVA @ URBAN MANAGEMENT

FASHION DESIGNER: SUSANNA CORNET WWW.SUSANNACORNET.COMMAKE UP ARTIST: CRISTINA PANATA

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Smocking vest in cotton- palazzo pant in silk, glass print - collar: lace and silk braid.

OPPOSITEBlouse: silk and fil coupè pistachio pastel silk - shorts in neoprene. collar : wool pistachio

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HERE WE AREIN PARADISE

PHOTOGRAPHER: PEDJA IVKOVIC @ KADMIL PHOTOGRAPHYMODELS: SIMON TUIT / BENNY BOY / STEPHEN DOUGHERTY

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GENERAL INFORMATIONinfo@dimodamagazine.com

EDITOR IN CHIEF, KEVIN ALEXANDER

editor@dimodamagazine.com

SUBMISSIONSsubmissions@dimodamagazine.com

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHERS ATWWW.DIMODAMAGAZINE.COM

FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DIMODAMAGAZINE

INSTAGRAM: @ DIMODA_MAGAZINE #DIMODAMAGAZINE

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lato oscuro della lunaPHOTOGRAPHER: LUCAS PASSMORESTYLIST: ELIZABETH WATSON @ EXCLUSIVE ASTISTS MANAGEMENTHAIR AND MAKEUP: STACY ROSASMODELS: DANA AND MARIA @ HOLLYWOOD MODEL MAGAGEMENT

THIS IMAGEDRESS BY QUYNH PARIS

OPPOSITEDRESS BY CAMILA X CASTILLO

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DRESS BY QUYNH PARISSHOES BY SCHULTZ

OPPOSITEDRESS AND CAPE BY MIKE VENSELBRACELET BY SWAY CHIC

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PHOTOGRAPHER: NATASHA KOINOVA WWW.KOINOVA.COMFASHION DESIGNER/STYLIST: VICTORIA PROKHOROVA

MAKE UP ARTIST: SONYA KHANHAIR STYLIST: LEWIS FREDIANO LIU

MODEL: IMAN STERLING

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Hot pinkdress, leather bracelets leather spiky head dressing

by Victoria Prokhorova.

Dress, leather bracelets, hair pin byVictoria Prokhorova

Sun glasses by Alessandro Dell'Aqua.

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Sara CooperA Q&A with

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DI MODA: Where were you born? What kind of influences did your upbringing have on your work?Sara Cooper: I was born and raised in New York City. I think grow-ing up inManhattan had a great deal of influence on everything about me,including my work. The juxtaposition of “uptown” and “downtown” has always fascinated me. The fact that there are so many people that are so different in so many ways, all wanting the same thing, to live here in this place, is amazing to me. I’d never want to live anywhereexcept NYC.

DI MODA: Where do you find most of your inspiration?Sara Cooper: In New York City, there’s so much inspiration everywhere, sometimes it can be overwhelming, and sometimes we everywhere, sometimes it can be overwhelming, and sometimes we just take it for granted because there’s such an abundance of it every-where around us, we can sometimes forget to appreciate it. The sub-ject is always my greatest source of inspiration – be it a model or mu-sician, their personality and look play a huge role in the vision for me.

DI MODA: How would you describe your personal aesthetic? What really separates you from the rest of the up and coming stylists?Sara Cooper:Sara Cooper: A thread throughout my work and personal style is something uncomplicated and effortless. I think my personal style and work actually have a lot to do with one another - I’ve always been drawn to menswear inspired looks and more androgynous styles. I think the sexiest and strongest woman is the one who can pull it off in a pant-suit. I’m a collaborator – I love being a part of the process and working with my team on the full story, from inspi-ration stage, to creation, to final product - I love to be involved in ration stage, to creation, to final product - I love to be involved in the vision.

DI MODA: Anyone or anything that you’re musing over currently?Sara Cooper: I have always been obsessed with Chloe Sevigny and Alexa Chung. I love how they keep it simple and at the same time have the greatest personal style and such recognizable looks.

DI MODA: How is your business growing? What kinds of projects have you been involved with recently or to come?Sara Cooper: I work on fashion editorial, commercial and advertis-ing, as well as personal styling. My favorite thing about being a stylist is that every day of the week is different – one day I’mstyling a look book, the next I’m prepping for a fashion editorial shoot, and that evening I could be working with a private client on curating their wardrobe for the coming season. Every day brings a newness and excitement!

Sara Cooper is a Fashion & Wardrobe Stylist based in NYC, specializing in fashion editorial, commercial and advertising, and per-sonal styling. With nearly 10 years experience in the industry, she has worked with everyone from Donna Koran, Net-a-Porter, and Intermix to Target and Macy's. More of her work can be found at www.saracooperstylist.com

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DI MODA: Did you go to school?Sara Cooper: I studied Textile and Apparel Design at Cornell Uni-versity.

DI MODA: How did you start building your clientele?Sara Cooper: After school, I did window styling and visual mer-chandising for Intermix. I think having worked so closely with so many great brands, I had a good understanding of the importance of branding and having a strong aesthetic.

DI MODA: How would you describe your personal style?Sara Cooper: My personal style is very inspired by menswear and comfort! I absolutely do not have the patience or ability to be run-ning around and on my feet all day in 6” heels - although I commend those who can and look good doing it! I love sneakers and mixing prints. I don’t wear a ton of color, but when I do commit to a print I can wear it forever. I’m a huge fan of uniform dressing, and I do not believe in wearing clothes once.

DI MODA: What are some of the key elements to becoming a great stylist? What do you like to pay attention to while working with clients?Sara Cooper: I think the key to being successful is realizing what a privilege itis to be able to make a living working in this industry. At the end ofthe day, being a stylist is a great creative outlet and a way tocollaborate with other talented individuals.collaborate with other talented individuals.

DI MODA: What kinds of things are your favorites to style? Anyone, brands, or events in particular?Sara Cooper:Sara Cooper: I love working with musicians – I’ve always been obsessed with music, but I have zero musical ability (I gave both guitar and piano a whirl, when I was younger, unfortunately it seems I don’t have the patience or discipline to excel at either). Styling actually sort of began as my way into that world, and I’ve had the opportunity to work with dope artists like Kid Cudi and Phoenix. Working with someone who has such an understanding of their own brand is the coolest. Styling for fashion editorials can of their own brand is the coolest. Styling for fashion editorials can also be an amazing experience – when you’re working with a model that brings de-signs to life, and a photographer that has a vision, there’s endless possibilities forcreativity.

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FlowerchildPHOTOGRAPHER: MAIRA TILSONMODEL: NICOLE KAWALEZ @ GEMINI MODELLING AGENCYMUA AND STYLING: DEANNA RONSONWWW.DEANNARONSON.COM

Sheer blush blouse with studded collar by Fun & FlirtPink cardigan – VintageFloral pants Pashu by Parasuco

OPPOSITEFloral top: h.i.p. @Winners

Floral top: h.i.p. @Winnerspanties: Victoria Secret

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B U S I N E S SAT PLAY

PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN ALEXANDER @ WWW.KALEXANDERFOTOGRAPHY.COMMAKEUP ARTIST: LINDSAY AMBROSIO . MAKEUP MADAME

WWW.MAKEUPMADAME.NETHAIR STYLISTS: RON LOPEZ AND TAYLOR HEIDT

WWW.ELSALONDENVER.COMWARDROBE/DESIGNER: RACHEL MARIE HURST

WWW.RACHELMARIEHURST.COMWWW.RACHELMARIEHURST.COMSTYLIST: CRYSTAL GARDNER

WWW.CRYSTALLGARDNER.COMMODELS: KELLY CREEL @ DONNA BALDWIN AGENCY

LAURYN ELIZABETH WWW.LAURYNELIZABETH.NET

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White Button Up Men’s shirt by Merona. Vintage Tie. Peyton Leather-like Harem Pant and a Leather-Like Blazer paired

with the Serena Leather trimmed sweater by Rachel Marie Hurst

Chloe Jumper and Fur sleeved bazer by Rachel Marie Hurst

White Button Up Men’s shirt by Merona. Lilac wool front metallic zipped vest with matching

circle skirt by Rachel Marie Hurst

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White Button Up Men’s shirt by Merona. Vintage Tie. Polka-dot and Blush toned multiVintage Tie. Polka-dot and Blush toned multi-

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Jumper and Fur sleeved blazer by Rachel Marie Hurst

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White Button Up Men’s shirt by Merona. Vintage Tie. Cropped Cashmere and wool

Blended sweater, Amber Peplum top, Funky print slouchy pants by Rachel Marie Hurst

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White Button Up Men’s shirt by Merona. Vintage Tie. Peyton Leather-like Harem Pant and a Leather-Like Blazer paired with the Serena Leather trimmed sweater by Rachel

Marie Hurst

Paisley Print Harem pant with Leather and lace blouse and tweed with faux leather sleeved loose blazer by

Rachel Marie

OLDEN  CAGEPHOTOGRAPHER: NIKITA KAZAKOVTSEV MODEL: OLGA ZHUKOVA

HAIR AND MAKEUP: DILMURAT SALTANOV STYLED BY: ADISLAV LOUIS/ DILMURAT SULTANOVWWW.NIKITAKAZAKOVTSEV.COM

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PHOTOGRAPHER: NATASHA KOINOVA WWW.KOINOVA.COM STYLIST: CHRISTINA ALIKHANOVA MAKEUP ARTIST: YANA ZHIKHAREVA

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PHOTOGRAPHER: KEVIN ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: ANDREW MACHOL LEAD HAIR STYLIST: CHARLIE PRICE WWW.CHARLIEPRICEHAIR.COM

ADDITIONAL HAIR STYLISTS: ANSLEY MEREDITH AND BONNIE JILL WEIGLE MAKEUP ARTIST: RYAN GRIFFITH MAKEUP ASSISTANT: JUAN RIOS . STYLIST: AMBER ALEXANDRIA WWW.AMBERALEXANDRIA.COM

CLOTHING: GARBARINI MODELS: CHLOE DAVIS, KARI RILEY @ DONNA BALDWIN TALENT AND CINDY YAN

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Cindy wears a Garbarini black cleo dress with a black leather belt tied in a bow on the left side. Steve Madden black leather booties.

Kari wears a black Garbarini Kari wears a black Garbarini dress. White house black Market heels and a 1960s vintage necklace (stylist's own)

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Garbarini ribbed tank, stylist own: silver cuff bracelets and gold earrings, black leather leggings.

OPPOSITEGarbarini techno crepe blazer and black helmetlang skirt. Stylist own: Nude pumps.

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Chloe: Garbarini white sheer blouse and white knee skirt. stylist own: Black heels.Cindy: Garbarini white dress, 1960s vintage necklace. stylist own: Nude pumps.Kari: Garbarini white sequin dress, silver cuffbracelets, pearl necklace necklacestylist own: nude booties.stylist own: nude booties.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: IRINA NEKLUDOVA ART-PRODUCER: KRISTINA KAZZMAKEUP: IRINA SHULDISHOVA HAIR: ALEXANDRA ZAMSKOVA

MODELS: POLLI CANNABIS AND KRISTINA KUNGUROVAALL CLOTHES BY: JAGANNATH

SPECIAL THANKS OF LOCATION AND ACCESSORIES TO GALLERY “ INTERIORS MAHARAJA”

On Polli: Color Jacket, black skirt by JagannathAccessory: Gallery "Interiors Maharaja"

On Kristina: striped jacket by JagannathAccessory: Gallery "Interiors Maharaja"

leggings, sandals ownership model

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On Kristina: black blouse red skirt by JagannathAccessory: Gallery "Interiors Maharaja"Shoes ownership model

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STYLIST: CHANTEL BEDWARD MODEL: RHIANNON

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Black and white one shoulder dress by Noir masae couture.

OPPOSITEWhite silk blouse Sarah Stevenson, pants from H&M, shoes from ALDO, vintage earrings and rings from For-ever 21 and H&M.

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Silk Dress, Sarah Stevenson, Shoes ALDOBracelet H&M, Neckalce H&M, Ring from ALDO.

OPPOSITEVintage silk printed bomber, Stylist Own; Skirt H&MShoes ALDO Vintage Bangle, Stylist Own; Neckalce, H&M.

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Dress: Noir Masae CoutureShoes: ALDO, Bracelet, Stylist OwnNeckalce: Ann TaylorRing: ALDO.

MARBLELIGHTSPHOTOGRAPHER: NATASHA KOINOVAWWW.KOINOVA.COMSTYLE: MARIA YAKOVLEVAHAIR AND MAKEUP: YANA ZHIKHAREVAMODEL: KATYA MOZHINA

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PHOTOGRAPHER: NIKITA KAZAKOVTSEVWWW.NIKITAKAZAKOVTSEV.COM

MODEL: LENA ZYAZINAHAIR AND MAKEUP: DILMURAT SULTANOV

STYLED BY ADISLAV LOUIS/DILMURAT SULTANOV

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