FASHION FACES August 2013

http://fashionfacesmag.com

From BON JOUR PARIS, pgs 22-30

photographer - carlos teixeira

fashion designer - stacey blanchet of blanchet designs

model: laura jullian

PUBLISHER - David Kidd

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF / CREATIVE DIRECTOR - Jenna Belt

MANAGING EDITOR - Cameron Habashian

BEAUTY EDITOR - Clarissa Burt

ASSISTING EDITOR - Ashley Luccitti

COPY EDITOR - Destanye Baldwin

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08 | STYLE Stage Celebrity Hair Judge - Diana Schmidtke - Profile

10 | STYLE Stage June Finalists

14 | NATIVE BEAUTY - Jennelle Gee - Photography

20 | TAKE ME HOME - LOLA - Arizona Humane Society

22 | BON JOUR PARIS - Stacey Blanchet - Fashion Design - Interview

32 | EARTH SOWER - Brande Wilkerson - Styliing - Interview

42 | BELLA VILLA - Cameron Habashian - DCPRO Studios - Photography

Elizabeth St John Collection Bio

48 | INVINCIBLE SENSIBLES - Alexis Mancio / Weird Al - Photography

Cassie Brooks - Model Interview

56 | SUMMER FLING - Oscar De la Salas - Styling - How-To

62 | FOXXY FACE - Rob Ordonez - Photography - Team Interview

72 | FASHION LEAGUE - GYPSY SPIRIT - Christos Van Nathan - Photography

81 | TRIGGER FINGER - Jennifer Lytie - Photography

photographer - alexis mancio

of weird al photography

designer/mua - cody nathaniel johnson

model - cassie brooks of kavir models

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Men’s Grooming Expert

Diana Schmidtke is a Los Angeles-based freelance stylist who specializes in men’s grooming, style, and hair care. Her clients include A-list Hollywood stars such as George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Alexander Skarsgard, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen , Chris and Liam Hemsworth, and Matt Damon just to name a few.

Diana attended Pivot Point Beauty School. Upon graduation, worked at Chicago’s Trio Hair Salon where she trained under Phillip Palmeri, a former head colorist at Vidal Sassoon. After her training at Trio, Diana moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in freelance grooming. Diana has since styled clients on film sets and photo shoots, and her work has been featured in Details, Esquire, Men’s Journal, GQ, People, The New York Times, and InStyle. She has appeared on Oprah and the Today Show, featured as the go-to expert for “man-scaping” and “man makeovers.” Diana has also collaborated with top hair care lines such as Paul Mitchell, helping to launch their debut men’s line, MITCH, in 2011. Through her work with Paul Mitchell, she has been given the opportunity to travel the globe teaching and inspiring hairdressers.

Diana is the author of Shortcuts to a Successful Career as a Hairstylist or Make-Up Artist for the Fashion and Entertainment Industry, a book offering tips and advice for artists interested in breaking into the business.

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PHOTOGRAPHY | USA


photographer - jennelle gee of geejers

http://thejennellecaliber.com

jewelry designer - freedom.love.beauty

http://freedomlovebeauty.com

mua/hair - sk harris

http://foxandthehair.com

model - sricca


photographer - jennelle gee of geejers

http://thejennellecaliber.com

jewelry designer - freedom.love.beauty

http://freedomlovebeauty.com

mua/hair - sk harris

http://foxandthehair.com

wwmodel - sricca

http://azhumane.org

TAKE ME HOME | UNITED STATES


Lola arrived at the Arizona Humane Society as a youngster who was much too little to go up for adoption so she spent a few months growing in a foster home.

This 3-month-old tabby cat has many talents. She’s an avid player and will effortlessly hurdle to the top of a cat condo in effort to chase after a feather wand. Inexpensive to buy for, she will play with anything she finds on the floor including wads of paper and milk caps and she struts down the hallway like a runway model with a toy in her mouth. She is also the ultimate cuddler and her thundering purr will melt your stress away after a long day. Perhaps the most beneficial talent of Lola’s is she is a wonderful massage therapist and will softly knead her paws on your back while you lie down on the couch.

She is great with other playful, friendly felines, wonderful with a dog who can tolerate her pouncing on their wagging tail and sweet with kids of all ages.

If Lola sounds like the purr-fect addition to your family call 602-997-7585 x1045 and ask for animal ID number A442730 or visit the Campus for Compassion located at 1521 West Dobbins Road in Phoenix. Her adoption fee is $75 and includes her spay surgery and vaccines.

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FASHION DESIGN | USA

photographer - carlos teixeira for right artists

http://carlosteixeiraphotographer.com

photo asst - diogo pereira


http://blanchetdesigns.com

designer - sacia o couture head wear

shoes provided by - allard vegelien of ifs fashion

http://in-fashion-shoes.com

mua - sophie bouillon

hair - kabile murielle of hairstyle mkhairstyle coiffure

model: petra kubatova - sport model paris

model: laura jullian of muga & dma model management

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STACEY BLANCHET Interview FASHION DESIGNER AT BLANCHET DESIGNS

WRITER AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCERBY ADRIANA OANCEA

QHow do you get your design inspiration and is there something in particular that inspires you?

SBI do not get inspired by a specific element, but I love being in fabric stores. That is what inspires me to create. I get all my ideas when I look at fabric that is available and online. Understanding fabric lets you decide what you can do with it. I am a very structured person, so my designs really reflect that. I like making statement pieces and doing something classic with a little bit of an edge.

QIs there a smart way to make money or save money with being a designer?

SBThe best answer I can give to this question is; know your market. YOU MUST know who you are selling your clothing to and what they will pay for clothing. If you don’t, you will lose a lot of money very quickly.

QHow does it all work before the clothing gets out for sale and in other words, what is the science behind opening your own clothing line?

SBYou can either be a custom designer doing designs for the individual when needed or, you can be the designer who goes into production and tries to get your clothing into the stores. It takes lots and lots of money or investors. Investors won’t invest unless you have capital and you can’t get capital unless you have sold. It is a hard, hard career to get into. If you decide to go into production you can either use the production houses in the United States or internationally. They are both equally hard and filled with challenges. That is such a loaded question that I tell all designers starting out, if you do not understand how a business works you won’t make it. This is a business first and foremost. You will make a lot of costly mistakes that can bury you. It is hard to know unless you know the individual and their creations. It all comes back to knowing your clients and what market you want to get into. One of the biggest mistakes a young designer makes is getting investors and not realizing that they sold your name along with taking the money. Talk with all types of designers and you will see this mistake plays out all over the place in every country. It doesn’t matter. No investor will invest their money without the name.

Stacey Blanchet is a vivid designer within our industry that so many people follow and admire. We’re honored to have interviewed such an artist, and are excited to keep following her exciting journey. Watch in our September issue for a continuation of this Designer Feature on Stacey Blanchet, and more about her dynamic career.



photographer - carlos teixeira for right artists

http://carlosteixeiraphotographer.com

photo asst - diogo pereira


http://blanchetdesigns.com

designer - sacia o couture head wear

shoes provided by - allard vegelien of ifs fashion

http://in-fashion-shoes.com

mua - sophie bouillon

hair - kabile murielle of hairstyle mkhairstyle coiffure

model: petra kubatova - sport model paris

model: laura jullian of muga & dma model management


Brande, is a creator and designer of Pret-a-Porté and Couture Wearable Art Creations. From being a vintage curator for 13 years, she also works as an independent stylist and photographer. Her photography session’s theme a vintage and high glamour style; where she utilizes vintage dresses, formal ball gowns, lingerie, custom vintage pieces, and wedding attire. Items featured in her photography are available to the public for purchase. Her works have been publicized in Sammy Davis Vintage,

Goodwill Hunting, Ladylux, vintage blogs, and more.

When asked about her fashion inspiration Brande stated, “My inspiration comes from my love of vintage fashion, and early 1900’s portraits and artwork. My art reflects these over-the-top and groundbreaking fashion expressions from the 19th and 20th century. I have a long way to go in this industry, and I have so much more to learn. I love sharing my craft, talents, and art with family and friends; I

always treasure their comments and support. “

STYLING | USA

seed sower model - haley young


river moss & pine blossom model - brande wilkerson

stylist/photog/mua/hair - brande wilkerson

wardrobe - victory vintage boutique design

http://victoryvintageboutique.weebly.com/index.html

makeup line - kyolan/elf cosmetics

aqua eye model - paula iglesias



coral field model - heather webb

hydrangea model - andrea linville

river moss model - brande wilkerson

temporal model - haley young

waterlift model - brande wilkerson designer/stylist: alina ionescu of alina ionescu design

http://vintagestylealina.blogspot.com

empowered model - brande wilkerson


concept by - stylist/photog/mua/hair - brande wilkerson wardrobe/headdresses - victory vintage boutique design

http://victoryvintageboutique.weebly.com/index.html cosmetic lines - kyolan & elf cosmetics

http://kryolan.com

http://eyeslipsface.com aqua eye model - paula iglesias

chandelier model - brande wilkerson

coral field model - heather webb

empowered model - brande wilkerson

hydrangea model - andrea linville pine blossom model - brande wilkerson

river moss model - brande wilkerson

seed sower model - haley young

temporal model - haley young

waterlift model - brande wilkerson

- designer/stylist: alina ionescu of alina ionescu design

http://www.etsy.com/shop/radusport

chandelier model - brande wilkerson


PHOTOGRAPHY | USA

REFINED, GLAMOROUS & GREENAbout Elizabeth St John & Her collections

VISION

“There’s a perception that eco-friendly generally meant fashion that was made from leftovers, so I set out to create a collection that first would be beautiful, and feminine with a clean and modern aesthetic, for a woman that wanted to feel as though they were wearing a dress fit for a movie star. My gowns would not only be stylish and chic, but they would also be produced in an environmentally responsible and conscientious way. From this vision Eco- Couture was born.” “With my Spring-Summer 2013 Collections I wanted to capture the ‘modern goddess’. Structured yet soft, Modern CONTEMPORARY, yet timeless.”


BEGINNINGS

Elizabeth began designing as a child creating dresses for her dolls from her mother’s fabric scraps - and unknowingly set the foundation for her recycled and eco-focused approach to designing...In February 2010, Elizabeth launched the Elizabeth St John label with her first bridal collection at the French Embassy Couture show for DC Fashion week. She has subsequently added destination bridal, social, and most recently, children’s wear to the collection.


photographer - cameron habashian

of dcprostudio-photography

http://dcprostudio.com

designer - elizabeth st john

http://elizabethstjohn.com

stylist - ginger carlin of booshie design

http://booshiedesign.carbonmade.com

hair/mua - rachel dalton of nefertari beauty

http://nefertaribeauty.com

cosmetic line - make up for ever

http://makeupforever.com

models - mary earley, rachel greiner,

& marina romanova

http://marinaromanova.com

location - bella villa antiques shop http://bellavillashop.shutterfly.com

CONCEPT & EVOLUTION

“From the very beginning, I have always made it a point to source sustainable or ethically produced fabrics, keep manufacturing in the US; re-use, recycle and limit waste where ever possible.”Going Forward & Eco Strategy...Zero Emissions for production, resource conservation by recycling and in design by using 100% recycled fabrics Additionally, proceeds will be donated in a variety of areas

to better our community.


PHOTOGRAPHY | USA

CASSIE BROOKS - Model Interview

FF All of your local Phoenix fans have been watching your career closely. Lately we have heard some great news that you are now signed with ENVY models in LA, Vegas, and NYC! It seems so many wonderful things are happening for you. Fashion Faces, as well as your fans would like to know more about you. We would love to ask you some questions to learn more. You aren’t just naturally good at it, it takes time to perfect.



FF What is it that you like about modeling?

CB At first I wasn’t sure about it because it was out of my comfort zone. I’m a very modest, shy girl. The first actual time I felt something for Modeling was the first time I stepped on to the runway. It’s such an adrenaline rush and a great feeling. That’s when I truly fell in love with Modeling. As time went on I realized that Modeling was a way to express myself. I think of it as an art. You aren’t just naturally good at it, it takes time to perfect.

FF Tell us a little about your story. How did you get started? How did you get where you are today?

CB Well, I got started through Phoenix Fashion Week. They trained me how to walk the runway and set up photo shoots to get me used to being in front of the camera. I got to where I’m at today by dedicating myself to this passion of mine and along the way I met so many people that have helped me get to where I am at. I never could’ve gotten here without the support of my family and friends.


FF What is some advice you would want to give to models that are just starting out?

CB To all the models starting out... If you really want this, it’s going to be a very long journey. It will take dedication and hard work. I practiced my runway walk for at least 4 days a week and did trade work for years just to build my portfolio. Don’t expect it to come easy. All your hard work will pay off in the end...

FF Tell us about a show or shoot that you were involved in that really stands out.

CB The one fashion show that was the most painful but most intriguing would have to be the Furne One show in Scottsdale, AZ in 2011. It was just amazing to wear such an odd, beautiful gown. Then I found out it was the same dress that Katy Perry wore it in her “Wide Awake” video! Crazy, right?!

FF What haven’t you done yet that you would love to do?

CB I have always wanted to do a photo shoot with a huge snake! I know it’s not that crazy but I’m a huge snake lover.

FF Thank you Cassie for taking the time to speak with us today. We are your biggest fan and we look forward to watching you and your adventures.


photographer - alexis mancio of weird al photography

designer/mua - cody nathaniel johnson

http://itsc0c0.tumblr.com

model - cassie brooks of kavir models

http://kavirmodels.com/

STYLING | USA


Summer is here. It is the best opportunity to wear light, soft materials; and the best opportunity to create a new persona. It is true that layers are for other seasons, but if you pick the right materials such as linen and light cottons, you will be able to wear them and create new looks. (Unless; you live in a city where it does not cool at night).

Now, be daring! Wear jackets with a tank-top underneath, or perhaps nothing on. Simply let your tanned skin touch the jacket and feel sexy!

The presence of prints with large geometric shapes are a plus. They have the ability to create a high contrast that will define your body proportions; so do not be afraid of mixing within the same color hue (always). Plus, you may have the effortless excuse to drop a color in to the mix to break the monotony. We picked a bright red on this ensemble. So, if you want to follow the example, use more than one element of clothing within the same color (sunglasses, shoes, a bracelet or a clasp). Your looks will shine!

photography - simao salvador

mua/hair - geo melo

model - garret ball

creative director/stylist/writeup - oscar de las salas

http://oscardelassalas.com


Do not forget that hats in all shape and sizes (except those that have fur or full heavy tweed – those are for the cold days ahead) are a must to cover your face from the excessive sun. Plus, always wear sun block, in addition to a nice lotion for moisturizing that sun-bathed skin.

Bold colors are back. So, a pair of pants mixed with dark tones on jackets allow you to create space a time for that summer flower print. Perhaps a paisley print, or a geometric print to create a separation between torso and legs. Just look for a contrasting color for your belt. Oh, and if the belt has a geometric print…Bingo! (You did right!)


Beach wear requires very light materials, as the sand gets everywhere and the sweat and body lotion makes your slimy; So opt for a see-through material, or a material that is light. In this case “mesh” is the solution, the neon color is present on body and accessory, gives that look, and that much needed “spike” to feel good and call the attention of the beach babes.

PHOTOGRAPHY | USA

FOXXY FACE TEAM Interview

We are proud to introduce the Foxxy Face Team: Designer - Geary Marcello, Hair & MUA - Wade Lee, and Photographer - Rob Ordonez. FFM What inspired the concept of your Fashion-Faces photo shoot for our magazine? FFTWe focused on the girly girl aspect while incorporating the extremities of how bigger than life New York really is. Wanting people to feel the over the top energy New York has.



FFM What was your experience like collaborating with the team?FFT AMAZING! We love how everybody took the concept and translated as they interpreted it. Each adding their own little twist to create more life to the concept and collaboration.

FFM Where did the shoot take place?FFT Two NYC famous landmarks, the Main Post Office and The Brooklyn Bridge, also some along the way on the street.

FFM What fashion trends did you incorporate into the shoot?FFT Always elegant and glamorous, electric, bright colors, sexy and edgy, yet club-looking.

FFM What beauty products did you use to create the looks?WLM.A.C. and Ben Ney Pigments.

FFM Who in the Industry inspires you?GM Legendary designers, Ret Turner, Ray Aghayan and Bob Mackie... I grew up watching their designs.RO Photographer, Mike Ruiz, his photography is so fabulous and colorful.WL Make up artist, James Vincent, because of his diversity in the industry.

FFMWhat advice can you give to an up and coming artist interested in getting in the industry?FFTGo to school and get your degree, do internships and collaborate.Don’t ever question how good you are,you are as good as you allow yourself to be.

FFM What makes your work stand out from the rest?FFT Having a good team you can make magic! Stay true to yourself and you will succeed,follow your heart and gut!

FFM Where do you see yourself in five years?FFTWe can’t predict the future as no matter how much planning you do you end up someplace else. Just follow where the road leads you.

FFMTell us something no body knows about you?ROSometimes I can’t control my urges.WL:As confident as I portray myself,some nights I lay awake paralyzed by the thought of falling.


photographer - rob ordonez

http://robertordonez.yolasite.com

designer - geary marcello

http://marcellogeary.yolasite.com

hair/mua - wade lee

http://youtube.com/user/thehouseofwadelee

models - danielle, josefine, may, angie, and geary.


designer - geary marcello, hair/mua - wade lee, photographer - rob ordonez


http://markmorganphotography.paradepro.com // [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHY | USA



Photographer - Christos Van Nathan

of Christos Van Nathan Photography

http://christosvannathan.com

Creative Director - Niccolus Johnson

Hair - Talisha Huddleston of Blooming Curls

MUA - Aisha Daly for M.A.C. Cosmetics

http://maccosmetics.com

Stylist - Sherene Johnson

Models - of Advantage Talent Agency:

Niccolus Johnson, Autumn Turpin,

Alee Squires, Meg Reinsch, Sam Studer

http://advantagetalentagency.com

PHOTOGRAPHY | USA


photography - jennifer lytie

of jennifer lytie photography

http://jenniferlytiephotography.com

production concept - colour law

lighting assts - jason engebos & b.j. fleming

gear backdrop - ottoz kustomz

antique props provided by - tim botdorf

gun created by - azari

location provided by - joel portmann

and danelle mortenson


hair (jasmine) - steffan tricoci

of linea hair salon and day spa

http://sjtcreations.blogspot.com

hair (rachael) - renee romito

hair (jamie & angelica) - candi fuller robbins

mua (rachael & jamie) - khadija parham

of d’vine beauty

http://dvinebeautymakeovers.com

mua (angelica) - nola kahn

assisted by alissa kristine

http://nolakahn.com

mua (jasmine) - ottoz kustomz

fashion design (jasmine) - moda muñeca

by chelsea stotts

http://modamuneca.weebly.com

fashion design (rachael) - silversärk

http://spookydarling.deviantart.com

fashion & jewelry designer (jamie & angelica) -

rfd by rachel frank

http://rfdbyrachelfrank.com


model - rachael robertson

http://mzrachael.blogspot.com model/agency - angelica georgiles

of intrigue talent

http://intriguetalent.com

model - jamie klika of belle agency

http://belletalent.com

model - jasmine quintana

http://jasminequintana.com

90 | Modeling - DIARY - Angelle Kong - Netherlands

99 | Photography - AFRICAN SUMMER / WHITE DREAMS - Heike Suhre - Netherlands

106 | Photography - SEA SPIRIT - Nacho Martinez - Spain

116 | Style Guru - CODES, SIGNS, & SIGNALS - Chris Garland - United Kingdom

118 | Modeling - NEW FACE MODEL - Jonas Morgen - Germany

124 | Modeling - BLACK & WHITE STREETS - Danubia Sousa - United Kingdom

From SEA SPIRIT, pg 106-115

photographer - nacho martinez

http://nachomartinezphotoart.com

model - andrea t of 5th models

http://5thmodels.com

stylist - sonia herrada

http://sonisroom.blogspot.com.es

mua - sandra morte

MODELING | NETHERLANDS



photographer - michel mulder

http://michelmulderfotografie.nl

hair/mua - roxi podrono

http://stravagantepr.com/

& cynthia lacle

http://cynthialacle.com

stylist - may keizer

http://maystyling.com

models - melissa houben

http://melissahouben.nl

models - angelle chang of max models

http://angellechang.nl

fashion designers - she guang hu

http://hufashion.com

fashion line - spijkers & spijkers

http://spijkersenspijkers.com

fashion designer - monique collignon

http://moniquecollignon.com

fashion line - steve madden

http://stevemadden.com/

fashion designer - simone perele

http://simoneperele.com

fashion designer - rodrigo otazu

http://rodrigonewyork.com



PHOTOGRAPHY | NETHERLANDS


photography - heike suhre

http://hsfotografie.com

designer - monique désar

http://desardesign.nl

mua/hair - nanette montizaan

http://nanettemontizaan.nl

model - lish jecinta

http://modelgids.nl

Fashion designer, Monique Désar’s life motto is: Dream, Dare, Do! Photographer, Heike Suhre, makes dreams come true with her

photography & photo editing. The perfect combination, enter our world…




photography - heike suhre

http://hsfotografie.com

designer - monique désar

http://desardesign.nl

mua/hair - nanette montizaan

http://nanettemontizaan.nl

model - lish jecinta

http://modelgids.nl

PHOTOGRAPHY | SPAIN




photographer - nacho martinez

http://nachomartinezphotoart.com

model - andrea t of 5th models

http://5thmodels.com

stylist - sonia herrada

http://sonisroom.blogspot.com.es

mua - sandra morte



In the 60s/70s/ 80s & indeed 90s, ‘Street Style’ ruled, drove, innovated and inspired! Everything that was cool arty and happening, would filter up from the streets & clubs, from deep down in the cool arty underground subculture, where tomorrow happens yesterday! And the future of fashion, art, design, and certainly music, was being created and invented! What happened deep down below! Would eventually filter through in a stylized and deodorized form, castrated and denuded of its ‘edge’ and become mainstream fashion! Although, for the hip young gunslingers and movers and shakers who invented it, by the time it went above the radar, and became ‘fashion’ it was over!

At the beginning of the 80s the most important and influential style magazine that ever existed, hit the streets! This was THE FACE! Not only was this a revolution in style and coolness, but equally a revolution in art, design, and ‘attitude’! With Neville Brody’s brilliant and inspired take on Futurist Graphic/Design, and Ray Petri’s genius for styling, making every other magazine in the world looking tired and dated! Neville & Ray’s style was, of course copied and plagiarized to death, and indeed still is! Equally THE FACE, always had great writers and articles, lambasting mediocrity, pushing the fresh innovative and cool, and turning writing into intelligent, edgy ‘Pop-Cultural-Philosophy’!

Attitude’ of course was everything then! The key ‘buzz word’ that either had you ‘on the guest list of style’ or, outside, not invited to the party! The club scene (where looks, attitude & style were born) also reflected this! Indeed in the really ‘cool hip & happening’ clubs of London or NYC (and by the way Studio 54 was never considered cool!). You got in (or not) on the strength of ‘your look/attitude’! The criteria was how ‘cool and arty’ you were, not how famous! Indeed 99% of today’s celebs, faces and ‘fashionistas’ indeed practically all those who inhabit the current fashion and music industry would not have made it through the door!

So what does this say about the current state of the fashion industry? Well it says that the ‘Street Style Subculture’ (which certainly still exists) is entirely ignored by the fashion industry and most of the media! And that innovative graphic/layout art directors like Neville Brody! And brilliant innovative and inspired stylists like the late great ‘Ray Petri’ are either not there! Or (and more accurately) the real ‘Hip Young Gunslingers Of Style’, are not being hired, because they are too threatening and don’t ‘fit in’!

Artist: The Psychedelic Manifesto (www.thepsychedelicmanifesto.co.uk)

Album Title: ‘Garden of Dreams’

Release Date: 26 July 2013

The new Psychedelic Manifesto Album ‘Garden Of Dreams’ continues the bands

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The Psychedelic Manifesto are: Hong Guo,Chris Garland & Matthew Leigh Embleton.

Contact: Chris Garland at [email protected] / phone 07946 945877

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STYLE GURU | UNITED KINGDOM

Rather than reading the real ‘Codes Signs & Signals’! The fashion industry, media, and indeed the whole music and entertainment industry, wallows in a marketing/branding induced mediocrity! A loud shiny flashy artless and vulgar, uniformity of choice, and ‘aggressive normality’! Where all is (and must be) ‘applied from above’ as a ‘campaign, marketing strategy or ‘trend’! Where ‘professionalism’ has become the enemy of ideas! And the genuinely cool arty and innovative stuff, that exists down below ‘in the street subculture’! Must not be allowed to surface up, because it is far too troublesome and anarchic, and cannot be branded or commodified! Therefore the very thing that could save and re-invent the fashion industry (and music industry) is already dead on arrival! An excellent new exhibition at London’s V&A ‘From Club To Catwalk’ focuses on the 80s! And shows how good it can be, when talent and ideas, rather than marketing lead!

Chris Garland, Londonhttp://puremindclothing.comhttp://thepsychedelicmanifesto.co.uk

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MODELING | GERMANY

photographer - peter hähnel


photographer - andreas pohl

photographer - iris huber


photographer - ronnia photography


model/agency - jonas morgen

http://fischermen-models.de

photographer - iris huber

http://ansichtsweise.de

makeup artist - nina nicolaus

hair stylist - nadeem camonita

photographer/mua/hair/stylist

- ronnia photography

http://ronnia-photography.de

photographer - peter hähnel

of phönix studio - mainz

http://phoenixstudio-mainz.com

mua/hair/stylist - elif kurban


mua/hair/stylist - inez paolini

http://inezpaolini.de

model - kristina braun



MODELING | UNITED KINGDOM

photographer - giacomo cannata

mua/hair - sheila for mac cosmetics

http://maccosmetics.com

fashion line - h&m

http://hm.com

model - danubia sousa

http://danubiasousa.com



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FASHION FACES August 2013