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Zedd G Money Clothing F-TYPE R Convertible SplaQ I.C.O.N. Products Stemulation Tara Clews Snir Yamin Averial Solely Clothing Co. Blue Sunshine Speedback GT Bryshere “Yazz” Gray Be The Difference 2015 Compendium - Reykjavík Reykjavík Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It has a latitude of 64°08’ N, making it the world’s northernmost capital of a sovereign state and a popular tourist destination. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of the Faxaflói Bay. With a population of around 120,000 (and over 200,000 in the Capital Region), it is the heart of Iceland’s cultural, economic and governmental activity. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which Ingólfur Arnarson is said to have established in AD 874. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1786 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the next decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national center of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. Reykjavík is famous for its weekend nightlife. Icelanders tend to go out late, so bars that look rather quiet can fill up suddenly - usually after midnight on a weekend. Beer was banned in Iceland until March 1, 1989, but has since become popular among many Icelanders as their drink of choice. There are over 100 different bars and clubs in Reykjavík; most of them are located on Laugavegur and its side streets. It is very common for an establishment that is a café before dinner to turn into a bar in the evening. Closing time is usually around 4:30 am at weekends and 1 am during the week. The Iceland Airwaves music festival is annually staged in the fall. The “Culture House” was opened in 1909 and has a number of important exhibits. Originally built to house the National Library and National Archives and also previously the location of the National Museum and Natural History Museum, in 2000, it was re-modeled to promote the Icelandic national heritage. Many of Iceland’s 360 MAGAZINE national treasures are on display, such as the Poetic Edda, and the Sagas in their original manuscripts. There are also changing exhibitions of various topics. 5 A Note From the President We feature fashion, art, music, and design, but we’re also here to remind you of the varied beauty and out-of-this-world ideas that far reach beyond our mundane experiences. We’d like to congratulate our friends Steve Aoki and David Guetta on their musical accomplishments in 2015. We are in exciting times when big ideas are being presented by unlikely platforms. Gaining political awareness is the civil rights movement #BlackLivesMatter that does not endorse one presidential candidate, but instead, continues the fight to rid systematic demise against the African American community. Bryshere “Yazz” Gray Istanbul Issue 190 Contents Tara Clews 206 Be The Difference|191 The Best of Black Wolf Issue featuring Fifth Harmony|44 The Serving Spoon |196 The Best of Kuala Lumpur Issue featuring Benny Benassi + Selenis Leyva |98 Zedd 218 The Best of Istanbul Issue featuring Sanaa Lathan |132 The Best of Trinidad Issue featuring Joey Graceffa |148 Tracing Morocco 224 6 360 MAGAZINE - VAUGHN LOWERY, The Best of Golden Cat Issue featuring Steve Aoki|10 The Best of California Golden Bear Issue featuring David Guetta|66 Anderson .Paak |198 I.C.O.N. Products |199 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible |202 2016 David Brown Speedback GT |204 Broken Arrows featuring Matthew Franklin |214 G Money Clothing |220 Michaela |222 KEYMONO |232 Blue Sunshine |175 Miami Supercar Room |236 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous|182 President/Editorial Director Stemulation |193 The New Romantics, Great Hair for the Whole Hair|166 Johny Dar SS16 |176 We watched April Reign champion her creation of #OscarsSoWhite, and questioned political aims to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which insures 16.4 million more Americans. We’ve experienced “revenant” fears of terrorism as ISIS attacked Paris in November and inspired terrorism in the US – yet, through all the pain, our global society has strengthened and united to be a change that the world needs. Take a break and explore our magazine covering artistry at its best: our cover story on Zedd, a beautiful spread on the 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous, the editorial on The New Romantics, Great Hair for the Whole Hair, and fresh imagery of brands like G Money Clothing. 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Its rounded head is very small in relation to its body size. It is a heavily built cat, with stocky, long legs, a relatively short tail, and large paws. Body length usually varies within the range 61 to 101 cm (24 to 40 in). Tail length ranges from 16 to 46 cm (6.3 to 18.1 in), and shoulder height is about 38 to 55 cm (15 to 22 in). The cat weighs around 5.5 to 16 kg (12 to 35 lb), with males being larger than females. The African golden cat is able to climb, but hunts primarily on the ground. It mainly feeds on rodents, but also includes birds, small monkeys, duikers, giant forest hog piglets, and small antelope in its diet. These cats have also been known to take domestic poultry and livestock. The exact population is unknown, but it is assumed to be dwindling in Africa. These cats live up to 12 years in captivity, but their lifespan in the wild is unknown 360 MAGAZINE 13 The Brown TLV Hotel + KOLBOKOOL The Brown TLV hotel, a stylish boutique property in the heart of Tel Aviv’s cultural epicenter and the city’s only member of the esteemed Design Hotels, have partnered with KOLBO for an exclusive “KOLBOKOOL” design gift shop. An in-house gift shop featuring a diverse array of meticulously curated design, household, tech and clothing items from around the world, opens now through April 20, 2015. The first-ever collaboration of its kind in Tel Aviv, the “KOLBOKOOL” gift shop brings forth a new selection of artisanal design products and accessories from Italy, the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium and the U.S. to Israel’s micro-metropolis on the Mediterranean. Brands and items featured in the “KOLBOKOOL” design gift shop include: Frends headphones; Smart Turnout; Ozaki iPhone chargers; Fatboy animal sculptures; Safe-T matches; Izola bamboo toothbrushes and candles; XL Cork’s wine cork stools, and design-braingames from Neo-Utility, among others. The Brown TLV offers 30 well-appointed rooms and suites that have been carefully designed to maximize your comfort. Located adjacent to the art and cultural hotspots of Neve Tzedek and Rothschild Boulevard, and a short stroll to the Mediterranean, the Brown TLV offers a beautiful sun deck overlooking Tel Aviv, a spa and business facilities, two stylish bars, complimentary bicycles and free access to a nearby gym. Guests of the Brown TLV enjoy a diverse local experience with breakfast being served in several neighboring cafes, each popular Tel Aviv establishment. The hotel and its staff strive to redefine and upgrade the Tel Aviv boutique hotel scene. For more information about KOLBOKOOL, visit kolbokool.com. For more information about Brown TLV, visit brownhotels.com. Location Brown TLV hotel 25 Kalisher Street Tel Aviv, Israel 65165 14 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 15 Tel Aviv’s pristine shoreline is bordered on one side by the exquisite Mediterranean and on the other by a modern city known for its excellent restaurants, diverse population, and a lively night scene. Let your Israeli vacation begin at your seat. Save more when you purchase an EL AL Vacation Package. Combine air and superb Israeli hotels, car rentals, excursions and more. With our deep knowledge and connections to Israel, EL AL delivers an unforgettable vacation for less. From the moment you board our planes, we deliver the same warm hospitality that you’ll enjoy throughout your entire stay. For an experience that’s pure Israel, at an excellent price, book an EL AL Vacation. To arrange your personalized trip visit elal.com, call EL AL Vacations at 1-800-EL AL SUN (1-800-352-5786) or contact your travel agent. EL AL HAS THE MOST NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL FROM NEW YORK (JFK/NEWARK) AND THE ONLY NONSTOPS FROM LOS ANGELES, IN ADDITION TO NONSTOPS FROM TORONTO. CONVENIENT CONNECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL NONSTOP EL AL FLIGHTS. 16 360 MAGAZINE makersmark.com 360 MAGAZINE 17 The Boss Nicknamed “The Boss,” Bruce Springsteen, 65, is famously known for his poetic songs that deal with social and political issues as well as lengthy and energetic stage performances (his set list changes every night). His recording career spans more than forty years, beginning with 1973’s Columbia Records release Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. He has released eighteen studio albums, garnered twenty Grammy Awards, won an Oscar, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, was a 2009 recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors and was named 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year by The Recording Academy. Springsteen’s newest album High Hopes (Columbia) was released in January 2014, which debuted at #1 in the United States and in 9 other countries. This marked Springsteen’s historic 11th #1 debut on the Billboard 200 in the US, and it was his fourth consecutive chart-topping debut. In the UK, Springsteen has led the chart 10 times since 1984, and now joins the ranks of musicians including the Rolling Stones among artists with 10 #1 UK albums. High Hopes also reached #1 in 30 countries on the iTunes album charts. 18 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 19 Jane Weitzman The perfect book for shoe lovers, fashionistas, art aficionados, and a timeless treasure, Jane Gershon Weitzman’s Art & Sole features shoes made from highly unique materials — feathers, paper, ceramic, metal, resin, playing cards, corrugated cardboard, Swarovski crystals, even fresh flowers and frosting — with remarkable intricate construction. Art & Sole showcases approximately 150 shoes of the more than 1,000 Jane Weitzman discovered and commissioned for the windows of the first Stuart Weitzman retail shop on Madison Avenue in the mid-1990s. Using the best of this collection, many of the shoes are in printed form for the first time. 20 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 21 With an introduction by Jane Weitzman, the shoes are featured along with brief, identifying captions, in an impeccably designed and graphically compelling package, making it a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. Author Jane Weitzman is continuing her cross-country tour where she has had speaking engagements at over 40 locations nationwide including the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh and the Mint Museum in North Carolina. Throughout her tour, she has been speaking at book fairs and for charities such as the AIDS Fund Philly, and local Breast Cancer events, as well as many others. A vibrant red cloth case with an elaborate crystal shoe embossed in detail on the front cover, gilded edging and a satin ribbon marker make this book an irresistible treasure and great conversation starter for the shoe lover, art enthusiast, or interior designer worldwide. Jane Gershon Weitzman was the Executive Vice President of Stuart Weitzman and the first Vice President of Stuart Weitzman Retail. She spearheaded philanthropy for the company by generating funds to support breast and ovarian cancer research and awareness. Her efforts were brought to life through innovative charity events on the brand’s website, such as the Stuart Weitzman Celebrity Breast Cancer Shoe Auction, and its retail stores. She serves on the Trust Board of the Boston Children’s Hospital. 22 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 23 The After Party by Johny DAR Artist / Body Art / Artistic direction - Johny Dar - johnydar.com Photographer - Oliver Rath - rath-gallery.com Stylist - Cristina Chirila Model- Teresa Pieta Model - Marina Arsangerieva Model - Nadja Nave Model - Kai Rixrath Makeup Artist - Yvonne Wengler - using Mac and Dermalogica Makeup Artist assistant - Jennifer Galle Hair Stylist - Alexander Weber Nail Varnish provided by Uslu Airlines Body Makeup provided by Kryolan Scarves: Johny DAR 24 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 25 Steve Aoki Eiko Watanabe Photographer: Nelson Blanton Stylist: Marc Littlejohn Hair: Sara Tintari Makeup: Daniela Grasso Special thanks to supperclub los angeles + XXIV Karat “I’m having a real life right now. The difference between humans and animals is that we think about the future; we are constantly looking forward. I’m excited to live,” says EDM virtuoso Steve Aoki, 37, who recently released Neon Future I (including his celebrated Gold-selling single “Delirious (Boneless)”) and is soon releasing Neon Future II. “I wanna always be cognizant of what makes me ‘me’ and always try to make my life and all the life around me better as much as possible.” Growing up in a white neighborhood (Newport Beach, CA), he was an outcast surrounded by non-Asian people. “When you are a child, when you are really young, kids have no filter, so they say what they are accepted to say. Whatever is accepted in their homes, they are gonna be able to say it in public. And, that’s when you really see racism dead-on in the face, which led me to violence and fights,” Aoki looks back on his upbringing. “But, that made me stronger and have a thicker skin, and they pushed me away from where all the general kids were playing.” “My mom would pack onigiri (meaning ‘rice balls’ in Japanese) with bonito flakes in my lunchbox, and the kids would be like, ‘What the hell are you eating? This stuff is moving and you’re eating worms!’ (The steam makes bonito flakes move.) So I would always hide in the corner and eat by myself,” Aoki recalls. “It’s just not fair. When you are a kid, you just don’t understand why someone is making you feel different, like, ‘What did I do to be treated this way?’ I think it should be one of the more important subjects – racial tolerance and understanding cultural differences. We live more and more in a multi-cultural world.” 26 360 MAGAZINE 65 360 MAGAZINE MAGAZINE 27 360 Eventually, he got into hardcore/punk music (“That was where all the outcast kids were hanging out”), listening to the bands like Gorilla Biscuits and Born Against, playing guitar and singing in bands, and hosting shows in his apartment. At age 19, he created Dim Mak Records “to support the same bands that would come and play in my living room. What was more of an outlet of expression turned into a business, later on.” As the business was taking off (i.e. 350,000 physical units sold for Bloc Party’s Silent Alarm), ), Aoki – who was a businessman/ occasional DJ – gradually established himself as an artist by “remixing the bands on Dim Mak, and then people started liking my remixes. Then, I started DJ’ing outside LA, and the rest is history.” Since he was playing “Millionaire” by Kelis featuring André 3000 at that moment, Aoki’s DJ moniker was Kid Millionaire (other candidate names considered: Mama Millionaire and Papa Billionaire). “Then I realized that people kept thinking of that name like, ‘That’s the son of Rocky Aoki of Benihana, making fun of himself being rich and sh*t.’ By 2005, I got rid of the name. This was not the kind of representation I wanted for myself,” says Aoki. Ironically, though, his father’s passing in 2008 influenced him to create what would later become Neon Future. “It was a very heavy, heavy blow to me so I started reading books on cancer and health. I’ve always had feelings of regret in what I could’ve done when he was alive – I could’ve educated him on learning how to change your body by eating and living healthier. As I was diving into this kind of stuff, I started reading towards all the technological development in health and research,” he explains. “I love science fiction so I started reading about ideas like singularity. I was like, ‘Wow, this book is about these science fiction ideas that actually could be real science and happen in our lifetime.’ And I wrote the song ‘Singularity’ in 2011, and then started my album process; I put out Wonderland and then I started working on Neon Future.. It all came full circle.” 28 66 360 MAGAZINE 67 360 360 MAGAZINE MAGAZINE 29 30 68 360 MAGAZINE 69 360 MAGAZINE 31 He defines “Neon Future” as a positive outlook on human progress and technology, looking forward to a bright, colorful utopia (Neon Future I even features the acknowledged futurists like Ray Kurzweil and Aubrey de Grey). “If you sit in a room with someone you love that’s dying, you don’t think like, ‘Oh, we are gonna have overpopulation issues so just let them die.’ You are not gonna think that way. You are gonna be like, ‘What can I do to save his/her life? What can we do to enrich our lives?’ We wanna have happier, healthier, longer lives. Well, everyone. And then, we think about these ideas of overpopulation and/or a lack of natural resources and things like that,” affirms Aoki, who’s also supported brain research through his own Steve Aoki Charitable Fund (“I’m raising awareness on a brain. We all need to understand it more”). Besides the forthcoming Neon Future II release (“The album’s general feeling is a bit darker and more emotional”), he’s going to launch the Dim Mak eyewear range (entirely designed by Ksubi co-founder George Gorrow) as well as the 50-piece PARCO x Dim Mak collection. “I’m going to Japan and launching the collection in Japan first,” Aoki says of the latter. (Aoki and PARCO released a photo book EAT SLEEP CAKE REPEAT last year.) In the next 10 years, while he admits that he’s excited to see some major technological advances in the field of brain science, he suddenly pauses when asked about his personal goal. After a quick brainstorming session, however, he shares with a laugh, “I wanna have a kid, two, three, four, a couple of kids.” 70 32 360 MAGAZINE 71 360 MAGAZINE 33 72 34 360 MAGAZINE Recently, Virgin Hotels Chicago – located in the heart of Chicago’s Loop district in the historic Old Dearborn Bank Building at 203 N. Wabash Ave – joined a stellar portfolio of hospitality companies led by Virgin Group and its founder Sir Richard Branson. The 26-story Art Deco building, a Chicago landmark, offers 250 guest rooms, including 40 one-bedroom suites and two Penthouse Suites. At the heart of Virgin Hotels Chicago is The Commons Club, a dynamic space where guests can dine, drink, work and mingle, as well as attend the nightly hosted Social Hour. The vibe is one of a private members club, without the fees, where guests and locals alike are welcome. Virgin Hotels Chicago will feature a two-chamber room layout, with small touches that make traveling for business or leisure an easier experience. All guest rooms are divided into two spaces by sliding doors, complete with a peephole. The dressing room includes a full vanity, make-up desk and mirror, an extra-large shower with a bench, and his and her closets designed by Poliform. Slide open the privacy door and guests will enter the lounge with a red Smeg mini-fridge, LG Smart TV, customdesigned table that swivels and a Poltrona Frau task chair. Tired of searching for an outlet, guests can look no further than their bedside to find ample outlets for their smartphone, computer or other electronic devices. Virgin Hotels is a lifestyle hospitality brand that combines heartfelt service, straightforward value and a seamless, personalized hotel experience with the track record of innovation and smart disruption that Sir Richard Branson’s global Virgin Group has pioneered for over 40 years. Each property will inter-mix a passion for food and beverage with music and culture, fusing with the local landscape and providing a vibrant and inclusive environment for travelers and locals, alike. Chicago opened in January 2015, with New York City (in the fall of 2017), Nashville (in the summer of 2016) and others to follow. The team will announce two additional locations by the end of 2016, as well, with the brand hoping to have 20 locations by 2025. For more information, please visit virginhotels.com. 36 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 37 Chanel West Coast You might recognize Chanel West Coast as the sharp, sweet, and vivacious blonde from such MTV hit shows as Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness. Born Chelsea Chanel Dudley, music has always been at the forefront of her life. Growing up, she split her time living between North Hollywood with her mom and New York City with her father, a local DJ who would bring his then eight-year-old daughter along with him when he spun at packed nightclubs throughout the city. “I’ve always been around music, and I knew it’s what I’d do for the rest of my life. I didn’t have a choice,” she says. West Coast avidly pursued singing and dancing lessons from a young age. At 17, she launched her first MySpace Music page in hopes of sharing her personal recordings with the world. 2012 proved to be one of West Coast’s biggest breakthrough years. Multi-platinum recording artist/ Young Money Entertainment founder, Lil Wayne personally invited West Coast to his Miami studio to play him some of her music. Impressed by what he heard, the budding music impresario immediately signed West Coast to his popular Young Money label – home of such superstars as Drake and Nicki Minaj. The first taste of her Young Money affiliation was the irresistible “Karl,” the first single from her Now You Know mixtape. Following the success of her mixtape, West Coast continues to release music and other various contents weekly via her popular web series: West Coast Wednesdays. She has most recently appeared on Young Money: Rise of an Empire and is currently working on her debut album (due out early this year) – including her latest track “Miles and Miles.” 38 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 39 Alex is Back Model: Alex Garibyan 40 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 41 Business as Usual Photo by Bob Mans Hair by Danny van Tuijl Makeup by Trudi Nieuwerf Model: Lizzy Meow Styling by Sharda Sewtahal 42 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 43 Fifth Harmony Buick Guadeloupe Absurdity Clothing Imàgo Restaurant NASA MadFlowers Aston Martin Tommy Hilfiger Cody Simpson Black Wolf Spring/Summer Black Wolf A black wolf is a melanistic colour variant of the grey wolf (Canis lupus). Black specimens are recorded among red wolves (Canis lupus rufus), but these color variants are probably extinct. Genetic research from the Stanford University School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles revealed that wolves with black pelts owe their distinctive coloration to a mutation which occurred in domestic dogs, and was carried to wolves through wolf-dog hybridization. 360 MAGAZINE 47 I Don’t Want What I Don’t Have Dress: Elie Tahari Shoes: Steve Madden 48 360 MAGAZINE Photography: Tim Francis Models: Iggy + Sasha @ Q Model Management New York Styling: Sarah Lequimener Makeup: Emi Koizumi Hair: Serpil Kurt 360 MAGAZINE 49 Cody Simpson Emily Mistretta 18-year-old Cody Simpson left Atlantic Records back in August and is now in the midst of working independently on his next album Free. He recently appeared in Mario Testino’s Instagram “Towel Series” alongside his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. “This album is such a liberating experience for me because it’s the first step towards my true self,” Simpson says of his up-coming album. “It’s my first record basically, it’s my first album ‘technically’ – the first one that I’ve, as a musician, been able to create from the very first guitar link to the very last mix of the song.” Simpson will be playing a series of live shows before the album release, and he will be including new songs into his performance. “I’m really kind of honest, so I don’t really care about a big release debut of a song on the radio,” he admits. “I just like to test it live, and I love to ground it out, playing shows and putting out demos in line first. It’s a more natural experience.” This album has allowed him to perform in a more “open way.” He has been involved in the entire production of it, which he describes as being very “hands-on,” and he even took his own photos for the album. This new path Simpson has embarked on demonstrates his dedication to his music as well as to his fans. He says that he hopes to “inspire people” and positively influence “a couple of lives by the end of the year.” CODY’S UPCOMING TOUR DATES: Wednesday, 6 May – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire Thursday, 7 May – Birmingham Institute Friday 8 May – Manchester Ritz Tickets from aeglive.co.uk codysimpson.com facebook.com/CodySimpsonMusic @codysimpson With a growing fan base on social media, Simpson says, he likes the “textual” aspect of Twitter as well as the “visual” aspect of Instagram: “I always want to share the right message. I try to relay positivity,” he affirms. He is now living in his own place, paving his way into adulthood and doing so by staying true to himself – and to his music. 50 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 51 Fifth Harmony Eiko Watanabe Fifth Harmony (previously known as LYLAS and 1432) – having released Gold-selling catchy songs like “Miss Movin’ On,” “BO$$,” and “Sledgehammer” – originally started out on The X Factor in 2012 when Simon Cowell decided to form a group consisted of five individual contestants: Ally Brooke Hernandez, Camila Cabello, Normani Hamilton, Dinah Jane Hansen and Lauren Jauregui. The girl group recently put out their highly-anticipated (and long-delayed) debut album Reflection. (The release was congratulated on Twitter by the likes of Mariah Carey, One Direction’s Liam Payne and Scott Hoying of Pentatonix.) “We wanted to make sure that it would be the best that it could be,” says Hernandez. “There were a lot of changes we had to be sure of – it turned out to be the best decision because the fans really love the album and if we didn’t have that time, then it probably wouldn’t have been as good as it is now.” “As we grow, the music grows with us. It’s just really helpful to go through some things, gain those experiences and apply that to the music. We’ve learned a lot over the past 2 years, so we really wanted to apply that to our album making process. It really helped us finding who we were as artists more,” she further explains. 52 360 MAGAZINE “Sometimes, I have my moments where I’m not feeling well but I don’t want to show that I’m not doing my best because I just want to be like a strong rock. If you have something that’s a struggle, you’ll love it anyway because it’s for your dream and everything,” asserts Hernandez, referring to their Philadelphia stop of last summer’s tour with Austin Mahone – where Hernandez was too sick to show up at the meet and greet (but made it for the show) and Cabello was rushed into the emergency room (and couldn’t perform). Regardless, the 5H girls surely finished last year with a good note as they performed at the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in December (“We were able to perform for the President of the United States and his family. There’s no feeling to describe it to be part of the history”). Furthermore, what was even more exciting was their encounter with Michelle Obama: “When we were first walking towards her to meet her, the first thing she did was, she looked at us firsthand and sang, ‘Michelle Obama. Purse so heavy.’ She was singing our song.” In addition to the First Lady and Oprah Winfrey, who are mentioned in their self-empowerment anthem “BO$$,” the 5H girls’ role models include Beyoncé, Demi Lovato, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Taylor Swift. “The music industry is more maledominant but now there are so many incredible female artists,” she describes. “We females can accomplish our dreams, and you can build an empire for yourself and you don’t have to be held back by any standard of any others.” Through last year’s #ImABoss campaign with DoSomething.org, they encouraged the youth to make signs for their friends that highlight their unique talents to boost their self-esteem. “It was more for last year but we still encourage people to empower one another in general, not just temporarily. It’s a template for the future and beyond this,” Hernandez states. 360 MAGAZINE 53 As for their philanthropic work, they have also supported Aéropostale and DoSomething.org’s Teens for Jeans campaign, the Girl Scouts of the USA, Goodwill Industries’ Fall Haul Donation Challenge, and truth’s Finish It campaign (collaborated with Becky G on the anti-smoking song “Left Swipe Dat”). Additionally, they’ve visited the Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Colorado. “It’s just so selfless and we are there for them. They obviously have so much hardship going on in their lives, and in their families’ as well. To be able to just go there and make little kids smile after all these they’ve been through is so gratifying,” she elaborates. “I just make sure that I am doing my best for that person and that I talk to them and make them feel good on more of a personal, personal level. I really just want to do more charity work and be more active in that because I feel like, there’s just everybody who needs help, you know.” Now, what’s next for Fifth Harmony? “After The Reflection Tour, we’re gonna be doing a bunch of different performances and more radio shows. I just want us to be really successful and to just advance and keep growing. Also, it’s really important to gain respect from other artists. We’ve been working really hard and people are recognizing us right now. And, definitely, we want to do a world tour, and hopefully, by that time, we can get a Grammy,” she interrupts herself with a laugh. “Of course, all the major awards would be incredible.” According to Hernandez, moreover, Fifth Harmony would like to have a makeup/clothing line while she personally has “a specific passion for acting. I also love to bake so I would love to do something really cool with that.” The 5H girls are having another extremely hectic year, but come on now, let’s get real: Ally Brooke Hernandez, 21, is the oldest in the group, and she can’t have any drinking buddy from within. “Right,” she laughs. “No I mean, it’s pretty cool, I guess. I really love being with them all the time.” fifthharmonyofficial.com 54 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 55 FENDI Château Residences Luxury private developer Château Group recently announced the release of the southeastern penthouse at FENDI Château Residences, a new 12-story waterfront condominium building located at 9365 Collins Avenue in Miami, Florida, two blocks south of the Bal Harbour Shops. The two-story penthouse includes 7,000 square feet of interior space and almost 2,000 square feet of expansive terraces, along with a rooftop pool. The penthouse is now available for $25 million and is being marketed by Venegas International Group. 56 360 MAGAZINE This five-bedroom and seven-and-a-half-bathroom penthouse features an east-to-west “flow-thru” plan and boasts 12-foot ceiling heights. The residence includes a media room, family room, exercise area, steam room, spacious walk-in closets and full staff quarters. The second level features an expansive terrace space, a rooftop pool, an outdoor summer kitchen, and an entertainment area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean as well as a private elevator within the residence. This penthouse residence features customized FENDI Casa kitchen cabinets and the ultimate Gaggenau appliances. The bathrooms include Italian Calacatta marble with customdesigned fixtures. Slatedto be completed in the spring of 2016, FENDI Château Residences features 58 exclusive floor-thru oceanfront residences and penthouses ranging in size from 3,300 square feet to more than 7,000 square feet, with prices from $6 million to $25 million. FendiChateauResidences.com 360 MAGAZINE 57 The Janoskians Eiko Watanabe In 2011, The Janoskians (who recently released Would U Love Me - EP) – Beau Brooks, Jai Brooks, Luke Brooks, Daniel Sahyounie and James Yammouni – immediately became trendy when the group posted their first “Awkward Train Situations” video on YouTube. As the fan base grew, they continually released hilarious and disruptive content, gaining over 2 million YouTube subscribers and accruing more than 200 million combined views. “Jai and I were at a train station after school one day, and we happened to be sitting next to some guy on a bench who was reading the paper. Jai leaned over and started reading it with him. The guy was pretty rude and turned away! I caught this all and laughed my a** off,” recalls Beau Brooks. “Jai then said how funny it would be to get into other people’s business on the train. I said, ‘Yeah, like, awkward situations on a train.’ We ran home and told our boys and our mom. We knew we had something when she started laughing about it all.” Soon after, in 2013, Jay Sean discovered and signed them to his entertainment company, Kamouflage. “He was on tour in Australia, and one of his producers suggested that he and Jeremy [Skaller] should check us out. He doesn’t do day-to-day work, but he’s always around and supportive. We see him like a big bro,” says Brooks of Sean. Around that time, the Australian boy group moved to Los Angeles to “grow our brand, evolve and take on new adventures.” As of now, they’ve been working with Lionsgate on a feature length film of “social disturbance comedy.” “It’s a partly scripted comedy that takes all the best bits of the Janoskians and tells a good story at the same time. It’s got our style of pranks, humor and fun. It will be edgy and loud, fast and probably a bit dangerous. We want you laughing and concerned at the same time,” Brooks describes with a laugh. “We just played an arena (The SSE Arena, Wembley) which was one of the goals we set out for ourselves in 2014 so we nailed that,” Brooks shares. “Next up, we want to do our third world tour, make the documentary of JanoFest we started, finish our movie with Lionsgate, have a single go to radio, and continue to make our fans laugh, smile and be proud of us.” the-janoskians.com 58 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 59 He Said, She Said Photography: Peter Kulak Model: Female - Jaida (Factor Women) Male - Granit (Chosen Model Management) Stylist: William Martinez Makeup: Sang Le Hair: Shadia Ghantous 60 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 61 Male Denim: Hudson Female Bra: Felina Skirt: Vintage Trench: Zara Shoes: Sarah Jessica Parker 62 360 MAGAZINE zara.com Continuing the global exploits in the unstoppable franchise built on speed, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of Furious 7. James Wan directs this chapter of the hugely successful series that also welcomes back favorites Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Elsa Pataky and Lucas Black. They are joined by international action stars new to the franchise including Jason Statham, Djimon Hounsou, Tony Jaa, Ronda Rousey, Nathalie Emmanuel and Kurt Russell. Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel and Michael Fottrell return to produce the film written by Chris Morgan. furious7.com 64 360 MAGAZINE bigshotbikes.com David Guetta Bebe Rexha Samsung Gear Circle Virgin Hotels Chicago Ferrari F12 The Siren Movie Deputy Toscana Resort Castelfalfi Princess Pawdicure Land Rover World of Speed Al Habtoor Group California Golden Bear Spring/Summer California Golden Bear The California grizzly (Ursus arctos californicus) is an extinct subspecies of the grizzly, the very large North American brown bear. “Grizzly” refers to the golden and grey tips of its hair. In California, it was particularly admired for its beauty, size, and strength. California still has habitat for about 500 grizzlies, and if the North Cascade population recovers and expands, eventually the grizzly will likely return to California. There are however only about 20 of these bears remaining in that ecosystem. In 2014, the US Fish and Wildlife Service received a petition to reintroduce the California grizzly. This reintroduction would be from its very closely related Rocky Mountain grizzly. 360 MAGAZINE 69 70 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 71 Left (Liz) Sweatshirt Dress: USE unused Jacket: Diesel Middle - floor (Samantha) Shirt: USE unused Sweater: Stylist’s own (Forever 21) Skirt: Burberry Brit Shoes: Topshop Right (Maye) Dress: M. Bottiglieri Clutch: Emm Kuo Left (Liz) Black Dress: Donna Karan Middle - floor (Samantha) Dress: USE unused Shoes: BCBGeneration Right (Maye) Top: Chloé Skirt: Chloé Stockings: Wolford Generations Photography: Ron Contarsy Fashion Editor: Tony Triumph Models: Maye Musk (LA Models), Liz (ONE.1 Management), and Samantha (FFT/ FunnyFace Today) Stylist: Madeleine Kligerman Makeup: Laura Burns Produced by: Highmark Studios +Triumph Group 72 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 73 Clean Bandit “So you think electronic music is boring? You think it’s stupid? You think it’s repetitive? Well it is repetitive.” The opening words to “Mozart’s House,” Clean Bandit’s entrance into the world of dance music, were very different from your standard dance-floor anthem. But then, so was their path – and so is their approach to music. The quartet, formed of three interlocking pairs – two brothers, two childhood friends and a couple – have kept control over every aspect of their music. And with last year’s release of their debut album, New Eyes, it’s been all coming to beautiful fruition. Citing label mates Rudimental and tour partners Disclosure as inspiration, Clean Bandit is the newest part of an upsurge of British dance music that makes as much sense onstage and in the charts. “They have given us a lot of confidence, definitely. When we first started, we didn’t know about them. There was only Basement Jaxx, and they were not really doing anything at the time,” says Neil Amin-Smith. (The band co-wrote “Extraordinary,” “Rather Be” and “Dust Clears” with Jimmy Napes – the man behind hits for Disclosure, Naughty Boy and more.) Unlike their peers, though, Clean Bandit was effectively born on stage. Luke Patterson says, “The thing that sets us apart is, we’ve always been a band and they’ve always been from the DJ and production world.” It’s not just dance music – and it’s not just music. Clean Bandit’s self-written, self-directed videos have become a fixture of every release. Jack Patterson is the key figure here, having become, in his own words, “quite good with computer graphics” when working in an architectural visualization studio. “We see the music video as the product as opposed to the song or the video alone,” he says. Despite Patterson’s skills with graphics, they’re committed to live action video, too. “Jack is very keen on making everything real,” says Grace Chatto. “As you can tell from the fear on our faces,” adds AminSmith. Their videos have seen them battered and blown on a cold January day off the Cornish coast with Lily Cole, dancing on ice, strapped to the roof of a moving car with just a belt as harness, and driving a giant motorized snake up one of London’s tallest buildings. Now who says electronic music is boring? cleanbandit.co.uk 74 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 75 Fallen Phoenix Photography: Tyren Redd Model: Sharina Gutierrez Art Direction: Michael Mann Stylist: Michael Mann, Stacy Akiyama and Scot Louie Hair: Kiyah Wright Makeup: Kevin Wade Fur: Stylist’s own Boots: Stuart Weitzman Dress: IRO 76 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 77 Bebe Rexha Emily Mistretta Bebe Rexha recently released her first five-song EP titled I Don’t Wanna Grow Up. Her talent as a lyricist has landed her on co-writing several top hits including Eminem and Rihanna’s “The Monster.” She reflects on her experience the first time she ever heard their version of it: “I cried! It was very exciting for me because when we wrote that song, there was no expectation at all. It was kind of a song that we just wrote and loved. That was the first time I had ever written a song with other writers, and after writing the song, we were so happy and all on the same page. It was like serendipity, it just felt so perfect. That feeling, combined with hearing the song on the radio with Eminem and Rihanna, was overwhelming.” Rexha also co-wrote and sang the chorus of David Guetta’s “Hey Mama.” “I wrote the song in a session as a ‘pre-chorus,’ which probably took all of 10 minutes. I didn’t expect the song to even become anything, so when I found out that it was going to be released with Nicki Minaj on it, I was super excited,” says Rexha. (Rexha wasn’t officially featured when the single came out but now she is.) Rexha would like to someday work with Kanye West, Chris Martin, Imogen Heap, and Lauryn Hill. “When I work with other artists, it’s like a marriage that’s 50/50 where you both have to put in the same energy. You are creating a child through words and music. A lot of times, especially on the big songs that people have heard of mine where I’ve collaborated or written on, I’ve never actually been in the room with the other artist. It was always a song for myself or just a song that I had written on my own that somehow got to the artist and became this big song.” Rexha’s music video “I’m Gonna Show You Crazy,” directed by Hannah Lux Davis, is very empowering as she comes to being herself through her resistance to conforming to what other people want her to be: “It’s a song to myself where I tell me, ‘I’m Gonna Show You (Bebe) Crazy,’ like, what am I scared of? It’s a song about accepting myself and being unapologetically me in the face of fear.” “Moonshine” – as her fans call her – is going to have a very busy schedule ahead of her, including the Vans Warped Tour. “My plan for the summer is racking up my sky and tour bus miles,” she shares. beberexha.com 78 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 79 SPOTLIGHT ON: Fabergé The award-winning documentary Fabergé: A Life of Its Own (2014) tells the fascinating story of one of the most prestigious names in luxury goods, offering unprecedented access to the most esteemed private collections, insights from world experts, and interviews with the descendants of the Fabergé family. The film highlights the royal connections to the extraordinary Fabergé artistry and includes exclusive new footage that offers a rare opportunity to see two historic pieces never before exhibited to an international audience. This special release will be in movie theaters in the U.S., Canada, and internationally from June 29, for a limited time. Fabergé: A Life of Its Own offers rare glimpses of a long-lost Imperial Egg, recently discovered by chance in the U.S. and subsequently sold privately for an estimated $30 million. The film also unveils the first “Imperial Class” Fabergé Egg to be made in 99 years – the bejeweled objet d’art featuring over 3,000 diamonds and natural pearls. In 2014, the original Fabergé: A Life of Its Own documentary won the award for “Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking” at the Newport Beach Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and the “Jury Award: Best Documentary” at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. artsalliance.com/event/faberge-a-life-of-its-own/ 80 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 81 David Guetta Eiko Watanabe “I was 14 when I was like, what they call ‘a bedroom DJ’ – I was training every day after school and I was sometimes playing for parties or for my friends,” recalls two-time Grammy winner David Guetta, who has sold over 8 million albums and 44 million tracks worldwide. At age 17, Guetta got the first DJ job as a professional – in a gay club (he is straight). “I did the test in a straight club, and the club owner was like, ‘Wow, the music you play would be perfect for a gay club,’” Guetta looks back. “At that time, it sounded like, not the best news to me but actually it’s been the best news because, thanks to that, I started to play house music and it really changed my life.” 82 360 MAGAZINE His sixth studio album Listen (including the latest chart-topping single “Hey Mama” featuring Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha and Afrojack) came out in November last year – after some of his personal struggles were highly publicized. And, this album is, Guetta says, the most personal/introspective record of his career (i.e. emotionally vulnerable tunes like “Dangerous” feat. Sam Martin and “What I Did for Love” feat. Emeli Sandé). “When you make music, obviously you can only give it the feeling that you have at that moment,” states Guetta. “I’m a very positive and happy person; there was just a moment that was a little difficult in my life, so the album is a little more melancholic than my usual work but it’s still a DJ album and a celebrationparty-happy album but there’s a little bit more emotional side of me.” When asked if there’s been any change in his life since the album release, he quickly responds, “Everything is fine, so that’s what I’m gonna do – I’m gonna make party records now.” He’s now working on new music that will be released via Jack Back Records, a label Guetta created in 2012. “Now that my album (Listen) is out, all the music that I’m working on right now is very, very electronic and not ‘hits,’ you know,” he laughs. “So, it’s a little more experimental.” Guetta has released songs like “Shot Me Down (feat. Skylar Grey)” and “Bad (feat. Showtek and Vassy)” on the label. 360 MAGAZINE 83 “Jack Back is more of a label that I use for myself when I wanna release tracks that are not commercial enough to be on a mainstream label. I wanna be able to release, also, strictly electronic records from me or from people that I like. I don’t have a big expectation for the label,” Guetta adds. “It’s not trying to be the next Universal Records, you know. I’m not trying to make money with it.” On another note, this 47-year-old EDM mogul has also championed charitable causes: He’s constantly supported various non-profit organizations and their campaigns, including the United Nations, STOMP Out Bullying, (RED), City of Hope, the American Red Cross, and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. So what’s behind his strong philanthropic passion? “Oh, I wouldn’t call it a passion, and nothing is behind that,” he answers with a laugh. “I have had the opportunity to work with the UN and with UNICEF. This was something I always wanted to do, but I didn’t really know how to do it. They explained to me everything that they do, and I really admire those people so every time I can help them, I’m helping them,” Guetta explains. “You just choose someone that you trust and you study what they do, and then you give them money or you give them your time. That’s what I believe in.” 84 360 MAGAZINE “We are doing this thing for UNICEF, called #IMAGINE with Yoko Ono, for the children. We do this song ‘Imagine,’ and it’s based on the last campaign where we’ve done with the same idea. Big companies are sponsoring this project, so every time people are forwarding the song to somebody else, it raises 10 dollars from the sponsoring companies,” he describes. “People are not even requested to give money but just requested to share so that it brings awareness. And, this has raised almost a 100 million, it’s really, really amazing.” Other than making people dance through music and supporting the great causes, here’s the goal that David Guetta has in mind, towards the next 10 years: “Just to be happy, I guess. I wanna be happy. That’s a nice goal – everybody should have this goal.” davidguetta.com 360 MAGAZINE 85 Virgin Hotels Chicago Virgin Hotels Chicago has opened Cerise, designed in partnership with Paola Navone. Cerise, meaning cherry red, is the fifth and final food and beverage space to open at Virgin Hotels, and joins The Commons Club, Miss Ricky’s, Two Zero Three and 24/7 in-room dining. It’s located on the 26th floor with a terrace that encompasses 3 sides of the hotel. The indoor/outdoor lounge serves izakaya-inspired small dishes and individual or shared cocktails. Moreover, Cerise was carved out of the original elevator mechanics room. The rooftop made its grand debut on Apr 27 with Questlove providing the music. virginhotels.com 86 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 87 Vest: Trouvé Dress: Bar III Shoes: Jessica Simpson Bracelet: Vintage By the Shore Photographer: Peter Kulak Model: Sara Kelly (Factor Women) Stylist: William Martinez Hair + Makeup: Sang V Le 88 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 89 Top: BCBGeneration Pants: BCBGeneration Shoes: Dolce Vita Earrings: Madison Parker 90 360 MAGAZINE martinmillersgin.com World of Speed 92 360 MAGAZINE World of Speed is a Wilsonville, Oregon-based non-profit motorsports museum (just opened in April). Through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, World of Speed offers visitors a behind-the-scenes view of the auto-racing world. The museum showcases up to 100 vehicles, a workshop and a space for educational activities, highlighting the professional opportunities available in the auto industry. World of Speed’s collection is comprised of race and performance cars from various venues, including NASCAR, land speed racing, drag racing, open wheel, sports cars and motorcycles. Several historic race cars are in the collection, including Mickey Thompson’s famous record-breaking Assault, Herm Petersen’s Northwest Terror and the Gaines Markley/Rob Bruins National Hot Rod Association Top Fuel championship car from 1979. worldofspeed.org 360 MAGAZINE 93 Al Habtoor Group Al Habtoor Group, the UAE-based conglomerate, has signed a deal with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., which will see the opening of the first property from the luxury brand in the Hungarian capital. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market 2015. 94 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 95 Located in the heart of Budapest, the 192-room hotel overlooks Erzsébet Square with commanding views of St. Stephen’s Basilica. The property will undergo renovation work, which is due for completion in early 2016, in order to align it with the Ritz-Carlton brand, making it a stunning member of a portfolio of hotels known for its exacting service and exceptional attention to detail. The partnership heightens Al Habtoor Group’s offering in the city by elevating an already exquisite property to a new luxurious destination. The official signing, conducted by Mohammed Al Habtoor (vice-chairman and CEO of the Al Habtoor Group) and Arne M. Sorenson (president/CEO of Marriott International) took place at the Al Habtoor Group head office on Al Wasl Road on May 4. “We are delighted to be partnering with the Ritz-Carlton for such an exquisite property to build on our unique portfolio of hotels. We are bringing together two of the best names in the business, both dedicated to offering world-class luxury and hospitality. We look forward to welcoming guests to experience the renewed property in early 2016,” said Mohammed Al Habtoor. The Al Habtoor Group first teamed up with Marriott International last year for its flagship hotel in Dubai, The Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection. “Hungary represents the next great international expansion opportunity for The Ritz-Carlton,” said Herve Humler, president/COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “We are especially pleased that our initial presence will be in Budapest, the country’s principal political, cultural, and commercial centre.” habtoorhotels.com ritzcarlton.com 96 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 97 Benny Benassi Tommy Hilfiger Bentley Continental GT Hooka Hey AdventureSmith Explorations Maserati Quattroporte GTS Lark Hotels Harley-Davidson Museum Vivienne Westwood ACE Adventure Resort Summer 15 Issue Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is called KL by locals. Its modern skyline is dominated by the 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers, a pair of glass-and-steel-clad skyscrapers with Islamic motifs. The towers also offer a public skybridge and observation deck. The city is also home to British colonial-era landmarks such as the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in terms of population and economy. 360 MAGAZINE 101 He Knows Photography: Federico Barbieri federicobarbieri.com Model: Tim Butz at 2Morrow Stylist: Carolina Bergonzoni Hair + Makeup: Vanessa Altieri 102 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 103 D etox TIP S #1 We all love a good MASSAGE, and here’s just one more reason why. Lymphatic massage is a special form of massage that specifically targets the flow of lymph in the body. It uses a specific amount of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate the lymph, encouraging its movement towards the heart for the drainage of fluid and waste. Lymphatic massage has shown in studies to push up to 78 percent of stagnant lymph back into circulation. This mobilizes toxins for clearance, lessening the burden on the lymphatic system. GOJI BERRY SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS: • 2 Cups of Almond Milk • 1 Tablespoon of Hemp Seeds • 2 Tablespoon of Goji Berries • 1 Tsp of Moringa Powder • 1 Tsp of Chia Seeds • 2 Green Apples BL E ND I T U P! • #2 REBOUNDING is one of the easiest ways to pump the lymph. Rebounding is the practice of jumping on a trampoline (yes, remember when we did this for fun!?) for ten to thirty minutes. This passively moves the lymph while stimulating the circulation of blood throughout the body. Numerous studies have proven its efficacy, and have even shown it to improve muscle tone. 1 Tsp of Coconut Shreds Unsweetend to Top Smoothie UNISEX CLOTHING FOR THOSE WHO STAY ABSURD! #4 #3 @ www. .com @ ENZYMES are produced by the body to break down food substances and to expedite countless metabolic processes. They are also utilized by the body to clear toxic-waste buildup in the lymph and blood, making their supplementation a key way to improve lymphatic health. Using proteolytic enzymes between meals can help to “digest” or breakdown organic debris in the circulatory and lymph systems, increasing lymphatic flow. They also help to ease the burden of allergy-like compounds, freeing the immune fractions traveling in the lymph system for other work. Incorporating RAW FOODS into the diet is an easy way to keep the lymphatic system healthy on an ongoing basis. Raw foods offer high levels of naturally occurring enzymes that break down toxic buildups and promote the clearance of harmful substances in the body. Eating foods raw, in particular fruits and vegetables, is also a great way to boost the water levels in the body. Finally, raw foods are primarily alkaline, which help neutralize harmful pathogens, lessening the burden on the lymph. CODE 360MAG GETS 30% OFF + FREE SHIPPING @ #5 Lymph is about 95% water, making water essential for its health. STAY HYDRATED by drinking half your weight in ounces of water a day. Without adequate water, lymphatic fluid cannot flow properly. And one of the most common causes of lymph congestion is dehydration. Water, and only water, can adequately rehydrate the body, but if you want to expedite the process, add lemon to your water. Lemon is an alkaline fruit that helps to mineralize the body and lymph. Try sipping on warm lemon water throughout the day. Annie@ Charle sChe n.tv F ac ebo o k.c om/Cha rle sChe nTV Twitter.c o m/ Cha rle sChe nTV Yo uTube.c o m/c/Cha rle sChe nTV Pinter est.c o m /Cha rle sChe nTV Char l esChen.tv www. .com Benny Benassi Eiko Watanabe Photographer: Adam Rowell Photographer Assistant: Edward Honaker Stylist: Eartha Hubbell Stylist Assistant: Carlos Galindo Men’s Grooming: Kimm DiCato Special thanks to Quartyard “I just want to keep doing what I do until I feel I’m not connecting anymore. If that day ever arrives, I’ll stop DJ’ing and just ride bikes, cook and do the gardening. But until that day comes, I’ll be the one turning up the bass to max,” states Grammy-winning EDM icon Benny Benassi on his future goals. “I’ve always wanted to be a DJ ever since I was a teenager, and I started in a club near where I lived with my parents in Reggio Emilia. One thing led to another – I was lucky enough to have a cousin, Alle Benassi, who’s a talented musician, and I got him into producing electronic music on a computer,” Benassi looks back. “We became a production team, and things got better. I started my career as a house DJ. Alle is a classically trained musician, and when he started making music with me, he had a weak spot for techno music. Reggio Emilia had an amazing output of Italian house productions, so there was already a scene.” 50 106 360 MAGAZINE 51 360 MAGAZINE 107 360 Since the late ‘80s, Benny and Alle Benassi have been known as Benassi Bros. (“‘Benassi Bros’ sounds better than ‘Benassi Cousins,’” according to Benny Benassi), and worked together on smash hits like Benny’s “Satisfaction,” Chris Brown’s “Beautiful People” and “Don’t Wake Me Up,” and Madonna’s “Girl Gone Wild.” (Just so you know, Benny Benassi is hoping to collaborate with Kanye West and Bono from U2, soon.) Other than making music, Benny Benassi has another passion: cycling. “I got my first professional bicycle when I was 8. My father was and still is very passionate about cycling, as is everyone in the family – uncles, cousins and relatives,” he describes. “We all lived in the same house, and if I try to count the number of bikes, there were at least 15! On Saturdays and Sundays, my father took me into the hills with his bike team. That’s where it all started.” In 2010, moreover, he launched a major West Coast club tour on a fixed-gear bicycle – the Benny Benassi Bike Tour: A Musical Ride Through California…Without Breaks. “A few years ago, on vacation in California, I stumbled upon the beautiful coast road near Big Sur,” recalls Benassi. “So I decided to go back there with my bike and ended up riding from San Francisco to San Diego with a crew of friends from Italy, filming and photographing the whole tour. We invited the fans to ride with us here and there. It was amazing!” He may or may not do the bike tour again: “I have a close friend who often cycles coast to coast. For now, it’s just a conversation.” Working with World Bicycle Relief, after his 2010 bike tour, Benassi provided over 45 bikes to students in Africa. Throughout the years, furthermore, he has also supported MusiCares Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund and CharityStars. “I just did a show called ‘Zero,’ in my hometown of Reggio Emilia in Italy. Part of that show involved projecting images from the GAIA project by Guy Lalibertè, founder of Cirque du Soleil and the One Drop Foundation whose mission is to bring water to those communities on the planet that have drastic shortages,” adds Benassi. 52 108 360 MAGAZINE 53 360 MAGAZINE 109 Overall, the year of 2015 has been going “pretty well” so far for Benassi, whose last studio album was 2011’s Electroman. “Alle and I are working on new music. I’ll be releasing individual tracks from the album as singles, leading up to the release,” explains the 48-year-old EDM maestro, who recently dropped a new song “Who I Am” with Marc Benjamin featuring Christian Burns. Since he obviously has so many exciting projects in the works, would we ever see something like Benassi’s own clothing line coming up? “I wouldn’t say I’m picky [about what to wear] so much as I simply take pleasure in choosing my clothes! Nothing too obsessive, though,” he says. “I don’t know about a clothing line but I have launched a line of headphones with RCF (Iconica series)!” bennybenassi.com joefresh.com 110 54 360 MAGAZINE Decisions Photography: Beth Sternbaum Model: Babette at Next Models LA Stylist: Aprille Grace Hair: Gellisa Fevrier Makeup: Emily Wetzel 112 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 113 HarleyDavidson Museum in Milwaukee The Harley-Davidson Museum is a North American museum near downtown, Milwaukee, Wisconsin celebrating the more than 100-year history of HarleyDavidson motorcycles. The 130,000-square-foot three building complex on 20 acres along the Menomonee River bank contains more than 450 HarleyDavidson motorcycles and hundreds of thousands of artifacts from the Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s 110-year history. The museum attracts nearly 300,000 visitors annually. harley-davidson.com/content/h-d/en_US/home/museum.html Photos Courtesy of the Harley-Davidson Museum® 114 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 115 Petite Meller is a singer-songwriter using music and videos to create a world that’s all her own. “I’m creating my own little empire based on creativity,” she says. “I think we can take our fantasies and make them into realities. That’s what I do in my videos. I make my own reality.” Petite Meller Born in Paris to a French mother and a Polish father but raised primarily by her grandmother, Meller grew up listening to a combination of Euro-pop and jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie and chanson singers like Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour and Serge Gainsbourg. When she was 15, Meller moved with her parents to Tel Aviv. She filled her time going to jazz festivals and studying photography. Meller began playing in bands while in Tel Aviv, and then moved to New York to pursue her musical ambition. It was there she realized that she would have to go solo in order to stay true to her idiosyncratic vision. “I felt I wanted to do my own genre,” she says, “which is ‘nuovo jazzy-pop.’” She poured her own time and money into shooting her video for “NYC Time.” The video, which shows Meller being carried by a huge man from the suburbs into New York City, was cast under the streets of the city itself. Her most ambitious video to date “Baby Love” was filmed on location near Nairobi in Kenya; the video sees Meller imitating flamingos and dancing with schoolchildren and a pair of giraffes. “‘Baby Love’ was the first song I wrote after leaving New York,” she explains. “I went straight to Sweden and wrote it with Joakim Åhlund. He’s from the band Teddybears, and his brother Klas writes for Katy Perry. I was thinking about the video in the same moment. We felt like it was an African drum sound, so we knew the video would be in Africa.” SPOTLING ON: That Poppy That Poppy grew up in Nashville, surrounded by music. Her father was a drummer in a punk band, and her brother followed suit, drumming for multiple groups at once. Despite her percussive roots, That Poppy had a different passion: “I was a dancer for 11 years,” she remembers. “That was my first love. But when I was in middle school, I started to get made fun of a lot, and music became my outlet.” To cope, That Poppy began writing lyrics in her journal and listening to bands like Jimmy Eat World, No Doubt and Blondie. Finally, when it came time to choose between dancing and music, That Poppy “fell in love with singing.” Her love for music has only grown since then; she now has hundreds of journals full of song ideas and melodies. That Poppy’s world is certainly a colorful one, filled with roller-skating, hair dye and the latest documentaries. She loves purple and pop/rock, and often draws on J-pop, which is “drastically different from K-pop,” for inspiration. “On the surface, it looks innocent and cute, but there’s definitely a darker undertone,” she says of the Japanese genre. “That really connects with personality.” Her music exhibits the same dichotomy. Reggae-inspired beats, punky rock riffs and a candy-sweet pop sensibility infuse each of her tunes, co-existing in a wholly enigmatic manner. Her songs are irresistibly catchy, but cheeky lyrics add a depth and complexity rarely found in traditional pop songs. That Poppy is, moreover, all about self-expression. “I write songs because I have a lot of feelings,” she says, gushing about the opportunity to continue making music and share it with people. “I want people to be able to relate to what I’m talking about because I have something to say.” Her aesthetic definitely says a lot. She’s undeniably adorable, with anime eyes and pale hair, but her Instagram posts and YouTube videos also showcase an affinity for the uncanny and bizarre. She is an enigma, endlessly mysterious and fascinating. In fact, when asked to describe herself, That Poppy says she’s “made of diamonds.” Whether or not it’s true, she certainly shines. thatpoppy.com “My mission in life is to make the songs and videos together,” she adds. “Everyone I work with is so right. I’ve been very lucky with the people I interact with. Together, we’re making an ongoing film of my life.” petitemeller.com 116 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 117 The Girl Next Door Photography: Kristyna Archer @kristynaarcher Model: Eve Speciall at Ford Models Art Direction: Michael Mann Stylist: Lindsey Nolan @lindseynolanstyling Hair + Makeup: Tami Shirey @tksmakeup Top: Charles Henry Jacket: Wayf Skirt: Calvin Rucker Tights: Topshop Shoes: L.A.M.B. Necklace: Lulu Dharma Bracelets: Nissa Jewelry, Em John Jewelry, Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, eklexic 118 360 MAGAZINE Fur: Skaist Taylor Blue Fur Vest: Wayf Bodysuit: Stylist’s own Skirt: Wayf Belt: NOMA Headpiece: eklexic Shoes: Dior Rings: Nissa Jewelry, Rebecca Minkoff Bracelets: Marc Jacobs, Haute Betts 360 MAGAZINE 119 Selenis Leyva Bentley Continental GT Hooka Hey AdventureSmith Explorations Benny Benassi Maserati Quattroporte GTS Lark Hotels Harley-Davidson Museum Vivienne Westwood ACE Adventure Resort Selenis Leyva Eiko Watanabe Photographers: Contarsy+Karecha Highmark Studios Highmark Studios Director: Drew Hild Style Director: Javier Pedroza – Director of Visual for ESCADA Of The Americas Makeup: Roberto Morelli/Link NYLA Hair: Naomi Porto using Oribe Photographer Assistant: Kim Nunneley Style Director Assistant: Todd Mario Catering: Special thanks to Charles Chen / Fresh & Co. Special thanks to Ron Barba and Jennifer & Adam Rutkowski for opening up their beautiful homes and allowing us to shoot there. Norreys Blouse: ESCADA $695.00 Riss Skirt: ESCADA $1,875.00 Booties: Janiko Jewelry: Gerard Yosca 122 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 123 “You know, I did give up about 5 months before getting Orange Is the New Black, [which] was the lowest point in my life. I wasn’t feeling very good about myself and the things that were happening in my personal life. I was struggling financially,” says Selenis Leyva, 43, who plays Gloria Mendoza on the Emmy-winning Netflix show Orange Is the New Black. “Suddenly, I realized, ‘I am an adult and have a daughter, and I can’t do this anymore.’ Floral Jacquard Garbi Gown: ESCADA $6,150.00 Earrings: Gerard Yosca 124 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 125 Dalarina Dress: ESCADA $1,850 100% Lambskin Lynne Coat: ESCADA $5,925.00 100% Calfskin Clutch: ESCADA $925.00 Earrings: Gerard Yosca 126 360 MAGAZINE Dovilata Dress: ESCADA $3,495.00 Earrings: Gerard Yosca 360 MAGAZINE 127 Gierry Gown: ESCADA $2,895.00 Drop Earrings and Ring: Gerard Yosca Shoes: Janiko “One of the things that I’ve learned from Gloria is – and I knew this but now I know this even more – not to be judgmental,” Leyva says of her role as the fierce Latina who runs the kitchen on the hit Netflix series. “You cannot judge anyone for their mistakes and for their journey. Before [playing] her, I was quick to make assumptions of people, and now I think I’m a little bit more reserved and I try to find something else in them, instead of making assumptions.” Gance Evening Gown: ESCADA $4,525.00 Earrings: Gerard Yosca Stiletto Heels: Janiko Even though I was a working actor, it was not sufficient. I decided, ‘I’m going to give this up because I have to support my child. I have to pay her tuition.’” “2 weeks later, I got a call for a pilot that I had auditioned for months before. They were offering me the role, so I went to LA for 15 days to shoot the pilot. Then, I got The Following, and then, I got Elementary, and then, I got Orange Is the New Black,” adds Leyva, recalling her 20-year-long struggle before a huge career breakthrough (“Finally, the role came that was supposed to be my role. It’s almost like, all the stars were aligned – I was at the right place at the right time, and I was prepared”). 128 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 129 100% Lambskin Liris Coat: ESCADA $6,725.00 Jewelry: Gerard Yosca While she finished filming two movies Chapter & Verse (due out late this year) and Custody (will be released next year), and started shooting Orange season 4 (“My home for the next couple of months is definitely going to be behind bars,” laughs Leyva), she’s also been working with Rock the Vote, targeting the Latino community (“Especially after the comments made by Mr. Donald Trump, the only way we’re going to show that we are important to society and to the United States is that everyone needs to come out and vote. It doesn’t matter if you’re 18 or 65 or 105, vote”). On top of that, she started writing a column for the Huffington Post in early June, and her very first post was titled, “What Caitlyn Jenner’s Vanity Fair Cover Sparked For Me As Sister of Trans Woman.” “I remember watching the interview when Caitlyn was still Bruce Jenner before transitioning, and I was moved by that. And, I saw her cover. I got emotional, and then, the next day, I didn’t feel right. Something about it didn’t feel right. And, I realized that it wasn’t her moment that made me feel uncomfortable, it was this grandiose moment of Vanity Fair and this fashion moment, and the lights and the glitz and glamour of it,” Leyva elaborates. “That is not the reality of the transgender community. A very small percentage [of them] is living that kind of fabulousness and the kind of acceptance that Caitlyn Jenner and Laverne Cox and many others in the limelight have received. My sister still is ridiculed when she walks down the street. My sister can’t get a job yet. And, she is not the only one. I’m so happy for Caitlyn Jenner, but she was able to afford all these wonderful surgeries to complete her transition and to give her what she always dreamed of. And, there are some in the transgender community that don’t want those surgeries, but then, those that do – who would love that – can’t afford that because they can’t even get jobs. And yes, more conversations are being started. People are discussing it more but we can’t lose sight that the transgender community is still a community affected by hatred and ignorance.” “My sister was very grateful. My sister actually cried. And, she…,” Leyva suddenly pauses, getting incredibly teary. “She says she’s always been proud of me, but that was extra, that was extra special when she said, ‘Oh, my God, my friends are so happy, thank you!’ So I felt good without wanting to make a big deal about myself, it was just to shed light on this issue, and my sister was very proud of me. And, I’m in a position where people wanna listen to me. So, I have to take advantage of that,” adds Leyva with a warm chuckle. In order for all of us to equally embrace others, regardless of gender and sexual orientation, Leyva says, we have to focus on the youth through incorporating sexuality education in the curriculum: “We’re living in a time where finally people are able to come out and speak and live the way that it should be.” In the next 10 years, she’s eager to keep working/ writing as well as to direct, produce, play the role of La Lupe, and launch her own foundation that would help the transgender community, cancer research, children and the LGBT community. “And, yeah, I see myself living a really nice life in Malibu,” adds Leyva with a laugh. The blog post clearly encouraged the readers; she received a lot of great feedback on it. “The very young transgender community reached out to me, and mostly, African Americans and the Latino community. And, everyone across the board, I think, they were just thankful because they felt like, maybe they were going to be forgotten somehow, and that moment kind of reminded everyone that there are still thousands of people that suffer daily because they can’t live their truth.” 130 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 131 Sanaa Lathan Joey Graceffa Welcome Inn Manor Milwaukee Infiniti QX80 Made In America Three Dots and a Dash Red Bull GRC Golden Box Range Rover Sport Tae Designz Hybrid Pedals Dsquared2 Virgin Hotels Fall Issue - Istanbul Istanbul Once known as Constantinople, is that most populous city in Turkey, and the country’s economic, cultural, and historical center. Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosphorus strait between the sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Approximately 11.6 million foreign visitors arrived in Istanbul in 2012, two years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world’s fifth-most-popular tourist destination. Considered a global city, Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world. The city’s biggest attraction is its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city’s natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. 360 MAGAZINE 135 Jet Set Duet Photographer: Michael Sanville Stylist: Lindsey Nolan Hair + Makeup: Juanita Lyon Models: Lea Vonn + Jeremy Prudhon Her Top + Skirt: BOSSA Jacket: Tamar Collection Him Suit: Jacob Holston Shirt: Bracken Bag: Piquadro 136 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 137 Since the iconic Virgin Megastore left Times Square in 2009, New York City has been vacant of a Virgin hub for family and fans. However, Virgin Hotels finally breaks ground with the Lam Group on Virgin Hotels New York City. Located in the NoMad neighborhood at 1227 Broadway between 29th and 30th streets, the property will serve as the brand’s flagship hotel and deliver a one-ofa-kind hotel experience in one of Virgin’s most favorite destinations. “New York City isn’t just a destination for the Virgin airlines, but a place where some of the most successful Virgin brands have been incubated, where we’ve stunned crowds with stunts and where some of our most devoted fans live. It’s a very special city to the Virgin brand, and I’m elated that Virgin Hotels will soon call it home,” said Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group. The hotel is slated to open in 2018 with 463 Chambers plus multiple concept suites, a rooftop pool and multiple dining outlets including The Commons Club and a rooftop bar. The first and second floors will be occupied with high-end shopping, while Virgin Hotels will populate the floors above. Virgin Hotels is aiming to achieve LEED certification. virginhotels.com Tiger Darrow Tiger Darrow has co-written and played with the likes of Wakey!Wakey!, Yanni Burton, Jonatha Brooke, and Rosi Golan. Darrow’s music can also be heard in various films, such as Shotgun Garfunkel and Robert Rodriguez’s Machete. Her voice has been featured in the most recent Nelson Mandela documentary on History, and her song “Ten Again” was also featured in Famous Footwear’s 2015 summer campaign. She also appears as Snow White in the AVbyte Disney Princess video series. The first video Hipster Disney Princess - THE MUSICAL garnered 2.5 million hits within a week of release. The second video Disney Princess Leia - Star Wars Disney Princesses! saw 2.5 million hits within days of its release. Darrow’s latest musical endeavour is a collaboration with film scorer, Andrew Orkin, called Tiger + Man, whose debut EP will be released soon. 138 360 MAGAZINE tigerdarrow.com 360 MAGAZINE 139 Budweiser Made in America Festival The Jay Z-curated two-day music festival, Budweiser Made In America took over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Labor Day weekend. The festival’s primary goal is to have a positive impact on the communities involved, and the money raised has been invested into these communities to positively impact the education, income and health of the most vulnerable and most needy citizens in these regions. This year’s lineup included Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Axwell Λ Ingrosso, J. Cole, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, BANKS, Meek Mill, Big Sean, A-Trak, Duke Dumont, Santigold, Nick Jonas, Metric, G-Eazy, Future, Action Bronson, DJ Mustard, Fabolous, Vic Mensa, Cedric Gervais, Halsey, Saint Motel, Young Rising Sons, and Jidenna. a.madeinamericafest.com 140 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 141 Sanaa Lathan Eiko Watanabe Photographer: Elton Anderson Stylist: Apuje Kalu Hair: Candice (Cece_son) Hudson Makeup: Saisha Beecham Model: Justin Shaw Catering: Special thanks to Party and Sushi Special thanks to Golden Box “It definitely was outside of my comfort zone. It was really a wonderful, kind of, dream role, in terms of the fact that I got to play so many colors,” Tonynominated actress Sanaa Lathan, 44, says of her role as Leah Vaughn in the latest movie The Perfect Guy. (“Sorry, I’m just finishing my breakfast,” she quickly adds with a laugh as she talks with her mouth full.) In the movie, Leah meets “the perfect guy” Carter (starred by Michael Ealy), and their relationship goes really great – until everything starts going really wrong. “She had the whole romantic aspect as well as the fear aspect that are trying to come into her own and taking control of her destiny,” says Lathan. “I’ve had relationships – whether it would be maybe friendships, work relationships or dating relationships – where I’d had a certain idea about somebody and then they turned out to be something completely different from what I thought,” Lathan says of her personal experiences. “I certainly have not had anything close to what Leah has experienced with Carter. But, what I can take away from that is, it just takes a long time to get to know somebody, you know. And, sometimes, people jump into things. Certainly, my character did.” Here’s how Lathan defines “the perfect guy”: “I don’t think anybody is perfect. But, for me, it’s somebody who has integrity, somebody who is easy to laugh, to have fun, somebody who’s passionate about something in this world, whatever that would be, their job or family, and somebody who is a good communicator.” Sanaa Lathan Dress: Pedram Couture Earrings: Cristina Sabatini Model Pants: Theory Watch: Domeni Co. 142 360 MAGAZINE While we will get to see her in various films next year (including Now You See Me: The Second Act), Lathan is also going to star in and executive produce the movie adaption of the Flyy Girl book trilogy (“We are in an active development stage so we’re working on adapting the book into a script. [The release] will all depend on when the script is done and then when we’re gonna do the production”). 360 MAGAZINE 143 In addition to the Flyy Girl project, Lathan is moving to the behind-the-scenes aspect of the film industry. “I’ve been in the business for like, 20 years, and I grew up in the business as well because both of my parents were in the business, so I’ve always contributed to the development of projects and been kind of vocal in most of the movies that I’ve been in,” Lathan passionately elaborates. “This is really a natural next step that I’m developing and envisioning projects that I wanna see out there. It’s just an extension of what I’ve been doing already.” Sanaa Lathan Coat: Sandro Bustier: Victoria’s Secret Pants: Proenza Schouler Model Suit: Anthony Franco Shirt + Tie: Hugo Boss Shoes: Magnanni Coat: Sandro Belt: Shokra Bustier + Garter + Thigh Highs: La Perla Shoes: Stella McCartney This one might be another role that is outside of her comfort zone as her character Tracy Ellison is a successful business woman, believing that money is always a huge factor that leads you to absolute happiness – and Lathan doesn’t share the same mindset. “For me, it’s about quality of life, it’s about people around you, it’s about the work you are putting out there, it’s about your family and friends. Money can make things easier, but it doesn’t necessarily equate happiness,” Lathan strongly asserts. 144 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 145 Dress: Michael Costello Earrings: Cristina Sabatini Lathan grew up traveling between New York and Los Angeles, and went to college to major in English and then went to grad school for acting, trying to find her talent and polish her craft. “I would say [to my younger self], ‘Keep working hard and keep trusting yourself because your gut is always right,’” Lathan confidently says. “‘Performance’ is really just about the expression of my art and my vision. It’s just about the vehicle that brings the inner story out.” 146 360 MAGAZINE Other than cementing herself as one of the Hollywood’s most prominent forces, she’s also been a devoted philanthropist, who recently started the Sanaa Lathan Foundation. “We’re starting out with getting scholarships to foster girls. I was inspired by and have been a big supporter of the HerShe Group, and they are a great organization that helps foster girls and stops the cycle of what’s got them into the foster care – everything from how to apply for a job, how to have high self-esteem, workshops to their necessities of life, you know, all that kind of stuff, so I’ve got to do my own version of that,” explains Lathan. On another note, Lathan loves cooking, as well. The possible premiere of her own cooking show? Unlikely. “I don’t know if I necessarily wanna be talking and cooking – it’s like juggling and talking at the same time,” she says, laughing. “And I know that’s not an easy task but I love watching them and I do love cooking. I just made great breakfast.” Well, “the Sanaa Lathan cooking show” might not be happening, but it’s pretty obvious that her future endeavors are going to be breathtaking and fulfilling: “I don’t do like a 5-year, 10-year goal – I just wanna continue to live in the moment as well as work on my projects and do good work, put it out there, and love my family and friends, and continue to laugh.” Sanaa Lathan Bustier: Vintage Shark Tooth Collar Gold Necklace: Charles Albert Jewelry Alchemia Cut Out Cuff Gold Bracelets: Charles Albert Jewelry Skirt: Zara Shoes: Christian Louboutin Model Briefs: Calvin Klein 360 MAGAZINE 147 Joey Graceffa Talia Rose Chamakito Con Percha Infiniti QX50 Lulu Scout Breitling + Bentley The Camby Hotel Sanaa Lathan Ashford Castle Rolls-Royce Ghost Enchanté Boutique Hotel Winter Issue - Trinidad Trinidad Trinidad (Spanish: “Trinity”) is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies just 11 km (6.8 mi) off the northeastern coast of Venezuela and sits on the continental shelf of South America. Though part of the South American continent, from a socio-economic standpoint, it is often referred to as the southernmost island in the Caribbean. With an area of 4,768 km2 (1,841 sq mi), it is also the fifth largest in the West Indies. Many believe the original name for the island in the Arawaks’ language was “Iëre” which meant “Land of the Humming Bird.” Some believe that “Iere” was actually a mispronunciation or corruption by early colonists of the Arawak word “Kairi” which simply means “Island.” Christopher Columbus renamed it “La Isla de la Trinidad” (“The Island of the Trinity”), fulfilling a vow he had made before setting out on his third voyage of exploration. Diversity is the status quo in Trinidad and Tobago. It is sometimes known as a “rainbow island” or more fondly “a callaloo” (local dialect for a delicious dish prepared by blending a variety of ingredients). There is a wide range of ethnicity, religion, and culture. 360 MAGAZINE 151 Sweater: Maje Sinuous Identity Photographer: Federico Barbieri Model: Annalisa Sambin Stylist: Carolina Bergonzoni Hair + Makeup: Rossano Fasano 152 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 153 Coat: Katia g. Bag: Liu•Jo Earrings: H&M Sunglasses: Vintage The Trip Photographer: Federico Barbieri Stylist: Stefania Vasciarelli Hair + Makeup: Francesca Sattin Model: Lisa Krampe @ ICEMODELS Location: B&B Maison Parco del Brenta 154 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 155 Anna Chromý For an artist with 60 sculptures in public places across Europe, it is astonishing that few people in the English-speaking world have heard of Anna Chromý. In 2012, the chairman of the British Olympic Committee, Lord Moynihan, invited Chromý to design the sculpture for the athletes’ Olympic Village. Now, the Chinese have fallen in love with her work and are honoring her with the first solo artist exhibition at the hugely prestigious National Museum of China, which fronts onto Tiananmen Square. This phenomenal compliment to a Western artist follows on from a 2005 visit where Chromý was invited as Guest of Honor at the Art Fair in Guangzhou. Her sculpture, Violin Player was displayed on all official announcements, posters and programs. Chromý is the quintessential European: a Czech who grew up in Austria and is now based in Monte Carlo. She is perhaps best known for a monumental 50-ton work in blinding white Carrara marble, the Cloak of Conscience. The marble comes from the same quarry that produced the five-ton block, from which Michelangelo produced his famous statue of David. annachromy.com 156 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 157 Clothing: Avant Toi Leather Gloves: Bruno Carlo Chainmail: Global Effects Inc. Joey Graceffa Eiko Watanabe Photographer: Catherine Asanov Stylist: Marc Littlejohn Stylist Assistant: Gabrielle Jordan Men’s Grooming: Cynthia Delgado Special Effects + Props: Global Effects Inc. Catering: Special thanks to Juicy Factory Special thanks to Apex Photo Studios Having garnered over 605 million total views and 5.2 million subscribers, 24-year-old YouTube phenomenon Joey Graceffa is unstoppable: He’s now working on the second season of his web series Storytellers, and a murder-mystery series with YouTube Originals (both will be released next year). “I got my first camcorder when I was 8 and making home videos with my friends and cousins, and then, when I was 15, I got my first digital camera, with which I could now upload videos to a computer to start editing so that’s when I started YouTube,” says Graceffa. Graceffa was born and raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and moved to Los Angeles at age 19 – on his own. “I only had a few thousand dollars in my bank account so I was living paycheck to paycheck, just trying to make it. And then, my YouTube started growing, and I felt more comfortable each month,” Graceffa looks back. “It was definitely hard leaving everything I knew behind, but at this point, I was kind of over my home life 158 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 159 Knit Blazer + Jeans: Ron Tomson Top: Scott Langton Knit Scarf: Bracken Coat: Control Sector Hoodie: Stylist’s own Gauntlets + Chainmail: Global Effects Inc. and wanted to do something new.” 160 360 MAGAZINE This year, Graceffa released a music video for “Don’t Wait” – in which he kisses another man at the end – on his birthday (May 16), and two days later, he uploaded a video titled YES I’M GAY. And then, the very next day, his autobiography In Real Life: My Journey to a Pixelated World came out. “The biggest question on my YouTube channel had always been whether I was gay or not. And, it took me a lot of years to feel OK with who I was. And, a few months before I decided to write the book, I felt more confident with who I was, and I wanted to share my story and I used my book as a vessel to get my story out there, so I began the book process about my whole life, and coming out was just a part of that,” Graceffa elaborates. “And then, a few months before [the book’s release], I decided that I wanted to do a music video too. It was all just one big coming-out experience. ” 360 MAGAZINE 161 In the book, he candidly talks about everything from his mother’s alcoholism and his brother’s autism to his own journey to self-acceptance. “It was very toxic and hard for me to even talk about, so none of my friends knew, and a lot of my family didn’t even know what I was feeling or going through. And, it wasn’t until I moved out and had met a friend (Meghan Camarena) who went through a similar experience and ultimately talked about it online that inspired me to share my story so I posted a video called ALCOHOLISM!, where I talked about my mom’s issues and how that affected me for the first time ever publicly,” describes Graceffa. “It was almost like a video diary where I got to talk about what I had been holding in for so long, and when I saw the reaction of how it helped people who were going through similar things, and they could relate to what I went through, it really made me happy that I was able to share my story, and inspired me to continue with that.” While his sister and father are very supportive of him and they all talk every day, his relationship with his mother is, according to Graceffa, still a work in progress. “She still struggles a lot with alcoholism, and she is constantly in another rehab and our relationship is always up and down,” he reveals. When asked how his brother Jett has been doing, Graceffa openly answers, “He’s doing good. Each year, he develops a lot more of communication skills and gets much better.” (In the book, regarding Jett, he writes: “It’s tough to know that I’ll never be able to have a real conversation with him. I want to be able to teach him things about life that I have learned, and pass along all of my big brother wisdom. I can still do that to a degree, but his life is going to be very different from mine and my sister’s, and the fact is that I know he will probably end up being the one to teach me lessons about getting past adversity.”) “I’ve learned a lot about patience and not having a fear of people who are different, and reaching out and being more open to people who have mental issues, and being friendly and treating them more like a human than someone to be afraid of,” adds Graceffa. “I grew up in a lot of special education classes so I was constantly surrounded by those people who have mental issues and other disorders like autism, Down syndrome and ADHD so it was something I was used to, but also when I had my brother, it became a lot more real in my life. And, it made me appreciate the things that I have, as well – just being able to have those communication skills that I know he doesn’t have. That just makes me appreciate life a lot more.” Outfit: Avant Toi 162 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 163 Top: THIS IS A LOVE SONG Shorts: AZUL by moussy Boots: pskaufman Gloves: Bruno Carlo Gas Mask: Global Effects Inc. PELCOR UMBRELLAS With so many painstaking achievements in a short period of time, his journey still continues. “I really just want to still be happy and doing what I love to do. I’m hoping that I will get to create movies and star in them – I wanna be an actor who makes his own movies,” he energetically shares. “And, I just want to be surrounded with a lot of really cool people and be inspired every day, and be happy!” joeygraceffa.com pelcorusa.com 164 360 MAGAZINE The New Romantics, Great Hair for the Whole Hair Photographer: Tim Francis Stylist: Kara Kiensicki Makeup: Shaleia Schneider Hair: Amanda Bellindo + Cindy Wade + Darlene Juhasz + Evie Rivera-Peterson + Parnelli Gard + Keather Julah 166 360 MAGAZINE Models: Gabreil Fulton @ Major Model Management NY Ulla Reiss @ Major Model Management NY Jade @ Major Model Management NY Aneta Zdeb @ MC2 Model Management NY Patty Alexandra @ Q Model Management NY Larissa Simpson @ New York Model Management 360 MAGAZINE 167 Vintage Night Gown: Stylist’s own Leather Jacket: Elizabeth and James 168 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 169 White Coat: ZARA Louis XVI Room/The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 170 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 171 Sequined Jumpsuit: H&M 172 360 MAGAZINE Castle Armory, New York 360 MAGAZINE 173 SPOTLIGHT ON: Blue Sunshine Blue Sunshine, a spoken word poet from Detroit, is known to inspire her audience through her soft-spoken yet bold expression – in such a way that listeners feel challenged, excited, and motivated to renew their mindset. “Blue Sunshine” symbolizes Nicole Pope’s transitional experiences from the pain and pressures of life to pleasure and prosperity through her faith in God. She currently performs with Good Medicine Entertainment (GME) in gospel stage plays as well as at churches, fundraising events, conferences, and other social gatherings. Her words are passionate and powerful: She is an agent of change, and once you get a taste of Blue Sunshine, her footprint will forever be embedded in your heart and stir your soul. instagram.com/bluesunshine4u twitter.com/bluesunshine76 Take Off Your Mask Displaced and discomfort, my soul wants to scream Extraordinary can’t reside, or hide behind a smoke screen Camouflaged and watered down, to satisfy taste buds of man Unwilling to surrender to God’s complete, unveiled plan Unveiled….. This is a faith walk so stop questioning why your plans have unraveled God cares for you and is preparing you for a road less travelled When feeble and faint, His strength is perfected in your weakness Functions of the flesh are futile, trust God, and don’t regress uniqlo.com Unraveled…… No longer conceal the true you….. talented and gifted beyond belief! It’s time to reveal the true you……. relinquish the façade and find relief! Embrace the brilliance in your soul, lying dormant, buried beneath Arise with this shift in the atmosphere, in God’s truth anchor your belief Reveal….. Know that you’re more than a conqueror, and for this battle you have been chosen But He can’t truly bless you if your posin’, as a wolf in sheep’s clothin’ It’s time to live free, die to self, with His power achieve every task But first you must unveil, unravel, and reveal your heart to Him And you must take off your mask 360 MAGAZINE 175 Johny Dar SS16 176 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 177 178 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 179 180 360 MAGAZINE 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous Shin Takei Ludicrous: 762 horsepower, 713 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 2.6 seconds. And it’s quiet because there’s no internal combustion engine burning fossil fuels. Elon Musk (the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX) is only 44 years old and has already made quite a name for himself. How could a brand new car company build the world’s fastest electric vehicle and make it attractive for many affluent former customers of traditional luxury manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Lexus and Cadillac to flee from their beloved rides? In fact, there were some glitches on early cars but Musk fixed them all for subsequent production cars – just like you would have to if you’re going to ferry people to space and back: Both software and hardware are constantly updated to make the car better. The owners would wake up in the morning to find that the software has been downloaded and updated and that new features have been added while they were asleep. Model S “P90D” means that it has a dual 90-kWh 240-mile range battery, AWD with Ludicrous feature. 182 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 183 184 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 185 Although it was designed in 2008 and the production began in 2012, the Model S still looks good and wouldn’t look out of place parked next to a supercar. The flush door handles that pop out and the charge port door that opens and closes automatically when you need it are neat features. The standard wheels are 19” but the car really looks good with optional 21” grey turbine wheels. Looking from behind, there are no big in-your-face exhaust tips because there aren’t any. The all-glass panoramic roof has wind deflectors and opens wide. However, once you sit inside, it’s hard not to notice the huge vertical 17” capacitive discharge display, which is the command center of the Model S. At the top, you have a home icon, time, outside temperature and who the car is configured to. Below that, there is a row of app icons like sound system, navigation map, calendar, energy consumption, Internet, rear-view camera and phone. The screen can be split to top and bottom, and you can switch the screen top to bottom, and vice versa. Tesla isn’t compatible with Apple CarPlay: Tesla clearly beat Apple to it, and no wonder they don’t need CarPlay. However, you can connect your iPhone or Android device – your calendar function and address list work together with the NAV system to guide you to that location. From this screen, you can open and close your sunroof, set your steering mode from Comfort to Sport, set your suspension from very high to low and activate automatic lowering for high-speed runs. We love the “Creep” feature which makes the car creep forward like in normal automatic transmission cars, keeping you alert to have your foot on the brake when at a stop. There’s regenerative braking (when it’s turned on, it applies the kinetic energy back to the battery). You can immediately feel this when you stop pressing the accelerator pedal as the car starts to slow down without depressing the brake pedal. The optional Autopilot feature is our first step towards autonomous vehicles. You can set it and let go of the steering wheel as Autosteer and Auto Lane Change features allow you to flick the turn signal switch, and the car changes lanes when it determines it’s safe and there’s enough space, with your hands off the steering wheel. However, any touch of the steering wheel will negate the system and you’re back in control. To keep you safe, there are Forward-Collision Warning, Side Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking. And, our favorite is setting your acceleration mode to Sport or Ludicrous, which, of course, consumes more battery power. To prevent damage to the 90-kWh battery, the main battery pack contacts are made of Inconel, a superalloy to increase the current flow rate from 1300 to 1500 watt amps. A special fuse with its own electronic wizardry and lithium-ion battery harnesses the difference between the normal current and the ludicrous current so nothing melts down or heats up out of control. The effect is just breathtaking acceleration. Acceleration is instantaneous, and one can be sucked back into the seats. The cars you left in your wake become quickly smaller in the rear-view mirror as you look at the speedometer and realize you’re going 120 mph in an instant. The handling is quite good with no drama to worry about especially for a car weighing 4,647 lbs. The build quality is first rate inside and out with a simple and clean design for the dashboard. We did not notice any NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) for a car that was built by such a new company. The charger is built into the car, and a 220-volt wall connector is another $750. When taking long trips, your NAV will tell you how many supercharger stations you need to visit as well as how many miles you have until you run out of juice. Since the battery is located below the car, it can be swapped out in 9 minutes at some charge stations. A Tesla app can be downloaded so you can always be connected with your car. The GPS will allow you to identify the current car location on map, honk the horn, flash lights, vent the car, set charge time and limit, and turn on climate control. There are only two gripes. Because there is no ICE (internal combustion engine) or gas tank, there’s abundant space for luggage but there are no storage bins. It has a glove box, but there are only two cup holders for the front occupants and none for the rear. There are no door pockets and just a tray between the front seats. And, for a car costing over $130,000, we would like soft-close doors. The most difficult thing about driving the P90D is self-discipline of not forgetting to let your right foot off the accelerator pedal. An investment in a radar detector may save you from getting a speeding ticket. However, as the fastest sedan on this planet that’s made in the USA, the 2016 Tesla Model S P90D Ludicrous is more than ludicrous – it’s sensational. 186 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 187 teslamotors.com martinmillersgin.com UNISEX CLOTHING FOR THOSE WHO STAY ABSURD! CODE 360MAG GETS 30% OFF + FREE SHIPPING @ www. .com @ @ www. .com Bryshere “Yazz” Gray Bryshere Y. Gray aka rapper Yazz the Greatest, is best known for his role on FOX’s hit TV series Empire. Gray plays Hakeem Lyon, series leads’ Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson’s youngest son, a charming, charismatic, up and coming rap star (his role on the show has led him to land a record deal with Columbia Records). Prior to his first-ever acting gig on Empire, Gray, 22, played high school football and worked at Pizza Hut in Philadelphia, his hometown. Gray has performed at Jay Z’s 2013 Budweiser Made in America Festival, Wawa Welcome America, the annual Roots Picnic, Philadelphia’s signature annual Odunde Festival, and Power 99’s 2013 Powerhouse concert. He has also opened for the likes of Fabolous and 2 Chainz. Most recently, he has performed at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards as well as the 2015 Teen Choice Awards. (He was also nominated along with his Empire cast members for the 2015 Teen Choice Award in the Choice TV: Chemistry category.) On another note, Gray spent last spring on the YTG Tour of juvenile facilities to help kids at risk. teamyazz.com SPOTLIGHT ON: Be The Difference Not Just Clothing...It’s a Way of Life Be The Difference’s main goal is to inspire, encourage and bring what many do not want to discuss to the forefront. The sky is the limit, and we will keep pressing on in every endeavor. Will you join the movement? BE THE DIFFERENCE! bethedifferencellc.com instagram.com/btdllc facebook.com/btdllc twitter.com/btdllc 190 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 191 Stemulation Recently, Stemulation has launched Drench Daily Hydration for face, neck and décolleté, as one of several new products to introduce in 2016 and support their growing presence in the luxury spa market. Drench provides immediate and long-lasting moisturizing effects while instantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Clinical results include improvement in skin firmness, tone and elasticity, and an increase in skin’s moisture retention. splaq.com “As with all our products, Drench contains the cleanest high quality ingredients, and has been clinically-tested,” said Laurie Nicoll, Stemulation founder and Cole Martin (Stemulation’s parent company) CEO. “The ultra-hydrating formula delivers immediate and long-lasting moisturizing effects that instantly decrease the look of fine lines.” Designed to complement Stemulation’s Facial Serum and Hi-Impact Serum, Drench is ideal for clients with dry, sensitive skin who are looking for a rich moisturizer that will last all day. Renewable resources and sustainable raw materials are blended into proprietary formulas, including: • Hyadisine: a biotechnological marine alternative to hyaluronic acid with a higher and faster moisture retention than hyaluronic acid • Pentavitin: provides cumulative moisture, and reduces dryness and irritation caused by AHA’s and retinols • Verbena Officinalis Extract: stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, and preserves skin’s barrier function • Hydrolyzed Soybean Fiber: stimulates the production of collagen I by fibroblasts by 1,190%, and is scientificallyproven to significantly reduce wrinkles and smooth skin • Grape-seed Oil: a moisturizing and conditioning natural oil high in omega-6 and vitamin E stemulation.com 360 MAGAZINE 193 The Serving Spoon Vaughn Lowery + Morgan Lorenti Leaving Las Vegas in the Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible, we stopped at The Serving Spoon located in Inglewood, California. Our experience holds true to the restaurant’s “Love At First Bite” motto. Opened in 1982, with a goal of starting an unforgettable soul food restaurant, The Serving Spoon still sticks to its roots today. Giving off a nostalgic feel while embracing its history, this restaurant is cooking up some of the best eatery in town. As soon as you open the door, your nostrils are hugged by an ambrosial aroma which permeates the diner. The manager, Gaby, greets everyone with a warm smile, making no one feel like a stranger. Her refreshingly sweet aura is contagious. The Serving Spoon is rumored to have some of the best chicken and waffles around. While this may seem like a brazenly bold statement for a “nonSouthern” restaurant to make, The Serving Spoon has an ample amount of positive reviews to back up its claim. There are plenty more delicious options at The Serving Spoon, however, and those options will have your stomach growling in anticipation as you read through their menu. The chicken wing drumettes and succulent salmon croquettes are just two suggestions that will have leave you more than satisfied. The perfectly seasoned catfish, spicy sausage and grits were our absolute favorites. The main draw for The Serving Spoon has always been their chicken; customers just can’t seem to get enough. As you cut through the perfectly seasoned crust, your mouth can’t help but water, and one bite sends your taste buds into a frenzy. Their down-home style cooking has kept this restaurant jam-packed throughout the years. The Serving Spoon also serves up a number of refreshing drinks at the fully stocked bar to pair with their fantastic food. From mimosas to Bloody Marys, this restaurant offers a wide variety that is guaranteed to have you order more than just one drink. With its original vintage look from the 1980s still intact, this restaurant sticks to its history: giving off an urban feel in the city which is down the street from the Forum arena where world-renowned talents, such as Janet Jackson, Madonna and Maroon 5, have performed. Come see what all the hype is about and satisfy your senses. theservingspoon.net averial.mysimplestore.com instagram.com/averialclothing 196 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 197 SPOTLIGHT ON: Anderson .Paak Anderson .Paak, formerly known as Breezy Lovejoy, is the epitome of multi-faceted artist as a singersongwriter, drummer, rapper, producer and incredible live performer. Hailing from Oxnard, California, .Paak released Venice in 2014, with harder and faster beats than his previous projects. Furthermore, after the recent release of his latest album Malibu, .Paak – half of the duo NxWorries and the number one featured artist on Dr. Dre’s Compton album – has cemented a career that’s been heating up with a plethora of projects and collaborations. He has collaborated with the likes of TOKiMONSTA, The Game, ScHoolboy Q and 9th Wonder. Amidst his long list of upcoming projects, the charismatic crooner has found time to be a co-founder of Outer Body Experience (OBE), a creative collective of music and entertainment professionals and performers founded in the heart of Los Angeles’ famous Koreatown and Los Feliz, alongside his manager Adrian Miller. The company is partnered with ArtClub and Steel Wool Entertainment, and was founded to enable .Paak to release his music as well as music by The Free Nationals, independently allowing the artist to have both creative and marketing control of his brand. The company is now a sanctuary for art and will continue to make progressively push boundaries for the artist’s benefit. andersonpaak.com I.C.O.N. Products Who is the modern man? He is no longer considered just metrosexual; he has taken back the role of the alpha male with a modern twist. He incorporates the spirituality of the metrosexual and fuses it with the alpha role. This modern man has returned to the barbershop. He now has the art of facial hair; he is groomed. He considers himself the perfect gentleman. Inspired by the barbershop concept, I.C.O.N. Products has created a specialty line of male products, products that were used in barbershops to achieve looks that would give them a gentlemen style. This inspiration originally came from Alfredo’s barbershops where gentlemen would go to get a perfect shave or a coiffed cut and style. Alfredo was I.C.O.N. Products co-founder Jorge Rubin’s father, and he introduced Rubin to the art of barbering: Mr. A is a tribute not only to men but also to Señor Alfredo that was a true barber with a gentlemen touch. Utilizing classic products with today’s unique ingredients, Mr. A delivers what trendy men are looking to become. The Mr. A line by I.C.O.N. Products includes a shampoo containing procapil to protect against hair loss and invigorate the scalp, tripeptides for strength, and pro-vitamin B5 for elasticity and moisture. There’s also a leave-in elixir serum to increase density, strengthen and repair hair, in addition to clay, translucent, cream and gelatin pomade styling aids. The shave grooming essentials are going to be added to the ever-expanding Mr. A line. ICONSalon.com 198 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 199 drive atmosphere. The great head-turner was the vicious crackling exhaust coupled with the occasional pop at the tinge of a button. The overall design profile slightly metamorphoses at 50 mph when rear fin automatically deploys (also causes a switch in the middle console to trigger). Wind noise was cut by a 770W Meridian audio system with 12 speakers, bolting out your favorite satellite or Bluetooth-ed Pandora station. There’s very small room for road/lot distraction with blind spot warning, emergency brake assist and backup sensors/camera for parking. 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible We took the car for a 4.5-hour drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and found it to be the most comfortable ride largely due to the climate package. Even with a light drizzle, the new drive train exhibited little to no slip at high velocities. The roadster’s pure aerodynamics forced condensation to flow over our heads and not to enter the cabin while all windows were cast upward. Upon arrival at ARIA Resort & Casino, we unpacked and packed on a few rounds of blackjack; then decided to re-engage our glacier white-colored car, hopping back into the cockpit for a nightly drive on the Strip underneath the city’s coruscating lights. Hands down, the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible is one of the most prolific automobiles of the millennial generation, specializing in extreme comfort, perfect execution and innovation. Kudos to Jaguar Land Rover of Tata Motors for engineering such a beautiful piece of artistic creation in motion. jaguarusa.com/all-models/f-type/f-type-models/f-type-r.html Vaughn Lowery Every few years or so, a car company fabricates a phenomenon. Over the past three seasons, one of the automotive industry’s proven loudest leaders is the 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE R Convertible for a myriad of reasons: its stunning blueprint, progressive transmission and obnoxious exhaust (loud and unapologetic). Coming in at around $111,245, you are simultaneously propelled into both the modern-day muscle car and luxury market segments – pushing 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with more bells than whistles (one of the more advanced technology packages in its class). Its 550-hp 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine bears a true sports car experience with 502 lb-ft of torque, jolting heads back and forth. Furthermore, it also possesses a super performance braking system – one of the best in the history of its maker. The overall styling of the vehicle is reminiscent of the 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage but has a more aggressive stance with sharper lines, 20” alloy wheels, xenon integrated headlamps with 202 360 MAGAZINE LED signature and cannon-like quad exhaust tips. This year’s model offers a much more exhilarating ride with standard AWD, allowing better cornering and less slip in wetter climate regions. Interior has carbon-fiber trim, two-toned race-inspired 14-way adjustable performance seats with prominent stitching, James Bond-like air vents and the dashboard with dual climate controls and seat heaters. Fully electric cloth top retracts in less than 12 seconds, leaving just enough trunk space to stow one fully packed overnight rolling bag and weekender duffle bag. This year’s model also comes well equipped with a much faster infotainment system complete with navigation and active settings for steering, engine and suspension at the touch of a button for a firmer ride experience. The Sport mode takes the car from touring mode to race car experience in a matter of seconds with pedal shifters behind a 3-spoke chunky wheel that heats for a cool day/night driving. Or, you can push 8-speed quick shifter to the left for a more manual 360 MAGAZINE 203 2016 David Brown Speedback GT Shin Takei into the Speedback GT. Together with Alan Mobberley, a retired Land Rover designer, they took a contemporary Jaguar XKR, snipped the exterior panels off, and dressed it with aluminum hand-formed panels with classic Aston Martin looks to create the Speedback GT prototype. The handsome creation has both modern and ‘60s Aston Martin characteristics and a unique gorgeous interior of wood and fine leather crafted by Britain’s best. The degree of finish is higher than that of Jaguar, and, of course, customers can order bespoke exterior colors, interior wood, leather, finishes and 19” wire or alloy wheels. You can even specify the finish of the switches on the dash. Every exterior trim is hand-made, including the side strakes, rear lighting fixture, front bumpers, door handles and the nose badge. A split tailgate feature allows for a fold-out rear facing picnic seat for two. This will come in handy for tea-time. Over 3,200 man-hours go into building each car. The Speedback GT is equipped with a 5-liter turbo charged V8 developing 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque connected to a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. 0-60 mph comes in 4.6 seconds. So, what is it like to drive it? Once we got used to the right-hand drive position of the prototype car, we were mindful that David Brown was sitting on the left side and that the drive from Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley to Laguna Seca became a comfortable but spirited drive in a proper GT car. The Jaguar XKR is already quite a refined GT car, and so is the Speedback GT with its underpinning drives, well, just like a XKR, but with the elegance of the classic Aston Martin looks and the gorgeous interior. There is no comparison here to contemporary Aston Martin interiors and the elegance of classic British coachbuilding skills, and artistry is exemplified in the overall feel of the Speedback GT – sporting, comfortable, attractive, built with high quality fit and finish, and fun to drive. For a prototype with over 15,000 miles, we could not discern any NVH and forgot that it was a prototype. It was exhilarating and a pleasure to drive. The Speedback GT will set you back $753,000, but you’ll probably never see another one as David Brown only plans to build 100 of them worldwide. davidbrownautomotive.com For all the automotive history buffs, the name Sir David Brown should ring a bell. He owned Aston Martin from 1947 to 1972 and created many legends like the DB2, DB2/4, DB2/4 Mk II, DB Mark III, DB4, DB5, DB6 and DBS, but the most famous of them is the DB5 driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in the movie Goldfinger equipped with rocket launchers, machine guns, rear bullet shield, protruding knock-off centers, passenger ejection seat, radar and nozzles that squirt slippery oil for chasing cars. The DB5 was the most coveted of the Sir David Brown-era Aston Martins and still is today. How about David Brown of David Brown Automotive – not related to Aston Martin’s Sir David Brown – who happens to own a classic Aston Martin DB5? Just like most of us, he was enamored by a DB5 and enjoyed its classic sports car attributes, but as he got used to driving modern GT cars and sports cars, he realized that the classic feeling was no longer comfortable or fun. He also owned a modern Jaguar XKR and started thinking what if the DB5 could drive like the XKR. That thought culminated 204 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 205 Tara Clews For Tara Clews, art is both a fluid and controlled outlet of her innate desire to create. She expresses both abstraction and detail in a style that is unique and animated. Her philosophy is innovation, not emulation. Clews honed her craft from a very young age. From doodling in math textbooks to studying the structured processes of realism in art school, Clews has explored many aspects of her creative persona. Her current work expresses what she wishes to see in the reality that surrounds her. Working predominately with precision pens and watercolors, Clews draws inspiration from the organic world – especially imagery from the symbolic objects that are deeply meaningful to her family and friends. Clews’ other media of expression include graphic illustration, photography and videography. Tara Clews is currently based in Toronto, Canada: She studies at OCAD University, and designs and markets her art, custom apparel and other creative services. taraclews.com 206 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 207 208 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 209 210 360 MAGAZINE solelyclothingco.com Broken Arrows Photographer: Sarah Mireya 214 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 215 216 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 217 Zedd Eiko Watanabe Grammy-winning producer/DJ Anton Zaslavski, professionally known as Zedd, kicked off this year with the same New Year’s resolution as he had for the previous year: “Not to respond to hate, and spread positivity and love.” In mid-January, the 26-year-old EDM star finished up his True Colors Tour. “For two years, we watched almost every show I played and wrote down notes of what I liked/didn’t like and how we could improve the show. Before I started the True Colors Tour, we rented a warehouse for three weeks and built my production. I changed the position of certain lights and angles of the LED walls, and designed a bunch of lighting look ideas. And, we just made sure that every single song I could play would have a plan, color, position and vision. Up until 30 minutes before my first show, I didn’t even have a set yet – all we had was a look for every song. So it took a couple weeks for me to finalize a perfect set for the tour,” he says of the tour preparation. Zedd always puts considerable importance on the music itself as well as the visual aspect of his show. “We spend an insane amount of time brainstorming ideas of how we can interpret every single song,” describes Zedd. Furthermore, to make things more intense (and fascinating), he is a dedicated perfectionist. “The downside of me being such a perfectionist and wanting my show to be 100% live is, obviously, there are always mistakes involved. That’s natural. There are hundreds of lighting fixtures and 82 feet of LED wall, lasers, and special effects. Everything is run live by five people in total, so it’s very hard to achieve perfection,” he reveals. “Sometimes, when we have a bad show, it bums me out more than it really should – for most of the things we notice, no one else sees because no one knows what I had planned. The upside is that the goal of having a perfect show is so high that you always have something to look up to. In four years of touring and playing hundreds of shows, we’ve not one single time played a perfect show, but we’re still getting better and better with every single show. I think it’s really important to always have something to work up to in life.” As a follow-up to his 2012 breakout debut album Clarity, Zedd released True Colors last May: a concept album where each song would have a different color. “Halfway through the record, I realized that every single song was entirely different from the other and that they really did live in their own world sonically but were still musically connected. I wanted to challenge myself to make a full-length album with that idea,” he elaborates. “I could have gone the easy route and just thrown a couple of singles or album tracks together, but that would not have satisfied me.” While creating the album, Zedd fully challenged himself to take on the concept of “showing somebody your true colors, showing somebody who you really are and what’s in your heart.” “A big part of my heart is classical music, rock music, metal, jazz and so on. All these genres, for most people, don’t have a lot to do with electronic music,” adds Zedd. “When I make a song like ‘True Colors,’ which is mostly acoustic, or ‘Transmission,’ which has a rock vibe to it, or the jazzy section in ‘Done With Love,’ I want to make sure that people know that those things are part of me and that I’m not trying to be different or anything – I just wanna express something that is me. Those are my true colors.” Why is it essential for Zedd to express his “true colors” this way? “Because I like honesty. Sometimes, it can be really hard to say something that is in your heart, but music is the best tool to express your emotions in a way that isn’t super open and obvious,” he opens up. “I am a person who loves the truth. I am always straightforward and honest. It’s important for me to be the same with my music.” Zedd started playing piano at age 4, and then drums in a metal band with his brother when he was 12. Eight years later, he came across electronic music. “I think what was really motivating for me when I started making electronic music was that I didn’t know anything about it and that there was so much to learn,” he looks back. “I loved being the only one making the decisions on everything, especially coming from a band where you’re just one part of the decision. Music can’t be right or wrong, it’s always just an opinion. So I loved being able to form exactly what I had in my mind, whether someone liked it or not.” As we all know, the rest is history – he sent Skrillex a message on MySpace, and Skrillex happened to listen to his track and formed a relationship with him – and now, Zedd has not only worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, but has also become an artist who effortlessly headlines Madison Square Garden. Despite all the success, however, he never seems to lose his way. “I’ve always wanted to make great music, ever since I was a little kid. Nothing has changed really. I still want to make great music that makes me happy and hopefully inspires other people,” he confidently says. zedd.net 218 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 219 A real struggle: bankruptcy, foreclosure, welfare, food stamps, and sometimes just enough money to fill my gas tank. One day, I woke up and remembered that back in high school, my sister’s friend Deanda would always call me “G Money.” She would say, “What’s up, G Money?” For years, that phrase stuck with me. People wake up each morning to get money (“G Money”). Whether it’s a 9-to-5 job or owning your own business as an entrepreneur, we all hustle to get money for a better lifestyle and success. Soon, with a shoestring budget, I risked it all, trademarked and curated G Money Clothing. The brand’s meaning is one and the same: unique, creative, bold, and tasteful. Check us out online now. - Robert Montoya / Founder gmoneystore.com gmoneynation.com instagram.com/gmoneyclothing twitter.com/gmoneyclothing facebook.com/gmoneyclothing 220 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 221 SPOTLIGHT ON: Michaela Born in Cambodia and raised in Maine, Michaela is a multi-talented, 17-year-old powerhouse; her musical influences include Michael Jackson, Jessie J, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Drake, Bruno Mars, P!nk, Pharrell Williams, Kanye West, and Big Sean. She began composing songs on the piano at the young age of 6. At 9, she wrote “Comprehend,” which ended up being a finalist in the 2008 International Songwriting Competition. At the age of 12, moreover, Michaela composed, arranged, produced and sang all 15 songs of an audio book Rhymz for the NurSoulry (A Collection of Nursery Rhymes Inspired by the Lives of Africans in America). Skillful and versatile, she is also a featured singer on Nintendo Wii’s Dance Dance Revolution, and was personally chosen by renowned Japanese composer, Yoshitaka Nishimura aka DJ YOSHITAKA, to write the song “SUPER HERO” on Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party 2. Her music has been placed on VH1’s Love & Hip Hop, and she appeared on BET Networks’ Single Ladies season 4, where she played Tera Chey and wrote original music for the role. In addition, she has done voice-over work for multiple characters on the book and CD for Mattel’s best-selling American Girl line. Michaela recently released her debut EP Self Sufficient – which was fully written, produced, and mixed by herself. michaelasmusic.com 222 360 MAGAZINE Promo Code: 360MAG SPOTLIGHT ON: 224 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 225 226 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 227 Eternal wanderer of his time, Hendrik Beikirch, in collaboration with the Montresso foundation, wanted to pay a tribute to Moroccan lines of work that are slowly going out of business, at least the way they nowadays persist. The idea came from the natural observation of the men and women who keep those gestures alive in the souks in the mountain villages or in the secluded corners of the Moroccan countryside. Those are unforgettable “faces” often photographed but never praised. The process and the idea became self-logical: to photograph the context, pause on the occupation and let Beikirch immortalize the man like in a tribute to mankind. Tracing Morocco is first of all the encounter between a man, a country and his people. The book highlights the beauty of encounters and human passions. In order to honor them, Beikirch portrayed those Moroccans, emphasizing these anonymous’ fascinating emotions. During his Moroccan escapades, he created unadorned portraits, without any inappropriate effusions or overflowing empathy. This is what makes these portraits so unique: They are the centre of attention in a society in which they are normally invisible. In changing the dimensions and the status from the classic portrait in a conventional format to an urban mural, these faces do not lose their realistic character — on the contrary, it comes across all the more strongly. hendrikbeikirch.com montresso.com 228 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 229 gwfg.com SPOTLIGHT ON: KEYMONO Hailing from Lithuania, KEYMONO is a four-piece soul/electronica outfit: Alvydas Maciulskas, Daiva Starinskaite, Aurimas Rimeikis and Marijus Aleksa. Now based in London, by incorporating electronic instruments with the classic sound of real instruments, their music – a unique blend of soul, jazz, and electronica – represents a seamless array of unlikely genres. Globally recognized for their creativity, KEYMONO has garnered a number of awards throughout the years, including the Online Music Award (for “Everything”). In 2013, the band signed with EMC Music/Sony Music Entertainment and released an album combining tracks from their two previous albums, Waiting and Synthezatorium. Moreover, most of their latest album Time Capsule was recorded in a studio residing within the deep forests of Lithuania; in order to capture the true ambiance of their music, some of it was recorded in the forest itself. Depicted on the album’s artwork, Time Capsule is a representation of the beauty residing within the Lithuanian wilderness, which, according to the band, “kind of happened telepathically as the artist who drew the artwork hadn’t been there.” Living up to its name, Time Capsule represents a point in space and time where everything stops, creating a void in which the listener can truly appreciate the care that was put into the album-making process. In addition, KEYMONO will tour Europe in the spring and will also be featured at numerous festivals during the festival season. keymono.org 232 360 MAGAZINE smoktech.com Snir Yamin Originally from Tel Aviv, Israel, Snir Yamin has created a brand and a following for himself that has taken him across the globe to perform in the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany. Yamin’s musical tastes transcend genres: He creates and performs everything from pop to country, to new-age, and a full array of original electronic music. With his captivating vocal talents and eclectic musical abilities, paired with his commanding stage presence and charisma,Yamin is an artist who’s already made a name for himself in his home country and abroad, globally cementing himself in the music industry. His first EP, Urban Stories (2013), garnered international attention and was placed on some of the influential indie music charts, such as Sputnikmusic (scored number 2) and AOTY (peaked at number 1 as the best album of the year). Recently, Yamin released “Taking,” his brand new single off his upcoming album. With a music video showing footage of global conflicts and terror events, the single has become the subject of widespread media attention. “Taking” also made it to number 5 on the iTunes Israel top 200 songs chart. sniryamin.com instagram.com/decadentexpressions 234 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 235 The founder of the UK’s highly acclaimed London Motor Museum has recently announced the launch of Miami Supercar Rooms – the nation’s first auto art gallery and gourmet dining experience – in the heart of Miami’s burgeoning Wynwood Arts District. Founded by the British-born automotive visionary behind one of Europe’s most prized collections, Elo brings his most esteemed array of classic, vintage, exotic, sports and custom-made vehicles – on two wheels and four – developed as the centerpiece for an aesthetically fuelled concept in luxury automotive excellence, epicurean hospitality and nightlife entertainment, collectively considered to be the first experience of its kind in the country. An impressive 13,000-square-foot purpose-built venue revolves around the first custom-made Auto Art Gallery – housing six of the most desirable cars in the world – proving to satisfy the viewing pleasure of the most avid auto enthusiast to those simply looking for a memorable new realm of discovery. Alongside the exhilarating showroom is where the Miami Supercar Dining Experience begins with a spacious open-air patio featuring six aluminum “Pods.” Each Pod is the home to an illustrious supercar masterpiece that accompanies a comfortable private dining banquet for up to six people. Nowhere else on earth can guests enjoy their gourmet dining experience beside an historic crown jewel of the automotive world. 236 360 MAGAZINE 360 MAGAZINE 237 Within the Auto Art Gallery, you will be able to experience a never-before-seen collection of extremely rare models, such as the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, 1929 Rolls-Royce Bootch, 1958 450S Maserati vintage racing car, 1961 Ferrari 196 SP vintage racing car, and the 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero TT (heralded as the fastest production car in the world). Miami Supercar Rooms also features one-of-a-kind vehicles, including a 1937 derivative of the only Bugatti Atlantic, known as the “Bugnaughty” built by the famed Terry Cook of Delahaye USA. 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