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A Note From the President
Let’s eat, love and play!!!
Our July Entertainment issue will introduce some of the newest stars in Hollywood and the music industry’s hottest new
recording artists.
So, let us take you on a first date to the drive-in theatre to see actor Noel Fisher, drop by a trendy cafe for dessert and
take a shopping spree by some of the hippest fashion and jewelry designers: Life After Denim + Fulani + Ivanka Trump.
Pick up a SLAP Watch and arrive to a Mark Baker event in Manhattan in style and on time.
Wherever the night takes us...we must pull up in an Inizio - an electric supercar in candy apple red. You better buckle up
because this beast goes 0-60 MPH in 3.4 seconds
If you play your cards right, you just might get a second date to the George Michael concert with a
Perfect Vodka nightcap.
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Noel Fisher
This amazing actor may hail
from the great country of
Canada, but this phenomenal artist has made himself a
worldwide household name.
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Contents
Burg Retreat|10
Chopper Chix|20
Connexion Casual|37
California’s Cr’eat’ive|49
HAIL to the Queen Diva
of NYC Nightlife|60
Jayson Blair
With humble beginnings originating in Macomb, Michigan,
the aspiring Jayson always
had a strong passion for the
entertainment industry.
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3-Sides Deep:
Shot By My HTC|62
Chioke Dmachi|68
A Sheep in
Wolf’s Clothing:
Tearing It Up with
Julia Jones|72
SLAP|74
Rebelution|78
Purple Melon|80
Sir Mark Baker
Aria|84
An interview with the Emperor
of International Nightlife.
Cabin Affair|86
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jonnie-O|96
Ethnography Through
Cinematic Lenses:
Chenoa Maxwell|98
CODA|102
Coco + Breezy
Coco and Breezy are
twins who define
iconoclastic design.
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2011 Inizio|104
Ivanka Trump:
The Rare Stone|106
Summer Haze|120
TALENTED MOTHAF***AS
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Burg
Retreat
photography: Y. Feron (assisted by Mujde Toruner)
art direction: K. Tyson Perez
stylist: Carlos Nazario
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Chopper
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photo: Catherine Asanov for Axxcess Artists
models: Jannah & Sam
makeup: Alison Christian
stylist: Marc Littlejohn for Axxcess Artists
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NOEL
FISHER
A conversation on his career and a possible, useful
guideline for aspiring actors.
Isaiah Dugall
Noel Fisher is no stranger to the silver screen. With an acting resume
that would make many seasoned veterans tremble, it’s apparent
why this young man’s talent cannot be denied. With a blockbuster
film due out at the end of the year, this gifted performer is burning
up the scene and is truly an artist to be watched. This amazing
actor may hail from the great country of Canada, but this
phenomenal artist has made himself a worldwide household name.
In the midst of an eventful schedule, Noel has taken time to reflect
on his intensifying fame.
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Most actors say there was a defining moment that gave them the realization
of wanting to be an actor, was this the case for you?
I think I really knew I wanted to be an actor after my experience on the pilot “Huff.”
That whole thing was very…serendipitous. I had done my first trip to Los Angeles, had gotten
my manager (who’s still with me today), but I hadn’t booked anything down south. In fact I
was forced to come back to Vancouver because I had run out of cash! As you can imagine
I was feeling pretty horrible at that point and asking myself if trying LA again was just a waste
of time.
Should I even continue acting? What was the point…very dramatic stuff! I had auditioned for
a bunch of parts and hadn’t heard back on any of them. I remember driving home blasting
some very angry music to myself and thinking some really negative things when I got the call
that I had booked “Huff.”
That one day I worked on the pilot changed my experience of acting altogether. I was
working with some of the most amazing material I’ve come across thanks to Bob Lowry and
being directed by Scott Winant. The scene is basically someone having a total breakdown
and that is really scary to let yourself fall into as an actor. Scott created such a safe
environment on set it allowed me to really delve deep into a character for the first time.
It’s kind of funny to say but a day spent bawling my eyes out and I was hooked! Weird right?
What was your first acting job? How was that experience?
My very first professional acting job was “The Sheldon Kennedy Story.” It was a made for TV
movie based on the true story of an NHL player who came out about being sexually abused
by his hockey coach for his entire youth. I played the young Sheldon Kennedy and had
several scenes that involved the abuse that was inflicted on this person. It was definitely an
intense first foray into acting…not exactly a comedy.
The shoot was really amazing. I got to fly to Calgary to film the movie, which was very
glamorous for me at fourteen and met some wonderful people. I remember kind of falling in
love with the family aspect of filmmaking. Coming to set every day with these people and
getting to know them was a lot of fun for me…plus I got to miss all that school!
What was your favorite acting role thus far?
That’s pretty impossible to say. One of the great things about being an actor is how
totally different every character is. I like all the parts I really get to delve into. As long as
it’s something new and interesting, I love it! Cal (“The Riches”) is a conman, PFC Lenihan
(“Battle: Los Angeles”) is a rookie Marine straight out of boot camp, Micky (“Shameless”) is a
closeted bully and Vladmir (“Breaking Dawn”) is a three thousand year old vampire! They’re
all pretty amazing to play.
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What circulates throughout your mind during an audition? Do you get
nervous or are your nerves steady?
I used to get nervous before auditions and I sometimes still do, but for the most part I
really enjoy them. I feel pretty relaxed heading into most rooms these days. I came to the
realization that no matter how much work you put into an audition it doesn’t mean a thing
if you aren’t present when you’re doing the scene or auditioning. There are lots of different
techniques in acting, but for me the single most important thing I had to learn was how to
completely let that all go. Do the work and then forget it. My main goal is to walk into an
audition and have a genuine moment with the people in the room. That’s it.
The scene starts and all I need to do is listen because I’ve already done all the work. I try to
leave everything else outside.
In the future who would you like to work with?
There are so many people in this industry that I find inspiring it’s hard to even approach that
question. Christopher Noland, James Cameron, David Fincher and Danny Boyle are just
a few directors I would love to work with. There are countless others and that’s not even
counting the writers and actors! I guess I just want to work with people who are inspired and
doing inspiring work. That’s what I want to be around.
What hobbies do you have outside of acting?
That changes pretty frequently. I try to dabble in lots of different things (probably a result of
my childhood). Right now I am doing a bit of writing and meditating. I have always loved
getting out into nature as well. Especially, living in California I try to take full advantage of the
outdoors by camping or hitting the beach whenever I can. Hitting the gym is another thing
that really helps keep me sane, going out dancing, and I have to admit I like my X-Box.
Other than that I keep it pretty simple. I watch a lot of movies and good TV and I read.
How does it feel to be apart of a big franchise like Twilight?
It’s insanely exciting. I kind of walked around in a dream state for the first little while. It didn’t
even really hit me that I was doing Twilight until about two weeks into filming! Now that I am
done with most of my shooting I am just really excited for everyone to get to see it. I think it’s
going to be something special.
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What was it like being on a set of a big budget film like Battle: Los Angeles?
Battle was my first experience of a big budget studio movie and I had an absolute blast (no
pun intended). We got to learn a lot from the three-week boot camp we did and I came out
of the movie with some life-long friends.
In terms of shooting, Battle was the first time I got to be involved with something of that scope
and it was pretty incredible. We went through hundreds of pounds of shells, we shot on air
force bases with massive choppers flying overhead and shot at aliens that weren’t actually
there at all! It was great!
Is there any actor you try to model yourself after?
I really like Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tom Hanks. They are pretty great
examples of people who are just down to earth seeming and do consistently good work.
You found success in your craft what advice did you receive on your career
path, and what advice can you give to aspiring actors?
I have said this before but perhaps the single biggest piece of advice on acting came to
me in a book called “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield. It is a super short read and works
like a shot of pure inspiration. It is a book that basically lays out what it takes to be who
and what you want to be and why you might not be taking the steps to see your potential
fully realized.
The great thing about this book is that it isn’t even about acting. It is about life in general
and becoming a “professional”, as Mr. Pressfield would say, at whatever you want. You
can apply it to acting, writing, getting in shape, or being the best veterinarian you can be.
Whatever you want to be, that’s what it’s about.
I am not really used to giving out advice but if I had to give some to an aspiring actor I think I
would tell them two things. One, acting is like any other job and needs to be treated as such.
If you were going to be a doctor you would go to school so if you’re going to be an actor,
you need to get educated. That can be school or classes or whatever! I would never claim
to know the best way but I do feel that studying acting is important.
The other thing is to learn as much about yourself as you can. As an actor, the whole idea is
that you bring you to the characters you play. So the more you know yourself, the more you
can simply sit with yourself comfortably, the more you will bring to your parts. I have found
the best way to do this is to take time, as often as I can, to slow down in my life. Meditating,
writing a journal, therapy, whatever helps you get in touch with you will work as long as you
take the time to do it.
With his career in full throttle and his foot on the gas, this rising star has proven that he is a
force to be reckoned with and that he does not give up. This multi-faceted actor is taking
the acting world by storm and is creating a name for himself in Hollywood. Be sure to catch
the gifted Noel in what will be some of this year’s most anticipated films, Battle LA and
Twilight: Breaking Dawn; this up and coming talent is truly a bright star to be watched.
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Connexion
Casual
stylist: Ugo Mozie
photo: Allen Cooley
model: Victoria (Red Models)
jacket: Versace
shirt: Moneyontherocks
pants: Gucci
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stylist: Ugo Mozie
photographer: Allen Cooley
model: Victoria (Red Models)
shirt: Versace Couture
pants: Christian Dior
shoes: Guess
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stylist: Ugo Mozie
photographer: Allen Cooley
models: Austin (Major Models) and
Victoria (Red Models)
suit: Ninh Nguyen
watch: Hermes
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Jayson
Blair
No Fabrication
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At first glance, Jayson Blair captivates his audiences by his dashing
looks, charm, and regal demeanor. After engaging past his striking
exterior and getting a chance to converse with the debonair
entertainer, you’ll perceive how the super talented Blair manages to
invoke the arrays of personalities of his characters that we’ve come
to know and love. He is taking Hollywood by storm accruing star roles
on such hit series as: Rizzoli & Isles, Heroes, and Glee; furthermore,
it’s evident why Jayson’s stardom is shining so brightly. Hard Times
premiered on MTV in June of 2010 and was described as the perfect
blend between The Wonder Years and SUPERBAD. The breakthrough
series starred Blair as Max Owens, a character that quickly became a
fan favorite.
With humble beginnings originating in Macomb, Michigan, the
aspiring Jayson always had a strong passion for the entertainment
industry. With that love and interest in entertainment, Blair soon
pursued a career in modeling; however, that would be short lived.
Not far from Blair’s hometown is the city of Chicago; it would be
there where he would enter a life altering talent competition. That
competition would introduce Blair to an agent that he credits for
influencing his decision to shift gears in the entertainment world.
To shed light about his rise to fame, Jayson gave 360 Magazine a
chance to ask a few questions to enlighten fans about his life, journey
to success, and his promising future.
You have a tremendously healthy acting resume, how did you begin your
career as an actor?
Shortly after I finished high school, I started going to the local Barbizon modeling school.
I ended up finding my first agent, Keith, through a talent competition that Barbizon put on
in Chicago. I remember meeting with a few different people, but Keith was the one that
got me excited about moving out to pursue my dreams. Two months after that meeting,
I traveled out west to start my journey.
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How was life before you became a star in Hollywood?
My first three years in Hollywood were anything, but glamorous. I pretty much lived off the
dollar menu at various fast food places while trying to make ends meet. After my third year
I started booking jobs here and there and things became more tolerable. I wouldn’t have
it any other way though. In that time period, I figured a lot about myself. It’s easy to get
down and discouraged, but I always told myself… “Jayson, you’re a day away from your
life changing”. It’s truly amazing what you’re capable of when you put you mind to it!
In 2009 you acquired breaking roles in Glee, Hard Times, and Heroes within
months of each-other; how did you gain such significant roles in that short
time frame?
I think I finally started booking jobs in 2009 because I started to relax in the audition room.
I remember getting so nervous in the past that my knees would shake like a cartoon
character. There was a period of two years or so where I was getting really close to landing
roles. In fact, in that time frame there were over 150 parts that were down to me and one or
two other guys. As my luck went, I was never the other guy, you know, the one that got the
part. When I relaxed in the audition room, I could connect with the material and tell story
without getting in my own way.
What are the differences between you and the characters that you portray
on the shows?
Well, I play a lot of different characters on TV. As a human, I am capable of all the things
they are. That said, I couldn’t be farther from most of them in real life. I tend to go out of my
way to make people laugh and have a good time. Everyone that knows the show is always
like, “you know Jay, I was really expecting you to be a huge d*&k”. I pride myself on how
easy going and down to earth I am.
What was it like to play a bully on Hard Times?
Playing the bully on “Hard Times” is a blast! I get to act like a clown all day and not apologize
for it. We’re like one big happy family. It’s a blast working everyone.
How did you channel the role on Hard Times? Were you a bully in
high school?
My approach to playing Max is based on his ego and insecurities. He’s 16 and in high
school. I feel like when you’re in high school, everything is like life and death. At that age
you’re so concerned about what everyone thinks. I feel Max does and says things based
on what people expect Max Owens to do and say. He does many things against his heart
because he feels as if he’s gotta live up to his persona. Deep down Max is just as troubled as
anyone else… if not more. When I look at the story with that perspective, channeling the role
becomes simple.
I was never a bully in high school. I took great pride in being the nice guy.
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You recently booked the spin-off series, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior, what can
we, as fans, expect from your role in the series?
Fans can expect to see me in a very different role. I play a nice guy that’s in the wrong place at the
wrong time. This role was my most difficult and emotional to date. There’s a scene with a lot of story to tell
with no words to do so. It’s pretty intense…
What was the experience like while working with Forest Whitaker?
I’m a huge Forest fan, so working with him was a dream come true. I was able to learn so much
by watching and working with him on set. He’s so full and has so much to give in the scene.
All you have to do is listen and respond. Not to mention, he’s a total actor’s actor. He had the
most amazing advice to share and was happy to do so.
What projects are you currently working on?
I’m about to go to work on Stephen Gaghan’s (Traffic, Syriana) pilot
Metro. I’m honored to get the opportunity to work with him. I love all his
films, but Traffic’s screenplay blows me away. It’s one of my favorite films
of all time. I play a hit man, so it’s going to be a very different character
for me. Also, at the end of April I’m heading to my homeland, Michigan,
to shoot this really amazing indie movie called Detention of The Dead.
We have a really great cast and are fortunate to have a super great
story to tell. If you put Shaun of The Dead and The Breakfast Club in a
blender, you’d get a yummy glass of Detention of The Dead.
The film is a huge tribute to John Hughes. I’m pumped to get cracking
on it.
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We hear you’re a pretty good cook, what are a few of your favorite
dishes to prepare?
I love to cook. I make a mean Chicken Parm and a killer Baked Halibut. I tend to do
things on the healthier side, so my sides usually reflect that. My go to sides consist of
spinach n’ baked sweet potato mashed, broiled asparagus, sautéed kale, and my
best would be my tartine.
Aside from cooking what are a few other hobbies/hidden talents
that you possess?
In my free time I love to play tennis, read books, and take pictures. I also really
enjoy hiking Fryman Canyon when I need to de-stress. Another hobby is trying
out new restaurants with friends. This question reminds me… I really need to start
having more game nights.
Being a huge music buff, do you plan on recording any
music yourself?
I love music! I like to freestyle with friends, but if I were to have any part in it, it
would be scoring the sound on a film or producing. I would love to tell you I’m
coming out with my own album, but that would be very very bad news. I do not
sing well.
What’s next for you?
The crazy thing about acting is that you never know what’s next. I like to say, you’re always a day
away from your life changing. So, in the mean time, I’ve been writing. I have great interest in writing
and developing my own stories.
How do you like to dress? Who is your favorite designer?
I love fashion. This is going to sound bad… but I have over a 100 pairs of shoes. I dress differently
depending on the day and event. I like Dsquared for edgy and Gucci for classic.
With all that this emerging leading man has to offer, there’s no doubt that he will have longevity in
his Hollywood career. If you just can’t get enough of Blair, be sure to tune into MTV and catch him on
the series Hard Times.
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California’s Cr’eat’ive
Caitlin Keller
California, in its climactic diversity, produces and contributes a wide range of
agricultural offerings to the state as well as the nation, allowing for some of the
most sustainable and seasonal cuisine available. The Golden State’s ‘eat local’
movement is in full effect when its restaurants, chefs and diners are in support
of its small and local farms, ranches and farmer’s markets. California’s array
of restaurants strive for distinctive food but keep it at a no non-sense level in
order to produce a cuisine that is well balanced, original and creative, where
artistic and artisanal collide in perfect harmony. In honor of its unique culinary
character, featured are three places in CA where the state plays host to some
of the most cool food finds.
Venice
The food and ambiance sets the trendy mood at Abbot Kinney’s Gjelina but it’s the hip crowds who
muster there that complete the scene. The Venice eatery can be found bustling during the middle of
the day, in the middle of the week, making for good people watching while also serving up good eats.
The menu, which includes a selection of pizzas, sandwiches and small plates of goodness, never ceases
to impress the appetites that come once, are satisfied, and keep coming back for more. 1429 Abbot
Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-450-1429; gjelina.com.
Venice FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
First opened in Chicago, the coffeebar worked its way west, now with locations in Venice and Silver Lake.
Intelligentsia Coffee is not your standard coffee experience. 1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice,
310-399-1233; intelligentsiacoffee.com.
Specializing in freshly-made organic frozen treats, N’ice Cream scoops up a mighty fine Salted Caramel
Gelato. 1410 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-396 7161; ilovenicecream.com.
Creating cakes as a medium of expression, Jin Patisserie makes an decadent creation called the Belgium
Marquise, a dark chocolate pastry with roasted almond flakes and French griottine cherries. 1202 Abbot
Kinney Blvd., Venice, 310-399-8801; jinpatisserie.com.
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San Francisco
Opened at the beginning of this year, Atelier Crenn
combines art and food at an eminent level, delivering
a crafty take on cuisine to the Bay Area.
Michelin-star-chef and owner Dominique Crenn
interprets the kitchen as a workshop and the restaurant
embodies just that with artwork on the walls and bits
of poetry on the menu, bringing artistry to its
culinary forefront.
A reservation, s’il vous plaît! 3127 Fillmore St., S.F.,
415-440-0460; ateliercrenn.com.
S.F. FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
A slice of heaven or the next best thing for the
chocolate fiend is the intoxicating Scharffen Berger
cake from Miette. Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop 10,
One Ferry Building, S.F., 415-837-0300; miettecakes.com
Made-to-order caramelized Belgian waffles are
always tempting when waiting for a coffee drink
at Blue Bottle Coffee, where baristas grind and
brew drip coffee individually on drip bars of their
own design. Ferry Building Marketplace, Shop 7,
1 Ferry Building, S.F.; bluebottlecoffee.net.
Come across old favorites and new sweet-tooth
finds at The Candy Store in S.F.’s dainty Russian Hill
neighborhood. 1507 Vallejo St., S.F., 415-921-8000;
thecandystoresf.com.
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Healdsburg
Located just off the square in the quaint but ever so trendy
Northern Sonoma County town of Healdsburg, Barndiva plays
quite the culinary host to locals and tourists a like. Working with
local small farm and ranches to serve sustainably sourced eats,
Chef Ryan Fancher brings entrees with first rate ingredients, like
a bacon wrapped pork loin, to the table. Accomodating diners
in a chic barn structured setting, this wine country eatery knows
just how to make itself a premiere culinary destination. Whether
you’re on vacation or from down the block, it’s impossible not
to pick up the cool vibes from the restaurant’s sophisticated
yet relaxed atmosphere. 231 Center St., Healdsburg,
707-431-0100; barndiva.com.
Healdsburg FOOD HIGHLIGHTS
Wander the grounds at DaVero and taste the Dry Creek Estate
Meyer Lemon or Extra Virgin olive oils at the eighty-eight acre
farm on the outskirts of Healdsburg. 766 Westside Rd., Healdsburg,
707-431-8000; davero.com.
Put your four S’s to the test. See, swirl, smell and sip at Quivira
Vineyards & Winery, just off Dry Creek Valley Road. Sample a
current vintage like the 2008 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, released
in the fall of last year. 4900 West Dry Creek Rd., Healdsburg,
707-431-8333; quivirawine.com.
Indulge in a sweet or savory croissant in-house and take a loaf
of the cinnamon walnut bread to-go from the award winning
Costeaux French Bakery. 417 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg,
707-433-1913; costeaux.com.
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SirMARK BAKER
Tracey Smith
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An Englishman In New York
and The Emperor of
International Nightlife
In order to be able to wear this title, one must be convinced that “selling fun
is their business and responsibility”, and it is a title that must be earned from
proven results of gratification from your trusted followers. Your commitment
to those that are bestowed the plethora of methods to induce a feeling of
sheer enjoyment must be heartfelt and endless; conviction is mandatory.
While interviewing Sir Mark Baker, I reached an epiphany that was steadfast
and true.
This wonderful man was born to live life to the fullest with a zeal and ardent
fervor that is infectious, but through life experiences, he amazingly has
created an international Mecca of entertainment, delight, and amusement.
Welcome to the world of “An Englishman in New York and The Emperor of
International Nightlife”...Sir Mark Baker...joie de vivre!
As a child did you have an illustrious imagination? Did you find yourself like Alice,
staring into a looking glass to see that you would be the Emperor of International
Nightlife? Did you always like fantasy, beautiful people and beautiful places?
Did you play make believe? And if you did who were you? Were you the King of
the Mountain?
Well actually…it’s complicated! I grew up in the southern resort town of Brighton, England that is famous
for its queers, piers, and racketeers. Most of my family including my father, died when I was young and
by the time I was 10, I took off with the circus where I worked with everything from cleaning lion and
elephant shit, to dressing up as a gorilla or clown, and driving around strapped to the top of a van that
blared music and announcing the arrival of the circus. I don’t have to explain that an unaccompanied
nine year old can get into a lot of trouble. I saw and did things most people should never see. But, I
also saw and met some wonderful people. My relationships with some of the performers, especially
the Eastern Europeans, Russian trapeze and show people were wonderful, and it was definitely a life
experience that prepared me quite well for my future. To be honest, I was too busy surviving to have lofty
dreams of my future, but when I started to skateboard and became European Champion in ’78, I saw
a way out of the potentially disastrous scenario had I remained in Brighton. I started to skate and ended
up traveling the world doing demonstrations and competitions with a guy called Tony Alva, who was the
world’s hottest skater and king of the Dogtown and Z boys. After that I never looked back.
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You are a world champion skateboarder, do you still have your original
skateboard? Do you ever have the time to be the young man from Brighton,
England, and indulge in the sport again? Have you ever considered a non
profit organization that fosters youth that are interested in the sport?
What’s this fascination with speed?
I do have some skates from the old days, and Facebook really has brought together a lot
of the old skaters and it is fantastic. I am getting pictures, articles, and contacts from that
period. It’s very nostalgic, and it’s kind of cool as it is kind of hip to be retro, so me and the
Dogtown guys are getting a third wind. I snowboard a lot, but I got so injured skating that I
have to stay away from certain things that I love like skydiving and racing motorcycles.
I really have been lucky, I’ve had way too many near death experiences, and I am still alive.
I am learning to understand, I am not young anymore LOL, and my body has its limitations.
Someone who is the “Emperor of International Nightlife” must have days
when their blackberry rings incessantly, have you ever considered running
away with the circus again? And if you did, what would your act be? Would
you have your own ring out of the three? Or would it be safe to say that you
would be the “ringmaster’? Why?
Sometimes??? My fucking phone never stops! I am serious. I get 400-500 texts and
e-mails a day from all over the world, and as most of my friends and associates just
don’t expect me to be sleeping. They call me at all hours of the day and night.
Of course, this is a big relationship breaker, and yes I would love to split to Bali and
meditate and walk in the jungles and mountains, but I get restless. So for now,
I’ll stick with this, and keep that as a dream for down the road. As far as the ring
master, every night is a circus. I love putting characters, people, and relationships
together. I put them in the mix and just watch where it goes. Sometimes with
great results, sometimes disastrous results.
What is next on the “Emperor’s Agenda”? Compared to Alexander the
Great, what new territory would you like to conquer? Is there a region in this
wonderful world that doesn’t have a sprinkle of your fabulosity dust on it?
Where will Mark Baker be in five years?
Ha, Flattery will get you everywhere. I’ve always felt that the key to the success of my
organization is having international ties and friendships. In this way, when we form alliances
with our counterparts in France, London, Scandinavia, Indonesia, etc. etc. it’s good for our
brands to be in these markets. At the same time when people from these places come to
New York, the first place they go to are our venues because they can relate to them. Plus,
it is always good to have an international network so that we can take care of our clients,
wherever they go. Plus, I like traveling! I think the smartest move I made recently was to go to
Russia, six or so years ago, and start to network there. I knew that the Russians would outgrow
the new Moscow nightlife quickly and start to travel with their new found wealth, as soon
as visas permitted; the result is a new generation of rich, attractive party people who like to
go out and spend, and also invest. Due to my networking efforts, I have built a very strong
relationship both with Russia and in New York. They play a big part in my organization. I would
say the next untapped market would have to be Asia, and specifically China and Macau.
As I am a big fan of Bali, I can see Bali being my Eastern base of operations, which suits me
fine, as the quality of life there is fantastic.
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The Juice Press is a hint that you are an advocate of health and wellness. Are you a
vegan or do you occasionally enjoy a medium-well rib eye?
I have partied for a living for 25 years! My poor body needs to take care of itself these days. I definitely
advocate eating organic wherever possible. I do love a good steak occasionally, but my digestive
system is so shot from the stress, I can’t really digest, so I keep meat to a minimum and have found that
juicing and staying away from certain foods increases my energy and clarity. It just makes you feel better.
But, my favorite has got to be a good crispy, pork skin. There is dish in Bali called (babi guling) and it has
to be one of the best things ever!
What is your favorite “guilty pleasure”?
No fucking way am I saying this in print! It would shock you! But being English, I love chocolate…and
crunchy bars are a winner.
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Is there anything you wish you could’ve done differently? Why? Or is this
exactly how you planned it to be?
Gosh! I guess there are things I could have done differently, but that is easy to say after the
fact. At the time when you make a decision is what’s relevant, and I think it is important
to try and turn even the negative choices and experiences into something positive. I think
there are a lot of things that you have no control over… shit happens, but I also try to make
a conscious effort to not do anything that could have negative results. I do believe in cause
and effect-karma, and think that one should live a compassionate life where possible. I read
a lot of books. I like the Dalai Lama philosophy. It’s smart and makes sense.
Where is your favorite place in the world to watch the sunset? Why?
Not even a question about it…Bali. On the beach at Canggu. The island is so magical and
spiritual and the people are just wonderful. The sunsets there are spectacular and give way
to the aroma of Indonesian cooking with incest from the evening offerings, as well as the
sound of bells and singing... it is quite magical.
Are you ageless? An infinite icon who will continue spreading joy and
excitement like a legend that one reads about, is that you?
I definitely realize the responsibility that I have being a public figure, and take
seriously each and every interaction I have with people. I like to make people
happy, and I am a people pleaser, often at the expense of my health. I don’t sleep
that much. I really try to be a role model and I see the positive, happy reaction
when people have met me and walk away feeling good, as opposed to them
expecting a guy like me in this business to be a jerkoff. When people ask for favors
or for help, I try not to ever flake out and of course, I have the ability to rally my
celebrity friends, etc. to join with my charity work, of which abused children is key.
I think that the cycle of violence and abuse towards kids needs to start with the
young, so that is an important one for me. I see so much of it in New York. It is so
obvious to see who has had a shitty childhood.
Are you a “modern day” Samson? Does your strength and ferocity derive
from the length of your handsome tresses?
I don’t know what to say, ha. I will give you a funny story though. I cut my hair about ten
years ago, before that it was almost to my waist, and of course the Fabio jokes came fast
and furious. But, there was a guy in New York who had the same hair, and we had striking
similarities except he was a bad guy. He was a hustler, drug addict, and a crack head, and
I got punched twice by two people he ripped off. I eventually tracked him down and made
him crop his hair. I miss that long hair, ha. It was a good look in the 80’s and 90’s! I am little
old for it now, and I definitely don’t feel as long as I used to, so maybe there is truth in it.
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What advice can you provide to someone attempting to break into the industry?
Any golden tips of wisdom? FORGET ABOUT IT!!!! No seriously, I really think that promoting, marketing
and nightclubs is a fantastic way to live. For a while at least. It allows you to meet people, develop your
social skills, and can lead to all kinds of potential careers. It also has its dark side. The drink, the booze,
the drugs are never far away, and to be truly successful you just can’t be using. I think that people
often mistake clients for friends, and vice versa. Just because someone doesn’t come to your party,
you can’t get mad at them, and promoters often make the mistake of using their friends and expecting
too much from them. The negative aspect of that is you might attract “good time friends,” and lose
the ones that really care about you. It is important to differentiate, and make time for good people
who keep you down to Earth. As far as getting into the business, I’d say grow your networks of contacts,
become a social leader amongst your friends and community, and then you can take care of their
social lives, which ultimately will lead to events and parties. Pretty fun girls always help! Just remember
it’s a double edged sword you may get access to the world’s most beautiful women, but ultimately
THEY WILL LEAVE, as the lifestyle is just too much for them. You get a lease, not a title. Be prepared to
help them pack…
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HAIL to the
Queen
of Nightlife
Tracey Smith
My expectations while interviewing
Danae Cappelletto were quite
different from what I expected; I
assumed she would be an aging
maven of the nightlife industry who
had a track record that had been
speckled with scores of accolades.
To my surprise she is young,
beautiful, charismatic, vivacious,
and an astute businesswoman
who is a refined Aussie who has
impeccable taste and knows how
to execute a fete with all the proper
trimmings. She is meticulous, and
thought-provoking, and skips to the
rhythm of her own beat, which is
a wonderful concoction, because
the end result is pleasing to the
eye, the palate, and the evening.
Our interview per Danae, was if she
were speaking to someone she had
known for quite some time, and she
was comfortable. She is an amazing
woman whose captivating warmth
and energy brings Kenmare to life.
Peek into the idyllic world of the
owner of Travertine and XIX...g’day!!
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How have you become the Queen Diva of NYC Nightlife?
I have worked hard, and had the assistance of a great manager and doorman, who does an infinite
amount of orchestrating, but as the owner, you must have amazing people on your team.
Are you an advocate of a cohesive team and how do you know it’s a good fit?
Being a foreigner, a team is a necessary component, I am the facilitator, that keeps the team together,
offering support, love, and trust is absolutely necessary, almost a “Momager”. Communication is
important and my team and I speak frequently, NYC has taught me that people will surprise you.
If you were the Queen of Sheba where would your new territory be that you
would conquer?
Well it needs to have a livable climate, I’d be happy in St. Barth’s with a taco and beer café on the
beach, my mentality is similar to Jimmy Buffet, and wouldn’t mind going back to Australia.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Peru, sand boarding in the dunes, and I want to go to Africa, I travel with my big brother, we are
very close.
Someone as stunning as yourself surely should be a celebrity model, have you given it
any thought? Modeling??
I’m shy and I only model with people that I am comfortable with. I love hospitality, it’s my life. I prefer
being mysterious, and often times I enjoy a cup of tea in front of the fire being that I am always the host
of the party.
Who is your favorite designer?
Nikkita Sernek (Nooki is the line) in Australia.
Rumor has it, you are single and ready to mingle, is there any truth to that??
I am single currently, and ready to mingle!!! I have dated, and I am extremely picky, and dating requires
a huge amount of time to invest, I would rather be friends. My expectations are rather high and
sometimes I can be hard on myself. I tell prospective dates that I am a “dolphin trainer” from Sea World,
it all is a means of weeding out the ones that may like me for who I am, and it serves as a nice way of
sorting. I am very family-oriented and would love a tribe of children, especially with my Italian
background. My family is from Treviso, which is a city and commune in Veneto, northern Italy.
Otherwise I am married to the venue, that is the man in my life, and I am focused on growing my brand,
my niche, and it’s difficult to explain, it’s not an occupation that is a 9-5, I sleep and eat whenever, and
can even eat carbs at night!
You’re around food all the time, what do you “pig out” on?
CHEESE plates, anything with cheese, homegrown, home made, camembert cheese, rich, aged,
bitter cheeses!!
What is the favorite dish you prepare?
Pasta, the food of the gods, fresh, baked tomatoes, everything must be fresh, must be rolled, and
prepared properly, not really heavy.
What is your astrological sign?
I’m a Taurus and I bulldoze people! I think of the red at the end, put the horns down, big visions, runs
straight forward, that’s ME!! My mantra is to wake up everyday and take your life by the horns.
How and why did you select the names of your venues?
Every name gives an emotion, it’s important for longevity; it associates to what you want to do.
Travertine, for example, when you cut it, it grows and regenerates itself, it carries a grace, and its old, and
the lounge is very mysterious. XIX, the patrons are not not sure how to pronounce the name stands for the
Roman numerals for 19. Everything in my life has involved the number 9, i.e. my birthday, the day business
opened, a special number
I have had a wonderful interview, its nice, so personal, seems like we have known each other for awhile.
to be continued...
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3-Sides Deep:
Shot By My HTC
Celeste Taylor
photo: Vaughn Lowery (shot with my EVO mobile device)
model: DeVon Drakkar (Next Models LA)
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Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona it was only a few short years ago the twenty-three
year old Drakkar who was once a high school football jock began his career in
modeling. Although, he wasn’t discovered in a supermarket or on a crowded
sidewalk in the midst of a city like many stories of models before him, Drakkar’s
career in modeling began in his own hands.
While attending The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles,
California he decided to major in Fashion Design. However, Drakkar had
an alternative calling, it included a pursuit to a career in modeling. “I had
a casting for a reality show which was in the same building with an agency
named “Beauty Models / BC4” at the time. So after my audition I decided to
make a visit and unfortunately the office was closed so I just slid my headshot
and resume under the door.” After days with no callbacks Drakkar began to
get discouraged. “Just when I was about to throw in the towel I received a call
from the casting director of Beauty Models who was interested in setting up
a meeting with me.” From that meeting stemmed his first modeling contract.
After some time circumstances arose and Drakkar had to depart from
Los Angeles and back to Phoenix. Two weeks before his move he decided
to keep his gears moving and sent his materials to Ford Models in Scottsdale,
Arizona. Within a week he received a call from his soon to be and current
agent Sheree Hartwell, and the rest is written. When asked why he chose this
career path he says: “I love pictures, storytelling and art. When you see my
images I want you to see my story and feel what I’m expressing.”
If you reference his budding repertoire it’s not hard to see that Drakkar has
come a long way in a short amount of time. His print work includes and
not limited to: Levi’s, Converse (which he is again featured in their fall/2011
campaign), Target, Lucky Brand, KSwiss, and Old Navy. He’s been featured in
such publications as GQ, 944, Complex, DNR and 7x7 and has done runway
work for Ermenegildo Zegna, 7 For All Man Kind, Roberto Botticelli, Reebok
and Carolina Herrera. When asked where he draws inspiration for his style he
notes: “I draw a lot of inspiration from one of my close friends “That Denim
Guy.” Thanks to his help I’ve been able to better incorporate simplicity into my
wardrobe. Instead of having a lot of clothes, I now have key staple pieces.
Every man needs at least two staple pieces, whether its outerwear: a singlebreasted sports blazer with tapered sides and a notched lapel or raw selvedge
denim or a nice fitted collared shirt and/or cardigan. As for me, I have a closet
full of Black & White clothes that I love to pair with a splash of color.”
When asked to spill on his favorite places to shop he says, “Honestly, I shop any
and everywhere. If I see a piece that I must have and it’s black or white then I
will get it.”
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Coming from humble beginnings Drakkar says, “growing up everything felt
unreachable. Thank the Lord for what we had but there were rough times.
I’ve promised myself that no matter what it is if I want it I will make it happen.”
Having been signed to Ford Models and now currently with Next Modeling
Agency the self proclaimed “Black French Man” envisions himself living in Paris
(with a pet tiger) where he hopes to conquer his career goals both in front and
behind the camera. In describing himself he says: “I’m a very traditional man,
well at least I’d like to think so.” When asked whom he hopes to work with in
the future he list the greats that have come before him such as Tyson Beckford,
Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell. Amongst others include: Nigel Barker,
Bruce Weber, Steven Miesel, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, Hermes Paris
and VMAN.
When asked what drives him he says: “My family motivates me. God gives
me the strength to stand tall against the odds. All my life I’ve been told “no.”
He then smiles and says, “I love achieving the impossible.” It’s no joke that
you may catch Drakkar in a suit on no special occasion. He recognizes that
he is a brand and he wants you to do the same. In terms of his personal style,
which he throws around the words “simple” and “untamable.” He describes
his inspiration, as “It’s just me being comfortable with myself. It’s all about
simplicity.” Lastly when asked what his philosophy on life is he says “My life
philosophy is have fun, love all things, live “your” life and in the process make it
better for those around you. I want to make this world a better place while I’m
still here.” Wise words spoken from a true renaissance man indeed.
For more information on DeVon Drakkar:
www.twitter.com/devondrakkar
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How did you get your Name?
Chioke Dmachi is it you given
name? What is the meaning?
My given is Chioke, my sister named me
when I was born. It’s Ethiopian or Nigerian
meaning Gods gift. I always laugh when
people ask me the meaning it reminds
me I have a lot to live up to. Dmachi is
the combination of my brothers name
Diallo, my sisters name Mariama and
my name Chioke.
The title of your single,“Boyz
Don’t Cry”, what is the meaning
in the title? What is the
song about?
Boyz Don’t Cry the 1st single off F.L.I. The
title is a phrase I’m sure a vast majority
of not only boys and men, but people in
general around the world have heard and
have in someway been affected by. It’s the
whole notion that authentic and vulnerable
expression is weak.
I recall, during the 2008’s race for the
white house when secretary of state Hillary
Clinton was in the race. She was criticized
for a highly publicized moment where she
allowed her self to be emotional on the
campaign trial. I was shocked the people
legitimately questioned her ability to lead
from this one moment.
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The expression Boys Don’t Cry has affected me
personally many times.
As child there were times when I was pained
emotionally and sometimes even physically as
a result of being bullied or scraping my knee
whatever. I was reamed by not only other children
but sadly by adults who would either laugh it off,
disregard my feelings and or condemn how I’d
felt and tell me to “Man Up,” “Be a big boy,”
Get over it”…
I learned to cope with my feelings by not expressing
them, which lead to me feel isolated and honestly
lost. I felt I couldn’t even acknowledge my feelings
to myself. So I just kept it all bottled inside and
walked around with a big smile on my face even
though I felt numb inside. Sadly, I feel a lot of
people feel they must “grin, and bear it” and
tragically what results is often on the news; when we
hear about bullies, school shootings and people,
including young teens. Many of who have taken
their own lives because they had the weight of the
world on their shoulders and felt that no one cared
or could relate. Which is one of the reasons I’m
so passionate about the non-profit organization,
AYM Awakening Young Minds. They not only work
with teens and young adults realize their greatest
potential but also they inspire them to Love, respect
themselves and be accountable for their own life
and happiness.
Your debut Album F.L.I. Why the
title F.L.I.?
Some one asked me along time ago. What is music
to me? Without thinking I said Fun, Love, Inspiration.
When I came up with the concept for my debut
album I knew it had to be F.L.I.
What are some of the songs on the album
you’re excited about?
I’m Really Excited about “Luv On You” its really fun
and sexy about expressing pent up desire. On the
song “Ching Ching” the hooks sings, “What If Love
was the currency of the world.” I just love the
idea of paying my rent with a hug and a smile.
Other Songs I love are ”Heartless,” a ballad about
unconditional love and “Effe’d Up,” a song I wrote
about my relationship with my Father.
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What is the overall message you feel is
being conveyed through this album and
through your music?
To put it simply, being authentically you is the
greatest gift any of us can be to the world.
I’m very passionate about the idea of embracing
all of who we are as individuals. I feel every part
that makes us whole is an asset. The more you
get to know and love yourself the good, the bad,
and the butt ugly the more happy in life you’ll
be. God made no mistake when he made any of
us. We were all created equal and with purpose
so stop hating on yourself and live your life.
What does it mean to you as an artist to
go against the grain?
I don’t think people who go against the grain
ever do it intentionally. I think it’s done intuitively.
It’s when you answer you’re call and do what
you’re meant to do even though other people
don’t get it. It’s when that voice inside of you is
louder than anything on the outside.
Future plans in the
entertainment industry?
“I want to be Billionaire so freaking BAD” I plan
to take over the world but in a very positive way.
I love to create worlds through art, writing that
not only includes music but also includes Film,
Televison, Fashion, Philanthropy and Business.
I grew up in southern California. The world
has always been a very diverse place. My future
plans in the entertainment industry is to create
media and opportunities that reflect the
world as I’ve always seen it.
Your advice to up and coming artist?
photo: Birdie Thompson
stylist: Marc Littlejohn (Ken Barboza Agency)
leather motorcycle jacket: theBohemianSociety.com
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The single most important thing I’ve learned is
to never give up. I know it’s pretty cliché but it’s
true. You will never win the lottery if you don’t
play. Its plain and simple if you have a goal a
dream you want to become reality put in the
blood, sweat and tears to make it happen.
No excuses trust me, people just like you do it
everyday. I am so blessed to have supportive
friends and family who’ve made it possible
for me to see when times have gotten dark.
Reminding me that it takes a village. Other than
that don’t take things personally be willing
to grow.
A Sheep
in Wolf’s
Clothing:
Tearing It Up
with
Julia
Jones
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talent: Julia Jones
photo: Peter Mellekas
hair: Tony Chavez (Jed Root)
makeup: Samuel Paul (The Rex Agency)
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An interview with Jim Howard,
creator of the SLAP Watch.
Where were you born and raised?
Birmingham, Alabama (the design capital of
the world).
Were you a straight A student in high
school? What activities were you
involved in?
A/D Student. Aced math and Science, flagged
English and Economics. Track Team, VP of Class ,
ADHD fueled class clown (voted wittiest).
Did you attend college? If so, what was
your major?
The first time...6 weeks. (Architecture....like that
was going to happen) The second time 24 months.
Never finished. Opened a business and didn’t have
time to look back.
Were you always so creative? Did you ever
draw or sketch as a child?
I have been drawing and making things all my life.
My mother called me this past Super bowl day and
said....It was 45 years ago today (the first Super Bowl
Sunday) that you were going door to door selling
Creapy Crawlers that you had customized with my
pinking shears.
What inspired you to invent the
SLAP Watch? Did you feel that other
manufacturers were lacking something?
was approached at a trade show from a branding
company that gave me a chart of the 8 biggest
trends to hit the US. We happened to be lead player
in the 8th largest trend category and saw slap
bracelets as the number 4 spot (1989). I was having
dinner with my business partner reviewing the info I
had received from branding company and 6 or 7
drinks later the Slap Watch was born.
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How’s the branding for SLAP going?
Big things are happening next week. Can’t release now. Have you all had any celebs or sports figures
wearing them? If so, can you name a few?
When you developed SLAP who was your target audience and why?
Originally developed for the 12-18 demo, but now we are firmly placed in the 12-34 bracket.
Is SLAP available in stores or just online?
Available at Buckle Denim, Academy Sports , to name a few nationals. We are also available at
approximately 10,000 independent.
Is it meeting your sales goals? HELL yes.
How did you come up with the price points for SLAP?
Designed it so that it could retail at a sub 20.00 price. It’s competitively priced, seeing that you can
receive 5 bands/watches for the cost of one.
Can you tell us more about the functionality of the band? Is there a coil inside the
plastic? How does it retract so effortlessly?
There is a piece of “memory steel” similar to a venetian blind that causes it to contract and wrap
around wrist.
How did you come up with the color concepts? Which colors are your favorites?
Researched upcoming fashion trends. Grey band / Orange face
What’s your favorite TV show, movie and actor? Why?
Current: Bill Orielly, Modern Family. Past Pee Wee Herman’s Playhouse.
If SLAP were a movie or TV show which one would it be? And, why?
CHIPS. There hasn’t been a cooler cast since.
What other inventions have you come up with?
Angel Wreath, a feather wreath (inspiration...friend had a baby) that was sold in 18000 retail stores,
BluWash...a laundry agent for premium denim and RoverTV. (In the right place at the right time). One of
the first MP4 players in the US.
What advice would you offer to an aspiring inventor?
Just Do it . Do your research to see if it is out there . If its not file a provision patent that will protect you for
6 months to get it out there.
What’s next for you and your firm?
We have many things working . We are just trying to keep up with our current monster.
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Hailing from Santa Barbara, California, Rebelution has developed into a frontrunner for grassroots, independent and touring driven music groups representing
the California influenced Reggae progression. Originally formed in 2004, members
Eric Rachmany (vocals / guitar,) Rory Carey (keyboards,) Wesley Finley (drums,)
and Marley D. Williams (bass) met in college, while residing in Isla Vista, a popular
beachside community in Santa Barbara. It was there that the seeds to Rebelution’s
future would be planted — and would instill their kick back, “worry free” vibes, catchy
refrain, and optimistic, inspiring, and engaging music that would leave their listeners
with the sense that they have the power to make this world a better place.
Rebelution gave the west a soft, wet, kiss in 2010 and received no rejection. In the midst of
headlining many venues, the band also performed at some of the most prestigious festivals in
the country including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Deluna Festival and Wakarusa.
Most recently, the band has performed shows across the United States on their Winter Greens
Tour, as well as a three week tour of South America and a victorious return to Europe.
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Of the new album, Rebelution shares, “After the positive response from fans and critics for
‘Courage to Grow’ and touring in support of it for the last few years, we are glad to finally
reveal our new material to the fans who have waited so patiently. We’ve played many of
the new songs live, but the recorded versions will have that ‘studio magic’ from all the time
we’ve put into them.” The band notes that their second album will show their growth in
maturity musically, with a more polished sound with flares of new styles that fans and future
fans have yet to hear. The band shares, “Though it was important for all of us in the band to
be motivated to continue with what we do best, which is making music, we feel people in the
world could use some encouragement in this time to stay motivated as well, which is what we
drew a lot of inspiration for this album.”
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Purple Melon
Stella Iman Dugall
Often times there is much pressure concerning the label of the creation before
actual birth. Purple Melon’s label was discovered after birth. There are pending
questions during the creation process. One might be, will the name correctly
possess our symbolic meaning in the ever transcultural planet? Well, Purple
Melon certainly did not think all too deeply about the name of their band. To
spare thee, I will be a refrain from an in-depth explanation. However, I can not
ignore the fact that Purple Melon is a name inspired after, bass player,
Eric’s scrotum.
The band, like many, have gone threw quite a number of group members, but it is safe to say
Tom (vocals, guitar, piano), Owen (guitarist, BVs), Eric (bass, BVs), and Jason (drums) whom
sailed off to Los Angeles in 2010 are undoubtedly the fantastic four. Not allowing the L.A.
music scene to tarnish their English sound the boys continue to stay rooted. Tom chimes,
“It’s important to stick to our roots, we wouldn’t want to lose the Englishness of the band.”
Historically, British bands have been quite successful in America, needless to say, The Beatles
were a direct influence of the bands musical creations and move.
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Performers have intense pressure to entertain to the fullest capacity. One is expecting high
energy and good music personified by defiant rifts. Purple Melon with all their greatness has
vast comparisons, yet the band never falls short. Each performance is aimed to be the ultimate
social event. As Owen puts it, “We’re very lucky, we have such great fans and they just want to
have a good time. Our live shows feel like a party with a room full of people that are there to
have fun. They enjoy singing, dancing, and partying to Purple Melon.”
To truly appreciate Jimi Hendrix one needs to have a complete appreciation for Muddy Waters
and B.B. King. To adore Purple Melon one should understand the levity of Jimi’s contribution to
the genre and respect those bands representing classical British rock such as The Faces, then
one would understand the excitement of the final resurgence of Purple Melon.
If you missed their Viper Room monthly appearance then you might of enjoyed their presence
on MTV’s, “The Hills,” Simon Fuller’s “If I Can Dream,” AOL Sessions, KTLA “Morning Show,” or the
Sunset Strip Music Festival. Purple Melon is not your average band; why? They are not caught
up in the rock star lifestyle that has been very detrimental to many artists along the way.
Rehearsal seems to be the number one priority that has really made the difference in
their growth.
Certainly, any juice that flows within those melons are definitely working for the band and as
soon as they hit mainstream, I am sure everyone will dig their flavor.
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Aria
“What you can
expect from this
new music is a
different sound
than what’s
out today. Live
instrumentation,
honesty, a tiny
bit of spoken
word and
definitely a little
bit of rapping.”
photography - Theodore Dickerson III
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Growing up in a musical family with father, Armsted Christian, a very well
respected and grammy nominated musician and Berkeley professor, Aria was
destined to have the musical gift instilled in her. With her first time being on
stage dancing at the age of 4 she knew this was where she was most
comfortable. It wasn’t until the age of 6 Aria and her immediate family
recognized she had a musical gift; a voice. At 9 years old she started taking it
seriously and knew its what she really wanted. Her first big competition took
place in NYC at talent America competition and showcase. With a crowd over
a thousand, Aria came in 2nd place, but didn’t leave empty handed. She got a
few offers from several agencies and just continued her journey. Aria then went
on to perform in dozens and dozens of shows, gigs, festivals, competitions and
talent shows year after year and constantly improved in her craft.
At the age of 18 she got accepted to Berkeley college of music and attended
in fall of 2008. After finding out about having nodules on her throat she had to
get surgery and stay on vocal rest for about 5 months. This took away from her
college experiences and was a very hard time musically and artistically. It was
hard to really get involved without being able to sing. Months after healing Aria
went into the studio to start recording her first seriously written song. Although
her first song was written at the age of 11 this was one she could really see
being a product. Spending a lot of time getting her tracks together and
performing in between Aria spent a little bit of time in Los Angeles for better
offers and opportunity. There she really got to write record and get together
songs for her upcoming EP.
“Musically I definitely look up to my father. I look up to Kanye West’s artistry
and vocally Mariah and Whitney, that’s who I first started listening to. Old 80’s
and 90’s hip hop I love that era. I also love Coldplay and Bon Iver. They are
two of my favorites bands. I have really gotten into theater more so now than ever and have definitely
been influenced to use it in my music, clothing etc. As far as dramatics go. The same goes for symphony
music. I love bringing in strings and making production as big as it can get.”
“What you can expect from this new music is a different sound than what’s out today. Live instrumentation,
honesty, a tiny bit of spoken word and definitely a little bit of rapping. Its music that can get you hype,
make you cry, make you happy or make you want to drive down a freeway with the windows down. It fits
for everyone, each and every song. I like to switch things up and I like to take solely what I’m feeling and
put it into song. That leaves me with a genre that’s undefined. I like to think of my genre as “Aria.” But, to
musically “identify” it I would say Urban Pop with a little twist of Indie.”
But it doesn’t stop there, not only does Aria have a knick for music, but also
has a passion for fashion and art. She loves to express herself not only through
music, but through fashion as well; being a participant on various fashion blogs
and websites.
Aria is currently in production recording her songs, promo material and website.
This is all expected to be out mid-summer. Until then, you can keep up with her
on Twitter and YouTube.
www.twitter.com/Ariachristian www.youtube.com/ariachristian
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Cabin
Affair
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photo: Gregory Prescott
art direction: K. Tyson Perez
stylist: Marc Littlejohn (Ken Barboza Agency, assisted by Q.)
hair: Tsunami (Axxcess Artists)
makeup: Rachel Lund (Nars Cosmetics)
dress: SterlingCapricio.com
jewelry: Vilaiwan.com
models: Kendall Keith (Otto Models), Korrina Rico (Otto Models)
Yamal Aquino (Wilhelmina Men)
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metallic poncho: RobertRodriguezCollection.com
string bikini: Echodesigns.com
jewelry: Vilaiwan.com
shoes: MichaelAntonio.com
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swimsuit: AndrewChristian.com
ruffled top: AmandaUprichard.com
sequined bikini: HaleBob.com
boots: RaphealYoung.com
jewelry: Vilaiwan.com (necklace, cuffs and bracelet)
ChanLuuUsa.com (choker)
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scarf: TolaniCollection.com
bikini top: HaleBob.com
lace panties: Eberjey.com
necklace: Vilaiwan.com
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bikini top: NikkiPoulos.com
swimwear: AndrewChristian.com
tank: Shae
skirt: BouleeDesigns.com
shades: Oakley.com
bikini: HaveFaith.com
bag: HaydenHarnett.com
shoes: BeBe.com
jewelry: HeatherHyde.com
jewelry: HeatherHyde.com
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dress: SterlingCapricio.com
jewelry: Vilaiwan.com
headphones: Atomic9.com
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swimsuit: HaveFaith.com
dress: SterlingCapricio.com
jewelry: Vilaiwan.com
shoes: Bakershoes.com
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jewelry: Vilaiwan.com
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John O’Donnell is founder of johhnie-O, an emerging apparel and lifestyle
brand that merges the casual West Coast style with the refined East
Coast feel. The resulting “West Coast Prep” look is the innovative style that
johnnie-O brings to the marketplace.
O’Donnell was born in St. Louis, but spent most of his childhood being raised in the northern suburbs
of Chicago with his six brothers and sisters, including his most famous sibling, actor Chris O’Donnell.
An avid golfer since age 12, O’Donnell played on the golf team at UCLA, where he majored in
history and business. O’Donnell emerged from the collegiate ranks as a competitive amateur
golfer, participating in five USGA events, including two U.S. Amateur championships. He also
played in The World Club Championships in Korea, The Unibank Open in Rio de Janeiro, and a
slew of club tournaments and invitationals.
In addition to his sporting pursuits, O’Donnell recognized a knack for business while selling radio
advertising in Madison, WI. From there he took a television advertising role with Fox Sports Net
Chicago before returning to the California sun by way of the Golf Channel’s, Los Angeles office.
Known as johnnie-O to friends, the idea for the apparel line started in 2005 while helping a buddy
with a hobby. O’Donnell quickly recognized a potential business opportunity in design, and
developed the first models of his line for friends on a golf trip. To their delight, the “surfer dude”
shirts added a new flare to their golf wardrobes, and before long, the word spread and the
johnnie-O line was created.
A creative designer at heart, O’Donnell has now expanded his line to include men’s, women’s,
and children’s apparel. Additionally, he carries accessories, such as hats, socks, Golfskins,and
belts. Today, such celebrities as Adrian Grenier of “Entourage” fame, tennis legend, Pete Sampras,
football star, Drew Brees and baseball Cy Young winner, Barry Zito can also be seen sporting the
johnnie-O logo.
O’Donnell now resides in Los Angeles where he continues chipping away at his golf and
business legacies.
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Ethnography Through
Cinematic Lenses
Stella Iman Dugall
Los Angeles, CA: I walked into the flight of Chenoa Maxwells’ opening
exhibition, Introspection: India. Chenoa, with her pocketful of charisma,
pranced around welcoming, thanking, and posing for the Papz.
Celebrity support (not just appearance) from lovely couple, Boris Kodjoe and
Nicole Parker, Jennifer Freeman, Michael B. Jordan, and many more were the
presumed Hollywood glam that added to the already aesthetically inclined
event. Busy? Exactly right, luckily, 360 snuck in an in-depth conversation that
unravels the unique story of the actresses’ eye behind the lens.
On the polarity of being an Actress + Photographer
Absolutely. At first glance, acting and photography do appear very different, however, to me, they are
very similar mediums. They both tell stories, they both require truth, and they both expose and record the
human condition.
On the transition
Being behind the camera is actually not a new thing for me. Before my acting career had its
“breakthrough” moment, I owned my own production company and produced music videos and
independent films. I also assisted Hype Williams, the famous video Director, as a camera loader-so behind
the scenes stuff was always part who I was. But I did reach a point in my career as an actor when I
decided that the road I was on was stifling my multidimensional self. The pressures, politics and lack of
opportunities were making my normally bright light dim. So I flipped the script and now I’m shining again.
On acting and its influence for
scene capturing
Well, since my first love is film, I believe that my acting background does play a large role in what I’m
visually drawn to. Many of my photographs are emotive and have a cinematic feel.
On Chenoa’s influence
Hands down…Gordon Parks!
On Western photographers and the “exotic”
I’ve explored Italy, India, Africa, Greece, London, China, Thailand, Spain, Brazil, Peru, etc. When you
see with your heart and with your eyes- when you look for the story beneath the story, you then begin
to capture the truth of someone. This is what I set out to do each and every time and I believe this is the
definitive difference in my photographs.
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On U.S. Projects
Funny you should ask! Yes, currently working on
a really exciting personal project entitled, “The
Michelle Project”. Photographing various Michelle’s
throughout the US whose character reflects the
meaning of their name, “who resembles God.”
On Introspection: India A Photographic
Journey
The photograph of the “Flying Cock” is special to
me not only because of its inventible beauty, light
and angles-but it’s also like a metaphor for life.
When you’re lost, looking for your way, take a
minute to look up and allow the miracle of life to
happen. That’s exactly what was happening to
me when I saw the Peacock sitting on the roof of
the building.
I was lost, trying to find my way out of this maze
of buildings and I saw this beautiful bird sitting
there-and the moment I raised my camera, it started
to fly. I had no idea peacocks could fly, and was so
blown away by the beauty of the moment, I forgot
I was lost, and instinctively found my way out.
“The Shepard” I love cause it looks like a
Ralph Lauren advertisement. It’s so perfect it
seems unreal.
“Solitude” is one of my favorites because of the
textures and spirit of the home I was able to
capture. It haunts, yet it’s so beautiful.
The colors in “Night Shift” are insane! And it tells such
a story. One glance and your transported into the
scene, kind of like a Fellini film in color.
“Fabric of Reality” is just so beautifully abstract.
I love the play off the boy in the back with a tiny
glimpse of fabric in focus and how it ties together.
Any fashion lover would love to own that print.
On her statement “seeing is my
meditation”
“Seeing” for me is the practice of liberating my
thoughts and mind from concepts or beliefs that
keep me from expanding my view of myself, and
the world. When I’m able to shoot with a clear and
positive state of mind, I feel as though I’m in a true
meditative journey-which of course is the state of
consciousness that brings serenity, clarity, and bliss.
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IT IS ALL ELECTRIC
CODA is a California-based electric car and battery company focused on green
technology. CODA’s core technology – advanced Lithium-ion battery systems – will
power a new generation of clean vehicles and drastically improve the efficiency
and rate of adoption of clean energy sources like wind and solar power. CODA’s
100% electric sedan is the first product to benefit from its advanced technology.
CODA has global joint-venture with Lishen Power Battery, one of the world’s largest manufacturers
of lithium-ion cells and a key supplier to Apple®, Motorola®, Samsung® and Vodafone, for the design,
manufacture and sale of battery systems. The joint-venture is called Lio Energy Systems.
The CODA Sedan is a four-door, five-passenger battery electric vehicle (BEV)
capable of providing a dependable,all-season range of 90-to-120
miles2 on a single charge. The CODA is the first available all-electric
sedan from an all-electric car company as of late 2010. The CODA
Sedan will come equipped with numerous standard features including
a satellite-ready AM/FM/XM radio with MP3, iPod®, iPhone® and USB
connectivity, an 8-inch color touch-screen featuring turn-by-turn
navigation with available real-time weather and traffic updates,
GreenScreen™ system that monitors driving efficiency, Bluetooth®
hands-free phone system, vehicle security system, power windows,
power door locks, and 17-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels.
Standard safety equipment includes Anti-lock Braking System with
Electronic Stability Control and six advanced airbags with an
occupant detection system.
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“I learned how to have more
confidence in myself and
that instead of having hate
within me, I could have love
instead.”
Mizael - age 17
Dedicated to serving and supporting
children 13-18 and young adults 19-25,
to be empowered to live their lives with
confidence, joy, self worth, love, and
choice, through Emotional Educational
Workshops.
awakeningyoungminds.com
(805) 530-0367
Li-ION MOTORS
2011 INIZIO
Li-ion Motors Corp (OTCBB: LMCO)(FRANKFURT: LL9L), winner of the 2010 X-Prize using
21st Century Design & Engineering of emission-free, all electric, high speed, long
range automotive propulsion systems using the latest lithium-ion battery technology,
will exhibit the Inizio, the worlds fastest, 100% electric supercar at RECon-The Global
Retail Real Estate Convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center May 22-25, 2011
co-exhibiting with American Clean Energy, LLC (ACE). The Inizio is a 100% electric
supercar, capable of 170 MPH with acceleration from 0-60 MPH in 3.4 Seconds with
ZERO EMISSION. The Inizio has a 114 inch wheel-base and a 78 inch wide.
Li-ion Motors Corp, maker of the WAVE II, a two seat commuter car with 28 cubic feet
of trunk space won first place in the Side by Side competition in the 2010 Progressive
Automotive X-Prize with 187 MPGe.
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ACE will be exhibiting The Solar Tracking Tree. Designed
by Envision Solar, its an architecturally stunning canopy
based solar system that captures the suns rays and
produces clean, abundant electricity from your property
or parking area. This revolutionary, turnkey product
follows the sun throughout the day, making it one of
the most cost effective solutions on the market today.
The simplicity of the tracking system improves operating
performance, eliminating operations and maintenance
problems associated with other more complex solutions.
Your electricity savings typically exceeds the cost of
your lease and as traditional energy prices increase over
time, you will actually put more money in your pocket
every year. The Solar Tracking Tree TM can be equipped
with many options including electric car charging
stations. Co-exhibiting with American Clean Energy with
their electric car charging station built into the base of
The Solar Tracking Tree makes for a natural fit and we
are excited to support them by exhibiting our Inizio. By
having charging stations located at commercial retail
sites simply add to the benefits of owning an all-electric
car with flexibility to charge the car while shopping at
the mall or other locations. Says Stacey Fling, President,
Li-ion Motors Corp.
Each year RECon hosts over 1,000 exhibitors and 30,000
shopping center professionals. With that many industry
professionals and the deal making floors open for three
consecutive days, there is a lot of business generated
at the show. In fact, ICSC estimates that roughly 50%
of industry deals are conceived of or consummated at
RECon. RECon is presented by the International Council
of Shopping Centers (ICSC) www.icsc.org
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The Rare Stone
Tracey Smith
Within the public eye, Ivanka Trump is known primarily as being the
daughter of business mogul, Donald Trump. She is a known socialite,
a modern day Princess Grace, fashion model, and is equally as
business savvy as her father. She has a tenacity in the boardroom
that has earned her an appointed judge on her father’s reality show
The Apprentice. What the public is now learning, is that this young
lady with a plethora of accolades and an esteemed upbringing, has
a creativity for designing jewelry that is being promoted in flagship
department stores across the country. Her designs are not only
unique, but are appealing and gaining the recognition of a project
that a “true” Trump would bring into existence. She evokes the talent
and beauty that she inherited from her parents and now is the time
for this rare diamond to shine with flawless exuberance. I’ve had a
wonderful opportunity to learn more about this beautiful icon during
our interview. Enjoy!!
Why did you decide to design jewelry?
My mother’s legacy jewelry collection always inspired me. And my love for the
classic aesthetic helped propel my vision. I realized the luxury fine jewelry market was
missing a fresh, young design approach. That’s where my jewelry line’s vision of “Rock
Tradition” plays a vital role-it’s a modern twist on jewelry’s most important classic.
I’ve always had a passion for jewelry. I wanted to make women of my time feel
comfortable buying fine jewelry and I wanted to give them the ultimate
shopping experience.
How was it to work for your father?
I currently hold the VP of Acquisitions and Development position at Trump Org.
Also, along with my brothers, I’m leading the charge on the Trump Hotel Collection.
It is very nice to have my father around for his opinion, to bounce ideas off of him etc.
I am very lucky to have him as a role model.
What is your favorite movie?
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
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Black Onyx Bead Necklace
with Signature Pave Diamond Clasp
What inspires your designs?
New York City’s buildings and architecture always inspired me. My desire to launch a jewelry collection
came from my love of structure and architecture along with my appreciation for style and the classics.
Rock Tradition is the creative vision behind my jewelry line. It’s the youthful reinvention of important,
legacy jewelry. By Rocking Tradition, I am putting a modern twist on classic jewelry capturing a sense of
fine workmanship, tradition and off-hand elegance.
Where do you see your designs in the next 10 years? Will you replace Harry Winston
or Bulgari?
We have successfully expanded beyond our flagship retail store in New York into other major U.S. and
International markets through exclusive retail partnerships. Following the Las Vegas JCK jewelry market in
2010 – we secured over 40 wholesale doors for September 2010, including the country’s top independent
retailers such as London Jewelers (East Hampton/Manhasset, Long Island), Marshall Pierce Fine Jewelers
(Chicago), Betteridge Jewelers (Greenwich, CT), Moyers Fine Jewelers (Carmel), Yamron (Florida),
Hyde Park (Denver and Phoenix). IN ADDITION to prestigious doors for Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth
Avenue (5 doors each in top markets). The Caribbean market is covered through the prestigious
Diamonds International chain (Cayman Islands, Cozumel, Mayacoba, Bahamas, Barbados etc.) and
we celebrated Valentine’s Day 2011 in San Juan with the opening of an Ivanka Trump shop-in-shop in
partnership with Reinhold Jewelers.
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In the fall of 2010, we entered high profile international retail markets in Asia through Lane Crawford in
Hong Kong and will open our first flagship boutique in Asia in 2011 followed by boutiques in Shanghai,
Beijing, Taipei, and Macau. We are also launched this fall in the GCC region of the Middle East (Qatar,
Abu Dhabi, Lebanon, Turkey, Bahrain, Kuwait) in addition to partnering with the exclusive Harvey Nichols
to open shop-in-shops in Dubai.
When you are working, what kind of music do you listen to?
I listen to anything relaxing!
Oxidized Black Diamond
Briolette Tassel Necklace
Large Signature Oval
Pave Diamond Drop Earrings
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Coco + Breezy
Stella Iman Dugall
stylist: Ugo Mozie
photo: Sarah McClogan
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Coco and Breezy are twins who define
iconoclastic design. Their inspiration streams
from galaxies beyond. No, I am serious,
they are truly out of this world. An excerpt
from the Wearable Art Collection, “Seeking
from above while soaring through the black
light sky, we (Coco and Breezy) look down
and see works of art. We take our C & B
Eyewear off, and look down again and see
nothing. We put the eyewear back on and
see asymmetrical buildings, with neon lights
beaming out the windows.”
If you happen to have the opportunity to
visit Planet C & B or if you are planning a trip
to Arizona, there are no better shades to
pack than from C & B’s new Wearable Art
Collection. They even threw in a few pairs
for the children. C & B land grasps one basic
concept that supports the extraterrestrial
environment; active art. Designers and
designees alike shall rock accessories devoted
for artistic expression and representation of the
creators; this is the standard ideology that is the
secret ingredient to their cosmic illustrations.
stylist: Ugo Mozie
photo: Harve Jackson
Breezy dress: Deola Sagoe
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Their glasses are designed with studs, chains and some materials even
purchased from hardware stores that fabricate futuristic punk art. The very
essence of C & B design is a result of their unexpected background. Minnesota
produced two fresh and independent fashionistas equipped with the
necessary skills to make it in this ever-changing industry: creativity, resourcing,
and vivid imagination. Cyberspace was a major component for the success of
their business. With hits from all over the nation, C & B were very pleased with
their sudden, yet planned move to New York.. Since that venture, they have
had fashion shows with Aston Mozie and plenty of support from celebrities.
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stylist: Ugo Mozie
photo: Allen Coolley
dresses: Moneyontherocks by
Moneysha Walker
accessories: Coco and Breezy
Ciara, Kelly Osbourne , and Nicki Minaj are only a few name droppers that
can be caught sporting a pair of C & B’s eyewear.
Their use of hardware in rings and headbands seem to have double utility:
fashion + weapon; hopefully we will see more in the future. Innovation is
the key to success. Many may enter, but few shall win and C & B are racing
to the top with just a summer collection away. Who knows what is next
for the dynamic duo, but honestly, expecting anything less than cosmic
accessorizing is erroneous.
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stylist: Ugo Mozie
photographer: Harve Jackson
dresses: Pantora by Andrea Pitter
shoes: Coco and Breezy
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HAZE
photo: Tyren Redd
model: Vaughn Lowery
grooming: Brian Perry for BPerryInternational.com
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