The DIY, thrifting, and up-cycling movement that is pervasive in emergent creative culture has inevitably contributed to the slow-but-sure growth of the Eco Fashion movement. In commercial industries, these practices would be described in such terms as ‘research and development’ and ‘iterative design’. Yet regardless of how street culture and commercial culture labels this practice,...
Category: Fashion
PostMarch 15, 2017March 15, 2017
Sirens
In Greek mythology, the Sirens are dangerous, enchanting creatures who lulled nearby sailors to shipwreck. As muses of the lower world, their songs led mortals to certain doom. Once lured onto their small islands, mariners never veer from their ill-fated path and are always rigorously disciplined in the pursuit of their raw desires – until they starve to death by...
PostFebruary 19, 2017February 19, 2017
When the World Was Calm
Winter fades away and reveals a worn landscape waiting for renewal. Not quite cold, not quite warm, but somewhere in between. A seasonal purgatory. Adam Wilder—model, botanist, muse—wears a transitional men’s wardrobe while traversing a landscape in limbo. Photography – Roberutsu Styling – Alice Chiang Grooming – Amanda Gilkes Model – Adam Wilders (Dusty’s Talent Management)
PostFebruary 11, 2017February 12, 2017
Robot Heart
A robot becomes a human girl. She doesn’t know where she comes from or who she is meant to be. We come assembled but not with instructions. – Photographer – Roberutsu Styling – Alice Chiang Hair & Make-up – Heather Diaz Model – Sami Thompson (Leo Management)
PostFebruary 11, 2017March 15, 2017
Smoking Aces
Strong shapes and sleek fabrics make for a sharp perspective on the modern nightlife wardrobe, mixing structured tailoring with the thrown-together style of a rock-and-roll outfit. Photographer – Roberutsu Styling – Douglas Alfaro & Thor Villagomez Grooming – Douglas Alfaro Model – Aaron Mann (Envy Model Management)
PostFebruary 10, 2017March 15, 2017
Agent M
Long before James Bond came along, M was one of the brightest agents in the field. A certified genius, a master of martial arts and a formidable fencer. Covert operative by day, action hero by night. Photographer – Roberutsu Styling – Thor Villagomez Hair & Make-up – Meredith Lacosse (Nobasura Artist Management) Model – Enry (Family Management)
PostDecember 31, 2016February 12, 2017
My Secret Island
The island is ours. Here, in some way, we are forever young. Stylist Alice Chiang dresses model Kevin S. in a selection of understated menswear looks, proving that a minimalist style is key when secluded on a secret island. Photography: Roberutsu Styling: Alice Chiang Model: Kevin S. (Numa Models)
PostDecember 17, 2016February 19, 2017
Lilium Stargazer
Stargazers are a group of lilies that received their names because the blooms look up towards the sky. Stunning Kenyan muse, Najda Kadir, shows us how to do just that. Below, she takes her place among the flora in a garden. Photography: Roberutsu Make-up, Hair & Styling: Flora Ngai Model: Najda Kadir
PostDecember 1, 2016July 19, 2017
Return of the Femme Fatale
Actress, writer, director Kyra Zagorsky talks sci-fi and her take on the role of strong women on stage. Written by Alice Chiang “My family doesn’t necessarily understand what I do. They are very supportive; but I have come to accept that I don’t have to tell my family everything. Just be happy with myself, with...
PostNovember 21, 2016March 7, 2017
Grunge: reborn
Like almost all alternative clothing styles, grunge was born from a music scene, first making it’s presence known in Seattle in the 90s before taking the world by storm, thanks to a band called Nirvana. Grunge is about as deeply rooted in American style as you can get. But whether you associate it with major ’90s rock...