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Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon- ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed industry. Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011 the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand- alone location both located in central shopping destinations for eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat- ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker, with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo. Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes, ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com- ing designers long for.

Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika
Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child
that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help
of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and
many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Mon-
ika’s own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation
for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed
industry.
Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011
the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed stand-
alone location both located in central shopping destinations for
eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst locat-
ed on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California
alongside the likes of Alice Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker,
with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo.
Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes,
ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after
season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out
it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and com-
ing designers long for.

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Fall<br />

Fashion’s<br />

Best Looks<br />

Spring<br />

r u n way<br />

report<br />

Bradford Rogne<br />

Monika Chaing<br />

Willam Belli<br />

Nicolas Felizola<br />

Hannah Harris<br />

Ken Downing<br />

Bill Cunningham<br />

Milan Vukmorvic<br />

Yuri Lee<br />

Shaka Monroque<br />

Michele Lamy<br />

WHO’S<br />

AWKWARD<br />

NOW<br />

ASHLEY<br />

RICKARDS<br />

boy '12


“The MONIKA CHIANG collection is not designed for a<br />

woman of a specifi c age or who lives in a particular place<br />

– it’s all about her attitude and spirit. She is a fashion-forward<br />

woman with a deep appreciation of other cultures,”<br />

Monika explains. “I design with her in mind. I want my collection<br />

to help empower women to dress with confi dence<br />

and feel comfortable, without sacrifi cing style.”


eakfast at<br />

monika chiang<br />

Offi cially reaching its paper anniversary celebrating 1 year, Monika<br />

Chiang helmed by its namesake Monika Chiang is the rebel child<br />

that everyone wants. Launching fall of 2011, Chiang with the help<br />

of the billionaire businessman behind Tory Burch, C Wonder and<br />

many more Christopher J. Burch. The brand, a refl ection of Monika’s<br />

own personal style echoing a wanderlust and appreciation<br />

for exotic cultures is making major leeway in a seemingly crowed<br />

industry.<br />

Shortly after launching Chiang’s full debut collection back in 2011<br />

the brand rolled out two beautifully crafted and designed standalone<br />

location both located in central shopping destinations for<br />

eachs respected locals and the worldwide traveler. The fi rst located<br />

on the famed Robertson Boulevard in Los Angeles, California<br />

alongside the likes of Alice + Olivia, Kitson, Chanel and Ted Baker,<br />

with the other nestled in New York City within the ever so chic SoHo.<br />

Both consisting of the labels entire product assortment from shoes,<br />

ready to wear, accessories, handbags, and lingerie season after<br />

season. All this being no small feat for a brand barely blowing out<br />

it’s one year candle, a feat in which many new and up and coming<br />

designers long for.<br />

ABOUT THE COLLECTION:<br />

Designed as a refl ection of Monika’s own signature<br />

style, the collection evokes modern glamour steeped<br />

in an elegant nonchalance. Seemingly disparate<br />

and contradictory sensibilities combine in the most<br />

unexpected ways – deep sensuality and confi dence<br />

exist alongside a subtle vulnerability, the softness of<br />

feathers set against steely metal studs, bursts of rich<br />

pigment mingled with soft earth tones and tough<br />

black leather paired with sensual sheer knits. This<br />

fi nely wrought tension is at the heart of the MONIKA<br />

CHIANG brand.<br />

Yet, with so much steam behind the label will it fi nd its niche, here’s<br />

to hoping once they truly fi nd their legs it’ll take off running? With<br />

an ever growing and faithful clientele the brand is sure to keep<br />

move in the right direction. Along with their trending wedged<br />

sneakers and their edgy detailed twist on classic pieces like pencil<br />

skirts and sheath dresses the brand has a fi rm grasp on trend<br />

development, allocation, and placement along with a real massmarket<br />

appeal to every stylish woman willing to make a fi erce yet<br />

glamorous statement.


E X I L E<br />

Models:<br />

Frances of Envy Model Management<br />

Aaron Mann of Envy Model Management<br />

Photographer:<br />

Tatiana Gerusova<br />

www.tatianagerusova.com<br />

Art Direction:<br />

Allan + Ashley<br />

Stylist:<br />

Ja'niya walker<br />

Makeup:<br />

Kale Teter<br />

Production Assistant:<br />

Brittany Byrd and Tina Tran


Aaron Wears: Sweater FORNARINA<br />

Pant S&G<br />

Boots XAVIER FOX CUSTOM<br />

Hat S&G


fall of man<br />

So many questions are unsure.<br />

In this forsaken hell<br />

I screen the blackness for a cure<br />

And on my knees I yell.<br />

Emptiness meets me in the sky<br />

Emptiness travels far and wide<br />

Emptiness watched me while I cried<br />

Emptiness scrapes away my pride.<br />

I turn to prayers but no one’s there<br />

And in a hole I sink<br />

I turn to glare but no one stares<br />

Ashes too deep to think.<br />

Beloved Rachael, angelic beauty,<br />

You filled me with your love<br />

Intoxicating smells, so fresh and fruity.<br />

An Angel sent you from above.<br />

A different look takes place on you<br />

From these unfiltered eyes<br />

The scaling skin comes into view<br />

Sin soaks your flawless skies.<br />

A little boy perched high on cliffs<br />

This prayer I pray to you.<br />

Forgive me with your unseen gift<br />

And show me what is true.<br />

These shoulders burden life and death<br />

Another sleepless night<br />

I cannot live without your breath<br />

So guide me with your light.<br />

-Aaron Mann<br />

Aaron Wears: Mesh Kimono, Hat, & Cuffs S&G


Frances Wears: Gown ANAIKKA<br />

Belt SKINNY<br />

Blouse FORNARINA<br />

Bolero Jacket ELENA PERSEIL<br />

Necklace SEIZE THE GARMENT<br />

Aaron Wears: Kimono, Djinn Pant, & Cuff S&G


Frances Wears: Blouse DARLING<br />

Belt VINTAGE<br />

Jacket BRIAN LICHTENBERG<br />

Leggings S&G<br />

Aaron Wears: Jacket, Holster, Shirt, and Hat S&G


Frances Wears: Hooded Print Jacket & Cat Pants S&G<br />

Cropped Jacket ANAIKKA<br />

Belt VINTAGE


Frances Wears: Tunic & Moto Jacket L&D<br />

Leggings ELENA PERSEIL<br />

Necklace SEIZE THE GARMENT<br />

Fur Vest SOSIE<br />

Hat ARTURO RIOS<br />

Aaron Wears: Kimono, Riding Trench, & Motorcycle Denim S&G


editors-in-chief/ creative directors<br />

Allan Troy Watson<br />

Ashley Rae Garcia<br />

Design director<br />

Anthony James<br />

m a s t h e a d<br />

Design associate<br />

Jordan Cuellar<br />

contributing editors<br />

Luis Hernandez<br />

K. Escobar<br />

contributing writer<br />

Courtney Cooper<br />

copy editors<br />

Hannah Harris<br />

Greta Marie Ottesen


e d i t o r ' s v o i c e


contributors<br />

Bradford Rogne connie chong kale teter<br />

Charged with the task of shooting Boy’s<br />

cover with the amazing Ashley Rickards,<br />

Bradford had the biggest challenge ahead<br />

of him; a challenge to convey the femme<br />

fatale vision of creative directors Allan and<br />

Ashley while still capturing Ashley’s spark<br />

and whit. We’ll allow you to be the judge<br />

and the jury, but we couldn’t be any happier<br />

with the outcome.<br />

<strong>Annex</strong> always tries to work with the best<br />

and brightest, and Connie is the brightest of<br />

them all. Extremely talented, professional,<br />

humorous, and best of all easy to work and<br />

communicate with and god knows working<br />

with Allan isn’t an easy task in its self.<br />

The art of makeup or what we like to call<br />

paint is something that when one really<br />

perfects makes one true commodity in the<br />

editorial community. Bringing Teter into the<br />

<strong>Annex</strong> world as one of the very fi rst contributors<br />

for <strong>Annex</strong> was a no brainer, and when<br />

conceptualizing Exile we knew that in order<br />

to really convey the story within the story we<br />

needed an artist and Kale is a true artist in<br />

every sense of the word.


cyndi smith Michelle convey courtney cooper<br />

If sunshine was bottled up and packed into<br />

a little fl esh wrapped blonde bottle they’d<br />

name it Cyndi. Ever pleasant and a beast<br />

with a brush and some hairspray Cyndi is a<br />

multi threat dynamo and a great friend.<br />

Writing piece after piece, trying to fi nd<br />

the right fi t, changing directions, switching<br />

themes, a back and forth months and<br />

months in the wings Michelle toke the praise<br />

and the punches and turned out a great<br />

piece and we’re excited for what’s to<br />

come, and remember VOTE!<br />

A writer with the ability to inform without being<br />

stale or over bearing is something hard<br />

to come by and Ms. Cooper has claimed<br />

her grip and thankfully <strong>Annex</strong> is to benefi t<br />

from it.


inside design: nicolas felizola<br />

who's who<br />

making moves in fashion<br />

fall fashion's best looks<br />

27<br />

28<br />

29<br />

32<br />

c o n t e n t s<br />

ashley rickards<br />

spring runway report<br />

@iseeluis sees street style<br />

artist feature: willam belli<br />

fashion never sleeps<br />

obsessed<br />

must haves<br />

diy: Veil Beanie<br />

44<br />

58<br />

88<br />

90<br />

108<br />

111<br />

114<br />

116


A NN<br />

M A G A Z I N E<br />

f a s h i o n + a r t + m u s i c + c u l t u r e


inside<br />

design<br />

nicolas felizola<br />

q&a:<br />

After emerging yourself in the fashion world<br />

through a camera lens what was the push<br />

that made you turn to designing?<br />

After working with the master designers of<br />

the world and numerous high fashion magazines<br />

I decided to take my vision of fashion<br />

and what fashion means/ represents to and<br />

embrace it with my individuality and my<br />

sense of uniqueness through the art of<br />

designing.<br />

Maria Felix inspired your “Enamorada” collections<br />

have you had any other muses?<br />

I have admired many of the classic fashion<br />

icons through the different decades such<br />

as Grace Kelly, Jackie O., and Audrey Hepern<br />

among others. What I admire most is the<br />

sense of elegance in a woman who expresses<br />

her personality with her individual timeless<br />

style.<br />

You’ve been honored with numerous prestigious<br />

awards and accomplished in a short<br />

time what other designers could only hope<br />

to accomplish in a life time yet you say you<br />

have not created your best piece yet, when<br />

can we expect your “best” piece?<br />

I am a creator that is in constant search in<br />

achieving excellency and continue to surpass<br />

my own limits. I cannot say “when” that<br />

“best” piece will be created because where<br />

would I go from there?<br />

What’s more exciting seeing your design<br />

on a high-profile client or seeing it out on a<br />

complete stranger?<br />

It doesn’t matter if my piece is on the most<br />

famous of celebrities or a stranger on the<br />

street. What is most exciting to me is who<br />

wears it with as much passion as I felt when I<br />

created it for them.<br />

In between law, photography, and now<br />

designing do you think you’ll wake up one<br />

day and decide you want to do something<br />

totally different?<br />

The path I took to get here is what helped<br />

me get to my calling. I cannot imagine<br />

doing anything else with my life because<br />

through designing I have fulfi lled my love of<br />

artistic expression.<br />

What insider advice can you give to aspiring<br />

designers?<br />

Uniqueness is the key and be loyal to your<br />

desire of expression. Never copy anyone<br />

else!<br />

ANNEX : BOY 27


As a street-style icon and fashion demi-celebrity who has the distinction of being<br />

a central inspiration for two of this era’s most powerful visual tastemakers. Monroque,<br />

32, is a Caribbean beauty who is blessed with dashing looks, a brilliantminded<br />

personality, a fi erce confi dence. She is a New York based magazine<br />

editor, art consultant and muse art consultant. Raised near the beach in St.<br />

Lucia and never left the island until she graduated high school “The moment I<br />

knew I wanted to live here (New York) is when I got to go to a Jean Paul Gaultier<br />

party,” Monroque shared in an interview with New York Mag. She’s the girlfriend<br />

of art-world mogul Larry Gagosian, the foremost gallerist on the planet, and<br />

has also caught the eye of none other than Miuccia Prada for whom she functions<br />

as a kind of muse and an unoffi cial ambassador for Miu Miu. America has<br />

certainly treated her well.<br />

Shala Monroque<br />

Michele Lamy<br />

Michelle Lamy is a rough diamond. For over 15 years she and her husband, designer<br />

Rick Owens have brought fashion and raised eyebrows to the world together. Lamy<br />

is a form of creativity in herself. Upon meeting Rick Owens, she helped bring a second<br />

lung to his body of work as his muse. French by decent Lamy sports gold plated<br />

teeth, tattooed fi ngers, and an askew drawn line down her forehead to compliment<br />

her accent. Together with Owens they have made a mark on fashion with fur designs<br />

and marvelous use of draping and gothic themes.When captured on the street,<br />

Lamy is usually in one of her hubby’s designs, but she is also an avid fan of Gareth<br />

Pugh. She took him under her wing and became his backer in 2006. Making her<br />

another name attached to Pugh’s 2009 bunny suit. Not too shabby for a girl who<br />

dropped out of law school.<br />

Up and comer Yuri Lee has changed the face of online street fashion with<br />

LOOKBOOK.nu. Hailing from San Francisco California, Lee, 27, and her boyfriend<br />

created LOOKBOOK.nu as “a social experiment in style” in 2007. The<br />

invite only website allows members to post and comment on member posted<br />

looks. Viewing and sharing is open to the public.Lee’s own LOOKBOOK<br />

account is a top hit on google with 2061 fans to date. Her style comprising of<br />

simple solids, blue fl ower dresses and black skinny jeans. She uses both high<br />

end photographs and pictures with a straight off the camera phone feel.<br />

That lack of pomposity is exactly what makes LOOKBOOK.nu so relevant.<br />

Once a member you are encouraged to post in whatever way you can to<br />

share looks with a community of like minded fashion lovers.<br />

Yuri Lee<br />

W h o ' s w h o<br />

I n F a s h i o n<br />

Ken Downing<br />

Controlling one of the world’s largest luxury retailer department stores, Downing<br />

is the driving force behind none other than Neiman Marcus. Starting his career<br />

with Neiman’s back in 1989, Downing eventually worked his way up from fashion<br />

coordinator of the retailer’s Beverly Hills location to his current seating as fashion<br />

director. Ken is a permanent fi xture at every major runway presentation, from<br />

London to Milan, and a frequent globetrotter visiting and overseeing fashion<br />

direction for Marcus’s 42 worldwide locations. Dictating what’s in and what’s<br />

out! The Neiman customer’s love it, making Ken a major force within the fashion<br />

industry.<br />

A pioneer in street style photography, Bill Cunningham has<br />

single handedly documented the fashion of the streets of<br />

New York for almost 50 years. Worshiped and followed by<br />

hordes of street style photographer wannabes, all wishing to<br />

capture a glimmer of his success, Bill’s New York Times ‘On<br />

the street’ feature is the start of every fashion trend. To be<br />

shot by Bill is to validate everything in which a fashion enthusiast<br />

lives for, documenting what innovators are wearing here<br />

and now, with a detailed and trained eye, Cunningham is a<br />

true fashion authority.<br />

Bill Cunningham<br />

Milan Vukmirovic<br />

Wearing more hats than were on the runway for fall, Milan Vukmirovic<br />

defi nes the new generation of fashion as one of it’s hardest<br />

working individuals. Vukmirovic opened yet another retail<br />

location in Miami called The Webster, after the success of Paris’s<br />

Colette in which he co-owns all while launching a new men’s<br />

fashion magazine. In addition, he just recently stepped down<br />

from the Milanese luxury house of Trussardi 1911, with which he<br />

helmed creatively for three years, even steering the brands fi rst<br />

foray into women’s wear. Vukmirovic is a men’s style icon, attending<br />

major designer showings and rubbing elbows with everyone<br />

who is anyone in the industry.<br />

28 ANNEX : BOY


m a k i n g<br />

m o v e s i n<br />

fa s h i o n<br />

Name: Hannah Harris<br />

Age: 20<br />

Hometown: Breckenridge, CO<br />

School: Fashion Institute of Design and<br />

Merchandising<br />

q&a:<br />

Company: Seventeen <strong>Magazin</strong>e<br />

Title: Sales Intern under West Coast<br />

Director of Sales<br />

ANNEX: If you’re life had a mission statement what<br />

would it be?<br />

Hannah Harris: “See the beauty and euphoria will fi nd<br />

you.”<br />

A: What drew you to the world of fashion?<br />

HH: Before I could even walk or talk, I refused to let my<br />

mother dress me and was picking out my own outfi ts.<br />

I loved fl ipping through W and Harper’s Bazaar and<br />

started sketching and designing when I was in third<br />

grade. While my sense of fashion, and taste defi nitely<br />

became more refi ned, I’ve always been drawn to the<br />

idea that fashion is life.<br />

A: How did you snag an intern spot at Seventeen <strong>Magazin</strong>e?<br />

HH: It sounds cliché but my personality and my resume.<br />

I am an extremely hard-worker and my perseverance<br />

showed through during our interview. For the interview<br />

I made sure my appearance was impeccable and my<br />

outgoing charm was not over shadowed by my severe<br />

anxiety and nervousness! Also, I think my boss appreciated<br />

my “small town” honesty. Fashion and sales are<br />

two cutthroat industries but what many people fail to<br />

realize is that honestly might not get them ahead as<br />

fast as they desire but will insure longevity. My resume,<br />

although not fi lled with well-known brands, proved my<br />

desire to learn about the industry as I had dabbled in<br />

fashion writing, showroom interning, social media management,<br />

etc. Finally, my specialized fashion education<br />

made the last difference, as my competition was<br />

mainly UCLA and USC students and my boss liked that<br />

I was truly passionate about the industry enough to invest<br />

in it.<br />

A: Do you think internships are an important medium<br />

in the industry?<br />

HH: I think they are extremely important. They prove<br />

to an employer how “hungry” you are, teach you so<br />

many things, and allow you to instill relationships within<br />

the industry you want to work in.<br />

A: Any advice for fashionistas trying to break into the<br />

industry?<br />

HH: Be very amicable but do NOT be fake! It’s a small<br />

world, and an even smaller industry, where literally everyone<br />

knows everyone. You do not want to mess anything<br />

up for you or your business in the future because<br />

of some debacle in the past. That being said, do not let<br />

anyone walk all over you. When you respect yourself<br />

others will see that and respect you more as well.<br />

A: What is the ugliest truth about the fashion industry?<br />

HH: If you want the glitz and glamour and are not able<br />

to work harder than you play, this industry is not for you.<br />

Everything needs to be 200% effort and no task is too<br />

little for you to do. Even with that effort, it is inevitable<br />

that you will be exposed to a lot of critique; this industry<br />

does not apologize.<br />

A: What were your responsibilities?<br />

HH: A lot of administrative tasks, contacting clients to<br />

make sure we had their current info in our database;<br />

sending the latest issues to our clients to instill quality<br />

relationships; fi nding potential clients within our demographic<br />

and target market. I also went to a lot of<br />

lunches with my boss and our advertising clients--- in<br />

sales and fashion- client relationships are everything.<br />

My favorite part of the internship was creating little<br />

notes or gifts for our clients just to know we cared.<br />

A: Dress for success- What would you normally wear<br />

to the office?<br />

HH: I always incorporated power- with a fashion twist,<br />

defi nitely a lot of blazers and collared shirts, cigarette<br />

pants and Jeffrey Campbell platforms. My favorite outfi<br />

t for example was a silver tweed blazer from Zara, a<br />

high-low white silk collared blouse, black skinnies, and<br />

Jeffrey Campbell Watchmen platform booties. They<br />

say to dress to the position you hope to be in one day.<br />

I may have been “over dressed” compared to many<br />

in the more laid back environment of the West Coast<br />

offi ces but then again, as Oscar Wilde once said, “you<br />

can never be overdressed or overeducated”!<br />

ANNEX : BOY 29


tabitha baker<br />

BMG Models<br />

alvaro<br />

Envy Model Management<br />

kayla ouerbacker<br />

BMG Models<br />

F R E S H FA C E S<br />

kassi<br />

LA Models<br />

brittany<br />

Stahl Management<br />

a ly x<br />

LA Models<br />

30 ANNEX : BOY


TREND SPOTTING<br />

THOME BROWN<br />

BILLTORNADE<br />

TONELO TECHNO<br />

DSQUARED2<br />

velvet<br />

blazers<br />

DSQUARED2<br />

BALMAIN


GET THE LOOK:YVES SAINT LAURENT<br />

DIESEL $700 Dsquared2 $550<br />

JUUN J $1825 billtornade $270<br />

ANN DEMEULMEESTER $425<br />

tmd $80<br />

john richmond$1673 m r. hare $690<br />

DSQUARED2 $525<br />

Dr. martens $130<br />

dsquared2 $885


TREND SPOTTING<br />

christian<br />

loubitin<br />

miu miu<br />

tabitha<br />

simmons<br />

marni<br />

marni<br />

valextra<br />

roberto cavalli<br />

alexander mcqueen<br />

martin grant<br />

red<br />

balenciaga


GET THE LOOK: castel bajac<br />

casadei $880<br />

arc & co $49<br />

eric javitz $198<br />

miu miu $790<br />

theory $265


TREND SPOTTING<br />

DIESEL<br />

WHITE MOUNTAINEERING<br />

DSQUARED2<br />

OPENING CEREMONY<br />

I N T H E<br />

TRENCHES<br />

G STAR<br />

WHITE MOUNTAINEERING


GET THE LOOK:t by wang<br />

juun j $1300<br />

dolce & gabbana<br />

$369<br />

MAISON MARTIn<br />

MARGIELA $580<br />

les copains $345<br />

dr. martens $270<br />

RICK OWENS $1230<br />

RAG & BONE $450<br />

markus lupfer<br />

sorel $220 $41 0<br />

s lv r $235<br />

tmd $162<br />

diemme $420<br />

dr. martens $270<br />

paul smith $41 0<br />

alejandro ingelmo<br />

$395<br />

denis gagnon<br />

$350<br />

ysl $750<br />

knitlook $52


TREND SPOTTING<br />

indikka<br />

dorset<br />

tracy reese<br />

marni<br />

BROCADE<br />

jason wu<br />

wunderkind


GET THE LOOK: miu miu<br />

cavalli $1795<br />

stella mccartney<br />

$840<br />

fendi $895<br />

ruthie davis $1298<br />

valentino $1395<br />

pucci $390<br />

armani $495<br />

fendi $2940<br />

linea pelle $58<br />

lanvin $1950


TREND SPOTTING<br />

raf simons<br />

alexander mcqueen<br />

givenchy<br />

marcy by marc jacobs<br />

micro<br />

prints<br />

wings + horns<br />

white mountaineering


GET THE LOOK:tommy hilfiger<br />

yves saint<br />

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chloe $1895 monika chiang $50<br />

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gucci $1390 alexia $1095


a s h l e y r<br />

Photographer:<br />

Bradford Rogne<br />

www.bradfordrogne.com<br />

Retouching:<br />

Felipe Menezes<br />

Art Direction and Styling:<br />

Allan + Ashley<br />

Makeup:<br />

Connie Chong<br />

Hair:<br />

Cyndi smith<br />

Stylist Assistants:<br />

Anthony Llorens<br />

and<br />

Jonathan Taylor<br />

Photographer Assistant:<br />

Cameron Frost<br />

Production Assistant:<br />

Tina Tran<br />

and<br />

Luis Hernandez


i c k a r d s<br />

Dress GYPSIE JUNKIES<br />

Cap & Gloves ELLA ZAHLAN


from Ashley:<br />

Everyone has heard that blondes have more<br />

fun. Perhaps the idea behind the blonde<br />

adage is one of freedom, spontaneity and<br />

excitement. If that’s the case, i must have<br />

been blonde for years.<br />

My very nature is impulsive, ambitious and<br />

daring. Be it over the top fashion, opinionated<br />

commentary or unique choices in my<br />

own profession, I live my life like it could end<br />

tomorrow. Because it could, and I would<br />

never want to look back feeling like I stood<br />

in the way of my happiness and myself.<br />

Worrying about others’ opinions, whether<br />

our dreams are realistic or listening to the<br />

doubt in our own minds is a terribly sad<br />

waste of time. It restrains us from serendipitous<br />

connections, being our true selves and<br />

experiencing the very journey of life itself,<br />

one moment at a time. Everyday in the<br />

future is the past waiting to happen. So why<br />

would we hesitate in the present? That’s the<br />

only thing we really have. And to waste this<br />

because of fear, doubt or external opinion,<br />

is to waste life.<br />

When I went blonde, I wanted to have fun.<br />

And no matter the color of my hair, the outfit<br />

I wear, or the make up I apply, I know that<br />

I am still Ashley. And this blonde will be as<br />

creative, daring and giving as she can be, in<br />

each moment and have fun doing it.


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q&a:<br />

ANNEX: If you could talk face to face with your character<br />

Jenna, what would you tell her? What advice would you<br />

give her?<br />

AR: I would tell Jenna to live a little. One of the things I<br />

admire about her is her analytical mindset, however, it<br />

seems to get in the way of her just living life- moment to<br />

moment.<br />

ANNEX: On the show Jenna deals with her misfortunes very<br />

well, do you think you would handle some of her situations<br />

in the same way?<br />

AR: I don’t know if I would have the same positive composure!<br />

If some of the things that are thrown at her were<br />

thrown at me, it’s likely that I would respond sarcastically<br />

and then launch a twitter campaign against the perpetrator.<br />

#140CharacterWar.<br />

ANNEX: Does Jenna echo any part of you, or where you<br />

ever bullied in High school?<br />

AR: I was bullied as a kid, sadly most kids were I think. It took<br />

a huge toll on my self esteem and frankly- the scars of past<br />

cruelty still linger. But I try to keep in mind that I was dealt<br />

those instances for a reason. Each one, each cruel remark<br />

or action, made me who I am and better because of it.


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ANNEX: At the shoot you were very comfortable in your<br />

own skin, and really owned the moment. Do you prefer to<br />

be the femme fatal like in the shoot or the underdog like<br />

Jenna?<br />

AR: I prefer being myself. And I was just being myself at the<br />

shoot. One of the wonderful things about what I do for a<br />

living is that I can be a complete different person, role to<br />

role. And as long as I never lose sight of myself and what<br />

makes me, Ashley, happy- well then I’ll be just fine.<br />

ANNEX: What do you say to all the kids out there who don’t<br />

handle it as well as Jenna?<br />

AR: I’d say to stay strong. Because we are all warriors of the<br />

day to day war. And as long as we fight for our happiness,<br />

love and dreams- we can become not only survivors, but<br />

victors of the life past and the life ahead.<br />

ANNEX: What’s the next step in the evolution of Ashley<br />

Rickards?<br />

AR: I honestly don’t know just yet. Most likely some tattoos.<br />

I have some quotes in mind that have really shaped me<br />

and helped me be the best I can be, and I would love to<br />

have those in permanent reminders of sorts.<br />

ANNEX: Are there any roles you’re pinning for at the<br />

moment, or about to start filming? I’m sure your fans would<br />

love to know what they can catch you in next.<br />

AR: I would love to play a role that is someone I have not<br />

portrayed as of yet in my career. That, the variety in characters,<br />

is what I aim for and seek the most joy from in my


spring<br />

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2013<br />

ANNEX : BOY 59


acne<br />

acne<br />

acne<br />

acne<br />

a<br />

acne


acne<br />

cne<br />

acne<br />

city girl moves to the country, falls in loves, has her heart broken<br />

While missing the mark on its expressed theme of romance,<br />

Acne presented a collection that will truly resonate. Attempting<br />

to tone down the usually hard-edged, kick-ass Acne girl. They<br />

accomplished a wonderful marriage of softness and confi -<br />

acne<br />

dence, with a little hint of crazy. With numerous pieces that are<br />

prized to smash for retailers, the collection was a dynamo. The<br />

and comes back to the city ready to kick-ass, yet fall in love<br />

once again. This is exactly what we did with this collection. From<br />

the latex cowboy hat to the buckled pants, skirts, and jackets,<br />

the collection was fresh and a sight for sore eyes.


alexande<br />

alexander w<br />

alexander wang<br />

alexander wang<br />

ale


Probably one of the most buzzed about shows; before, during,<br />

and after New York Fashion Week. Alexander Wang proved that<br />

he could live up to the hype this season, combining a much<br />

alexander<br />

more subdued color pallet than<br />

wang<br />

last spring. Wang’s runway<br />

had a “Tron like” feel as he kept his best and on his toes. The<br />

collection was innovative and progressive as he kept true to<br />

ang<br />

a formula of true American sportswear. In Wang’s perspective,<br />

fabric silhouettes with a fl oating panel detail was not enough<br />

to top off the cascade of white garments with a show stopping<br />

glow in the dark neon yellow.<br />

xander wang


almain<br />

balma<br />

balmain balmain


in<br />

balmain<br />

balmain<br />

Stamping his name at the top season after season, Oliver<br />

Rousteing continues to show the industry why he was just the<br />

right man for the job. Taking major inspiration from Versace’s<br />

nineties heyday with the likes of Naomi Campbell and Cindy<br />

Crawford, adding a little touch to hot and heavy Havana nights.<br />

Rousteing’s intricate dresses are made of a basket-woven raffi a<br />

whilst his men’s tailored suits have an almost zoot suit like feel<br />

along with shoulder pads that would drive Grace Jones wild.<br />

balmain<br />

The collection had almost a hint of couture that was greatly<br />

appreciated, not to say that the more simple leather skirt and<br />

all denim looks were a disappointment, as they did an exceptional<br />

job of making the collection appear fl uid and cohesive.


Givenchy<br />

Christopher Kane<br />

Gareth Pugh<br />

all white


checkered<br />

Acne<br />

Balmain<br />

Balmain


elie saab<br />

elie sa<br />

elie saab<br />

elie


ab<br />

elie saab<br />

As sensual and glamorous as ever, a season can not go by<br />

without one of our classic, elegant majors showcasing a breathtaking<br />

collection that breathes new life into a line. It can be<br />

said that with the buying public decreasing, it has much to lose<br />

and so much to gain. The ever present, impeccable tailoring<br />

and innovative twist on the classic and currently trending peplum,<br />

Saab manages to create a modern-day fairytale that has<br />

us all looking for our prince. Fabrication for days, elegance and<br />

saab<br />

beauty for months; color-ways for years that will progress into<br />

elie<br />

the next few decades will be a cinch.<br />

saab


haider ac<br />

haider ackerma<br />

haider ackerman<br />

ha<br />

haider ackerman


kerman<br />

The bad boy of draping strikes again with a collection that<br />

n<br />

crosses age, sex and demographic lines. Ackerman leaves<br />

no stone unturned, sending his customer out in suiting. These<br />

designs are made for every faithful clients; an example like<br />

Tilda Swinton, who is poised to have a stand out moment this<br />

awards season, in not one, not two, three, or fi ve of his pieces<br />

but practically all. The collection is sound and cohesive and<br />

shows exactly why Ackerman is the name on the tip of everyone’s<br />

tongue.<br />

ider ackerma


lou<br />

louise goldin<br />

louis<br />

louise


e goldin<br />

goldin<br />

After a two-year hiatus away from the grueling fashion scene,<br />

Louise Goldin presented a collection that rather than reaffi rming<br />

her triumphant comeback, stated that she had never left.<br />

Anyone who may have thought she had, was surely missing<br />

her. Presenting a simple, yet ever so chic collection with an<br />

exceptional color pallet, Goldin’s collection was fun; young,<br />

sophisticated. This makes it possible to fully compare her simplest<br />

looks to fi nally becoming a huge fashion statement, it<br />

would be a shock, noot see this collection in every fashionista’s<br />

closet; in fact, it would be a crime. The versatility of some of<br />

these pieces included colors that can dominate, her collection<br />

ise goldin<br />

was all it needed to be if not more.


illowing gown<br />

John Galliano Margiela Anne Demeulemeester


Balmain<br />

Haider Ackerman<br />

Givenchy<br />

Blazers


maki oh<br />

maki oma<br />

maki oh maki o


h<br />

ki oh<br />

h<br />

maki oh<br />

maki oh maki oh<br />

If this collection is what people meant by the saying “sweater<br />

than a rice cake”, then cut me a piece of that cake and add<br />

a heaping help of sugar. Oh delivers one of the most romantic<br />

collections this spring, with a very brave use of the trending<br />

fringe the collection offers a juxtaposition that is understandable<br />

and easy to swallow. Based out of Lagos, Nigeria Oh is a<br />

true testament to the semblance that talent can truly conquer<br />

all. Destined to make a huge name for herself Oh is on the cusp<br />

of greatness and as long as she continues to churn out collections<br />

as compelling and idiosyncratically modern as this one,<br />

maki<br />

we have no reservations at all.<br />

oh


pedro lourenco<br />

pedro lo<br />

pedro lourenco<br />

pe<br />

pedro lourenc


urenco<br />

At only 22 the new kid on the block in Paris is making his voice<br />

clear and precise with a very cube-like silhouette. Lourenco’s<br />

military vibe echoes his resort collection that seemed to mimic<br />

throughout multiple runways this season. The fabrication and<br />

print block is the real winner, his color pallet is to die for and<br />

effortless layering that would make even Anna Dello Russo<br />

green with envy. Proclaiming to be a true star this season,<br />

dro lourenco<br />

Lourenco presented a true star this season. Dressing women of<br />

all ages Lourenco has offi cially etched his way into hearts<br />

and we don’t think there’s any going back from this one. To<br />

the eye, angles and tasteful sex appeal in his slip dresses contrast<br />

with a masculine overall silhouette balanced by the very<br />

feminine almost baby bakery colorways. Lourenco has rightfully<br />

o<br />

stumbled upon the top spot this season, we hope this newbie<br />

can continue on this trajectory that could very well have him<br />

sitting atop of a major brand such as Céline or even Vuitton.


odart<br />

rodarte rodart<br />

rodarte


e<br />

erodarte<br />

One of the most inspired collections all season, Rodarte set a<br />

volcano, blew it and rode the tsunami all the way to shore and<br />

rodarte<br />

back a gain. With a collection inspired by “Medieval and fantasy<br />

role-playing games” the Mulleavy girls have most defi nitely<br />

cast us into a fantasy game, that we dare not leave. The richness<br />

of fabrication combined with the exquisite details placed<br />

among some of their most stand out pieces, such as a silk blue<br />

gown with marquetry embroidery<br />

rodarte<br />

cinching the waist. This creates<br />

the silhouette of a history making, red carpet moment for<br />

the likes of Beyoncé, Rooney Mara, or Jessica Chastain. Along<br />

rodarte<br />

with parade of brocade, the sisters showcased some leather<br />

workings that will be a no brainer this editorial season and every<br />

stylist will be clamoring for them.


thomas tait<br />

thomas<br />

thomas tait<br />

thomas tait<br />

thomas tai


tait<br />

Tait, a Saint Martins alumnus is barking for some attention this<br />

season. Showcasing a collection that was young and sophisticated,<br />

reeked of Tait and showcased his ingenious skills as a<br />

pattern maker and as of this showing, a color coinsurer. While<br />

a sprinkle or two reverent of Céline was no harm no foul, the<br />

presentation was bright. In aspect from the color selection and<br />

from the future in which we see, Tait making some major moves<br />

in an industry show he was born and bred for fashion.<br />

thomas tait<br />

t<br />

thomas tait


Alexander Wang<br />

Temperly London<br />

Balmain<br />

nude cutouts


harness<br />

Anne Demeulemeester<br />

Mark Fast<br />

Costume National


e a r ly<br />

adaptors<br />

giles<br />

jeremy<br />

scott<br />

mark<br />

fas t


@ iseeluis sees<br />

NYFW<br />

mail me a manvelope<br />

Big, Small and everything in between, guys are strapping all their belongings in the new “it” item for the time being. And to meet<br />

the demand for the manvelope all the majors have stepped up to the plate from Acne, Prada, Gucci, Burberry, and even Ferragamo.<br />

neckbrace couture<br />

Trickling down from the ever so chic Egyptians the statement necklace is doing just that, making a major statement.<br />

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granny swa g<br />

A trend in its infancy stages but our favorite non-the less. Who has time to put on sleeves? Especially when attempting to look effortlessly<br />

chic and sophisticated. Throwing your jacket over your shoulders adds an elegant touch to any ensemble.<br />

what's hiding underneath<br />

Carrying on from the mesh trend of last season, chiffon and lightweight tops are adding a little winter breather for the ladies this fall.<br />

ANNEX : BOY 89


have you heard...<br />

willam belli<br />

q&a:<br />

ANNEX: ‘Let’s have a KaiKai’, now <strong>Annex</strong> being the ‘Drag Race’<br />

lovers that we are know exactly what that means, but can you<br />

explain what ‘lets have a kaikai’ means for those readers who may<br />

not know?<br />

Well to start, it’s takeoff of the secret GLBT term of “kiki” which is a<br />

fun time amongst likeminded individuals, usually an afterhours one<br />

at that. Now a “kaikai” is when two drag queens have a fun time<br />

with each other and without their respective outfi ts.<br />

ANNEX: You love controversy don’t you, always one to rile feathers<br />

and make people squirm in their seat ? Do you strive to push buttons?<br />

I think pushing the envelope and taking risks leads to bigger payoffs.<br />

I do try to do things that haven’t already been done. It’s one of the<br />

reasons I abhor lip-syncing. Why parrot someone else’s act?<br />

For those who are fans of the LOGO reality television drag<br />

queen competition series Rupaul’s Drag are already familiar<br />

with season 4’s bad girl Willam Belli, who has gone down as<br />

one of Drag Race’s most controversial contestants since the<br />

shows 2009 debut. Willam the only contestant in Drag Rag history<br />

to ever be disqualifi ed is still causing trouble since his much<br />

talked about dismissal, literally with a cut from his upcoming<br />

album and fi rst single “Trouble” one of many club worthy songs<br />

by the performer.<br />

Willam’s also causing a stir on the political front practically<br />

birthing the anti-chic-fil-a movement against the conservative<br />

Christian ran fast food franchise. Willam never one to shy away<br />

from causing a stir is quickly rising as one of the most successful<br />

contestants post “Drag Race” fame. And we sat down to shat<br />

with the hilarious queen about what’s happened, what’s happening<br />

and what’s going to happen with Rupaul’s problem<br />

child.<br />

“My upcoming<br />

album will be<br />

a dream come<br />

true for me<br />

and a perfect<br />

coaster or<br />

ashtray for<br />

anyone with<br />

moderate to<br />

average taste<br />

point. It has<br />

some songs<br />

no one knows<br />

about yet and<br />

I’m very<br />

excited to<br />

unleash them.”<br />

ANNEX: How do you feel about the runaway hit ‘Chow Down (at<br />

Chic Fil a)’ going viral, were you expecting it?<br />

I look at this song & video as the major kick-off to the ant0 Chick-fi l-<br />

A movement. We may have been accidental activists but we were<br />

the loudest, if not the fi rst, of voices to decry their hate meat as<br />

something that needed to be addressed.<br />

ANNEX: What can we expect for the album? Will it all be of a comedic<br />

nature?<br />

It’s not all comedic. There’s some original songs slated for it that are<br />

downright fi erce (and I HATE that overused term but that’s the only<br />

word I got).<br />

ANNEX: Everyone wants to know why you aren’t on the All-Star<br />

season of ‘Drag Race’, What happened we all had you pegged for<br />

the top 2 if not taking home the crown last season?<br />

Well I told everyone I had a really important pedicure that I couldn’t<br />

reschedule but it’s not true. I don’t know why I’m not on All-Stars.<br />

I don’t work in casting. People who were eliminated FIRST on their<br />

seasons are on there and I’m not. I don’t have much to say on the<br />

topic right now but everyone can bet their asses that I’m going to<br />

be delivering it to world during my live recaps for Logo’s New Now<br />

Next site with John Polly<br />

of the Jon & John team.<br />

ANNEX: Do you regret your dismissal, or is it just Willam’s way of<br />

making his mark? like<br />

“I got kicked off and I’m still better than all you bitches?<br />

I don’t regret it at all. My exit allowed me to do an off-Broadway<br />

musical in NYC that won top awards at the Fringe Fest last year. I<br />

was doing that 3 days after I left. Timing is almost<br />

uncanny...like I planned it or something. I think there is a new breed<br />

of reality show<br />

contestant- a self-aware one- that thinks (or actually can) get one<br />

over on production without being a total hazard to their own reputation,<br />

health or safety of others. I like to think I ushered that in to a<br />

degree without appearing like a sociopath.<br />

ANNEX: As a fashion magazine we have to applaud you on some of<br />

your ensembles, especially your shoe game. Are<br />

you a label whore or do you just enjoy a good quality shoe, and<br />

who’s your favorite shoe designer.<br />

Quality is key because we are talking about holding up a hundred<br />

something pounds of man. I like Giuseppe Zanotti, Versace and<br />

Christian Louboutin. Dida Ritz kinda christened me with my long<br />

hair/red bottoms persona.<br />

ANNEX: Finally, if you could describe yourself in one word what<br />

would it be?<br />

AWFUM (awful/awesome)<br />

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4t h<br />

quarter<br />

MADNESS<br />

the comebacks<br />

Ciara/One Woman Army: The fi fth studio<br />

album from the Atlanta bread songstress<br />

is another on the comeback list. After her<br />

fair share of commercially disappointing<br />

albums Ms. Harris is back with a vengeance-<br />

trying to build her moniker in<br />

order to book those stages some said she<br />

could not. With fi rst single sorry premiering<br />

not to long ago with a stunning video,<br />

here is to hoping that her Epic Records<br />

team including the full support of X-factor<br />

judge and Epic Records executive L.A.<br />

Reid. “Army” in its entirety is set for release<br />

on December 4th.<br />

Xtina/Lotus: Another comeback in the<br />

world of music, Christina Aguilera or<br />

know better as Xtina hits the 4th quarter<br />

with her latest effort Lotus. Being ever<br />

much the phoenix, Xtina is back with a<br />

vengeance after taking a lashing in the<br />

media back in 2010 during the heavy<br />

promo for her Bionic LP. But as the old<br />

adage goes “dust yourself off and try<br />

again”, with her positively received stint<br />

on NBC’s the Voice Xtina kicks off the Lotus<br />

era with new single ‘Your Body”. The<br />

track, which as of now reigns at number<br />

4 on the itunes chart, is poised to top the<br />

Billboard 100 in a matter of weeks with a<br />

number 1 album to follow.<br />

Brandy/TwoEleven: The biggest R&B<br />

comeback of the past few years, 90’s teen<br />

queen Brandy brings her sultry multi octave<br />

range back to the top of the charts.<br />

Lead by the sizzling top 10 fi rst single ‘Put<br />

it down’ assisted by Chris Brown and 90’s<br />

throwback 2nd single ‘Wildest Dreams’,<br />

Brandy has once again reclaimed her<br />

dominance over the R&B divas who she<br />

inspired and infl uenced. With Two Eleven<br />

notching in at number 3 on the Billboard<br />

200 , it checks in as Norwood’s latest top<br />

10 entry along her storied nearly 20 year<br />

long career. While after the commercial<br />

disappointment of her last effort Human<br />

Brandy had a lot to prove, and the talent<br />

to do so. Along with the support of mega<br />

producers, writers and collaborators such<br />

as Rico Love, Frank Ocean, Mario Winans<br />

and up and comer Tiyon “TC” Mack Brandy<br />

has crafted yet another masterful work<br />

of art.<br />

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the rookies<br />

Cher Lloyd/Sticks + Stones: Another UK<br />

transplant from the widely successful X<br />

Factor singing competition Lloyd. Off of<br />

her US top 20 “Want you back” Cherl is<br />

looking to make some major waves from<br />

across the pond.<br />

Rita Ora/Ora: Jay Z’s new Roc Nation<br />

darling Rita Ora sets her UK chart topping<br />

album “Ora” up to take on the US.<br />

After scoring 3 consecutive number 1<br />

singles across the pond “Ora” is set to<br />

debut within the coming months, and if<br />

our British counterparts are anything to<br />

go by we are in for a world of wonder. I<br />

mean they gave us Adele, right?<br />

Kendrick Lamar/good kid, m.A.A.d. city:<br />

West Coast music’s rise to prominence<br />

again is led by Los Angeles’s own, Kendrick<br />

Lamar. An album that tells many stories<br />

from different people’s perspectives,<br />

yet all coincide with a single vision and<br />

overall plot that Kendrick intended. This<br />

is the rap album that everyone is talking<br />

about right now because it’s more than<br />

just random songs put together, it’s a cohesive<br />

story. For everyone who loves a<br />

good story, they love this album.<br />

the mvp's<br />

Taylor Swift/Red: Country music’s golden<br />

child, Taylor Swift, tops the charts easily selling<br />

around 1,000,000 copies her fi rst week<br />

with her new album “Red.” Her audience<br />

has grown with her throughout her career<br />

and her new experiences and loves are<br />

all included in this new album. Anthems<br />

that include never getting back together<br />

with an ex help empower some people to<br />

have independence as well as her go-to<br />

love songs help give us everything we can<br />

expect from a Taylor Swift album.<br />

Rihanna/Unapologetic: Looking to topple<br />

the charts once again with her ever-expanding<br />

list of number ones, and even<br />

more expanding hairstyles Vogues November<br />

cover girl Rihanna sets up her 7th<br />

studio album to hopefully be her fi rst number<br />

1 album.<br />

Miguel/Kaleidoscope Dream: Making a<br />

statement with his second album, Miguel<br />

puts together a very smooth and soulful<br />

piece of art. He’s created hiss own image<br />

and now his voice is as distinct as he is.<br />

“Kaleidoscope Dream” is one of the best<br />

R&B albums this year, joining the likes of<br />

Frank Ocean’s acclaimed “Channel Orange.”<br />

It’s not focused towards pop or<br />

rap or even bedroom R&B, it creates an<br />

uplifting and sensual vibe that makes you<br />

want to drive down the road with the windows<br />

down and singing loudly!<br />

ANNEX : BOY 93


Mary<br />

&<br />

Bert<br />

Models:<br />

Faith Picozzi<br />

Wade poezyn<br />

Photographer:<br />

Marisa Pike<br />

www.marisapike.com<br />

Art Direction and Styling:<br />

Allan + Ashley<br />

Makeup:<br />

Taryn Feldt<br />

Hair:<br />

Cynthia Ramirez<br />

Stylist Assistants:<br />

Anthony Llorens


Faith Wears: Hat STYLISTS OWN<br />

Jacket PRETTY PISTOL CLOTHING<br />

Skirt Gypsy Junkie<br />

Shoes FORNIRINA


Wade Wears: Suit, Shirt, & Belt SARAR<br />

Hair Clip worn as Bowtie SEIZE THE GARMENT<br />

Hat STYLISTS OWN<br />

Shoes MARC JACOBS


Faith Wears: Gown IMPERO COUTURE<br />

Earrings and Bracelets SEIZE THE GARMENT<br />

Wade Wears: Suit, Shirt, & Belt SARAR<br />

Hair Clip worn as Bowtie UNKNOWN


Faith Wears: Jacket WISH<br />

Gown AIISHA<br />

Wade Wears: Jacket, Shirt, Pants, & Shoes SARAR


Wade Wears: Sweater EMPORIO ARMANI<br />

Pants AUGUST FIELD<br />

Shoes MARC JACOBS


Faith Wears: Gown CLAIRE PETTIBONE<br />

Umbrella PASOTTI OMBRELLI<br />

for PRB STUDIO PRIVATE COLLECTION


Faith Wears: Gown CLAIRE PETTIBONE<br />

Wade Wears: All clothing VINTAGE


Faith Wears: Jacket VINTAGE<br />

Hat STYLIST OWN<br />

Dress AIISHA<br />

Necklace EVIL PAWN JEWELRY


FASHION<br />

NEVER<br />

SLEEPS<br />

AUGUST 27th, 2012<br />

Tomboy F/W 2012 Campaign<br />

recruits a fresh face, model/<br />

blogger Julia Frakes. Giving<br />

the collection a casual edge<br />

to their oversized, ultra sleek<br />

silhouettes.<br />

september 10th, 2012<br />

W magazine rings in their October<br />

issue with a industry packed<br />

event at New Yorks historic<br />

Goodwin House mansion.<br />

2<br />

AUGUST 2ND, 2012<br />

Supermodel Abbey Lee Kershaw<br />

returned home to Australia to<br />

feature on the cover of Sydney’s<br />

Sunday Telegraph, inside, the<br />

issue discusses her experiences<br />

away from home and the nature<br />

of fashion week.<br />

AUGUST 7th, 2012<br />

Lana Del Ray features in the<br />

August issue of Vogue Italia,<br />

with her retro style and persona.<br />

12<br />

september 12th, 2012<br />

Harpers Bazaar spreads their<br />

e-commerce wings and<br />

launch’s shopbazaar.com<br />

making items shot within the<br />

pages of Bazaar immediately<br />

shoppable for readers.<br />

september 14th, 2012<br />

Oscar de la Renta claps<br />

back at fashion critic Cathy<br />

Horn by cashing in on a full<br />

page ad inside industry mainstay<br />

Women’s Wear Daily<br />

morning paper<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25


15<br />

september 15th, 2012<br />

Marloes Horst, a Dutch<br />

model dominating the<br />

scene of fashion covering<br />

the Elle Belgium’s issue.<br />

september 21st, 2012<br />

IMG models gets back in the<br />

men’s game as they eye male<br />

models of the caliber of Joan<br />

Smalls and Karlie Kloss, who the<br />

juggernaut agency presently<br />

represent under their women’s<br />

moniker.<br />

1<br />

october 1st, 2012<br />

Purple <strong>Magazin</strong>e toasts the<br />

night away celebrating 20<br />

years of iconic publication<br />

history.<br />

26 27 28 29 30<br />

october 2nd, 2012<br />

Chris Burch files a lawsuit<br />

against his now ex wife and<br />

her $2 Billion company Tory<br />

Burch.<br />

october 16th, 2012<br />

YSL and Christian Louboutin<br />

end the battle of the ‘Sole’<br />

october 17th, 2012<br />

Bergdorf Goodman celebrated<br />

their 111th anniversary with<br />

a star-studded event in the big<br />

apple.<br />

october 19th, 2012<br />

Dsquared2 inks a three-year licensing<br />

agreement with Italian<br />

manufacturer ISA for the production<br />

and distribution of their<br />

underwear and swimwear for<br />

both men’s and women’s.<br />

23<br />

Prabal Gurung teaming up with<br />

october 23rd, 2012<br />

Neiman Marcus who will unveil<br />

a full collection of clothing and<br />

accessories on Febuary 10th in<br />

all Target locations.


I See...C o s t a R i c a<br />

Pura Vida, universally known in Costa Rica literally translates to pure life. It’s a very common phrase used to respond to<br />

“How things are going”, a victory chant, or even a greeting! PURA VIDA!!<br />

Experience Costa Rica by partying with the locals, having the grandest adventures, viewing the wonders of nature,<br />

enjoying tropical beaches, and create memories.<br />

PARTYING WITH THE LOCALS: Club Virtigo<br />

in San Jose is one of the leading clubs in<br />

Central America that has hosted some<br />

of the best parties Costa Rica has seen.<br />

Although we literally waited in line for<br />

roughly two hours I got the richest view<br />

of the locals in between meeting people<br />

and of course people watching.<br />

THE GRANDEST ADVENTURE: The river<br />

Reventazón is located in the charming<br />

Orosi Valley in Cartago province. Adventure<br />

junkie hot spot for WHITE WATER RAFT-<br />

ING, it’s classifi ed a level 3 which sounds<br />

scary but I’m a total white water rafting<br />

rookie and I had nothing but a good<br />

time!<br />

VIEWING THE WONDERS OF NATURE: Aventuras La Carpintera, ZIPLIN-<br />

ING THROUGH THE RAINFOREST in San Vicente of Tres Rios, Cartago.<br />

I kicked off the tour with a warm meal at Hacienda Chirraca restaurant<br />

where of course you have to have a casado (Costa Rica’s<br />

notorious dish for every meal). We we’re then all piled into the back of<br />

a pick up truck, an experience in itself winding up the gorgeous wet<br />

mountain up close. When we arrive to starting point we had a training<br />

at the Canopy School some minutes after we began the adventure<br />

of 1800 meters of cable divided in 13 cables from different distances,<br />

20 platforms. Between these platforms we will fi nd landing by rappel,<br />

hiking through a path of 300 meters. There isn’t a better way to view<br />

the wonders of nature other than zip lining through them where it’s<br />

nothing but you, a cable, and this beautiful rainforest.<br />

ENJOY THE TROPICAL BEACHES: I hoped on a bus and headed en<br />

route to Jaco, it’s one of the most popular Costa Rican beaches less<br />

than 2 hours from San Jose. Jaco has the reputation of being a ‘party<br />

beach’ with an excellent nightlife, while being a laidback, chill town.<br />

Of course I had to surf in Costa Rica! Rented a board for nearly nothing<br />

and got caught in a rain and thunderstorm, what an adventure.<br />

The downfall was defi nitely the pebble lined shore which I found<br />

wildly unpleasant so much so I got out of the water a lot sooner than<br />

I normally would have. I relaxed on the sand and got a henna tattoo<br />

as an alternative (not a bad alternative!)<br />

110 ANNEX : BOY


o b s e s s e d<br />

die antwoord<br />

xbox nba baller beats<br />

aaliyah<br />

eos lip balm<br />

This South African band is setting the charts on fi re,<br />

literally. They’ve been featured in both Rolling Stones:<br />

South Africa and American Interview magazine, with<br />

a style all their own that’s a mix between hip-hop and<br />

new rave. Die Antwoord is a true breath of fresh air in<br />

an overly pop dominated industry.<br />

Probably one of the most addicting games we’ve<br />

played in years. NBA baller beats is no joke, dribbling<br />

out to hits by Kanye and more, once you get the<br />

hang of it you’ll be on your way to the being the next<br />

LeBron or Kobe.<br />

Being one of our favorite crossover acts of the 90’s,<br />

before Beyoncé was – well, Beyoncé and R&B was<br />

popular. Aaliyah reigned and was only just getting<br />

started, leaving us at the mere age of 22 the teen<br />

dynamo was a 90’s it girl, and the thought of new<br />

music is all too exhilarating. Even the rumors of this<br />

project have us giddy with excitement; with new<br />

drama circulating daily between Drake and Aaliyah’s<br />

longtime collaborators TImbaland and Missy Elliot<br />

this project is defi nitely on the tongue every industry<br />

insider.<br />

The lip balm that makes you smile, literally. We’ve<br />

been rocking the 100% Natural and 95% organic lip<br />

pucker for some time now and it does<br />

wonders for us, so it should do some good for you<br />

too- ha.


C Wonder<br />

A N N E X<br />

gypsy junkies fashion show<br />

ON<br />

T H E<br />

T O W N<br />

NEW YORK fashion Weekend<br />

112 ANNEX : BOY


Rhude<br />

xbox pre vma party<br />

peep show menagerie<br />

ANNEX : BOY 113


Allan & Ashley’s<br />

Must Haves<br />

Comme De Fuck Down Beanie: 424 on Fairfax $36<br />

What better way to tell the world how you feel then by<br />

having it sprawled across your forehead, without it<br />

being permanent. Yeah we know rude graphic are<br />

so 2004 high school, but these beanies have such<br />

an unequivocal cool that it’s acceptable.<br />

Givenchy Nose Ring: Luisaviaroma.com<br />

$330 - $595<br />

I know it’s a Givenchy heavy<br />

list this issue but we just can’t<br />

help the utter undeniably<br />

of Ricardo Tisci’s genius. This<br />

septum ring, reimagined from<br />

the 97’ McQueen era of the<br />

Parisian house is so obnoxiously<br />

ballsy that we can’t help but<br />

fawn over it. And the fact that<br />

you don’t need an actual piercing<br />

to rock it (its magnetic) is perfection<br />

at its best.<br />

Temperley corset belt:<br />

gregoryshoes.com $498<br />

Drawing attention to the<br />

waist and creating an<br />

illusion of a slender<br />

one has long been<br />

coveted. Temperley<br />

London’s black<br />

leather figure-defining<br />

belt is sure to<br />

sharpen the sleekest<br />

of silhouettes with a<br />

twist of seduction.<br />

AmberKar eyeglasses chain:<br />

bonanza.com $13.98<br />

As seen on Rhianna and throughout<br />

Louis Vuitton runways attaching your<br />

glasses to a chain is the stylish practical<br />

way to go.<br />

La Perla Mesh Bra: Yes! Just<br />

about every girl hates them, But<br />

if your going to torture yourself it<br />

might as well be to the tune of this<br />

masterpiece. Prop your girls up in<br />

this silk and rayon bra and your<br />

instantly a work of art, ready for<br />

your Helmt Newton spread.<br />

Jason Wu overlay<br />

cape: yoox.com $3305<br />

Dating back to the<br />

1920’s this cape<br />

silhouette is still a<br />

must have for the<br />

fall. Covering<br />

the back and<br />

exposing<br />

the front<br />

allows for<br />

ease and<br />

style to be<br />

effortlessly<br />

worked in.<br />

Givenchy Skirt:<br />

Luisaviaroma.com<br />

$1455<br />

Probably one of my<br />

most coveted pieces<br />

of the season.<br />

This Givenchy skirt<br />

with peek-a-boo<br />

stars is everything<br />

including<br />

epic. Yes, most<br />

guys won’t go<br />

anywhere near it,<br />

yet its all we can<br />

think about. Pair<br />

these with some<br />

kill high-tops or<br />

even a funky<br />

brogue and you<br />

have yourself a<br />

winner winner<br />

chicken dinner.<br />

LOOK FOR LESS: Leather Pants<br />

Yves Saint Laurent Leather Pants: ssense.com $5000<br />

Fetish garb no more, a timeless necessity in any fashion loving males wardrobe. Leather pants<br />

whether a straight leg or leggings are a timeless piece. It’s all but guaranteed that once every<br />

few years the leather donning’s will make a come back and this season boy have they ever.<br />

Mugler $480<br />

Leather Lycra<br />

Legggings $285<br />

Topman Leather<br />

Trousers $203<br />

Givenchy Leather<br />

Leggings $2430


d i y<br />

veil beanie<br />

step 1:<br />

Spread the netting out lengthwise. Place the beanie in<br />

the center of the netting, offset by about 3 inches. Fold<br />

the two ends towards the center.<br />

step 2:<br />

Thread the embroidery thread through the needle and<br />

make a double knot at the end. Overlap the two sides<br />

of netting and sew them to the beanie with a single<br />

stitch. (I’m using white thread here so you can see the<br />

stitches).<br />

step 3:<br />

materials:<br />

Continue the stitch by folding down one side in half and<br />

sewing the edge to the beanie. Repeat the same step<br />

on the other side.<br />

step 4:<br />

Now fold over both sides in half again, to the same<br />

center point. Sew the edges to the beanie with another<br />

stitch. Double knot the thread from the inside and trim.<br />

step 5:<br />

a slouchy knit beanie<br />

9x 24 French veil netting<br />

embroidery thread of a similar color<br />

an embroidery needle<br />

a pair of scissors<br />

Turn the beanie over, fi nd the middle point, and sew the<br />

bottom edge of the netting to the beanie with a single<br />

stitch. Double knot and trim. Make a 1.5 inch fold.<br />

Put the beanie on and then peel the netting down over<br />

your face. Voila, you’ve been veiled!


stockits<br />

S&G SandGclothing.com<br />

Fornirina.com<br />

Gypsyjunkies.com<br />

SKINNY, skinnystyle.com<br />

ANAIKKA, www.anaikka.com<br />

SEIZE THE GARMENT, www.seizethegarment.com<br />

ELENA PERSEIL, www.elenaperseil.com<br />

ARTURO RIOS, www.arturorios.com<br />

SOSIE www.sosie.com<br />

L&D, www.dlapparel.com<br />

DARLING, www.darlingclothes.com<br />

BRIAN LICHTENBERG, www.brianlichtenberg.com<br />

ELEKTRODE By Jérémy Amelin, www.elektrode.com<br />

Wish www.wish.com.au<br />

Aiisha www.aiisha.com<br />

www.PrettyPistolClothing.com<br />

www.ClairePettibone.com<br />

RevolveClothing.com<br />

www.EvilPawnJewelry.com


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