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Photo: Kimbouy Tang
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Photo: KimBouy Tang
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Model: Anna Michke

February
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MRD SHOP
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SWAG COLLECTION
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MUY LIN LOH
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MORODOK KEO
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ANNA MISCHKE
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MARIE THACH
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PIYANE
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
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STYLE GUIDE
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STYLE GUIDE
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FUN IN THE SUN
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Model: Chealing Lay
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Add a denim jacket to complete your look
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SHOP at mrd
@mrdshopcambodia
Located in the main parking lot of Tuol Tom Pong Market (Russian Market)
is the lovely MRD Shop, selling awesome graphic tees, stylish jackets, with
cheap prices. Started by 18 years old, Morodok Keo, in 2012, MRD started
as a small shop inside the market, now it has expanded to a bigger and
better one.
Morodok Keo, 18,
founder of MRD.
(Interview (page 22)
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SHOP these clothing items at mrd shop

SHOp at SWAG COLLECTION
Come shop at SWAG COLLECTION for cool graphic shirts,
jackets, cool boots and sunglasses at an affortable price.
SWAG COLLECTION started as an online shop based in Cambodia in
2002 but has expanded to an actual store in 2014. The price
range is only $3 to $13!!
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get to know our cover star
MUYLIN LOH
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Age Nationality Dogs or cats
15, Cambodian, dogs!
How do you like your new haircut
Well it definitely is a new look for me – I’ve had long hair
for as long as I can remember and I’m still trying to get
used to it. It’s a whole lot lighter so that’s always good!
What are your new year’s resolution
Be more confident, learn how to say no, write more, appreciate
everybody, work a lot harder and smarter.
What are your favorite clothing brands
Topshop is my ultimate favorite. Bershka, Pull & Bear,
H&M and New Look are also some of my favorites.
Where do you get your fashion inspirations from
I get inspiration from people I see from school, my sister,
and style icons like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Hailey
Baldwin and Kylie Jenner.
What do you like to do in your free time
I watch a lot of TV shows – like, a lot.
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MORODOK KEO
18 years old blogger& shop owner
“I would describe my style as
hispter. It’s not girly,
defianetly oppoiste to girly.
I like to be comfortable, but
also stylish.”- Morodok
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Q&A
What are 10 essentials must have in every girls’s
closet
1. Plain shirt tee white black or gray
2. Leggings
3. Skinny jeans or boyfriends jeans
4. Skinny blank pants
5. Accessories; necklaces...
6. Sneakers, flats... something simple
7. Mini dress, short dress
8. Button up shirts
9. Leather jacket or black outerwear because it is too
hot to wear a leather jacket in Cambodia
10. Mini short skirt or short
Where do you find your fashion inspiration
I get my fashion inspiration from my mom,
social networks like lookbook.nu, or other fashion
bloggers.
Favorite brands/shops
Topshop & Brandy Melville
Dream job
Becoming a fashion designer or fashion stylist
What do you like to do in your free time
I don’t have much free time but I like to help
out with my parent’s business, collection
inspiration through Youtube, or other Bloggers. I
like to draw, visit organizations or watch movies.
My favorite movie is The Hunger Games.
How did MRD Shop started
It started 3 years ago when my friends and I
were drawing t shirts. After a while, they had to
stop doing it but now it is my mom’s business.
My job is a to design the t shirts.
“Learn about yourself. Wear what you
thinks looks best on you. “ - Morodok
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ANNA MISCKE
Part time model & jewelry line owner
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Q&A part one
Describe your fashion style
I don’t like to put my fashion sense in a box because it
changes somewhat frequently and I won’t say I’m ‘boho’ or
‘high end’ because I’m neither- blending is the best and
labeling yourself generally means youér the opposite deep
down.
However, there are things that have stayed the same over
the years like my affinity for black, simple leather,
sports inspired pieces, and accessorizing with killer jewelry,
furs, and quirky stuff. I can be wearing plain black
from head to toe but adding a pop of color with trainers,
carrying a buttery leather oxblood bag, or donning a wide
brim hat can take things from basic to brilliant. Basically,
my style is constantly evolving.
What are 10 essential must have in every girl’s closet
1. Black leather jacket
2. Black leather moto boots
3. A high quality watch in silver, gold, or rose gold
4. Cashmere sweater
5. Dark skinny jeans
6. A black blazer
7. An oversized white tee-shirt
8. A simple, elegant suit
9. A silk button up, preferably cream
10. A pair of awesome trainers, not for working out
(I’m adding an 11th because it’s so important: super comfortable
tapered leg sweatpants with pockets, drawstring
are a plus)
Favorite item in your closet
This is a tough one. It’s a tossup between my J. Crew dove
gray cashmere sweater because it’s been through so much
with me, traveled across the globe, and is so, so comfortable
or my black leather jacket with rose gold hardware- it
doesn’t get much use here in Cambodia but it ‘s one of the
best investments I’ve made.
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Q&A part two
What is your favourite outfit you’ve ever worn
I honestly don’t have one favorite, because I’ve worn thousands
throughout my life and love a lot of them.
A few would be:
Black jeans, Loser Machine hoodie, all black Converse high
tops at a beach in Washington
Black romper with Nike Lunarglide+ trainers at a bar in
Phnom Penh
Vintage cream and beige fox fur coat with an oversized
black tee, cashmere hot pants, and back stitch stockings
with moto boots at a lounge in New York City
Favorite brands/shops
Alexander Wang, Céline, and Elie Saab are some of my favorite
designers- it doesn’t mean I can wear their stuff
constantly but mixing it with pieces from Vince, Nike, Insight,
Dark Seas, T by Alexander Wang, and ZARA is a great
way to blend looks and makes things more affordable and
fun; dressing in 100% designer doesn’t make you a fashionista,
you just have a lot of money. Vintage shopping is
amazing though- there’s nothing like finding that perfect
worn in singlet you end up wearing for years, holes and
fading being the best little parts of the piece!
What do you like to do in your free time
Write, read, blog (www.mischkebusiness.com), do a photo
shoot on occasion, work on my jewelry line TEMPER (www.
temperbrand.com), eat (cheeseburgers, pizza, and cheese
are the best), drink sparkling wine, watch trash TV/really
amazing shows like Peaky Blinders and True Detective, and
sleep. I love to sleep.
Occupation
I work full time for Forte Insurance (totally not what I
had ever imagined I’d be doing ever), but freelance write
and edit, model, and consult for various projects.
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MARIE
THACH
Cambodian Youtuber
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Q&A
Describe your fashion style
I don’t have a type, but sometimes
I like to keep it simple, sometimes
I like to keep it different. I like
different.
Favorite brands/shops
I don’t have a favorite brand but
I like something interesting. If I
see a model wearing something nice,
I’ll probably buy it.
Favorite item in your closet
Short jeans.
What do you do in the free time
I am busy with my business which is
an online shop so in my free time
I’ll watch a movie or organize my
shop. Some companies call me to
shoot videos and tv scenes.
Dream job
I like a lot of things I would love
to be a super model, Cara delgine
is my inspiration. I can sing a
little, embrace my singing, I love
to be a vet because I lots cats and
dogs, I wish to be a doctor but
thats not going to happen. But I
have your business. Two months, but
its my first thing to but its successful.
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PIYANE
72.7 k instagram followers
“I’m a shoes-lover. I collect
vintage junks especially
books and postcards. I love
science. I’ve always been
amazed by the galaxy, the
Cosmo and our universe. I
love Call Of Duty, Yes, the
game :P but when I’m not
too busy “nerd-ing” myself
away, I style my outfits and
post them on Instagram. “
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What are 10 essentials must haves in every girl’s
closet
1. High heels (duh :P)
2. Statement accessories (belts, necklaces… etc)
3. High-waisted Jeans
4. Black pencil skirt
5. Converse shoes
6. Oversized T-Shirts (I can’t have enough of
those to sleep in lol)
7. Tote bag (Nude or black)
8. Round sun-glasses
9. Scarfs
10. Sweaters
Where do you find your fashion inspiration
I look up to successful bloggers on IG for inspiration
sometimes but styles can be varied and what looks
good on them most of the time doesn’t look good on
me. Our bodies are different, or even postures. So
most of the times we have to play with what’s trendy
I mean what are selling in that season, mix and
match and make it our own styles.
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What is your favorite item in your closet
I love my shoes the most out of all the things I own in my closet. The runner up would
be my bags. I love them so much.
What do you like to do in your free time
I love online-shopping. It’s quick and it’s cheap. And when that doorbell rang, I just
couldn’t help but feeling very excited. It’s like buying a present for myself when I unwrap
the package, it’s sad I know… but it’s very fun. I love reading novels and play
online games in my free time. Call of Duty is my favorite. I love traveling and see the
world. It inspires me to see the differences between one country to another. The lifestyles,
the norms, the religions… they are so fascinating. w
Dream job
I don’t know what is my dream job yet, I do have a dream though but I don’t think it
will make any money lol so I wouldn’t call it a job. My sister and I have just recently
acquired a crepes franchise from Japan, Marion Crepes. So far it has been great.
What would you wear with a day out with your friends
My quick-fix for a day out with friends would be high-waisted jeans with crop top and
a statement necklace. High heels or converse would depend on where we’re going.
What would you wear on night out
I love pencil skirt. So for a normal night out with friends, I would just wear a nice top
with black pencil skirt, or a crop top with high-waisted skirt. I would wear a dress too
sometimes but I prefer two pieces. I feel a bit more challenged to put them together as
in mix and match rather than just wear one piece. It’s a bit more fun I think to invent
my own look rather than wear what’s made for me. I mean, if it’s 2 pieces I can decide
if I want my top to be flared or tucked-in… I can adjust where my waist should be, or
the length of the hem.
Do you have any advices
Since last year I have been trying to spread this message, “Be happy and be kind”. I
realize that happy or sad, it will still be only 24 hours. So, I choose to stay happy and
smile even the going gets tough. Even though fashion is my hobby, but I don’t believe
we are defined by what we have in our closets. I believe being kind and truly be happy
about ourselves is what truly makes a person beautiful.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT :
KIM BOUY TANG
“I’d describe my style as
chic feminine with a bit of
edge to it. I love mixing
and matching between
colors, lace details, and
accessories, but I keep
it minimal so I won’t go
overboard.” - KimBouy
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What are 10 essentials must have in every girl’s closet
1. A boxy tee
2. High waisted jeans in black and dark blue
3. A peter pan collared shirt
4. A black cross-body bag
5. Little black dress
6. High waisted shorts
7. Bangles (all colors please!)
8. Black outerwear, preferably a cardigan
9. Shirt/sweater with bottom lacing details
10. 5 cm heeled sandals
Favorite shops/brands
My favorite high-end brands are Céline
and Chanel; you can style their bags and
or accessories with any outfit whether
it’s an edgy, a classic, or a feminine look.
They look good with everything.
Some of my favorite brands to shop
for clothes are Topshop, New Look,
H&M, Pull & Bear, Bershka, ASOS, and
Stradivarious.
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What do you find your fashion inspiration
I usually find fashion inspiration while I shop for new
items for my wardrobe. Although recently, I’ve been following
Instagram accounts such as whowhatwear, outfitinspirations,
and a few other fashion bloggers’ accounts.
It’s refreshing to see how fashion is interpreted throughout
the different styles and ideas.
Favorite item in your closet
High waisted jeans. I can wear them with anything, and yet
they’re so comfortable to be in.
Dream job
I’d like to be in the fashion industry internationally and
locally. I’m not sure of what particular job yet, I will soon.
What would you wear on a day out with friends
I’d probably wear some high waisted shorts, boxy tee, a
neckpiece and or a bangle to spice the outfit up, and a
cross-body bag or a tote.
What would you wear on a night out
I’d wear a bodycon dress with some accessories according
to the pattern or style of the dress and styled with a
clutch and peep-toed heels. Or, I’d wear a loose cami with
a bodycon or skater skirt and styled with a cardigan and
my usual accessory essentials: a bangle and or a necklace.
Do you have any fashion advices
I think some advices from me are to just simply play with clothing and accessories. Continue with your
style, but also be open minded with other people’s style because sometimes they can inspire you. You’ll
never know what you’ll fit into until you try it.
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STYLE GUIDE:
Pair with a body con
skirt for a night out
Pair with black or blue
skinny jeans and flats
for an effortless look.
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white t shirt
Pair with shorts for
those lazy days
Pair with a skater skirt
for a more girly look
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STYLE GUIDE: black skirt
This black leather skirt is great for a formal look or a
night out. Pair it with a white shirt like the first look for
a more formal night or event. Or pair it with a basic shirt
for a more casual look.
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Look #1
Look #2
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STYLE GUIDE : SKORT
Pair it with a long,
buttoned down shirt for
a more formal look. This
black and white patterned
skort can be paired with
this blue shirt for a
nice contrast.
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Pair it with a nice
collared shirt for a
more causual look.
This black and white
patterned skort can
be paired with a
black shirt for a
same colored scheme.
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fun IN

THE SUN
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A white neck-tie
dress or a skater
dress is a perfect
piece of clothing
item to wear on a
sunny day or to a
picnic

A romper is a musthave
item in your
closet. This pink
floral jumper is
perfect for a sunny
day
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Denim jacket and black boots are great for a biker girl’s look

Hat - MRD SHOP
TOP - MRD SHOP
SHORTS - PULL & BEAR
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Photo: Kimbouy Tang
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