Volume 02

1905
February 2015

Photographer : Hawie Reyne Veniegas

LETTER FROM
THE EDITORS
February is the time for love, hate, and
mixed emotions. We wanted to portray that in the
February issue of 1905. This issue has a balance
of both of us. We have many colorful and edgy
spreads that mirror Darnell’s style and personality.
We also have many minimal and classic spreads
pulled from Mariah’s style. Although those are
opposite styles, they work together very well. We
wanted our second issue to be diverse yet still
cohesive. We are incredibly happy with all the
talented artists we got the opportunity to work
with for this issue and we are impressed by each
and every one of them. You all are a gift to 1905.
We hope you are as pleased with this issue as we
are! Enjoy!
XOXO
Darnell & Mariah

CONTRIBUTORS
Devon Martinez///Graphic Designer
Julian Williams///Graphic Designer
Rufino Medrano///Graphic Designer
Evan Easteps///Graphic Designer
Mariah Romero///Graphic Designer
Darnell Thomass///Graphic Designer
Caleb Ortega///Graphic Designer
Rebecca Gonzalez///Photographer
Hawie Veniegas///Photographer
Jennifer Carrillo///Photographer
Jessica Kriechbaumer///Photographer
Cydnie Smith-McCarthy///Photographer
Marco Rivera///Photographer
Andie Fuller///Photographer
Keynan Johnson///Photographer
Adriel Contreras///Writer
Ronnie Garcia///Writer
Marisa Doherty///Writer
Mariah Faye///Writer
Andie Fuller///Writer
Cydnie Smith-McCarthy///Writer
Ronnie Garcia///Illustrator
Darnell Thomas///Stylist
Keynan Johnson///Stylist
Mariah Romero///Editor
Darnell Thomas//Editor
René Bjorheim///Photographer
Saul Hodgers///Photographer
Raya Jade///Photographer

TABLE
OF CONTENTS

W H I T E
S A N D S

Photographer : Rebeca Gonzales l Model : Bego Aznar

Creativity
Understanding the Push and Pull of Inspiration
Creativity, for the artist it
is the sole definition for producing
work which is thoughtful and new.
When we consider the leaps and
bounds we take in working with our
own creative minds we also have to
consider the manner by which we
come to understand how inspiration
plays a part in the development of
ideas. We take in the world around
us with a vivid interest. We feed
curiosity and seek answers. As artist
we choose to walk a path of strange
and wonderful insights often times
not considered by society. But what
drives creativity A problem or rather
an inevitability of creativity is that
we are afflicted by random sparks of
ideation. Sometimes but a glimpse
of something truly worth our efforts
comes through the “Rabbit hole” so to
speak. Being able to hold onto those
brief moments of inspiration may
just be the key to longevity in the
creative world. As times goes on more
and more ideas are funneled into
books, paintings, pictures, films, and
music. They are forever crystalized
in time and space. We can see them
floating above us as sentinels of
perfection and masterwork. For their
creators they have achieved what our
hearts most desire: Immortality. Art
is not moved by time rather it shapes
and contorts time around it. Art is a
reflection imprinted in reality by an
artist. And art is everywhere around us.
We are constantly bombarded
by others interpretations in the
artistic modes around us. My advice,
borrow, steal and make your own.
Originality comes from expression
and the ability to craft a voice to
your own personal interpretation.
Give character to your work by
developing patterns which are specific
to you. Possibility is infinite in regards
to the presentation and execution of
ideas in the modern sense. Explore
the world, keep your eyes open, and
never apologize for your individuality.
Inspiration is simply a realization.
Written by Adriel Contreras

Photographer : Jennifer Carrllo

Photographer : Hawie Reyne Veniegas l Model : Daniel Mercado l Model : Madeleine

Garcia

All Aboard the Da
Written by Mariah Faye
Treat yourself to this Wes Anderson
classic with your main squeeze this Valentine’s
Day. Featuring Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson
and Jason Schwartzman, this lulling film is
about three brothers who go out of their way
to meet each other in India a year after their
father’s death. While they are in India, they go
through an accidental spiritual journey in
pursuit of sticking to their path with their
original journey.
The movie opens with Peter Whitman (played
by Adrien Brody) racing Bill Murray’s
camouflage character to catch the train. Once
Brody makes his way through the oddly vacant
cars, he comes across his room and meets with
Shwartzman’s character, the youngest of the
three. Enter the oldest brother; type A Francis
(Owen Wilson). With his face bandaged up
from a bad accident. He is the one who
arranged the whole trip together and also gets
on his younger brothers’ nerves throughout the
trip.
The colors of Wes Anderson’s flag flies in this
movie and right off the bat you will recognize
his directing since this is one of his hidden
gems. The romance in it all is how well
Anderson captures India and love even though
the love is from a different land and the train
ride is the brothers’ timeframe.
The Darjeeling Limited makes the perfect
Valentines Day movie because you don’t have
to watch it with someone in particular. You can
watch it with your best friends and siblings
because it revolves around love as a whole.
What you will get out of The Darjeeling Express
is genuine acceptance and trust within yourself
to love the people in your life.
In a Pinch:
Date Released: 2007
Director: Wes Anderson (Moonrise
Kingdom, Grand Budapest Hotel, Fantastic
Mr.Fox, Rushmore)
Starring:
Owen Wilson (Midnight in Paris)
Adrien Brody (The Pianist)
Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore)

jeeling Limited!
The “Darjeeling Limited” Sweet Stewardess Drink (Spicy Rose Lassi)
What you will need:
1/2 cup of vanilla greek yogurt
1/4 cup of water
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 teaspoons of rosewater
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Directions: Mix the yogurt, water, sugar, rose water and cinnamon in a blender. Blend on high until
the mixture becomes a smooth and pillowy texture. Serve cold and enjoy it while you watch the
movie!

L O S T

PHOTOGRAPHER : JESSICA KRIECHBAUMER
MODEL : BRITTANY KRIECHBAUMER
L O V E

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PHOTOGRAPHER : SAUL G. HODGERS
MODEL : ADRIANA LAGARDA

Fashion Gender
Written and Illustrated by Ronnie Garcia
As an artist, I try to create the
representation I want to see in the world. In
this case, genderqueer people of color who
may not exactly line up with the strict Western
ideals of beauty.
Although we are in a time where people
are beginning to express themselves in ways
that were previously taboo, fashion is still
often used as a tool to divide and destroy each
other instead of a force to unite and empower
us all as a society. There are so many rules to
follow and programs encouraging the mockery
of another’s expression that it has become
difficult to openly break the “norms” in order
to express oneself in the most genuine way
possible.
Now I’ll be the first to admit that I have
made my share of snap-judgements in the past;
we can’t help picking up the nasty habits that
we’ve been raised with in this society. But as
I’ve grown and come to realize more about
myself and my gender identity, I’ve learned to
slow down and re-evalute my need to insult
others for my own comfort.
What I used to find humerous I now find
respectable; people are fully aware that
they can (and will) be ridiculed for their
choices, so having the confidence to stay true
to themselves is admirable and should be
celebrated.

Bender
Gender
in Fashion
Besides, why should a
traditionally-masculine person wearing a
dress be considered a joke while feminine
people wearing suits is seen as “revolutionary”
and “powerful” Why should feminimity be
shamed in order for masculinity to flourish
There is too much potential in this
world to be lost by limiting ourselves to
outdated man-made dogma. Fashion is art that
should be accesible to everyone, not just the
Western elite.
I believe if we want fashion and
self-expression to become a force of
empowerment and unity, we all need to
unlearn the biases of the past and embrace the
vast opportunity of the future. This includes
not assuming people’s gender based on their
fashion choices and uplifiting others instead of
tearing them down.

Botany
Bliss
Photographer, Jennifer Carrillo. Model, Rachel Guasp

Photographer : René Bjorheim

FINDING AND DISCOVERING YOUR HAPPINESS
Written by Cydnie Smith-McCarthy
I’ve been thinking a lot about happiness and
what it means to be lately. I am one of those people
(even if it may not seem like it) that if I want to be
happy, it takes some work. I find myself becoming
bummed out about a lot of things that I know don’t
matter now and really wont matter 2 months from now.
Happiness takes work.
I can’t stress it enough.
In 2014 I did find it harder to be happy or do things
to make myself feel better because I was stuck in this
kind of mind set that I just couldn’t get out of. I wasn’t
feeling good, I was suffering from anxiety and I just felt
like shit all the time.
So it’s time to put in work.
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about these past few
weeks:
If you’re skinny, flawless, have lots of money, loved
by everyone and get everything you want.... it doesn’t
automatically make you happy.
Like I said previously, HAPPINESS TAKES WORK
and I believe its a conscious decsion to be. because it
comes from within.
YOU CONTROL YOUR HAPPINESS
No one can make you happy when you’re truly not,
you control what makes you happy and you should not
rely on someone else to make that happen for you.
I’ve decided that in 2015 I am going to wake up every
freaking morning and tell myself I am going to have
a good day. I am going to take time getting myself
together to feel good. I will not surround myself with
people who bring me down or influence to be anything
but happy. I WILL BE HAPPY. I promise to keep the
positivity in and push all of the negativity out. I WILL
BE HAPPY FOR MYSELF AND BY MYSELF.
WE ALL DESERVE TO BE HAPPY
My challenge to you all is stop the resoultions that are
realistically only going to last 3 weeks and this year
STARTING TODAY, make a vow to make yourself
completely and utterly happy, focus on yourself and
live for YOU.
because of my recent experience, I am now very
conscious about who I surround myself with. Lets all
be honest: NO ONE, wants to be around a miserable
person. Misery loves company. Do not become that
company.
THE PEOPLE YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH
IS A REFLECTION OF YOU
I make a vow to only surround myself with positivity.
I’ve also just learned to put my faith in God. Live by
him and through him. Let Go and Let HIM.
Back to consciousness...
Your conscious decision to be happy will make you
happy. Do things that make you feel good.
Blogging makes me feel good
Doing my hair and make up makes me feel good.
Photography makes me feel good
Clean eating makes me feel good
Exercise makes me feel good
My family makes me feel good
My boyfriend makes me feel good

My friends makes me feel good
the list goes on.
Write notes/reminders and put them all over your
room so you are constantly reminded that TODAY IS
THE DAY TO BE HAPPY.
Don’t get me wrong. We will all have not so good days
and thats okay.. i repeat.
Am I right
XOXO
www.ambivertious.com
IT IS OK TO HAVE BAD DAYS
BUT don’t allow that bad day to become your life.
but if your constantly down about what happened
yesterday or even last week...ask yourself. Why am I
not happy What can I do to change that What is the
root of this issue Then once you figure that out, do
your absoulte best to fix that and move forward.
because at the end of the day no matter what, all we
want iso to be the best version of ourselves we can
possibly be.

Photos Courtesy of Andrea Phillips

CHASING ELEPHANTS
Written by Marisa Doherty
There is no denying that it’s
incredibly difficult to break into the
world of fashion design. Building a
new label from the ground up
requires dedication, patience, and
an immense amount of work. I
cannot begin to imagine the effort
involved, but it is a familiar
endeavor to Andrea Phillips,
founder and designer behind the
label AG Phillips. Although the
Spring 2015 Collection is only
Phillips’ second season, it has been
picked up by boutiques such as
Tootsies, Elizabeth Anthony Esther
Wolf, Jamie, and Hepburn, as well
as powerhouse department store,
Neiman Marcus. When I have the
opportunity to interview her in
Houston, Phillips offers me a cup
of the Queen Anne tea blend from
Fortnum and Mason, a popular
department store where she
currently lives, in London. As we
sip from tea cups, we discuss her
imminent return to London, where
she will continue to work on her
label.
Phillips worked as an investment
banker before getting her MBA
and starting her own company, AG
Phillips. My first question for her is
how her business background
prepared her for her work in
fashion.
Phillips sets down her tea
cup and considers the question.
“When I make decisions, I think of
the consumer, not necessarily what
I want. I have to visualize
long-term, because at the end of
the day, it has to sell. I think about
wearability and price point. I focus
on cost and quality, and I always
know where our cash is. It’s so easy
to run out of cash in this business.
I think it impacts all aspects of the
design process, so I’m thankful I
have that background.”
When I ask for more detail
about price point, Phillips explains
that when pricing her dresses, she
prices above the market for
contemporary, but below the
market for designer. “We use
designer fabric, but at a price point
that’s in-between. That was a factor
I considered when starting the
business. There was this void in the
market for high quality at a price
point that’s less than designer.”
“Speaking of starting your
business, how exactly did you
decide to become a fashion
designer”
“Well, I never would’ve told
you ten years ago that I was
going to be a fashion designer. I was
going to be the mall to buy stuff for
myself, but I didn’t see anything
that I loved. I didn’t think there was
a high quality fabric for someone
who wants to wear it season after
season. I knew I wanted to start
my own business, and I focused on
where my passions were, so that
work isn’t just work, it’s fun. At
the same time my husband and I
moved to Dubai, and at that point,
I couldn’t find a corporate job. I
wanted to start this business, but
I didn’t know when I was going
to do it, so I thought, ‘Well, I can
wait or start it now.’ It was a lot of
intangible factors. I didn’t wake
up one day and say, ‘I want to be a
fashion designer.’ I don’t know if it
ever happens like that, but it didn’t
for me.”
That sounds like a fairytale
to me, and I express this thought to
Phillips. “That’s why they say
people are accidental
entrepreneurs,” she adds. “They
become entrepreneurs because of
something they realize is lacking or
missing in the market.”
I ask her about the process.
“How long does it take to go from
the design stage to creating a
prototype”
“Well, when I design, I don’t
go with a technical sketch and look
for fabric. I look for fabric that
speaks to me, and then I design
around it, instead of going in there
thinking that I need to fit this fabric
to a certain silhouette. I guess it
takes about five to six months.”
“And in that time, are you
collaborating with your production
team”
“The whole time.” She takes
a moment and elaborates. “Actually,
most of that time is spent
coordinating with my suppliers.
Because everything’s produced
from scratch, all of the fabric has
to get produced, and that takes six
to eight weeks. I would say the first
two months are getting the
fabric in, and then I spend a month
designing, and then two months
or so of production. We meet with
production, we go over prototypes,
and from there, we make changes.
Then the sales season begins, we
take those prototypes and show
them to buyers, and the buyers let

us know which ones they like.”
“So, what is your favorite part of that process”
Phillips smiles. “Sourcing the fabric, and then
seeing the final product, and selling it. I like meeting
with clients and buyers, walking them through every
single dress. For every dress that we create, we create it
for an occasion. Being able to sell the story of a dress,
like, ‘this is the dress you’re going to wear to your best
friend’s wedding.’ I love that.”
I’m smiling, too, as she finishes speaking. “I like
that phrase, ‘sell the story.’”
“I learned that by happenstance. When the
buyers were meeting with us, they would ask, ‘Where
would you wear this dress’ I learned from their
questions how I needed to pitch my story. If they can
envision where someone is going to wear it, they’re
more likely to buy it.”
I ask how she describes her own personal style.
“Hmm, I would say classic. Minimal, but
feminine. It’s going to be a lux fabric, but it’s not going
to have fringes and bows. It’s wearable.”
“That definitely ties in with wanting to wear
something season after season. Trends come and go.”
“That was another reason I started the
business. People were designing for trends instead of
what’s going to be wearable ten years from now. I don’t
even read trendy magazines. For the most part, there
is nothing in my collection that can’t be worn again.
Sometimes we’ll do a color trend, but the silhouettes
are really classic.”
Having read on her website that AG Phillips is
debuting at Neiman Marcus stores nationwide in
February 2015, as well as moving into various small
luxury boutiques, I ask about her success. “With this
being only your second season, how did you get
nationwide so quickly”
“As Oliver, my husband, says, I was chasing
elephants. I’m trying to do things differently from the

industry. A lot of designers start small. They hire an
agent, give away ten percent of their sales right away,
and the agent gets them into a lot of small boutiques.
Then one day, maybe they get into a store like Neiman
Marcus. It’s very difficult to survive in that kind of
environment. So putting my business hat on, I thought,
‘How can I take my collection into this same industry
but in a different way’ I started calling big buyers, and
of course getting turned down every time. I did my
research, though, and I knew what stores I wanted to
be in. I knew Neiman Marcus could get us the
exposure, and I knew if I didn’t get my next season into
Neiman’s, it was just going to get harder. For my
second season, I literally drove up to Dallas to show
them, because they’re going to turn me down on the
phone, but if they see me face to face, and they’re
touching my dresses, then I figure I’d have a better
chance. I told them, ‘I’ll show you my dresses in the
parking lot. I won’t take more than ten minutes.’ So I
showed them, they loved them, and we did a deal that
day. But for me, it was so important to get into
Neiman’s, because I knew if I could get a big name
behind me, then I could push into smaller boutiques.
Boutiques are very hard to get into, and if you
can say you’re sold at Neiman’s, then they’re going to
pick you up, and I won’t have to hire an agent. With
Tootsies, we left a message, and we were fortunate that
the buyer called us back. Having a store with such
power behind them buy our product made stores like
Elizabeth Anthony and Jamie take a chance on us. So
for me, it was like chasing these elephants, because I
knew if I can go for these big boys, hopefully, this next
season, I can say, ‘Neiman’s bought us, now we need to
go into your store.’ I didn’t want to do this industry the
same way everybody else does.”
“What are your plans for the future”
“Plans for the future are to keep growing
nationwide, and then to get into Saks. I’m hoping to

knock on their door and plant a seed there, because
if we get into Saks, we can get into forty-two stores
nationwide. Then hopefully get into Harrods.
Long-term goals would be to have my own boutique,
and be able to completely control the consumer
experience. Make sure when a customer comes in,
they get the experience we want somebody to have. A
lot of luxury brands make people feel nervous when
they walk in, and I don’t want to be like that.”
“Do you have any advice for other aspiring
fashion designers”
“Yeah, talk to other people, and try to learn
from others in the industry. Unfortunately, the
people you think might be willing to help you are the
ones who don’t call back. It’s not necessarily going to
be that one person who you shared a dorm or a class
with. But then there’s people that you never in a
million years would expect to help, and those are the
ones who go out of their way, so keep an open mind
to who you reach out to. Also, try to think outside the
box in terms of getting into the industry. You don’t
necessarily need a fashion background if you can go
into it with a product you believe in. And consider
intangible factors when you start a business. It’s not
what everybody thinks. It’s not how much money
you have going into it, it’s the kind of support system
you have. Do you have a supportive spouse Do you
have time to work until midnight every night There’s
a million different intangible factors that influence
whether or not somebody’s going to be successful, and
that’s in any industry.”
As we wrap up the interview, Phillips and I
stand and gather our tea cups. Before I put on my
jacket, she adds. “I hope they see you don’t need to
have everything line up. The stars are never going to
perfectly align. So you start it now. I used to think I
would wait until I was thirty-five, save up a money, get
some industry experience, build some contacts. But
then by then maybe I’d have had five kids and had no
time to work. You never really know, so you just do it.”
With those words, the interview comes to its
close. I wish her luck with her Fall 2015 Collection,
which she will present to buyers in February. Andrea
Phillips continues with her evening, and I drive home,
my thoughts full. It’s true that starting a business,
especially a fashion label, is a lot of work, but having
spoken with Phillips, it seems the payoff is absolutely
worth the trouble it is to get there.

Drinks with Andie Fuller

BLOODY MARIA
I’d like to introduce you to the ‘Bloody Maria’, oh you
haven’t met her yet She’s just like a Bloody Mary but with
tequila instead of vodka. She’s delicious. Brunch seems to
be on everyone’s brain lately and rightly so, I mean brunch
is the new black… or something. Bloody Mary’s, or in our
case Maria’s, are a classic brunch drink. They’ve been known
as a ‘Hair of the Dog’ cocktail, for their hangover ‘cure’
support - more than that, they just taste great and are good
for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Spicy, salty tomato juice with
that kick from both the tabasco and tequila plus a salad on a
stick garnish, heavenly. Here’s to us and here’s to trying this
bloody drink!

RECIPE + INSTRUCTIONS
Bloody Maria
Serves 4-6 Approx time: 10 Difficulty: dead simple
Ingredients:
3 cups tomato juice
1 lemon, juiced
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1-2 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
1 clove minced garlic
1 tablespoon (8-10 splashes) Tabasco hot sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6oz of (silver) tequila
Garnish:
dill pickles
green olives
cheddar cheese
sliced roast beef
cut cucumbers
celery stalks
lemon
Other options: baby corn, bacon, pickled okra or pickles, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
1. In a blender combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and
hot sauce and process until smooth (about 30-45 seconds)
2. Transfer to a glass container and add salt and black pepper, to taste
3. Fill each glass with ice and add 1.5 ounces (1 ½ shots) of tequila to each glass, then fill the glass with the
bloody maria mix
5. Stir well, and garnish each glass with a toothpick stuffed with your favorite garnish, lemon wedge and half
stick of celery
*Note you can salt rim your glass, I personally find the drink salty enough so I skip this step. But it would be
especially scrumptious and foodie to use a smoked salt and pepper rim.

Drinks with Andie Fuller

CHEERS!

Photographer: Raya Jade
Creative Director: Darnell Thomas
Designer: Mariah Romero
Model: Ana Stina Rimal
Model: Amy West
Inspired

y Christian
The editors of 1905 decided to get together and do a Christian Dior inspired photoshoot.
Based off of his style and taste, they collaberated together to create the vision Christian
Dior once had.

1905 /// issue 02