Archive for May 2012

The Man Behind the Voice: Jesse Campbell

The Man Behind the Voice: Jesse Campbell

In his very modest way, Campbell, an extraordinary vocalist, explains that he was surprised that he had captured the coaches’ attention. “I couldn’t believe that everyone wanted ME,” he exclaimed.



Lilian Maina of Kenya: May 2012 Face of the Month

Lilian Maina of Kenya: May 2012 Face of the Month

Our intercontinental Face of the Month Lilian Maina began her life’s journey in Nairobi, Kenya, and then traveled between continents to start her modeling journey in California. After finishing high school, she moved to Los Angeles, determined to start a career. Although she didn’t have an agency, she worked hard to network and soon began modeling for a few designer friends.



Book Review: MODELLAND by Tyra Banks

Book Review: MODELLAND by Tyra Banks

Modelland Book CoverTookie De La Crème, AKA Forgetta-Girl, who aspires to become a Rememba-Girl, is the main character of Modelland, Tyra Banks’s first novel. It is set in the make-believe world of Modelland in Metopia. Tookie is a fifteen-year-old girl who longs to be noticed by anyone. One way she attempts to get attention is by lying down in the hallways of her school (B3), just hoping someone would step on her, proof she existed.



H&M Welcomes VOGUE JAPAN Editor Anna Dello Russo for Luxury Accessories Collaboration

H&M Welcomes VOGUE JAPAN Editor Anna Dello Russo for Luxury Accessories Collaboration

What do you get when you place a fashion icon/famed Fashion Director together with a global flagship store? An over-the-top accessories line that exudes creativity and expression.



Carnivale Fantastique Fashion Editorial

Carnivale Fantastique Fashion Editorial

Ash Gupta shoots a whimsical fashion editorial featuring the styling talents of his team 838 Media Group. Click below to check out the editorial. (Not viewable on IE.)



Mila Hermonovski Runway and Backstage Fall 2012 During Style Fashion Week LA

Mila Hermonovski Runway and Backstage Fall 2012 During Style Fashion Week LA

Click the below images to see the Mila Hermonovski Runway Fall 2012 During Style Fashion Week LA, which showed at Vibiana. Photographed by Arun Nevader. (Images not viewable on IE.)



When the Bad Outweighs the Good: Mila Hermonovski LAFW F/W 2012

When the Bad Outweighs the Good: Mila Hermonovski LAFW F/W 2012

Mila Hermonovski from Project Runway Season 7 and the first season of Project Runway-All Stars premiered a new collection during Fall/Winter 2012 LA Fashion Week. Mila has an impressive background of assisting Calvin Klein as a design assistant. This show was Mila’s chance to prove herself to the Los Angeles market again. Did she prove herself in the end? Well, yes and no.



St. John Fall 2012 Collection – Exhibiting the Usual Class with a New Attitude!

St. John Fall 2012 Collection – Exhibiting the Usual Class with a New Attitude!

“Our inspiration was Loulou de la Falaise. She was a fashion icon, and whatever she threw on, she looked like the best-dressed person in the room. She did everything from bohemian to French to military. She could pull anything off with her confidence and her natural style.” —St. John Designer George Sharp



René Marie – An Award-Winner Jazz Singer Living Her Truth

René Marie – An Award-Winner Jazz Singer Living Her Truth

René Marie was awarded a coronet ranking by the “Penguin Guide to Jazz” for her album Vertigo, a distinction only given to 84 other jazz recordings. So, who is this woman whose soulful interpretations and mesmerizing performances make people shake and shiver like they’ve been placed under a spell?



Mellow Yellow – A Fashion Editorial

Mellow Yellow – A Fashion Editorial

Mellow Yellow is a fashion editorial photographed by Jeff Linett with model Brooklyn Demmerelle, styled by Neiman Tate, and hair by Xavier X. Click image below to see the fashion editorial. (Image Galleries not viewable on IE.)