Merlin Castell’s designs lend themselves to all kinds of themes. This particular editorial gives us that futuristic feel. Whether this “Andromeda” comes from the Greek myth that Andromeda was the daughter of Cepheus and Cassiopeia, king and queen of the kingdom Aethiopia; or this “Andromeda” is represented in the northern sky by the constellation Andromeda, which contains the Andromeda Galaxy . . . it doesn’t really matter!

When the verdict was read, that’s when all hell broke loose! South Central became the scene of riots, fires, and deaths. I remember. I witnessed it as a passenger in a friend’s car while on the freeway peering into the war zone, where violence and looting erupted almost instantaneously upon the broadcast news that four out of the five cops were found “not guilty.” The Blacks of Los Angeles had finally had enough!

The Statement’s Jeff Linett photographed the protest held on April 2, 2012 as Katie Cleary & Joanna Krupa continue their ongoing protest against the Kardashians to stop selling fur at their store and online.

Ash Gupta and his team at 838 Media Group photographed a beauty editorial called “Companion.” The shoot was styled by Kinga Sunny with two models: Laura and Chihiro. Click the image below to see this stunning editorial. (Not viewable on Internet Explorer.)

The Statement’s Jeff Linett had an interesting idea to combine sexy Playboy Bunnies with high fashion. He ran his idea by AGENDA MAGAZINE’s editor, and at first it wasn’t received as well as he had hoped. “This is a respectable fashion magazine. I don’t think it will work,” said Kaylene Peoples.

One of Palm Springs’ greatest hidden gems, the Pond Collection of 110 exotic and classic automobiles is a rare showcasing of cars where you can see an assortment of Classic Cars, Antique Cars, Exotic Cars, Movie Cars, former Concourse Cars, Race Cars, Indy Cars, Custom Hot Rod Cars, plus many more.

Setorii editorial photographed by Jeff Linett and video of behind the scenes.

Check out “The Ponderosa” photoshoot and behind the scenes starring Anya Monzikova video shoot produced by Jeff Linett.

The New Year is the chance to start fresh, and it should be no different with your skin care. Slough off that dead skin of yesteryear, and face 2012 with a brighter complexion and a fresh outlook on the future!

Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. Spring 2012 was true to it’s brand at the presentation during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Stefani loves vibrant colors juxtaposed with prints.