Prelude.
Publisher Creative Director David K. Shields Art Director Designer Glenn Hunt Writer Christy Quilliam Photographers David K. Shields Waded Pat Supsiri Sam Crawford Shaun Pettigrew Fashion Claudia Li Kelvin Harries Ethan Butler Parisa Torkaman Andrew Hainsworth Krystle DeMauro Mercedes Rigby Makeup & Hair Jemma Barclay Sky Cripps-Jackson Richard Symons Keiren Street Cat Smith Michael Brennan Sara Allsop Rie Tsukui
Welcome to the ‘Prelude’ issue of Interval! Featuring shooting stars of the local creative scene – megatalents shining brightly across all artistic disciplines, followed by over 100 pages packed full of directional fashion, beauty and style for all types, tastes and temperaments! And stay tuned, for as the title of the issue suggests, this is most definitely just a prelude to what’s to come! Starring 08 Marlon Williams 16 Paloma Schneiderman/Polly Hill 22 Gareth Hemmings/Beach Brains 28 Claudia Li 36 Shaquille/Half Queen Fashion 42 Act 1 by Waded 60 Act 2 by David K. Shields 78 Act 3 by Pat Supsiri 96 Act 4 by David K. Shields Encore 110 Oahu by Sam Crawford 126 Bogota by Shaun Pettigrew
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Marlon.
Fashion by Parisa Torkaman. Makeup by Jemma Barclay. Hair by Sky Cripps-Jackson.
The quintessential performer, Marlon Williams is a unique and unmistakable talent. He is the epitome of what you imagine when the word ‘musician’ is mentioned with a voice instantly recognisable across all musical demographics – most notably those he populates to local and international acclaim with his hauntingly beautiful alt-folkcountry ballads. Words and portraits by David K Shields.
Marlon wears t-shirt by Zambesi
Marlon wears shirt by Workshop, Pounamu worn throughout his own.
Marlon wears polo by James Perse at Workshop, trousers by Stolen Girlfriends Club, Belt by Zambesi.
From a young age, Williams’ distinctive “old soul” voice and genuine, passionate style of performance has seen him earmarked for greatness. Born at home in Otautahi, and educated at Christchurch Boys’ High School and University of Canterbury, he is Ngai Tahu with whakapapa connections to Kati Huirapa ki Puketeraki, Moeraki and Ngati Waewae through his mum, Jenny Rendall, who has said “ I realised he not only could sing, but he also was a natural performer. He appeared completely at home on stage from the get-go.” Through the last 15 years Marlon has toured New Zealand many times with different acts, and continued on to display to Australia, the US, the UK and Europe his inherent talent for singing, writing and performing. He has released and collaborated on critically acclaimed albums, has been nominated for, and won several New Zealand music and song writing awards and has inked international recording deals. His mahi in the field of acting includes both film and television genres, garnering roles in productions ranging from globally released independent films with world class castmates including some of the most respected and recognised actors of the times (The True History of the Kelly Gang), to streaming television behemoth Netflix’s “Sweet Tooth” shot here recently in Aotearoa. Williams’ has aslo being actively pursued by Director/Producer Bradley Cooper personally to play a fictionalized version of himself in the blockbuster remake of A Star is Born, with both Cooper and Lady Gaga starring in the lead roles – this after Cooper saw Marlon performing at The Troubador in L.A. It seems the stars align wherever they might need to whenever the possibility of his talent shining is involved. Aotearoa has often been ahead of the curve when it comes to bringing a previously unknown individual’s unrevealed gifts into the light, to radiate onto a greater world, and there is undoubtedly an element of national pride that comes with the sharing of the magical voice and personality that is indisputedly and incomparably Marlon. As I discovered the man himself is as honest and upstanding a human being as he is a performer – the talent comes from a place of intrigue and wonder as you might
expect, exceeding all expectations and leaving you enthralled with the individuality of his voice and the quality of his performance. A great example of what we all hope for from our Kiwi “heroes” - humble, caring of friends and whanau, and a winner in the “mankind” stakes overall. Here he answers a few questions for us in the exact manner we would expect from him. Down to earth, grounded in humanity and humility, with that “side”of selfless humour we Kiwi’s admire and relish – possessing first and always the ability to be himself. DS: What was the first thing that attracted you to musicality and acting? MW: Music was always around me as a primary tool of communication growing up. It was a world of custom and rules that I seemed to understand much more than any other, so it was a comfort. DS: What does each bring to you, and what are your hopes for the future in both fields of your artistic expression? MW: Acting for me is still a novelty, but I don’t mean that pejoratively. Its good and humbling to put yourself in novitiate circumstances as often as possible. The hope is that the inspiration for one feeds into the other. DS: Was it local aspects of music, or international musicians that created your interest in this as a career? MW: It was neither particularly, it came from all angles. That’s the great thing about being a kid, you don’t discriminate between The Beatles and The Wiggles, it all goes in pure. DS: What influence does your indigenous heritage have on your music, and all decisions regarding what you want from both the music and life in general? MW: This is always a difficult question. I’ve never felt a very concrete sense of identity, even in the abstract, but I think the influence is probably there in the way I sing and approach rhythm and harmony. DS: Is there music specifically, in Te Reo Maori to come? MW: There will be a Te Reo Maori album soon. DS: Do you have a way of approach you like to use in your work, or is this developing spontaneously as you appear to be. MW: It’s just chaos all the way down.
Marlon wears Kimono shirt by Workshop.
DS: How have your friends and contemporaries reacted to your success? MW: I have a great crew of friends and we’re all very excited for each other and proud of each other’s mahi. DS: Do you think NZ is more likely to nurture youth as it grows, and what are your thoughts on having begun your journey within a smaller industry? MW: I think growing up in a smaller place has a great impact. Artistic growth doesn’t scale in accordance with the size of the relevant commercial industry, a cohesive and mutually challenging community will do a lot more. DS: What would you say are the most important things in your life? MW: Manaakitanga
DS: What advice would you offer anyone else who’s got a similar dream? MW: Don’t worry, it’s only a dream and the beast will retreat with the dawn DS: What drives you? MW: A 2004 Nissan Fuga DS: Due to the difficulties that are apparent in growing as an artist in today’s global climate, what are your thoughts on how these may affect your immediate future’s endeavours, and those in the longer term? MW: I have no idea what the future holds and am not one to prognosticate. I’m just thankful to be here, to be able to eat good food, able to be around people. The simple joys. DS: What is the last thing you think about before you sleep?
I think growing up in a smaller place has a great impact. Artistic growth doesn’t scale in accordance with the size of the relevant commercial industry, a cohesive and mutually challenging community will do a lot more.
Marlon wears shirt by Beach Brains, suit by Zambesi.
MW: The ghost crying in the spare room. Marlon’s Melbourne-based manager, ex-pat Aucklander Alastair Burns, pretty much sums it up in one… “He is one of the most extraordinary people I have met, he has one of the world’s great voices in my opinion, and has an ease, confidence and charisma about him... people are drawn to him.” After one day with Marlon in the studio, and years of listening to this true artist’s soul baring talents, I’m in wholehearted agreement. I personally couldn’t wish him more of the success in all he aims to achieve - as the saying goes, “Great things, for great people” and here we are, lucky beyond all, to have him wish to share himself and his abundant talents with us!
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Truly a multitalented artist with many facets of creativity cut to her name, Paloma Schneiderman is not only an awardwinning director, but as Christy Quilliam discovers, also writes, produces and performs her own music as rapper Polly Hill. Photographed in Auckland by David K Shields. Fashion by Claudia Li at Loser Kid. Hair by Sky Cripps-Jackson at Loser Kid. Makeup by Richard Symons. Paloma wears shirt by Claudia Li, dress by Henrik Vibskov at The Shelter.
Pa lom a.
Paloma wears shirt-dress by Claudia Li, pants by Marni, shoes by Dr Martens.
Making my own music started a long time ago in my head. I was always rapping and writing but didn’t physicalise anything until I had just left uni. Ollie Jones and I started jamming for our own sanity – from there it was a weird run-on effect – playing parties, people started noticing...’ It was only two or three years ago that Paloma started producing herself, after watching other people work and discovering role models within the community. She then bought a beat machine and put in the 10,000 hours she thought requisite. ‘I don’t think I’m a master, I’m just skimming the surface… it becomes quite addictive - you just want to get better’. When it comes to creating her music, she ‘never really knows…. I don’t have a plan; I just respond to the feeling. I’m not a trained musician, I’m mainly chopping up samples… with nothing but your instinct and the responses to those frequencies’. The aspects of lockdown affected everyone differently - for Paloma it was some much-needed stillness, and her mental health zone informed a lot of her music at that time. She was recording vocals under the duvet, from her bed. ‘I don’t know if it was for the acoustics or depression. I think I’m incredibly privileged and lucky’’ she says of that time, ‘… everyone is looking to work with talent locally now, and I’d just put out my first LP’’. The opportunities that transpired from lockdown, summer festivals and the like, was something she never intended... ‘being on the bill for those was wild, and I’m so thankful’. Splore was one of those summer festivals, and I asked Paloma what this year’s theme of “Mother” meant to her - she replied that her own mother is where her mind went to first. ‘She’s an Israeli Jewish immigrant and has
been here for 30 years. We have such different lifestyles, but I think my softness and lightness I get from her.’ She goes on to say that ‘there are strong women who come and go from her life when she needs them, her producer from her film for example’ - women in the industry, who are nurturing and show kindness; then there’s the inspirational Björk, who Paloma describes as having an unapologetic commitment as an artist, never compromising, and is iconic. I asked Paloma about her Fringe festival award for Best Sound Design, and how she came to be working with dancers. On reflection, she finds that she gravitates to dancers; ‘‘you’re drawn to the things you’re not - our journeys were similar, coming into their own artistic style as I was. We leant on each other and created really safe spaces…to be open to each other’. She goes on to say that this enables them to be free of huge risk, ‘I only have to respond to that [dance]… I really like making soundscapes, you can say what you want without being wordy, let the work speak for it itself, and I love that’. So, what’s on the cards for Polly Hill you ask? ‘In my wildest fantasies I would be able to make visual pieces for all my music’, and we can expect a brand-new sophomore EP in the next few months, her first on her own. She’s really excited about what’s happening next, including performing her own show for the EP release. On top of that she’s writing a feature film and will keep working with Half Queen, who she trusts intrinsically and particularly around cultural aesthetics – and she’ll continue to fight hard for every opportunity. There is no doubt this is an artist who will continue to produce amazing music, film and more – find a way to go and check her out!
Paloma wears shirt by Claudia Li.
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Be ach ed.
Bummed at the dearth of stylish beach-to-bar basics, Gareth Hemmings set his mind to designing the ultimate line of intelligent moochwear for the modern metrosexual – Beach Brains! Selected pieces from the first collection for A/W 21 ‘Trash’ photographed here by David K Shields. Fashion by Ethan Butler at Loser Kid. Grooming by David K. Shields. Model Jack Mathers. All clothing by Beach Brains A/W ‘21.
Ring by Zora Bell-Boyd.
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Wowing the local fashionista with her fabulous designs since relocating from NYC, Claudia Li discusses her starstudded resumé with Christy Quilliam and what’s driven her to achieve the success she’s enjoyed along the way. Claudia Li and pieces from her A/W 2021 collection photographed in Auckland by David K Shields.
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Hair & makeup by David K Shields. Model Amberley Colby at N Management. All clothing and accessories by Claudia Li.
Unhindered by having relocated “home” from New York City to Auckland, designer Claudia Li has embraced all aspects of her creative talents and experience abroad, wowing her fellow compatriots who have welcomed her unique sense of style and artistic expression with open arms. Despite the challenges of the world becoming smaller and access to it more limited, Li is confronting them in the same indomitable way she has with all she has achieved thus far – working hard to surmount any hurdles and accomplish further success. Desiring a change after completing an intense Masters degree, whilst dropping some clothing off at Brandon Maxwell’s Studio for Gaga (and yes, THE Lady Gaga), Li became intrigued with the styling process she saw happening in front of her and asked if they were looking for interns. She sent over her portfolio and résumé, was granted an interview and soon started working there. ‘I learned so much and everyone was so nice and cool. I respected everyone - I was really amazed, I’d never been in the kind of environment where everyone was dedicated to working so hard for someone [Gaga]. ‘I found new a respect for celebrities… well, for Brandon and Lady Gaga’. Li is still in contact with her old boss, and he often leaves comments on her posts supporting her work as a designer. It is abundantly clear that Claudia carries what she has learnt with her, inspiring her eventual return to designing women’s clothing. As I speak with Claudia, she is humble though ever smiling, even while speaking about her time with Maxwell and Lady Gaga. Talking of her past in New York makes her reflect on her youth and how “…being humble is
something my family taught me”. Claudia grew up in an artistic household, her grandfather playing eight different types of instruments. “I feel like that’s where the gene came from”, adding “my dad’s an art dealer…”. She remembers watching her parents getting ready for an opening, “…they would get dressed up, especially my mum - she would save up all her money to buy clothes. Early on I got really influenced by her, I used to draw as a little kid, a pretty dress and it would have 2 million written underneath”. Claudia took painting classes, and by the time she got to High School had dropped her Chemistry classes and replaced them with printmaking, photography and literature. Her love of clothes and fashion blossomed when she hit Uni. “…I wanted to do something in fashion because I love clothes - fashion was really dreamy and collaborative”. Painting was a way for her to express her feelings, and textile taught her to sew but she was unable to find the connection to create the clothing, to express herself through it like she could with her painting. This didn’t stop her taking fashion design and pattern making at St Martins. “I moved to London for this, and after that my professor said I should do a masters in Fashion design. It was really hard it was two years of not sleeping, but I did find the connection between them, and began expressing myself through fashion design…” There’s still a sense of Claudia being pulled between the two creative worlds of painting and designing. “I feel I can tell so much more through painting”, though it seems she’s found a successful way to express herself in the fashion medium also!
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Shaquille is another in our lineup of multi-disciplined, mega-talented female artists – having majored in film and writing, she now produces events with her collaborative production company Filth AKL, directs music videos and, if that’s not enough, DJs under the pseudonym Half Queen! Words by Christy Quilliam. Photography by David K. Shields. Fashion by Claudia Li at Loser Kid. Makeup by Richard Symons. Shaquille wears jacket by Stolen Girlfriends Club, vintage necklace.
Shaqu ille.
Shaquille, or Half Queen as she’s known on the DJ scene, has always had an ‘affinity for music and video’. She describes her preferred genre as a mix of ‘Jersey club, afro beats, electronic… sounds of the underground’. She adds ‘unfortunately, Kiwi’s don’t seem to have much respect for DJ’s like myself - they don’t see the artistry in playing other people’s music’. I would object to that idea - very few people can do what she does so skilfully. Also, it’s not only DJing respect she’s fighting for, ‘…being a woman, of colour, who doesn’t play drum and bass, and is part of the LGBTQIA+ community’ are all a part of the battle she faces. This is where the legendary Auckland music festival Splore has come to the forefront in challenging these dialogues - this being the first time that a female act has headlined the main stage at this year’s festival and having booked 60% female acts for the entire weekend. Filth AKL have 5 DJ’s including Half Queen playing sets on the Saturday night of the festival. She’ll fly in from Christchurch after performing earlier in the day there to play this gig, so there’s no rest for the talented it seems! What’s next for Half Queen? Considering lockdown has put a stop to most artists’ touring schedules worldwide, many are still managing to maintain their fans and audiences by streaming live. Shaquille says that lockdown was in fact fortuitous, the global restrictions allowing her an ability to reach international audiences she had set her sights on. ‘People have asked me for mixes that I would have only dreamed of making prior to lockdown’. She has not only been able ‘…to sustain (her) work but grow as an artist’. Through these connections made, she and Filth AKL have broken into the biggest online streaming service Boiler Room ‘opening a keyhole into London’s underground’. They have more than 8000 performances stockpiled by more than 5000 artists and are predominantly there to ‘support emerging artists [and] tell stories from the fringes…’. Shaquille says this ‘is the first time a New Zealand artist has achieved this and is the most important event in my life’! All that’s left to say for now, is to get out there and see her when and wherever you can – we must celebrate this amazingly talented woman and enjoy the fantastic music she has in her repertoire. You will not be disappointed!
Shaquille wears top by Ganni at Workshop, earrings by Fruta.
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Shaquille wears coat by Celine, earrings by Fruta.
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Shaquille wears top by Zara, necklaces by Chanel and vintage.
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Coat and shoes by Burberry, pants by Emporio Armani, motorcycle jacket by Balenciaga.
Turtleneck sweater by Jil Sander for Uniqlo, laser cut belt by Ann Demeulemeeste from Kot-J Sydney, necklace and earring by Heart of Bone.
All clothing by Prada.
Shirt and jacket by Prada, necklaces by Heart of Bone.
Sleeveless vest by Emporio Armani, jeans 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi from Kot-J Sydney, necklace by Heart of Bone.
Hoodie by Garbage TV, laser cut belt by Ann Demuelemeester both from Kot-J Sydney, earring by Heart of Bone.
SS18 Membrane top by Rick Owens at Kot-J Sydney, pants by Emporio Armani.
Fall 17 Americano knit by Raf Simons, double wrap belt by Dior Homme, FW04 bondage camo pant by Number (N)ine X Tribal all from Kot-J Sydney, shoes by Burberry.
Puffer coat and turtleneck jumper by Jil Sander for Uniqlo, boots by JW Anderson.
All clothing Bottega Veneta.
Pants by Emporio Armani, all jewellery by Heart of Bone except bracelet and Margiela dog-tag necklace (inmouth) stylists own.
Motorcycle pants and boots by Balenciaga, necklaces by Heart of Bone
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Joey wears hat and print dress both by Henrik Vibskov at The Shelter, black dress by Simone Rocha at Zambesi.
Jordia wears shirt and skirt by Simone Rocha at Zambesi, earrings by Fruta.
Hayden wears top and pants by OneTeaspoon.
Jamie wears jacket by Stolen Girlfriends Club.
Matilda wears shirt by Simon Rocha, skirt by Dries Van Noten both at Zambesi, earrings by Marni.
Matilda wears top by Taylor Boutique at The Shelter.
Will wears sweater by Acne Studios at Workshop, pants by OneTeaspoon.
Vincent wears cardigan by Stolen Girlfriends Club, pants by One Teaspoon, hat by Reinhard Plank at The Shelter.
Jordia wears sweater by Acne Studios at Workshop, earrings by Fruta.
Hugo wears top by Issey Miyake at The Shelter, pants by One Teaspoon, hat by Marmalade Hats at The Shelter.
Vincent wears scarf by Stolen Girlfriends Club, jumpsuit by One Teaspoon.
Hugo wears sweater by Acne Studios at Workshop, pants by One Teaspoon, hat by Reinhard Plank at The Shelter.
Matilda wears top by Paloma Wool, hat stylist’s own.
Jamie wears shirt by Simone Rocha at Zambesi, pants by One Teaspoon.
Alistair wears white shirt by Claudia Li under purple shirt by Zambesi, pants by One Teaspoon.
Photograp Fashion by hy by Pat Supsir i Andrew H ainsworth Hair by Ke Makeup b iren Street Model Rob y Cat Smith by Bain at Priscillas
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All garments by Bottega Veneta.
All garments by Ermenegildo Zegna.
All garments by Dior Homme.
This spread all garments by Dior Homme.
All garments by Salvatore Ferragamo above, all garments by Bottega Veneta opposite.
Photograp h Fashion byy by David K. Shield Make Up b Parisa Torkaman s. . y Richard S y m H a o ir n s b . yS Model Ma tilda Foleyara Allsop. at N Mana gement.
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This spread and previous: dress by Symetria at The Shelter, stylist’s own shoes and hosiery throughout.
Top by Zambesi, tutu by Simone Rocha at Zambesi, eyewear by Kuboraum at The Shelter.
Shirt-dress by Simone Rocha at Zambesi, eyewear by Kuboraum and sunhat both at The Shelter.
Dress by The Vampires Wife, earrings by Anni Lu both at Workshop.
Knit by Paloma Wool, lingerie by liar liar at The Shelter.
Dress by Henrik Vibskov at The Shelter.
Top by Helen Cherry at Workshop, tutu by Simone Rocha at Zambesi.
Encore
As if died and gone †o heaven, Sam Crawford captures the eponymous line of downtown NYC it-girl fashion by designer Sandy Liang in a vision of rapture, resurrected in the paradise of Oahu’s North Shore, radiant with the spirit of native beauty Malia Murphey in glorious communion with her divine land.
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The North Shore was buzzing with a frenetic energy you could feel from the ocean as we followed local surfer, small business owner and model Malia Murphey through her home turf - clearly this was one of those glorious days on set where everyone thanks their lucky stars they don’t have desk jobs. As pro surfers dotted the angry and powerful breaks behind Malia’s house, she chatted with us about Hawaii life during the global lockdown. With no tourism coming in, locals enjoyed empty beaches and surf lineups, and nature took the time to restore itself. Malia is half Filipino and Portuguese and was born and raised in Hawaii. She owns a plantbased, plastic-free cafe, called Raised by the Waves, in the Kahuku Sugar Mill. Her mission is heavily anchored in generational tradition, as well as the health of her community. It is always a comforting notion to see young business owners concerned with keeping traditions alive and well, accompanied with a new focus on sustainability. Slower and conscious food and fashion, we are here for it. As Sandy herself is a young Asian American entrepreneur, it seemed a perfect marriage to feature her highly textured and undeniably cool garments on Malia. One of the beautiful movements we have seen in the past year is our reactive effort to highlight unique and precious cultures to the forefront of our media. In addition, the crew could not have been happier to spend the day exploring secret coves and banyan trees, while eating roadside banana desserts.
Encore
With attacks endemic to the whole country, national police records show that in Bogotá alone 1,175 of the city’s 9,538 registered homeless people were murdered between 2007 and 2017. That’s one homeless person killed every day in Colombia’s capital city. Street dwellers in Bogotá, Antioquia and Valle del Cauca have have been hit the hardest. Enter Orlando Beltrán the founder of ‘El Banquete del Bronx’. Everywhere he goes, Orlando brings with him a pair of surgical gloves. This is his commitment to any street resident who requires medical help, anytime and anywhere. All photos shot in Bogotá, Colombia by Shaun Pettigrew.
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