Making The Brand June Ambrose has come a long way from her days as an investment banker. The style maverick and makeover master helped pioneer the “urban music” movement and now calls clients like Jay-Z and Kanye West close friends. We take a peek into the “June-iverse” for an insider scoop on how she juggles fashion and family, her favorite music video moments and her upcoming reality series on VH1. Watch out Rachel Zoe, there’s a new style diva in town. by AMY SMITH photographed by JUAN ALGARIN styled by CRICKET BURNS Photographed on location at 535 West End Avenue Fashion assistance by AMY SMITH Make-up by SCOTT MCMAHAN
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Opposite page: Green chiffon blouse and grey pencil skirt by Poleci. Multi-colored sapphire and white diamond bracelet by Graff. OCTOBER 2011 · AVENUE MAGAZINE | 55