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BENJAMIN BLEVINS WRITER + STYLIST
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Stacy Able is a midwest fine art wedding photographer who loves Barbet and Macaron.
Benjamin is a writer, poet and the editor & content strategist for IndySpectator.
How did you first get interested in fashion? I've been drawing ever since I can remember which led me to graphic communications and eventually to being a wedding photographer.
How did you first become interested in/aware of fashion? Fashion, as an artistic endeavor and cultural marker, has always fascinated me. Ever since the emergence of designers like Hedi Slimane, I have immersed myself (albeit from a distance) in the world of fashion, examining its significance as both a personal and universal construct.
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John Bragg specializes in portraiture for advertising, magazine and corporate clients. He also enjoys photographing architecture, food, cars, fashion, glamour, and fine-art.
How did you first become interested in fashion? I spent most of high school trying to be like Gwen Stefani...and the outcome was usually less than successful. I've come a long way since learning you can't put temporary pink hair dye on brown hair!
What was your inspiration for the shoot? I like creating images that feel like they came from another era. Once I knew I would be partnering with Annie Stultz, we brainstormed about locations. Since the clothing would all be vintage, we came up with Doc's Architectural Salvage; he has such a great inventory of antiques.
Where do you envision the Indy fashion scene to be in 5 years? I hope to see more fashion & design shows and more boutiques selling locally made goods. stacyable.com
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JANNEANE BLEVINS WRITER + EDITOR
CO-STYLED “SECRET AGENT MAN” PAGE 72 Janneane is a project manager at KA+A, curator and orchestrator of IndySpectator, and event planner for Pattern.
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What first got you interested in fashion? While a student at Butler, I worked part-time at Pitaya – a haven for a college girl on a budget. The store received new shipments every week, and I relished the morning shift where we ripped open the boxes, played dress up, and styled new looks for the window displays. Seeing people walk out of the store with a style I pieced together was absolutely thrilling. Who are your muses? I love the 60s' Rock & Roll and French New Wave: the kohl rimmed eyes of Anna Karina, Charlotte Gainsbourg's effortless le bobo look, and Freja Beha Erichson, tattooed and glam. Equally, I adore Coco Chanel's chic menswear inspired style. about.me/janneane
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JOHN BRAGG PHOTOGRAPHER
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Where do you envision the Indy fashion scene to be in 5 years? Independent and locally owned shops are on the up and up, and I hope these unique shops become more prevalent. buliejoyle.blogspot.com
You've traveled all over Europe. What's one thing you wish you could bring back to Indianapolis? I would love to transport a lot of the architecture. Europeans are so much more bold in what they do with design. They understand form and function which really creates a more interesting sense of place. What's your next project that you're looking forward to? I actually want to start teaching photography workshops with the goal of taking my class to Europe and teaching the workshops there. johnbragg.com
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