Dear Readers, Some time has passed since our last salute, and we’ve been witnessing (as always) the good and the bad that is brought by both nature and man. On the one hand earthquakes and tsunamis tear up a path of devastation, just as tyrannical forces sequester cultures and people; but it is the call to action by concerned humanitarian forces and those that propose democratic societies that have been in our minds. Our thoughts are with the displaced peoples of Japan, and those that have provided aid to them (and other causes). Our thoughts are with the peoples of the Middle East that have had enough of autocratic despotic governments. And as always, our thoughts are with those that have not given up on finding ways to make life better for all. This issue’s theme is Together. We celebrate the unity of many to overcome the obstacles encountered in every turn. From deeply committed environmentalists proposing green living and conscious fashion, to brave individuals defending the least fortunate. Enter Victoria Bartlett, fashion extraordinaire in her pursuit to end the use of fur; Sarah Sophie Flicker and her allure on The Citizen’s band; Father Solalinde, a starch defender of the rights of immigrants crossing Mexico ,creative couples from Brooklyn and profiles on very happening bands, and last but not least Charlotte Gainsbourg,; the enchanting multifaceted siren that we all love here at the WILD. We at the Wild, come together from every corner of the world. Hence our mixed colors and tastes, and our conjoined desire to see a better world evolve. Come Together! Giovanna Editor in Chief
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