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1AM ‘PERFECT’ ASTRA COVER: playing the perfect part actor ASTRA MCLAREN at RED ELEVEN wear camo cap and khaki army shir t from KIWI DISPOSALS click to see story page 130

welcome to 1AM ‘perfect’ new season fashion special - a celebration, not just of fashion but of all things fresh, new, youthful (not just young), inspiring, awesome and cool - passion! and all that’s about is simply believing in yourself, being and doing the best you possibly can, not giving a toss what others think or if it’s ok or not - if you’re doing it and it feels right then it’s perfect!!

CONTENTS 1AM ISSUE 15 OCT/NOV 2012 perfect YOUTH 16 perfect HYPE 20 perfect TEE 22 perfect CAKE 24 perfect HOME 26 perfect POINT 28 perfect COVER 30 perfect INK 34 perfect PINK 36 perfect PAIR 44 perfect ROSE 56 perfect NEW SEASON 70 perfect LAD 98 perfect PASTEL 114 perfect PART 130 perfect TOPPING 146 perfect BEACH 158 perfect POLAROID 176 perfect PARTY PAGES 184 (click to go to page)

editorial /creative director GLENN HUNT glenn@1am.co.nz

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fashion director GLENN HUNT features editor BARNEY MCDONALD advertising manager GLENN HUNT glenn@1am.co.nz fashion assistant ROSE MORGAN

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GLENN HUNT KAREN INDERBITZENWALLER monique moynihan Barry Betham Leanne Marshall LAURA ALLARD FLEISCHL TERZANN Imogen Wilson

KAREN INDERBITZENWALLER FRANCES CARTER GLENN HUNT MARISSA FINDLAY LAURA ALLARD FLEISCHL tim ashton Barry Betham Leanne Marshall Chelsea Jade Metcalf MONICA MILLA DELPHINE AVRIL PLANQUEEL ALYA BRIE JENKINS

KIEKIE SOPHY PHILLIPS OLIVIA RUSSELL DANINIELLE O’HARA MEGAN TAYLOR TANYA BARLOW desiree wiseA SHIRLEY SIMPSON POLLY FIFITA

WRITERS BARNEY MCDONALD GLENN HUNT ERIN MATTINGLY

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drawing inspiration from Nabokov’s infamous novel ‘Lolita’, ROZY THOMAS the creative force behind trippy newcomer clothing label NYMPHETS is leading a new wave of young designer talent shaking up the local fashion scene with a fresh sense of whats perfect >

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THE FLEDGLING brand is a tender eight months old, but NYMPHETS is quickly gaining notoriety within the Auckland fashion scene.

Thomas uses bright colours and mixed patterns to create an unorthodox and seemingly unmethodical look to her line and, while the final product could be described as bizarre, we, like her many fans, think the helter-skelter vibe is just per fect!

“Nymphets are irresistible young girls that are ethereal and mysterious and I wanted to bring that aspect to my label. NYMPHETS is about immortalising youth and spreading these delicate and celestial qualities through clothing. The perfect look to me is one that is bright and allows light to pass through it, provoking stares from bystanders.

I love extravagance and

overstimulating the eye with colours, patterns, and textures that are messy and chaotic. Nymphets clothing is currently stocked in only two Auckland stores, Snake Pit (Luck/House) and HYPE STORE. I recently completed the first NYMPHETS film about an exorcism, which I am hoping to release next month and also looking to launch a new mini collection for the summer ‘12/13.”

photo by DELPHINE AVRIL PLANQUEEL

for a true perfectionist like KIT LAWRENCE of hot new menswear label ALEXANDER BALFOUR, it’s the strive that fuels the drive, and not the destination but the ‘perfect’ getting there that counts!

E P Y H t c e f r pe HAILING from the UK, a true perfectionist with a creative background that runs the gamut from fine art through graphic design, one-off clothing pieces and custom accessories, to music, as he’s more locally renown for here with the electronic act PIG OUT he formed soon after arriving to New Zealand in 2004. It was a natural progression then for the multitalented KIT LAWRENCE to realising a dream of his own menswear label that ALEXANDER BALFOUR was born, debuting for A/W 2012 with ‘1977’ a range mixing European

outwear staples with casual sportswear influenced basics in performance fabrics - now stocked at his newly opened store HYPE along with partner Michelle Penrice’s label MP, Pardon My French, Nymphets (featured in this issue) and 6 x 4. So what’s up next for ALEXANDER BALFOUR? Read on!!

“My idea of a perfect outfit is feeling that the clothes you are wearing facilitate your lifestyle on any given day - so in that sense it’s transitory. That’s why my label goes from very casual and sporty through to shirts,

trenches and dress pants.

Today I’m wearing a merino tee and shirt from my 1977 label. It took forever to get the shirt pattern right, cutting the collar pattern by hand, slimming the side panels, and it feels perfect to me. I began designing clothing to create the perfect trench coat, the perfect anorak, the perfect shirt etc. but I quickly realised when you’re compelled to create, nothing you design is perfect for long though which is what keeps me interested.

Right now I’m working on the perfect swimwear for ALEXANDER BALFOUR SWIM for Summer 2013.”

photo by FRANCES CARTER model SAMMIE @ CLYNE MODELS click on picture for your chance to to WIN this REYNOLDS WORKSHOP TEE!!

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WITH DESIGNS inspired by song lyrics from local record label Arch Hill’s extensive catalogue, including Family Cactus, The Clean and Street Chant, celebrated artist JOHN REYNOLDS created 24 multi-

layered pieces of artwork, which were transformed into a ranges of ‘art labels’ for BECKS, replacing the traditionional labels on its 330ml bottles, launched at the WORKSHOP flagship store this month (go to p84).

Continuing a long history of collaboration with the fashion label, Reynolds has also created four special edition t-shirt designs for WORKSHOP available exclusively at WORKSHOP stores around New Zealand.

Photo: Sara Orme

LELA JACOBS SPRING 2012

THE KEEP SUMMER 2013

IN SELECT STORES + AVAILABLE ONLINE: www.lelajacobs.co.nz

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our idea of the ‘perfect cake’ is one you can have AND eat too!

JORDAN RONDEL from THE CAKER would like to agree - after all her business thrives on it, baking and delivering perfect custom cakes like the one here to auckland’s sweet toothed fashion elite.

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AFTER baking a particularly successful caramelised banana cake, Jordan Rondel realised that her desire to please others through culinary delights and delicacies, was to become more than just a hobby. In January, 2010, as a service to fellow Auckland cake-eaters, Rondel opened a little business called THE CAKER, in which she bakes and delivers one-of-a-kind pastries. An instant hit with designers and PR agencies, her perfect mix of french roots, the love of baking and passion for fashion is proving the best recipe for success!

“Fashion is a huge part of my life, and because of this I try to transfer its elements to my craft. My cakes are unusual, specialty treats that are unavailable in your average cake shop; they are not generic or fake in any way.

The aesthetic for my cakes is

fairly humble and I try to take the “cute” out of it by playing with ideas of juxtaposition.

I like to use skull and dagger embellishments against the whimsically sweet composition of the cake. I also supply gluten free or vegan options and all of my cakes contain as many organic ingredients as possible... My idea of the perfect cake is one that tastes incredible without necessarily looking the part.

Pretty but imperfect, dainty and rustic. I like pastel colours, soft, cloud-like frostings, fresh seasonal fruit,

and the little black specks that come from real vanilla, honey, nuts, and spices. The cake in this shot is my ideal cake because it is small enough to feed the four mouths dearest to you, or just yourself, if you so please.

It’s a triple layer, gluten free, flour-less, dark chocolate and raspberry cake topped with Grenache, freeze-dried raspberry powder, and goldleaf. It is very rich and you only need a small portion to be satisfied. This is what I envision when I am creating a cake – simple, unrefined deliciousness!”

JORDAN wears mesh top by JIMMY D

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Dasha looks perfectly at home as ‘just a part of the furniture’ on display at the KATE SYLVESTER britomart store for the recent launch of their new DOUGLAS+BEC for KATE SYLVESTER line of perfect homewear, furniture and lamps as pictured here - just click on the item you like to SHOP NOW!!

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model DASHA @ VANITY WALK photographed & styled by KAREN INDERBITZEN-WALLER makeup & hair by SHIRLEY SIMPSON lighting, digital & retouching by DELPHINE AVRIL PLANQUEEL

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DASHA wears KATE SYLVESTER ‘Love’ shirt, ‘Emily’ leather jacket, ‘Willa’ shorts and MIRABELLE for KATE SYLVESTER cameo earrings

THE FIRST Hannah-Lee Jade collection ‘Land Of Point’ was officially launched in March 2012 at ‘Frocks on Bikes’ at the NZ Fashion Festival along with other more established local designers, showing again since at the Bizdojo Maker Space. As well as working on her next collection with even more colour and fun, and styling music videos, Hannah will soon be opening her own shop in La Gonda Arcade Krd, stocking underground labels and hosting cool events while planning for future

collaborations ‘with insanely talented others to grow and grow and grow in the most positive creative original way for fashion.’

‘My perfect outfit from the Hannah-Lee Jade Spring Summer collection “ Land of Point’ would be the purple dying crop top, the fantastic planet plastic jacket and the gingham point pants. In this outfit you would be safe from the forever surprising weather in the most fun way, while revealing the ‘oh so super’ outfit underneath!

The point pants will make your every move have extra groove, the spikes will point out the positives of the day.

The ’Land of Point’ collection provides the wearer with the power to state their point with a happily bold and positively creative attitude.

In these clothes you can make this world come alive, embracing eccentricity, fun and creatively. My label is here to make it clear that fashion design can be, and in my mind is, an extension of the art world.

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with an mission to change the way fashion is viewed, HANNAH LEE TURNER is another young, gifted and eccentric young designer out to make a point with her label HANNAH LEE JADE - and with 2 fashion shows under her belt since it’s launch in march, a workroom in Auckland’s K-Rd, and a shop/events space opening soon, there’s no doubt she’ll make it, per fectly! photos by GLENN HUNT

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ZAMBESI meanswear designer DAYNE JOHNSTON goes undercover styling on the fly for 1AM with his own take on the ‘perfect’ new season - an urban warrior look inspired by the commanding presence and killer looks of CLYNE MODELS new secret weapon, JAY, unleashed here for the first time under the cover of darkness, shot for 1AM by KAREN INDERBITZEN- WALLER

JAY wears camo coverall and space cadet sunglasses by ZAMBESI, hat and trainers by RAF SIMONS from ZAMBESI click on pictured item to SHOP THIS NOW

slipping perfectly into the shadows JAY wears Sleeveless Jacket, Eaton Shirt and Pocket Knife shorts by ZAMBESI, hat and trainers by RAF SIMONS from ZAMBESI, sox by NIKE click on item shown to SHOP THIS NOW

from humble beginnings just seven years ago to its now fashionable home smack in the heart of auckland’s ponsonby road, TWO HANDS TATTOO’s STEFAN SINCLAIR has risen as one of the leaders in the recent renaissance in ink, making a mark on the local scene with his perfect aesthetic, artistry and technical nouse - and like many artists, it’s his muse, CLARE that’s inspired his perfect work. photos by GLENN HUNT

“I MET Clare a couple of years back when she asked me to tattoo her. I had this weird feeling straight away that she would be kind of a muse for me, someone I could showcase my best work on, and bounce ideas off. I just drew her what I wanted to do, in the hopes she might like it, and when she came back to get the ink, she let me do what turned out to be one of my favorite tattoos ever -- a crowned hawk. After two sessions on the hawk, I hired her as my assistant and, every other week, I try out new and different things on her. She is the perfect canvas. She, for the most part, lets me do what I want and she understands my aesthetic. “I’ve always taken a lot of inspiration from traditional tattoo themes and maritime culture, and more recently I’ve been really in to the idea of regalia and tattoos worn as badges of honor and merit. This tattoo is a natural progression of all those themes. I also love that it contains my three favorite techniques of dot-shading, whip shading and flat black. A tattoo by definition will never be perfect as it will always be applied by hand and the human body itself is intrinsically imperfect but for me this is pretty damn close.”

click here to WIN your perfect tattoo worth $200 from TWO HANDS!!

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photography by Chelsea Jade Metcalf fashion by Imogen Wilson models: Lili @ Red 11 and KRIsty @ KHM

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perfect pink dress by RUBY

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perfect pink suit and shirt by Salasai

perfect pink suit by LIAM

perfect pink dress by JIMMY D

perfect pink dress by Jimmy D

perfect pink plaid blazer by Trelise Cooper

middle left: LAURA wears swimsuit and cut-offs

by INSIGHT; right: GINA wears swimsuit by ONE TEASPOON, cut-offs by LEE

per f the humble denim CUT-OFF is the ‘perfect’ short this summer – but rather than trying to get it right by chopping your old jeans yourself, these guys here have done the perfect job for you - so get those perfect pins into a pair now!! photography by LAURA ALLARD FLEISCHL models GINA, LAURA N, HELENA T, HELENA M all @ RED 11 MODELS

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top and centre l to r: HELENA T wears singlet and cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON, GINA wears singlet by SOMETHING ELSE, cut-offs by INSIGHT, HELENA M wears singlet by ONE TEASPOON, cut-offs by WRANGLER, LAURA wears singlet by LEON & HARPER, cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON

HELENA M wears top by American Retro, cut-offs by LEE, LAURA wears singlet

by American Retro, cut-offs

by LEE, GINA wears singlet

by DAY2, cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON

HELENA T wears singlet and cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON, GINA wears swimsuit by INSIGHT, cutoffs by LEE, LAURA wears cropped tee by INSIGHT, cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON

LAURA wears singlet and ‘stars and stripes’ cut-offs both by KSUBI

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HELENA M wears sunglasses by SOMETHING ELSE, tee by KSUBI, cut-offs by ONE TEASPOON

GINA wears tube top and cut-offs by KSUBI; LAURA wears singlet

by ONE TEASPOON, cut-offs by LEE; HELENA M wears singlet by SOMETHING ELSE, cut-offs by WRANGLER; HELENA T wears singlet and cut-offs by KSUBI

HELENA T wears tee by KSUBI, cut-offs by WRANGLER

GINA wears tupe top and cut-offs by KSUBI

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the definitive new season showcase, perfect 1AM style, featuring the freshest new faces, local talent and directional fashion packing the pages and beyond - with interactive hyperlinks, multimedia options and hotspots for online shopping direct from the looks pictured on page, plus a ton of designer giveaways - so get clicking yo - either directly on selected outfits pictured or any underlined credits >>

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HOLLY ROSE at RED 11 MODELS photographed by KAREN INDERBITZEN-WALLER fashion by KAREN INDERBITZEN-WALLER hair by SOPHY PHILLIPS at STEPHEN MARR makeup by OLIVIA RUSSELL for M.A.C lighting, digital, retouching AVRIL PLANQUEEL shot at the BIZDOJO COSPACE studio

dress by NOM-D worn over white t-shirt

by ZAMBESI MAN

dress by NOM-D worn over white t-shirt

by ZAMBESI MAN

perfect sleeveless ‘ALEX’ satin pantsuit

by HELEN CHERRY

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blue bodysuit and zip top both by KSUBI click here to SHOP KSUBI NOW

leather dress worn back to front by KSUBI click here to SHOP KSUBI NOW

sequin shorts by TOPSHOP from THE DEPARTMENT STORE, summer jumper

by KATE SYLVESTER: click on pictured item to SHOP THIS NOW

turtle neck top and wetsuit skirt by ALEXANDER WANG from WORKSHOP

ERIN wears perfect poppy print ‘CHILL’ blouse and ‘DATURA’ jeans by STOLEN GIRLFRIENDS CLUB click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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celebrating the best of the new season here on the following pages, shot on the freshest new faces in town, some of the hottest names on the local fashion scene offer a ‘perfect’ look from their new summer collections, literally, in this 1AM exclusive with shopping direct from the item pictured + designer giveaways - click on your favorites to SHOP NOW!!

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photography by FRANCES CARTER all models from CLYNE makeup by MEGAN TAYLOR and DANINIELLE O’HARA @ SRA hair by POLLY FIFITA @ SRA

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LAUREN wears perfect asymmetric silk ‘INCLINE’ sweater by MAAIKE click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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SIMONE wears perfect printed cotton sleeveless ‘MARINE SANITY’ doll dress by SILENCE WAS click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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LILY wears perfect 100% sheer shilk sleeveless ‘KEEPERS SHIRT’ by LELA JACOBS with ‘DAY DROP’ feather necklace

by JASMIN SPARROW for LELA JACOBS click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

LAUREN wears perfect floral ‘DAWN’ dress by NOW&THEN click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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ERIN wears perfect exclusive print silk ‘CASTAWAY’ shirt and shorts by BLAK LUXE click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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SIMONE wears perfect 100% cert. organic fairtrade cotton ‘parallel’ dress by KOWTOW, flatform sandals by CHAOS&HARMONY click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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LAUREN wears perfect collared sleeveless ‘cape’ dress by NYNE

LILY wears perfect sleeveless mixed spot ‘WALLFLOWER’ dress by COMPANY OF STRANGERS click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

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SIMONE wears perfect laced dress

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LAUREN wears perfect match ‘INDIRA’ dress and cap by WESC, flatform sandals by CHAOS&HARMONY

LAUREN wears perfect 100% black silk ‘VIPER’ shirt and tropical print ‘LINCOLN’ shorts by VAUGHAN GEESON with ‘pin-up’ heels

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LILY wears perfect leather harness

by BLUE BLANK and archive ‘Siouxie’ dreaa by JIMMY D both from CHILDREN OF VISION

LAUREN wears perfect gold taffetta dress by KAREN WALKER with perfect matching limited edition gold frame sunglasses by KAREN WALKER EYEWEAR click on item to SHOP THIS NOW >

photography and fashion by KIT LAWRENCE model TOMMY FLOWERS thanks to the AUCKLAND YMCA

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tracksuit by Jeremy Scott for Adidas, tee by Insight

tracksuit by Jeremy Scott for Adidas, tee by Insight

‘vapourflash jacket’ by Nike, ‘ritual club night’ t-shirt, track pants

by ALEXANDER BALFOUR 1977 available from HYPE, shoes by Reebok, watch by ICE

tee by ALEXANDER BALFOUR 1977 available from HYPE

camo shorts and shirt

by Workshop DENIM click on pictured item to SHOP THIS NOW

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cap and cagoule by ALEXANDER BALFOUR 1977 available from HYPE, camo shorts and shirt by Workshop DENIM

rip stock cap by ALEXANDER BALFOUR 1977 available from HYPE, sweater

by ADIDAS, track pants by I Love Ugly trainers by Adidas

tee by INSIGHT, camo shorts

by Workshop DENIM

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photographed in Sydney by tim ashton fashion by monique moynihan hair & make-up by desiree wise models teresa @ the agency, kendall @ priscillas

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this page and previous: teresa wears dress by lady petrova, vintage sweater by adidas, from puf n’ stuff vintage clothing Sydney; kendall wears dress by lady petrova vintage missoni cardigan from puf n’ stuff vintage clothing ring by mania mania

kendall wears top by fleur wood, jeans by house of holland, shoes by converse, bracelet left hand by karen walker, rings by matina amanita

kendall wears shirt and pants by house of holland

teresa wears vintage top from puf n’ stuff vintage clothing, shorts by zimmermann, earrings by matina amanita, bracelet by karen walker

teresa wears dress by antipodium, blazer by house of holland, bra, briefs and necklace stylist’s own

kendall wears dress by alice mccall, shoes by converse, ring by pushmataaha

teresa wears dress by kate sylvester, rings by karen walker and matina amanita

teresa wears shirt by manning cartell, vintage fringe vest, from puf n’ stuff vintage clothing, shorts by mok theorem, rings by henson and karen walker; kendall wears top by mok theorem, vest by magdalena velevska, shorts by mok theorem, ring on right hand by henson, on left hand by pushmataaha

kendall wears jacket by house of holland, shirt by maurie & eve, skirt by sarah phillips, shoes by converse, socks by h&m, jewellery as before

teresa wears dress by a.d, vintage moschino jacket from u-turn, jewellery as before

There is no such thing as perfection, only degrees of being perfect.. and practice! If that makes perfect, as they say, then 1AM cover star Kiwi model-turned-actress ASTRA MCLAREN’s levels are on the rise with her lead in upcoming film PENNY BLACK, perfectly cast in the part of wayward supermodel Penny. But to what degree does her own background, history and personal experience as a model make this, her first major acting role, seem so totally perfect?

BARNEY MCDONALD finds out.

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ASTRA wears elbow pullover

by ZAMBESI MAN

ASTRA wears camoflage cap and khaki shirt from KIWI DISPOSALS

ASTRA wears camo print shirt by ZAMBESI, jeans by DR DENIM

ASTRA wears ‘very short’ sweater by ZAMBESI click on pictured item to SHOP THIS NOW

ASTRA wears ‘very short’ sweater and camo ‘baggies’ trouser by ZAMBESI click on item here to SHOP THIS NOW

ASTRA wears lace print ‘curve’ tank by ZAMBESI

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directed by JOE HITCHCOCK, based on a script co-written with FIONA JACKSON, Penny Black is currently being filmed from Auckland to Wellington, with MCLAREN relishing the freedom to apply her considerable life experience to playing a character she insists is nothing like her, except Penny is a model.

And a girl. Living the life. A life.

“I PLAY A MODEL in the film and i did model for many years,” she deadpans.

“But I suppose any role would be just as perfect, because I get to do what I love when I’m acting.

“Penny and I couldn’t be more different, I hope,” she continues. “She’s a rather egocentric, supercilious little cow and, granted, she has it quite rough after having her parents pass away then taking care of her younger sister. It takes a special person to bring her back down to earth.”

Penny is described as “a supermodel who doesn’t want anything to come between her and fame and fortune, but learns there are other much more important things in life. Coming from a highly consumerist lifestyle, Penny is surprised by some of the unconventional methods of reusing, refusing and recycling she is introduced to.”

If you know Astra, it’s clear the only line that comfortably applies to her is the casual phrase about learning important things from life. At the tender age of 26, Astra has travelled far in the journey of life, developing an unmistakable air of wisdom without losing any of her sense of fun and adventure. Perfect qualities for an aspiring actress determined to explore the deeper recesses and layers of human existence.

“I was born in Kaitaia Hospital, November 2 1986. My mother and I moved to Auckland when I was too young to remember.

“My unsettled childhood consisted of constantly moving house and changing schools (10 in total). I was the only child spawned from both

parents, though they both had older children with whom I never spent time.

When I was 13, I decided to move in with my father.

“At 15, I started modeling. After leaving both school and home soon after, the owner of Nova Model Agency, Caroline Barley, took me under her wing, housed and tried to mentor me, of which I had no interest in. You could say I was a bit of a ‘problem’ child, managing to get myself into all kinds of trouble, hanging out with ‘bad’ people and being part of a ‘bad’ scene.

“So throughout my late teens I partied and traveled (with modeling) all over Asia. At the age of 19 I decided to come back to Auckland.

“Acting has been something I’ve wanted to do since I was a little girl, stemming from having to entertain myself as an only(ish) child before I got my first role on Shortland Street when I was six. But I never really took it seriously till the last couple of years.

Rene Naufahu, my mentor and agent (who is also an actor and director), has been such an amazing influence over the past few years, since about 2005 when we used to get together once a week as a group and hire a space down at Britomart. He now dedicates most of his week to training actors and knows how to get the best performance out of people.

“It’s always been screen acting for me, about being as real as possible without having to be over the top. I know I’ve been through a lot more in my lifetime, so feel I have a lot of experiences to draw from.

“I’ve had a few roles in both film and

television, and if I were to choose one over the other it would definitely be film for me. Not blockbusters or even big budget films. If I could act the rest of my life and not even make money out of it I’d be the happiest girl in the world.

“I like the kind of roles that are real, where people are actually thinking about real issues or are really taken on a realistic emotional journey while watching the film. I’m not too keen on mainstream films that, depending on the genre, always seem to follow the same formula. They’re so predictable.

“The last film I acted in was an American production where I had to play the psychopathic sister of the main character and writer of the film, Shiloh Fernandez. That was challenging and quite different to any character I’ve played before but I still loved it.

“The film I’m working on at the moment is Penny Black, an independent feature, written and directed by Joe Hitchcock and co-written and produced by Fiona Jackson. It’s been a fun couple of months, traveling up and down the country filming with an amazing crew. I don’t want it to end.

“Since starting the film, I’ve actually become vegan. It’s an issue I feel very strongly about, for moral reasons. I’ve always loved animals so much and place huge importance on the fact they’re sentient beings and that all creatures should be treated equally. I’ve recently left my job in advertising and plan to volunteer in my spare time. I’m not giving all the credit to this film but it definitely has opened my eyes and given me time to think about certain issues that I already knew were there.”

fashion by GLENN HUNT makeup and hair by TANYA BARLOW

ASTRA wears canvas gaiters as bodice and camo net as headscarf from KIWI DISPOSALS

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photography and fashion by Barry Betham & Leanne Marshall models ROSIE and EMMA @ Nova special thanks to Garth Badger

Emily wears MiuMiu sunglasses, fur stole worn as headpiece

ROSIE wears VPL bustier, Blak Luxe blouse, Company of Strangers necklace, Oakley sunglasses, vintage Paul Frank towel worn as headpiece

EMMA wears Nom d jacket and RJC dress

EMMA wears Emma Cook dress from Children of Vision, Levis vintage jeans, leather bracelets models own, vintage jeans worn as headpiece

ROSIE wears Eley Kishimoto dress from Children of Vision, Company of Strangers necklaces, Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, vintage dress worn as headpiece

ROSIE wears Jimmy d dress, d-luxe ring, fur stole worn as headpiece

ROSIE wears Otsu dress from Children of Vision

EMMA wears Julian Danger jacket, crop tee and shorts, Oakley sunglasses, vintage lace top worn as headpiece

ROSIE wears Surface Too Deep swimsuit, Deborah Sweeney pants, Company of Strangers necklace & ring, vintage dress worn as headpiece

EMMA wears Nom d tee

tropical print onepeice by Maurie and Eve, vintage leather jacket, ‘JETSON’ SUNGLASSES by Zambesi, bracelet

by Underground Sundae

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photographed by MARISSA FINDLAY fashion by TERZANN makeup by KIEKIE for M.A.C model CHLOE WHEATCROFT @ RED11

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leather vest by Stolen Girlfriends Club, bikini by SPEEDO, ring by Company Of Strangers, bracelet by Underground Sundae

leather vest by Stolen Girlfriends Club, bikini by SPEEDO, ring by Company Of Strangers, bracelet

by Underground Sundae

crocheted bikini

by WRANGLER, black onepeice by Insight, necklace

by Underground Sundae

crocheted bikini by WRANGLER, oversize white cardi by Stolen Girlfriends Club

bikini by SPEEDO, tights

by Shen, necklace by Eyes of common, ring Underground Sundae

sunglasses by Sunday Somewhere

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black onepeice by Maurie and Eve, skirt by One Teaspoon, sunglasses

by Sunday Somewhere from Angel Divine

crop sweater by Zambesi, bikini by Surface Too Deep, ring by Underground Sundae

skirt by One Teaspoon, bikini by TIGERLILY, ‘evil queen shoes’ by Skin, mesh bodysuit stylists own

black onepeice by Insight, shorts by ZAMBESI, jacket

by Stolen Girlfriends Club, shoes DR MARTEN

black onepeice by Insight, shorts by ZAMBESI

collar by ZAMBESI, bikini by Insight, jeans

by One Teaspoon

‘culotte dress’ by ZAMBESI, necklace and rings by Holy Howe from Angel Divine, hat and boots stylists own

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having grown up with the perfection of digital, many young photographers are discovering the old-school charm of film - and enjoying a comeback from near extinction one of our fav flawed film of all time, the polaroid (you just can’t take a bad one!), its ‘perfect’ qualities showcased here in this fab series by Melbourne photographer MONICA MILLA of her ‘perfect’ model friends.

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opposite page: stacey Grant @ Chic this page: MORGAN HURST@ FM MODELS

this spread: twins AIMEE HURST @ GIANT MANAGEMENT and MORGAN HURST@ FM MODELS and KANE SHEARER @ Giant Management

top: Lexi Sedgewick @ London Management bottom: Ebony Edwards @ London Management

top: Kate Jaggard Willing @ Priscillas Models; bottom: George Brown @ Darley Management, Kane Shearer @ Giant Management

stacey Grant @ Chic and Jessica Vanek @ Scene Models

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ALEX – STREET CHANT

LILI SUMNER & HELEN CHERRY

photos by ALYA BRIE JENKINS

SAM LEE & DANA KANG

an evening of music, art and BECK’S beer at the WORKSHOP Ponsonby flagship store celebrating the launch of BECK’S latest collaboration with artist JOHN REYNOLDS, WORKSHOP DENIM and local record label ARCH HILL, with live performance by STREET CHANT see story page 22

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KATHERINE LOWE & KATE STEVENSON

CHRIS CHERRY & DAYNE JOHNSTON

MINO KIM, ALEX BLANCO, DANNY SIMMONS, & CHIN TAY MICHAEL WHITTAKER

EMILY – STREET CHANT

JULIA FORD

BHARAT KESRY & ASHWIN MORAR

SCRAP WALL & VINCI GIN-NEN

CHARLOTTE RYAN & MATTHIAS JORDAN

STEPHEN GREEN & JANE WALDEN-GREEN

HYO-WON BANG

JOEL FLYGER & LILI SUMNER

CAMILLA MARTIN

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