Jinxx Magazine l FREAKSHOW I Issue 7

ISSUE 7

OCTOBER 24'

Presents

FREAKSHOW

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IN THIS ISSUE

KILLA KLOWNS BY SQ

METHOD DRESSING BY KATE DIBARTOLOMEO

CORSPE BRIDE

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TEN.TREASURES

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS

LUCHADORA

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JINXX MAGAZINE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF + CREATIVE DIRECTION + HEAD STYLIST AISHA MICOURT OUR CONTRIBUTORS

STYLE ASSIST

APPLETHEHUMAN THANK YOU FOR THE TRUST !

SYDNI HINES

TEN.TREASURES SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE WORK ON THE KLOWN SHOOT

PHOTOGRAPHERS KACI PETERSON MAYA PEROUNE

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS PLANETFRUITS SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE WORK ON THE KLOWN SHOOT

VANESSA LOPEZ LIZBETH ROMERO PHOTO ASSISTANTS ALONDRA ANGULO SQ

MAKEUP ARTISTS MODELS @WETBANGS @BUNGEEBUM @JAYSOFAMOUS @ASTROGAZ3 @KILLAKATE444 @THAIS_LUVS_U @VICFORESTA @Y0UNGGYPSY @MADSUCCU1ENT @ANGELINAGORBEA @ALIENDRIENNE

@PLANETFRUITS @LOOKSBYLEPORE

WRITTERS KATE DIBARTOLOMEO

Who Are You Foolin’?

WRITTEN BY : SQ Everyone did not wake up in 2024 and decide to be a clown. Think of the icons of our childhood! Jojo’s Circus, The Doodlebops, The Big Comfy Couch, and of course Ronald McDonald. With the recent resurgence, I thought it necessary to mention the root of our clown memories. They started off as happy, goofy, creative, and imaginative!

That changed in 2016, when there was a Mass Clown Hysteria, majorly in the USA. Eventually spread to other countries, like Canada and the UK. The hysteria happened due to “evil clown” sightings; “evil clowns” stalking and scaring people passing by dark empty streets at night in their cars. By the 1980s Stephen King had popularized “evil clowns” as a trope.

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Who Are You Foolin’?

Most likely inspired by the real life crimes committed by John Wayne Gacy in the 1970s, who would do public performances as a clown before being convicted. The clown business plummeted for sure! The children of the 1970’s did not have happy memories of clowns, so what did they get next…IT (1986) by Stephen King. The kids who grew up scared of clowns got Pennywise! What happened to our youthful generation in 2016, was pushed aside once it was all duped as a marketing ploy for a horror film.

So many things have happened since 2016, as we all know. Pertaining clowns, both evil and good, we’ve had characters like Joker (played by Jared Leto and Joaquin Phoenix), Harley Quinn (played by Margot Robbie and Haley Cuoco), PennyWise (Bill Skarsgård), and Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton). That’s just the first half. Suicide Squad and Terrifier came out in 2016, followed by their sequels. It came out in 2017. Joker 2 and Terrifier 3 came out this year in 2024. These are mostly “evil clowns” that have appeared within the decade we’re in now. Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn in the DC Universe has lots of popularity for her character; a lot more people were (and are) dressing up as her for the past few Halloween.

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Who Are You Foolin’?

The beginning of this year started off in a boom! Pat McGrath dominated the makeup industry with the porcelain pierrot looks she did for Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2004 Haute Couture show. Everyone was trying to guess and theorize what technique she used to make the makeup look so doll-like; the shiny glass look. I remember watching the entire live Julia Fox, Actress and Model, last year attended several events in clown looks. The Garden, a rock band, also sports the mime/KISS styled makeup. And now we have Chappell Roan, Singer and Songwriter, pulling look after look.

All heavily inspired by clown, burlesque, and drag makeup.

show on Instagram where Pat McGrath herself revealed the technique (diluted face mask airbrushed on the skin after the makeup was applied).

Trends become tremendous when multiple forms of media begin popping up with it. Clown makeup and all its relatives are definitely making a splash in pop culture! Already seeing it more on the streets of New York, and online. Coming from a certified clown reaching her second year working at the circus, I am very excited to see more clownery!

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CHAPPELL ROAN & GENESIS WEB ARE MASTERS AT

Method Dressing

Whether it be a full glam Statue of Liberty for New York City's Governors Ball, a bedazzled Lucha Libre wrestler for Chicago's Lollapalooza, or a drag queen Marie Antoinette for the Stephen Colbert Show, stylist Genesis Webb has made Chappell Roan's concert outfits just as much a performance as her singing itself.

Author

Kate DiBartolomeo

Oklahoma-born Webb and Missouri-born Roan met on an editorial set in LA, where they bonded over their shared Midwest backgrounds and interest in vintage clothes and thrifting. Now, they've collaborated on over 50 of Roan's looks. In May of 2024, Webb told Vulture Magazine," We start with a theme and then go, 'Okay, how can we make it campier, bigger?". All the looks styled for Roan revolve around a central concept brought to life through over-the-top clothing pulls, makeup, and accessories Roan's style is a masterclass in "method dressing," a term coined by journalist Andrew Wheeler to describe the practice, particularly popular for movie stars, where stylists dress their clients in looks related to the project they are promoting. Margot Robbie and stylist Andrew Mukamel immediately come to mind for the Barbie press tour, or Jenna Ortega and Enrique Melendez for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. However, the styling strategy has appeared on red carpets for years, with stars like Angelina Jolie promoting Maleficent, Zendaya for Spiderman No Way Home, and more.

Especially in the past year and a half, the method styling technique has become oversaturated. Fashion Writer Hannah Jackson claimed in an article for Vogue that" method dressing is officially tired." And while this may be true for many of our Hollywood favorites, Roan and Webb are the exception.

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Method Dressing But what is it about Webb's

approach that makes Chappell Roan's style unique and awe-inspiring when so many other method-styled looks feel overdone and bordering on cheesy?

One aspect is the boundlessness of her creativity, willing to push the limit to the extremes and then push it even further.

While entertainment and runway

are important to Webb's vision, the core of Chappell Roan's look is LGBTQ pride and artistry. It is no secret that Roan's aesthetic is intrinsically tied to the drag scene. Drag, a type of performance art, aims

to

exaggerate

certain

characteristics of gender identity. Most often,

drag

performers

are

male-

identifying, dressing up as women for the sake of entertainment. However, Roan

Webb and Roan pull inspiration from an eclectic array of sources, fueling this boundless creativity with a variety of fuels Growing up, Webb, like many teenagers at the time, was an emphatic Tumblr user. She told Harper's Bazaar that" Tumblr was so valuable. It introduced me to things like Party Monster or Kids, Harmony Korine." Her broad

knowledge

of

pop

culture

transcends genres from fantasy to horror and everything in between. Her inspirations

are

increasingly

novel

because many of her references are to older media, such as The Tales of Hoffman or Party Monster, either eerily

identifies as female; her extravagant hair, makeup, and outfits emphasize her overemphasizing

Guardian that" Drag is like a spa for my soul."

Roan makes sure to give back to the communities that influence her most.

For her Naked in North America tour, Roan helped platform and support local drag queens by allowing them to open her shows across the country. She told fans during a Raleigh, North Carolina performance," Show them some love. Tip them a dollar. Tip them twenty. Venmo them... a billion. Show them some love."

So, while method styling may be reaching its expiration on Hollywood Red Carpets,

Webb also draws inspiration from

femininity,

embodying Drag's spirit. She told the

familiar at best or entirely unknown to today's teens.

her

it

remains

a

fresh

and

innovative strategy at any stage that

designers she is fond of . Above all else,

Chappell

Alexander Mcqueen is her biggest idol,

Instagram post Roan revealed,”My entire

telling Bazaar that" I watch his shows

project is about having fun, dressing up,

to this day, and I've seen them a million

and honoring your inner child.” With

times, but I literally shed a tear because

such

of how beautiful it is." She is also fond

knowledge of cultural touchstones, and

of designers like Rick Owens and Yoji

an affinity for the unexpected, when it

Yamamoto for their dark color palettes

comes to Webb and Roan's combined

and longline silhouettes..

genius, it is anyone's guess what they

Roan

takes.

strong

come up with next.

In

creative

a

recent

ingenuity,

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IN MEMORY AND JOY:

DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Photographs by Maya Peroune As the sun sets and the air turns crisp in early November, communities across Mexico and beyond come alive with color, music, and the sweet scent of marigolds. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a beautiful and profound celebration that honors loved ones who have passed away. This unique blend of ancient Mesoamerican beliefs and Spanish colonial influences creates a rich tapestry of traditions that resonate with families, friends, and communities. Día de los Muertos has roots in ancient Aztec customs, where death was seen not as an end, but as a part of life’s continuum.

The Aztecs honored their ancestors with offerings and rituals, believing that the spirits would return to the world of the living to partake in the festivities. This practice was adapted over centuries, incorporating Catholic elements and evolving into the modern celebration we recognize today.One of the most iconic elements of Día de los Muertos is the ofrenda, or altar, which families create to welcome their deceased back for a visit.

These altars are adorned with photographs, favorite foods, drinks, and personal items of the departed, alongside vibrant decorations like papel picado (intricately cut tissue paper) and candles that symbolize the light guiding spirits home.

Another staple of the celebration is the calavera, or skull, often made of sugar (known as sugar skulls). These decorative pieces are personalized with names and serve as a joyful reminder of the cycle of life and death. Colorful skeletons, or calacas, are also common, depicted in lively scenarios that reflect the deceased’s personality and interests.

Día de los Muertos is not just a solemn occasion; it is a time for joy and remembrance.

Families gather to share stories, reminisce, and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. In many towns, lively parades feature music, dancing, and traditional costumes, with people painting their faces to resemble skulls.

The night of November 1st, known as Noche de Muertos, is particularly significant, as it is believed that the spirits of children return to visit their families. The following night, the spirits of adults are honored, and the celebrations continue with festivities that can last for several days.

Today, Día de los Muertos is celebrated not only in Mexico but across the globe, as communities honor the tradition in diverse ways.

Many places host festivals that showcase art, music, and cultural activities, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who have passed. In recent years, there has been a push to educate younger generations about the significance of the holiday, ensuring that this vibrant tradition continues to thrive.

Día de los Muertos serves as a powerful reminder of love, memory, and the continuity of life. Through its rich traditions, families come together to honor those who have passed, intertwining remembrance with celebration. As the flickering candles illuminate altars and the air fills with the scent of marigolds, the beauty of this celebration is clear: in honoring the dead, we celebrate the very essence of life itself.

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