SUMMER ISSUE 2018
RUNAWAY WITH
GREGG SULKIN BOYS OF SUMMER $6.95 US $8.95 CAN
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47. Gregg Sulkin
Runaway with Gregg Sulkin by Daniel Larsen
28. Jordyn Jones Hittin’ it BIG by Daniel Larsen
34. Levi Meaden Breaking In by Grace Tobin
41. Nathaniel Potvin by Daniel Larsen
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Escaramuza
by Myra Carlos
108. Sole Searching The Espadrille
by Jennifer O’Bannon
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THE DANCE of ESCARAMUZA words Myra Carlos This is more than a story about a girl and her horse. It is a story about how family tradition introduced a young woman to a sport unique to her culture, and how that turned into a lifelong passion. That sport is escaramuza: Solely for women, it is a sight to behold, as a team of ladies ride sidesaddle and make their horses dance in rhythm to Mexican music. Akin to synchronized swimming, it entails elaborate, intricate, and detailed choreography between rider and horse, then rider and horse and team, performing as one. It is a big part of charrería – an equestrian tradition similar to rodeo that started in herding communities in Mexico in the 18th century. More than just for managing livestock, the tradition was created to foster better relationships between different families and is passed on through generations. Now, the charrería lives on in schools and associations where today’s youth are taught competitionlevel on skills, such as roping and reining using wild mares and bulls. The escaramuza outfit is crucial to the sport, described both as an art and a responsibility. Responsibility because they are judged on the quality of their garb as well as how identical they are with their team. And art because the escaramuza outfit comes with braided wide brimmed hats or sombreros and beautiful floor-length dresses cinched on the waist by a rebozo (a flat piece of material like a scarf or shawl, used like a belt in this situation), adorned with ruffles, flowers, and bows. On the feet of these competitors are boots with spurs on the left heel. The end result is an impressive display of balance between traditional femininity and athleticism. The star of our story is Esperanza Corona Rodriguez, who proudly states that she has been riding since she was nine. In 1976, her father purchased a lienzo charro, or a rodeo sports arena, now named the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds. From there, Esperanza and her sisters practiced
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JORDYN JONES hitting it BIG
words Daniel Larsen
A blonde-haired beauty, there’s a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to Jordyn Jones. The young star is a talented dancer, actress, and singer. And after living in Los Angeles for the past eight years, Jordyn has built up quite a successful career to prove it: “I’ve had so much fun working on different television shows, such as Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Kids’ Choice Awards, Dancing with the Stars and Shake It Up! As an actor, I starred in the Youtube Red movie Dance Camp, and of course now I am playing the lead in Overnights!” Her newest role as Mack in Overnights allows Jordyn to further develop her career, as well as inspire her fans. She shares, “What I would want my fans to take away from my role as Mack is that you can overcome anything in life! I was sent away because I was making bad decisions, but I had a dream of being an artist, got thrown an offer, and took it. Whether or not something may seem like a bad idea, just forget all the negatives and go for your dreams.”
Runaway with
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words Daniel Larsen Beyond fashion, beauty and entertainment, the essence of Luca Magazine is positivity and the mantra that you get out of the world what you put into it; In fact, the name Luca means “bringer of light”. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Gregg Sulkin after our interview and photoshoot, it’s that he too is truly a bringer of light. The star seems to be endlessly optimistic – it’s no wonder Hollywood welcomed him when he arrived young and bright-eyed: “I entered this industry when I was thirteen years old. I was extremely fortunate to book the lead role in a feature film called Sixty Six after my first-ever audition. Helena Bonham Carter played my mother. I have continued to work on television and in film for many years. Now, a decade later, I am on a Marvel television show so thankfully, to date, it has all worked out according to plan. I realize I have been fortunate, but at the same time, I definitely have faced rejection. I’ve always believed that the sign of a true champion is how they respond to a defeat or rejection, so it was vital that in those moments, I responded with positivity and self-belief.” Looking at the glass as half-full and keeping his eye on the prize have been keys to Gregg’s success, “Thankfully over the past decade I’ve been able to continue to grow as an actor. That is what is most important to me.”
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SIMPLE SHADES OF SUMMER Photography ANGELA MARKLEW Hair ASHLEY LYNN HALL Makeup DEB CHUNG Model ALINA TIMOFEVA, Wilhelmina
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RUNWAY
Versace SS2018
RETREAD
top Calvin Klein $28 • pant NYDJ $110 • belt Steve Madden $20 bag Betsy Johnson $78 • glasses Margaret Joseph $14 • shoe Michael Kors $80
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photographer Sylvia Hardt • hair/makeup Mary Reid • model Michelle Mousel
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Marni SS2018
overlay Free Press $30 • dress True Destiny $15 • shoe Crown Vintage $50 appliques Recollections $14 • earrings Adrienne Vittadini $12