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EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO RAINE MAGAZINE Hello my Raine Family! I can hardly believe that it was ten years ago that we introduced the first issue of Raine to the world. What started off as a question, grew into an idea, and is now the coveted platform for inspiring creative entrepreneurs. Why Raine? Raine is here to challenge the status quo. Raine seeks to inspire you to make a living from your passions; encourage you to take that next step; and empower you to believe that your dreams can become a reality! We are a family of creatives. Although each of our paths are unique - we understand each other’s journey and aspirations. We are here to support each other while innovating our industries. I ask you to turn each page and discover carefully curated stories brought to you to inspire your next idea or innovation. I hope you enjoy the Raine “experience” as much as we love bringing it to you. Until next time! XO
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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK (F/W ’17) Politics, human rights, equality, and a search for humanity have become the ever-present theme this fashion season. It’s true that the fashion industry has always been jarring, daring, and willing and able to take a political stance when needed, from Coco Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent’s inclusion of women and the pant suit, to Rei Kawakubo’s display of “Destroy” in Paris. This season heeded the call to action for the greater good, and was a season where designers and likeminded creatives joined as one to negate the destructive forces that plague not only the fashion industry, but the larger world around us. Should style and design be deemed political? Some say yes, and some beg to differ, but ask yourself this: Do you fit the status quo? The following statements may seem vague: ‘You can’t sit with us; You don’t belong here; Leave it to a man to get the job done right; Just do what women do best.’ However, if you take a closer look, these statements were ingrained 26
as societal norms for centuries. This season, New York Fashion Week promotedresurgence; a resurgence in style and design; a resurgence in the humanities; and a resurgence in worldly opinions of America and American fashion. The return of Raf Simons to quintessential American brand Calvin Klein spoke volumes as his designs marched to the echo of the late David Bowie’s This is not America. Simons focused on America’s yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He stressed the underlying mantra of “Making American Great Again”. We’ll play the part of Switzerland and abstain from judging this statement… Most importantly, there was a sense of resurgence in clothes, not just crafting a collection together and sending it through the “see now, buy now” craze, but instead conceptualizing and creatingclothes with a purpose, with meaning, with a deeper connection to the industry and the people who purchase them. Victoria Beckham led this ideal by creating a collection she
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FASHION SHINES AGAIN genuinelywants to wear, creating a personal connection between herselfand the garments. Beckham spoke of femininity and the reality that women want to feel secure and empowered through dress and design. This ideal is entirely relevant at present. Designers such as Christian Siriano and Michael Kors put women of various creeds and races on equal footing. The inclusion of plus-size models, such as Ashley Graham, Alessandra Garcia Lorido, Sabina Karlsson, Precious Lee, Marquita Pring, and Georgia Pratt broke barriers for women, stressing beauty beyond skin color, hair texture, or the two numbers on the tag of a dress. To round out New York Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs delivered a collection that left many scratching their heads and stroking their chins, both with intrigue and confusion. Utilizing a runway free of music (save for the infamous car horns and ongoing banter of the New York City streets as the orchestra) wherephones were not allowed presented an auditorium
free of social media. Yes, we said that correctly – no Instagram stories, no Snapchat, and no live feeds. This brought to the surface an underlying critique of ‘today’s’ generation. Viewers were forced to be present, to live in the moment, to enjoy through the comfort of their own eyes without smartphones dictating theirhappiness. Jacobs highlighted a critical question; are we as individuals more engrossed by creating a veneer of fake existence based on what we post on social media instead of real existence involving what we buy and who we support within the creative industries? This is anything but a far fetched notion.New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’17 collections left many thinking again. Open ended questions created a desire to know what fashion’s future will look like.
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RAINE: What money advice has helped you on your journey as a creative artist? NELSON: Stay the course, stick to your guns. Negotiation is all a part of the process; at the same time, know your worth. Never, give it away for nothing. RAINE: Would you say your work as a “creator” has allowed great spiritual expression in your personal life? NELSON: Personally, I am a hard core atheist. The satisfaction I derive from “creation” is a heightened sense of self gratification. RAINE: What’s your favorite book and has it had an impact on how you view your work or the world around you? NELSON: My favorite book was/is “Horst”, which was the illustrated works of the fashion photographer Horst P. Borhman (1906-1999). This book opened my eyes, and I mean wide open. It was, after reading and studying this book, that I embarked upon the study of every great photographer, that I could find. Reading this book was a real awakening. RAINE: Who has been your biggest mentor? How have they influenced your work? NELSON: My biggest mentor has been, and still is Frances Grill, the founder and current President of Click Models of New York. Frances taught me how to see the big picture, how to see everything, in an equation. She was/is a pure advertising genius, who taught me how to break down the walls of self limitation. Frances, rather than seeing things like an agent, saw them as a photographer, as well. No other agent I have ever met has ever been able to do that; it enabled her huge success, as a model agent. Frances was simply three steps ahead of everyone else, in the model industry. Frances Grill taught me to think out of the box. RAINE: Who has been the one person you have enjoyed working with most and why? NELSON: I have most enjoyed working with the Grill family, at Click models of New York. They are FAR different, than are the stereotypical industry types. Life is far more fun, with the folks at Click. Casey Pobran of The Rocky Mountain Entertainment agency of Montana has been a real delight. A former Ford model, Casey knows both sides of the fence, and is far more involved with her models, on a one on one basis. Danielle Bongiorno at MSA Management of New York has been wonderful to work with over the years, in that she is far sharper and possessed of an innate intelligence, that is the typical model agent. A real no nonsense type, possessed of real brains. These are the type of agents, with whom I personally thrive. RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other aspiring creatives?’ NELSON: Words of wisdom? “ The key to success and ongoing progression in the model/fashion industry is ti know how good you are NOT, rather than how good you are. When you can achieve that, the doors open wide, and the learning process is enhanced. It is a philosophy that I teach all of my assistants.
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Brianne brings both experience and passion to her captivating role as Lena on the History Channel’s “SIX”, a combat drama series where she plays a teacher and wife to a Navy SEAL. Barry Sloan plays lead SEAL Team Six commander ‘Joe Graves’, whose team’s mission is to eliminate a Taliban leader in the Middle East. Brianne immediately grabs your attention with the ease and grace she shows on camera, as the pillar of her family, navigating life while all the while not knowing if her husband will make it home alive. Brianne began her path as a creative entrepreneur when she was discovered as a model at the age of 12. Not too long after she was booked for the widely loved show, “Dawson’s Creek” while in high school. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to further develop her love for acting and immediately began obtaining roles in hit shows including FX’s “Nip/Tuck,” CBS’ “CSI: Miami,” ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” and HBO’s “True Blood.” Brianne thrives both in front of and behind the camera. With a passion for directing and filmmaking, Brianne has already produced five films with her production company Give & Take Productions and has directed three features. Brianne took a few moments to share with Raine her experiences along this incredible journey. Look out for more amazing things from this triple threat. She is just getting started. RAINE: What is your proudest moment of your career to date? DAVIS: My proudest moment in my career is probably ‘Six’ and playing the character of Lena Graves. The opportunity to bring a character like that to the screen, someone who is such a strong independent woman, who will do anything to start a family and support her husband. I know so many women that have had trouble conceiving and to share a small part of my family and friend’s journey, and have them connect with the stories. So many have told me that it is exactly how it felt to them. That makes me so proud and happy to tell their stories so authentically. I would also have to say producing and directing two feature films. I felt like another part of myself was accessed and I am proud to follow the footsteps of so many amazing female directors.
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RAINE: Tell us about a moment that you thought you would change course from acting. What kept you on the journey? DAVIS: When you are up for so many parts and you don’t get them, it is very disheartening for sure. But it all changed for me when my husband, Mark Gantt and I started a production company, Give & Take Productions and we produced 3 films together, two of which I directed. And going behind the camera directing really made me see the whole craft of filmmaking and acting in a new light. As an actor, you are such a small part of the production, it kind of took the pressure off me knowing how much more it takes to get a film or show off the ground and running. I love acting but I love directing and producing just as much. RAINE: What three skills would you say are the most helpful in the film / television business? DAVIS: You definitely need talent for sure, just to even get you in the game but too keep you there, you need drive and patience which can be a little tricky since there is so much rejection. And I think
the third is something really important too, your attitude. You’ve got to be a team player, people want to work with people they like. Production is so tough, you just want to work with people that are respectful and nice. RAINE: What was the one thing someone said to you (good or bad) that gave you the desire to fight harder, achieve more? DAVIS: I had a teacher tell me when I was younger that I was working all the time then, getting cast in the ingénue roles but at some point, I’m going to get those parts that are going to demand that I have the chops to create those characters and I better know how to act. I was taken back thinking I already know how to act, but I realized quickly that he was right, a combination of life experiences and a willingness to push myself to be a better actor played a big part in my journey. RAINE: What drives you most to keep going despite what obstacles lay ahead of you? DAVIS: I think just being a storyteller through and through. I used movies to escape as a child, when things were not so great at school and home. And I’ve been in the business for 13 years, I have used each character I played to get closer to myself. This job for me is more about self-discovery than anything else. Acting got me closer to myself. RAINE: Who is your celebrity “doppleganger” / twin? DAVIS: Geez, I get a bunch, depending on my hair color and cut at the time. The ones I get the most is Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, and a younger Ellen Barkin. And with dark hair, I get Angelina Jolie and Kate Holmes. All of which I take as a HUGE compliment. So, thank you to those folks! RAINE: If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why? DAVIS: I’m not sure I want to be a superhero. That’s a lot of pressure and huge burden to bare. But if I had to be one, I mean the Invisible Woman would be pretty fun. I definite would mess with some people for sure… RAINE: What made you decide to go behind the camera in the role of director? DAVIS: It was kind of a “God-shot” really. I had no idea that was a passion of mine. When the producers were looking for a director for The Night Visitor 2, it kind of just came out of my mouth all of a sudden, “Why don’t I direct it?” I was as shocked as the producer when I said it. Lucky they believed in me and gave me the chance. As soon as I got on set, my entire body and mind were on fire. I felt completely alive and I’m never turning back. I am a director through and through. I just shadowed Lesli Linka Glatter on Homeland in New York for 5 weeks to learn more about television directing. One of the best learning experiences of my life. RAINE: What do you love most about acting? About directing? DAVIS: I love acting for self-discovery and learning more about my character and where she fits in the whole story and playing dress up with my cast mates. I love directing because you get to paint every aspect on the screen. It is completely your vision with the help of every person on the crew. I love the feeling of looking into the camera with my DP and seeing the beautiful frame we are creating and watching my actors come alive as these characters. I literally will start to cry when there’s a sad scene or have a smile from ear to ear if it’s a hopeful one. It’s the biggest rush and fulfilling feeling for me.
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RAINE: What’s one thing you could change about your industry? DAVIS: Probably the audition process. Especially pilot season. It’s so much pressure for everyone involved and I don’t think as an actor you get enough time to really work on the material when you have three other auditions that day, all the parts being 5 pages or more. Plus, the pressure on the producers, writers, studio etc… It’s just a really stressful time in LA for everyone. It would be nice to have them spread out through the year. RAINE: If you could offer your teenage self one piece of advice, what would it be? DAVIS: YOU’RE WORTH IT, no matter what others think of you or how they treat you. Everyone is going to put you in a box or have their opinions, but frankly it’s NONE of my business what others think of me. I would have loved to know that inside and out as a teenager. RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other rising creative entrepreneurs? DAVIS: Keep on creating! It’s the only way to learn and grow as an artist. Go shoot a short with your friends, write a bad script or a good one, just keep creating. It’s really the only thing you are going to have control of in this business and it will give you a powerful outlet especially when the times get tough.
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