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RUBY IS AN 18 YEAROLD STUDENT CURRENTLY STUDYING PHOTOGRAPHY. HER WORK IS MAINLY FOCUSED ON STREET PHOTOGRAPHY CAPTURING PEOPLE IN THEIR NATURAL STATES. WE INVITED HER TO INTERVIEW AND TAKE IMAGES OF NEW UP AND COMING 18 YEAR-OLD FASHION STYLIST JAY J. JAY J IS A RECENT GRADUATE OF RMIT UNIVERSITIES FASHION STYLING COURSE BEING THE YOUNGEST TO EVER DO SO AND CURRENTLY RUNS HIS OWN BUSINESS WITH FRIEND H’ENRY CALLED PARAMAMA. WITH HIS PASSION FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION AND HIS DRIVE TO CREATE A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE INDUSTRY HE IS ONE TO KEEP AN EYE ON.
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JayJ:I’m pretty good, you have some questions for me Ruby: Yeah I do! Ok first one, how did you become interested in the fashion industry Jay J: I always liked clothes, and I guess I always took it more seriously than other people. Casual clothes day was a competition and it was always on my mind and I wanted people to think I was the shit Ruby: (Laughs) This is too good. What influenced you to make the decision to leave school and what was it then like transitioning into a university environment? Jay J: My mum. I had terrible grades and the only A+ I ever got was in fashion. I would walk into school and I would pretend I was going into the LV office but I was like okay I had my shit together and I wanted for it to be real. I found a course that would actually take me in and I did that. Ruby: What was that experience like and how did it shape what you wanted to pursue in the future? Jay J: Well, it told me that school was not for me and it is for some other people but it definitely told me no you did the right thing and keep exploring because in the end everything will work itself out. Believe in yourself. Ruby: Going off that, what was the response you received from your friends and family when you decided to pursue fash-
-ion instead of finishing school? Jay J: It was mixed. I never knew exactly what I wanted to do. On one hand I had mum was like do it and on the other grandma was like Fuck no! It was hard, but mostly positive I think. Ruby:Did you haveanystrugglesstarting university at such a young age? Jay J: Everyone is really sassy! And sometimes you find people giving backhanded complements like “its just so you” that’s not a complement! You just have to read between the lines I guess and don’t take anything personally. Never! Ruby: main Jay And
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Ruby: How has your transition into the fashion industry changed your life for the better? Or for the worst? Jay J: I mean I have learnt how to communicate, talking to adults professionally. I learnt how to conduct in a more professional manner. I learnt not to say shit for the sake of saying something. Ruby: How do you see the fashion industry changing after COVID 19? Jay J: First of all, everyone has been at home so I guess there is more need for comfort. And I feel everyone is becoming more conscious on what their spending their money on because people don’t just have money they can waste like that anymore.
Ruby: Do you think people are starting to think fashion is less of an importance or do you think that its actually growing? Jay J: I definitely think its growing but coming from someone who spent most of lockdown on Wish. But for real I think there is a real movement of people turning to higher quality garments instead of crap that will last a month. I agree, if it means spending an extra dollar to relieve some impact on the environment it’ s worth it. Ruby: So continuing with that, what are your views on fast fashion and the sustainability movement? Jay
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Ruby: All of them? The big brands? Jay J: All of them! People should not trust what their saying when they tell you they are being sustainable. You really just have to take everything with a huge grain of salt because bigger picture stuff like H&M telling everyone “oh were recycling everything once it turns into dust and we take the dust and make it into cardboard and then we take air …” its bullshit! It’s all bullshit. What they sell in 48 hours takes 12 years to completely recycle… that’s not okay and people should know that. Ruby: And yet they don’t. No one really knows, everyone thinks “oh look at this sustainable promise” Jay J: oh my god yeah they just say “look at the font they use, it’s type writer!”
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Ruby: What are you doing in your work to ensure a more sustainable future? Jay J: I try and learn what’s happening because with all these facts out there it is easy to become confused. I think it’s also important to learn about the end, end value of anything you make because yes you can donate it to your local OP shop, but what happens after that? Ruby: So would you ing sustainable materials
say then
you value more sourcsustainable fashion initiatives?
Jay J: Right, because if you are guarantee what your using to create this garment won’t harm the planet it’s better than just handing over you old t-shirt that someone else is just going to put in the bin. It’s kinda like knowing your spices to cook, you know you smell things oh this would go nice with a curry, this will go nice with a pasta, know your fibers! And I know it’s a big thing but know exactly what can be put in the ground and what can be biodegradable. Ruby:
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do
you
hope
to
achieve
within
the
fashion
industry?
Jay J: I guess just honesty. And not just sustainably. I feel like everyone wants to have a meaning, but I think I just want everyone to be a bit more smater.
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Juzzy Carter (Justin Carter) is a Pro Scooterer as well as a successful model. He has been honing his craft since the age of 12 and has competed in various scooter competitions around the world. He is sponsored by brands such as Madd Gear Action Sports, River Wheel Company, Syndicate Store, and Ends footwear and Apparel. The success Juzzy has found through his scooter career at the young age of 23 makes him someone to watch out for. We sat down with him to discuss his career so far.
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What has been your greatest achievement?
It’s hard to pin point a particular moment that outshines everything, but I think being able to ride with my friends, travel the world and make a living out of what I love, is the greatest gift achievement of mine. There’s definitely memorable moments like winning competitions, landing childhood dream tricks or creating videos that I will never forget, but I can’t favour one. My whole life of scootering is my greatest achievement and something I’m forever thankful for
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Jeranimo is a young Dutch model who has modeled for the likes of Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Roberto Cavalli amoung other fashion brands that dominate the industry. His work has taken him all over the world at the young age of 19. Being scouted by his mother agent Riches model management through the social media platform instagram he has since taken the modeling world by storm.
How did you start modelling?
A friend of mine who already was modelling, posted a picture of us together on his instagram story. His agent Philip Riches, who is my agent now aswell, saw the picture and was interested in me. My friend gave him my number and I sent him a some pictures. A few days later I went to Philip’s office with my mother. That same week I signed my contract.
Do you remember your first job?
My first job was the Prada fall 2019 show. It was my first job ever so of course it was pretty exciting, but I didn’t feel really nervous. Before the show started, I observed the whole process that was going on before the show. As soon as I had to walk, I was just confident and didn’t really think about anything. This was a day I will never forget.
How has modelling changed your life?
Modelling brought me a lot of experience. Travelling for example, has been more then ever. I have been to a lot of places and visited different countries and cultures that I maybe wouldn’t have seen if I never started modelling.
What has modelling taught you?
Modelling made me more mature. I have been completely on my own in another country a lot of times. This made me grow up a lot faster because I had to do almost everything alone.
Who are your biggest inspirations?
My one and only big inspiration is my mother. She is a woman that never quits and always is there for me when I am sad or when I am happy or just wanna talk to someone. If I have to choose someone in the modelling industry, then the person that inspires me is the future me.
What has your biggest achievement been?
My biggest achievement was the Prada campaign. It was an amazing experience. As a result of this week, I had an picture of myself that was around 3 meters high hanging everywhere around the world at the Prada stores.
Has your family supported your carreer?
My family always supported me. They always wanna join me to a job if they are available, they help me to make the choices to become the best as possible and they want me to grow more every time.
What would you say to kids just starting out in the industry?
The thing I would say to models who just started is, be yourself. Don’t let this anything or anyone change you. The people in the model industry like it if you are social and show your personality.
Where do you see modelling take you in the future?
To be honest, I have no expectations of where modelling will bring me because before I started I never could’ve dreamed about the career I have now, soI feel that I can only achieve more than what I ever expected.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Hopefully going to jobs with the same happiness as I do now.
A new space for creatives to display their work. A mix of photography, drawing, graphic design and mixed media are welcomed. This issue we showcase pieces from creatives Weronika Mamot, Jackson Murray, Ruby Soumbassis, Henry Heydon, Olivia Caruso, and Monique Lansell accompinied by the lyrics of Chris Watt’s new single Over U available on most music streaming services.
I DREW OUR NAMES IN CEMENT YOU PUT A HEART AROUND IT I CAN’T GET OVER YOU
By Weronika Mamot @wmamot
YOU GOT YOUR MAKEUP ON MY CLOTHES LISTENING TO MY DEMOS I CAN’T GET OVER YOU
by Monique Lansell @idas.ocean
By Jackson Murray @jacksoncharlesmurray
By Ruby Soumbassis @rubysom_
NOW GIVE
IT’S ME
OVER CLOSURE
BECAUSE I CAN’T WALK
AWAY
NOW IT’S OVER
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Painting By Monique Lansell @idas.ocean Photograph By Weronika Mamot @wmamot
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I love working with them, even just listening to their ideas !
Olivia Deeble is an 18 year actor from Melbourne who found success appearing in shows like Home and Away and Little Lunch. She is due to star in Disney’s new Original Film the Secret Society of Second Born Royals that is coming out late 2020. Olivia has gained a following of over 200,000 on her instagram account and portrays an interest in fashion, collaborating with brands like Calvin Klein. We caught up with her to discuss her new found success and her plans for the future.
acting? And how old where you? I come from a family of actors ! So it was always around me, I started properly acting at 11 when I got my first agent. When did you know you wanted to create a career from it? I always loved performing, and probably around 5 I figured out you can make a living out of being an actor, ever since then it’s all I’ve wanted to do.
Who inspires you? My mum, aunt and grandmother inspire me hugely. They’re incredibly hard workers How did you start who are so creative.
What was it like working overseas? It was amazing! I am so lucky to have been able to work overseas. It was an incredible experience and I learnt so so much. What has been your biggest achievement? I’ve had different big achievements at different times in my life, and at that point in time they were the biggest ones. So I guess my biggest achievement is my next one. What advice would you tell young people wanting to start in the industry? It is difficult to properly get started without an agent, so I would recommend applying for agent. Also, do it because you absolutely love it. It’s hard work but the
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What has it been like finding success at such a young age? I’m very appreciative that I could start my career so young. As I said before it’s something I’ve always wanted to do so I’m lucky it happened so quickly. Have you always received support from your friends and family in chasing your dream? Absolutely! My family and friends have always been supportive of me. I’m incredibly
lucky to have them. What has been the biggest struggle you have had to overcome?
Probably my time management, I get distracted easily and I often get overwhelmed with having to do school and other work as I leave it to the last minute.
Is there another young person in the industry that’s impressed you? I really look up to Margot Robbie and I hope to have a career similar to hers!
EDITOR’S NOTE
Disrupta was created for a sick distraction from homework and in the hopes of bringing together community of young people supporting each others achievement’s in a world run by the man. This magazine is an opportunity to discover and showcase the many talents our youths are bringing to the game and get noticed! Disrupta is founded on the philosophy of giving a voice to the young as we believe that they are capable of most anything. Dream big or go home.
o x xo S.S