BRAZEN Brazen: /'brāzən/ adjective 1. bold and without shame. I am so excited to share the stories of such talented trailblazers in this issue. The creatives featured in this issue are brazenly innovating in their craft. We’re featuring two editorials with video, a first for Atlas Magazine, and something I’ve wanted to do for a long time. To be able to bring stills to life; bring a story beyond the page, is all too exciting. Additional to our beautiful visual editorials, flip through to read about Feiruza Mudessir of Finchitua, a brand shaking up the Middle Eastern fashion industry with its AvantModest line. SPKTRM Beauty is trailblazing in beauty, looking to disrupt the industry with their retouching ban and ethical practices. Designer Shadgie Jean is crafting one-of-akind wearable art with the women of Haiti, aiming to empower with fair, equitable and responsible work.
These are the creatives who have brazenly said ‘no’ to the cookie cutter approach to fashion and are making waves with unique and innovative ideas. Every single contributor who made this issue possible did so with drive, energy and creativity. I am grateful that so many talented individuals submit to Atlas Magazine each issue, and absolutely floored by the outcomes at all skill levels. The cover, shot by Eve J. Liu, fills my heart with warmth. Not only is it Atlas Magazine’s first Asian cover model since 2013 (something that will never stretch that long of a time span again), but it is truly evocative of the bold and unabashed feeling I strived for with this issue. I truly hope you enjoy the Brazen Issue, and that you take from it a feeling of confidence and of boldness in yourself. With love, Megan
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