VOLTA 17/18 PART TWO

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Editor-in-Chief Creative Director CREATIVE + DESIGN Creative Advisors

Layout Editor Layout Assistants FASHION Head of Styling Stylists

PHOTOGRAPHY Head of Photography Editorial Photographers Behind-the-Scenes Photographers TEXT Editorial Director Literary Editors Writers EDITORIAL Hair & Makeup Artists Shoot Contributors Models

Savana Gray Kiara Botha

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Adam Ibrahim, Adam Masri, Aliciya Jamal, Camila Marcus, Claire Henderson, Diyana Noory, Elisa Gontier, Jen Lee, Jenna Hebb, Kayleigh Gray, Kiara Botha, Krista Chyc, Laura Robinson, Maya Chambers, Sam Stones, Savana Gray, Savanna Lee, Tanya Sahni, Tarra Tresham, Thalia Desmond Savana Gray Arad Moghadasi, Kiara Botha, Tian Tang Adam Masri, Elisa Gontier Adam Ibrahim, Adam Masri, Aliciya Jamal, Anthony Vespa, Arad Moghadasi, Arlene Galton, Brittany Chang-Kit, Christianne Borbon, Claire Henderson, Diyana Noory, Elisa Gontier, Jen Lee, Jimena Jarillo, Jocelyn Togeretz, Krista Chyc, Laura Robinson, Maya Chambers, Nathan Olszewicki, Nico Lavender, Puneet Shokar, Riley McLaughlin, Sam Stones, Savana Gray, Savanna Lee, Tarra Tresham, Yang Pan Adam Ibrahim Adam Ibrahim, Claire Henderson, Diyana Noory, Jerry Gu, Kelly Huang, Kiara Botha, Saxon Lane, Stef Eleoff, Tanya Sahni, Tian Tang Adam Ibrahim, Adam Masri, Jack Godfrey, Jen Lee, Stef Eleoff, Suyoung Chun, Tian Tang Jenna Hebb Brittany Chang-Kit, Kimya Manouchehri, Mithila Somasundaram Brittany Chang-Kit, Kharissa Edwards, Jenna Hebb, Jen Lee, Jonathan Ng, Krithika Nathan, Nathan Olsewicki Diyana Noory, Jen Lee, Jenna Hebb, Kayleigh Gray, Krista Chyc, Marissa Martin, Meghan Gray, Melissa Wong, Nico Lavender Adam Ibrahim, Adam Masri, Chelsea Clifford, Claire Henderson, Dalla Zhao, Jane Rideout, Kiara Botha, Krista Chyc, Mark Stahl, Sam Stones, Savana Gray, Sydney Scott Adam Carere, Aidan Link, Alex Fregren, Aliciya Jamal, Andrew Kim, Anthony Vespa, Austin Haber, Ayham Yasein, Bright Osei, Brienna French, Camila Marcus, Camille Baycroft, Caylen Walker, Chelsea Clifford, Chelsi Germain, Chloe Jiayu Han, Dominique M. Bento, Genevieve Pelow, Glorija Spehar, Hugh McHenry, James Howard, Jaya Xavier, John Lee, Keamia Tajbakhsh, Krista Chyc, Laura Robinson, Lavan Narenthiran, Matthew Fregren, Michael Brain, Nico Lavender, Nimi Adeyemo, Onaope Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, Paul Okundaye, Peter Akioyamen, Quintin Lopes, Rebecca Mclaren, Rowan de Paiva, Sakariya Ahmed, Savanna Lee, Sean Lee, Spencer Yeung, Suyoung Chun, Suzie Blainey, Sydney Scott, Tala Al-Ramahi, Tomachi Onyewuchi, Vicky Qiao, Wiley de Paiva

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CONTENTS Editor’s Letter...words by Savana Gray

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Major Contributors...highly dedicated and talented team members

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Behind the Scenes...an exclusive look into VOLTA

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The Paradox of Self-Expression...words by Brittany Chang-Kit

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Alessandro Michele’s Eccentric Gucci Revolution...words

by Kharissa Edwards

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Find Her in Fields of Lavender...Jenna Hebb interviews Nico Lavender

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Supremely Unfashionable...words by Nathan Olsewicki

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The Morality of the Jumpman...words by Jonathan Ng

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ELLIPSIS: Fashion & Lifestyle Society’s Spring Fashion Show...directed by Jen Lee

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The Fashion Industry Needs an Upgrade...words by Krithika Nathan

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LIVING IN COLOUR...feature editorial by Savana Gray and Kiara Botha

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EDITOR’S LETTER As the largest issue yet, VOLTA 2017/2018 finds harmony within a stylistic collision of silhouettes, genres, and trends. In our feature editorial, Living in Colour, we explore the diverse elements of representation, style, and culture and how they manifest on an individual level. This year’s issue shines light on critical curiosity and reflection, as we question everything while highlighting essential topics: all to do with fashion, style, and personal expression. First, we explore the ironic art of dressing in The Paradox of Self-Expression written by Brittany Chang-Kit and indulge in some judgement of fashion subcultures in Supremely Unfashionable, a critique made by Nathan Olsewicki.

Since we’re fond of unpacking unrelenting obsessions in the fashion industry, we also analyze Gucci from top to bottom in Alessandro Michele’s Eccentric Gucci Revolution, a refreshingly honest review by Kharissa Edwards. We then dive deeper into the psychological aspects of shopping and study the rationalization of making a purchase in The Morality of the Jumpman; a story for every sneaker-lover told by Jonathan Ng. In our last article, Krithika Nathan calls out the increasingly hypocritical side of the industry while giving us insight into the life of those who are conditioned to conform to standards—ones that are both unattainable and unnecessary—in The Fashion Industry Needs an Upgrade.

I would like to thank the entire VOLTA production team for making this immense issue come to life. It would not have been possible without your commitment, passion, and generous contribution. The artistry I have witnessed from each of you is striking and inspiring.

Lastly, a special thank you to both Jen Lee and Kiara Botha for making the production of this issue a remarkable and invaluable experience. Your endless encouragement, support, and guidance is unmatched and allowed me to express myself in the most imaginative ways.

I hope you enjoy the 17/18 issue as much as I have enjoyed curating it.

Savana Gray

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MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS JENNA HEBB

Editorial Director/Makeup Artist/Creative Advisor ★ Fourth Year | Media, Information, and Technoculture Honours Specialization with a Minor in Women’s Studies ★ I love being a part of VOLTA because there’s a place for everyone.

No matter your skill set or academic background, anyone can find a place to let their passions grow. I loved that I was able to mix my love for writing with my love for make up and fashion with the various roles I took on and projects I was a part of.

SAXON LANE Photographer

★ Third Year | Media, Information, and Technoculture / Film ★ I love VOLTA because it has given me the opportunity to work with new people and experience new things at every shoot. During the shoots, I constantly learn more about photography and I get to really enjoy myself at the same time.

TANYA SAHNI

Photographer/Creative Advisor ★ Fourth Year | Honors Media and The Public Interest with a Minor in Film Studies ★ I love VOLTA and F&LS because it provides you with a network of people who want to help you actualize your creative dreams. You get to try out different things and learn new tricks. It also helps that everyone is incredibly talented in what they do!

MAYA CHAMBERS

Stylist/Creative Advisor ★ First Year | Visual Arts ★ VOLTA magazine is such a strong community of young artists. I’m so excited about all the people who contributed to this issue and the amazing work they produced!

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Creative Advisor: Tarra Tresham Photographer: Saxon Lane Models: Aliciya Jamal, Austin Haber, Bright Osei, Laura Robinson BTS Photographers: Adam Ibrahim, Tian Tang Stylists: Sam Stones, Jocelyn Togeretz, Elisa Gontier Hair/Makeup Artist: Jenna Hebb Shoot Contributors: Savana Gray, Claire Henderson

BRUTALISM

Creative Advisor: Tanya Sahni Photographer: Tanya Sahni Models: Chelsi Germain, Anthony Vespa Stylists: Brittany Chang-Kit, Anthony Vespa Hair/Makeup Artist: Jenna Hebb Shoot Contributor: Kiara Botha

LIVING IN COLOUR

Creative Advisors: Savana Gray, Kiara Botha Photographer: Saxon Lane Models: Bright Osei, Onaope Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, Paul Okundaye, Peter Akioyamen, Sakariya Ahmed Stylists: Adam Masri, Nathan Olszewicki, Puneet Shokar, Savana Gray

Creative Advisor: Laura Robinson Photographers: Jerry Gu, Saxon Lane Models: Genevieve Pelow, Quintin Lopes Stylists: Laura Robinson, Savanna Lee Layout Assistant: Arad Moghadasi

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Creative Advisor: Sam Stones Photographer: Kelly Huang BTS Photographer: Tian Tang Models: Krista Chyc, Matthew Fregren, Sydney Scott, Vicky Qiao Stylists: Arlene Galton, Christianne Borbon, Nathan Olszewicki, Sam Stones Hair/Makeup Artist: Melissa Wong Shoot Contributors: Krista Chyc, Sydney Scott

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Creative Advisor: Aliciya Jamal Photographer: Tian Tang Model: Camille Baycroft Stylists: Sam Stones, Riley McLaughlin Hair/Makeup Artist: Kayleigh Gray Shoot Contributor: Jane Rideout

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Creative Advisors: Camila Marcus, Savana Gray Photographer: Stef Eleoff BTS Photographer: Jen Lee Models: Andrew Kim, Ayham Yasein, Camila Marcus, Caylen Walker, Krista Chyc, Lavan Narenthiran Stylists: Jen Lee, Savana Gray, Krista Chyc, Puneet Shokar, Yang Pan Hair/Makeup Artists: Krista Chyc, Meghan Gray

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