SUMMER 2010 ISSUE 01
ONE OF THE BOYS\ SUMMER FUN WITH THE LATEST SPORTS CRAZE.
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Editors
GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED LUCILA MELLER ALEX O’BRIEN KATE SUNDERLAND MELANIE TONG
Sub Editors
Copy Writer
LUCILA MELLER ALEX O’BRIEN MELANIE TONG
MELANIE TONG
Design and Art Direction ALEX O’BRIEN
Fashion Writers
GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED LUCILA MELLER KATE SUNDERLAND MELANIE TONG
Photographers
GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED, LUCILA MELLER, ALEX O’BRIEN, KATE SUNDERLAND, MELANIE TONG
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Cream of the Crop First Impressions First Bite Shopping In L.A. House Becomes A Home Working Women Off On The Right Foot Tea For One Print On Print Avellaneda City
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Bottom of the Barrel Trash Jewellery Last Supper Welcome To Fashion Alley Organically Grown Slacklining Boys Like Girls Varsity Hues Fresh Prints Avellaneda City 6 10 14 20 24 32 42 46 52 56
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BOTTOM OF THE BARREL
Text by MELANIE TONG
Out with a bang How do we say this delicately… As much as we love and admire your creative independence Marc, this really is too much. We know you have a wicked body and we understand why you would want to show it off, but lying in all your glory, legs spread and oiled up on a Myler sheet? Not so cool. Jacobs’ latest men’s perfume advert sees the designer himself pose nude with a strategically placed oversized bottle of ‘Bang’. Photographed by Jeurgen Teller, the image of Marc in his birthday suit will run only in select September issues of men’s magazines. A more tasteful modest version with just the perfume bottle of will run in Middle Eastern magazines. http:/www.marcjacobs.com
TROUSER PANTS
JIZZ On YOur FINGERS
The wonderful boys at Dolce & Gabbana are responsible for these. Either they got tired of boxers mid way through the design process and decided to change to denim or…well, we really don’t know. Honestly – there are no words.
The girls behind fashion blog BleachBlack have released a second nail polish colour following from their previous success colour, ‘Dickweed’ (a rather gorgeous glittery green). Milky white with a touch of sparkle, ‘Jizz’ pretty much looks like what it’s supposed to…Unpleasant imagery aside, this pearly varnish is the perfect accent to any summer look. Wear it with a stack of pastel coloured rings, or use it as a base for your nail art - just be careful not to swallow!
http://www.dolcegabbana.com
http://needsupply.com
LIQUID EYES Tired of your eye colour? Not a huge fan of sticking your fingers into your pupil to put those pesky contact lenses in? Then this is for you. Italian brand iSee have created a liquid contact lens that you spray directly into your eye. Lasting up to 24 hours these coloured spray lenses currently come in 4 hues: purple, amber, baby blue and dark green (we hear glow in the dark ‘Night Vision’ is next on the production line). We’d like the Department of Health and Social Security look into this before this stuff gets anywhere near our eyes, but for now this sounds kind of amazing! http://www.furtureperfect.it/isee 6
Snail trail Tired of not seeing results after months of using the snake venom serum - the one that promised all sorts of miraculous wonders? Then perhaps you should change mollusk serum instead. The Snail Extract Serum claims to rid users of unseemly stretch marks, acne scars and scarring. Deemed “a powerful antioxidant…while also being regenerative” the serum claims to also reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. According to the company that produces this stuff, the complex nature of the serum can’t be replicated under synthetic conditions, which is why the natural secretion of the snail has to be harvested in a natural and organic manner. As amazing as this serum sounds, we prefer our snails served with garlic, parsley and butter. http://www.abateit.com
Pet ShOes
Smells like fergie
The letters W, T and F were tossed around Counterpart HQ when we first came across these perspex hamster platforms. Thankfully (or disappointingly, depending on your attitude towards rodents) we do not believe these shoes exist in reality. Originally from ‘If Shoes Could Kill’, a blog that showcases some of the most bizarre footwear out there, we sure hope to never sees these hit the market.
Following in the footsteps of Britney, Kate, Paris, Mariah, Gwen, J Lo, Halle, Uma, ScarJo, Beyonce…Stacey “Fergie” Ferguson is the latest celebrity to whack their name on a scent. In collaboration with Avon, the fragrance ‘Outspoken’ boasts top notes of star fruit, iced Berry and wild saffron, with bottom notes of smoky Vetiver root, warm Ebony wood and racy black leather. Yes, that’s right, nothing smells more like Fergie than leather. According to the multi-award winning artist, “the vibe for the scent is for the woman who wears it to feel confident and not afraid to be noticed.” Like being noticed when you soil yourself on stage Fergie? We hope not!
http://ifshoescouldkill.com
http://www.avon.uk.com/prsuite
On the jOhn If you’ve ever wanted to know what Anna Wintour looks like in the toilet (God knows why), well here’s your chance! Illustrator Alesandro Palombo has created a new graphic drawing collection appropriately entitled “Toilet Chic”. The series displays editors, designers, socialites and bloggers in rather questionable positions, getting down and dirty. There’s Anna Wintour enjoying some porn, Kate Lamphear sporting some black webbed latex stockings, Alber Elbaz in red ballet pointes and so much more. We wish we looked half as chic as this when on the john! http://www.humorchic.blogspot.com 7
BOTTOM OF THE BARREL NO FREE SPEECH If the mere thought of having to deliver a killer speech has you quivering with fear, then ‘The Oratory Laboratory’ a new speech boutique, is for you. Started by a New York comedy writer and a British feature writer, The Oratory Laboratory will come up with a great punch line for that Bar Mitzvah, help you move the bride to tears with your emotional best man address, and even come up with some new ammunition for your fantasy Oscar acceptance speech. The process starts with a short questionnaire about the speech target to get them started, them you choose the length, and they get to composing the first draft. From there you provide feedback, go over the finer details and even arrange a run through in person with the team to make sure your delivery is on point. Speeches never came so easy... http://theoratorylaboratory.com
POOP IN STYLE
ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM
If you have long appreciated the subtle art of jamming one junk food inside another junk food (eg., the Krispy Kreme burger) then here’s another blocked artillery waiting to happen. New York bakeshop Holey Cream is pleased to offer you the doughnut icecream sandwich. They’ll slice a doughnut in half and stuff it with some homemade ice cream of your choice. Mmm… delish! We highly recommend you try this at home.
Now your kid can do their number two’s in style. Huggies has come out with little diapers that look like jeans. Just wait a few more months and we’re bound to see designer collaborations on the shelves. Huggies is offering this limited edition fashion statement for a short while, so your kid only really has eight or so weeks to show off their faux denim diapers in your neighbour’s paddling pool. If this trend catches on, we might start going sans trousers and just start wearing our designer underwear around.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/holey-cream-new-york
http://huggiesclub.co.uk
iCENSORED Magazines might want to think twice about launching e-versions of their latest editions for Apple’s iPad because they’re going to have to pass Apple’s “No Porn” test before making it available for your viewing pleasure. This doesn’t just apply to publications like Maxim and Front; edgier fashion magazines (like ours for instance) will have to cut back on nudity in photography and editorials if they want to reach their e-readers. After all, what is fashion without a little bit of nipple? iPad as the saviour of the magazine industry – we think not! http://www.apple.com.uk
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KEEPING SCORE Welcome to the Booyah Society, a new iPhone application that turns your Twitter feed, your Facebook page, and yes, your life, into one big contest. A game that encompasses the game of life – you score points for everything from doing laps at the local pool to watching 24 with your brother. Your goal: to accomplish 108 ‘achievements’ spread across categories such as Food and Dining and, Travel and Passions. The achievements can be everything from the monotonous (doing the laundry) to the decidedly less so (getting married). To play, just download the application, and enter in what you did that day. Or do what you normally do – update your Facebook page and Twitter feeds – and the game will automatically credit you for, say, that origami kangaroo you folded whilst at your nephew’s christening. Bonus points for that one. http://www.booyah.com
HITTING THE SPOT
SHREKTACULAR
No, you’re not hallucinating; the G-Point mouse is exactly what it looks like: a vagina. Designed by Andy Kurovets, this mouse has a secret spot. When you find it, it will lead you to your favourite place on the computer it’s connected to, be it your email provider or to our blog. Technology’s never made us blush quite like this little thing.
To celebrate the upcoming release of the third instalment of Shrek, ‘Shrek Forever After’, OPI nails have teamed up with the team at DreamWorks for a series of Shrek inspired nail varnishes. Bold and vivid, the collection features six colours that are inspired by the central characters of the film. Express your inner Ogre with shades like ‘Who the Shrek are you?’ green, ‘Ogre-the-top blue’, or how about trying ‘What’s with the Cattitude’ baby blue.
http://www.andykurovets.com
http://www.opi.com
TYRA, THE NOVELIST Retired supermodel cum TV presented Tyra Banks is writing her first novel, Modelland. The book takes place in a fantasy world called Modelland “where ‘Intoxibellas’ are trained. Intoxibellas are drop-dead beautiful and kick-butt fierce” Tyra states on her website. And the intended audience? Well according to Tyra, Modelland will “really touch the dreamer in all of us, whether you’re aged anywhere from 8 to 80”. If all of this sounds right up your alley, then you’re in for a treat! Modelland is only part one of the planned trilogy! http://www.tyra.com/view/bankable_books
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TRASH JEWELLERY Photography and Fashion GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED
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Photography and Text KATE SUNDERLAND Most people do not know the day, time and way they are going to die. Inmates on death row sometimes have months and even years to analyse and think about that moment. Every decision is made for them, apart from one. On the day before their execution they are asked one simple question- What will be your last meal? This small plate of food will be eaten, digested, recorded and analysed by people all over the world. The most famous last meal is of course Jesus’s last supper, where he dined on fish, bread, salted vegetables and wine with his twelve disciples and Apostles. Throughout history condemned men and women have traditionally been given the choice of a final meal. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the Atzec’s who regularly fed their human sacrifice, up to a year before his death. Modern day society has become increasingly fascinated by the last meals chosen by death role inmates. On many websites the photo of the chosen food has now replaced the man’s face, with his final decision representing him entirely. So what does this last free choice tell us about their character? Does it reveal their human nature and personality or is it simply another and last plate of food?
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ONE OLIVE, WITH THE PIT STILL IN) Victor Feguer. March 15th 1963. Iowa. Kidnapped and Murdered Doctor Edward Bartels. When he was buried, he placed the pit of his olive in his pocket, in hope that an olive tree would grow out of him.
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ONE HAMBURGER ONE CUP OF COFFEE SIX EGGS Gary Mark Gilmore. January 17th 1977. Utah State Prison. American criminal and spree killer. He was the inspiration behind Norman Mailer’s Pulitzer Prize winner “The Executioner’s song”.
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ONE CRACKER SIX CANS OF COKE James Hudson. August 18th 2004.Virginia. Murdered three neighbours over a driveway.
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FOUR BUNS, FRIED OKRA WITH(LOTS OF SALT, 2 SLICES OF BANANA BREAD Robert Charles Comer. 22 May 2007. Arizona. Murdered his two neighbours, Larry Pitchard and Tracy Andrews. Last words: ‘Go Raiders!’ in reference to the Oakland Raiders of NFL
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ONE CHOCOLATE MILK ONE CHOCOLATE SPRINKLE DONUT Thomas Treshawn Ivey. May 8th 2009. Columbia. Convicted of the murders of a business man and a policeman. No final words.
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WELCOME TO
Photography and Text GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED
If you associate alleys with piss and filth then think again, Santee Alley in the Fashion District of Downtown L.A. is ready to prove you wrong. With over 300 shops within only four crowded city blocks, the Alley (as locals call it) is giving Rodeo Drive a run for its… products! You can find heaps of gold jewelry, which apparently never go out of style here, to faux designer bags, glasses, and even cosmetics. The stock of perfumes is more impressive than that of an airport duty free. A strict policy of “don’t ask don’t tell” makes you wonder where all of the merchandise comes from, employers being famously tight-lipped about it. With thousands of customers crowding the small street each day, despite the dubious origins of the products, makes us realize that the authenticity of what we buy is of relatively low importance if the price is good enough.
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ORGANICALLY GROWN Photography and Text GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED
After years of floating from place to place, Germano (a.k.a Mano) has finally found a place to call home… a garage. “This is the best, I can literally roll out of bed and I’ll be at my desk, ready to make some music”, he says. To most, this garage would be anything but ideal (the trip to the bathroom alone is enough to put you off, even when just visiting the place), yet after a life led by instability since he was 17, Mano now finally feels grounded. It is redundantly that same instability that led him to this garage. During the summer of 2009, Mano decided to leave LA, his living situation and his day job to go to the Burning Man Festival in the desert. To his already chaotic mind, a little bit more ‘organized chaos’ would surely be worth the experience. As it turned out, it was. Among the hundreds of people he met during the weeklong art festival, what stood out were two women in particular. The three instantly bonded over their mutual love for Trader Joe’s and Eastern philosophies, making this a match made in heaven. Once back to LA, the women (a masseuse and a yoga instructor) offered Mano their garage to use as a studio. He crashed on their couch until he finally bought a bed (his very first) and has been happily living there ever since. 24
It might be hard to consider this a “sweet deal”, but when reviewing the present real estate situation in Los Angeles and the enormous debt California is facing, it’s actually genius. As the economy worsens, the cost of renting a flat and maintaining it is steadily increasing. As of last year, it was declared by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) that the Sunshine State is $90 billion – and counting - in debt, this being the direct result of poor leadership from former governor Grey Davis and current “governator” Arnold Schwarzenegger. Not so sunny anymore, right? The problem is currently perpetuating as more than half of the state’s population has admitted in a 2007 PPIC survey that they know close to nothing about the state’s “debt of affairs”. Germano, on the other hand, is all too aware of his spending, limiting it to the bare necessities. Other than food and his car, his principal expense is his music. He has been a DJ since his days at Santa Monica High, making his mark at classic American Pie-style parties (everything from kegs of beer, furniture on the roof, and masses of pepped-up teenagers). Mano has now moved up from these humble beginnings to playing at some of the best nightclubs in Los Angeles, from Rockwell in Silverlake to Hidden in Hollywood. The majority of his time is strictly dedicated to music, from DJ-ing to producing, to the constant self-promotion. It is obvious Mano regards music as his number one priority. Not surprisingly, home decorating fails to make the cut.
Photography and Text KATE SUNDERLAND
Boys don’t sit still; instead they constantly move, make and create. We at are fascinated by the sense of freedom and lack of fear that comes with being a teenage boy. Late night BBQ’s, dirt biking, impromptu camping trips, skiing, skating and surfing - boys are always seeking out new ways to push their bodies to the extreme and to have a good time. The newest outdoor sport that has got our boys (and girls) all over the world hooked is slacklining. This new sport tests and improves balance. Armed with a tow rope and two trees, it is simply a makeshift tightrope. However unlike tightrope walking, where the line is made as tight as possible, the participant aims for a line with a good amount of stretch and bounce, much like a mid-air trampoline. Highly addictive and relatively easy to master, the boundaries of slacklining are constantly being pushed; back flips, front flips, turns, jumps and even yoga are performed a few feet off the ground. Although different forms of slacklining have been around for hundreds of years, it was in the 1970’s that the modern day extreme sport was created. In the American National park ‘Yosemite’, two climbers began experimenting with walking on chains on their rest days; word soon spread and, with a few adjustments, slacklining was born. As Tony Johnson, an avid Slackline enthusiast rightly stated all you need for a sublime afternoon is the “Sun and a slackline. ” and we can only agree.
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Nightslip and Panties Kayser
BOYS like GIRLS Photography and Fashion GLENDA GOLDSCHMIED
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Brassiere and Panties Myla Stockings Agent Provocateur
Bustier Chloe & Lola Model Robert WIlliam Eaton 42
Brassiere Coco De Mer Garter Victoria’s Secret Panties Kiki De Montparnasse
Photography MELANIE TONG Fashion KATE SUNDERLAND, LUCILA MELLER and MELANIE TONG
Right Sweater UC Berkeley Shorts Lonsdale Socks American Apparel Shinpads Umbro Shoes Mariano Toledo 44
Corset as Shoulder Pads Giorgio Armani T-Shirt Urban Outfitters Shorts Illionaire Socks Umbro 47
Above Crop T-Shirt American Apparel Leggings Stolen Girlfriends Club Shoes Topshop Right Corset as Shoulder Pads Giorgio Armani Corset Alexander McQueen Tank Top and Trousers Alexander Wang Model Julia Monsell 48
Sleeveless Jacket Dolce and Gabbana T-Shirt Rockit Jeans Topman
PRINTS Photography and Fashion KATE SUNDERLAND and LUCILA MELLER
Leopard, zebra, snake or cheetah Boys, this season choose your spots wisely. Whether it’s garish or subtle, take a walk on the wild side. Grrrrr. 50
Shorts Ay Not Dead Shoes Vans
Shirt Roberto Cavalli Belt American Retro Jeans Monkee Genes
Scarf H&M T-Shirt Joy Division Trousers Topman Shoes Vans Model Eric Queguiner
Photography and Fashion LUCILA MELLER
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Opposite Top Sonia Rykiel Trousers Dries Van Noten This Page Top 3.1 Phillip Lim Leggings American Apparel Socks Falke Shoes Marc Jacobs
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Jacket Ellery Shorts Dries Van Noten
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