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Scout SCOUTING INDEPENDENT TALENT ACROSS THE GLOBE SEPTEMBER 2010 Courtney Brooke
ScoutSCOUTING INDEPENDENT TALENT ACROSS THE GLOBE SEPTEMBER 2010
Courtney Brooke
scouting independent talent across the globe
CONTRIBUTING TALENT
COVERCourtney Brooke www.flickr.com/photos/courtneybrookemodel | stylist | Shae Acopian Detarwww.everythingstyle.com
Ben Miller | Photographerwww.benmillerphoto.com
Dagg & Staceywww.daggandstacey.com
Ponko Shoeswww.liudmilarosario.com
Autilia Anotucciwww.autilia.wordpress.com
Sarah Louise | Photographerwww.sarahlouisephotography.com
sideRackwww.siderack.net
Aureliawww.fashionisaplayground.com
Chloe Le Drezen | Photographerwww.kulturepop.com
Camilla Welltonwww.camillawellton.com
Christina Caradonawww.troprouge.blogspot.com
Amanda Tiongwww.accesoryofcrime.blogspot.com
Jessica | Illustrator | Vol.25www.vol.25.typepad.com
PUBLISHERCOLEMAN MEDIA GROUP
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFDelina [email protected]
ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEMelissa [email protected]
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what's inside
12....Dagg & Stacey Fashion Designers
16....Ponko shoes Liudmila Rosario Ponko
18....Camilla Wellton Fashion Designer
38....style Crush(s) Autilia|Amanda Aurelia|Christina
46....Light Witch Courtney Brooke
camilla wellton
NOMADa member of a tribe who move from place to place
photographer | courtney brooke
K O TO N
Fall in Lovewith dagg and stacey
Founded in 2001, d a g g and s t a c e y had a clear vision at its start. To make clothing that is a subtle balance of enduring, effortless style, quality craftsmanship, and femininity.Based in Toronto, d a g g and s t a c e y began by producing limited run collections primarily made from recycled materials and vintage fabrics. This process honed their skills resulting in an idiosyncratic approach to design and pattern drafting that the label has become know for.
d a g g and s t a c e y launched their full women’s collection in Spring 2003. Often influenced by traditional bespoke tailoring, theirs are clothes to wear, treasure, and come to be irreplaceable. The company designs and manufactures their line exclusively in Toronto in collaboration with local independent trades people to a high standard of construction. Dagg & Stacey seek out quality natural and innovative sustainable fabrics, taking a socially and environmentally conscious approach to fashion.www.daggandstacey.com
2Liudmila Rosario Ponko is an artist, illustrator and fashion
designer originally from Cuba.
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Liudmila graduated from the Superior Institute of Design (ISDI) in Havana.
After graduating she worked as a freelance illustrator and fashion designer. Liudmila participated in differents culturals events “Havana Bienal” Cuba, “Art and fashion”,
Finalist of “Mittelmoda Fashion Award” Milan Italy.
Currently in Miami Liudmila works as a freelance illustrator, customizing shoes for well known famous people in the sport and music industry.
Camilla WelltonAW 10
Camilla Wellton is a Swedish Luxury Fashion brand in love with the thought
of being the Soul in your wardrobe.
The vision is threefold
To create clothes that enhance the natural power, grace, beauty and
elegance of the wearer.
To inspire an awakening of the mind so that the wonders that lie inside us
may be expressed.
To be in love with life, by being true to oneself so that we can experience life to its fullest and manifest our dreams.
She wants the best for herself and those she loves.She lives, or is in process of creating, the life she dreams about.She is strong and honours her integrity.She s not afraid to stand out or to blend in,it all depends on what she feels like.
For her, choices of what to wear and how to think are not basedon what others may or may nor think about her:Her choices are based upon how they affect her experience of lifeand how she feels about herself.She knows her strengths. One of these is the capacity to learn how tolove, heal and grow strong by challenging her perceptions of weakness.
Who is She?She is the one for whom I create my collections.
www.camillawellton.com
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sideRACK.net is a portal to discover great new talent.
sideRACK’s mission is to cater to women who love independent fashion design. The sideRACK team searchs for new faces in the industry and believes in quality over quantity.
sideRACK is brought to you by Cristina a young Fashion Designer who caught herself roaming the streets of NYC with a limited budget and an undeniable love for boutique clothing. Cristina embarked on a journey to bring great clothes to all and provide a venue for young talent, thus sideRACK.net was born.
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Name: Autilia Antonucci City: Perth Australia
What the future holds: Lot’s of styling, finishing my degree in Journalism and Creative Advertising and then hopefully working for a fashion magazine.
Big dream: To become a Fashion Editor or Art Director Jewelry: I literally feel naked without a chain with one of my chosen sentimental charms I feel like wearing on the day. Right now it’s my cameo and acorn. Fashion tip: Don’t be afraid being different and experimenting, because you’ll often find that when you like things on other people it’s because they stand out. Also play with fashion ‘no no’s’ , sometimes they look rubbish but when they work they work ( proud socks and sandals offender ). Favorite city: London (love)
On my Ipod: -Favorites right now are- Black rebel Motorcycle Club, The Dead Weather, Tame Impala, The Kills, Dandy Warhol’s, The Beatles, The Virgins, Of Montreal, MGMT, Kasabian, ( I think I should stop there ).
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Favorite food: Love Vietnamese and am a tad obsessed with Japanese rice crackers !
Drink of choice: Peach ice tea Favorite Flix: The Virgin Suicides, A Clockwork Orange, Running with Scissors , The Notebook, The Doors, Stoned also I know it’s not a film but I love Skins .
A must read: Sushi For Beginners by Marian Keys
Motto: Tatty Sincerity is better than spruce eloquence ( William Shakespeare)
Style icon: Audrey Hepburn and Alexa Chung
First thing in the morning: Coffee.
Last thing before bed: Write my ‘to do list’ for the following day
Current obsession: As it is winter here I am obsessed with trousers. Wide leg, tapered, high waisted and Hareem are my current favorites . Ohhh and how could I forget Jeffery Campbells “On The Run” collection which is close to perfection!
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NameAmanda Tiong.
CityAuckland, New Zealand.
What the future holdsUncertainty. I’m at a career crossroads at the moment. There’s just so much I want to do and experience outside of my current field.But blogging definitely has definitely become a platform for that. Its allowed me to share my inspirations, experiences, experimentation and passion in styling and photography. As one half of Accessory of Crime, I just love challengingmyself and experimenting with fashion and imagery, and of course discovering a little more about myself along the way. We’ve recently revamped our e-store and with that underway, we’re looking for new projects to take on and take further. And hopefully more traveling too.
Big DreamsIt’s not about getting to the top of anywhere or being the best at anything. But to do what I love to do, what I’m passionate about and for that to evolve into a job thats made for me.
JewelryA ring on each hand and a tragus ring - 24/7. It’s all pretty minimal.
Fashion TipContrary to what ‘they’ tell you, there are no ‘dos and donts’. Fashion is about making it your own - being comfortable in what you wear.
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Favorite cityIt’s gotta be Vienna. A 48-hour stopover in this city is purely too short! It’s so vibrant, quirky and individual. It felt likeeverywhere I turned, I saw something inspiring - with a little twist to it - (maybe its just me, being from way down in theSouthern hemisphere): the street lamps, wooden seating in the train station, cute shop canopies, love of color in thestreets… I can see myself living in this city.
On my iPodShe and Him, Phoenix and Chromatic Flights have been on rotation in the last month or so.
Favorite foodNothing in specific but when I scan a menu, these things always catch my heart: haloumi, lentils, calamaris, artichokes, tako and grapefruit.
Drink of choiceWater with a wedge of lemon or anything zingy + refreshing and mojito.
Favorite FlixOff the top of my head, the last thing I watched that was really worthwhile: Melinda and Melinda by Woody Allen.
A must read: Monocle.
MottoDream with your eyes open and your heart ready to take action.
Style iconSo many inspiring people. The quirky Chloe Sevigny. Boho Abbey Lee Kershaw. Daul Kim. Effortless Lou Doillon. From the past, Francoise Hardy, Marianne Faithful, Penelope Tree and Nico.
First thing in the morningI’ve made a habit of lying in bed and checking my email on my phone.
Last thing before bedI drown myself to sleep with mental lists of things to do the next day only to forget by morning.
Current ObsessionI’m obsessed with many things: Traveling, Prints (ikat, kilim, Missoni), All things 70s, The Vampire Diaries, Shearling,Tattoos, Dandelions, Dandelion tattoos, Vintage cameras, Hessian pillow covers and Moroccan rugs etc.
Name: Aurelia City: Paris What the future holds: I prefer not to know... Big dream: Big dreams you mean... Jewelry: Rings Fashion tip: Stay yourself
Favorite city: New York On my Ipod: Rock from sixties at this time Favorite food: Desserts Drink of choice: Red wine Favorite Flix: Jeux d'enfants by Yann Samuell and with Marion Cotillard A must read: Voyage au bout de la nuit de Louis-Ferdinand Celine Motto: Carpe Diem Style icon: British girls First thing in the morning: Having breakfast Last thing before bed: Putting night cream on Current obsession: The next holiday
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Name:Christina
City: NY
What the future holds:More modeling, was just in the Roxy Europe campaign..and writing more. Big dream:Be a fashion Icon. Jewelry:Dara Ettinger, Gara Danielle, Tem, Etro, YSL... Fashion tip:Never try too hard, be comfortable. Favorite city:NYC & Paris On my Ipod:The XX, Feist, Arcade Fire... Favorite food:Avocados Egg rolls!!! Drink of choice: Water with lemon
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“Live your life the way you think you should be living it.
Don’t pretend.”
Favorite Flix:Christmas Story A must read:Animal Farm by George Orwell its a classic and it’s so good. Motto:live your life the way you think you should be living it. Don’t pretend. Style icon:Alexa Chung, Edie Sedgwick, Molly Ringwald...movies inspire me. First thing in the morning:Wonder what day it is, Then I check my cell/Gmail Last thing before bed:I watch the office on Hulu! /Or eat popcorn.
Current obsession:Dara Ettinger Angelica Knuckle ring & Acne Admire Ankle boot!
Light Witch
artist Courtney Brookemodel Shae Acopian Detarstylist Shae Acopian Detar
While she travels frequently, Courtney Brooke will forever call the rolling, foggy hills of New England her home.
Courtney pulls inspiration from images of the past and the rich history of the environment that surrounds her. Self-discovery and personal conviction came quite easy for Courtney, and allows her to explore her true spirit. This has been the precursor to a vigilant creativity that cannot be destroyed.
Courtney identifies herself as an artist rather than a photographer. She is in love with the human form and experience. With that love she collects its strange history on film. Seeing the beauty in everything, even flaws, seems to be her natural gift. Her images solidify the feelings of romance and awe, rich with color and haunting natural light; one can feel her inspiration in the heat of an orange sun on the horizon. She reveals an overwhelming sense of nature and mystery.
Courtney Brooke’s love for the 1960’s and 70’s is haunting tantalizing and romantic, she captures a beauty that synthesis eras.
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photography Sarah Louise Johnson
My name is Jessica and I am the voice behind Vol.25. I
am mommy to 2 beautiful little girls, 5 and 2. I am
married to one of the sweetest. most understanding guys
you will ever find. I have always enjoyed drawing, and
my hope is that at least one person will connect with
each piece of art I create. Think “the warm fuzzies.”
I also create “Eye Candy Photoshop Overlays” these are
custom shapes that add something sweet to your photos,
arts and crafts projects, or scrapbooking layouts.
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