A diverse glimpse into the worlds and personalities of fashion, beauty, culture, philanthropy, and art.
Photography by Rosamagda Taverna | Fashion Editor & Stylist Stesy | Makeup and Hair by Adelina Popa | Model Sophia @Mp Management
Scarf by Emilio Pucci | Earrings by Iosselliani
Scarf by Mario Dice | Earrings by Dior | Brooch by Rosantica | Shirt by Dondup
Scarf by Gucci | Bra by La Perla | Earrings by Iosselliani
Scarf by Hermes | Earrings and necklaces by Iosselliani
Scarf by Fendi | Glasses by Micheal Kors
Photographer: Justice Apple @justiceapple | Stylist: Isaiah Walls @theisaiahwalls
Producer: Tarayn Sanders @taraynsanders | Groomer: Samantha Tobin @samjomakeup
Models: Christian Dion: @we_staycoolin, Levi Berlin @levithejedi
Christian wears Suit by 5000
Levi wears shirt by Comme des Garcons
Levi wears Tank Top by Rick Owens, Pants by Comme des Garçons
Christian wears Jacket by 5000
Christian wears Jacket by 5000, Pants by Comme des Garcons, Belt by Levi’s, Necklace Model’s Own
Levi wears Tank Top by Hanes, Jacket by Levi’s, Pants by 5000
Christian wears Top by Helmut Lang, Pants by Siki Im, Shoes by New Balance
Levi wears Jacket by Calvin Klein, Pants by Acne, and Boots by Saint Laurent
Levi wears jacket by Maison Margiela, Pants by Damir Doma
From Edward Steichen’s early black and white gelatin prints of fashion models in the 1900’s to the digitally enhanced fantasies of today’s social media age, the fashion image remains a seductive subject of the gaze, same as it ever was.
Photographer: Alex Black
Fashion Stylist: Brit Cato
Models: Vitalina Burton w/ Muse Models, Emily Grace w/ Elite Models, Skyler Hawkins w/ Anti MGT, David Chiang w/ Major Models
Hair: Mike Fernandez using EVO Hair Products
Make-up: Juan Jaar using Mac Cosmetics
Producer: Associate Editor, Ben Price
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On Emily: Satin Black Puffed Blouse by Namilia
On David: Multicolored sequined blouse by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
On Skyler: Hat by Leila Jinnah, Black Suspender trousers by Tibi, White Singlet by Tibi, Colonial heels by Thom Browne, socks by Ozone Socks
On Emily: Black dress by Roberto Cavalli, Long black sheer skirt by Mimi Prober, Grey & White Pinstripe cape by Thom Browne, Black Colonial Platforms by Thom Browne, Pony Hair handbag by Brother Vellies, Silver Rings by Shiny Squirrel
On Vitalina: Green long sleeve blouse and skirt by Jason Wu, Pale Blue Embellished Slingbacks by Rene Caovilla, Net hat by Leila Jinnah
On Skyler: Navy Blue knit hat by Leila Jinnah
On David: White & Black leopard print dress by Roberto Cavalli, Black Fur collar by Georgine
On Vitalina: Black & Silver embellished Chain Dress by The Blonds
On Skyler: White lace up blouse by Thom Browne, Silver/Red chandelier earring by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
On Vitalina: Black Lace bodysuit and Ostrich fur fan by Maison Close, Gold link bracelet by Shiny Squirrel, Triangle Earring by Shiny Squirrel
On Skyler: Multi colored full length coat by Georgine, Silver Chain by Shiny Squirrel
Fashion Assistant: Kristen Wiltshire, Fashion Intern: Jeffrey Chempere, Makeup Assistant: Chloe Grae
Black Patent leather collar blouse Johna Stone
Photographer Emmanuel Sanchez-Monsalve, Fashion Stylist Brit Cato, Hair by Julia Kim, Makeup by Cyler
Dancer and actor Parker Kit Hill has found himself a home in the worlds of entertainment and social media stardom. Whether dancing in a bobbed wig in his apartment or starring across from RuPaul in the hit TV show Broad City, Parker makes an impact whenever a camera is near. Parker’s unique looks, style, and personality have made him a perfect candidate for fame in the age of viral videos and influence. Spend a surreal day dancing with Parker, equipped with a rainbow of eyebrow pencils, a towers of hats, and all of the platforms you could need!
Red kimono and Pants by: Gustav Von Aschenbach, Black Hat by Essenshel, White Hat by Essenshel, Black Platforms by iRi
Top Image: Coat by Sharon Wang
Bottom Image: Red kimono and Pants by: Gustav Von Aschenbach, Black Hat by Essenshel, White Hat by Essenshel, Black Platforms by iRi
Coat by Sharon Wang
Yellow denim jacket by Johna Stone, Black windbreaker pants by XB OFCL, Black Platforms by iRi, White Sheer Knee socks by we love colors
Right Bottom Image: Beige coat by Sharon Wang, Caramel Jacket by FGJ, Black Platforms by iRi
Black Patent leather collar blouse Johna Stone
Red Jacket by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Black Boot by Gianvito Rossi, Nude Dress by Spanx
Actress Chelsea Lopez plays in front of the camera while giving us a peak into her minimal world of art and object. Chelsea changes the context of each prop through her interaction with them, and her personality shines as a character amongst objects. Peak inside her white box stage.
Dress by Mario Dice, Boots by Le Silla
Dress by Marine Serre, Shoe by Marine Serre, Leather Corset Belt by Helmer Accessories
Dress by Peggy Hartanto, Belt by Leilou, Black loafer by Dr. Scholl’s
Dress byPeggy Hartanto, Earring by Lilou
Dress byPeggy Hartanto, Earring by Lilou
Photographer Matallana | Model Sanne Vloet at New York Models | Stylist Melissa Infante
Jacket by Olivia Oblanc, Top and Bottoms by Varpu Rapeli
On the Left: Dress by Carolina Sarria,
On the Right: Jumpsuit by Olivia Oblanc, Shoes by Celine
Dress by Carlo Carrizosa, Pants by Adidas
Pants by Carolina Sarria
Top and Bottoms by Helen Zhang
Clothing by Carolina Sarria, Shoes by Celine
Photography by Eric White | Styling by Donte McGuine |Model Cordell Broadus | Production by Sahtia Rivers at the Jeffries Group | Grooming by Marcelo Gutierrez
Coat by ICOSAE at ODD92, Sweater and Shirt by Faith Connexion, Pants by Calvin Klein, Shoes and hat by Dior Homme
Cordell Broadus, son of Hip-Hop legend Snoop Dogg and a former football star, has made his entrance onto the global fashion stage. Collaborating with Joyrich, walking the Philipp Plein show, and being tapped to star in the MCM campaign – Cordell Broadus is a name on the rise. Blessed with dashingly good looks and a charming smile, not to mention star-studded genetics, it is no wonder that he has taken the fashion sphere by storm. Cordell Broadus took us on a trip through Brooklyn while donning some of the men’s wear season’s best. Take a step into the world of Cordell Broadus in this Iris Covet Book exclusive.
How does your experience in the fashion world differ from what your life was like as an athlete?
Everything is different – it’s different in every way… In football it’s all about the team, traveling, and a group mindset. Fashion is more individual and it’s about expressing yourself.
What has been the most exciting development in the fashion world? (ex. Diversity, gender fluidity, etc.)
ME! I’m an exciting development in the fashion world [laughs]. I really feel like I am because I was only considered a football player, people associated me with the football or the music industry. Now, my identity has changed and the way people see me has changed. I’ve lost over 25 pounds and dyed my hair red! That’s development.
How would you describe your personal style?
Funky. I like outfits that remind me of different eras. I love the ‘70s and the ‘80s. The collection I’ve created with Joyrich is very loud and colorful, like the ‘80s.
Who are your biggest sartorial influences?
James Brown. Self-explanatory.
You’ve recently been chosen to star in MCM’s campaign, how did you feel when you were chosen and what does the MCM brand mean to you?
It was kind of crazy when I heard they wanted me for the campaign. The campaign images are so cold – that shit was fire. Growing up, MCM was big in LA. Now I’m working with them in my new career path, so it’s deeper than just a picture.
Tell us about your runway experience with Philipp Plein.
Man, that shit was so lit! I walk out on the runway and Future is performing, all my homies are in the crowd making noise. I felt like a rockstar. Then when I turn around my grandfather, Poppa Snoop, is walking out. It was a grandfather-grandson moment that I’ll never forget. I really want to thank Philipp Plein for making all that possible and for having la familia involved.
Who is your dream collaboration and why?
Willow Smith. I love that she shows how vulnerable she is through her work.
Which do you prefer, New York or LA? Why?
Why choose?
Where do you see yourself ten years from now?
I’ve always been fascinated with real estate and the life of Conrad Hilton. I’d love to own a hotel. Cordell Broadus: real estate mogul, ya dig?
What problems do you see in the fashion industry and how do you think the “New Generation”, a tribe you dubbed on Twitter, can help address these issues?
I’m a positive person, I try not to see negativity, but the fashion industry can improve on it’s diversity on every level; I mean representing different genders, sexual orientation, race… everything. Inclusivity is everything to me. I’m all about the New Generation and giving young people a voice and a creative platform. I remember my first day of 5th grade at a new school… I didn’t know who to sit with at lunch. I had no friends. I didn’t know anybody, so I just followed these two kids the whole way so it didn’t look like I was by myself! [Laughs]. Every time they’d turn to look back at me – I’d feel so awkward! [Laughs] I don’t ever want anybody to feel like that. Everyone needs a seat at the table. I feel like that’s what the New Generation is going to bring to all platforms, not just to fashion.
When designing for Joyrich, where do you look for inspiration? What inspires you now?
I look for people who shaped the culture. My dad truly influenced hip-hop and I wanted to start with something inspired by hip-hop culture first. I’m excited for the Joyrich collab that will drop in January.
What are your thoughts about the recent outcry for equality and addressing abuse allegations both in Hollywood and in fashion?
I think #TimesUp. I’m inspired by and proud of the women and individuals who speak out in every industry, not just ones in the spotlight. I really want to support them and all women. I’m all about empowerment. Let’s make this a revolution.
Who is your biggest hero?
Muhammed Ali. I related to his decision to not go to the Vietnam War. He threw out all of his titles because overall none of that stuff meant anything to him. People thought I was crazy for quitting football my freshmen year, even though I had so much potential and probably would end up making it to the NFL. I thought it was more important to follow my heart and what I believe in. Muhammed Ali did the same – he shaped our culture and broke boundaries. He’s my hero. He was at my last high school football game, he watched me score two touchdowns in the National Championship, that’s all I needed. Now we’re finna walk these runways, take these pictures, and shoot these movies. Ya dig?
Coat by WalterVan Beirendonck, Hat by Beton Cire
Coat by WalterVan Beirendonck, Pants by ICOSAE at ODD92, Shoes Nike x Off White, Hat by Beton Cire
Coat by Faith Connexion, Pants by Calvin Klein, Shoes by Nike x Off White
Coat by Faith Connexion, Pants by Calvin Klein, Shoes by Nike x Off White
Jacket and Pants by Linder, Shirt by Calvin Klein, Shoes by Dior Homme
Coat by Faith Connexion, Pants by Calvin Klein, Shoes by Nike x Off White
Top by Y/Project at ODDBK92
Special thanks to Patrick Meijer and Kendall Werts @ The Jeffries Group
Photographer/Creative: Kimber Capriotti @KimberCapriotti | Model: Alina @alina_schulzen with Silent Models @silentmodelsny
Creative Assistant: Coco Ho @cocosrealm | Stylist: Gina Marie @ginamariestylist | Makeup/Hair: Zee Gustafson @zeeartistryllc
Coat and Shoes by Mansur Gavriel | Bodysuit by Givenchy
Top by Monse | Skirt by Givenchy| Shoes by Trademark
Coat and Shirt by Derek Lam | Glasses by Poppy Lissiman | Gloves by Fratelli Orsini
Coat and Shirt by Derek Lam | Glasses by Poppy Lissiman | Gloves by Fratelli Orsini
Gloves by Fratelli Orsini
Dress by Courrèges | Turtleneck by Calvin Klein | Bag by Mansur Gavriel | Ring and Bracelet by Chloé
Suit by Stella McCartney | Bodysuit by Givenchy | Shoes by Mansur Gavriel
The Mountain Ford, 1846, Image Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Text by: Rishabh Manocha
All artwork by Thomas Cole, courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Last month (Jan 30, 2018) witnessed the opening of an unprecedented exhibition, celebrating the life and legacy of English-born American artist Thomas Cole. The title Transatlantic Crossings signifies his immigrant status to the fledgling new country – the United States.
It is also reflective of embarking on a purposeful journey. The latter years would reveal Cole’s significant contribution to American art.
Cole’s forte of landscape painting is sublime, romantic and deeply piercing. The beauty of the American wilderness is a predominant theme of his work. But, what lies beneath that unfettered beauty is truly penetrating. From purely lyrical depictions of the landscape, of which he was a pioneer in the new continent, much of his critical work comprised of incremental narratives, often dichotomous in nature. These narratives talk about man’s penchant of incessant desires. Born in the heyday of industrialization, Cole witnessed first hand the shocking effects of mass production on the ecological cycle. The soot ridden valleys and smoke of chimneys indeed played a pivotal role in shaping his understanding of man’s relationship to nature.
One of Cole’s most acclaimed works, The Course of Empire depicts mankind’s emergence, prosperity, and eventual diminishment. From the reeds of landscape, to the material pomp and glory of man, and finally to the disappearance into the same enigma of landscape, Cole depicts the course of so-called “civilization”. It is almost as if the series depicts the course of empire, but pays ode to the permanence of landscape.
Yet another exemplary work is The Oxbow. Here, Cole depicts the tamed nature of landscape in juxtaposition to the lush and rampant existence of nature. The cropped fields of Massachusetts set against the northwestern forests depict American landscape as a panoramic refreshment.
As one looks at Cole’s work and himself as the patron of the Hudson River School, one begins to delve deeper into the subject of dichotomy. It is apparent in his first generational roots as an immigrant, having founded the first institution of its kind in the United States. It is apparent in his usage of landscape as means to distinguish the contrived and the natural. And, it is apparent in his choice of human depictions in composition, most times either sparse or plenty.
The exhibition also includes direct comparisons between his work, and the work of his contemporaries JMW Turner and John Constable. The influence is indeed apparent, but the perspective is rather anew. It isn’t though his work isn’t impressionistic in technique like Turner’s or largely painterly like Constable’s. However, his work is more than just the interplay of paint and canvas. It is but an assessment that’s made through each landscape. The exhibition runs through May 13, 2018.
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Landscape with Tower (from McGuire Scrapbook), Image Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
View from Mount Holyoke, Northampton, Massachusetts, after a Thunderstorm—The Oxbow, 1836, Image Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Titan’s Goblet, 1833, Image Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
For more information regarding this exhibition and more, please visit www.metmuseum.org
Earrings by Victoria Hayes
Photography by Dustin Mansyur | Styling by Airik Prince | Model Marina Nery @ IMG models
Makeup by Nina Soriano of Artists and Company using Makeup Forever USA
Hair by Gonn Kinoshita using TIGI Bedhead | Nails by Jini Lim using Chanel Le Vernis
Earring by Slight Jewelry
Blouse by Chikimiki, Ring by Slight Jewelry
Earrings by Victoria Hayes
Earrings by Victoria Hayes, Dress by Georgine
Jacket by Victoria Hayes, Blouse by Chikimiki