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Fashion Story: Joy
Photography by Luca Salerno and fashion by Alice Grilli.
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Valette Studio. Interview with Pierre-François Valette
Pierre-François Valette certainly had no idea he would be faced with a global pandemic when VALETTE STUDIO was born last year, a beautiful menswear brand updating key concepts of tailoring, savoir-faire and craftsmanship. Still, that did not prevent the French designer from pursuing his dreams and we should be thankful that young creatives like him are willing to take such risks. Turns out that fresh independent brands are appreciated by a select clientele, favoring quality and care over hype and logos. Interview by Philippe Pourhashemi.
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The Joys of Storytelling. Interview with Robin Meason
With a career in PR built on the success of young and independent brands, Robin Meason understands the complex nature of today’s industry. The Texas native, who moved to Paris in the early 1990s, largely contributed to the global rise and fame of Glenn Martens and Demna Gvasalia, two designers who have – in their own respective ways – defined the Zeitgeist. Meason is a great communicator and a woman who loves storytelling, but she’s more instinctive than calculating. She also values craft and authenticity, two key notions that may influence her choice when it comes to collaborating with new brands. By Philippe Pourhashemi
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Fashion Story: Unalloyed Joy
Photography by Piot Marzec and fashion by Sara Medali.
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FASHION STORY: SHE SAID HER NAME WAS JOANNA
Photograpy by Karin Heer and fashion by Oriana Tundo. Click for details.
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SAN FRANCISCO: THE OTHER BAND APART
Photography by Melvin Harper and fashion by Laura Anne Hollabaugh. Click for details.
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Joy’s love for vintage
Joy Vieli is a model slash dj slash singer, with the chic allure of an Yves Saint Laurent muse and England, France and Switzerland as stomping grounds. Photographer Erika Lager spent an afternoon with her at vintage shop ONE OF A KIND in Notting Hill, where Joy paired her own jacket from PPQ with hats […]
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Peter, Bjorn and John: Road Diary
Ever wondered how a rock star’s life on the road really is like? Last week Peter, Bjorn and John toured around France in four days and kept an exclusive diary for Contributor Magazine. Click for the article and photography by John Eriksson.
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Fashion Story: Trading Tapestry
Photography by Alanna Gilbert and styling by Tor Matthey.
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Fashion Story: No Escape
Photography by Phi Vu and fashion by Mary Sze.