LEATHER LIBERATION/
Jean-Claude Jitrois is known for his skilled craftsmanship in manipulating luxury leather and fur. His collection for Autumn/Winter 2013 showcases this talent as he delivers an aesthetic from the 1950s. One of the designer’s fondest memories is watching the belles élégantes parading their refined looks in southern France with gentlemen by their sides. These women were the epitome of cultivated beauty, but caged in their restrictive corsets. As a child, Jitrois imagined these ladies as elegant birds waiting to be freed.
The Jitrois collection arrives at The Golden Age by mixing street wear with eveningwear. It combines the sophisticated design of a wide swing skirt with that of a motorcycle rebel in a belted black leather jacket and matching gloves. Think Grace Kelly or Elizabeth Taylor gone bad. Jitrois moulds leather to liberate the 1950s woman.
A new vision of past meets present is born by assembling graphic lines with fur collars, fitted jackets and textured cigarette pants. Billowing skirts become wine red pencil skirts. Pleated fur coats bring an image of birds’ wings to mind. Jackets are designed like the breast of the creature in flight. The evolution continues as romantic puce pinks are married with deeper reds. Pants with slits on the side are cross-stitched giving an allusion to fishnets. Shades of saffron, royal blue, and tan are woven into the story. Elegance is always strongly present as baroque motifs are quilted on sheer silk and coupled with knitwear. For accessories, leather bags and low-heeled, pointed shoes are fashioned with buckles giving an air of biker chic.
One show-stopping dress accentuates the royal motif on almost nude skin. A long, leather fringed skirt sits at the hips, swaying with each graceful step. The dress speaks as a powerful example of liberation, just as Jitrois’s entire collection paints a picture of a strong woman who directs her own future.
Words / Sheri Chiu
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IF THE SHOE FITS…/
creative direction. clara tägtström
model. lovisa axelsson hager, mikas
photography. johannes helje
shoes. naim josefi
Imagine going to a shoe store and picking out a shoe. Rather than trying on several sizes and picking the closest match, you are able to buy your perfect size. How is this possible? By using a scanner connected to a printer that can scan your foot and literally print a 3D shoe that perfectly conforms to your feet. It doesn’t even sound possible, more fantasy than reality. However, along with fellow student Souzan Youssouf, Project Runway winner Naim Josefi has created a 3D printed shoe that has rocked the stages of Mercedes-Benz fashion week in Stockholm and been worn by stars such as Lady Gaga. The Melonia shoes, as they are called, were nominated for Design of the Year in 2011. Schӧn! caught up with Naim Josefi to talk about his futuristic footwear, his time on Project Runway, and what he has planned for the future.
creative direction. clara tägtström
model. lovisa axelsson hager, mikas
photography. johannes helje
shoes. naim josefi
creative direction. clara tägtström
model. lovisa axelsson hager, mikas
photography. johannes helje
shoes. naim josefi
Do you think that one of the foot scanners that you used to make the shoes could be in every shoe shop in the future?
Yes hopefully, I think that it is the perfect way to make fashion, or at least shoes, in the future.
How did you come up with the idea for this shoe and how did you collaborate with Souzan Youssouf?
The concept of my collection Melonia was all about futuristic design, and my shape was very organic. In order to be able to produce that shape I had to find a way to make this advanced design and make it made to measure to fit my customer, and this is the way to do bespoke in the future. When I found some 3D print factory I needed to send them my sketch in 3D and I got help from Souzan to transform my sketch in Rhino.
You said that the shoes are a vision of an ideal society where the individuality of each person is in focus, but also a strong fellowship that unites us. Could you explain this?
In my dream world, I mean in the future, we work together. We will find an exceeded expectation in the result of team working, but it does mean that individuality is not important. We are very strong and still need each other. We share and develop our design in a community like Piratebay and print our very unique shoes at home.
When did you become interested in fashion?
In 2004, I started to see what I really love to do in my life. I was lost in my parents’ dream before and they wanted me to be educated to be a doctor. I didn’t feel pleased with my life and I realised I have to find my way for my happiness. I took a trip to Paris to relax. While there, I found myself in the design museums and design exhibitions. I bought a lot of fashion magazines. When I was back from Paris, I found that I had a very strong interest in fashion.
How has your education influenced your work?
My education in tailoring is my biggest influence for my design. I have been studying elementary medicine and microbiology, which is also a big inspiration for the designing process. All of my work is mathematical – an organic shape of nature and bounded to the art of bespoke.
What was your experience on Project Runway like?
I found a way to communicate with people in a very fast way. It was a big challenge and a great experience for a designer to make something out of nothing and very fast!
How has winning Project Runway in Sweden changed your life?
It has changed my life, especially my work situation. Today, a lot of new customers contact me as musicians/artists etc. Other than that, which I really appreciate, is the Swedish people/public. I really have started up a great relationship with them. I am a celebrity and a fashion designer that people know. I did deliver good work on TV and they like my designs. Winning Project Runway changed me from an un-established designer to an established designer.
What do you have planned for the future?
Stabilise my brand (Naim Josefi) in Sweden. Then I will go to Paris to try out the haute market.
Words / Schuyler Sorensen
Follow her on Twitter @Skye114
This online exclusive has been produced by.
Creative Direction / Clara Tägtström
Model / Lovisa Axelsson Hager, Mikas
Photography / Johannes Helje
Styling / Pamela Bellafesta, Agent Bauer
Make up / Sandra Öjeland, MIKAs LOOKs
Hair / Philip Fohlin
Production Assistants / Elena Sving, Annizeth Åberg
Assistant Photographer / Alexander Tillheden
Assistant Styling / Sandra Ekenstam
For more incredible shoots check out our latest issue
Celebrate the future – The Video/
Four hundred fearless futurists joined us on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 20th issue of Schön! Magazine. The forward thinking architecture of the new Ravensbourne College was a fitting setting for the launch of the Future is Now issue, which showcases all things innovative in a ferociously fresh way. As well as being the first to see Schon!’s latest offering, attendees witnessed 3-D printing in action, 3-D films and installations from the stars of the future, Ravensbourne’s Fashion Promotion students.
Guests were treated to sounds by talented DJ Janos Horvath, while enjoying delicious delicacies courtesy of the Bavarian Beerhouse and drinks from Abnormal Vodka, One Key Gin, FIJI Water, My Smoothie, Kaptive, Little Miracles, Arizona Drinks and Mad Dog Lemonade. The night was topped off with goody bags packed full of treats from our kind sponsors Dr Haushka, Lee Stafford, Vitabiotics, Conscious Skincare, Greenwood Organics, The Vintage Cosmetic Company Makie Lab, Bodhi and Bonny Confectionary, and of course, the latest issue of Schön! All in all, it was the perfect ending to London Fashion Week and the perfect start to a brave new future.
We would like to express our kind gratitude to our sponsors and supporters for this magnificent event.
In Collaboration with Ravensbourne http://www.rave.ac.uk/
catering by.
The Bavarian Beerhouse http://www.bavarian-beerhouse.co.uk
drinks by.
Abnormal Vodka http://www.abnormalvodka.com/
One Key Gin http://www.onekeygin.com/
FIJI Water http://fijiwater.co.uk/
Mad Dog Lemonade http://www.maddogenergylemonade.com
Little Miracles http://drinklittlemiracles.com/
My Smoothie http://www.my-smoothie.com/
Kaptive http://www.nworldp.com/about.html
Arizona http://www.amdrinks.co.uk/shop/
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Dr. Hauschka http://www.drhauschka.co.uk/home
Vitabiotics http://www.vitabiotics.com/
Conscious Skincare http://conscious-skincare.com/
Greenwood Organics http://greenwoodorganics.co.uk/
The Vintage Cosmetic Company http://www.thevintagecosmeticcompany.co.uk
Makie Lab http://makie.me/
Bodhi http://www.bodhi.uk.com/
Lee Stafford http://www.leestafford.com/en/
Bonny Confectionary http://www.bonnyconfectionery.co.uk
Video by.
Interviewer / Talisa Zampieri
Interviewer / Holly Knowles
Camera 1 / Alex Fine
Camera 2 / Alice Ghant
Camera 3 / Thomas Wightwick
Sound / Tom Ottley
Editor / Lika Abdalla
Colour Grader / TBA
Producer / Stephen Saunders @ www.asa-uk.tv
The Golden Child/
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
In Schön!’s latest shoot, photographer Hannah Sider takes us on a journey where Eastern promise meets East London. Dripping in metallics – a Golden Child indeed – model Justin Rock thoroughly conflicts with the less-than-glamorous backdrop of fish markets and fruit stalls. This gilt aesthetic lent itself perfectly to Jeremy Scott’s designs, be them collaborations with Adidas and New Era or his S/S13 collection. Also featuring Calvin Klein, Gypsy Sport and Chanel, this shoot, styled by Bobby Bowen is pure precious metal apparel.
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
photographer. Hannah Sider
fashion/ creative direction. Bobby Bowen
This online exclusive has been produced by;
Photography / Hannah Sider
Styling and Creative Direction / Bobby Bowen
Model / Justin Rock @ Push Models
Make Up and Grooming / Tami El Sombati
Video Animations / Gabriel Graham @ schaumann.ca
Special thanks / Pablo Olea @ Peoples Revolution
For more incredible shoots check out our latest issue
PARTY INTO THE FUTURE/
Images / George Gottlieb
Four hundred fearless futurists joined us on Tuesday evening to celebrate the 20th issue of Schön! Magazine. The forward thinking architecture of the new Ravensbourne was a fitting setting for the launch of the Future is Now issue, which showcases all things innovative in a ferociously fresh way. As well as being the first to see Schon!’s latest offering, attendees witnessed 3-D printing in action, 3-D films and installations from the stars of the future, Ravensbourne’s Fashion Promotion students.
Guests were treated to sounds by talented DJ Janos Horvath, while enjoying delicious delicacies courtesy of the Bavarian Beerhouse and drinks from Abnormal Vodka, One Key Gin, FIJI Water, My Smoothie, Kaptive, Little Miracles, Arizona Drinks and Mad Dog Lemonade. The night was topped off with goody bags packed full of treats from our kind sponsors Dr Haushka, Lee Stafford, Vitabiotics, Conscious Skincare, Greenwood Organics, The Vintage Cosmetic Company Makie Lab, Bodhi and Bonny Confectionary, and of course, the latest issue of Schön! All in all, it was the perfect ending to London Fashion Week and the perfect start to a brave new future.
Thank you for the kind support
We would like to express our kind gratitude to our sponsors and supporters for this magnificent event.
In collaboration with.
Ravensbourne
Ravensbourne is a hotspot for creative energy, offering various courses spanning fashion, television, broadcasting, interactive product design, architecture, graphic design, animation and music production. Attracting some of the most diverse and innovative minds from these fields, this college is determined to shape the future, rather than be shaped by it. The students at Ravensbourne are taught to collaborate and innovate at every level and to think beyond conventions to become genuinely creative. We at Schön! are honoured to host our event at one of Ravensbourne’s beautiful facilities on campus.
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The Bavarian Beerhouse
The Bavarian Beerhouse is an authentic German restaurant with two locations in London, where ‘Dirndi’ and Lederhosen clad waiting staff serves ice cold beer and hearty Bavarian food. It is also home to the UK’s number one Oktoberfest event, bringing the famous German festival to London each year in September and October. Schön! once again has the pleasure of welcoming the Bavarian Beerhouse as the caterer for our upcoming event.
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Abnormal Vodka
Abnormal Vodka, as its name would suggest, is anything but normal. This is a drink that burns, kicks, screams and refuses to go down too smoothly which, according to Abnormal Vodka, is a good thing. This is called flavour. Our guests will be able to sample this unique vodka at our event.
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One Key Gin
One Key Gin is a venture into a new realm of gin, with its exotic botanicals, unusual ingredients and award-winning, one-of-a-kind bottle design. One Key Gin was created in 2009, with one simple goal in mind: to produce a totally different and innovative gin. Our guests will be able to admire the beautiful bottle and taste this tantalising tipple for themselves at our event.
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Mad Dog Lemonade
Tired of sugary energy drinks, but still tired enough to drink them? Mad Dog Energy Drinks has the perfect solution: an energy drink with 80mg of caffeine, 1,000mg of Taurine and vitamin B, but only as much sugar as a glass of real orange juice. Our guests can enjoy the fresh lemonade taste and natural ingredients.
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FIJI Water
“Far from pollution. Far from acid rain. Far from industrial waste.” This is the ethos of FIJI Water, which strives to provide you with the cleanest H2O possible. According to FIJI Water, remoteness is the key to sourcing water that is purer and richer in taste than any other bottled water. Fiji, an island of beauty, nature and remoteness, provides the perfect source. Enjoy water that has never been touched by human hands or come in contact with the pollution of the 21st Century. Now that’s clean.
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Little Miracles
The origin of Little Miracles can be traced all the way back to China, where the creator of this health and energy drink discovered the power of the Chinese Ginseng root, which helped farmers double their efforts during harvest time. After this discovery, samples were reworked into a powerful concentrate using carefully selected Panax Ginseng in its purest form. Little Miracles is organic energy that comes in delicious flavours, such as black tea, white tea, and green tea.
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mySmoothie
mySmoothie plants its roots in Sweden, where founder Domenique Forsberg developed the drink from the berry smoothies her grandmother used to make for her. Forsberg developed the drink, which has become a hit around the world. Our guests will enjoy the distinct Swedish flavour in every sip of these super smoothies.
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Kaptive
Healthy is the new word in beverages today and that is exactly what Kaptive provides with its new drink containing coca leaf and green tea. Among other things, the coca leaf stimulates, relieves hunger and enhances energy, while the green tea helps fight cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and high cholesterol. While partying at our event, our guests will be able to reap all these benefits by simply enjoying a refreshing beverage.
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AriZona
Coming all the way from the USA, AriZona will provide us with great tasting teas in a variety of flavours, including healthy green tea, pomegranate green tea, and blueberry white tea. Already popular in the USA, these delicious detox drinks are beginning to make a mark in the UK.
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Supported by.
Dr. Hauschka
Award winning natural skin and hair care brand Dr. Hauschka uses biodynamic farming to guarantee the highest quality of healing plants in its products. Our guests will have the opportunity to try this unique and luxurious brand for themselves.
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Lee Stafford
“Have fun. Look wicked. Smell beautiful.” So says award-winning hairstylist Lee Stafford, who has treated our guests to a fantastic hairspray from his ‘Pink’ haircare line, a range of products that actually do what they say on the bottle!
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Vitabiotics
Vitabiotics has over 40 years’ experience in producing different types of vitamins for any stage of life. Innovation is the key to its success, which is why the brand strives to use the latest scientific advancements to help put the health back into modern lifestyles.
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Conscious Skincare
Conscious Skincare, unlike many commercial ranges labeled organic or natural, does not add any ingredients to its products that aren’t beneficial to skin. There are no perfumes, fillers, thickeners or bleaching agents used in this skincare range. Our guests will have the chance to try this up-and-coming line of skin care products, with its naturally rich textures and gorgeous scents.
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Greenwood Organics
Greenwood Organics is a handmade skin care range using the highest quality organic oils. It offers lotions and potions that treat anything from dryness to acne to keep you looking your best, naturally.
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The Vintage Cosmetic Company
The key to any fabulous look is perfect make-up, and any make-up connoisseur knows that the key to perfect make-up is the perfect tools: the eyeshadow brush, the foundation brush and, of course, some beautiful false lashes. The Vintage Cosmetic Company offers this and more to its customers, with fun and flirty lashes in creative, covetable packaging.
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Makie Lab
A unique doll. It sounds like a bit of an oxymoron, with most dolls being produced by the thousands for different toy stores around the world. However, this is exactly what you can get at Makie Labs: a one-off doll made completely by you. Makies are 10” poseable dolls than you can customise by choosing eyes, nose, jaw, smile, hair and clothes. Want a unique doll that can look any way you would like? Makie Labs is where you need to go.
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Bodhi Skincare
Bodhi strives to provide luxury skincare products that awaken your mind, indulge your senses, are friendly to the environment by using recycled packaging and also free of artificial ingredients. Our guests can sample the delightful scents and rejuvenating properties of these all natural products at our event.
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Bonny Confectionary
We normally associate marshmallows with sitting around a campfire, but the clever creators at Bonny Confectionary have put a new twist on the humble sweet with their flavoured marshmallow pops, dippers and jars. Perfect for any party, including ours!
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Wearable Couture:The Style of Avelon/
Though Dutch designer Erik Frenken originally aspired to be an actor as a child, he has found his place in the fashion world as owner of the brand Avelon. His first foray into fashion included working at the atelier of Alberta Ferretti and at Viktor and Rolf, where he was Head Designer for women’s fashion for four years. Frenken joined Avelon in 2008 as Design Director and eventually took over the brand in 2010. Schön! caught up with him to talk about his history as a designer, his current collection for Avelon, and the difficulties of designing bold and wearable outfits.
You started working at Avelon as head designer. How did you become one of the eventual owners of the company?
Avelon used to be the premium label of a Dutch denim brand. When the label went bankrupt the original investor approached me with the question what I wanted to do. I still believed in the potential of the brand and that, if extended in to a full range men’s and women’s collection, it would be a great success, and so the adventure started.
What made you decide to move from designing for Viktor and Rolf to designing for Avelon?
When I started out as a designer I was very conceptual and wanted to make the most outrageous outfits, but in time I found that what I was making wasn’t accessible to my friends and family. With Avelon I got the opportunity to create a collection that was still fashion forward but much more accessible and wearable. There was no longer a need to shout fashion, but much more the desire to whisper style.
Designers often talk about the difference between designing for men and women. For you, what is the most discernible difference? Is one harder than the other?
One is not harder than the other to me. Each one has its own challenges, but this makes it interesting and an adventure. For me my menswear will always reference classics as, for me, men’s fashion is more about the detailing then about bold statements. The women’s collection to me is more about an experiment.
The new line for this year is described as going in a different direction than most designers due to the economic conditions. How is Avelon using the recession differently from other designers?
A very common trend during recession for women is the introduction of a more masculine fit. For me the recession is a reason to celebrate a more carefree and feminine attitude. Everything around us is forcing us to be more serious and gloomy. I wanted to go in a different direction this season – still season-less like always, but more upbeat – so a sensible wardrobe investment that stands out in a crowd.
Avelon defines itself as being an accessible and affordable name brand. How do you design fashion that is not too commercial, but also not too couture, and accessible to everyday women and men?
That is one of the hardest things to do. It’s a huge challenge to work within this framework. When working on a collection I’ll kick against it for months especially when I’m getting inspired for a collection. But once I start to design it happens naturally, maybe because I know I can be extreme in little things – for instance detailing – and to me that’s much more interesting than bold extreme statements that no one can wear.
How is your new line different from lines previously released by Avelon?
With each season we grow in volume but also design. The contrasts within garments become much more subtle and much more refined. The current collection is a really good example of this. For instance we have a blazer in the collection for women that looks like a classic black blazer in the front but has a dark blue silk back panel which gives it just a little more attitude. We are finding our balance collection by collection.
View the collection at: avelonshop.me
Words / Schuyler Sorensen
Follow her on Twitter @Skye114
LE TESTAMENT D’ORPHÉE/
Le Testament d’Orphée shoot in Schön! Magazine’s 20th issue pays homage to the legendary musician, poet, prophet and charmer of all living things, Orpheus. Fashion editor Nicholas Georgiou created something truly memorising as he dressed the flawless Isabelle Sauer in everything from floor length Valentino lace gowns to masculine Lanvin Homme shorts and his own wing-like cardboard creations.
Photography / Thanassis Krikis
@ terrietanaka.com
Fashion Editor / Nicholas Georgiou
Make Up & Hair / Athena Karakitsou
@ 10artistsmanagement.com
Model / Isabelle Sauer @ selectmodel.com
Photo Assistant / Nikos Koustenis
Fashion Assistants / Elena Papastavrou & Elena Psalti
I WANT CANDY/
Brooke Candy opens the door of her hotel room and it’s love at first sight. Long blonde braids, pale skin, dark lipstick and an amazing orange and pink outfit. The controversial Californian stripper and rapper is best known for her role in the video for Grimes’ hit single ‘Genesis’ and has also supported Azealia Banks. However, having recently releaesd her third music video, she is being noticed in her own right. These are the photos (and words) of one crazy hour with Candy before her show in Madrid. Get ready because, like she would say, “Everything is so f**king next level in CandyLand”.
How did you get started in the music industry?
I have always loved rap music. I started rapping as a teenager, not seriously in the beginning, but then, with time I realised that this was what I was good at and that I could help people with my music. I still receive everyday a lot of emails from people telling me, “Thanks for inspiring me. I was bullied and went through very hard times, but now I don’t give a f**k!”
What is Brooke Candy about right now?
Well, right now I’m touring in Europe, and I love to visit my fans out of the United States. I’m travelling a lot, so I can be seen in different countries, perform there and make myself and my music known, spreading the of word of my modern version of feminism. I’m shooting my next video in March, with a very special secret director, very big deal.. but I can’t say anything yet. It’s gonna be amazing!
Who’s your biggest influence?
Lil Kim, for sure – especially in the beginning of her career – because I’m a strong feminist and she has always been that too, kind of without even acknowledging that.
I remember the big scandal of her banned cover of the New York Times where she was wearing nothing but a tiny bikini. She challenged what people thought about feminine and masculine. One of her songs was “suck my d**k”, so…you know. I love her wild style too, her mix of design and trashy.
As a performer I really love Beyonce. She’s just great. She’s modest and polite
and she’s the best on stage and I’d love to be as good as her one day…I have high hopes!
Do you have any fashion icons?
I like old school icons, but I even like Christina Aguilera’s style, in her Dirrty-LaChapelle’s look, with her sweaty body and lots of facial piercings, or Madonna in her Truth or Dare period. Again Lil Kim and Cameron too. I just love rappers’ style.
Did California influence your style and your music?
Well, Los Angeles is very progressive and it’s the entertainment capital but it’s more of a mish-mash than a fashion center. Maybe what affected my style in LA was the weather, since it’s always very hot. That’s why in my first performances I just wore thong bikinis and very sexy outfits. In northern states I couldn’t have done that obviously because of the freezing weather. Maybe if I was born and raised in New York I would have been one of those very serious fashion persons that wear only black everyday. I always think about that.
The videos for ‘Das Me’ and ‘Everybody Does’ are great in direction and very eye-catching in style. Which directors would you like to work with in the future?
I’m actually in talks with Moca, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and Meredith Danluck, the director of Sebastian Tellier’s ‘Russian Attractions’ video. The clip is a kind of kaleidoscope made with synchronised swimmers and it’s some of the coolest sh*t I’ve ever seen. I would love to work with Peek, who has made a lot of Eminem videos, David La Chapelle and of course Quentin Tarantino too, like one of these very high budget productions, you know? It would be f**king amazing.
What will be your new song?
The title is ‘Feel Yourself’ and it will be a little different from all I’ve done before because it’s a dark pop song and I’m actually singing and not rapping on it. It will be out in March probably and hopefully it will be followed in April by a mixtape I have been preparing that is going to be available online. I don’t wanna wait any longer to release my music. I just want it to be available to everyone to enjoy it.
Photographer / Vincent Urbani
Interview / Vincent Urbani + Matti Heikonen
THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER/
Meet Sydney based designer Yashin Radhakrishnan, who was inspired to create something totally fresh by the most unlikely of sources – a left over pile of synthetic grass. The result is Kusa flip flops which, after only a year on the market, are taking the world by storm. Radhakrishnan explains how his unique idea came about and what the future holds for this quirky young brand.
Kusa flip flops can be found at www.kusashoes.com
For sales and distribution contact
yashin@yashin.com.au or el.domrachewa@yandex.ru
Still life images / Aaron Tilley @ aarontilley.com
FINISHING SCHOOL/
Schön! introduces you to Ted Baker’s latest capsule collection, made up of beautifully hand dyed calf leather shoes for men. The distinctive dip-dye effect means that no two pairs will ever be the same. We find out all the details behind the new Spring/Summer 2013 collection, including the new colours for the season.
Look out for new patterns and colours
to be introduced to the collection throughout 2013.
Available in sizes 6 to 12, from Ted Baker stores and www.tedbaker.com
Photographer / Vilma Pimenoff




