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PACHUCHA THE WILLY CHAVARRIA LOOK Brazilian model Clara Guerrero photographed in Willy Chavarria menswear for Reserved magazine’s ICONIC Issue 9. Photography by our creative director Alexander Thompson, with styling by Joshua Allyn Brewer. CLICK HERE to Order Reserved Magazine’s Issue 9 to see all the images from the shoot.  

Actress, Model, and Reserved Magazine cover girl Marta Pozzan debut her collaboration with Italian heritage leather brand Scarosso, launching the collection high up in the hills of Hollywood. Set along glimmering skyline, it was a perfect reference to David Lynch, as the collection sensual fetishistic themes of boudoir delights were

Alexandra Gucci recently opened the doors of her AGCF boutique in Beverly Hills to an ecstatic crowd on Tuesday in order to celebrate the collections latest drop as well as their collaboration with The Mama Bear Effect foundation. A nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger families and protecting children. Through

AMI Paris the beloved French brand has taken up residency at LA’s eminent Alfred Coffee to bring a taste of Paris to every Angeleno. Situated at the Parisian pace of Melrose place, the fit of this partnership couldn’t fit more perfectly. Following its permanent first Café AMI in Beijing, this

ZUMI ROSOW MUSICIAN/MODEL Zumi Roso @fangusz666 photography: Alexander Thompson @alexanderthompsonphotographer stylist: Jules Woods @juleswstylist_ makeup: Maria Ailen @mariatbeautyy hair: Jason Linkow @jasonlinkow clothing/jewelry courtesy of Showroom Seven @showroomseven & Erickson Beamon ericksonbeamon

SSSTUFF FW 24 Campaign For the first time, irreverent European hyper-brand - SSSTUFFF shot its new campaign in NewYork, with world-renowned photographer/filmmaker - Richard Kern as part of a heightened commitment to the U.S. Inspired by childhood dream careers, SSSTUFFF's FW24 collection captures the playful, quirky spirit of youth. From

Musicians DJ's and Models Avalon Lurks, Julien Crane, MAAD, and Saturn Risin9 photographed by Mynxii White modeling SCAD's 2024 graduating collections from Anthony Perez, Kagan McCurnin, Madz Cornett, Rakee Chen, Ran Lu, Sze Yau Ng, Xiaoxiao Zhang, and Yutong Zhao.   Yutong Zhao For most of my life, I've frequently experienced feelings

grounds’ SS25 collection, aptly named “INTERRUPTER,” introduced a dynamic blend of the brand’s signature aesthetic with fresh, daring innovations in its signature outsoles. Known for its voluminous, bubbly platform shoes, grounds have always drawn inspiration from Tokyo’s subcultures, where underground elements gradually permeate mainstream fashion. This season marked a significant

For the Spring Summer 2025 season, Caroline Hú explores the idea of love and death. The emotions that stem from family, friends, and everything happening in the world around us. Love is captivating and can express happiness but it can also bring about darkness, greed and loneliness; like the reality

The Houston brothers have been the almost mythical creators of LA's nightlife scene for however long I can remember. The Thai-English identical twins, Mark and Jonnie, opened up their first pub in 2008, the Piano Bar in Hollywood, which showcased performers like Tom Waits, Tom Jones and Thundercat. Since then,

PRIVATE POLICY NEW YORK SS 2025   PRIVATE POLICY’s SS2025 collection revisits the iconic 2000s fashion office, inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada," to explore our evolving relationship with AI in the workplace. As technology reshapes our world, the collection asks whether we’ll sacrifice creativity and well-being for relentless efficiency

That’s a wrap on NYFW. We had the pleasure of tagging along with contemporary artist Jenny Sharaf as she galavanted backstage, air-kissed all the models and designers, and attended the after and the after-after parties. No pics allowed. Sharaf, who considers herself mainly a painter, has a very multi-hyphenate practice,

Reserved Magazine hosted the LA film premiere of BOOM! A Film About the Sonics in Beverly Hills at the Fine Arts Theatre. After the heartfelt screening, the rowdy crowd traveled over to Harvard and Stone to indulge in Madre Mezcal cocktails as they danced to more rocking sounds from DJs

Few makeup gurus have pushed the envelope in recent years more than Isamaya Ffrench. Her diverse background in theater and restaurants has allowed her to see beyond the typical needs of the traditional makeup marketplace. The ideation and innovation of her work, which co-exist with sensuality and fetishism, has taken

In the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, few artists manage to navigate as many roles as successfully as Tayla Parx. From her humble beginnings in Texas to her dynamic career in Los Angeles and around the world, Tayla has continually redefined what it means to be a multifaceted artist.

Lights out. A roar. A singly-lit stage. Thunderous stomps of ravenous listeners. Technicolor, to mimic the kaleidoscopic chords. On Thursday, Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter— the 14-year coupling comprising Phantogram— electrified the Kia Forum with symphonies of synth, playing predecessor on Kings of Leon’s national tour, spanning dozens of cities

  MILLI POINT TWO recently announce the grand opening of its first flagship boutique, located at 333 N. Canon Dr. This milestone reflects the brand's unwavering commitment to innovative design and craftsmanship while setting the stage for the release of its latest collection, the "Red Drop." The boutique offers a

Leather at its best comes with a hefty price tag for the most buttery supple goodness, whilst the world is in danger of being over come with a high level of fast fashion poly knock offs, just as horrible for the environment and worst of all, prone to shattering after

Reworked: Samantha Siu Reimagines the Family Trade in Sustainable Fashion Sustainability is seldom a synonym for the jewelry industry in this era, as luxury companies embrace extravagance and costume lines compromise quality for cost. Though, multi-generation manufacturer Samantha Siu is steadfast in her commitment to ecology within her burgeoning brand.

There's a specific slant which covers the modernity of Hollywood and the English background which Grace McGrade has cultivated in curating her show titled Pluto. A selection of work, which was curated by Mcgrade along with Leadapron presented at Occulus Room at Caviar Kaspia. It is this Background which has

10 is a visual and material milestone in LOVERBOY’s history, a meditation on the enduring themes and temporalities that shape our universe. Departing from our previous narrative-driven approach, 10 has found its form through an exploration of ‘queer time’ - the idea that queerness shapes not only our sense and

Revolutionary portraitist Kehinde Wiley needled his importance within the American tapestry at May 4th’s ArtBall. The Brooklyn affair honored Wiley as the Rees Visionary recipient for the 2024 season, an award culled to celebrate those who have made indelible impact on African American art and its surrounding dialogues. As President

Ryan Heffington the iconic choreographer behind the works of Sia, the masterful performances in Euphoria, and the infamous Silverlake dance studio The Sweat Spot announced the launch of his creative residency DESERTRADE. Premiering its dance portion May 30 with RETRO PERSPECTIV, a unique programming focused on fundraising performance, workshops, a

Aptly tucked on Hudson Avenue— Hollywood Boulevard’s clandestine thoroughfare— the covert, converted Victorian that is No Vacancy celebrated the dual birthday and EP release of Huddy (FKA Chase Hudson), with the help of Passes.com on Tuesday night. The platform allows talent to connect with their fans directly, creating a space

Last night, the world tuned in with bated breath for the 2024 installment of fashion’s prom and American culture’s grand ball. The 2024 MET Gala, themed Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, ushered the opening of the exhibition by the same name. The yearly phenomena (save for a few COVID intermissions and

On a relatively quiet corner of Ocean Avenue, tucked inside the Sonder hotel, Santa Monica’s Layla evokes the scents and sights of a souk. The restaurant, named for chef Chris Sayegh’s grandmother— the anchor from which many of these recipes draw inspiration— centers Jordanian fare on their extensive (yet concise)

On April 13th, The Museum of Contemporary Art held its annual fundraising gala in collaboration with Bvlgari. The celebration commenced in Little Tokyo’s Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, ushering in an enchanting evening of expressive effervescence. Creative Direction was helmed by Los Angeles’ own Max Hooper Schneider, who curated whimsy beyond

earKronTM by CAS&Kera just launched the latest lifestyle product that merges fashion accessories and wearable tech. Retailing for $799, earKronTM audio ear-cuffs joins fine jewelry with audio technology, the results are a high-concept statement earbuds for any evening look. Each pair is composed of precious materials such as 18k gold and titanium. The one-of-a-kind

Here is a preview of things to come for Reserved Magazine Issue 9. We have a full editorial starring the stunning Noomi Rapace the star of Apple TV+’s Constellation, in the desert as captured by Amanda Demme. For the digital feature we have implemented BTS footage as not to give

With even Bella Hadid having her own “country” moment, it’s no wonder that the Trovador pop-up in Austin, Texas was the place to be for musicians, creatives and tastemakers. This exclusive pop up event featured LA native but now adopted Texan Catherine Fulmer and she is not looking back but

The next generation of change makers is seeking to make our world a more habitable, hospitable place, both in physical and global, social environments. With a radical set of talents, and an eye toward building a better future for generations to come, the youth set chimes in on their design

“Multi-Hyphenate” takes new form in Livia Pillmann, who is adamant in adding “humanitarian” prominently to her laundry list of occupations. “Doing something with purpose and that is soulful is more important to me than to look pretty. I became a model, but I never felt aligned with it. For me,

The next generation of change-makers is seeking to make our world a more habitable, hospitable place, both in physical and global, social environments. With a radical set of talents, and an eye toward building a better future for generations to come, the youth set chimes in on their design for

Pamela Anderson, one of the penultimate 90s babes has bestowed onto the world two distinctive visual languages of style. It appears we’ve mainly been mining our mood boards after her 90s sex symbol repertoire, the iconic fur hats, sheer printed dresses, cut crease contour makeup, body hugging tops and corsets,

Tzef Montana, actor, model, and trans right activist takes us through her journey to celebrate in the brilliant humanity that is Brazil's Carnival. A story that can help queer youth find its remedy. I had a calling to come here that was beyond desire. It was more of a need.

Friday night Reserved Magazine joined Alkemis Paint in celebrating the opening of MC+ Design Gallery. The event was hosted by sculptor Mattia Biagi and Cardenio Petrucci. A multipurpose showroom that occupies the iconic former Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard and Holt. The skyline of the Sunset Strip drizzled with as

Stone Island staged its first ever major US archival exhibit in LA coinciding with Frieze Los Angeles. The exhibit titled Selected Works ‘982 - 024’ expresses Stone Island’s belief in “Lab-Life” the concept of community working to align with production. The space will also offer a pop up shop experience

Concurrent with LA’s Art week, artist Job Piston presents his latest photo work staged within Villa Madrid on February 26, 2024. The show focuses on landscapes, architectural structures and intimate relationships as explored in the nature of their impermanence. Creating a dialog between what is spatially familiar and how it

Crimson portals carried guests, performers, and honorees (the laundry list of which included Anderson .Paak, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Daniel Destin Cretton, & Jocelyn Enriquez) through the hallowed Hollywood halls into a cerulean expanse, evocative of the fountainous Johnnie Walker Blue Label exclusively on tap for the evening.

once upon a midnight dreary... in a snow-clad field idle and eerie... a tree stands amid the haze, shrouded in silk moiré... a thirty-foot chesterfield puffer... the children come out from under... eager to hear a grim, grim tale... early in the twentieth century… sem illustrated the silhouette... now re-examined…

“Where do we go from here?” ask Haoran Li and Siying Qu, the team behind genderless ready-to-wear brand Private Policy. Their Fall/Winter ‘24 collection preview kicked off New York Fashion Week on Thursday night, commencing the bi-annual festivities with a sci-fi spin on the Wild West, the new frontier. Manolos

Our visual encyclopedia of gods & monsters hasn’t differed much from those illustrated centuries ago, in the mind’s eye as well as on walls, ceilings, pages. Mythical, brooding, gnashing, towering. Otherworldly. And, certainly, distant worlds away from the minutiae of today’s cartoon. Or, perhaps not? Maybe the only thing separating

TOTEME FW24 is a collection is defined by line, cut and shape. Tapered silhouettes take center stage, elevated by rich fabrics inspired by a Swedish affinity for tactility. Shearling, cashmere, and intricately shredded fil-coupé infuse a bold and characterful dimension into the designs. Then come the crisp, graphic necklines on

Paz flickers inside her computer as we begin the interview, almost like she's coming in and out of existence. Her reception is a little shaky. She's hiding in a far-away land, which sounds romantic if we didn't know anything about the circumstances. She is raising money for a film to

My process creating this brand-new collection was different. Weirder I played a Frankensteinian a game with my own mind. 'Cadavre Exquis' is also known as a collage of consequences. Where tops & bottoms are playing telephone. Fittingly clashing. I found new holes and loops and hook up tubes to the

Fall-Winter 24 embodies the confident elegance of nighttime Paris, showcasing AMI’s distinguished wardrobe with outstanding depth, expressed through patterns textures, movements and shapes. The collection boldly transitions by embracing the elegance and sophistication that characterize the Maison. Defined silhouettes, with sharp lines and petite proportions, showcase slender shoulders and trim

The ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE collection is a manifesto on the power of the body, both physically and psychic, to regenerate from traumas. It serves as a satire of a modern world where the normalization of our existence thrusts us into the eye of the storm. A true cry of

Tokyo cult-favorite sneaker and shoe brand grounds presents its new campaign for the upcoming PRE-FALL ‘24 collection titled, ‘Dessert’, and photographed by Katy Shayne. The series of impish photos star Elena Gatsenko and Yvana Han and is shot against the backdrop of a classic Americana diner in Los Angeles. The two models are

  Sandra Bernhard has been hosting her now-legendary New Year’s Eve variety show for decades, enchanting scores of delighted guests with her eclectic musical choices, her unique voice, her utterly engaging stories, and her unending starpower. Bernhard’s love for life cannot be tapped down by year-end global conundrums, whatever they

Tokyo shoe brand Grounds took over H. Lorenzo's Sunset men's location to launch their latest in dimensional Japanese footwear. Just in time to launch the holidays Grounds brought abstract art installations, and a touch of Japanese street markets to LA with a pop-up. The launch of the subversive shoe at

Rendezvous with Glume Harlow The Emergence of Play Girl Records Glume Harlow + Huntington   Last October, shortly before her European tour, I interviewed pop synth sensation, Glume. She delivered a vulnerable interview, to say the least. The artist's past, what it was as a child actor, and the stories that shaped

For the last 10 years Ashton Michael has made it through to a generation of angsty kids. His designs graced the top tier cast of pop punk purveyors from Machine Gun Kelly to Avril Lavigne, who was on hand along with Mod Sun, and Korn's Johnathan Davis to see his

For SS24, Luis De Javier moved into a new era with his mentorship from Riccardo Tisci. Gender fluid silhouettes and bold lines spoke to the current climate of late night designer wears. The collection was inspired by the 90s Spanish rave movement call “La Rita del Bacalao”, a subculture which

After decades of expansion throughout the ever-shifting landscape of dance music, Crystal Waters remains on top. The songwriter and recording artist, measured and determined in her choices across the entire realm of her career, has remained a mainstay since her breakthrough into the post-disco scene of the 80s. With lyrics

Step into a World of Artistic Wonder at 685 Third Avenue: A Cultural Oasis in the Heart of Manhattan with its solo exhibition in New York City by artist Delphine Diallo titled Rhythm and Flow: Celebrating the Fluidity of Femininity on September 13th, 2023, with the opening night from 5:00

Trudon celebrated the unveiling of their newest fragrance "Vixi" at the opening of their Melrose boutique. Cultivating an atmosphere that was all at once minimalist whilst veering into the lush. This was exemplified by evoking hints of bloomcore and the classic wooden shelving, a perfect frame for their range of

Sedona Legge launched Chained by Sedona from a deep love of fashion and her experience as a model working with brands from Gucci, Rodarte, to Chloé. As her life continued to be surrounded by the creative forces which built the world around fashion, she went from in front of the lens

Reserved’s Jules Wood and BJ Panda Bear brought Hollywood antics to Soho hosting a party at Sixty Soho Butterfly for the kick off to fashion week. The Muses DJed to a crowd that perfectly exemplified the Downtown's creative class as they sipped on Mijenta Margaritas and got lost in the

SYDNEY PALMIERI I WISH YOU THE WORST The Indie Pop Siren, Sydney Palmieri is back at it with another heart-felt tearjerker of a relationship gone wrong and her wishing her ex the worst in a tortured love affair through song. As Palmieri swoons in her latest single, "I WISH YOU

Arushi Kapoor | COLLECTING ART IN THE MODERN WORLD Reserved: Why don't we start with a little bit about where you're from and where you grew up? Arushi: I grew up very internationally, I was very lucky. I grew up in New Delhi, India and then moved to London. I

Director and photographer, Dana Boulos and artist Natalie Krim take on Tokyo with a show at The Plug Gallery presented by Paper Work NYC. The exhibition Daydream takes place in fashion hub of Shibuya. Contextually the show diverts to escapist futurism and the monastic descriptions of prayer, embracing otherworldly

JACK POWERS JACK POWERS IS PHENOMENAL by Meg Yates On the heels of the release of his new track “Tommy Phenomenal” and the accompanying video featuring Cumgirl8, pop musician Jack Powers gives us the 4-1-1 New York, mandatory dancing, and how he got to be so fucking fabulous.     MY:

TEI SHI BAD PREMONITION The evolution of a musician can often run into diverse sonic directions, though it is imperative if not truly a lifeline when they transcend the momentary musings to really add and subtract from the eternal narratives which they abide. Valerie Teicher Barbosa aka Tei Shi, the

STELLA ROSE GAHAN EYES OF GLASS Stella Rose Gahan introduced fragments of Eyes of Glass, her debut album released May 19th on the heels of two well-received singles. “Muddled Man” and “Angel” established Stella Rose as a poetic force and powerful singer. “Passionate and dissolute, ‘Muddled Man’ recalls Nick Cave

The Sirens of Titan || Dark Heart Beating Perhaps it says something about a band when the preface to their music comes not via a press release, but rather from the pen of the author of a book about the life of Serge Gainsbourg, but it’s exactly what one might

Putting confusing feelings to words is what 25-year-old Milly Toomey, aka Girli, does best. As a “confused and chaotic twenty-something,” her discography is full of queer love songs, breakup anthems, and honest reflections about her mental health struggles. Reserved caught up with the bubbly and effortlessly cool Milly to discuss

The endless dusting of lights and hotel room silhouettes enrich the mythology of the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. On this last trip to Resorts World Las Vegas, the luxuriant accommodations acted as a balance to the fiery sights outside the building’s doors. The latest attraction to come on

The Exhibition of Ellen Von Unwerth Bombshell was absolutely stunning, very sexy and spontaneous playful images, its was a pack crowd with lines of cool fashion people around the block, it felt like good old days in New York, its really did not feel like Los Angeles. the after party

The year is 2023 and the need to find beauty from inside out is ever so prevalent. However, this has not been a new path for the model Elle Macpherson, who launched her line WelleCo nearly 10 years ago, and has been ever growing supporting the internal conversation of love

CHRISTEENE "DRAG TERRORIST" “CHRISTEENE is drivin tha car now haaaaay . . . “ Thus spake Paul Soileau as he metamorphosizes into CHRISTEENE, his long-standing alter ego. The performance artist has been inhabiting this “feral beast” for more than a decade. When CHRISTEENE appears, the temperature in the room changes

Personal Fears X Private Policy NY Two of New York's Brightest Stars Collaborate For New York Fashion Week Two of New York’s most celebrated emerging brands, Private Policy NY and Personal Fears, joined forces for New York Fashion Week on Sunday, February 12th at 5:00 pm at Spring Studios. Private

“Human anatomy, the anatomy of clothing, the anatomy of flowers. An exploration of beauty and power through tailoring and tailoring fabrics and a focus on cut, proportion and silhouette. The foundations of fashion, cut on the body and inspired by the body within. The classic subverted: turned inside out and

Strength and vulnerability takes on a space of conflicting identities whilst we also have to frame them as a form of collaborative essences. For Saturn Risin9 the warrior and the defenseless are framed in a way which supports a stern level of wise austerity whilst the childlike semblance of hedonism

For FOO AND FOO’s Fall ‘23 collection, Elizabeth Hilfiger draws from her childhood, being raised between New York City and Nantucket, feeling like an outsider in both worlds. Fall ‘23 is an actualization of her memories, unapologetically tangling heritage nautical codes with FOO AND FOO’s irreverent take on Americana. There

If you haven’t already stayed up til 5am binging the latest season of Netflix’s You, what is stopping you? With Penn Badgley’s Joe ever unhinged and homicidal the most fascinating turn has to be that of Ed Speleers’ character Rhys, who at first glance offers a performance of the typical

Puppets and Puppets founder and creative director Carly Mark often finds herself drawing inspiration from film. Her Fall Winter 2023 collection was inspired by director David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers; a film that follows twin doctors, played by Jeremy Irons, and their descent toward madness. Mark explored the intersection between the

  What made you think about making your own t shirts? It was really a spur of the moment kinda thing. A friend mentioned he wanted to screen print some things, so we did some research on where to get screens made. It was something I hadn’t done since I

At a recent press event held at The Thomas Mann House, discussions of the latest edition of Los Angeles's Frieze Art Fair was presented in detail. Moving from Beverly Hills, this year's campus at the Santa Monica Airport offers up an expansive space to feature the various galleries and culture

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Nafessa Williams has a higher purpose whether in performance or in real life, it seems that the actress and mental health advocate is opening dialogs where ever she goes. Starring as Thunder in Black Lightning which ran for 4 seasons on the CW, a long line of Stans has risen in

Dion Lee x The Webster celebrated the launch of the latest resort companion collection at the Webster’s LA location.   Expanding the dialog of his fluid and deconstructed knits the collection took on a feisty color pallet which well reflected the union of the Australian by way of NYC brand

Pedro Correa wears shirt by SAINT LAURENT. The last few years of pandemic productivity has been one of immense output for filmmaker Pedro Correa. He has been promoting the film My Dead Dad which he wrote, starred, and produced in, dropping on HBOMax in the past spring of 2022, the

Currently on view at MOCA is Henry Taylor: B Side. It is the first exhibition to feature an extensive survey of the LA based artist spanning over 150 works including paintings, drawings, sculpture, and installations made from the late-1980s to the present. Taylors work has long held the vantage point

Jacquemus bra and Supriya Lele pants.   Fresh face Gabriela Quezada, is one of the lead role’s on CW’s Walker Independence, an origin story for their hit show Walker, set in the brash Wild West of the 1800’s. Quezada plays Lucia Montero, in a situation-ship with Hoyt Rawlins (Matt Barr),

  Glüme Harlow MUSICIAN I met Glüme Harlow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, by the pool, on the terrace. The old Hollywood ambiance suited the artist well, as if she were meant to be there. Lounging in a bikini, fur jacket, red lipstick and black heels, I’m greeted with a

Return of the bumsters... paired with a razor sharp suiting! “This collection is about searching for humanity and human connection. The eye is a symbol of that humanity, a register of emotion, an expression of uniqueness. Our clothes are designed to empower. They are stripped back, dissected and focused on

I had the pleasure of mentoring nine students through their final collections at Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta. Peter Jensen who is the Chair of Fashion at SCAD ask me if I would like to be a mentor on their Style Lab. There has been so many

Reserved friend Nats Getty presented his first runway show for Strike Oil which focused on unisex acidic rave details spanning from leopard print 2 pieces, Mountain Dew green piping on overlock bodices and a bountiful spray of bleach treated tie dyes. The latest addition to the wardrobe came with the

From Yellowjackets to The Book of Boba Fett, Sophie Thatcher is an actress is bringing back a certain air of cool into the actor's game. Here we take a look at photographer Miriam Marlene's portrait of the story teller.

In Paris AT.KOLLEKTIVE presented their universe of design at the Palais de Tokyo, framing the efficacy of ECCO leather in it’s capacity to be interpreted by a selection including Isaac Reina, Kostas Murkudis, Bianca Saunders, Bernard Dubois, and Natacha Ramsay-Levi. The latter being the first offering from Ramsay-Levi since leaving

For SS23 A-COLD-WALL* presented their first collection in Paris focusing on the textural interplay between digital and hand built treatments which added to a robust display of various technical fabrication, bringing a human touch to the avant garde label. The shapes continue to be guarded with deconstructed seams which lend

For Spring/Summer 2023, Casablanca presented Futuro Optimisto, a collection that focused on Vaqueros, Phantastica, Nature + Architecture. Incorporating Oaxacan craftsmanship and conjuring romanticized rugged riding beauty explored the west coast lifestyle. Casablanca took a surrealistic take on the prairie chic embracing a psychedelic interpretation on the cowboy's attire. The extension

To celebrate Juneteenth and the continuing mission to cultivate and elevate black owners and small businesses Square gathered a cooler than thou crowd to celebrate their new “The Future Needs Your Restaurant” campaign. The evening helped to launch the latest in the new Culinary Creators Project that focused on chefs

It’s hard to pick out a favorite from the selection of the Korean based brand We11done. Mirrored Metallic Mania Matched with Matte flannels has come to excite to the point of alliteration. The contrasting textures do not come off abrasive or jarring but rather complementary. Sharp minimalist tailoring in oversized

NYC based director Clarence Fuller's new film Signs of Love, will be appearing at the Brooklyn Film Festival on June 3rd and stars Dylan Penn, Zoë Bleu, and Hopper Jack Penn. The film takes place in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, a tough neighborhood where cultures mix but the

MICHAEL SCHMIDT ROCK AND ROLL DESIGNER   Los Angeles-based clothing and accessories designer Michael Schmidt’s work is legendary. Over the years, he's designed extraordinary and innovative custom pieces for music icons including Tina Turner, Cher, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Deborah Harry, Madonna, Grace Jones, and many more. He's

Khadija Neumann is the statuesque leader and modernist auto-muse with her wide spreading projects running the gambit from entrepreneur, activist/ philanthropist and of course designer. The former runway model shows us how she still commands the lens in this shoot by Marc Baptiste for Reserved! Featuring iconic suiting as well

Helena Tejedor, Charaf Tajer, and Mica Argañaraz In the sparkling gleam of a post full moon evening the Sunset Tower Hotel played home to Parisian purveyors of psychedelic preppy chic, Casablanca Paris. Hosted by the brand’s founder Charaf Tajer, a rainbow of stylish characters converged for a night of drinks

Partners in life, painting, and parenthood, the Brooklyn-based artists Colleen Barry and Will St. John recently showed a selection of figurative paintings, in a joint exhibition hosted by their long-time friends, Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker. The show is titled, Ride the Tiger. "Art has become overburdened by the impulse

Mariina | Uptown Girl in a Downtown Whirled: a gentle stroll through the industrious streets of the Downtown's Art District yields a stylish adventure with Mariina and puppy muse Cooper, shot by Randall Slavin in some of our favorite Spring 2022 offerings styled by Reserved Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Jules Wood. Jacket

It’s been nearly 3 years since encountering Arielle Pytka’s work of large scale paintings of alien terrain and the endless expanse of the world she created. Through evoking the thoughts of travel and explorations into new waters she conjured up a world that in the most daunting moments of the

Valentine’s Day may be over but the “Love Ain’t Over” as downtown NY staple DJ Chloé Caillet drops her latest remix EP. Enlisting collaborators Gerd Janson, Carlita and No4mat, her latest offering continues to build upon her snappy perky beats and endlessly depth of synths made for tracks that perfectly

VIKTOR&ROLF HAUTE COUTURE SPRING-SUMMER 2022   With Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022, Viktor&Rolf create spectacular beauty, utilizing their work to transform the notion of fear — which the present currently offers — into something positive. Fear can be overpowering. There are always reasons to be afraid and the present offers many.

JOY DOWNER MUSICIAN Joy Downer is a singer/songwriter whose music has been featured on various platforms: from network television ads to MTV’s ​Siesta Key highlighting her song “Weapons Down”, to the Netflix Original Series Spinning Out. Along with being a radiant musical talent, Joy is also an incredible mother to

PANDEMIC FLOWERS ARTIST NEIL GRAYSON interview by Victoria N. Alexander Neil Grayson prepares his brushes by smashing the bristles straight into the wall then removing the damaged ones with duct tape. This ritual is to ensure the remaining bristles are strong enough to endure his unconventional brushwork. He prefers extra-long

BEAUTY UNDERWATER by GREG KADEL Hair: Dennis Lanni Makeup: Devra Kinery for MAC Models: Emily Grace at NEXT, Alessiya Merzlova at FORD, Bonnie P at The "In a way, this story is about being back in the womb. The blood and guts of life itself and the heartbeat of creation

MODERNLY MCENROE EMILY MCENROE Interview by William R. Lankford Photography by Alexander Thompson It was Wednesday approaching the latter end of August that I was to meet with actor and voiceover actor, Emily McEnroe on the rooftop lounge of the Thompson Hotel in Hollywood, California. I arrived a couple of

AN EVENING WITH... BLACK LIPS! Black Lips' most recent album, ironically titled, Sing In A World That's Falling Apart, was released January 24th, 2020. It was just a couple of months before the nationwide lockdown took place, and with the ensuing national uncertainties, was in and of itself an almost

NICO HIRAGA ACTOR/SKATEBOARDER Nico Hiraga is a 23-year-old actor and skateboarder from the West Coast, making waves not only in the acting world, but in skating as well. You may have seen him playing Seth in the 2021 film Moxiem, directed by the fabulous Amy Poehler. Or as Tanner in

  IRIS VAN HERPEN 'EARTHRISE' AUTUMN WINTER 2021-2022 Iris van Herpen shows her latest collection ‘Earthrise’ during Paris Haute Couture Week on July, 5th 2021. With our planet positioned at the forefront of the global agenda more than ever before, ‘Earthrise’ explores the splendour of this blue body we call

BOARD LUCAS BRENNER Photographer Kolby Knight's men's skater editorial for Reserved magazine. Starring male model Lucas Brenner with DNA Model Management New York. With incredible styling by Sarah Benge. Beautiful men's grooming by Elizabeth Morache. Music by Andrew LaVogue. https://youtu.be/uAmMMPJnm70

THE TRIAL AGAINST OURSELVES BLAUE & POPPY On Christmas Eve, 2015, Julian Blaue, Edy Poppy and their baby boy are robbed by two impoverished, armed men in Rio de Janeiro. Blaue & Poppy’s first reaction is to report the two assaulters to the tourist police. They later regret it. This

INJA ZALTA ACTRESS & ENTREPRENEUR Inja Zalta is a Slovenian actress, known for No Escape (2020), Rustlands (2019) and Godhead: In a fiction, In a dream of passion (2021). Photographed exclusively for Reserved magazine by Sinisha Nisevic. Editor Jules Wood. Makeup and hair by Mynxii White. Interview by Bonnie Foster.

CATHERINE FULMER FASHION DESIGNER Born and raised in Southern California, Catherine Fulmer’s sensual garments meld together her passionate love of rock’n’roll and classic feminine designs. Her clothing has been featured on a number of celebrity clients in high-profile publications such as WWD, Vanity Fair, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times,

MAYFAIR LADY AUTUMN - WINTER 21/22 “I could have spread my wings + done a thousand things, I’ve never done before. I’ll never know… my heart took flight. / I could have danced, danced, danced all night.” The songs of My Fair Lady R profoundly human + relevant to today. We gave

DIRTY PINEAPPLE FALL/WINTER 2021 Individual proclivities in digital are a recurring theme at Dirty Pineapple. The team is no stranger to exposing the personal impact of modern digital behaviors. With Covid restrictions, online conversations have shifted to what's local, bringing attention to one's own back garden. From relationships to food

WILLY CHAVARRIA AUTUMN/WINTER 21 This is a story of elegance and endurance; the core elements of what WILLY CHAVARRIA designs. A call to simplicity. Clothing with a feeling of warmth and protection. The colors of New York are seen throughout the collection. Deep blacks, piercing blue reflections off glass skyscrapers,

Dräger "THE VILLAIN YOU NEED" Dräger is the ethos of Spencer Draeger’s dystopian modern era. With his hand on the pulse of a generation saturated in anxiety and melancholia, part satirical, part sarcastic but overall playful—Spencer takes a light hand to the heavy themes of technology, love and society at

AKNVAS FALL/WINTER 2021 The fall winter 2021 AKNVAS collection is created from a lens, which is looking at a world, in which we are all seeking comfort and safety. Creative Director Christian Juul Nielsen’s inspiration journey took him to revisit his roots while living in Paris and Copenhagen. The results

  TIMO WEILAND FALL /WINTER 2021 Polished leisure, the intention for the latest TW collection is timely in the uncertain era of WFH wardrobe and a return to the art of dressing for Zoom. Co-founded in 2010 by Timo Weiland, Alan Eckstein and Donna Kang, Timo Weiland is a New

  Glüme "GET LOW" Glüme shares her new single “Get Low”, the latest track from her debut album “The Internet”. "Get Low is about the high of falling for someone & how it effects your brain chemistry & nervous system. With autonomic dysfunction & a heart condition, it makes the

  IRIS VAN HERPEN SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Iris van Herpen shows her latest collection ‘Roots of Rebirth’ during Paris Haute Couture Week on January 25th 2021. During such rarefied times, the designer explores a symbiosis of high technology and the artisanal craftsmanship of couture, through a collection that references the intricacy

  NO RHYME OR REASON MODEL RACHEL MAREN    

JOHN ROBERTS FREAKS“I want to get hearts racing, energy flowing, and make people feel good!” says John Roberts, singer & songwriter, EMMY Award-nominated actor and comedian. His deep-rooted love for music can be traced back to his youth. At the onset of the 90's he fell in love with the

threeASFOUR - S/S 2021 Vesica Piscis Directed by Jessica Mitrani and Alex Czetwertynski XR Virtual Production Content Alex Czetwertynski Director of Photography Charles Billot Choreography Jonah Bokaer Producer John Morgan Music Georgia Editing/VFX/Graphics Alex Czetwertynski First AC Bobby Davidson In Association with Worldstage Worldstage team Shelly Sabel - Creative Director

 Big Chief Dowee RobairHave you visited New Orleans and fallen in love with the city’s intoxicating mix of food, music and culture? The city is home to traditions—styles of art, cuisine, music and, yes, fashion—that cannot be found anywhere else. Nothing personifies this “only-in-NOLA” culture like the Mardi Gras Indians

4254Olympic Gold Medalists-turned-fashion designers, Élodie Ouédraogo and Olivia Borlée, speak to me over Zoom from their respective homes in Belgium. The interview was meant to be in person in Los Angeles, but like everyone, the girls have readjusted their plans for the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown. Among the many other fallouts of the

 JULIA CLANCEYDaria wearing Julia Clancey Pink Slinky head wrap, Earrings and Necklace PK Bijoux, Lion cuff Snake cuff Vintage cuff and ring by Hirst Collections, ring by Frangos, Bracelets @thehirstcollection by Kenneth Jay Lane, Satellite, Amishi, Askew London, Kenneth Jay Lane Madi wearing Dragonfly Tassel Turban by Julia Clancey available at

Known for its lavish celebrity disco parties in the late 1970s, Studio 54 became a symbol of the NYC elite, and many of the images—such as Bianca Jagger on the white horse— were as notorious as the club that inspired them. Behind the camera of many of the famed photographs

The moment Miljan walked into the Air France Lounge at New York’s JFK Airport he was immediately inspired by the architectural environment to create an installation/exhibition “Studio Visit”. As the first site-specific art installation of it’s kind the Air France lounge, his 35 large vibrant abstract works that were met

ART & THE DNA OF CREATIVITY NEIL GRAYSON by Anthony Haden-Guest There is an empty frame on a wall in Neil Grayson’s SoHo studio. It’s a handsome frame, hanging alongside his portrait of his father. What he was planning to put in it? “Nothing,” Grayson said. “That’s Salvador Dali’s last

Between running her own radio station, modeling, and campaigning in the ongoing crusade for equal women’s rights, it’s a wonder that Theodora can even find time to squeeze in an interview. Growing up in a household with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, it’s fairly inevitable that a strong musical

 

Drawing across a surface is a mysterious adventure, full of complex possibility and poetry. While the works represented on these pages date from the 1970’s to the present and incorporate diverse processes and mediums, they all share my life’s preoccupation with the power of the drawn line.

Most recognized for performance as a non-traditional method of painting, Brown uses her body as a tool to create artifacts that are remnants of her process. Reminiscent of abstract expressionist studies, Brown produces aesthetically whimsical paintings with a deep underlining rawness of human emotion. Viewing the body as a vessel

Feminist has become a dirty word. So often people feel uncomfortable openly identifying as a feminist because of the misguided notion that the term means that women should have power over men or that it is a euphemism for “man-hater.” Feminism is the belief that men and women should have

1. At what point in your life did you first identify as a feminist and when did you become aware that a culture existed that devalued and debased women? I didn’t really learn about feminism until I went to college. My mother was always a feminist but I don’t remember the