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Christian Dior – The Man Behind the House

Editor @jthnomad Fashion @dior “By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them.” – Christian Dior When most people hear the name “Dior,” their minds wander to the world’s largest fashion house, not to the man who created it. The story of Monsieur Dior is one of an amazing creative […]

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The Must Have Dapper Hairstyles For All Men / Black Chalk Magazine

The Must Have Dapper Hairstyles For All Men

Editor @jthnomad Photo @ryanrich_hair Model @jaberzayaniofficial Hair @alexcz46 @serviceandsupply Fashion @charlesdariusofficial “Create your own visual style… Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.” – Orson Welles When inspiration strikes, it is best to follow it’s lead. So thanks to the dangerously dapper barber Alex Chavez of Service and Supply in Venice, here is my take […]

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Debby Ryan, The Adventures Of / Black Chalk Magazine

Debby Ryan, The Adventures Of

Talent @debbyryan Editor @jthnomad Photographer @fgpix Style @michaelstmichael Hair @hairbyrenecortez Beauty @mihomakeup Location @sofitellosangeles Publication @blackchalkmagazine “All I wanted was just what everybody else wants, you know, to be loved.” – Rita Hayworth The transition from child star to blockbuster talent isn’t an easy road to walk, especially when you literally grew up in front of […]

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Romantic Adventures in Lalaland with My Ex-Ex and Mr. Perfect-ish

  Romantic Adventures in Lalaland with My Ex-Ex and Mr. Perfect-ish Written & Illustrated by Courtney Barriger @bearcourt   I’m going out on a limb to say, I’m over the traditional boyfriend/girlfriend structure.  But who hasn’t become jaded after the end of a long committed relationship? I raise my hand to the sky!  After three long […]

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Jill Fraser, The Art Deco of Jill Milan

Jill Fraser, The Art Deco of Jill Milan

Editor @Jthnomad Fashion @Jill_milan Publication @BlackChalkMagazine “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde After a decades-long search for a simple elegant handbag that was leather-free, designer Jill Fraser started her own line, ‘Jill Milan’, in 2010. In the last seven years, the line ‘Jill Milan’ has become known for it’s perfection of Art Deco design […]

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Charles Darius, Objets d’Art

Charles Darius, Objets d’Art

Editor – Justin Howard @jthnomad Designer – Charles Darius @charlesdariusofficial “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” – Chanel Charles Darius takes the modern concept of ‘Objets d’Art’ and puts a thoroughly appropriate French twist on it. As a designer, he says it’s about creating a bespoken lifestyle that instantly creates an atmosphere of […]

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Adolfo Sanchez, From Hollywood With Love

Adolfo Sanchez, From Hollywood With Love

Editor – Justin Howard @jthnomad Designer – Adolfo Sanchez @asanchezfashion “I loathe narcissism, but I approve of vanity.” – Diana Vreeland With a collection that runs the gambit from futuristic club wear to couture bridal gowns, designer Adolfo Sanchez draws heavily on Hollywood’s rich fashion heritage in the creation of his wondrous pieces. By staying […]

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Swish Embassy / Black Chalk Magazine

Dean Malka, Swish Embassy

  Editor @Jthnomad Fashion @Swishembassy “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel Swish Embassy is the brainchild of designer Dean Malka, who created this fantastically hilarious clothing line that […]

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Laurel Berman, Black Halo / Black Chalk Magazine

Laurel Berman, Black Halo

Editor @Jthnomad Fashion @Blackhalostyle “I am a woman above everything else.” – Jackie Kennedy  By taking the famous Jackie Kennedy quote “I never leave my house unless I am suitably dressed” to heart, designer Laurel Berman launched her line, Black Halo, with flawless construction, impeccable tailoring and a heavy dose of sex appeal. Black Halo  is […]

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