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Writer – Justin Howard @Jthnomad “One’s destination is never a place, but always a new way of seeing things.” – Henry Miller Wandering through the green shadows of the primal forest that separates the ancient shrine of Ise from the outside world, one can’t help reflecting upon the fact this is the sacred heart of Shintoism, the native […]
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Writer – Justin Howard @jthnomad Fashion Psychic – Lauren Kaminsky @bygoldgirl Location – Beauty & Essex @beautyessexla “You either know fashion or you don’t.” — Anna Wintour It isn’t everyday you find a high-end curated fashion collection nestled in the middle of pawn shop, let alone in a bustling Los Angles restaurant, but that is exactly what you […]
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Editor @Jthnomad Subject @Metropolitanfashionweek “Every day is a fashion show and the world is the runway.” – Coco Chanel Let’s face it, costume designers often get treated like the ugly step children of the fashion world. The reality is that these designers are regularly the heralds of the next big trend as their creations get seen by millions. […]
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Editorial – Black Chalk Magazine @BlackChalkMagazine Writer – Justin Howard @Jthnomad Subject – Ben de la Cour @cobradunlee “Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent” ― Victor Hugo When I first heard the ‘Midnight in Havana’ album by musician Ben de la Cour, I was mesmerized by its haunting lyrical quality. […]
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Editorial – Black Chalk Magazine @BlackChalkMagazine Words – Justin Howard @Jthnomad Inspired by a four-inch plastic statue of Jesus he saw on a dashboard while driving around Los Angeles, the street artist calling himself ‘Plastic Jesus’ sets out to create imagery that often poses a moral question. His most infamous work is his series of ‘Oscar’ inspired […]
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Editorial – Black Chalk Magazine @BlackChalkMagazine Words & Images – Justin Howard @Jthnomad Fashion – Konus @Konusbrand By drawing inspiration from classic denim to modern Tokyo streetwear, the designer team behind the Konus line prides themselves on being fashion pioneers. During the backstage madness of FWLA, I had the pleasure sitting down with CEO Jenny Kang and Designer […]
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Editorial by Black Chalk Magazine @BlackChalkMagazine Fashion & Article by Justin Howard @Jthnomad Photography by Sharlene Durfey @Sharlenedurfey Model by Nats Getty @NatsGetty Hair & Make Up by Mishelle Parry @MishyParry Location by Sofitel Los Angeles @SofitelLosAngeles “Fuck what everybody thinks, at the end of the day.” That’s really what I wish knew back then. I […]
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