FRANK AND DEB
MILES AWAY YET TOGETHER CREATE ARTISTIC BEAUTY
BRANDY HEADLINES THIS
HEADLINES THIS YEAR'S JITG RAGS TO RICHES THE FACE OF A
ARABIAN NIGHTS A GLIMPSE INTO MIDDLE EASTERN FASHION
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WARRIOR
TRAVEL IN STYLE
PREPARE FOR YOUR BEST SUMMER VACATION YET
The Editor's Letter DARE TO BE DIFFERENT issue
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A great way to know that you are doing a great job is when other people are appreciative of your work without you having to shout it out. This issue will always be special in my eyes, because of the way it happened. Our featured cover came to realization mainly by a simple proposal from the subject. We were elated by the fact that our magazine was being appreciated in the West Coast, therefore let’s make an impact with this issue and reach beyond this horizon. We always admire people who are willing to go to great lengths when pursuing their dreams, therefore this issue is highlighting Na’eem Walton. His story will impact you as he is the pure definition of perseverance. We also had the privilege of featuring Fashion from the Arab community. Ziana Kaoutar Chaoui is the owner of “Arab World Designer” and more than 20 years in the business was able to feature designers from the Arab community to showcase their designs during Fashion week. A creative story that will melt your heart is the story of Frank Diaz and Deb Young, two artists living miles and miles apart who are able to work together and create masterpieces. We are now on issue #31 and really the fact that I’ve been asked if the magazine still exists by friends who haven’t been keeping up with the magazine since it’s inception, tells me that not a lot of people survive in this industry. That’s why I will forever be grateful for the team that I have and feel blessed that they are talented as they are loyal. To my writers and contributors of this issue I salute you. Here’s to the 31st issue. Enjoy!
CORHINN BRUNOT Founder and Editor in Chief Follow us on IG @creativmag
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Pop-Up Art | ART BASEL Galleries
Chambers Fine Art Guo Hongwei, Orange in Snow No.2 Courtesy of the gallery and the artist. Courtesy of Art Basel | Galleries 2019
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Hauser & Wirth Mary Heilmann, Three Yellows, 2002 © Mary Heilmann; Courtesy the artist and Hauser & Wirth Photo: Stefan Altenburger Photography Zürich Courtesy of Art Basel | Galleries 2019 www.creativmag.com | Mar - Apr 2019 | CREATIV | 17
Pop-up Photography | Karl M. Lee Photographer: Karl M. Lee Model: Morgan Glenn MakeUp Artist: Corinne Janiece Clothing: SwankMyway.com
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YOUNG AND FREE
Photographer: Karl M. Lee Model: Morgan Glenn MakeUp Artist: Corinne Janiece Clothing: SwankMyway.com
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FEARLESS Model: Nyasia Sade Mua: Nyasia Sade Stylist: Tony Martinez Assistant: Zemora Cockerham Photography: Karl M. Lee
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Cover Story | Na'eem Walton
M E E ' A N N O T L A W
Jacket: Law17 Pants: Hugo Boss Shoes: Givenchy Model: Na'eem Walton Stylist: Cynthia Ranae' Assistant Stylist: Alyssa Cole Photographer: Clyph Jean-Philippe
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Top Top and and pants: pants: Orttu Orttu Shoes: Shoes: Givenchy Givenchy Model: Model: Na'eem Na'eem Walton Walton Stylist: Stylist: Cynthia Cynthia Ranae' Ranae' Assistant Assistant Stylist: Stylist: Alyssa Alyssa Cole Cole Photographer: Photographer: Clyph Clyph Jean-Philippe Jean-Philippe
DREAMER. DOER. achiever.
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he beautiful thing about the course of life is that we never stay stagnant. Human beings are continuously changing. As a child you may have wanted to be an astronaut but growing up you find yourself exposed to a different lifestyle therefore your dream changes. Such is the story of so many of us. However, we have the privilege to feature a talented model who, believe it or not started as an
incredible athlete. Naturally he in 2013 created a career in the fitness industry. Now living in Los Angeles, California he ventured in the TV and entertainment industry, in 2018, Na’eem was seen on ABC’s The proposal, as a contestant, and recently he was featured on the Steve Harvey’s show as one of the bachelors’ trying to win Britt’s heart…and guess what? He actually did!.
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Top and pants: Orttu Shoes: Givenchy Model: Na'eem Walton Stylist: Cynthia Ranae' Assistant Stylist: Alyssa Cole Photographer: Clyph Jean-Philippe
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I’m curious to know with such athletic talent, did you go pro? Or were you close? and if not, what happened? The furthest I've reached my athletic talent was playing at the collegiate level. I believe I had the talent to go pro, but I no longer loved it. After moving to California I realize there were so many different opportunities available that weren’t accessible to me in New Jersey. I just wanted to master new things. I’m pretty sure you have an inspiring story; can you recall a day in your life where obstacles were in your way and you couldn’t see a way out? My first year in L.A., I attended a Junior College and there was no scholarship or financial aid money for that semester and my mom had lost her job due to the economic crisis, so she begged me to come home and I refused to go back with nothing to show for it. So I became homeless for about 3 months and developed a system to sustain myself until I was able to get back on my feet. Now that you have dug deep into the modeling and fashion industry what do you plan to do with this passion? Being on camera is nice, but I’m more in love with the creative process of producing a set and bringing all the right talents together. I hope to start my own talent agency and create a travel group for up and coming models. Do you have any other plans entrepreneurial wise? Yes, I would love to have my brand
expand internationally, be a lead in a feature film or TV series, produce a web series, and have at least 6-10 business accounts for my fitness start up. Would you say that you’ve reached the apex of your career? If so, how does it feel? No, I’m is just hitting the tip of the iceberg there’s so many creative thoughts and ideas I haven’t introduced to the world yet and even me developing my skill set, I love to learn and each year I’m only getting better and better. Seems like you’re well traveled, is there a designer that you haven’t worked with yet that you’d like to wear? Or perhaps a country you haven’t visited yet that you would like to visit? I would love to work with Adidas on the fitness side, other than that there’s no specific designers I would like to work with, but I would love to travel to Australia, Russia, and England this year. What encouraging words would you have for the youth aspiring to follow into your footsteps? I would tell someone aspiring to follow in my footsteps to keep dreaming because dreams give us purpose in life, keep persevering because there will always be obstacles, and believe in yourself before anyone else does. Confidence leads to belief and prohibits people from projecting their fears on you. That’s the advice I would give to the youth
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Special Feature | Arabian Fashion
UNITED
DESIGNER
FASHION
WORLD
A glimpse into Arabian Fashion Photography by Dennis Madigan
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Special Feature | Ankara Fashion Week
Photography by Alfrfedo Prospero
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Ankara Fashion Week Over the years Ankara has become the trending fabric within pop culture worldwide. The African wax prints have been on the bodies of famous celebrities like BeyoncÊ and Tracee Ellis Ross and popular social media influencers like Jackie Aina. The colorful fabrics are a representation of culture and community within Africa but has become a staple of representation amongst the diaspora. It’s a joy to see individuals celebrating our heritage and culture while looking fierce. Ankara fashion has been considered as urban street wear but is rapidly making its way to high fashion runways.
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Special Events | Jazz In The Gardens
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