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COMPOSURE ISSUE no. 35 GAL GADOT JOHN VARVATOS NICK JONAS VILLA ONE MINZY CAPTIVATING THE GLOBAL STAGE
FOUNDER John & Jane Hong EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jay Pak MANAGING EDITOR Olivia Lee ART DIRECTOR Ricky Riantono ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Min A. Lee BEAUTY DIVISION FEATURES DIVISION FASHION DIVISION EDITOR EDITOR EDITOR Chelsea Yusuf Min A. Lee Yuki Balogun Robiat Bomb CONTRIBUTOR CONTRIBUTOR CONTRIBUTOR Yuki Bomb Ashley Dawson Ashley Dawson Amanda H. Bollig Hong Yuki Bomb Brannon Gee Lynn T. L. Brannon Gee Carolina Ogliaro Lynn T. L. ISSUE 34 COVER: Photography Randy TranCreative Director Yuki Bomb Retoucher Anh Lee Makeup Archangela Chelsea Hair Yuichi Ishida Stylist Sky JT Naval Photography Assistant Dorian Qi Videogaphy Brannon Gee Text Min A. Lee Production CM Agency Location The Heights Studio LA 36 CONTRIBUTORS: Photography Emily Sandifer, Rowan Daly, Storm Shoot, Ryan West, Sarah Krick, Luba Shemetova, Karen Rosalie, Agus Santoso Yang, Cara Robbins, Shanna Fisher, Sumanta Muth, Christopher Cruz, Diana King, Nolwen Cifuentes, Michael Dirlam, Mario Barberio, Catherine Asanov, Emilynn Rose, Leriam, Matt Doheny, Stephanie Diani, David Higgs, Reinhardt Kenneth, Corrina Day, Victoria Sirakova, Lom Nguyen, Joey Pucino, Slash Studios, Gregg Delman, Ron Mey, Richard Frias, Veronica Sams, Daniel Prakopcyk, Alessandra Guth, Colin Treidler Fashion Marche’ Dorsey, Sarah Kinsumba, Franzy Staedter, Charlie Brianna, Samantha Brukhart, Jaclyn Fleurant, Nicoletre Monroe, Cat Pope, Desiree Morales, Michelle Wu, Tabitha Sanchez, Estelle Aporongao, Anthony Pedraza, Ali Mullin, Audrey Brianne, Yuki Bomb, Beatrice Balaj Hair and Makeup MINZY Luis Casco, Lucy Gedjeyan, Amy Strozzi, Michael Deunas, Jenna Garagiola, Courtney Hart, Tiffany Daughtery, Preston Wada, Iggy Rosales, Rene Cortez, Alison Christina, Craig Gangi, Sabrina Porsche, Ashlyn Ayers, Sean Harris, Yuichi Ishida, Naoko Saita, Christopher Miles, Kachay Dorsey, Archangela Chelsea, J Michael, Matilde Campos, Tiffany Tarazi, Selda Cortes, Nicole Sanchez, Ermahn Ospina, Sebastian Scolarici, Josh Liu, Ryan Taniguchi, Sienree, Sophia Porter, Mari Shten, Geo Hennings, Ashley Williams, Harper, Natasha Greissing, Jenny Ventura, Victor F. Mendoza CAPTIVATING THE GLOBAL STAGE 6 COMPOSURE On the Cover: MINZY wears Louis Vuitton x SUPREME and Helen Anthony Composure Magazine ISSN 2378-8135 Published by Composure Magazine, LLC 7 Write to us at hello@composuremagazine.com All Imagery Courtesy of Respective Brands & Companies
12 LOUIS VUITTON 22 TIFFANY + 30 DIOR 34 COVER STORY 48 CHEF 52 VILLA ONE 58 LV MILLIE 64 KOLOR + NIKE GAL GADOT HIGH JEWELRY MINZY ANDRE RUSH VARVATOS + JONAS BOBBY BROWN For all the voices, stories, artisans, Houses that inspire us, from each INSIDE THIS ISSUE contributor to Composure to the ones yet to come, we are always amazed by their work; we very much hope you’ll enjoy each word and beautiful image found within these pages. 8 COMPOSURE 9
MADE OF DREAMS LOUIS VUITTON + NIKE SHARE VIRGIL ABLOH’S FINAL WORK There’s no denying to impact Virgil Abloh made on the sneaker world, from the instantly sold drops to breaking six-figure bids at auction. Louis Vuitton opened its doors to a world infused with all of its collaborations with the House and Nike’s Air Force 1 in Abloh’s final project. Every shoe imagined, created, and dreamed up in its entirety was displayed among a maze of monogrammed walls. Strategically placed in ways to represent a mood board of movement that anyone who dances hip hop would recognize when they study the positions basked in colorful lighting presented be- fore them. Photos Courtesy of Louis Vuitton 12 COMPOSURE 13
Abloh had spoken in depth before on previous exhibitions and how many were so quick to label him and box him into a specific area. He never saw himself just as a DJ or designer. The current exhibition suddenly reminded us of his Figures of Speech talks and opening up about how he viewed himself as a “consumer.” Taking a step away from the labels and asking viewers to see everything he did “was speaking about race the whole time.” As we view this and look back at his others installa- tions, the designs weren’t about hype but really what he wanted — to have “a dialogue with the youth of Chicago that has the same skin as me. This is what is an unfortunate circumstance, but the work that surrounds it is your option. If you choose a life that is devoid of that scenario, you could work at Louis Vuitton; you could make paintings about your circumstance, you could work for Nike.” No boundaries, no traps, and no tiny boxes that force you into defining your life as just one thing. 16 COMPOSURE 17
With Louis Vuitton, Abloh wanted to give back. The global phenomenon of sneaker culture was something he loved to put his passion into, an av- enue for youth to see what they could do beyond how society wants to cut down. Seeing walls of sneakers, a treehouse that leads to his notes, de- signs, and the media, we feel it’s just actually a tiny peek into the many dreams Abloh had for the future. While the showcase is only open for a few days at Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in Brook- lyn, Louis Vuitton shared that nine sneakers will be available in June with multiple colorways and accents. While there’s not much on how they will be released, whether by store or digitally, the leg- acy created by the late Virgil Abloh is far beyond gaining a drop. Hopefully, those who score a pair look at the detail, think back to those quotes from his Chicago exhibition, and realize how Abloh wanted to empower people through his life work and creations in design, music, and art. 20 COMPOSURE 21
BLUE BOOK TIFFANY & Co. + GAL GADOT INTRODUCTION TO HIGH JEWELRY Gal Gadot’s unmistakable elegance is full and cen- ter in Tiffany & Co.’s latest BOTANICA: Blue Book campaign. A stunning look into the House’s High Jew- elry debut focuses on their key pieces that are unique- ly transformable, specifically the dandelion-inspired necklace that can become five different designs due to interchanging pendants that can all come off to reveal a scintillating choker fit for any neckline. 22 COMPOSURE 23
From captivating our screens in so many films, “Gal Gad- ot is more than a House ambassador,” shares Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President, Product, and Commu- nication, at Tiffany & Co. “She epitomizes the effortless glamour, sheer sophistication, and sense of modernity that Blue Book represents. We are thrilled that she is the face of the new BOTANICA campaign.” Blue Book is the House’s portfolio of high jewelry designs, which we are sure will continue to build into a massive collection over time that creates more striking pieces. The introduc- tion into this realm of artistry from a beloved favorite will take off quickly as the House continues to push boundaries to find ambassadors with powerful voices and take giant steps towards advocacy, especially when we look back at the work and scholarships they have produced with the Carters last year that continue. 24 COMPOSURE 25
This is Tiffany & Co.’s first venture with Gadot making two incredible introductions with the new Blue Book. Also included are two piec- es by Jean Michel Schlumberger, the French jewelry designer renowned for his work with the House. His iconic Bird on a Rock brooch and Fleurage bracelet was again brought to life. The legendary Tiffany Diamond inspired the bracelet from sketch to being created by the current master artisans. Schlumberger himself was the first jewelry designer to win the Fash- ion Critics’ Coty Award; his work continues to run strong through the decades. 26 COMPOSURE 27
“I am incredibly honored to be a part of the new Blue Book high jewelry campaign and feel very fortunate to be able to represent the brand’s most esteemed jewelry collection during this exciting and transformative time,” says Gal Gadot. It will be wonderful watching how her ambassadorship continues with the House as they both pursue new heights with their Haute Joaillerie driving the imaginations of so many. 28 COMPOSURE 29
88.88 DIOR’S LE MONTAIGNE EXCEPTIONAL DIAMOND 30 COMPOSURE 31
The 88.88 carat Le Montaigne diamond has been un- veiled into Dior’s unparalleled high jewelry collection after being discovered relatively recently in 2020 in South Africa’s Kimberley Mine. Initially, the rough- cut beauty was around 150 carats before being taken up by the House, and several months of cutting pro- duced the yellow beauty we see now. You hear stories of Christian Dior’s belief in lucky charms; even the Dior Beauty campaigns and consum- er programs are based on the beliefs, so it is of no sur- prise the diamond was cut to be 88.88, a number that is often seen throughout Dior’s life from his House of eight floors, his workshop numbers, and addresses his stores rested upon. The number 8 had great signifi- cance to him, and now the Le Montaigne diamond will also carry this. 32 COMPOSURE 33
CAPTIVATING THE GLOBAL STAGE MINZY Photography Randy Tran Photography Assistant Dorian Qi Creative Director Yuki Bomb for CM Agency Makeup Archangela Chelsea for Celestine Agency Hair Yuichi Ishida for ICA Stylist Sky JT Naval Videography Brannon Gee for CM Agency Retoucher Anh Le Story Min A. Lee Production CM Agency Location The Heights Studio LA “Gong Minzy! Gong Minzy! Gong Minzy!” The chants and excited screams from the crowd were so loud they echoed over the music pounding through when we watched four unique K-pop idols take the stage to battle their dance skills. It was one of those moments we truly felt the crowd was entirely captivated by incredible talent when Minzy of 2NE1 that year danced to a snippet of Black Eyed Peas’ “Imma Be,” and only for her did the audience scream all the way through the flawless performance. This was in 2011, and even though the years have changed for the industry in Korea with groups coming in and out, we’ve watched as Minzy expanded her multifaceted career to take on new horizons as a solo recording artist and use her dancing to give back to the community and mentor those as passionate as she. Helen Anthony (Coat/Shorts), Onalaja (Top) Ong Oaj Pairam (Bralette), Stay Here LA (Jewelry) 34 COMPOSURE 35
As the popularity of K-pop increases in the US, Millenium Dance Academy. Leaving the promi- many are learning for the first time the true na- nent companies that operate at the top of the Ko- ture of growing up after being scouted and trained rean music industry is an enormous feat, and to through debut. Greuling practice schedules and do so on one’s own accord takes a certain level of events back to back from young ages, there is a drive that many musicians, even US ones, aren’t mountain of challenges to overcome, and many prepared for. When Minzy successfully founded face loneliness on this path that shapes them over MZ Entertainment two years ago, the forward the years. For Minzy, branching out to carve a progression was evident even through the set- solo career wasn’t an easy decision, but it was backs brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. We one of the best. “There were situations or happen- asked her the motivation behind the move. “As ings that I couldn’t understand in my early days, a musician, I experienced a lot, and it gave me a and it made me more prudent and cautious,” she broad perspective. I don’t care only about myself says. “On the other hand, those experiences guid- but the people around me. I met a lot of people ed me to carefully select and focus, and to give an for the last 12 years, staff and artists who started answer to myself with the most ideal solution.” this job around the same time, trainees aspiring to Minzy was, in a way, a dark horse for many fans be singers, and even people who wish to become of 2NE1, the maknae (or youngest in a group) musicians,” she explains. “As I met them, I began whose remarkably well-rounded talents of sing- to grasp the know-how and wisdom of communi- ing, dancing, and rapping were not always show- cating with them. And when I need to select and cased at the forefront but eventually surpassed all focus, I can come up with an answer which can- in the end. Even when she looks back at those not embarrass myself. There are even moments earlier years, she shares, “there are moments of when you need to represent others and lead them. feeling lonely and unmanageable; you can bear Every meeting, choice, and time spent have piled it by loving and respecting yourself much more. up, so I could establish and lead this company.” You need to trust your inner power to overcome. Coming out from under the umbrella of others to In that sense, I was able to establish a more strong be her own CEO gives Minzy the chance to create ego as a musician.” music exactly how she wants, “On one hand, a music which is popular and loved by everyone is With the conversation opening up, Minzy talks good. But I’ve always been asking myself what about how achieving each step through training kind of music I really want to sing as a musician. and adversity felt rewarding. Those accomplish- In that sense, I am glad that I can sing who Minzy ments are part of this thriving career that includes is with sincerity.” her business ventures: MZ Entertainment and Paola Estefania (Suit), Neon Hope (Sunglasses) 36 COMPOSURE 37
While MZ Entertainment is just shy of two years since being founded, Minzy’s first lead- ing venture, the famous Millenium Dance Academy, has been going strong for over six years, soon to be seven in the fall. “Time flies so fast! It feels like yesterday since I’ve established the Millenium Dance Academy. Many talented people came by, and we were able to train some k-pop artists. Now, there are even trainees who are preparing to debut under famous agencies,” she expresses. “As I’ve been watching their growth process closely, I am so proud of them and looking forward to seeing their future as well as the future of K-pop. They are the ones who are going to lead the future of K-pop, and it is the most fruitful and rewarding time for me to see their progress and debut.” The dance academy is a labor of love. Mentoring and giving back are two things that set Minzy apart from others. Her love for teaching and sharing her gifts attract more and more to the school. Many find a place of solace within dance, and having someone as iconic as Minzy to lead them is a compelling time in their lives that will help guide their own careers and memories. This bolder inner confidence shines through, even on set for the cover shoot, and we learn from Minzy that the conflicts throughout life have impacted her beliefs. She recalls a time when her grandmother “once gave her opinion to stop ancestral rites, which was quite exceptional as a woman at that time in Korea. But since she gave her voice out, my family no longer holds the traditional service.” The courage it took her grandmother to step out of a shadow shaped Minzy’s self-awareness, and her words of advice are not to be taken lightly. “From that conflict, I came to believe that we can accomplish whatever we wish to do with our own power. It is not only for me, not only in Korea. It is the same everywhere, for the girls who are living in this very moment. There are times when we need to get up the nerve and fight back. I hope you can speak up without any hesitation.” 38 COMPOSURE 39
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As these successes continue, it doesn’t stop Minzy from pursuing new heights. When it comes to remaining passionate this many years since being scouted, she says it’s because of her fans! “All the love and support keeps me trying different kinds of music,” she ex- claims. “They give me all those passion and motivation for music, and I always think over what other image of Minzy I could provide for them.” Her gratitude towards them for loving and listening to her songs will always be a primary factor in approaching what’s next. We found out just how deep this feeling runs for Minzy during the interview when she explained the reasoning behind her latest singles, “Teamo” and “Fantabulous,” when asked about her influ- ences. “I get inspiration from my fans, who are my muse,” she says. “’Teamo’ was inspired by a fan meeting in Brazil. Due to Covid-19, I couldn’t meet them directly but connected through VC. After that, I wanted to deliver my message that I love them in their language. This song was dedicated to them. The genre of it is Latin pop, which is one of my favorites. I love to dance with Latin pop beats, and those two songs, ‘Teamo’ and ‘Fantabulous,’ are of its origin.” To all the fans who read this, there’s so much warmth flowing from Minzy when she speaks; it’s equally inspiring to us, and what she will create in the future for them—we can’t wait! With hints of new music for the next album, upcoming collaborations, and projects, so many exciting things are about to happen; she tells us, “On June 17th [in Los Angeles], K-town Night Market Festival is going to be held! And I’ll be there performing, so I hope you’ll be there.” For those stateside on the West Coast, this is a chance to see Minzy’s spectacular stage presence and why fans have continued to embrace her since the 2NE1 days; it is undeniably easy to fall in love with her powerful vocals and choreography. Knowing Minzy always gives her fullest to every endeavor as a global artist, it’s fantastic to watch her connect fans worldwide to each other through dance and mu- sic—two wonderfully universal things everyone can appreciate and understand no matter the language. 42 COMPOSURE 43
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Deep Respect — these are not easy words to earn by any means, but when we read about Chef Andre Rush, the former White House Chef, his journey from working on a farm during childhood to being an athlete and artist before venturing into a military career that spanned over two decades, is why his reputation has earned him such from all around. His life and work are centered heavily around being a strong and vocal advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness amongst United States veterans and military members. His newly released memoir Call Me Chef, Dammit!: A Veteran’s Journey from the Rural South to the White House chronicles this journey to master sergeant and celebrity chef with an engaging platform. 48 COMPOSURE 49
With accolades as a cook, he eventually served under four presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump. Quite a fan- tastic period. Before this, Chef Rush was with the Pentagon during the 9/11 terrorist attacks that rocked the country to the core leading him to speak out on PTSD. So many challenges faced by Chef Rush built his charac- ter now. “This book will take you on an almost unbelievable sequence of events,” he shares. “Each chapter leading to something different and more mind-blowing than the last. I wrote this memoir to tell a story that was never meant to be told, and in doing so, I realized that I had to tell this to inspire, empower, teach, and educate on a worldwide platform across all races, genders, religions, beliefs, as we are all the same.” He creates a call-to-action from readers, asking them once they reach the summit of their goals, not to forget those behind them and reach out a hand and help them, share with them, and guide them. “Entitlement is huge in today’s world, and my hope is that through self-reflection, gratitude, and humbleness, we can put down our entitlements and understand how bless- ed we are and realize how much we can help others who are struggling,” he explains. “We cannot forget that people are the most important thing in a culture where media, politics, and personal agendas often outweigh decency.” Be a good person. This has become a more difficult thing to do for many, but we sincerely hope people will pick up Chef Rush’s book and read it with an open mind and heart. The beautiful things you will learn and take with you to give others make it one of the most worthwhile reads. Photo:Atiba Jefferson 50 COMPOSURE 51
IN GOOD COMPANY with JOHN VARVATOS + NICK JONAS’S VILLA ONE Composure took a moment to speak with one of the fashion world’s greatest, John Varvatos, on how his close friendship with Nick Jonas led to creating a fantastic brand that imbues their love for life and great company. Working alongside the Godfather of Tequila, Master Distiller Artu- ro Fuentes, to make their premium tequila, Villa One, three products have been successfully on the market since 2019: Silver, Reposado, and Añejo — marking a quick progression with their third col- laboration together. Fast forward through a long pandemic, we are excited to learn what’s next as Villa One grows beyond the bottle. This definitely isn’t a short venture but an empire in the works. 52 COMPOSURE 53
Tell us more about the decision to collabo- brand and seeing people enjoy Villa One for rate on tequila and create Villa One? all of life’s celebrations. That’s why Nick and I created Villa One in the first place, to help I met Nick Jonas at a dinner party in New York create meaningful moments and bring peo- about seven years ago- we immediately hit it ple together. We have been so fortunate to off and realized that we have a lot in common, be able to offer opportunities for our fans to including a shared love of tequila! The first create those moments themselves. Recently, project we worked on together was a fashion we launched our “Your Villa One” campaign collaboration, then a fragrance. Then after where we asked people to share their “Villa enjoying and talking a lot about our spirit of One” — the physical place and the people they choice, we decided to launch our own tequila are with when they feel their happiest — for company—Villa One. In 2018, we took a trip the chance to win a dream getaway to a des- to Mexico and stopped in Cabo San Lucas to tination that brings that vision to life. We did brainstorm and have some time with family a similar contest last year where you had the and friends before heading to Jalisco to meet chance to win a trip to One&Only Palmilla, with our Master Distiller, Arturo Fuentes, and the resort we stayed at in Cabo, where it all start working on the tequila. started. Bringing these moments to life for fans has been really fulfilling and fun! The energy surrounding our trip is what led us to developing Villa One’s entire brand mantra. How was it working with Master Distiller At dinner one night, after a day of great food, Arturo Fuentes, the Godfather of Tequila? drinks, and time with the people that matter most to us, Nick made a toast and ended it by When we were creating the liquid, we really saying, “To Life As It Should Be.” That really looked to Arturo for his expertise. We learned stuck with us and became the focal point to so much about the process working side by what we want Villa One to be about: spend- side with him and going through many rounds ing time and creating memories with loved of the taste tests. The process took about ones, accompanied by some amazing tequila, 18-months in total to create our final product, of course! and we are so happy with how it turned out. There is a reason he is called “The Godfather What do you feel sets Villa One apart from of Tequila,” and I am honored to have been other tequila labels currently on shelves? able to work with him. When we started, we knew we wanted to cre- Possibilities for Villa One to expand in the ate a best-in-class tequila that was more acces- future? sible to the average consumer, and we feel like we accomplished that! From day one, it has We have some really exciting things happen- always been about the liquid. One thing that ing for the brand, including the opening of the really sets Villa One apart is that we source Villa One Tequila Gardens later this summer, agave from both the highland and lowland re- a rooftop bar, restaurant, and nightlife desti- gions of Jalisco. We are one of the few tequila nation in San Diego. We wanted to create a brands that do this, and the process combines special place where people can go to unwind herbaceous, earthy lowland notes with sweet- after work or feel like they are escaping on the er, fruitier highland notes - giving the tequila weekend. Nick and I were really involved and a unique character, a distinct rounded profile, specific on the vibe we wanted to create, fo- and smooth finish. cusing on everything from the design of the space, the decor, the menu, the uniforms, and Can you tell us what you enjoyed most even the playlists. We are excited for the grand about the process from the start to the first opening and are looking forward to bringing bottle produced? the concept to more cities! My favorite part of this process has to be the incredible people I have met through this 54 COMPOSURE 55
Favorite skincare and makeup Leland Francis is gearing up to launch their Body Radiance Balm, a product finds from our beauty editor’s we’ve been waiting to get our hands on Summer is starting strong, so protecting desk to you! for summer. A blend of florals and oils to yourself should always be a priority. We love SUMMER keep skin hydrated and soft to touch, and Unsun’s Mineral Sunscreen Lotion for Face of course, another great vegan and cru- and Body because it has a broad spectrum SPF elty-free option that pushes for sustain- 30 that’s water-resistant and good for all skin ability in its recycled and biodegradable types. It’s an excellent choice for men, and materials. with Father’s Day coming up, this is definitely Beauty Available at LelandFrancis.com on the top of our list for gift options. Available at unsuncosmetics.com TEXT: CHELSEA YUSUF RÓEN gives you a dreamy set of lips that go from natural RADIATE by Amanda Pavillard brings out your inner glow and luscious while not looking with a set of stunning and healthy products for your skin with overly sticky. We always have moisturizing, acne-fighting, and soothing ingredients. Perfect been huge fans of their Kiss partners for your daily routine! Amanda and her two older My. Liquid Lip balm because sisters formulate this exclusive collection as they push to cre- of its glossy sheen that remains ate a clean beauty company that gives back and helps others smooth with a fresh, minty radiate from within. finish. You can quickly go from Available at shopamandapavillard.com nude to romantically bold with different shades to choose from. Available at roenbeauty.com USTAWI, meaning “wellness” in Swahili, has created a line of products to prevent skin from becoming damaged by free radicals and pollution and help with uneven tones. A key favorite of ours is their Bamboo Water Protection Mist which has proven to be a great setting spray, the proper barrier needed to keep makeup strong through the day. 56 COMPOSURE Available at USTAWI.com 57
LOUIS VUITTON LATEST EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN A STRIKING POWER TRIO Millie Bobby Brown, Lous and the Yakuza, along with Karlie Kloss, lend their beauty and talents to Louis Vuitton’s latest S/S 2022 Eyewear, perfectly accented with gold monograms and classic shapes. Statement sunglasses that are still refined and easy to pair with summer wardrobes. At 18 years old, Millie Bobby Brown makes her debut for a luxury House accessories line. The UNICEF Ambassador and award-winning actress exclaimed, “I met Nicolas Ghesquére 6 years ago and have been a fan of his work with Louis Vuitton ever since. Today, I am proud and honored to be joining the Louis Vuitton family. Truly a pinch me, full-circle moment!” Her excitement at joining the House marks what will be an exciting time for both, and we hope we get to see her in the subsequent campaigns. Photos Courtesy of Louis Vuitton, Steven Meisel, Joe McKenna (Style), Jimmy Paul (Hair), Pat McGrath (Makeup) 58 COMPOSURE 59
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She shares the stage with two other stunning beauties, Congolese-Belgian recording artist and model Lous and the Yakuza (Marie-Pierra Kakoma) and Karlie Kloss, who has graced several projects with Louis Vuitton, which we fell in love with ev- ery time. For Lous and the Yakuza, her first single in 2019, “Dilemme,” propelled her into fame. Her stage name came about when bringing in close friends to create the band, aka the Yakuza to Lous. With a distinct sense of fashion and style, we can easily understand why Ghesquére would highlight the singer. Looking through the photos shot by Steven Meisel, these three women represent Louis Vuitton wonderfully, from their striking poses to their careers. 62 COMPOSURE 63
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Creative Director: Yusuke Tanaka at CAVIAR Production: CAVIAR Photography: Tajima Kazunali at Mild Inc. Music: Ichiro Yamaguchi and Shotaro Aoyama Styling: kolor, Shotaro Yamaguchi at Eight Peace Hair: Shingo Shibata at Eight Peace Makeup: Asami Taguchi at Home Agency 66 COMPOSURE 67
kolor is a kaleidoscope of cool effects when the models walk a mirrored tunnel of light work and navy carpeting to showcase the latest Autumn/Winter 2023 collection. Rich reds and greens are woven throughout the looks to balance the Navy from the floor to the clothing itself. In an attempt to find a “balance of being completed and being broken, which, however, overall gives a beautiful impression with a powerful touch from the broken part,” kolor uses different cuts, shapes, distress- ing, and pieces to create the ideals from which the collection is born. What seems missing on some garments is filled with fabrics and layers that help them be whole again. It’s interesting seeing the designs just as the mirrored walls bring the reflections together in a way that carries the broken, yet not theme. 68 COMPOSURE 69
kolor shares how the hats worn by the models are a collaboration with KIJIMA TAKAYUKI, “a part of the brim is cut out in the shape of the kolor logo, creating an accessory that captures the essence of ‘brokenness’ felt throughout.” The atmosphere of the entire display is about finding this great balance in every element and showing that just because things don’t settle or appear the way we expect doesn’t mean it is tossed aside. Just like our favor- ite V-neck look that carries two necklines, while not traditional, it’s quite beautiful in its parted state. We’ve grown to expect designs that bring a power- ful story from kolor every time. 70 COMPOSURE 71
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