ISSUE 2ARE YOU AVANT-GARDE OR DERRIERE? SPRING/SUMMER 2012

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Paul

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Who is the Avant-Garde woman? She is a trend-setter, loyal friend, super brainiac and a true fashionista! She wears

what she likes, not what is dictated by celebrities or, ahem, the fashion media. She is a metropolitan woman who practices yoga in the morning and plays Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at night. The Avant-Garde woman is just as comfortable traveling on a G6 as she is grappling with anxious commuters on the subway. Her iPod shuffles between Placebo, Edith Piaf, Metallica, Nina Simone and the Wu-Tang Clan. She is an artist, entrepreneur, investment banker, athlete or lawyer. She easily floats between art parties in Williamsburg to gallery openings at The Met. She is not defined by anyone.

The Avant-Garde woman defines herself.

Tell me, are you Avant-Garde or Derriere?

Warmly,

Folana

SPRING/SUMMER 2012

EDITOR IN CHIEF/FOUNDERfolana miller

AVANT-GARDE MAGAZINEwww.avantgardemag.netinfo@avantgardemag.net

ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNERmatthew rippetoe

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Spring/Summer Fashion Report 6

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En Noir Et Blanc 18

Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? 26www.avantgardemag.net

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SPRING/SUMMER 2012

FASHION REPORTTHE RUNWAY BROUGHT US A MIX OF SPORTY AND SEXY WITH Peter Pilotto’s collection to the very lady-like feel of Clement Ribeiro. There was also edgy sultry body-conscious infused with Menswear-inspired suiting. This will be a fun season of dressing up for the Avant-Garde woman taking her from downtown to uptown, the dojo to the office and cocktails parties to raves.

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All Photos from Gorunway.com

Burberry Prorsum Clement Ribeiro David Koma

Dsquared Dsquared Fendi

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Fendi Francesco Scognamiglio Giles Gucci

Gucci Gucci Julien MacDonald Julien MacDonald

Julien MacDonald Mary Katrantzou Matthew Williamson Peter Pilotto

Peter Pilotto Peter Pilotto Peter Pilotto Vivienne Tam

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GLOWPhotographer: Folana Miller

Fashion Editor: Renessta Olds >>

Conviction brings a silent, indefinable beauty into faces made of the commonest human clay; the devout worshiper at any shrine reflects something of its golden glow, even as the glory of a noble love shines like a sort of light from a woman’s face. - Honore de Balzac

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Top - SretsisPants - Sretsis

Shoes - Nina Shoes

Top - SretsisSkirt - Charles Henry

Earrings - Laruicci

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Jacket - Jose DuranBodywear - Maidenform

Earrings - Circa Sixty ThreeGlasses - KBL

Top - SretsisPants - Sretsis

Shoes - Nina Shoes

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Top - SretsisSkirt - Eva and Bernard

Earrings - Laruicci

Dress worn as top - Love, ZooeyBodywear - Maidenform

Necklace - Laruicci

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Top - Eva and BernardPants - Charles HenryNecklace - LaruicciBracelets - Laruicci and Circa Sixty Three

Dress - Charles HenryNecklace and Bracelet - Laruicci

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Model - Josilyn Williamsfor DNA Model Management

Photographer - Folana MillerPhoto Assistant - Vince Ahn

Fashion Editor - Renessta OldsStylist Assistant - Trina Patterson

Hair Stylist - Tracina DilligardMake Up Artist - Gil Aldrin

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Top - SretsisPants - L’autre Chose

Earrings - Circa Sixty ThreeNecklace - Laruicci

Shoes - Laci Lou by Luichiny

These Icon illustrations are from a collection called Fashion Follies -A pictorial frolic of the masterful, theatrical and P. T. Barnums of our time.

A valentine to the fashion world by Chesley McLaren www.chesleymclaren.com

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“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But aboveall, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know thekey to photography.” - George Eastman

en noir et blanc

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Photographer: Michael ButterfinModel: Mallory Matoush

Designer/Stylist: Mo Hom of Lotus HomMake Up: Nikole Urquijo (5 Salon & Spa)Hair: Ona Diaz-Santin (5 Salon & Spa)

Creative Direction/Assistance: Kris Fidler-Ballard (5 Salon & Spa)

Stylist Assistant: Melissa Kuhta (5 Salon & Spa)Shot at Lotus Hom Boutique 262 Mott Street, NY 10012

Collection: L’Hom in New York (Ready to wear women’s collection F/W2012 Collection)Special thanks to the creative team from

5 Salon & Spa & Lotus Hom Boutique

en noir et blanc

FOLANA

FOLANA MILLER

Fashion Photographerwww.folanamiller.com

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COMING TO DINNER:“After all, a lot of people are going to

think we are a shocking pair.” - Sidney Poitier as John

GUESS WHO’S

Richard - Janet Zheng Harem PantsAmanda - Evie and Victor Shorts, Evie + Victor Tights, Evie + Victor Blazer

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Richard - Eggcream Pants, Janet Zheng BlazerAmanda - Eggcream shorts, Eggcream Top, Less Jewelry necklace

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Richard - Janet Zheng coat, Janet Zheng harem Pants

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Richard - Eggcream Pants, Janet Zheng BlazerAmanda - Eggcream shorts, Eggcream Top, Less Jewelry necklace

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Richard - scarf - stylist owned

Amanda - Eggcream top, Eggcream skirt, Less Jewelry bracelet

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Amanda - Eggcream Dress

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Richard- LESS Jewelry necklace

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Amanda - Eggcream blouseRichard- LESS Jewelry necklace

Amanda- Eggcream Dress

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Amanda- Eggcream top, Eggcream skirt, Dolce Vita Boots, Less Jewelry BraceletRichard - Janet Zheng jacket

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Richard - Janet Zheng Pants, Janet Zheng shirt, Less Jewelry NecklaceAmanda - Eggcream Dress, Less Jewelry Bracelets

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Richard - Janet Zheng Harem PantsAmanda - Evie and Victor Shorts, Evie + Victor Tights, Evie + Victor Blazer

Richard - Janet Zheng Harem PantsAmanda - Evie and Victor Shorts, Evie + Victor Tights, Evie + Victor Blazer

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Amanda - Eggcream Jacket + Skirt

Models: Amanda Lensink + Richard Thornton

Photographer: Folana MillerPhoto Assistant: Lauren BakerStylist: Alixandra WeintraubHair Stylist: Tracina Dilligard

Make up Artist: Gil Aldrin

COMING TO DINNER:GUESS WHO’S

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