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PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE opens its newest store in the vibrant Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. The store, located at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Kenmare Street, occupies the ground floor of architect Tadao Ando’s first building in New York City and his inaugural residential project outside Asia. This quintessential

Desert X, the acclaimed international site-specific art exhibition, just announced the debut of The Living Pyramid, a monumental sculpture and environmental intervention by pioneering artist and philosopher Agnes Denes. The work, now on view at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, marks the first in a series of outdoor commissions for the

PACHUCHA THE WILLY CHAVARRIA LOOK Brazilian model Clara Guerrero photographed in Willy Chavarria menswear for Reserved magazine’s ICONIC Issue 9. Photography by our creative director Alexander Thompson, with styling by Joshua Allyn Brewer. CLICK HERE to Order Reserved Magazine’s Issue 9 to see all the images from the shoot.  

Actress, Model, and Reserved Magazine cover girl Marta Pozzan debut her collaboration with Italian heritage leather brand Scarosso, launching the collection high up in the hills of Hollywood. Set along glimmering skyline, it was a perfect reference to David Lynch, as the collection sensual fetishistic themes of boudoir delights were

Alexandra Gucci recently opened the doors of her AGCF boutique in Beverly Hills to an ecstatic crowd on Tuesday in order to celebrate the collections latest drop as well as their collaboration with The Mama Bear Effect foundation. A nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger families and protecting children. Through

AMI Paris the beloved French brand has taken up residency at LA’s eminent Alfred Coffee to bring a taste of Paris to every Angeleno. Situated at the Parisian pace of Melrose place, the fit of this partnership couldn’t fit more perfectly. Following its permanent first Café AMI in Beijing, this

ZUMI ROSOW MUSICIAN/MODEL Zumi Roso @fangusz666 photography: Alexander Thompson @alexanderthompsonphotographer stylist: Jules Woods @juleswstylist_ makeup: Maria Ailen @mariatbeautyy hair: Jason Linkow @jasonlinkow clothing/jewelry courtesy of Showroom Seven @showroomseven & Erickson Beamon ericksonbeamon

SSSTUFF FW 24 Campaign For the first time, irreverent European hyper-brand - SSSTUFFF shot its new campaign in NewYork, with world-renowned photographer/filmmaker - Richard Kern as part of a heightened commitment to the U.S. Inspired by childhood dream careers, SSSTUFFF's FW24 collection captures the playful, quirky spirit of youth. From

Musicians DJ's and Models Avalon Lurks, Julien Crane, MAAD, and Saturn Risin9 photographed by Mynxii White modeling SCAD's 2024 graduating collections from Anthony Perez, Kagan McCurnin, Madz Cornett, Rakee Chen, Ran Lu, Sze Yau Ng, Xiaoxiao Zhang, and Yutong Zhao.   Yutong Zhao For most of my life, I've frequently experienced feelings

grounds’ SS25 collection, aptly named “INTERRUPTER,” introduced a dynamic blend of the brand’s signature aesthetic with fresh, daring innovations in its signature outsoles. Known for its voluminous, bubbly platform shoes, grounds have always drawn inspiration from Tokyo’s subcultures, where underground elements gradually permeate mainstream fashion. This season marked a significant

For the Spring Summer 2025 season, Caroline Hú explores the idea of love and death. The emotions that stem from family, friends, and everything happening in the world around us. Love is captivating and can express happiness but it can also bring about darkness, greed and loneliness; like the reality

The Houston brothers have been the almost mythical creators of LA's nightlife scene for however long I can remember. The Thai-English identical twins, Mark and Jonnie, opened up their first pub in 2008, the Piano Bar in Hollywood, which showcased performers like Tom Waits, Tom Jones and Thundercat. Since then,

PRIVATE POLICY NEW YORK SS 2025   PRIVATE POLICY’s SS2025 collection revisits the iconic 2000s fashion office, inspired by "The Devil Wears Prada," to explore our evolving relationship with AI in the workplace. As technology reshapes our world, the collection asks whether we’ll sacrifice creativity and well-being for relentless efficiency

That’s a wrap on NYFW. We had the pleasure of tagging along with contemporary artist Jenny Sharaf as she galavanted backstage, air-kissed all the models and designers, and attended the after and the after-after parties. No pics allowed. Sharaf, who considers herself mainly a painter, has a very multi-hyphenate practice,

Reserved Magazine hosted the LA film premiere of BOOM! A Film About the Sonics in Beverly Hills at the Fine Arts Theatre. After the heartfelt screening, the rowdy crowd traveled over to Harvard and Stone to indulge in Madre Mezcal cocktails as they danced to more rocking sounds from DJs

Few makeup gurus have pushed the envelope in recent years more than Isamaya Ffrench. Her diverse background in theater and restaurants has allowed her to see beyond the typical needs of the traditional makeup marketplace. The ideation and innovation of her work, which co-exist with sensuality and fetishism, has taken

In the ever-evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, few artists manage to navigate as many roles as successfully as Tayla Parx. From her humble beginnings in Texas to her dynamic career in Los Angeles and around the world, Tayla has continually redefined what it means to be a multifaceted artist.

Lights out. A roar. A singly-lit stage. Thunderous stomps of ravenous listeners. Technicolor, to mimic the kaleidoscopic chords. On Thursday, Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter— the 14-year coupling comprising Phantogram— electrified the Kia Forum with symphonies of synth, playing predecessor on Kings of Leon’s national tour, spanning dozens of cities

  MILLI POINT TWO recently announce the grand opening of its first flagship boutique, located at 333 N. Canon Dr. This milestone reflects the brand's unwavering commitment to innovative design and craftsmanship while setting the stage for the release of its latest collection, the "Red Drop." The boutique offers a

Leather at its best comes with a hefty price tag for the most buttery supple goodness, whilst the world is in danger of being over come with a high level of fast fashion poly knock offs, just as horrible for the environment and worst of all, prone to shattering after

Reworked: Samantha Siu Reimagines the Family Trade in Sustainable Fashion Sustainability is seldom a synonym for the jewelry industry in this era, as luxury companies embrace extravagance and costume lines compromise quality for cost. Though, multi-generation manufacturer Samantha Siu is steadfast in her commitment to ecology within her burgeoning brand.

There's a specific slant which covers the modernity of Hollywood and the English background which Grace McGrade has cultivated in curating her show titled Pluto. A selection of work, which was curated by Mcgrade along with Leadapron presented at Occulus Room at Caviar Kaspia. It is this Background which has

10 is a visual and material milestone in LOVERBOY’s history, a meditation on the enduring themes and temporalities that shape our universe. Departing from our previous narrative-driven approach, 10 has found its form through an exploration of ‘queer time’ - the idea that queerness shapes not only our sense and

Revolutionary portraitist Kehinde Wiley needled his importance within the American tapestry at May 4th’s ArtBall. The Brooklyn affair honored Wiley as the Rees Visionary recipient for the 2024 season, an award culled to celebrate those who have made indelible impact on African American art and its surrounding dialogues. As President

Ryan Heffington the iconic choreographer behind the works of Sia, the masterful performances in Euphoria, and the infamous Silverlake dance studio The Sweat Spot announced the launch of his creative residency DESERTRADE. Premiering its dance portion May 30 with RETRO PERSPECTIV, a unique programming focused on fundraising performance, workshops, a

Aptly tucked on Hudson Avenue— Hollywood Boulevard’s clandestine thoroughfare— the covert, converted Victorian that is No Vacancy celebrated the dual birthday and EP release of Huddy (FKA Chase Hudson), with the help of Passes.com on Tuesday night. The platform allows talent to connect with their fans directly, creating a space

Last night, the world tuned in with bated breath for the 2024 installment of fashion’s prom and American culture’s grand ball. The 2024 MET Gala, themed Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion, ushered the opening of the exhibition by the same name. The yearly phenomena (save for a few COVID intermissions and

On a relatively quiet corner of Ocean Avenue, tucked inside the Sonder hotel, Santa Monica’s Layla evokes the scents and sights of a souk. The restaurant, named for chef Chris Sayegh’s grandmother— the anchor from which many of these recipes draw inspiration— centers Jordanian fare on their extensive (yet concise)

On April 13th, The Museum of Contemporary Art held its annual fundraising gala in collaboration with Bvlgari. The celebration commenced in Little Tokyo’s Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, ushering in an enchanting evening of expressive effervescence. Creative Direction was helmed by Los Angeles’ own Max Hooper Schneider, who curated whimsy beyond

earKronTM by CAS&Kera just launched the latest lifestyle product that merges fashion accessories and wearable tech. Retailing for $799, earKronTM audio ear-cuffs joins fine jewelry with audio technology, the results are a high-concept statement earbuds for any evening look. Each pair is composed of precious materials such as 18k gold and titanium. The one-of-a-kind

Here is a preview of things to come for Reserved Magazine Issue 9. We have a full editorial starring the stunning Noomi Rapace the star of Apple TV+’s Constellation, in the desert as captured by Amanda Demme. For the digital feature we have implemented BTS footage as not to give

With even Bella Hadid having her own “country” moment, it’s no wonder that the Trovador pop-up in Austin, Texas was the place to be for musicians, creatives and tastemakers. This exclusive pop up event featured LA native but now adopted Texan Catherine Fulmer and she is not looking back but

The next generation of change makers is seeking to make our world a more habitable, hospitable place, both in physical and global, social environments. With a radical set of talents, and an eye toward building a better future for generations to come, the youth set chimes in on their design

“Multi-Hyphenate” takes new form in Livia Pillmann, who is adamant in adding “humanitarian” prominently to her laundry list of occupations. “Doing something with purpose and that is soulful is more important to me than to look pretty. I became a model, but I never felt aligned with it. For me,

The next generation of change-makers is seeking to make our world a more habitable, hospitable place, both in physical and global, social environments. With a radical set of talents, and an eye toward building a better future for generations to come, the youth set chimes in on their design for

Pamela Anderson, one of the penultimate 90s babes has bestowed onto the world two distinctive visual languages of style. It appears we’ve mainly been mining our mood boards after her 90s sex symbol repertoire, the iconic fur hats, sheer printed dresses, cut crease contour makeup, body hugging tops and corsets,

Tzef Montana, actor, model, and trans right activist takes us through her journey to celebrate in the brilliant humanity that is Brazil's Carnival. A story that can help queer youth find its remedy. I had a calling to come here that was beyond desire. It was more of a need.

Friday night Reserved Magazine joined Alkemis Paint in celebrating the opening of MC+ Design Gallery. The event was hosted by sculptor Mattia Biagi and Cardenio Petrucci. A multipurpose showroom that occupies the iconic former Spago restaurant on Sunset Boulevard and Holt. The skyline of the Sunset Strip drizzled with as

Stone Island staged its first ever major US archival exhibit in LA coinciding with Frieze Los Angeles. The exhibit titled Selected Works ‘982 - 024’ expresses Stone Island’s belief in “Lab-Life” the concept of community working to align with production. The space will also offer a pop up shop experience

Concurrent with LA’s Art week, artist Job Piston presents his latest photo work staged within Villa Madrid on February 26, 2024. The show focuses on landscapes, architectural structures and intimate relationships as explored in the nature of their impermanence. Creating a dialog between what is spatially familiar and how it

Crimson portals carried guests, performers, and honorees (the laundry list of which included Anderson .Paak, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Daniel Destin Cretton, & Jocelyn Enriquez) through the hallowed Hollywood halls into a cerulean expanse, evocative of the fountainous Johnnie Walker Blue Label exclusively on tap for the evening.

once upon a midnight dreary... in a snow-clad field idle and eerie... a tree stands amid the haze, shrouded in silk moiré... a thirty-foot chesterfield puffer... the children come out from under... eager to hear a grim, grim tale... early in the twentieth century… sem illustrated the silhouette... now re-examined…

“Where do we go from here?” ask Haoran Li and Siying Qu, the team behind genderless ready-to-wear brand Private Policy. Their Fall/Winter ‘24 collection preview kicked off New York Fashion Week on Thursday night, commencing the bi-annual festivities with a sci-fi spin on the Wild West, the new frontier. Manolos

Our visual encyclopedia of gods & monsters hasn’t differed much from those illustrated centuries ago, in the mind’s eye as well as on walls, ceilings, pages. Mythical, brooding, gnashing, towering. Otherworldly. And, certainly, distant worlds away from the minutiae of today’s cartoon. Or, perhaps not? Maybe the only thing separating

TOTEME FW24 is a collection is defined by line, cut and shape. Tapered silhouettes take center stage, elevated by rich fabrics inspired by a Swedish affinity for tactility. Shearling, cashmere, and intricately shredded fil-coupé infuse a bold and characterful dimension into the designs. Then come the crisp, graphic necklines on

Paz flickers inside her computer as we begin the interview, almost like she's coming in and out of existence. Her reception is a little shaky. She's hiding in a far-away land, which sounds romantic if we didn't know anything about the circumstances. She is raising money for a film to

My process creating this brand-new collection was different. Weirder I played a Frankensteinian a game with my own mind. 'Cadavre Exquis' is also known as a collage of consequences. Where tops & bottoms are playing telephone. Fittingly clashing. I found new holes and loops and hook up tubes to the

Fall-Winter 24 embodies the confident elegance of nighttime Paris, showcasing AMI’s distinguished wardrobe with outstanding depth, expressed through patterns textures, movements and shapes. The collection boldly transitions by embracing the elegance and sophistication that characterize the Maison. Defined silhouettes, with sharp lines and petite proportions, showcase slender shoulders and trim

The ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE collection is a manifesto on the power of the body, both physically and psychic, to regenerate from traumas. It serves as a satire of a modern world where the normalization of our existence thrusts us into the eye of the storm. A true cry of

Tokyo cult-favorite sneaker and shoe brand grounds presents its new campaign for the upcoming PRE-FALL ‘24 collection titled, ‘Dessert’, and photographed by Katy Shayne. The series of impish photos star Elena Gatsenko and Yvana Han and is shot against the backdrop of a classic Americana diner in Los Angeles. The two models are

  Sandra Bernhard has been hosting her now-legendary New Year’s Eve variety show for decades, enchanting scores of delighted guests with her eclectic musical choices, her unique voice, her utterly engaging stories, and her unending starpower. Bernhard’s love for life cannot be tapped down by year-end global conundrums, whatever they

Tokyo shoe brand Grounds took over H. Lorenzo's Sunset men's location to launch their latest in dimensional Japanese footwear. Just in time to launch the holidays Grounds brought abstract art installations, and a touch of Japanese street markets to LA with a pop-up. The launch of the subversive shoe at

Rendezvous with Glume Harlow The Emergence of Play Girl Records Glume Harlow + Huntington   Last October, shortly before her European tour, I interviewed pop synth sensation, Glume. She delivered a vulnerable interview, to say the least. The artist's past, what it was as a child actor, and the stories that shaped

For the last 10 years Ashton Michael has made it through to a generation of angsty kids. His designs graced the top tier cast of pop punk purveyors from Machine Gun Kelly to Avril Lavigne, who was on hand along with Mod Sun, and Korn's Johnathan Davis to see his

For SS24, Luis De Javier moved into a new era with his mentorship from Riccardo Tisci. Gender fluid silhouettes and bold lines spoke to the current climate of late night designer wears. The collection was inspired by the 90s Spanish rave movement call “La Rita del Bacalao”, a subculture which

After decades of expansion throughout the ever-shifting landscape of dance music, Crystal Waters remains on top. The songwriter and recording artist, measured and determined in her choices across the entire realm of her career, has remained a mainstay since her breakthrough into the post-disco scene of the 80s. With lyrics

Step into a World of Artistic Wonder at 685 Third Avenue: A Cultural Oasis in the Heart of Manhattan with its solo exhibition in New York City by artist Delphine Diallo titled Rhythm and Flow: Celebrating the Fluidity of Femininity on September 13th, 2023, with the opening night from 5:00

Trudon celebrated the unveiling of their newest fragrance "Vixi" at the opening of their Melrose boutique. Cultivating an atmosphere that was all at once minimalist whilst veering into the lush. This was exemplified by evoking hints of bloomcore and the classic wooden shelving, a perfect frame for their range of

Sedona Legge launched Chained by Sedona from a deep love of fashion and her experience as a model working with brands from Gucci, Rodarte, to Chloé. As her life continued to be surrounded by the creative forces which built the world around fashion, she went from in front of the lens

Reserved’s Jules Wood and BJ Panda Bear brought Hollywood antics to Soho hosting a party at Sixty Soho Butterfly for the kick off to fashion week. The Muses DJed to a crowd that perfectly exemplified the Downtown's creative class as they sipped on Mijenta Margaritas and got lost in the

SYDNEY PALMIERI I WISH YOU THE WORST The Indie Pop Siren, Sydney Palmieri is back at it with another heart-felt tearjerker of a relationship gone wrong and her wishing her ex the worst in a tortured love affair through song. As Palmieri swoons in her latest single, "I WISH YOU

Arushi Kapoor | COLLECTING ART IN THE MODERN WORLD Reserved: Why don't we start with a little bit about where you're from and where you grew up? Arushi: I grew up very internationally, I was very lucky. I grew up in New Delhi, India and then moved to London. I

Director and photographer, Dana Boulos and artist Natalie Krim take on Tokyo with a show at The Plug Gallery presented by Paper Work NYC. The exhibition Daydream takes place in fashion hub of Shibuya. Contextually the show diverts to escapist futurism and the monastic descriptions of prayer, embracing otherworldly

JACK POWERS JACK POWERS IS PHENOMENAL by Meg Yates On the heels of the release of his new track “Tommy Phenomenal” and the accompanying video featuring Cumgirl8, pop musician Jack Powers gives us the 4-1-1 New York, mandatory dancing, and how he got to be so fucking fabulous.     MY:

TEI SHI BAD PREMONITION The evolution of a musician can often run into diverse sonic directions, though it is imperative if not truly a lifeline when they transcend the momentary musings to really add and subtract from the eternal narratives which they abide. Valerie Teicher Barbosa aka Tei Shi, the

STELLA ROSE GAHAN EYES OF GLASS Stella Rose Gahan introduced fragments of Eyes of Glass, her debut album released May 19th on the heels of two well-received singles. “Muddled Man” and “Angel” established Stella Rose as a poetic force and powerful singer. “Passionate and dissolute, ‘Muddled Man’ recalls Nick Cave

The Sirens of Titan || Dark Heart Beating Perhaps it says something about a band when the preface to their music comes not via a press release, but rather from the pen of the author of a book about the life of Serge Gainsbourg, but it’s exactly what one might

Putting confusing feelings to words is what 25-year-old Milly Toomey, aka Girli, does best. As a “confused and chaotic twenty-something,” her discography is full of queer love songs, breakup anthems, and honest reflections about her mental health struggles. Reserved caught up with the bubbly and effortlessly cool Milly to discuss

The endless dusting of lights and hotel room silhouettes enrich the mythology of the city that never sleeps, Las Vegas. On this last trip to Resorts World Las Vegas, the luxuriant accommodations acted as a balance to the fiery sights outside the building’s doors. The latest attraction to come on

The Exhibition of Ellen Von Unwerth Bombshell was absolutely stunning, very sexy and spontaneous playful images, its was a pack crowd with lines of cool fashion people around the block, it felt like good old days in New York, its really did not feel like Los Angeles. the after party

The year is 2023 and the need to find beauty from inside out is ever so prevalent. However, this has not been a new path for the model Elle Macpherson, who launched her line WelleCo nearly 10 years ago, and has been ever growing supporting the internal conversation of love

CHRISTEENE "DRAG TERRORIST" “CHRISTEENE is drivin tha car now haaaaay . . . “ Thus spake Paul Soileau as he metamorphosizes into CHRISTEENE, his long-standing alter ego. The performance artist has been inhabiting this “feral beast” for more than a decade. When CHRISTEENE appears, the temperature in the room changes

Personal Fears X Private Policy NY Two of New York's Brightest Stars Collaborate For New York Fashion Week Two of New York’s most celebrated emerging brands, Private Policy NY and Personal Fears, joined forces for New York Fashion Week on Sunday, February 12th at 5:00 pm at Spring Studios. Private

“Human anatomy, the anatomy of clothing, the anatomy of flowers. An exploration of beauty and power through tailoring and tailoring fabrics and a focus on cut, proportion and silhouette. The foundations of fashion, cut on the body and inspired by the body within. The classic subverted: turned inside out and

Strength and vulnerability takes on a space of conflicting identities whilst we also have to frame them as a form of collaborative essences. For Saturn Risin9 the warrior and the defenseless are framed in a way which supports a stern level of wise austerity whilst the childlike semblance of hedonism

For FOO AND FOO’s Fall ‘23 collection, Elizabeth Hilfiger draws from her childhood, being raised between New York City and Nantucket, feeling like an outsider in both worlds. Fall ‘23 is an actualization of her memories, unapologetically tangling heritage nautical codes with FOO AND FOO’s irreverent take on Americana. There

If you haven’t already stayed up til 5am binging the latest season of Netflix’s You, what is stopping you? With Penn Badgley’s Joe ever unhinged and homicidal the most fascinating turn has to be that of Ed Speleers’ character Rhys, who at first glance offers a performance of the typical

Puppets and Puppets founder and creative director Carly Mark often finds herself drawing inspiration from film. Her Fall Winter 2023 collection was inspired by director David Cronenberg’s Dead Ringers; a film that follows twin doctors, played by Jeremy Irons, and their descent toward madness. Mark explored the intersection between the

  What made you think about making your own t shirts? It was really a spur of the moment kinda thing. A friend mentioned he wanted to screen print some things, so we did some research on where to get screens made. It was something I hadn’t done since I

At a recent press event held at The Thomas Mann House, discussions of the latest edition of Los Angeles's Frieze Art Fair was presented in detail. Moving from Beverly Hills, this year's campus at the Santa Monica Airport offers up an expansive space to feature the various galleries and culture

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Nafessa Williams has a higher purpose whether in performance or in real life, it seems that the actress and mental health advocate is opening dialogs where ever she goes. Starring as Thunder in Black Lightning which ran for 4 seasons on the CW, a long line of Stans has risen in

Breanna Bunevacz wears Magnlens Hapa beauty Breanna Bunevacz is a model, singer, digital creator, reality star and national ranked junior equitation/jumper competitive equestrian rider in the prestigious ASPCA Maclay Medal Nationals. She’s known for the reality show ‘Making the Model with Yolanda Hadid’ during which she was featured in a shoot

STARCRAWLER! ON FIRE Starcrawler emerged in 2015 when high schoolers Arrow de Wilde & Henri Cash met. They immediately clicked and started making music. Now their band tours globally. While building their own following, they’ve opened for icons like Jack White & the Foo Fighters. Iggy Pop is also a

Gisele wears Walter Baker Gold jacket and Sanctuary shirt. Cierra and mom wears Amer_ican t-shirt. Gisele Fetterman Reflects on a Decade Since Launching a Nationally Recognized Free Store in Her Tiny Pennsylvania Town John Fetterman has been a driving force towards socioeconomic change, serving more than a decade as mayor of

In an exciting moment for the intersection of NYC’s art and fashion worlds, as of October 14th Louis Vuitton’s “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” show has finally landed in Manhattan after a worldwide meander since August of 2021. Having been launched first in Asnières at the Louis Vuitton Family house, then

Alexandre Mattiussi presented his first international post pandemic AMI show in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, linking the parallel worlds of Paris and Seoul. Casting included Hyun Ju Shin Tae Min, Sungjin, and Xumeen, utilizing a mix of models, nodels and fresh faces from Korea. The show differed from their Paris presentation

Trudon recently held a cocktail to celebrate the latest addition to their Alabaster collection. The scent Vesta serves as a great continuation of the storied French heritage brand that has existed since 1643. The handmade alabaster vessel is a thoughtful detail of luxuriant artisan craftsmanship fit for the court of

For a brand birthed within the culture of digital art, technique, and style Maisie Wilen has already dove into the world of WEB3 though now the dialog is focused on the tactile reality of avatar life. Using CGI marking techniques, the clothing reflected a pre composed proposition to her extraordinary

A minimalist expression as always appreciated as we continue to redefine and filter what it means to be sustainable. We are in a place that is no longer using sustainability as an expression of alternative lifestyles, instead we live As We Are Now AWAN the company found by Anette Miwa

ANGELBERT METOYER GOLDEN HORNS The afro-futurist artist Angebert Metoyer on metaphysics, transcendental art and shedding one’s identity in search of the divine. The New Orleans-born multi-disciplinary artist Angelbert Metoyer is an image-maker at the cutting-edge of afro-futurism, whose mixed-media investigations into metaphysics deep dive into trans-cultural notions of ancestral memory

Less than an hour after it had begun the NYPD shut down the opening of The Patriot do to the crowd of 3,000 people waiting outside to get in and blocking the street. The floor to ceiling show featured a salon style installation of paintings, drawings and sculpture presenting works of

MARIEVIC’s TOURISM presents many ways the work as can be seen in its essence playfully toying with the concept of tourism vs travel experience. The inherent aspect that we don't indulge in what is present, but rather what is planned. A heightened level of appreciation for juxtaposing different cultures and

As the month of June rounds out another massively successful Pride celebration, luxury Cannabis boutique HerbNJoy hosted a conversation with Strike Oil Creative Director, artist, philanthropist, and activist Nats Getty in discussion with Reserved Magazine. The evening’s chat covered the rich local tradition of seaside skate and surf weed culture and how it informed various defining moments

Hailee Steinfeld and Law Roach On a perfectly balmy night at Citizen News in Hollywood Herve Leger launched their collaboration with Law Roach delivering a “Legendary” collection that will have you singing “Law, Law, Law.” There was a perfect alchemy that came into play which bridged the traditions of the

The multidimensional creative Tasya Van Ree has long been a staple of Los Angeles' culture creating photographic works that have sparked the spirit of the classic dark Southern Cali Bohemianism as well as touching upon geometric inspirations. This in part has directed her work in more recent years as a

For Nettie Wakefield, the illustrious illustrator tapped into the irregular muse to collaborate with POAN on a capsule collection that is sure to outfit you whether for dinner or dance. In the mind of a certain type of person the urban camo that comes with crumpled McDonalds bags on the

Gia Woods often mentions "The Room." It’s a sort of liminal term. It can literally denote a recording studio, or function as a synecdoche for the song-making process, or play the role of catchall for the wider music industry. At 25, Gia has experienced many of The Room’s permutations. The

Sasha Spielberg has a theory that your seventh-grade self is the person who you will eventually turn into later in life. At that age, Spielberg has already made her debut on stage at her bat mitzvah, much to the surprise of her parents who, at the time, were unaware of

Reserved: Nice to meet you in the [virtual] flesh after seeing you so much on the screen. How has your pandemic been? Peter: It feels like it has been forever. But yeah, hopefully it's coming to an end soon. We keep having these resurgences, so we'll see. Reserved: What are

LA based Girlpool have released their latest single off their hotly anticipated Yves Rothman produced album Forgiveness. A strong departure from their previous minimalist take on indie rock the latest single for “Nothing Gives Me Pleasure” offers up a clear evolving vision from their paired back roots into the land

Reserved Magazine teamed up with Tepozán Tequila recently to take over the Chateau Marmont pool for a celebration of 2 of our cover stars Steve Hash and Marta Pozzan. Presenting works by Steve Hash that align with Frieze Art Fair, Felix Art Fair, and Spring Break Art Show, which Steve

You weren’t supposed to touch the art in general, right? But we need to touch more than ever, the digital VIP rooms could never fulfill the same experiences of going in deep to see the crowds, clothes, consumption, and indulgences of all the various galleries and institutions. Where was the

SYLVIO GIARDINA HAUTE COUTURE SUMMER 22 “Les enfants qui mentent n’iront pas au Paradis” Nicolas Rey A story that repeats itself, like a ribbon destined to wrap itself and then unfold again, each time welcoming different inspirations to narrate, through the clothes, the handcrafted and authentic fairy tale of Haute

WALTER VAN BEIRENDONCK AW 2022-23 OTHERWORLDLY   A SHOOTTHEARTIST PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY Bjorn Tagemose MUSIC Hantrax - Walter Waltz DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY Bjorn Tagemose PRODUCER Katarina Vercammen POST PRODUCTION Erik Peiren High Flying Birds MODELS Tomorrow is another day Alexander Benedikt Laurens Senne MODELS REBEL MANAGEMENT Jesaja Lowie Maoro Senne

STRIKE OIL NATS GETTY Nats Getty’s brand Strike Oil recently launched his collection of spray paint-inspired jewelry which is available exclusively at Maxfield for the 'Fine Jewelry' category, with the Semi Fine line available at strikeoil.com. To celebrate this momentous event he enlisted artist Jack Winthrop, Mendel, and Bourn Rich to showcase their

THEY'RE CALLED, LIILY Photographed for Reserved magazine in New York City by Alexander Thompson. Interview by William R. Lankford. The definition of progressive in a nutshell is a happening. Or in the case of the Los Angeles-based band Liily, the happening. For members Charlie Anastasis (bass), Maxx Morando (drums), Sam

DES ROCS A REAL GOOD PERSON IN A REAL BAD PLACE Interview by William R. Lankford Photography & menswear styling by Alexander Thompson A gigantic sound that's personal, unexpected, melodic, and range fully uninhibited. These are just a few adjectives that describe the New York native's sound that is Des

ROREY! UNPREDICTABLE The most unpredictable thing about singer/songwriter Rorey, is that her musical range is the least predictable in every sense. The cadence for her recently debuted single “Predictable” is a gestural glimpse into the lyrically unsubtle vortex, exposing the unpredictability of a lover’s true position. Her internally self-expanded indecisions,

ADAM GREEN MDVL: 1,000 YEARS OF DARK AGES Adam Green is an artistic polymath - a songwriter, filmmaker, visual artist, and poet. A co-founder of The Moldy Peaches and author of ten solo albums, his songs have been performed by artists as diverse as The Libertines, Carla Bruni, Kelly Willis,

  SYLVIO GIARDINA HAUTE COUTURE COLLECTION F/W 21-22 INVITATION TO TRAVEL I invite you to travel In that country that looks so much like you. The languid suns of its clouded skies Hold for my spirit the enchantment of your eyes when they shine dim. Down there everything is order

BAD HUMOR BOBBY DEAN DEMPSEY From the star, writer, and director of award-winning Candy Apple and Deadman’s Barstool comes full steam ahead...Bad Humor! Bobby Dean Dempsey’s highly anticipated new web series skirts the edges of political correctness with irreverent and poignant social commentary for the humorist in need of a

PRICE JAMES YOU CANNOT KILL DAVID ARQUETTE Price James is a comedy director and scriptwriter based between Los Angeles and London. Commonly known for comedy, genre and creative concepts, his high-energy performances veer into fantasy and action movie satire. If Terry Gilliam and John Landis had a child, this is

TAYLOR JUSTINE Q&A Los Angeles-based beauty Taylor Justine photographed exclusively for Reserved magazine. Photographer Randall Slavin. Editor Jules Wood. Hair by Gui Schoedler for Exclusive Artists using ColorWow Haircare and ghd tools. Makeup by Jocelyn Johnson. Taylor Justine at Agency Industry LA. Interview by Bonnie Foster. Photographed at Reserved Ranch

DREAMER KOLBY KNIGHT Photographer Kolby Knight's beauty editorial for Reserved magazine. With makeup by Kacie Corbelle, using Dior Makeup. Models featured are Ana Milojevic from Ford Models and Isabelle Durant Geneviève Maniscalco from One Management. Photographed at Parachute Studios in Boston.

NO HELP FOR THAT ASHLEY BENSON American actress, model, writer, director and singer Ashley Benson photographed exclusively for Reserved magazine by Randall Slaving. With styling by our Editor-In-Chief Jules Wood, makeup by Shane Paish and hair by Kylee Heath. Male Models featured: Phillip Ponesky from LA Models and Devin Truss

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD AUTUMN - WINTER 21/22 This season, we started by looking at Daphnis and Chloe, 1743, a painting by French Rococo painter François Boucher, which is housed in the Wallace Collection, London. It became the main print for the season - with the sky and pastoral scenes reflected through the colors

LIBERTINE FALL 2021 As the founding force behind Libertine, Johnson Hartig ups the ante in fashion by creatively immersing himself and those around him in a whimsical trip where old school classics meet new school know-how. Having first launched the label in 2001, today he continues upon his quest of

CHOCHENG AUTUMN/WINTER 21 For his Fall/Winter 2021 collection, Designer Cho Cho Cheng transports us to the cheerful and inspirational tale of Mulan as choreographed in a 1980s Utopian style. A Peking Opera dripped in glamour and humor. A vibrant potpourri of fantasy, Disney and Fellini. Set in monochromatic and geometric

PRIVATE POLICY FALL/WINTER 2021 Imagine the American Wild West in the 1800s: a grand landscape of mountains, ocean, desert, and valleys; ragged miners and cowboys; fortunes and opportunities from undiscovered gold that awaits throughout the land. However, not many may know the unique history in which hundreds of thousands of

  KA WA KEY AUTUMN/WINTER 2021 Through The Looking Glass, KA WA KEY AW 21 collection observes the duality of the imagination and reality inspired by larger than life characters and their dual personalities. Characters like Willy Wonka, Moira Rose, Peter Pan, Mad Hatter just a few to mention. Through

  SYLVIO GIARDINA SPRING 2021 COUTURE The new collection, divided into 7 “chapters”, plays on the disruption and radical transformation of previously codified balances and proportions, aiming at enhancing the regenerative power of a skillful artistic and sartorial craftwork and, at the same, the value of longevity, distinctive trait of

  TERRI TERRI "LOVERS IN NO TIME"   Terri Terri is the solo project of composer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Noseworthy. Noseworthy continues to write and produce his own music during his time off as a Magnetic Zero. ‘Lovers in No Time’ was written, recorded and performed alone in isolation with

  THE BOY WHO FELL TO EARTH LOUIS WRIGHT Louis Wright! Introducing a new face to the modeling world!! Louis is a 17-year-old who hails from the Los Angeles area. Photography & Film by Mynxii White. Stylist/Art Direction Jules Wood. Thank you to NO SUCH AGENCY.  

  ALLIE CONCANNON AMERICAN BEAUTY Allie Concannon is one of those effortless looking girls. You know the type. The kind that gets photographed in a spectacular sequined gown, then casually tosses it off and throws on her boyfriend’s t-shirt and cutoffs, looking even more spectacular. When you ask Allie where

DIRTY PINEAPPLE SPRING/SUMMER 2021Hush Garden “Hush little baby, don’t say a word” The opening lyrics of this perennial lullaby might be the repeating loop you hear in your head while experiencing Dirty Pineapple’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection. Individual proclivities in digital are a recurring theme at Dirty Pineapple. With previous collections

  COLLINI MILANO 1937 Spring/Summer 2021 NO ONE IS INNOCENT. No one is innocent. Our collective experience has revealed a common destiny, a shared responsibility, a connected humanity. With the awareness that the simple pleasures of life are the most precious. And a new priority: to add beauty and gratification

 Big Chief Dowee RobairHave you visited New Orleans and fallen in love with the city’s intoxicating mix of food, music and culture? The city is home to traditions—styles of art, cuisine, music and, yes, fashion—that cannot be found anywhere else. Nothing personifies this “only-in-NOLA” culture like the Mardi Gras Indians

4254Olympic Gold Medalists-turned-fashion designers, Élodie Ouédraogo and Olivia Borlée, speak to me over Zoom from their respective homes in Belgium. The interview was meant to be in person in Los Angeles, but like everyone, the girls have readjusted their plans for the worldwide COVID-19 lockdown. Among the many other fallouts of the

 JULIA CLANCEYDaria wearing Julia Clancey Pink Slinky head wrap, Earrings and Necklace PK Bijoux, Lion cuff Snake cuff Vintage cuff and ring by Hirst Collections, ring by Frangos, Bracelets @thehirstcollection by Kenneth Jay Lane, Satellite, Amishi, Askew London, Kenneth Jay Lane Madi wearing Dragonfly Tassel Turban by Julia Clancey available at

Known for its lavish celebrity disco parties in the late 1970s, Studio 54 became a symbol of the NYC elite, and many of the images—such as Bianca Jagger on the white horse— were as notorious as the club that inspired them. Behind the camera of many of the famed photographs

The moment Miljan walked into the Air France Lounge at New York’s JFK Airport he was immediately inspired by the architectural environment to create an installation/exhibition “Studio Visit”. As the first site-specific art installation of it’s kind the Air France lounge, his 35 large vibrant abstract works that were met

ART & THE DNA OF CREATIVITY NEIL GRAYSON by Anthony Haden-Guest There is an empty frame on a wall in Neil Grayson’s SoHo studio. It’s a handsome frame, hanging alongside his portrait of his father. What he was planning to put in it? “Nothing,” Grayson said. “That’s Salvador Dali’s last

Between running her own radio station, modeling, and campaigning in the ongoing crusade for equal women’s rights, it’s a wonder that Theodora can even find time to squeeze in an interview. Growing up in a household with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones, it’s fairly inevitable that a strong musical

 

Drawing across a surface is a mysterious adventure, full of complex possibility and poetry. While the works represented on these pages date from the 1970’s to the present and incorporate diverse processes and mediums, they all share my life’s preoccupation with the power of the drawn line.

Most recognized for performance as a non-traditional method of painting, Brown uses her body as a tool to create artifacts that are remnants of her process. Reminiscent of abstract expressionist studies, Brown produces aesthetically whimsical paintings with a deep underlining rawness of human emotion. Viewing the body as a vessel

Feminist has become a dirty word. So often people feel uncomfortable openly identifying as a feminist because of the misguided notion that the term means that women should have power over men or that it is a euphemism for “man-hater.” Feminism is the belief that men and women should have

1. At what point in your life did you first identify as a feminist and when did you become aware that a culture existed that devalued and debased women? I didn’t really learn about feminism until I went to college. My mother was always a feminist but I don’t remember the