I'm so sorry things have been sporadic this week but as many of you know I'm away and in a completely different time zone than my statesiders. So sorry about the late posts or no posts, things will return to normal soon, but who can resist actually living? Remember I breathe LIFE. FASHION. CULTURE. With so much sun and other dreams to capture, updates may slow just a bit. But I didn't come empty handed, below are the scans from the Clam Magazine feature {which is out now}, thanks to reader Elle for sending them my way! I was surprised to learn I'm on page 3, that's so early on. I was sure I'd be tucked in the back some place. Seriously the issue features some amazing creatives like DJ Rashida, actress Rhona Mitra, to super creative illustrator Alyosha Quooss, and so many more from around the world. There are also loads of Brasilian artists with interviews in Português like Emanuel Arajuo, Ruy Carvalho, Daúde, Carlinhos Brown, etc. With amazing photography by Marc Baptiste, Andrew Donsumu, and so many more. I was completely smitten with Andrews fotos of model Mengly Hernandez, who it appears is a designer/photographer — amazed by her creativity. From Brasil, Barcelona, South Africa, to Brooklyn and California they've truly packed a beautiful and powerful punch — I love it! Perhaps now it will make much more sense why I said this. Clam is how my world looks to me — diverse + filled to the brim with substance, and interesting individuals. Thanks again to Andy and his assistant Odessa, it's truly an honour to be in your magazine amongst the diverse and talented.
The Covers [front and back}.
Oh and expect to see more of me very soon. I've finally decided a few steps from behind the blog won't hurt me. I recently did a magazine shoot while I was in Brasil + have one coming up for a UK publication. Perhaps I need to rethink my non-belief in the personal brand {smile}. Nah it's all for the shoes with a nod to SheBreathes.
Music from Daúde
Beijos e amor.
Vogue Brasil | Black is Beautiful {All Black Issue}
The January 2011 issue of Vogue Brasil is dedicated to "All Black Models", with Emanuela de Paula as the cover model. Apparently they've taken cues from Vogue Italia, which I'm applauding without having my copy in hand yet. As many of you who've been reading SheBreathes know, I've always wondered when this would happen. And I've always given my opinion on "race" and fashion, from a global perspective. I've never been afraid to state how I feel about the issues that continue to plaugue the fashion community. But, understand {to me} this is a far more significant move, considering that Brasil has the largest black population outside of Africa. So, of course to see the media in my country, who've always always peddled Afro-Brasilians to the back, now acknowledge the diversity of Brasilians, especially the women is no small feat. I know Vogue Brasil recently went under a new licensor, so perhaps I owe this change to them. Perhaps now the true diversity of my country will be on display. Hopefully it won't become this novelty, but integrated within the magazine monthly. This is my hope of course, that scouts would stop only scouting in the south of Brasil, and scout the north as well. For now, it seems like all signs are pointing south — South America, Brasil that is, and the diversity within! As soon as I get my hands on a copy, I will be scanning all the images. I've also been in contact with Vogue Brasil, so hopefully this will happen sooner, rather than later, as I'd love to share with you who else is made the issue. I can only hope it's all my favourite Afro-Brasileiras! So, do stay tuned as I wouldn't post about this if i wasn't truly elated! 2011 is starting off nicely, sim!
I'm back with some of the editorial fotos, that was posted on my favourite fashion forum, thefashionspot, which I've been a member of for years {smile}.So far I can confirm that Mani, Gracie, and even Jordan Dunn and Chanel are in the issue. My mum says there are other models, but she's not good with names. She did ship my copies to me today! She purchased a few for me, so I may give some away on here, to those of you who are inquiring about how to obtain a copy. I'm not that impressed with the editorials thus far, because one looks like it's been ripped from a US Vogue editorial about Bahia, but again it's a start.
Posted by DS De Carvalho on January 06, 2011 in Commentary, Culture, Discover Brasil, Fashion, Magazines, Models/Muse | Permalink | Comments (15)
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