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Courtney Mawhorr Isn’t Holding Back
We chatted with young Florida Native Courtney Mawhorr to discuss personal style, fashion trends as well as what her journey as a model has looked like so far. The 21 year old resides in LA and she describes is now, “literally living my [her] dreams”
When asked about her personal style, Courtney describes hers as “classy chic” on some days and on others she feels like a “literal cartoon character”
She shares with us how she plays around with fashion and uses even the simplest of materials to elevate her style to just where she needs it to be, “like tying fabric around my pants to make them cooler because I feel like they’re lame. Literally anything I can do to boss up an outfit.”
During our interview Courtney’s OOTD (Outfit of the day) is a vintage sweater accessorized with a vintage necklace from Eliou and she pairs this with parachute pants from Fazed by Finn. She notes that this is in conjunction with her cartoon character style she mentioned earlier.
The young model is only 5’3, she tells us, “People don’t know that. I think I look tall on the internet, but I think it’s just the ankles.” Signed to The Society Modeling Management company, her height has not stopped her from collaborating and snagging job contracts with luxury fashion brands such as Dior and Chanel.
“It doesn’t matter what it is, if you work for it, you will get it”
Courtney also talked with us a little bit about what it was like shooting with Matt for the magazine, “I feel like when you shoot with Matt it’s such a different experience because we didn’t really feel like we were shooting. We were kind of just hanging out and he was there taking photos and they literally turned into magic.”
On following your dreams, Courtney has this to say to our readers, “Take all opportunities that come your way and don’t hold back because the time we have is truly not enough.” The energetic muse is just getting started and we’re here for the Coco wave.
View Courtney for Vol. 1 Chapters 3, 21, and 30.photos c/o: @courtneymawhorr
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Exploring the mesmerizing desert dunes that surround Sossusvlei
Did you know that the desert is alive? There is evidence that sand dunes communicate with each other as they waltz through the desert.Sand dunes are created by wind, shaping individual particles of sand into beautiful patterns and magnificent dunes. Their shapeshifting is an orchestrated group effort of the elements, quite literally moving mountains bit by bit. The dunes communicate with each other & create a particular pattern each time. ✍️ by Flow As Being
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The most standout LFW SS23 runway looks
Both Daniel Fletcher and KNWLS explored new parameters of working through a look entirely made out of deadstock fabrics through Nona Source, a platform that repurposes unused fabrics from LVMH houses. Daniel stated, “I’m a firm believer in producing what is necessary rather than just churning stuff out.” Meanwhile, KNWLS was undeniably the jewel in our LFW crown. The spring collection features brand staples like subversive sheers, distressed denim, and sturdy leather outerwear. Streetwise, yet elegant; rough but bourgeois. Poster Girl remained consistent with the cult favorite essence of sex-core meets pre-historic. S.S. Daley Daley drew inspiration from looking at the behaviors and dress codes of the British upper classes, chiefly of the 1920 and ’30s, from the point of view of a working-class designer. Karoline Vitto sought to place front and center elements of the female form that are often sidelined or marginalized by an exclusionary aesthetic hegemony. For her, the collection was about celebrating areas that women might feel self-conscious about, that they might otherwise try to hide. JW Anderson pondered how we are becoming our phones and transcending to an alternate universe. The layered pieces sent down the runway represented the realist reflection of ourselves IRL. Molly Goddard explored bulk with breathing room through clunky silhouettes. Nensi Dojaka Dojaka’s sophisticated sexiness continued to stand out for its supreme fit. Dojaka’s micro focus was placed on perfecting the beauty of each piece as opposed to a theme-based collection. For more SS23 read more on New York Fashion Week. Milan Fashion Week roundup coming Monday, September 26th.
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Y-3’s interpretation of the Gazelle is dropping tomorrow
Dropping tomorrow, Wednesday, September 21st at 9am CT at Adidas. The Gazelle pricing begins at $300 USD.
Adidas most iconic shoe is being reworked by Yohji Yamamoto as Y-3 in core white leather. The Adidas x Yohji Yamomoto union dates back to 2002 when the two entities set out to fuse high fashion and advanced sportswear. The Y stands for Yohji Yamamoto. The 3 represents adidas’ three stripes.
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The fiercest NYFW SS23 looks
Mirror Palai’s runway debut was unequivocally our favorite label presented at NYFW this season. Very closely followed by Fendi’s runway venture to America to celebrate the infamous baguette’s 25-year anniversary with a youthful, fabulously utilitarian collection. Monse remained consistent to their deconstructed perspective while still giving us something to look forward to. Tom Ford and Michael Kors we’re full of effort in a traditionally high fashion sense.
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Mirror Palais SS23 has taken the shackles off Marcelo’s feet
Mirror Palais SS23 has taken the shackles off Marcelo’s feet so he can design. “I grew up in the church, and it was hard, having to suppress homosexuality,” says Mirror Palais’ Marcelo Gaia. We see this liberation in scantily clad models slaying the catwalk in the Lord’s house.
When it comes to inspiration, Gaia’s Brazilian heritage and New York upbringing remain his main sources. “I don’t make mood boards — I just reference my past,” he says. “I’m digging into my psyche and pulling out what feels right to me.”
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Prabal Gurung’s SS23 collection is a love letter to ‘misfits’
Our heads spun when we saw the deisgn house’s latest collection that couldn’t be more different from the same label that’s been Vice Prsident Kamala Harriss’ go to for years.
Known for their immaculate suiting and fabulous, somewhat modest gowns, the designer swicthed gears in a direction that felt slightly ingenuine. However we can appreciate the effort to push boundaries through provacative designs.
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Heaven is a place on fashion earth with Pamela Anderson, Doja Cat, and Charli XCX
Shot by Harley Weir. Styled by Danielle Emerson. Starring Doja Cat, Pamela Anderson and Charli XCX.
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Kim Jones really said more is more for Fendi R23 at NYFW
Luxury fashion brands continue to prove that destination fashion shows are back in full swing, especially European houses making their way to the United States (see Gucci in L.A. and Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen in New York).
As Fendi celebrated it’s 25th anniversary of the infamous baguette. “It was almost like a character,” Jones said at a preview. As Sex & The City quite literally made the bag famous, “So I thought let’s do the show here, and let’s add in a few curveballs as we always do.”
Jones goes on to explain, “I was thinking about when I was first coming to New York and we would go out clubbing.” The collection screams 90’s club kid culture gone high fashion. The mix of utilitarian elements finished with crystal accessories galore. True to club kid culture the fashion house spared no opportunity to layer. Every look that came down the runway featured at least 8 pieces typically consisiting of headwear, top, bottom, layered bottom, leg warmers, and gloves with built-in Baguettes for days. Even baguettes had built-in baguettes.
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