You guys know me and my periodic magazine spread posts… Either I’m heavily inspired by the images, or swooning over every pose and the pieces worn by the model(s). Over the last few days, I’ve been falling madly in love with the Spring/Summer 2012 sportswear trend, that showed up in loads of collections, from Alexander Wang to 3.1 Philip Lim. What better way then to celebrate it, but by posting this incredible magazine spread from the June 2012 issue of Flare magazine. Featuring model Bekah Jenkins, and shot by photographer Chris Nicholls in the island of Jamaica, the spread captures the blue-haired stunner wearing the likes of Rag & Bone, Vera Wang and Altuzarra, and backed by sharp, bold color. The fashionably athletic looks were styled by the magazine’s fashion editor Elizabeth Cabral, while Bekah’s cerulean hair and striking orange eye shadow, was done by beauty artist Simone Otis.
It’s astounding to think about the time that has gone, since my last Style Icon interview, but that space gave me time to re-focus, as well as to advance the way that I present them. We all know that although fashion and style co-exist, there is a major difference between them both. Style in its simplicity, is the way or manner in which something is done or expressed. Therefore, all my style icons possess a great deal of stylistic sense, executing every outfit they wear to perfection, with confidence and boldness. Every fashion season, I look forward to travelling, attending the shows, having fun with friends and shopping. Street Style has only recently boomed in the industry, and with blogs like All The Pretty Birds, Le 21ème Arrondissement and even Tumblr, it is becoming increasingly popular among our generation. One face that I’ve gotten to know over the past year, is that of Mboko Ndimba Mobutu, who has been appearing on tons of blogs from StreetFSN to Tommy Ton’s Jak & Jil and whom I can proudly say is one of my biggest style icons. His classic yet edgy style is one that has never ceased to catch my attention, and amaze me time after time. Just after the hype of Paris Fashion Week, the 22-year-old Paris-based stylist and editor of Be Magazine and Online publication, GHUBAR Magazine, agreed to an interview with yours truly; where I got to know more about his personal life and style.
