Shot by Richie Shazam | Courtesy of IMG New York As a born and raised New Yorker, for Richie Shazam, the hustle is an innate part of her craft – which spans…
Mei Kawajiri on Her Dream-Inspired, Hyper Realistic Nail Art
Nails are often perceived as a mundane routine, but Japanese nail artist Mei Kawajiri defies that notion, stating, “Nails are so personal to me; they are an extension of my emotions and…
Ajok Daing On the Consistent Need for Size Diversity
Starting a career in the midst of a pandemic can be a daunting endeavor. However, Italian-born and raised South Sudanese model Ajok Daing had always known that modeling was her true calling…
Fresh Off The Graduation Stage, Aoki Lee Simmons Is Ready To Work
Photographer – Roman Yee | Courtesy of Nomad Management (New York) Most interviews don’t start with frantic shouting in reaction to seeing a spider in the bedroom and Kimora Lee Simmons hopping…
For Photographer Bryce Anderson, Beauty is the Ultimate Muse
Cristina Jugo for Elle U.S. | Courtesy of Elite World Group Bryce Anderson has emerged as a rising talent in the world of fashion photography, exploring powerful, beauty narratives within his imagery.…
How Mathieu Simoneau Went From A Hiatus to Breakout Star of 2022
After a two-year hiatus dedicated to pursuing higher education, Canadian model Mathieu Simoneau made a significant return to the fashion industry in 2021, propelling himself onto Models.com’s Hot List just a year…
How Pat Boguslawski Created His Own Lane as a Movement Director
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for PRINT Magazine | Image courtesy of Elite Model Group The role of “movement director” wasn’t particularly well-known when Pat Boguslawski began forging a career, but he’s…
For Rasharn Agyemang, Creative Direction Unlocked Limitations
Shot by Rasharn Agyemang | Courtesy of R3-MGMT Growing up in London, British Ghanaian creative director Rasharn Agyemang understood being limited in career options was akin to a creative prison and has…
Alexi Lubomirski’s Third Book Looks Back at A Twenty Year Legacy
Lupita Nyongo by Alexi Lubomirski | Courtesy of AP Communications If you haven’t heard of Alexi Lubomirski, there’s a high probability you’ve seen the photographer’s work. After all, when you’re called upon…
For Hairstylist Issac Poleon, Authenticity is Underrated
Joshua Woods for M Le Monde | Courtesy of CLM Sculptural ponytails, perfectly picked afros, elaborate braids, sideswept tresses, kiss curls, finger waves—it would take a glossary of hair terms to do…