ANNA SELEZNEVA
Model

I walked into Lucky Strike Restaurant on a Sunday afternoon not knowing I would step out connecting and understanding another individual on a personal level. Kevin Charles Stewart, the owner and designer for Roger Charles New York and frequent patron of Lucky Strike, accepted my invitation to sit down for coffee as we discussed numerous topics from his unbeaten path as a designer to the viral images of him on the Internet.

Roger Charles New York specializes in shirt making, which are produced in the United States with a uniquely American taste level and sensibility. “Updated Traditionalist” is how Kevin would describe his line. With a distinct demeanor and style, Kevin aptly earned the alias “Professor Badass” after The Sartorialist photographed him several years ago. Fans soon tagged the photo of Kevin strutting down the street in a steampunk-like outfit with “Professor Badass – If he was wearing a gold pocket watch on a chain, the universe would freeze solid from the coolness”. As much fun as it was talking about how fans would imbed his photo in movie stills such as Wyatt Earp, there was something besides his coolness and passion for creating solid menswear that intrigued me further: his journey as a designer while diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

The story of suddenly becoming housebound for years and finding himself was almost a mirror story of myself as I struggled with the psychological pain of coping with juvenile glaucoma and partial blindness in my early 20’s. The public may view us as flawless, but there’s so much more behind the curtains and many obstacles goes unnoticed – I, for one, sometime have difficulty pouring drinks into glasses because my depth of perception is off. I have a profound respect for Kevin’s courage to openly share this information and his ability to transform his condition into positive energy, and towards his passion for menswear. But most importantly, it strengthens my belief that all the obstacles any of us overcome in our paths will make all the difference.

KEVIN CHARLES STEWART
Owner & Designer, Roger Charles New York
http://www.rogercharlesnewyork.com

-Roger Charles New York Shirt
-Hollander & Lexer Vest
-Levi’s 501 Jeans
-Cole Hann Boots
-Miracle Icons Necklace
-Eton Ties
-Vintage Hat
-Vintage Glasses

MARINA MUÑOZ
Stylist Assistant
http://marinacoramunoz.tumblr.com

ANNA DELLO RUSSO
Fashion Director / Creative Consultant, Vogue Nippon
http://www.annadellorusso.com

Outfit 1:
-Stella McCartney F/W 2011 Dress
-Stephen Jones for Jil Sander S/S 2012 Hat With Veil
-Tom Ford Clutch
-Tom Ford Boots

Outfit 2:
-Fausto Puglisi Dress
-Miu Miu Shoes

BETTE FRANKE
Model

Love this girl’s hair!

MARIANNE THEODORSEN
Fashion Blogger
http://styledevil.faksimile.no

-Bess Leather Jacket
-Lucy In Disguise Dress
-Linda Farrow for Dries Van Noten Sunglasses
-Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Boots

CAROLINE ISSA
Executive Fashion Director, Tank Magazine
Editor-In-Chief, Because Magazine
http://www.tankmagazine.com
http://www.becausemagazine.com

Outfit 1:
-Hamilton-Paris Sheer Blouse
-J.Crew Pants
-Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes

Outfit 2:
-Carven Shirt Dress

Outfit 3:
-3.1 Phillip Lim Jacket
-3.1 Phillip Lim Pants

Outfit 4:
-Paul Smith Jacket
-Paul Smith Pants

I couldn’t help but notice Rose sitting alone quietly and snacking just before the Giambattista Valli S/S 2012 show. I calmly approached her for a photograph. She nodded, placed her snack to the side, and gazed into the camera. No words spoken. There was something very intriguing, peaceful, yet powerful that struck me while I looked through the lens. It almost reminded me of a time when I photographed Valentina in London.

ROSE SMITH
Model

BRITTANY WEEDEN
Public Relations Coordinator, Topshop

-Zara Jacket
-Marc Jacobs Skirt
-Pierre Hardy Shoes
-Topshop Bag

Lindsey Wixon outside Peter Som S/S 2012 wearing all vintage and serendipitously standing in front of a painting.

LINDSEY WIXSON
Model

NATALIE JOOS
Fashion Consultant and Casting Agent
Blogger, Tales of Endearment
http://www.nataliejoos.com
http://www.talesofendearment.com

TINA APOSTOLOU
Interior Designer
http://www.tinaapostolou.com

NADIA SARWAR
Fashion Blogger/ Designer/ Photographer
http://www.froufrouu.com
http://www.nadiasarwar.com

JOANNA HILLMAN
Senior Fashion Market Editor, Harper’s Bazaar U.S.

-Zara Top
-Alexander Wang Skirt
-Alexander Wang Bag
-Ray Ban Sunglasses
-Theyskens’ Theory Shoes

Taken from NYFW F/W 2011.

LAUREL PANTIN
Beauty Assistant, Teen Vogue

MARINA LARROUDE
Senior Market Editor, Style.com
http://www.style.com