LISA SALZER
Jewelry Designer
http://www.lulufrost.com

-Lola Hat
-Vintage Jacket
-American Apparel Shirt
-A.P.C. Blazer
-Madewell Jeans
-Lulu Frost Necklace
-Lulu Frost CODE Ring

Esther Quek
Group Fashion Editor, The Rake
http://www.therakeonline.com

Outfit 1:
-Gucci Blazer
-A.P.C. Pocket Square
-Zara Shirt
-Zara Pants
-Gucci Shoes
-Ray-Ban Sunglasses

Outfit 2:
-Zara Blazer
-Ralph Lauren Shirt
-Ralph Lauren Tie
-Ray-Ban Sunglasses

“To feel…it’s as vital as breath. And without it, without love, without anger, without sorrow, breath is just a clock… ticking.” – Equilibrium

I recently watched “Equilibrium”, a sci-fi film about a society who believed that human emotion is responsible for man’s inhumanity to man, thus banning all materials deemed likely to stimulate strong emotions, including, art, music, and literature. It made me wonder how society would be like if we did not have any source of inspiration to be different and innovative. I imagine everyone would easily be the same, working and thinking in a systematic fashion. From this film, I interpreted a simple message where society needs emotion because without it, there is nothing to inspire from.

I take inspiration from various elements that help evolve my distinct tastes and ideas. It’s one reason why I started this blog and it also helps replenish my insatiable appetite on lazy days when I feel consumed and jaded. So what better way to start the New Year than spending a lovely winter afternoon with the “verocious” Veronica Kirzhner. This inspirational beauty caught my attention with her crazy pictorials and poetic yet sometimes silly musings that left me yearning for more. I adore her fashion metamorphosis, as she channels between an androgynous look to her ferocious femininity. Coupled with her multifarious looks and artistic aptitude as a seasoned shoe designer, music artist, performer, photographer, and style savant, Veronica replenishes my craving for inspiration and reminds me just how much I enjoy what I do.

Veronica Kirzhner
Fashion Designer/Music Artist
http://www.saintandlibertine.com

-Vintage 1940′s Sgt. Pepper Band Coat
-In God We Trust Rabbit Fur Beret
-A.P.C. Turtleneck Sweater
-American Apparel Skinny Jeans
-Dolce Vita “Flexx” booties
-Washburn Acoustic Guitar

I think this ensemble couldn’t have been executed any better and I strangely find that he resembles what I envision an urban Clark Kent would look like.

Michael Kale: Costume Designer
http://www.michaelkaledesign.com
http://lanceunemode.wordpress.com

-Vintage plaid shirt from Rural Pennsylvania
-A.P.C New Cure Jeans
-John Varvatos Wingtips
-Moscot Lemtosh Glasses
-Alligator leather belt from New Orleans
-Ralph Lauren “Gift-with-Purchase” bag circa 1997