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Mariah Carey

Wonderland Staff — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:16:59 +0000

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Hari

Wonderland Staff — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:42:20 +0000

Hari! Hari! With a little help from her friends, model and small-screen heroine Hari Nef is taking over the world.

Taken from the Fame Issue of Wonderland.

Blue denim skirt by VAQUERA, red cotton jacket by vintage COMME DES GARÇONS from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF and black plastic choker worn throughout MODEL’S OWN

It’s 12:54PM on a drizzly Tuesday in New York. Hari Nef, 23, has a pair of “really sparkly and gaudy” Jimmy Choo shoes stashed under her chair. She’s going to wear them to her go-see with Marc Jacobs in an hour. “He just followed me on Instagram,” she says, in a mock stage whisper.The shoes — a gift from the SAG awards two days ago — stand next to a cold-carrier from Juice Press. It will be her first NewYork FashionWeek since becoming the first trans woman to sign internationally with IMGWorldwide.

“I used to do runway for my friends,” she explains. Amongst her “friends”, count HBA’s Shayne Oliver, Adam Selman and deviant design duo Eckhaus Latta. Hari met with Jacobs’ team two and a half years ago. “When I was a child. When they had me in from Instagram. Now the prodigal daughter returns!” As if on cue, a stocky, bearded man in a black-and-red checked flannel shirt hastily lunges across the East Village cafe. “I loved you in Transparent,” he blurts out, already retreating, as if suddenly wary of the full-frontal effect of Nef ’s lily-white, pillow-lipped visage. Or maybe just aware that he has left his laptop unattended. “Thank you so much. Really!” she says, craning around so that her fleeing fan can catch the sincere, surprised smile playing across her face. She turns to me, shrugs, deadpan: “That was a plant.”

Nef is wearing an outfit she posted on Instagram seven days ago: this season’s Gucci floral-print crêpe de chine cape shirt flung open, clavicles out, grade-school tattoo choker on display. And four large animal Gucci rings from her show in Milan last week: “I have two more at home but six is just too much,” she sighs. As for permanent accessories, she has two tattoos: “Hailey” in the crook of her arm (“This is what my name would have been had I been assigned fe- male at birth”) and the chemical number of the oestrogen she injects each week.

I might not have noticed that she’d worn this outfit before, except for the fact that Vogue wrote an entire blog post about the selfie, praising her casual embrace of the “deliciously fusty wallpaper” pattern. Nef hasn’t bothered with its grosgrain tie today or the matching pantsuit that she wore with this outfit in November, rather famously posting a picture from “the women’s potty @whitehouse” to the cool 66.1k fans that follow her every move on Instagram.

I’m reminded of a diary of Miami Basel she published in Adult magazine when she was 21, and still a student at Columbia: “I felt elegant and well. I looked like a severe and special occasion… I’m gorgeous! I organise my body.” The words seem truer every day. Nef has that effortless model glow: no split ends, no visible pores, no make-up. I enjoy Nef ’s off-duty style largely because it is frequently, even obstinately, an index of her mind and mood. “I always come back to Carrie Bradshaw,”says Nef, smiling slyly. “I feel like she dressed in a way that was not occasion-appropriate, but would always comment on the occasion. She was always interpolating her point of view.” I distinctly remember when Nef wore an XXL hoodie to a Purple dinner this year. “I don’t like dressing against my mood,” she explains, laughing. She isn’t going to wear a “black dress and a fur chubby” just because she’s at a fashion dinner.

“Oh sure, I make compromises,” she says.“Identifying as a woman when I really feel like a bizarre butterfly.” She exaggerates the syllables and rolls her eyes, then gets serious again. “But I didn’t have the energy or interest to be a gender warrior so I chose a line that best fit and got over it.” Warrior or not, she certainly is earning her stripes as an advocate, largely because she is so willing to correct herself: “There are a lot of trans girls on the internet who see the space I occupy very clearly, and have allowed me to see the space I occupy very clearly. Which is a space only my college-educated, sample-size, juice cleansed-body fills as a trans woman.” She takes a sip of her green juice for effect, and gives me the classic Nef shrug — an almost rhe- torical gesture, with Nef, this shrug that peppers her conversation with the constant reminder that Nef will only give herself so much space to complain.

Writing recently in Lena Dunham’s Lenny Letter, Nef was candid about the opportunity she has as a white, trans woman to take “jobs that brought attention to [her] gender identity.” Her response to the president of IMG was simple: “Give me all those jobs.” “There are no trans women of color that I can think of signed to major modeling agencies,” she says, sighing when I bring it up. “It’s a pink-washing of transness.” In person, Nef addresses her own day-to-day problems as a trans woman in a charming, even mannerist fashion, often slipping into a dry parody of herself. “Did I have a dysphoric day? I got mis-gendered a bunch? Um.” She pauses, flashes me a half smile, and raises her eyebrows. “I smoke some weed. And like, buy a pint of [diet ice-cream] Arctic Zero and go off. It tastes like air.”

By the time I’ve drained my tea, Nef’s been recognised again. This time by a wildly grinning girl who looks to be our age. Nef’s promised to have a conversation with her “about gender” until her meeting with Marc Jacobs in 20 minutes, if I don’t mind… And of course I don’t. And I’m surprised and pleased that she is willing to repeat any answers to any questions that I might have asked, that might have been asked yesterday, that will undoubtedly be asked tomorrow. It’s fitting, I think, that she was too young to be a Gucci girl in the Tom Ford era—“gender warriors” need armour, one supposes. Instead, as Alessandro Michele said of his Gucci girl, “She wants to be the goddess of the streets, a goddess of tenderness.”

Rose lurex cape and multicolour lurex dress both by GUCCI

Black cotton vinatge trousers by ISSEY MIYAKE from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF

Cream and brown screen printed polyester dress by ISSEY MIYAKE from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF and turquoise printed studded silk satin high heel criss-cross slide by GUCCI

Lavender sequin and mongolian lamb jacket by RODARTE, and grey cotton t shirt vintage by DOLCE & GABBANA from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF

Brown and green mink fur with intarsia jacket by GUCCI and black printed cotton vintage t-shirt from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF

Pink printed chiffon shirt and pink printed chiffon dress both by NICOPANDA and black and brown leather and fur loafers by GUCCI

Sand cotton dress by MAISON MARGIELA from the archive of ABDULLAH ALMUDHAF

Pale blue and white organza dress and white cotton veil shorts both by CHRISTIAN DIOR and turquoise printed studded silk satin high heel criss-cross slide by GUCCI

Photography: Terry Richardson

Fashion: Nicola Formichetti

Make up: Kanako Takase using MAC

Hair: Dennis Lanni

Photography assistant: Evan Schafer

Fashion assistant: Daniel Cingari & Savage

Retoucher: David Swanson

Words: Kaitlin Phillips

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The Fame Issue

Wonderland Staff — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 13:50:24 +0000

Welcome to the Fame Issue.

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THE SUMMER ISSUE

Wonderland Staff — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 17:28:27 +0000

Featuring the musical goddess that is, Mariah Carey!!

Mariah Carey and Terry Richardson pour it up in our latest edition, out this Friday!

Photographer Terry Richardson

Fashion Editor Matthew Josephs

Mariah wears black lace bra, knickers and suspender set by Agent Provocateur, black silk jacket by Roberto Cavalli, black leather gloves and pearls all models own.

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SKY FERREIRA: Interview plus 'Everything Is Embarrassing (Unicorn Kid remix)'

Wonderland Staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:17:33 +0000

LA lovely Sky Ferreira is in London to play a host of gigs so Wonderland talked to her about changing direction, crying at Fiona Apple concerts and being the face of Saint Laurent Paris. Plus, a Unicorn Kid remix of ‘Everything Is Embarrassing’.

Sky Ferreira – Everything Is Embarrassing (Unicorn Kid Remix) by Sky Ferreira Official

Tell us about your change of direction since ‘One‘.

I got signed when I was 15, and I had a lot of people telling me what I should do, and I didn’t necessarily agree with it but I was like, “I guess I’ll try it”. After ‘One’, they were like, “Oh your song didn’t do well…” It got attention, but it didn’t sell anything, which was actually for the best, because I don’t think I really wanted to make that kind of music to begin with.

It was a great track though.

It was a great track – totally. I don’t regret it.

Tell us how you hooked up with Dev Hynes for ‘Everything Is Embarrassing‘.

I met Dev Hynes through mutual friends. We were always trying to work together. My publicist sent it to Pitchfork and they posted it and made it best new track, and it got traction from there.

Your album will be dropping later this year. You’re like a Cassie figure – the longer you’ve been away, the more the mystique and expectation have built.

Yeah, that’s why I have to make sure it’s good! Some people might be disappointed because it’s not ‘One’ or ‘Obsession’, but there are still a lot of pop elements in it. It’s a lot more guitar driven, there are acoustic songs and it’s very stripped down. A lazy, easy comparison would be Blondie.

Who have you been collaborating with on this one?

I worked with Jon Brion on half of it and then Ariel Rechtshaid on the other half. Ariel produced that Usher’s song ‘Climax’, which is completely different to what we’re doing, and then he did Vampire Weekend. Jon Brion did Elliott Smith and Fiona Apple.

I was going to say that some of your new work has a bit of an early Fiona Apple feel to it.

Yeah she’s a really big influence – always was. She was my number one idol as a kid. I’ve seen her play like 10 times, and I cried the second time. I cried at the front.

It was so embarrassing!

Discreet tears or full-on sobs?

I wasn’t sobbing. Definitely tears though!

A lot of your artwork and videos remind me of a young Vanessa Paradis.

Yeah, and Nastassja Kinski is a very big person for me. Vanessa Paradis as a teenager! She’s still glamorous. I love all that look of French girls, like Brigitte Bardot.

How did you get approached to be the face of Saint Laurent Paris?

Hedi Slimane and I met a few years ago, and always kept in touch. He took photos of me for his diary, then he did my artwork, and then asked me to do Saint Laurent. So yeah!

You’re touring North America with How To Dress Well. Great combo.

Yeah it’s going to be a cool tour I think. We have mutual friends, and we like each other’s music. We thought it’d be a fun tour.

What’s your go-to album at the moment?

Kendrick Lamar. That’s my favourite album of last year. I love his music, but I think it’s also the LA in me. I’m from Venice Beach. When I listen to him, I’m like “LA! Yay – repping the West Coast finally.”

Are you off to some Paris fashion shows whilst you’re here in Europe?

Yeah. I skipped New York fashion week this time, but I’m going to Givenchy and Saint Laurent next week. Riccardo Tisci was one of the first people – even during my whole break – who had me play his parties. He’s really supportive. And I’m playing a show at Silencio, David Lynch’s nightclub there.

Tell us what it’s like shooting with Mario Testino, Terry Richardson and Hedi Slimane.

They’re all quite different. Hedi’s thing is quite intimate, you know, and then Terry is just like my friend. We just hang out.

Is he still getting his dick out all the time?

I think he’s stopped that – too much commercial work! And Testino’s a bit more glamorous. That’s like shooting like a diva.

Sky Ferreira’s EP Everything is Embarrassing will be released 8th April on Polydor. She plays tonight at White Heat and tomorrow at XOYO, London. skyferreira.tumblr.com

Words: Stuart Brumfitt

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WONDERLUST: Milo Spijkers

Wonderland Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:44:17 +0000

After being very impressed with his dance moves in the A/W11 Lanvin campaign, Wonderland had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Milo Spijkers from D1 Models.

How did you become a model?

I was at a party in Antwerp and someone from New Models came up to me and asked if I was interested in modelling. I had never really thought about it but thought I may as well give it a go. I went and saw everybody in the agency and was signed. It’s crazy because if I hadn’t been at that party at that moment, my life would be totally different. I got pretty lucky. I’ve now been modelling for a year and a half.

What were you doing before modelling?

Finishing high school. I was supposed to go to university to study history. I didn’t have any idea what I wanted to do after that. When my agency sent me to Paris, I got signed to Success. They asked me if I wanted to take a year off and try doing modelling full time and I decided to go for it.

What shows did you walk in last season?

Quiet a few. In New York I did Marc by Marc, which I was exclusive for in February and walked for again in September. I also walked for Lanvin and John Galliano. Galliano was a really energetic show and lots of fun. My first shows were definitely highlights. I did Costume National in Milan and Comme Des Garcons and Rick Owens in Paris.

Do you have a particular photographer you’d like to work with?

It was a great honour to shoot with Steven Meisel. I would love to shoot with him again. I would like to work with Terry Richardson, too – I’ve been optioned for things with him but unfortunately haven’t done anything get.

What type of music do you like?

It depends on the situation and mood I’m in. I like old hip-hop. Like old skool 90s NWA, Nas, Ice Cube and loads of others. My Dad also got me into music like The Doors, Frank Zappa and Janis Joplin.

What’s your favourite film?

The two movies I’ve watched twenty times or more are Pulp Fiction and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

What’s been your favourite fashion moment so far?

My first highlight was flying to New York to work exclusively for Marc Jacobs. I had never been to New York before. I couldn’t stay there long because I had a shoot the next day in London, but when I first got there it completely blew me away. My second highlight has to be shooting the Lanvin campaign.

We were playing a video game on Xbox – we weren’t given any formal dance moves to do! We were just playing the game and they filmed us, it got very competitive! When it came out I read a lot of the YouTube comments and a lot of people recognised the dance moves from the game.

What would you like to do in the future?

I’m doing shows in Paris and Milan in January. This year has definitely been the fastest of my life. I’m having all these great experiences – it’s flown by. I’m having so much fun, the more dancing the better!

Photographer David Adams
Fashion Editor and Words Francesca Prudente

Portrait: Block stripe ripple knit jumper by JONATHAN SAUNDERS, grey cotton t-shirt by AMERICAN APPAREL Three images: Oxblood silk overshirt by PAUL SMITH, blue cotton t-shirt by AMERICAN APPAREL, black hoodie & leather jacket MILO’S OWN.

Grooming Bobana Parojcic using M.A.C COSMETICS Model Milo Spijkers at D1 MODELS

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Brad Goreski

Wonderland Staff — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:23:53 +0000

If there was one lesson to be learned from the first three seasons of Bravo’s fashion-reality hit The Rachel Zoe Project, it was to expect the unexpected. No, the Versace gown would not turn up on time. Yes, they were “literally going to have to pull dresses out our asses”. Every two minutes, it seemed like there was a new – how to put it? – oh yes, “clusterfuck,” in the world of celebrity styling. But perhaps the biggest surprise of all was how Brad Goreski – the defiantly upbeat, decidedly witty, nattily dressed young fashionista-on-the-make, who was hired as Zoe’s fashion assistant in the first episode of season one – became the show’s breakout star.

Goreski’s among those few characters you see on reality TV shows that you might want to hang out with as well as just watch. Goreski is generally adored by Bravo audiences. But since the third season aired, he’s also become something of a style icon, and even a bit of a sex symbol. Now, while Zoe is preparing to have her first child and embark upon a fourth series of The Rachel Zoe Project, Goreski’s decided to go and do his own thing (his first red carpet client is Jessica Alba). Sadly, then, we’ll have to mourn his absence on our television screens, but judging by his recent work for InStyle and his brand new blog (bradgoreski.blogspot.com) it seems likely we’re going to be seeing a lot more of this rising young stylist in the future.

Has being a TV star let you discover an exhibitionist side to yourself?
Urm, maybe. I never really thought about that. I wore a T-shirt in the swimming pool until I was 18 years old. I was a chubby kid and I didn’t really like showing my body. And I think, you know, part of the liberation came from Terry Richardson – the photos that Terry took of me last year. I had never been exposed in that way before. I know it was just shirtless but for me it was a big deal, because I’m not really that guy. In a sense, now that that’s out there it’s helped me be a little loser.

Do you think it’s good that shows like The Rachel Zoe Project expose the inner workings of the fashion industry, which is based upon exclusivity?
I think it’s the new wave. I didn’t go to the shows in Europe and I can sit at my desk, my dog on my lap, with a cup of tea, in my sweats, and watch a live stream of Burberry or Prada … The entire industry has embraced a more global attitude. I don’t know if it’s all that exclusive anymore because every shoot now comes with behind-the-scenes footage. I think the docudrama is so fascinating as it is, and was such fun to work for. Rachel has such a distinct vision that’s made an impact on fashion and styling. So it’s a nice thing to show people her world and the people who have surrounded her.

So you’re in New York at the moment. How is it being on your own?
It’s been great. I’ve been really, really lucky to be doing so many great jobs. I’m just like totally grateful that people have been wanting to work with me. I’ve been working with Instyle and Details and starting to build up my portfolio and, recently, I worked with Kate Spade on the New York Fashion Week presentation. The show definitely gave me a platform to do that. But people still want to see your work at the end of the day.

What’s been your best job since you’ve gone solo?
One of my favourite jobs so far was Jessica Alba at this year’s Baftas; she wore an Atelier Versace gown. I also did a piece that’s out right now featuring Liya Kebede for InStyle, using the Jil Sander collection.

Oh yeah I saw it on your new blog… I love that you’ve just done one post but you’ve still got 90 comments.
Yeah, one of my blogger friends was like “Do you know how major that is?” and I was like “Oh really, cool.” The next one will be a photoshoot of my friends that I did on the way home from a club with an iPhone at four o’clock in the morning.

Who would you love to style now? I’m watching this J-LO video now by the way.
Oh my God. Major. Are you gagging? She’s working it, right? Who would I love to style … You won’t be expecting this, but Juno Temple, I love. I’m also a big fan of Emma Watson. I love the Brits.

Are you going to be back on TV any time soon?
That’s TBC. Nothing right now. There’s been interest, yeah, but there’s already so much. I’ve been working between New York and LA constantly. It’s really important to me right now to be able to focus 100 per cent on my jobs and my clients. But who knows, big question mark. There’s so many question marks in my life right now. The only thing that’s absolutely constant in my life is the rack of clothes. In my hotel room, in my house, wherever it is, there’s always lots of clothes, be it mine or be it women’s. My closet is expanding.

Photography: Kevin Amato
Fashion: Brad Goreski
Words: Adam Welch

A full version of this article first appeared in Wonderland Issue 26, April/May 2011

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