The COM crew has journeyed to OSR (Ohio State Reformatory) for years, and each time the crew expands exponentially with creatives that simply cannot stay away. This retrospective on the 2012 OSR Caravan is a complete collection of the editorials that were shot by the COM crew, and special features from their expanded crew members … Continue reading
The COM crew originated in Chicago, IL, and many of our projects involved exploring the city. Finding ways to break normality was always a fun risk, but our midnight ride on the Red Line was one of the biggest. Zzy agreed to be a part of our reckless vision and embodied the night as we … Continue reading
Model Raemaesha Raemaesha walked for several designers in MFW, Gretchen Bartz of GCB Designs, LeeVan Roundtree of Sebastian Khole, and Chelsea Stotts of Moda Muneca. She has worked with designer Chelsea Stotts since she began modeling. The fashion show had a unique challenge that Raemaesha was not prepared for until the night of- walking down a … Continue reading
Model Model T The MFW 2015 featured many talented models from the Midwest. One of which was “Model T,” who walked for Deborah Render of Gg Collections. It was a fantastic opportunity for her to enjoy participating with familiar faces, and to network with new artists. She hopes to participate in FMW 2016 as well. … Continue reading
Makeup Artist Yuliya ML Yuliya did not set out to become a makeup artist. She originally went to school at UW-Milwaukee for Marketing and French in 2005. She received a marketing internship opportunity from a woman she babysat for- Sarah Brucker. Sarah is the creator of the beauty boutique, Blush. Yuliya enjoyed her internship at … Continue reading
Designer SS Couture by Seamingly Sisters House Team member names: Nicole Nannetti, Angela Babbitt, and Maxwell Frantz I [had] started off in photography. I loved taking pictures, especially pictures of people. I loved making people feel beautiful. I would go to thrift stores to pick out pretty dresses and dress people up to take pictures. … Continue reading
Designer Twilight Attire I started Twilight Attire in 1998 and, over the years, have had varying focuses, from Renaissance era clothing to cosplay creations, from corsetry to Victorian era designs, and finally now a melding of all those influences. I enjoy creating modern clothing and costumes that give a nod to the styles of yesteryear … Continue reading
Designer Silversärk Silversärk originated in 2005 when I saw a gap in the market with Japanese street fashion getting to the Western market. Since then I have expanded my work to include all kinds of alternative fashion, including Goth, Steampunk, and Elegant Gothic Lolita. As of late I have been striving to do more avant-garde … Continue reading
Designer Sarah Lauren Fashion Designs I am still currently a student at the University of Wisconsin Madison but I am spending my senior year at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. I really started to develop my label last year. As a designer I draw inspiration from the subtle things I see around … Continue reading
Summer is coming up fast. Sunny afternoons, and even hotter nightlife. Check out the steamy ensembles in the Summer 2013 Issue of Cloud Orchid Magazine. Featuring designs by Silversark and photography by Scott Detweiler. Purchase here Continue reading
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