Jett-Set Fashion presents: FAQTOR Fashion Book

Issue 1 | Winter 2012/2013

ISSN 2169-5563 (Print) ISSN 2168-8397 (Online)

Fashion|Art|Design

Editor-in-Chief | Creative Director | Publisher

Teiler Robinson

Contributors

Steven Lopez

Lisa Fifer

William Ferchichi

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Contents

4. Futuristic white

12. WHOSTHAT? Interview

with Designer Meiyi

Cheung

18. Town and Country

29. Travel Diary

32. Breakfast at Falai

Cover shot by William Ferchichi

Editor’s letter *********

2013 is going to be an amazing year…

Welcome to the preview issue of FAQTOR Fashion Book. We hope that

you will enjoy reading the articles and admiring the pictures as much as

we enjoyed creating it. FAQTOR has already become somewhat of a

“Global fashion collective” because we brought together talent from

around the world, including The United States, Italy, China, The United

Kingdom and more.

My mission with FAQTOR is to inspire. Whether you enjoy travel and

dining, high fashion or entertainment, everyone can find something for

them in this magazine. The purpose of this “Preview issue” is to show a

little bit of what we will be bringing, starting with our first full issue for

Spring 2013.

This issue is called “Noir-et-Blanc” because I was inspired by a Vintage

black and white photograph that was timeless and beautiful…and I want

every issue of FAQTOR to be equally as timeless. Something that you can

look back on months or years from now, and it will still be relevant.

Follow our movement and our journey as FAQTOR continues to grow. We

have so many great things in store for the future.

Futuristic White

Shot by William Ferchichi

Styled by Rhona Ezuma

Hair and Make-up by Christelle Pellecuer

Model: Simona, First Model London

Clothing and accessories by Marina Brenere

WHOSTHAT? FAQTOR Fashion Book sat down to chat with Chinese designer, Meiyi

Cheung, about fast fashion, the Beijing Olympics and keeping the

quality in her garments.

Meiyi Cheung is a rising fashion superstar whose innovative designs and artist

collaborations have caught the attention of fashion lovers and powerhouses

around the globe. Her collections, WHOSTHAT and Du0 bring something new to

the world of Avant-Garde Fashion. When the young designer was nominated

to design the uniforms for the Beijing, the world learned why Meiyi is an icon in

the making…

FAQTOR: When did you begin designing? What inspired you to start?

Meiyi: I started designing when I was a kid. I made dresses, jackets and head-

to-toe outfits for my doll. I think it just came very naturally when I always felt my

doll needed clothes for different activities.

FAQTOR: How would you describe your personal design aesthetic?

Meiyi: Stunning and innovative with a touch of elegance and femininity.

FAQTOR: You've spoken about "fast fashion" and being against mass

production. Tell us more about that and why you are against mass producing

your items?

Meiyi: My thoughts are developed from the recent global topic of “recycling”.

To me, we do not need “recycled” campaigns, until there is too much wastage

and over consumption. To this point, we need to go and fix the basic problem -

over consumption. The fashion Industry is one of the key industries that have

been over produced, over speed and over consumed for decades. The norm is

continuously getting worse and worse. The concept of “fashion is fast”, and

accessible for “general public” becomes a doctrine when some fast-fashion

brands have done successfully and became leaders of the market. It attracts

plenty industrial followers. However, when fashion goes faster, quality and

attention to detail are scarified due to time and cost restraint. Designers have

no time to polish their designs, nor have time to develop better fitting, and so as

the textile suppliers. Eventually, fashion does not last long, changes and

deteriorates faster and faster than we ever have in the past. I am not against

mass production, but against over-mass production, against over-speed

fashion.

FAQTOR: There is a large presence of art in your clothing, which era most

inspires you? (For example, contemporary/modern, renaissance, romantic,

etc.)

Meiyi: My ideas always developed from material and form, without inspiration

from any era in history. I hope it helps me to create something that does not

remind people of time, but only beauty and surprise.

FAQTOR: What was it like being nominated to design the uniforms for the Beijing

Olympics?

Meiyi: I was shocked and happy at the same time. It’s more like a competition

to me as there are other nominees. I take it as an experience rather than a

project to win.

FAQTOR: Which designers and artists do you admire and look up to?

Meiyi: Alba Prat, Hussein Chalayan , Shingo Sato, Ying Gao, Madamn Gres,

Tadao Ando… and more.

FAQTOR: When you are creating new pieces, what does your creative process

consist of? What gets you in the zone?

Meiyi: Go back to the very basic and the very beginning of an object, a

technique, and a form so as to find a way to break through.

FAQTOR: Which accomplishment are you MOST proud of so far in your career?

Meiyi: I have a strong belief in “Design without boundaries”. I believe as a

fashion designer, we should not be bounded by textile and cutting, styling and

sewing. Designers should go further than the traditional perception of “fashion”.

Now I am able to prove it in my projects and my career. I am now providing art

directions to fashion brands, doing my own creations, painting for top luxury

hotels, and study architectural design. Both commerciality and creativity can

be balanced.

Town and Country Winter warms up with prints, patterns and bright colors

Styled by Lisa Fifer

Photography by Abi Bansal

Hair by Sophie Paget

Make-up by Tracey Lear

Model: Karen Cowell

Travel Diary Where to go and what to eat in 2013

Need to get away from the

winter chill for a few weeks? The

Vista Hermosa condo is located

on the exclusive Papagayo

Peninsula in Costa Rica. The

beautiful, Ronald Zürcher–

designed condo features three bedrooms, three and a half

bathrooms, indoor and outdoor living and dining areas, a fully

equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, terraces and access to a shared

infinity pool with views of Bahia de Culebra and the Four Seasons

Arnold Palmer Signature Course. The 2800 sq. ft. condo sleeps about

six and is a perfect getaway for families or a group of friends looking

to take in some Costa Rican sun.

Spago is an iconic, AAA Four diamond award winning, Wolfgang

Puck restaurant, recently

celebrating its 30th anniversary. But

be sure to visit now that it has a

new look and new menu. Spago’s

new look is courtesy of Waldo

Fernandez, and Master Chef

Wolfgang Puck brought his “farm

to table” philosophy to the Beverly

Hills dining establishment. Go

check it out for yourself at 176 North Canon Drive, Beverly Hills and

find out why Spago is legendary.

Been partying in NYC this weekend and now you need a little

“R&R” to recover? The Conrad in lower Manhattan may be exactly

what you need. The brand

new luxury hotel has 463 suites

that contain wi-fi, two flat

screen TVs, virtual concierge,

rainfall shower, wet bar, mini

bar, contemporary art work

and a nightly turndown

service. However, the

spectacular features don’t

end there. Traipse down to Atrio or The Loopy Doopy bar. Atrio is a

restaurant located in the center of the hotel’s 15-story atrium lobby

with an all-day and all-seasonal menu. Enjoy their European inspired

coffee bar and their local, house-made ingredients. Or, if you’re in

the mood for a cocktail or glass of wine, The Loopy Doopy bar has

you covered. The rooftop bar opens daily (weather permitting) at

4pm. Book your stay at The Conrad by calling 212-945-0100 or by

visiting their website at conradnewyork.com

Other destinations to explore

Balena in Chicago for amazing Italian-inspired food 312-867-3888

1633 N. Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614

Seabourn luxury Cruise lines travel around the world to dream

locations and with its 5-star amenities, it is a must-see! seabourn.com

Woodstock inn and Resort in Vermont is perfect for a wintry getaway

with its many activities on the snowy mountains woodstockinn.com

Current obsessions from the desk of the Editor-in-Chief

1. Georgina Skalidi clutch:

Georgina Skalidi is an amazing

handbag designer from Italy.

Her pieces come in beautiful

geometric shapes and high

quality materials like leather and

suede.

2. Frends Rose gold

headphones: These

headphones are more like

jewelry pieces. PERFECTION.

3. Jami “Estelle” necklace: I

have MANY pieces from this

newly launched jewelry

collection, but the Estelle

necklace is one of my absolute

favorites.

4. Michael Kors Golden

Runway watch: Nothing sets my

heart aflutter like an oversized

watch and Michael Kors has

some of the best!

5. Pea Cooper Millinery visor:

This beautiful visor is detailed

with Swarovski crystals

throughout the entire piece. It is

perfect for the glam girl

vacationing on the beach.

6. Azealia Banks’ “Fantasea”

has been an ipod favorite

lately. “Fierce”, “Atlantis” and

“Luxury” are a few of my

personal favorites.

7. Sedu Anti-frizz polishing

serum with Argan oil: This stuff is

a MUST-HAVE. Perfect for ALL

hair types and will work

wonders. It smoothes, polishes

and moisturizes, without making

your hair greasy.

8. Aston Martin DB9: This fierce

two-door Aston Martin has every

feature you could dream of in a

car and more!

9. Gucci Guilty is one of my

favorite fragrances right now.

Get the limited edition gift set

from Sephora.

Breakfast at Falai

Classic influence in a modern society

Photography by Steven Lopez

Hair styling by Lady Camille

Styled by Renessta Olds

Make-up by Bianca Rosario

Model: Adrienne Sorg, Abrams Artists NY

Location: Falai Panaterria

Top Resort Collections

FAQTOR Fashion book selects its top three picks for Resort 2013

1. Dsquared2 : Dsquared2 is giving us a rock chic meets

nineties princess vibe for Resort 2013. The collection has the

perfect amount of flash with its piled on jewelry, bright colors

and vintage-inspired biker hats. Dean and Dan served us high

end and streetwear mixed into one scrumptious collection.

2. Alexander McQueen: The fashion house that needs no

introduction. McQueen delivers nothing short of amazing,

even with smaller resort collections. The pieces and the

tailoring are sharp, edgy and simply genius. The dramatic

proportions are a sharp contrast to Dsquared2 whose

collection is more relaxed and easy. Art Deco played a major

part in the inspiration behind the theme, with its mostly

metallic colors and prints.

3. Rachel Zoe: Stylist turned designer Rachel Zoe

incorporated her signature style into this collection along with

an overdose of bright colors and suits. There’s something for

just about every girl from the fun, playful girl to the lover of

high drama fashion.

*Photos courtesy Style.com

New Store opening

BAPE opens new store in Shanghai

Asian streetwear brand BAPE has opened a new store in

Shanghai’s CITIC city plaza which will help further shape

China’s stance as a new leader in Street fashion. The new

store has an urban and modern aesthetic with stainless steel

fixtures, a grey color scheme and modern lighting. It made its

debut on Christmas day, along with the launch of a few

limited edition t-shirts. Check out the photos of the new

location.

Can’t make it to Shanghai? Visit BAPE online at bape.com

*Photos courtesy Hypebeast.com

The New Rock

Rock Chic influences continue to dominate the catwalk and the Street Fashion

Scene

Photography by William Ferchichi

Styled by Francesca Frasan

Hair and Make-up by Chloe Lokmer

Model: Tessa, First Model London

Clothing and Accessories by Marina Brenere

Location: Resident Studios in London