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Faith: House of Miracles' Gospel of Garments

Jason S. Wright and B. Thom Stevenson, the creative masterminds behind their brainchild, Miracle, brings beverage and fashion to the forefront. What began as a beverage brand and is now a lifestyle brand, House of Miracles aims to provide a platform for artists and communities while endulging in the Miracles that occur around us every day.

It all began with an idea. Whether it be a photograph or canvas, Wright and Stevenson use each piece of Faith as a compass for inner-life peace; an extension of faith. The collection is intended for wearers to find the divine in themselves through the expression of their uniqueness and inviduality.

Uplifting designs and expressions on the garment can motivate anyone as soon as they lay eyes on the pieces. "I've done so much with so little for so long, that now I can do anything with nothing," the front of a hoodie reads. In large, bright letters, the back of the hoodie reads, "I believe in angels, compassion, love, and being here now."

What started as Miracle Seltzer and Miracle Water, it's safe to say Wright and Stevenson have created a strong platform for individuals to express their creativity through collections such as Faith. Check out House of Miracles' newest collection, Faith for yourself on their site.

Fashion

Balenciaga's Bored Room

November 22, 2022

Balenciaga's brand new campaign for Spring/Summer 23 featuring the Garde-Robe line offers a fresh take on wardrobe essentials, idealized through elevated cuts and materials with sharp finishings. First seen on the runway — aka the trading room floor of the New York Stock Exchange — models who were first anonymized by fetish bodysuits extend their personalities into character archetypes for the campaign.

Portraits by photojournalist Joshua Bright and videos by Rosie Marks take the cast to a high-rise office in Manhattan to act out the attitudes of a typified businessperson. Actresses Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Huppert, Han So Hee, and models Bella Hadid and Khadim Sock portray boredom, stress, overconfidence, indulgence–emotions we know all too well.

Text by India Espy-Jones
Images courtesy of Balenciaga

In “bored”-rooms and behind desks the personas, in suits and separates, find comedic and unexpected ways to pass time in a location where the clock never seems to move. “The characters are surrounded by workday paraphernalia: landline phones, desktop computers, jars of pens, cut glass awards, piles of paper in folders and cardboard boxes–and no other people, leaving them to their own dated devices.”

Isabelle reads the numbers on a check over the phone and becomes agitated, then listens to a guided meditation; Han would rather be at the nail salon, as she haphazardly paints and files her nails; Bella loudly sighs while tapping her phone; and depict other behaviors like gossiping, scrolling through selfies and on an extreme, breaking unresponsive equipment in a fit of rage.

As for the collection, suiting, separates, and outerwear are elevated with luxe materials: wool, silk, gabardine, artisanal denim. Without logo branding, bold silhouettes and precise tailoring are manufactured with minimalist construction techniques.

The ready-to-wear collection will launch in stores and on Balenciaga.com in December 2022.

Fashion

The Female Portrait Series

November 21, 2022

Rabôt, the emponymous womenswear brand founded by Jacqueline Rabôt, has been combining sustainability with fantasy from the start. Now, they're pushing the envelope even further in presenting their latest project: a portrait series inspired by the 70s. Born and based in Los Angeles, Rabôt’s ultra-feminine pieces are rooted in memories, nature, relationships, philanthropy and shared meals. With The Rabôt Female Portrait Series, Jacqueline invites us to celebrate community as a collection, a creative outlet and a concept, focusing on female artists as inspiration and muse.

Some of the women that are included in the series are fashion sisters Dylana Suarez and Natalie Suarez, culinary artist duo Ananas Ananas, artist Laura Catherine Soto, stylist Sissy Chacon, style director Mui-Hai Chu, florist Sophia Moreno-Bunge, hat designer Gladys Tamez, musicians MAAD and Rainsford and the late actress Anne Heche, among many others.

Text by Marisa Kalil-Barrino
Photography by Zhenya Minaeva and Molly Tellekson

In order to reduce waste, Rabôt refrains from throwing anything away. Instead, she keeps the fabric scraps to make pillows, face masks, and sleep masks. From color-blocking turtle necks to mesh maxi dresses, Rabôt emphasizes the use of eco-friendly materials such as recycled polyester, cupro, tencel, organic cotton and deadstock fabrics while naturally-dying garments. Founded in 2020, she’s also known for her long-lasting silk shirt and pants sets.

In addition to sustainability, philanthropy is a large part of Rabôt’s creative journey. In October 2020, she hosted a collection preview and art auction to raise money for the California Fire Foundation. Here, Rabôt and over 10 female artists sold various pieces from their brands.

In April 2021, Rabôt created The Rabôt Female Portrait Series in an effort to empower artists, activists, stylists, editors, musicians, photographers, and more through a collection of images. She asks each collaborator to bring a friend who inspires them to be photographed in their homes. Styled in Rabôt pieces, participants are given a chance to tell their stories and how they, as friends, uplift each other. Check out The Rabôt Female Portrait Series below.