XEXPOSE: VERSANI
Photographer: Marc Tousignant Art Director: Inoisell Miranda Grooming: Blue Michael for Blue Michael Cosmetics Nails: Nail Lounge Model(s): Fernando@Q & Angelina@angelinaassereto.com VERSANI isn’t just Jewelry. Versani is a lifestyle, an experience, a philosophy. Founder and famed jewelry designer ARA has his way to combine strength and beauty into each piece. Established in 1992, Versani began as a contemporary jewelry company. Nowadays, at Versani you can find innovative combinations of gold and silver with wood, leather, denim, semi-precious stones, and diamonds. Also, there is a wide selection of wedding bands, bracelets, necklaces, rings, cuff links, earrings, and accessories. Our client service is unmatched, a jewelry piece or
Read More »DESIGNER XEXPOSE: STEVIE BOI
Photographer: Dallas J. Logan Makeup Artist /Hair Stylist – Damion Gerardo Model(s) – Jill & Rivers (Request Model Management) Ever since Stevie Boi launched his line Toxic in 2007, celebrities have embraced the cutting edge eyewear designer. Just a few years after debuting into the fashion industry Stevie Boi’s designs have been worn by the likes of Lady Gaga, Snooki of The Jersey Shore, Michelle Rodriguez, Eva Pigford, Meagan Good, and Lisa Raye. Stevie Boi has also been involved with up and comers such as Teyanna Taylor, Ester Dean, Eletrick Red, and Angel Lola Luv. Looking at Stevie Boi’s collection it’s clear why these
Read More »MODEL XEXPOSE: THIAGO@REQUEST
Model XEXPOSE: Thiago@Request Photography:Sailey Williams Styling:Ino Styling Grooming: Madison Mills
Read More »XEXPOSE: HARMONICA SUNBEAM
Photography/Director: Sailey Williams MUA: William Marshall Hair: Daniele Marinio Associate Editor(s) Sacha Azor Header Photo: Devon Cass When the idea for XEX to “Go Drag” the question then became “Who should we feature?” as there are so many popular NYC drag performers; as well as the queens of that popular drag show on LOGO. We then thought, who would we pay to see and tip heavily, that left us with non other than the Legendary Queen of Comedy Harmonica Sunbeam! Harmonica Sunbeam, The Legendary Queen of Comedy has been delighting audiences at nightclubs, cabarets, fundraising events and supermarket openings throughout the United States and abroad for over
Read More »MODEL XEXPOSE: CLARK@MAJOR & REED@COLBY
Model XEXPOSE: Clark @MAJOR & Reed@ Colby Stylist: Tori Famuyiwa MUA/Groomer: Sharon Becker Photographer/Director: Sailey Williams Production Assistants: Associate Editor: Sacha Azor Associate Editor: Jordan Llanes
Read More »MUSIC XEXPOSE: KIND MONITOR
Styling: Tori Famuyiwa Hair: Lawanda Pierre MUA: Madison Mills Photography/Director: Sailey Williams Associate Editor(s) Sacha Azor, Jordan Llanes Strategic Editor: Shae Fontaine Kind Monitor, founded by Joshua Aaron Guthals is a Brooklyn-based alternative indie rock band. XEX became aware of KM after seeing their video “Sharks” on LOGO’s Click List and was instantly captivated. Kind Monitors music immediately became a permanent addition to the XEX Magazine photo shoot playlist. We are so thrilled to have been able to work with KM on a photo shoot and video piece; check out our xexclusive interview in the video! Joshua Aaron Guthals a San Francisco native relocated to Brooklyn NY where
Read More »1GIRL5GAYS – JAKE MOSSOP & MATT BARKER
Photography: Sailey Williams Styling: Inoisell Miranda Grooming: Blue Michael Cosmetics Interview by Associate Editor Sacha Azor This past week, we had the chance to interview Matthew Barker and photograph and interview Jake Mossop, panelists on the LOGO show 1 Girl, 5 Gays, also broadcast on MTV Canada. 1 Girl, 5 Gays is a half-hour panel of one girl (Aliya-Jasmine) and five randomly selected gay men who discuss the taboo topics of love, sex and relationships. The panel of “5 gays” is an always-changing group of men, each having differing backgrounds and points of view. The show’s original concept was to do a panel of straight guys/couples
Read More »XEX MAG TV: ISSUE 4 COVER SHOOT
XEX MAGAZINE ISSUE 4 COVER SHOOT CATACLYSMIC ELECTRICITY Photographer: Sailey Williams (www.saileywilliams.com) Styling: Inoisell Miranda(www.inostyling.com) Mens Groomer:Blue Michael ( www.bluemichaelcosmetics.com) Mua: Tina Georgy (www.tinageorgy.com) Hair: Griselle Rosario La Fontaine (www.grisellehairstylist.blogspot.com) Shoot Assit: Jordan Llanes Model(s): Cameron Bailey@CLICK & Ruthie@MAJOR Director/Editor in Chief: Sailey Williams (www.saileywilliams.com) Interior Designer: Cuoco Black (www.cuocoblack.com) Location MidCity Gym
Read More »XEXPOSE: EYEWEAR DESIGNERS COCO & BREEZY
Coco and Breezy are 19 year old identical twin accessory designers from Minneapolis,Minnesota. Already making a name for themselves on the underground and online fashion scene, the twins have always defined themselves by their collective individuality. Coming from a city not known for its contributions to the fashion world, the twins accidentally feel into designing. After being outcasts for years growing up, they began to rock store bought shades to block themselves from taunting peers. On a whim, they decided to create their own custom eye wear, which created a overnight uproar. Soon the two found themselves being interviewed for
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