Katherine Fraser: Conduit of Creativity

Which comes first when telling a story: the character or the narrative? For the artist and painter Katherine Fraser, it all starts with a facial expression–a visage from which worlds bloom from the viewers’ imagination. Her vast collection of oil paintings pushes viewers to reflect and wonder. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the artist used her abilities to give people a sense of community during isolation with her collection and virtual show, "Alone Together.” 

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Warner & Waverly Watkins: The Brothers of Brownstone

Most people would agree that it’s not a grand idea to get into business with your family, let alone a sibling. But that isn’t the case for twin brothers Warner and Waverly Watkins, who co-created Brownstone, a men’s streetwear brand. Initially, the pair launched the brand to see how they could come together creatively. And over time, they have built a unique collection of elevated streetwear essentials backed by mainstream stockists and beloved by celebrities like Daniel Kaluuya, Lebron James, Vince Staples, and Lil Durk. 

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Caterina Ciuoffelti: Behind the Prints

Have you ever examined the patterns on one of your favorite clothing items?  Did it make you wonder how the designer could create such a beautiful masterpiece that compliments almost your entire wardrobe?  Whether you have given these questions any thought or not, there is one thing that the designer and the person who wears the designs have in common: the desire to make a statement.  It isn’t easy to miss European fashion designer, Caterina Ciuoffelti’s fashion statements through her designs.   What is the meaning behind her designs?

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Ali Sidiiq: Bigger Than These Bars

“This is what happens when you take a nineteen-year-old boy and put him in prison,” is how the Comedian Ali Sidiiq introduces his story on an episode of the Comedy Central show titled “This Is Not Happening.” In a series of tragic and life-changing events, the Houston, Texas native went from reenacting episodes of the popular sitcom Martin for his cellmates to performing on stage in front of audiences worldwide.

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Masego: Ode to Women and World Travels

Next-level singer and saxophonist, Masego, exists somewhere between genres of rap, classical house, and jazz, or as he likes to call it, “traphousejazz.” He’s been playing instruments and singing in church since he was a child but didn’t start making waves until 2011. What started as him posting saxophone remixes to SoundCloud snowballed into him sharing his original tracks and embarking on a journey to mainstream success. 

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Lori Saint Rome: Life in Color

One of life’s greatest pleasures lies in its simplicity. 

Waking up to a gorgeous sunrise, hues of orange and yellow mixing together to glow over the horizon, while the sun’s rays seem to dance like shadows on the ground; laying on your bed, gazing out of the window, allowing the body to simply exist as you take in another breath of air. 

These priceless moments are the framework from which Lori Saint Rome draws inspiration. Her artwork centers around humanity and nature,  illustrating just how colorful and simple everyday activities can be.

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