scoutSCOUTING INDEPENDENT TALENT ACROSS THE GLOBE AUGUST 2010

ALAN CHAN

PAPER FASHION

WHAT DREAMS MAY COME

PUBLISHERCOLEMAN MEDIA GROUP

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DELINA C.

editor@myscoutmagazine.com

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVEMELISSA LEE

myscoutmagazine@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTING TALENT

MARIE-FLEUR | PHOTOGRAPHERWWW.MARIE-FLEUR.COM

LASONIC SIVONGXAY | PHOTOGRAPHERWWW.INKBLOTCH.COM

ALAN CHAN | PHOTOGRAPHERWWW.ALANCHANSTUDIO.COM

INGELA FUR | PHOTOGRAPHERWWW.INGELA.4ORMAT.COM

KATIE RODGERS | ILLUSTRATORWWW.PAPERFASHION.WORDPRESS.COM

KILLY & OLIVER | INTERIOR DESIGNERSWWW.FRISSON-DESIGN.COM

SHAN SHAN | STYLE CRUSHWWW. LOOKBOOK.NU/USER/38927-SHAN-S

SANDEE | JEWELRY DESIGNERWWW.ARMORJEWELRY .COM

DENNISON BETRAM | PHOTOGRAPHERWWW.DENNISONBERTRAM.COM

cover photo: alan chan

SCOUT

W H A T ' S I N S I D E

12 POOL TRADE SHOW

14 PAPER FASHION ILLUSTRATOR | KATIE RODGERS

24 DIY HEADBOARD FRISSON | KILLY & OLIVER

40 WHAT DREAMS MAY COME DU WOP | KNOCK KNOCK

50 ARMOR JEWELRY SANDEE SHIN

E D I T O R N O T E

In my humble opinion I think

it’s never too late to have

a dream,

embrace it, and bring it to life.

A lot

of dreams have died because of self-

doubt, because of the belief “

it is not

in me.” If you have ever had a

n

inspiring vision flash into you

r mind, it

is because “it is in you.” Do

n’t let the

dream go; let the self-doubt go. Yo

ur

weapon of choice is action. I

am a firm

believer in persistance, if you

stay on

task, it is impossible to fail. If you

keep moving forward, no matter how

small the steps, you will reach

your

destination. Go For It and yo

u will see

What Dreams May Come!

xo Delina C.Editor-In-Chief

editor@myscoutmagazine.com

FLASHINGLIGHTS

photographer| lasonic Sivongxaymodel | Jenna prescott

make up & hair | alexandria storm

POOLTRADESHOW is the original independent tradeshow, established in 2001 for the boutique market and leading retailers world-wide. It is hosted bi-annually every February and August in Las Vegas in conjunction with MAGIC Marketplace

The show offers a distinct intimate environment that is conducive to doing business, with a non-intimidating ambiance allowing POOL exhibitors the opportunity to stand out and develop their brand.

The POOLTRADESHOW carefully curates each show, balancing fresh talent with established brands.

August 17-19

MANDALAY BAY | LAS VEGAS

P O O LTRADESHOW

Each POOL brand is pre-screened to provide a well-rounded representation of items that will keep the boutique and lifestyle market at the pulse of emerging trends.

M A R K E T P L A C E >>>

“We are a community of art and design driven brands

creating industry connections for creative visionaries.”

CONNECTINGBUYERS TOEMERGING

ART&DESIGNDRIVENBRANDS

SINCE2001

NameKathryn Elyse Rodgers (Katie)

My first sketchProbably of a horse back in first grade... :) What’s nextKeep going with PaperFashion... lots of exciting projects coming up! Big dreamTo do Paperfashion fulltime/ or open my own store- but mainly just to be happy doing what I do! Personal styleSIMPLE. Jeans/ leggings and a tank with a drapey vest and funky shoes/jewelry.

JewelryFunky is my jewelry style. I like steampunk type things... and big watches. Fashion tip Stay simple... but add something unique to make it all your own. Favorite dressNot a huge dress person... Favorite cityMight not have been there yet... :) but for now it’s still NYC. Big surprise.. On my IpodSia, Daft Punk, The Killers, Basement Jaxx, Flying Lotus,Keane, Phoenix, Radiohead, Telepopmusik, Alicia Keys Favorite foodI LOVE almost all food!!

Drink of choice Alcoholic: Margarita or a good beer NonAlcoholic: Apple Juice

Favorite FlixUp, A Beautiful Mind, The Pursuit of Happyness, Amelie, The Notebook (of course), Knocked Up, Zoolander, and the list goes on and on... I love dramas and romantic movies.. and of course, a good comedy! A must readMoschino Made in Italy (more of a visual read :) ) MottoI have a few:“Never give up on something you can’t go a day without thinking about.”

“I am a great believer in luck, the harder you work, the more you get.” - Thomas Jefferson

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” - Fortune Cookie

“Happiness is only real when it’s shared.” - Tolstoy

“If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done- Then all you’ll ever get is all you’ve ever got.” -Unknown

Style iconEdie Sedgwick First thing in the morningCOFFEE Last thing before bedA good tv show!

Current obsessionWaking up early to walk and get coffee.

www.paperfashion.wordpress.com

M A R G A R E TH O W E L L

Une Promenade en Parc

PHOTOGRAPHER | Marie-Fleur Charlesworth - www.marie-fleur.com

MODEL | Helen @ ELITE Models

STYLIST | Holly Roberts MAKE UP ARTIST | Holly Watts HAIR | Yann Beyrie

Tufted Burlap HeadboardBy Killy & Oliver

of Frisson

the

INTERIORS>>>

This is what our bedroom looked like when we moved in.

Here’s what it looked like recently, when we were planning out the headboard sitch.

Put cleats on the back of the board. We marked where the buttons would go and pre-drilled holes.

We bought 2” thick foam and two yards of quilt batting from Daytona Trimming.

We pulled the batting over the foam and staple-gunned it on.

After the quilt batting was secured, we stapled on a piece of heavy-starched cotton lining.

We used four pieces of upholstery thread, pulled the buttons as tight as we could and secured them to the back of the board by tying them around finish nails.

Burlap time!

Frisson is a husband and wife team offering a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach to interior and graphic design projects.

Killy Scheer and Oliver Paradis met while living in San Francisco, CA in 2002. With hum-drum jobs in industries that weren’t the right fit, they enrolled in various art and design courses to keep their creative chops up and quickly realized that career changes were in order. Shortly thereafter, they moved to New York to attend Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. Killy graduated with an MS in Interior Design and Oliver earned a BFA in Communications Design with a minor in Art History.

In 2008, while working for design firms in their respective fields, the pair founded Frisson in order to take on small side projects.

The business has slowly grown into a full-time endeavor. Gravitating toward projects for small businesses and individuals to keep the creative process intimate and personal, the pair strives to deliver timeless yet striking designs for those with smaller budgets. Their fine arts-based approach and shared creative vision ensures each project is completed with comprehensive rigor and inventiveness.

In 2009 they started a blog, The Studiolo, which is primarily devoted to design, but occasionally goes off track with personal observations and musings about the world around them. www.frisson-design.com

BROWL IFT

PHOTOGRAPHER | ALAN CHANMODEL | BRITT

alan chanphotography

As a pilot, Alan Chan gained a different photographic perspective. Alan combines his panoramic perceptions of exotic natural landscapes with his deft eye for photography.

He perpetually explores alternative angles and finds glimmers of beauty in common spaces that seem to escape attention from the vigor of everyday life.

His passion was further refined through his extensive travels across the Orient and the Americas. In 2009, Alan participated in theIlluminate Yellowtown photo contest, which he won the 'Best in Show' award and was nominated for 'Best Exposure' award.

Today, Alan spends his time in Vancouver, British Columbia where he continues freelance work.

www.alanchanstudio.com

COVER STORY >>>

VEDA

TheTALENTEDMr.Ripley

PHOTOGRAPHER DENNISON BERTRAM

Model | Tim Stein | Elite MilanoStylist | Veronica Mazziota

Assistant Stylist | Emanuele SangalettiMake Up | Elena Tagliapietra

Location | Emanuele Gallo Perozzi

PANTS: FravWHITE SHIRT: Zara

GRAY THIN JUMPER: Kajakhman

GRAY THIK JUMPER: Giancarlo Rossi

JACKET: ZaraWHITE SHIRT: Frav

PANTS: Giancarlo RossiSHIRT: Etro

SKARF: FravGREEN JUMPER: Reverso

BAG: Giancarlo RossiBLU JUMPER: Reverso

SHIRT: Frav

SHIRT: EtroTAY: Etro

GILETTE: Giancarlo Rossi

photo: aaron adcockmodel: zoe crowley

hair: chop chop beauty shop

STAYING SHARP >>>

A Beautiful Business | This entrepreneurial pair were inspired by celebs, and now they sell their specialty makeup to them. By Nichole L. Torres     

Company:Duwop

Company description: Manufacturer of specialty 

makeup and body creams

Founders: Christina Bartolucci, 44, and Laura 

DeLuisa, 42

Location: Glendale, California

Behind the Scenes: Cristina Bartolucci and Laura DeLuisa

met and found their inspiration in the trenches, doing

makeup and hair on movie sets. “An actress would come in

[with puffy eyes] in the morning and have to look perfect at

7 a.m.,” says Bartolucci. “We would pack [her] eyes with

gauze soaked with ice water, which was uncomfortable and

messy.” To solve the problem, the pair invented their first

product, I gels, in 1999. Today, signature products like Lip

Venom lip gloss and Revolotion body makeup are popular

with fans including Jennifer Aniston and Kelly Ripa.

Loose Lips: “When [we] first started the company, I was

doing graphics in a copy store, and this kid came up to me

and said, ‘DuWop? What a great name. Is it registered?’ I

said, ‘I don’t think so,’ and he said, ‘Let me register it for

you,’” says Bartolucci. “In front of me, in the store, he went

online and registered, and stole our name. It took us three

years and a lawsuit to get it back. So now, no matter how

excited I am, I take a deep breath and think ‘Is silence the

best response here?’”

Rein It In: After distribution of DuWop products exploded

thanks to a zealous sales rep, Bartolucci and DeLuisa

realized they didn’t want to be a mass-market brand. They

scaled back distribution and now offer their products in

specialty boutiques, such as Henri Bendel and Fred Segal,

as well as upscale retailers Nordstrom and Sephora. The

pair hopes the new strategy, combined with a full line of

products now in development, will take DuWop to more

than $10 million in sales in the next three years.

What

May ComeDreams( (

Vital Stats: Jen Bilik, 41, of Knock Knock

Company: Gift and stationery company in Venice, California

Projected Sales: $3.5 million

Latecomer: Former book editor Bilik was a chronic procrastinator. The idea for her business actually came while putting off the creation of her illustrated memoir. After designing and sending belated holiday cards in January, her friends encouraged her to sell the cards. “Humor is a great way to acknowledge and excuse your own shortcomings,” Bilik says. “January” is now her bestselling holiday card.

Homegrown: With the profits from a real estate sale, Bilik launched Knock Knock in 2002 with 13 products. Buyers were hesitant until they saw prototypes, so a sales company came onboard to help her gain entry into specialty gift stores. Despite difficulties keeping up with orders, sales shot to $650,000 the first year. “The key is resiliency,” says Bilik, who learned quickly from her mistakes.

Culture Clash: Knock Knock acknowledges the oft-unspoken hilarity of life, whether it’s in office politics or relationships. One card, for example, tells the newly single: “Time wounds all heels,” and “You’re better off.” “It’s observational humor,” Bilik says. “Most greeting card companies are so idealized. They’re not funny about the actual occasion.” Knock Knock products, including a dating kit and humorous flashcards, are sold on www.knockknock.biz, in more than 3,000 stores nationwide, and in Canada and the UK. Bilik plans to create additional brands, such as a line of contemporary office products called No. 2, and rework the company’s signature products for mass merchants. Says Bilik, “I’ve inadvertently tapped into a psychology zeitgeist.”

Laugh Factory | The humor in everyday life inspired this witty entrepreneur to get down to business. By April Y. Pennington

What

May ComeDreams( (

STYLE CRUSH >>>

S H A N S H A N

DreamCatcherPhotography by Ingela Furustigmodel | Lucy Tranter-Wissemann

What began as a small hobby for New York-based designer, Sandee Shin, exploded into an entire line of avant-garde jewelry. Armor Jewelry is an arsenal of high fashion jewelry that dances between understated minimalism and the highly conceptual edge of fashion.

Launching in 2009, each piece of the collection is a unique sculpture for the body that reflects the lifestyles of those who aren’t afraid to push boundaries. Armor Jewelry is a hybrid of soft, subtle draping and a mix of sexy chain materials. Each metal chain texture is carefully chosen to reflect the concept and design of the final product.

Materials are then deconstructed and reconfigured to create silhouettes that effortlessly add edge and elegance to any outfit. Each piece can hold it’s own with a simple white tee or be a crowning piece over a gown.

Shin’s background in performance art and design influences her choices in texture and draping. Every jewelry design is a personal work of art for Shin, and every piece is made-to-order and hand crafted with attention to every detail.

www.armorjewelry.com

QueenHearts

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 photographer  Lasonic Sivongxaywardrobe  BTFL People

(www.btflpeople.com)model  Michelle M.

make up Valerie Vonpriskhair  Reyna Soto

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