CONTRIBUTORS
KATE STEIN @kaaatessstein
The Nyc-based set designer (who side hustles as a deep house/tech house DJ) had her visions come to life for our “Purple Haze” shoot (p98). On my playlist: Anything by Jennifer Cardini, Simple Symmetry, Red Axes and DJ Tennis.
On my reading list: I just finished Galápagos by Kurt Vonnegut.
On my to-do list: I’ve been Djing a lot in the last year, so the next step is music production. And in a more mundane sense, clearing out my costume and props storage space in NYC – I have WAY too many random clothes and accessories!
On my wish list: I’d love to DJ at Garbicz Festival in Poland.
On my bucket list: I’m planning to base myself in Europe this year and I’m currently applying for a German work and travel visa. Aside from that, I’d love to join Burning Man’s temple build team for 2019 and spend most of August in Black Rock City. On my blacklist: Single-use plastic is a big no from me.
CAROLINE TRAN @carotran
Our fashion editor’s favourite celebrities to work with to date include Cate Blanchett, Amber Valletta, Bella Hadid, and Kylie and Dannii Minogue. Between making fashion magic (see her styling work in “Blazer Glory” on p110), she’s hunting down new restaurants to try. On my playlist: Drake, Leon Bridges, Joji and Travis Scott. On my reading list: Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee and Red Notice by Bill Browder. On my to-do list: Get glasses! I’ve been in denial too long. I also need to see more of the Oscar-winning movies – admittedly, Bohemian Rhapsody and Roma are still on my to-watch list. On my wish list: Bottega Veneta shoes – the current slingbacks and next-season quilted clouds. On my bucket list: Explore more of Italy! On my blacklist: Playing music out loud at the beach.
ASHLEY ARMITAGE @ladyist
The film photographer and director’s dreamy images can be seen in “Boob Nation” on p72 and “Facial Roller: Friend Or Foe” on p136. When she’s not behind a camera, she’s either laying with her cats, playing video games or eating carbs and cheese.
On my playlist: I am obsessed with anything Italo disco. Lately I’ve been playing P. Lion’s “Happy Children” way too much. On my reading list: I just
finished the book Shrill by Lindy West and next I’m going to restart 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.
On my to-do list: I’m going to Portugal next month! I can’t wait.
On my wish list: Three more cats. On my bucket list: Twelve more cats.
On my blacklist: Toxic people. Seriously, this is something I learned recently as an adult. You don’t have to put up with negative people. Only surround yourself with people who uplift you.
ANNE FULLERTON @annefullerton
Between travelling to obscure destinations (the Arctic!) and obsessing over sartorial references from The Sopranos, New York-based Aussie writer Anne Fullerton explored the transformative powers of “cave days” on p63.
On my playlist: It’s almost exclusively crime podcasts at the moment… probably time for something more upbeat.
On my reading list: I’m late to the party but I’m currently reading Ariel Levy’s memoir, The Rules Do Not Apply.
On my to-do list: Discovering more of New York’s hidden gems and fostering a rescue animal.
On my wish list: Some ceramics and art. My apartment could definitely spark more joy.
On my bucket list: A leisurely trip through South America – I keep getting sidetracked in Mexico!
On my blacklist: Endless winters. A fun coat can only sustain the spirit for so long.