I am very excited and proud to present you the latest issue of my magazine KNEON. The theme is ‘Playtime’ and a lot of the interview questions, articles and visuals all surround this idea of energy, youth and playfulness. This one was supposed to come out in August, but because of moving to England and starting university, I didn’t have any time to work on it.

I must say that this is the issue that I’m the happiest with so far. It was a year since I put out the last issue, so my graphic skills were a little unoiled. But I’m happy with the results. Tell me what you think. I’ll be listening as always, lovelies.

Opening show: Schumacher SS 2011, a collection combining cashmere, silk, organza and techno-cotton to produce a series of exotic and professional looks. On the runway was China’s currently most-booked runway model, Liu Wen, who I first found out on various streetstyle blogs; her dimpled smile coupled with her off-duty outfits are just too adorable. I’m easily infatuated as you can see. Anyway, let’s scrutinize some key points in the collection!

1/ Fluorescent yellow. The color application is flawless – the controlled amounts inject the perfect amount of fun and youth into the rather professional ensembles. I love how everything from the blouses to the pants and blazers are all quite loose-fitting, but still maintain a lean-looking silhouette. If I were to intern at an office (hopefully this summer), I’d lovingly slip into one of these for work – they look professional, but not too uptight or strictly-business (not that business people look strict…just their suits sometimes. You know what I mean)

3/ Khaki. Or light-army-green? (I study art history yet I’m hopeless at naming colors..although, to be fair, my friend calls this color yellow so I guess I’m safe for now). The looks look like an investment banker on a business trip to Dubai: girly dress with lingerie-like details at the bottom is combined with a stiff-blazer, or the tailored-looking top and belt mixed with the flowing maxi dress. Casual comfort and controlled business. I want to work in banking now.

3/ Classical White. Clean looks that resonate professionalism and a simplistic, straight-forward style. No accessories or extra colors; relaxing and put-together.

(Liu Wen again, in the most beautiful top and dress combination. Fuchsia works on her like butter on bread. Wow, that was bad.)

Schumacher was definitely a brilliant choice as an opening show – a great representation of German labels, and great use of international Chinese models. Now, if I can get my hand on some fluorescent yellow pants…

„brought to you by Mercedes-Benz“

I re-edited this shot from a shoot I did with Anna Millonig last winter. She went on to stunning the agencies in London and Taipei and is doing really great for herself. I can’t explain it too well, but there’s so much pride in the girls I shoot who go on to make something out of themselves. If you’d like to see the full shoot, click here.

photos by me
model, anna hugo
denim shirt, levi’s

A part of a feature I’m working on for the next issue of KNEON. i thought i’d share a bit of anna’s great posing with you all. she’s a young artist previously based in edinburgh, now transfering back to vienna at the academy. hope you all enjoy this beautiful sunday!