Posts tagged Fashion
EcoKaari - From Plastic Waste to Classic Taste
EcoKaari - From Plastic Waste to Classic Taste

EcoKaari is on a mission to turn plastic pollution into a canvas of tradition and sustainability. The name itself, a fusion of "Eco" and "Kaari" (Hindi for artisan), reveals their dedication to merging environmental responsibility with traditional craftsmanship. By transforming discarded plastic into handcrafted fabrics using traditional handlooms and charkhas (spindles), EcoKaari is not just creating textiles — it's reviving ancient skills while championing eco-conscious practices. Driven by core values of sustainability, empowerment, and innovation, EcoKaari is reshaping the narrative around waste. Their collaboration with the JSW Foundation amplifies these efforts, focusing on environmental conservation and community upliftment. From their stylish, practical bags to their seed collection that nurtures biodiversity, EcoKaari is redefining what it means to be both beautiful and impactful. Read on to learn more about EcoKaari.

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Editor's Pick, SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 54, zissue 54.3Chelsea Chanupcycle, recycle, fashion, Sustainable Fashion, Sustainability, Fashion, India, artisansComment
Kazuki Workshop Is Heaven Made
Kazuki Workshop Is Heaven Made

Who doesn’t love a size inclusive gender neutral fashion brand?! Kazuki Workshop wants everyone who wears her clothing to feel like their authentic selves without all the drama. This New York City based brand does all its manufacturing in NYC as it tries to stay as sustainable as possible. Please read on to learn more about Kazuki, her Workshop, and her next fashion brand Wings of Color.

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SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 50Jejeune Magazinefashion industry, Fashion, gender neutral, all sizes, fashion brand, sustainable, american-madeComment
COVER - Yves Mathieu East - The Face Of Change - Video
COVER - Yves Mathieu East - The Face Of Change - Video

Jejune is starting this new year off right, with cover model Yves Mathieu East! To see his full cover editorial and interview, please check it out here! We have a special set of video clips of Yves from the shoot where you can learn a bit more about him, please check out the below!

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Editorials, Editor's Pick, zIssue 47Kira Buccaeditorial, tattoos, blm, BLM, black lives matter, model, male model, fashion, video, sober, FashionComment
EDITORIAL - Unwind
EDITORIAL - Unwind

When life gives you a hard time, unwind.
How often do we get lost in opinions that may not even be ours in this current and busy world we live in? How often do we choose to be or do something that is not exactly what we want to do? When alone, in nature, that's when we are our true selves, is when the pressure of society disappears and we are one!
In this beautiful vintage editorial, the yarn nods to nature and shows the capacity and space to unravel ourselves and take a moment to sit with our inner selves. Connecting with nature in our raw form is a calm, electric feeling.

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Editorials, zIssue 44Prachedes Indyra Germanonature, editorial, fashion, vintage, fall fashion, Fashion, sustainableComment
COVER - Double Dose Of Dopeness - Aint Afraid
COVER - Double Dose Of Dopeness - Aint Afraid

Get a double dose of dopeness with Aint Afraid! Detroit-based Twin sisters Sakinah (Straingth) & Zakiyyah (Wizdumb) Rahman make their presence known through positive and honest messages from their music. Singing since the age of two, both sisters collaborate to share their gift with the world while also showing off some much-needed melanated Muslim representation. Influenced by the likes of Beyoncé and Lauren Hill, you can, without a doubt, admire the R&B and grace in their music and demeanor alike. Although they pull music influences, their fashion is 100% Aint Afraid; Sakinah and Zakiyyah pride themselves on their brilliant and authentic fashion taste, proven by Aint Afraid's sewing skills, one of their many talents picked up during lockdown.

In their latest album, which happens to be their debut, they provide 11 impressive tracks, some titled "Smile Today," "Somebody Loves You," and "Grow,"; All songs showcase their ability to spread harmony with a soulful and fun twist. All music from the album is streamable on Spotify, so Jejune urges you to check it out!

You think Aint Afraid can't get any cooler? Think Again! Sakinah and Zakiyyah are heavy advocates for education in the Gambia and even helped raise funds to build an all-girls school for students. Ain't Afraid uplifts the audience through their music and in their community alike. This is why Jejune is so excited for the sisters to be this month's cover! If you wish to learn more about Aint Afraid's music, their unique stage names, and all the fantastic humanitarian work they have done so far, please continue reading below.

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zIssue 41, Editor's Pick, Editorials, Most Popular, CoverSAMANTHA COLÓNmusic artist, musical, music industry, BLM, black lives matter, sisters, twins, producing, covid, covid-19, hope, chang, fashion, celeb, dance, sing, dancer, muslim, representation, Fashion, Twins, editorial, Editorial, mental health, MuslimComment
Raffaele Capuano Challenges Model Behavior
Raffaele Capuano Challenges Model Behavior

Defining what makes an “X” factor or “star power” is nearly impossible, but we’re pretty certain that Raffaele Cupuano definitely falls into those categories. With a palpable stage presence as a runway model and a growing career as a rapper, is there any audience that won’t be enraptured with his performances? However, there’s much more to Cupuano’s journey. Under the stage name, South RC, Cupuano challenges model behavior on two levels — first as a runway model turned rapper and second through his rap lyrics that call out unjust police harassment. His single “Fresh Zone” explores the realities of bias and injustice when it comes to who and what are policed and how. As a voice for change, South RC uses his songs to shed light on the cracks in broken systems. In our interview with Cupuano, we get to know more about the story behind his music and how he is giving back to local and global communities. Continue reading for our exclusive interview below!

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SWAC: InfluencerForrest Johnsonmodel, rapper, music, musician, artists, international, fashion, europe, music industry, rap, FashionComment
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun
Creativity Never Stops for Lara Mamoun

What’s the best thing about creativity? You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. Despite being a multi-Award Winning screenwriter, this artist continues seeking creative challenges to become the best version of herself. The artist is Lara Mamoun! Aside from her directed film — My World — screened at Plaza Theater recently, the driven Atlanta screenwriter is simultaneously working with Netflix, directing her first feature film and assistant directing a dramatic all-Black production. Above and beyond, she expanded her horizons and dove into the Comedy and Music world, where she is a cast member of a live-sketch comedy show and is currently on the move to launch her first EP — Purple Skies. There is no stopping when it comes to Lara Mamoun and Jejune is here for it. Come check out our interview with Mamoun to learn more about her exciting creative journey as she pushes boundaries to become the best version of herself.

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Art, Editor's Pick, zIssue 36Rachel Laicreative, creativity, screenwriting, screenings, director, singer song writer, singer, #singer, #newsingle, film, Film, filmmaker, films, film industry, filmmaking, #film, short film, short films, netflix, #netflix, comedy, mockumentaries, fashion, Fashion, designer, charity, charitywork, #charity, nonprofit, #nonprofit, political, politics, Politics, #politics, get political, black rights, black lives matter, guns, gun control, gun violence, police reform, police brutalityComment
Smash Your Fitness Goals With Earth-Friendly Activewear
Smash Your Fitness Goals With Earth-Friendly Activewear

It seems like only recently that the fitness movement has become popular. In fact, it actually hit its full “craze” status in the 1980s. Compare to back then, there are now more options to keep good physical and mental health such as mountain climbing, SoulCycle, and dance workouts. To keep up with the ever changing world of fitness, a good athletic outfit is a must! So much so, that athletic wear is also becoming more of a staple for daily wear. As everyone is starting to incorporate athletic wear into their daily wear, there are a ton of options and possibilities to shop for, but only a handful of them is creating stylish and high-performance athletic wear whilst protecting people and the planet. Below, find Jejune’s guide to stylish and Earth-friendly athleisure to sport for your next workout.

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SWAC: Fashion, Editor's Pick, zIssue 35Rachel Laisustainable, sustainability, sustainable fashion, Sustainable, #sustainablefashion, #sustainable, ecofriendly, eco friendly, Eco-Friendly, eco fashion, #eco-friendly, eco life, vegan, #vegan, #crueltyfree, #animalcruelty, fashion, Fashion, fitness, #fitness, exercise, healthy, #healthy, #healthylifestyle, eat healthy, live healthy, stay healthy, yoga, #yoga, shoes, sustainable shoes, Shoes, #shoes, #clothes, clothing brand, #clothing, plus size, recycle, active, ethical, ethicalfashion, ethical brands, #ethicalComment
Welcome Summer and Embrace Sustainability
Welcome Summer and Embrace Sustainability

It is everyone’s favorite and most popular season of the year — Summer! Enjoying the warm sunlight with an airy breeze grazing your skin softly or chilling in the outdoors with friends and lemonade in hand is most definitely something everyone has missed after almost two years of being homebound. As the environment is recovering after two years of stillness, why not continue this trend to make our Earth better by supporting some socially aware businesses? Jejune is more than excited to share with everyone a list of some lovely and stylish sustainable brands that we have put together to get you ready for the delightful warm season. Check them out below!

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SWAC: Fashion, SWAC: Beauty, zIssue 35, Editor's PickRachel Laisustainable, sustainability, sustainable fashion, Sustainable, sustainable denim, sustainable shoes, #sustainablefashion, #sustainable, ecofriendly, eco friendly, eco fashion, #eco-friendly, fashion, Fashion, fashion brand, summer, summer fashion, skincare, skin care, #skincare, ethical skincare, ethical, ethicalfashion, ethical brands, #ethical, save the planet, #savetheplanet, #saveatree, beauty, beauty products, #beauty, clean beauty, natural, natural haircare, #natural, organic, #organic, shoes, Shoes, #shoes, bags, travel, #Travel, #travel, #traveling, traveling vegan, vegan, #vegan, b corp, advocate, #cause, #Cause, #farmersmarket, fair trade, #fairtrade, animal, #crueltyfree, plastic-free, recycle, handmade, carbon footprint, certified, socially aware, trees, donate, Donate, support, #supportComment
MINIMALIST: New Approach to Sustainability
MINIMALIST: New Approach to Sustainability

When you think about ethical fashion brands, the first thing that comes to mind is ethical practices and the use of sustainable materials. Minimalist takes it up a notch! The NYC-based designer and a proud mom of two children, Tamara Daydova, was motivated to build a purpose-driven sustainable fashion brand that rebels against the norm design and production processes. She founded the ethical luxury that adopted a circular business model, which aims to eliminate fashion’s landfill problem, as opposed to the take-make-waste linear production model practiced by most apparel companies these days. Definitely a wow factor! Besides designing for circularity, Minimalist really carries its name in that they keep the number of components in each garment as low as possible and only keep what is absolutely necessary to reduce environmental impact. Explore with Jejune how Minimalist contribute to the world of sustainability with their circular business model in our exclusive interview below.

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SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 34Rachel Laidesigner, #design, #designer, #newdesigner, #womendesigners, fashion, Fashion, #fashiondesigner, sustainable, sustainability, Sustainable, sustainable fashion, #sustainable, environment, #environment, ecofriendly, Eco-Friendly, ethical, ethicalfashion, #ethical, ethical brands, style, #style, #Fashion Designer, fashion brand, clothing brand, recycle, organic, #organic, naturalComment
COVER - Sophie Reynolds Honors A Legacy
COVER - Sophie Reynolds Honors A Legacy

Sophie Reynolds was forever impacted by her best friend, Cameron Boyce. Losing a best friend at a young age is devastating, but Sophie and Cameron’s family and friends choose to remember Cameron’s legacy in a beautiful way through the Cameron Boyce Foundation. Cameron was a light in people’s lives and a passionate activist, ergo, his foundation was created to continue the positive energy he put out into the world. After all, a legacy is not what you do for yourself, but what you do for others. Sophie joins alongside the Cameron Boyce Foundation to find ways to eliminate Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), raise funds for epilepsy research, fighting gun violence, and so much more. In our interview with Sophie, we catch up on her acting career, life on set, and how she is giving back with the Cameron Boyce Foundation. Please read our exclusive interview with Sophie Reynolds below!

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zIssue 33, Editor's Pick, Cover, Editorials, Most PopularForrest Johnsonepilepsy, epilepsy treatment, health, best friends, actress, give back, fashion, cover, cover story, health care, SUDEP, LA Finist, Disney, editorial, Fashion, female modelComment
Jax Malcolm: The Actor, Designer, & Athlete Takes on Hollywood
Jax Malcolm: The Actor, Designer, & Athlete Takes on Hollywood

Jax Riley Malcom seemingly inherited his acting drive out of the void. At just five years old, Jax pondered as to why he wasn’t on television. Soon after, he learned that he would need an agent and would later land his first role for a Smart Power commercial. He went on to work with Comedy Central and IFC with credits including the Kroll Show, Comedy Bang Bang!, and The Birthday Boys.

The Californian born artist has made surmountable progression within the fields of athletics, fashion, and music. He was on the varsity swim team at his high school, competitive USA Swimming club swimmer, and a Junior Olympian / Championship team member. He also has a strong foundation in fashion design and styling. As a fashion designer, he recently came out with his collection Trident. Please read our exclusive interview to learn more about Jax Malcom.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 25Jejune ContributorActor, comedy, fashion, designer, performer, fitness, covid-19, Shelter-in-place, athlete, #designer, Fashion, Give back, teens, oceans, save green space, green space, environmentComment
Cover - New York City Has Hope
Cover - New York City Has Hope

New York City has been in lockdown for 106 days. Yes, things are slowly starting to open up, but most of us are still being as careful as possible as COVID rages through the rest of our country. This editorial was shot during the peak of the New York City shelter in place order. Like many business, fashion was hit very hard. As designers were forced to close shops, they were still able to make masks, leaving masks the only new fashion available.

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Editor's Pick, Editorials, zIssue 24, Most PopularKira Bucca#model, model, model spotlight, #models, female model, fitness, #fitness, #fit, pole dancers, pole, covid-19, women's health, women, womens, strong women, Women, #women, empowering women, #empowerment, lockdown, cover story, cover, fashion, nude model, Shelter-in-place, stay strong, stay home, social distancing, FashionComment
Orenda Tribe Is Helping To Protect The Navajo Community
Orenda Tribe Is Helping To Protect The Navajo Community

The Diné (Navajo) community, along with many other indigenous communities, have suffered greatly due to Covid-19. In fact, the Navajo Nation actually surpassed New York State for the highest infection rate in the US. Yet, they are seeing less help than most areas! Devastated to see her community suffering, indigenous fashion designer, Amy Yeung, founder of Orenda Tribe, has been working non-stop partnering with Outdoor Voices and NDN Collective to bring aid, food, water, masks, PPE, supplies, and awareness to these populations in need. Jejune had the pleasure to do an Instagram Live interview with Amy, which can be seen here (Part 1 and Part 2), but we at Jejune wanted to highlight some of the takeaways here.

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SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 23, Editor's PickJejeune MagazineNative Rights, Native American, covid-19, Shelter-in-place, Sustainable, sustainable fashion, recycle, fashion, indigenous, Fashion, Give back, coronavirus, masks, essential workers, PPEComment
Elizabeth Cline, Benita Robledo, Rachael Wang, and Lauren Fay Fight For The Garment Workers
Elizabeth Cline, Benita Robledo, Rachael Wang, and Lauren Fay Fight For The Garment Workers

We are talking a lot about how fashion brands are being affected by COVID-19, but what of their workers? Factories around the globe have been closed down and orders are being cancelled and unpaid for. If garment workers are still working it is to make masks, and they are often not given PPE. What can be done? How can we help? Learn more here.

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SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 22Jejune Contributor#environment, environment, sustainable, sustainable fashion, #sustainable, Justice, #equalrights, Sustainable, eco friendly, #eco-friendly, eco fashion, Eco-Friendly, slow fashion, fashion, Slow Fashion, #fashion, woman's fashion, men's fashion, Fashion, #slowfashion, female fashion, covid-19, Shelter-in-place, human rights, humanity, HumanitarianComment
Sustainability Runs In The Genes: Talks With Daniel Kahalani Of DNA Footwear
Sustainability Runs In The Genes: Talks With Daniel Kahalani Of DNA Footwear

When I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Kahalani, earlier this year at Coterie, I was thrilled to see his booth filled to the brim with a neat, colorful assortment of trainers that resemble a hybrid cross between Vans and Keds. However, most intriguing, was a sign with the image of a shoe and a plastic bottle, emblazoned atop read the text, “This Was A Bottle.”

Daniel is charismatic, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, passionate in his work. He excitedly spoke to us about DNA Footwear and their new sustainable collection “This Was A Bottle.” From up-cycled textiles, including plastic bottles, ethical manufacturing, recycled packaging, and much more, DNA Footwear is a product of love, pride, and hope for the future of ingenuity regardless of profession or industry. Please read here to learn more about DNA Footwear.

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SWAC: Fashion, zIssue 22Jejune ContributorSustainable, sustainable, sustainable fashion, #sustainable, slow fashion, fashion, Slow Fashion, #fashion, woman's fashion, men's fashion, eco fashion, #fashiondesigner, women's fashion, #slowfashion, Fashion, #Fashion Designer, female fashion, eco friendly, #eco-friendly, Eco-Friendly, recycle, socially aware, environment, #environment, #vegan, vegan, #greenliving, greenliving, ShoesComment
Carrie Berk: Peace, Love, and Cupcakes
Carrie Berk: Peace, Love, and Cupcakes

From a children's book author to a spectacled, no nonsense, high school theatre critic in Stage Fright, Carrie Berk's career is nothing short of astounding - especially given her brief period activing working in entertainment.

In second grade, Carrie wrote The Cupcake Club, which explores relevant and compelling themes such as bullying, self esteem, and more. Today, Carrie campaigns against many of these issues through social media and her fashion/lifestyle blog Carrie's Chronicles, while serving as an ambassador for No Bully. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Carrie.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 21Jejune Contributorwomen, womens, empowering women, #empowerment, mental health, anti-bullying, #emotionalabuse, bullying, love yourself, #clothes, #fasion, #fashion, fashion, woman's fashion, women's fashion, Fashion, Shelter-in-place, actressComment
Paxton Booth Is Seriously Woke
Paxton Booth Is Seriously Woke

Nine year old Paxton Booth can teach everyone of us a little bit about how to be a better and more woke person. Actor, activist, fashionista, and stuntman, Paxton will having you smiling ear to ear as you watch him being rad on his BMX bike, doing stunts on his show Coop & Cami, and being more stylish than most New Yorkers I know. Paxton is an active animal rights advocate and is looking to start his own fashion line for kids, which will help fight bullying and give other youngsters a chance to fully embrace who they are. To learn more about Paxton, who I hope to be as cool as when I grow up, please read our exclusive interview here.

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SWAC: Influencer, zIssue 20, Editor's PickKira Buccakids, youth, animal rights, animals, fashion, actor, fitness, athlete, FashionComment