Nyla Stanford

2 months ago | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Christopher John Rogers is a color theorist in the body of a fashion designer. While his last three shows had an overwhelming sense of white, Rodger’s heart always returns to the opulent world of color. This could be attributed to his upbringing in Baton Rouge and his grandmother’s monochromatic looks. However, this season relinquished some brighter colors and opted for deeper hues to incorporate a sophisticated take on the polished tailor.

Nov 18, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Walking through the curved hallway, you’re met with a statuesque Black and white photo. One man, stripped to his chest covered in bees, nearly feeling the prickly skin buzzing around his neck and nape. The eyes from the photograph watch you, shifting uncomfortably to the sensation hovering in the air. That is the first moment of Fragile Beauty, an exhibition of Sir Elton John and David Furnish's photography collection of world-renowned faces and artists.

Sep 12, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

What's more delicious than a line of chic New Yorkers decked in custom Dior? Avant-garde cutouts and the most envious leather boots decorate the outside, waiting to get in. Clearly, the guests were taking note of the invitation: a distressed leather patch, emulating human skin, stated America Universo. There is a surreal feeling as party guests file into the all-white venue. America Universo creates a world of troubling chaos that leaves everyone wanting more. What could this night hold?

Sep 12, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Looking into models' eyes, distressed black eyeshadow melts to the peeks of cheeks. For Spring/Summer 2025, California-based brand 5000 came ragged and desolate; the models sank it into the make-up to highlight the stark tailoring of the clothes. In contrast to the bright and sunny day with ravishing greenery decorating the scene (some models carrying bleak white umbrellas), we are transported to a place of seldom return.

Sep 11, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Sustainability has found a new face, and it’s Caroline Zimbalist. When entering Zimbalist’s makeshift forest, you’re pulled in through vibrant colors intermingling with tussled tulle. The swirling plaster tops drape over navels, weaving through the tulle to find a home above the sweeping ground. The effervescent colors are reminiscent of the unusual beauty of nature. Don’t think of trees or prancing leaves but beneath the dirt. Envision glimmering fossils or futuristic forest floor finds.