


SPECIAL FEATURES
SNEAK PEEK
WHAT IS IN THE ISSUE!
THE WORLD OF FASHION
WHEN THERE'S A SHOW, THERE'S ALWAYS JOE

PHOTO CREDITS
Joe Garcia
@joegar_ph
Designer: Candice Cuoco
@candicecuoco
Los Angeles Runway Photographer
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Joe Garcia is on of the best kept secret photographers in the world of the LA runway.Having shot hundreds of designers, models and red carpet events, Joe has developed a friendly reputation among the Hollywood community.
He has made several appearances year after year at LA Fashion Week, Art Hearts, Kiss the Monkeys, Fashion Fights for H.E.R. Walk With Me Fashion Show and independent fashion events. Although plenty of his work is featured in fashion magazines, we wanted to give Joe a shout out for his behind the scenes contribution to the industry.
Joe has reached a point where he has become the go to guy! Follow his work by visiting his Instagram page @joegar_ph
PHOTO ESSAY
Photography by Jaan Kristjan Utno
Featuring Veronica Badell
FILMMAKERS
LEONARDO MARTINEZ
Takes Us Behind the Scenes of "Blink"

ON THE COVER
HANA NOKA
BESA PO
International model, actress, media personality and filmmaker Hana Noka unveils the story of Queen Teuta of Illyria.
As an admirer of strong women in history, Hana was drawn to the stories of the Ancient Illyrian women. She felt compelled to tell the story of the great leader Queen Teuta who ruled Illyria, which encompassed the modern day nations of the Balkans from 231 BCto 227 BC. It is her hope that the story of Queen Teuta will inspire women around the world just as it has inspired her.
Besa Po ventures back into ancient times Queen Teuta’s story, a love so deep it spans the ages, leadership so compelling that Rome was put to shame. One of the first women to rise to power in the Kingdom of men.

A GALLERY YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
SALT GALLERY
1510 S Los Angeles ST #A
LOS ANGELES, CA
90015
The Founders
Max Wunderlich and
Vikas Pispati
Featured Artists
Jason Brueck
Kate Harrold
Céline Ordioni
Morgan Stinson
Alex Achaval
Ilaria de Plano
Eric Hull
Tyler Schwarz
and More!

THICK-SKINNED
BY GINA LEE RONHOVDE
“Must Be Thick-Skinned.”
There is a common job description in Hollywood want ads that say, “Must Be Thick-Skinned.”
What does that mean, exactly?
Well, first of all, Hollywood can be simultaneously wonderful and beyond horrifying. When it comes to show business, everything depends on whom you know, what you can offer, and how you play the game. It’s no secret that Tinseltown is a challenge all in its own. But what you may not realize is the unofficial “Indoctrination” into the cult of Hollywood.
That’s why I want to share my story about what being “thick-skinned” actually means. Because behind closed doors, Hollywood is a barking mad carnival where the powerful and corrupt suck the life, talent, (and money, of course) out of every decent human being who dreams of making a difference in the arts.

I AM NOT A MODEL
BY TARA GEORGE
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PHOTO CREDITS
Joe Garcia
@joegar_ph
Designer: Candice Cuoco
@candicecuoco
Los Angeles Fashion Week
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Candice Cuoco founded her first fashion label at the age of 25. She has shown at New York, London, Paris, and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks. She was hand-selected to compete in Project Runway and as finalist, was invited back for Project Runway All-Stars. Check out Candice's blog for upcoming collections at candicecuoco.com