CONSULTING THE EXPERTS
Plain Gravy Creators Give Tips On Creating Clothing Lines

These days it seems everybody has a clothing line. Some make it big; Most don’t. We think the main problem, is to an extent, people don’t really know what they’re doing. So, we went to the creators of Plain Gravy, experts in creating and designing a clothing line, to find out the best way to start a clothing line. Whether it’s designing and screen printing or marketing and making a profit, Todd Tourso and Tofer of Plain Gravy give it to you straight. Consider this a free consultation, on us of course. More...

THE COUNTDOWN
A Look At 421 In Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA

From its unique blood red walls and unusual deer antler tables that scream out for attention to the well crafted designer labels such as Blood Sweat & Tears it carries, 421 in Little Five Points, Atlanta, GA definitely has all the right ingredients. Art Nouveau Magazine recently got a peek inside for an exclusive interview with Sheri Latham the owner of 421 Boutique. Come find out what makes this boutique so rare and so hot at the same time. More...

CHANGE GONNA COME
An Interview With Designer Fabian Pallares

Self proclaimed to have a “white belt in designing,” designer Fabian Pallares drop kicked his way into the fashion business two years ago with his breakout collection, Avidya Collective Change. The sharp intellect, plus political awareness created the perfect equation for his collection of designer t-shirts that can be found throughout retail stores in Southern California. The reasoning behind the concept forces fashion seekers to look a lot deeper into what they are wearing. More...

ANIMAL INSTINCTS
Art Nouveau Magazine Fashion Editorial

"If you go into the wide blue yonder, you go somewhere far away that seems exciting because it is not known." This quote sums up the wild perfectly. It's attractive because it is unknown. And being attractive is being sexy. This issue, we decided to get two of the hottest swimwear designers, Kae Couture and Kirk Kelley, to help us tap into the primordial instinct to be wild and free. With Photography by Kendrick, styled by Phillip Holmes, Make-Up Art by Scott, and Hair Styling by Randall Robertson we let the animal out of us. More...

+ ONE
A Look At The Blossoming Industry of Plus Size Models

Being plus sized isn’t easy. Being plus sized in the fashion industry is nearly impossible but when you have people like Theary Sim and Velvet D’Amour working the stage, how much simpler can it get? A fashionista is always up on his or her craft which requires the notoriety of top designers and, of course, top models. If you claim to be a true fashionista, your obvious responses to the question, “who are the hottest models in the fashion jungle?” had better start off with Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum. After that, you’d better be able to rattle off the names of the hottest models in the industry, like Gemma Ward, Lily Cole and Devon Aoki. Are any of those girls you mentioned plus-sized, though? More...

CELEB STYLISTS
Who's Really Behind Your Favorite Celeb's Look?

It doesn’t matter how famous they are, how skinny their thighs are, how many octaves their voices can span, how many plastic procedures they’ve suffered—they didn’t get to where they were all alone. Celebrity life is tough. All the pieces must fit perfectly all of the time and clearly one brain can’t account for every last important detail on its own. Details can make or break them; Not the whole picture equals not getting hired. Not getting hired they're not famous. It’s really that simple. So who’s really behind the scenes doing hair, painting makeup and dishing out fresh fashion advice?  Celebrity stylists--Duh. More...

FRIENDS
Confessions Of A Fashion Junkie

Fashion Editor Phillip Holmes shows his readers what a typical day is like for him. I've kept a calendar of some of my most impactful days in the past two months. This is also an attempt to analyze my life and to see how my choices and activities affect my life. After reading this I hope you feel encourage to do your own self reflection and find new discoveries about yourself, because this year is all about self improvements and prosperity. This is a day in the life of a fashion junkie. More...