Old School

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY

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Jump into my hot tub time machine. Splash! Here's some classic inspiration from fashion photographer Barry Lategan, the man who discovered Twiggy back in the mid 60's. What is old is new again.

WHO Barry Lategan / WHERE London / WORK barrylategan.com

Out Getting Ribs

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Zoo Kid = Rick Astley + La Roux + Morrissey. Do the math.

It's hard to believe this London teen recorded and mixed "Out Getting Ribs" in his bedroom. Heart aching and beautiful all at once. Ah, to be young again...

She's a Rainbow

ILLUSTRATOR OF THE DAY

She comes in colour everywhere. She combs her hair. She's like a rainbow.

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Ana Montiel is a Spanish artist and designer based in London. Citing David Lynch, Art Deco and African textile designs as her inspiration, Ana's work is a joyous geometric bundle of goodness. I feel like eating a bunch of Skittles and skipping through a field of wild flowers. Experience the rainbow!

WHO Ana Montiel / WHERE London / WORK anamontiel.com

Crush

Hotness squared.

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SOURCE / from me to you

Nom! Nom!

I never thought type could make me so hungry. A pretty clever idea from David Schwen. Yup, there is nothing more d-d-delicious than a type sandwich.

WHO David Schwen / WHERE Minneapolis / WEB www.dschwen.com

Walking On A Dream

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY

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It wasn't until a trip to New York and the thrill of sneaking backstage at fashion week where Juan Espana fell in love with photography. He now lives next to the ocean in Tulum Mexico where he's inspired by the city's tropical light. I'd love to spend time in this sun drenched world. It's an endless summer where the living is easy...

WHO Juan Espana / WHERE Tulum, Mexico / WORK juanespana.tumblr.com

Out of Respect

A TRIBUTE TO THE HOMAGE

The simple pleasure of tipping your hat to the great things that came before.

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The second issue of L magazine is out. And I couldn't be happier. Perhaps it's the fancy gold cover blinding me with joy. There is no better way to pay homage than fill an issue with impersonators, a tribute to basketball bad ass Ron Artest and local heros with photos of their heros. It's like a house of mirrors inside a bigger house of mirrors. It's like a tribute to the homage. Thanks to everyone who contributed. You're all so awesome and talented. Let's do it again! xo

CONTRIBUTORS Kathryn Borel Jr, Chirs Buck, Jorge Camarotti, Alexandre De Brabant, Simon Duhamel, Markus & Indrani, Evaan Kheraj, Land of Visions, Shayne Laverdiere, Sarah Steinberg, Isa Tousignant and Erin Jarrett Weiss

WHAT L Magazine / WHERE at all Locale stores across Canada / WEB localeshoes.com

In Passing

PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE DAY

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Tina Hillier is based in London shooting fashion, portraits and reportage. Lovely work. So fresh and so clean.

WHO Tina Hillier / WHERE London / WORK www.tinahillier.com

Beachy Head

"I'm going back to the west coast. I wish you would put yourself in my suitcase."

I can't stop humming Coconut Records ever since I've been all about island time west coast styles. Last week I was hanging out in Tofino and Nanoose Bay sporting my Cowichan sweater, eating g-ma's homemade bread and the freshest salmon sashimi in the world. Heaven. Here's a few choice picks from my B.C. adventure. xo

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