Looks Like NYC

This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with production designer, fabricator, and stylist, Jana Bergstedt. She is the creator and owner of AMF Studios, a multifaceted brand that is currently an Indigo dye apparel brand. 

Jana talks about her various projects which range from event design and solutions to her Indigo dye brand. She advises other creatives on how to diversify their projects/work to better sustain their careers. Please be sure to check out her brand AMF Studios. 

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based hairstylist, Anike Rabiu. She describes her work as commercial with editorial appeal. Anike’s work has appeared in Vogue, Essence, and Elle magazine to name a few. 

Anike talks about knowing that she wanted to do editorial hairstyling after graduating from cosmetology school and how she prepared for the editorial world. She gives advice on choosing a career and on how to know that it’s the right fit. 

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based photographer, Dasha Brook. She prides herself on working with women-owned businesses and fashion brands. Dasha's work includes commercial/fashion, product, portrait, and lifestyle photography.

Dasha talks about finding her passion for photography by chance and attending the New York Film Academy. She describes what motivates her and how she has focused on working with women-owned businesses. 

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC-based stylist, Yvette Jordan. Her work has appeared in Goji Magazine, Dreamingless Magazine, and Ellements Magazine.  Yvette talks about shifting to editorial and wardrobe styling after being laid off from her visual merchandising job during the pandemic. She describes how she's advanced her career through networking and developing her own style.   

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Instagram: @Yvetteisstyling  

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with stylist and creative director, Madison Albert. Madison’s work has recently been published on the cover of MOB Journal.

Madison talks about making the jump into the NYC fashion industry and relocating from Michigan. She describes how her work is heavily influenced by the development of her personal style and interest in sustainability.

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC based model, Dante Terrel Almonacy. He’s worked with brands and designers like Sprayground, Overlook, Essence, Complex, and GQ.

Dante talks about his interest in streetwear and starting his modeling career. He gives advice on finding brands and designers to work with as well as describes what he does to further his career.

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC based stylist, Márcia Marques. Her work has appeared in 7hues magazine, L’officiel Australia, Solstice magazine, and Vulkan Magazine to name a few. She’s worked with designers and brands like Soid Studio and Mariel Marino Cosmetics.   

Márcia describes making the switch to fashion styling after being a photographer and interior designer. She talks about how her artistic instincts and certification from FIT help her advance her career.   

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Instagram: @marciamarques.creative  

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with model, Zoie Zeller. She’s appeared in Scorpio Jin Magazine, Elements Magazine, and British Vogue to name a few.   

Zoie describes starting her modeling career at a young age and moving across the country to pursue her dream. She talks about working with agencies and what living like a model in NYC is really like.

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with fashion and beauty/portrait photographer Monika Lis. She’s worked with artists and brands like Guillermo Pharis, Katelyn Zhang, East Village Vintage Collective.  

Monika talks about how her love for travel photography led her to seek new challenges and try out fashion and portrait photography. She also gives advice to those looking to start their photography careers and describes her work routine.   

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Danielle Francis, a New York City-based makeup artist, whose work has appeared in Horizont, F.R.W.L, Style Cruze, and Shuba magazine. She’s worked with independent brands and artists like Blakk April and former Pro Artist for NYX cosmetics. 

Danielle talks about being a young artist and working to be taken seriously. She recounts attending school helped her build her portfolio and learn from her instructors. Danielle describes the difference between working in retail and a freelancer. 

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Becky Rothmaler, New York City-based makeup artist and licensed esthetician. Becky’s work has appeared in magazines such as Vulkan, Nylon Spain, Vogue Italia, and many more. She’s worked with brands such as Revlon, the M Jewelers, Apparis, Netflix, and Conde Nast. She was the key makeup artist for Marc Bouwers SS20 at NYFW. 

Becky talks about making the switch and going back to school to become a makeup artist. She describes how she’s always had a passion for makeup artistry and how her B.A in Fine Art augmented this love. Becky gives us advice on building a makeup portfolio and getting to work with different teams.

This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with NYC fashion designer, Boujoly Roosevelt Boucard. Roosevelt is the founder and designer of the fashion brand Blakk April. In August he released his new collection “Street Approved”, which can be found on Blakk April’s website. 

Roosevelt talks about how he started his fashion brand with no prior experience. He describes the process of teaching himself illustration and the production process. He also gives advice for those looking to start their own brands from scratch. 

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This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Aya Tariq, New York City-based makeup artist, her work has been published in magazines such as LadyGunn, Solstice, Man of Metropolis, Metropolis Sport, and Paper.

She has worked on many commercial and fashion projects for Under Armour, Perrier, Walmart, Ssense, Apparis, and NYFW.   

Aya talks about how she used her time at home to be creative and get to know herself better. She describes how she builds a support system with artists that look to growing together and uplifting each other. 

Aya also shares some resources for artists that have helped her grow.   

Aya's Book List:

 - Steal Like An Artist, a book by Austin Kleon 

- Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad, a book by Austin Kleon 

- The Artist's Way, a book by Julia Cameron 

- Crystal Wright’s The Hair Makeup & Fashion Styling Career Guide: The Insider’s Guide to a Successful Career in Print, Video, Film & TV, a book by Crystal A. Wright  

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Instagram: @ayatariqmua 

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