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ARTISTIC VIBE

ARTISTIC VIBE

Color is bold. Color is life. Color is uplifting. Color is an infinitive imagination that expands beyond measures. Color is an artistic element that artist, Tina Palmer, infuses into her paintings. Intrigued by Palmer’s color usage, II Magazine wanted to know Palmer’s thought process behind her artistic work.

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BEAUTÉ VINTAGE

BEAUTÉ VINTAGE

Ageless, vintage couture crafted in decades past
Worn exquisitely by beauties with poise and class…

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DESIGNER’S SPOTLIGHT: Daniel Wingate

DESIGNER’S SPOTLIGHT:  Daniel Wingate

Head up, shoulders back, with one foot crossing the other. Her charismatic style becomes tantalizing through a bodacious silhouette of effulgent striking colors and prints. She is sexy, bold, daring, and très chic. A room fills with admiration. Who is she?

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// SECONDS: MARC SAMUEL, TV ACTOR

Marc Samuel, daytime television actor on ABC’s General Hospital, sat down with // Magazine’s Creator, Henry Edwards II to discuss upcoming projects and his current role as Felix Dubois on General Hospital.

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MEN: DYSFUNCATIONAL EATING

MEN: DYSFUNCATIONAL EATING

There’s been a noticeable increase in the publicity of menswear and grooming products but // Magazine wanted to know if the rate of eating disorders in men has increased as well. // Magazine took a minute to discuss the issue with Dr. Tamara Jackson, Tranquil Haven, about this deadly issue.

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DESIGNER’S SPOTLIGHT: EDWARD WILKERSON

DESIGNER’S SPOTLIGHT:  EDWARD WILKERSON

Edward Wilkerson, Creative Designer of the Lafayette 148 collection, embodies sophistication. A kaleidoscope of culture through experience is translated throughout Wilkerson’s designs. As Edward Wilkerson sipped on his blended tea, he took // Magazine on a luxurious mental vacation and began the interview.

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WHO AM I? I AM AN AMERICAN.

WHO AM I?  I AM AN AMERICAN.

Lights. Camera. Action. Casually dressed in all black, Jackie Hicks, multi-awarded portrait photographer, stands behind her camera commanding nothing less than perfection.  It is unquestionable why notable clients  like Michael Vick (Professional Athlete),  actress Kellie Williams Jackson ( Laura Winslow; Family Matters), Chante Moore (R&B Singer), and everyday people entrust Ms. Hicks to capture the true essence of their being.  Employed for her signature technique she is able to explore the meticulous

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SUIT YOURSELF

SUIT YOURSELF

Clarence Clottey, CEO of Clarence Clottey combines the traditional English gentlemen with an eclectic mix of modern day flare.

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CLOWNING AROUND

CLOWNING AROUND

Fashion is a circus of unexpectedness. Trendy prints, patterns, and vibrant colors create a balancing act between simplicity and complexity. Clowning around will inspire innovative looks that can become ringmasters of the fashion fairgrounds. Explore your inner wit!

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TADASHI SHOJI: THE MAN BEHIND THE FIT

TADASHI SHOJI:  THE MAN BEHIND THE FIT

From runway to red carpet, designs from Tadashi’s collection are etched in our minds as sexy, sleek, and flattering. It is unquestionable why celebrities like Monique, Octavia Spencer, Ahna O’Reilly, and Melonie Diaz use Tadashi Shoji as their go to designer. As intriguing as Tadashi’s designs are, II Magazine wanted to know more about fashion designer, Tadashi Shoji, thoughts about the inconsistent world of fashion.

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