THE INDEPENDENTS

THE INDEPENDENTS

Meet eleven up-and-coming creatives on a Hollywood high.

Volume 6
Volume 6
 

Photography EMILY ROSSER
Styling ALEX ASSIL
Q&A CHELSEA ZALOPANY 
Makeup NINA PARK 
Hair TIAGO GOYA 
Casting GREG KRELENSTEIN & RACHEL CHANDLER

                          

Patti Harrison, Actor & Comedian

Pearls or Chains. Pearls on my beer and chains on my tires! Last thing you read. ADHD 2.0. Chanel in five words? Penelope Cruz is wearing Chanel! Chanel is... Fancy.

On Patti: Leather loafers and Chanel Fine Jewelry Coco Crush earrings. Model's own vintage pleated cotton button-down shirt and pleated trousers.

Menswear Must.

"Big Ass Slacks."

CHARLOTTE LAWRENCE, SINGER-SONGWRITER                                              

What does Chanel mean to you. Chanel means heaven. It brings out the little girl in me. Motto. Less of a motto, more of a mantra but I like to say to myself: "I am a magnet for all that is good in this universe. Love comes easily to me. I don't chase, I attract. What belongs to me will simply find me." Happy place. Writing music.

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On Charlotte: Cropped leggings, pearl & pavé logo barrette, leather & pearl belt and lambskin, strass & gold crystal brooch. Model's own vintage striped silk headscarf and ribbed tank top.

HommeGirls Hero.

"Bowie"

VALENTINE ALVAREZ, MODEL

What does Chanel mean to you. Luxury, prosperity, extravagance. HommeGirls heroine. Marsha P. Johnson. Quality you most appreciate in a woman. Confidence. Quality you most appreciate in a man. Confidence. Idea of fun. Being 100% carefree. Motto. As í es la vida.

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On Valentine: Tweed jacket and patent calfskin shoes. Model's own vintage white hoodie and jeans. Beauty note: Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Ébène.

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ZSELA, SINGER-SONGWRITER

Last thing you read. The news. Last thing you bought that gave you real pleasure. Ticket to NYC. Friends can usually find you... at the duck pond.

Preferred mode of communication. Face to face or telepathically.

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What does Chanel mean to you.
“CHANEL IS ICONIQUE.”
     
              

SOFIA VALDÉS, SINGER-SONGWRITER

 

Friends can usually find you... crying and working. Preferred mode of communication. Yelling. Last thing you read. The Body Keeps the Score. HommeGirls heroine. My mom and Spider-Man. Themesong. "Cool Cat" by Queen!

On Sofia: Calfskin high boots, leather & chain necklace and J12 Caliber watch. Model's own vintage T-shirt and silk shorts. Beauty note: Stylo Ombre et Contour in Electric Brown

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BELLA NEWMAN, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTIST              

Quality you appreciate in a woman.
"Everything."

Sneaker of choice. Mary Janes. Pearls or chains. Chanel chains to go with the pearls I wear everyday from my grandma. Menswear must. Socks. Idea of fun. Riding down a staircase on a mattress. Theme song. Something in my head.

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On Bella: Striped bathing suit and pavé chain drop earrings. Model's own vintage button-down shirt and oversized pleated trousers. Beauty note: Rouge Allure Liquid in Ink Matte.

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CELESTE ROMERO, MODEL

HommeGirls Heroine. Paloma Elsesser. Last thing you read. An article about Amy Winehouse. Idea of fun. Amusement parks. Beverage of choice.
Lemonade always. Preferred mode of communication. Talking at the dinner table.

On Celeste: Pearl stud choker, metal & strass lip ring (worn as an earring), chain logo bangle, knit shorts and goatskin & grosgrain slingbacks. Model's
own vintage cotton striped button-down shirt. Beauty noteJoues Contraste in Ombre.

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RACHEL SENNOTT, ACTOR & COMEDIAN

                 

What does Chanel mean to you. It's like, the little sophisticated touches. Menswear must. I live and die for a man in a breezy shirt. It's like a button down but it doesn't stay still. Idea of fun. Fun is when you're the birthday girl.

On Rachel: Metal, strass & glass pearl belt (worn as necklace). Model's own vintage cotton T-shirt, boxers and jeans.

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MARÍA ISABEL, SINGER-SONGWRITER

Chanel beauty product of choice? Joues Contraste in Rose Initiale.
Hidden talent. I can fit any amount of clothing into a suitcase of any size. Friends can usually find you... at the airport. Idea of fun. Dancing too loud, Latin music. What gets you through the day. The beach.

On Maria: Wool tweed jacket, pavé chain belt and fabric & grosgrain slingbacks. Model's own spandex bra and shorts. Beauty note: Le Correcteur de Chanel.

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GRACIE ABRAMS, SINGER-SONGWRITER

                                     

Fill in the blank. Chanel is ______.

"Hot."

Hidden talent. One time I did the thing where I tied a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue. What does Chanel mean to you. Something timeless and classy and delicate but also sexy and cool and tough. Chanel beauty product of choice. The glossy highlighter stick makes me cry. Nothing compares, I promise.


On Gracie: Patchwork denim jumpsuit and metal, glass & strass choker. Model's own bra top and sneakers. Beauty note: Les 4 Ombres in Lumieres et Vibrations.
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GRETA LEE, ACTOR & WRITER


Chanel in 5 words. Chic ×5. What does Chanel mean to you.
Chanel was my very first introduction to beauty and style. My grandmother wore Chanel perfumes and bought me a bottle of Coco Chanel for my 16th birthday. My mom taught me how to apply eyeshadow with her Chanel Les 4 Ombres palette. My sister and I have matching Chanel flats--styled very differently, ha. For me Chanel is the epitome of multi-generational femininity.

On Greta: Silk khaki coat and mixed material necklaces. Model's own T-shirt.

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