Jorge Lara 11/8/24 Jorge Lara 11/8/24

Model Rachel

Editor In Chief Jorge Lara of VIM Magazine recently visited Seattle, Washington to explore the city and culture where he also had the opportunity to interview and photograph Seattle model Rachel (@fluentindenim) and ask her about her fashion influences, her introduction to the fashion community, and her experiences working with Seattle fashion designers.

Rachel is a runway model who has been modeling for two years. In that time she has made appearances in music videos and has done fashion shows with designers Luebbert Swim (@luebbertswim), Alejandro and Santiago (@alejandro_and_santiago), and Mensonique (@mensonique)

The photoshoot was shot at a motel in downtown Seattle. The 60's era motel is surrounded by modern skyscrapers and is located near the Seattle Spheres.

VIM: What was your fashion influences growing up? Is there anyone you aspired to emulate in regards to style?

RACHEL: Growing up, I always thought that my sisters had the coolest style. This was at a point when I didn't understand my style perspective so I would emulate to the point where it wasn't really me.

However, as I aged and Instagram began to bloom into what it is with the advent of the blogger, I found these everyday women the most inspiring. One blogger in particular, Aimee Song, is my forever inspiration. She pulls together outfits that are not only incredibly creative, but elevated and elegant. Nowadays, I find that individuals who go slightly against the grain and who form their own fashion rules, to be the true leaders in fashion.

VIM: What was your introduction to the Seattle fashion community?

RACHEL: To be completely frank, I have always ridiculed Seattle for its somewhat lack of style. When one thinks about it, though, it makes sense. We are surrounded by stunning outdoor beauty at all corners and people live to explore it and aren't focused on dressing up for the next function. I think you can do both. I have always been the overdressed one in the room and, it wasn't until I entered the modeling world, that I discovered there are some stylish people on this side of the US.

VIM: In these past two years you’ve worked with various Seattle fashion designers and appeared in numerous music videos? How was those experiences and what are your plans for the future?

RACHEL: Since I started modeling and saying yes to my creativity, life has changed and moved full speed ahead. I am pushing more than ever against the mindset that models have to fit into a certain mold to be skilled. Whoever said that needs to check themselves!...or just look at my work, ha! I also found my passion in voicing that you can live with a mental health issues and still succeed.

Designer: Kiel Ortega (@kiel_ortega04). Photographer: Mark Salondaka

Designer: Allen Sessing-Hunter (@kralizak). Photographer: Gabino M (@gabinomphoto).

You can have a past of an eating disorder and still walk the runway. I spend a lot of time on social media and this is never talked about! But I'm here to change that. This tangible drive to improve has lead me to walking in numerous runways and to work with local designers and photographers

“This tangible drive to improve has lead me to walking in numerous runways and to work with local designers and photographers.”

— Model Rachel

I can't tell you how good it feels to meet people and continually be inspired by their vision. When I look back, I never imagined I would be where I am today and I am not sure what the future holds. I am just saying yes to opportunities that fit who I am. Each step I take down this path, I realize that my destination is still unknown.

“I am just saying yes to opportunities that fit who I am. Each step I take down this path I realize that my destination is still unknown.”

— Model Rachel

Sometimes, I believe that I want to be a typical model who only walks runways and is seen on magazines, but I don't think that's who I am. So, cheers to the future, because I choose to see the unknown as exciting.

Jorge Lara 12/12/23 Jorge Lara 12/12/23

Sin Amor Studios at SPCKRFT

Photos and video from VIM Magazine’s Sin Amor Studio (@sinamorstudio) fashion shoot at SPCKRFT (©spckrft )

as VIM Magazine prepares to relaunch their website and YouTube channel for 2024.

Photographed by VIM Magazine Editor In Chief Jorge Lara (@worldofjorgelara / @jorge_lara_photography). Stay tuned to vimmag.com for more.

Jorge Lara 8/26/23 Jorge Lara 8/26/23

BLAZZIAN COLLECTION PRESENTS 2023 STYLE + FASHION LAS VEGAS: THE YEAR OF ELEGANCE

The 5th Annual Style & Fashion LV event will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Wildhorse Golf Club, 2100 W Warm Springs Road, Henderson, NV 89014 and will be hosted by Arianna Jinea.

The fashion show theme for this year’s event is Luxury and Elegance in nature. Style & Fashion LV will feature amazing fashion designers and brands such as Blazzian Collection, XI Collections, OSW Swimwear, Chloeography, At your Seams, Divine Wear and Daniel Gram.

Leecee Sings will be one of the performers at this year’s 2023 Style + Fashion Las Vegas

Leecee Sings and Camryn Levert will be performing as well as Saxophonist, Kiana Oliver. With a special guest appearance by Miss Latina Global 2021- 2022, Anjelica Tovar.

Miss Latine Global 2021-2022 Anjelica Tovar will make an appearance at this year’s event

This fabulous event is catered to everyone who loves fashion, entertainment and enjoys giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Shine A Light (Shine A Light) which is a 501(c)3 non-profit that helps hundreds of people living in the underground flood channels of Las Vegas.

Style & Fashion LV is an event produced by Debra Storey owner and fashion designer of Blazzian Collection. Blazzian Collection is all about beautifully handcrafted, one of a kind, high fashion luxury brand specializing in evening gowns and cocktail wear. Debra has self-produced several fundraising fashion events and each event has been successful and fun while giving back to the community.

Model Sydney Webb wearing a dress from Blazzian Collection for VIM Magazine MAGIC Las Vegas coverage issue.

The first Style & Fashion was held at the Hard Rock Café in downtown Detroit in 2009 which successfully raised funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Michigan. The second Style & Fashion LV event at the Baobab Stage Town Square Las Vegas in 2017 benefited the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern NV and Save Black Boys Las Vegas. The third Style & Fashion LV event at Rhythms Event Center Las Vegas in 2019 benefited SafeNest of Las Vegas. The fourth Style & Fashion LV event was held at Mansion 54 Las Vegas in 2021 which benefited the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Style & Fashion LV is all about celebrating each other while helping build a solid community and future. Debra is a proud member of the Las Vegas Fashion Council.

Tickets are now on sale on Eventbrite.com.

More info: Style & Fashion LV

Jorge Lara 8/26/23 Jorge Lara 8/26/23

GORDON PROUTY, ANGEL “SINATRA” COMBS, AND MISS NEVADA KATALUNA ENRIQUEZ GET HONORED AT FASHION EVENT

Bitesize Multimedia honored their first ever STYLE 10 LEGEND honorees at Content Couture at Starbase Las Vegas for their contributions to the Las Vegas fashion community. The honorees were Gordon Prouty @giprouty, Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez @mskataluna and Angel "Sinatra" Combs @angel.sinatra.

Photos and feature by Jorge Lara (@worldofjorgelara)

After a distinguished career in the newspaper industry, serving in executive leadership positions at papers across the United States, Gordon Prouty currently serves as the vice president of public relations and community affairs for Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. With board positions on more than five local charities, Prouty has helped raise funds for American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign in support of breast cancer awareness and research.

Kataluna Patricia Enriquez is an American beauty pageant titleholder. In March 2021, she won the Miss Silver State USA pageant. On June 27, 2021, she was crowned Miss Nevada USA. With her wins, she became the first openly transgender woman to earn the titles and to become qualified to compete in the Miss USA pageant. She is also the owner of a clothing line, Kataluna Kouture.

Angel “Sinatra” Combs is a certified interior decorator, a Las Vegas fashion stylist, and creative director and entrepreneur.

Bitesize Multimedia have announced their next fashion undertaking in Las Vegas, ‘Spooky Couture,’ where they will once again partner with StarBase Las Vegas on October 27 and will feature the fashion work of Blazzian Collection (Blazzian Collection).

‘Spooky Couture on Friday, October 27 will be an event that will feature fashion, creative styling, photography, pageantry and music for a monthly affair where only the most creative fashionistas in Las Vegas come out to strut their stuff in front of the most talented photographers and the most important fashion influencers in the city, celebrating those who know what to wear.’

More info: Bitesize Multimedia

Jorge Lara 8/17/23 Jorge Lara 8/17/23

BITESIZE MULTIMEDIA’S CONTENT COUTURE

Photos from Bitesize Multimedia’s Content Couture.

Photography by Jorge Lara

Jorge Lara 8/11/23 Jorge Lara 8/11/23

BEHIND EVERY BARBIE: PHOTOS BY MIKA CALIZO

Spckrft Studios (@spckrft) celebrates women every day, this month they collaborated with VIM Magazine (@vimmagazineofficial) to bring their vision ‘Behind Every Barbie’ to live. Check out the photos from the collab below.

Featuring SPCKRFT crew, 4 models, and 2 makeup artists who were part of this collaboration.

Participating models:

Cesi (@the_language_of_energy)

Cali Polanco (@calipolanco)

Alyssa Marie (@alyssa.marie2913)

Melody Gallegos (@melodygallegos)

MUA:

Cheyenne (@cheyenne_makeup)

Cat Young @cyoungmakeup

VIM Magazine interviewed Spckrft co-owner and photographer about the ‘Behind Every Barbie’ series.

VIM MAGAZINE: What was your thought process for taking these photos?

MIKA CALIZO: I wanted to bring the most authentic versions of these powerful women. For them to express their inner goddess, inner child and inner beauty. I wanted to bring genuine smiles and poses while enhancing their unique features.

VIM MAGAZINE: How do you think empowering women helps society as a whole?

MIKA CALIZO: Empowering women helps society as a whole because women can bring a special Essence; nurture, patience, justice, gentleness, care, and many more gifts from God.

“For them to express their inner goddess, inner child and inner beauty.”

— Mika Calizo, SPCKRFT

CALI

The nurturing; Caring ; Grounded ; Comforting ; Sensitive Shooting Star. Professional Hair and Make-Up Artist, Multi-Published Model. Hair and Make-Up page: @mysti.cali

HMUA by @cyoungmakeup

CESI

The Powerful Mother of Mother Earth. Entrepreneur and humanitarian. Creator of @cosmicmayalv, @wearethecommunitylv and @charlys_car_audiolv.

HMU by @Cheyenne_makeup

MELODY

The positive, caring, loving, artistic, passionate Barbie.

Artist, dancer, make-up artist, community activator.

Melody inspired us in this collaboration for her deep appreciation of the meaning of Barbie.

ALYSSA MARIE

Artist, Art Therapist, Visionary.

You can find her art at @abstract_emotions25.

Alyssa did her her own make-up and hair.

The Behind Every Barbie Series continues on August 26 with a new photography session. For more info go to www.spckrftlv.com.

Jorge Lara 8/6/23 Jorge Lara 8/6/23

BITESIZEMEDIA PRESENTS CONTENT COUTURE ON AUGUST 17

Bitesize Multimedia have announced their next fashion undertaking in Las Vegas, ‘Content Couture,’ where they will partner with StarBase Las Vegas and The Salvation Army of Southern Nevada.

‘Content Couture on Thursday, August 17 will be an event that will feature fashion, creative styling, photography, pageantry and music for a monthly affair where only the most creative fashionistas in Las Vegas come out to strut their stuff in front of the most talented photographers and the most important fashion influencers in the city, celebrating those who know what to wear.’

The event will hold a ceremony in honor of three important fashion legends from Las Vegas.

Content Couture will feature the fashion from Flor Deliz Guior (@flordelizguior) with over 15 models showing off their newest collection, The fashion event will feature a runway show and a live-action photoshoot.

Bold, elegant, and sultry - these are reflections of FDL’s co-founder and CEO, Flor de Liz Guior. Being the head of the award-winning company, Flor de Liz has shown a passion and love for clothing and for being authentic to herself. An artist at heart, she understands that being an individual means embracing who you are. Guior’s desire to marry passion with purpose ultimately led her to create innovative designs that are twists on classic silhouettes.

Jack-Peter Guior is an award-winning fashion and leather designer with unrivaled dedication and tireless spirit to his craft. Jack-Peter has become an unparalleled figure since joining in 2019.

His contributions to FDL have helped the company stand out. From photography to design, he has redefined sensuality with his daring aesthetic and more mature look, adding class to risque’. From their love of black to the exquisite cut of our garments and leather goods, Jack-Peter has made his mark on their company, helping push the limits of design. The influence of his daring personality can be seen and felt throughout the company, from their branding to the imagery and even their newly constructed showroom.

Starbase is 8000 square feet of space, equipped with beautiful rooms all around the venue. Each room will feature photographers and videographers.

More info: Bitesize Multimedia

Jorge Lara 7/10/23 Jorge Lara 7/10/23

Rebel Codes

VIM Magazine’s July 2024 fashion features Model Victor Alonso Miranda. Photography by Eduardo Bofill Castillo.

‘Rebel Codes,’ photography by Eduardo Bofill Castillo (@bofilleduardo).

Assistant Photographer: Dulce Martinez (@dulxe.martinez)

Wardrobe Stylist: Braya Miranda (@brayamirandaa)

Wardrobe Stylist: Sergio Rivero (@sergio.borcaro)

Model: Victor Alonso Miranda (@victoor179)

Jorge Lara 8/5/22 Jorge Lara 8/5/22

MODEL SYDNEY WEBB PONDERS THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Model Sydney Webb ponders the future of fashion. As MAGIC Fashion makes its triumphant return to Las Vegas we asked Sydney about the future of fashion, favorite designers she has worked with, and what she looks for in her own attire.

VIM Magazine returns to fashion in 2022 after a three year hiatus featuring Model Sydney Webb (@webbsydney14) on our digital magazine cover for August. The fashion spread photographed by VIM Magazine Editor In Chief Jorge Lara (@jorge_ lara_photography) features the work of Fashion designer Debra Storey’s Blazzian Collection (@blazziancollection).

Debra Storey is the honoree recipient for the EFDI New Now Next Award at the 3rd Annual American Fashion Designers & Models Awards Gala in October 2022 taking place in Los Angeles.

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Las Vegas Fashion Council Member Mixer at Flora Couture on September 5

The Las Vegas Fashion Council will be hosting a complimentary event to mix and mingle with other members and get a floral fashion demonstration at Flora Couture on September 5 from 6-8pm. Members are encouraged to invite friends & colleagues that may be interested in joining the Las Vegas Fashion Council. Flora Couture is located at 2901 S. Highland Dr. Suite 6-G.

The Las Vegas Fashion Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose membership consists of fashion professionals, students, emerging artists, community leaders, philanthropists and organizations that have a desire to diversify and expand the Las Vegas economy through the efforts of the fashion industry.

Please RSVP to info@lasvegasfashioncouncil.com.

Jorge Lara 9/29/18 Jorge Lara 9/29/18

6th Annual Style With A Cause To Benefit CASA

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Founded in 2012 by fashion stylist Jenna Doughton, ‘Style With A Cause’ was formed for a way for women to come together and celebrate each other.

“So much about fashion focuses on our shortcoming and inadequacies. I want to create a forum where we can lift each other up and celebrate what is unique and beautiful about each and every one of us, no matter what exterior packaging we come in. My hope is that style with a cause becomes a nationally recognized event that creates a synergy between everyday women, designers, corporations and foundations to all come together to change the conversation to a more positive, empowering, inspiring place for women.” said Jenna Doughton.

Since the inception of style with a cause, Jenna Doughton was chosen as a winner for Donna Karan’s “Women Who Inspire” and has had George Kotsiopoulos from E!’s Fashion Police and Carlos Casanova and Joshua J. Christensen from Project Runway and Project Runway Allstars partner with Style For A Cause events.

The mission of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes. CASA volunteers are men and women who are dedicated to the vital role of advocating on behalf of abused or neglected children. The children served by CASA volunteers range in age from birth to 18. Were it not for the voice of a CASA volunteer, the child’s voice might not be heard.

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Reserve your seat at the runway for the 6th annual ‘Style For A Cause’ event benefitting CASA.
on Wednesday, October 3rd, 6:00-9:00pm at The Gramercy for a night featuring a Fall fashion show presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, a silent auction, a beauty transformation reveal and a night honoring unsung sheores.

For more information on Style With A Cause, to purchase tickets or to submit a story of an unsung shero in the community, please visit www.stylewithacause.com or call 702.767.6107