Aki's Highlights

The new S/S 2010 issue of Highlights Black features a story called Draw the Line with hair by Taka and make up by Aki Maekubo (who has another story in the issue)! MC2's Avril G plays the new wave wild child.

Casting Snaps - Jazzi @ Elite

We knew we were going to like Jazzi. We just had to. Her crazy-long hair, sweet demeanor, and smart-girl looks ad up to an package. We're sure we'll be seeing a lot of her this year.

Jazzi @ Elite

Alan Foreman on the Ones 2 Watch

Models.com's the Ones 2 Watch is running an editorial by our very own Alan Foreman this week. Shot on location in Alan's new home base of Austin, Texas, the editorial features a model named Mary that Alan discovered in an Austin vintage shop. Alan's signature eye for landscape is more evident than ever. Click here to check it out.

Tuesday Tune

Aki Maekubo in Filler Magazine

Spring's Filler Magazine is up and it was well worth the wait. The online magazine is sporting a new look, some awesome illustrations, and lots of cool features. Aki Maekubo did make up for electro band Terry Poison shot by Glynis Arban. Check it out here.

make up assistant: Jessi Butterfield

The issue also features an interesting highlight on Korean fashion with photographer Ryoo Hyung Won. The article is accompanied by many of Ryoo's images including a Korean Vogue spread on which Aki did make up.

Tine@Supreme by Ryan Yoon

hair: Eiko Naruwaka

make up: Fernando Haddad

Remember?

It seems like the nineties are everywhere right now. Trends aside, there are some things that are always just cool, like these two. Both Muse and RUSSH Magazines have done spreads influenced by Johnny and Kate. Do you think it ever looked better than the real thing?

Erykah Badu by Alan Foreman for Nylon

This month's issue of Nylon features an article highlighting Erykah Badu's much anticipated album New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh with accompanying photograph by Alan Foreman. The image was taken in early February at Ms. Badu's home in Dallas. We're excited to see the rave reviews for one of our favorite artists on what has been heralded as one of the most anticipated albums of 2010. The article is well done, really complimentary, and nicely intimate - be sure to pick it up!