Eye: Ethan James Green Delivers 'Young New York', Portraits Of People Unleashing Cultural New Wave

Eye: Ethan James Green Delivers 'Young New York', Portraits Of People Unleashing Cultural New Wave

‘Young New York’, Ethan James Green’s first monograph, presents a selection of striking portraits of New York’s millennial scene-makers, a gloriously diverse cast of models, artists, nightlife icons, queer youth, and gender binary–flouting muses of the fashion world and beyond. Under the mentorship of the late David Armstrong, Green developed a sensitive and confident style and an intense connection with his subjects; his luminous black-and-white portraits, many taken in Corlears Hook Park on the Lower East Side, bring to mind Diane Arbus’s midcentury studies of gender nonconformists. Although he often shoots on commission for fashion brands and magazines, for ‘Young New York’, Green photographed his close friends and community for more than three years, and his humanist approach transcends the trends of the moment.

Model and actress Hari Nef, one of Green’s frequent subjects, “In Ethan’s world, the kids who inspire him ought to be (and are) the subjects of his work. Ethan is an artist among so-called image makers.”

In a new interview with Vogue Italia, Green explains his first connection with Nef in New York at the Up & Down nightclub. It came at a time when he was new in New York, didn’t have many friends, and didn’t even admit that he was gay.

Richard Bush Captures Giselle Norman + Rebecca Leigh Longendyke For Vogue UK April 2019

Richard Bush Captures Giselle Norman + Rebecca Leigh Longendyke For Vogue UK April 2019

Models Giselle Norman and Rebecca Leigh Longendyke are styled in loose, flowing, nomadic looks by Sarah Richardson in ‘Travelling Light’. Richard Bush is behind the lens for Vogue UK April 2019./ Hair by Neil Moodie; makeup by Mathian van Hooff

Luna Bijl Is Lensed By Paul Wetherell In 'Camping It Up' For Vogue Japan April 2019

Luna Bijl Is Lensed By Paul Wetherell In 'Camping It Up' For Vogue Japan April 2019

Top model Luna Bijl poses with Jacob Malinson Bird in ‘Camping It Up, styled by Sarajane Hoare. Photographer Paul Wetherell is in the studio for Vogue Japan April 2019./ Hair by Neil Moodie; makeup by Val Garland

Linda Sarsour Accuses Nancy Pelosi Of Upholding Patriarchy As Ilhan Omar Calls Obama A Pretty-Face Murderer

Linda Sarsour Accuses Nancy Pelosi Of Upholding Patriarchy As Ilhan Omar Calls Obama A Pretty-Face Murderer

Women’s March leader Linda Sarsour had choice words for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as House Democrats struggled this week to respond to Rep. Ilhan Omar accusing Jewish lawmakers of displaying "allegiance to a foreign country."

Sarsour, who served as co-chair of the Women's March in 2017 and 2019, accused Pelosi of "doing the dirty work of powerful white men" by condemning Omar’s words, writes the San Francisco Chronicle. .

"Nancy is a typical white feminist upholding the patriarchy doing the dirty work of powerful white men," she wrote in a Facebook post. "God forbid the men are upset - no worries, Nancy to the rescue to stroke their egos."

Friday night, Rep. Omar stole the narrative yet again, igniting a new controversy by appearing to bash former president Barack Obama as some sort of “war-mongering, neoliberal shill”, according to Vanity Fair.

Omar says the “hope and change” offered by Barack Obama was a mirage. Recalling the “caging of kids” at the U.S.-Mexico border and the “droning of countries around the world” on Obama’s watch, she argues that the Democratic president operated within the same fundamentally broken framework as his Republican successor.

“We can’t be only upset with Trump. … His policies are bad, but many of the people who came before him also had really bad policies. They just were more polished than he was,” Omar says. “And that’s not what we should be looking for anymore. We don’t want anybody to get away with murder because they are polished. We want to recognize the actual policies that are behind the pretty face and the smile.”

Duckie Thot Captivates In 'From Byzantium', Jewels Lensed By Nick Knight For Vogue UK April 2019

Duckie Thot Captivates In 'From Byzantium' , Jewels Lensed By Nick Knight For Vogue UK April 2019

Top model Duckie Thot glistens in ‘From Byzantium’, exquisite jewel treasures styled by Carol Woolton. Photographer Nick Knight captures Duckie’s brilliance for Vogue UK April 2019./ Hair by Sam McKnight; makeup by Val Garland

Anna Ewers Fronts 'Danger! High Voltage!' Lensed By Nick Knight For Vogue UK April 2019

Anna Ewers Fronts 'Danger! High Voltage!' Lensed By Nick Knight For Vogue UK April 2019

Top model Anna Ewers loosens up in ‘Danger! High Voltage!’, styled by Kate Phelan. Photographer Nick Knight is in the studio for Vogue UK April 2019./ Hair by Jawara; makeup by Hiromi Ueda

The Morelli Brothers Capture Model Cindy Bruna In Fendi For Wonderland Magazine Spring 2019

The Morelli Brothers Capture Model Cindy Bruna In Fendi For Wonderland Magazine Spring 2019

Top model Cindy Bruna previews the Spring 2019 issue of Wonderland Magazine, styled in Fendi by Toni-Blaze Ibekwe. The Morelli Brothers flash Bruna, — including her digital cover — born in the south of France, and proud of being tutored by Azzedine Alaïa and now Elie Saab.  

Bruna speaks with pride about her “citizen of the world” mentality, resulting from her Congolese mother and Italian father. “I’m so happy I have different cultures,” Bruna told Vogue Arabia in her March 2018 cover story, shot by Julian Torres . “I feel strong because of it. It’s me.”

Diane von Furstenberg + Painter Ashley Longshore Unveil 37 Large-Scale Portraits Of Extraordinary Women

Many younger fashionistas might not know that designer Diane Von Furstenberg has a long history as a feminist supporting women’s rights, feminist activism and women’s-focus philanthropy + small business development. In honor of women’s history month, the creator of the wrap-dress is bringing her feminist credentials to her D.V.F. flagship store in lower Manhattan, in a major art collab with Ashley Longshore.

Unveiled in time for International Women’s Day on Friday March 8th, DVF and Longshore, a 43-year-old Alabama native who is currently based in New Orleans, have created 37 large-scale portraits, intended to celebrate extraordinary women. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Gloria Steinem.  The entire show will reside in Von Furstenberg’s Washington Street store through May.

In 2018 Longshore was the first female artist to exhibit at Bergdorf Goodman. Known for vibrant, embellished paintings that reference pop culture, writes Vanity Fair.

“To me, color is just so comforting, it makes me feel alive,” she said of her creative process in a recent interview. “I love that playfulness, I’m drawn to that like a moth to a flame.” 

When Von Furstenberg explained her concept for the new installation, Longshore said, “She was talking to me about my work and telling me [her] idea about powerful women, fearless women, and I said, ‘Look Diane, I am so in on this. I’ll work myself to death for you for this.’” According to Longshore, von Furstenberg’s did request that the portraits be created without the artist’s signature bedazzle, glitter, and resin. In this situation, DVF felt that these memorable women subjects of great influence and inspiration should stand alone.

Birgit Kos Wears Nomadic Artistry Lensed By Chris Colls In 'Down To Earth' For Vogue Germany April 2019

Birgit Kos Wears Nomadic Artistry Lensed By Chris Colls In 'Down To Earth' For Vogue Germany April 2019

Top model Birgit Kos is styeld by Sarajane Hoare in tribal extravagance. Photographer Chris Colls captures Birgit in ‘Down To Earth’ for Vogue Germany April 2019./ Hair by Marc Lopez; makeup by Stéphane Marais

McKenna Hellam Preens In 'Fly The Nest' Lensed By Christine Hahn For Vogue Arabia March 2019

McKenna Hellam Preens In 'Fly The Nest' Lensed By Christine Hahn For Vogue Arabia March 2019

Model McKenna Hellam joins the fine-feathered crowd in beauty looks for ‘Fly The Nest’, styled by Anna Katsanis. Christine Hahn is behind the lens for Vogue Arabia March 2019./ Hair by Rita Marmor; makeup by Grace Ahn

Naomi Yang Captures Olivia Lis In High-Style Androgyny For Madame Figaro February 22, 2019

Naomi Yang Captures Olivia Lis In High-Style Androgyny For Madame Figaro February 22, 2019

Model Oliwia Lis is styled by Sophie Michaud in ‘Bon Chic No Genre’, a collection of tailored, androgynous looks lensed by Naomi Yang for Madame Figaro February 22, 2019./ Hair by Olivier Lebrun; makeup by Hugo Villard

Gisele Bundchen Rises From Sea As Mythical 'SHE' Firebird Lensed By Luigi + Iango For Vogue Germany

Gisele Bundchen Rises From Sea As Mythical 'SHE' Firebird Lensed By Luigi + Iango For Vogue Germany

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen channels the mythical, sacred firebird, ‘SHE’, who dominated the evolution of human consciousness until the rise of monotheism and Abrahamic religion, based on one God who is male. Scholars generally consider the Phoenix to be female or a creature embodying both female + male elements. Many of the Greeks began to write of the Phoenix as male, and early Christianity adopted the Phoenix as a symbol of resurrection.

Paul Cavaco styles Gisele, who has a near elemental relationship with nature, the foundation of her environmental activism. And photographers Luigi & Iango captures her as a mythical water goddess ‘Making Waves’ in the pages of Vogue Germany April 2019./ Hair by Luigi Murenu; makeup by Erin Parsons

Jamie Bochert Covers Vogue Portugal March 2019, By Branislav Simoncik In 'Breaking the Rules . . .'

Jamie Bochert Covers Vogue Portugal March 2019, By Branislav Simoncik In 'Breaking the Rules . . .'

Jamie Bochert Covers Vogue Portugal March 2019, By Branislav Simoncik In 'Breaking the Rules . . .'

Model Jamie Bochert Covers the March 2019 issue of Vogue Portugal. Photographer Branislav Simoncik flashes Bochert in ‘Breaking the Rules Against The System’, styled by Alba Melendo./ Hair by Nabil Harlow

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