Sun Kissed: A Vibrant Ode to Bold Fashion
Blazing like a sunrise over the desert, IRK Magazine’s exclusive editorial “Sun Kissed” takes bold, bright colors to new heights. A radiant collaboration between top talents, this series brims with unapologetic vibrancy, commanding attention with graphic energy and saturated hues.
Styling Brilliance: Where Art Meets Fashion
The editorial’s electrifying wardrobe, styled by Olivia Rose (@oliviarosestyling), is a testament to the power of daring fashion. Pieces merge clean lines with kaleidoscopic patterns, making the clothing itself a piece of wearable art. High-voltage oranges paired with electric blues, dynamic geometric prints, and bold silhouettes create an unapologetic celebration of summer’s warmth and individuality.
Beauty Redefined: A Statement of Radiance
Christin Cook Zito (@christincookzitobeauty) amplifies the editorial’s energy with radiant, sun-kissed makeup that highlights the model’s natural glow. Bold touches of color and luminous skin draw attention to the artistry of self-expression. The absence of hair allows the model’s striking features and the bold wardrobe to take center stage, reinforcing the message of confidence and authenticity.
Commanding every frame is the dynamic Jawana Kindred (@itsjawana_k), whose magnetic presence embodies the power of minimalism. Her poise and expressions radiate a sense of boldness and strength, proving that beauty and confidence transcend traditional expectations.
“Sun Kissed” is more than a fashion story; it’s an invitation to step boldly into your own light. With its kaleidoscope of bright hues and daring styling, the editorial encapsulates IRK’s mission to push creative boundaries while leaving audiences craving more.
Photographer: Laurel Black @laurelblackphoto
Stylist: Olivia Rose @oliviarosestyling
Makeup: Christin Cook Zito @christincookzitobeauty
Hair: Christin Cook Zito @christincookzitobeauty
Model: Jawana Kindred @itsjawana_k
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Cannon is our Editor-At-Large since August 2016. He grew up in New York City and was influenced at an early age by rock and fashion. He is an award-winning celebrity stylist, fashion editor and creative director who has styled many of his favorite musicians including Annie Lennox, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmy Page and Shirley Manson. His wit, charisma, and style have made him a trusted and sought-after stylist by Hollywood legends such as Liza Minnelli, Willem Dafoe, Dennis Hopper, and Glenn Close.
Cannon has also worked with some of today's hottest celebrities, including Diane Kruger, Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon, Penn Badgley and Kellan Lutz. He was the first stylist to get Barbra Walters into a pair of jeans for a photo shoot, and had the opportunity to dress Michael Jackson as the KING OF POP for MTV. In addition, Cannon also founded PLUMA- a luxury costume jewelry collection made exclusively in Italy that was recently featured on the cover of Italian Vogue. As a result of working with great musicians and celebrities, Cannon has contributed to multiple publications including: Rolling Stone, Vogue, Time, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair and W. He has styled large casts for every network including: Lost, Sopranos, The View, Project Runway, Kelly, The Today Show, Top Chef, and The Office. Cannon's expertise in fashion also has lent itself to him being in front of the camera as a style expert, with television appearances on E!, Style, VH1, CBS, NBC, ABC, TLC, and Bravo. Cannon has been an on-air spokesperson for TJ Maxx, Burlington Coat Factory, Chapstick, Pantene, Dove, and Peanuts/Snoopy Worldwide. He has also been profiled in American, German and Japanese publications. In addition, Cannon was instrumental in organizing an inaugural panel discussing fashion and film for MEIFF in which he also served as a participant alongside Jason Wu and Kathryn Neale Shaffer, contributing editor at American Vogue.
Whether it's obtaining real museum pieces for a Discovery Channel commercial or recreating 50 unique culturally observant costumes for the worldwide launch of the National Geographic Channel, Cannon's respect for authenticity and his gift of problem solving has left lasting impressions on everyone he has worked with. Additional commercial work also includes Saks Fifth Avenue, Target, Sony Music, RCA, Bravo Network, Sprint, Bergdorf Goodman, and Neiman Marcus.
Cannon has styled fashion shows for Jason Wu and the Life Ball in Vienna, Austria, starring THE BLONDS, which is the largest AIDS benefit runway show in the world, that year hosted by President Bill Clinton and Eva Longoria. Other fashion shows include Snoopy in Fashion, Joanna Mastrioni to name a few. He has also styled shows for Safilo and their licensed brands, which include Gucci, Christian Dior, Emporio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Dior Homme, Max Mara, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger.
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