BLKONBLK - the home of Black Magazine online

Kia ora!

Sorry it's been a while, we have been setting up BLKONBLK, the new home of Black Magazine online. After several good years here developing Blacklog we are incorporating Blacklog into the overall BLKONBLK site where we can run much bigger images, sliding gallerys and a responsive homepage - all on a site that runs fast. So, come check out www.blackmagazine.co.nz 

Love Team Black x

Fashion film: Glassons Summer by Lula Cucchiara

Summer with Glassons by Lula Cucchiara from Black Magazine on Vimeo.

Lula Cucchiara captures the essence of a Glassons Summer with a romp in the fields featuring models Juliette at Red 11, Cait at Clyne and Ellie at Nova. Girl scouts! Hair & make-up by Black Beauty Editor Stefan Knight. Music: "I'm His Girl" by Friends.

New face: Finn Andricksen at idmanagementnz by David K Shields

Finn Andricksen, new face at idmanagementnz cuts a smooth black & white figure in or around the Auckland Museum, home of Selling Dreams this summer - shot by David K Shields. An apt location for a dreamboat we think....grooming by Jon Kopae. All fashion by Zambesi Man.

An Invitation to the Artist's Dinner, The Golden Dawn, Nov 21, 2013

Karen Inderbitzen-Waller

Inspired by tales from turn of the century Paris, The Artist's Dinner is a coming together of five of Auckland's most interesting artists, at once disparate and cohesive, that aims to 're-integrate fine art back into the daily cultural fix of local society.' All of the artists; Karen Inderbitzen-Waller, Hye Rim Lee, Misery, Greta Anderson and Paris Kirby, will be present at our favourite haven, The Golden Dawn, 5.30-8.30pm on Thursday November 21 to display 20 limited edition signed works each - printed by fine art printer Biz Dojo for just $40 per work, in association with Elam, The 90's. Admirably, it is a non-commission art event, curated by Aimee Ralfini, meaning all proceeds go to the artist, and as most of them have appeared in the pages of Black Magazine, we love that a lot. A friendly $10 will ensure a French-inspired street dinner - with vegetarian option and 'Frenchopheliac' sounds courtesy of Master Crawley and the Dawn. "All welcome," "Bring cash," and "Child friendly." Put simply; "The exhibition will provide an opportunity for intelligent, but perhaps not so well off, aspiring artists, art lovers and culturalists to purchase original art and discover a artist." Love...

Blacklog Editorial #70: Adam Bryce shoots Ashley Scott at Clyne

Zambesi skirt (worn as top)

Who needs 3D glasses when Adam Bryce is shooting? An electric blue trippiness permeates this shoot for Blacklog by the rapidly developing former-internet-tyro-turned-photographer. Stylists Sebastian McGirr-Hunt and Dylan James Richards put together looks from Zambesi, Workshop, NOM*d, Topshop and Jimmy D among others. Hair & make-up by Kath Gould using M.A.C Cosmetics with make-up assistance and nails by Tanya Barlow.

Sweater by Topshop, shirt by Jimmy D, shorts by Zambesi, glasses sourced from op shops (worn throughout)

Fashion film: Damien Nikora shoots Esther Cronin at Nova in 'Tempest'

Damien Nikora shoots Esther Cronin at Nova in 'Tempest' from Black Magazine on Vimeo.

His friends call him 'D'! Talented Black Mag photographer Damien Nikora is not just a photographer, he is an illustrator, an expert on building gaming platforms and a more than capable filmmaker as this fashion film of Esther Cronin at Nova Models attests. Mixing languid movement and shapes with waves and the shoreline of Aotearoa, Nikora creates a beautiful. mesmerising film. Producer: Marama Nicholas Music: RFYL Vol 1 - 'Animals' featuring Screamy and Jamima Jones. See more of his films here.

Blacklog Editorial #69: Infamous Duo shoot Siannon and Penny at N Model Management Rogue Wave surfing...

Our favourite Secret Squirrels the Infamous Duo have been hanging out in South Auckland, Otara to be exact, on a day when the inorganic rubbish collection was about to be collected. Perfect then for  a collection like Stolen Girlfriends Club's Rogue Wave. Class New Zealand models Penny Pickard and Siannon Pallister at N Model Management get wasted, in an infamous manner, in Otara. Rogue styling by Mr. Marc Moore and fab hair by Matt Benns at Stephen Marr, make-up by Ava Williams. Elegantly wasted!

BLK ON BLK: We love Workshop & Helen Cherry BTS with Damien Nikora

Cheeky Andrey, aye at Red 11

Today we shot the first of many shoots for our new site, BLKONBLK which launches on December 1 and for the Digital December version of Black Magazine, BLKONBLK #1, which we will offer free to all friends and followers of Black Magazine, mid December. Damien Nikora lensed at White Studios, Lula Cucchiara made a film, Rachael Churchward styled and directed three shoots in one day, Stefan Knight oversaw beauty, masks and making things out of nothing. Matt Benns at Stephen Marr using Original & Mineral came well armed with hair concepts and accessories and models Andrey at Red 11, Lily and Rhianon at Clyne and Amberley at N Model Management assumed many personas and roles. Seb McGirr Hunt and Dylan Richards were assistant fashion editors and film stylists, Ash Mosen film assisted and Paige Arago Kemp fashion assisted. Grant Fell ran around madly in the last hour or so and snapped these images of some of the international brands available in store at Workshop this summer. What a sweet, creative day, thanks team!

Beautiful Amberley at N Model Management

Selling Dreams; One Hundred Years of Fashion Photography at the Auckland Museum, Dec 6, 2013 - February 28, 2014

Tim Walker, Lily Cole & Giant Camera, Italian Vogue, 2005

© Tim Walker /  Victoria and Albert Museum, London

London's Victoria and Albert Museum is quite simply one of the most revered institutions in the world. In a fashion and photography sense it is close to peerless with over half a million works from many of the greats ensconced in its archives; Edward Steichen (1879-1973), Irving Penn (1917-2009), Richard Avedon (1923-2004), Helmut Newton (1920-2004), David Bailey (b.1938) and Tim Walker (b.1970) are just a few whose work is part of the fabric of the V&A. No small coup then that the Auckland Museum has secured the V&A's Selling Dreams: One Hundred Years of Fashion Photography  exhibition which opens on Dec 6, 2013 and runs through to February 28, 2014 in Auckland's own revered building, situated on the hill in Auckland Domain, overlooking the harbour.
 

Horst P Horst, Mainbocher Corset. Pink satin corset made by Detolle for Mainbocher, American

Vogue, 4 March 1939

© Horst Estate /  Victoria and Albert Museum, London

BLACKlog Editorial #68 - Stephen Tilley shoots Juliette Perkins at Red 11

Swimsuit by Cheetah, vintage silk dress

Always 'one for the road' photographer Stephen Tilley combines with stylist Barry Betham and Black Beauty Editor Stefan Knight to shoot gorgeous new face at Red 11, Juliette Perkins in cars, cafes, pools, beside rivers, walls and broken down houses. Stylist Betham dressed Juliette in Lee, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Juliette Hogan, Kathryn Wilson, Swanndri x Barkers, Cheetah and BooHoo.

Mesh jacket and leather top by BooHoo, shorts by Lee, hat, stylist's own

Lee Union-Alls at Hurricane Jeans in Wellington

Welli readers, listen up! Lee Jean's awesome Union-Alls are now available in Aotearoa, exclusively from Hurricane Jeans in Wellington. Lee is celebrating 100 years of the iconic chambray overalls with a limited edition run. For BLK #20 we collaborated with designer Lela Jacobs to do something special with the Union-Alls for our Black Lab section and also had Lula Cucchiara make this film. Photos: Charles Howells Styling: Rachael Churchward Hair: Stefan Knight at 62 Management using Kevin.Murphy Make-up & grooming: Carolyn Haslett using M.A.C Cosmetics H&M assist: Sophy Phillips at Stephen Marr Models: Sophie Blazey at Clyne (above) wears: Lee x Lela Jacobs Union-Alls, mesh singlet by Stolen Girlfriends Club and platform sneakers by Kobe Husk. Andrey at Red 11 (below) wears: Lee x Lela Jacobs Union-Alls and karate slippers customised by Lela Jacobs.

BLACKlog Editorial #67: Marissa Findlay shoots a Halloween special

L-R: Olivia wears: Bra by Kate Sylvester. Lily wears: Dress by Zambesi,
harness by Blue Blank. Helena wears: Top by Moochi 

Black photographer Marissa Findlay chose to shoot a Halloween-inspired editorial this week for Blacklog that drew upon subtle references from films like The Craft, Dracula, The Hitchhiker, and David Lynch's Blue Velvet among others. Teaming with senior M.A.C NZ artist KieKie Stanners, hair stylist Jason Chong-Li at Stephen marr suing Original & Mineral and emerging stylists and year-round Halloweeners Sebastian McGirr Hunt and Dylan James Richards, the team shot Helena at Red 11, Lily at Clyne and Olivia at 62 Models with a mean black 1954 Mercury Monterey owned by KieKie's partner - and a selection of clothing from Kate Sylvester, Zambesi, Karen Walker, Jimmy D, T by Alexander Wang, Acne, Georgia Alice, Amalia O'Neill, Lonely Hearts, Moochi, Veronica B, Blue Blank and Jeffrey Campbell. We love this shoot you beautiful, spooky possums!

Olivia wears: Blazer by Georgia Alice, gloves by Veronica B

BLACKlog editorial #66: Rui Dalton premieres his new cut with Thom Kerr

A few weeks back young serbian maori model Rui Dalton from Hunter Model Management returned from New York with more than just a new outlook on life. After careful consideration it was decided to take the plunge with a new hair cut and the final result speaks for itself! Here at Black we're big fans of the young man so we wanted to be the first to premiere the new do. We caught up quickly with Rui to find out how his trip went and how he feels about the new look. Styling by Sarah Birchley - Hair by Iggy using Kevin.Murphy and grooming by Penny Antuar.

BLACKlog Editorial #65: David K Shields and Justin Henry shoot Black Beauty with Charlotte and Alex at EMG

On a recent trip to Sydney, Black photographer David K Shields teamed with Black Australian Editor, Melbourne, Justin Henry to shoot fresh faces at EMG Models, Charlotte Gregg and Alex Kelly. Dressed in sweet outfits from hot Aussie label By Johnny, Henry went for a pretty, dusky look and Shields was his usual masterful self with natural light. Photography: David K Shields Hair & Make-up: Justin Henry.

Two sweet friends, one great book - KS x KIBW x DAP

Two friends x 11

Last night Kate Sylvester launched her gorgeous AW 2014 'Two Friends' collection and family members Karen Inderbitzen-Waller and Delphine Avril Planqueel launched their magnificent Smoke and Mirrors book at a double-header event in the label's fab Britomart store. The creme de la creme of Auckland's fashion set turned up, a snazzy jazz band set the scene for the jazz-era inspired collection and all and sundry were treated to fine wines from Huia, ales by Hallertau and the clean stuff from Antipodes water. The store was gutted to accomodate the band and a show that featured a masterful selection of our favourite models who walked, side-by-side through the store before landing on stage to perform something of a jazzy strip show, in a classy way of course. Great 50's/60's make-up by the M.A.C Cosmetics team and hair to match by the team at Stephen Marr. Smoke and Mirrors is available now at Kate Sylvester Britomart and online here. Thanks to all concerned for a stellar evening...all phot s except for the one below by Sam Lee.

Julia Nobis stars in Smoke and Mirrors

Fashion film: Thom Kerr shoots Marthe Wiggers at IMG for BLK #20 by Tasha Tylee

BLK #20 - Thom Kerr shoots Marthe Wiggers at IMG by Tasha Tylee from Black Magazine on Vimeo.

Hello little aliens! Black Australian Editor, Sydney, Thom Kerr decided there was an element of alien to be captured with gorgeous Marthe Wiggers at IMG Sydney for BLK #20, and who are we to disagree! Fashion editor Katrina Sheiles mixed up a concoction of UFO shapes and fine labels, Black Australian Editor, Melbourne, Justin Henry brought forth the beauty and Lindsay Rose was the prop-saucerer. Talented photog Chris Fatseas assisted and Natahsa Tylee made this film, set to Goldfrapp's orbiting tune, 'Lovely Head'. Title: The Carpenters.

Dress For Success - every woman succeeding

One of our favourite organisations, Dress For Success, are carrying on the good work, helping women get back into the work force, with confidence. We sat back for a moment and tried to think of a woman who epitomises the essence behind this worthy mindset and lo and behold, Lauren Bacall sprang to mind. During a time when women were sexualised as movie stars, left out of decisions about their own lives, or downtrodden simply as 'her indoors' Lauren stood out as not only a woman of strength but a beacon of style. A woman who knew how to dress for success and hold her own. Dress For Success Auckland are running a competition, in partnership with a number of NZ designers, jewellers, photographers, stylists and boutiques to raise funds and drive awareness. The prize? A package worth over $7,000 from the good people at: Stolen Girlfriends Club, Hailwood, Huffer, Zora Bell Boyd Jewellery, Salasai, DMonic Intent, Deryn Schmidt, Sheryl May, Kingan Jones, Pia Boutique, Jetset Bohemian, twentysevennames, Surface Too Deep, Millicent, Love Hotel, Sara Orme & Anna Caselberg and more. All you have to do, and it is so simple, we did it this afternoon, is make a $3 donation, by texting your name to 4644 and the DFS will text you back with entry details. Let's hear it for every woman succeeding!

BLACKlog Editorial #64: Julie Huang shoots Imogen and Heather at Nova

Emerging Auckland photographer Julie Huang gets up close and pretty with her debut shoot for Blacklog featuring two models from Nova, Imogen Gentles and Heather Hausman. Acting as stylist for the shoot as well, Huang dressed the girls in vintage furs and Meadowlark jewellery whilst both make-up artist Michelle Brindle using M.A.C Cosmetics and hair stylist Levi Wilson at Raven also kept it clean, simple and very pretty.

BLACKlog editorial #63: Chris Fatseas shoots beauty with Alys Hale from Chic

Chris Fatseas demonstrates once again his incredibly unique vision of the world with his latest artistic series entitled 'Nexus' featuring Alys Hale from Chic. Fatseas's explains the pictures in his own words. "It's commentary on the de-materialisation of the fashion store, the decline in physical retail and the rise of online - the symbolism in the racks of empty, transparent hangers (Fashion disappearing in a physical sense) and the disconnected inhuman nature of the online world that we're being absorbed by... humans trans-coded into digital." We invite you to examine the series for yourself. Hair and makeup by Casey Gore and special thanks for assistance provided by Jimmi James Wright and to the coat hangers displayed by Seaton Mckeon.

Terra Sancta's Jackson Block promises to age gracefully

We had a ball celebrating our 20th issue at Golden Dawn last week and just wanted to express our thanks to our partners in the event; The Golden Dawn, Hallertau, Thomson Whisky, DJs Dylan Cherry and Cory Bro and our hands down favourite NZ wine, Terra Sancta. The winery provided a number of cases of their flagship Estate Pinot Noir, Estate Rose and Slapjack Riesling. You know the wine is good when large tracts of the attendees are talking about it as well as drinking it. It seems Australia's number one wine magazine Gourmet Wine Traveller thinks it is pretty decent, too. The Terra Sancta Jackson's Block ranking second equal of all NZ Pinots with a five star score of 97. Says the influential mag: "Concentrated wine with a sumptuous texture, it gradually revealed an array of plum, cherry, blueberry, mixed spice and savoury, nutty flavours as it sat in the glass. Although the wine is certainly accessible now it promises to age gracefully." Another level of accessibility is the price, a sharp NZ $48 a bottle and let's face it, this is quite simply the best wine label ever. It's not just the label, though, check out this amazing ever-so-slightly-Tolkien-ish map of the vineyard. It's official, we have a wine crush!