BabyLove’s Latex, just one of five Renee Masoomian lines of head designer Renee Masoomian and business coordinator Dean Troxell, turns up the fashion on a traditionally fetish material and throws in a vintage twist. Add a little latex to your wardrobe or stock up your existing collection with BabyLove’s Latex’s versatile separates that are as fun and cheeky as the collection’s tagline; “When skirts were tight and women were loose.”
photographer : Luke Copping
fashion stylist : Jennifer Link
makeup artist : Andrea Claire Losecco
model : Manchester
assistant : Jason Stoos
location producer : Mario Lorenzo
special thanks : Silverthorne Mansion
interview by : Jennifer Link
What is the origin of the name “BabyLove’s Latex”?
Dean Troxell : I have pretty much always called Renee ‘BabyLove’. When we were thinking of a name for a new latex line, I half-jokingly proposed the name to Renee as a possibility and she liked it, so it stuck. Developing the line was the final addition to our stable, which consists of five distinct lines.
Renee Masoomian : The apostrophe in ‘BabyLove’s Latex’ is designation of ownership.
How does the aesthetic, branding, and target customer differ with BabyLove’s Latex from your other lines?
DT : There are five lines under the company label, Renee Masoomian. The last two are latex lines, but Matter + Form sometimes uses re-used bicycle inner-tubes. The first two tend to use more traditional fabrics than not. Renee Masoomian, higher-end signature line which utilizes classic traditional cuts and avant-garde elements. Circuit Bent, club and street wear. Matter + Form, bags and accessories line made from re-used bicycle inner-tubes. BabyLove’s Latex, latex basics and more intricate stock pieces. Soliloquy, ornate stock and custom latex pieces.
The new April/May issue is almost here! Here’s a sneak peak at one of the fashion editorials we did for the issue. Luke Copping photographed, Jennifer Link styled designs by BabyLove’s Latex and United Nude, and Manchester was our lovely model.
photographer : Luke Copping
fashion stylist : Meagan Hendrickson
makeup artist : Andrea Losecco
hair stylist : Jessica Jean
models : Paige Carson and Catherine Johnson
This past Thursday, we threw a party to celebrate our two-year anniversary at Club Diablo in Buffalo, NY. It was a great night and we’d like to thank everyone that came out to party with us! Hear are a few photos from the evening.
most of the Auxiliary gang [left to right] Steve Prinsen, Aaron Andrews, Adam Rosina, Jennifer Link, Molly Hoeltke, Mike Kieffer, Luke Copping, Meagan Hendrickson, EJTower, and Paul Morin
If you are going to be in the Buffalo or Western New York area this week there is a fantastic photography show opening on Wednesday night. In the début show of Allen Street Hardware’s new gallery space, street photographer, director, documentarian, and producer Nathan Peracciny will present his collection of work People And Things I Shot Today.
People And Things I Shot Today is a dimensional portrayal of a day in the life of, and a site line into the vision of Nathan Peracciny’s creative mind’s eye. Instinctual moments of day-to-day life encompassing the people, culture, and landscapes of Buffalo, NY, comprise the body of work in his exhibit.
On Wednesday, February 16th at the newly developed gallery space connecting to the original Allen Street Hardware Café location, the show opens at 8pm. The course of the evening will display photographic works by Nathan Peracciny, all of which is available for purchase. Music and beverages will also be available. The show supports the recent involvement of Peracciny with WNY Jesse’s Children and the Flying Dentists Association of Western New York, as well as the launch of his new website.
“I’m excited to document and tell the story of individuals from Western New York that dedicate to creating change,” says Peracciny.
Nathan’s work has been seen in dynamic avenues of photography, video, and directive efforts. Working with individuals, independent, and corporate businesses, his creativity has interpreted a body of work built on relationships and art-form.
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT : People and Things I Shot Today DATE : February 16th, 2011 TIME : 8pm -2am LOCATION : Allen Street Hardware Gallery, 245 Allen St Buffalo, NY
photo : Luke Copping
hair : Erin Moser
makeup : Leane Steck
interview : Jennifer Link
Mike Kieffer is the head music editor for Auxiliary Magazine. Mike oversees the music content for each issue and is constantly seeking out new, fresh, and quality music. He also writes music reviews, interviews, and the occasional blog on Auxiliary’s website. With a background as a DJ and event promoter and organizer, under the names Darago and netwerk23 respectively, Mike has a good experience base to draw on and also works to promote and market Auxiliary.
What do you do at Auxiliary Magazine?
I handle everything music related, from gathering promotional materials, coordinating reviews, arranging interviews, etc. Also I help with the brainstorming for the rest of the features and sometimes I rip apart photo editorials only to be put in my place by the other editors who think the work is brilliant.
What skills and experience from your background as a promoter, event organizer, and DJ do you use as a music editor for Auxiliary?
Being a techno and EBM event organizer/promoter and a DJ has taught me many lessons about what music is great and what music the masses love. I try to balance popular with original in the magazine.
You have the chance to play a DJ set at any event/venue, where and what do you play?
Where is irrelevant as long as there are over a million people chanting my name. Since the DJ set would be a 24 hour marathon set I am sure I would get to play everything, I would start out with minimal techno sliding into electo-industrial then into industrial hardcore to hardcore techno to booty house then tech-house to tech trance to minimal tech, and I would end the night with an obnoxious song that will make all the people regret that they stayed to the end. Mostly because I will want to go home and if everyone leaves then I can.
photographer : Luke Copping
makeup artist : Stephanie Signorelli
hair stylist : April Grigajtis
models : Alexa Martino, Tina Fekht, and Rachel Stephanie
Here’s a little behind the scenes peak at what went on at the photoshoot at SHOOT studios for the Feb/March beauty editorial.
From left to right, art director/fashion stylist Meagan Hendrickson, photographer Luke Copping, makeup artist Andrea Losecco, hair stylist Jessica Jean, model Catherine Johnson, model Paige Carson, and assistant Jason Stoos.
featuring fashion by Iron Fist, Fluevog, Irregular Choice, and more
photographer : Luke Copping
fashion stylist : Molly Hoeltke
models : Kate O’Connor and Marie Vaccarelo
locations : Noir, Club Diablo, Buffalo Chop House, and Pearl Street Brewery
Buffalo NY, November 5 – In November Buffalo’s Mass Appeal 2010 took place, a unique local fashion event produced by Erin Habes, featuring many designers and boutiques including Morgan Love and Holly Hue. Auxiliary Magazine is happy to share with you some backstage interviews and amazing video coverage of the event by Nathan Peracciny. Mass Appeal has become an important and vital event and is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the key events in the growing Western New York Fashion scene.
