KAWAIINO
“This is KAWAIINO, the brainchild of Jess Cuevas and Sakura Bready, an amalgamation of inspiration and style pulled from their respective cultures. The office-exclusive editorial beautifully articulates what it means to write a love letter to one's experience, culture, and community — drawing on Latinx and Japanese Kawaii culture and style, paying homage by using plushies to accessorize looks made up of designer Willy Chavarria's impeccable work. Shot by Anthony Treviño in The City of Angels, this special takes the idea of a "melting pot" and offers us a picture of the many wear-able mediums that phrase can be applied to.” Copy Anna Zanes
Creative Direction Sakura Bready
Art Direction Jess Cuevas
Photography Anthony Trevino
Styling Jess Cuevas and Sakura Bready
Hair Sean Fears
Makeup Pauly Blanch
Nails Lila Robles
Models Sarita, Alyssa, Julissa, Kim
2022