COMFORT MAGAZINE
ISSUE 02: IDENTITY
Between Kalyn, Taco, Jean, and Rakiyah - this series is a personal and more intimate and collaborative series on identity, showcasing the various intersectionalities that they consist of. this project focuses on a few different creative locals and my personal friends, currently living in Los Angeles.
All shot throughout different parts of Los Angeles, CA.
Model/Talent: Kalyn Mitchell
MUA/grooming: Diallo Mitch
Set design/Location: Du’Ron Fisher
Assistants: Juliet Lambert, Jean Hsi
“I’m a person who’s continuously thriving to be the best version of myself. Every time I unlock a different level of myself it reflects the outside. From what I wear to how I act. At this time in my life transparency is key. It helps others get know me & vice versa. “ -Kalyn Mitchell
Custom fashion/model: Taco Guillen
Assists: Zuri Gutierrez, Linda Yanez
Studio: Nevyn Matthews
“My name is Taco Guillen, a performer, buddy ol pal to all, a lover & feel most comfort in smiles with honest intent. I like to please others and give energy into others, sometimes even more then I give myself but it’s what makes me feel why I was brought into this universe. Just like my mother, who’s heart is connected to mine - I am a healer of pain.” -Taco Guillen
“Being a Taiwanese immigrant living in America who grew up in the inception of the internet I am fascinated with the paradoxical relationship between the real and virtual world that parallels the immigrant identities as they occupy spaces between preserving roots and embracing changes...” -Jean Hsi
Model/Talent: Rakiya Trout
Stylist: Brezhane Townsend
Stylist assist: Jacob Lincoln Davis
MUA/hair: Laura Dudley
MUA/hair assist: Maya Hill
Photo assists: Saul Barrera, Carlos Garcia
“I’m a 23 year old black fashion designer from Los Angeles, California. I have a goal to inspire others with my brand Genius Wrldwide. The top isn’t too far, the only person stopping me is me.” - Rakiya Trout
