Retrofit Republic

It's official. We're in love with Retrofit Republic. And it's not only because they're dope ass APIA chicks, but because they're also fellow fashionistas, who are down for the cause of keeping the world more environmentally conscious. We shopped privately at their high tea decorated boutique in the lower Haight, drank sangria and dove into deep connections that began as just conversations. The crew was both young and talented and their beautiful Launch show sparked six degrees of separation, and then some.

We're honored to have done the hair and make-up of their Spring 2011 Look Book. Also check out the film look book too, which is directed by Ryan Michael Louie & Triptych Productions and even features Step HEAVVY's VT.

Retrofit Republic Spring Look Book 11' - The Cues and Mis-Haps of Social Interaction from Ryan Michael Louie on Vimeo.

This film features the Spring 2011 look book for RETROFITREPUBLIC.COM

Written by Triptych Productions

DIRECTOR:

Ryan Michael Louie
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DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY:

Paul Encinas
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SET DESIGN, STYLIST:

Jenny Ton
Julia Rhee

retrofitrepublic.com


MODELS:

Katrina Romero

Julian Mocine-Mcqueen

Ruby Veridiano
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MAKE-UP and HAIR

Viet-Thi Ta and Geneive Jaramilla of Step Heavvy
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EXTRAS:

Genevieve Wong, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement of Retrofit Republic

Viet-Thi Ta

Maria Motonaga

Ryan Michael Louie

Ryan Takemiya
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gostyle.org

Special Acknowledgments:

Jazmine Capulong
Christine Capulong
John Paul Capulong
Vu-Bang Nguyen

Clothes, accessories, and housewares provided by Retrofit Republic

Reunited Sistas

VT reunited with one of her Sorority Sisters to create this modern, bloody vintage shoot with Rosemarie Azcueta and Creepy Baby Photography.

Here's the look with the sexy lipstick by Nicki Minaj. Sorry ladies, it's Limited Edition and completely sold out...but you can still snag it at our boy's beauty online store.

And here's the final pic:

Model: Rosemarie Azcueta

Photographer: Creepy Baby Photography

SFX, Make-up, Hair: VT of Step HEAVVY

At it Again: Adapt Advancers + Ashley Vee

We love styling Ashley Vee with Adapt Advancers. From biker girl to cougar hotty, we locked down a good 10+ looks during this shoot and in record time too! Check it. And don't forget to snag some gear!

Model: Ashley Vee
Gear: Adapt Advancers
MU/Hair/Styling: Step HEAVVY

P is for Props

Just a few shots via gear from P is for Props from a full day of shooting madness with Retrofit Republic. We instantly fell in love with Retrofit Republic's stylist, Jenny, who kept the energy and vintage swagger high and fly. More to come...but keep a look out for R&R's Spring 2011 Look Book -- these ladies are inspirational, experts/hoarders of classic fashion pieces, and makin' major moves this upcoming year.

Gear: P is for Props (www.pisforprops.com)

Photographer: Margo Moritz (www.margomoritz.com)

Styling: Retrofit Republic (www.retrofitrepublic.com)

MU/Hair: Step HEAVVY

MEOW with Adapt Advancers, Ashley Vee, and Top Kat

Adapt Advancers and model Ashley Vee teamed up to do a Hella Kitty collaboration and we gotta say...hands down the CUTEST tees EVER. VT stepped up with both hair and make-up this time around and like always, Top Kat did a stellar job of capturing the raw, dirty, grungy and gritty feel of this particular look book. Enjoy the shots and don't forget to grab these MEOW gear today at www.adaptclothing.com! Ahem, wouldn't they be great Xmas stuffers for your favorite lady???

#15: Another Session with Adapt & Top Kat

We love getting last minute calls from Evan of Adapt Clothing, especially if it means working with his enthusiasm for ladies with glasses (and scoring the sweet t-shirts).  Working again with Top Kat of Foot Candles is ALWAYS a bonus too!  Check out these photos from Adapt's newest line and keep an eye out for our model, Ashley Vee, who's collaborated with Adapt on hands down the CUTEST tees EVER!  More to come, of course!

Wardrobe:  Adapt Clothing
Photographer:  Top of Foot Candles
Model:  Ashley Vee
MU & Hair:  Step HEAVVY

#10 Boudoir with Vanessa and Lily

The beautiful Vanessa called us up to style her birthday boudoir shoot.  It was her first time modeling, but she was a natural in front of the camera, even with barely any clothes on.  This was an empowering shoot as we celebrated the woman as a beautiful being that is poised, confident and intelligent.  We're not going to post the pictures up (for obvious reasons), but we wanted to share with the world our wonderful experience working with Vanessa and talented photographer, Lily Yip of BLLew Photography. To view more of Lily's Boudoir photos, or even to book a session with her, check out her webbie here.  These can be great Christmas gifts for you or even your significant other!

 

Dream Team(From L-R):  Gen, Vanessa, VT, Lily

#11: Turk & Taylor

We took a beautiful road trip up to Point Reyes to shoot for a local clothing company, Turk & Taylor (as in the cross streets in the TL).  We were well-fed, well-hydrated AND got a fabulous chance to site-see.   We gotta say, these might be one of the most beautiful locations for a shoot we've seen yet!  And on top of that, everyone we worked with was super talented and not to mention, beautiful and highly professional.  Enjoy these breathtaking shots!

Designer:  Turk & Taylor
Models:  Robin Ayers & Kristopher Hannum
Photographer:  Julia Galdo of Jucophoto 
Make-Up & Hair:  Step HEAVVY

And shout out to our homegirl Kirstina for linking us with Mark of Turk & Taylor.  Check out her blog--her photojournalism is on point!

#12. Avante Garde Supperchic @ SupperClub SF

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us!!!  It was a great turn-out (on our end of the guest list) and LOADS fun.  This was Step HEAVVY's very first fashion show and we worked on nearly 12 models within 2.5 hours.  Enjoy!

Designer:  Debbie Nghiem of GG Connections
Venue:  SupperClub SF
Hair & Make-Up:  Step HEAVVY
Photographers:  Patrick Lai, Ken Shames

#9. Teaser: Hopie Spitshard

Model:  MC Hopie Spitshard
Make-up, Hair, Styling:  Step HEAVVY
Photographer/Videographer:  Aris Jerome

#8. Teaser: Outta the Box

We had the privilege of working with rising photographer Diane Christine Villanueva, and scientist/newly-found model, Maricris Macabeo, this past summer and are super excited to finally see some of the finished products!  This was a good 12+ hour work day with three completely different looks and locations!  It was challenging but extremely worthwhile.  More Outta the Box to come...

Model:  Maricris Macabeo-Ong
Styling, Hair & Make-Up:  Step HEAVVY
Photographer:  Diane Villanueva

#7. Music Artist, Soda Can Coutoure, and San Francisco.

Models: Arnelle Lozada ; Jayne Santayana
Designer: Kaatje Designs
Make Up & Hair: Step Heavvy
Photographer: Henry Alfonso Navarro (Lens Exposure)