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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vimeo.com/​ryanmichaellouie


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
rubyisill.com


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