Inspiration.
We reviewed hundreds of pin boards submitted from all over the world, and chose nine creatives to take over the cover of our next zine. Teams were assembled in Dallas, Los Angeles and Brooklyn to bring three distinct visions to life.
Inspired by themes of Black leisure, retro style and editorial fashion; these Black image makers worked hand-in-hand to elevate and execute each concept, lending their unique perspectives at the service of one cohesive project. This is the spirit of Collective Work & Responsibility (Ujima). This is The Collective Inspiration — Empowered by Pinterest.
The melanin is abundant but the zines are in limited supply.
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Jasmine Marie
Storyteller and creator of Maison St James, Jasmine creative directed our Dallas cover and conceived its focus: Black Leisure.
Dallas
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Fela Raymond
World-traveled photographer hailing from Nigeria, Fela prides himself on the natural feeling of his work — helping the viewer see the moment as untouched as he first encountered it.
Dallas
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Diamond Mahone Bailey
Editorial and red carpet stylist. The seasoned wardrobe stylist lent her exquisite style, knack for vintage — and beautiful face — to our Dallas cover.
Dallas
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Jenelle Smith
Portrait Photographer. Our LA cover was based on Jenelle’s original submission, Analog in Wonderland. In her work, she aims to depict her subjects’ unique mannerisms and movements.
Los Angeles
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Nicole Brown
Makeup Artist with a career spanning over a decade, Nicole got her start working fashion shows. She brought the retro vibe of our LA cover to life through her artistry.
Los Angeles
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Stori Ndiritu
Model, student & Co-Founder of Alaiyo Waistbeads, Stori works with her mother to encourage their clients toward mindfulness and clarity.
Los Angeles
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Imani Hamilton
Photographer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, Imani prides herself on illuminating Black art and photographing Black women with depth and nuance.
Brooklyn
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Gloria Johnson
Stylist, editor, journalist, art director and creative director based in New York, Gloria styled our Brooklyn cover.
Brooklyn
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Taylor Hawkins
Model and conscious creative, Taylor served as the muse for our Brooklyn cover.
Brooklyn
Pinterest is where we bring our vision together.
Since CRWNMAG’s inception, Pinterest has been the natural place to visually represent and organize our creative conjurings. This partnership formalizes an organic relationship between two brands created to inspire a richer, more beautifully authentic existence online and irl.
