CALE MASON; Art Director
With many varying skills to his name, Mason’s title of Art Director acts as an umbrella to his self-titled business. For the past five years, Mason has worked as a graphic designer, creative director, artist, filmmaker and photographer both nationally and internationally. In addition to his independent business, Mason worked for modular creative agency Ceft & Company New York in 2010 and 2011, where he worked with clients such as Nike, Estee Lauder, Supreme Models NY, Moda Operandi and Nars.
LAURA MANGEN; Photographer
After assisting many local and international photographers such as Christian Blanchard and Jody Pachnuik, Mangen went on to start her own business in early 2012. While her heart lies in the music and fashion industries, her diverse capabilities have prompted a strong start to her short career. Beyond HOMME, some of Mangen’s clients include Beaufort St Network, The Blue Room Theatre, Jump Climb Music Management and Events, Unlimited Magazine.
JACOBI SHAW; Make Up Artist
Shaw’s career began earlier this year after completing her studies with Artists@Play, Perth’s leading specialized make up academy. Since then, she has worked as a freelance make up artist predominately in the fashion industry, for both runway shows and editorial photo shoots.
LUKE THOMPSON; Photographer
Having started his career in skateboarding photography, Thompson is known for the most part for streetwear, urban landscapes and wide-angle action shots. Since then, he has developed a broad repertoire of capabilities, dabbling in fashion and beauty, music and advertising.
BILLIE & ROSE; Retail Store
After passing through a succession of owners, Billie and Rose now lies in the hands of retail veteran Pippa McAuliffe. With three stores existing in Perth City, Mount Lawley and Fremantle, and housing brands ranging from mid to high end, it is one of the most prevalent retail businesses in Western Australia.
ZEKKA; Retail Store
Zekka is not only one of the few high-end retail stores existing in Perth, but its dark aesthetic and minimalistic interior has made it iconic. Slightly obscured from the public eye, and consistently loyal to its niche market, Zekka has established itself as a leading entity in the Western Australian fashion world since its birth in 2008.
DILETTANTE; Retail Store
Known for its conceptual window displays, unique installations and diverse range of high-end brands, Dilettante is a retail store that transcends the boundaries of convention. Its prominent presence in the fashion scene and its exclusive hold on brands such as Vivienne Westwood, Laura B and A.F. Vandevorst has marked its place firmly in the grid both nationally and internationally.
ZOMP SHOEZ; Retail Store
With nine stores throughout Australia, Zomp is one of the leading womens footwear retailers in the country. It houses numerous national and international labels such as Ixos, Roberto Del Carlo and Fiorentini & Baker, as well as producing its own collection of shoes under the Zomp brand.
WORDS; Sarah Scaife
PHOTOGRAPHY; Laura Mangen
MODEL WEARING; suit by Vivienne Westwood, clutch by Gareth Pugh
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