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Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

The Marías | María on the band's forthcoming album —

Start off by telling me a little bit about Cinema and what it's like to have put that together and the inspiration behind it.

Cinema is our debut album, and comes out on June 25th, which we're really excited about, I can't believe it's like almost a month away. We've been working on it for the past, I would say like the past two years. I think the majority of the inspiration came from Josh and I’s relationship. And a lot of sonic inspirations from some of our favorite movies. There’s a couple o

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Maggie Lindemann | Two years in the making —

Are there any songs on the EP that you're most proud of? Or a lyric that stands out to you the most?

I'm really proud of all of them. But I'm probably the most proud of “It's Not your Fault,” and “Scissorhands.” Just because “Scissorhands” sonically was really hard to put together. I just feel the proudest of that production. It was just exactly how I wanted, and it was really hard to get it to that point. So I'm really proud of that one. And then I'm proud of “It's Not your Fault” just overall

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Jordan Firstman / Lessons Learned in Isolation, Lessons Learned Alongside Others — Flaunt Magazine

From impersonating an alien inside a UFO during the pandemic, to creating thought-provoking queer films, Jordan Firstman—actor, writer, and director—has had a meteoric year at a time when many have seen work dry up, downsized, or postponed. Bright, funny, and intuitive, Firstman leverages the timeless axiom—and perhaps most valued antidote for the moment—to bring his projects to life: comedy. In so doing, he provides a breath of fresh air during a time of chaos and uncertainty, which explains th

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Amita Suman | A conversation with the 'Shadow and Bone' star —

How did you start your acting career, and why did you choose to go into it?

I officially began my acting career when I started drama school. I fell in love with acting when I saw a TV for the first time in Nepal. It was my window to think outside the box, a way to explore different realities with almost no boundaries. It seemed anything was possible in the TV. I knew then I wanted to be a part of that. I'm fascinated how there are billions of people in this world mimicking snowflakes, that no t

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

¿Téo? | A Conversation on New Album 'Sol' —

Tell me about Sol. What inspired it and what is the message it hopes to convey?

This album is really just a representation of who and what I am. I wanted to give myself the freedom to express the many facets of what makes me the musician/person I am. For this album I wanted to lay a foundation for what’s to come next.

What was the process of creating this album like?

Many months of creating ideas, and scrapping and rebirthing certain songs and concepts over all. While you’re in the process of

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Emilia Jones | There Are Many Ways to Listen —

Emilia jones sits on a speed boat on the steel blue waters of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The marine smells and the distinctive sounds immerse Jones in the world of young Ruby Rossi for new film, CODA—an acronym for Child of Deaf Adults. In entering the complicated premise of a child born to deaf parents, and learning ASL for the first time, Jones became two people—herself and Ruby. This process is not unfamiliar. At only 19, Jones has splintered into numerous personalities—completely engulfed in

Affection • 26th August 2021

Tea Time With Rachel Fay: Tik Tok Celebrity, Arts and Crafts Connoisseur, and Queer Icon —

Amidst the madness of the pandemic I was reminded of what it’s like to sit down, have a cup of tea, and chat with someone. I brewed up some chamomile tea and joined Rachel Fay with her can of milk tea in hand over zoom. We got to talk about Tik Tok, Ms. Frizzle, boundaries in the wake of ‘fame,’ queerness, and arts and crafts, all in one sitting. The first thing to know about fan-favorite Fay is that her Tik Tok follower count is larger than the entire population of the town I live in, her accou

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Jacob Elordi | And May The Moss Rise to Meet Your Feet —

Close your eyes and picture this. Near actor Jacob Elordi’s home in Brisbane, Australia lies a lush rainforest, untouched by human hands. This is where Elordi spent a lot of his time thinking during the pandemic. Elordi walks barefoot through the forest, letting the mud, leaves, and mulch create a soft pillow below his feet. It’s here where he finds his escape, amongst the thick golden gum trees densely packed together and the warm, wet air. At the end of the path, he reaches a sparkling waterfa

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

Elle Kaye | And thus endowment rich and vast, Be rescued from the buried past —

During the morning’s dewy hours on a farm in Hertfordshire, England, Elle Kaye makes her way to an old cylindrical silo she calls her happy place. She brews some coffee and turns on the heaters. She observes through a window the rolling hills, quiet streams, grazing cattle, and the sweeping sky which paints a quintessential countryside landscape. In industrial contrast, there are chest freezers around the perimeter, a bench grinder, and a defatting machine in the center. A wall ornate with any k

Flaunt Magazine • 26th August 2021

MELISSA | The Brazilian Heritage Brand That Brings Nostalgia and Whimsy to Our Lives —

The Brazilian heritage brand Melissa is the embodiment of nostalgia. When you open up a Melissa shoe box, you are met with a sweet bubblegum scent and a whimsically designed shoe that feels nothing but timeless. If that isn’t enough to make you want to have every color and design, you can bask in the fact that they are all vegan, 100% recyclable, and 100% cruelty free. The brand began in Brazil in 1979, making a major impact on the fashion world. Hoards of people sported the colorful jelly shoes