Combining surfer-chic with city-cool and all under one very, very stylish roof.

Eliza? Shall we go on?

I guess my style is very laid back - I just try not to overthink it.

I'd say I'm a mix of washed-up and beachy but then meets the city and I always aim to get the staple pieces right; a good jumper or a good pair of jeans, as well as choosing the right cut and shape. My travels have influenced my look a lot and I like to keep and collect elements of holidays in my outfits. 

Overall I think I have quite an eclectic and nostalgic style.

You could say so yeah. So far I've been to South East Asia, Southern Africa and Western Europe, mainly so in Portugal, which has some great scenery - perfect for capturing amazing photos.

When I was in Thailand I found a lot of stunning jewellery and hand-made leather pieces, and whilst in Africa I picked up some beautiful printed cloth and loads of hand-crocheted garments. 

I do sometimes dream of becoming a Buyer. Sourcing out amazing things and then bringing them home - I just the love warm climates and the customs that come with them.

In the future I really fancy the US. Start off in San Fran and go right around Arizona through to Texas. Think of the second-hand little gems you could gather!

I'm generally inspired by the Wild West and retro America. I've always, always been in love with the 1970s and skate, surf and beach culture so yeah, I'd say I think there is an essence of each of these things in the way I dress. My style icons... Farrah Fawcett circa the original Charlie's Angels! Her and probably any mermaid, any pirate and any cowgirl!

I've lost count! Last time I checked I had about twenty?

I was only sixteen when I got my first one and to be honest I very much dislike it but I don't regret it.

Tattoos represent chapters in our lives, and shouldn't necessarily be hated on!

I do have many favourites though and I don't think I could choose just one. A lot of my tattoos represent the sea because I grew up by and lived along the coast until I was eighteen. I have a lot of random stuff too, of course. I'm particularly found of my hand tattoos as they're the ones I see the most - I can't escape them!

I love to soften them up by always having my nails coloured and piling on interesting bracelets and rings. 

In a way I'm blessed as my sister and god friend Ben are the ones who often get to tattoo me!

It's definitely a bit of both. Celebrities will forever continue to start off trends - that's pop culture. Still though, there is a definite impact from the fashion and art worlds too. 

I sure hope people's opinions have changed?!

Surely by now tattoos don't just represent scallywags and naughty boys?

Tattooing is another form of expression and incorporates into fashion very nicely.

I love, love, love the juxtaposition with tattoos and premium dresses on women. It's wonderful to see and really breaks that cringe mould that only tattooed people are all rock and roll ya know? And with soft tailoring, I love the way the clothes smarten up the tattoos and yet all at once the tattoos are roughening the clothes back down.

Well I studied Fashion Promotion at UCA Epsom, whilst also doing some odd spots of interning and assisting all in fashion based environments.

I've always been a visually expressive person and have had a keen eye for things. I find it fascinating that if we want to, we can all express and create identities and characters through the way we dress - it's very powerful.

Although I do have strong interests in photography; soon after graduating I found myself falling into styling work. It came so naturally to me so I just went with it.

From there I went travelling and muddled through some styling work until I finally enjoyed my role with Topshop - I've been a stylist with them for a year now.

Fuck! It's a dream. 

The start to every morning is like a fashion show. It makes getting up to the sound of an alarm completely worth while! To see the thought and total consideration go into each innovative 'Outfit of the Day' is inspirational and very exciting. 

All the gals at work each have a complete uniqueness and that alone makes it a really creative place to be.

I get struck on a daily basis and am literally kept on my toes! Here there is never the fear of falling stagnant, it's always so new and fresh.

I would love to dress... the US models Audrey Kitching and Kelley Ash and I think Solange Knowles - I reckon I'd have a lot of fun too.

I can definitely see beyond my own style and enjoy taking a step into someone else's when I'm working with them.

A fedora, good jeans, chunky knitwear, and boots complete with a Cuban heel.

I'm going to enjoy this season's colour palette of deep browns, red wines, camels, tans and forest greens. As for fabric? I want suede, snake skin, leather, good old knitwear and denim.

Drinking tea, taking photos and laying about with my cats! 

I listen to a lot of funk, soul and 1960s psychedelic surf music, all whilst dreaming about the beach and good parties.

I'll browse Etsy, collect nice images on Pinterest and see the ol' boyfriend and friends.

I'm very peaceful. 

Laid back vibes all the way!

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By appointment only - rock and roll child Ruby Fryman shares the success behind her style-prowess and what it really means to throw a full moon party.

Well I suppose my 'break' came when I moved to London three years ago.

Down there I had the pleasure of working alongside Sir Tom Baker, who not is only is a very good friend of mine but also a very talented menswear designer. 

He owns a shop and studio in Soho on D'Arblay Street and from there he designs bespoke rock and roll themed suits, suits that combine the traditions of Savile Row tailoring and a sort of punk rock glamour and elegance - he's probably one of the most creative and talented people I've ever met.

In fact I feel like I owe a lot to Tom. He taught me so much and showed me so much of the city too.. he gave me my passion for menswear styling and of course, a love for the perfect suit. 

Back up North... I've worked as a stylist for Topman, using Tom's teachings obviously, but now I work as part of Topshop Personal Shopping. I think what I love most about styling is making someone feel great. Meeting someone who is able to look in the mirror and love what they see because of a little bit of your help is such a satisfying feeling.

Before Topman and Topshop though I worked at Jeffrey West, who might only be a small company but they design fabulously outrageous rock star boots and shoes! And don't get me wrong, I do love Manchester but moving back to London wouldn't be a complete write off!

Yes - I have modelled in the past but, for me, it's never been a real job or even something I'd consider pursuing. I think I'd rather dress models than be one...

The trends I'm most excited about this year? Hmmm well, number one - shearling, like we've seen in Isabel Marant's collection and two - fringing, namely from Valentino's designs. There's quite a strong boho-theme running through AW14 collections which I'm also really excited about - I'm kind of into what I'd describe as the 'boho-cowgirl' look

If I'm honest I think my all time favourite designer is Vivienne Westwood and not necessarily because of the clothes but about the statement she makes. Her story is an incredible one and I really admire her feisty nature political activism and her ability to always be the coolest no matter who the flavour of the month is - regardless of age! I think she gives designers a good name.

Oh well, I don't know if I have an idol as such but I do have people who I admire for different reasons. I love Alison Mosshart's style and artistic talent, Erin Wasson's overall image and jewellery designer Pamela Love's creative aesthetic (the new collection is AMAZING). David Bowie and Lemmy from Motörhead for their style and attitude and the anthropologist Maurice Bloch.

I like to wear classic pieces, mainly in black and white. Then again I like to throw in the odd bit of a rock and roll and mix it together in a sort of relaxed bohemian cocktail. Ha! I think that sums it up?!

I guess you could say so.

I try to follow the pagan concept that life comes from nature and we should practice an equal and reciprocal relationship with the Earth. Really, I believe in the power of the Mother Earth and follow the Moon cycle - every Full Moon is a celebration!

Personally, this gives me a sense of life and grounds me maybe when I'm getting carried away with small stresses or say, when a top I want isn't in stock in my size! I do think it's important to remind yourself of just how huge the universe and it's powers are and work with it to attain a peace of mind and happiness.

I have just finished studying Anthropology - which has nothing at all do with styling but it is something I'm very passionate about! I love learning about the world and humanity. I think it's so important that we understand where we came from and what we all do, however alien it might seem. 

The best quote I ever heard to describe the anthropological discipline was that "the purpose of anthropology is to make the exotic familiar and the familiar exotic"

That's easy. Hang out in the garden.

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For the moment let's forget Stella, Phoebe and even Alexander. 

The only fashion designer I'd like you to recognise is that of half Scottish, half Afghani, New Zealand born but Aussie resident - Dominique Khan.

Imaginative background? I'll say.

The brains behind the visionary men's and womenswear brand that is Queen Khan; we first digitally met back in 2012 and since then this girl has been delighting me and other QK Fans with fictitiously printed avant garde.

This is one 'pen-pal' I'm very lucky to have....

P.S. Those lizard print shorts haven't left my (excuse the French) backside so far this Summer.

Friends indeed. If you like you can call me Dom, Domi or Queenie... I'll keep Dominique for the professionals and my mom.

I guess I started at a very young age.

When I was a kid my next door neighbour just so happened to be one of New Zealand's most famous fashion designers in the early 1940's; I used to go to his house everyday and he'd talk me through all the different textures in fabric and show me how to use one of those old fashioned sewing machines. Then, after I'd moved over to Australia from New Zealand, I went on to study a BA in Fashion at the Whitehouse Institute of Design in Melbourne and graduated in 2011. Three years later here I am with the title of Designer and Founder of Queen Khan.

You know what I never really had a concept for my first collection out of Uni. I moved to Sydney straight after graduation and began an internship with 'Romance Was Born'. During the days that I wasn't working, I'd go shopping and collect imaginative pieces of fabric and then start sewing. I'd upload what I'd created onto Instagram and it's there that I found my niche. 

What I was sewing slowly lead into Summery fruits and bright colours, then it turned into banana prints and gorillas, until finally my own ideal comical version of 'The Jungle Book' started to emerge. 

From there I decided that every collection was going to be based on a children's book. 

The sense of having a past and creating a garment people would love kept me going on the right path.

Yvan is lovely! I had the pleasure to meet him through my best friend, so now every time he's in Melbourne we always catch up for a drink and end up taking snaps the next day with a sore head! He is a great guy and he most definitely has a good eye for street wear clothing.

I'm currently working on a future collaboration with a dear friend of mine.

Without giving away too much; the gorgeous collection will feature pieces based around the book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. 

At the moment we're in the States to fabric source items for this collection - it's all happening! 

I'm still tossing up the idea whether to have my collections fully stocked in stores nationally or internationally. They're online for the time being.

 

 

Amazing!

I was a little sceptical at how my first collection would turn out and it was a sort of trial to then see if I should keep doing what I love. I'm extremely fortunate that a lot has happened to me since I started the business almost 2 years ago. 

Meeting bloggers and photographers from the industry, having Yvan snap my items and even having my creations featured in British Vogue and appearing at New York Fashion Week - It's been a real blessing.

 

Once I get the ball rolling I will be heading to your shores! London is the first on my list and then afterwards I hope to slowly extend my list to the likes of Japan! 

So keep your eyes well and truly peeled because I'll be there very, very soon!

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Dominique Khan by Elisenda Sofia Russell

If you weren't already well acquainted, then allow me to introduce you...

 Exclusive Q&A with the Queen of Aussie quirk - Dominique Khan

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Emily Green: PhotoReady

'Just because you can't see something doesn't mean it's not real'

Cue mass bubble bursts when you find out that, really, this isn't some serious case of Catfish blogging. In fact last time I checked, I still was a twenty-something, blonde female with nothing to hide - very much so. My obvious state of 'camera shyness' hasn't conceived itself due to an abrupt distaste for getting photo-ready, it's just I prefer to write cheese than say it.

Emily Green, however, is one person who does put as much love into the camera as she gets back. Getting fully acquainted with the aspiring photographer and entrepreneur; find out her thoughts on sex in photography and the intentions behind THAT photo shoot...

From a young age I've always been more creative than academic and I came to realise that I've always had the eye for art. When I reached the age of 14, I was given the opportunity to study Photography at GCSE level, so naturally I jumped at the chance; I mean anything was better than Geography or History!
I also had one of the nicest teachers. She showed so much genuine interest and belief in what I was producing, which then filled me with self confidence.
So, after picking up an A at GCSE, I went on to study at A level and pushed myself down the fashion route. With no access to a studio at school; I did a lot of fashion on location - say the odd living room shoot with a bed sheet. You know the one.

I managed to pull an A* out the bag which made me realise then that I had some natural talent for photography that I wanted to pursue - hence why I'm currently at uni.

At the University of Huddersfield. Going into my final year in September - scary!

I've decided not to specialise in anything just yet. For now I'm photographing whatever I can just to ensure that I have a broad portfolio; although my preferred style of photography is definitely fashion. My personal interest lies within fashion and I just love the concept of building a fashion image, from the styling to selecting the models and so on.

As for a career plan, weddings are amazing routes to go down. You meet such nice people and get to experience some beautiful weddings and dresses.

Oh God! Well, there hasn't really been that many but I suppose this one has to be the worst. 

I was photographing a friend of mine for a series of images I took in my first year and guess what... I turned up to set without my camera. The one tool I most needed and I'd gone and forgotten it. I have no idea how so don't ask, call it a blonde moment? 

I was heavily inspired by Andrej Pejic, Helmut Newton and Bettina Rheims throughout the androgyny project, however generally in terms of fashion I love the old classics - Bailey, Rankin and Patrick Demarchelier will never seize to amaze me.

Sure. I was given the brief of 'The Body' at uni, something I've never really explored before as a photographic subject. Many of my peers took the 'naked vs. nude' approach whereas I decided to explore the idea of gender identity and narrowed it down to androgyny - which is the appearance of a person whose gender identity is unclear. 

With an already keen interest in fashion photography; I decided to merge the two together and create an androgynous fashion editorial. Working with stylists, models and MUA's to create the look I intended.

Recently I've noticed that the photography side of the fashion industry is bringing back the Marilyn Monroe type figures. Curvy girls are being given their time to shine! Finally!

One thing I do not agree on is the overuse of retouching to morph peoples bodies. You are who you are and I don't like the fact that the industry seems to have so much power and a strong hold over influencing the way that people, or mostly women, should look.

I'd say so but then I guess it depends what you're selling! 

Lads mags, obviously yes but with some fashion campaigns it doesn't necessarily work. Although there are a few shampoo and perfume ads that are rather kinky...

I'd like to say rich but we'll have to see - it only takes one lucky lottery ticket. But seriously, I'd like to think I'd be self-employed with a steady business and my own studio in Leeds where I have grown up and now live with my family. My real aim at the moment is to get an editorial printed in a magazine before I graduate!

I'll tell anyone that's wanting to pursue their career in photography, or any creative industry, that without a bit of self-belief you ain't going nowhere! Something that I've learnt over the years is that if you don't believe in yourself then you can't expect others to believe in you either.

Networking is also a wonderful thing. Be in contact with as many people as you can, whether that's other photographers, stylists, MUAs, hairdressers, models, agencies, people! These people make you money, they're important and without them you wouldn't have half as good of an image.

| Images via Emily Green Photography |