Raphael Sanchez

July 06, 2018 in art, toronto, male, photographer, graphic designer, gif, APT200, 3

Raphael was a part of our production team for the Joseph of Mercury shoot with Numero Homme.

You can follow Raphael here.

Where are you from?

Filipino-Canadian, born & raised in Scarborough, Ontario. Based in downtown Toronto.

What do you do?

I am a full-time freelancer and a recent graduate at the OCADU (Ontario College of Art & Design University).

GIF-making is so difficult! Any insider tips?

Simplicity is key. Think about when you're making an Instagram Boomerang. You'll get better results from a single, stable movement rather than frantic gestures. That simplicity paired with a clear focal point make a seamless gif you'll want to watch over and over again!

What is your dream creative project?

Wow, big question! There are too many to list, but one I see myself making a reality in the near future is to create a bi-annual QTPoC-friendly party that Toronto hasn't experienced yet. I want to spin the music I love in a space that I had creative direction over.

What are your go-to tunes for…

Rising? - I have a 90s RnB & old school disco playlist on repeat just for my mornings, but Estrelar by Marcos Valle is my exit song.

Exercising? - A good jersey club mix. Sam Tiba, Skype Williams or SWISHA come to mind.

Partying? - Depends on the kiki i’m going to, but Justice, Daft Punk and the songs of the Bloghaus era have a special spot in my heart.

Where are your favorite places in Toronto to…

Eat? - Manpuku Japanese Eatery in the Village Grange Food Court. Donburi-don with a fried egg on top.

Dance? - I prefer a smaller venue with just the right amount of grunge. It makes for such an intimate, sexy atmosphere. Coda, Drake Underground, Apt 200, and the Black Eagle are few of the places I frequent.

Drink? - Whiskey. Double Jameson on the rocks.

Shop? - Uniqlo for my basics. Most of my “fashion pieces” come from instagram stores or from friends that started making merch.

Is there something you really want to do in your city that you haven't yet?

Skating under The Bentway.

List three people that inspire you…

Mimi Vuong - Director & Graphic Designer

Adrian Muir - Cinematographer & DJ

Mark Galura - Motion Graphics Designer

Milly J

July 06, 2018 in art, beauty, creative consultant, female, fashion, hair, mua, toronto, numero, 3

Milly was a part of our production team for the Joseph of Mercury shoot with Numero Homme.

You can follow Milly here.

Where are you from?

From Toronto, currently living in Brockton Village.

What do you do?

I work full time as a Makeup Artist + Hairstylist. Most days you can find me in the studio working in TV or at Photo Shoots. But one of the many amazing things about my profession is how varied my job and environment can be.

Give us a beauty tip!?

Take a moment to prep your canvas - whether you're doing your own makeup or working on someone else's hair. Spending that extra 60 seconds prepping with moisturizer, oil or whatever it may be can actually save you time in the end.

What is your dream creative project?

Wow - that's a hard one because dreams are endless opportunities. I have so much respect and admiration for Performers - Actors & Singers. They are so fearless and inspiring in their crafts. A dream would be to art direct a creative photo shoot with some of my favourite performers as the subjects - Donald Glover, Gillian Anderson, Rihanna, James McAvoy, Ilana Glazer to name just a few performers that I find inspiring and think would be so fun to shoot in a creative setting. Not only would working with them and conceptualizing a photo shoot be amazing but would also bring the opportunity to work with so many other amazing creatives from the photographer to stylist to other HMUAs.

What are your go-to tunes for…

Rising? - Something upbeat and positive like Anderson.Paak

Exercising? - High Intensity Rap & Hip-Hop & Femme Power Tracks like "Pass Out" - Tinie Tempah, "Holy Key" - DJ Khaled, Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean & "Formation" - Beyonce

Partying? - Upbeat R&B and Rap, especially some older tracks from the early 2000's like "Body Party" - Ciara & "So Gone" - Monica

Where are your favorite places to…

Eat? - Two of my current addictions are Famiglia Baldassarre & White Lily Diner

Dance? - Well I haven't gotten out to dance in quite some time, I do work primarily in morning TV after all. However this past weekend my boyfriend and I had an impromptu St. Paddys/birthday party at our house and a dance party ensued - so can I say my own living room?

Drink? - Soho House & Rhum Corner

Shop? - Smoke + Ash, Adidas, V de V, & Town. Also will be missing Nomad (RIP) to shop for presents for the BF that I know eventually I will steal.

Is there something you really want to do in your city that you haven't yet?

I've always wanted to try stand up paddle boarding - I love being outdoors & heard it's a great workout. Combined with the fact that our water is too dirty to swim in 😁

List three people that inspire you…

Elaine Jyll Regio - Fashion Market Editor at ELLE Canada

Ezio Bondi - Actor

Piotr Adas - Artist

Eric Richards

May 12, 2018 in art, beauty, creative consultant, fashion, toronto, 2, stylist, numero

Eric Richards is one of the creators of WIL Studios, a new menswear brand that offers a new take on everyday silhouettes. WIL, an acronym for What I Like, is favoured by Daniel Caesar, who collaborated with the brand to create tour merch commemorating his week-long Toronto stop last year. V Magazine declared WIL Studio’s to be “Canada’s next Supreme,” placing Eric and his co-founder Rahul Madan at the forefront of Toronto’s emerging streetwear scene.

Imad Elsheikh

April 24, 2018 in art, creative consultant, male, 3, toronto, events

Imad Elsheikh is the man behind Pique, an online platform for emerging artists. While Pique was initially built around 15-second clips of each artist, in collaboration with Bell, it has since expanded into a central hub for events and exposure for creatives based within and beyond Toronto.

Imad Elsheikh and his platform Pique have a combined following of 7k with good engagement on each account. Each post averages 330 likes and 14 comments, with videos peaking at almost 800 views.

Jacqueline Ashton

April 24, 2018 in 3, toronto, female, film, art, photographer, influencer, model

Jacqueline Ashton is a self-taught photographer and self-proclaimed ‘good gyal’ based in Toronto. Since studying film and dance in high school, she transitioned into photography, where she captures subjects through her signature raw, filmy lens. Her work has been featured by CBC, Vice, The Fader, Kastor and Pollux, and Lola Who.

Stats: Almost 10k Instagram followers.

Othello Grey

April 13, 2018 in art, creative consultant, male, photographer, 3, toronto

On a timeline full of self-proclaimed photographers, Othello Grey stands out. As a self-taught photographer, each of his photos are infused with an inimitable coolness that you can’t scroll past without liking, screenshotting or wishing that you took it yourself.

As Othello gets closer to 50k followers, he receives an average of 590 likes per post with an engagement rate of 1.2%.

Vonny Lorde

April 06, 2018 in 3, toronto, art, photographer, female

Tory Lanez, Jorja Smith, and Skepta have all been captured through Vonny Lorde’s signature grainy lens. Vonny is an emerging photographer born and based in Toronto who specializes in digital and analog forms. From editorial work for the likes of Sony, Chanel and Complex to photos of Toronto’s party scene for her platform, FILMFORFUN, her work seeks to highlight young creatives in Toronto.

Daniel Duran

April 06, 2018 in beauty, art, male, mua, 3, new york

Daniel Duran is a New York-based makeup artist who isn’t afraid to paint outside of the lines. His unique, irreverent incorporates an array of intricate artistic and makeup skills, proving that he truly uses faces as canvases.

Jamie Webster

March 03, 2018 in toronto, male, graphic designer, art, music, 2

Jamie Webster is a multidisciplinary creative at the helm of some of the coolest video content coming out of Toronto. As creative director for OVO superstars, Majid Jordan, Jamie Webster’s expertise in fashion, photography and graphic design are always on full display. In addition to this, Jamie is the founder of Common Good, a Toronto-based directing collective and full service animation, design and VFX studio.

Hannah Sider

February 03, 2017 in art, fashion, female, film, influencer, new york, photographer, toronto, 1

In essence, everyone cool has been captured through Hannah Sider’s lens. With roots in Malawi and Toronto, the NYC-resident has grown accustomed to seeing life through a wide lens. By seamlessly swapping between hip-hop and high fashion photography, her photos exude seamless duality, with her signature raw style connecting them.

Stats: 76.5k Instagram followers.

Olivia Seally

January 01, 2017 in new york, toronto, art, creative consultant, events, female, 1, ff founders

Olivia Seally is a multi-talented brand strategist and content creator, with a background in collage, photography and event production. While she is currently based in Toronto, she has deep roots in New York and dope connections to show for it. She currently runs Freshmen Friday, a creative agency dedicated to connecting people, venues and brands to their communities.