Jejune's 15th issue features Cynthia Bailey. Discuss climate change, brings stories of Rain Valdez and Mystie Smith. Shows the art of Phoebe New York, Sonica Sarna's designs, the editorial with Colin Egglesfield, and the partnership between DoSomenthing.org and CVS Health Foundation.
After racking up 1.6 BILLION views on YouTube, Silentó uses his platform to show young people that e-cigs, vapes, and JUUL are just a bad remake of regular cigarettes.
The American Justice System needs work. We are constantly arresting and wrongfully accusing individuals for crimes they never committed. What is worse is this is much more common for people of color. This is why it is important that movies like Brain Banks helps bring this to light so that we can be more aware and work towards a more fair system. We spoke with the talented actress Mystie Smith about her role as Marilyn in Brian Banks and her experience as an African American female in Hollywood. Please read our exclusive interview here!
You may know Colin Egglesfield from his long list of acting roles, or him being named one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”, but do you know that he is a two times cancer survivor. He also volunteers with kids suffering with cancer and helps support kids in under-served communities. Colin opens up with Jejune about his cancer journey, and his ongoing projects, in our exclusive interview below.
It is very important to buy from ethical designers, but how are these designers sustainable? Where do they get their fabrics? Who is making them? Well, the answer is companies, people, and amazing ethical manufacturers, like Sonica Sarna Design. Sonica works predominately with Indian women to make ethical/sustainable/eco-friendly/organic fabrics and clothing for designers all over the world. To learn more about Sonica Sarna Design, and her approach, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.
If what you wear affects who you are, then it’s clear that fashion brands play a huge role in how we see ourselves. Brand sizes inevitably dictate who can and cannot wear certain clothes, subconsciously setting hierarchical standards within the industry.
September 20th, 2019, will always be remembered as the day millions of people came together to voice their displeasure with official responses to climate change. They were lead, primarily, by children, those whose future will be most affected by the choices made in the present, and supported by adults from all walks of life….
When I first heard about Rain Valdez, I was like, who is this beautiful woman? Oh, beautiful transgender woman? Oh, she acts and writes? Wait, she is redefining transgender roles in her productions so we actually see transgender people as the people they are.. WHAT?? This woman is awesome! Please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here, to learn more about the multitalented Rain Valdez.
Cynthia Bailey is a force of nature: from top model, to actress, to reality TV star, to powerhouse entrepreneur! Oh, and in her spare time she helps train women and men in self-etiquette, self confidence and self-promotion in the fashion industry. Giving them tools that can transfer anywhere else in their life. Basically, how to “Be Better”! To learn more about this strong woman, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.
Being a girl in this world can be tough. Sometimes it is nice to let your alter ego take over. This is what Libby Schoettle did, and now Phoebe New York is literally seen all over the New York Streets! To learn more about this amazing and fun artist, please read Jejune’s exclusive interview here.