This issue of RUSSH is full of tête-à-têtes, heart-to-hearts and meetings of minds. We pay master photographer Sam Haskins a visit, and showcase an exclusive series of pictures from his new book, Fashion Etcetera. We check in with actress Paz de la Huerta in New York, accompanied by Stacey Mark’s pictures of her in the garden (a fitting tribute as her name literally translates to ‘peace in the orchard’). We laugh our butts off over lunch with Nic and Susien from Lover and collaborate with the design duo and photographer Samuel Hodge to capture five girls they have fallen for. Alpha 60 meet their screen idol, Anna Karina; Jeff Burch from Songs introduces us to fellow musicians Love of Diagrams, while RUSSH chats up the boys model Ash Stymest and Fantastic Man editor Gert Jonkers.
This issue says as much with pictures as it does with words. Ali Stephens gets animated for Benny Horne. Derek Henderson takes us on an epic journey through the badlands, Will Davidson pushes us into another dimension, while Steven Chee lets the sun shine in. Everyone gave one hundred per cent to make this, our fifth birthday issue, one that stimulates the senses. It’s a collection of people, places and pictures that are special to us. I hope there is something special within these pages for you too...