SHOT & EDITED BY CORY MICKLE
DIRECTED & CO EDITED BY GODFATHER KAYGOD
CO DIRECTED BY MILTON III
Vintage Meets Modern
Time Square & SoHo, Manhattan
Model: Leshawn Bridgewater
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Leshawn: "Fashion to me is being able to wake up everyday walking into your closet and say " this is how I feel today " so you put on whatever matches your mood. Fashion to me is being able to walk outside and identify the people that stare at outfit, whether it's good stares, bad stares, or even clueless stares I admire them all because it is increases my confidence to make me wanna wear more iconic looks.. fashion is an everyday thing and even if I try to run from it it will always catch up to me."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Leshawn: "Music and Fashion in NYC is apart of what makes it so diverse. Diverse meaning that people in NYC have no limits when it comes to the outfits and music that they allow come to life. I've seen and heard so many different styles, patterns, and outfits that has caught my ears and eyes. That's why I love going outside especially within the soho location because that is where you witness it all."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Leshawn: "It was such an iconic experience, from getting in front the vintage camera lens to meeting new people that came from different areas of the city. The vibes were 100% real, It was an experience that I will always remember."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Leshawn: "My goal is to be able to tackle every risk possible so others who look up to me as a fashion/ model icon can know that anything is possible when you allow yourself to step out the comfort Zone!"
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Leshawn: "Fashion to me is being able to wake up everyday walking into your closet and say " this is how I feel today " so you put on whatever matches your mood. Fashion to me is being able to walk outside and identify the people that stare at outfit, whether it's good stares, bad stares, or even clueless stares I admire them all because it is increases my confidence to make me wanna wear more iconic looks.. fashion is an everyday thing and even if I try to run from it it will always catch up to me."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Leshawn: "Music and Fashion in NYC is apart of what makes it so diverse. Diverse meaning that people in NYC have no limits when it comes to the outfits and music that they allow come to life. I've seen and heard so many different styles, patterns, and outfits that has caught my ears and eyes. That's why I love going outside especially within the soho location because that is where you witness it all."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Leshawn: "It was such an iconic experience, from getting in front the vintage camera lens to meeting new people that came from different areas of the city. The vibes were 100% real, It was an experience that I will always remember."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Leshawn: "My goal is to be able to tackle every risk possible so others who look up to me as a fashion/ model icon can know that anything is possible when you allow yourself to step out the comfort Zone!"
Model: Cordell Louis
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Cordell: "Fashion is a creative external expression of who you are internally."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Cordell: "NYC is home to the trendsetters and fashion personalities.Its definately a rising uproar and is well respected by creatives in other places and outlets. The diversity and talent is as much as the population and tends to be overlooked at times, but in due time will be one to watch."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Cordell "It was a dope experience. Getting to shoot, connect and vibe with another creative always sparks my interest."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Cordell: "I aim to book high end jobs, work with top notch photographers and create a unique and visually pleasing body of work that I can ultimately be proud of. I also have plans of being behind the scences, anything from styling, photography and art. The goal us to be a boss that is an independent and exclusive. I want to be able to put my creativity and Individuality in the forefront and show that fashion is just an accessory to one who has great style."
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Cordell: "Fashion is a creative external expression of who you are internally."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Cordell: "NYC is home to the trendsetters and fashion personalities.Its definately a rising uproar and is well respected by creatives in other places and outlets. The diversity and talent is as much as the population and tends to be overlooked at times, but in due time will be one to watch."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Cordell "It was a dope experience. Getting to shoot, connect and vibe with another creative always sparks my interest."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Cordell: "I aim to book high end jobs, work with top notch photographers and create a unique and visually pleasing body of work that I can ultimately be proud of. I also have plans of being behind the scences, anything from styling, photography and art. The goal us to be a boss that is an independent and exclusive. I want to be able to put my creativity and Individuality in the forefront and show that fashion is just an accessory to one who has great style."
Model: GodFather KayGod
Model (Left): Deanna Beckum
Model (Middle): Cordell Louis
Model (Right): Teriann Kristine Garcia
Model (Middle): Cordell Louis
Model (Right): Teriann Kristine Garcia
Model: Milton III
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Milton III: "A lot its different. For everyone its lifestyle."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Milton III: "Well I feel we kinda started everything, it goes all the way back to the Harlem renaissance where music and fashion was being spread from NY to other places."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Milton III: "I won't lie I had a lot of fun its good to connect and network we took some good pictures that day the vibes were lit."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Milton III: "Truly I just want to have fun and have people look up to me and go that could be me one day everyone looks up to someone right?"
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Milton III: "A lot its different. For everyone its lifestyle."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Milton III: "Well I feel we kinda started everything, it goes all the way back to the Harlem renaissance where music and fashion was being spread from NY to other places."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Milton III: "I won't lie I had a lot of fun its good to connect and network we took some good pictures that day the vibes were lit."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Milton III: "Truly I just want to have fun and have people look up to me and go that could be me one day everyone looks up to someone right?"
Model: Amir Morales
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Amir Morales: "Fashion is a major thing. It's a way of expressing your idea in a form of clothing that you think would have a big impact on people."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Amir Morales: "The fashion & music culture of NYC is too unique because it's never one main thing it's different styles & different perspectives."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Amir Morales: "Great, I got amazing shoots, the energy was never dull & everyone was having fun."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Amir Morales: "I wanna get my moms out the hood model for Gosha , HBA , & do collabs with Jaden Smith. Fashion wise, I wanna have my own clothing line for kids that aren't into the main stream & wanna design they're own clothing."
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
Amir Morales: "Fashion is a major thing. It's a way of expressing your idea in a form of clothing that you think would have a big impact on people."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
Amir Morales: "The fashion & music culture of NYC is too unique because it's never one main thing it's different styles & different perspectives."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
Amir Morales: "Great, I got amazing shoots, the energy was never dull & everyone was having fun."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
Amir Morales: "I wanna get my moms out the hood model for Gosha , HBA , & do collabs with Jaden Smith. Fashion wise, I wanna have my own clothing line for kids that aren't into the main stream & wanna design they're own clothing."
Model: ZiGair McCoy
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
ZiGair: "fashion is something that helps me express myself to the fullest , helps people understand what type of person I am."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
ZiGair: "It's inspirational to see , the views & ideals everyone has their is sensational , I really see myself in a few years living in NYC."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
ZiGair: "The experience was phenomenal and its certainly set the standard for what I expect to do in this industry."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
ZiGair: "My goals are to be very successful to the point where I'm modeling for H&M & eventually leaving the model scene to produce my own fashion line."
KG MAG: What is fashion to you?
ZiGair: "fashion is something that helps me express myself to the fullest , helps people understand what type of person I am."
KG MAG: What do you think about the Fashion & Music culture of NYC?
ZiGair: "It's inspirational to see , the views & ideals everyone has their is sensational , I really see myself in a few years living in NYC."
KG MAG: How was shooting with Kaygod Magazine?
ZiGair: "The experience was phenomenal and its certainly set the standard for what I expect to do in this industry."
KG MAG: What are your goals as a model or creative within fashion?
ZiGair: "My goals are to be very successful to the point where I'm modeling for H&M & eventually leaving the model scene to produce my own fashion line."