by Jin Lovelace, HSM team writer & filmmaker

Though I’m mentally exhausted, I’m quite surprised with the overall results of the project. This was a tough challenge, since it’s something I’ve never tried before: creating a magazine issue. Let alone a magazine for my brand and for HSM.

I’ve worried from time to time that I wouldn’t produce a quality product; but, for me, this is a learning process. A journey to help expand methods of creative thinking. Which, of course, is what HomeStation is all about.

Like any project, particularly one you’re embarking on for the first time, there was some turbulence along the way. Hopefully, you enjoy this product. If criticism comes my way, I’m gracious enough to be humble to listen, learn, and take notes so I can better produce a quality product next time.

With that, here it is! I’m excited to bring you my first magazine project: Material World. 

For those that are familiar with the name, Material World was an original concept as a fashion catalog that went on to become a fashion show, which catered more to my models than just myself. Whatever it was that they wished to wear or showcase (as longs it was in confines of the TT ethos), all I asked was for them to have fun. I feel that everyone has a story to tell, and with fashion, I wanted the show to be their big canvas and for everyone to view their works of art.

The magazine format stays true to the premise of the theme, which is a bit more about Home fashions, the photography, and the graphic works of myself and my model, Roxanne. I feel that everything that I desired to do and go for in this format I could, and probably more. My purpose was to convey this as an actual fashion magazine while staying to the signature style within the Twilight Touch name.

For this issue, I wanted to focus on an element that I believe that doesn’t get enough exposure in the fashion community: dresses.

I’m sure most of you have some of them in your wardrobes as we speak, and the few that wear them from time to time will doubtlessly enjoy this coverage. There are a lot of these garments available in Home, but most either aren’t worn, are passed over, or the aesthetics just don’t meet one’s appeal. I think a part of me wanted to “sell” these items to the Home users who are looking for something fresh and different in their wardrobes.

The Dress Connection 2 touches upon the aesthetics of the garments found in PlayStation Home and attempts to connect with the individuals who are seeking quality garments, ranging from Billabong to Element, each an elaborate accessory loadout to compliment the clothing.

Also in the issue is a deep look into my thoughts on the upcoming machinima project “New Days 3: Kurumi’s Last Ballad”. What started out as a fashion showcase turned into a dramatic story about two friends with a connection between the fate of every living being around and their honor. The end is inevitable, but the misery behind the actions is the sole reason why the story exists.

Just to forewarn: this issue deals more on the photography side than the journalistic offerings that of HomeStation Magazine. What you’re getting is fashion, fashion, and more fashion! That’s pretty much it.

There are more elements that I would love to add into the future issues, so if you have any suggestions or would like to be a part of any future shoots I produce, please leave your comments at the bottom and I’ll take notes.

Thanks, and I sincerely hope you enjoy this issue.

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