WILSON ‘MRWILSONDJ’ CHAN Chan is the design director of MAO MAG and was instrumental in the overall look of the magazine. Chan is also a fashion music producer widely known for his soundtracks to runway shows. Producing soundtracks for Gucci, YSL, Tuleh, Derek Lam, Peter Som, and Gary Graham and many others. Experience the world of MRWILSONDJ at www.mrwilsondj.com.
	MIKE RUIZ Photographer Mike Ruiz, who’s shot Lindsey Lohan, Lil Kim, Ricky Martin, Jessica Biel, Britney Murphy, Dolly Parton, 50 Cent, Jennifer Garner, kirsten Dunst, and Vin Diesel among others, has also directed music videos for Traci Lords, RuPaul, Kristine W, EX03, and Tony Moran. He is currently in production for his feature film directorial debut. His photography has appeared in Interview, Vanity Fair, Citizen K, Conde Nast Traveler, Spanish and Brazilian Vogue. He is also the co-founder of Miauhaus Photo Studio Complex in LA. www.mikeruiz.com
	AARON COBETT Aaron Cobbett brilliantly (and may we add, very patiently) photographed the new crop of emerging designers in today’s fashion industry for this issue of MAO MAG. His work has appeared in various publications including Dazed and Confused, Glamour, Interview, tetu, Vouge and Vanity Fair.
	PATRICK MCDONALD A true "Dandy" in every sense of the word, Patrick McDonald was born in Germany and raised in California before moving to NYC in 1978 in the heyday of Studio 54, Fiorucci, and all things glittery. He is the lifestyle editor of Arude and a freelance fashion writer for various publications.
	SARA STEWART Sara Stewart was Born and raised in Coco Beach, Fl. At a very young age Sara's passion for the art of makeup developed as she realized it's transforming effect not only externally but internally as well. She packed up everything she owned, drove herself to New York City. She started her career working with famed makeup artist Sharon Gault. Since then she's worked with some of the fashion industries top designers from Valentino to Issac Mizrahi.
	SCOTT EWALT A MAO MAG favorite since our first issue, Ewalt has made digital imagery his media since 1992, combining his love for mythology, rock & roll and red light districts. His work has appeared on countless CD covers, magazines, posters, coffee table books and phone cards. For this issue Scott created portraits of Camilla Nickerson, Michael Musto, the editors of this magazine, and Nina Hagen. www.ewaltimaging.com
	GORDON ESPINET As worldly as his travel itinerary with M.A.C. Cosmetics, chief make-up artist Gordon Espinet lives a gloriously hectic and eclectic existence, topping up his life of style, fashion, pop culture, and the occasional off-duty mojito witha broad interest in all aspects of life. For this issue, Gordon interviewed blonde bombshell Pamela Anderson.
	ROY BLAKEY Left Oklahoma and traveled twice around the world. In the 1950’s and 60’s skating in ice shows. Leaving the frozen stage in 1967 he stopped for 3 days in NYC - and stayed for 25 years. His Chelsea photo studio became a magnet for such performers as Chita Rivera, Tommy Tune, Shirley Mac Laine, Brian Boitano, and Divine. His ground-breaking 1972 book of male nudes, HE and current Roy Blakey’s 70s Male Nudes prove his mastery of that subject. Celebrating his 75th birthday this year Roy works in his Minneapolis studio and curates The IceStage Archive, his world-class collection documenting the history of theatrical skating.
	DANNY EVANS Danny Evans emigrated from Toledo, Ohio to NYC in the early 90's. He is a photographer and artist whose work has been published in House & Garden, Wallpaper, and now MAO.
	JACK MITCHELL Jack Mitchell was born in Key West, Florida and spent 45 years (1950-1995) in New York City photographing famous creative and performing stars of the Arts world. The New York Times, Dance Magazine, After Dark Magazine, along with other national and international publications featuring the Arts were the showcases for his photography. The latest of his four coffee-table photography books, ICONS & IDOLS, spawned a137 print exhibition of the same name which is currently touring the United States. Filmmaker Craig B. Highberger has completed filming of a documentary Jack Mitchell: My Life is Black and White scheduled for release in 2006. The portraits of Joe Dallesandro, and Holly Woodlawn are two of a series of portraits Mitchell did of Andy Warhol Film Superstars in 1970. www.jackmitchellphotoprapher.com
	SIMON DOONAN Was born in 1952 in Reading, England. He began trimming windows on London’s Saville Row before immigrating to Southern California in the late seventies. After working with Diana Vreeland at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Doonan joined Barney’s New York in 1986, where he is now Creative Director. He is also a columnist for the New York Observer and a contributor to Harper’s Bazaar and several other publications. He lives in New York with his partner, designer Jonathan Adler, and their dog Liberace. Simon's new book Nasty: My Family and Other Glamorous Varmints, will be published in June 2005.
	PETER BUTLER Coiffeur extraordinaire Peter Butler landed in New York from Paris three years ago and has never looked back. His work has been seen in Vogue, L’uomo Vogue and Vanity Fair, and he has styled countless celebrities.
	DAVID WILLS Australian born David Wills has dedicated his life to preserving American film history and has accrued one of the world’s largest and most important independent archives of original photographic negatives and transparencies. He has contributed material for exhibition to many museums, including MoMA, and in 2002 edited Taschen’s Bernard of Hollywood’s Ultimate Pin-Up Book. Most recently, David has concentrated on producing a series of film-related traveling photography exhibitions culled primarily from his archive. His first shows, Edie Sedgwick, Blow-Up, Blonde Bombshell, and From Tiffany's to Thomas Crown: Hollywood Fashion of the 60's garnered major profiles in The LA Times, The NY Times, American Photo and Vogue. For MAO MAG, David provided rare images for the features on Ara Gallant, Mamie Van Doren and Marilyn Monroe.
	ALAN KLEINBERG "In retrospect, as I look back at these pictures, it seems most people were running through the Seventies. I seemed to be walking slowly, stopping often to watch and make a picture for my notebook. It was, in a way my hobby at night, while I worked days for the magazines". A book of the 70's picures will be published in mid 2006.  For this issue Alan provided us with two images of Ara Gallant which he snapped at different events during the 70's.
	SHANNON GREY WILLIAMS New York based makeup artist Shannon Grey Williams works with many of the industries’ top models, celebrities, designers, and photographers. Her sunny disposition makes her a favorite both on set and off. For this issue, she tackled the feat of doing 49 models in two days for our 7 designers we love feature. Shannon is represented by Oliver Pirot. www.shannongreywilliams.com
	DEAN CHAMBERLAIN Was born in Boston and has lived in New York City and Paris and now lives in Los Angeles. Some of Dean’s portraits include Francesco Clemente, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons, Raymond Pettibon, Ed Ruscha, Kenny Scharf, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Paul McCartney, Debbie Harry, and Timothy Leary. A book of Dean’s photographs is being prepared for publication. www.deanchamberlain.com
	MICHAEL MUSTO Michael Musto writes the wildly popular "La Dolce Musto" column for the Village Voice. The author of two books, Downtown and Manhattan on the Rocks, Musto is also familiar as a regular face on cable channels from E! to VH1 to MSNBC to everything but Animal Planet (though his agent is in talks with them as we speak). A UPI profile called Musto "one of the wittiest stylists in the English language." Thanks to sample sales and giveaways, he's a pretty snazzy dresser too.
	FRED VAN DE BUNT New York based hair Stylist was born in Soest, a tiny village in the Netherlands. In his early twenties he moved to Amsterdam and worked at Studio Hairdressers, one of the city’s top salons for five years before assisting Orlando Pita, Christiaan, and Ward in the states. His work has been seen in Vogue, Bazaar, Vanity Fair, W and Elle as well as campaigns for Gap, Levis, Espirit, Ralph Lauren, and Pantene. Fred is currently represented by Art Department. www.fredvandebunt.com
	TINA PAUL The Desire to be closer to music inspired Tina Paul to become one of today's legendary New York club photographers. After graduating from SVA, Tina's photos were first noticed by Patricia Field in the 80's. Tina's documentary style and whimsical, carefree sense, depicts the pleasure and sadness of life and her nightlife photographs portray the essence of the party. Best known for documenting the last night of Paradise Garage; the entire decade of club night Jackie 60; and the notorious Michael Alig and Club Kids, Her photographs are published in many books and magazines and she is a staff photographer for British Photo Agency Camera Press. www.fifibear.com
	MILTON H. GREENE In 1985 the New York based fashion photographer Milton H. Greene passed away. In 1993 his eldest son Joshua started The Archives, a business dedicated to the restoration and preservation of not only his father's work but photography at large. One of the first companies to do high-resolution photo restoration and archival printing, The Archives works with consumers as well as large institutions with rare photography. The Archives website offers a variety of numbered and limited edition reproductions that range in price and edition size. In celebration of Marilyn's up and coming 80th birthday in June, The Archives has included new Marilyn images along with other greats: John Wayne, Judy Garland, James Dean to name a few, as part of a new 'Legends' Limited Edition series. www.archiveimages.com or (541) 997-4970
	DIANNE BRILL Uber-babe Dianne Brill first made a splash as New York City’s "Queen of the Night", then as a model for designers Gaultier and Mugler’s wild runway shows, an actress in major motion pictures, and then as the mold for Adel Rootsteins’s mannequin of the decade. Until recently, Brill fans have had to be content rereading her best selling how-to book, Boobs, Boys, and Highheels: How to get Dressed in Just Under Six Hours but now with the launch of her full fledge cosmetic company Lip Lingerie, they will have the opportunity to once again thrill in the World of Brill!
	GINA KELLY Gina Kelly has always been obsessed with fashion magazines so she was thrilled when we asked her to interview Mike Gallagher, owner of one of the country’s largest fashion magazine archives. Kelly has worked as a fashion editor for Elle, Mademoiselle, and Lucky magazines and is currently the Fashion Director for Seventeen. This fall, Kelly is being honored with an Alumni Council Award by Boston University acknowledging her work within the Fashion Industry. Also, this magazine’s editor in chief considers her to be his best friend and loves her very much.
	SYLVIA MILES American actress Sylvia Miles has appeared in over 49 major motion pictures, as well as a host of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, and several notable television appearances. She has been nominated twice for an Academy Award for her work in Midnight Cowboy (1969) and Farewell My Lovely (1975) and garnered Best Actress Awards in 12 countries for her work in Andy Warhol’s HEAT. She has also appeared on numerous talk shows such as Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, Nightwatch, Charlie Rose, and Dick Cavett. She performs her acclaimed one-woman show, It’s Me, Sylvia, around the world and has been a member of the Actors Studio since 1968.
	CONSTANCE WHITE Constance White is the current style director and fashion spokesperson for EBAY. A 15-year veteran of the fashion industry and one of the countries most respected fashion experts, White has appeared on Oprah, E! Fashion File, Tyra Banks’ Model Show and ABC-TV’s "Inside Fashion Week." White has been a guest fashion reporter for Lifetime Television and a reporter/anchor for Full Frontal Fashion TV. Her extensive journalism background includes positions as the founding fashion director and a contributing writer for Talk magazine. Previously, she was a style reporter for The New York Times, executive fashion editor at Elle, and associate sportswear editor for Women's Wear Daily. White's articles have appeared in British Vogue, People, Essence and The Chicago Tribune.
	J.T. LEROY J.T. LeRoy is the author of international best sellers Sarah (being made into a film by Steven Shainberg) and The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (being made into a film by Asia Argento). LeRoy's third book will be out on Viking in 2004, and his work appears in the short story collection The Best American Non-Required Reading 2003, edited by Dave Eggars. LeRoy is part of the rock band Thistle, currently recording their debut release. He is also working with No Hands Productions on an original children's feature film.
	RUBEN TOLEDO Ruben Toledo is a painter, sculptor, illustrator, reporter and fashion chronicler as well as a surrealist wit of great renown. He currently lives and works in NYC with his wife, designer Isabel Toledo. Ruben’s watercolors are currently being used for the Nordstrom’s ad campaign. He is the visual author of The Bombshell Manual of Style, the SWEETIE series, and STYLE DICTIONARY. He has designed mannequins for Pucci Mannequins as well as store windows, award statuettes, scarves, fabric designs, murals, portraits, and album covers and recently created his first animated film on the history of French fashion. His illustrations have appeared in all the top fashion magazines and his artwork has been exhibited at the Museé Des Arts Decorative, Louvre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Fashion and Technology.
	JADE JAGGER Jade Jagger is an accomplished jewelry designer who lives in Ibiza, Spain with her children Amber and Assisi.
	ANN MAGNUSON Ann Magnuson is an actress, singer, writer and part time performance artist. She has been seen on screen in films such as Making Mr. Right, The Hunger, Clear and Present Danger, Glitter, Panic Room and in April, The United States of Leland and Ghostlight. On television she co-starred in the ABC series "Anything But Love" and has appeared in the HBO mini series From the Earth to the Moon as well as guest starring on The Drew Carey Show, Caroline in the City, The John Larroquette Show, and an upcoming episode of Fraiser. She writes a monthly column for PAPER magazine. Get on her mailing list at www.annmagnuson.com
	ALEXANDER THOMPSON Alexander Thompson's photographs have been published in Nylon, Mass Appeal, Black Book, Paper, Spin, Time Out, and Rollingstone Magazine among others and he has just been selected to shoot an art book on Iggy Pop. The Texan photographer loves beer, bbq ribs, collecting used records, moonlighting as a DJ, and his lovely wife Maria.
	DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Belgium born designer Diane von Furstenberg has been a fixture of the American Fashion world since arriving in New York in 1972 with her signature jersey dresses. She went on to not only sell 5 million of her signature wrap dresses, but also to succeed in the beauty, home and publishing industries. Today, Diane von Furstenberg is again at the forefront of the fashion industry. She designs from her atelier on the edge of the Meat Packing district, and her collection, is sold in over 50 countries. Her spirit of freedom and independence are an inspiration to all generations of women, and today her designs are sought and worn by celebrities, style-makers and chic women worldwide.
	JEREMY SCOTT Jeremy Scott was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew to fame in Paris showing his avant-garde performance art style fashion shows. He is well known for his iconic designs for artist like Bjork, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Fischerspooner, as well as Miss Piggy. He wrote and directed his first short film "Starring" last year and is currently writing a feature length musical. He now lives and work in Hollywood.
	SUSAN OLSEN Susan Olsen, internationally recognized for her role as Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch, is an actress, writer, artist, producer, radio personality and, most importantly, the mother of a wonderful six year old son! She appeared on programs like A&E's Biography, Headliners and Legends with Matt Lauer, the Billboard Music Awards, the MTV Movie Awards, Entertainment Tonight, TV Guide’s The Scandals behind the Sitcoms and her second appearance on the cover of People Magazine . She is currently writing her biography The Youngest One in Curlers recounting what it was like to grow up on TV and adjust back into the real world.
	ALVARO Alvaro is a renown illustrator and portrait painter for celebrities. His work has appeared in top fashion magazines including the first illustrated cover of Vibe Magazine. His work has appeared in numerous books, television, and department store windows worlwide including Bendels, Elizabeth Arden, Laforet in Tokyo, and bus and subway stations all over NYC. His ability to glamourize and capture the image of women has enabled him to create work for Mariah Carey, Iman, Naomi Campbell, Patti LaBelle, and Mary J. Blige among others. Recently, Alvaro recreated the Varga Girl for Esquire Magazine through body painting and is working on his first one man show.
	DIRK KIKSTRA Is a photographer originally from Amsterdam. He has worked for Richard Avedon before striking out on his own. For MAO MAG Dirk has shot Amanda Lepore, Julie Gilhart, Anna Nicole Smith and the entire My Obsession feature.
	CHARLIE GREEN Make Up artist Charlie Green left lipstick traces in homeland England before honing her craft as one of this planets top fashion artists in Paris for 5 years. She discovered anarchy in cosmetics during the reign of Ziggy Stardust and thus solidified her cause channelling Bauhaus and The Sex Pistols, causing colourful chaos in the early 80's. Currently residing in New York and flexing her brushes at fashion shows, photographic shoots and proudly engaged in several freelance cosmetics contracts with illustrious beauty companies. Charlies history and workload with Mao is extensive; together they have created some archival images and she want to "always work in unison with the devine brazilian brothers with a frame of reference that spans the whole universe."
	TOUKIE SMITH Described by The NY Times as a "combination of Sally Bowles, Holly Golightly, Josephine Baker and Scarlet O'Hara" accomplished actress, model, social activist, restauranteur and full-time mother, Toukie A. Smith continues to forge ahead embarking on new and exciting ventures in the city she loves and calls her home. In addition to raising her two sons, Julian and Aaron Kendrik Smith DeNiro, Ms. Smith is now working on MamaToukie.Com. An organization whose mission is to foster community relations and build a bridge linking parents with their children and the schools in the community in an effort to improve communication and create programs to support today's youth.
	CHRISTINE DE LASSUS After starting a career styling major advertising campaigns with photographers Irving Penn, Steven Klein, Patrick Demarchelier and many others. French born Christine de Lassus is now devoting her time to editorial projects: directing the fashion of Trace magazine and free-lancing for major european publications, while traveling the world.
	KENNY SCHARF Kenny Scharf is a prolific artist who has worked in painting, printmaking, drawing and sculpture: he has designed lifeguard stations, Zippo lighters, watches, cellphones, carpets, carnival carousels and a line of mannequins. He created The Groovenians, which aired on The Cartoon Network. Sharf has exhibited widely, including the Salvador Dali Museum, St. Petersburg, Bienalle de Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tony Shafrazi Gallery and Queens Museum of Art, New York, Museum of Contemporary Art, Monterrey, and the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art. www.kennyscharf.com
	MAURY HOPSON The original "celebrity hairstylist" single-handedly established the role of the freelance hairdresser as we now know it. His stellar career began at a time when models did their own hair and makeup… He changed that! Since then, he has participated in the creation of some of the most iconic images of our time with photographers Scavullo, Penn, Avedon, Helmut Newton, Bruce Weber and many others. His touch is sought by the world’s most renowned movie stars, models, rock stars, and royals. For this issue, Hopson wrote about his close friend and collaborator, famed makeup artist Way Bandy. He lives in New York City with Lily and Jack, his adopted Rottweiler-Retrievers.
	ROXANNE LOWIT Is a celebrity and fashion photographer whose intimate, outrageous, and stylish photographs have been an important part of the international and social scene for almost three decades. She pioneered fashion backstage photography in 1977 when she was the only photographer backstage at the shows. For this edition of MAO MAG, we used her photography for the feature of her friend, Tina Chow. "Tina was such a wonderful person; beautiful inside and out. Known for her phenomenal sense of style, kindness, good humor, and generosity. She was a natural hostess. She had energy, a magic that made everyone want to be near her. I am proud have had her as a friend."
	JEFFREY GARDNER Is a New York City based photographer and self-described "Gay Man at a Tittie Bar". After retiring from a 15-year career as a fashion stylist, he began photographing his friends, the larger-than-life personalities who don't shop at Abercrombie and Fitch. He is currently working on two projects: a series of mostly nude candids entitled "Artificial Stimulants: New York from Dusk to Dawn," and an on-going documentary of the American Burlesque Circuit. His photos have appeared in Fast Company, Jungle, and Nerve, and he is a regular contributor to Suede.
	GREG GORMAN For over two decades, Greg Gorman's timeless photographs have documented the obessesion with the 20th century celebrity. From personality portraits and advertising companies to magazine layouts and fine art work, Gorman has developed the showcase discriminating and unique style in his profession. He currently resides in Los Angeles and Mendicino California.
	RICK CASTRO Is an independent filmmaker and photographer living in Los Angeles. His work explores the world of fetish and fringes of culture. His film Hustler White premeired at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival and Plushies and Furries aired on MTV in Janauary 2002. His photography has been featured in various publications from Vanity Fair, GQ and Rolling Stone, to Drummer, Bound and Gagged and taste of Latex.

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