Sex and the City - The Covers

So we had a few cover ideas bouncing around the office. I really liked the one with Sarah and the flowers but was told that it looked too "Modern Bride"...I took that as a compliment :) In any case, here's the concept we ended up running with.

A Look Inside the HX Offices

Want to see where Manhattan's politically incorrect party paper is put together? Here's a little peek at our new digs in the Fashion District. This is where I spend my day (and often times, nights)

Anyone who has seen my apartment can now see where the inspiration for the kitchen came from :)

Look What's Heating up Fire Island this Summa!!

Wah Wah Wah...The Hot Bois of "Cry Baby" the Musical

That's right kids...just did a photo shoot with the three hotties of "Cry Baby"

Shoot was originally going to be shot on a New York City rooftop but due to the ongoing rain that week, we had to think of a Plan B.

We decided to go digital with a twist and have the shoot at this new restaurant/bar in Chelsea called Ate Ave. They have LED tiles that span across the entire bar which was cool becasue we got to have our "beach" scene despite mother nature.

If you think these guys are hot in the pictures, you should see them work it on stage, be sure to catch Marty Lawson, Spencer Liff and Charlie Sutton in TONY nominated musical, "Cry Baby" playing now at the Marquis Theatre.

Photography by WilsonModels.com
Makeup by William A. Marshall/KenBarboza.com
Special Thanks: Ate Ave, 169 Eighth Avenue www.ateave.com

I finally did MADONNA!!

Ever since catching that fever for design way back when...I have always dreamed of designing something for/with Madonna. Way back in my early days, my Aunt Christine was playing her "Immaculate Collection" album and it was then I realized two things....1) I LOVE THIS WOMAN and 2) I'M GAY hahah

Several years later, Madge releases "Hard Candy" and i just happen to be working at one of New York City's largest gay magazines where of course, she would be a staple. This week, my small dream came true...Madonna is the cover feature for Issue 869 that will be hitting the streets tomorrow night.

We got a standard stock photo from her people but wanted to do soemting different. In keeping with the "Hard Candy" theme, I decided to incorporate the old-fashioned rainbow lolipops, both classic and fun. I incorporated this treatment throughout the editorial spread as well.

Whatcha think?

Armani Casa Ad

Just created this ad for Armani Casa's 20 Pine in the Financial District...My gosh, I would love a unit in the building :)

The White Party!

This was my version of the White Party cover...didn't run with this one though...you'll have to find one on the streets to see the one we ran ;)