Nomenus Beauty

During my trip to NY, I had the pleasure of meeting Erik Madigan Heck and Catharine Stuart, a photographer and illustrator respectively who work together to create the masterpiece that is Nomenus Quarterly. They’re insanely young, talented and also boyf & girlf – I tried my best to hate them but they were just too nice.

Nomenus Quarterly is a fashion magazine like no other. In fact, the word magazine doesn’t do justice to this publication – a stunning art-meets-fashion wonder would be more apt. They work with artists from all mediums and disciplines within the worlds of fine art and fashion. It’s published online every quarter and in print as a limited edition series of books and folios.

All works are created especially for Nomenus or are previously unpublished. Past collaborators have included Elizabeth Peyton, Rodarte, Sally Singer and Helmut Lang. The current issue features work by Lucien Freud, Anselm Kiefer and Ann Demeulemeester. I am utterly in awe of the lineup of prestigious and influential people that they get to work on this project. The beauty of the final images is just unsurpassed by any publication out there at the moment, and the result of of Heck’s incredible eye and undoubted talent. The only drawback is the exorbitant price tag. Despite my excessive spending on magazines each month, I don’t think I’ll be able to come up with £1275.00 to buy it although the gorgeous online version is a pretty good alternative. NOK