No.1 Issue : The Authority Issue.
Photo Source : (Studio Tywon) Volume I : A Superstar
No. 1 Issue : The Authority Issue represents a superstar becoming his own creative director and launching into a new space of innovation, creativity, rebellion, and authority. This editorial encapsulates how a young fashion photographer has reshaped his vision from a humble story into an inspiring one that deserves to be celebrated. Volume I : A Superstar serves as a message that fashion can be used as a tool for self-identification, self-actualization, individualism and expressionism. As the brand prepares to soar and carve out new opportunities, it’s time to tell both old and new stories. It’s time to unveil the truth—the dangerous truth. Now is the moment to take action, for every choice brings us closer to a precarious reality. When we challenge established norms, we shake the very foundations of the system. When we wield style as a political weapon against corruption, it always causes a stir. But that’s the point—let it be a problem, because as long as people are angry, it means the confrontation is making them uncomfortable. Volume II : Ja’Mez Demands Authority breaks down barriers, challenges social norms, and creates his own power. It is time to challenge and be as androgynous as possible. Through innovation and resistance, it breaks the chains that bind us to outdated systems of control and allows us to redefine what it means to be free. Building my brand from scratch was not easy — it took blood, sweat, and tears. Sometimes I had to step away from the computer, let it breathe, and give myself time to think and recalibrate. I wanted to build my brand around my own vision and focal points, without the need for other opinions. Being on my own terms means dressing in the clothes that connect with me, surrounding myself with people who have my back, and creating art that has shaped my perspective. I’m not asking for a seat — I’m demanding my seat at the top. I will do anything and everything to get there with hustle, determination, passion, talent, and perseverance, because no one will stop me from achieving such a momentous accomplishment. Here is a refined, grammatically polished, and tightened version while preserving your voice and emotion: Volume III : Who’s The Boss showcases my claim to power—bringing my vision to life and becoming the artist I was meant to be. This issue centers on creating work that challenges the social, political, economic, and cultural spheres. Stepping into these spaces has allowed me to define myself on my own terms, without seeking validation from others. As I sit in my creative director’s seat, I think about the people who have helped, collaborated, innovated, and lifted me into the spaces I needed to be. In the end, creating this platform was never about success or power. It was about achieving significance—and building something that makes an impact. As The Authority Issue comes to a close, I want to address the loss of my father, an absence that has shaped my entire life. Losing him broke me in half. I struggled to understand who I was because a part of me was always missing—my dad. I had to create memories of him, since he died just before I was born. It hurts, and I don’t know how many times I’ve cried—enough to fill a pond. Losing my father to gun violence brought me both grief and anger. Having him taken from me before I could even say “dada” still brings tears to my eyes, even eighteen years later. It saddens me that I never got to know him, grow up with him, or confide in him about things he may not have understood but would have given the best advice on. I miss you every day, Dad, and I’m ready for you to see this magazine and my brand on major publications and billboards. Today, you would be proud of the man and artist I’ve become. Thank you for giving me life and inspiration. I’ve been given the chance to tell my story—one of resilience, reinvention, and remarkable accomplishments at a young age. But I didn’t get here alone. I had my models, my friends, my family—and most of all, my mother. They stood by me when I couldn’t stand by myself. I’ve walked through fire, and now I walk into the light. This new chapter is an awakening—an era of bold opportunities, daring ideas, and limitless possibilities.
In the loving memory of Rodricky's Tywon Williams
