Taylor

A queer fashion magazine and comprehensive guide to sartorial style created during my senior year (I was 21!) of college.

After two stints at leading men’s fashion publications: Hearst’s Esquire Magazine and independent magazine Essential Homme, I reimagined what a sartorial magazine would look like through a queer lens. With the collaboration of peers who were photographers, illustrators, writers and more, we put together a vision of what a magazine for us would be. Featuring community news, special profiles, music, food, drink, art, writing and most importantly: style.

This magazine was also an important exercise for me to work and build something together with friends. Looking back now this also serves as a time capsule capturing a moment in our lives.

A wall display featuring photographs and magazines on black shelves, with a focus on "Taylor" magazines showcasing fashion themes and posters with various images and designs.

Front of Book

Magazine page featuring an article titled 'An Introduction' from Taylor Magazine. The text discusses the theme of expression as a revolutionary act, advocating for authenticity and truth-seeking. On the right, there is a photo of a person in a suit with a caption identifying them as Melissa Moore, Designer and Founder of Y-LEAD: Youth Learning Lab of Education and Applied Design.

Magazine table of contents featuring diverse topics such as interviews, music, and fashion, alongside an image of a person in a tuxedo-style outfit.

Awkwafina wearing a red hoodie, holding a microphone, and covering her face with her hand. The text highlights her album 'Yellow Ranger' and mentions her comedic style and various projects. The page features images of her music and TV appearances.

Two people posing playfully, one wearing a hat with an American flag design and the other wearing large glasses.

Fun fact: Nora and I first met during my junior year while I was working on my first magazine, Hook, about women in hip hop.

Power Lunch

Recipe developed written and photographed by Cherry Lau

Paleo spicy tuna rolls with cucumber and sriracha, served in a container. Recipe text included.

Various ingredients for a recipe including Persian cucumbers, eggs, nori sheets, avocado, lettuce, onion, scallions, tuna cans, sesame oil, chili paste, raw honey, sesame seeds, and mayonnaise, arranged on a wooden surface.

Image of a recipe page showing how to prepare egg sheets and spicy tuna, with ingredients such as avocados, tuna, cucumbers, sesame seeds, nori, and lettuce on a table, alongside text instructions and a recipe for homemade mayo.

Instructional page showing how to make tuna and vegetable rolls. Includes images of ingredients like seaweed, egg, lettuce, cucumber, avocado, and tuna arranged and rolled into sushi. A final image shows cut rolls on a plate with chopsticks. Text provides a sriracha recipe and rolling instructions.

Fun fact: Cherry and I have been friend’s since high school and they also designed and baked the cake for my wedding!

Happy Hour with DH

Photographed, Prepared and Styled by David Haas. Written by David Haas and Leslie Xia.
In this section, we aim to break the stigma behind "girly drinks" and use the opportunity to talk about different aspects of drink prep, etiquette and recommendations.

Magazine page featuring a cocktail guide titled 'The DH Drinking Guide' on the left and a cocktail photo on the right. The guide includes tips such as juicing and optimal juice extraction methods, alongside two specific recipes for 'Sangria' and 'Laughter in the Rain,' which is a vodka-based cocktail. The page emphasizes the importance of using fresh ingredients and provides details for making the drink 'Laughter in the Rain,' including ingredients like vodka, peach liqueur, meyer lemon juice, and the steps to prepare it.

Magazine page featuring cocktail recipes, including Cucumber Infused Gin & Grapefruit and Dark and Stormy, with ingredients and instructions. Also includes wine recommendations and bottles displayed.

Fun fact: David bartended all of my college house parties.

Queer, an Essay by Ira

Photographed by Vivian Loh

Magazine essay page featuring a person in a suit standing with hands in pockets, looking down, text discusses gender identity and societal expectations. Includes quotes and personal reflections across three columns.

The Suiting Guide

Illustrated by Paulene Phouybanhdyt, Written by Leslie Xia

A two-page guide titled "The Suited Guide," covering anatomy of a suit and details of a tie. The left page discusses suit construction, including full canvas, half canvas, and fully fused jackets, with illustrations. The right page focuses on the tie, presenting the Windsor knot and regular knot, with diagrams. The guide includes illustrations of figures in suits and ties.

Illustration of men's fashion guide detailing collars, cuffs, buttons, lapels, and pockets. Includes drawings of different collar styles such as point and winged, cuff variations like scalloped and French, buttoning etiquette, various lapel types including notch and shawl, and pocket styles such as besom and patch.

The Style Dictionary

Written and Illustrated by Leslie Xia, with sly commentary from Caroline Xia
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Illustrated cover of "Taylor’s Styling Dictionary, First Edition" featuring sketches of various clothing items in red, including jackets, coats, and hats. A quote by Richard Eberhart is included: "Style is the perfection of a point of view." Addition

A fashion glossary image with definitions and illustrations for various clothing terms from A to Bo, including drawings of an alpaca, a balanced jacket, a blazer, and pockets. Terms like "anorak," "ascot," "argyle," and "bespoke" are explained. The l

Fashion glossary featuring terms like bomber jacket, boutonnier, bowtie, box pleat, braces, broadcloth, brogues, broken stripe, buffalo plaid, button down collar shirt, cavalry twill, camel's hair, camp shirt, canvas construction, camp moc, camisole,

Illustrated glossary of fashion terms starting with 'Ca' to 'De', including a history of the cardigan sweater. Features terms like cashmere, chambray, corduroys, and denim, with sketches and annotations.

Diagram explaining various fashion terms like "Dirndl Skirt," "Dinner Jacket," "Double Breasted," and "Trench Coat," with illustrations and definitions. Features clothing items such as a fitted cap, fishtail parka, and duffle coat along with annotati

Glossary page with fashion terms from "Fu-Ja" section, featuring illustrations, clothing descriptions, and handwritten notes. Includes terms like "Furnishings," "Garment-dyed," and "Typebeast." Illustrations depict a shirt, shoe, and patterned shirt.

Illustration and text describing various clothing items and fashion terms such as Johnny collar, jeans, khakis, Mao jacket, Mac coat, mandarin collar, and more. Includes diagrams and historical notes.

Illustration of fashion terms and clothing items, including a Nehru jacket, with handwritten notes and sketches.

Fashion terminology infographic featuring illustrated clothing items like polo collar, puffer jacket, and rugby shirt, with handwritten notes and descriptions of terms such as peak lapels, pencil stripe, and pocket square. Includes historical info on

Fashion glossary page with text and sketches of clothing items from 'Sa' to 'Sn'. Includes definitions for terms like sack suit, safari jacket, and smoking jacket, with illustrations of a shawl collar, ski jacket, and snapback.

Infographic explaining various clothing terms such as sport coat, spread collar, and trench coat, with illustrations and detailed definitions. Features notes and sketches in red, emphasizing key points. Includes a section on the Stetson hat with hist

Illustrated guide to fashion terms from A-W with sketches and descriptions, including tuxedo, waistcoat, Wellington boots, white tie, Windsor knot, and workshirt. Contains historical notes and visual definitions, with artistic annotations by Leslie a

Kashink

Photographed by Kristen Lengel. Interview by Leslie Xia.
Captured on the streets of Paris, an intimate conversation with the street artist, Kashink.