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Photography by Will Shively
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Stylists
Michael Puccetti: chief hair and glam team coordinator (Salon Lofts)
Westin Wilson: hair and glam team assistant (Salon Lofts)
Amanda Braun: hair (Salon Lofts)
Cass Walker: hair (Salon Schools Group)
Tim Wilkins: chief make-up (Salon Lofts)
Nicole Brock: make-up (Salon Schools Group)
Photography by Will Shively
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Michael Coleman
Another captain in our composite was former mayor Michael Coleman. Coleman did not rest one day after retiring from his 16-year run, joining law firm Ice Miller as a partner and planning to do more redevelopment for Columbus following his historic four-term tenure as mayor of Columbus. Mayor Mike isn’t done yet, folks.
All of Coleman’s clothes here are custom made.
What is one product you cannot live without?
"Collar stays."
Photography by Will Shively
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Brian Ross
Founder and president of Experience Columbus Brian Ross, also an OSU alum, who brought the essence of our fair city with him, was also on set. Smart, impeccably mannered, confident and friendly, Mr. Ross was Columbus personified. We are one talented city, folks!
From the Flying Gent
Descendant of Thieves charcoal field blazer, $295; Richer Poorer dress socks, $15; Pocket Square Clothing pocket square, $26; Rodd & Gunn chambray button up, $115; Descendant of Thieves woven elastic belt, $39; Grayer’s navy chinos, $88
What is a staple style element in your workplace?
"For the men, it's colorful, patterned socks. For the ladies, it's Stitch Fix."
Photography by Will Shively
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Kecia Mathys
Media sensation Kecia Mathys – who brought her reality show, Young Columbus, with her – lent her effervescence and smooth operations. Effortlessly beautiful inside and out, she graciously added some playfulness to our shoot. Check her out on Hola! Columbus.
New York & Company Eva Mendes dress, $79.95; New York & Company jewelry, $19.95; Nine West shoes, $69.95
Hair by Melody Larissa Sherrell of Salon Lofts
What is a work fashion no-no?
"Tops that are too low-cut and skirts that are too short. Keeping it professional really enhances credibility, and if people are only focused on what you are showing, they won’t listen to what you are saying."
Photography by Will Shively
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Gene Smith
The Ohio State University Athletic Director Gene Smith is a transformative force in our Buckeye Nation. For more than a decade, he has worked to foster an environment that allows student athletes to pursue academic, athletic and social success. His name is often placed on lists of the most powerful people in college sports. Make no mistake: Smith possesses and walks around with this strength. But a caring spirit surrounds it. Everyone enjoyed his presence; truly a gift.
Hunter and Lords beige jacket; Jack Christopher Custom Clothing gray jacket; Godfrys ties; Donald Pliner shoes. All clothes are custom made.
Who is your favorite designer for spring?
"Jack Christopher Custom Clothing."
Photography by Will Shively
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April Zimmerman Katz
April Zimmerman Katz was a stunning addition to the captains of industry. Her powerful empire with husband Kyle just keeps growing. Her sense of style and class was an inspiration to us all. She develops, builds, owns and manages residential real estate in a thoughtful and progressive manner and, in my hood of Clintonville, Zimmerman Companies owns the Olympic Indoor Tennis Club.
C/Meo Collective dress, $290; Keepsake trench, $178, Marlyn Schiff statement bangles, $52
Brought: Black suede Gucci Booties, Anthropologie turquoise necklace, black star sapphire ring her grandfather had designed for her grandmother in the 1970s
Name your must-have for spring.
"Statement jewelry."
Photography by Will Shively
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Chris Crader, Bethany Lovell and Baby Avery
Rounding out our motley crew was the young family of Chris Crader, Bethany Lovell and Baby Avery, as we liked to call her on the shoot. Chris and Bethany are expecting their little boy, who also made a cameo in this production, to add to this lovely trio. Though Chris and Bethany are impressive with their burgeoning restaurant empire – which includes two Harvest Pizzerias, Sycamore Café and the newly opened Salt and Pine – Baby Avery stole the show. Her willingness showed her to be a model participant; she was, for us all, something remarkable to behold and, somewhere, deep down inside, we all looked at the next generation of Columbus captains and felt proud.
Chris: From the Flying Gent
Iron & Resin oxblood chinos, $88; Richer Poorer dress socks, $15; Hook & Albert metal lapel flower, $44; Pocket Square Clothing pocket square, $26; Rodd & Gunn coral button up, $98; General Knot spring scarf, $78; Original Penguin leather belt, $36; Descendant of Thieves tan field blazer, $250
Bethany: From Tigertree
Lumiere ingrid dress, $44; BEORA Trini necklace, $48; Out of Print composition leggings, $24
Avery: Cub Shrub
Outfit 1: Troy James gray pocket cardigan, $28; Troy James black/white gingham shirt, $24; Little Pilgrim Wild One leggings, $18
Outfit 2 (not shown): Mayoral palm leaves pants, $28; Mini Rodini unicorn sweatshirt, $58; Minnetonka tramper boots, $44
What is something that everyone should have in his or her closet?
"Perfect-fitting black skinny jeans."
Photography by Will Shively
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Will Shively & Ria Greiff
Will Shively has been a photographer for a staggering 40 years. A native New Yorker, he has been creating images for some of the biggest commercial clients in Columbus since moving here. Most recently, he showed an exhibition of his shots for BalletMet at Marcia Evans Gallery. Will is one of the good guys and is loved by everyone, not just for his work, but for his kind and playful demeanor. Will calls Milo Arts his home and studio and is putting together a coffee table book from his vast library of works.
Ria Greiff was once one of Will’s muses and is also a native New Yorker. Having moved to fashion production – and now publishing her own magazine for Fashion Meets Music Festival – she tapped Will to work with her behind the camera on her projects. Will and Ria will be working together on the book, as well as the revamping of this year’s FMMF Magazine, and you may see them put together another big fashion production for fall.
Photography by Will Shively
The late Denny Griffith was one of the captains of industry in Columbus’ arts sector. He left a legacy of indisputably establishing the Columbus College of Art and Design as one of the top art schools in the country and spent the remainder of his days doing what he loved best: creating.
His exhibit Another World and Other Works, which ran through Feb. 21 at Hammond Harkins Galleries, was a collection of what he liked to call “creatures.” This body of work, an amazing parting gift with each piece lovingly captured in the following pages, was aptly described by Michael Goodson, director of CCAD’s Beeler Gallery, as, “surprisingly innate symbols of vitality that are still tenderly in need of help and support so that they might participate in the dance that comprises the rest of any given painting.”
For this shoot, we wanted to honor Griffith and other captains of industry in our city. We took a look at what spring 2016 would look like on some of Columbus’ greats – and you, too, can have these looks. Most of our sourcing is from local boutiques, and our styling team was also comprised of local talent.
Special thanks to Marlana Hammond Keynes for her hospitality and graciousness in letting us take over all the levels of Hammond Harkins for a day.
Fashion Meets Music Festival
Right here in our own back yard is one of Mashable’s bucket-worthy “14 Epic Music Events Around the Globe” that are bucket-worthy, the Fashion Meets Music Festival. This two-day event takes place in the Arena District on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3 and 4, and is a full-on fusion of both music and fashion that celebrates their unique and eternal linkage.
FMMF is a two-day, four-stage festival featuring a variety of the best acts in live music and featuring some of the most talented designers in the country, in addition to runway shows, local food, beverages, unique activations and more.
For more information, visit www.fmmf.us.
