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editor/publisherchris plamondon

[email protected]

designer/layoutdan hwang • thinkhwang, llc

[email protected]

photographymatt cohen • mena hall • dan hwang

peter mellekas • cedar poirier

contributorskaitlyn danielle boisvert • kristen coates

susan comeau • deano • susan corkum-greekjocelyn hall • melissa kirdzik

christopher plamondon • sara poirier

ad representativedan hwang • harmony oschefski • cedar poirier

ON THE COVER:photo: peter mellekas

model: sara poirierhair: maureen gomes

mermaid tail design: graehme fieldspecial thanks to joe mele for letting us

shoot on his property

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470 thames st. apt. 2newport, ri 02840

401.559.8008

newport naked is published by thinkhwang, llc. Distributionthroughout Newport and neighboring towns. Published 3 timesannually, June, Sept and Dec. To inquire about advertising rates orto submit story ideas, email [email protected] or call401.559.8008. © 2013 All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer *Newport Naked does not support every opinion given by our different contributors... this is about giving many views, so if

you have issue with something covered within, we’ll be happy to listen and pass it along.* Stay sunny and medicate with laughter.

photo: Matthew Cohen Photography

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boatingshipwrecks

off the coast of rhode island

brew your ownmaking brewhoney hefeweizen beer

gardeningedible landscaping

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arts & entertainmentfashion, art &

rock & rollsue mcnally, rupert nesbit,

& graehme field

1969 newport jazz festival

vegetarian recipes – p.15sports directory –p.37

local color – p.46canine curb – p.52

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Ever since liberal leaning men likeNicholas Easton and WilliamCoddington left Boston (Easton wasbanned, Coddington asked to leave) andfounded Newport, our city has beenlinked to that august metropolis. ThoughProvidence is our capital, from a nation-al and international perspective, Bostoncan been seen as our big brother upnorth.

This relationship encompassesshared economic and ideological ties. Italso features emotional links that canbe expressed in something as trivial asour interests in sports. While those inneighboring Connecticut tend to root forteams from the Big Apple, we leantoward Beantown and the happenings

on the fields, courts, and rinks ofGillette, Fenway, and the Garden.

With that in mind, we were deeplyaffected by the recent terrorist attacksat another great Boston sporting event,the marathon. We watched with horroras the bombs exploded. Then wewatched with pride and admiration asBostonians united to deal with thethreat and overcome the tragedy, show-casing the characteristic strength andresilience of a city that played a key rolein making us all Americans.

We at Newport Naked offer a warmwelcome to our friends from the north.May you have a wonderful time in ourcity this summer.

– Christopher Plamondon

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from the editor

Norman Bird SanctuaryMiddletown, RI

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HONEY HEFEWEIZEN BEER

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO BREW...

I met Will Wilson, a cartoonist from Jamestown, RhodeIsland, about a year ago, while doing a story about hisunique pumpkin carvings. When my tape recorderstopped, we got onto the subject of his home brewinghobby, and since then I have wanted to see him in action.

With the weather finally warming up, I had a chanceto catch Will and his sister Amelia making a Hefeweizenbatch with homegrown hops and Jamestown honey. Hehas been doing this for over seven years, and urgesbrewing enthusiasts to go for it.

“Don’t be intimidated to brew beer,” says Wilson. “This

is an easy recipe anyone can do, and plus when you go tobrewing supply stores their eyes light up when you men-tion you’re a beginner. They want to share the knowledgethey’ve acquired over the years and get you just asstoked on brewing as they are.”

Below is the recipe and recap of what Will and his sis-ter Amelia made when I visited his home. The brew takesaround three hours, costs fifty dollars, and yields five gal-lons, which is equal to about fifty beers. Everything Wilsonneeded was purchased at Craft Brew Supplies inWyoming, Rhode Island.

Ingredients:

1 five-gallon stainless steel pot1 pound Bavarian malt grain1 vial of White Labs 300 Hefeweizen Yeast2 pounds Bavarian Wheat Dry Extract6 pounds Wheat Liquid Extract1 ounce Will’s homegrown hops1 ounce German Tettnang hops1 ounce Czech Saaz hops1 pound honey, locally sourced from The Perfect Swarm, in Jamestown3 gallons distilled water

written by Jocelyn Hall • photography by Mena Hall

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1. Sterilize everything. Bacteria can hurt the brewingprocess and cause an unwanted reaction with theyeast. The prime temperature for sanitizing is 155°Fahrenheit.

2. In a cheesecloth, take your malt grains and steepthem in hot water for 30 minutes. This is called the“mash.” The process delivers the malt sugars into thewater to create a sugar solution.

3. When your 30 minutes are up, remove the bag ofmash and strain the remaining liquid back into thepot. Throw the mash in the compost!

4. Add all your dry malt extract (powdered) to the pot.Go slowly to avoid clumping and watch for boil over. Ifboil over does occur, briefly remove from heat.

5. Boil 3 gallons of water. Add 2 more gallons later. See step 8.

6. Add hops at the beginning of the boil, after 30 min-utes, and with 5 minutes to go. Each stage producesa different effect. For example, after 55 minutes,adding hops will enhance flavor but not much else.

Will added 1 ounce of his homegrown hops and ½packet each of the other hops at the beginning of theboil, then left the pot uncovered.

7. After 30 minutes, add more hops. With 5 minutesto go, add honey to the rest for flavor.

8. After 60 minutes of boiling, add 2½ gallons ofchilled distilled water - close to freezing - to replacethe gallon that evaporated. This dilutes the concen-trate and reduces the temperature of the solution.

9. Remove from heat.

10. Transfer the beer from the pot to a sanitizedglass fermentation jug using a funnel. Position thebatch higher than the jug to help with the transfer.

See pic on next page.

STEP 6 - 7

STEP 4

STEP 2

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Will and Ameliaadding homegrown

hops to the mix.

Step 10

11. Add the last bit of cold water.

12. Add the Hefeweizen yeast.

13. Cap off the jug, shake, and store at65° F, which is easily achieved in abasement.

14. Transferring to bottles will length-en the fermentation process. If youtransfer to a keg, you could be drinkingyour beer in as little as ten days.

Enjoy! Jocelyn Hall

Step 7

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POOL TABLES

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200 BROADWAY • NEWPORT, RI 02840 • 401.848.9081www.thecafe200broadway.com SERVING FOOD

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Fish14 Narragansett Ave, Jamestown, RI (401) 423-3474

You may think this is an oxymoron in regards to this story, butdon’t let the name fool you. Fish, in Jamestown, RI, caters more tovegetarians than most restaurants in South County. As a member ofFarm Fresh Rhode Island - which is essentially an inventory databaseand delivery service for local produce and meats - Chef MattMacCartney uses the freshest ingredients while creating endlessoptions for no-meat diets. In addition, all vegetables are preparedwithout meat stocks or diary to ensure their integrity. With summerjust around the corner, Fish’s outdoor pizza bar can cover carnivoreto vegan requirements.

Open Wednesday through Sunday 5 - 10, and all seven days duringthe summer.

Summer farro salad (4 servings) 1 cup farro (Anson mills brand used) 1 bunch asparagus1 ½ whole fava beans1 red pepper8 cherry tomatoes¼ cup chopped Basil¼ cup chopped Parsley Oregano¼ cup extra virgin olive oilHot pepper1½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon banyuls vinegar

12 shaves of Parmigiano

1. Cook the farro for 30 minutes in 3 cups of water. When the farrois tender, stir in ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Let rest.  

2. Remove one inch from the ends of the asparagus, as this tendsto be tough. Cut the asparagus tips into 2-inch segments, and therest of the stalk into ¼-inch pieces. Blanch in salted boiling water,then shock in ice water to stop the cooking and retain the color.  

3. Remove the fava beans from the pod, then blanch and shock asabove. When cooled, peel and discard the skin of the individualbeans.  

4. Roast the red pepper under the broiler or on an open flame.When cool, peel the pepper, discard the skin and seeds, and diceinto ½-inch squares.  

5. Quarter the cherry tomatoes.  

6. Put the farro into a bowl, draining any remaining water. Add theasparagus pieces, fava beans, pepper, hot pepper, chopped basil,parsley, vinegars, and oil. Season to taste.  

7. Add the tomatoes and asparagus tips to a bowl and season withsalt, pepper, vinegar, and oil.

8. Divide the farro salad among four plates. Center the salad oneach plate using a ring mold or by making a small pile. Arrange thetomatoes and asparagus tips around the outside. Shave the

After 374 years in business, Newport is still in the ‘now’ with with its world class cuisine that includes options for our gentle-hearted vegetarians. – Jocelyn Hall

Summer Farro Salad– FISH

vegetarian recipes

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Sea Shai 747 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI(401) 619-0968 • newseashai.com

Japanese and Korean, two East Asian cuisine stylesAmericans have pulled into their daily diets, offer an abundance tochoose from whether you are a vegetarian or not. Because SeaShai specializes in these foods, and is able to adapt virtually everydish without batting an eye, herbivores have options throughoutthe menu and are not stuck with the dreaded “vegetarian page”.With a sushi bar, tempura, Japanese and Korean noodle dishes,grilled Korean barbecue, and lunch specials to boot, Sea Shai is asimple choice when you want to get your semi-exotic veg on.

Tofu Salad¼ - ½ head of lettuce1 package (8 ounces) of tofu, cut into 6 or 7 blocks½ cup water 2 tablespoons green onions1 tablespoon hot peppers1 tablespoon soy saucesesame oilsugar to taste

Shape Up6 Broadway, Newport, RI(401) 846-3432 • shapeupnewportri.com

Need a place for your vegan protein shake after the gym, or aplace to go before you start that healthy routine? Shape Up’sowner Jamie Aguiar started this spot to help people of all dietarybackgrounds and lifestyles get healthy. For seven dollars you canget a complete meal replacement with all the vitamins and miner-als but without the fat (all shakes average around 230 calories).Shape Up features over twenty flavor varieties, like PB&J, weddingcake, strawberry cheesecake, cookies n’ cream, and fresh localfruit. Every season Aguiar stocks up and freezes a ton of fruit tokeep her stock at its max. The Nutrition Club comes with clubmemberships, and offers events to help people lose weight andget healthy.

Corner Cafe110 Broadway, Newport, RI(401) 846-0606 • cornercafenewport.com

Even angelic vegetarians get hangovers. Sochoose Corner Cafe for your weekly walk ofshame. Owners Jamey Simoes and MaryOdonahoe are guaranteed to remedy your con-dition with a wide variety of vegetarian omelets,sandwiches, and more. Corner Cafe can revital-ize your morning, sustain your day, or kick offthe night, depending on what time you visit.

Monday and Tuesday 7 am - 2 pm.Wednesday through Saturday 7 am - 9 pm.Sunday 7 am - 4 pm.

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Tofu Salad– NEW SEA SHAI

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Hiking

Arcadia Management Area13,817 acres, largest of the state’s manage-ment areas. Hunting, camping, mountain bik-ing, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, hiking & horseback riding. 5 am - sunset year-round260 Arcadia Rd., Hope Valley, RI 02823Forest Environment Headquarters 401.539.2356Division of Fish & Wildlife Headquarters401.789.3094www.riparks.com/arcadia.htm

Cliff Walk3.5 mile picturesque walk along coastal RI looking over the Atlantic Ocean, and beautiful mansions. Starts at beginning of Memorial Boulevard, next to The Chanler.Parking: First Beach or Memorial Blvd.No Bikes, Dogs on leash only.GPS: 117 Memorial BoulevardNewport, RI 02840www.cliffwalk.com

Norman Bird Sanctuary325-acre wildlife refuge with over 7 miles of hiking trails, and a variety of programs for all age groups.583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 02842 • 401.846.2577www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

Sachuest Point242-acres of various habitats. Grasslands, beach-es, dunes, freshwater and salt water marshes. Sachuest Point Dr., Middletown, RI 02842401.364.9124www.fws.gov/refuges

Golf

Newport National Golf ClubCourse spans almost 200 acres of former shrub and tree nurseries with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet Passage. Par 72 championship golf course. Public Course.324 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, RI 02842

401.848.9690www.newportnational.com

Green Valley Country Club15 minutes from downtown Newport. Par 71, 18 holes. Public Course.371 Union St., Portsmouth, RI 02871401.849.2162 www.greenvalleyccofri.com

Helicopter Tours

Bird’s Eye View HelicoptersExperience the thrill of flight over Newport, RI. 211 Airport Access Rd., Middletown, RI 02842401.843.8687birdseyeviewhelicopters.com

Horseback Riding

Newport Equestrian AcademyBeautiful beach trail rides, boarding, private & group lessons.287 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, RI 02842401.848.5440www.newportequestrian.com

Indoor Climbing

Rock Spot Climbing100 Higginson Ave., Lincoln, RI 02865401.727.1704www.RockSpotClimbing.com

Laser Tag & Paint Ball

Lazer Gate35 minutes from downtown Newport. 288 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, MA 02721508.730.1230 www.lazergate.com

Providence Indoor PaintballPlay weeknights or weekends in the safety andcomfort of the indoors. Outdoor fields also.199 Thurston St., Providence, RI 02907508.730.1230 www.providencepaintball.com

Mini Golf

Gate Golf - Backlight CourseIndoor adventure through space & time35 minutes from downtown Newport. 288 Plymouth Ave., Fall River, MA 02721508.730.1230 • www.lazergate.com

AdventurelandBatting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, 18 hole nautical themed mini-golf course. 112 Point Judith Rd.,Narragansett, RI 02882 • 401.789.0030www.adventurelandri.com

Self Defense

Newport Martial ArtsTeens & Adults, karate-kung fu, tai chi, brazilian jui jitsu, american open sword.800 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI 02842401.849.3900www.newportmartialarts.com

Villari’s Martial Arts CenterMind, Body, Spirit, Self-Defense and fitness for men, women and chidren.823 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842401.847.0184www.villarismartialarts.org

Skydiving

Skydive NewportNow you can experience the sport of skydiv-ing with confidence. Tandem jumping with aprofessional.Newport State AirportForest Ave., Middletown, RI 02842401.845.0393www.skydivenewport.com

TennisInternational Tennis Hall of Fame194 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840401.849.3990 • 800.457.1144www.tennisfame.com

sports directory

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aylor Elizabeth Henry will be putting her best foot forward when the time comes to graduate from Rogers High School. And that foot will be sheathed in an impeccably fashionable shoe that will accompany

her as she walks toward success in whichever field she pur-sues.

As a senior hoping to become a personal stylist forcelebrities, Henry has the background, expertise, and pas-sion to attain this goal. With experience in modeling andfashion, her resume and talents shine with potential, demon-strating her devotion to, and innovation in, the field she loves.

Yet what truly sets her apart from other aspiring fashion-istas is the senior exhibition project she completed, anattempt to embrace her love for fashionwhile supporting a greater cause.

As a general requirement for gradu-ation, students must complete the sen-ior exhibition, an assignment thatencourages them to tap into a particu-lar field of interest and complete a proj-ect within that discipline. The assign-ment demonstrates the student’s com-mitment to work, and their ability tomanage their time and conduct them-selves professionally in front of their col-leagues.

With the responsibilities and futureplans/concerns that accompany senioryear, this project can seem like a daunt-ing task. Though Taylor Elizabeth initiallyfelt nervous, these doubts eventuallysubsided as she overcame her insecuri-ties and threw herself into a task thatwould provide valuable experience forher future career.

She decided to organize her own fashion show and raisemoney to help fulfill the wish of a young girl with MS, thewish to visit Disney World. Such a project shows Henry’spassion for fashion, her sense of empathy, and her missionto make the world a better place - even if it takes one articleof clothing at a time.

The following is an interview conducted with Taylor whileshe was on break from her studies. For the purpose of thisarticle, it is edited and condensed to fit the format of a Q&A.

Q: What inspired your senior project?

A: Since I wish to one day be a personal stylist to celebrities,I knew I definitely wanted to do something with fashion formy senior project. My older cousin’s project involved creat-ing dresses made entirely out of duct tape, and I knew Iwanted to do something similar. I wanted to create some-thing visual that people could look at. But I did not get theidea for the fashion show until I heard about the little girl’swish made to “A Wish Come True”.

Q: What is “A Wish Come True”, and what makes itunique from similar foundations?

A: “A Wish Come True” is an organization that grants wish-es to children who have life-threatening diseases. It is based

in Rhode Island, and those who hopeto be chosen for eligibility must par-ticipate in an interview process. Theorganization speaks to both the childand the family, listening to their storyand the child’s wish. When theyselect a family, they aspire to grantthe child’s wish, and encourage thepublic to assist them in helping makeit come true.

Q: How did you learn about andbecome involved with “A WishCome True”?

A: I had grown up with the girl’s fami-ly and was friends with her sister,and both of our families became real-ly close. One day, my Granny hap-pened to go to Stop & Shop andspeak with the florist, who happenedto have connections with the person

who started “A Wish Come True”. My Granny instantlythought of the little girl, and told her mother about theorganization. After completing the necessary interviewingprocess, they got in contact with the family and listened tothe girl’s wish of traveling to Disney World.

After hearing that “A Wish Come True” accepted herwish, my family and I were determined to get involved. MyGranny suggested that I do something with my senior proj-ect that would help. So after some thinking, I decided toorganize a fashion show to help raise money to send her onher dream trip to Disney.

Tby Kaitlyn Danielle Boisvert

photos courtesy of Taylor Elizabeth Henry

Local Student Puts on a Show for Senior Project

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433 THAMES STREET

NEWPORT, RI 02840401.846.7788

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Q: What was it like planning and organizing the FashionShow? Was it a challenge?

A: I am tremendously grateful towards my Granny, for shereally helped me out in the organization process. She reallyhelped in spreading the word, because she knows a lot ofpeople in the local community. My family also had connec-tions to The Atlantic Beach Club, so they arranged for me tohost the fashion show as an event on the top floor.

I was a little nervous, but I knew what I was getting myselfinto. I model on the side for a local agency called The BeautyWithin, and I have walked in runway shows before.Fashion and modeling come hand-in-hand, so I knewwhat runway shows entailed. I also created a Facebookpage, in order to help further spread the word, and itwas very helpful.

Q: How did the event turn out? Was it different beinginvolved behind the scenes, rather than being a model onthe runway?

A: It was a big success. There were so many people, many ofwhom I had never seen before. They were all so enthusiasticand encouraging, especially the people involved. We had stu-dents from Rogers volunteering as models, and dancersfrom Jason & Company put on a show right before the run-way began. Although I was working hard behind the scenes, Idid take a moment to look, and it looked really good fromwhere I was standing! The reception we received from theaudience was very positive, so I think it was a success.

While it is fun participating in a runway show as a model,working behind-the-scenes opened up a whole sort of newexperience for me. It definitely enabled me to work hard andcreate something I could be very proud of.

Q: What types of clothes were featured in the show?

A: We followed a sort of casual fall theme, with scarves,jeans, shorts, and jackets. We managed to be formal, butmixed in a bit of edginess - with red lipstick and leather. Wealso gave the models the liberty to wear what they wanted,as every model was given one hour to find and assemblethree outfits they would wear. Once the time was up and the

outfits were arranged, I went around and checked off theoutfits to see if they were good for the show - all of themmade the grade! Each model also had their own assistant,who helped pick out their jewelry pieces.

I am tremendously grateful for the companies thathelped make the show a success. The Burlington CoatFactory in Fall River donated lots of clothing, while Jason &Company lent out hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry. Bothof the generous contributions truly helped make the runwayshow be the best it could possibly be.

Q: Was the fashion show successful in raising enoughmoney to fund the girl’s dream?

A: Yes, it was. I was so happy when we reached the desiredamount, and both the girl and her family were tremendouslygrateful. They unfortunately have not been able to go toDisney World yet, but they are hoping to go later in the year.I am just so happy that I was able to help them in grantingthis wish. I know that it truly means the world to them, andthe girl really does deserve the chance to go to DisneyWorld. Now, she has it.

Q: Do you think that the senior project offered a goodglimpse into what it will be like to pursue a career in fash-ion?

A: Oh yes, definitely. It helped me gain further experiencein the professional side of fashion, and I know that it willhelp raise my confidence in organizing events and pre-senting in front of people.

Q: What is your plan after you graduate from high school?

A: I would like to go to the University of Rhode Island to pur-sue studies in fashion, particularly in print work. Like I men-tioned earlier, I hope to become a personal stylist - dressingcelebrities for all of their important events. I would ideally liketo settle in either New York or Miami, since they are prettymuch the go-to places when it comes to fashion, but for nowI would like to stay in Rhode Island. I don’t feel ready to go faraway just yet. One day I will, just not yet. For now, I willstay close to the friends and family that I love.

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A plum tree in blossom.

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ith the coming of spring, the latest fashions appear on runways, in magazines, and also throughout the town of

Newport, thanks to Graehme Field’s talents in couture. Youmight know Graehme as the cool young host of the dinnercrowd at Salvation Café, but there are also those “in theknow” who don his custom made fashions.

The freelance designer lives in Newport and does all hisown sewing and handwork. Graehme foregoes an atelierand attends his clients in the privacy of their homes, pro-ducing unique designs finely sewn for even the most dis-criminating eye. Originally from Tiverton, he studied at TheArt Institute of New York City, on a full scholarship, beforegetting his masters in fashion design at Istituto Marangoniin Milan. “I learned more in the one year Masters Program I

did in Milan than the three year program I did in New York,”he professes.

Graehme’s training led to the meticulousness found inthe finer details of his work. “Fabric manipulation and hand-work, beading, feather application, fringe, it gives the piece aprecious feeling,” the designer says. While in school in NewYork, Graehme garnered a following of clients for whom hedoes custom pieces, most of which consist of eveningwear,intricately beaded dresses, draped gowns, jackets, andembellished separates, like corsets and pencil skirts. Pricesrange from $300 to $2,800, depending on the intricacy ofthe piece.

Mr. Field’s noted custom designs include a cocktaildress embellished with handmade flowers containing over

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5,000 petals, a beaded black dress dripping in sequins andglass beading on the bodice, and a skirt made of alternatinglayers of ostrich feathers and sequin fringe. He says one ofhis favorite pieces is from 2008, a wool felt coat in winterwhite with layers of ruffles, topped with an oversized collarand decorated with hand cut flowers and metallic greypearls.

Graehme draws inspiration from nature and the wilder-ness. In the last few years he has gravitated toward flowers,discovering different ways to layer them in the applicationprocess. He plays with spacing them apart or arrangingpatterns, sometimes placing them together to create vol-ume. “I always felt that weight adds an allure of quality witha garment,” he says, adding, “either being really heavy from

the precious beading, orextremely light weight anddelicate, made from thefinest organza, somethingso light and precious it

seems if your not careful it may fall apart.” Since graduating from the intense Italian program in

2011, Graehme has returned to Newport to relax. Hehopes to further explore his career by finding a corporatedesign position in one of his favorite fashion houses, likeMarc Jacobs, Rodarte, or Alexander McQueen, just toname a few. In the meantime, you can inquire with Graehmeabout your own custom piece at: [email protected].

– Kristen Coates

arts & entertainment

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