Indholdsfortegnelse for Caribbean Serenade i SULAAH

I am thrilled to begin this new chapter. For the past three years, I talked myself out of launching a magazine. Yet, the idea never let go—it had a hold on me that I couldn’t shake. And so, here we are. SULAAH is a self-titled magazine dedicated to telling fashion stories both visually and through print. This magazine is for everyone—men and women alike. It is an intimate experience that explores lifestyle, culture, politics, and social issues through the lens of fashion in today’s ever-changing climate. Imagine it as your favorite café, where thoughtprovoking conversations and meaningful dialogue unfold. Change begins with dialogue, and it is vital to have more media voices of color telling our stories and offering fresh perspectives. The black voice is often underrepresented within the arts.…

It is a hot summer night. The balmy air feels intoxicating, and your senses are heightened from a few spiked cocktails. Holding hands, you step into his apartment. He takes you in his arms, kissing you slowly and passionately—a preview of what’s to come. It feels like a scene from a movie. In the background, Childish Gambino’s “Summer Magic” sets the tone. You feel emboldened and begin to unbutton his shirt as his hands slide to the back of your dress, inching it down while he rains kisses along your neck. But suddenly, the music playing in your mind comes to a screeching halt. You do the unthinkable—you start to think. “Am I too fat?” “Am I too skinny?” “My stomach is flabby.” “My arms are big and flapping.” Rapid-fire…

I want to say thank you to all my dear friends, colleagues, collaborators, and community of models who helped make this project come to life by lending an ear, offering feedback, providing support, and most importantly, giving their time. Frances De Lancey, you are a star. The world will find out soon enough. Thank you for your beautiful energy. It was fate that brought all of us Caribbean women together to create this amazing shoot that led to this magazine. First, thank you to Joey Sammarttano (don’t kill me). I know you hate public displays of anything, but I have to do it. Thank you for believing in me when no one else did. Thank you for allowing yourself to be the first person I shot after a four-year hiatus.…

In the age of Tinder and Grindr, hookups have never been easier for men and women seeking one-night stands, relationships, or casual friendships. These revolutionary apps have inspired countless copycats, forever altering the cultural dating landscape and the ways people meet, date, and even fall in love. More importantly, they’ve given women the freedom to explore their sexuality without fear of judgment or stigma. I firmly believe that women should feel free to explore every aspect of their sexuality, bodies, and desires. Men have long been granted this freedom under the “boys will be boys” mantra. Meanwhile, women are often labeled with derogatory terms like “hoes,” “bitches,” or worse for the same behavior. Too many women remain in unsatisfying sexual relationships, and it’s essential that every woman feels satisfied—emotionally, physically,…