In THE LOOK, OC friends drop by to try on our favorite new arrivals and tell us about their wardrobe preferences past and present. This week, OC's Lissy Trullie interviews Swedish gallerist and publisher, Sophie Mörner.
This week, we had the exciting opportunity to chat with Swedish import Sophie Mörner, of the sensational Capricious magazine, Capricious Publishing, and Capricious 88. In the span of ten years, Capricious has catapulted from a modest photography magazine to multidimensional creative operation at the hands of its director and creator, Sophie Mörner. Not only has Sophie been active within the art world, she's also made an impact politically by showcasing the queer artistic community in magazines like GLU (Girls Like Us) and Randy. This September, Capricious will be celebrating its tenth anniversary, releasing the book High Tails (250 pages of horse imagery!) in conjunction with a solo exhibition by CajSa Von ZEipel. Read on for more on Capricious' rise, and what's in store for the future.
LISSY TRULLIE: Where are you from:
SOPHIE MORNER: New York mostly, Stockholm sometimes.
How would you describe your personal style?
An androgynous gay vampire kinda, haha. No, but imagine a windy New York sidewalk where everything is black and white. From a glittery halo, a gay vampire appears, with a long coat dramatically blowing in the wind, and handsome as hell. I took the first step yesterday walking into a huge make-up store, asking for the glitter they have in the movie Twilight. They looked at me with their heads to the side: "Sir, I don't understand your question." I think I am succeeding…
What look are you into at the moment?
I have an ongoing obsession with leather pants and leather jackets, with simple black or white T-shirts and some nice big boots. But, recently, I have been more into platform shoes on guys and girls, and the surreal '90s comeback.
What was your most regrettable fashion moment?
So many. I'm thinking back to the '90s when I was a teenager. Maybe baby-blue satin jeans, an orange glitter T-shirt with a tank top over it, an arm bracelet (!), and black Timberland boots. Say no more. But maybe that was actually hot? Hm...
Can you tell us a little about your magazine and gallery, for those unfamiliar with Capricious?
Capricious magazine pushes boundaries, seeks change, and promotes restlessness. It touches on "queerdom," feminism, and diversity, as well as photography history and traditions. The newly opened gallery, Capricious 88, follows Capricious magazine, but we have merged our focus in photography with sculpture, video, and performance. You will always be challenged, surprised, and emotional when you leave the gallery. Just kidding, but it's kind of what I want!
For the tenth anniversary, Capricious is publishing a new book entitled High Tails, strictly devoted to horse imagery. What was the motivation behind this theme?
I love horses and horses have always been part of my life in one way and other. So, it was totally natural to celebrate Capricious' tenth anniversary with a photography book devoted to horses! It's an amazing book. Two hundred fifty pages of total Capri
This week, we had the exciting opportunity to chat with Swedish import Sophie Mörner, of the sensational Capricious magazine, Capricious Publishing, and Capricious 88. In the span of ten years, Capricious has catapulted from a modest photography magazine to multidimensional creative operation at the hands of its director and creator, Sophie Mörner. Not only has Sophie been active within the art world, she's also made an impact politically by showcasing the queer artistic community in magazines like GLU (Girls Like Us) and Randy. This September, Capricious will be celebrating its tenth anniversary, releasing the book High Tails (250 pages of horse imagery!) in conjunction with a solo exhibition by CajSa Von ZEipel. Read on for more on Capricious' rise, and what's in store for the future.
LISSY TRULLIE: Where are you from:
SOPHIE MORNER: New York mostly, Stockholm sometimes.
How would you describe your personal style?
An androgynous gay vampire kinda, haha. No, but imagine a windy New York sidewalk where everything is black and white. From a glittery halo, a gay vampire appears, with a long coat dramatically blowing in the wind, and handsome as hell. I took the first step yesterday walking into a huge make-up store, asking for the glitter they have in the movie Twilight. They looked at me with their heads to the side: "Sir, I don't understand your question." I think I am succeeding…
What look are you into at the moment?
I have an ongoing obsession with leather pants and leather jackets, with simple black or white T-shirts and some nice big boots. But, recently, I have been more into platform shoes on guys and girls, and the surreal '90s comeback.
What was your most regrettable fashion moment?
So many. I'm thinking back to the '90s when I was a teenager. Maybe baby-blue satin jeans, an orange glitter T-shirt with a tank top over it, an arm bracelet (!), and black Timberland boots. Say no more. But maybe that was actually hot? Hm...
Can you tell us a little about your magazine and gallery, for those unfamiliar with Capricious?
Capricious magazine pushes boundaries, seeks change, and promotes restlessness. It touches on "queerdom," feminism, and diversity, as well as photography history and traditions. The newly opened gallery, Capricious 88, follows Capricious magazine, but we have merged our focus in photography with sculpture, video, and performance. You will always be challenged, surprised, and emotional when you leave the gallery. Just kidding, but it's kind of what I want!
For the tenth anniversary, Capricious is publishing a new book entitled High Tails, strictly devoted to horse imagery. What was the motivation behind this theme?
I love horses and horses have always been part of my life in one way and other. So, it was totally natural to celebrate Capricious' tenth anniversary with a photography book devoted to horses! It's an amazing book. Two hundred fifty pages of total Capri