: The magazine was known for its cinematic photography and high-concept spreads that blended avant-garde fashion with socio-political themes.
: The "Velvet" label here represented a specific 2012 revival of lush, layered, and droning soundscapes. 3. Indie Film: Velvet (2012)
: It featured Brooklyn’s A Place To Bury Strangers (whose album Worship launched in June 2012) and the German trio The Lost Rivers .
: Neon colors, electric blues, and peplum pieces were the dominant trends of June 2012.