EDITOR’S NOTE
The Color Issue Summer ’22
L et me introduce myself: I am Trystanne Cunningham, Founder, Creative Director, and Editor- In-Chief of TrooRa Magazine. Beginning with The Color Issue Summer ’22— redesigned and reimagined—we will learn from one another what a magazine is and what it can be through TrooRa’s landscape and lens in our ever-changing world. To start, let me say that I am a magazine enthusiast, a sort of junkie who, from a very young age, has been obsessed with flipping through the pages of the pioneering Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and more... Born and raised in Haiti until the age of 15, I was intrigued and absorbed in their images and stories, and now have the privilege of editing my own. I truly believe that whether a magazine is delivered to your doorstep or your tablet/ computer, printed on glossy stock, cheap tabloid paper, or appears on your mobile screen, it is still and foremost the work of an editorial team for an astute audience. A beautiful and meaningful—we hope—package of ideas, words, and images that a group of experts prepares for its readers. I consider it a work of art and hope you will come on the journey with us every quarter. While technology efficiently delivers news stories to our desktops, laptops, and mobile devices, magazines are all about
context—how ideas and images are presented in relation to one another and within a larger point of view. Magazines are about trust and partnership. We, the editors, writers, and researchers, will strive to always keep you engaged. And you, the readers, are free to engage with us. Let me tell you about this transitional The Color Issue Summer ’22 of TrooRa Magazine. I wanted to create an issue to celebrate color in every category and sense of the word. I believe we are fortunate to live in a time where color can be customized in every field and area of our life— auto, print, beauty, home design, fashion, and so many other industries. On the other hand, business owners and minority entrepreneurs have increased significantly since the pandemic. So many have started their own ventures. They hail from all walks of life, and their diversity is being championed through inclusivity by corporations, banks, the entertainment industry, and more to provide additional resources and support small business owners. I am hopeful and believe these long overdue efforts will help increase comprehensive change for future generations. In the interim, we still have so much work to do to overcome stereotypes and the continued inequalities, boundaries, and inequities we face. TrooRa Magazine is the new magazine/
coffee table book providing a voice and platform to those individuals. TrooRa Magazine’s The Color Issue Summer ’22 is a celebration of these founders, their brands, projects, passions, stunning work, and fascinating stories. It is inspiring to see so many minorities able to follow their devotion and, in turn, provide us all access to so many truly rare remarkable products. In this issue, we feature the founder of watch brand Talley & Twine Randy Williams, Estelle Colored Glass founder Stephanie Summerson Hall, 10 Ways To Blend Contemporary Color With Mesmerizing Curves, and touch on so many more colorful stories. There are so many stories this month that I love, but I am particularly intrigued by the very talented Iguehi James (our cover feature story) because it combines a great read with intriguing photographs taken by our veteran photographer Charles Schoenberger. We photographed the founder of Love Iguehi at the three Urban Retreats, Hotels Zetta, Zelos, and Zeppelin in San Francisco. Her story describes how she made the leap from the healthcare industry to fashion designer, developed her own brand and label, and opened her first store
in Oakland, California. Light as the Essence of Photography by TrooRa
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