Fashion designer Merlin Castell was fascinated by exquisite clothing at an extraordinarily young age. As a little boy, he dreamed of creating flawless masterpieces that could be worn by beautiful people. Today, Merlin is dressing Hollywood’s stars in his unique designs, but his rise to the top was no walk in the park.

“THEY ARRIVED AT SUNDOWN” features Merlin Castell Couture’s Super Nova Collection with the behind the scenes video. Produced by Jeff Linett for The Statement.

After finishing last month’s Color Report editorial, Gordon Bahn quickly changed the amazing look that he did on Sarah Ghazel into yet another uniquely amazing creation. The result is “RIBELLI DOMINANTE”

Nina brought an eclectic vintage collection showing how black always works; even when playing in traffic at night. Photographed by Jeff Linett, Beauty by Anne Ott, Featuring Nina Smith.

Check out the Alejandra G fashion editorial, photographed by Jeff Linett for The Statement.

Although Alejandra’s foray into shoe design positions her as a bit of a fashion outsider, the story of how she became what will soon be one of the most prestigious shoe designers is one of determination and persistence.

Click the image below to see the fashion editorial featuring the designs of Merlin Castell, photographed by Jeff Linett for The Statement. Not viewable on I.E.

Mellow Yellow is a fashion editorial photographed by Jeff Linett with model Brooklyn Demmerelle, styled by Neiman Tate, and hair by Xavier X. Click image below to see the fashion editorial. (Image Galleries not viewable on IE.)

The Alana Hale showing at Sur West Hollywood was on March 8, 2012, photographed by Jeff Linett. Click the image below to see the fashion editorial.

Not too long ago I noticed the Lenin Sculpture “Miss Mao Trying to Poise Herself at the Top of Lenin’s Head” by the Chinese artist brothers Gao Zhen and Gao Qiang. It is a very unique sculpture that adds something special to what was an empty lot in an area about to receive a renovation. Every neighborhood should have a Chrome Vladimir.