INKED MAGAZINE BEHIND THE SCENES

While in NYC last week, CONTRA had the privilege of hanging out on set for INKED magazine’s April/May issue shoot with Tom Corbett, styled by Risa Knight. Can’t wait to see the results of the next issue! Click the story for the complete gallery.

ARTIST BRIAN DESPAIN

“Our City, Our Stories”

#011 Half Full

Photography by McKenzie James
Hair & MUP: Carmela daRoza (Page One)
Model: Corey (Push)

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