As early as April I was promised a feature in fashion magazine "TRUXURY" (if it even exists), but, as they are "newer" asked for $250 (plus taxes) to help cover the photoshoot/production of the magazine. I paid and was set to be shot for the summer issue. Well, the shoot kept getting postponed and when it was finally shot I was told my pieces would now be in the Fall issue. I paid for a 5-7 look editorial spread. Well, apparently the fall issue is out and NONE of my looks are in it (though I still haven't seen the magazine) — according to the editor — bc my looks didn't fit with the model. However, I was given model approval and they did not follow my guidelines or use the model promised.
I finally agreed to a partial refund of $150 with a press kit which would include the photographs. I was supposed to received that on 10/7 — I still haven't received anything.
I honestly am beginning to wonder if this company even exists. The "editor" I worked with calls himself Jonathan Paul but the paypal went to a Jonathan Appata... And the head editor calls herself "Lauren Lavin" — and they all use the same email — [email protected]...
Very shady company.
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