A Taboo Affair
Tahra Khanuja on her night spent shooting MEUF’s Print Party in LES.
The party was held at P&T Knitwear on the Lower East Side.
Alexandra Rozamarin (above)
The photos I took of writers with their pieces, like “Father” by Lara Tanner and “The Weight Around My Neck” by Alaina Moya, showcase the creative space that MEUF fosters for ownership and femininity.
The event included speeches by the MEUF team and a DJ performance by Gonca Turkoglu.
left to right: Co-Creative Director Adelle Drake , Adelle Drake, Editor-in-Chief Marisa Sandoval, Managing Editor Talia Shamoun, Gonca Turkoglu and girlfriend Nicole,
Contributors, family, friends and guests gathered to celebrate the launch of MEUF’s first print issue.
Above Left: Adelle Drake with her parents.
Above Right: Wesley Breed, Marisa Sandoval, and Noah Jaffe.
The traditionally feminine details (of jewelry and accessories) noticed alongside MEUF print Issue I: Taboo, exemplify the essence of the magazine’s first issue – a celebration of a femininity.
The MEUF editorial team felt strongly connected to the theme of Taboo, making it their goal to include stories that conversed with the most uncomfortable and ignored topics of society. They understood that for systems of oppression to be deconstructed, discussion is necessary. The theme of taboo is intended to flip connotations and definitions on their head, and to leave a reader questioning how they understand certain words, actions, and relationships. However, beyond its seriousness, taboo can be fun, sexy, and silly. There is a certain multifaceted beauty in this issue, one that cannot be constrained.
Above Left: Marisa Sandoval and Co-Creative Director Kate Griffor
Above Right: Editor Diana Sanchez, Marisa Sandoval, Adelle Drake, and Kate Griffor.
The bookstore quickly turned into a dance floor, the atmosphere casual, partygoers excited and comfortable with a space where nothing is taboo.
Above Left: The MEUF Board
Above Right: Finance Director Wendy Li
MEUF magazine is entirely run by young women and is dedicated to being a platform where female voices can be safeguarded and celebrated.
Above Left to Right: Secretary Alaina Moya, Diana Sanchez, Talia Shamoun, Adelle Drake, Kate Griffor, Wendy Li, and Digital Director Trisha Gupta.
