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SIDE-NOTE is a platform that tells stories of style and substance, merging the gap between contemporary culture and fashion.

With a focus on photography and film, we celebrate the creative mind, the independent spirit and people with purpose.

We publish quality editorial and branded content. Our themed editions allow for thoughtful consideration of what is happening now. With uninhibited creative output as king, we champion our artistic community to perpetuate meaningful narratives and present new ideas that are representative of our time.

SIDE-NOTE PROJECTS – may the best idea win. We work with best-of-breed collaborators to deliver and publish work that is both beautiful and results driven. Rejecting a typical advertising model in favour of content production, SIDE-NOTE acts as a trusted conduit between creator and client.

CHANEL jumpsuit, Premiere Iconic Chain Watch and Coco Crush Ring and Chanel Beauty Rogue Coco Baume in Coralline 

LOST IN THE MOMENT BY JESS RUBY JAMES AND EMMA KALFUS

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Photographer: Jess Ruby James @ M.A.P

Stylist: Emma Kalfus

Makeup: Victoria Baron @ M.A.P

Hair: Georgia Ramman

Model: Sam Saba @ IMG

Designer: Francesca Nwokeocha

Sam Saba wears new Chanel Spring 2024 Makeup, Coco Crush Jewellery Collection, and a selection of watches from Chanel Premiere, the first watch collection created by Chanel. 

CHANEL Coco Crush Fine Jewellery Rings, CHANEL Beauty Les 4 Ombres in Rivage on eyes and Exclusive Creation Roses Coquillage on cheeks

[left] CHANEL Premiere Edition Originale watch, Coco Crush fine jewellery bracelet and necklace, Coco Beach Swimsuit, Vintage turtleneck, jeans and shoes | [right] CHANEL Premiere Edition Originale watches, CHANEL tank, Kiko Vintage jeans

CHANEL Coco Crush Fine Jewellery rings, bracelets, and earrings, Vintage top, CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof Bleu Abysse on eyes

[top] CHANEL Coco Crush Fine Jewellery Two Finger ring, earrings and bracelet, Chanel Coco Beach swimsuit, Stylist's own leather jacket | [left] CHANEL Coco Crush Fine Jewellery earrings and necklace; CHANEL Exclusive Creation Lumiere De L'ocean on skin, Les 4 Ombres eyeshadow paletter in Coral Treasure on eyes, Palace Callas vintage men's blazer | [bottom right] CHANEL Coco Crush Fine Jewellery bracelets and single ear cuff, Chanel Crop top (worn underneath)

CHANEL Les 4 Ombres Eyeshadow Palette in Rivage on eyes, Rouge Allure Laque in Sea Shell and Sea Star on lips, Stylist's own Snood

CHANEL Premiere Iconic Chain Watch, Premiere Velours watch and Premiere Gourmette Chain watch, Coco Crush Fine Jewellery ring, Chanel tank, Vintage Levi's 501 jeans

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SIDE-NOTE acknowledges the Eora people as the traditional custodians of the land on which this project was produced. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples reading this.

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