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A line divides north from south in Sudan -- created by a civil war that raged for 40 years. It was brewed in oil, and steeped in blood and smoke. The chaos scarred the land and scattered its people. But today, the newly-defined southern nation flows with optimism as the seeds of prosperity are nurtured with water.

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Not only is the May issue of Papercut now live, but it’s also our second birthday. Woohoo!

As a cross-pollinating lover of all things menswear and androgyny, NYFW up-and-comer Kaelen struck a chord with the masculine/feminine duality that I crave with her FW 2012 collection. Taking note from the Roaring Twenties’changing roles of women and blurred boundaries of sexuality, the era’s progressive notions of gender identity are imbued throughout the selection of Kaelen’s starkly mannish tailoring contrasted with richly draped shift dresses.

This past Monday, Team Papercut had the honor of covering the first-ever Fashion & Technology forum, Decoded Fashion. It was the ultimate gathering of style, creativity and technical skill. Everyone from Macy's and Calvin Klein to Tumblr and Instagram were present and lent their voice to the current "fashitech" movement. To help you stay ahead of the trends, below you will find a summary of the key talking points and views that emerged from the day's events.

A mere 7235 miles South-East of Norway, amongst a vibrant Indonesian population, you will
come across the endearing MaiKhanh Bertrand . A French / Vietnamese design talent with roots as a fashion stylist. Raised intermittently between Beijing, Los Angeles, Singapore and Hong Kong MaiKhanh trained in Marseilles, ultimately working in both Paris and New York. Such a constant wanderlust has undoubtedly shaped her life and inspired her designs.