QU (Quote Unquote)™ Magazine
A Luxury Within Reach…
“QU” Magazine’s focal point is high-end Fashion, with highlights of pop-culture Entertainment and contemporary Lifestyles. Culture, people, and locations provide the ingredients for the visual and literary media we promote.
We look to relate to the viewer who does not necessarily have representation in this diverse, fast pace, constantly changing society. Published monthly, our target audience are those who favor an affluent livelihood.
Within our pages individuals may find exactly what fits them best…whether it be the right male or female clothing and accessories; the latest on entertainment exclusives, performance reviews, and tour dates; or places to visit or eat while on vacation.
Our DIRECTION…create an international perspective on what is “In” and what is “Passe”, thus referencing the metaphorical emphasis on our name Quote Unquote.
Our GOAL is simple: We want to relate and evolve with you. Your fashion sense, love for entertainment, and lux lifestyle will be heightened in such a way that you may never come down. Look to us and we’ll take you there.
Are you ready to open the window of opportunity, embrace your dreams, and discover what lies ahead…?
LaVan S. Fulmore
Publisher
lsfulmore@qumag.com
As Publisher for Quote Unquote™ Magazine, an upscale publication focused on Fashion, Entertainment, and Lifestyles, LaVan S. Fulmore is responsible for administration of the advertising-revenue streams for the company.
Fulmore brings over 10 years of business experience to the table. Starting with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance department at Redline Fashions Inc. (a clothing company he helped form), he managed a position as Vice-President of Investments, at Hornblower & Weeks, a securities firm, whereas he was responsible for raising capital and utilizing risk management skills.
Fulmore then joined Total Sports Inc., a sports apparel store, as a business consultant in 2002 where during his tenure (3 years) the organization grew from 6 stores to 15. He currently is setting out on another entrepreneurial venture {–The Phalanx Group LLC, a media company–} with partner Khalil Ra’oof.
Educated at Borough of Manhattan Community College, and Morgan State University, he has extensive knowledge of accounting and finance. Born in New York City, he currently resides in Arizona.
Khalil A. Raoof
Chief Marketing Officer
kraoof@qumag.com
Khalil Ra’oof takes the role as Marketing Director of Quote Unquote™ Magazine. With this responsibility, Ra’oof advertises and maintains the identity of the company campaign. Driven by the influx of designs and talent, Ra’oof is persistently in search of the right material to be sewn in the fabric of the magazine.
His background being in art, Ra’oof worked himself towards a position as Gallery Curator at company Gallery Serengeti, where he met his associate LaVan Fulmore. Ra’oof brings his prowess for design and creativity to the artist boards of the magazines’ identity. His love for musical and thespian talent enabled him to closely align himself with the task of finding and promoting new and existing artists in the entertainment industries.
A native of the Nation’s Capitol, Washington DC, Ra’oof spent 4 years at the Art Institute of Washington, receiving his BFA in Media Arts. Combining his entrepreneurial passion for sales and advertisement, Ra’oof established the media corporation “The Phalanx Group LLC” with his associates as they seek international representation.
Charlyse Davidson
Editor In Chief
cdavidson@qumag.com
Charlyse Davidson works with QU Magazine as fashion director and style editorial contributor. While writing about current and future trends, she also handles fashion related aspects from how to dress to impress, re-creating flawless celebrity looks on a budget, and the hottest new designers on the rise.
Born and raised in Virginia Beach, and currently residing in PG County, Maryland, she has truly found her zeal within the field of fashion. With over 10 years of visual merchandising and mannequin styling experience for numerous department stores and boutiques, Charlyse knew that she strived for something more fulfilling. Currently working as a stylist and image consultant for CharlyDav style & image, her company focuses on helping people look and feel their best. She has styled various celebrities and aspiring models for both photo and video shoots and plans to continue expanding her clientele with hopes of one day styling celebrities for the Red Carpet. Her appreciation for vintage fashion has recently inspired her to dabble in designing “one of a kind” unisex accessories.
Charlyse is a graduate of Morgan State University, with a B.S. degree in Fashion Merchandising, and has a Certification in Wardrobe Styling from Avidere School of Image Management in Salt Lake City, Utah. With creative writing being her alternate form of expression, she hopes to bring a fresh perspective of RTW and couture fashion knowledge to QU Magazine consumers.
Andrew N. Leonberger
Web Developer & Designer
www.andrewnl.com
Andrew Leonberger works with QU magazine as a Web Developer and content updater. His most recent project with QU is re-constructing the site utilizing a content management system called “WordPress”. And has created a great amount of functionality for QU and has a true passion for building websites.
Andrew graduated with a Bachelors in Web Design & Interactive Media at The Art Institute of Washington on December 19, 2010. He also has other passions such as graphic arts and audio production. You can read more about him by going to his portfolio site. We are proud to have his talent come into play and help us grow for the future of QU.
