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AVN.COM | 8.24 | EDITOR’S NOTE
EDITOR’S NOTE
Lauren Phillips tells AVN during the Adult Time cover shoot for the August issue of AVN that she felt a sense of unity that inspired her.
Phillips joined the Chief Creative Officer Bree Mills and her eight fellow brand ambassadors to commemorate five years of AT in one grand image.
“Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who are all dedicated to promoting Adult Time’s values and vision was a truly empowering experience,” Phillips says. “The photoshoot allowed us to showcase our individual personalities and unique perspectives, while also coming together as a cohesive team to represent the brand in the best possible light.
“I feel like the Jessica Rabbit of the adult industry, embodying confidence, glamour, and sophistication.”
Indeed, the day turned into a meaningful gathering of industry luminaries as Siri Dahl, Casey Calvert, Emma Rose, Lexi Luna and Leana Lovings teamed with Seth Gamble, Isiah Maxwell and Tommy Pistol at the shoot that was orchestrated by Mills and captured by Stella Smut.
“To be honest, being included meant a lot to me,” Pistol tells me. “I have close to 20 years in this business and I don’t usually see studios keeping veterans in mind.
“Everybody was excited to be a part of something special. It was definitely a great day to be around my peers and a studio that holds a lot of respect for me. Our group pic was a lot of fun to do. I felt a bond with my comrades. I won’t forget about that.”
Leana Lovings compared the vibes to “like senior year” with everyone figuring out what they’re going to wear.
“Everyone chose what they felt embodied them and I loved seeing what we all picked,” Leana says. “But there is a strong distinction. As ambassadors we’ve earned our places through our own achievements. Being able to look at one another and see our brands, our individual identities and talents come together in one photo, it felt like magic.”
DAN MILLER
Editor-in-Chief