Artemis Allure Models Magazine - issue: Anchal by Apollo GT Studio

Spring/Summer 2009

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– Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami ........................... 8 – VANIDADES ................................................................................................ 10 – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week L.A. ...................................... 12 – Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY ......................................... 13 – Funkshion ....................................................................................................... 14 – Black Models Take Center Stage -

article by Supermodel Linda Morand............................................ 16 – Artemis Allure Cover-Model Anchal....................................... 22 – All About Hair with Cassandra Celestin ...................... 28 – Exposure vs Exploitation article by Monet Colbert .............................................................................. 30 – Irene Marie Agency - 25th Anniversary ...................... 32 – Jean Paul Gaultier at Karu & Y ............................................. 34 – Fashion Designers Expo 2008 ....................................... 35 – Mujer Magazine ....................................................................................... 36 – Pet-a-Porter ................................................................................................ 36 – Just Cavalli ................................................................................................ 37 – Eva Mendes at Macy’s ................................................................. 38

Cover Model: Anchal photos: Apollo GT fashion: Lépe Fashion hair & make-up: Taryll Atkins Special thanks to: Manny - Anchal’s manager Geraldine - Chrome Red Productions Wilson - Skyline Bar & Lounge

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Publisher: Apollo GT

Contributing Writers:

supermodel Linda Morand, Monet Colbert, Cassandra Celestin

Contributing Models:

Linda Morand, Anchal, Ivana from 301 Agency, Peggy Dillard, Elizabeth, Donyale Luna, Beverly Johnson, Shari Belefonte, Naomi Sims, Donyale Luna, Peggy Dillard, Jane Hoffman, Tamara Dobson, Carole Hobbs, Jolie Jones, Daphne Maxwell, Diane Washington, Pat Cleveland, Barbara Summers, Charlene Dash, Grace Jones, Barbara January, Norma Jean Darden, Olivia De Vore, Kelly, Daphne Maxwell, Helen Williams, Dave Seepersad, Zoe Adonis Carbon, Anthony Catanzaro, Michelle Beaumont, Yumon Eaton, Travis French, Gina Aliotti, Gizelle D’Cole

Contributing Designers: Maria Lépe of LépeTM Fashion

Contributing Photographers:

Dan Lecca, Michael Stavaridis, Agenda 56, John Mitchell, Terry Goodlad, Joe Lobbel, Tracy Ware, Juan Carlos Lopez, and Christopher Makris

Contributing Make-up Artists: Taryll Atkins, Cassandra Celestin

Contributing PR and Media +:

Laura Mejia Cruz - lmc media group llc, Geraldine Garcia of Chrome Red Productions, Wilson of Skyline Bar and Lounge To advertise in Artemis Allure Models Magazine, please contact us through the provided info. below:

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February - July 2009

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AAM February 2009 Cover-Model: Anchal photos: Apollo GT hair & make-up: Taryll Atkins www.taryllatkins.com Fashion by: Maria Lépe for LépeTM Fashion www.LepeFashion.com With the support from: Chrome Red Productions and Skyline Bar & Lounge

CIA Maritima

model: Cindy Taylor

photos: Dan Lecca for Mercedes-Benz

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK - Miami 2008

Fashion Week

Ed Hardy Swimwear

ViX Swimwear

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VANIDADES 4th Annual “Magia De La Moda” photos: Apollo GT

COVERGIRL

jewelry: Adriana Roa

model: Cynthia Olavarria fashion: Rafael Cennamo

fashion: Samy Gicherman

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fashion: Samy Gicherman

model: Suhame fashion: Samy Gicherman

model: Laura Ferreti fashion: Samy Gicherman

Magia de la Moda, an unforgettable night at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Cover Girl sponsored an amazing fashion show which showcased designers from latin America . Ana de la Reguera, Cover Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spoke person was the host for the evening.

model: Suhame fashion: Nicolas Felizola

fashion: Nicolas Felizola

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MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK - L.A. Smashbox Studio 2008 12

photos: Dan Lecca for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Leila Halzi

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Phillip Lim

for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK - NY 2008

photos: Dan Lecca

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FUNKSHION - MIAMI BEACH FASHION WEEK - Fall 2008 14

Gymboree

Hurley models: Cassidy Taye F.

agency: Wilhelmina Models Miami

models: Jessie M. agency: Wilhelmina Models Miami

Baby Phat photos: Apollo GT

Hawke & Co.

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Black Models take Center Stage by Linda Morand Photos from miniMadMOD60s.com “Sixties Supermodels on the Web”

February is Black History Month. It seems strange that at a time when the United States has elected its first Black president that there are much fewer Black girls working as models than ever before. Throughout the history of modeling, Black women have always played a dynamic role. As a fashion and modeling historian, I thought the readers might be interested in the history of African American Models. Some of these models were famous when I was working as a model and a few of them were personal friends or modeling colleagues.

With skin her luminous shade of milky caramel, Dorothea Towles is generally credited with being the first successful Black mannequin, appearing in various fashion shows. Another popular cover girl was Sara Lou Harris, who was often seen in Jet magazine. The elegant and stunning Helen Williams was one of the most beautiful models of all time, Black or White. Her classic image was seen in many national ads, mostly geared to the African American population, but some mainstream clients began to hire her for their ads.

Reshaping the African American Image.

As a student at Sarah Lawrence College in the early 1960s, striking and unusual Norma Jean Darden went to an open call for models for the college issue of Mademoiselle. Superbly dressed in a smart suit, a red coat and patent leather shoes she arrived at the open call with a sheaf of beautiful photos in her hand. However, she was met by rudeness and bigotry. The secretary told her “Deliveries are at the back entrance.” Nevertheless, Darden was unwavering in her pursuit of a career and over the years, she overcame such prejudice to grace the pages of dozens of fashion and beauty magazines, including Mademoiselle. Now she owns a chain of restaurants in the USA.

Katiti Kironde made history as the first black woman to appear on the cover of a major women’s magazine in 1968. Although she was featured as a student, not a model, Katiti’s issue broke Glamour’s alltime high sales record and opened the floodgates for many model firsts in the years to follow. Ophelia DeVore is internationally recognized as the Pioneer Advocate of Positive Image for People of Color. She began her constructive image crusade in the Forties in New York City using the modeling profession, which was in its infancy. DeVore began modeling at the age of 16. As a fair-skinned African American, Devore “passed” for Norwegian and secured several lucrative modeling contracts throughout Europe. In 1946, determined to create a new market for other non-White women in the U.S., Madame DeVore founded The Grace Del Marco Agency. In the agency’s early days, it was a springboard for numerous household names like Diahann Carroll, Helen Williams, Richard Roundtree, Cicely Tyson and others. Racism was rampant in New York’s fashion business and the Grace Del Marco Agency was one of the few places non-White models could get work. Since its inception in 1945, Ebony Magazine has glorified the beauty of the Black woman, and Fashion Fair Cosmetics was founded in 1973 to cater to women of color who virtually had been ignored by White companies. Ebony insisted that advertisers use Black models in ads targeted at reaching Black consumers. By the mid 1950’s, Black models were making cautiously optimistic inroads into mainstream print ads and television commercials. One prominent model was Barbara January, who posed for cigarette ads and other national ads. She was very beautiful; light skinned and had Caucasian features.

Child of the Moon In 1965 under pressure from the civil rights movement, ad agencies and fashion houses had begun using more black models. However, it was not until 1969 that they began to have some crowning successes in the mainstream media. Donyale Luna was the first major African American fashion model, the earliest Black cover girl and widely accepted as the first African American supermodel. Luna’s star was without a doubt one of the brightest in the fashion world of the Sixties. She set the fashion world on fire with her brilliant sparkle, charisma and her dynamic passion for life. She seemed to enchant all those who came into her magnetic field. She has been described as wild, singular and untamable, a true Diva. When asked from where she hailed, Luna, was she was universally called, would declare, “I’m from the moon, Baby!” Her arrival in New York in 1964 had magazine editors and designers competing to book her. According to The New York Times, she had an exclusive contract to the prominent photographer Richard Avedon for a year at the start of her career. She was featured on the cover of

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Top Left: Peggy Dillard - Cosmopolitan, Elizabeth of Toro - Bazaar, Donyale Luna - British Vogue Right: Shari Belefonte - Vogue Below Right: Naomi Sims - Cosmopolitan

“Fashions of the Times.” In 1964, French designer Paco Rabanne structured his fashion show in the USA using only black models. For Rabanne, a fashion futurist, Luna was an ideal representative to show off the contrast between the coldness of the metal used in his dresses and the warmth of youthful black skin. Dazzling Luna stole the spotlight at countless fashion shows. Sometimes she would crawl like a panther or lie down and roll down the runway. These capricious antics would cause an international uproar among photographers and fashion editors and her fame continued to escalate. Donyale made history in March 1966 when she became the first African American model to grace the cover of British Vogue. Earlier, a sketch of her had appeared on the cover of American Harper’s Bazaar. When asked about the exotic Luna, Pat Cleveland was quoted as saying, “She never wore shoes. Wherever she went, she would arrive in bare feet. She was so beautiful that people would stop eating if they were in a restaurant if they saw her walking by.” In April 1966, Time magazine published an article entitled “The Luna Year”, describing the spectacularly tall and slender model with her trademark bright blue contact lenses and intermittent blonde wigs as “a new heavenly body who, because of her striking singularity, promises to remain on high for many a season.” In 1967, the mannequin manufacturer, Adel Rootstein, created a mannequin in Luna’s image, a follow-up to their legendary Twiggy mannequin of 1966. She was undeniably the hottest model in Europe when she was 20 years old. With a look that is as significant today as it was more than 40 years ago, Donyale Luna remains one of America’s greatest beauty icons. At that time, beautiful Bethann Hardin, the ageless and legendary modeling agent, was working in the garment District of New York

Center: Beverly Johnson - American Vogue

City. One day she was delivering a dress to Bernie Ozer, the head of merchandising for junior dresses at the Federated Stores. Almost as a joke, she said that he should put her in one of his fashion shows because she was a trained dancer and loved to entertain. To her surprise, he agreed and she went on to a celebrated career as a runway model. She became the muse to designer Willi Smith, who was inspired by her beauty and energy and they nurtured each other’s talent and creativity. According to the renowned fashionista, Corey Grant Tippin, the first major American designer to really give black girls a leading role in modeling his collections was the Argentine born, Giorgio de Sant ‘Angelo. Giorgio loved the exotic and ethnic and was very generous in hiring virtually unknown models of color to present his designs in fashion extravaganzas. Along with fellow designer Steven Burroughs, Giorgio’s shows were composed of some well-known faces, but the majority of girls that they employed were the lesser-known dark beauties of the day. Amina Warsuma, Ramona Saunders, and stunners such as Scorpio and Pat Evans, were some of the girls that demonstrated their unique runway presence and arresting style to the buyers of Seventh Avenue Fashion. Such was the excitement generated during these presentations that European designers, eager to get an injection of the New York phenomenon, quickly took up the practice of booking the new influx of black models that were migrating overseas. Beckoning Europe had historically held a welcoming and encouraging promise of success for African American people. “In 1968 the fashion capital of Europe was Paris. And it was to Paris that the two beautiful Carols, Hobbs and La Brie found true success.”

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Corey Tippin told me. “Carol Hobbs was working as a waitress in the downtown hotspot, Max’s Kansas City. This bar and restaurant was a Mecca for the hip artists, photographers and their models that personified the current vibe of the city, Repeatedly encouraged by the successful professionals who were patrons of the establishment, this beauty grabbed her portfolio of test shots and boarded a plane to France. The results speak for themselves. The striking black & white shots of the two Carols shot for Essence magazine, in the grey Paris light of the Louvre courtyard are among my favorite work of the celebrated German photographer Helmut Newton.” African Queens One of the most fascinating African models was Princess Elizabeth of Toro, the daughter of the late king of Toro, one of the four kingdoms of Uganda. After receiving a law degree from Cambridge University, she returned home to become a government advisor. After a revolution in 1967, Elizabeth was a virtual prisoner in her own country, until Princess Margaret of the United Kingdom sent her invitation to model in a charity fashion show. The East African Princess was a smash hit, and soon became highly successful fashion model, being featured in many magazines. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis met Elizabeth at a party, and convinced her to move to New York City where she began to model for Irving Penn and American Vogue. “My image is no longer that of a princess, Elizabeth said. “I am a girl, a model.” She appeared on the cover of Harpers Bazaar in 1969. Another captivating African model is Iman. Born in Mogadishu, Somalia, fluent in five languages (Arabic, English, French, Italian, and Somali), she studied political science at the University of Nairobi. In 1975, Iman was recruited as a model by American photographer Peter Beard and relocated to the United States. Her first modeling assignment was for Vogue in 1976. The fashion designer, Yves Saint-Laurent said, “My dream woman is Iman”. She recalls her experience as a house model for Yves Saint Laurent’s African Queen Couture collection as the most memorable moment of her modeling career. Her first modeling assignment was for American Vogue in 1976. Iman was an instant success in the fashion world, becoming a muse for several fashion designers including Yves St. Laurent, Versace, Calvin Klein, and Donna Karan. During her 14 years as a model, she also worked with many top photographers, including Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, and Annie Liebowitz. In an interview on IQONS, Iman said, “I was not the first [African] model! But I sure did break boundaries and open doors by being the first black model to get lucrative advertising campaigns from Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Valentino, Versace, YSL etc....” Iman is now married to music icon, David Bowie. “Black is Busting Out All Over” Life magazine 1969 1969 was a banner year for models sporting Afro hair and very dark complexions. Life Magazine dedicated a 10-page article and to cover to this most persuasive demonstration of Black Pride in a spectacular breakthrough modeling agency known as “Black Beauty”. The agency

was formed in answer to the increasing demand of clients who began to realize that black was not only beautiful, but also good for business. Photographers were very enthusiastic about the sudden proliferation of African-American models. “If you put a fairly ordinary dress on a blonde or a brunette not too much happens,” said top Sixties photographer Irving Penn in a Life magazine article. “Put the same dress on a black girl and it becomes something wonderful.” Sensuous and lovely, Jane Hoffman appeared on the cover of Cosmopolitan in June 1969, emerging as one of the first black models to achieve major international recognition in the 60’s. Fashion Superstar, Naomi Sims quickly rose to the pinnacle of the fashion world when she broke the color barrier in modeling appearing on the cover of and in an article in Life magazine in 1969. The magazine also featured Charlene Dash who was one of the top moneymakers for the prestigious Ford agency, appearing in numerous catalogs, print ads and TV commercials including Clairol. Sims also appeared on the cover of fashions of the Times and German Cosmopolitan. Her career lasted over a decade. Today she is head of a beauty empire. Another striking model who could be seen in the pages of major fashion magazines was Barbara Summers, who went on to become a successful author and entrepreneur. She has written several books on beauty and fashion. Tamara Dobson, a six foot two inch stunner, was also featured in the

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such as Jennifer Brice, Jany Tomba and Diane Washington, who was featured on Glamour’s cover in November 1970 and Kawanee, a famous model who went on to head a cosmetics company specialing in hair products. Donyale Luna: The first African American Supermodel

A former nursing student from Flint, Michigan, runway Superstar, Billie Blair, wore her super short hair slicked back like Rudolph Valentino, the 1930s Latin Lover. Her dark, dramatic eye make-up and her heavily lidded eyes made her look like a painting by Modigliani. Billie’s famous dance-like strut, together with her very dark skin and haughty carriage, made her New York’s newest superstar model. She commanded $400 a day, got offers from magazines as diverse as Mademoiselle and Ebony, and was a regular star in the shows of Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Scott Barrie and Clovis Ruffin. “She is more like a starlet than a mannequin,” cooed her first employer Halston. “I love her walk, her fantastic body, her dramatic delivery.” Jamaican born Grace Jones, another personal friend of mine, began her long and illustrious career as a model in New York. Although she was signed to Wilhelmina, one of New York’s top modeling agencies, her androgynous style looks were too extreme for American magazines, so she headed to Paris and began a career as an extremely successful model. Statuesque and strikingly good-looking, she gained fame as a cover girl for such with-it publications as Vogue and Elle. As a singer, she wowed her fans with her intense performances including wild animals and scantily clad male dancers.

famous Life magazine article. Tamara Dobson plugged products for 25 television commercials in the early 1970s. It was almost impossible to see advertisements geared to black audiences that did not include Tamara Dobson. She gave up modeling for a successful movie career. In the Seventies, Black models embodied the essence of glamour, like amazing gazelles each with her own independent style. Once they were incorporated into designers’ inspiration, they were unstoppable. Yves Saint Laurent often said, “A black girl comes with quality.” Hubert Givenchy discovered the beauty of the black models and insisted that his entire show be modeled by them. Teen-age magazines like Seventeen and Glamour began to employ African American models. Cute teen model, Daphne Maxwell Reid, became a well-known cover model with the Eileen Ford Agency and the first black professional model to grace the cover of “Glamour”. Other top models of color were Joyce Walker, who worked with top teen models like Colleen Corby and appeared on the cover of Seventeen and Glamour. One of my friends was the beautiful American model known simply as Kellie, who lived and worked in Paris. Sadly, she died very young. Pretty Jolie Jones, daughter of Quincy Jones, also appeared on the cover of Glamour and in the pages of Seventeen as well as mainstream catalogs and ads. Her perky, clean-cut good looks sold millions of magazines. Many more great black models come to mind,

Another one of the first women of color to enjoy worldwide recognition was American model Pat Cleveland. She was spotted at age fourteen, while riding a bus, by a Vogue editor. She was renowned for her mischievous over-the-top poses and delicate, tippy-toe ambling strut that she invented for the runway. She worked with Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Yves Saint Laurent. In addition, she was one of Halston’s original models. She is still a sought after runway model today and is considered fashion royalty. The late-60s high school Home economics textbook, How You Look and Dress by Byrta Carson was very forward-thinking and included pictures of popular teen models and brands. That edition had Colleen Corby, Cheryl Tiegs, Wendy Hill, Lisa Palmer, Joan Paulson, Diane Conlon, Sally Murdoch, Kathy Jackson, etc. all very popular White models, But the most interesting aspect of this edition is that professional Black models working for major manufacturers (Simplicity, Avon, Sears, Spiegel) were pictured. Jolie Jones is on the cover (along with Jill Twiddy) Black girls were included in most of the illustrations. This textbook focused on the cultural and societal changes of high school girls in 1969. The Cover of American Vogue Striking The Last Blow To The Deep-Rooted Tradition Of Segregation In the mid-1970s, stunningly beautiful Beverly Johnson became part of the trend where black models where still considered hot, and some say she was the most successful black model of all time. She once said in a Newsweek interview, “I see the inspiration of black women being

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Top row: Peggy Dillard - Vogue, Jane Hoffman - Cosmopolitan, Naomi Sims - Life magazine, Tamara Dobson - Necklace D, Carole Hobbs - Vogue. Middle Row: Donyale Luna - Interview, Black Beauty - Models of 1969- Life magazine, Jolie Jones - Mademoiselle, Daphne Maxwell - Glamour Bottom Row: Diane Washington - Glamour, Pat Cleveland - Officielle, Barbara Summers, Charlene Dash, Grace Jones.

lifted up all over when they look at me and that’s a super feeling.”

Beverly again broke the barrier for the French edition of Elle, in 1975.

Johnson appeared on more than 500 magazine covers, including other leading magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Essence. Her illustrious career was not restricted to print work. She was a runway model for Halston, and appeared in many television commercials. She did a series of trendy in print ads for Virginia Slims cigarettes and was a spokesperson for Avon cosmetics.

Her smooth and sculptural loveliness kept her at the vanguard of fashion photography for over a decade. .Johnson’s success in the 1970s, however, transcended race. She signed with the Ford agency, and was one of the highest-paid models in the industry making about $100 per hour for advertising work and $125 per hour for editorial modeling, phenomenal rates for that time. Johnson saw herself as more than just a black model. She told Ted Morgan in the New York Times Magazine, “I’ve in the business for four years. There is not a model, black or white, who has done what I have done in such a short time. It’s so, and I think I should say it.”

Paris France in late November of 1974 at the Pala is de Versailles redefined the essence of fashion for the European market. The American’s had arrived. Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Steven Burroughs, Anne Klein, and Bill Blass had been invited to show their current collections, along with the five reigning stalwarts of French Ready to Wear and Couture, for a benefit to raise money for the restoration of the Palace. “Armed with an arsenal of such artillery as Billie Blair, Alva Chin, Pat Cleveland, Beth Ann Hardison, Amina Warsuma the American team was the secret weapon that disintegrated the existing stereotype of creaky fashion shows and the runway spectacle was born”, according to eye-witness, Corey Grant Tippin. “It was a moment that broke the international color barrier and African American girls, once a minority, soon found themselves to be in the majority of established designers’ Cabines.” In 1974, Beverly Johnson was the first African American to appear on the cover of American Vogue, a landmark event that helped to enlarge the concept of feminine beauty, and to destroy the myth that white women would not buy a fashion magazine with a black model on the cover.

As a leading model in the world of fashion in Seventies, Peggy Dillard was featured on the covers of international fashion and glamour magazines, like Cosmopolitan, Essence, Ebony and Mademoiselle, becoming the second African-American woman to appear on the cover of Vogue. By her senior year in college, Dillard had already made her mark in the North American, European and Japanese worlds of high fashion. Carol LaBrie, a former American go-go dancer was the first black model to grace the cover of Italian Vogue and became muse to legendary fashion illustrator Antonio and designers Karl Lagerfeld and Kenzo. Today she lives in Paris and is married to a French fashion mogul. Super Runway and fashion model, Pat Evans, became disillusioned with

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Some of the first African American models: clockwise from left: Barbara January, Norma Jean Darden, Olivia De Vore, Kelly, Daphne Maxwell (Charlie Ad) and Helen Williams (center).

Black Beauty: Director Betty Foray surrounded by the photographs of 45 women, 25 men, and 21 children in her super-successful agency Black Beauty, 1969.

the modeling world and wrote a scathing article about the black Modeling world in a 1974 issue of Essence. Toukie A. Smith was an African American model, the sister of late fashion designer Willi Smith and former long-term partner of actor Robert De Niro, with whom she has two sons. Smith started her career in the 1970s as a model, working for such brands as Chanel, Versace, Geoffrey Beene, Issey Miyake, Norma Kamali, Thierry Mugler, and Patrick Kelly. She also had a successful print career, including a photo campaign for Yves St. Laurent as well as appearances in Vogue, ELLE, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Seventeen magazines. In 1978, Smith was named Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Model of the Year and became the second African-American model to have a mannequin designed in her likeness. Recently, top international photographer, Steven Meisel, used several beautiful African-American models for an entire issue of Italian Vogue. The issue was such a success and sold out so quickly that they had to print more. Hopefully, this will set the standard and we will be treated to more lovely images of models of color in the future. Special thanks to Corey Grant Tippin for his insightful participation. Linda Morand for AAM

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AAM is so excited to reveal Anchal as the Artemis Allure Models’ Premiere Cover-Model. There is an inspiration behind the name. There is a fire behind those eyes. And of course, there are dreams and hopes that dwell in the hard work and dedication that she nurtures. Standing at 5’10”, Anchal can easily command the attention in the crowded house wherever that be. Let’s visit her past, present, and journey with her into the near future to see what she has in store for her modeling career.

Cover-Model: Anchal photos: Apollo GT hair & make-up: Taryll Atkins | www.taryllatkins.com Fashion: LépeTM Fashion | www.lepefashion.com location: Skyline Bar & Lounge| www.skylinecafenyc.com PR: Chrome Red Productions | www.chromeredproductions.com

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male model: Dave Seepersad fashion: Alfani jacket and Kenneth Cole pants

the interview: AMM - When did you start to focus on fashion and modeling? Anchal - I focused head on torwards my modeling career when I was 20 years old. I realized it was absolutely a feasible career option for me besides my education. AMM - Can we say your major in college has nothing to do with your modeling? Anchal - Logically my major in college has nothing to do with modeling. Though it is an experience that I can always apply into modeling if needed. I see modeling as a subtle

form of acting, taking on a specific character on shoots and from my experiences in modeling and further down in acting roles. AMM - You were one of the models on America’s Next Top Model, cycle 7, and were voted “Cover Girl of the Week” twice. What did that achievement mean to you? Anchal - Was it an achievement? To be honest I see it more an opinion voiced by the audience - the majority of the audience preferred a model who isn’t the typical blond skeletal model. It should be an

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eye-opener to the fashion world that products would sell if the model that represents them were realistic. AMM - Can you tell us a little about your appearances in French Vogue and Zoom magazines prior to Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Next Top Model? Anchal - I see my appearances in French Vogue and Zoom magazines as steps in my staircase of dreams. Those two experiences made me get closer to what I want to

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accomplish and determined me to go further; especially when I look back today. I did those shoots with little to no modeling experience. My shot for Zoom was a test shot which just so happened to be published. From that shot in Zoom, Bruce Weber contacted me for a spread in French Vogue. I was

very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Bruce Weber and Natalia Vondanova. They also showed me the sweeter and humbler side of the fashion world. I truly began to wander into the modeling world after those two appearances and confirmed the choices I make when I chose to work in this field. AMM - Your recent appearances in ELLE Singapore and Night Magazine continue to highlight your career. What is new and challenging for you as a model in 2009? Anchal - 2008 was a growing year for me. I had the taste of becoming an independent adult. I moved out, ARTEMIS ALLURE MODELS .com

“Would I ever go blonde for a modeling assignment? Why not! If it help sell or promote the product I am representing then sure; you can make me a blonde for a day but don’t expect the stereotypical attitude to come along with it. Honestly, I don’t think blonde hair would go so well with my complexion.” — Anchal

traveled, payed rent, and bills. Wished I could take a few mistakes back, but learned not to regret; things happened for a reason. Gained an amazing, I mean AMAZING manager who backs me up 200% and believes in me more than I could in myself. As for 2009, where do I start? 2009 is already off with a physical challenge for me, which is building my endurance and toning. Very fortunate to have Charles Justo who is a model himself and trainer. He is helping me learn to live a healthier lifestyle and gain some much needed muscles. 2009 holds a lot in store for me. I’m not sure what other challenges it will hold for I don’t even know what tomorrow promises. — AAM

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Dimensional Hair As technology advances, more research and development is applied in the hair care industry. Many hairstylists may sometimes be bound by the latest technology in hair care treatments, but their imaginations in hair styling are limitless. Hair is multi-dimensional; hair care, hair style, and hair art. However, some women are more concerned with the style, shape and look their hair contributes to their overall appearance. In 2009, Hair is really not that complicated, if you don’t have enough you can either grow it or buy it. If you don’t like the color or texture you can either dye it, texturize it or buy exactly the type of hair you desire. It all depends on how flexible you are and how far your imagination will take you. Innovation in modern art techniques and styles, transfers into the fashion world. Hair plays a major role in fashion, it is a huge facet of the fashion industry. From the runway to the streets (or vice versa), the simplest hair can be transformed into the most dynamic hairstyle. However, it is the science and art that is the ying and yang of hair. Without this combination it would be challenging to create astonishing looks. Nothing is impossible when it come to hair. While working many years in this field both as a cosmetic chemist and a hair artist, I believe that hair creativeness starts with the health of the hair. From the cortex to cuticle, from hair strand to strand, from the hair products to the application of the products, all of these attributes help define and polish the hair. When I create, I take into consideration my canvas which includes the model’s hair, face shape and features. Product knowledge is very important. Products are chosen wisely, based on the hair type. Also, the right tools are essential; paddle brush, round brush, rattail comb, hair pins etc. Inspiration may also be pulled from many cultures and from different periods in time. The right combination of these aspects should bring to life an amazing hair masterpiece. — Cassandra Celestin

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bodies to that level of fitness. Then, there are many women who work hard to achieve the same bodies that us fitness and figure competitors have but based on their structure and bodies, they are only able to obtain a certain physique regardless of the time and energy they put into their training. Adding a bikini class is going to draw more females to the sport and allow those that either are restricted based on their body types or who are interested in carrying a softer look to compete at a competitive level.”

Exposure vs. Exploitation model: Anthony Catanzaro photo by: John Mitchell - www.bbpics.com

model: Zoe Adonis Carbon photo by: Agenda 56 - agenda56.com

Like any industry where men and women are in competition, there will always be a question of gender discrimination. The fitness industry has had its fair share of controversy on this topic in the past, but in 2009 what is the real state of affairs in bodybuilding and fitness modeling? Are we ignorantly stuck on the notion that women are still (and always will be) judged on double standards? Or has the industry in fact evolved with the times and developed into an equal opportunity domain where men and women are faced with the same challenges and rewards?

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To shed some light on this issue, IFBB pro figure competitor and fitness model Gina Aliotti explains, “Fitness and figure competitors are judged on less overall muscle mass and clearly no visible striations and bulk. More important than muscle sized is their overall symmetry, presentation, and other aesthetic qualities such as skin tone, hair, and make-up. Unlike the men and women’s bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitors are equally judged on their presentation, gracefulness, confidence, poise, and professionalism.”

It’s easy to say that women will always face sexism in bodybuilding and fitness modeling, simply because history has proven this true. It’s been a struggle for women to first be accepted into the world of bodybuilding, and then to be treated with equality. While there has been progress, there are still underlying issues that need to be resolved.

While that explains figure and fitness, what can be said about the increasing numbers of organizations adding bikini categories to their competitions? Is it to increase the exposure (and ticket sales) to a wider market that is more interested in seeing an event judged on attractiveness, or is it a way to expand the competitive arena to those with a higher body fat percentage who still want to compete?

A key area where there is clear discrepancy and confusion is the judging criteria at top level competitions. Organizations such as the NPC and the IFBB have created different judging criteria for women to include beauty and femininity. Browse through any bodybuilding forum and you will find a general lack of understanding on where women competitors ‘fit in’ these categories.

An avid competitor herself, Aliotti says, “The NPC is adding a bikini category to their competition as a way to branch out to those that want to have a fit look yet do not want to carry the amount of muscle and definition that fitness and figure competitors carry. Many females love the sport of working out and living a healthy lifestyle but often either do not have the genetics to compete competitively or are not interested in taking their ARTEMIS ALLURE MODELS .com

It seems that having an event based more on a softer look does have its benefits if it increases more women to the sport, but there are still those that feel like the NPC is selling out to a less muscle-focused crowd. However you look at it, some of the criteria in women’s competition can be relative to the judge’s personal preference, especially when it comes to subjective traits such as femininity and grace. Accomplished fitness model and competitor Ron Stone echoes this statement saying, “Females are not as clear cut to judge. At the top level it almost comes down to the judge’s preference.” It seems that with the good comes the bad- the bikini divisions do provide more opportunities for women to compete, but unfortunately they will be judged more on being women than athletes. Another pressing issue is that of prize money at top level competitions. When comparing the Mr. Olympia and Ms. Olympia Competitions the figures speak for themselves. The 2008 total prize money for men totaled half a million dollars, with women earning just $108 000 spread over six categories. Mr. Olympia prize money / Ms. Olympia prize money 1st place $155,000 1st place $30,000 2nd place $90,000 2nd place $18,000 3rd place $60,000 3rd place $10,000 4th place $48,000 4th place $7,000 Some say the figures are justified as there are more modeling options available for women so the exposure should be considered more valuable than the money. Exposure is priceless for both genders, but women should still reap the same rewards as men. One area where women do seem to be on par with men is cover shoots for fitness magazines. While there are more magazines on the market for men, this translates into more modeling opportunities for women as there is usually a woman posing with a man on men’s magazines, and of course they are always on the front of women’s fitness mags. The same rules apply to both genders here, the money and opportunities are best when it’s a well known model and magazine. Both sexes realize that a cover, even if unpaid, is worth its weight in gold for the exposure. Since women tend to appear on the front of

women’s and men’s magazines, could this show an unfair advantage against men in terms of opportunity?

they are a spokesperson for a supplement company, which is where most can financial gain enough income to justify competing.”

“Fitness magazines today usually have a guy and girl on the cover to market both sexes but as you see, sport stars are also on covers”, says Catanzaro.

When asked if a similar situation affects men, top fitness, film and tv star Anthony Catanzaro replies, “Absolutely the same works for men as well, getting the right exposure is priceless! I have done numerous covers where I didn’t get paid from the cover but it paid off in so many other ways. Again it’s what you make of this exposurejust think how many more clients you would get if you were on the cover of a fitness magazine. Exposure is everything!”

While this is true, what can be said about the type of woman on the covers of these magazines? While many are well known top athletes, sometimes the models that appear on covers are simply to look attractive rather than inspire one to be fit. Zoe Carbon, fitness model says, “A lot of female fitness models on the front of magazines are not always the best examples and not as toned as they should be in order to promote. Models have to look ripped to attract my attention particularly on the torso as that is very difficult for women to achieve.”

model: Michelle Beaumont photo: Terry Goodlad bodysport.com

Breaking into the industry has been another controversial subject when it comes to men vs. women. There are often complaints that women must take other routes in order to gain exposure such as doing sexy photo shoots where they are portrayed as glamour models rather than fitness models. These opportunities will always exist for both sexes, so it is up to each individual to decide

model: Yumon Eaton photo: Joe Lobbel

Certainly this opinion is felt amongst other female fitness professionals, which would lead us to believe that in certain cases, women aren’t on the covers to represent their gender in fitness but rather be an attractive face to lure sales from the male market. With that being said, in this industry it’s not all about the money. It’s an inspiring reality that the majority of bodybuilders and fitness professionals are in it for the love of fitness and competition regardless of their gender. The question then becomes about exploitation and who is willing to sell out to get to the top, rather than there being equal opportunities presented for men and women. Top level fitness and figure competitor, and owner of BodyMind Fitness Solutions Michelle Beaumont is no stranger to the issue of exposure and exploitation. She says, “There are so many models in this industry being exploited and exploiting themselves to build portfolios and recognition that the mags [magazines] do not need to pay. However this does not increase their value unless

magazines and event promoters that are willing to exploit models- male or female- for the love of the dollar. There will also be those willing to exploit themselves in the name of fame and quick success, but as everyone know this will not guarantee a long lasting career or lucrative sponsorship deal. Yumon Eaton, skilled bodybuilder and power lifter adds, “Models may be paid as low as $100 to make an appearance at an event. Sometimes, they are not paid at all. Event coordinators say that even though they are not being paid, it will be in the model’s best interest to attend the event as a way of promoting themselves and for networking.” Like anyone who is in the business of selling their persona, unpaid work and getting exposure is just part of the job and has nothing to do with gender. Those who get ahead are those who maintain their values, market their talents positively and who build a serious image

model: Travis French photo: Tracy Ware

model: Gina Aliotti photo: Juan Carlos Lopez, hardbody.com

if this will help or hinder their career.

for themselves.

Travis French, an aviation insurance broker turned bodybuilder and fitness model enjoyed a relatively easy break into the industry. He states, “I did not find it at all difficult to break into this, I was offered shoots since I did my first bodybuilding show in August 2007. I hooked up with one photographer and he put my name out there and since then I have done shoots all over the country.”

In reality, one’s personality, hard work, skill and networking ability seems to be the basis of success in this industry rather than taking advantage of their feminine assets or ‘favored’ gender. If it weren’t, we wouldn’t have the likes of Gina Aliotti as the face of Biotest Laboratories, and Michelle Beaumont, a top figure and fitness competitor who runs her own highly acknowledged BodyMind Fitness Solutions. These are just two women of many who have made it to the top of their industry just like their noted male counterparts.

Proving as easy break is not limited to men, Ms Aliotti states, “I was lucky to find my niche within the fitness industry very quickly. I turned pro at my first national competition and was able to gain a sponsorship with Biotest Laboratories the following year. Making contacts and finding your niche within the industry can be very challenging and can take time so I was fortunate to make a name for myself fairly quickly.” It is apparent that the value that comes from exposure is determined by the individual, not their sex. There will always be some photographers, ARTEMIS ALLURE MODELS .com

While there are issues like pay and judging criteria that need to be resolved, women are still pushing forward and reaching success regardless of the challenges they face. Will bodybuilding and fitness modeling ever be completely equal between men and equal? Only time will tell, but men and women will always be different and have to cope with double standards. It’s how one copes that determines true success. AAM

Irene Marie Family on the red carpet. Ms. Irene Marie and her daughters were dressed in Ever After Miami, and her son, standing to her left, was dressed in Zara. To her right is the new son-in-law, Clayton.

Ms. Irene Marie on the runway, thanking her supporters.

Irene Marie Agency 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fashion Show at The Fontainebleau - LIV Club, Miami Beach, Florida. Danny Santiago styled the entire show with vintage clothing from C. Madeleineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection (multiple designers) as Cindy Taylor hosted the show with special appearance by supermodel Niki Taylor. Apollo Male Models Magazine and Artemis Allure Models Magazine were thrilled to be invited by Jason from Irene Marie Agency to cover the event. The models took to the runway with enthusiasm and the crowd greeted them with equal energy. The event drew more than 1,000 members of the fashion industry.

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Cindy Taylor

Tamara McDonald

Livia

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The Fontainebleau Hotel just reopened in November of 2008 with the LIV Night Club made to accomodate major events such as this and the Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Fashion Show. LIV, which stands for 54, is a 30,000 square-foot super high energy charger for your soul, mind, and body! The nightclub also offers six private skyboxes overlooking the main floor, large stage for performances, two arched staircases from the upper level and entrance leading you to the main floor and rendering your feeling to a heavenly descend. It is fashion, music, contemporary art, and technology all in one to capture your attention. We certainly look forward to many more reasons to set foot and eye upon this glamorous and enchanting environment as 2009 beckons us with new hopes and promises. AAM Marco deConcilis and Ana Nicole Smith

Niki Taylor

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Uliana

model: Sipiwe

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Fashion Designers Expo 2008 www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

model: Akilah Campbell fashion: Diamond Boutique

Founded by Clinton K. Powell, Tahaji Smith, & Karine Purchas, benefiting the American Cancer Society

show location: Mansion, South Beach

model: Miss Latina Central Florida - Jessica Rivera

model: Amanda Hue

model: Davina Divine

fashion: Solace Sunwear by Signature Exclusive Designs

fashion: LĂŠpeTM Fashion

show location: White Room

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Mujer Magazine

release party!!! photos: Apollo GT

top: designer Maria Lépe and Mujer cover-model/recording artist Gizelle D’Cole, bottomt: Mujer publisher C.J. McCann and Gizelle D’Cole right: Maria Lépe, David, Cover-Photographer Christopher Makris, Greta, Peter, and Codis.

Pet-A-Porter fundraising to benefit Share-a-Pet info@shareapet.org Models were provided by Posche Models agency@poschemodels.com. Five designers participated in this event: Nikki Sapp for Forever Miss Nik (forevermissnik@aol.com), Amanda Horne for Pet Love Couture (www.petlovercouture.com), Marcello Vittoria, Jennifer Ruffini for Bina Boo Designs (j_ruffini@yahoo.com), and Omkaar Exotic Imports. The event was held at Off the Hooka, Fort Lauderdale.

model: Kenya fashion: forever Miss Nik

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model: Nahesha Chin

JUST CAVALLI BAL HARBOUR

model: Greta photo: Christopher Makris

@ Louis - Gansevoort, South Beach

model: Thamara

model: KIKI

photo: Apollo GT

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model: KIKI

model: Greta

model: Katia

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Eva Mendes The beautiful actress Eva Mendes was at Macy’s in Aventura Mall for the promotion of her “Vida” Home Décor Line on September 13th of 2008, and was also signing autographs for her fans. She took that chance to thank her fans for coming and for supporting her in the past as she continued with her acting career. Eva mentioned her coming film “The Spirit” and that she had been working extra hard to give her fans much more in each film she’s in. She has three more films coming out: Queen of the South, Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, and Last Night. About Vida Vida is created and designed by Eva Mendes and George Augusto in partnership with Maytex. “Vida bedding collection features bold bedding designs offering everyday luxury for the home.” Available exclusively at Macy’s. AAM

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