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Editorial: Aesthetics as a Value
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eauty is a value that for many centuries has been undisputed and seen as important as truth or bravery. Over the last century or so, beauty and overall the aesthetic aspect of life has been made to take a few steps back… or more steps back. Interestingly enough, as creative endeavors multiply, aesthetic criteria seem to go down. In fashion, as in many other creative fields, there are always those striving for the true meaning of beauty and their work is highly important. On Attire Club, we introduced circa 2013 the term “metafashion”, which we described as everything one does before and after dressing up. Because style is an attitude, the clothes and accessories one wears and the way they choose to groom themselves is just half of what constitutes a person’s style. True style comes from within and achieving an interior state of true value can be done in many ways. Cultivating your soul with only the best is a way of obtaining a strong attitude. Hence, all the things you do and all the things you surround yourself with should be (to the maximum of your possibilities) the best you can get. Having extremely high standards does not hurt either. Our physical presence is connected in manners many of us don’t even realize to our spiritual state. Thus, the objects that surround us, the objects we use and wear and the things we do, listen to or say should all serve to us challenging ourselves to be the best. In a world that is full of chaos and suffering, it is beauty, both internal and external, that clears the waters and brings us home.
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Contents Winter 2017 - 18
Editorial
Aesthetics as a Value Why beauty matters... u3 In Their Own Words Fashion Designer Juan Pablo Socorrรกs Yani Great style from Colombia! u 10 AC Style Notebook Treat of Style Clothes and beyond. u 14 In Their Own Words Fashion Designer Thomas Vincent Hitting it big in the Paris urban scene. u 26 In Their Own Words Fashion Designer Luis Carvalho Refined tailoring from Portugal. u 30 Style Guide 4 Must-Have Winter Accessories Get your winter essentials in order! u 34
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Fashion & Culture Silver Screen Style When fashion and cinema meet, magic results. u 38 Fashion World Hand Made Fashions Great fashion has come a long way from craft. u 48 In Their Own Words Fashion Designer Yan Hong Precision and futurism. u 60 Fashion History Carnival: Unmasking the World of Hidden Identities Why would anyone wear a mask to party? u 66 Fashion World Noa ben Izhak is Making Israel Stylish Stepping up Israel’s style. u 72 Fashion World What is Slow Fashion? New technologies, old craft. u 78 Current Obsessions From Day to Evening Edition Great clothes and accessories for this season. u 82 Travel & Culture H for Hawaii Here’s what makes Hawaii great. u 85 7
Style Guide The Big Bow Tie Guide The ins and outs of bow ties. u 90 Fashion and Technology: In Their Own Words Innovator Pierre-Alexandre Fournier Fashion that changes the definition of clothes. u 96 Fashion Ahead Bags with 3D-printed AppliquĂŠs by Anastasia Ruiz Great gifts for remarkable women. u 100 In Their Own Words The 2018 Attire Club Questionnaire Actors, models and more take our questionnaire. u 102 The Attire Club Mood Diary Our Moodboard as a Visual Journal The Treasury of Ornament. u 116 AC World The Attire Club Collections A look back at our Spring-Summer 2016 Portfolio.
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Fashion Designer
Juan Pablo Socorrás Yani Juan Pablo Socorrás Yani is a fashion designer from Bogota, Colombia. With his designs, that are both traditional and gazing towards the future, he is bridging the old with the new and creating a new, original style. He is also at the head of his own charitable foundation, which helps people from modest backgrounds improve their lives. Discover our exclusive interview with him.
“Six years ago I started my foundation, aimed at developing the country through design” What can you tell us about your background? Juan Pablo Socarrás Yani: I come from a traditional costal family that became established through the work done for the communities in the towns where they lived. In my family there are physicians, politicians, writers, businessmen and even dedicated housewives. These women gave birth to a whole lineage that gradually started to travel around the country. Although I was born in Bogota, I feel like a costal, or as very popular vallenato says, “I was born in an unknown land, in Macondo the land of Gabo, I am Colombian.” 10
How did you grow up and how did you get into the fashion world? JPSY: I grew up in a traditional family and the am youngest of two brothers. I studied fashion industrial design, and specialized in strategic design and innovation. At the age of 25, I started to work in Artesanias de Colombia, a governmental entity that works for the recovery of trades and ancestral knowledge, which allowed me to start in the world of fashion. How would you describe the Colombian Fashion Week? JPSY: In Colombia there is a Photos: Inexmoda
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fair that has been existing for more than 25 years and is now consolidated. This is “Colombiamoda” in Medellín. It is a fair that generates significant business every year for the textile and fashion industry in general. In addition, it provides the platform of catwalks, where year after year, the most outstanding Colombian designers showcase their collections. And for the last three years, the fashion week of the capital of Colombia, Bogotá Fashion Week, has been strengthening. It has open up and prioritizes the work of the designers of this part of the country. How would you describe your aesthetic? JPSY: My designs always have a national identity, with influences from different parts of the world. My roots of the Colombian Caribbean inspire me; as well as classic men and women who always want to look impeccable, sophisticat-
ed and unique, through the luxury offered by handwork. What can you tell us about the work you do with your foundation? JPSY: I have been working for 11 years with vulnerable Colombian populations. Six years ago I started my foundation, aimed at developing the country through design. My passion is to work with people and for the people, to rescue the Colombian culture and craftsmanship. Above all, I dream of making the Colombians feel proud of wearing handmade products, which also has a huge national identity load. How do you use your free time? Do you have hobbies or interests out of fashion? JPSY: In my free time I like to exercise outdoors, so I run in a park near my house, 20 minutes every three days a
week. I also take pleasure in walking through the cities that I visit. In my day to day routine, eating is one of my weaknesses but I also enjoy going to the theater, being with my boyfriend, traveling with him, and sharing time with my family. What are you obsessed with, fashion- and otherwise? JPSY: My obsession is design. I live through it and enjoy it 24 hours a day. For me, there is design in everything, in the food, in the clothes that I use, in the house where I live. Fashion is part of my DNA. An obsession? Without a doubt, shoes, I love them. Thank you! See more at instagram.com/juansocarras 13
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TREAT OF STYLE Fashion should be fun and dynamic. It should combine the practical with the aesthetic and please the wearer both in terms of comfort and style. Here is a roundup of gorgeous clothes, accessories and other “metafashion” (home decor and beyond) elements we like and are sure you’ll like as well. Photos: Attire Club 14
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Fashion Designer
Thomas Vincent Thomas Vincent is the man behind the Roger & Owl brand, which he launched in 2014. This rockchic brand was supported by the famous Parisian recording studio Omega, which is how the brand quickly entered the world of French celebrities and became known. In this InCompany by Attire Club interview, Thomas discusses his background, his inspiration and his brand.
“I draw my imagination from music, the world of tattooing, urban culture and human encounters” What can you tell us about your background? How did you grow up and how did you become a fashion designer? Thomas Vincent: I’m 24 years old. Even though I studied in business school, since I was little I wanted to become a rock star! After a normal adolescence, I became passionate about fashion and entrepreneurship and I immediately found this line of work to be a combination that suited me. I worked for a Parisian recording studio that 26
allowed me to build strong relationships with people who supported me and who still support me. Subsequently, I went to Australia and had a real revelation. I found a passion and a fighting spirit that I could not find at home in Paris at the time. Culture, art and fashion have rocked my journey and this experience remains the most beautiful of my life. When I came back, I wanted to continue feeling this magic through this new story and the Roger & Owl community.
Who or what is your main inspiration in your creative process? TV: Daily life inspires me! I draw my imagination from music, the world of tattooing, urban culture and human encounters. I do not study what is “in fashion”. I do what I like and work with I find beautiful. Of course, beauty is relative, but I always work on the finishes and the the small details that allow my creations to have a story to tell. Not mine, but the artists I work with and
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especially of the people wear our clothes. Who is the Roger & Owl customer? TV: The Roger & Owl’s customer is above all a passionate about life. He is also an open person and aware of all the artistic talent that can gravitate to the streets around us. It is someone who wants to belong to a strong and generous community but who does not necessarily find himself in something already existing. How would you describe your personal style? TV: I do not really have a “pre-established” style. I like contrasts and change. I can very well be wearing streetwear like wearing a completely rock outfit. The bottom line is to love what you wear. What do you think will be the next big thing in men’s fashion? TV: I think the more time passes, the more we seek to return to the basics with simple, effective and above all good, quality clothes. We are back in a very old school style and I really like that. I do not know what will happen later, but we will continue to work in our universe and focus on more and more limited edition products to bring the uniqueness of our community forward. Discover Roger & Owl at rogerandowl.com 28
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Fashion Designer
Luis Carvalho Luis Carvalho is a Portuguese designer with an eye for fine tailoring. His great clothes have landed him many opportunities, which include runway shows during Lisbon Fashion Week, representing Portugal at Showfloor Berlin and being named Man of the Year in the category of fashion designers by GQ. Discover our interview with him, where we discussed his designs, running his company and more.
“I have always the same inspiration for both genders, where I explore a more feminine side for woman and a more masculine for man” What sparked your interest in fashion? Luis Carvalho: Since a young age I had an interest for fashion. It began when playing with fabrics in my mother’s company, I’ve always selected her outfits and my sister’s. Afterwards, when I had to decide my professional career, only fashion design interested me. How has your work evolved since you began your own label? LC: My work has evolved since my first collection. Each season, I analyse what I did before in order to improve in terms of design and fitting. 30
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Does your approach differ when designing menswear compared to womenswear? LC: When I introduced menswear into my collections, I tried to create a man that could accompany my woman, both casual/chic style. I have always the same inspiration for both genders, where I explore a more feminine side for woman and a more masculine for man. Who is the Luis Carvalho customer? LC: The Luis Carvahlo customer is someone who wants to make a difference with focus on detail. He is someone who searches for great pieces
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both for everyday wear or for an important event. What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your company?
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LC: In Portugal it is difficult to maintain a fashion brand business because people still prefer international brands over national brands. I believe, despite that, that we have to face everything how we should face life, we can’t stop because everything changes every minute.
defines me, that is to be a dreamer. It motivates me and makes me want to want more! I live dreaming new dreams to make come true.
STYLE GUIDE
4 Must-Have Winter Accessories Photos: Attire Club
In the wintertime, it is very important to pay close attention to sartorial details. Having good accessories to complete your outfits will result not only in great looks, but also in a comfortable experience during the cold season. Discover four must-have accessories for a great winter experience.
Gloves Having warm hands in the winter is very important not only for your health, but also for your comfort. This is why investing in a quality pair of gloves is very important. Some gloves, such as leather gloves, are very versatile and go with anything form
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suit and coat outfits to sporty looks. However, other gloves, such as sports gloves don’t really go with anything else except sporty attire. If you can, it’s best to have more types of gloves: a pair for freezing temperatures and one for warmer temps, one for suits and one for the mountains and so on. Fingerless gloves can also
be great for those who need to manipulate fine things a lot and gloves with special phone-suitable fingertips are ideal for those who can’t break from their gadgets. Also, if you’re an avid snowball player, having a reserve pair will let you throw those snowballs relaxed.
Wool socks Wool socks come in many variations: they come in those classic, thick knit version, which can be great for wearing at home, but they also come in lighter versions that fit well even in dress shoes and keep you warm. The only thing to look out for is to make sure the styles go together well. Generally, socks with classic knit models don’t go very well with dress shoes, but they do go with boots or more casual styles, including sneakers.
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Ear muffs Ear muffs are generally a happy meeting point between a hat that is too warm and nothing. Sometimes, regular summer caps can seem a good alternative, but then your ears will freeze. And, with ear muffs, you can always wear another type of headgear, such as a light hat or cap.
Scarves Scarves, like gloves, come in many variations: thicker, thinner, depending on what the context requires. One thing that many people don’t often think when it comes to scarves though is that you can wear more than just one scarf with an outfit. Why try to cover everything with one scarf, making some type of odd origami around your neck trying
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to stuff every small hole that might let the air in? Add one more scarf and you are all set. Adding multiple scarves will also add a lot of dimension to your look, so you’re scoring both on the comfort and on the style boards.
FASHION & CULTURE
SILVER SCREEN STYLE Connecting Fashion and Cinema
The world of fashion has always been in a strong bond with cinema. Clothes have always helped directors and their teams to add dimension to their characters, to convey their personalities and stories through image and have even been the source of inspiration of films. In this IC X AC roundup, discover some noteworthy fashion moments in classic cinema. We selected films of various types where clothing and style play different roles, as, otherwise, we’d have to fill a whole book.
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AUNTIE MAME
The costumes designed by Orry-Kelly for the 1958 film “Auntie Mame” were eccentric and fun. They were a great sartorial reflection of the open-minded, generous, and welcoming Mame, whose bubbly personality and taste for the creative come out in almost every moment. Her wardrobe is complimented by the decor of her house, as the character goes from an orientalist phase in the 1920s to a “blue” period during the 1930s, a classical aesthetic when she’s mourning her first husband during the 1940s, followed by a modernist phase in the 1950s, and eventually comes full circle with an Asian-Indian theme in the last scene of the picture.
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LA DOLCE VITA
One could make a whole coffee table book on style Italian movies. “La Dolce Vita”, directed by Federico Fellini is one of the finest examples of Italian elegance on film. The overall look of the 1960 film belongs to Piero Gherardi, who was self-taught in art and architecture. The clothes are a great expression of the Italian concept of “sprezzatura”, a studied nonchalance, where people feel comfotable and dapper in the clothes they wear. It is said that it was Fellini’s vision for the film was actually inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s sack dress of ’57. This is to show that clothes can inspire art, which can inspire lifestyle and beauty.
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THE LONG HOT SUMMER
This 1958 film directed by Martin Ritt is a compelling story and a beautiful visual narrative revolving around power, charm and sexual tension. The film tells a story where the inside of the characters is a driving force just as much as the outside.
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The 1966 production “Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?� directed by William Klein is a satire on the fashion world and a very visually striking film at the same time. By being critical of the apparently glamorous world of clothes, Klein was able to capture some of the most important aesthetic aspects of the 1960s.
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Based on the play by Tennessee Williams, this 1951 production relies a lot on the atmosphere it creates through the way characters look in relation to their behaviour. As an interesting fact, Vivien Leigh, who was only 36 at the time of shooting the movie, had to be made up to look older.
ROMAN HOLIDAY The movie that gave the world Audrey Hepburn tells the story of a princess who was tired of her schedule and breaks free from her royal duties to discover what the world is really about. This 1953 production gave us a lot of amazing style, much of which coming from Hepburn’s spirit.
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THE BIRDS
Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 movie is in itself not a style movie at all. In fact, the film showcases very little fashion (close to none), which is what makes it so interesting. By being so limited in ternms of wardrobe and styling, Hitchcock has managed to create an iconic look revolving around Tippi Hedrin’s fur coat and green dress, because, in the end, she was the object of the mother’s jealousy. Talk about flaunting a green dress in front of a jealous woman. 46
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HAND MADE FASHIONS The world is turning again to carefully hand-crafted clothes and accessories. Slowly but surely, we are seeing a revival of couture and we’re even seeing menswear designers beginning to offer many outstanding fashions. So, what better way to look at the rebirth of hand-grown fashions than next to childlike hand-made projects made from threads, buttons and all other bases for clothes making?
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Fashion by Artem Shumov (Russia) artemshumov.com
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Fashion Designer
Yan Hong Yan Hong is the designer behind the Yannic Hong label. In his work, Yan is striking a true balancing act between his two main inspirations: the hard world of science and the dream world of the traditional. He describes his aesthetic as “precise and futuristic” and details more on his vision and passions in this exclusive InCompany by Attire Club interview.
“I’m a person who likes to explore” What can you tell us about your upbringing? How did you come to choose to study fashion design? Yan Hong: Since I was a child I have always been interested in literature and art. One of my neighbours is a painter and his attitude to life gave me a lot of inspirations. Even today I still remember he is passionate towards print engraving. The lines, the structure and the layout of the engraving has left a deep impression on me. It inspires me about the relationship between design elements and its space. In fact, I initially planned to go study architectural design or industrial design. But I was shifted accidentally to fashion design. After several years of study, I found that it can be a 60
more interesting direction to be in fashion. But architectural design elements and industrial style influence me a lot on my design sensibility, both in style and inspirations. For example, you may find some strong structure lines in my creations. Where do you find your inspiration? YH: My inspirations come from things that happen in the daily life, and especially when I’m working with other people. I’m a person who likes to explore and do research. For example, the latest collection is about “Green Chemists” and it is inspired by a Chemist who is my working colleague and friend.
What are the main themes that concern you in your creative process? YH: My design themes are always about the scientific world, including engineering, the universe (sacred, fractal geometry etc.,) medicine and
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many more. Science and technology bring well-beings such as fashion does, even though in different aspects. From this point, fashion themes should be strongly connected with these topics since fashion is an aesthetic expression for what is happening in our life. I also hope people can be aware that fashion should be intergraded with technology. I also hope that more people may contribute more to fashiontech. This is also the reason I insist to obtain a Ph.D. degree, focusing on sustainable design and management for textiles. I want to explore how sustainability can be integrated within fashion.
You describe your aesthetic as being precise and futuristic. What are the characteristics that define these terms? YH: I try to find the inside linkage between precise and futuristic and create a universal style of Yannic Hong. These characteristics are in line with the fashion style of me. We make sure our designs are minimal, precise, powerful, and innovative. We create precise structure and details with futuristic style. For example, for the garment cutting, you may find some strong structural lines with different cuttings, but they are precisely con-
nected and formulated. Same techniques are used to create folds with different layers and highlighted with strong shape. These details are minimal but they have powerful expression of the „precision”. These details will be placed with special volume on my creations, which brings different silhouette. Such technique will make the final design have different visual angels and create the „futuristic” style. White color is frequently used by me as another sign to show the futuristic. In my design, precise and futuristic are integrated in harmony and unity. I also want to explain why we define the design style to be precise and futuristic. Being precise means that Yannic Hong’s customers are considerably in the image of being curious, concerned about the world’s future, and ready to explore the universe in a quest for answers and solutions to a better everyday life. It is an attitude to find the “real and exact” world. To create a style that is futuristic desires to remind our consumers that what are we doing will affect the future. What do you think is the next big thing in menswear? YH: The general trend is that there are more design elements emergent in men’s fashion. From my point of view, scientific elements will be reflected more and more in men’s fashion especially. Fashiontech is showing its growing power. Menswear can be more easily affected since men 63
are more easily attracted by “technology experience”. But we should think about how to balance the “technology experience” and “wearable”.
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FASHION HISTORY
Carnival
Unmasking the World of Hidden Identities
February is the world-wide month of carnival. The time of the year when such events take place is not accidental, as they are programmed to happen right before Lent. Carnivals usually imply a party, circus elements and at often times, parades. But, the thing without which carnival season would not be complete are the masks, which tell a pretty interesting story about the human spirit if you take a closer look. 67
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The modern-era carnival appeared as a “pre-event” to this, as all the rich food present in a community needed to be disposed before this time of year. And, while carnival became part of the Catholic calendar, its origins date back to Ancient Rome when people used to celebrate Saturnalia and Bacchanalia, which were absorbed into the Catholic carnival. Cultural meaning The act of dressing up as someone else is very common around the world. It has been here for ages and it seems to keep evolving, as its forms keep changing in our modern dynamic. Why do we dress up as someone or something else? It is important to notice that tribesmen usually dress up when they perform a certain ritual or engage in certain activities. These activities can include rites of passage or even going to war. Why did the people from pre-industrial times paint their bodies and dress up when they went to fight against another tribe? The answer is simple, if we choose to take a closer look at the issue. Let’s go a little deeper and look at other situations for which people used to dress up as somebody else, before we give a definitive answer. In many cultures, religious practices also involve identity changes. While some embellish their bodies to represent their ancestors, others dress up as sacred animals or gods whom they ask for help. What do all these things tell
us? They tell us that when people change their visual identity, they no longer represent themselves, but someone else and that the acts they perform are not “performed” by “them”, but by the entity they represent. Therefore, it’s not the shaman that has the power, it’s the spirit he channels and therefore he is not a god, it’s not the tribesman who kills somebody, it’s the
Pieter Bruegel - The Fight between Carnival and Lent (1559)
supreme spirit that requires it. In religious practices, a normal person becomes a mystic creature, recognizing the fact that he is not more important than the others, and that he is simply the carrier of a message, while in practices where violence is used, the aggressor is not being held responsible for his actions. Dressing up as someone else is a way of coping with actions
that are not socially acceptable. This is why, during carnival, the people of the community hat celebrated it, used to do a lot of things that were not accepted by the Church, such as getting drunk, engaging in fights or promiscuity, and some automatically considered themselves absolved of their sins. There are many examples of such activities all around the world. For exam-
ple, in a part of Africa, there is a holiday when men dress as women and women dress as men.
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Franรงois Flameng - The Carnival in Vencie (End of the 19th century/ beginnging of the 20th century)
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Of course, these practices would in most communities not be accepted outside the context of “tradition and fun”. The reasons are not absolute and definitive. For each person, carnival has a different meaning and each culture that celebrates carnival does it in their own way. It’s hard to compare a carnival in Venice with a carnival in Rio. For most people today, carnival is just a way to leave the daily routine, but the cultural motivations are the same: we all want to be free of our own corsets every once in a while, but, shouldn’t we actually be more balanced in our lives and integrate our needs in a way that makes us feel complete, to the extent each of us can, in every day of our lives?
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Noa Ben Izhak is an Israeli men’s image and fashion consultant. We invited her to write down her thoughts on the way men choose to dress in Israel and how the fashion scene of the country is evolving.
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hen trying to describe the way Israelis dress, Noa says that most Israeli men dress only because they have to. If the clothes aren’t comfortable and easy to wear, they will remain in the store .The Israeli men have a pragmatic approach towards clothing. Israelis live their life in the most informal way. They pride themselves in it, in their casual manner towards anything from business meetings to dating to hanging out with friends. Israelis have basically trade-marked a ca-
sual outlook on life. It can be sourced back to the beginning of the immigration to Israel, its first settlers who dictated the ultimate Israeli dress code - or the lack of it.” To understand why Israeli men have this approach to clothes and dressing up, Noa is searching in the country’s complex history. She explains that “At the end of the 19th century, immigrants from Europe left a rich culture, customs and fashions behind them in order to come to Israel. Their mission upon arriving was to rebuild the country and in the process they also believed that they needed to create a new culture and a new style. They therefore abandoned all of the European symbols including
all bourgeois values. One of the former symbols was the dress buttoned shirt. In Israel instead of being worn buttoned down it was worn open and unbuttoned. A clear statement of rebelling against the old.
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srael, 69 years later, the goals changed and the people changed as well, yet everyone dresses the same, even though they might think they look different and convey a sense of individuality. Men shop the same brands and the same store where they buy a pair of jeans, flip-flops and a T- shirt. They wear this combination for work, for a date, for an event.”
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change. 3. The climate is not attire friendly - the humidity, moisture and warm weather makes you want to wear less clothing, and opt for a comfortable ensemble. This is the major hindrance as it serves for an excuse not to put in the effort and dress stylishly. “ To break from these barriers, Noa makes so great recommendations stating that “in order to define a personal style you first need to understand who you are and what you want to present to the world. These are questions people are always looking for answers as an image and fashion consultant for men, that’s part of my job to help them portray what they want to. Men who aren’t afraid to ask, can learn how to dress according to their body shape, and according to the image they want to represent. Those men will look for the special piece of apparel that will make them unique.”
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hen it comes to the Israeli fashion scene, Noa describes it as paradoxical. “In spite of the reluctance of many men to take fashion risks when choosing their wardrobe, the local market is blooming with menswear designers, who slowly but surely are making a name for themselves and work towards establishing a customer base” she says.
“One of my favorite Israeli designers for men is Eliran Nargassi. Based in Tel Aviv,
Eliran Nargassi by Eran Evan
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Naragassi graduated from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in 2012. After Gradation Nargassi briefly worked for Several Israeli based commercial Brands but he soon realized the limitations of designing for the commercial fashion industry, which led him to start his own brand. His designs combine a rich language with precise execution. His menswear collections consistently develop and grow - both in scope and design
lines. His body of work places him as one of the most intriguing up-and-coming menswear designers in Israel.
The designer has won first place at 2016 competition of Vogue Talents for Asia in China by Vogue-Italy, followed by appearances in 2015’s September and 2016’s February issues of Vogue-Italy. He recently presented his autumn-winter 2017-18 collection at the fashion fair Who’s Next at the Paris Fashion Week. I wanted to understand where his personal style ends and where his designs begin. The answer he gave me wasn’t
Eliran Nargassi Autumn-Winter 2017-18 Photo: Danny Lowe
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surprising. «I design for myself, my desires, and who I want to be, I bring my personal life story and my aesthetics to every item in my collections. My style is minimalistic, modern and timeless. Though my designs follow the trends, they still come from a personal and conceptual place. Having said that, I still make sure
that they are wearable and functional. My designs and inspiration are definitely related to Israel, in my work I have explored the conflicts between religion and secularity, the difference between Tel Aviv’s and Jerusalem architectural elements, etc. I do not differentiate between an Israeli audience to an international audience.
For me, the person who wears my clothes wears my ideas as well, and I do have a customer base around the world as well in Israel. Though, about 70% of my customers and sales are abroad.»”
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“Slow fashion” is a concept of fashion developed mostly after 2010 or so, which acts as a reaction to the “fast fashion” approach. More and more designers are now turning to creafully-crafted clothes and accessories that give their customers not just the elevated quality of an item made with amazing fabrics and technologies, but also the thought and attention put in by the designer and his team, thus creating not just garments, but unique and exclusive experiences. Photos: Attire Club
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Fast fashion The rapid developments that have taken place in the fashion world after the 1990s have given a new meaning to the concept of “consumerism” and “fast fashion”. While in the classic fashion system, getting the clothes you wanted could mean some work, time and effort, both on the part of the customer and of the designer; the fast fashion concept approaches clothing in a different way, where clothes are made en masse and are rapidly available to anyone. The peak of this approach happened as many brands included the concept of “see now, buy now” in their fashion shows. This way, people could watch the show online, and, as they watch it, order things they see. Talk about immediate gratification!
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This is a very different approach of the classic fashion system, in which the clothes were presented on the runway and only months after; modified versions of these were available in stores – sometimes only in selected stores. Of course, it is definitely a positive thing that clothes are now available to more people through online shops, which deliver almost anywhere, but this fast approach can make fashion a worthless industry in terms of cultural value, not monetary value. This is why some designers such as Tom Ford have drawn this quick “see it, buy it approach” from their marketing strategies. The new old system Seeing that the new technologies tend to vulgarize fashion,
many customers and designers have refused to embark on the fast fashion boat. This is why many brands and designers are now going back to the roots of the fashion system and taking their time and effort to create clothes. In a way, once, everything was “slow fashion”. Customers are very happy with this approach too. Many fashionistos and fashionistas from around the world are very excited to wear special clothes, one-of-a-kind clothes, durable clothes. People who enjoy a well-made piece of clothing are happy to have them and designers are excited that there is a market for this, as many designers also want to create more unique pieces. Old craft, new technologies The problem with fashion today (one of the problems) is that the craft of fashion has been lost in a very large pro-
portion. Upcoming designers often lack the knowledge to work with fabrics and to use different construction techniques when they are creating their clothes. There is a definitely a trend that is moving slowly to relearning techniques of construction and the elements that can make clothes special, but there is some way to go until we get there. A trend that goes hand in hand with the rediscovery of old crafts is the use of advanced technologies to create clothes. Thus, we are seeing more and more clothes that incorporate technologies in their fabrics. Sometimes, the fabrics have internet access and other times, they have
healing properties. There are even 3d-printed collections and accessories made from fabrics that can be molded and redesigned very easily. Therefore, slow fashion is a trend that is here to stay and that is most likely to go in parallel with fast fashion. Couture is very likely to make a come-back, as designers are more and more interested in creating over the top clothes and there is a market that is slowly forming for the wearers as well.
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HAWAII Hawaii is the US state known for being the newest state, for its islands (since it is composed entirely of islands) and for its amazing culture. It is a place many people vist in the search for great aesthetics and great experiences. 85
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THE MAUNA LOA in Hawaii is the world’s biggest volcano. It presents a truly extraordinary experience, which is why NASA trains
astronauts for space voyages on its lava fields. THE BIG ISLAND (Hawaii Island) is getting bigger by about 42 acres each year due
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Culture of Hawaii IOLANI PALACE, located in Honolulu, is the only royal palace in the United States.
THE HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE has only 12 letters (A, E, I, O, U, H, K, L, M, N, P and W) and a symbol called ‘okina (‘), which is a glottal stop (slight pause). ‘Okina is often represented by the apostrophe. In Hawaiian language, Hawaii is written as: Hawai’i. Every word in Hawaiian language has to end with one of five vowels (A, E, I, O, U). The kahakō symbol is a line placed over a vowel. It directs speakers to stretch out a vowel sound. 88
HAWAII IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE “ALOHA STATE.” The word aloha is derived from the Proto-Polynesian “alofa”, and its meanings include “love,” “compassion,” and “mercy.” THE WORD “HAWAII” comes from the Proto-Polynesian “hawaiki”, meaning “place of the gods” or “homeland.” THE HAWAII SHIRT is the item of clothing associated most with Hawaii. WHILE THERE ARE NOT many world-renowned de-
signers coming out of Hawaii, many people associated the Aloha state with designers like Kini Zamora, who became famous after appearing in the US version of the TV show Project Runway.
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STYLE GUIDE
THE BIG BOW TIE GUIDE Photos and bow ties by Attire Club
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Your Bow Ties and You Bow ties are amazing fashion accessories, as they can be worn with anything and in almost any environment. A bow tie can be worn at school, at work, but to a glamorous event as well. All you need to know is how to make your bow tie the right one for yourself and for the occasion. Wearing a bow tie will make you stand out and be seen. What you want when you are wearing a bow tie is to make it look effortless. However, to make a bow tie look that way, you must make it fit in with everything else you are wearing. Therefore, you need to make sure you got the right size, the right collar and the right color and fabric. A bow tie can be the best thing to complement an outfit or it can be a distraction, so it is important to make a wise choice when picking out a bow tie. Let’s take a look at some guidelines you can follow if you want to stand out in a positive way when you are wearing a bow tie. These tips are not unbreakable rules, but they are the information you need if you want to make sure you will have a great look.
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Size One of the most common mistake men make when they are wearing accessories is that they get them in the wrong sizes. The absolute rule of thumb when it comes to accessories is that they need to be proportionate to your body. Basically, bigger men should wear larger bow ties, thinner men should opt for smaller bow ties and average-size men should opt for average-size bow ties. Of course, if you are going for a special effect, you can break this rule and make your bow tie stand out by making it contrast with your body. However, if you do this, every other aspect of your outfit needs to be by the book. Otherwise, you risk looking like you just didn’t know how to pick a bow tie.
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Colors and Prints When you are wearing accessories, you should always make sure that you incorporate them in the overall color scheme of your outfit. Here’s what you need to know about it: IIf you don’t know very much about color coordination, for a safe bet, you can wear a neutral bow tie. In fashion, neutrals are colors that can be matched to each other and to any other color. These colors are black, white, gray, beige, khaki, ivory, tan, brown, dark blue, etc. Neutrals can be easily mixed with each other, and can be worn with any other color you wish. This way, if you wear a bow tie in any of these colors, you can make sure that it will go with anything. IA very easy way to wear a colorful bow tie is to pair it with a shirt of the same color, but in a different shade. For example, a light pink shirt goes great with a deep pink bow tie. IAnother way to create a very organic and harmonious look is to wear a bow tie in a color that lies close on the color spectrum to another color you are wearing. For example, if you are wearing a green shirt, you can pair it with a blue bow tie. IIf you want your look to be extremely eye-grabbing but still harmonious, you can wear a bow tie in a color that lies on the color wheel on the opposite side of another garment you are wearing: for example, a green bow tie can be worn with an orange shirt. This way, because of the high contrast created by the two colors, both your bow tie and your shirt will stand out. Remember that colorful bow ties are made for everyday wear or for relaxed environments, while more sober bow ties (such as white or all-black ones) are destined for more formal events. IWhen it comes to wearing patterns, to make sure you won’t go wrong is to pair a pattern, a print or a texture with a solid neutral. Obviously, you can pair a neutral pattern with a neutral solid as well, but that look won’t be very interesting. IAnother way to rock a pattern is to pair a colorful pattern with a solid color that is one of the colors that appears in the respective pattern. IFurthermore, if you wish to wear two or more patterns, prints or textures, you should always be sure that they are of different sizes. A practical example is wearing thick stripes with thin stripes. IIf you were to add a third pattern, such as polka dots or checkers, you should make sure that the shapes composing the pattern are of a different size than the two patterns you are already wearing. If they are all of the same size, you risk looking like an optical illusion, unless the contrast is striking. 93
Collars A very important aspect when you are wearing a bow tie is not connected to the bow tie itself, but to how you wear it. When putting on a bow tie, you must always take into consideration the relation between the shirt’s collar and your bow tie. The two elements should always be proportionate: bigger bow ties go with bigger collars, and smaller bow ties with smaller collars. Moreover, if we are speaking of collars and proportions, we need to remind you that your collar should not be proportionate only to your bow tie, but, in case you are wearing a jacket, to your jacket’s lapels as well. The only exception is if you are wearing a jacket or a vest that features very big lapels and therefore, wearing a proportionate bow tie and a proportionate collar can look overdone.
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FASHION & TECHNOLOGY: IN THEIR OWN WORDS
Innovator
Pierre-Alexandre Fournier Pierre-Alexandre Fournier is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hexoskin, a connected health technology company based in Montreal that focuses on smart clothing design and intelligent software for health and performance. Hexoskin was founded in 2006 and launched in 2013 the first iPhone-compatible smart clothing for health monitoring, which won several international awards. His work at Hexoskin also includes the design of new wearable health sensors for space missions, clinical trials, chronic diseases, and machine learning for health analysis. Pierre-Alexandre is also an advisor for transparency in healthcare, patient empowerment, and healthcare innovation through design.
“Our goal is to measure personal health and make it accessible and useful” Can you walk us through a quick introduction of Hexoskin? Pierre-Alexandre Fournier: Hexoskin is a Montreal-based company established in 2006. Me and my partner, Jean-François Roy, co-Founder and CTO, wanted to get data about users that they can’t get anywhere else. That’s why we decided to integrate sensors in the shirt. The Hexoskin system can be worn under daily living clothes and it’s a convenient way to follow the fitness level all day. It’s the only clinically validated 96
system that records continuously ECG with respiratory lung functions and daily/sleep activity. Why is the company called “Hexoskin”? PAF: The company is called Hexoskin because the clothing is near of the skin. What are your goals and how do your products work? PAF: We want to work with associations, care professionals, sleep, clinicians, and researchers. Our goal is to
measure personal health and make it accessible and useful. The smart shirt measure heart rate, breathing rate, activity, and sleep. Also, it’s a non-invasive system that helps to know what happens to people in their everyday life, instead of doing research in a clinical environment.
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performance, rehabilitation, physiological and psychological stress. What are some other clothing and technology innovations you are excited about? PAF: Everything that has a positive impact on the human’s health and helping follow the patients from home. Tele monitoring innovations are the ones we are more excited about. Which do you think will be the next big trends in innovative fabrics in the coming years? PAF: In our sector of “connected health” the use of graphene as a conductor is the next big innovation. You could refer to this as a part of a big trend: the merge of synthetic product to conventional fiber, to doped the threads to enhance the performance of fabric and garments. From the work industry to children’s wear passing off course by the connected clothing industry.
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were able to detect that the person was asleep. What are the applications fields? PAF: The Hexoskin system is used in cardiology, respiratory, CNS, diabetes, sleep disorder, mental disorders,
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Fashion Ahead Bags with 3D-printed AppliquĂŠs by
Anastasia Ruiz Anastasia Ruiz is a French designer, illustrator and photographer. She recently created a luxury brand called Puzle, which offers women’s bags that feature 3D-printed models. The accessories, which also feature impressive leather work and hand painting go to show the impressive things that can be created with a 3D printer and that this technology allows anyone with imagination, dedication and interest to create something truly beautiful.
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Bags with 3D-printed accessories can make great gifts for ladies who like something special and unique and who always want to be ahead of the curve. In the end, merging the latest technologies with state-of-the-art design is what great fashion is all about. The first Puzle collection is called “The Garden of Azria”and tells the story of an imaginary and mysterious garden where a child called Azria lives. The tale is also told in a book, written and illustrated by Anastasia herself, and each bag contains a book the wearer can read. Now that’s a story within a story!
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Each new year is a great moment to reflect not only on what you’ve done and where you want to go, but also to contemplate on who you are and who the real you is. Thus, we have invited a group of people - models, influencers, artists and beyond - to take the 2018 Attire Club Questionnaire, as inspired by the famous Marcel Proust Questionnaire. Each of the people we interviewed were faced with thiking about what they like, how they see themselves and more.
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Dan Amboyer Dan Amboyer is an American actor who has appeared in many television shows and films. He is mostly known for playing HRH Prince William of Wales in “William & Catherine: A Royal Romance”. What do you like to wear on a casual day? I relish the days where I can just be a completely relaxed version of myself! I usually keep things pretty simple. A colored khaki, worn in vintage t-shirt, worn in leather jacket, maybe some throwback Reeboks. What is your favorite one thing to wear? I got a pair of belted harness Frye boots in Nevada during a college road trip. I’ve had them resoled three times. I love their character—you can’t replicate that. They’ve walked the globe with me, and they’ve got the grit to show for it. Do you have a favorite art and artist? I grew up loving the photographs of Martha Swope and Carol Rosegg. They captured the excitement and grit of theatre life in New York City over several decades—‘70’s, ‘80’s, 90’s. I’d pour over their coffee table books growing up in the Midwest, imagining the life I hoped to one day live. Where would you like to live? I’ve always fantasized about living in London and Paris. I hope a film takes me there one day, or maybe to do a play on the West End! Can we consider this my official request of the universe to provide that? Where would you like to go for your next holiday? I just returned from my honeymoon in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Before we have kids one day, I’d love to explore some more far away places. I’ve got my eye on a New Zealand adventure next. Or maybe Antarctica—sadly, we do not know how long that continent may be around.
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What hobbies do you currently pursue? My big projects for the past year have been renovating our first house in Brooklyn, and planning a big wedding! But usually you can find me trying all types of new exercise programs, playing my piano, or just cozying up by the fireplace with my cats and parrot. Which fictional character do you most identify with? Daria Morgendorffer. Google it. What can I say? I’m a ‘90s kid. Do you have a favorite TV show? I was nursed on classic TV— I Love Lucy, Three’s Company, One Day At a Time, Alice, etc. I was a total Nick At Nite kid. I still love those shows. I now guiltily enjoy the reality competition shows like The Voice, Project Runway, RuPaul’s Drag Race. And of course all HGTV has to offer! What animal would you compare yourself to? I have the appetite of an elephant, the cuddliness of a koala, and the determination of a mountain lion. Do you have a favorite sport? Does cheering at the roller derby count? Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? Halloween. I love the permission that it gives people to explore other dimensions of their personality, or fantasize about what they could be in another existence. It’s a chance to express your inner artist, get creative, and celebrate on the streets. A night to be silly with your friends, anything goes! Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? I am striving to eliminate filler words from my vocabulary— the usual no impact suspects such as really, like, awesome, great, amazing, etc. I appreciate articulate folks, and I want to challenge myself to not give into a lazy repertoire of babble.
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Imri Ziv Imri Ziv, also known as IMRI, is an Israeli singer and voice actor. He became known worldwide when he represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017 in Kiev with the song “I Feel Alive”. What do you like to wear on a casual day? I like it simple. Just a nice t-shirt and jeans. Simple is beautiful. What is your favorite one thing to wear? Actually I’ve got tired of my wardrobe, so I’ve started to take my friend’s clothes as he has the amount of clothes of five stores in his closet. Do you have a favorite art and artist? Music as it is my profession and my favorite artist is Freddie Mercury. Where would you like to live? I am in love with Madrid, Spain. Where would you like to go for your next holiday? Definitely the Maldives. What hobbies do you currently pursue? All my life I have been into aviation and airplanes. Which fictional character do you most identify with? Spiderman! A geek who’s trying to do the impossible. Do you have a favorite TV show? Friends. I can watch it over and over again and never stop laughing.
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What animal would you compare yourself to? Dolphins. Friendly and kind. Do you have a favorite sport? Snowboarding. I’ve been doing it since I was 7 years old. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? Hanukkah, which is a Jewish holiday around Christmas time. I like it because there’s a lot of good food on this holiday. Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? Most of my phrases are in Hebrew. However one phrase that I truly believe in it is: “Everything happens for a reason”. Follow Imri on Instagram at instagram.com/imriziv
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Stefan Pichler Goncalvez Stefan Pichler Goncalvez is a Brazilian dancer who performs with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. What do you like to wear on a casual day? Usually jeans and an XL hoodie for comfort. What is your favorite one thing to wear? Shorts! Especially gym shorts. They are comfortable and I like to be able to see the muscle definition and lines of my legs since I work on them every day. Do you have a favorite art and artist? I really like radio music. So artists like Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Anitta, and other artists I like to listen to. Where would you like to live? New York City. Where would you like to go for your next holiday? Hong Kong. I have been planning to go there see my friend perform with the Hong Kong ballet for a year already. What hobbies do you currently pursue? Video games and baking. Which fictional character do you most identify with? Indiana Jones, Nathan Drake, or Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft.
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Do you have a favorite TV show? Just finished watching Stranger Things 2. What animal would you compare yourself to? A tiger. Do you have a favorite sport? Not really into sports. But hockey is fun to watch. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? Christmas. I love snow, the nutcracker, being with family and of course receiving and giving presents! Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? “Oh hell yeah!� Follow Stefan on Instagram at instagram.com/stefangoncalvez
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Marco Specchia Marco Specchia is an Art Director from Milan, but also a true Instagram celebrity, having over 45.6 thousand followers. What do you like to wear on a casual day? I love large jeans or trousers, and long just above ankle. Soft sweatshirts, pullover in cashmere, adidas sneakers, and my precious yellow gold rings, earring and septum. What is your favorite one thing to wear? I love to wear jewellery! Earring, septums, rings... anything. But only gold! Do you have a favorite art and artist? Sure! I love photograpy and in particular Mustafa Sabbagh! But I also deeply love the impressionis and expressionists... and definitively Vincent Van Gogh. Where would you like to live? I would live in a big house with a big garden for my plants! Where would you like to go for your next holiday? I would go to in Japan. I love the culture, the elegance, the colors, the education, the beauty, the food and the Japanese forma-mentis. What hobbies do you currently pursue? I love gardening! Makes me feel good. The plants relax me and give me and good vibes. Which fictional character do you most identify with? Umh... I don’t know... maybe a wizard! Do you have a favorite TV show? I don’t watch TV. Sorry. But I have a favorite book. Candide Voltaire. I belive in the Optimism! 110
What animal would you compare yourself to? I think a melting pot with a lion, a bear, a hourse and an eagle. Do you have a favorite sport? I like swimming, yoga and body building. But at this time, I prefer yoga! Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? I prefer spending my holidays in the part of Italy where I was born. That is in Southern Italy, Lecce. With my family, my friends, my sea and my country. Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? “Thanks universe for the love that you give me!� Follow Marco on Instagram at instagram.com/marcondirondello
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Shakhboz Makhmudov Shakhboz Makhmudov is a model and actor from Tashkent, Uzberkistan, who now lives in Bangkok, Thailand. What do you like to wear on a casual day? I like to wear a pair of jeans with sneakers, a t-shirt and top with sweatshirt hoodie or jeans jacket. What is your favorite one thing to wear? I like the most to wear sneakers, they can be easily matched with any outfit and I can wear them for all day long. Do you have a favorite art and artist? I have studied the art of making jewelries, but am not interested in high art, I don’t have any favorites. Where would you like to live? I’d like to live in the USA. Where would you like to go for your next holiday? On my travel list is Italy, to see the antics and to join a model agency at the same time. What hobbies do you currently pursue? My hobby and current job is hair styling and I am very interested to make jewelry pieces like rings, necklaces and earrings. Which fictional character do you most identify with? I compare myself with IronMan, he is strong, smart and charismatic. 112
Do you have a favorite TV show? Frankly speaking, I don’t have enough time for TV. What animal would you compare yourself to? White bear. Do you have a favorite sport? Boxing. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? My favorite holiday is the New Year, I can gather with my family and it’s the time to make wishes come and also the time to look back and see what happened during the ending year and to set a goals for the next. Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? I believe in God and always say “for God’s will”. It empowers me all the time.
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Jekaterina Bulgarina Jekaterina Bulgarina is an acclaimed Estonian model and the CEO at MyCorPic, a photo retouching service. What do you like to wear on a casual day? I like to dress in business-casual style. What is your favorite one thing to wear? I have 2 bras (nude and black), I always wear one of them. Once a year I go and buy the same model just to renew. Do you have a favorite art and artist? Retouching pictures seems great art to me. Where would you like to live? In Estonia or Thailand. Where would you like to go for your next holiday? Skiing in Georgia. What hobbies do you currently pursue? Badminton and mountain skiing. Which fictional character do you most identify with? Claire Underwood. Do you have a favorite TV show? I love TV-series such as House of Cards, Billions, Narcos. What animal would you compare yourself to? Lion. Do you have a favorite sport? Badminton.
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Do you have a favorite holiday? Why? Christmas. I just love the decorations, the mood, the food and the snow during this wonderful time. Which words or phrases do you most overuse or do you have a catchphrase? “Awesome�! Discover MyCorPic at mycorpic.com
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of ORNAMENT ‘The Treasury of Ornament’ is a book by Heinrich Dolmetsch, which was first published as ‘Der Ornamentenschatz’ Julius Hoffman’s publishing house in Stuttgart in 1887. The book features a series of decorative elements from cultures from all around the world and from various epochs, showcasing how style varies and develops. It can serve as an edless source of inspiration for those looking for captivating images, impressive color combinations, shapes, lines and more. 117
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Chinese Painting Weaving Embroidery and Email CloisonnĂŠ
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Celtic Illumination of Manuscripts
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Middle Ages Stained Glass
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Each season, Attire Club is making an own style portfolio, with clothes and accessories created by our team. Here is a bracelet from the cover of the 2016 Spring-Summer Portfolio, “2X2�, which is also available in our estore.
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Munzaa u facebook.com/munsanaturalfabric Page 16
Patrick de Pรกdua u patrickdepadua.com Page 55
Verdandy u verdandy.com Page 20
Rozbora Couture u rozbora.com Page 56
Roger & Owl u rogerandowl.com Page 28
Juan-Carlos Gordillo u instagram.com/juancarlosgordilloofficial Page 58
Luis Carvalho u luiscarvalho.net Page 32
Yannic Hong u yannichong.com Page 64
Exodia Beachwear u exodia-beachwear.com Page 33
Mahi Leather u mahileather.com Page 65
Noa Ben Izhak u facebook.com/noabenizhak Page 76
Aegeria Artists u aegeriaartists.com Page 99
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Puzle u puzle.fr Page 101
Epos u epos.ch Page 82
Dan Amboyer u danamboyer.com Page 105
Viktor&Rolf u viktor-rolf.com Page 82
Imri Ziv u instagram.com/imriziv Page 107
Rachel Park Designs u rachelpark.com Page 82
Stefan Pichler Goncalvez u instagram.com/stefangoncalvez Page 109
Rampley & Co u rampleyandco.com Page 83
Marco Specchia u instagram.com/marcondirondello/ Page 111
prince + pete u princeandpete.com Pages 83, 115
Shakhboz Makhmudov u instagram.com/shakhbozofficial Page 113
Guild u guild.ee Page 83
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Hexoskin u hexoskin.com Page 98
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