BFBG Awards Canadian Black Men in Fashion & Beauty - Issue 02

BFBG AWARDS

UP & COMING MENTORSHIP

BFBG AWARDS

CANADIAN BLACK MEN

9.24.2021

IN FASHION & BEAUTY BFBGALA.COM

AND THEIR STORIES AUG / DEC 2020

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BFBG AWARDS

PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE DANIEL-BARKER

ART DIRECTOR/GRAPHIC DESIGNER CHEVILLE SHAW

SOCIAL MEDIA SADEKIE REID

PUBLIC RELATIONS

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP/PRODUCTION MANAGER

MANAGING EDITOR

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/MENTORSHIP

SANDRA GABRIEL

DEBORAH MORIAH

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

SADEKIE REID

AUDREY AJAVON

KAREN SAMUELS

EDITORIAL PRODUCTION SANDRA GABRIEL

CONTRIBUTORS CBMIFB SHOOT Location: Parkview Manor Set Stylists: Stylz By Zee & Fabienne Mital CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE DANIEL-BARKER

EDITORIAL

AWARDS, CHEVILLE SHAW FEATURED, SANDRA GABRIEL HUMANITARIAN, DEBORAH MORIAH MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP PROGRAM, DEBORAH MORIAH

PHOTO

PHOTOGRAPHER, REBECCA CARTY, B. CLASSIC MEDIA PHOTO EDITOR, REBECCA CARTY, B. CLASSIC MEDIA PHOTO ASSISTANT, AYODELE ADEOYE

VIDEO

VIDEOGRAPHER, SHELDON SHAW, JOHN WOO, POTENTIAL FILMS INC. VIDEO EDITOR, SHELDON SHAW, POTENTIAL FILMS INC.

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LETTER FROM PUBLISHER & EDITOR \ PG. 14 MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP PROGRAM \ PG. 19

CREATING A ENVIRONMENT TO MENTOR, BUILD AND NURTURE

MYSTIQUE'S CLOSET \ PG. 20

BFBG'S FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT SHARES HER TOP FALL SELECTIONS

CANADIAN BLACK MEN IN FASHION AND BEAUTY \ PG. 22 – 63

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WANT LES ESSENTIELS

FALL 2020 ISSUE 02

BFBG | LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHING EDITOR AWARDS

"Championing the Black Men"

I

am beyond excited to feature some of Canada's Black men in fashion & beauty in this issue and have them share their stories, journeys to success and challenges that are sure to inspire other talents. The BFBG Awards Fashion Magazine is just the place to showcase the talents and black-owned businesses in Canada.

As a Celebrity Fashion Stylist, I've always love styling men and creating the right look that is in line with their personality and brands. With this shoot, I wanted to take the men out of their comfort zone by incorporating the ascot tie to give a more mature and GQ flare to their looks. I simply wanted them to elevate their brands.

Although, I quickly realized that some of the men had challenges finding the pieces to complete their looks.

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BFBG AWARDS

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THE LONG AND SHORT OF STYLE LESLIE & GAIL

FLORAL JACQUARD PANT SUIT: SUMISSURA

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BFBG | MENTORSHIP WORKSHOP AWARDS

Inspiring to Excel BFBG Mentorship Workshop Program —DEBORAH MORIAH

M

entorship is a vital component to the community—especially in the Black community. We face greater barriers and culture of systemic bias. Despite our struggles, we persevere and excel and, with that excellence, develop a yearning to inspire the next generation.

OPENING DOORS

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala (BFBG) Awards celebrates the achievements of Black creatives and businesses by acknowledging their accomplishments and awarding their contribution to the Fashion and Beauty Industry. However, our obligation does not end there. We are dedicated to providing future generations with opportunities to discover their passions and hones their crafts.

The BFBG Awards has partnered with Cloré Beauty Supplies to host a mentorship program for up-and-coming talent.

Fashion and Beauty hopefuls will have the opportunity to enhance and refine their skills in the following areas: • Branding • Financial Literacy • Business planning, growth and sustainability • Mental Health and Wellness • Community

FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

We are excited about inspiring the next generation of Black Fashion and Beauty creatives to share their exceptional talents with the world.

Are you an aspiring Black Fashion and Beauty professional?

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Classes will be available in person for up to 10 individuals on a first come first serve basis. We will also be offering virtual classes for those unable to attend in person. The first class begins on November 14, 2020.

Visit bfbgala.com/mentorship to enroll today!

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INTRODUCING CANADA'S LEADING MEN ARTICLE BY: SANDRA GABRIEL

ANN-MARIE MYSTIQUE

HAT: JV-ACCESSORIES DRESS: SLAYED BY TEN SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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BFBG BTS HOST JENIEKA S DIXON, TALKS HOSTING THE RED CARPET AND THE AMAZING MEN OF THE SHOOT. @JENIEKASDIXON

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BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: STEVENS FASHION ASCOT, POCKET SQUARE & LAPEL: ELNUK STYLES SHOES: CALL IT SPRING SHIRT: LE CHÂTEAU

SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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SHOLA

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS SHOLA OGUNBITAN NUFF LOVE APPAREL @NUFFLOVEAPPAREL

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Nuff Love Apparel is a unique brand—unisex athleisure clothing that unites—owned by Toronto designer and recording artist, Shola Og. The company offers a range of athleisure clothing such as matching sweatsuits and biker shorts for both men and women. Nuff Love uses only the highest quality materials to design their pieces.

Their mission is to be inclusive to all genders, races, sexualities, etc. “No matter the race, religion, political views, health conditions, gender - Love is universal, Love is for everybody".

Nuff Love Apparel prides themselves on being a company that unites their customers together and pushes others to be a more confident and positive version of themselves.

Customers note that Nuff Love Apparel is of higher quality than some of the top brands in the industry. Even after several washes, the products stay soft and bright as though new.

In addition to Nuff Love Apparel, Shola writes music and produces. He has written several songs, released a music video and produced a commercial for his clothing brand. Similar to his company's mission, Shola preaches positivity across his social media platforms. He stresses the importance of community and investing in your community as well as elevating the people around you.

Shola also uses his platform to motivate other business owners where he notes that success is a journey. If you put your time and energy into it while surrounding yourself with people who support you, you can achieve your goals, and everything will fall in place to take you to the next level.

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MIKEY MENTION MIKEY MENTION @MIKEYMENTION

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Mikey Mention is a model and events host. Most of his work consists of modelling as an addition to fresh faces in the industry. He also hosts many promotional events. Although he is Canadian, he has made many connections throughout his career and is well networked throughout America.

Mikey has been in the industry for several years and is beginning to push his career forward. He strives to build his social media platform and influence.

In 2018, an announcement was made that a Canadian reality TV show was going to air to highlight familiar faces in the Toronto and Jamaican communities. It is called Life Hustle & Dancehall but before it aired it was changed to Dancehall Diva’s. The show focuses on six Toronto socialites in the Dancehall community. Although Mikey makes appearances on the show, he is trying to grow his presence independently as well. Mikeymention is a personality to watch. He is only in the beginning stages of his career and is clearly on the rise.

MIKEY

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

MODEL & EVENT HOST BFBGALA.COM | 28 | AUG/DEC 2020

BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: ZARA SHIRT: CALVIN KLEIN SHOES: ZARA ASCOT & POCKET SQUARE: B. CLASSIC

SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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SUIT: RW&CO SHIRT: RW&CO ACCESSORIES: FOSSIL SHOES: ALDO ASCOT AND POCKET SQUARE BY: MOHSLEE GLASSES: VERSACE SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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KEON

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS KEON SHANE CAMPBELL FAITH ACTS APPAREL CO @SIRKEEZ

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Founder and CEO of FaithActsApparelCo, Keon Shane Campbell established his brand with the intention to uplift today’s youth. He has a strong influence of Christianity and God that strengthens his brand’s mission. Campbell recognizes the struggle of today’s youth with self-esteem issues, gang involvement, alcohol abuse, domestic abuse and an increase in suicide rates. His brand provides an opportunity to uplift from any difficult circumstances for millennials but also any age group.

His brand vision stems from his own struggles when he was 14-18 years old. Campbell has had his share of battles, however, creating FaithActsApparelCo is a choice of resilience. His line of clothing carries tanks tops, tee-shirts, tracksuits and sweaters. Each piece and collection have the option of a customizable bible quote as well as the brand logo. Campbell uses quality products for each customizable piece and combines both fashion and faith.

ENTREPRENEUR/FOUNDER & CEO BFBGALA.COM | 33 | AUG/DEC 2020

SHELDON SHAW POTENTIAL FILMS

@POTENTIALFILMSINC

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Sheldon Shaw founded Potential Films Inc. where his potential as a Director and Producer are in full effect. What sets Potential Films apart is their expertise in reinvention.

They offer brands and companies the chance to refresh and transform their direction through film. The company’s slogan, “Wasn’t Filmed Didn’t Happen”, is a simple statement that reinforces their mission to make dreams a reality.

In addition to their video and photography services for brands, they are also relevant in the world of film. In 2016, Potential Films released a documentary entitled This Is For Toronto. The film centers around the impact Toronto has on the music industry. It was distributed to AMC Networks and streams on the Urban Movie Channel. Such success is only one of many to come for Potential Films.

The ultimate vision for Potential Films is to become Toronto’s premier film company. Through their vision, work ethic, and efficiency their goal is in the process of becoming a reality. Merging their creative vision and work ethic, Potential Films offers its clients a promising experience.

SHELDON

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

DIRECTOR & PRODUCER BFBGALA.COM | 34 | AUG/DEC 2020

BFBG AWARDS

THE GENIUS BEHIND THE LENS SUIT: RW&CO SHIRT: RW&CO SHOES: STEVE MADDEN WATCH: BOSS ASCOT AND POCKET SQUARE: MOHSLEE

SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: RHOWAN JAMES ASCOT: RHOWAN JAMES SHIRT: DUCHAMP SHOES: ALESSANDRO DELL'ACQUA ACCESSORIES: RHOWAN JAMES

SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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RHOWAN

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS RHOWAN JAMES RHOWAN JAMES @RHOWANJAMES

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Rhowan James was born and raised in Toronto. From a young age, he loved to customize and create new accessories for his clothing. This pushed his passion for fashion as he always desired to create items that would fit his taste.

As Rhowan would watch his father get ready for church on Sundays, he was fascinated by his sense of style. This taught him to develop his own style and take pride in his appearance and how he presented himself to the world. He knew he wanted to pursue the fashion but had no formal training in the industry. He aslo knew that teaching himself would be a challenge. However, through willpower, hard work and passion he learned every step in the process of design to master the craft. He taught himself to design, construct, cut and sew several of his own patterns. Once he had mastered his technical skills, Rhowan created his own designs and began to envision what he wanted for his menswear brand, designs which are often influenced by his travels and personal interests.

Rhowan launched his brand in 2017 with a goal to give a fresh viewpoint to menswear and is already on his way to becoming a top international fashion brand for men. In his first large fashion show, the Toronto Men’s Fashion Week, his collection was influenced by the James Bond films. The complete collection included accessories, sporty outfits, swimwear, casual classics and formal outfits, enriched by traces of sparkling gold for a Hollywood effect.

In 2018, Rhowan presented his first full collection which was an expansion of his James Bond Collection. Both of these have been featured in Vogue and his recent collection was featured in Shifter. He continues to share his successes and he encourages other small designers to write out their vision, seek advice, have no excuses and they can get it done.

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SÉBASTIEN POKU SEBASTIANSTYLESS @SEBASTIANSTYLESS

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Fashion stylist expert Sébastian is known for his vibrant and edgy touch with his own outfits and on his clients. He is a firm believer in fashion as a form of expression. He believes fashion highlights personality without having to speak.

Sebastian often styles for creative content like photoshoots.

More recently, his newest accomplishment is the launch of his hat brand.

His hats have a classic and edgy style that uses 100% Australian wool, resulting in the softest and most skinfriendly material. Better than average wool, Sébastian wants to merge quality, affordability, and aesthetic in the hat market with his product. Their slogan is “Be a HeadMaster”—a statement that reinforces the brand’s quality product. Sebastian offers four different fedora-style hats retailing between $90-$95. Of the four hats, three are caramel coloured with different brims. While the fourth hat is a bone coloured fedora with a brown brim.

Sébastian has successfully closed the gap between quality, style and affordability. Hats are an accessory that make a statement and his hats accomplish making a statement while enhancing customer personality and individuality.

SÉBASTIEN

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

FASHION STYLIST BFBGALA.COM | 38 | AUG/DEC 2020

BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: SÉBASTIAN STYLES ASCOT: STYLES HAIR: ELNUK FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO SHOES: ZARA MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY LASHES: HOUSE OF DOLLS DRESS: STYLYZ BY ZEE SHOE: ALDO SHOES EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BYBY ZEE SET STYLISTS: STYLZ ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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BFBG | HUMANITARIAN AWARDS

The Black Fashion & Beauty Gala Humanitarian Award —DEBORAH MORIAH

W

e live in a time of global inequity. This year, especially, has revealed many injustices and a grave disproportion of basic human necessities. While most of the world tends to move on with life, ignoring the percentage of the population impacted by these disparities, there are individuals who have dedicated their own time and resources to bring about positive change and much needed aid to those less fortunate.

The BFBG Humanitarian Award is presented to a Black Fashion and Beauty creative or company who has demonstrated outstanding humanitarian aid. The recipient will have a proven dedication to the fight against human suffering, injustice and intolerance, the protection of life and the promotion of health and wellbeing on a local, national or international scale.The BFBG Humanitarian Award is a board nominated and selected award. The objective is to inspire others to contribute to positive change by recognizing this spirit of humanity and drawing public attention to humanitarian efforts.

We look forward to celebrating the efforts of a Fashion and Beauty Industry creative or company who is passionate about closing the gap of inequality.

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COMPLETE YOUR LOOK WITH A STYLISH FACE MASK

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THESE FALL CURATIONS ARE DESIGNED FOR THE URBAN TRENDSETTER—MINIMAL, SPORTY AND ABIDE BY THEIR OWN RULES.

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1. UNCOVER YOUR DESTINY T-SHIRT, HYFA $35.00 | 2. RED CONNECTION MASK, EMMELINE FASHION, $12.50 | 3. MARQUIS JACKET, RHOWAN JAMES, $325.00 | 4. HI-TOP II SHOES, ANY 7, $319.00 | 5. HAMPTON GETAWAY DUFFLE BAG, RHOWAN JAMES, $450.00

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A Men's Capsule Collection Of Lows Designed By George Sully H.O.H. MAN LOW SHOES, SULLY & SON CO, $130.00

6. CBS TOQUE, COMEBACK SEASON, $24.00 | 7. DREAM.BELIEVE.LIVE BOMBER JACKET, CARAMEL JU, $85.00 | 8. GREY FREEDOM CREWNECK SWEATER, FLY NORTH TORONTO, $65.00 | 9. OUTSEAM SIGNATURE SWEATPANTS, ANY 7, $98.00 | 10. LOCKE II NECKLACE, MONOXIDE, $75.00 | 11. S&S X LG VELVET TECHPAC, SULLY & SON CO, $220.00

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BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: BESPOKE WILLIAM PIERRE SHIRT: H&M SHOES: ALDO LOVE PLANET ACCESSORIES: ST. PIERRE STYLES SCARF: WILLIAM PIERRE STYLED BY: ST. PIERRE STYLES SET STYLISTS: STYLZ BY ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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ORLANDO

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS ORLANDO ST. PIERRE WILLIAM PIERRE @WILLIAMPIERRE

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

William Pierre is a classically contemporary menswear company owned by Orlando St. Pierre. It is branded as menswear that understands the need for versatility and comfort within clothing. The brand is meant to offer these levels of comfort without compromising style. They aspire to be as exhilarating and creative in all realms of fashion.

William Pierre can be described as the millennial James Bond, the young Idris Elba and the ambitious Leonardo DiCaprio. The fashion brand is marketed towards the young professional who is deemed to be successful, one who seeks adventure in every aspect of life and one who is courageous at every version. From subdued to aesthetically daring there is always a William Pierre designed to appease.

Orlando started off as a fashion blogger at the beginning of 2016 which led to him becoming a fashion stylist and creative consultant. With the launch of his styling business, he produced and shot all of his Styled by Pierre series. He has styled for many magazines and campaign shoots such as Bazodee Mag. He has also done work with Pure London, which is London’s biggest fashion trade show, where he styled the models for the show in 2017. Orlando wanted to not only style others but to style them in his brand. This is what pushed him to start William Pierre. Today, Orlando continues to build his clothing brand by setting himself apart with unique pieces and creating a niche market.

DESIGNER / IMAGE & BRANDING CONSULTANT BFBGALA.COM | 45 | AUG/DEC 2020

CHUKWUNONSO EZEKWUECHE DR. NONSKY @_NONSKY

BY SANDRA GABRIEL | PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA CARTY

Chukwunonso (Nonso) Ezekwueche aka Dr. Nonsky is from Anambra state but now lives in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Benin, Edo state with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. When he moved to Canada in 2017, he began to pursue his passion as a men’s fashion influencer and is also working on getting his pharmacy licence to practice in Canada. He has had a passion for fashion from a young age, as his family members paved the way for him to go into the fashion industry. By working with brands both in Canada and internationally he was able to make visually alluring and resonating content which helped him to grow his brand to what it is today.

Upon moving to Canada, Nonso noticed that men’s fashion was not as prominent here as in Europe and America.

This inspired him to develop a social media profile that shows men how to use the basics they already have in their closet to create a remarkable look without spending a ton of money. This is where Nonso came up with his tagline: ‘showing men how to dress without breaking the bank’. He stresses that you don’t need luxury items or brand names to up your style. The trick is to find your personal style, check for the necessary basics in your closet, review what needs to be added to your closet and what needs to be discarded. He notes, knowing what you like and adding some staple pieces can have a significant effect on your self-esteem.

Nonso’s advice to anyone who wants to make their mark as a fashion influencer is to be consistent and create content that you know resonates with your audience. By resonating with your audience, you create a sense of connection.

When you collaborate with other fashion influencers, work with those who have similar values as you and learn from each other in the process. Nonso continues to make his mark as a fashion influencer in hopes to inspire and help others become the best version of themselves.

NONSO

FEATURED | INTERVIEWS

INFLUENCER / CONTENT CREATOR BFBGALA.COM | 46 | AUG/DEC 2020

BFBG AWARDS

SUIT: RW&CO SHIRT: HAIR:RW&CO FRANCINE FRANCIS HAIR STUDIO ACCESSORIES: RW&CO MAKEUP: CHYNAA BEAUTY SHOE: COLE HAANOF DOLLS LASHES: HOUSE ASCOT AND POCKET SQUARE: MOHSLEE DRESS: STYLYZ

BY ZEE SHOE: ALDO SHOES EARRINGS: OLA FINESSE STYLED: STYLYZ BYBY ZEE SET STYLISTS: STYLZ ZEE & FABIENNE MITAL PHOTOGRAPHER: REBECCA CARTY PHOTO ASSISTANT: AYODELE ADEOYE

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2.

1.

Meet Your

Match

Each skin is unlike any other, and creating a skincare and body care regimen is the key to achieving healthy well-balanced skin. Although there is an abundant of skincare brands on the market enough to intimidate, understanding your skin is the first step to building the perfect AM and PM regimen.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL REMOVES IMPURITIES, ODORS, AND DEAD SKIN CELLS.

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C O M P L I M E N TA RY TIPS 4.

• Start with a gentle cleanser, day and night, to achieve clear, and clean skin

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• Use an exfoliator to remove dead skin buildup for a softer complexion • Restore your skins PH levels and add hydration with an alcohol-free toner • Always read the product ingredients to avoid using products with irritating agents

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• Most important, applying a moisturizer with SPF 2 hours before sun exposure and throughout the day to protect skin from UV Rays that promote early signs of ageing.

1. MENS AFTER SHAVE, SO'GLO COSMETICS, $26.00 | 2. RHEIN PEPPERMINT DEWY BODY LOTION, SADE BARON, $29.00 | 3. VULCANO ACTIVATED CHARCOAL BODY WASH, SADE BARON, $24.00 | 4. RECHARGEABLE FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH, TWO SISTAHS BEAUTY LOUNGE, $35.00 | 5. ELIXIR FACIAL OIL, APPRENTI ÔR'GANIK, $34.00 | 6. RAW UNSCENTED SHEA BUTTER, MAMAS LIFE PRODUCTS, $13.99

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JUSTIN PINNOCK JUSTIN PINNOCK @ J.PINN17

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Justin Pinnock is a Canadian model represented by Miracle Management. His disciplines are runway, clothing, covers, video, promotional and acting. He is 30 years old and brings a fresh face and diversity into the creative industry. His goal is to break down stereotypes and prove that beauty is everywhere and aims to leave people inspired. His passion lies in Soca music and playing mas. On the road to developing his platform, he intends to show his gratitude to those close to him.

Pinnock admits in a recent interview that his family strongly influences his passion. He wants to be able to give back to those who have given up so much for him to pursue his passions. His mom and sisters are some figures he is eager to give back too. Although his focus is on the runway, he is ready to expand his presence in other avenues.

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Jalen Nelson is the founder of Lick My Fashion. His vibrant personality and style are predominant on Instagram and YouTube. His brand offers a variety of services like a consultation/mood board creation, personal styling, personal shopping, closet sweep, photoshoot, remote styling, monthly styling, social media promo, public appearance and YouTube intros and outros. Lickmyfashion is unique in that it takes elements of fashion and content creation to another level.

Nelson’s goal is to be authentically himself with his passion for fashion and content creation. He believes that everything will align with God at the forefront. Lickmyfashion aims to be fearless, God-fearing and authentically individual.

Nelson is an example of what happens when hard work and authenticity are combined. His journey began in 2013.

Nelson’s posts were of his outfit against a brick wall. From there, his media presence grew to where he is today. His current focus is to encourage dressing outside the norm. He has worked with Kennedy Cymone, Ceraadi, Latoya Forever, and Tyra Banks to name a few.

Nelson takes a unique quality from each client and enhances it with his vision. He pushes each client's style to the next level while defining their individuality in the process. His growth since 2013 is only at the beginning stages. Nelson is a young stylist, YouTube personality and influencer to watch.

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Daniel Hamilton is the son of CEO and founder of Black Intelligence Official and SDH, Sandra Hamilton. SDH is a brand that changes representation with a vision to empower and strengthen the black community and give back to marginalized communities.

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Chris Reign fell into photography after working in other industries. Photography was always a hobby that he never intended to pursue as a career. Growing up, he would often edit images in Photoshop during spare time. One day, a family friend saw his work and asked him to take family photos. By word-of-mouth he started to make a career out of it. Although he never intended on becoming a photographer, he fell in love with it a few months into his success.

He started out using Facebook as his outlet and within the past five years has developed a large following over Instagram. After gaining a following, Chris started to become inspired by the dedication and talent that comes out of Toronto. Through his work, he has been able to see a real light shining out of a city he notes is “starting to get noticed”. His focus is on the club scene but he also does editorial and portrait style shots.

Chris notes his tipping point of success when he started to go out on his own as a photographer. In his first couple of years, he would work alongside promotion teams in Toronto for various clubs. However, it wasn’t until he going out on his own that he started to notice people reaching out to him, specifically club owners. He notes club photography is one of his favourite modes to photograph, as it is in the moment without any planning and the shots you get tell a story of the night. Chris continues to set himself apart in the photography industry by constantly producing fresh content.

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