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By Saif Rahman Sozib

1. If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be?

incredible world.

I wish we would care more about our nature.

I think we live in a wonderful world, but unfortunately, some of us are not grateful enough for what we have and take things for granted. It seems like we don't appreciate the life we have and don’t value the people around us until we lose it. That's why, if I could make it possible, I would globally spread a massive ray of LOVE, because just loving all around us unconditionally would make us more compassionate and empathetic with the greatest gift we got, our

That’s really heartbreaking to see the amounts of plastic destroying the oceans, and all the non-biodegradable waste in the environment, without being conserved and reused, all the unresponsive consumption of natural resources. If we loved our planet and ourselves more, we would not make fires to burn the waste, which endangers people and the environment. The factories would work on the principle of producing as less smoke. Also, we wouldn’t be the cause of

climate-changing.

If we were endowed with more love, there wouldn't be abandoned children in orphanages and lonely sick elderly in nursing homes worldwide. There wouldn’t be no hungry cats and dogs in the streets, and hunting for fun wouldn’t exist in the world. With more love, we wouldn’t have violence in families, violence in the world, slavery, wars, and revenge, but would be just Peace, Happiness, and Harmony.

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2. What is your idea of happiness and success?

My definition of happiness is ...

To appreciate the privilege of being alive, the simple fact that we woke up today, we had the chance to see any kind of weather, the ability to breathe, to feel the taste of our favorite meal, to hear the song of the birds or noise from the streets, and of course, to feel the warmth of our beloved ones when they hug us making us feel safe and

secure, cause Happiness is enjoying the little things in life.

Happiness is not just a positive or pleasant emotion ranging from contentment to intense joy but is a state of wellbeing of soul and mind together. Happiness is when, what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

Albert Schweitzer said, “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are

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doing, you will be successful,� and I totally agree with him cause the peaks of success can bring you a spark of happiness, but if you don't share it with the beloved ones, that doesn't really matter. And when you love what you do, success is guaranteed because you are doing it with all your heart, and it keeps you strong and motivated despite the obstacles.

Happiness is just inside of us, not anywhere else.

3. How do you plan to contribute to society after won Miss Megaverse 2019?

The crown of Miss Megaverse 2019 will not change me as a person because I always try to be useful to society. But definitely, the title gave me more publicity, and I got more opportunities to raise my voice for the things I stand for.

Recently I had an interview at the national Tv of Moldova, and I took

a chance to talk about my values and beliefs and to share my ideas about ecology, reducing plastic usage, and to promote a healthy lifestyle. I would like to use my new status to make this world a better place and to continue my work with charity organizations.

4. What have you learned from this competition?

From this competition, I learned that to win, you

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have to challenge your limits because, actually, the only limits are the ones in our own minds!

This competition is not the regular beauty pageant where you have to smile nicely and just to perform well on the stage.

No, this competition is for the girls with strong personalities with multiskills and multitalents who are performing at the highest level of self-development.

I convinced myself one more time that I came into this world with a big mission and that I'm able to do it, the mission is to spread happiness and to empower the girls and women around me of being strong mentally and physically, very ambitious and confident, with a height placed goals, but after all not to forget to be feminine, empathetic, an d very friendly.

I learned that if you really want to achieve your goals, and if you are ready to work hard for this, that's really possible to get it. But an essential thing is not to forget to behave with dignity and to be sincere and friendly and to stay a human because at the end of the day it only matters what kind of impression you left in people's hearts and lives after they met you and if you were able to build relationships.

5. Who is the most inspiring person in your life, and how?

My role model is the

same as for most of us, is my Mother, I'm a piece of her soul, and she always gives the best to me. As she dedicated all her life to helping others, she taught me that everything I'm doing, I should do with all my heart and that I should treat people around me the same way I want to be threatened.

Every small thing which you are doing with kindness will make a big difference in the world.

She never lost her femininity, kindness, elegance, and determination through the years, my mother is the best role model for me and my biggest inspiration.

6. What is the role of the internet or social networking sites on the youth?

The Internet had been such a resourceful thing for everybody, including me.

Most young people hardly remember the times when there was no internet.

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Social media connects billions of devices, it's allowing us to communicate with each other across the globe, but unfortunately, very often, young people don't realize where to put the borders of difference between social media and real life. In fact, the overuse of the internet and social media in teenager's life has been presented a considerable risk to develop mental health problems such as loneliness, depression, anxiety, and even a risk of suicide.

I'm adept at the idea that social media and the internet are instrumental nowadays and can be a fantastic platform to communicate and to express yourself, but we shouldn’t forget it’s just a mirror of reality, not the reality by itself. I’m personally trying to control the time I spend using social media not to skip the beauty of presence in a moment.

7. What is the biggest mistake you have ever made in your life? What have you done to overcome it?

I genuinely believe that it is in human nature to make mistakes, and I’m not an exception.

I used to make the same mistake constantly, and I feel it’s important to share my experience because it can help someone. I didn't take my life seriously, I wasted my time for worthless things, and I didn’t pay enough attention to beloved ones and didn’t give them as much love as I could.

But now things have been changed, and I transformed my mistakes to strength and grew up psychologically. I have changed my priorities, and now I live in harmony with myself.

I learned to appreciate all I have, to say sorry, to love myself first, and to forgive myself because mistakes have the power to turn you into something better than you were before.

8. How can you differentiate Moldovan fashion, compare to the rest of the other world?

Moldovan fashion is very

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different. The masterpieces are always in demand. It’s a very creative and interesting mix of national traditional floral folk embroidery and modern style.

For instance, the sleeves of any jackets can be easily unstrapped. They always have a unique cut, bright colors, and interesting fabrics.

Moldovan designers are ruining all the stereotypes with their incredible style.

Moldovan women are always fashionable and stylish. By looking at them, you recognize the total must-have in the wardrobe.

9. There is a group of people who does not support the concept of beauty contests. What will you tell them?

I completely understand the reasons, but I’m sure that they would change their mind if they knew that some contests present a modern definition of beauty and values women’s rights and giving a platform to let the young people grow, they would change their mind.

Miss Megaverse as an excellent example of a contest that doesn’t objectives the beauty but promoting the ideas of women’s empowerment and humanity.

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10. Are you involved in any Charity work organization? If yes, then how it contributes to social & economic change?

I believe that helping others in need is the best gift to humanity. We are here to bring happiness and to help less fortunate people.

Usually, I don't like to talk loud about my acts of charity, because I do it from my heart, and there is no place for praise. But I believe that some people

can learn from my experience and we can do more important good things when we are united.

I work with various nonprofit organizations in my country, and I help people who need it the most. I'm a member of “Adopt an elder,” and I took the responsibility to donate monthly to help poor, lonely, and abandoned old people.

It’s a serious issue in my country because old people are forgotten and live in poverty.

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Also, I'm a volunteer at Red Cross Moldova, and I've been participating in the education of the community about providing first aid. Also, I’m a part of an educational program for children about sex trafficking prevention and STD. I’m aiming to involve more people with the projects I do because I believe that even small acts of kindness can change the world, and every contribution counts and makes a difference.

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Miss Megaverse Winners at a glance of different years Miss Megaverse 2019 Aliona Chitoroaga-Moldova Miss Megaverse 2018 Kathrin Strickert-Brazil Ms Megaverse 2018 Joie Serrano-Australia

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French Riviera Mimosa Festival

RCCI International Photographer Of The Year 2019

LOUIS CAPIZZI

Photo credit 2019 - F. Binacchi NICE CARNIVAL CANCELLATION DUE TO CORONAVIRUS VIRUS The mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi decides to cancel the Nice Carnival because of the risk of Coronavirus in the Alpes-Maritimes. The festivities were to end this Saturday, with a battle of flowers. sorry and sad not to be able to do so.

The 40,000 stems of flowers that were dedicated to the battle of flowers today are not lost !!

They were distributed to the memorial to the victims of the attack of July 14, 2016, war memorials, public and private EHPADS, or even on the castle hill!

The Mimosa, meanwhile, was distributed in the City of Nice! #NiceCarnaval #ILoveNice #ExploreNiceCotedAzur #CotedAzurFrance

The feast of mimosa Mandelieu la Napoule cote d Azur As part of the winter festivals on the French Riviera, the Mimosa Festival is an unmissable event every year during February!

Created in 1931 and taking place over 8 consecutive days, the Mimosa Festival is illustrated by a massive famous festival bringing together Mandolocians each year but also thousands of visitors and enthusiasts.

The winner will be the Queen of Mimosa and will have the privilege, with her runner-up, to participate in the election of Miss CĂ´te d'Azur!

Click Below to see a preview!!!

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The new Miss Mandelieu, Alixia Cauro.

She is 18 years old and is 1.75m tall.

She qualified for Miss CĂ´te d'Azur with her 1st runnerup called Sarah and is 19 years old.

Miss Mandelieu Contestants with the mayor

of Mandelieu la Napoule.

Images of the flower battle in 2009

Nice Carnival Karl Lager feld & VO G U E Ana Wintour Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival of Nice: Tribute to "King of Fashion," Karl Lagerfeld It will offer a burlesque show dedicated to the fashion in all its forms to make you laugh, smile but also reflect on this universe and its underside. In the spotlight, a parade will evoke other big names in fashion, referring to the floats presented on the Promenade des Anglais. King Carnival will, therefore, have white hair and dark glasses, so long live the King, and long live the Nice Carnival!

Nice Carnival is the biggest Carnival in France and one of the most famous in the world. It takes place every winter in Nice France, in February for two weeks, including three weekends. Nice Carnival attracts several hundred thousand spectators. Carnival is one of the three largest carnivals in the world, after those of Rio and Venice.

Nice Carnival 2020 The royal tank pays tribute to the designer, recently missing Karl Lagerfeld.

A burlesque show dedicated to the fashion in all its stitching to make you laugh, smile but also reflect on this universe and its underwear. Under the spotlight, a show will discuss other great fashion names, referring to the tanks presented on the Promenade des Anglais. So King Carnival will have white hair and black glasses, so long live the King, and long live the Carnival of Nice.

Masked by the sunglasses she seldom leaves, the Editor-in-Chief of the American magazine Vogue, Ana Wintour, is obviously present on parade. The creators Sonia Rykiel and Karl Lagerfeld, who died a year ago, are in honor of the edition of the Nice Carnival 2020.18 Feb. 2020, 2020 Louis Capizzi Photographs Copyright 2020

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Carnival De Nice 2020 Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

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International Photographer Of The Year 2019 Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020 Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020 Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

Carnival De Nice 2020

Red Silk Carpet Photojournalist : Louis Capizzi

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PHOTOGRAPHERS RCCI International Photographer Of The Year 2019 Louis Capizzi Maurizio Caschera Gabriel Munari Artemij Smetanin Svetlana Braun Daniela Fleckenstein Andrii Roskovskii Victor Foto click Enzoangelini Photography

Miss Multiverse CEO Liinda Grandia The Philosopher King Of Fashion, Karl Lagerfeld Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana MODELS Ana Zens Miss Multiverse Ukraine; Alyona Smirnova

Sicilian Maria Giovanna Costa Giordana Varon Marina D'Antone Sin Envidia Grazia Di Miceli VOLKSWAGEN INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK AUTOCOGLIATI MILANO DESIGNERS Claudio Greco Jariel By Gabriele Bonomo Tania Shakhmatova Accademica Maria Mauro Olga Mikhaylova Waleska Prieto Scalzi & Pareati Grazia Urbano Siredea Cigdem Karavit Rachele Ricca Luciano Fiore Wolf Walley Rosa Veranda Overkids Maria Elena Di Terlizi ART Ed Morales

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SANDRA SMITH- DOGHMI Founder and President SHELLEY PEKALA Editorial Director MIKAYLA PEKALA Editor-in-Chief C RY S TA L A T WO O D Assistant Editor in Chief DION GREER Chairman of Board of Advisers SAIF RAHMAN SOZIB International Communication Jour nalist Director LUCIA CAPRÌ Red Silk Carpet Italia Editor-in-Chief GUTHRIE BONNÉTT #ATOC Editor-in-Chief SOPHIA CIN CINFULLY DELICIOUS Editor-in-Chief ROSIE ESQUIVEL Editorial Writer EMER GOMEZ Creative Director

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VIP - EVENTS 2020 UNDEFINED GRAMMY AWARDS ORVILLE PECK - 01/26/2020 Orville Peck wore a Dior Winter 2020-21 men’s collection grey cotton shirt with silver embroideries, a custom-made hat and grey wool pants with silver embroideries.

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VIP - EVENTS 2020 UNDEFINED OSCARS NOMINEES LUNCHEON CHARLIZE THERON - 01/27/2020 Charlize Theron wore a Dior Pre-Fall 2020 white cotton shirt, navy cotton skirt, and black leather belt. She also wore a Dior oblique saddle clutch.

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GRETA GERWIG - 02/09/2020 Greta Gerwig wore a Dior Haute Couture dark green silk bustier dress.

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NATALIE PORTMAN - 02/09/2020 Natalie Portman wore a Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2018 black cape with a Dior Haute Couture Spring Summer 2020 fluid dress in silk tulle, trim embroidered with wheat stalks and wildflower seedlings in antiqued gold thread.

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TODD PHILLIPS - 02/09/2020 Todd Phillips wore a Dior Men black wool and silk shawl collar tuxedo, black cotton shirt, black silk bow tie and black patent leather derbies.

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LADJ LY AND DJEBRIL ZONGA - 02/09/2020 Ladj Ly wore a Dior Men black wool and silk shawl collar tuxedo, white cotton shirt, black silk bow tie and black patent leather derbies. Djebril Zonga wore a Dior Men Spring 2020 black wool peak lapel tuxedo with contrast technical satin on the jacket, white cotton shirt, black silk bow tie and black patent leather derbies.

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JAN KOMASA - 02/09/2020 Jan Komasa wore a Dior Men black wool and silk peak lapel tuxedo, white wing-tip collared shirt with plastron piquĂŠ and jewelry buttons, black silk bow tie and black patent leather derbies.

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TAIKA WAITITI - 02/09/2020 Taika Waititi wore a Dior Men black wool and silk peak lapel tuxedo and a black silk bow tie.

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NOAH BAUMBACH - 02/09/2020 Noah Baumbach wore a Dior Men midnight blue wool and silk peak lapel tuxedo, white cotton shirt, navy silk bow tie and navy leather derbies.

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SIGOURNEY WEAVER - 02/09/2020 Sigourney Weaver wore a Dior Haute Couture green silk long dress with a Dior clutch.

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CHARLIZE THERON - 02/09/2020 Charlize Theron wore a Dior Haute Couture black silk long dress.

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ANTONIO BANDERAS - 02/09/2020 Antonio Banderas wore a Dior Men black wool and silk peak lapel tuxedo, white wing-tip collared cotton shirt and a black silk bow tie.

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3rd Edition of the V O L K S W A G E N I N T E R N A T I O N A L FA S H I O N W E E K AUTOCOGLIATI MILANO

by Saif Rahman Sozib

On Sunday, February 23rd, the 3rd edition of the VOLKSWAGEN INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK AUTOCOGLIATI MILANO was held during Milan Fashion Week in front of a large audience present 16 important international designers and brands have paraded their important designer collections. That is CLAUDIO GRECO, JARIEL BY GABRIELE BONOMO, TANIA SHAKHMATOVA, ACCADEMICA MARIA MAURO, OLGA MIKHAYLOVA, WALESKA PRIETO, SCALZI&PAREATI, GRAZIA URBANO, SIREDEA, CIGDEM KARAVIT, RACHELE RICCA, LUCIANO FIORE, WOLF WALLEY, ROSA VERANDA, OVERKIDS, MARIA ELENA DI TERLIZI. Organization curated by DIAMOND PRODUCTION, Event Director ROSARIO STAGNO, Official Sponsor BINETTI ELEVATORS, IGRECO WINES. Makeup and hairs by CELEBRITY HAIRS STYLIST, MIX ART, HART DECÃ’.

Agency Partners: THE BEST MODEL AGENCY, ESM MANAGEMENT, STELLA DELLA MODA, PICCY MODELS, SARA STARS

Yana Flame Interview with the multiaward winner and famous Worldwide Artist Yana Flame. Designer Yana Flame Queen Couture and Executive Producer of Flame International Fashion and Art Festival.

‘Always thinking positively is the most successful way to a bright future.

- Yana, how can you manage to be successful and always be on TOP?

Being a successful businesswoman nowadays has become more popular, but it’s not as easy as everyone thinks!

I DON'T JUST DREAM ABOUT IT, I PUT IN FRONT OF ME UNREALISTIC GOALS, AND I GO AND GET THEM WITH VIGOUR. AFTER EACH NEW STEP AND ACHIEVEMENT, I ALWAYS SAY: "THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING, A GREAT FUTURE AWAITS ME.“

To be honest, at first, It’s a lot of hard work, you must invest all your time and energy into your goals, but the main thing is you must believe very strongly in yourself and follow your dreams.

I will say from personal experience as a person who has begun from the bare bones of life and eventually succeeded with my dreams. I have not only versatile talents but a very strong faith in myself and my Success!

A truly purposeful person is one for whom there are no barriers - Unstoppable me - 'so everyone calls me.’ I don't know the meaning of the impossible. Impossible =I’M POSSIBLE!!!

IF YOU CAN'T GET WHAT YOU WANT EVEN IF YOU HAVE TRIED MANY TIMES, NEVER GIVE UP! IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK CHANGE THE STRATEGY BUT NOT YOUR GOAL. -

Is it true you have two different sides to your character?

Yes, one side is my creative talents, and my other side is my strong determination to be successful in business.

It’s very hard to sacrifice one side for the other.

Like my real wishes are what I want to do and another what I must to do.

I mean my wishes about my art and design, when your soul is flying you want to create nonstop crazy outlandish masterpieces.

On my business side, I have so much responsibility to invest so much time and energy when I am Organizing Flame festivals to support young creative talents, and it’s like I am split into two different people with two different Powers.

On one side, I am a soft romantic impressive dreamer and creator with a calm and warm burning flame inside me, and the other is strong, indestructible, unstoppable, fiercely determined with strong, crazy lightning storm energy inside me.

- Tell us a bit about your creative side?

I am an artist and fashion designer, my brand "Yana Flame Couture" has existed for several years in London and is now known and recognized internationally. I have taken part in international competitions and showcased my creative talent in art and fashion on big stages in many countries.

I always was a creative person since childhood.

I did a lot of drawing and made dresses for all my dolls and helped my friends with advice in their style of clothing that I thought would suit them best.

In my family, my grandmother was a fur tailor, my mother created and made all her outfits from patterns from the magazine Burda.

Growing up in a creative family has helped me to become the creative

artist that I am today. I learned and studied from them, I have them to thank for my current genius.

- How did you start your carrier as an artist?

When I moved to the UK 6 years ago, all my creativity was bursting out of my heart and all my creative skills I gained since childhood came at the right time for me to express myself.

I created a lot of handcrafted gifts for my friends, family, and clients.

I did a lot of painted artworks and organized so many art exhibitions.

I have plenty of private clients around the world who ask me to create a unique painting for them.

What inspired you to start your career as a fashion designer? Why do you create mainly evening dresses?

In London, traditionally, there are a lot of high-

class Balls.

I get very inspired when I visited my first big Russian Ball in London; I have seen so many beautiful ball gowns.

This was my inspiration.

My first big step and great motivation came in 2017.

I did create and tailored with my hands my first bespoke collection of evening dresses Bohemian Dreams in spring and showcased them in Rome Fashion week were more than 120 designers from around the world were present.

My collection was awarded 6th place in the Alta Moda category. It was the best memorable and motivational success in my life at the start of my art and fashion career. During 2017, I did create 5 different style collections from embroidered lingerie, casual creative day wear up to haute couture dresses, and showcased them around the world so many times.

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Yana Flame Serbia

How did you go from fashion designer to become an event festival organizer?

The idea began after a successful experience in Rome, where I became so motivated to organize events personal to me as projects.

In the Autumn of 2017, I successfully organized my first project Festival Slavic Fashion Fill Rouge in Paris, and then in the summer of 2018, I did my second event in Italy, International festival Italy Edition. At the end of 2018, I put together my first production of my own Flame International Fashion and Art Festival in London.

In the last year in the city of London, I held 3 more very successful editions of FIFAF19.

I cannot believe what I have achieved so far, and I am so very proud.

I have already showcased 6 editions of Flame international festivals!

Many people, hundreds of participants from over 50 countries, have attended my festival projects. “It’s unbelievable! I am really so very proud of myself ”.

- Tell us about the Flame Festival, please.

Flame Festival is a young and ambitious project getting bigger and better each new season.

The project was created to support young talents from the sphere of Fashion and Art. The festival always brought together our creative team and many participants from different nationalities from around the world: designers, artists of different singers and dancers, celebrities, and international VIP guests.

- Yana, why did you decide to create this project?

I was inspired to create Flame as I intended to help young and unknown talents because I know from my own experience how difficult it is to break through when you are alone. Without support, without the finances and other factors, but you have your main treasure - this is your talent - a priceless gift that God gave to you since birth; this is why the world needs you to push forward towards your dream. I want to help make these dreams come true.

CONSTANTLY PEOPLE BELIEVE IN ALL THINGS BUT NOT IN THEMSELVES, THIS IS A HUGE MISTAKE.

Unfortunately, many talented people for various reasons do not have enough confidence and assertiveness to achieve their goals. I realized that my mission was to bring young and unknown gifted people into the limelight. I decided to put together all the creative talents that I possess into one platform, called "Flame," and to allow an opportunity for like-minded creative people to take the first step towards success and achieve something more in their life.

- What are your plans forward?

I am so excited about futures projects 2020 it’s my year, and I have so many projects.

I will create some projects

of course in London, also new projects coming in Marbella Spain, 8-9 of May and 3-4 July Marbella Puerto Banus.

Italy, and Dubai, and other countries this year as well. I want to bring the name of Flame to be more known worldwide and do my productions in other countries.

Also, I will have more time to concentrate on my art and design and will soon have a fantastic collection of Artwork and New Bespoke Design. https://www.facebook.co m/FlameFashionArtFestiv alEn/ For apply please contact: flamefashionandartfest@g mail.com

Photographer: Gabriel Munari

Photographer: Svetlana Braun

Photographer: Maurizio Caschera

Photograper: Maurizio Caschera

Photographer: Svetlana Braun

Photographer: Daniela Fleckenstein

Photograper: Maurizio Caschera

GREAT DEBUT IN MILAN OF FA S H I O N T E A M F R O M L I T H UA N I A As a notorious fact, Milan is one of the biggest cities of fashion, and a lot of designers choose this place to represent their new collections from different countries. Also, behind each fashion show, there is a hard work of professionals.

The team from Lithuania gained significant interest from guests at The Vogue Model Fashion Week Milan project. Special attention deserves model school SEMUM with ahead of leader Rasa Kazeniene and National Director Regina Pavliukovič. The children models from SEMUM had professional behavior and catwalk. As a result, kids and teens did their best to represent the designer`s collections during fashion shows and shootings.

Lithuanian collection with the beautiful name “Grey” was introduced and admitted at the VMFW Milan. The designer was inspired by Nature: Earth, Air, and Water. Fashion looks were completed by Photo credit makeup and hairstyles.

Photo credit: Andrii Roskovskii

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Where Fashion Lovers Can Spend Their Time

by Saif Rahman Sozib

I nter national M odel A na Z ens , 200m Wor ld C hampion (#WMACI2019), Multiple Irish Masters record holder,

C lonlif fe Ha r rie r s A C Woma n's a thle te of the ye a r a ll s e t to grace the House of iKons fashion show runway in the UK during L ondon Fas hion Week.

House of iKons will open their door in Millennium Gloucester Hotel London (SW7 4LH) on the 15th of February at the exhibition area at 12.30pm.

Fashion Mixer will start at about 1.30pm.

The first segment of the fashion show will start at 3pm Lydia Singer and Shola will entertain guests during the interval.

Lydia will perform in the first segment and Shola at second which will start at 5:30pm after fashion Mixer at 5pm.

SOLO SEGMENT in Partnership with UK-CHINA FASHION ARTS & CULTURE LTD will start at 7:45pm after the fashion mixture at 7pm.

You can find more information by following House of iKons on Facebook or Instagram or on website www.houseofikons.com

Ana Zens prepared her hair at Atelier M in Maynooth, Ireland. The very able assistants Florin and Ana provided an exemplary standard. " I enjoyed a high standard of customer service, special tea and massage on the massage chair while my hair treatment was administered. I am extremely happy with the end result" - Ana Zens sharing her experience. w w w . a t e l i e r h a i r . i e

• One of the requirements for the model is nude color nails, the nail treatment was carried out at the Beauty Bar in Clare Hall Shopping center, Dublin.

• To enhance the model's mood and relax before the show, Ana Zens treated herself to a one hour, four hand deep-tissue massage at Dublin Holistic Massage whose premises are at 19 Talbot Street. www.dublinholisticmassage.com • During the flight to avoid face dehydration and to maintain good condition, Ana Zens uses a Timeless Truth mask (TTmask) from Beauty Belle.

TIPS FOR MODEL'S BAG • The model's bag was prepared well in advance. Usually, this includes a dressing gown and slippers for the fitting day, two pairs of high heels, closed-toe shoes one pair cream and one pair of black, a simple black dress and black leggings.

It needs to be specified with the designer which items to bring. Some designers want you to bring sunglasses or a particular color and style shoes. Usually, the organizer contacts the designer and passes the information to the model.

• For models who are not with the agency, there is a wide range of choices which casting to choose. For those who don't like to search castings for the shows themselves ideal to register with the agency.

• Whatever you do, remember to enjoy it.

• Photographer Sabbir Bijoy. sabbirbijoy16@gmail.com • Makeup by Professional makeup artist Mariya Mua. On Instagram @MARIMAR_MUA.

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I n t e r n a t i o n a l Fa s h i o n E x p o Despite the Coronavirus alarm and the lack of some designers and the public, the second edition of the International Fashion Expo was a success among professionals.

Held at Shopping Diva's showroom at 21 via Monte Napoleone, the International Fashion Expo was attended by various Italian brands: the Roman designer Giordana Varon, the Apulian Emilia Lepore with her brand 8 LE, the Sicilian Maria Giovanna Costa and Marina D'Antone and the Tuscan brand Sin Envidia with streetwear.

Ample space was also given to two brands permanently present at Shopping Diva's: Grazia Di Miceli, owner of the Grace brand, and Teorema Fine Jewellery

by Gianluigi Giannini.

This second edition also saw new partnerships: In addition to the historic collaborations with WiCom - the company that organizes and manages the International Fashion Expo - such as ABCDesign 99 and the Francois events agency, the participation of Italian Concept, which has taken care of the hairstyling and make-up sector, the Montobbio wine cellar and the DSML agency of Daniele Salvadore and Marta Losapio, representatives of Major Model Management, was guaranteed by the participation of the international model Valentina Corvino, already testimonial of Roberto Cavalli and considered the youngest model in the world.

Obviously, the irreplaceable staff of the models that WiCom has always availed itself and did not lack Alexia Brancato, Maddalena Meda, Dafne Apollonio, and Sara Kaur.

The parterre of the media partners who gave prestige to the event and the designers present, among them the international network Metro TV that broadcasts throughout the Asian continent in English and Chinese, Lombardia TV, Daily Mail, Red Silk Carpet, co-audiuvati by fashion journalist Saif Rahman Sozib, the Daily Worker, Miraflores press, and many others.

As always, the International Fashion Expo aims to create an effective communication plan that allows a limited and selected number of fashion designers to make their way and capture the attention of the most important Italian and international buyers and showrooms, as well as to accompany new talents to the market with a real exhibition of their collections during Milan Fashion Week, and to present them to all stakeholders: buyers, fashion bloggers, journalists, supporting and guiding fashion designers in the choice of the most suitable and effective means of communication to achieve their goals.

After the end of this fashion week in panic at Coronavirus, the organization of the third edition has begun, which will contain news of great interest to both professional and "lay" public: the appointment, then, in Milan on September 26, 2020.

Enzoangelini Photography

Photographer: Victor Foto click

Photographer: Victor Foto click

Photographer: Victor Foto click

Miss Multiverse Ukraine; Alyona Smirnova Officially Crowned Miss Multiverse 2019

by Saif Rahman Sozib Miss Multiverse is a personality contest and Reality TV program that stands for; "Achievement Beyond Beauty" Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, December 19, 2019, Miss Multiverse Ukraine; Alyona Smirnova was crowned Miss Multiverse 2019 at the Theater of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. To be broadcasted Q2 2020

2nd RU Miss Moldova Aliona Chitoroaga (miss friendship - miss networker)

Miss Multiverse 2019; Alyona Smirnova won many challenges during the 3-week world finals of Miss Multiverse, such as Last Woman Standing, Business Challenge, Charity Challenge, and did great at many more.

She was crowned by Miss Multiverse 2018 Diana Kubasova from Latvia.

6th RU Miss IcelandDisa Dungal (Miss fitness)

Final Results; WINNER Miss Multiverse: Miss Ukraine: Alyona Smirnova (miss charity miss business - last woman standing) 1st RU Miss Italy- Alice Veglio (miss social media - miss debate)

3rd RU Miss France Nadiya Karplyuk (miss positivity) 4th RU Miss Latvia - Kate Alexeeva (Miss photogenic) 5th RU Miss America Shelby Howell (miss intelligence)

7th RU Miss Peru - Karen Isabel Rojas (miss entertainment) 8th RU Miss Russia Aygul Zaripova (Miss catwalk) 9th RU Miss Belarus Kseniya Osovitskaya (miss bikini) 10th RU Miss Canada Mina Khtaria 11tg RU Miss Belgium Josephine Charlotte Lecluyse 12th RU Miss Poland -

Doris de Palo 13th RU Miss Finland Katerina Juselius 14th RU Miss Lithuania Karolina Karalaite (eliminated) 15th RU Miss Germany Maren Tschinkel (health issues) 16th RU Miss Spain; Desiree Hampton (eliminated) Never made it to the contest; Miss China - Yuan Zhenzhen Miss Kazakhstan Bibamariyam Duisebekova Miss Romania - Anastasia Cova Miss Zambia - Matildah Maymuna Miss Czech Republic Lenka Josefiova Miss Mexico - Georgina Vargas. @hrhcpuntacana @dominicantreehousevill age @ramonahaar @cocobongoshow @liindagrandia @alyona_smirnova_miss #missmultiverse Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana DANA DESIGN Sartoria

Miss Multiverse Alyona Smirnova

Miss Multiverse Contestants

Miss Multiverse 2019 Alyona Smirnova

Miss Multiverse Ukraine; Alyona Smirnova 1st RU Miss Italy- Alice Veglio (miss social media - miss debate) 2nd RU Miss Moldova - Aliona Chitoroaga (miss friendship - miss networker) 3rd RU Miss France - Nadiya Karplyuk (miss positivity) 4th RU Miss Latvia - Kate Alexeeva (Miss photogenic) 5th RU Miss America - Shelby Howell (miss intelligence) 6th RU Miss Iceland- Disa Dungal (Miss fitness) 7th RU Miss Peru - Karen Isabel Rojas (miss entertainment) 8th RU Miss Russia - Aygul Zaripova (Miss catwalk) 9th RU Miss Belarus - Kseniya Osovitskaya (miss bikini) 10th RU Miss Canada - Mina Khtaria 11tg RU Miss Belgium - Josephine Charlotte Lecluyse 12th RU Miss Poland - Doris de Palo 13th RU Miss Finland - Katerina Juselius

Miss Multiverse 2019 Alyona Smirnova

Miss Multiverse 2019 Alyona Smirnova

Miss Multiverse 2019 Alyona Smirnova Photographer: Stein Stanislav Makeup: olga montilla

Miss Multiverse 2019 Alyona Smirnova

Art above by Rembrandt Jacob Wrestling with the Angel

Picture painting is but one of the many ways to tell a story. I painted this for a client perhaps 35 years ago. His instructions were, make it simple, make it obvious, and make it pirate. Ed Morales Email: deselarom@olypen.com

This is a concept I’ve worked on and off over the years. I think she is done for now.

But then again, nothing is permanent, so who knows?

Ed Morales

I began painting this piece in 1987 while in Chicago. Prior to this assignment, my family and I worked and lived near Seattle. The Northwest became our home in many ways. We later retired near Seattle.

I applied a few finishing touches this month.

Ed Morales

The Max Update Angela Missoni brought a breath of fresh air to Milano's Fashion week with her latest collection for the luxurious knitwear brand, also known for it's colorful and playful patterns.

In this youthful co-ed collection, geometrical forms, mix match patterns and oversized enveloping coats played a key role.

I am calling Missoni 's knits and coats the must haves for next season!

Watch Antonio's Artist Statement here!

Meet La Jolla's Official Cause Partner, The Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The EFI connects artisans from the developing world to the international value chain of fashion. In doing so, the Ethical Fashion Initiative harnesses fashion as a vehicle for development. One of the UN's most effective programs!

A Russian Croatian born in Turin Italy that goes to school in Wichita Kansas?! Yes! That is Aksinja Bellone. Veteran La Jolla director who is premiering two films at the festival this year. A sneak preview of the first poster is above.

World premiere in La Jolla this July!

La Jo Fes tival lla VIP Coordinator and Liason, Maxime Dumesnil, and La Jolla Award Presenter and Managing Partner of CPG Hollywood Adam Fisher hangout at this year's Sundance

CONFIRMED FOR THE 11TH LA JOLLA Michel Zgarka returning juror for 2020. President of HITLAB Inc. and Chairman/CEO of XII Tribes Entertainment, Mr. Zgarka has been a senior executive in numerous sound, film and television production, distribution and new technology companies. Michel has produced, directed, and distributed well known film and television productions for the international marketplace.

Michel Zgarka has been a guest speaker at over 30 international entertainment industries events.

A model on a set suddenly enters a strange and mysterious world. Go with her! By Quentin Caffier and Raphael Lopez. From the 7th La Jolla.

Watch it here!

THE MAX VOGUE WEEKLY REPORT The entire world stopped to watch the 54th Super Bowl last Sunday and apparently the winners were Colombian singer Shakira and Bronx native Jennifer Lopez who along her 150 dancers wore Versace.

Creative Director of Atelier Versace said that the cape alone that J.Lo wore had more than 27 thousands crystals and took more than 30 fittings to get the right “bedazzled� look.

Way to go Jenny from the block!

Meet La Jolla's Official Cause Partner, The Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The EFI connects artisans from the developing world to the international value chain of fashion. In doing so, the Ethical Fashion Initiative harnesses fashion as a vehicle for development. One of the UN's most effective programs!