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Carolina de Athey Entertainer/ Actress

MABLE BUCKNER STREETERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Paula Goia Dr Mahima Bakshi Q u e e n o f Fa sh i o n

Carolina de Athey Our cover this month is Brazilian actress, model, and singer Carolina de Athey. Since childhood she has always been interested in music, even taking singing and piano lessons. Moving to the United States, she began modeling, while living in the state of Texas, began shooting short films, which made her fall in love with the art of acting and filmmaking. Despite her new interest in acting, she continued to work on her music and continued and still is modeling. She then finally moved to "movie city," Los Angeles. Moving closer to the much-dreamed Hollywood, she began taking acting classes at the Academy of Actors and took classes with Professor Lewis Smith, investing more closely in this new dream that awoke and gained full force. Soon after starting classes, she landed the first role in a music video, Afterlife by the famous band Arcade Fire which was directed by Canadian director Emily Kai Bock. It was a fun, interesting project being that Carolina had to be aged by makeup to look like a 20 + year younger than her husband. She played a Mexican wife immigrant from the 50`s era. And I have to say at that time â&#x20AC;&#x153;men were very luckyâ&#x20AC;? The Music video has over 8 Million views, and it`s a beautiful piece of cinematography. She had already appeared in as White Tin 2013, following Afterlife she shot The Summer Story, The Night Caller and Swimming with Sharks both in 2016. In the same year the actress released her first short film which was produced and starred in, Confessions of the Fashion World. The film was accepted in several Film festivals and won an Award!

Working parallel to her acting performances, in 2012 Carolina had released her first single and Music Video ’Why” which is available on Spotify, iTunes and YouTube video among other platforms. Carolina also launched “Jumping on the Floor” which fuses pop music and Brazilian percussion, and she has recently collaborated with international artists such as the Englishman Mr. Blarny in the song 21st Century Blitz. In the music field she has other individual projects and partnerships that are yet to come, and she`s already working on another collaboration with Mr. Blarny. We can`t wait to hear it!

Now despite the busy, project-packed agenda, interest in the fashion world has begun to bear fruit as collaborations with the Hot Miami Shades Brands, Rox Jewelry, Barcelona Enterprises featuring Carolina with Aniise Beauty, Maserati and Ketel One, Chic NYC, Amazon, Las Vegas Food & Wine, and Bombshella jewelry (which makes our Cover), handbags and shoes, Sugar & Kush, PinchMe and Femme Luxe to say a few.

What to expect from this wonderful woman who is always involved in something new and brightening us with her unique beauty? The answer is much more, movies like Crossing Flowers Motel, Vampires Vs. Aliens, The Cupids has Carolina attached and are in development. Relentless Love is completed while the short film Together written and directed by Tony Scott and already been screened. With two Academy Awards qualifying Film Festivals with a stellar cast. The film was recently screened at the very prestigious That Film Festival in London.

Carolina is now signed with the American Artists Group.

In the last couple of months Carolina has hosted the Universe Multicultural Film Festival produced by Lynn Tang who is also a producer on the film The Cupids. Previously, Carolina has graced the cover of Red Silk Carpet and Vegas 2 LA and has been featured at the prestigious Magazine-blog Voyage LA. All and all what we see is the Birth of a Movie Star! Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty, determination, drive, professionalism and charisma make us want to see more and more of De Athey! We root for you and can`t wait to see her on a Spielberg, Michael Bay or Patty Jenkins movie because we love the Girl Power! By Hevile Soares

Here, Carolina is wearing jewelry from Bombshella which has been growing on social networks and gaining loyal consumers around the world.

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Streeterville Chamber of Commerce “Garden Par ty” Evening The beautiful Drumbar Lounge high above the Raffaello Hotel on Delaware Place created a summer evening at its best in Chicago! The Garden Party theme gave proof to all attending that the Streeterville Chamber of Commerce and Mable Buckner, CEO of Executive Board of Directors were indeed providing an exciting new season for its members. Ann Olsson, the General Manager of the Raffaello Hotel shared their beautiful roof top lounge and fabulous appetizers with cocktails and smiles by their staff. Dulana Resse won a nights stay at this charming boutique hotel. The chamber and its members have a specific purpose, and that is to establish and maintain relationships that connect benefits for economic goals and for individual business success. These successes interact within the business community, increasing trust, enhancing commerce, creating new talents and ideas. The buzz within the group was that of friendly and exciting plans to “let’s do this,” with a lot of yes shaking heads. We all welcome you to join the Streeterville Chamber of Commerce to share your ideas!

R A F FA E L L O H O T E L

On August 24, 1944, the city of Cannes was liberated by Allied troops who landed in Provence a f e w d a y s e a r l i e r. American soldiers were at the f o r e f r o n t o f t h e f i g h t i n g. Cannes in the presence of the Mayor of Cannes David Lisnard.

Louis Capizzi Photographs

To commemorate the anniversar y of its liberation in 1944. After the vibrant tribute to The British American Soldiers Of The Scottish Canadians who died on French soil for freedom with French troops.

Louis Capizzi Photography

"That's a whole lot of honey! This little bear I did for my dear friend, Sue Peterson, and gave it to her for her birthday. She is honey lover who can really appreciate a good thing. Ed Morales"

"That's a whole lot of honeyâ&#x20AC;?! Ed Morales"

"Another day at the fishing hole. This painting depicts my grandchildren, Anika and Gunnar with their father, Bret, enjoying another wonderful day at the old fishing hole. Ed Morales"

"Another day at the fishing hole. Ed Morales"

"I'll take a slurp of that!

Just having a little fun painting two children at the water spigot on a hot Summer day. Ed Morales"

"I'll take a slurp of that! Ed Morales"

"Two Dolphins dancing in the waves. There is very little that can top seeing Dolphins dancing in the waves. A true delight to paint.

Ed Morales"

"Two Dolphins dancing in the waves. Ed Morales"

"When robots ruled the day. Although I had fun painting this piece decades ago, how interesting that we are almost there. That is the beauty and the responsibility of doing science fiction paintings, your brush can foretell the future. Be Careful of what you paint! Ed Morales"

"When robots ruled the day. Ed Morales"

"One of many Door Knobs. This is a genre that is rarely if never used by artists. Over the years, when I put my "Why Not" brush to work, out pops these unique door knobs. Door knobs offer a visual vehicle to paint an ordinary object in an extraordinary way. Ed Morales"

"One of many Door Knobs. Ed Morales"

"Girls and their hats. Welcome to the wonderful world of Designer millinery.

These paintings partly had their beginning when in the 1970's I was involved in the Los Angeles classic Art Deco department store, Bullocks Wilshire, as the Store Superintendent. The girl with the purple hair is Miss Maureen Crompton, and the girl with the red hair is Arianna Worthington. I've worked with both ladies over the last 55 years in Europe and the USA. For these two paintings to work in this genre I needed a link, the classic Art Deco millinery hat is that link that made these paintings possible. Ed Morales"

Maureen Crompton Ed Morales"

Arianna Worthington Ed Morales"

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House of iKons 5th Anniversary Special DURING London Fashion September 14-15 2019

House of iKons 5th Anniversary Special DURING London Fashion Week. Celebrating fashion and diversity. House of iKons is back this season celebrating its 5th Anniversary; the show has successfully drawn in fantastic crowds since its launch in 2014. Now associated with the World Fashion Council, House of iKons is spearheading its designers as the next BIG iKons! Designers have been signed to departments stores, boutiques, wardrobe for music videos and working with major celebrities such as JLo, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Tyra Banks, Michelle Obama, BeyoncĂŠ to

name but a few. As well as supporting new emerging fashion creatives, but also supporting emerging music artists giving them a platform to perform and providing exposure via events here in London and abroad. Quote from the CEO Savita Kaye; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We will continue each season highlighting beauty and creativity not just in design and music but for ALL regardless of ethnicity, size, shape, and sexual orientation; as everyone has the right to feel and look good, feel confident about who they are in the HERE & NOW!! Everyone has that right, and we will continue to push boundaries and stereotypes... we are still a small drop in this BIG

OCEAN... But we will continue to create a storm and bring beauty and creativity to whoever you are, where ever you are, from around the world. Be prepared to witness first hand these fantastic #iKons. The previous year, House of iKons was the FIRST Fashion House to have ROBOTS on the RUNWAY in United Kingdom and platformed one of the youngest designers of 13years of age Designed by JOSH who created bespoke pieces and grabbed the media globally as well as being honored later this year at the World Fashion Council Awards.

This show was aired and viewed by over 300Million viewers worldwide via BBC World. Always looking to show the best in creativity around the world DURING prestigious London Fashion Week; pushing boundaries to the next level. This season the most expensive dress in the world retailing at

ÂŁ50millionGBP will be showcased this September 2019 designed by the same youngest designer in the world, JOSH. This rare couture gown will be worn by the beautiful International Model and International Actress herself, Kiera Chaplin.

iKonic children's designers have also platformed like our women's and men's wear; the little iKonic models have gained global media and press exposure which have led these little iKons from our runway to projects with TV and Film.

House of iKons continues to support children's fashion from around the world. These

Sponsored by Designed by Josh, Den Creatives, Mozafarian, & Girl Meets Brush. Schedule: Saturday 14th September 2019 at the Hilton Metropole London Hotel Segment One 2.30pm 1. Grand Opening: Jiang Chipao 2. A.Renee Fashion 3. EndoWallks 4. Caroline Bruce 5. Deniz Terli

Music Performance - Lydia Snger 6. Taj B Couture 7. Rubina Kapoor 8. Spicy Pink 9. Archana Kochhar 10. Donovan Depass 11. Grand Finale: Philipp Tampas Atelier

Segment Two 5.00pm 1. Grand Opening: Ana De Sa 2. Carmichael of Byfield 3. Swati Mishra 4. Sahar Haji 5. Diva Bigg

Music Performance - Spencer Chaplin 6. Ugochi & Annette’s Couture Millinery 7. Natacha Van 8. NHN 9. Finale Wedding Studio 10. Grand Finale: Michael Lombard

Solo Segment 7.30pm: Designed by Josh (Diamonds by Mozafarian) Sunday 15th September 2019, Millennium Gloucester London Hotel. Segment One Show 3.00pm 1. Grand Opening: Be Unique Be You 2. Athea Couture 3. Me Clothing 4. Korn Taylor 5. Skye's Closet 6. Grand Finale: Adrianna Ostrowska

Segment Two-Show 5.00pm 1. Mode by Mitch Desunia 2. Triple D 3. Models Wardrobe 4. Ethincroyals 5. Young Socialites 6. Grand Finale: Happy Clothing

In Association with World Fashion Council For tickets: Saturday 14th September Venue: Hilton London Metropole Hotel Women’s & Men’s Wear Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/houseof-ikons-5th-anniversary-special-duringlondon-fashion-week-14th-sept-tickets64923846974 Sunday 15th September Millenium Gloucester London Hotel Children’s Wear Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/houseof-ikons-5th-anniversary-special-duringlfw-ikonic-kids-15th-sept-tickets64923944265

Swati Mishra’s Themed Collection “ O d e To S p r i n g ” by Saif Rahman Sozib

The amazing Swati Mishra’s Themed Collection “Ode To Spring“ will be exclusively launched at the House of iKons 5th Anniversary Show DURING London Fashion Week this September. This collection is inspired by the burst of life that spring brings. Cherry blossoms, scents of magnolia and other beautiful flowers. Spring is an explosion, like being born, falling in love, loud birds chirping, commanding excitement and demanding action. SWATI MISHRA’s SS’20 couture collection is an Ode to Spring. The designer focuses on using intricate craftsmanship, beadwork, aari & other Indian embroidery techniques in her signature Abstract style and unique interpretation of natural forms. Our Spring-Summer’20 connection has been designed to cater to the different needs of the Modern woman who “knows what she wants.” The mood is- magical, romantic & dreamy. In Association with World Fashion Council #FWO Scheduled

Have you got your tickets yet? https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/house-of-ikons-5th-anniversary-specialduring-london-fashion-week-14th-sept-tickets-64923846974

R E D S I L K C A R P E T M ag a z i n e V I P L I S T F O R Au g u s t Carolina de Athey Streeterville Chamber of Commerce “Garden Par ty” Evening Mable Buckner

House of iKons Dr. Mahima Bakshi Paula Goia T h e G o l d e n Vo i c e o f I t a l y – E d e n L o r e n n a Ioana Emilia Urcan Willette Battle of Fit2BTied Couture

D r. Mona Al Ma nsour i Diana Babyna M a s s i r a I n c l u s i v e To p M o d e l Wa l e s

Angelina

Bakana Events Grace Moon Pinoy Pride! Priyanka Khurana Goyal –

Mrs. Earth 2016

Dr. Mahima Bakshi - Author of book Birthing Naturally by Saif Rahman Sozib

Dr. Mahima Bakshi Author of book Birthing Naturally is a woman and child wellness expert from India and runs her Youtube show- Birthing Naturally with Dr. Mahima Bakshi to promote mother and child health. Born and raised in Africa, she has experienced a diverse culture and worked with different people. She loves to do yoga and actively promotes it for women and is also a model and actor. She has done ramp shows in UAE worked in many TVCs in India and appeared in several films.

Dr. Mahima Bakshi has been promoting importance on a healthy lifestyle at various platforms. She was also invited as a guest speaker at The Fashion Closet show in Sharjah . She has won multiple beauty pageants and titles. She has also won various awards and special recognitions in India. She is a real example of beauty with brains and has been covered by many magazines and newspapers in India.

Photo Credits Shot by - SuvoDas Makeup - Nidhi Thakur Stylist - Sheltun Khumring

Dr. Mahima Bakshi - Author of book Birthing Naturally is a woman and child wellness Expert from India runs her youtube show- Birthing Naturally with Dr. Mahima Bakshi to promote mother and child health Born and raised in Africa, she has experienced a diverse culture and worked with different people she loves to do yoga and actively promotes yoga for women is also a model and actor done ramp shows in UAE worked in many TVCs in India and appeared in few films too has been promoting importance on a healthy lifestyle at various platforms She was also invited as a guest speaker at The Fashion Closet show in Sharjah She has won multiple beauty pageants and titles. She has also won various awards and recognition in India She is a real example of beauty with brains and has been covered by many magazines and newspapers in India Photo Credits Shot by - SuvoDas Makeup - Nidhi Thakur Stylist - Sheltun Khumring

Photo Credits Shot by - SuvoDas Makeup - Nidhi Thakur Stylist - Sheltun Khumring

Passion Beyond Imagination Paula Goia is a young Hair and Makeup Artist who has recently won the Trophy Award at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Spring/Summer 2019). Through her work and skills, Paula has demonstrated how to be successful with consistent discipline, hard work, and passion! How would you describe yourself ? What about your friends (how would they describe you)?

I would say I am incredibly passionate about life and all things related to beauty. I am honest, loyal, very hardworking, and my friends say I'm a perfectionist, funny, loyal, and always ready to help. How did you discover your passion for makeup?

My passion for make-up began in my high school

years, where I developed a love for beauty, makeup, and colors. My sister was a great inspiration to me as I remember she was the first one that did my make-up for a wedding many years ago and I just fell in love with it. As I matured, I used to look at how polished and stylish she was. She always had the best clothes, and some of the greatest make up brands in hand.

for a person? And makeup style you like the most?

When did you decide to have a career as an MUA?

I love the uniqueness in all faces, and this is what makes this job so beautiful and exciting. In beauty, we look for aesthetic symmetry as that's "the golden rule," but I genuinely believe beauty comes from the inside, which is reflected outwards. I am just the bridge with the correct tools and colors that brings harmony to the surface.

When I realized that my passion was in the world of beauty and in particular, women's fashion and make-up, I gathered the necessary finances that I had saved and enrolled at the London School of makeup to become certified. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your favorite part when applying makeup

I enjoy all aspects of make-up, but my preferences are bridal and editorial, which are my specialties, and both allow me to express my creativity. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had the chance to work with hundreds of faces. Which type of face requires careful skills?

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When you look at a professional makeup done by someone else, what gets your attention first?

A proper blending technique is the first thing I focus on. You are truly a gifted MUA. Your work is getting huge recognition

worldwide and you have also been awarded in the past months, including at the World Fashion Festival Awards. How does it feel to see your efforts and passion being recognized and appreciated?

my path who have supported and encouraged me. The WFFA was a spectacular and unforgettable event for which I feel very proud and will be forever grateful for the platform this event afforded me.

I have been truly blessed to have met some fantastic people along

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What’s the biggest accomplishment you’ve had as a professional MUA?

The smile on my client's faces is the most significant accomplishment for me. So far, I've worked in some of the best fashion

shows, extravagant weddings, and recently collaborated on a Netflix series with Mac Cosmetics where I assisted their global make-up artist, and above that, some of my work was published in Vogue USA as part of

the Arabian Gazelles Group of Dubai. What’s your favorite quote?

"You get in life what you have the courage to ask for" by Oprah Winfrey, an amazing woman, I truly get inspired by.

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Paula Goia is a young Hair and Makeup Artist who has recently won the Trophy Award at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Spring/Summer 2019). Through her work and skills, Paula has demonstrated how to be successful with consistent discipline, hard work and passion!

Hit High Events & Advertising Agency Dubai, UAE E: hithighevents@gmail.com www.hithighevents.com

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T h e G o l d e n Vo i c e o f I t a l y – Eden Lorenna Meet Eden Lorenna from Italy, one of the TOP potential tenors of the world who has recently been seen performing on the stage of WFFA (World Fashion Festival Awards) in Dubai for the first time!

Who is Eden?

I am Italian, live in Rome, I’m 17 years old. When did you discover your talent for singing?

I was in middle school and my teacher put on Pavarotti, and I sang for joke. Tell us about your first experience on the stage. When, where was it, and how did you feel about it?

I sang for my first time at the outlet of Castle Romano for my mother.

Contest Event in Italy and where the entire country had the opportunity to see me performing.

Yes, but it’s hidden.

What music do you listen to, when you want to escape from the daily world?

I don’t know how to explain it. I want to teach people to listen to real music with real meanings.

Stevie Wonder is my favorite singer, but also Barry White and George Michael. Who are you inspired by?

No one because I want to be original.

You are a multi-awarded singer, and your talent has been appreciated and rewarded worldwide. Which competition or award had the most significant impact on you?

What is a normal day like for you?

Obviously, SANREMO, which is the most prominent Music

Is there a hidden meaning in any of your music?

I wake up: in the afternoon I sing, and in the evening, I hang out with my friends. That’s simple, a typical day!

What is the message you want to share with your fans through your music?

What is your favorite performance venue?

For me, the best performance I ever had was when l sang with Toto Cutugno in Ukraine. What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?

To engage: the sacrifices are very important and to study a lot and slowly the results will be seen.

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Eden Lorenna

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Photo credits : Pippo Failla

What is the funniest question you have ever been asked in an interview? They asked me if I was a playboy â&#x2DC;ş Which song is your favorite, and why? Caruso di Lucio Dalla is one of the first songs I sang, so it reminds me of the whole journey I made, is my favorite. What is the weirdest thing that ever happened to you while singing on stage? On the stage, a lot of things can happen to me personally nothing particular has ever happened only technical problems with the base. What's next in your

career? Indeed exporting Italian music all over the world is my main goal. If you didn't become a singer, what would you be doing right now? Nice question. I'd like to modeling since I've already had experiences. Did you collaborate with other musicians? If yes, tell us some of your collaborations. I did duets with famous singers but still no collaborations. If you could collaborate with any musician, who would it be and why? A duet with Bocelli would be my dream You are an emerging

international artist. Tell us how many countries did you perform so far, and where did you like the most? I sang in many countries in the world including Albania, Spain, Ukraine, Hungary, China, France, Turkey, Dubai and America, my favorite was in Ukraine having the chance to do a duet with Toto Cutugno. You have recently performed in Dubai at the World Fashion Festival Awards. How was your experience there? In Dubai it was amazing! It was an incredible and exciting experience at the World Fashion Festival Awards, Thanks again!

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Ioana Emilia Urcan alias Ioana Modista is one of the Romanian leading designers. She was awarded in 2018 as the 2nd runner up at the World Fashion Festival Awards in Dubai for the category BEST Collection. The stunning collection of haute couture is dedicated to strong and bold women and another one dedicated to children of all ages. After her launch in Dubai, she returned back home to her Atelier full of high dreams and goals. This is how her project WIP Academy came to life, dedicating her full time and passion to mentoring and inspiring young talented children heading the career of fashion design.

Tell us about how the WIP Model Academy project started.

After winning at WFFA in 2018, I returned to Romania with my dream come true, so I wanted to set another goal and to open a Fashion Academy for Kids, a professional academy where I can empower the little children to become fashion designers starting from the age of 6 and to guide them to a future career organizing: drawing courses, fashion design courses, photo-shooting sessions and launches of collections. What can WIP Model Academy offer?

The most important contest (and the only one!) in Romania is the Fashion International Kids designers and Miss Mister Wip Model Academy by Ioana I & B where children have the opportunity to launch their own fashion designs and creations. The talented winners of this competition will then be featured at WFFA in Dubai where they will participate to represent Romania internationally. How would you describe yourself ?

My characterization is very simple â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I am a simple woman with a great soul who adores

what I do, I adore children and everything that makes them happy that's why I chose to work with children in the Academy. Sixty beautiful smart children that I will help climb their fashion paths and careers, becoming professionals from an early age! What makes you motivated? Children are my inspiration, they practically fill you with positive energy, with colorful cheerful inspirations! They are angels on the ground who deserve everything!

What are the next plans of the Academy?

The aim of the Academy is to develop as many fashion designers and models as possible and to give them full support with their launch on the market! Let's continue to promote kids, talented beautiful children that have not been discovered so far! Children to proudly represent Romania in all competitions! We have children from Bucharest, Sibiu, Tg. Mures, Cluj Napoca etc. who attend intensive classes! Practically, the headquarters and children's capital of Fashion Designers is in Alba Iulia - the city in the heart of Romania where children meet to create a future from 3 to 16 years of age! God be with us to grow them nicely, to enjoy all our releases of future projects, to have as much experience to be known in Dubai as an Academy of Angels who want to conquer a whole

world! Dubai is going to be our eternal soul! What’s the future event of the Academy?

The Academy, after a year and a half of its opening, has progressed enormously through a lot of work through many sacrifices having competitions across the country with maximum success, with wonderful children, with talented children who are progressing every day, being optimistic in what I do! The best children will have the opportunity to participate in the biggest festival in the Middle East - WFFA Dubai 2019 (in Oct, at the Sofitel the Palm Dubai)! Big thanks to the organizers of WFFA for the warmth and support they’ve given! The most talented children of Romania - Wip Model Academy by Ioana I & B will launch their

collections on the highest ramp of Dubai on October 4-5, 2019 in the heart of Dubai (on the palm!) I am very proud we reached so far and as an international Fashion Designer and Creative Director of Wip Model Academy by Ioana I & B, I am very optimistic that our roads will head higher with these wonderful talented children. As Henry Ward Beecher said (and I truly believe in!) “Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven”.

Pinoy Pride! Double Win for the Philippines

Bicolana Beauty Queen Sharmaine Magdasoc walked away with the Miss Fashion World crown in front of a sold-out crowd at the Miss Fashion World Grand Finals, at the Palace of the Golden Horses in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last month.

The event was supported by Minister of Entrepreneur Development for Malaysia, Datuk Seri Mohd Redzuan bin Md

Yusof and the Tourism Malaysia Deputy Director General (Planning) Zulkifly bin Md Said. Amongst the crowd was the CEO of Prestige Models; Stavroulla Nicolaou, President of Gyeonggi Textile Centre in LA; Gene Hwang and Korean American Designer Grace Moon. It was a double strike for the Philippines as Manileña Designer, Gina Frias, won the

‘Miss Fashion World Designer of the Year Award’ competing against two other high caliber designers. Gina Frias, who is a Filipino / Belgian living in Malaysia, had recently just won the ‘Best Designer' award at the Global Short Film Awards during the Cannes Film Festival in France. For this event, she collaborated with Infiniti Jewels and dressed up the Top 5 in her winning Haute Couture Collection.

According to Head of International Recruitment for Miss Fashion World, Andrew Jackson, he said the pageant is a “globalization gateway to women empowerment and access into major fashion events from around the world.” The event was in aid of the Sayang Orphanage in Malaysia and 1st Runner Up Debby Gommeren, and 4th Runner Up Louvis Wong went alongside Gina

Frias and Andrew Jackson, where they all donated gifts for the Children. The Top 5 consisted of Louvis Wong from Borneo (4th Runner Up), Kayla Lilly from United Kingdom (3rd Runner Up), Isabella Worlock from England (2nd Runner Up), Debby Gommeren from Belgium (1st Runner Up) and Sharmaine Magdasoc from Philippines (Winner)

The event was presented by Dato Sri Warren Eu, from Akero, as they are launching their new ‘Warming Lipstick’ being made available worldwide soon. Also involved in the organization of the event was popular Beauty Pageant Director Isabelle Liow, American / Korean EMCEE Josh Moon and famous photographer Zalrian Sayat.

(From left to right) Kayla Lilly (UK), Debby Gommeren (Belgium), Gina Frias (Designer of the Year) Sharmaine Magdasoc (Philippines), Isabella Worlock (England) Louvis Wong Yiling (Borneo) Photo credit : Zalrian Sayat

Sharmaine Magdasoc (Winner) Photocredit : Zalrian Sayat

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Priyanka Khurana Goyal Mrs. Earth 2016 by Saif Rahman Sozib

Priyanka Khurana Goyal, Mrs. Earth 2016 has truly had a remarkable journey. From an IIM graduate to a Wall Street banker Executive Director to Mrs India and now Mrs Earth! Given her presence within the corporate community in India, Priyanka has recently been shortlisted for the ‘50 most powerful women in India’ by world-renowned Fortune magazine. FASHION & MODELLING Fashion show appearances as showstopper Bangalore Fashion Week, Chandigarh Style Week,

Lakme Fashion Week, India Fashion Week Dubai, India Fashion Week London, Asian Designer Week, Festival of Art, Festival of Hope, Jaipur Couture Week, India Runway Week, Mysore Fashion Week , IKFS edition in different cities, Nauras Fashion Week, Navi Mumbai Fashion Show, HCWA fashion show are few of her many appearances as a showstopper. Designer shoots/shows/events

Rana, Pawan Sachdeva, Priyanka Khosla, Mohit Falod, Shraddha Vora, Asopalav, Seema Mehta, Aneesdeen, Mable Thomas, Prromila Urmila, Nikita Kaushik, Vani Mehta, INIFD team and with well-regarded fashion photographers like Vijay Kabra, Siddhesh Savant, Nittin Bedi, Arindom Choudhury, Shardul Navare, Haarika PV Reddy, Amitabh Dayal ,Hitesh Kaneria, Ajay Verma and many more.

Follow her on Instagram: In the field of fashion, she has worked with wellknown designers like Shaina NC, Manish Malhotra, Meera & Mujjafar Ali, Anju Modi, Tejas Gandhi, Kshitija

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Priyanka Khurana Goyal Mrs. Earth 2016

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T h e Q u e e n o f Fa s h i o n Mona Al Mansouri

Photos Credit: Hit High Events, Mohammed Anwar, Faheer Bin Rashid, and Fawad Ahmed

With an incredible journey in the industry of fashion, Dr. Mona Al Mansouri started her fashion designer career back in 1991 after she graduated with a double major in geological and biological engineering and worked as an engineer in the geophysical petroleum industry.

Dr. Mona Al Mansouri Multi-awarded internationally, the marvelous First Emirati Fashion Designer Dr. Mona Al Mansouri is one of the most representative female personality gifted with multiple talents and so much active in different fields: charity, women empowerment, education, and cultural environment. Dr. Mona Al Mansouri belongs to the Emirati generation growing under the leadership and protection of the legendary historical personality the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, being influenced by the ideas and visions about Emirati women's role in the new society by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Al Kutbi Mother of the Nation.

Leading the Jury of World Fashion Festival Awards (Dubai) for the past 3 years, Dr. Mona Al Mansouri dedicates the spectacular international fashion shows and the cultural events to the UAE Year of Tolerance. As Dr. Mona says, “The Emirati Heritage must influence the modern fashion industry as part of history and social development." Dr. Mona Al Mansouri is a real Ambassador of the Emirati Art & Culture, one of the great artists who are building the Friendship Bridge between UAE and the rest of the world. Her most recent awards: “Lifetime Career Award” at WFFA Dubai (March 2019) handed over by HH Sheikh Obaid Bin Suhail Al Maktoum and “The

BEST UAE Fashion Designer” (July 2019) received in Bucharest (Romania) at the Fashion TV Awards is a recognition and appreciation proof for the friendship bridge she always builds for over two decades. She has had incredible fashion shows and collections showcased in countries such as: Switzerland, France, Italy (being the first Emirati Fashion designer to display in Rome at the Italian Fashion Week in 2006), Moscow, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Oman, Morocco, Kingdom of Bahrain, Bali, Malaga and most recently in Romania, in front of hundred thousands of fashion lovers and industry professionals.

International Fashion Expo: Agreements With New Partners by Saif Rahman Sozib A lot of news has emerged in recent days for the International Fashion Expo, an event that will be held in Milan, Saturday, September 21, during the fashion week and that will be a platform to connect brands and designers, some of the emerging but able to represent excellence, with professionals such as journalists, buyers, bloggers and influencers. The goal, therefore, will be to provide these young fashion entrepreneurs the opportunity not only to sell and make known to

the market their collections but also provide them with visibility through Italian and foreign media. With the new agreements signed by WiCom, which manages the press office of the International Fashion Expo, the event and the interviews with the participating designers, will be reported not only by national and European magazines but also in the United States, and in most of Asia. Last but not least. We also have made agreements with international broadcasters such as USTV. In the United States this is the platform for the major world broadcasters such

as MTV, AlJazeera America, and CBS, just to name a few. Metro TV, the Media Group's television giant and the first news channel in Indonesia open 24 hours a day, based in West Jakarta and broadcasting throughout the Asian continent via satellite, streaming, cable and digital terrestrial. Therefore, with these new agreements, all the footage shot during the event will also be broadcast on the broadcasters mentioned above. In addition to the live broadcasts that will be broadcast by Metro TV through the Italian correspondent Rieska Wulandari, to give prestige and visibility worldwide to the brands that will participate in the event.

International Fashion Expo: The Countdown Begins

The countdown has begun for the International Fashion Expo, an event that will be held on 21 September in the middle of fashion Week in Via Monte Napoleone. Milan has always been the capital of Italian fashion in the world and is the city with the most renowned schools for fashion designers that train new talents in the fashion world. But analyzing the fashion market, we can see that young brands face many obstacles to emerge: the competitions organized

by the bodies operating in the field give space only to a few lucky, and the fairs have costs, sometimes prohibitive for young fashion designers.

the world of fashion are decreasing.

In addition, the period of crisis that the sector is facing adds to the other difficulties encountered: buyers, as well as showrooms, do not want to risk investing in names not known by the market and for this reason, the selection is becoming increasingly widespread.

This will allow a limited and select 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 accompanying new talents to the market with a real exhibition of their collections during the Milan Fashion Week.

The lack of dialogue between the three sides does not help, and the chances of success in

The International Fashion Expo aims to create an effective communication plan.

They can present them to all stakeholders: buyers, fashion bloggers, journalists, supporting and guiding fashion designers in choosing the most suitable and effective means of communication to achieve the goals set. Despite the current crisis in the print media, the magazine is still an effective means to reach the public in the sector, who can browse through it and discover young and exciting fashion

proposals, but also interviews with the most famous buyers and buying companies of the brands. However, the Internet remains the most suitable medium as it allows us to reach a wider audience with costs significantly lower than the printed paper. In this edition we will find Italian and foreign brands: Maria Janet Costa from Sicily, Pasqua Pistillo from Puglia, Dyanthus from Veneto, Ludovica

Mazzoni and LeonidĂ¨ Mon from Emilia Romagna; while from abroad, we will find Agnes Wuyam from France and Rosemarie Anyango Omondi from Kenya. The event will also be attended by numerous media partners: the International Fashion Expo will be followed by titles from France, Great Britain, the U.S.A., India, Eastern Europe and, of course, numerous Italian titles, both generalist and from fashion sector.

By Saif Rahman Sozib Articles coordination & photo sources: Gian Giacomo William Faillace & his company Wicom.

Diana Babyna Tough and Charming as a Diamond by Saif Rahman Sozib

Diana Babyna (20 y.o.) is a beautiful model, originally from Ukraine. She lives in Italy with her family for 10 years, and she is currently undertaking university studies where her subjects are Arabic and Russian languages. Diana has been seen performing on the high fashion stages, including at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Dubai) for the past 2 years. She is very popular in Dubai, and her return to Dubai always seems to be as “returning home.” Let’s get to know the story of Diana Babyna with the next interview. What did you choose to make a career from modeling?

I choose to begin this career why, as a child, I was passionate about

fashion and show. So I decided to follow my dreams. Where have you modelling so far?

I was a model in Dubai at the fashion show “World Fashion Festival Awards” and there I got a shooting for the brand Emuleos (collection: Tougher than Diamonds) and Delves JK. In Italy, I had opportunity to model for Roma Fashion Week, Sposi ma non solo, Forte in Fashion and Delves JK in Milano. What is your favorite country to travel to for fashion shows?

Dubai is my favorite country to travel to for fashion shows. It is nice to be able to model in Dubai, very luxury and futuristic city. Do you have any favorite fashion designer? Who is and Why?

My favorite fashion designer is Gucci because I admire him for his precious leather craftsmen, that make its product unique and for looking carefully at the details. At that time he was involved in the production of gloves, suitcases and small leather items. His fantasy gave birth to the brand consisted of three stripes: red, green, and red. Those are still current and fashionable nowadays. What would you like your audience to know about you?

I would like to make them understand how important it is to study and that’s why I put study first of all.

How did you start modeling?

It all started as a joke by joining a fashion agency in Milan when I was 11 years old, right after the fashion contest Miss Baby Model proposed to me to participate in the beauty contests which took place in Florence and Sardinia. As a result, in Florence, I won my first crown, and in Sardinia I won second place. At the age of sixteen, I participated in Miss Europa in Italy, where I won the title of Miss Smile. In a short time, the agency Smac Fashion Atelier contacted me, so I joined this agency, and I began to participate in many fashion shows in whole Italy. Then in 2018, I modeled for the first time in Dubai at World Fashion Festival Awards, it was an enjoyable experience with the staff very kind, organizers available and all high level. I fell in

love with Dubai and came back for the second edition, I hope to return also for the third edition that will be held in October.

in the evening, I watch some movies, or I see my friends, but usually I have dinner at 9 o'clock. I typically go to sleep around midnight.

Where can we see you next?

What is your biggest dream to achieve as a model?

World Fashion Festival Awards, competing for the BEST MODEL Awards, on October 4th and 5th 2019, at the Sofitel The Palm Dubai. Wish me good luck and vote for me. How does a typical day look for you?

I wake up usually at 9 am, then I devote myself to cleaning my body and face. Then I like to have breakfast of bread with Nutella and milk or cereals with milk. After that, I go out with my dog for a walk. When I come back, I dedicate myself to reading a book or to cleaning my room. Around 2 pm, I have lunch with my family, and after that, I take a nap. At 4 pm, I start studying until late, and

My biggest dream is to model for Gucci. If you want to follow Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next features and runway shows, stay in touch with her social media at Diana Babyna (facebook) or Diabentley (Instagram). Photo credit: I TRANCHESE Fotografi, Emuleos and Anshad Guruvayoor

Diana Babyna Photo credit: I TRANCHESE Fotografi, Emuleos and Anshad Guruvayoor

Massira Inclusive Top Model Angelina Wales by Saif Rahman Sozib

Angelina Wales was born in 1991 in Minsk, the Republic of Belarus. She has an inborn Cerebral Palsy diagnosis. The model uses a wheelchair in everyday life and at work. She started her career in modeling in 2010 by cooperating with the Belarusian designer clothes company & Jen. Photos of Angelina wearing clothes of this brand were featured in the Belarusian glossy magazines, La Dolce Vita and Pingouin. In 2012, the young girl appeared in the

episodic role in the series & quot ; The Snow is Spinning â&#x20AC;Ś& quot ; by Russian film producer Vladimir Tumayev. In 2014, Angelina participated in a unique project of the international contest & quot ; BezGraniz Couture International Fashion and Accessories Award & quot ; and MercedesBenz Fashion Week Russia in Moscow. It was at that event that she first appeared on the runway and was granted a status of a professional model from

representatives of the fashion industry. In 2015, a large-scale project & quot ; The Art for Inclusion of People with Disabilities & quot; was Launched in Minsk with the support of USAID (USA). Within the framework of the project, social advertising videos & quot; Same Dreams, Equal Opportunities & quot;, & quot; TouchDown â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Touch as the First Step & quot; were created, where Angelina was also featured.

The modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos from the videos were plastered on advertising billboards across Minsk and the regional centers of Belarus. In 2016, Angelina appeared on the runway in the show of Italian designers and ModaItalia in Minsk. In the summer of that year, she was featured on the cover of the Belarusian glossy magazine City of Women. In the autumn of that year, the young girl signed a contract with the state model agency of the National Beauty

School, which holds licenses for the participation and organization of international beauty contests Miss World, Miss Europe, Miss International, Top Model Of The World. In October 2017, Angelina became a finalist of the international beauty contest Miss Wheelchair World 2017 in Warsaw. In September 2018, Angelina was a model for Asian-European Fashion Week in Colombo (Sri Lanka) organization BY STUDIOFDO-AEFW

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Mariana Bakana is expanding her business and her franchise towards gastronomy. This Fashionable girl known during the week of the fashion and Cannes film festival approached towards Luanda to become a point of sale and extra virgin olive oil bar, with the Mediterranean paces, within the capital of Angola. Mariana Bakana has attracted great international personalities through concepts of fashion and short film production. She has risen to the challenge of attracting new targets in this new address located in the most beautiful shopping of the diamond capital. This innovative project for the model promises to be successful in a perfect atmosphere, you will find more aroma between mandarin, garlic, lemon,truffle, and others.

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BRAND/LEDEA Dress Where the Red Carpet Begins

VENICE FASHION & FILM represents "BRAND/LEDEA Dress" by Saif Rahman Sozib

"Brand/LEDEA Dress" is an exclusive brand of fashion designer Amina Nehal. A conversation of Amina Nehal with her dress design sense & planning about upcoming events VENICE FASHION & FILM are as follows :

1. How would you describe your personal style?

I dress in my mood sometimes glam chic, sometimes streetwear, occasionally casual, the most important is that each piece is of good quality. 2. How would you relate past & present fashion trends?

For me, they have a connection point. Many things that were fashionable in the past have become fashionable,

like high-waisted pants or elephant pasts. I just wear the pieces in a different way. 3. How comfortable are you working for hands with model & other designers?

All the people we work with are people with whom we have a good feeling, we follow our instinct to select the people around us, and it has always worked well so far. 4. Why it's important to present your collection in

Venice during the film festival? It is an international event and a great honor to present our collection here in Venice in this beautiful city. 5. How would you deal with an arrogant client? I think you would have to be patient and stay professional, never forget that the customer is king, the most important thing is that the customer leaves satisfied.

6. If you win Cannes Fashion & Film awards â&#x20AC;&#x153;best designers,â&#x20AC;? what this represent for you?

find solutions. Teamwork is a real asset when everyone is on the same page.

It would be an excellent chance for us and a truly exceptional opportunity.

9. What kind of software do you use while designing, if no, then also be frank?

7. What do you consider the important facts of the fashion industry?

The good old pencils. We draw our creations by hand, then we go up with the seamstress our creations and modify them if necessary.

The critical factors of the fashion industry are: Today, we can say that social networks bring a new field to the fashion industry. 8. What do you think about work ethics and what kind of ethics you believe in following while working with fashion?

For us, the best of ethics is respect for everyone at all levels. I think we should not be tough on people and value them in their field if we do not like certain things, so we talk, and we come together to

10. What skills, according to you are necessary for a successful fashion designer?

The philosophy of our brand is that we want to make inclusive fashion, we want no woman to be forgotten. We realize models for all morphologies, all sizes, we want to be part of the brands that break the codes of 34-36. Every woman has her share of beauty that must be sublimated, for

me that's the role of a real designer. 11. Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?

We hope to evolve our brand and reach a broad audience. We want to improve and progress with LEDEA. we are eager to discover what the future holds

Thank you. Nehal Amina.

I Utilize Five Main Colors Called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh -Bang Saek as a Base Designer Grace Moon by Saif Rahman Sozib 1. When did you first discover that you wanted to be a fashion designer?

cultural background, innately American and innately Korean.

Growing up in South Korea at the time, there were not many international fashion designers in Korea. I was always talented and interested in artistic and visual presentation, and after finding fashion could be a profession, I wanted to be a designer on a global stage to really inspire other girls, especially other Korean girls, to utilize and expand their creative capabilities and to empower themselves through bold expression.

3. What are your favorite materials to work with?

2. How would you describe your designs? Having studied fashion in London at 19 and living in the United States for over 30 years now, I am inherently American as I am Korean. As such most of my designs attempt, fuse Korean heritage with a more Western expression, blending and showcasing my bi-

Fabric and material are essential to a designer's work. Fortunately, I have a great sponsor in Gyeonggi Textile Center (GTC). GTC is a Korean textile company representing 100+ different textile mills in the province of Gyeonggi in South Korea. I am the first designer that GTC has sponsored internationally, and we work very closely with the LA branch, GTC-LA, to prepare trend-setting, unique, and quality fabric and materials to utilize in my designs. 4. How vital is a trendsetting color to your design process?

Color is extremely important to me; one can say it is almost the most important to me and my designs. Color is an expression of the mind and a window into the

soul. As such, I place an enormous emphasis on the colors I choose to present and the different ways I present them. Traditionally, Korean culture utilizes 5 primary colors called "Oh-Bang Saek" meaning "5 Colors". They include red, blue, yellow, black, and white and it is used extensively in Korean traditional wear. I utilize these colors as a base and homage to my heritage and mix that with the bright and vibrant colors of California, my 2nd hometown. 5. How did your knowledge of color theory change the way you think about design?

Because I think so importantly of color, I think I place immense and highlight color and styling with colors. If you look carefully at my designs, I believe I use a pretty minimalist approach.

My designs are not super detailed or super extravagant, they tend to be plain and simple to highlight and accentuate the beautiful textile of Korea as well as the colors I employ. I believe that is my strength and what differentiates me as a designer. 6. Who or what is your biggest inspiration?

Inspiration comes from all places, but for me it most of the time comes from culture. Having lived in California for 30+ years, I am just as Californian as I am Korean, but there is often a very jarring difference in culture between these two cultures. It is those differences that inspire me to figure out how I can seamlessly blend two things that seem so different, seem to be opposite, and bring harmony. I often think of it in a bigger scale, just like in fashion, I believe despite our

differences, whether in culture, race, sex, or religion, there are ways in which we all can come together as human beings, and that is the more significant statement that motivates my designs and my work. 7. What is the biggest risk you ever took with a design?

I am not sure if it was a risk, but I had a design I wanted to show in New York Fashion Week that I was looking very much forward to. However, the model that I chose for the design happened to be 15 years old, and in America, as an underage model essential she couldn't wear my design the way it was because it was too revealing. I ended up changing almost everything, cutting parts, sewing others, adding accessories to change and cover the model, but also to accentuate the design to the model and it turned out to be quite

a hit at the show. I think one of my strengths is the splitsecond decisions, a certain "feel" for putting my designs together. There are a lot of great designers with fabulous designs, but I think my strength lies in putting the pieces together uniquely and especially. 8. What are you working on now? Any new designs you can hint at?

I have been invited to show during Paris Fashion Week and Gyeonggi Textile Show in South Korea in October. I am fervently preparing for that now. I have been, and still, am, a huge fan of Audrey Hepburn and Princess Diana, as fashion icons and the beautiful souls that they were. My designs will be inspired by the two strong and beautiful ladies that not only inspired me but also a multitude of people and generations.

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