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Salvatore Casella & Apulian Francesco De Feudis

Andre Bellows & Paris Hilton Kelly and Ryan Show

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Peter Benton Taylor I live in Faversham, Kent, England, in a small village named Doddington, with a small population of about 553. It is a quiet area residing in the rural side of Kent, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d consider it a beautiful area. I enjoy going for walks through the woodlands and looking at the estates, It helps me clear my mind. Occasionally I like to walk the dogs and finding footpaths to explore. My music taste varies depending on my mood, sometimes if I feel soppy, I will listen to romantic stuff. I like homemade traditional cooking, such as bangers and mash or occasionally a Sunday roast. I also Page design Shelley Pekala

love my spice, and I have a terrible sweet tooth. I am a single dad of a 3-year-old daughter that keeps me active daily, she is very outgoing and loves the outdoors. I do like to go out every now and then, but usually, I am home with my daughter. There is a lot of negativity within the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current situation, so I like to focus on positive situations and doing my part in looking after the environment to be a role model for my daughter. I am a motivated and outgoing person who is very passionate about my brand. I am

determined to make U.G fragrances successful; I feel as if we have come a long way in a short amount of time. I have reached the point of this brand to move to the next level. We are seeking investors to make this dream a reality and achieving my goal of being a successful entrepreneur. Once we achieve this, I hope to carry on and help other entrepreneurs like myself. I want to be successful not only for me but for my family allowing them to have a stable future and allowing them to achieve their dreams too.

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Sophisticated is a timeless classic male fragrance. Intrepid and aromatic, fresh and straightforward, a perfect combination of fresh Mediterranean citrus fruit notes, of vetiver and of woody chords which is typically masculine. An elegant and sophisticated, distinctive fragrance.

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Bakana Events Ed Morales

Flame International Fashion and Art Festival Held at The Royal Horse Guards Hotel London on 16-18 August After a miserable few weeks of rain, wind, and storms in early August, there was finally a bright light shining at the lavish Horseguards Hotel in central London, in the form of entrepreneur Yana Flame’s extravaganza of Fashion, Art, and Music. This festival put together by Yana Flame is a project created to support young unknown talents from the sphere of Fashion and Art, inspired by the fact that Yana knows from experience how difficult it is to break through and succeed in these industries. The 3-day festival brought together young models, fashion designers, artists, makeup artists, hair stylists and accompanied by talented musicians and singers from around the globe again there been a union more the 30

counties under one roof.

current trends.

Also in attendance were celebrity and VIP guests wanting to see bright, enthusiastic young talent showcasing their specific specialty, hoping for that big break to take them to the next level in their careers.

Some fantastic ideas from all designers, outlandish, extraordinary, flamboyant, beautiful and most of all current to today’s fashion trends.

During the festival, there was a great exhibition of amazing colorful artwork by talented artists such as Yana Flame UK, Lennie Lee UK, Joseph Dib Saade Sweden, Lu Orlova Uk, Asha Uk. Day 1 Friday showcased the fashion designers amazing costumes from Yana Flame Couture, Anna Fazio Switzerland, Kate Planche Russia, Iris Gutin Israel and other young designers. Each designer was allowed to showcase their ideas on how they perceive the current fashion on the street, and evening wear could be concerning the

Of course, showing off these designs were the bright young talented models who seemed as though they had years of experience in the modeling world. Seven of these models were competing to see who would be voted Top Model of the Flame season by VIP guest martial arts celebrity trainer and multiple Martial Arts Hall of Fame Winner Dave Gentry.

The celebrities, VIP’s and guests were also treated to amazing spectacular performances from singers and musicians,

Allis Allen Host and singer, Salome Luana Inchaurrondo Opera singer, Jass Meagher Mariah Carey tribute, Filip Domarski Saxophone. Day 2 Saturday was showcase Haute Couture Collections from designers. The models who now had found their walking feet and confidence were also now in full flow vying for that top model spot. Yana Flame presented her new haute couture collection fully decorated by hand made flowers and beautiful feather birds. The winner of last Flame festival Katya Lipakova was a special guest designer to showcase her new haute couture collection. Celebrities and VIP guests were not only treated to a lavish 3 course meal and fashion show but also to a night of outstanding song and musical instrument performances by Kupid the King, Salome Luana

I Nchaurrondo Opera singer, Marie Carey tribute singer Jazz Meagher, Geisha Devis singer and dancer, Elvis impersonator Sal Bashir, singer Sanila and amazing saxophonist Filip Domarski. The General Media partner Luxury Magazine Monaco launched their new printed issue with a fantastic written interview with the organizer Yana Flame. Beautiful models walked through with magazines in their hands and had pictures taken with the guests. Special Vip Celebrity Guest Philip Sallon, Legend of London and famous event organizer, style innovator, impresario and clothing designer really enjoyed the event with his company of friends and danced all night long and came back again on Sunday to the festival.

Day 3 Sunday was a creative party night with

a relaxed atmosphere but also excited tension to see who would be crowned overall Top Model and Top Designer. This was the final day of showcasing costume designs. Flamboyant guests were turning up in their own wonderful designer costumes, the weird and the wonderful. There was an added twist on the 3rd dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show as make-up artists could use body art painted by Yana Flame on models and hairstylists could show their skills. This gave an added excitement to the evening's fashion show; there was a buzz in the air. Once again guests were treated to musical performances from Allis Allen, Jazz Meagher, Filip Domarski the saxophonist, Geisha Davis and the incredible rapping of Cream Boomtown who once performed on the hit single Daddy Kool by Boney M and Gairika Mathur Traditional Indian Dance.

Day 3 was almost over from a truly entertaining weekend of fashion, art, and music, there were only the awards to be given out. During all days the Judges panel of Celebrities were looking after the process, and everyone absolutely enjoyed the festival. Honour Celebrity Judges were: I gor Tomaily is a Flame President of Jury, Artists, Director of Tomaily Gallery, Ex Creative Director of Slava Zaitsev Fashion House. Dave Gentry is a Celebrity Martial

Arts Personal Trainer, Instructor of Martial Arts Movie Star Scott Adkins of films such as Expendables2, Doctor Strange, Wolverine, Undisputed 2,3 &4.Trainer of Steps Pop-star Lee Latchford Evans. Multiple Martial Arts Hall of Fame Winner. Pride of Britain

Nominee. Hillingdon Borough Local Hero Awardee. In conclusion of this fantastic 3-day festival, Yana Flame had put her life and soul into this spectacular event. She brought together a show of sheer class at one of the top venues in London, bringing together young talented fashion designers, models, and musical performers. Eugene Ankomah is a Celebrity Highly respected world Visual Artist with a career spanning over 25 years. He is admired for his innovative /eclectic artmaking. His innovative approach to art-making has assured him many awards and seen his works in the collection of over 17 celebrities from film, tv, literature, and sports. Kamay Lau is a Celebrity Actress who played Sei Taria in Star Wars,Fashion designer and Stylist, Model.In

addition to her role in ‘The Phantom Menace,’ she has appeared in The Fifth Element, Lost Space, Guy Ritchie’s Revolver, and in the BBC television drama A for Andromeda. Geisha Davis is a Celebrity Performance Artist & Theatre Designer her Unique act is written, choreographed, and Designed by her, Geisha's performance has been televised on several TV shows including ITV's Britain's Got Talent, BBC3's Snog Marry Avoid, ITV's Judge Rinder, Sky1 Don't Stop me now. Lennie Lee is a Celebrity Artist well known in London and around the world as Modern Ritual painter, performer and mixed media artist with a passion for life, art, and creativity. His house is painted inside and out.

It is a local landmark where he curates one of the largest collections of counterculture in Europe. Lee's paintings, installations, and performances have been shown internationally in museums, galleries, and private collections. Ann Pendigrast is a Celebrity, Designer, Artist, Fashionista ExtraRaunchy, Performer. Kala Kala is a Celebrity, Artist, Designer, Performer, well known in London as very unusual hand decorated car and colorful dressed person. Mac Gabriel An actor is known for his works on Mothers Child, V vs. V, Ezki's school Leven Season 2 TV and YouTube series. The winner of the Top Designer went to welldeserved young designers such as Anna Fazio Switzerland Best Casual Collection, and Kate Planche Best Creative Collection, Iris Gutin Best Hats

Collection, for their amazing designs which will be one to watch in fashion trends for the future. Kristina Kurbet was awarded as Winner Best MUA and Hairstylist of The Flame Festival, she created the most unforgettable creative look with the gorgeous model Anastasia Iordanidou in collaboration with a beautiful evening gown by Yana Flame Couture. The award for a best consistent hardworking model of the event went to Sophie Levine, a welldeserved award for her dedication to her work. Sophie AJ was awarded as most Professional Model and Lewis Cromwell as most Hot Sexy Male Model, Stephanie Jochel as Coolest Male Model, Natural Look Teen Model Ieva Pliauksyte and Mature model Liza Laure, Sexy Plus Size Model was Sofia Palasious Casara.

The Top Models of the Flame season overall Model awarded and judged by Celebrity Martial Arts Personal Trainer Dave Gentry went to Saffron Whyton. We asked the celebrity judge why he picked Saffron, “Why very simple, not only did she have a great look but also a great presence. She moved with grace and style along the catwalk, and I could not take my eyes off her pure confidence in overall movement. Amazing! Star model of the future for sure”. Flame’s team were:- Julie Morris Models Department, Celebrities MUA Sweta Hussain, Head hair stylists Laura Gosman, Yilsen Ahmet, Kristina Kurbet, Victoria Bragina, Angie Anand, Sara Hussain Never easy to arrange such an event, sometimes stressful, but overall a resounding success.

For the next Yana Flame International Fashion and Art Spectacular, we travel to the historic city of Tallinn, Estonia. At the Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House in the center of the old town from 15th to 17th of November.

This historical city dates back 800 years and located in the Northern part of Estonia, near the shore of the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea.

Next London Edition will be in February 2020 In London, The registration is open now. To apply, please contact the organizer at flamefashionandartfest @gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: #flamefashionfestival

Facebook page: https://www.facebook. com/FlameFashionArt FestivalEn/ Well done Yana Flame !!! Written by Dave Gentry. Photo credit by photographers Mrityunjoy Mitra, Luda Bamford, Alex Madia Levi, Artur Kula.

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Iris Gutin

Francesco De Feudis and Salvatore Casella

Salvatore Casella & Apulian Francesco De Feudis A fortunate partnership between the Sicilian Salvatore Casella and the Apulian Francesco De Feudis, Italian Stylists who have been carrying on their Fashion House “Cristo’ Couture” for almost twenty years with tenacity, enthusiasm and extraordinary cohesion. Two versatile and diverse personalities who complement each other, finding their trait d'union in the love for culture, colors, ways, and traditions of the South of Italy. A collaborative journey that intentionally embraces slow rhythms and savoir-faire artisanal as the basis for exclusive creations. While the inspiration for creating sartorial embroideries often come from burlesque, tattoo and street art, in the same way the sartorial cuts can be influenced by the Hollywood Golden Age, the Parisian Sixties Haute Couture or even by the Italian post-modern style and fashion. Amazing eclecticism serving a meticulous stylistic code that always finds its first inspiration in the dazzling light reflected by the pure white houses of Ostuni and in the marvelous squiggles of the Sicilian Baroque. Lace, tulle, and organdie undergo an incessant process of transformation, deconstructed, and reassembled in an astonishing manner from collection to collection. A strenuous but gratifying work, conducted with dedication and modesty, which over the years has allowed the couple to be awarded several prizes in a multitude of competitions for emerging talents and especially the appreciation of a demanding clientele, who continued to follow them after the brief adventure of the Apulian atelier, left to settle permanently in Sicily, where they currently operate. It was from the love for Sicily that the recent collaboration with Giuseppe Fata was born, head sculpture designer who has chosen Cristo’ Couture clothes for a project that combines Fashion and Sicilian Baroque Art and that was presented in February during the “Milano fashion week.” Cristo’ Couture’s clothes, a synthesis of their style, made of white lace tulle and luxurious golden embroidery have attracted the attention of a wide audience of stakeholders, benefiting from the collaboration with an important showroom in Milan that will exclusively present a capsule collection of unique pieces of Cristo’ Couture in the coming months.

Photographer Saro Campione

Brilliant Creativity-Sandra Smith-Doghmi

Photographer Saro Campione

Andr e Bellos Where the Red Carpet Begins

Andre with Paris Hilton on the Kelly and Ryan Show

Dear Colleagues

As Founder and Producer of RUNWAY LATINx, RLx (Your Fashion Week), I would like to invite you to this year’s fashion week. The events will take place from Thursday, October 3rd to Saturday, October 5th, including three days, three locations, and four events filled with high fashion and VIP Receptions featuring top chefs, world-class restaurants, entertainment, and shopping! The expected overall traffic is approximately 5,000 throughout the week. Make sure to get your Three-Day Pass. This year will benefit two outstanding non-for-profit organizations, Pivoting in Heels a digital not-for-profit (NFP), where the mission is to empower women, and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Global Warriors Committee. Pivoting in Heels, NFP will be hosting each VIP reception. It is a celebration during Hispanic Heritage month that honors both our community and Chicago as a whole. Our goal is to promote local businesses through three days of unique events. Arabel Alva Rosales For more information and tickets visit us at RUNWAYLATINx.com/tickets

“SAISHAA AMAN CHAUHAN” Selected As MISS PROGRESS INDIA 2019 by Saif Rahman Sozib

“Saishaa Aman Chauhan”has been selected as MISS PROGRESS INDIA 2019 by the National Director India Parfait Image Consulting to represent India at Miss Progress International 2019 in PUGLIA, Italy from 27 September – 6 Oct 2019 ..... She is a young, vivacious 28-year-old author, teacher, and model who hails from Bikaner ... Being an Army kid patriotism, loyalty and confidence come to her naturally..... She has the privilege of authoring a novel by the title of “The Estranged Turn.”

The novel was launched at the Delhi and Chennai International book fairs in Jan and Feb 2019.

dowry, sexual abuse, LGBT problems and various other hindrances preventing the overall growth of the society.

The Estranged Turn is a heart-wrenching love story based on actual events. It is about a woman who is trying to live life by her rules. She is an independent woman who falls deeply in love, but her struggle to be able to own her love has always eluded her.

She is presently teaching in a Global International School

In the bargain, however she does not lose her original fibre in her ordeal to find true love. In this book I have written about issues maligning the Indian society such as

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Saaisha is a home-bird and loves spending time with her family her favorite being her mother's home-cooked Indian food... She loves simplicity and reality and wears her heart on her sleeve Stay tuned to see Saisha’s journey unfold in Italy soon...

Saishaa Aman Chauhan Pd Pramod Photography

Photo's that define signature style of Supermodel Giulia Ragazzini by Saif Rahman Sozib

1. How does a normal day look for you? I don’t have a specific normal day. Every day is do something different. I travel a lot, so I can’t have a “kind of lasts shooting day. Can happen I work 7 straight without a break and the week after I do nothing. 2. Tell me about your recent commercial work or portfolio? I worked so hard for the last 2 months. I had a lot of

experience. I have been working for some popular English brands of clothes. I can say I really enjoy every shooting I work for. The thing I love more is every time I visit a different place. One of my there, I spent 2 days in a cottage in the middle of nowhere, I was so scared to sleep there, inside the house there were paintings of old woman everywhere. The funniest one was recently in London.

I worked for a lingerie brand, and they took pics of me while I was wearing only lingerie and an umbrella in the middle of a square while it was raining so London. 3. What is your favorite country to travel for fashion shows? Paris and Milan are the best for fashion shows, but I would say London and New York. London is my favorite city in the world. I 'll never get tired of this city.

4. What would you like your audience to know about you? Sometimes people think if you are a model, you don’t eat, you are not smart. I m a simple girl, I like enjoying every moment of my life different. Everything I do is with love and passion. 5. Where can we see you next? It is every time I have big projects in the next two months. I can say I 'll travel a lot in the next year. Most of my works are outside Europe, but I would like to start some projects even in my country. That’s why I m here now. 6. What is your biggest dream to audience to achieve as a model? Honestly, I still don’t know for To me is already a dream working every day doing what I want, Enjoying every moment of my work and always visiting new months. People always think about the future, the hardest thing is to live the present. Ph: Marta Ferenc. World. Laura Karin ( the pics with black clothes are: ph: Gabriel Nita ) ( pink dress: Matthew Austrie ) The last 2 with blue light ph: Morax photography.

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by Saif Rahman Sozib This up and coming beauty queen maybe just at the beginning of her pageant journey but is certainly off to a great start. She has already won a title of Miss Diva Glamour at Miss Russian Diva competition held in Moscow on 1 August

2019. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was my first taste of beauty pageant life, and I can clearly see how much hard work it requires and how well rounded you must be to compete and win a crown,â&#x20AC;? Olya commented on her experience. Her decision to try herself

in beauty pageants was inspired by the best friend Lenka Josefiova, who, with more than 20 international titles, is well known in the industry and now is pursuing a successful blogging career.

This time she’s on to another challenge. Miss Polo International is a beauty pageant on the platform of the Polo game. It crowns a young lady as an Ambassador to carry out charitable acts in improving education globally. Olya has a background in Law, she studied and worked in London as well as being passionate about various pro bono activities. She helped to provide legal consultation and representation to less privileged by volunteering at citizens advice bureau. That is why competing at Miss Polo International is

so close to her heart. Talking about her ambition at the upcoming pageant, Olya said, “I want to empower women to be even more active in all areas: sports, career, social life. Furthermore, I can relate to the fact that Miss Polo International states improving education as its main objective. I am a strong believer that education is a ‘cure’ to many problems we are currently facing in the world. Hopefully, by being part of the competition I will help to bring more awareness to this important cause.”

The Grand Final of Miss Polo International will take place on 14 September in Dubai. Olya is hugely excited about her participation, especially because she is to wear a stunning gown by the famous Emirati designer Mona Al Mansouri. To finish off, she adds “I’m looking forward to meeting my fellow contestants as I’m sure that when so many beautiful and intelligent women come together, we’re bound to change the world and make it a better place!”

Donatella Petti – Born to be a star

Donatella Petti (18 yr.) is not a talkative person, but her amazing green eyes are talking for her. Coming from Italy, the beautiful model is highly representing her country on the stages of Fashion around the globe, showcasing for top designers from USA, France, UAE, Romania, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Canada and of course Italy. Donatella is a strong woman, loyal, brave, and very open-minded. She is joyful, however if her opinion is needed, she doesn’t hesitate to give it for what she believes in. Donatella has been seen showcasing at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Dubai) for the past 2 years. She is very popular in Dubai, and in return, she is

also showing a lot of love towards UAE, being her favorite country of all. Let’s know Donatella Petti a bit better with the next interview. 1. What did you choose to make a career from modeling? I choose this career because it has always enchanted me the world of fashion and its secrets. 2. What is your favorite country to travel to for fashion shows? My favorite country is absolutely the UAE. People are very kind; moreover, there are a lot of opportunities for models. 3. Do you have any favorite fashion designer? Who is and Why? One of my favorite designers is Michael

Cinco. His creations are work of art; they are simply marvelous. 4. What would you like your audience to know about you? Sometimes words are superfluous. I just hope to share my passion and my emotions while I do what I like the most. 5. How did you start modeling? I started modeling thanks to my aunt, who involved me as a kid model during her show. 6. Where can we see you next? 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? A typical day is an opportunity to transform it into a special one. What is your biggest dream to achieve as a model? My biggest dream is to become a known model and to modeling for Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret.

If you want to follow Donatellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next features and runway shows, stay in touch with her social media. Facebook Donatella Lachowski (Donatella Petti)

Instagram Donatella_lachowski

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Photo: Fawad Ali

Photo EmulEos | Anshad Guruvayoor

D r e a m s C o m e Tr u e A t H o u s e o f I k o n s by Saif Rahman Sozib

Iryna Blair is a fresh face in the world of fashion photography has made a name for herself in portraits, in particular, life photography over recent years. She says, “I like to capture an original look and ideally a strong emotion in an increasingly crowded professional space." Her work you can find at @BlossomPhotograph yHerts on Facebook. She always wished to try herself in the fashion industry. " I enjoy working with Ana Zens because she is beautiful and

experienced, and she has both a strong look and a kind personality”. This is what Irina says about model Ana Zens @anazensmodel, who took her attention at House of iKons fashion show organized by incredible Savîta Kayê during London Fashion Week. It is an honor to have a chance to be among 50 media professionals. Irina Blair had her debut as fashion photographer at a fashion show. It was celebration of fifth anniversary of House of iKons on 14th of September 2019, where WORLD'S

MOST EXPENSIVE DRESS £50 million made with diamonds designed by 14-yearold fashion designer Josh Birchjones were presented. Follow House of iKons on Instagram @house_of_ikons_offi cial, Facebook and website www.HouseOf iKons.com to see new video and pictures from the show. Ana Zens was walking for "Designed by Josh," Ana de Sa, A.Renee Fashion, Donovan Depass, Caroline Bruce, Rubina Kapoor, Swati Mishra, Ugochi & Annette’s Couture Millinery.

House of iKons Fashion Show

Blossom Photography Herts

Dushanthi Kumari On The Massira Show

1. What do you do for a living? I am employed at All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) as an Accountant and Meantime, I undergo training on auditing at Rathnayaka TA & Company. 2. How would you describe what you do? Being an Accountant and experienced in auditing, I help to manage the finance of the organization that I work for. 3. What does your work entail? Preparation of various reports for Executive Committee/ Senior managers. Fixed Asset accounting, reconciliations, and depreciation journals. Assist in the preparation of Bank Accounting and reconciliations. Preparation and input of month end journal

vouchers. Preparation of payroll and EPF/ ETF statements. Preparation of Accounts Payable & Receivable processes and procedures. Preparation of allround Bookkeeping and Final Accounts in our Organization. Supervising junior financial staff. 3. What's a typical work week like? Monday, Wednesday and Friday, I work at the Audit firm as a Trainee and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in My job as an Accountant. 4. How did you get started? After doing my G.C.E. Advanced level Examination, I started following a course at Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (AAT), while working at a Private

Company. Engaging with my job I pursued a course in Graphic designing and Technically Advance sewing course, thinking those would be valuable additions for my life, which I can always use to uplift the things that I do. After completing AAT Exams, I also start the institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL) exams. Therefore now apart from my job I go for Audit Training to qualify as a Charted Accountant, which is a big dream in my life. 5. What do you dislike? Being late, dishonesty is the things that I do not like to see. I expect people to be disciplined. Respect time, values, and ethics of others. Not only that, equal treatment is another thing I always expect from everyone.

6. How do you make money or how are you compensated? I get a decent salary from my employment and me to make money from my hobby, graphic designing and creating personalized greeting card and sewing. 7. What skills are needed to do this? Intelligent Creativity, Dedication, hard work, determination, and passion are all above. 8. What is most challenging about what you do? Study while doing a job and also getting training by been a differently able person who trying to be effective Multidisciplinary personality. 9. What is most rewarding? I was a model at an international fashion show “MASSIRA” as a differently able person.

This was held on 30th September 2018. I should pay my heartiest gratitude for MASSIRA: the organization who tries a lot to uplift the lives of differently able people like me. The creativity they have put up to take this worthy course is amazing. I should thank again and again for Mr. Rex Christy Fernando; the president of the “MASSIRA” fashion show and the Sri Lankan organizer Mr. Rizwan Fa. Not only that, Ms. Jeevani Sugunadasa, the president of All Ceylon Women’s Buddhist Congress (ACWBC), and the office-bearers assisted me by giving permission to attend with the other girls who are residing at Pubudu Home. Also I should thank Ms. Surangi Amarapala and Ms. Gayani Batz, who

consistently supported us to take part in this spectacular event which helped us to present our selves on top of a grand ramp. It was a pleasure be dressed by Mr. Chami Habarakada. I think my fearlessness; opportunity exploiting quality got awarded on that day. 10. What advice would you offer someone considering this career? Being a differently able person, my advice is never to give up studying and engage in creative work also be employed if possible. I like to erase the dogma, which is affecting the confidence of the disabled person by giving an example of my life. I think disable people should be differently able people who can add values to the community.

11. What do you like about what you do? Even though Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m differently able, I proud about myself for being multidisciplinary personality. I study, I work, and I live a life with a purpose. Most importantly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m in the stream that I always loved to be. I live up to my passion. 12. How much time off do you get? Normally Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m free on Sunday, and I work from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on other days. I do my private work and getting involved in my education for few hours before going to bed around 11.00 pm.

What else would you like people to know about your career? I have been differently able from my birth. However, with my career and with the great help of many good wishes I have come to this position.

However, their courage is much higher than others, their focus is much stronger than others. Therefore lots of Differently abled people have gone to the top in their profession due to their effort and persistence.

Therefore I wish many people would follow me. Make your disability no barrier for your carrier.

Society things disable people should be confined to do simple tasks and meager jobs however we are more courage and determine set of people.

What is a common misconception people have about what you do? Differently able people have so many obstacles and barriers than an average person.

I appreciate the valuable assistance given by all the people in my family, in school, in an institution, in the workplace, in my residing place, Massira team and by my friends.

Gifts And Good Mood

In U k r a i n i a n Wa y

UAmade is a network of unique concepts that bring together more than 400 manufacturers from all over Ukraine! The project was founded in 2015 and very quickly became associated with the public with its slogan "Gifts and good mood." The main goal is to promote

local Ukrainians and to promote them around the world. Today UAmade is the largest Ukrainian production network in the world! During the Vogue Model Fashion Week 2019, the fashion brand UAmade, which includes many Ukrainian designers

showed two new collections in Paris. The first collection was more casual and second one was made in an ethnic style. The ethnic outfits were completed by decorated wool hats stylized as animals. Both fashion shows got big applause from the guests.

by Saif Rahman Sozib

Project profile at a glance: D e s i g n e r - UA m a d e ( U k r a i n e ) P r o j e c t - T H E VO G U E M O D E L FA S H I O N W E E K PA R I S Makeup - Viktoriia Bakai (The 7th Studio) Hairstyle - Roksolana Ruzhylo, Krisrina Lenchuk Photographer - Andrii Roshkovsky

Designer UA m a d e

WONDER WORLD, A Brand Where E v e r y C h i l d ' s D r e a m C o m e Tr u e By Saif Rahman Sozib

The Wonder World brand for kids and teenagers appeared half a year ago. But during this short time designers represented their collection in Paris at Vogue Model Fashion Week 2019, in Budapest at Kids Fashion Week World 2019 and in Ukraine at Odesa Fashion Week Cruise.

The idea of the brand came by accident. As one of the designers Uliana Chernenko loves to draw and the other one Tetiana Lisna invents interesting clothes, they put together our hobby. Two mothers with children usually have more, probably, childhood dreams and

desires of their children in the women heads, so the first jacket and skirt made a baby in the seventh heaven out of happiness! Children's cartoons and toys were at the heart of our idea and made every child's dream come true - to become the hero of their fantasies.

present clothes to the world. That is why the clothes of Wonder World collections are comfortable for everyday use and cause warm and bright emotions in children, happy smiles, and a huge positive!

Nowadays, Uliana and Tetiana try to give more emotions to both children and their parents. A lot of ideas are still waiting to be realized, and they will try to implement them into future collections.

Designer - Wonder World (Ukraine) Project - THE VOGUE MODEL FASHION WEEK PARIS Makeup - Viktoriia Bakai (The 7th Studio) Hairstyle - Roksolana Ruzhylo, Krisrina Lenchuk Photographer - Remi Itz

But the first critics are children of designers, and only after the approval of the baby can they confidently

Project profile at a glance:

Photographer - Remi Itz

Bel Eve(Albania) Showed Class

at VMFW

by Saif Rahman Sozib

Bel Eve is an Albanian luxury brand that has 7 years of experience. Bel Eve is dedicated little princess and prince, has handmade dresses and in Albania have 2 shops. The princess`s collection that designer present in Vogue Fashion Week Paris she makes only for this show and dedicated Albanian princess from

old-time and now. All the dresses have their names. Queen Teuta Dress or Princess Elia Dress, etc. Bel Eve has 2 meaning the first one is Anabel and Evelin my twins and the other Believe. Because the designer believes that this brand will be very famous all over the world.

Project profile at a glance: Designer - Bel Eve (Albania) Project - THE VOGUE MODEL FASHION WEEK PARIS Makeup - Viktoriia Bakai (The 7th Studio) Hairstyle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roksolana Ruzhylo, Krisrina Lenchuk Photographer - Remi Itz

Ukraine Inspired by old-fashioned embroidery and symbols, the value of each element Ukrainian kids fashion designers YES! Kids showcased two news collections during The Vogue Model Fashion Week 2019 in Paris. The first collection was a more casual feeling while the second collection was made in an ethnic style. Both fashion shows got a lot of attention and applause from the audience. The brand was created by two young mothers Dana Abbiazova & Nadiya Frantsuz in 2017, which instantly became famous among stylish people during the last two years. The priority of the YES! Kids trademark is natural, certified, hypoallergenic fabrics, as well as official European standards. There are 3 stores in Kyiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk. YES! Kids have spread throughout the whole world, they are currently in England, USA, and Europe with pride wearing clothes from Ukrainian designers. The collection of Ukrainian ethnic clothes called vyshyvanka is made exclusively from natural linen and is decorated with intricate embroidery. Designers were inspired by old-fashioned embroidery and symbols, the value of each element.

The Hunger For Modeling Star ted At An Early Age

by Saif Rahman Sozib

Maya Ioana Miclea is a young girl, with a very high potential in modeling. Known as ‘Cindy Crawford of Romania,’ Maya is only 5 years old and loves being on the runway and modeling. Her incredible eyes and blond hair are attracting the camera immediately; this is why posing for magazines, and fashion campaigns of brands is another hobby. Tell us about yourself I was born in ClujNapoca in 2014, just after the New Year, more precisely on January 7th. I grew up in Alba Iulia, with my parents and grandparents. I am a very beloved little girl, and I feel lucky. This year I finished the middle group in grades and also, more precisely from April, I started the courses of the WipModel

Academy by I&B under the mentorship of the international designer Ioana Emilia Urcan. I am a sensitive, sociable, emotional girl (but only until I master the situation and I know the environment or the person next to me), and as well loving, open to help those in need, friendly, sometimes stubborn, but overall a normal child. What are your hobbies? Being still quite small, I can’t really say I’ve got hobbies (like a grown-up), I just know that I like to enjoy the little things: to give, to play, to sing, to laugh, to have fun, to run, play on roles, and especially to dance. I want to perform in shows on the stage and, of course, I am glad when I am in the

center of the family's attention and receive applause. I also like to travel and to discover new things. I love everything that beauty means flowers, rainbow, pets, especially puppies and colorful butterflies. I adore the clothes, the high heels shoes (especially my mom’s), the perfumes, makeup, and accessories. I am a big fan of the bike and of long dresses (as bridal dresses). How would your best friends describe you? The friends think they would describe me as the perfect playmate and safe (as I am a careful person just like a grandma, so I was told by my teachers at the kindergarten).

Maya Ioana Miclea

How does it look a typical day of your life? A typical day in my life is very complicated (n.b. smiling). I wake up in the morning, it takes quite a long time until I find the perfect combination of clothes, not always what is prepared for the evening with the disposition of the morning (n.b. laughing). I go to the kindergarten until lunchtime, then I must go to my mommyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work to check up on her and to hug the puppy after which I go with my grandma Mariana home. There I finished the housework with her and then I have a play schedule with my grandpa and the children on the street. My mom is allowing me to enjoy my childhood as much as possible, and to do

what makes me very happy. When the sunset comes, I prepare for the bedtime & bedtime stories ending the day in my momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arms. Of course, every day is different, today at the mall, tomorrow in the park, another day at the sessions, then on a visit to friends, but in general, a day with me is quite impressive, not boring at all. What is your favorite food? Milk, as much milk, there is no life without milk. But also Lobster soup and barbeques. What music do you like? Love songs, as well as disco type. What is your favorite movie/story? My favorite movie: 101 Dalmatians, and my favorite story is Cinderella.

Why are you passionate about fashion? I simply adore my mom's dresses, especially those ones that reach the floor and fit me and I'm the happiest when I get one for my age because I like to be beautiful. Probably because the house is full of clothes, shades, and accessories of all kinds, my mom is very passionate about, inspired me to like fashion as well. Why modeling? Because I like to wear beautiful clothes, because I want to be in the center of attention (although sometimes if I get tired, I get emotional - but this will pass as my mom is always encouraging me), because I like to be forever admired and to be a role model for others.

Tell us about your career as a model. How did you get started? My career is not extensive yet since I have only started to modeling 4 months ago, as a member of WIP Model Academy by I&B. I have also been awarded as 2nd Runner up (category: 5-7 years) at Miss & Mister WIP Model Academy Fashion Kids Designers.

Being encouraged to carry on in modeling and of course, the applauses. And honestly, this is what I like to do the most above all.

What is your greatest strength, as a model? I like everything I do, I am very communicative, and my strengths are my beauty and my long hair.

Have you been on the runway internationally? If yes, where? Not yet, only in Romania. But I am exploring this opportunity next at the World Fashion Festival Awards in Dubai this year in October.

How would you describe your personal fashion style? Chic, elegant, and sportive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; depends on mood and needs. What made you take fashion more seriously and make a career out of it?

Are you self-taught, or did you study modeling? No, I am not selftaught. Everything I know is because of my studies at the WIP Model Academy by I&B.

What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you have started to be a model? Hard work is required to get appreciated and that I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be too emotional.

What advice would you give to young models? Believe in yourself, any child has his own beauty inside, which is reflected outside. What advice you would have wanted to receive when you have started to be a model? I have received this advice, and I would like to offer it to others as well: Be yourself. What is your ultimate goal? To wear the most beautiful and longest bridal dress, on the highest fashion runway in the world. What is your motto? Believe in yourself, and you will succeed in everything you want. Any favorite designer? Or model? My mom is my role model.

Golden Caftan of De Griso Couture With a fine taste for luxury and sensuality, De Griso Couture by Fouad Berzougui is a high-end brand with a great story behind. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched their first collection at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Spring/Summer 2019) in March and they blew the audience with their stunning kaftan garments especially designed and dedicated to royal figures. Let us discover the story of an emerging brand, ready to conquer the world of ART and FASHION through the voice of their talented designer Fouad Berzougui.

What was your biggest fear when starting to the runway for the first time? That I will be too emotional on the stage, and I will lose control. Have you ever competed with other models? Yes, at the Miss & Mister WIP Model Academy Fashion Kids Designers Who is your biggest supporter(s)? My mom and my grandparents. Do you ever get shy in front of the camera? Yes, I still have a lot to learn, but I will overcome this in the future. What part of modeling do you like the most and why? To be a model in princess dresses because this style of suits is my preferred one. How do you combine modeling with school? Currently, I am at kindergarten, so I

match the two activities perfectly. But I am sure that when I am at school, I will do all the best to combine the schools required activities with my private hobbies and of course with modeling. Golden Caftan of De Griso Couture With an exquisite taste for luxury and sensuality, De Griso Couture by Fouad Berzougui is a highend brand with a great story behind. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched their first collection at the World Fashion Festival Awards (Spring/Summer 2019) in March, and they blew the audience with their stunning kaftan garments especially designed and dedicated to royal figures. Let us discover the story of an emerging brand, ready to conquer the world of ART and FASHION through the voice of their talented designer Fouad Berzougui.

How did you discover your passion for fashion? My passion for fashion is almost a love story that started when I was about 8 years old. I have always evolved in this universe because my family works mostly in this magical world. So, I have been immersed in it since my earliest childhood. For the better part of it. So, I have an undeniable affinity with fashion in general but also with art. In my opinion, fashion is an art in its own right. When did you put together your first collection, and how did it start? My first collection was the one presented at the WFFA SS19, almost a year's work.

De Griso Couture by Fouad Berzougui

What are you inspired by? Inspiration reigns around me, first of all, I am fascinated by the royal families, notably the Tsars and Tsarinas of RUSSIA, Garden and Architecture. When you look at a fashion show, what gets your attention first? I would say attention to detail You are indeed a gifted designer. Your work is getting colossal recognition worldwide for the designs, fabrics but also for the vibrant and daring colors you are using on your garments. How do you choose your theme collections? I define my collection by choosing personalities who have left their mark on the world of tele Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Hurrem Sultan... Tell us more about your experience in Dubai and at the

WFFA. What are your take-aways? I will never forget this event which was rich in meetings with personalities of all ages. Any Successful brand is sustained by teamwork. Can you please tell us more about your team? My team is my family, who have always supported me, everyone puts their hands together and gives their opinion, How did you choose the name of the brand (De Griso Couture)? And what does it mean? This name is a tribute to my grandfather, who embodied masculine elegance, gentleman's costume hat and grey trench coat in Casablanca. He was nicknamed Lord de Griso. What is the ultimate goal of the brand De Griso Couture? The fusion between

modernity and tradition, while keeping the soul of the craftsmen and the handmade work. If someone would like to become a fashion designer, what would be your advice? Be yourself, be creative, responsive, have excellent interpersonal skills, and keep up to date with technological advances. It is a profession that requires to be always in the spirit of the times. What is the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s type â&#x20AC;&#x201C; client of De Griso Couture? There are not only women, but men are also coquettish at De GRISO, All ages from Baby to Senior.

Where can we see you next? I would like to open a pop-up store on themes such as Women's Day.

Stella Maris Haefele an Argentinian entrepreneur designer living in Germany When she was already a differential teacher entrenched for more than 7 years in London, England, she married a prestigious German Civil Engineer and moved to Stuttgart in Germany. That's when she came to the fashion world to revolutionize it. It was an inevitable but necessary step, remembering his adolescence at the Shunichi Oshima Academy of Art and his love for fashion takes hold, preparing at Saint Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central University in London England and

at ESMOD in Munich Germany.

This was how Stella's life went on until one day she was called to be the official Designer of Model Haunt Nepal 2015 until she found herself one afternoon putting together a complete collection of 64 dresses. And what was initially an expensive hobby was established as one of the best designers in Europe. With a contemporary concept of haute couture, she added unconventional materials to noble textile and plans in the short term, to achieve a showcase internationally. On Saturday, July 20, under the framework

of Agadir fashion week 2019, the designer Stella Maris Haefele appeared at Medina Polizzi with her new bridal collection â&#x20AC;&#x153;House of Haefele.â&#x20AC;? Stella, the designs have influences in the Victorian and Romantic styles. The meaning of this collection is that you can marry wearing a dress or pants, in white or pink, taking as inspiration the Art Deco movement, which is reflected in the new embroidered with embroidered micro stonework, combined with velvet and brocade, classic florals, looking as modern as glamorous.

The bride's silhouettes shine for their purity, brightness, and unbeatable craftsmanship. They are real bridal jewels that include transparent effects that enhance the most feminine side of today's bride: selfconfident and determined, who knows what she wants. The Haefele.fashion company dates back a few years back in 2015 when she started her fashion career, visiting her local celebrities who wish to showcase her designs.

As expected, Stella offers us not only a parade but a whole performance around the theme of this. Where it dazzles with an Arab scenario, of more than 1000 years (La Nouvelle Medina Polizzi), the Medina of Agadir is a tourist mecca and cultural hotspot. A surprising

combination of traditional Moroccan architecture preserved by Coco Polizzi, a Sicilian who fell under the charm of the South. Enchanting white houses line narrow pedestrian paths, where the Agadir Fashion Week was held.

Stella Maris Haefele was awarded the Orion Star International as a charitable Brand of the year 2019. They are closing the parade with the extravagant white wedding dress with the Argentine flag. And a luxurious maxi French a novelty of the collection. Stella Maris Haefele already has an unmistakable author's stamp with the purest fabrics, handmade stone embroidery, subtle and personal colors plus the precise milling that only she

knows how to show. After getting her start at the Model Hunt 2015, designer Stella Maris Haefele opened her store in Germany and Nepal, forever changing the bridal industry. Stella wedding dresses are known around the world for their sophisticated drama and feminine detailing, perfect for the modern bride. It is not just a dress; it is the dress that you will remember forever. Live fashion, that's what Couture Fashion is all about Photos, credit: Stella Maris Haefele Antonella Bongiovanni Iris Rodriguez El Aouad Hassan Larbi Aoulahyane

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The influences and the soul of Hannan roots play an essential part in her designs and her techniques of creating. She is inspired by shape, couture, and color. Every design focuses on flattering a real woman. Hannan's technical knowledge of a

garment’s proper fit and design development, combined with her innate creative abilities, results in a simple and wearable line that reflects the kind of woman.... she is herself !! Strong, pretty, funny, and fearless. Being a fashion designer is

more than just making and ‘designing’ clothes, It is a uniquely human talent and experience tapping into the nature of one’s soul, with Arabic, Spanish and personal spark inspired creations. Photo credit: Lex Wolf.

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Maria Giovanna Labr una Creator, Producer, And Presenter by Saif Rahman Sozib

Maria Giovanna Labruna was born as a theatrical actress and specialized, in the round and revealing strong professional skills, in roles dedicated to public communication on radio and television, to the organization of entertainment events, to the promotion and enhancement of culture, traditions and of young talents, especially in Southern Italy and in the context of the generational renewal of the sector. Creator, producer and presenter of radio and television formats for local broadcasters, innovative and appreciated success (among others: A Tu per Tu, tonight it's your turn, Storie d'Eccellenza), correspondent of the regional TeleAppula Tg not sent by noteworthy in events also at national level, among which it is worth mentioning: the Casa Sanremo, the

David di Donatello, the Taormina Film Festival. She is currently the national manager of the Mia Martini award, now in its 21st edition, in which he presented the Stars program. She interviewed the greatest Italian actors, comedians, and dramas, from Carlo Verdone to Alessandro Gassman, from Giancarlo Giannini to Claudio Amendola, from Ambra Angiolini to Francesca Neri and Margherita Bui, from Rocco Papaleo to Daniele Pecci, to Maurizio Nichetti, to the cast of Zelig; as well as leading national and international exponents of the music world, to whom it is mainly focused, such as Lucio Dalla, Gigi D'Alessio, Ron, Renga, Rocco Ant, the Tiro Mancino, as well as composers, masters and orchestra conductors of evident fame, including Ennio Morricone, Mauro

Pagani, Vince Tempera. After fifteen years, at the Petruzzelli Theater in Bari, she rediscovered the tradition of the debutante ball in The dream of a waltz, getting a lot of attention and positive feedback for the initiative from the media. Publicist, she has to her credit a large number of collaborations for various newspapers (including currently Il Resto weekly), as well as for regional radio stations (Radio Radiosa, Basilicata; Radio Mia, Radio Futura New Generation Puglia, and Radio Medua, Calabria) and also national television (Rai Uno, We Well Channel, Studio 100, Viva Italia Channel, Viva la Puglia Channel, of the Sky platform, TRM, Canale 2, TRC and TeleAppula).

Designer GRACE MOON P r i d e s H e r s e l f I n U s i n g K o r e a n Fab r i c by Saif Rahman Sozib 1. How would you describe your personal style? 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 all my designs attempt to seamlessly fuse Korean heritage with a more Western expression, blending and showcasing my bi-cultural background, innately American and innately Korean. 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. 2. How would you relate past & present fashion trends? Trends are cyclical. As such, lots of “past trends” have and are coming back with modernized twists. I have always admired classic trends, beauties, and icons, especially Audrey

Hepburn and Princess Diana. I always draw on unchanging classical beauty like them and add a splash of modern trends that ends up making my designs unique. Also, as I previously mentioned, my cultural heritage plays a massive part in relating past and present trend. I draw heavily on Korean cultural attire called “hanbok” which have been worn relatively the same traditional style for hundreds of years. I utilize that classic beauty and certain aspects of that as a basis and add my knowledge of present trend to bring new and fresh take on “trends of the past.” 3. Collaboration with other models & designers?

I love collaboration, whether that is with models or other designers. I believe each of us has something unique to offer, and the best collaborations are the ones where each part is truly an expert in the specific aspect of their work. When we come together, we each play an intricate role in the whole and draws a more significant, grander picture than me just trying to do everything perfectly. I always say, “leave it to the professionals.” I let the best do what they do best and find the best way that I can fit them, and they can fit me. 4. Why is it important to present your collection in Venice during the film festival I think fashion plays a huge part in the film. It sets the mood, the tone and the backdrop for the film. Venice is not only one of the most iconic and romantic locations in the world, but it is also where fashion and film

are much celebrated. As Venice Film Festival is a highly prestigious event, it means a lot for me to be able to be a part of such artistic greatness in such a beautiful city. The city breathes culture and beauty and to be affiliated with that and to show in such a city during such an event is truly an honor.

5. How would you deal with an arrogant client? I haven’t had such an experience yet, but I am sure I will deal with it accordingly if I meet one in the future. I don’t have a problem working with others and quite open to meeting their needs, however, I do think I would not do anything that might compromise my principles of life and fashion. 6. If you win the Cannes Fashion & Film Awards “Best Designer” at does this represent for you? That would be an immense honor. As a Korean who prides herself in using Korean

fabric, showcasing Korean heritage, it would indeed be an honor. I am fortunate to have a great sponsor for textile and fabric 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, GTCLA, to prepare trendsetting, unique, and quality fabric and materials to utilize in my designs. We have worked extensively over the years to promote Korean fabric, designs, and designers around the world and “Best Designer” award would be an accomplishment to highlight those efforts. 7. What do you consider the essential facts of the fashion industry?

In this day and age of the internet, instant information and overflowing ideas and the sharing of ideas, it is extremely important to find and hold onto your identity and concept, from branding to design. Obviously, great designs, quality products, environmentally friendly manufacturing processes are essential, but I believe staying true to your color is one of the more crucial facets of the fashion industry. 8. What do you think about work ethics and what kind of ethics do you believe in following while working with fashion? I believe in working hard, but I believe more in working smart. Working hard is essential in this field. Everyone must work hard, continuing to learn, to research, to inspire and to be inspired but hard work doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always translate to success. An

aspect of working smart is relationship. A big part of fashion is business and business is relationships. You must be able to work well with others, to give and know how to receive. I mentioned before that I love to collaborate. That means I like to work with the best in anything that I do, and I let those professionals do what they do best. I trust in their craft, and usually they reward my trust with excellent results. Secondly, in terms of design, you must want to wear your own designs. There is a difference with designs on paper and actual clothes. They must be able to translate and I, as a designer, must want to wear my own clothes, aesthetically and comfortably. If I cannot be proud of my designs, I should never put it out in public. 9. What kind of software do you use while designing? I mostly use Adobe

illustrator or hand sketch. Call me old school, but I love the feeling of sketch and physically setting pencil to paper, but the newer, younger generation does marvelous designs through computer sketching. I advise you to do what you are most comfortable with to aid your creative juices to flow freely. 10. What skills, according to you are necessary for a successful fashion designer? You have to be unique, and that can be different things to different people. For me, it is styling. I pride myself in styling, in being able to put together not only pieces, but also bags, jewelry, shoes, accessories, etc to make a finished look that is really unique, vibrant, and wearable.

GRACE MOON

11. Where do you see yourself in the next ten years?

next generation, especially the next generation of women.

I have a lot of goals in terms of fashion, continuing to be recognized for my designs, bringing recognition to my Korean heritage and the many wonderful resources like textile, beauty and cosmetic products, but my greatest goal and dream has always been to be an inspiration for the

After having worked as a head designer at Guess and many other brands, I started my own brand rather late, at the age of 50. It was scary and difficult, but I was able to push forward to show others that age, sex, race really has no holds. If you want something, you have

to work hard, work smart and assertively, and you have to know to give. Those are some of the things I wanted to pass along and hopefully in ten years, I will be in a place, on a stage where I can continue that message and hopefully inspire others to pursue their passion whether in fashion or in some other field.

Designer Alberto Messina Photographer Pierangelo Mancuso

Models Giuseppe Giacalone Mirea Barresi Loide Fatuzzo

Hair Style Maria Romano

Anna Amore

Mua Sara Zocco

Marika Alario

Location catwalking

Maria Antonietta Belcuore

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kamarina Beach Sportâ&#x20AC;?

Niko Scollo

Scoglitti Ragusa Sicily (Italy)

Raymund Gulizia

Simona Incarbone

Carmen Angelico

Alber to Messina by Lucia Caprì A l b e r t o is an Italian fashion designer. He is a graduate in “Culture e Tecniche Costume e Moda” at the Alma Mater Studiorum Bologna University, after the “Tecnico del Costume e Moda” high school diploma. Subsequently, he has studied “Fashion Designer” master’s degree at the Campus Della Moda Carpi. He loves his country Bologna so much. This is where he was born and living today. But, for him, it is essential to travel in the world and use his brain. The passion and love for his work is palpable in his clothes that become real works of creativity and refinement, he said

"...I think the fashion designer is out of time, in a future dimension, and it’s very complicated to have one unique style and consistent image. I don’t like very well

speak by myself, I prefer to communicate with my work. My creations express my opinions, visions, experiences and my life...". Alberto has joined his know-how working with different fashion brand, with his personal vision. He has participated in the

international fashion's contests for young designer. He won a prize in the research section "Riccione Moda Italia" of Lycra

Dupont / Invista 2004, in 2008 he won “Comon” international contest in Como for the best silk collection and “Mare di Moda” for the best beachwear collection “Palais des festivals” Cannes France. In 2011 he won exequo “Cardato Rigenerato” Première

Vision Paris and Museo del tessuto of Prato for the "Best C02 Neutral Wool Collection" and

more another... The last summer Alberto Messina presented his clothes (two collections Pret-àporter and haute couture for women and men) in Sicily. He participated in two different events. The first, in June, his work graced the catwalk in the beautiful and incredible“Scalinata Santa Maria del Monte” in Caltagirone and after in Scoglitti “Kamarina Beach” is a sea place. Some images are of the second catwalk at a tourist place for the beach and magic relaxing moments. Alberto presented one fashion moment to remember a different night. Good vision and for more details or you like his work visit his web site www.albertomessina.it and his Instagram page @alberto.messina.16

Designer Alberto Messina

A l b e D r e t s o i g M n e e s r s i n a www.albertomessina.it instagram alberto.messina.16

"I can’t find them no matter where I go. Form, material, and color that can express all of my inner life. Outfits that affirm I’m alive here now Elude me though I combine all the images I know.“ From Kokeshi Dolls by Banana Yoshimoto

I, more than any other, am a Kokeshi doll who sketches on a blank sheet the expressions of my own soul, in a paper world which foreshadows then even the more ephemeral world of fashion. The material under my fingers gives shape to an empty envelope which an anonymous and ideal body will model, filling it with ideas and meanings which are mine and mine alone. It is forever seeking approval from a body which wants to welcome it into its world, which experiences life’s suffering, sharing its experiences and emotions, albeit only for a season. I too live in that predicament – eager expectation, short breaths, the surge of adrenalin – and what I find concrete expression in a few meters of the catwalk and is introduced to the public…it seems mocking…it isn’t transient…it’s seeking…all it needs is a single look of mutual understanding. Maybe the garment has found in the crowd the soul capable of welcoming it. And still there, the rhythmic sound of the sewing machine…a new creation…a new soul to clothe. That’s all I need to be happy. They call it the rule of the Ephemeral, and I am part of it. All of this must be enough.

U k r a i n i a n E n e r g e t i c A r t i s t O l ` s v o l ` d Wa s Presented In P a r i s T h e Ts v e t n o s t i P r o j e c t by Saif Rahman Sozib The Project “Tsvetnosti” Ol`svol`d was started in July 2017. The Artist Ol`svol`d creates his Arts in meditative condition. During the creation he is under Higher Powers and help from Angels of the Light. Tsvetnosti creates the keys to control health, beauty, and continuance of the human`s life.

The manager of the project is LesyaZaritska, she presented the Project “TsvetnostiOl`svol`d” at THE VOGUE MODEL FASHION WEEK in Paris that was based at the Hotel California on Champs Elysees on 30th and 31st of August.

The presentation was made in front of Paris Beaumont, people, and the world press. It was the first Presentation out of Ukraine, and there are many plans to promote the project as is has raised interest all over the world.

I am a Halloween baby; therefore it is my pleasure to paint two Birthday Cards. This one is called Hooray we found the skeleton key! Ed Morales

This the second of two birthday cards I painted for myself. Ed Morales

Bettie Page as a Fairy prancing on a golden bull ala Minoan Bull Dancing. This is a painting I started about 60 plus years ago, I eventually added Bettie Page and reworked the bull to make it as golden as I could. Ed Morales

One of my science fiction themed paintings, a delight to paint and exercised a wee bit Artistic license. Ed Morales

The point of the science fiction picture was to make the flying saucer look as evil as possible. Ed Morales

This is a science fiction flying saucer I painted for my dear English friend Eric Brumby. Ed Morales

This science fiction painting was done for my personnel collection, This is exactly the same flying saucer I painted for Eric Brumby, however this one is in the air. I call itâ&#x20AC;? Take flight the British are comingâ&#x20AC;?. Ed Morales

There is no end to what can be done in the Science Fiction genre, The name of this picture is “I’m so pretty, oh so pretty” Ed Morales

No Science Fiction romp can be complete without â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ming the Mercilessâ&#x20AC;? Ed Morales

Interesting Science Fiction painting to do. The name is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Same place a different timeâ&#x20AC;?. Ed Morales

Resident Festival Artist Jacques Silberstein is back with us this year. His dazzling Instagram walls, and artwork will be on display to experience on and off the internet!

Artist Jacques Silberstein

A r t i s t Ja c q u e s S i l b e r s t e i n

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!

Max Vogue celebrates Maison Margiela’s 30th anniversary. Martin Margiela started with Jean Paul Gaultier but in 1989 and surprised the world with his “Deconstructionist” collection and his most iconic piece was created, the TABI boot. Max wears John Galliano Couture for Maison Margiela fall 2019.

T h e M a x Vo g u e We e k l y R e p o r t What Happens when you ask Google to show you images of the Versace Jungle dress? You will be inundated with pictures of Jennifer Lopez. Donatella Versace capitalized on this to celebrate 20 years of the iconic moment when JLo wore the diaphanous green dress that created Google images. Donatella presented a collection inspired by this legendary print and asked the 50-year-old Diva to wear a modernized version of the dress and to close the show in Milan. La Lopez looks better than ever, and we are all agog!

Ralph Rucci chose the Ritz in Paris to show his first couture shown in years. He has been the only American couturier to shown in the Paris Couture schedule since the 1930â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! Max was there with fellow San Franciscan, philanthropist, and model, Tatiana Sorokko. Anna Cleveland (Yes, the daughter of the iconic model Pat Cleveland ) walked for Monsieur Rucci. Click here to view this week's episode!

A tale of roaming in the night, combining editorial-style fashion film and suspense mystery drama. It is a story about the emotional impact a piece of clothing can have. The film digs into the past and the mind of a man who has neglected his native heritage, and submitted himself to the western world's materialistic value, but a chance encounter with a wolf in the middle of a lonely desert at night opens his mind.

Guest star Lawrence Laughing _____________________________________

Ya z e m e e n a h R o s s i a s t h e m y s t e r i o u s b a r t e n d e r Stylist: Seth Chernoff Hair Stylist: Louise Moon Music by Jan-Michael Coetzee

Starring and produced by Marco de Ornella

Always time for a cast and crew shot!

Petra Springer first met Lorelei Shellist at the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival in 2017. In 2019 Lorelei launched her fashion collection "The Dream Dress". She liked Petra's famous illustrated character "Holly" and asked Petra to create a fashion film about the line. They worked together on the storyline and developed a wonderful story around "A Day in the life of a Dream Dress Gal"

Holly cruising the town

And in her Dream Dress!

Petra Springer on r i g h t , H o l l y, a n d Katharina Theresia Schurf (the voice of Holly)

Petra Springer was born in Munich, Germany. This is her 3nd year back with us. She studied design at the “Master school of fashion“ in Munich. She works in the field of illustrations and fashionillustrations. And, of course, is the creator of the famous “Holly” character in fashion films.

Screen legend Carole Wells (Conchita Perez) and International Fashion Film Award winner Rhodessa Jones (Nana Lanou) star in this "psycho-biddy" film that follows the life of two former Hollywood Glamour girls in their senior years planning a comeback. Although the road back does not turn out quite like they thought. Poison, Booze, Botox, Diamonds and a heavy dose of CAMP are the key elements to this twisted story of fame and success.

C o s t u m e s b y Ya s G o n z a l e s a n d V i c k y T i e l

No, this is not some new technolog y hard disk. It is film! Ye s , s o m e f i l m m a k e r s s t i l l u s e i t ! How cool!

Anna Khachatryan was born in Yerevan city of Armenia. Anna's first works drew recognition and praise from her teachers who were impressed with her work. In 2012, Anna's first photography exhibition took place at the Armenian Center of Contemporary Experimental Art. Throughout the year, Anna was invited to exhibit at several Armenian art galleries. In 2013, Anna's onereeler titled Brain Washington received two awards during its presentation at the international film festivals. Currently, Anna's passion lies in her chosen subject of film production and photo art. In 2016, a Solo Exhibition of Photography was held by Anna in Yerevan. In 2018-2019 Anna has had exhibitions at Fremin Gallery and E.S.P Gallery in Chelsea, New York and during Art Basel Miami.

C a s t i n c l u d e d S o p h i a Vo s s , Isabella Besque, Andrezo C r i s t i n o , a n d Z o n g Ya n g.

Director Of Photography Tobias Marshall Einat Dan & Ed Picard wanted to do a fashion film where fashion and cinema meet one another. Quickly, they decided to create a hommage to different times of cinema through the spectrum of beauty. Four “moods” came out, both cinematographically and in terms of Beauty and fashion: •An hybride hommage to the black & white American cinema, from the silent movies to the Film Noir. •A tribute to the joyful, colorful and sexy Hollywood from the middle of the past century. •The 80s with its neon colors and its strong identity. •And our time, as they always look forward, they wanted to finish the film with something modern, energetic and refined.

International Make-up Artist & Art Director, after establishing herself in Tel Aviv, she continued to New York City and Milan where she quickly became recognized and sought out by top fashion photographers and magazines. Einat continues to explore, create and set new standards. In 2013 she found her new passion making fashion ďŹ lms. Today, Einat is based in Europe where she continues her carrier as one of the leading makeup artist in the fashion, glamour, and creative industries. She holds twenty-eight international awards.

Performers by Vassiliev Academy of Classical Ballet Music by Owl Vision Makeup by Ambreen Khwaja, Lindsay Kastuk, Saeed Jesse Ramirez, and Maiko Ando Hair by Maria Y Orloff & Timur K.

Costume Designer A Loba Produced by Exquisite Visual Productions Co-producers Carlos AraĂşjo & Pedro Guedes

Starring Daniela Chiou, Inês Oliveira, Inês Sousa, Letícia Morais, Mariana Pereira, & Rita Fer raz

Voice Leanne Rivers Director of Photography Miguel Cardoso Art Director Joana Bastos Hair Stylist Carla Neiva

Benjamin J. Richardson is an LA based director, born and raised in Upstate New York. To further push his talents and career he moved to Los Angeles in 2 016 to pursue a career in feature fiIm making. In 2018 he was the Director of Photography for the Los Angles unit of the Amy Schumer FiIm "I Feel Pretty". During his time in LA he has transitioned to Directing and has continued to work on commercial and branded content in that role. Summer Dream is his first foray into short films and the world of fashion.

Through the lens of a half-forgotten dream we unravel the story of two couples. A distant memory of passion, temptation and desire. It plays with emotions all of us have experienced and imagines the consequences of an innocent game gone too far.

Makeup & Hair Lisa Marie and Kyle Mihm Stylist Te s s a S t r e e t e r Production Design T e r e z a Va c h o v

Cast included Julia Lescova, Mar land Burke, Alisa Levinson, and Brandon Ogle

Cinematography Cooper James Editor Dylan Leong Associate Producers L u k e W y a t t & Ta r a W y a t t Executive Producers L y d i a H u r l b u t & Te s s a S t r e e t

The crew had an entire specialized underwater team! Ian Takahashi, Loren Elkins, Nicolas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sodapopâ&#x20AC;? Franchot, Jeff Baker, and Josh Linkey

One of Bruno Aveillan's most watched films. Premiered at La Jolla 2015. Color Riche for L'OrĂŠal Watch it here!

Makeup by Einat Dan

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