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Best Media Par tners of the Year Award
Shelley Jernigan Pekala
presented by
Flame International
Fashion & Art London Festival
Ya n a F l a me
Saif Rahman Sozib
Sandra Smith-Doghmi Photographer Bogusław Mast aj
YANA FLAME, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF F L A M E I N T E R N A T I O N A L FA S H I O N A N D A RT F E S T I VA L G A L A I N L O N D O N ANNOUNCED B E S T M E D I A PA R T N E R S O F T H E Y E A R
Privilege Flame Media Awards Presented to Sandra Smith-Doghmi, Shelley Jernigan Pekala and Saif Rahman Sozib The Annual Flame International Fashion and Art Festival Media Awards were presented by Yana Flame at the Royal Horse Guards Hotel in London. This prestigious hotel has been the host for The Flame Anniversary Awards, celebrating and showcasing a year of exciting, brilliant young international fashion designers' collections and up and coming talented models for several years. This black-tie event was one of the highlights of the fashion year and was attended by influencers from fashion, art, and show business industries, TV, media, magazines, and celebrities. It was an excellent opportunity to meet and network with like-minded people from the world of fashion, art, and showbiz. VIP Guests and Judges were Stephen Young Lars of Westbury, Countess Elena, Felice De Bacci, and Philip’s Salon. The Best Media Partners of the Year were Red Silk Carpet Magazine, Sandra Smith-Doghmi, Founder and President, also Shelley Jernigan Pekala Editor in Chief and Saif Rahman Sozib, International Communications & Journalist Director. Red Silk Carpet Magazine is hosted by Red Carpet Concierge of Chicago headquarters. The event featured worldwide broadcast journalist including Crimean Fashion Week, RW TV Network, Ladies Golf Lifestyle, USPA News, Fashion Luxury, The Ball Out, Fashion Week Montenegro, World Fashion Media News, Fashion Chamber, Fashion Marketing Design, Moda Dynastie, Sky News, Ja Emigrantka London magazine, FMD Moscow, Venus TV, Designers from Russia and International Modeling Magazine, Head Flame Photographer Violet Butler.
Yana Flame Couture Photographer : Violet Butler
Yana Flame Couture Photographer: Violet Butler
Yana Flame Couture Photographer Violet Butler
F l a m e I n t e r n a t i o n a l A n n ive r s a r y Fa s h i o n and Ar t Festival At The Hor seguards H o t e l L o n d o n 2 3 rd N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 9 Video h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / w a t c h Written by Head Judge and Champions Trainer, Dave Gentry.
Organizer’s & Judges Eugene Ankomah, Yana Flame, Lord of Westbury Stephen Young, Lady Anna, Dave Gentry, Gary Raikes
VIP & Celebrities Bryanne McIntosh-Melvill, Yana Flame, Simon Reeves, Dave Gentry
It was just 3 months ago that Yana Flame hosted her astounding successful Fashion and Art Festival at the prestigious Horseguards Hotel in central London. It was now time again for Yana to relight her Flame and celebrate her Anniversary Awards show at the same venue to celebrate a year of exciting young international fashion designers' collections, performers and up and coming new models.
The black-tie event promised to be one of the highlights of the fashion year, and it did not disappoint. The event began with guests arriving from influencers of fashion, art and show business industries, TV celebrities, media and magazine companies. Certainly, a great evening and opportunity for all to network with like-minded people, The room was a sellout audience lining both sides of the catwalk excited and ready to enjoy one of the hottest events in the year.
VIP Guests were invited Piers Corbyn Meteorologist, Stephen Young Lord of Westbury and Lady Anna, Oliver Smiles Actor, Bob Phrophite Filmmaker, Scott Matthews Actor, Bryanne Mcintosh-Melvine, Simon Reeves, Elizabeth, and Keith Wheatley, Andres Monsalve, Surasak Heebtim, Joanne Ela Karg, Bruno Aleph Wizard, Kate Digman, Fifi Russels, Jonathan Graham, Kimberly Grahame, Stefano Bellino, Roger Castano, Alina Bikineva, and much more.
Yana Flame, Lord of Westbury Stephen Young and Lady Anna
Once again awards were to be given out to the top model and top designers of which were judged by a host of celebrity judges; Stephen Young Lord of Westbury businessman patron and ambassador of 7 charities, Dave Gentry Head Judge Champion martial arts trainer to film stars, Phillip Salon Top London event organizer and style innovator, Eugene Ankomah visual artist, and Kamay Lau Celebrity actress fashion designer, and stylist model, Mark Fowler creative New romantic stylist, Ann Pendigrast fashionista and stylist.
At the start of the show, I was talking to someone with what I thought was a Frank Sinatra cd playing in the background, until I noticed a guy called Stanley Volk who is a Sinatra tribute singer, absolutely smashed his set.
During the show, the guests were entertained by numerous vocalists and instrumentalists. I must applaud Yana Flames' ability to find such talented artists whose performances were totally outstanding and who could grace any Royal Gala Performance show at the London Palladium.
Next up was a lady called Aleisha, who played an electric violin. Wow, had to be the performance of the night for me, her skill and musical tone was simply amazing and made more spectacular by her flashing bra underneath her white blouse.
Next up while the models were gracing the catwalk was opera singer Sophia Tselepidou from the Greek and German philharmonic theatre totally outstanding performances that gave you goosebumps all over. There were other artists on the night, Katie B and Elizabeh De Bransor, Angel McKenzie, Letitia Antoinette Kapuscinska who were also incredible but these 3 were by far world-class acts.
Onto the fashion show hosted by Yana Flame herself and compared by the lovely Deborah Jay Kelli.
The first up of the collections was Yana Flame Queen Couture. We had seen some of the collection at the previous festival, but Yana had been working hard over the last 3 months bringing out classy new evening designs that had the audience rising to their feet, applauding the pure brilliance of her new exciting work.
Yana Flame Queen Couture Top Model Kiarra Ferrera
Thank you, all our Official Flame Photographers: Violet Butler (headphotographer), Maxim Sviridov, Alexey Lobus, Rupert Hitchcox, Christian Jibril, Laseetha Lelaseena, Martin Szyc, Hedi Nong, and Adelina Studio, Cris Rudio, Vasos Vasiliou, Monsoor Ali, Kay Anthony.
The models showcasing the fashion collections were plenty, no shortage of young talented, beautiful, graceful and professional artists at the top of their trade art by Yana Flame, Marta Chorostowska, and Anna Mazzotta.
Next up was the lingerie collection from fashion designer Angelina Kali. The sheer elegance of lace and satin decorated by Swarovski crystals to bring out the curvaceous beauty of the models. The designs were high class, elegant, beautiful and I am sure will take the lingerie high street market by storm.
“Rolle by Rolle”
Young Designer “Nataly Design” from Denmark, who participated at Yana’s festival in Italy, showcased her second haute couture collection which definitely caught the eye of the Judges.
Famous Russian Rock singer Angel McKenzie that absolutely rocked the runway.
Now to the awards, the Winner Flame Top Model of The Year Award presented by the Lord of Westbury Stephan Young went to Angelina Kali. This was no surprise as her grace, beauty, style elegance and professionalism were something to behold, truly stunning and well deserved by far.
The night was coming to a close, but before the awards were handed out to deserving top model and top fashion designers, Yana Flame auctioned off one of her very first artistic paintings for charity. The oil painting done by pallet knives techniques was of icon Marilyn Monroe. The bidding was intense between 2 people who started from ÂŁ50 and then the winning bidder stood up and shouted ÂŁ500, and that was it won by actor and entrepreneur Scott Matthews. The amazing amount raised would be going to helping in supporting and sponsoring young talents for future Flame Festivals.
Scott Matthews & Dave Gentry
Other best female Flame Top Runway Models awards presented by Judge Dave Gentry and Eugene Ankomah went to Kinga Orlicz, Kacey Coleen, Joanna Szyc, Janet Laca, Evelina Olzewska, Besmira Kruja, Elena Vladyk, Kiara Ferreira, Alba Sanchez, Agnes G Wade, Renata Syooriak and Sasha Kulagina. Best top male models went to Timothy Robinson, Nas Chaundhry, Ben Livermore, and Kyle Owen.
The best fashion collection awards presented by Head Judge Champions Trainer Dave Gentry went to - Best designer of the year for her stunning lingerie collection and also now a top model of the year Angelina Kali, undoubtedly the star of the festival. Top Haute Couture Collection went to the whimsical style and elegant collection of Nataly Design Denmark. Top Creative collection of style and flamboyance went to the fantastic work of Rolle by Rolle London.
Yana Flame Queen Couture Top Models Kacey Coleen, Yana Flame, and Angelina Kali
Yana Flame Queen Couture Top Model Angelina Kali
Coordinator Rebecca Lilley and Editor Kim Grachame The Flame was dimming on a night of high fashion, art, top models, celebrities, and guests. The evening was a great success and surpassed all previous festivals. One week has passed and social media is going crazy with excitement about this event.
Behind the scenes, there were so many people to thank for making the show a complete amazing extravaganza we would love to big thanksgiving to the: Host/Presenter Deborah Jay Kell Rebecca Lilley Event Creative Coordinator, Valentina Cantenolli Backstage Manager, Janet Laca Head of Models Department and Sasha Kulagina assistant, Olga Atteman personal assistant Flame Queen Couture brand.
Creative Team MUA’s and Hairstylists: Elena Dragomir Head MUA, Irina Swan Head Hair Stylist, Nikki Bright, Debbie Hayward, Adela Mihaela, Rahmina Choudhury, Shiemaa Hendry, assistant MUA Sukhi Kaur.
Models: Angelina Kali, Janet Laca, Kinga Orlicz, Kacey Coleen, Joanna Szyc, Besmira Kruja, Laurita Gruodyte Zile, Angelina Graf, Snizhana Sydoriak, Elena Vladyuk, Faith Juma, Ina Kim, Ewelina Olszewska, Kiara Ferreira, Sasha Kulagina, Alba Sanchez, Le Lamb, Agnes G Wade, Alice Butler, Marta Sokyrka, Ekaterina Marchak, Patience Jackie Asiimwe, Sofia Palaciuos Caraza, Timothy Robinson, Nas Chaundhry, Ben Livermore, Kyle Owen and others.
Yana Flame Organizer Oliver Smiles Actor Angelina Kali Top Model, Designer
The Flame may have dimmed on this hottest event of the year, but Yana promises to relight it with her next event on 21-23 February 2020 and will be burning brighter than ever. To apply as designers, artists, performers or sponsors and partners, please contact flame.fashion.and.art.festival@gmail.com Follow our page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlameFashionArtFestivalEn/ Instagram @flamefashionfestival Congratulations, Yana Flame, outstanding, truly amazingly outstanding. Written by Head Judge and Champions Trainer, Dave Gentry.
D & D C l o t h i n g a n d Ta i l o r i n g : E m o t i o n s o f A f r i c a n We a r by Saif Rahman Sozib
After winning two awards as the 2nd runner up for the BEST COLLECTION of Fall/Winter 2019 and the 2nd runner up for the BEST DRESS at the World Fashion Festival Awards, in Dubai, October 2019, Dennis Osadebe and his brand D&D Clothing and Tailoring have demonstrated that the African culture and emotions can conquer the world in a heartbeat. The vivid colors, emotions, and feelings inspired by African beauty have builtin within the core direction of the brand for the collections amazingly designed and created by Dennis Osadebe. Let’s meet Dennis and his incredible story about building D&D Clothing and Tailoring from the bottom to the top. How did you discover the passion for fashion?
All my life I have been in the entertainment field I called my company DCS Entertainment NigLtD, was shooting movies in West Africa, but my
passion always was a designing and costuming my actors. From therein, I came to Dubai to shoot videos, but it was too expensive. So, I started creating some beautiful designs for people and singers. Step by step, I created a brand with an African touch, colorful and unique, where you will not find it anywhere. Only in D&D. 2. Why D&D Clothing and Tailoring? What is the story of your brand’s name?
The Abbreviation of D&D is Dennis and David, Dennis is my name, and David is the name of my first son.
attention first when attending a fashion show?
It's the organization. 5. You are a very talented designer. Your work is getting huge recognition worldwide, and you have also been awarded in the past months, including at WFFA (World Fashion Festival Awards). How does it feel to see your efforts and passion being recognized and appreciated?
I love it when people like our designs. I'm just inspiring my team to do a better job, and there is no "NO" in our company's policy. There is nothing impossible. The craziest design - we are always there to make it happen:)
3. What inspires you?
I always get inspired by great people who are making a difference in Africa. I strongly believe in Africa, and when I see that people are developing our continent - I'm becoming so proud. It gives me the strength to move on. 4. What gets your
6. Tell us more about your experience in Dubai and at the WFFA. What are your take-aways?
That was our first experience in WFFA, and we are delighted to be part of this event. Preparing our new collection for the next WFFA Season.
7. Any successful brand is sustained by teamwork. Can you tell us about your team? Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." said Michael Jordan. In my team, I have people from different countries. It helps to combine a variety of ideas into ONE amazing, great brand. 8. What is the ultimate goal of the brand D&D Clothing and Tailoring? It's very simple. We just want to be in each home and each heart of all people around the world:) 9. What are your favorite colors in your designs? Of course, African! African colors are not even a combination of different colors. It's a feeling, it's emotion! When you wear, African dress, you feel different. That's what we want! 10. If someone would like to become a fashion designer, what would be your advice? I would tell them - you, to start yesterday! Trends are moving so fast, and there is no time to waste. And welcome to my team!
11. What is the customer type for D&D Clothing and Tailoring? It's a person from 0-110 years with any body shape and any color type. 12. If someone would like to buy some of your designs, where can we find you? You can find us in Tecom, I-rise Tower, g-26. And by number +971543061764 / +971543061765
13. What is the biggest challenge you faced so far in your career? It's the team. To choose a good team, it might years 14. What is more difficult - to design for women or for men, and why? Designing it's a very creative process. There is no difference between a man or a woman. But women are always pickier, and they can change their design 5times in 1 day :) 15. Who from the Fashion industry is an ICON for you, and you would like to follow his/her steps in Fashion? I am my own ICON. We are the biggest competitors for ourselves. Every day we are trying to be better than yesterday.
D&D Clothing and Tailoring was the only fashion brand (from the competing brands) selected by the management of the World Fashion Festival Awards to dress the Host and the Co-Founder of the event Ana-Maria Simion in a divine outfit! “Wearing the D&D design, beautifully created by Dennis, on the opening day of the festival, it made me feel like a Princess! I was truly honored to be a Brand Ambassador even just for that night! And, if you know the story of Cinderella when she met her dream prince, well, this was exactly the feeling I had when people looked at me and admired my outfit that night! Congratulations to Dennis and his entire team for doing a tremendous job to have everything PERFECT for the collection, for his show, and for my look! I love working with D&D and strongly recommend them for their professionalism, hard work, and amazing ideas of making Fashion a state of ART!� said Ana-Maria.
D & D C l o t h i n g a n d Ta i l o r i n g : E m o t i o n s o f A f r i c a n We a r
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
D&D Clothing and Tailoring is a fashion brand that will definitely bring more attention and recognition to the world’s highest runways. You just need to watch them and their journey!
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
D&D Clothing and Tailoring: Emotions of African Wear
Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
Barbie Dress – A Royal Adventure by Ner my Design by Saif Rahman Sozib
After winning the Trophy Award for the BEST DRESS at the World Fashion Festival Awards, in Dubai, October 2019, Nermine Abdel Malek and her brand Nermy Design have started conquering the world. Inspired by the world’s beauty and continuous hard work, Nermine is determined to cross the borders of the Middle East region to achieve performance, recognition, and visibility on the highest fashion stages in the world. Let’s meet Nermine in an exclusive interview talking about her journey in fashion.
How did you discover the passion for fashion?
It all started by designing my own garments, but the dream started growing more and more until I studied fashion design and dressmaking in addition to personal stylist major, through a deep positive connection of glamour, style, and beauty “NERMY DESIGN” Concept started to grow leading to the creation of a culture examined with the belief of beauty and goodness. Why NERMY DESIGN? What is the story of your brand’s name?
Well, I decided to give my brand my name in work because all my designs
piece by piece are reflecting my personality and creativity. So, nothing will describe my brand, more than my name itself. What inspires you?
Basically, I got inspired by nature, the color of nature, plus I got attracted by some geometric shapes. What gets your attention first when attending a fashion show?
The creativity and the small details behind every outfit, and designs, get my attention n first every time I attend a fashion show. You are a very talented designer. Your work is
getting huge recognition worldwide, and you have also been awarded in the past months, including at WFFA (World Fashion Festival Awards). How does it feel to see your efforts and passion being recognized and appreciated?
First, I want to thank every one of the organizers of WFFA and Hit High Events as well, for the support and the professionalism in their work. It was an honor being one of the designers in this show,
And sure I am very happy having a thankful feeling to see my efforts and passionate designs are being recognized and awarded, really it was one of the best experiences being competing for the best dress award and won it at the end. Tell us more about your experience in Dubai and at the WFFA. What are your take-aways?
Dubai is the city of the future and a great business hub. Attending the WFFA is an excellent added-value to my career in the world of fashion. I was thrilled by the hospitality and professionalism as well as the royalties and the public figures, not to forget meeting the artists and designers from all over the world. Winning the “Best Dress� award at the WFFA was a great achievement judged by professionals in the fashion industry. Any successful brand is
sustained by teamwork. Can you tell us about your team?
The fashion industry is one of the most collaborating in the world, and as, designer, I would love to take this opportunity to thank all the team supporting me, transform my imagination into reality. What is the ultimate goal of the brand NERMY DESIGN?
NERMY DESIGN is a big dream; the worldwide market is the target, the diversity of the designs from a casual look to Abaya and evening dresses get to meet the young fashionable and odd taste of the modern women. What are your favorite colors in your designs?
As a designer, I must follow the trending colors for every season, but sure every designer has his own favorite color. For me, I love the pastel
colors and always the classy black that never got out of fashion. If someone would like to become a fashion designer, what would be your advice?
I advised them to never imitate any other designer, but to put their own passion, inspiration, and feelings in every design, so they can be unique and recognized by the fashion icons and industry as well. And sure to always follow the trends, the colors and the fashion market. What is the customer type for NERMY DESIGN?
NERMY DESIGN addresses the young liberated fashionable women, by introducing the cultured cross designs and to give the woman the spirit of uniqueness and modernism.
If someone would like to buy some of your designs, where can we find you?
You can simply contact us on our social media platforms, on Instagram and Facebook @nermy_design or through our
Do you design for women only?
Meanwhile, NERMY DESIGN is targeting women only, but in the future, I have a plan to start designing for kids as well. Who from the Fashion
website www.nermy.me, and you find some of our collections at “Collage” – Jumeirah, and “Rana Zone” – Dubai. What is the biggest challenge you faced so far
industry is an ICON for you, and you would like to follow his/her steps in Fashion?
I like many fashion icons all over the world, but my favorite one is “Donatella Versace,” I always love to follow her steps in the fashion industry, and sometimes I get inspired
in your career? Every new collection and
design is a challenge for me. A challenge to create and follow the latest trends in the fast-growing fashion industry.
by it, In addition, “Donatella” was awarded the Fashion Icon of the year at the British Fashion Council in 2017 and she deserved it. Photo Credit: Wolfgang Nelson
Herita ge Pa geants 2020 Announcement by Saif Rahman Sozib
It would be our immense pleasure and pride to announce Heritage Pageants 2020; the fifth edition of the event is being to be hosted in a grander and better way. With the successful track record of event hosting, experience, and positive attributes, Eplanet was successfully awarded the responsibility of hosting the inaugural edition of Miss Heritage international 2014 in Nepal and was a grand success of its execution. The inaugural edition, Miss Heritage International 2014, had various countries of the World. The event took place at Kathmandu, Nepal, on of 5th of December 2014. Hla Yin Kyae from Myanmar succeeded in wearing the winning crown of Miss Heritage international 2014. The second edition of the pageant took place at New Delhi, India, on the 12th of December 2015 in a
grand way at Ashoka Country Resort in New Delhi, India. The event saw girl hailing from Vietnam Victoria Pham wear the tiara of Miss Heritage International 2015. In the inaugural edition of Mrs. Heritage International 2015, Rajani Thapa from Nepal bagged the title awards. The 3rd edition of Heritage pageants was concluded on 9th December 2016 in Sri Lanka. The finale of the event was conducted nearby the Beruwala beachside at Sri Lanka came to an end finalizing Jenelle Thongs from Trinidad & Tobago as the winner of Miss Heritage International 2016. Likewise from Hillary Makaya Zimbabwe took away the title award of Miss Teen Heritage International 2016 while Jade Peddle Pyi from Myanmar was crowned as Mrs. Heritage International 2016.
This year Heritage pageants had its inaugural edition for Mister Heritage International, where Tshepiso Khumalo from South Africa was awarded as Mister Heritage International 2016. Now we proudly would inform you that we would continue to this legacy to host Heritage Pageants 2020, having the competitions called Miss Heritage International and Mrs. Heritage International 2020. For the 2020 edition, Malaysia would be the host country. Heritage Pageants 2020 would be organized by Eplanet Pvt. Ltd., and We the organizing team and the owner of the event which have Santosh Sapkota as the chairperson and Culvin Mavunga as the President for the company.
Heritage Pageants 2020 would take place from 12th April 2020 to 19th April 2020, and grand coronation of the event would be showcased on the 18th of April, the Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For the event, Mr. Rojin Shakya from Nepal and Simran Deenz Ahuza from India would be the choreographer and hosting the event as well. The event would be coordinated by Susan Sanfurmi Koh with the support of Clara Hong. The event would see fifty global beauties from 40 different countries. About Eplanet Pvt. Ltd. Eplanet Pvt. Ltd. is in the pageantry scenario for more than a decade has been successfully organized and managed several pageants at in wearing local, regional, and national levels. Little Miss Nepal, Miss Teen International Nepal, Miss International Nepal, and Mrs. Nepal are being its annual events at the national level. Eplanet Nepal has conducted
events like Little Miss Purwanchal, Little Miss Lumbini, Miss Lumbini, Little Miss Bheri, Miss Nepalgunj at the regional level. Besides these, Eplanet, Nepal has also been the co-organizer of Miss Nepal USA pageant since its inception. Being the event management company Eplanet has not only been fixed to the pageants, but it has also successfully managed diversified events like musical and cultural events, award functions, expos, conventions, and corporate events. The chairman of Eplanet, Mr. Santosh Sapkota, has been declared as National Director for several international pageants and been able to achieve success at international events that have been represented so far. Children of the Universe, Little Miss Universe, Miss Teen Asia Pacific, Miss Intercontinental, Mrs. Universe, Mrs. Globe are the pageants so far Nepali delegates have represented through
Eplanet. Among them, Roja Pandey got victorious at Children of the Universe 2013, and Dikchhya Dahal at Little Miss Universe 2014, to receive the main awards. Likewise, Sonina Gurung received Miss Teen Goodwill awards at Miss Teen Asia Pacific 2014, whereas Meena Ghimire was awarded as Mrs. Congeniality for Mrs. Universe 2013, while Rajani Thapa won Mrs. Philanthropy at Mrs. Globe 2013, Beautiful lady award for Mrs. Universe 2014, and Leader of the year award at Mrs. Globe 2014. Mrs. Thapa was successful in holding the 4th runner-up's position at Mrs. Top of The World 2015, and also another award called Mrs. Diamond Top of the world. Likewise, Apsara Basnet bagged the Business leader of the year award at Mrs. Globe 2015.
The Little Beauties Sambridhi Thapa and Samyukti Thapa, the sisters, represented Nepal at Little Miss and Mister Eurasia 2015, recently been held at Antalya, Turkey. In the event 10 years of age, Sambridhi Thapa became successful at first runner-ups of Little Miss Eurasia 2015, and also bagged the Little Model 2015 category award. Sambridhi got a direct entry for Hollywood training, which is a significant achievement. Her training would start from January 16, 2016 at the studio of Hollywood, located at Los Angles in the USA. On the other hand, 9 years of age, Samyukti Thapa took the award of Princess of Eurasia 2015. 10 years of age, Meghika Kapri was successful at Little Miss and Mister World 2015, been showcased in Bodrum, Turkey. Meghika has been awarded the Most Talented award for her dance performance in the talent round.
Besides achieving the success at international pageant level through its representatives E-planet Nepal itself and the chairman of E-planet Nepal, Mr. Santosh Sapkota was also felicitated with the international award at Singapore Orchid Country Club on 5th of January 2015, Mr. Sapkota was awarded positive, inspiring Politics and Business award whereas Eplanet Nepal has been awarded Asia Pacific Prestigious Business Brand 2015. E-planet Nepal has been awarded for being successful in organizing the first-ever International beauty pageant in Nepal named Miss Heritage International 2014.
Miss Heritage International event is being hosted to promote tangible and intangible heritage while conserving the world heritage sites as been listed by UNESCO.
For the effort, dedication and leadership displayed to execute the first-ever international pageant in the country and through it being able to promote Nepal, and its richness in art, culture, tourism, and heritage at global level, Mr. Sapkota was recognized with the international award.
Furthermore, Mr. Sapkota says, “The event would be a milestone to make the host country familiar and popular on the global podium and would also play an operative role for the cultural exchange.�
The winners and the participants of the game are supposed to work for hand and in hand with the host country in the promotion and preservation activities related to world heritage, art, culture, tourism, environment, and peace in the host country and in their respective countries. According to the Chairman of E planet Mr. Santosh Sapkota, this international event would be an effective podium to stimulate the art, culture, heritage, tradition, and tourism.
S h o p p i n g D iva ' s : N o t O n l y Fa s h i o n by Saif Rahman Sozib
Located in the historic Vidiserti-Dozzio building that preserves elements of the former medieval building dating back to a sixteenth-that preserves elements, on structural bases resting on ancient Roman remains, previous medieval front overlooks Montenapoleone, with portal at number 21, on the second floor opens the world of the showroom Shopping Diva's, a meeting place of excellence made in Italy.
Inside, we find not only collections of various fashion brands that well represent the Italian spirit, but also wine and food refinements of different regions of Italy.
Shopping Diva's is a reality in continuous expansion both in the field of fashion and art, design and food and
following this policy the company is preparing to become a point of reference for the best professionals in the various sectors it will deal with and will be a real springboard for them to internationalize their brands: in fact, for the year just begun the expansion of the showroom is planned with the opening of offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, Shanghai, and Beijing, where it already operates participating in numerous international exhibitions.
Also in the Chinese capital, Shopping Diva'sispresent with an area of 1,000 square meters: inside an old pagoda, a few steps from the famous Forbidden City, where events linked to the world of fashion and dedicated to buyers are periodically organized, allowing
fashion designers who rely on their professionalism, to internationalize their brand in the best way.
Dedicated to the national and international commercial development of luxury and extraluxury strictly selective, Shopping Divas is a point of reference for the highest level of shopping and aims to aim at discovering the excellence of new emerging Italian talents.
The highly specialized and professional staff will be a good advisor for all entrepreneurs who want to rely on Shopping Diva's and who want to have real sales and visibility through targeted and "tailor-made" projects dedicated to their brands.
Photographer Marco De Nigris Ph
COFFARTE Coffa Bags A unique style and superlative elegance are the elements of a handmade collection, where the art and stone processing techniques join together to create a brand with a modern taste, enriched with precious decorations: COFFARTE.
The COFFARTE coffa- bags represent artisan collections derived from ancient working knowledge such as the braiding of the “curina,” (the soft part of the Sicilian dwarf palm leaves) the miniature engraving of “Comiso stone” by CNC, of sewn inserts on each bag, to arrive in our homes with determination and style, by creating a real Sicilian Brand. The origins of the Coffa are ancient: in fact, it used to be an ordinary basket for the nourishment of horses, sometimes simply positioned as garnishment on the back of mules. Today, the Coffa has changed its role, from unpretentious and farming use objects to an elegant, charming “must-have” ladies' real Bag. It's the ladies' fashion accessory with a wide range of decorations: ribbons, pompons, traditional figures, handmade laces, lion heads, sparkling mirrors. A unique collection appreciated all over the world; in fact, the Sicilian Coffa-bag has universally won the heart of many ladies, VIPs, who adore to show off these unique bags during their strolls, exhibiting a symbol of pure Sicilian excellence. Roberto Caggia, a traditional craftsman, a highly skilled expert in sculpting Comiso stone with careful and precise processing techniques. All his qualities have contributed to developing incomparable handicraft products: the well-known COFFARTE Coffa Bags, a result of the desire to recall the peculiarity of Sicily, land of the sun, place of rare undisputed beauties. The Comiso Stone The White Stone shapes the hills overlooking the city of Comiso, through different levels of calcareous rocks with various peculiarities; the extraction of the material takes place in open-pit mines, the processing is encouraged by the ductility of the stone. The color of this precious rock is a pale golden-yellow, which acquires an exclusive opulence nuance with the rays of the sun. P h o t og r a p hy b y Fr a n c e s c a o p e n - p i t
On July 27, 2019, the COFFARTE Coffa-bags obtained the International Cultural Heritage and Art Award of Mezzujuso (Palermo); satisfactions and emotions increased maestro Roberto’s desire to emerge and bring Sicily into the world. Uniqueness and Inspiration The unique and casual style of COFFARTE Coffa-bags is inspired by the Sicilian Baroque style: every image, pompon, and decoration, in fact, have a deep meaning, such as the Trinacria which is the emblem of Sicily, with the head of the Gorgon, the legs folded that represent the three promontories of the island, and the spikes around them mean that shows the fertility of the region; but the Trinacria, is not the only symbol of excellence of the Island, other ones came from far away, stories like "The Moor" or the Arabian woman Aisha, all emblems that represent people used to get the best of themselves against every adversity. Combinations and Use COFFARTE Coffa-bag plays a seductive and, at the same time elegant role for every woman. On the sunny days, fashion replaces dark clothes with lightcolored dresses, sandals, and a great variety of accessories: The Sicilian Coffa must be part of all this! The Coffa-bag has gained a fundamental role in the female wardrobe, in fact, its combination is wide because its colors make it adaptable in any apparel and any situation, even Melania Trump did not miss the opportunity to walk through the streets of Taormina with an original Sicilian Coffa-bag! The Sicilian Coffa-bag is a must-have for the elegant ladies walking along the seaside, or during a morning shopping. Sicilian Coffa-bag is indeed always recommended to wear.
I'm Gianpaolo Proietto, born in 1974 and a Sicilian fashion designer in my hometown and Ragusa. This year I propose a collection inspired by the divas of the 50s. Taking up the cuts and fabrics used in that period. With this collection, I ranked third in the competition for stylists Medit Winter Fashion 2019. With this collection by a member of the jury, I was called the most sophisticated and chic fashion designer. I love creating clothes for women who want to be unique and elegant. My creations are born with the help of my alter ego, I am a lover of asymmetrical cuts, details, and above all, I like to architect when I create a dress. Always looking for details and details that make the difference in my opinion. I like to create innovative but elegant and chic clothes at the same time to make the woman of the future who loves to stand out unique.
Photographer Enzo Dell'atti Models Beatrice Rollo. Alexandra Bucur. Rober ta Marangio. Roberta Musarรณ. Alessia Antonaci. Konjo Mesi Hairstyle Mino Cisternino Makeup Artist Claudia Assetati Event Location Masseria Caselli
S n e z a n a B e c h t i n a A t h l e t e o f T h e Ye a r Reported by Saif Rahman Sozib
Snezana Bechtina expresses her gratitude to Clonliffe Harriers Athletic Club (Insta @clonliffeharriersac) for "Women’s Track and Field Athlete of the year 2019" title and for a lovely trophy. She was recognized by Clonliffe Harriers Athletic Club earlier this year at the clubhouse at Morton Stadium in Dublin after she came back from Torun, Poland, from World Masters Athletic Championships. At the championships, Snezana Bechtina became a World Champion in 200m and silver medalist in 400m. She ran a time of 25.62-to set a new Irish Masters indoor record. https://www.irishmasterat hletics.com/womensrecords. Before the main competition, Snezana was training intensely for about three months for 2 hours a day, 6 times a week. In addition to that, she also did 30 minutes of easy training: 10 minutes slow running and stretching, at least 3 times a week. After WMAC World
Championships and 10 years of dedicated, disciplined training, Snezana took a break and eased back to light training three times a week, on her own with no team. She enjoyed extra family time.
She took part in only one competition during the 2019 outdoor season in September, to see where she is at for the 2020 season, winning a bronze medal in the 200m with a time 26.4 at the European Masters Athletic Championships in Caorle, Italy. This was a fantastic achievement. She called it "magic" because she couldn't move for 3 days due to back pain just two weeks before the championships. But her intention to take part in the event, and Italian themed athletes party "healed" her. "Each person needs to create a goal. Once you create the goal, it becomes a “magic healer," said Snezana. Two months before her first Masters World Championship in South Korea in 2017 she was doubtful about participating because of
health conditions. About said: "if I feel good, I will go..." But later Snezana changed her attitude said,: "I will go!" and she "felt good" immediately.
During the award, it was outlined that Snezana was almost a one-person team at the National Indoor League, competing in become long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, 60m hurdles, and relay for Clonliffe Harriers Athletic Club, in addition to her international successes. Congratulations to John Shields. John Shields -one of the best coaches in Ireland! (one-person @johnshieldsathletics) As Snezana says about her coach who trained her since 2010: John's athlete The group is a “Champion Factory.” Join Clonliffe Harriers Athletic Club, they need you. Be dedicated and patient and become a healthy champion. You can read more about the awards and the club by following the link: https://clonliffeharriersac. com/that-was-a-piece-ofcake/
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M a y r a Va l e n c i a . I am 15 years old and was born in Chicago, Illinois. I am from a Hispanic family that has a very loving homelife. My love for modeling has grown since I was 12. I joined a pageant as MS Teen Mexico, and after that, I began doing photo shoots and walking the runways.
When I began, I had low self-esteem but with guidance from my mom and leaders in the fashion industry, I became self-assured. Right now, I am practicing to become a nail tech while working as a model. My 15 years of experiencing life have taught me a lot, and I look forward to becoming the best I can.
Always a pleasure to paint seascapes, no rights and no wrongs, just make it flow!
Ed Morales email: deselarom@olypen.com
In 2019 it was my pleasure to paint Richard’s portrait. He is a most interesting person. Richard Miles is currently an award-winning artist specializing in sculptures and paintings of Astronomical, Scientific and Science Fiction themes. His work includes actual flying rockets, Steampunk Gadgetry and SciFi Costumes. Miles has formerly worked as a Commercial Deep Sea Diver, a Yacht and Ship Designer/Builder, College Astronomy Instructor and Technical Advisor regarding sailing ships, rockets and telescopes. His historic reproduction sailing ships can be seen in many movies including the original Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Trek Generations and Amistad. In 2015 Miles was awarded Best Original Costume for his Steampunk interpretation of the Time Traveler from H.G. Wells novel The Time Machine, as Professor Miles R. Levell, at the 73rd World Science Fiction Convention, held in Spokane Washington.
I painted this little guy on a 20x30 inch piece of curved architectural glass. Ed Morales email: deselarom@olypen.com
Mixing an abstract seascape and stained glass. Actually I did this painting in 2000 on a mat board, with oils and acrylics in a fashion that made it look like stain glass. Ed Morales email: deselarom@olypen.com
Sailing along on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Always great fun to paint an ocean piece as it occurs to me with very little forethought. Ed Morales email: deselarom@olypen.com
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