Red Silk Carpet #82 Sept #2 2022 by Shelly Jernigan Pekala

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On the cover

GOD’S NOT HERE Red-Carpet Premier Writer & Director Matthew Cichella

Ladj Ly Alex Lutz Carolina Sala Greta Gerwig

Mina Kavani Elena Lietti Colin Farrell Zen Mcgrath Romain Gavras

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri

Arianna Lexus An Actress Here to Inspire Others Through Her Personal Journey on and Off the Big Screen! As a professional SAG actress that's been working on her craft full time for nearly 8 years now, I could not be more excited to share with you a little sneak peek into my unique world. This rollercoaster of a ride has had its fair share of ups, downs, and everything in-between. With thirty-four films and counting I have no intentions on slowing down now! One of my favorite parts of

being an actress is definitely the character development. Anyone that knows me knows how extremely serious I am about being "Method". I go beyond studying my characters; I live in their world 24/7. I eat, sleep, and breathe every ounce of that character before ever stepping foot on set. I'd say this is definitely something that sets me apart from the rest. Whether I’m playing a mom or a skilled assassin, there's no limit to characters I can portray. I love diving deep into even the most eccentric of roles. I'm always looking for new ways to challenge myself and perfect my craft, including learning new accents, doing fight

training, and learning to do stunts. My latest venture in the film world has been adding producer to my name. In the last year I have produced three feature films. I truly enjoy the whole creative process! There's so much work that goes into making a movie and I won't sugarcoat it because it's not easy. You better get used to plan B, C, D, you get the drift. There's a reason people say anything in life worth doing is going to be hard. That's the beauty in this biz; seeing all your hard work completed, all your planning, creativity and movie magic just blossom into something that you can share with the world!

My absolute favorite projects are definitely those that raise awareness. They encompass so much meaning and their purpose is so much greater than just making a film. The most recent film I completed, "God's Not Here", is the perfect example of one of those projects and is actually the very first faithbased anthology ever! This film holds a special place in my heart on so many levels. It's written and directed by the extremely talented Matthew Cichella.

What started out as a conversation between us about doing one short faith film quickly turned into four powerhouse stories of faith, love, loss, hope and forgiveness. I remember telling him after reading the scripts, “I think you're on to something here. Just keep writing because this is something truly special and you have to take your gift and run with this!”

I feel beyond blessed to

star in that film and be able to showcase the extreme range and depth needed to play four different characters in four separate stories. I have so much gratitude for Matt trusting me, believing in me, and helping me to bring these stories to life! If the challenge of playing four characters wasn't enough, I was tested in real life when I caught Covid in December. I was hospitalized for 120 days, suffering in the most unspeakable pain, with endless Covid complications. Honestly, I almost died from it. It was during those moments that my own faith was truly tested on every level. When I was finally healthy enough to view the rough cut of “God’s Not Here,” I remember crying happy, healing tears. That moment was even more special than we could've ever imagined. It was such a beautiful moment because all the trauma I had been going through up until that moment allowed me to not only appreciate every word in the sermon, but

completely understand its profound meaning! The Red Carpet World Premiere was held on Saturday, July 23rd in Rockford, IL at the RPL Nordlof Center and the second screening was on Tuesday, July 26th in Naperville, IL at the Hollywood Palms Theater. Whether you are a believer or not, these stories are going to make you "feel"! This is not your average faithbased film. It's relatable, real, raw, emotionally driven and just powerful in every way! We officially wrapped the sequel to "God's Not Here", which is called "A Testament of Faith: God's Not Here ll." In this film, I once again play four completely different characters! These stories touch on some pretty deep, dark topics but yet they are still so inspirational! “GODS NOT HERE” be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms soon!

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri

Polly Cassiday Doyle

Photojournalist Sepehr Nikpouri

Inesa Ponomariovaite © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

Also, I have a psychological thriller, "Hyde Out", being released in early 2023! In that film I star in the role of "Emily," a victim of domestic abuse. This film will not only raise awareness for victims of domestic abuse but suicide as well. We are planning on making quite the impact with this empowering film and in real life as we plan on donating a portion of our profits to real life victims.

Jitka Klett Paris / Oriental Fashion Show 2022 by Saif Rahman Sozib

On the eve of the opening of HAUTE COUTURE FASHION WEEK PARIS, the week the highest fashion and one of the most expected events of the year, the popular and awaited event ORIENTAL FASHION SHOW takes place regularly.

After The 41st time, it was organized under the leadership of HIND JOUDAR.

This year, for the first time in the history of the show, a representative of the Czech Republic appeared on the catwalk - fashion designer JITKA KLETT, holder of the EUROPEO OSCAR DELLA MODA 2021 silver award.

created for approximately 130-350 hours. The Couture collection original model is complemented by author's crowns from the workshop of the globally successful Czech duo from Liberec, Anička and Vlado Škardů.

Acting on the OFC 2022:

Jitka Klett from the Czech Republic was during the fashion show supported by fashion designer Beata Rajská together with the successful fashion photographer Arthur Koff / photo in the attachment/. At the entrance to the PENINSULA hotel youcanadmiretheworkofanot her Czech company working abroad - the LA SVITU “Dancing Leaves” chandelier / photo in the attachment - a combination of 3 creative fields - fashion, jewelry and glass /.

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The Fashion show took place on January 23, 2022, in the beautiful premises of one of the most luxurious hotels in Paris - the PENINSULA hotel.

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The goal of the ORIENTAL FASHION SHOW is to present selected successful designers from all over the world on one catwalk.

JITKA KLETT showed a new collection of 10 couture models and onewedding model. The Collection Was Worked on in the salon for 6 months and one model was

La Rena by Renata Kliská / SLOVAKIA

RED SILK CARPET EXECUTIVE DIVISION SANDRA SMITH- DOGHMI SHELLEY PEKALA EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

MIKAYLA PEKALA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CRYSTAL ATWOOD ASSISTANT EDITOR IN CHIEF SAIF RAHMAN SOZIB INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION JOURNALIST DIRECTOR

LOUIS CAPIZZI INTERNATIONAL PHOTOJOURNALIST SEPEHR NIKPOURI PHOTOJOURNALIST SEPEHR NIKPOURI RED SILK CARPET BRAND AMBASSADOR

NATACHA COSTA RED SILK CARPET INTERNATIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

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RED

SILK

VIP

CARPET

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Magazine

Sept

COVER STORY

2022

Ladj Ly

Arianna Lexus

Greta Gerwig

GOD’S NOT HERE

Satoshi Tsumabuki

HYDE OUT

Iker Solano Dali Benssalah

JOURNALIST

Alexis Manenti

Saif Rahman Sozib

Ouassini Embarek Rebecca Zlotowski

PHOTOJOURNALIST

Zen Mcgrath

Louis Capizzi

Elena Lietti

Sepehr Nikpouri

Carolina Sala Mina Kavani

Inesa Ponomariovaite

Romain Gavras

Polly Cassiday Doyle

Rodrigo Sorogoyen

Anne Parillaud Jose Santiago DESIGNERS

Colin Farrell Matteo Oscar Giuggioli Rocio Munoz Morales

Jitka Klett

Eugenia Costantini Julianne Nicholson

STARS IN DIOR

Andrew Dominik

Alex Lutz

Julianne Moore

Jesse Eisenberg

Jack Dylan Grazer

Rebecca Zlotowski

Catherine Deneuve

Sam Nivola Noah Baumbach

DIOR VIP - EVENTS 2022 UNDEFINED 48TH DEAUVILLE AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL

ALEX LUTZ Alex Lutz dressed in Dior by Kim Jones at the Opening Ceremony of the 48th Deauville American Film Festival Alex Lutz wore a Dior men’s collection grey wool suit with a beige striped shirt. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

JESSE EISENBERG Jesse Eisenberg dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the “When You Finish Saving The World” Premiere at the 48th Deauville American Film Festival Jesse Eisenberg wore a Dior men’s collection navy blue suit, a classic black shirt and a pair of black patent leather derbies. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

REBECCA ZLOTOWSKI Rebecca Zlotowski dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 48th Deauville American Film Festival Rebecca Zlotowski wore a Dior embroidered black silk dress. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

DIOR VIP - EVENTS 2022 UNDEFINED 79TH VENICE FILM FESTIVAL

SAM NIVOLA Sam Nivola dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Opening Dinner of the 79th Venice International Film Festival Sam Nivola wore a Dior men’s Cactus Jack Dior collection brown office collar cropped jacket and coffee flared pants with black derbies. -August 31, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

NOAH BAUMBACH Noah Baumbach dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Opening Dinner of the 79th Venice International Film Festival Noah Baumbach wore a Dior men’s black wool notch lapel suit. -August 31, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

LADJ LY Dali Benssalah, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti & Ouassini Embarek dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attend the Photocall for “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Ladj Ly wore a Dior men’s Spring 23 capsule collection guest edited by ERL purple wool peak lapel suit with oversize pants, a grey silk short sleeve shirt with Dior oblique motif and a pair of DiorBlackSuit XL S1I sunglasses. - September 2, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images

SAM NIVOLA Sam Nivola dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Photocall for “White Noise” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Sam Nivola wore a Dior men’s collection light grey wool oblique tuxedo, a classic white cotton t-shirt and a pair of white B23 sneakers. -August 31, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

GRETA GERWIG Greta Gerwig dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the Photocall for “White Noise” at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Greta Gerwig wore a Dior black wool bar jacket and pants. She also wore Dior shoes. August 31, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

SATOSHI TSUMABUKI Satoshi Tsumabuki dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Photocall for “Are Otoko” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Satoshi Tsumabuki wore a Dior men’s collection navy blue suit, a classic white cotton shirt, a black silk bow tie and a pair of black patent leather derbies. - September 1, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

IKER SOLANO Iker Solano dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Photocall for “Bardo” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Iker Solano wore a golden silk short-sleeve t-shirt with Dior embroidery, a white classic cotton t-shirt, brown wool oversized pants and a pair of B23 sneakers. -September 1, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

DALI BENSSALAH Dali Benssalah, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti & Ouassini Embarek dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attend the Photocall for “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Dali Benssalah wore a Dior Winter 2022-23 men’s collection blue and white cotton striped shirt, grey wool oversize pants and a pair of beige B30 sneakers. - September 2, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ALEXIS MANENTI Dali Benssalah, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti & Ouassini Embarek dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attend the Photocall for “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Alexis Manenti wore a Dior men’s collection classic white cotton CD icon t-shirt, beige cotton pants and a pair of grey B101 sneakers. - September 2, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

OUASSINI EMBAREK Dali Benssalah, Ladj Ly, Alexis Manenti & Ouassini Embarek dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attend the Photocall for “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Ouassini Embarek wore a Dior Summer 22 men’s collection pink striped cotton shirt, grey wool trackpants and a pair of grey B23 sneakers. September 2, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

REBECCA ZLOTOWSKI Rebecca Zlotowski and Anne Parillaud dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Rebecca Zlotowski wore a Dior Cruise 2023 white silk and lace dress with a Dior belt and black shoes. September 4, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ZEN MCGRATH Zen McGrath dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Photocall for “The Son” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Zen McGrath wore a Dior men’s Spring 23 capsule collection guest designed by ERL dark grey wool peak lapel doublebreasted suit, a white cotton shirt with ’Gazette’ all-over print and a pair of black leather loafers. -September 7, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ELENA LIETTI Elena Lietti dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Elena Lietti wore a Dior navy blue wool and silk jacket with a white silk shirt and white wool and silk pants. She also wore a Dior black leather belt. -September 8, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

CAROLINA SALA Carolina Sala dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Carolina Sala wore a Dior Cruise 2023 embroidered black silk dress. -September 8, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

MINA KAVANI Mina Kavani dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Mina Kavani wore a Dior Cruise 2023 embroidered black tulle jacket and skirt. She also wore a Dior clutch, jewelry and shoes. -September 9 & 10 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ROMAIN GAVRAS Mina Kavani Ladj Ly & Dali Benssalah dressed in Dior by Kim Jones for the Premiere of “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Romain Gavras wore a Dior men’s collection black shawl collar tuxedo, a classic white cotton shirt, a black silk tie and a pair of black patentleather derbies. -September 3, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

LADJ LY Romain Gavras, Ladj Ly & Dali Benssalah dressed in Dior by Kim Jones for the Premiere of “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Ladj Ly wore a Dior men’s collection dark blue wool peak lapel tuxedo , a white cotton shirt, a blue bow tie and a pair of black patentleather derbies. -September 3, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

DALI BENSSALAH Romain Gavras, Ladj Ly & Dali Benssalah dressed in Dior by Kim Jones for the Premiere of “Athena” at the 79th Venice Film Festival Dali Benssalah wore a Dior men’s collection black oblique wool peak lapel tuxedo, a black cotton shirt, a black bow tie and a pair of black leather derbies. -September 3, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

RODRIGO SOROGOYEN Sam Nivola & Rodrigo Sorogoyen dressed in Dior by Kim Jones at the Opening Ceremony of the 79th Venice Film Festival Rodrigo Sorogoyen wore a Dior men’s collection black tuxedo, a classic white cotton shirt, a black silk bow tie and a pair of black patent leather derbies. -September 1, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images

ANNE PARILLAUD Rebecca Zlotowski and Anne Parillaud dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Anne Parillaud wore a Dior Pre Fall 2022 embroidered black tulle dress. - September 4, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

COLIN FARRELL Colin Farrell dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends “The Banshees of Inisherin” Premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival Colin Farrell wore a Dior men’s collection black shawl tuxedo, a classic white shirt, a black silk bow tie and a pair of black patent leather derbies. - September 5, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

MATTEO OSCAR GIUGGIOLI Matteo Oscar Giuggioli dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the “Siccità” Premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival Matteo Oscar Giuggioli wore a Dior men’s collection off-white peak lapel tuxedo, a white cotton wing-tip collar shirt with plastron, a silver ’Lily of the Valley’ brooch and a pair of black patent leather boots. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ROCIO MUNOZ MORALES Rocio Munoz Morales dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Rocio Munoz Morales wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black lace top and bra with a printed silk skirt. - September 3, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ZEN MCGRATH Zen McGrath dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends “The Son” Premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival Zen McGrath wore a Dior men’s collection light blue wool oblique jacket, a light blue pant, a classic white cotton shirt and a pair of Dior and Sacai leather boots. -September 7, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

EUGENIA COSTANTINI Eugenia Costantini dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Eugenia Costantini wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black and blue silk bustier dress with Dior shoes. -September 7, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Alfonso Catalano/SGP Italia © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

JULIANNE NICHOLSON Julianne Nicholson dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Julianne Nicholson wore a Dior Cruise 2023 red silk long dress with a Dior black leather clutch and Dior shoes. She also wore a Rose des vents necklace in yellow and white gold, diamonds and cormoran stones of Dior joaillerie. -September 8, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ANDREW DOMINIK Andrew Dominik dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends “The Blonde” Premiere at the 79th Venice Film Festival Andrew Dominik wore a Dior men’s collection black wool notch lapel suit, a classic white cotton shirt and a black silk tie. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

ELENA LIETTI Elena Lietti dressed. in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Elena Lietti wore a Dior Cruise 2023 printed black and red silk bustier dress. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

JULIANNE MOORE Julianne Moore dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Julianne Moore wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black silk top and skirt. -September 10, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

MINA KAVANI Mina Kavani dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Mina Kavani wore a Dior embroidered black tulle dress. She also wore a Dior clutch, jewelry and shoes. -September 9 & 10 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

JACK DYLAN GRAZER Jack Dylan Grazer dressed in Dior by Kim Jones attends the Photocall for the “Filming Italy Award” at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Jack Dylan Grazer wore a Dior men’s ERL capsule collection pink fluid corduroy pants, a classic white cotton t-shirt and a pair of black leather derbies. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

CATHERINE DENEUVE Catherine Deneuve dressed in Dior Haute Couture by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice Film International Film Festival Catherine Deneuve wore a Dior Haute Couture black velvet cape. -September 2, 2022 COPYRIGHT: Dior © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

CAROLINA SALA Carolina Sala dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Carolina Sala wore a Dior Cruise 2023 black knit dress with a black leather belt. - September 7 & 8 2022 COPYRIGHT: Valentina Ciampaglia © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

CAROLINA SALA Carolina Sala dressed in Dior by Maria Grazia Chiuri at the 79th Venice International Film Festival Carolina Sala wore a Dior Cruise 2023 ivory lace skirt with a black silk top and ivory lace cardigan. She also wore Dior sunglasses, a Dior Saddle bag and J’adior shoes. - September 7 & 8 2022 COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022

SAM NIVOLA Sam Nivola dressed in Dior by Kim Jones at the 79th Venice Film Festival Sam Nivola wore a Dior men’s ERL capsule collection purple and white blended wool sleeveless v-neck knit, a classic white cotton t-shirt, light blue fluid corduroy pants and a pair of B27 sneakers. -September 1, 2022.

SAM NIVOLA Sam Nivola & Rodrigo Sorogoyen dressed in Dior by Kim Jones at the Opening Ceremony of the 79th Venice Film Festival Sam Nivola wore a Dior men’s collection navy blue wool oblique tuxedo, a Cactus Jack Dior silk shirt and a pair of black patent leather derbies. -September 1, 2022. COPYRIGHT: Getty Images © Red Silk Carpet™ Sept 2022