ISSUE #41 - The Attainment Issue

STAY IN YOUR VISION

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FINDING BEAUTY IN THE LITTLE THINGS MARGARET ZOX BROWN

FOLLOWING YOUR DREAMS IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

THE SERG ATTAINMENT ISSUE 2020...A YEAR TO REMEMBER...OR NOT!

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Sometimes you have to stop and thank the heavens for your life blessings.

The year 2020 has been a trying year for all of us. I think it’s safe to say that instead of yelling Happy New Year, we should all be screaming JUMANJI! Think about it for one second, losing Kobe Bryant and Chadwick Boseman were probably the most shocking tragedies we’ve endured, natural disasters did not spare us, we’ve had an historic election and nor can we forget a global pandemic. The magazine was supposed to launch in California and in New York but unfortunately had to come to a complete halt because COVID-19.

Though I can say that I’m extremely happy that my team is safe and healthy, my heart goes out to all that have lost loved ones to this virus and hope the year 2021 will bring us good fortune.

With this said, I want to say that we are more than happy to have a wellrounded artist on her way to stardom gracing our cover this time around, Lisa Yaro. Her inspiring and uplifting story is one for the books.

The outpour of submissions of artists for this issue was certainly overwhelming. They came from all over the world. Particularly Serg Garkus, a photographer from Ukraine, now living in Poland, whose hunger for success is admirable. We are honored to feature him in our Who’s who section of people you need to know.

Moreover, we are happy to have celebrated our 40th issue in a very unique manner and feel grateful that you continue to support us in our climb to our 50th due in two years.

Our contributors are the backbone of this issue and for this we are ever so grateful. We would like to extend our congratulations to our columnist Toni Douglas for publishing her first book “Controlling Your Crazy While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend”. She has labored for 7 long years and we would like to celebrate with her as she launches her book physically and virtually.

We present to you our labor of love for the 41st time. Enjoy!

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CONTRIBUTORS

Toni Douglas Known by most as "Toni". For eleven years, Toni served her community as a high school English teacher and an Instructional Reading Coach for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Currently, Toni is in pursuit of publishing her first book, Controlling Your Crazy While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend. In her spare time, Toni enjoys shopping, traveling and writing. In addition to writing for CREATIV magazine, she serves as the blogger for The Millionheiress Club and Keva J Swimwear. One day, Toni is a published author and public speaker. Toni published her first book, Controlling Your Crazy While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend.

Yvonne NOBLES Yvonne is the founder of Life Coaching for Kids, along with her husband Louis with whom she shared her first kiss over 35 years ago. This dynamic duo shine as life coaches, lyricists and motivational speakers. A travel enthusiast from an early age, Yvonne learned much about life while touring the world during her father's military career. An avid reader and award-winning poet, she’s convinced that everyone has a story to be told - it's simply a matter of connecting with those whom you are fortunate to cross paths. To discover the key to unlocking your greatness, follow her on Instagram @lc4k.info or contact her at 530.936.7082 to book transformative speaking and coaching sessions.

Laura shirk Laura is a Toronto-based lifestyle writer known for profiling international artists and retail marketing campaigns. When she's not pretending to know lyrics or dancing in public, she likes to hit the gym, (over)eat and spend time with family and friends. Connect with her on Instagram: @elleeshirk

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IN THIS ISSUE

12 Pop-UP photography Photography by Travis Bigwood

14 Pop-UP photography Photography by Irina Shatskaya

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photography artistry "Destination" by Michiro Ando

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photography artistry "Destination" by Michiro Ando

FEATURED STORIES

28 VISUAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT Gifted hands - Highlight on Adi Kraus

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36 VISUAL ARTIST HIGHLIGHT From Public to Personal, Margaret Zox Brown Finds Beauty in the Little Things by Laura Shirk

COVER STORY

46 spotlight on lisa yaro Stay in your Vision

ARTISTIC FASHION

58 fashion week Highlights of Paraiso Miami Beach

WHO’S WHO

68 FASHION FORWARD COUTURE Getting to know Serg Garkus

WRITER’S CORNER

80 LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS Why Putting Yourself First Is Key in Your Next Relationship by Toni Douglas

82 STORY TELLING Mastering the Climb by Yvonne Nobles

FREE EXPRESSION

112 WORLD ART PHOTOGRAPHY Make It Wht You Will by The System Life Meeting In The City by Aleksandr Volkov Celebration & Devotion Two Sides Of Love by Sanjeev Verma Greens and Things by Meka Matthews Arabian Beatury by Jeremy Bummett Rainbow by Tasha Cherkasova It Only Takes One Voice by Coliin Swavey Up The Ladder To The Roof Beoncia Dunn Sins by Abril Bozzo Behave by LanaSvet Sarah Yong by Isaiah Hunt Amid The Void Keep Your Dreams by Nadezhda Popova O'Diva by Davide Giunta Different by Viktor Zhulin Dreaming of Lavender Fields by Jordan Arteaga

146 pLACES TO vISIT Pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

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Pop-Up Photography | Nikki Allen

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Model: Jaime Kitt Carson Photographer: Nikki Allen

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Pop-Up Photography | Irina Shatskaya

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Photographer: Irina Shatskaya Model: Maria Grechinichenko Make-up artist: Tatiana Skalozub Modeling Agency: CLIOmodels City: Lugansk

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Destination Now we are confronting Corona.

People are worried about the economic downturn.

But I think we came at the dawn of a new era.

We can’t just think about ourselves.

The world is connected.

New things and innovations are great.

But we need the courage to look back, not just in front. (translated from Japanese)

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PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTRY | Michiro Ando

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I was born in Japan and studied business at a college level. I also attended a make-up school and became interested in photography. I became a freelance photographer after working as a rental studio assistant, a freelance assistant, and a personal assistant.

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Photography is the art of freezing a moment in time.

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PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTRY | Karl M. Lee Photographer: Karl M. Lee Model: Danilsa Ortega Mua: Gisela Gomez

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PHOTOGRAPHY ARTISTRY | Karl M. Lee

Photographer: Karl M. Lee Model: Danilsa Ortega Mua: Gisela Gomez

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Photographer: Karl M. Lee Model: Danilsa Ortega Mua: Gisela Gomez

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VISUAL ART | Adi Kraus

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ADI KRAUS Wise men may have few words to say but their actions speak volume. Adi Kraus is certainly one of them, Architect by trade, though he has stopped practicing a decade ago, Adi is a great with his hands, not only does he sculpt but also creates every day items that you would find in your home.

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I was always intrigued by the human body and the way skin, muscles and bones create these amazing continuous curves and shapes.

I have learned that there is a whole world of beauty beyond the cultural and sexual connotations of a naked body. My intention was always to capture that beauty and the way it reflects subtle gestures and emotions.

For 20 years my art pieces were figurative nude. Trying to touch the true nature of that beauty I always started with clay, because of the way wet clay resembles the human skin.

In recent years, social networks changed the way we communicate and visually present ourselves to others. Our virtual world became a competitive stage where many try to look happier and more glorious than they really are, sharing their life experience through staged filtered images, presenting only visual fake masks of how they want others to see them.

Since 2016 I have been investigating different approaches to the representation of those masks while still using clay as a medium for the base piece, so it all starts with a genuine sculpture.

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His process though seeming simple, may be complicated for the inexperienced. first he makes a clay figure of his live model or a picture or perhaps derived from pure imagination, then using a unique invented method, the clay sculpture is transformed into a polyurethane wires piece that is then painted and placed on a canvas.

Capturing the human form at its most primitive state, his work is to be admired.

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VISUAL ART | Adi Kraus FEMALE

SILVER FEMALE

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VISUAL ART | Adi Kraus

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FLLAME

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VISUAL ART | Margaret Zox Brown

April 28th - May 17th, 2020 _ 42� x 38� _ Oil on Canvas

From Public to Personal, Margaret Zox Brown Finds Beauty in the Little Things A lifelong Manhattanite, Margaret Zox Brown often focuses on the transient nature of the city and uses her immediate surroundings and the everyday people and objects she encounters as subjects of her work

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As her primary means of connecting with the world, Zox Brown says that her body of work is for everyone to relate to easily. In her own words, creating artwork that is representational and recognizable, the artist is an expressionist oil painter, painting authentic feelings and connections that anyone can identify with. Describing her artwork as a dialogue between herself and the world, Zox Brown looks to channel the noise and normalities of life into a space of figurative intimacy.

“My work is an exploration of encounters: the people I interact with, familiar and stranger alike, as well as the exceptional aspects that define my New York experiences, with the intention of creating shared ground rooted in art and love. This collaborative process between technique and intuition is where I find the most richness as an artist,” she writes.

Pre-COVID-19, Zox Brown was working on a series of ordinary New York characters whose spirit and shared connection she was

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celebrating through canvas and color. In some cases, she’d only met her subject once during a brief encounter or conversation. The starting point of this series: noting the generosity and excitement of her regular waiter at her favorite restaurant in the city. This so-called portrait generated awareness of the people who crossed the painter’s path and her love of NYC for its culture of connection – a profound experience regardless of the person or place.

With the global pandemic forcing the city inside and the implementation of social distancing, the oil painter turned inward and started a series called The Lockdown Paintings.

Offering the same sense of appreciation for community, she describes this project with the tagline: There’s no place like home. As a result of the virus directly impacting her accessibility to the public, The Lockdown Paintings presents the simple and beautiful moments she’s found during this unique time – that we’re all experiencing.

Moving forward, with the pandemic still a strong presence across the world, Zox Brown will continue to expand The Lockdown Paintings. As far as subject matter, the painter will wait to discover and navigate future experiences (and challenges) on both a social and personal level. With the increase of digitalization and re-structing of business models and opportunities, many galleries and institutions will have to add to their physical presence. Whether displaying her art in-gallery or online, Zox Brown would like the viewer to walk away from this series with a sense of “we are all in this together”.

Having moved all of her tools and materials to a makeshift studio and shifted her approach, Zox Brown states that while her creative process has evolved throughout the years, it’s transformed most dramatically during quarantine life. Originally, she’d select a particularly strong drawing to turn into a painting and consider the viewer for a single reason: to guide him or her through the journey of the canvas.

Presently, she chooses a feeling or mood to express and share, creates a sketch to unearth the meaning she wants to visually convey and applies a layered approach to both color and form to finally communicate her emotion. The style, shape and placement of each and every mark is intentional. As opposed to titling the pieces in this series, the artist is dating each painting in order to serve as a diary and remember her emotional state when looking back at this time. Similar to Margaret’s life, her art has shifted during COVID-19. “[The Lockdown Paintings highlights the true beauty found in life at home, which is the natural trajectory for me as an artist. While I was painting the true beauty found in what I experienced externally, culminating in New York Characters, which reveals an appreciation for community, I am now painting the shared beauty we all have while isolating at home.

Our worlds have become smaller, but because we are all experiencing this same thing, our homes are actually much bigger. I am reaching out to the world, to the community by showing what I have found to be so beautiful in our very familiar moments. The internal, while personal, is also a connection to a shared, community experience. And by making these paintings to be understood by all, I am most definitely painting with my viewer in mind,]” she explains.

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VISUAL ART | Margaret Zox Brown

May 27th - June 18th, 2020 _ 48” x 38” _ Oil on Canvas

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June 22nd - July 12th, 2020 _ 38” x 26” _ Oil on Canvas April 8th - April 17th, 2020 _ 40” x 36” _ Oil on Canvas

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VISUAL ART | Margaret Zox Brown

April 18th - April 27th, 2020 _ 16” x 32” _ Oil on Canvas

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COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro

Lisa YARO Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower | Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black | Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns | Model Lisa Yaro | Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo | MUA/ Chanel Harper | Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver | Wig/ Raheem Tarver | Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures | Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/African print Halter, high-low dress, Cincher buckle vest, Lemon slice leggings Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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Stay IN YOUR VISION

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/African print Halter, high-low dress, Cincher buckle vest, Lemon slice leggings Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

Actress, singer, songwriter, activist and philanthropist, all the attributes that define the beautiful Nigerian native Lisa Yaro. It was indeed a delight to have a chat with her and discovering the exciting side of her life story.

Lisa arrived in the United States when she was only about 10 years of age, like any traditional African or Caribbean parent, they already have determined what your future will look like…Lawyer, Doctor or Engineer.. pick one!!! Surprisingly, Lisa had her heart set on being a doctor " Going through school, it was weird because I was the nerd but I was the jock, and I was also the class clown.” Lisa’s personality stood out and made her unforgettable wherever she went.

Though being gifted intellectually, she was an athlete that excelled in track, basketball, and volleyball. The latter landed her a scholarship to play in college, unfortunately due to her tearing her ACL and shattering her meniscus, her scholarship was on the line. “.

It's interesting though, God never does things without a reason.” When one door closes a better one opens.

Though she has been writing at a very young age, She found her love for the arts through poetry, she would consequently sit at numerous studio sessions where she fell in love with music and decided she would pursue this field to become a songwriter. The minute she decided to pursue music, though she was received with a little resistance when she broke the news to her family, she felt it was the best decision she could have ever taken. Being a woman of faith, this allowed her to start an organization called Industry for God benefiting the less fortunate.

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COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Black/Gold long sleeve, key hole fitted sheath gown Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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“We would go out and feed the homeless. My big picture idea for this is to have a bunch of different artists throw concerts or events, and all proceeds go to just strictly trying to help out different cities and people in need. God has that in mind for me to do. Those are big goal pictures.

All these little things are just steppingstones. I am okay with making people uncomfortable sharing my love for God. That's fine. I'm going to stand in my truth.”

2017, she continued to push her efforts in becoming the star he saw in her. Growing up in the States and having to overcome having an accent and being teased as a child, she shied away from stardom, however her courage and determination brought her to find her voice and own style. She found her audience and just ran with it.

Lisa being a strong and determined woman, surely paid her dues to the music industry. She would continue to write songs hoping that her work would get picked up by a famous artist.

Sometimes you just need that one person to take you to the next level. However, in this business there are no guarantees. A record can go as far as being picked up and recorded yet would not be selected for an album.

Subsequently this would result in the writer not being paid. These are lessons learned through trial and error. But Lisa recounts:“I'm glad that I went through those obstacles and those experiences because the person that I am now, shall not be tried today.”

I don’t want to call this sheer luck, but when you position yourself in certain situations, that little bit of luck can turn things around very quickly. In wanting to pursue acting she had the opportunity of being in the audience of Dr Phil, or Judges shows in California. “I was that enthusiastic member of the audience that was like, "Oh yeah, whohoooo." I was spelling it.”

LOL. It is safe to say that acting was already part of her. Having to experience theater in college, she even caught the eye of film director Russ Parr during the filming of Something Like a Business in 2010 starring Kevin Hart, she even had a few lines recorded even though they were cut at the final release of the movie.

Though acting was fun, she continued to pursue her music career knowing how much she has sacrificed to get there. They usually say that it takes 10 years to create an overnight sensation.

Well after 10 years of consistent work she received a Grammy nomination for her work with the singer Mya as her songwriter, and made it on the Billboard charts even beating Taylor Swift.

2020 has proven to be a tough year for everyone, nevertheless it may have been a blessing for some. Lisa had the opportunity to travel to Nigeria and work with some prominent names in the industry. Upon her return, COVID happened and all her plans came to a halt. But God certainly works in mysterious ways, it may have been a blessing in disguise. The plan was to release her recent single in April of this year.

Alas, it could be the worse feeling when you know the marketing company that is supposed to work on your behalf left you the wolves.

Fortunately, with a little patience she was able to acquire a team of hard-working individuals who made the release of her latest single happen. Leaving AWOL and signing with Empire Distribution was probably the best move for her career. Marketing were heavily done in Nigeria, Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, and the UK. For Lisa, this was her biggest investment.

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COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro Her future is certainly looking brighter by the second, she had the opportunity to be featured in an upcoming film starring Vanessa Hudgens. Though she may not be able to release any information about it just yet, we can expect nothing but excellence coming from such talent. Lisa is a fighter, just through her work alone you can tell she has battle scars and could write a book about it if she wanted to. Her motto is Stay Within Your Vision.

Many a times she has encountered difficulties and hurtles, such disappointing managers or perhaps expectations not met from people she may have trusted, but she didn’t let these obstacles deter her from her ultimate goal. “I'm doing the work, and I'm holding the tape, I'm just letting God put the pieces together.” Holding on to her faith may have been the ultimate factor in her walk towards stardom.

Though faced with indecent proposals, the key was to continue to walk with her head held high and her integrity intact. If we could learn anything in this moment it should be this. Your respect and integrity are the highest form of currency you will ever hold in any walk of life.

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Green/Gold reversible sequin asymmetrical-halter leotard with over size Cuban link neck brace Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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I'm doing the work, and I'm holding the tape, I'm just letting God put the pieces together

Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Green/Gold reversible sequin asymmetrical-halter leotard with over size Cuban link neck brace Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Asymmetrical fitted mermaid sequined fringe gown Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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Life in the public eye does not come worry free. When creating her fame on social media, she was not without criticism from her fans or perhaps her “haters.� From being judged about what kind of clothes she wears, to the shape of her body and even the color of her skin, the ones with an opinion were always ready to offer theirs. For this reason alone she had come to the conclusion that she needed to offer some positive reinforcement, she plans on opening an organization or perhaps starting a movement called Love Yourself coincidently deriving from the initials of her logo LY. With this in mind she plans on campaigning heavily about self-love and positivity as we all know the world needs it.

In her words we would like to leave you with her last thoughts: Don't be afraid to go for what you want. Don't be afraid to follow your dreams, no matter how ridiculous or how out of reach it might seem to other people. If that's what you want to do, find ways to accomplish it. Do the work.

No one's saying you have to be that tomorrow. You work towards that. And don't let the opinions of other people stray you from your goals. Because everyone has opinions, and those who have the loudest opinions are the ones who are doing nothing with their lives. Instead of letting opinions outside affect you on the inside, you have to know this is what you want. And no one can to tell you otherwise.

But you also have to put the work into it, and you're going to have to make the sacrifices you need to get there. Do the work. There's nothing you can't accomplish. If you do the research, you'll do everything you can to achieve that goal, it's going to come. It's just a law, the natural law.

It's just going to come to you. The power of God will attract it all to you. You can't just sit on the couch and expect it to fall from the sky if you're not doing the work. Go for your dreams, do the work, and don't let the pickings of others stray you from that. www.creativmag.com | Nov - Dec 2020 | CREATIV | 55

COVER STORY | Lisa Yaro Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Mandarin peasant sleeve kimono raincoat Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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Fashion Stylist & Creative Director /Fashionwidower Assistant on Set/ Deandra Black Wardrobe/Mandarin peasant sleeve kimono raincoat Designer/ Richard Petit of Papillon Dezigns Model Lisa Yaro Photographer & Art Direction/ Michael Diangelo MUA/ Chanel Harper Hair stylist/ Raheem Tarver Wig by Raheem Tarver Jewerly Designer/TNM Treasures Location/ Art Factory Paterson, New Jersey

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FASHION Miami Beach ARTISTIC WEEK FASHION| Paraiso | Doe Wiz

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The year 2020 has been a roller coaster for all of us.

Despite the hurdles we are compelled to continue on with our lives. In the summer Paraiso put on a wonderful show all while following CDC guidelines.

Due to its success they followed up with their regularly Fall show.

The project showcased 12 Colombian designers and featured established brands such as OndadeMar, Verdelimon, and Encantadore, but also new rising stars in the swimwear and resort wear industry including Palmacea, Mola Mola, Ancora, Carolina Estefan, Estivo, Corpo, Praia, Nawa, and Mar de Rosas.

On Saturday, November 14th, 2020, Paraiso Miami Beach presented Destination Colombia: The most promising names on the new creative Colombian fashion scene and their Spring/Summer 2021 collections at Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District.

In the spirit of new normal, the swimwear and resort wear enthusiasts watched fashion show live through Procolombia’s official fashion Instagram account @ColombianFashionTrends and www. paraisomiamibeach.com.

FASHION WEEK | Paraiso Miami Beach Stitch Lab, the luxury online retail space for Colombian fashion hosted a media reception serving delicious mimosas by Miami Cocktail Company.

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Silvia Cobos and Jetlagmode accessorized the show with shoes, bags and accessories all made using sustainable handmade techniques, while Junior & Hatter Wynwood’s stylish salon and its most sought after stylists created the runway hair looks.

DESTINATION Colombia was the first in the series of curated projects between PARAISO Miami Beach, the leading event for the swimwear industry, widely known as swim week, and Colombian government agency Procolombia.

“DESTINATION Colombia is one of PARAISO Miami Beach leading initiatives for creating new business opportunities for the Colombian brands in the US market, and it opens a window to a brand new way of connecting these brands with both media and industry audience.”

- Natalija Dedic Stojanovic, Creative Director of PARAISO Miami Beach.

Quality and innovation are the two features that make Colombian fashion so widely known in the world. Thanks to the quantity and quality of Colombian designers, and the raw materials produced in the country, the national fashion industry has achieved its own identity, which very few textile and clothing producing countries manage to achieve.

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MAR DE ROSAS

ESTIVO “Colombia has become one of the most fertile and dynamic territories on a global level for swimwear and beach wear experimentation: that’s why we decided, together with PARAISO Miami Beach, to present the most innovative Colombian brands to buyers and the national press through this multifaceted fashion initiative and an experience, DESTINATION Colombia.” — Procolombia president Flavia Santoro.

MOLA MOLA

NAWA

FASHION WEEK | Paraiso Miami Beach

ONDAWEAR

PALMACEA

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EN SAR

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Nigeria needs our unwavering support. Since October, there has been a peaceful uprising by the Nigerian youth in my home country, demanding for the disbandment of the notorious Special AntiRobbery Squad (known as SARS unit) and the end to police brutality and an unjust judicial system.

For many years, there has been a public outcry regarding the predatory harassment, intimidation, physical and sexual violence from the SARS unit of the Nigerian police force. For many years, the Nigerian government has promised the reform of this unit, but their inaction has led to a reign of terror that has resulted in the loss of the lives of many innocent Nigerians.

Despite the assurance of changes and the announcements of the disbandment of SARS by the relevant authorities, the peaceful protests have continued to be derailed by marked police violence and unlawful arrests. I along with my fellow Nigerians all around the world stand with the Nigerian youth, and as a body we demand the complete disbandment of SARS/ SWAT, and a total police reform to end the harassment, intimidation and physical & sexual violence faced by millions of Nigerian men and women. We demand a system that is fair, transparent, and accountable to ALL Nigerian citizens. Praying for Nigeria, praying for my people.

ND RS - Lisa Yaro

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WHO'S WHO | Serg Garkus

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GARKUS Self-taught photographer. Born in 1979 in Ukraine. Since 2014 living in Krakรณw (Poland).

Pure. Almost an unreal world with perfect lines and sophisticated silhouettes resembling computergenerated graphics. Where the character seems to be a creature from another universe and does not exclusively belong to either the physical or virtual reality. Sometimes she dissolves in location like a futuristic cyber chameleon that sometimes tries to overcome the limits of the body and the place but still looks too artificial to be human.

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Photographer/ Serg Garkus Clothes designer and stylist/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka MUA nad Hair/ Małgorzata Stanuch Model/ Małgorzata Skibitska Dress / Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Boots / BEBO JESSI Hair jewellery and project / Alosza Stylistka Projektantka, Production / Bartek Marynowicz

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WHO'S WHO | Serg Garkus

RENDERED WORLD Later, when cable TV became available, I could watch fashion channels and programs about photo shoots all day long.

In 2009 I started to work as a photojournalist and the adventure began.

What would you call your style of photography?

If we compare photography with music, it would be a crossover - non-stop experiment, a combination of seemingly incompatible things to find a new sound.

In my works I pay a lot of attention to light, color, geometry and emotions.

Even before I go to a photo shoot, I need to have a clear picture in my head of things I want to get as a result. Of course, not everything always goes smoothly, but improvisation is also an element of experiment.

When did you first know that you wanted to be a photographer?

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We love discovering talent from outside our borders, and we have to say that we are undeniably impressed with Serg Garkus’ work. His editorial depicted a bit of a futuristic touch in the fashion of our times. We are delighted to share his thoughts with you:

After the collapse of the USSR - society of the same people dressed in the same way, boring magazines with gray pages and television with one propaganda channel - the first fashion catalogs began to arrive from abroad. I could look at photos in those catalogs for hours. And when the girls wanted to have these beautiful clothes, I realized that I want to take such photos. But at that time and in that social environment when people were called “Photographer” they meant the person who shoots weddings and school albums. Both these things did not interest me.

Also I’ve discovered the world of photography thanks to my father’s passion. He’s not a professional photographer, just a good engineer. I loved to spend time with my dad documenting the day to day life of our family and then observing the magical process of film development in our home photo lab.

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Do you only plan to stay in the fashion industry or venture out in other industries?

Needless to say, in a world that turned upside down, it is difficult to have confidence in something, but the fashion industry is my great love. Working with beautiful and unique fabrics, prints, styles and colors makes me happy. This is the largest field for creativity, that each time requires a new fresh approach and where there is no room for standardization.

What is the most memorable photography session that you ever had?

Many of the photo shoots were unique and memorable, thanks to different things - interesting places, great teams, specific clients who needed specific approaches.

Maybe I’ll tell the story about one of my most loved one this year . It was a project for a water park zone in one of the largest amusement parks in Europe and quite a difficult technical task, because the client wanted split water pictures.

Photographer/ Serg Garkus Clothes designer and stylist/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka MUA nad Hair/ Małgorzata Stanuch Model/ Małgorzata Skibitska Suit/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Boots/ Balenciaga Hair jewellery and project/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Production/ Bartek Marynowicz

On the pre-production stage everything that could go wrong went wrong. We were awaiting our models from abroad and there was the risk that the flight would be canceled because of COVID restrictions. Shooting time was limited to one and a half hours we needed to finish before the opening of the park. Who has organized photo sessions will understand how long it takes to arrange the equipment on location and then pose the models, especially when You work with child models. The day before shooting the weather forecast changed every few minutes, a thunderstorm went around. In this stressful situation, 15 hours before the session a catastrophe happened - the underwater camera case was completely destroyed during a test dive. It was Sunday, all stores, malls and any places to buy or rent new equipment were closed. So my assistant and I were crafting a substitute of things found at home until midnight. And cherry on top - on the road to the shooting location my car refused to start…

But the session itself was quiet, calm and harmonious like in a home studio. There was a great team, when in an hour and a half we did not exchange even ten words, everyone knew his place and what to do. The result was even better than expected.

If a young photographer wants to follow your footsteps what advice would you have for them?

Treat your work with a sense of humor.

Remember that any profession has its hard days, and more or less pleasant people.

Moreover, learn every day, not only photography but also other seemingly unnecessary things that affect your vision of the world.

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WHO'S WHO | Serg Bree Garkus Billiter Photographer/ Serg Garkus Clothes designer and stylist/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka MUA nad Hair/ Małgorzata Stanuch Model/ Małgorzata Skibitska Dress / Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Boots / BEBO JESSI Hair jewellery and project / Alosza Stylistka Projektantka, Production / Bartek Marynowicz

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Photographer/ Serg Garkus Clothes designer and stylist/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka MUA nad Hair/ Małgorzata Stanuch Model/ Małgorzata Skibitska Suit/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Boots/ Balenciaga Hair jewellery and project/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Production/ Bartek Marynowicz

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WHO'S WHO | Serg Garkus

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WHO'S WHO | Serg Garkus

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Photographer/ Serg Garkus Clothes designer and stylist/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka MUA nad Hair/ Małgorzata Stanuch Model/ Małgorzata Skibitska Suit/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Boots/ Balenciaga Hair jewellery and project/ Alosza Stylistka Projektantka Production/ Bartek Marynowicz

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A guide for single women who have had enough of flying-off-the-wall behaviors towards situations over a "Non-Existent Boyfriend". Toni provides the tools they need to control their thoughts and actions over a guy that’s not their man..

"CONTROLLING YOUR CRAZY WHILE DATING YOUR NONEXISTENT Controlling Your Crazy While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend, discusses these everyday truths that women face. Although I’m here to be as authentic as possible in my writing, my book and blog aren’t about my life.

Toni Douglas

LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS | Toni Douglas

Why Putting Yourself

FIRST is Key in Your Next Relationship

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Yes.

“First.”

What does that word really mean in a relationship? Does it mean your needs come before your partner’s? Does it mean you consider what’s important to you and what’s important to your partner comes second? I have the answer to that.

While this may confuse some people currently in a relationship, or may not even surprise some who are entering a new relationship, it’s the absolute truth. Whether you’re looking for a relationship or you’re in one, it’s crucial to know that your needs and what’s important to you always come first. It doesn’t mean you become a self-centered, egotistical partner in your relationship, but rather a self-aware individual who must ensure that they’re their best selves so they can be great for the person their spending most of their time with.

Being in a healthy relationship requires you to know what you want out of it and how it can nurture your growth. It’s also accommodating some of you are so you can co-exist with your current or potential partner.

When you consider the things that make you feel happy, sad, worried, or safe, and you learn to accept it, it makes you a better individual-- especially for someone else. Putting yourself first doesn’t come easy when you’re a giving, kind and “do-it-all” type of person. You have to be deliberate in putting yourself first so you don’t find yourself prioritizing someone else’s wants and needs. This is not to say you can’t be compassionate and thoughtful, but you must be sure that your partner is not basking in your attentive nature while you receive subpar treatment or aren’t having your needs met.

While you phase into a new relationship, or if you’re trying to make your current relationship flourish, make you a priority.

Consider your feelings and how it portrays who you are on the outside. Factor in the things you’re looking for in a partnership and make sure those needs can be met. In addition, make sure your potential honey or current boo takes on this same attitude.

Challenge him/her to put themselves first so each of you can be a great exhibition of who you really are.

Now, consider the word “first” again. Does it take on a fresh meaning? Does it make you want to alter the outlook on where you stand in a relationship? Hopefully, you can believe in YOU again, (or continue to), and take into account how your special prioritizing works best for the relationship you’ll encounter.

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STORY TELLING | Yvonne Nobles

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When was the last time you set out on a mission to attain a long-sought after goal, only to find you were no closer to achieving it that when the idea itself was first conceived? Though that was likely a frustrating experience, it is no legitimate excuse to avoid setting new goals and charting new paths to turn your dreams into reality. Since we all can use a boost getting from the base of our figurative mountains, these tips will prove useful in maintaining firm footing during our C.L.I.M.B. to ensure we reach the top.

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C.onfidence: The first step on your most important journey takes place in your mind; you must believe in your ability to achieve your goal before you can truly start working towards it. From an early age, we are taught to doubt ourselves, to fear the unknown and to limit our dreams. Such defeatist thinking functions like quicksand or a tarpit; it is a trap that will slow you down significantly and may even bring your trek to a premature end. Avoid it at all costs. Instead feed your mind on a stream of healthy, reinforcing thoughts that will guarantee your arrival at the destination of success.

L.earning: We are born into this world with minds that are blank slates, but during our lives each day affords a new opportunity for cognitive development. Just think of it! Anyone can become a mental giant if they first have a love of knowledge.

Just as skilled athletes will experience muscular atrophy if they refuse to continue to train, our brains are in danger of melting into useless goop if we fail to exercise them daily. Always remember you are what you eat; feed yourself positivity and stay far away from naysayers that discourage you from pursuing knowing more today than you did yesterday.

after meditating on life’s myriad wonders and dwell on past experiences and conversations to generate new aha moments.

M.otivation: Given the inevitable bumps in the road, not to mention the unprecedented challenges humanity is facing, staying motivated has become more important than ever before. Imagine if a toddler after taking his first steps, moodily plopped to the floor and refused to ever walk any further! While our first steps are to be treasured, it is the final steps upon arrival that are truly celebratory. Don’t give up and never give in; remain focused on your why.

Should you begin to feel the end seems nowhere in sight, glance briefly behind you as a reminder of why you chose to move forward in the first place, then “just keep swimming!”

B.linders: Do not fall prey to the common myth that the road to success is paved with gold. The harsh reality is there will be obstacles and challenges galore.

Relegate these to their proper place by viewing them for what they truly are: distractions. No matter what tries to hold you back from attaining your goals and reaching the vey pinnacle of life, you must progressively train yourself to ignore negativity. Take a lesson from winning racehorses and keep your blinders on. Giving a moment’s attention to dream killers – even internal monsters such as fear or doubt – could cause lasting damage or cost you the race. Instead choose higher ground and stay the course until your aspirations become manifest.

There’s no denying that 2020 has been fraught with numerous difficulties, but when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Persistence will pay off so never stop reaching higher and further. Rest assured the climb is always worth it. See you at the top!

I.nspration: Much like a car needs fuel to run, we must have genuine inspiration to keep striving to reach our goals. Fortunately, it is available in a variety of forms and often appears when you least expect it. It is vital that you identify what lights your fire; many find that nature can be stimulating: golden sunsets and cotton-candy sunrises, majestic waves crashing into sandcastles as the tide comes in, star clusters that twinkle like diamonds up above or the fiery crimson and orange-hued dizzying flights of fall foliage. Others discover their creativity is sparked

Yvonne Nobles is the founder of Life Coaching for Kids, along with her husband Louis with whom she shared her first kiss over 35 years ago.

An avid reader and awardwinning poet, she’s convinced that everyone has a story to be told .

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FREE EXPRESSION | The System Life

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MAKE IT WHAT YOU WILL There is something about this picture that opens the imagination to so many possibilities, could it be a horror film where he is being sucked into an invisible wormhole, or perhaps he is bring dragged away against his will, Or could he be in such agonizing pain after a near fatal shot? Is he screaming his love's name while she is being dragged away? I guess we will never know.....What is your imagination telling you?

Model: Dan B Photo credit: The System Life Headwear : Dungeon Forward

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FREE EXPRESSION | Aleksandr Volkov

MEETING IN THE CITY

Photographer: Aleksandr Volkov Model: Kulybina Liubov Model: Yana Stantsieru Style/Jewelry: Yana Stantsieru, Kulybina Liubov Location: Moscow . Russia

Photographer: Aleksandr Volkov Model: Kulybina Liubov Model: Yana Stantsieru Style/Jewelry: Yana Stantsieru, Kulybina Liubov Location: Moscow . Russia

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FREE EXPRESSION | Aleksandr Volkov

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Photographer: Aleksandr Volkov Model: Kulybina Liubov Model: Yana Stantsieru Style/Jewelry: Yana Stantsieru, Kulybina Liubov Location: Moscow . Russia

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FREE EXPRESSION | Sanjeev Verma

CELEBRATION &DEVOTION TWO SIDES OF LOVE

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FREE EXPRESSION | Sanjeev Verma

Photographer: Sanjeev Verma Makeup Artist: Gayathri Menon Art Director: Renita S Kapoor Female Model: Neha Zest Wardrobe and styling by Gayathri Menon

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Photographer: Sanjeev Verma Makeup Artist: Gayathri Menon Art Director: Renita S Kapoor Female Model: Neha Zest Wardrobe and styling by Gayathri Menon

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FREE EXPRESSION | Sanjeev Verma

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Using indian mythological and historical characters, showing that the same divine love can express itself in the form of celebration or devotion

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FREE EXPRESSION | Meka Matthews

GREENS AND THINGS Photographer: Meka Matthews Model: Allison Model: Adriana Gabel Makeup Artist: Nla

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Photographer: Meka Matthews Model: Allison Model: Adriana Gabel Makeup Artist: Nla

Photographer: Meka Matthews Model: Allison Model: Adriana Gabel Makeup Artist: Nla

FREE EXPRESSION | Jeremy Bummett

ARABIAN BEAUTY

Photographer: Jeremy Brummett Fashion Designer: Kelcy Short Female Model: Alicia Antonia Makeup Artist: Brittaney Hill Fashion Designer: Changu K Munyinashokwe

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Photographer: Jeremy Brummett Fashion Designer: Kelcy Short Female Model: Alicia Antonia Makeup Artist: Brittaney Hill Fashion Designer: Changu K Munyinashokwe

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FREE EXPRESSION | Tasha Cherkasova

RAINBOW Photographer: Tasha Cherkasova Hair Stylist: Ekaterina Astrelina Female Model: Julia Shirmanova Makeup Artist: Anastasiya Udina Wardrobe Credits: Dress from flea market

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Photographer: Tasha Cherkasova Hair Stylist: Ekaterina Astrelina Female Model: Julia Shirmanova Makeup Artist: Anastasiya Udina Wardrobe Credits: Dress from flea market

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FREE EXPRESSION | Coliin Swavey Photographer: Coliin Swavey Female Model: Dasia Dobbins Makeup Artist: Rosalinda Jackson Wardrobe: Akira YOUR VOICE MATTERS sleveless graphic T-shirt Dress Black Azalea Wang YOUR FRIENDS ARE TAKING YOU OUT thigh high sexy heel suede black boots

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IT ONLY TAKES ONE VOICE, AT THE RIGHT PITCH, TO START AND AVALANCHE

Photographer: Coliin Swavey Female Model: Dasia Dobbins Makeup Artist: Rosalinda Jackson Wardrobe: Akira YOUR VOICE MATTERS sleveless graphic T-shirt Dress Black Azalea Wang YOUR FRIENDS ARE TAKING YOU OUT thigh high sexy heel suede black boots

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Beoncia ADunn FREE EXPRESSION | Mateen Khan

UP THE LADDER TO THE ROOF

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Photographer: Beoncia Dunn Wardrobe Stylist/Creative Director/Hair Stylist: Beoncia Dunn Model: Oprah Wambui Wardrobe: Top & Bottom — Delia Alleyne

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Abril Bozzo FREE EXPRESSION | Jamie Fry

SINS

By Photographer: Abril Bozzo Model: Paula Bozzo

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Photographer: Abril Bozzo Model: Paula Bozzo

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LanaSvet FREE EXPRESSION | Sergio Nugara

BEHAVE

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Photographer: LanaSvet Model: Model Sofia Chiosa Fashion Designer: Evva Koroleva Accessory Designer: Larysa Ivanova

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FREE EXPRESSION | Isaiah Hunt

SARAH YONG

Photographer: Isaiah Hunt Female Model: Sarah Yong Wardrobe: Floral head piece.

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Photographer: Isaiah Hunt Female Model: Sarah Yong Wardrobe Credits: Black lace dress.

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FREE EXPRESSION | Nadezhda Popova

AMID THE VOID KEEP YOUR DREAMS ...

Photographer: Nadezhda Popova Model: Anna Chickina Wardrobe by Anna Chickina

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Photographer: Nadezhda Popova Model: Anna Chickina Wardrobe by Anna Chickina

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FREE EXPRESSION | Davide Giunta

Publication Editor: Davide Giunta Author: Simona Di Michele Photographer: Emanuela Fersini Model: Stefania Carretta

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Publication Editor: Davide Giunta Author: Simona Di Michele Photographer: Emanuela Fersini Model: Stefania Carretta

O' DIVA Sing me, O Diva, of the violence of modernity, of the nocturnal odyssey of bodies in spasmodic movement under the bombardment of deafening disco music and very short dresses that surround bare legs, soaring on vertiginous stiletto heels.

Explain to me, O Diva, the need to appear, the boredom it causes and the resulting dissatisfaction. Tell me about the emptiness and frustration of those who know they have the power to make - people, events, relationships - fail, open my eyes to the unfathomable world of sequins and sequins that contains errors and horrors.

Upset me, O Diva, and guide me in the darkness of today, in the dark rooms of the palaces of power, in the labyrinths of pseudo-intellectual minds playing cat and mouse with those who worship them.

Sing me, O Diva, of the world as it has become. And then bring me back to the surface when I'm too drunk to be able to distinguish between what is dream and what is reality.

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FREE EXPRESSION | Viktor Zhulin

DIFFERENT

Photographer: Viktor Zhulin Model: Lena Wardrobe Stylist: Vik

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Photographer: Viktor Zhulin Wardrobe Stylist: Stylist: Vik Model: Model Narine Makeup Artist: Olya

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FREE EXPRESSION | Jordan Arteaga

DREAMING OF LAVENDER FIELDS

Photographer: Jordan Arteaga Female Model: Sandy Villa Wardrobe: BooHoo

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Photographer: Jordan Arteaga Female Model: Sandy Villa Wardrobe: BooHoo

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Writer's Corner | Places To Visit

Pyramid of the Louvre Museum in Paris at night with reflections of light under the full moon.

PARIS, FRANCE

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The Louvre Pyramid (Pyramide du Louvre) is a large glass and metal pyramid designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei, surrounded by three smaller pyramids, in the main courtyard (Cour NapolĂŠon) of the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) in Paris. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum. Completed in 1989,[1] it has become a landmark of the city of Paris.

Courtesy of Wikipedia

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