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他和她 花与影 CORDINIRITA 2016/17 秋冬

春意盎然 时 装 秀：纽 约！纽 约！

更多精彩时尚资讯……

Photography / HISASHI FURUK AWA Stylist / MASAO ASANO Stylist Assistant/ shinnosuke miyamoto MUA / YUI HIROSAWA

DOLAR / 06-6536-8099 Chan Nu / 06-6241-2922 entrefiles / 06-4963-3336 Coats / 06-4708-7576

Shirt- Coatl Skirt- Coatl

Dress- Chan Nu

Garments: Dan He Props: National Theatre

Jacket - VIVIENNE WEST WOOD (DOLLAR) Inner - entrefiles Bottom - entrefiles

Jacket - Coatl Inner - entrefiles Skirt - Chan Nu

Jacket - Maison Martin Margiela DOLLAR Vest - Chan Nu

By Clara Fallocco

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pring is the per fec t period of the year to make changes and to renew your wardrob e: bright colors , sparkling accessories an d innovative materials will make your personality bloom.

This spring's key word is definitely going to be "color". Bright strong tints are going to charac terize this new hot season , which will give a new life to the eclectic clothes from the 70s.

Clothes with clear lines and an ex tremely power ful ac tive mood are going to bring a fresh energ y and dynamism to your wardrobe.

D on' t b e afraid of taking risk s an d tr ying out new out f it s , use your imagination an d play with the intense hues like red , pink an d f uchsia which are certainly going to be some of this spring's features.

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his season is going to bring out the p ersonalit y an d creativit y of ever y woman prop osing charismatic ar ticles like crop tops , leather silver jacket s an d high wais t pant s an d skir t s an d combining pat terned an d plain items.

Accessories with a strong character and design will bring a breath of fresh air to your vintage closet, in keeping with this new season's innovative attitude, which brings together classicism and modernity.

Ankle boots are essential, whether they are in suede or in leather: don't be scared by their dizzyingly height or curved heels, they will highlight your selfconfidence and emphasize your unique personality.

This game of contras t s an d af f inities is reflec ted in the choices of materials . The originalit y of this new season is in combining thing s which apparently don' t have any thing in common b ut which create a ver y interes ting an d charming mix if p ut together. This year's hot season's basic is matching dif ferent tex tiles in the mos t f un an d creative way p ossible: you c an play with tex tures like leather, lace, cot ton , suede an d even plas tic , mix lo ose an d tight clothes in order to create a charismatic light and shadow ef fect.

This spring will cer tainly a dd value to ever y side of a woman's personalit y combining their sexiness with their s weetness , their freshness with their charm . Let yourself b e inspired by this new hot season's intense nuances an d sharp lines , it will give you the chance to express yourself with clothes in the most original ways.

Jacket-KENZO (DOLLAR) Leotard- Chan Nu

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序言

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他和她

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少女的吻

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岁月

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PINK INTERFERENCES

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鎏金

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花语

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布拉格

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DONDI 2015夏

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CLASSIC

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幻想交响乐

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一个人的咖啡馆

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细润无声

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秘密花园

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城市

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婚礼

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CORDINIRITA 2016/17 秋冬

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时尚潮流BLACK

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HOLLAND

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UEDA时装秀2016

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时装秀：人偶

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纽约！纽约！

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浪漫之花

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花与影

AD, Design & Illustration LUC-ANDRÉ PAQUETTE FLORIANE PARRES PETTENUZZO JENNIFER HORSTMEIER CHRISTINE XIANG SHOKO NISHIWAKI (BURNER) AURORE DEMEDE Graphic Designer AYAKO NAGUMO

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Editor in Chief & Direc tor GERD KRAMER

Editors AGATHE SCHWAAR ELIZABETH HUNT EDWARD HATFIELD JEN LOMAS

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Sub Editors MARY SIMCOX BRANDON LINDER VERA CHAN SILVIA GALASSO Japanese Editors TOMOKO FUJII YU ASADA HIROKO IKEDA KALI SPEERE NORIKO MINORU KOSAKA German Editors CHRISTINE POLZ VIRGINIA RAEUCHLE SCHAAL French Editors AGATHE SCHWAAR Spanish Editors GLÁUCIA MONTEIRO Korean Editors SOOJIN LEE JIYOUNG CHOI

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Chinese Editors ERIKA JAYLON KELLY Vietnamese Editors THANH HUYEN TRANG NGUYEN Vietnamese Graphic Designer HA TRINH Consultants SOOJIN LEE YUQI NAKAMURA MIWA HIKITA Marketing YOKO YAMAMOTO ELIZABETH PAIGE HUNT Stylists TOMOKO FUJII EWA FIUTAK JUSTYNA KORUSIEWICZ

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Web & PR Managers KENTA UCHIDA YOSHINORI YOSHIDA JOONAS LIEPPINEN SAYAKA HASHIMOTO MASAHIRO MINAMI Assistant NAOKO HIGASHIYAMA

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致读者 大家好：

忙里偷闲漫步在大阪的郊外，你是否也感受到了春天悄然 而至。枝头的嫩绿，花朵的香气，万物生机盎然。 希望这期的EnVie能够让大家如同沐浴在春天的气息之 中，愿快乐与温暖与你常在。

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Photography / Marta Sofia K aczmarek Hair & Makeup / K atarz yna Biały Styling /Patryk Wa jer, Luk asz Kuśpiel Designs / Aga Kopek, Ma ja Bącz yńsk a , Synthetic Model / Weronik a Uncover Models & Marcin United For Models

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Dress - Forever21 Tank - Forever21 Socks - H & M Shoes - Forever21

Waistcoat - Zara Top - Zara Jeans - Zara

Top - Zara Tank - Forever21

Top - Zara Tank - Zara Bottoms - Zara Belt - H & M Shoes - H & M

少女的吻 Photography / Victor Hugo – vichugo.com (IG - @victorhugo. jpg) Model / Julia Klein – Scout Models & Talent (IG - @juliaklein112) Wardrobe Stylist/ Wendy Ren – wendyren.net (IG - @wendyrenst ylist) MUA / Krist yann Ruaro (IG - @_ louisvuit tonmom) Hair/ Iesha Merrit t (IG - @cut_ by_isha)

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Clothes / Alex andru R aicu - Autumn/ Winter 2015 W W W. ALEXANDRURAICU.CO.UK Hair / Marilena Iatan Stylist / Teodor a R aicu Makeup / Rox ana Tudor ache Photography / Fabian Tatomirescu Creative Direction / Alex andru R aicu Models / Andreea Coff & Cristiana Cojocaru

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Pink Interferences

Photography / Maria Cl ar a Lorusso Garment’s Designerl / Orelle Brodet Stylist / Free De Geyndt MUA & Hair/ Charlie Macgregor Model / Li Routong

Dress-Knot Sisters (via Blue 7) Shoes-Sperr y Necklace- (via Gil's) Glasses-(via Gil's) Bracelet - Anna & Ava

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鎏金 Photography / Masaharu Aihar a Hair & Makeup, Director / Aya Ar ak awa Dress creater / Emi Nochi Stylist / Syoichi Nak ano Bag / Think Bee! Theme / Marie Antoinet te

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Photography / Danielle Ford Photogr aphy Model / Michal a Zambon, RMEA Models MUA / Danielle Ford

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Top -Rue21 Skirt - H&M Necklace - Mosshino

Dress - Gianni Bini Necklace and Socks - Mosshino

Hat - H&M Dress - Gianni Bini Shoes - Candies

Hat Ralph - Lauren Polo Top and Dress - Calvin Klein Backpack - Betsey Johnson Shoes - Chinese Laundr y

Top - YouAreNot Alone Necklace - Mosshino

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Photography / Balint Nemes (ht tp://instagr am.com/balintnemes) Model / Kl ar a (ht tp://instagr am.com/kl ar a _ ner adova) Stylist / Caroline Novakova (ht tp://instagr am.com/lol anovakk)

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Photography / Jake Lee Model / Ingrid Tam Styling /Pauline Makeup & Hair / Rosita Ip

Website : www. jakely w.com

Photography / Jake Lee Model / Chessy Stylist / Erwin Makeup & Hair / ChessyÂ

Blouse-Zara Vest-Traditional Swiss Vest Earring-Azaria

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CLASSIC Photography / Jonathan James Krier Model / Hair /MUA: Brianna Krier

Floral - The season of Love

By Devsmita Saha

Hello Sunshine! The most awaited season of the year, The season of love!

The world may be going to pieces, our day to day lives might be going gloomy but flowers still bloom in eternal hope in form of our covers. I believe just a little bit of imagination goes a long way when it comes to print.

According to me, an idea of perfect outfit for the season of love would be a cute crop top with messy braid ,which would definitely give a cute and elegant look.

Also, Shirts! Most of the girl’s favourite would definitely flourish with fuss free hair. Or adding flowy tops paired with intensity silhouettes and flattering dresses. Or Stripes-the most common season’s best, which could be either in the

form of jumpsuits or cute skirts , specifically in acidic pastel shades with bold accessories would be nothing more than a chich! On top of that a pair of bright sandals will instantly liven up any of the outfits. You just name it and you have it!

But I also believe nothing spells elegance like a stunning maxi dress and if it’s made with light fabric, it gives that dress an extra bit of comfort. Can work this into both day and night looks and just dress it with a hot, pop color lipstick to make it party perfect.

For many of us floral prints represent beachwear, summer dresses and floaty blouses. In the modern fashion industry, these prints are being used on all kinds of clothing and for all seasons. We just have to redefine the romanticism with lovely outlook.

Everything goes as long as it’s poofy, but like I always say, clothing doesn’t matter much, attitude does! So wear your confidence with your gorgeous smile and steal the love.

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Photography / Mat thieu Colnat MUA & Stylist / Stefania Zaikina Model / Abigaelle at Mademoiselle Agency www.mademoiselleagency.fr

幻想 交响乐

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Blazer - Zara Jumpsuit - Rare London Headband - Zara Belt - Mango

Top - Zara Skirt - Willow & Clay

一个人的咖啡馆 70’s feeling

Blouse - Zara Trousers - Madewell Sandals - River Island

Photography / Lisa de Wolf (www.lisadewolf.nl) Styling / Christine Gerritzen Makeup / Peter Dwars @ House of Or ange (www.peterdwars.com) Hair / Marloes K amstr a Model / Pauline from Ma x Models (www.ma xmodels.nl) Thanks to / MaMa Kelly Restaur ant (www.mama-kelly.nl)

Blazer - Zara Trousers - Zara

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细润无声 Photography / Evangelos Rodoulis (www.evangelosrodoulis.com) Styling and designer / Marina Willms (ht tp:// www.marinawillms.com) Models / Selina & Elisa Hair & Makeup / Jeannet te Berretz

Evangelos Rodoulis

By Erica Van Noy B orn an d raise d in G ermany, Evangelos has a Mas ter of B usin e ss an d Adminis tration as well as exp erien ce b ehin d th e c am era as a m o del .

T his combination create s a won der f ul fo un dation for a c are er in fashion p h otograp hy. His at tempt s at exp erim entation with lighting in un conventional an d intere s ting . S om ething that th e fashion in dus tr y p ride s it self for. I have yet to m e et th e imp e cc ably talente d Evangelos , but I had the pleasure of corresponding with him via email. His responses were well thought out, detailed and full of heart and passion for his work.

I truly b elieve that we Evangelos Ro do ulis is jus t get ting warm e d up in the industr y. I expect great things to come from him in the future.

En Vie : Whe n you pre pare for a s hoot , what is your thought proce ss with regards to the theme and design?

Evangelos Ro do ulis : It dep en ds on th e job an d th e client . I am inspire d by almost ever y thing. Music , ar t , clothing fabric s, colors, people and my environment are ver y important for my shoot preparations.

EV : You r use of light in each editorial is quite diverse . H ow do you view light in photography? Do you view it as another character in the shot, or as part of the set design?

ER : I love light s like n e on light , daylight , s tudio light s . I think th e m os t imp or tant thing in p h otograp hy is to un ders tan d light an d to kn ow h ow to use it to shape objects. For me, light is one of the main important tools in photography.

EV : You seem to always have an unconventional and strong visual approach to your work. What draws you to this style of shooting?

ER : I think I have this ap p roa ch b e c ause of my ar t ba ck gro un d . I went to an ar t school for a few years. I also love to capture the models personalit y; som e p e ople say that many of my pic ture s have an iconic an d inn o cent appearance. I see the beaut y in ever y single thing I shoot , whether it is an object, landscape or a model. I think that is what makes my style unique.

E V : Yo u b e g a n i n t h i s i n d u s t r y a s a m o d e l . I ’ ve n o t i c e d i t i s c o m m o n i n t h e fa s h i o n i n d u s t r y f o r m o d e l t o t ra n s i t i o n t o p h o t o g ra p hy. W hy d o yo u think that is?

ER : Well , my passion for p h otograp hy s tar t s earlier. At th e age of 7 I got my f ir s t c a m e ra . T h e n I s t a r te d t a kin g p ic ture s of my f a mil y, f rie n ds a n d lan dsc ap e s . A ge th e age of 17 I got sco ute d by a m o del sco ut w hile riding a t r a i n . S h e a s ke d i f I w o u l d l i ke t o w o r k a s a f a s h i o n m o d e l , a n d a f e w days later I ha d my f irs t m o del b o oking . It was th en I realize d my passion f o r p h o t o g r a p h y w a s s o m u c h b i g g e r. I d i s c o v e r e d t h a t I d i d n’ t w a n t t o just be another object in a picture. Most models get inspired by the p h o to g r a p h e r s t h e y w o r k w i t h s i n c e m o d e l s h a v e a “b e h i n d t h e s c e n e s” lo ok at h ow it all work s . T hat ’s w hy many m o dels m ove into p h otograp hy, th ey get to b e th e creator an d to f ulf ill th eir visions in pic ture s . I b elieve every person has a creative part of themselves, I believe every person is an ar tis t .

EV : As a model myself, I am very familiar with the unique connection made between model and photographer. What intrigued you to move to the other side of the lens?

ER : I still love and do both. Photography helps me to express myself and modeling is good for my self-confidence and it is always good job to do.

EV : Your still life photography is gorgeous. I believe that still life is an art form that often goes unappreciated. What is your process like when you shoot still life?

Do you aim to convey something specific in each shot?

ER : Thank you so much for your kind words. I love still life too. In every single picture I hide a secret message. I like to take things from their natural environment and photograph them in a different environment. Then, I can focus on the beauty of each object.

EV : Has how you were raised, or where you grew up influenced your work at all?

ER : I think my lovely family and friends influenced me a lot. Like I mentioned before, I get inspired by almost everything.

EV : Germany is one of the leading countries in the fashion industry and known for its unconventional and young designs. What is the fashion community like where you are?

ER : Here in Dusseldorf there are so many talented, unconventional and young fashion designers. I love to work with them. One of my personal favorites is

Marina Willms, I often work with her, she’s really amazing. The communit y is great, we support each other.

EV : What is your main goal you wish to reach with photography?

ER : For m e , it is imp or tant that I love what I do. I love p h otograp hy an d I believe as long as I have the same passion for my work, I will be fine.

EV : You a re able to convey femininit y, s tre ng th, emotion a nd trus t so beautifully in you r work I’m cu rious , do you have a favorite editorial that you have done? Why or why not?

ER : I don’t have a favorite editorial, because I work with people I like. That is why ever y e ditorial I make has an intere s ting s tor y an d nice m em or y.

Ever y time I view one of the pictures, I remember a moment or funny stor y.

That makes ever y editorial unique to me.

Evangelos Ro do ulis is a fashion p h otograp h er, m o del, creative spirit an d he has such an ex traordinar y way of viewing the world. S eeing beaut y and inspiration in ever y element of his life is why, I’m sure, he is such a talented creative in th e Fashion In dus tr y. S om etim e s , simplif ying h ow yo u create down to what yo u think is b eautif ul an d evoke s kin d m em orie s , create s th e m os t m em orable work s of ar t . I greatly lo ok for ward to following his career, for it is sure to go far.

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秘 密花园 Photography /Melissa Cosper @melissacosper Model / L aur a Kirkpatrick @l aur a _ allstar @modernmusemodels Clothing / Wanda Sue Designs @wandasue _ designs Jewelr y / Fancy Freebirds @fancyfreebirds

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城 市 Photography / R ainer Suck (www.r ainersuck .com) Photography Assistent / Michel Zollinger (www.michelzollinger.com) Models / Jule (www.modelwerk .de)), Aiyana ( www.option-model .com) Makeup & Hair / Zalina Wälchli (www. zalinawalchlimapeup.com) Styling / Sibylle Kuhn (www. seamdesign.ch) Styling Assistant / Gabriel a Finger (www.facebook .com/haus47)

Dress -haus47 Designer / Gabriel a Finger (www.facebook .com/haus47) Trousers - Hofstetter - since 1927 Bracelet - HERZEISEN Designer / isabelle herzeisen (www.isabellehertzeisen.com) Pumps - Evita High Heel Pumps

Short - KLAMOTT Designer / Angelik a Annen (www.kl amot t.ch)

Dress - seam -fashion designDesigner / Sibylle Kuhn (www. seamdesign.ch) Earrings and Rings - HERZEISEN Designer / isabelle herzeisen (www.isabellehertzeisen.com) Tout bag - ROYAL BLUSH Designer / Jana Klein (www.royalblush.ch) Pumps - Steve Madden

Dress - seam -fashion designDesigner / Sibylle Kuhn (www. seamdesign.ch) Clutch-bag - GI-SU Designer / Mel anie Cho Earrings and Rings - HERZEISEN Designer / isabelle herzeisen (www.isabellehertzeisen.com) Pumps - Steve Madden

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婚 礼

Location / Vernouillet, Yvelines, Fr ance

Photography / Fouad Tadros (www.fouadtadros.com) Hair / Ivan Kuz (Velvet Model Agency ) Model / Julia Yadeva (Velvet Model Agency ) Stylist / Dana Mortada

Photography / Mat thieu Colnat MUA / Stylist / Stefania Zaikina Model / Abigaelle at Mademoiselle AgencyÂ

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EXPL O S I O N OF

LOVE Co l l ec tio n 2 016 -17 秋冬 Photography / Fabio Salmoir ago

L O V E

" What is an explosion of love for you ? " " An explosion of love is falling in love ... As the effects of a bomb blast, you can not see or hear anything but the effects of this feeling that is born. There is nothing else . " " For me they are sincere words, coming from the heart of the people who are dear to us.

Words of support and love, words that give us the magic and that make us happy . " " Chaos. An explosion of love gives birth to chaos, bright colours, emotions that overwhelm you completely, you can not resist this involvement, you have to let go and live it fully. "

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he new Collection Autumn/Winter 2016/17 is an explosion of colours, with prints taken from the abstract and introspective paintings of the artist Stefano Ricci. His works are referable to the great European historical current of abstract expressionism and they are characterized by the use of material elements and acrylic colours with metallic pigments for a strong threedimensional visual impact, in a mix of dark forces and blinding flashes, almost a metaphor of existence.

The bags of the new Collection convey emotions, their colours are variations of the most classic solid ones, combined with wood accessories so that nature and colour can be expressed to the fullest. From an explosion comes the chaos, a mix of different fabrics in many different colour variations.

Volcanic explosions are printed on the eco-leather of the Cleopatra bag. Solid and strong colours, such as orange, burgundy and blue contrast to the natural wood, carved handles are interlaced to complete the tote bag. The interior shines with its own light, an explosion of colour.

The shoulder strap Marchesina, the new model of the brand, reproduces the artprint of the painter Stefano Ricci, taking up again the interior of the Cleopatra bags in eco-leather. It is characterized by the outside wooden openwork closure, which is handmade by Italian craftsmen just like every material and every detail of the bags of our brand. Energetic bag with flap closure, it is a perfect match for the woman in her travels and trips.

The clutch bag, elegant and sophisticated in eco-leather, embodies an explosion of extreme happiness. Enjoy Life!

Antea, the essence of beauty, is characterized by apparently simple lines with design handle in acetate where black dominates both the lace and the velvet. Black is the new Black. www.cordinirita .com

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Photography / Michael a Klouda Model / Julia Elise ( Heartbreak / Pholk) Makeup / SVeselina Johannessen

black www.toodamnexpensive .com

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HOLL AND Photography / Moriya Neva Collage Illustration / Lenk a L aksandrova MUA / Yuliya Semchenko Model / Lena Stasenko

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YUMEKO MIZUNO

Nozomi Ueno

KOBE COLLECTION

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时装秀：人偶 Photography / ayako nagumo

Photography / MASARU A ZAMA

Photography / SHIGEKI NAK A JIMA

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Michael dePaulo

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Hiromi Asai

Cushnie Et Ochs

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纽约！纽约！ Photography / Daniel Perry Daniel Perry Studios

浪漫之花 Photography / K ylie’s Professional , www.k ylies.com. au Makeup & Hair / K ylie Eustace , www.k ylieeustace .com. au Model / Eleea Navarro Heahpeice / Made with love Bridal

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By Kylie Eustace

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ho doesn’t love flowers and especially the perfume of fresh flowers in spring.

Flowers are romantic, feminine and a magnificent part of Nature. If you have a love for flowers and want to wear a floral dress or perhaps a flower crown, here are a few simple makeup tips to help compliment the floral design and colours of the flowers that will have you looking pretty for spring.

As flowers are so spectacular naturally, floral designs can be quite busy, with an assortment of textures, shapes and colours. Often complementary colours are in the design or are part of the flower arrangement. For example purple and yellow flowers are common in nature, or green and red in flower arrangements are common both in nature and design. These Complementary colours are opposite on the colour wheel and the contrast makes each colour ‘pop’.

My model is wearing plum red toned/flowers with white flowers and the headpiece also has green foliage.

To suit the flowers I have chosen to use harmonious colours in the makeup. I loved the red plum shade of the flowers so applied a soft wash of a pastel plum toned eye shadow which is also a harmonious colour that looks beautiful on blue eyes.

Harmonious or analogous colours sit close to each other on the colour wheel and blend in well together. I used a pastel tone on the eyes as the flowers are bold and I wanted to balance the look with a red plum lip shade.

So the best advice for flowers is to keep makeup simple and choose colours that are in harmony with the floral colours and arrangement.

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ph oto g raphy Photography / tak afumi ueno (www.tak afumiueno.com) Makeup and base Hair / tomomitsu nagahama (www.wilight. jp) Floral design and concept/ Aya - FLOWER COUTURE (www.flower- couture .com) Model/ ingrid gregus Assistant/ Kei Yama zaki, k ayo iwaki Location / tok yo, japan

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Outfit - ghita

Flower thy head: Aya, Flower Couturie

By Merica Noel

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pring is back as the flowers s tar t to blo om welcoming us to the warm weather. At En V ie, when we think flora an d fauna , we think ex travagant pieces of ar t work made by nature which in this c ase are flowers b eing painted on a c anvas of heads . Flower Couture is known for “let ting flowers blo om on p eople worldwide .” It is inspired by S ouget su Ikebana , which is a s t yle of the Japanese ar t of giving life to flowers and arranging to p er fec tion . Aya is the founder and designer behind these beautifully produced floral arrangement s ma de to compliment mo deling an d photography with the immanent b eaut y of living plant s . Aya was b orn in Tok yo, Japan where she ha d the oppor tunit y to learn the prac tice of ikebana first hand. She is now living in San Francisco, California as a successful retail environment designer as well as the founder of Flower Couture using her knowledge of ikebana and her training in architec ture. The concept of Flower Couture focuses on arousing emotions through the dif ferent shapes, colors and living ar t of these plant s. She has fabricated many designs with each of her works having it s in dividual unique identit y. In this projec t titled “Blanc / N oir ”, there is an emphasis on the jux tap osition of shadow and light . The contrast of the dark and light bring out the definitive lines creating this p oint of view that also present s us with organic matters hidden in bet ween and through the lines that can only be appreciated in this way. This projec t was thought upon with Aya’s past explorations and the fascination with a plethora of textures and transparencies of these plants and flowers. With this interest, she has success fully presented the anatomical beaut y in the plant s with “Blanc” having the light dissolve the mat ter into space whilst with “Noir ”, you can see the opposite with the hard, edg y, sharpness of the texture exploding into the space. With the talented exuberant skills of Tok yo based photographer, Takafumi Ueno and make up/ hair stylist Tomomitsu Nagahama, Aya per fected the Ikebana look on model Ingrid Gregus for this photographic example of plants living amongst shadow and light to bring out the organic tex ture of what is ikebana. She’s currently based out of San Francisco but showcasing her ideas and art around the world.

Jacket - Coatl

Photography / HISASHI FURUK AWA Stylist / MASAO ASANO Stylist Assistant/ shinnosuke miyamoto MUA / YUI HIROSAWA