FASHION

FASHION is PASSION

Mike Bazer

New York Fashion Week every time rise new names and talents. Model Mike Bazer: "Chasing your dreams and becoming successful isn’t easy... Don’t ever let fear or doubt get in the way of your dreams. Do your research and go. Don’t wait for tomorrow, do it now". The formula of success he is sharing in the interview for Hollywood weekly:

Natalia Spivak

– special correspondent. She started her career as a fashion journalist, interviweing celebreties and Heads Of States. She has conducted many interviews with Ministers, Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, Presidents, politicians from different countries, top business leaders like Sir Richard Branson, Anthony Scaramucci, and Dr. Edward Bosarge. Her articles were many times the most viewed and were publish on the front page. She covered different types of topics from fashion to economics, energy and politics. She is now a special correpondant for Hollywood Weekly Magazine, back to her favorite passion that is fashion.

Please tell us about yourself.

My name is Mike Bazer and I would like to share with you my life story. I hope that somehow you can see yourself through my perspective.

How did you become a model?

When I was a teenager I use to watch some programs on TV about fashion and i always dreamed that one day I could be a model but how come? I was a skinny and shy boy living in Santiago, Chile. Always fighting with my self steem, many times rejected because i didnt fit the profiles they were looking for.

I was devastated of course and I wanted to quit but something inside me told me that I had to go on... What iIwas meant to do something big.

Why were you interested in modeling career?

Well, I always asked myself why do I have to follow the rules of fashion and try to be one more of the prototypesthey are all the same? No way! I wanna challenge the industry, perfection is so boring.

How did you progress in modeling field?

I continued my jorney. I went to New York and started to go to castings and i felt so small, as I saw doezen of beautiful people looking for the same opportunity. Each time I waited for casting team reply and was very disappointed. Until one day they called me for a shooting for next day early morning. I was really excited and scared at the same time. Fortunately the production team was really nice and I learnt a lot from them. That day I met Manonce Manonce a photograper who has helped me a lot until now. He encouraged me to go on and never give up. He saw something in me. I am trully grateful to him.

Share with us steps you did.

After my first big experience I started to contact people on Instagram, Nik Kacy asked me to walk for his footwear brand and suddenly I was casted

for small a runway show but that was my kick off. After the show some people related to fashion business approached me and they were telling me that i did such a good job and started to invited me to be part of difderent kind of fash- ion shows. One of them was Rainbow fashion week, which opened my eyes and showed me that everyone has its place in fashion industry. My very first big runway show was DapperQ in New York where i walked for Nik Kacy and Leon Wu. It took place in Museum and it was just wonderful. New York Fashion Week means a lot to me. Ive been lucky to be able to walk for many differt kind of designers and ive met so many people from all over the world.

Can you tell us what is behind the scenes?

Most of people dont know whats behind the scenes. Models calls are usually is an early morning for the shows at the af- ternoon or evening. So we have a lot of time to share while we are on reherseals or fitting. There are a lot of people working along to make fashion shows possible such as de- signers, makeup artists, hairdressers, producers and etc.

I have been walking in many fashion shows so far. It is not an easy jorney but at the end of the day I can say it was totally worth it.

What inspires you to continue on modeling career?

Nowdays , I follow a lot of models who create positive changes in various ways, reframing the way we perceive size, shape, color, gender, ability, age and beyond, and I’ve witnessed the impact of their efforts firsthand. The industry is a lot better now as far as being more open, but I wish that high-fashion brands would push themselves to expand their idea of what beauty really is. People tell me I’m too different-looking to be walking in a catwalk, but once they see my work they totally change their mind.

I know I still have so much to show and I will still knock many doors because I do wanna go far and make my carrer re- markable.

Any advice to someone just started ?

It would be better to make a plan for yourself and follow your heart. Chasing your dreams and becoming successful isn’t easy. You need to be consequent and have a strong mind. No matter how confident and comfortable you are, once you start working in an industry where very few peo- ple look like you, some insecurities will surface. Don’t ever let fear or doubt get in the way of your dreams. Do your research and go. Don’t wait for tomorrow, do it now. Follow your dreams and dont let anyone to bring you down. This is an advice from a humble who challenged the industry and himself for good. Thanks to all the designers, producers and photographers who have trusted me during all this time.

Mariia Pashuk Designer

Winner on many ladies hearts at New York Fashion Week - designer Mariia Pashuk specially for you, dear Hollywood Magazine reader, will give fashion tips how to be stylish at prom night 2020 and to be trendy at upcoming summer.

Mariia, for you fashion is a passion?

Fashion is more than clothing, it is a culture of self-expression. Fashion and people are both influence each other. The one who understands this, fashion does not absorb. On the contrary, such people remain themselves. Sometimes, fashion helps more than any psychologist. With its arrival life becomes more interesting. Feelings decorate us better than clothes, so yes. For me, fashion is a passion.

How did it all start? How did you become a designer?

Women's clothing reminds me of painting. From early childhood I was a fond of art and I always imagined outfits of book heroes, dresses suitable for some kind of music. You know, a little costume designer still lives in my head. Constantly draws some kind of images. It was what made me, at the age of 19, enter the College of Technology as a fashion designer. Since this all started.

Share your experience with us: now we can see your dresses at red carpet of film festivals?

Since I started working with celebrities, I am often asked about this. This is a great responsibility. I think, the most pleasant reason to step up to the plate was the support of the actress Natalie Spivak. In my dress she took part in Berlinale 2020 – Anniversary 70th Berlin Inetrnational Film Festival.

Advises us, how to be fashion at upcoming summer 2020?

From my personal observations, the most stylish people dress as if they had not put any effort into creating the look. Here in US, it is especially noticeable. And you know, it’s not clothing that fascinates, but the confidence of these people in themselves. In the light of recent events, self-expression has every chance of becoming especially popular this year.

Coronavirus changed the world. Do you think a face mask can become a part of a dress cod?

Rather yes than no. In China the tendency to wear face masks has been around for many years. We are not used to it yet. I want to believe, until they finally become fashionable, we will stop using them for their intended purpose.

How was New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February 2020?

It was great, but that doesn't mean it was simple. I’m still impressed. I was convinced from my own experience – with clothes and style I create my own philosophy. After one of the models decided to disrupt the show a few minutes before the performance, I promised myself not to make a big deal out of nonsense. Now I enjoy even little things – through laughter I make myself free from negative thoughts and look at the world in a new way.

What inspired you for the new collection?

Creating a collection, which I presented at NYFW, took me a lot of time and it will not be true if I say that this is an accidental inspiration. What I sew is bound to be gorgeous long before it appears on the podium. During this time, many different things inspire me – most often flowers.

What is the difference between NYFW and Los Angeles Fashion Week?

For me – this is another opportunity to express myself. I want to show the public that being stylish is not difficult if you know yourself and your body. Your style is a reflection of your lifestyle. I think many people will like my approach. It would be great to find more soul mates and business partners.

Are you nervous before the fashion show?

Always. It is really scary. But fashion is subject to women's whims, and I know that I can satisfy them. To calm down, I’m looking for a quiet place and just drink tea. The anxiety passes quickly.

What is the most crazy thing you would like to do in Hollywood?

If I get lucky and meet Leonardo DiCaprio, I will kiss him.

Do you have any specific approach for celebrities?

Yes. I believe that society is not fond of fashion, but those who demonstrate it. Therefore, I decided long time ago that I want to help celebrities, create and develop their own style – unique for them and recognizable for the environment.

What is the secret of your success?

I work a lot. I would really like to say that I was lucky, but it is not. In general, I think that I haven’t done anything yet. All that surrounds me today is hard work. I often criticize myself: “You can do more! Mariia, you can do better! Work faster". I express my world in what I sew and I love my work very much, but sometimes its results require more effort than you thought.

Has your lifestyle changed a lot since you became a designer?

Except for the fact that I began to attend parties and attend charity events more often, everything remained as before. I’m still doing yoga. If I have a personal meeting with clients, I say: “If there is clothes in your closet that you don’t like to wear anymore, be sure to call me and I will create a new look that you will love at first glance.”

What are the strengths of your brand?

Style. My clothing style is my calling card. Without it I would remain anonymous. I direct all my efforts to create a completely new image of a modern woman in society. This is most noticeable in my early collections. Things were sold a long time ago, only photos on Instagram remained as a keepsake.

How do you deal with competition?

It is important for me to think through everything. Until the seamy side of the outfit became as beautiful as it is beautiful on the outside, I consider it unfinished. This approach makes my clothes different, not like everyone else. It helps me.

Advises us, what is the most stylish outfit for prom night 2020?

In this matter, I would not risk with fashion. The best advice I can give is to try to impress not someone, but yourself. The dress you wear will tell more about you than your figure. This is not just an outfit, it is your internal state. The image must be comfortable and attractive. Following this rule, just try to find what is not on selling in the stores. My dress for a prom night Queen you can see at pictures 4-7. Designer: Mariia Pashuk Brand Actress: Natalie Spivak Photo: Juliana Nyine Retouch: Abir Khan Makeup stylist: Sharri Bonner Hair stylist: Jalyn Aryn Averitte Anniversary 70th Berlin International Film Festival Awards Ceremony Red Carpet

Designer: Mariia Pashuk Brand Actress: Natalie Spivak Photo: Valik Kazmenko Retouch: Katya Oc Makeup stylist: Sharri Bonner Hair stylist: Jalyn Aryn Averitte Prom night Queen look from Mariia Pashuk

Designer Mariia Pashuk

Fashion summer look from Mariia Pashuk

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