COVER: CASTELLANOS AZUAJE SISTERS

Dress ROBERTO CAVALLI

GENESIS

ALESKA

When did you decide to launch your one of the good things of the designs is that they swimwear brand and what inspired can fit any type of body shape, you do not have to you to do so? be super fit or slim. Neoprene has the advantage of It was 2 years ago, I was at my home seeing the sunset from the terrace. At that moment I decided conforming to your body, and that's the way to promote it. to bring something cool and different inspired by the colors of the sunset of the places that I love the What does fashion mean to you? most. At this time, it is a lifestyle.

If you could describe your brand in 3 words, what would they be? “My mom Who has been your biggest supporter(s) in life up until now? What lessons have they Fresh, sexy, and sport. has taught taught you? Definitely my mom. She has What are the top components you must pay attention to when launching a swimwear brand? me the taught me the values of life, and to never give up. The three key factors are the fabrics, the colors, and the shapes. If you could describe values of life, and to never If you could be any designer for a day, who would you pick and why? CHANEL, that's where all the cardinal points meet. It is chic, yourself as one of your swimsuits, which one would give up.” sexy, unique, stylish, … It is the reference and statement on the you pick and why? industry. Definitely my mom. I would choose the “Malibu” She has taught me the values of one. Pink and baby blue are my favorite colors, I life, and to never give up. love the sunset in California. I love the sand and the beach over there. I think it perfectly describes me, I am a surfer girl. Any secret hobby most people do not know you have?

In a world where people are still body shaming etc, how do you show acceptance and promote it What do you hope for in the New Year?

too? That everyone remains safe and healthy. I show it and promote it through my brand, where I build LEGOs.

BARBARA

What was your favorite part of What does beauty mean to you? working at the Palm House? Beauty is relative, depends on the eyes of the one Sharing the experience with such talented Latina women, where they all opened their hearts. who sees it. For me, inner beauty is the most important, it is what you reflect. Do you remember the day you booked this? Share with us how you felt. “I’m happy Who is someone who has really inspired you and why? My parents. They have I don’t remember the exact day, but I remember I was excited and nervous. And then, when I went to the casting and they told me that with who I am, and undoubtedly been my driving force and an example that with constant dedication you can achieve what you dream of. I was without a doubt selected, it was a great satisfaction. I cried of happiness. If you could go back in time to give yourself one piece of the path that I’m Tell us what motivates you to work hard every day. The satisfaction of proving myself that I can do anything, that dreams are possible. advice, what would it be? Dare to do what you dream of, taking, If you could be anyone else for one day, who would you choose and with no fear of being wrong. Who did you connect with the most on set? I felt a great connection with all the girls, they are incredible people. expecting to inspire others.” why? I wouldn’t be anybody else, I would be me. Trying to meet your goals is an everyday job. I’m happy with who I am, and the path that I’m taking, expecting to inspire others. What do you hope your viewers will get from watching the show? I hope they see the reality behind those happy and perfect characters that are shown on social networks. What will 2021 be like? It will be full of surprises, new goals and projects to fulfill, I guess everyone will be driven by the hope of restoring the normal way of doing things even with the pandemic, realizing that together we can win this.

MICHELL

ROXANA

Tell us more about your children’s book When you are not writing, what do you like to

coming out soon. do?

My new book talks about the pollution on I love to exercise. Running and biking helps me Earth and how this is affecting life on this to think, to relax, to enjoy the air and nature. planet and what we can do to start a change on this matter. Growing up, what role did books play in who you

What inspired you to write it? Books gave me the criteria to discern about life, and When I became Miss Earth Venezuela, I how knowledge is the most powerful tool that we started to be more conscious about how we have to fulfill our goals. treat the planet we live in, and I realize that the best way to stop this is by changing the mind of future “I always How would you describe your fashion? generations. Share with us your favorite knew that Modern, fresh, chic but comfortable, I like to be the example that you can be moment in creating it. The moment when I saw the first I wanted dressed with what fits you best, regarding the style on vogue and draft. Also, when the first copy was in my hands and I could see that this was getting real. to do still be you and be up to date with fashion at the same time. Something between classic and Tell us what you hope this book something modern, as well as youthful. will do for kids who read it. I hope that this book can put a seed on the kids´ minds, and that could What is your purpose? You can be whatever you want if you work hard and have a they can have an opinion and become more conscious about their improve our constant plan and maintain it. Also, you can have many planet, and if they want to enjoy it in the future they could be the grain on the sand society.” aspects in your life that can collide without sacrificing one or another. that promotes the change.

are today?

New Year’s Resolutions?

Have you always known you wanted to be a writer? Publish my book, inspire others to be the best version of themselves, being the best version of More than being a writer, I always knew that myself. I would also love to be the host of a TV I wanted to do something that could improve show, as well as being a statement on fashion and our society for the common good of humanity. lifestyle.

Dress ROBERTO CAVALLI