K2K ALLIANCE & PARTNERS THE LOOK / THE FASHION / THE MAS
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K2K ALLIANCE & PARTNERS THE LOOK / THE FASHION / THE MAS
2019 COLLECTION
Join us on Facebook Facebook: K2K Alliance & Partners (“K2K”) Website: k2k-carnival.com PHOTOGRAPHY: GARY JORDAN PHOTOGRAPHY MAKE-UP ARTIST(S): ANALESE REDMAN, DANY SANZ MAKE-UP COURTESY: @CARNIVALMAKEUPADDICTS HAIRSTYLIST: KOR SALON & SPA; KERRY MOHAMMED
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2019 COLLECTION ISSUE NO. 8
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UNDERSTANDING THE COLLECTION The 2019 Collection, Through Stained Glass Windows is inspired by the prayer of St. Francis
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ACCESSORIES The bigger the better!
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The beauty is in the details
Website: k2k-carnival.com Facebook: K2K Alliance & Partners (“K2K”) Photography: Gary Jordan Photography Make-up Artist(s): Analese Redman, Dany Sanz Make-up courtesy: @carnivalmakeupaddicts; Neishel Vilain Hair: KOR Salon & Spa, Kerry Mohammed Models: Alexandra Cunningham, Snow Dollkinson, Elaine Erickson; Shan Fernandez, David Lundins, Ortancia Maloney
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The management team would like to thank our Sponsor MEP Publishers who have supported the brand from inception and continue to be our strength yearon-year. We would also like to thank photographer, Gary Jordan and Tanesha Willis, who continue to make the impossible possible. We feel truly blessed to have you as part of the K2K Family. A special thank you to the 2019 team: Kerry Mohammed (KOR Salon & Spa), Analese Redman (Founder @annybeeutee), Dany Sanz (Founder and Creative Director, MAKE UP FOR EVER), Nesihel Vilain (CoFounder @carnivalmakeupaddicts) Last but not least, we are indeed grateful and humbled by the commitment and support of our masquerader base.
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Undoubtedly, art requires patience, passion and practice, but at its core it is a therapy for the soul. K2K at the most basic level is a therapeutic artistic expression – From writing the storyline, to sketching of the Collection, to the interpretation of the sketch to design, to the collage work, to the beadwork. Since inception in 2010, the brand has focused on three pillars for execution: The Look | The Fashion | The Mas, with a core focus on our 365-Day Concept, marrying ready-to-wear and high fashion concepts with costuming, to be used after the Carnival Season. Enter the world of K2K, where Fashion Meets Mas with a purpose
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NOTES FROM THE FOUNDERS
THE 2019 COLLECTION
UNDERSTANDING THE 2019 COLLECTION THROUGH STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
Have you ever wondered how to create a stained glass window? Like most things, it requires time. And plenty of it! For the most part, patience and love are prerequisites for craft, with love providing the much-needed backbone for patience, and patience running thin as time progresses. You see, a stained glass isn’t created over night. It starts off with a clean canvas. Uncolored. Unmarred. Unbroken. The plane is then scored with blade and broken. Next it is stained with the color, then marred with dark indentations and eventually soldered back together to fit in the window frame. Perfectly. Our lives are like stained glass windows, comprising of shattered images of events that are pieced together over time and stained happenings that are soldered to memory. We arrive unblemished, but are eventually scored and broken by experience. However over time, we become a resilient structure, a pane built for weathering any storm. And over time, we become a very colorful glass, a walking storyboard of ever changing art. And through the juxtaposition of pieces, we discover story of faith overcoming doubt; mercy conquering cruelty; a story of light piercing through the darkness; a story of hope dominating despair. Indeed it is a painted story of our history. Painted in colors so dark that they block out the light; painted in colors so vibrant that it lets the light in. Painted spectacularly. You see, we are a complex work of art.
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SECTIONS The 2019 Collection, Through Stained Glass Windows, is inspired by the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi • Where there is hatred, love (Amare meaning love) • Where there is doubt, faith (Fidem meaning faith) • Where there is despair, hope (Spero meaning hope) • Where there is darkness, light (Lux meaning light) • Where there is sadness, joy (Gaudium meaning joy)
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Idiosyncratic is her temperament! A woman wants her wardrobe to capture her every single mood. She wants to express her softer yet bold side all in one look. She desires to make a uniquely individualistic statement. Her distinctive panache could be expressed by simply adding a “statement piece”. When an accessory is described as a statement piece, it means that it has moved away from being a mere add-on to an item that makes you take notice. Arguably anything can be your statement piece – from your handbag to your shoes. It seems that even your hair can be a central point of focus these days. However, without a doubt one of the more interesting trends that has developed is the addition of costume jewelry. Moreso, it is using costume jewelry as statement pieces.
My Statement Piece The size
of your neckpiece also matters! When it comes down to costume jewelry, it seems only the concept of “the bigger the better” will do. Even traditional items such as pearl necklaces have taken on a modern twist! They have gotten larger and more clunky to make them more attractive to a younger generation. It seems that costume pieces are the order of the day and the super-size costume neckpiece is a closet essential. Part of the appeal to large pieces is that it can quickly make a timeless classic wardrobe-piece appear more modern. It almost seems like a “I Dream of Genie” trick. With the twitch of a nose, you could add a large necklace to your dress and suddenly change your look from classic to modern–chic!
Do you remember when wearing the faux version was a no-no? Today costume necklaces and collars seems to be the epitome of glamor and chic in the fashion world.
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Accessories are a fantastic way to individualize your outfit. If you have been dying to electrify your closet or make a bold statement then this is your chance to do it with style! A bright-colored accessory is one of the hottest fashion trends this season. It is for the bold and the brave as well as those who just want to add a burst of life and vibrancy to their wardrobe. These accessories whether worn as a neckpiece will definitely make anyone who wears them stand out from the crowd. Carnival is the perfect time to switch up your wardrobe. These fun and flirty items will definitely add an eye-catching touch to any outfit.
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Hair and make-up played an integral part in our 2019 Collection. Sleek, straight hair, bronzed skin and sultry black eyeliner all popped up time and time again. Whether emerald green, canary yellow, peacock blue or ruby red, there seemed to be no shortage of color for the face in the 2019 Collection. Three Looks have been created for the 2019 Collection, Through Stained Glass Windows, executed by an icon in the beauty and cosmetic industry, Dany Sanz and expert MUA, Analese Redman 1) Through The Window Pane, created by Dany Sanz 2) Soldered, executed by Analese Redman 3) Shards of Colored Glass, executed by Analese Redman
Who is Dany Sanz?
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With her signature red hair, poised demeanor and undeniable artistic talent, Dany Sanz (the Founder and Creative Director of the international brand MAKE UP FOR EVER) is an icon in the beauty and cosmetic industry.
Growing up in the suburbs of Paris, France, Ms. Sanz was drawn to the arts at a young age. While studying painting and sculpture at the Ecole des Beaux-arts, Ms. Sanz’s friends encouraged her to create looks for theaters and shows….”I had the opportuity to work alot backstage on theater sets, TV shows, cinema shooting and with very different artist.” It was this exposure that assisted Ms. Sanz in understanding the challenges of professionals in the industry. “In the eighties, there were very few products available to professional make-up artists, and those available came in very limited number of shades.” With the help of her husband, Jacques Waneph, in September of 1984, Ms. Sanz created MAKE UP FOR EVER and opened her first boutique in Paris.
How did the collaboration with Dany Sanz come to fruition?
In 2018 K2K Alliance & Partners partnered with @carnivalmakeupaddicts, incorporating the cosmetic brand MAKE UP FOR EVER Professional Paris in our 2018 Collection. Over the past year the relationship has blossomed. Given the avant-garde and more theatrical nature of the brand, K2K has been given the opportunity to work directly with the Founder | Artistic Director of MAKE UP FOR EVER, Dany Sanz through the CoFounder of @carnivalmakeupaddicts Neishel Vilain Pierron.
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Title: Through The Window Pane The dark crosses allows the luminance of the skin to shine through Artist: Dany Sanz
Title: Soldered Stained glass soldering joins the broken pieces of glass together. It is more commonly seen as the dark lines marking the stained glass. The muse in this instance becomes the solder. Artist: Analese Redman
Title: Shards of Colored Glass The line work represents fragments of colored glass Artist: Analese Redman
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Founder & Creative Director MAKE UP FOR EVER, Dany Sanz (front) Co-Founder @carnivalmakeupaddicts, Neishel Vilain (back)
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A Glimpse into Dany Sanz’s Technique
As all artists studying Beaux Arts, Ms. Sanz studied the technique of using crossed lines to create volume, whether it be with the pencil, pen or marker. In 2013, designer Eric Tibusch approached Dany for his fashion show. She applied her techniques, creating signature looks and using the cross hatch to complement the Collection Ms. Sanz was one of the first to use the cross hatch technique for fashion shows a technique she has mastered and has resurrected for K2K’s 2019 Collection. Ms. Sanz’s interpretation is called: Through the Window Pane, with it's dark crosses allowing the luminance of the skin to shine through. Today, much of Ms. Sanz’s work still inspires many artists.
Original drawings of Dany Sanz, Founder and Creative Director of the international brand MAKE UP FOR EVER
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Founder & Creative Director MAKE UP FOR EVER, Dany Sanz
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Fashion is a complete package. It starts with conceptualizing a “look” – how should I comb my hair? How much make-up should I apply? What should I wear? Our busy, high-tech lives sometimes seems to only favor the big picture and glosses over the intricate. But at K2K the true magic which inspires the imagination can be found in the details – detailing even down to the hair. Our carnival “looks” would never be complete without a make-up and hairstylist team. Dany Sanz (Founder & Creative Director, MAKE UP FOR EVER) Analese Redman (Founder, @annybeeutee) and Kerry Mohammed (Founder, KOR Salon & Spa) are the hidden gems who executed our thematic looks for the 2019 Collection
Behind The Scenes of the 2019 Collection
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BECAUSE THIS IS A WALK TO REMEMBER The Beauty Look: Through The Window Pane Artist: Dany Sanz
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FOR YOUR EYES ONLY Let your eyes do the talking
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THE LUXURY LABEL The Beauty Look: Through The Window Pane Artist: Dany Sanz
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A BOLD COMPOSITION CREATES A DRAMATIC STATEMENT The Beauty Look: Soldered Artist: Analese Redman
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THE ESSENCE OF BEAUTY The Beauty Look: Shards of Colored Glass Artist: Analese Redman
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BECAUSE ICONS NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE The Beauty Look: Shards of Colored Glass Artist: Analese Redman
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MAKE AN ARRESTING STATEMENTS Inject your look with a kaleidoscope of color
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2019 COLLECTION
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
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SPECIAL ORDERS The following items are “one-offs” and are made-to-order. These are allocated on a first come basis. Production Schedule for Special Orders: Registration will be closed off October 30th ------
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R E A D Y- T O - W E A R Registration will remain open as long as stock remains available
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‌Where there is hatred, love
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ART IN FASHION Amare Section Leader (Love) 32
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TRADITION HAS NEVER BEEN MORE CONTEMPORARY
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THE WARRIOR QUEEN Ode to the fearless and the heroic
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THE MODERN TRADITIONALIST Tradition with a modern edge
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INSPIRED BY TRADITION
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THE SEXY & THE REFINED Refined is the word that best describes your glow
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THE CONTEMPORARY
Modern with a touch of tradition makes for a dramatic statement
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TRADITIONS ARE FOREVER Ode to Peter Minshall, Papillon (1982)
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MODERN
A tailors look with a burst of color
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ATTENTION GRABBING
Make your every statement, the statement
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AN INTIMATE MOMENT
When life gives you a glimpse into heaven
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…Where there is doubt, faith
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THE CLASSIC MOD Modernize the classic with a touch of edge
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UNREPENTANT GLAMOR Because you are worth it
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THE BEAUTY OF TRADITION
Classic silhouettes with a modern twist
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A CLASSIC TOUCH
Mixing traditional pieces with modern edge
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THE NOSTALGIC & THE ROMANTIC Billowy fabric, and voluminous detail create the mood for magic
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THE ATTENTION GRABBER Prints artfully created to grab your attention
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A UNIQUE PIECE THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR WARDROBE
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CRUSADE DRIVEN Fine craftsmanship punctuating tradition
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… W h e r e t h e r e i s d e s p a i r, h o p e
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ETHEREAL ELEGANCE Timeless glamor coupled with dramatic elegance
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BECAUSE YOU ARE WORTH IT
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DARING VS. CONSERVATIVE Traditional pieces creating daring statements
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THE ODYSSEY
This collection makes an odyssey into the very essence of womanhood
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BELIEVE
Hope reimagined
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“Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the window which hope has opened” – Charles Spurgeon
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MASCULINE AND CONFIDENT Add subtle contrast to your wardrobe
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A MULTICOLORED REFLECTION OF DAZZLING GLASS
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‌Where there is darkness, light
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DARE TO BE DIFFERENT
There is beauty in different
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SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Traditional charm combines with chic design touches
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KEEPING ONE EYE ON THE PAST & KEEPING ONE EYE ON THE FUTURE
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THE HISTORICAL SILHOUETTE Because tradition never ages
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THE SPOTLIGHT
The heads will keep turning in this number
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THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL
Elevate the traditional into something extraordinary
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Fairy tale–worthy dresses and couture details gives every woman her moment
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THE POWER OF PRINTS
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BE DARING
Daring color combinations give a dramatic yet refined look
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IMAGINATION Just close your eyes and imagine
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‌Where there is sadness, joy
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SOPHISTICATION IS AN UNDENIABLE DEFINITION OF BEAUTY
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RED CARPET GLAMOR
Opulence, grandeur, and femininity make for the perfect combinations
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BECAUSE YOUR BEAUTY IS UNMATCHED
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OH DRAMA! Enhance your look with a stained glass effect
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THE BEAUTY OF TRANSFORMATIONS There is something there that will just sweep you away
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RENEGADE OR NOSTALGIC Rebellious and wistful mark this season’s collection
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CREATING THE PERFECT CANVAS The rich, moody palette reminiscent of artwork
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MY WORLD MY LIFE MY RUNWAY
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A BEAUTIFUL MUSE Romance is in the air with theses pieces
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UNAPOLOGETICALLY ROMANTICIZED Sometimes you just want to be swept off your feet
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THIS IS A DELIBERATE YET AN EFFORTLESS WAY TO DRESS
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DARINGLY BEAUTIFUL Forget the demure, say hello to daring
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As the evening sun refracted against the stained glass windows, I danced in the light, celebrating my transformation … ”We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty” – Maya Angelou 130
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