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FASHION WEEKS' BEST OF THE SS 2019 RUNWAY STREET STYLE FEATURES FROM FASHION WEEK
Afiya Bennett A TOP SUPER MODEL & GIRL BOSS
UPCOMING TRENDS FOR FALL/WINTER 2018
BE THE GIRL WHO DECIDED TO GO FOR IT
EDITOR'S LETTER Hello, fall! In my opinion, it's the best fashion season of the year! Now that fashion week is over, in this issue we are recapping some of the best street styles from New York, London, Milan, and Paris. We've got you covered on the SS19 trends featured down the runways of various designers throughout fashion week. Our October cover girl story with top model and girl boss Afiya Bennet is so inspiring and portrays such a great message of entrepreneurship. It's a fun issue, and I hope you delve into our pages, find beauty throughout, and walk away feeling more uplifted, inspired and ready to embrace your inner girl boss.
Angela Brickley @luvangelamarie
Founder & Editor-in-Chief Angela Brickley Managing Editor Ava Hawkins Contributing Editor Yalda Kazemi Contributing Editor Lori Granded Digital/PrintMarketing Director Avery Mitchell
EDITORIAL CONTACT INFORMATION Luxur Lux is published monthly For advertising please email | info@luxurluxmag.com www.luxurluxmag.com
Inside YOUR GUIDE TO ISSUE 5
14 Afiya Bennett Afiya shares her inspiring story on how she is "building her brand, The Afiya Collection; her very own design of hats.
25 Tribute to Kyrzayda We are celebrating the life of Kyrzayda and how much of a positive impact she has made on the fashion influencer community.
31 Anna Lolomari Anna shares her story on how she started her interior/styling brand.
37 Brand Highlight: The Seville
Never let a stumble in the road be the end of your journey
FASHION WEEKS' BEST OF THE SPRING/SUMMER 2019 RUNWAY
Zimmerman
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Tory Burch
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Jeremy Scott
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CUSHNIE Cushnie
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BURBERRY
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TOM FORD Page 12
She designed a life she loved by going after her dreams
AFIYA BENNETT
ELCITRA SIHT NI
Written By:Â Lori Granded
Top Model & Girl Boss
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR? My favorite thing about being an entrepreneur is being able to not only be my own boss but to invest my time and energy into a business that is reflective of my values, my style, and my legacy. As a model, we spend our entire life building someone else’s dream and having our self-worth and self-value defined by outer “beauty”. Starting my own business means redirecting my self-worth and self-value into a business that is my own. My business is my baby, I will grow with it, develop it and help it flourish. There is no greater feeling than having something that is your own, something that no one can take away, it is special to me.
"Starting my own business means redirecting my self-worth and selfvalue into a business that is my own."
"My goal is to be more than a luxury hat line, but to uplift women, and to encourage women empowerment." WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
I decided to start my own business because I understand the value in entrepreneurship. There is a saying that if you don’t follow your dreams you will spend your entire life building someone else’s. I want to invest in my own business as much as I have spent investing in others as a model. WHAT IS YOUR DREAM-LEVEL GOAL FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
WHO OR WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO CHASE YOUR DREAMS?
Women such as Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Beyoncé inspire me. These women work tirelessly every day to bring into fruition the vision they have for their lives, their families and the legacy they want to leave behind. These women continuously push towards greatness and in return show me that I too can do it.
Knowing that I have a million little girls watching, following in my footsteps and looking up to me inspires me to keep pushing forward and keep chasing my dreams. I am creating a legacy for not only my self but for everyone that is fighting for a dream they believe in and for anyone with a dream that is afraid to go after it.
My dream level goal for my business is to transcend fashion. My goal is to be more than a luxury hat line, but to uplift women, and to encourage women empowerment. I want to remove all the limitations that society has put on us. My inspiration for my hat line is British military hats and when I think of women in the military, I think of a woman who is fearless, a woman who is not one dimensional but goes after what she believes in. I see that woman in my self and I want to encourage women to channel the same within themselves. When my hat line achieves all of the above, that is my real goal.
WHAT DOES YOUR CURRENT BUSINESS MODEL LOOK LIKE? The roles and responsibilities of my staff are to ship orders, update social media, create new opportunities, and following up with pre-existing customers to find ways to receive feedback to the product and be of any assistance where necessary. TALK US THROUGH WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOKS LIKE. A typical day consists of finding ways to expand. “The Afiya Collection is looking to have a launch event as well as a pop-up shop. At the moment I am planning that as well as looking to collaborate with larger media outlets to get the word out about my brand. WHAT IS YOUR BRAND MISSION? My brand mission statement is “Where Luxury Meets Purpose...The Afiya Collection” changing lives, uniting women, and breaking barriers.“ WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOUR BUSINESS? The next step my for business is to expand into stores and to expand beyond hats. The “Afiya Collection is limitless”. I am looking to create new designs for my hats and see my hats in stores like Barney’s, and Saks. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS JUST STARTING OUT? To someone just starting out, I would tell them not to be afraid to make mistakes. As a designer you want your brand to be flawless but in actuality, you learn as you go. Lastly, to selfinvestors- don’t worry, You would have spent the same money on something way less fulfilling than owning your business. Take that leap of faith, you got this!
top model+ girl boss
WHERE CAN PEOPLE FIND YOUR WEBSITE OR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS? You can find my website at www.Theafiyacollection.com and on social media @theafiyacollection.
Fun Facts WHAT CELEBRITY WOULD YOU LOVE TO HAVE DINNER WITH? Beyoncé...I love Beyoncé and she is one of my biggest inspirations. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION LOCATION? Antigua where my wedding will be held. WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMPLETE BY THE END OF THE YEAR?
To go to Thailand and interact with the Tigers. I have always been a huge animal lover, so being able to go to Thailand and experience this first hand is fantastic. C OFFE OR TEA? Coffee, I love love love coffee. W HAT DOES YOUR CURRENT WORKSPACE LOOK LIKE? DESK OR STUDIO Being that I am selling hats, I have the inventory and that requires space.
"As a designer you want your brand to be flawless, but in actuality, you learn as you go. Lastly, to self-investors don’t worry, you would have spent the same money on something way less fulfilling than owning your business. Take that leap of faith, you got this!"
BEST STREET STYLE FROM FASHION WEEK
@notjessfashion
@juneambrose
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The world is too big to stay in one place & life is too short to do just one thing.
BLOGGER INSPO HOW DID CAMILA COELHO STYLE HER LOOKS FOR FASHION WEEK?
REMEMBERING
KYRZAYDA
Photo: Denisse Benitez
KYRZAYDA
The heart and spirit of an Angel, gone but never forgotten Written by: Lori Granded A blogger that will be forever remembered by so many, has passed away with cancer on September 9. Kyrzayda announced to her followers that she was stopping her treatment last month and that she wants to spend her last days with her family and surround herself with love. Kyrzayda said that the chemo and radiation treatments were not working the way the doctors hoped it would, so she discontinued getting the treatments. As soon as Kyrzayda announces this news to her followers, a flood of positive messages and prayers poured down her timeline on Instagram. No matter what Kyrzayda endured during her stages of cancer, she never gave up on her dreams. The blogger continued working with brands for her blog and shared so much of her life on her social platforms to keep her followers informed on how she is doing.
KYRZAYDA
HEAVEN HAS GAINED AN ANGEL The fashion blogger that touched so many worldwide with her fashion and internal and external beauty.
Kyrzayda mentions that she
Kyrzayda has inspired so many
received constant prayers and
young women and males all around
messages daily from her followers
the world and she will be
all over the world, which kept her
remembered as the angel that did
fighting even when she did not feel
not give up on her dreams no
her best. Most importantly, the
matter the circumstance.
blogger did not try to be something she wasn't. She always kept it real
I hope her story gave you as much
and stood for everything her brand
inspiration as she is a driving force
stood for, which is equality and the
behind living your dreams to the
right to have a voice in the Latino
fullest and living your real passion.Â
community of bloggers.
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MEET ANNA OF ZESTY STYLE & INTERIORS written by Angela Brickley
What is your favorite thing about being an entrepreneur?
Why did you decide to start your own business?
Taking charge of my own time and doing what I truly love to do .
After having three lovely kids that are so close in age, it was
This has shaped me to be disciplined.
difficult for me to continue my nine to five career in investment banking and still dedicate valuable time to my children. So
Who or what inspires you to chase your dreams?
starting off a small business in interior decorating and styling; which was my career passion as a teenager, was the best way
Our beautiful world of diversity & culture.
for me to do what I love and still be able to dedicate time to the foundation years of my children.
"I picked the name zestystyleonthego to showcase & inspire chic & timeless styles that are comfortable yet versatile for our daily lifestyle looks with a pop of color to bring everything to life."
What is your dream-level goal for your business?
Talk us through what your typical day looks like.
My dream level goal is to keep putting a smile on
I wake up at six am to drop my kids off to their bus
the faces of my clients and giving them the
schedule. At around seven-thirty, I work out,Â
ultimate service they desire with my interior
and by ten o'clock I start my workday with interior
decorating, personal styling and shopping service.
decorating or styling clients. During the afternoon I am between rushing to the grocery store to
What does your current business model look like?
prepare lunch and dinner, which I typically do every Monday. I use that time to also strategize my day; so no client appointments during this time. I
Encouraging efficiency, teamwork and
rush to the bus stop around four to pick up the kids
collaborating ideas to make sure our services are
and then off to volleyball, basketball, and soccer
outstanding.
practice. My day usually ends around nine to catch up with client emails and tending to my kid's school work.
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ABOUT THE BRAND
What is your brand mission? Interior decorating - making homes I work on a safe haven with the feeling of calmness and love because I believe a home is where the tree of life and beauty begins.
Fashion styling & style shopping - encouraging women my age to look beautiful and take care of themselves, as a woman’s beauty gives her selfconfidence. Lifestyle Influencer - encouraging the world to love one another and appreciate each culture regardless of color or race. Embracing other cultures with love & respect. Traveling the world to have an open mind to other cultures and lastly inspiring diversity and a community of love.
What's next for your business? I am hoping to launch a travel and lifestyle brand that showcases fashion, decor, and lifestyle of different regions to inspire all that there is, which highlights the beauty and culture in the world.
What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out? It’s not an easy road running your own business and have to work ten times as hard, but never give up. You will encounter obstacles on the road that will have you doubting if you made the right decision. My philosophy is to take it one day at a time and each day will be a learning curve. You will try different marketing resources that may fail, but learn from that and it will get better with time. It took me two years to see my business turnaround and the more hours I put in researching and networking made it a success in the end today.
FUN FACTS ABOUT ANNA Where can people find your website or social media channels? www.zestyinteriors.ca www.houzz.com/pro/zestyinteriors @zestyinteriors @zestystyleonthego
What celebrity would you love to have dinner with?
Coffee or Tea? Herbal tea, any day, anytime
Kerry Washington
What is your favorite vacation location?
W hat does your current workspace look like? Desk or studio
South East Asia
Desk, but a studio would be so awesome
What is one thing on your bucket list that you would like to complete by end of the year? Achieving my travel lifestyle brand
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The Seville AN UPSCALE CHIC COCKTAIL BAR
Have you ever craved a great cocktail with a great atmosphere that is modern, yet featuring comfy decor after a long work day or for a night out on the town? Tucked right under The James Nomad Hotel is The Seville, where you will find all of the above plus a great cocktail. The Seville has a sexy vibe that you will enjoy with a group of your gal or guy pals. What's unique about this place is that they have what you call, "The Ladies of the Seville," which is a list of all female DJs mixing your favorite jams from the '60s and '90s.
Enjoy a good cocktail and great music
While The Seville is excellent for a good cocktail and great music, you can also reserve the space for private events, photo shoots, and film production.
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