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TYPES OF FASHION * COUTURE *READY TO WEAR *DIFFUSION TOP MODEL JEFFREY DECRISTOFARO

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TOP FASHION DESIGNER ANDRES AQUINO INTIMATE LOOK FASHION WEEK BEHIND THE BLACK CURTAIN TOP PHOTOGRAPHER KAREN KAY OVERSTREET

MODEL: JESSICA SAUER PHOTOGRAPHER: ART OF IMAGING BENJAMIN HAYON

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F E AT U R E S Behind the Black Curtain - Dan Wilczynski

PHOTOGRAPHER: ART OF IMAGING MICHELE SHREM

Featured Designer - Andres Aquino

Top Model - Jeffrey DeCristofaro

Three Powerhouses of Fashion - Jennifer Wiglesworth

Top Photographer - Karen Kay Overstreet

Featured Comp Card - Paul Brown

Skinny vs Healthy - Erin Knisely

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Behind the Black Curtain

tions, and Adres Aquino. All of which were presenting their Fall 2010 collections.

Fashion shows take true organization and preparation before the event is even conceived. Step back behind the black curtain and take refuge from the public to explore what goes on behind the scenes, before the models even step foot on the runway and show their designer’s dreams to the public.

However, I'm going to forgo grabbing a seat and head backstage to where all the action is. Luckily there was a room adjacent to the ballroom that provided a fashion hub. Who knew there was so much space in Manhattan? The mirrors adorning every wall made it feel more like walking though the Palace of Versailles. That certainly complimented the rooms function; hair, make-up, and fittings.

veryone loves the high energy, sexy lighting, and adoring whispers when walking or watching the models strut down the runway. Have you ever stopped to realize the true make-up, no pun intended, of a fashion show? There is more to it than arriving fashionably late, throwing on a couture gown, and clicking high heals on the catwalk.

Who could think of a better venue to go behind the scenes than New York City’s Fashion Week? We’ll check out Couture Fashion Week held at the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria during Valentine’s Day weekend.

After a quick glance at the guest list, a ticket holder is welcomed into the grand ballroom. From there they can enjoy the show.

Layouts of the room change to suit the needs of each designer. For the purpose of this show, the layout only changed twice mainly moving the make-up area. Not only was the layout changing, select models would The designers for Saturday’s lineup change up to four times throughout were House of Jola, Hallero, Ouch, the night. Not an easy task when there Walid Atallah, Morgan Sarver, Janera- is less than an hour in between shows.

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To help transform the models from commercial to couture requires a full team of make-up artists and hair stylists. Esmeralda Harwood, Andres Aquino's backstage manager, and Carlos de Jesus helped the models select their gowns and accessories as well as pointed them in the right direction. They were provided fashion photographs of selected models wearing their appropriate gowns for the show. This made it easier for everyone to complete each look. Hair is usually the first phase the runway prep models undergo. Thankfully Federico Calce and his Salon transformed mundane hair, into a true art form.

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the mortal being into the portrayed Goddess from within. A special challenge for the models was getting prepared for hair and make-up, walking the runway, and heading back to transform yet again for the next show. Although there was a little bit of time in between shows, at least an hour or so, it was definitely an upbeat and busy environment. The energy is always high and models need to be ready and prepped ‘yesterday’ in order for the show to run smoothly. Luckily there were performances to entertain the crowd and drinks to keep them hydrated.

While everyone is getting ready between the shows, photographers and press kept the models on edge. “I’ve been waiting for this show all season and it exceeded my expectations,” Andrew, a fashion photographer, said. Some photographers have an advantage knowing the designers and staying informed of their dossiers. Any advantage is imTara Florida, worked on several portant when you are competing for of the models, used bold reds and the next shot to appear on the cover bronzers to convert each model from of a magazine. Lashes and Lips is the makeup artists who are credited for transforming each model. Fashion shows, as well as glitz and glamour is definitely something that they are used to. They have quite a large and extravagant portfolio including Lady Gaga, Beyonce as well as other famous celebrities.

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After the night’s events, everyone is encouraged to attend the after party. This parties location, although secret to the outside world, is disclosed to the VIP ticket holders allowing them the ability to celebrate and mingle.

show was a complete success thanks to all of the talented models, make-up artists, and hair stylists who keep the public wanting more. 2

My overall experience was amazing. I was treated just like a VIP the entire time. Needless to say, just watching everyone running around backstage was exhausting. I can’t imagine standing in the model’s shoes. Behind the scenes of an exciting event like fashion week in New York City, was just as entertaining as watching the models hit the runway. It takes so much effort and organization from everyone to pull it together and have the designer’s dreams come to life. The

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Andres Aquino

Featured Designer

Andres Aquino

Photographer, Show Producer and Top Clothing Designer ndres Aquino is not only an His line is showcased with the same amazing artist, writer, editor, New York extravagance that you would show producer, but he is even an expect from a Broadway show. He mixes amazing couture designer. his models with musicians, dancers, rock stars, actors, as well as his own staff all He has become a household name in the simultaneously to project his vision upon high fashion industry as one of the top his audience. couture fashion designers in New York, Palm Beach, the Dominican Republic, Every show is different than the last, Romania, Mexico, India, Dubai as well every theme is unique. In February the as the US Virgin Islands. He founded one models were transformed from fashion of the largest and fastest growing interna- models to mythological goddesses with tional fashion events in New York City. makeup, hair and all of the accompaniments that you would expect from AnCouture Fashion Week is one of the only dres's team of artists. public fashion events held during fashion week. For a nominal fee fashion aficioAndres is very passionate about his artnados can enjoy a weekend of luxury and work, writing, photography as well as his art at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria Hotel. people. His staff, fans and the industry as Where they will see first-hand, the power a whole love him. He has helped many and passion of Andres Aquino. people succeed and has only tipped the iceberg on his career and clothing line.2

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Top Model

Jeffrey DeCristofaro

ÂŠ Roxy Taylor, Taylor Miller Photography 2009

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©Taylor Miller Photography 2008

©Diane Absher, DAR Photography 2009

'm a native of Tennessee. I lived the first decade of my life there, after which I spent another six years living near Charleston in South Carolina. After that, I moved with my family to Asheville, North Carolina, and am still a current resident there. I have a multi-dimensional personality weighed by my hobbies/interests, which include philosophy, ancient world history & mythology, aerobic exercises, weather, space, aircraft, sword collection & practice, and most importantly, the arts. Formerly homeschooled from the 5th grade all the way to the end of high school, with the exception of a few high school dual-enrollment courses at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute during my sophomore & junior years, I was given an opportunity to pursue my interests in the arts, primarily in theater, writing, acting, dancing, singing, poetry, photography, and my particular favorite, cinema. In fact, during the summer of 2003, just before I turned 18, I enrolled at a summer filmmaking course at what is now the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. There my knowledge of film was enhanced not only by continuous screenings of classic films and learning how they were made, but also by writing and directing my first film, a 5 min. digital video short called Spared From The Wheelchair, while fulfilling acting/ technical positions in other students' projects. My deep hunger for, appreciation

Jeffrey DeCristofaro of, and minor contribution to film was followed in 2004 by my enrollment as a freshman at the University of North Carolina, Asheville. I majored in Literature - Creative Writing and minored in Mass Communications. This provided ample opportunity for my skills in my fields of interests to mature. Before I graduated with a BA in Literature in May 2008, I had sung twice for the University Singers; had a poem Trek of the Scorpion published in the campus's creative arts magazine Headwaters; wrote a one-act play called Dance of the Reeds for a playwrighting class that was immediately performed afterwards in Asheville's Flood Arts Gallery; acted in original Carol Belk Theatre productions and video production students' projects; and composed PowerPoint presentations for the Mass Comm. course textbook Video Production Techniques by dept. adjunct professor Donald Diefenbach; joined the Greek chapter Alpha Phi Omega-Chi Kappa; and founded the UNC-Asheville Cinema Society as its first president. Following my graduation, I immediately enrolled in the Master of Liberal Arts program at the same university, and am more than halfway through the program. As of now, my hobbies/interests have rarely changed. Currently, I sing for the Asheville Symphony Chorus and Unitarian Universalist Church Choir, perform for the North Carolina Stage Company's annual Shakespeare Bard-AThon fundraiser, compose and read my

Jeffrey DeCristofaro poetry at several local events and charity fundraisers, submit my photography to online magazines and charity fundraiser events, and still occasionally help video production students with their projects. And of course, model for local photographers - something I began doing following a small gig as a paid model for Asheville Speed Dating during its start in 2007. My biggest dream remains to make films both on and offscreen - particularly films in the science-fiction, fantasy, horror and epic genres - while modeling and publishing poetry/photography on the side. For my MLA Creative Writing project, I'm writing a screenplay for a science-fiction/fantasy/horror epic which

Jeffrey DeCristofaro I hope to direct, produce and star as the leading protagonist. I also dream of starting my own production company as an executive producer, which will not only give me an opportunity to make my own films, but also produce and star in films made by other visionary filmmakers who want to make their own contributions to cinema. I also dream of starting a global Neo-Renaissance. Like the Renaissance from the previous millennium, this will follow the goal of changing our world for the better, breaking down old frontiers and establish new ones, and proving that there are no limits except those we each choose for ourselves. As one following the classic Hellenistic view, I see modeling as just one way to start doing that.2 ÂŠFrank Brady 2009

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Powerhouses of Fashion

By: Jennifer Wiglesworth

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The Three Powerhouses of Fashion

ashion means a lot of things to all of us. We read fashion magazines, shop the department stores and sign up for online updates with our favorite designers. However, what most of us don't understand is why one dress costs $1,500 in one fashion arena and $50 in another. The answer lies in these three categories: couture, prete porte & diffusion. What is couture? The first thing that comes to our minds is Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and Coco Chanel. These are the designers to whom all other designers look up to. They are the faces behind some of the greatest garments in fashion history. They are the looks

we see on the red carpets. From the Golden Globes to the Oscars, it is to these names, and others, where we find couture. In other words, couture means one-of-a-kind. These garments are the ones that range in price, but will most likely set us back a few thousand. They are typically designed by either the lead designer or owner of the company. For instance, if it is a Calvin Klein garment, either Francisco Costa or Calvin Klein, himself, will design it. This is a huge honor, and part of the value in owning a garment of this kind. Couture is not only oneof-a-kind, designed by the original designer, but is also made to fit you like a glove. For those reasons, you should expect to pay an arm and a leg.

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Jennifer Wiglesworth while congruently appealing to a different and new customer. Thus came the idea of diffusion, bringing the designs of couture to the department and supervalue store.

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Ready to Wear

Couture

That brings us to prete porte (Ready to Wear). As soon as we hear the words "Ready to Wear", thousands of department stores should be pictured in our minds. These are the clothes that everyone wears. They are affordable, mass-produced pieces, that allows the proletariat to wear clothing. Special, one-of-a-kind, perfect fit are not words we would use to describe this category. In fact, we see these pieces everywhere you go. They may be in the most expensive department store to the least expensive super-value store. Whichever the case, they are the exact same piece. If that be the case, why do we purchase anything in the prete porte category. The biggest reason - because we can't afford to do anything else. Another great reason - to purchase a garment for one event, allowing ourselves to buy something new without investing a lot of "green" in something we will never wear again. It could also be feasible to desire a garment

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that may look couture, without the cost. There are many reasons why prete porte continues to be the most successful fashion category, but the primary reason will continue to be the cost. Lastly, we come to diffusion, which is the most misunderstood of them all. Diffusion came about in the mid-90's,

Whether we shop couture, prete porte or diffusion, there is always a way for us to look amazingly smashing!

One great example of this is Target and the Isaac Mizrahi line. He was a known fashion designer with the couture price tag. When he branched a mini-line into Target, he was able to sell those special designs at a supervalue price. Although, typically more expensive than the general prete porte garments, they will never skim the cost of couture garment. And, for those of us who love designer fashions, diffusion is the way to get the name without the cost.2

so many may not even know what it is. Diffusion originally came about from the designers, not particularly the ones mentioned above, that specialize in couture. They wanted to expand their bottom line

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am obsessed with photography and I shoot as often as I can. I am 35yrs old and very happily married to my best friend and best man on this planet Jason. We have a beautiful 15-year-old daughter, whom is into modeling and acting.

I have been shooting photography since I was just a kid with this little old cam that used 110 film? I have always been encouraged to make my passion a business and just in the last year have made this a reality! I still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe I make money doing it!

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6 Models, 3 Hair Stylists, One Photographer all for those lost in the 2010 Haiti Earthquake Photographer: William LeBlanc(Albany, NY) Models: Nicole Berg(Albany, NY), Crystal Beauchemin(Albany, NY), Heather Borden(Clifton Park, NY), Stephanie Dolly(Albany, NY), Chelise Miller(Berne, NY) and Leah Jung(Albany, NY). The hair stylists/makeup artists were Kristina Ciampi(Albany, NY), Briana Lampman(Albany, NY) and Autumn Manning(Schenectady, NY)

Skinny vs Healthy

used to be one of those lucky girls growing up, a 'skinny bitch that could eat whatever I wanted and not gain a pound. Over the years, I have learned through several nutrition classes, modeling classes, and even the United States Army, that a 'skinny bitch does not always mean a 'healthy bitch. For me, lunch in high school usually consisted of French fries and some sort of delicious pastry. I was always tired and had stomachaches and headaches, but I never associated the two. I joined the Army between my junior and senior year in high school and left for basic training shortly after graduation. There was no such thing as junk food in the Army. Breakfast consisted of eggs, bacon, oatmeal or grits, fruit, granola bars, and cereal. Lunch and dinner were made up of perfectly proportioned amounts of lean protein, whole grains, and lots of vegetables.

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training. I awoke the next morning dreading the pressure of my feet on the ground, in fear of the excruciating pain that usually comes after such an intense workout. To my pleasant surprise, I felt great! Then I looked back on the past month and realized that I never once had a sore muscle even after long distance runs, six to nine mile road marches, and countless hours of getting smoked by the drill sergeants. My headaches and stomach aches were also gone, and regardless of the 4am wake up calls, I had plenty of energy and was never tired during the day!

It was easy to eat right in the Army, and by easy I mean physically impossible to NOT eat right! When I got home from basic training, I was all on my own. There was nobody making every meal for me where the unhealthiest option was jelly on toast. I felt great and I made a vow that I would never go back to the way I was. I loved to eat, but I was no longer burning 5,000 calories a day One day, about a month into boot camp, so I had to figure out a plan to stay healthy we had an especially tough day of physical and thin. I took some nutrition classes in

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college, which mostly concentrated on the health aspect as opposed to size. On the contrary, I took modeling classes that focused more on staying thin and counting calories than being healthy. I needed to create a diet that was a mixture of the two. The amount of calories you consume is undoubtedly the reason a person gains or losses weight. The less you eat and the more you burn, the less you will weigh. If only it was that simple! Sometimes it is difficult to know how many calories you consume. Reading labels is an easy way to count calories of a packaged product, but nobody wants to eat out of a box every meal. Many restaurants have nutrition facts online so you can plan your meal before you go out. There are also some calorie counters online that give an estimate of the calorie content of many different foods. Go for foods with high water and fiber content that will fill you up without being loaded with calories. Some good snacks to munch on during the day are raw vegetables with low fat dressing, fresh fruit, or plain popcorn. Eating small meals throughout the day will keep you from binging during meals and will increase your metabolism. This is not an excuse to skip meals to have calories left over for dessert. The better the food you put into your body, the better you will feel. You will have more energy and better workouts.

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There is a misconception among women that weight lifting will make you bulky, but our bodies lack the hormones men produce to bulk up. More repetitions with smaller weights, instead of fewer repetitions with heavy weights, will create tone without bulk. Change your workout every month or so to keep challenging yourself and to keep your body from getting used to the workout. Consume lean protein shortly after a workout to build and recover muscle tissue. To make yourself healthy and beautiful inside and out, be sure to consume plenty of raw fruits and vegetables, lean protein, fiber, antioxidants, and pure water. Limit the intake of fat, white flour, sugar, salt, and processed and fried foods. Engage in cardiovascular and weight training exercises five or six days a week, and always challenge your body to go further. Everyone's body is different and we have individual fitness goals. If you know the facts about healthy living, you can create and customize your own diet and fitness regimen to meet your personal goals and lifestyle. Whether you're trying to slim down or just get healthier, feeling good is always the best motivator! 2

Everyone knows that cardio exercise is essential to burn calories, but few know the benefits of weight lifting. Weight training burns calories and produces lean muscle, which increases metabolism so you burn more calories throughout the entire day!

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Photoshop Tutorial Remove Object from a Photo

Remove Objects Step 3:

Resample by hitting the Alt key and selecting the area next to the object again (If required).

ave an object you just want to remove? You might have missed it or were unable to move it during the shoot? Now you will learn how to remove an object quite easily using the Clone Stamp Tool.

Before:

Step 1: Select the Clone Stamp Tool. Then release and hold the Alt key close to the Object, but not on it. A target will appear. Click the surrounding area of the object you want to remove.

Step 2:

After:

Release the Alt Key and slowly start cloning over the object that you want to remove. In this case the cup. As long as you have selected an area close enough and are willing to resample from time to time, the image will begin to erase.

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