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05 Director Saachin Sagar Design Localeyes

Made possible with the inspired work and deeply creative talent of our make-up artists, fashion & hair stylists and models.

In this issue Queen of Colours Rita Heeralall -

Art Of The Bride Fitness -

Vows In Paradise The Strong Willed -

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Queen o f c o l o u rs

Photography: Saachin Sagar Styling: Kensley Suddo Model: Angie Callychurn Make-up: Sajeeda Yadallee Hair: Samuel Alex David Clothing: Kiran Tolaram Gidwani, Sewing Studio Location: Rustic Elegance Curepipe

Warrior Queen concept Clothing - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Jacket / Accessories - Kensley Suddoo 11

Warrior Queen concept Clothing - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Jacket / Accessories - Kensley Suddoo 13

Indian Bride concept Clothing - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Accessories - Kensley Suddoo 15

Indian Bride concept Clothing - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Crop top - Sewing Studio Accessories - Kensley Suddoo

Warrior Queen concept Designer / Accessories - Kensley Suddoo 17

Warrior Bride concept Pant / Accessories - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Accessories - Kensley Suddoo

Warrior Queen concept Designer / Accessories - Kensley Suddoo

Indian Bride concept Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Earrings - Kiran Tolaram Gidwani

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Rita Heeralall: Portrait of a modern and independent woman. Photography: Saachin Sagar Model: Laetitia Darche Sauzier Make-up & Hair: Rita Heeralall

Rita Heeralall, the owner of the beauty salon Espace Beaute turned her passion into her job. She studied Pharmacy at Aberdeen University in Scotland. She then worked as a pharmacist in London for many years. However, Rita Heeralall wanted to do something else. She had always been attracted by the world of beauty, self-care and fashion. This is how she ended up studying at the London College of Fashion during her spare time. The course offered at the London College of Fashion offered her more insight on beauty therapy, make up, nails, massage and hair dressing. Rita Heeralall then proceeded to work in prestigious salons for Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Selfridges. She spent 11 years in London perfecting her skills and gaining more experience in the field of beauty and self-care. She came back to Mauritius in 1992 and started her own salon Espace Beaute. At the age of 52, Rita Heeralall is a today very proud of her achievements and of the success of her salon. She is a pioneer in modern salon techniques in Mauritius. Having turned her passion in her job, she never feel like she is working. The salon is particularly well known for the antiageing facials. Many clients choose this service as it gives the same if not better results than surgery. Rita Heeralall is also a very trusted makeup artist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have looked after countless brides during my career and they have all been very satisfied with the service delivered.â&#x20AC;? 26

Clothing: Kiran Tolaram Gidwani

Clothing: Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Crop top: Sewing Studio Curepipe

The satisfaction of her clients is what matters the most for Rita Heeralall. This is why she strives to be up to date with the latest techniques through yearly trainings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I learn something new every year during my trainings and I try to improve the techniques used at the salon in Mauritius.â&#x20AC;? Last year,she introduced a new anti-ageing treatment called Hydraderm Cellular Energy and she also opened a new branch in Caudan Waterfront last December. Her plans for the enterprise are simple. Rita Heeralall wants Espace Beaute to be an epitome of innovation. She also works very hard to ensure that every customer have a great and satisfying experience at the salon. Fashion and beauty is not her sole passion. A few years ago, Rita Heeralall shifted in a new apartment and had to decorate the place by herself. This is how she develop a genuine interest in Interior Design. She also loves to cook and to travel. She tries her best to live life to the fullest and turn every disappointment in an opportunity to improve. Rita Heeralall is a strong, independent woman who is on a mission to spread beauty and positivity around her.

Clothing: Kiran Tolaram Gidwani Crop top: Sewing Studio Curepipe

Clothing: Kiran Tolaram Gidwani

Photography: Saachin Sagar Model: Namrata, GOLD Models Make-up: Zehreen Sumtally Russooly Hair: Samuel Alex David Furniture & props: Rustic Elegance Curepipe Text: Javed Sobah

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Express through creation The shy guy did not find any better way than to express himself through his accessory creations. Being so deeply fascinated by tribal cultures and extravagance, he made a breakthrough which has been mostly welcomed by Mauritian Designers and the greater public. He now wants to learn more and has moved to the Fashion and Design academy in India (FAD). In less than one year, Kensley Suddoo has forged himself the reputation of being the most extravagant Fashion Designer of his generation. Accessories Fashion Designer He made the intelligent choice of not doing only in clothes, a part of the Fashion Industry which already very much populated. After his studies, he opted to evolve in the Fashion Industry as an Accessories Fashion Designer. More an autodidact, he inspires himself from tribal and Indian ethnic and comes out with original mixes between different cultural styles and themes. I’m fascinated by tribes at the moment. I love looking at the different types of tribes and how they live, their clothing, their amazing colour palettes…everything! I’m in love with this idea of being a nomadic who lives in the future and so all these is making me visualise a next new collection. My never ending inspiration is Indian ethnic, love to add a small touch in almost all my designs says Kensley. The Fusion through ‘Indo Greek’ Since his entry in this fashion business, he has been supported by other Designers, Fashion Designers and Make Up Artists like Cedric Lanappe. Kensley shows

himself original in his work. He shows his signature by the jewelleries chosen, the accessories, added, the clothes to go with all this and the extravagant ways he dresses up his models. Pretty much perfectionist, he has shown some extent of his extravagance through his first Solo show ‘Indo Greek’ held in April last at the Henessy Park Hotel. Rather fussy about details in this cultural fusion, it took him two full months of research, accurate merging and confection. He made it A to Z and was acclaimed by the public, the professional and the press. Since he has been preparing himself for a bigger adventure. Further studies in India He has the will to become a better Fashion Designer. In order to extend his knowledge and curiosity, Kensley has enrolled in a one year course at the FAD in India. He says: “I believe that this course will help me to improve my knowledge in fashion and in marketing my confections. Being in India, I will surely get connected with the different cultures which will help me create more themes”. Through his Designs & Styling, the young man finds a good way to share the importance of culture. “Well I find culture is very important to preserve as it is our pride .I believe culture is always transferred through sharing so it means that for transferring the culture the sharing is must. So by sharing people will know about different cultures and will be keen to know more or even try dress like a specific culture” concludes Kensley.

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Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre 42

Maharashtrian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo

Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre 44

Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre 45

Unforgettable Indian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo 46

Unforgettable Indian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo 47

Unforgettable Indian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo 48

The Turban Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Waistcoast - Anita Dongre

Unforgettable Indian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo

Uncommon Bride concept Accessories - Kensley Suddoo

Unforgettable Indian Bride concept Accessories - Jewellry Alankaar Clothing - Kensley Suddoo

Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre 56

Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre 58

Bengali touch concept Designer / Accessories - Kensley Suddoo 59

Accessories - Kensley Suddoo Outfit - Anita Dongre

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BEES Photography: Saachin Sagar

Models: Merle Schmidt, Sandra Matur Text: Javed Sobah

A dynamic and active lifestyle A freelance Consultant in Hospitality matters in the Hotel Industry, locally and internationally and a part time modelâ&#x20AC;Ś Merle Schmidt, a Mauritius based Estonian leads a healthy and active lifestyle. This fuses well with her passion for sport, being a former professional athlete, and the great outdoor activities. She gives her tips for 66

keeping herself fit and lead a dynamic and healthy lifestyle without adopting any drastic measures. Being dynamic and active is one of her secrets to keep a healthy body and mind. She never forces herself undergo crash diets or long sessions of gym per day. Here is her lifestyle

No diet, no stress She hasn’t ever done any dieting since. “I honestly do not and will never believe in it. This is not a harmonious solution for long term results. My way, a balanced and varied healthy food habits. I don’t have any stress while having guilty pleasures like chocolate, cakes or other sweets” says Merle.

No excuses The Estonian model leads a varied lifestyle. She is very active and dynamic by nature, and shows it while working, studying, daily sports in gym, at home with her husband Pascal and her 6 year old Luna, in her social life and modelling. “By being active in every aspects of the daily activities and doing various types of sports, the 67

body supports better long hours of work for example. Bad weather is not an excuse, surely not in Mauritius, so hop, and hop, no excuses, go, work out” advises Merle Passion for sports Being always active is a second nature for Merle. She has grown up in the previous generation where “childhood games were running, playing basketball, football, volleyball, cycling and making tree huts. This is may be quick track record in athletics when I started 12-13 years with this discipline. My body was already used to pushing its limits and distrust every day. I was a professional athlete in Track & Field, and was the Estonian Youth Champion in the High Jump and 100m hurdles back then” she says. But unfortunately, an injury forced Merle to end her successful athletic career. Still, now recovered, she is very much active she enjoys everything that the Mauritian environment enables her to do, from running, swimming, hiking, trails, volleyball and paddle. “Trying several activities may be a plus. You can point out your favourites that can be done a daily basis” she says. Busy bee In her everyday life Merle Schmidt is a busy woman and mother. For the past three years she has been living and working in the Tourism and Hospitality field as freealance Consultant in Morocco, France, Egypt and the Maldives. Here, in Mauritius, she has two jobs, one as freelance Consultant and another freelance one in the tourism field and is a devoted wife and mother. She also have a great social life. She also succeeds in finding time to do modelling. She is, naturally, an organised multi task woman who succeeds in combining these different lives. Merle can be an example to follow.

Fit without starving She is neither a coach and nor is subscribed to any gym and nor kills herself on sports nor starves. Sandra Matur aka Béa Béatrice, has designed her own diet and exercise programme to keep her svelte body. Also a serious travelgirl, the ex-Miss Fitness from Miss Eco Competition 2016 shares her story, ways and habits… Height, 172 cms. Weight, 50 kgs. Shoulder, 37 cms. Bust, 74 cms. Waist, 69 cms. Hips, 87 cms. Thigh circumference, 44 cms. Some could think that she sleeps in the Gym! But no. As she says, “I do not mistreat my body but I do not cut off the pleasure of eating what I want!” Diet Sandra’s eating habits are very healthy, thanks to her family’s everyday lifestyle. She says she never makes any special effort to keep herself fit and keeping her mensuration more or less the same all year long. “All I do is eat good and healthy food mostly from organic farming. Sometimes, it may happen that I eat burgers and junks. But overtime, it has become a normative behaviour to evacuate the calories taken afterwards”. Fitness In her everyday life, Sandra does 45 minutes work out six continuous days, “Sunday is a day to rest and be lazy”. She has been elaborating her own programme over the years and now she is set. Explaining how she does it, “It is a full body exercise. On my mat I do a full body stretching, 100 abs in series of 20 and same thing for push-ups. Then I hop on the on the 5 minute full body shaper machine as end of session. I also do it a must to do my 6 on 7 power walk in Grand Baie, from Chemin 20 pieds to Sunset Boulevard and back. This how I keep fit without starving myself or sleeping in the gym. I can thus eat a big burger without any guilty feeling”

Go where the grass is greener Dubai, her next destination, the place she plans to settle. She has been a Freelance Model since she is 18 and has worked also as Dancer, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ombre Chinoiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; performer but since her main job has remained in the Guest and Relation field. Attached to Club Med. She has done La Plantation, Albion, Mauritius, Bintan in Indonesia and Kemer in Turkey. Being a serious traveler, she has visited some islands in the Indian Ocean like Reunion, Seychelles, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, South of France and Dubai. She plans to make a Europe Tour and America. But for now, all work, no play. Shortly she will be flying to Dubai. She found herself a job in her Guest and Relation field attached to an Event Orgazing company in a Hotel. She finds herself evolving, living and settling there.

Vows in Paradise Photography: Saachin Sagar

Location: Constance Belle Mare Plage

Silk ocean, bright sun, endless beaches surrounded by scenic nature…What can be closer to paradise than this fabulous picture. And where if not in Mauritius you can find all this beauty? For many people, this small island, hidden from all curious eyes, Mauritius, is the perfect location to celebrate the biggest gala day in their life: Their wedding. It was not an exception for Sergey and Anastasiya – young couple, that came to Mauritius from big Russia, to unite their hearts and souls in this idyllic place. From the first sight they fell in love with the island and this gave them an inspiration to share their passion with all the people who are just searching something perfect for their “big day”. And this couple is indeed lovely. The flutter, with which they treat each other, is felt through every breath they are making, through the pores of their skin, through their loving eyes. Later they told that choose this place; this small isolated island, without any hesitation, and they couldn’t imagine that this journey will be so unforgettable. Indeed, it is so wonderful to get married in the open air under a cloudless sky, with the Indian ocean behind you, and then to plunge into your honeymoon without having any heavy thoughts. “Our wedding was everything we had dreamed of; and I know that our wonderful photos will help us re-live that happy day again and again for many years to come,” says Sergey.

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The strong willed.

The Fashion and Design Institute (FDI) couldn’t have got a better leader. Pushpanjali Luchoo, the Chairperson wants to contribute to bring the Mauritian Fashion Industry to other heights. She is striving hard since 2015 to make the Fashion & Design sector become the second Economy of Mauritius.

Photography: Saachin Sagar Text: Javed Sobah

Background She has taken this post because of her solid background in Arts and Education. Her first Graduation is a Bachelor in Arts from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, She then goes for Bachelor of Education at the Central Institute of Education at the Delhi University. She obtains her Master of Education at the same university. This education journey in India started in 2007 and terminated in 2012. She then has transferred her courses to Mauritius where her second year PHD is ongoing from the University of Mauritius E-Centre for Innovative and Lifelong Learning. From 2013 to 2016, she has been an educator at various state and private colleges, Friendship College Girls, SSS Bel Village, Mapou SSS, Dr Maurice cure, Sir Abdool Raman Osman SSS, Sharma Jugdambi SSS, Goodlands SSS. She continued her Educator life almost two years after having been nominated at the head of the FDI. The committed She stops in 2016 in order to give her full attention to her aims for this Institute and thickened her strategic plans for the betterment of the students, the image of FDI in Mauritius and the region of the Indian Ocean and the do’s and don’ts in driving the Fashion & Design Industry as a major sector of the Economy. “We have been coming with new and strong strategies to higher the status of the Fashion and Design Institute. Our struggle is still on. My aim is to make the Mauritian Fashion Industry become the second economy of Mauritius by making the FDI become one of the top protagonist in this process. We are climbing the ladders at a decent pace, but faster than the previous management” she says.

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Major important changes To start with, the monthly Board Meeting became compulsory. “Filling that gap between the management and the students was a must. Now more attention is given to students and their needs. Being in constant contact with the management and myself, we assure a closer monitoring of students and all their queries and ideas are noted and reviewed” attests Pushpanjali Luchoo. Chance is being given to the students to express themselves and the opportunity to participate in Fashion shows organised by different institutions and with famous international designers like- China Mauritius Fashion show. International platform for students to showcase their designs. “Since 2015 the student intake increased from 100 to 382 in 2016. 2017 intake is more and for the first time, in 2017, we will have a dozen international students who will be joining. Admission for students with three credits at school certificate level are getting the chance to join the institute.

“ I am striving hard to make the FDI meet International Standards. ” We have also introduced three new Art & Design courses. As announced in the last Budget, under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, there will be more attention given to a School of Jewelry, which the FDI will be soon implementing. It fully integrates my strategy to bring forward Tailor Made courses to the various interests of FDI students” announces Miss Luchoo.

For now the staff is more implicated in helping students discover their creative talents and make them participating in local & international magazines. The change was also on the staff. As says the President, “There has been a lack of staffing and too many were on contract basis. There was also a misallocation of overtime and duties. Gradually it is changing, vacant posts are being field and fairness in overtime & responsibilities too”. Reshaping of FDI In order to make the FDI an awarding body, the board is working on a realistic academic calendar for 20172018 in line with tertiary Education. This will take effect as from this August. “It will be 1 week of induction program followed by 10 weeks of teaching and one study week of 5 days and a break of 2 weeks between each semester. This calendar will be repeated each year” says our interlocutor. For this year the FDI will be organizing two Fashion shows instead of one. The first one will be the traditional annual one but the second one will be addressed to fresh candidates and the ancients mixed. Also, as the School of Jewelry will be implanted, a competition on that will be incorporated. The board is working on the concepts of either Jewelry competition will be a competition only among the students of the School of Jewelry or a mixed team competition concept. FDI is gradually changing and some drastic change are also to come like a new building for the Institute. “The design of the building will reflect the originality of our students in the design field. There will be a competition among students who will come out with the most original yet realistic design of the new building. I am still working on this part”. Talking about Reshaping, Pushpanjali Luchoo does not keep mum on other drastic changes, “ The name and logo of the FDI need to be changed. People think of the FDI only as a Fashion School and unfortunately nothing more. As announced in the last budget, the School of Jewelry is to be integrated in the FDI. And it is completely legit to give an identity of this new entity in the name and logo. The School of Jewelry is only one mile stone. There is many more themed courses which will be regrouped in themed schools to come”. 108

Furthermore, the Board is working on the integration of new courses, new campus and Schools. The Communication & PR section is also working on new affiliations and Exchange Programs with diverse Institutes, for now, in India, Singapore and Africa. More severe courses The 2017 - 2018 curricula have been reviewed by the awarding body Pearson Education Ltd and on next enrolment they are going to be more severe. The Board from the United Kingdom has sent a delegation of Evaluators to analyse all FDI courses and worked produced in the five existing Faculties for Higher National Diplomas, i.e, Art & Design, Fashion & Textile, Media & Communication, Built in Environment and Foundation. “For the next enrolment these courses will be reinforced, new syllabuses will be added and thus will be more severe “says Pushpanjali Luchoo. Visions The Chairperson reveals herself to govern with an iron fist. “I cannot let any party to jeopardise my set approvals. This will slow down the pace I am trying to maintain. I am not criticizing the previous board but every member and existing students know that there was many lacks in the managerial style & ways. I have my set visions and, with the support of the board and the students, we will achieve it very soon” concludes Pushpanjali Luchoo. Headlines of her vision: Promote fashion and design industry on the local and regional zones, deliver qualitative and innovative courses, offer short courses of all faculties, introduce a scholarship, produce world class designers, contribute more in the textile industry, meet the job and market requirements and contribute in the economy and strive to make it become the second economy, come with an appropriate name and logo which will reflect the Institute, provide a new sophisticated building and lastly, to be among the world top 10 design Institutes. Pushpanjali Luchoo is at her first renewable mandate. She is to be followed…

SAY HELLO TO THE NEW

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eet the HUAWEI P10, a Stunning Combination of Technology and Art

Huawei launches the new HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus in Mauritius. The highlyanticipated additions to the P series feature a combination of beautiful hardware and the latest advances in software technology. Additionally, the new smartphones feature striking new colors and finishes, and introduce new Leica front and back cameras with cuttingedge portrait features to make every shot a cover shot.

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Commenting on the launch, Harvin Appadoo, Regional Strategic Director of Huawei said ““As culture and technology continue to intersect in every aspect of our world, we want to deliver new products and experiences that ultimately improve and enhance life. Our impressive new HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus weave together the exceptional imaging capabilities of Leica and our stand-out design and hardware innovations to bring users a powerful device experience.” The HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus are a demonstration of Huawei’s continued commitment to setting new performance standards and inspiring creative expression. Key device features include: An artistic photography studio in your hands The HUAWEI P10’s new Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 and HUAWEI P10 Plus’ Leica Dual-Camera 2.0 Pro Edition, featuring the rear dual-camera set up and Leica front-facing camera, means consumers can explore the full range of portrait photography. With a 12-megapixel RGB sensor, a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and enhanced fusion algorithms, the HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus deliver superior technical and artistic photography features on a smartphone. Iconic P series design with on-trend touches With its industry-leading craftsmanship, the HUAWEI P10 is a beautifully designed masterpiece on the inside and out. Never content with the status quo, Huawei’s design team introduced the industry’s first Hyper Diamond-Cut finishing, in addition to their refined sandblast and high gloss finishes. The HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus are also available in a selection of unique colors as a result of the first cross-industry partnership with Pantone Color Institute, the world’s foremost authority on color. By combining 112

Huawei’s design expertise with Pantone’s trusted color thought leadership, two new colorways were created to reflect the personalities of the contemporary consumer and shape new color trends in the mobile market. Dazzling Blue and the Pantone Color of the Year 2017, Greenery, were designed by the Pantone Color Institute and optimized by Huawei to create a beautiful, glow-effect finish. Exceptional performance advancements for efficiency and connectivity The HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus take smartphone efficiency and customization a step further thanks to the powerful Kirin 960 processor and all-new EMUI 5.1. Kirin 960 is Huawei’s latest highperformance SoC chipset. With 3,200 and 3750 mAh battery, the HUAWEI P10 and HUAWEI P10 Plus support HUAWEI SuperCharge technology. The low voltage, low temperature fast charging solution comes with a super safe 5-gate protection mechanism, which offers real-time voltage, current and temperature monitoring to make charging not only fast but safe.

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