Newstyle Issue 29 by NewStyle Magazine

ARCHAIC FASHION SHOW NOW FASHION

KNOTS GLITTER GIRLS GOLFER ROSHAN KOONJA @newstylemauritius | www.newstyle.mu

MISS UNIVERSITY AFRICA 2019-2020

ALISHA VICTORIA COWIE

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NOW FASHION - KNOTS GOLDEN GIRLS FASHION SHOW ARCHAIC MISS UNIVERSITY AFRICA 2019-2020 MISS ENGLAND 2019-2020 FITNESS - GOLFER, ROSHAN KOONJA

ISSUE 29 AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SOULS OUT THERE

Know that you are unique in your own special way. Most of us struggle with our body image struggling to fit in a mould. I want all of you to remember that no matter what you see in the mirror, your self-worth is not defined by your looks. The standards set by the beauty industry are unrealistic and being a photographer I can reassure you no one wakes up as perfect as they look on a magazine cover. There are many tricks in the trade to enhance the way a person looks but the image depicted is unfortunately not a true portrayal of reality. Own your body the way it is and style it the way you want. There are no rules in fashion as to what befits a skinny or a voluptuous body as long as you embrace a healthy lifestyle and feel good in your skin. Love your curves and don’t be stigmatized by what is ideally attractive…

Saachin Sagar

Photographer/Editor

Next time you see that sexy crop top, or that bikini you are so craving for, be confident and just go for it. Dress up, wear a dazzling smile and show up. Nurture your confidence from within and it will mirror back in your life. I endeavor to bring forth to you: the latest fashion trends, make up tips, hair styling tips and guidelines for a healthy lifestyle. Our country is buzzing with women entrepreneurs with unparalleled skills and my objective is to promote them by providing a platform to showcase their talent. In each issue, I give the opportunity through my photographs to upcoming local talents. I believe that teaming up with them will pave their way towards the world of international fashion. Featuring in this issue the exclusive coverage of Miss University Africa, a beauty pageant which in line with what we are trying to promote in terms of diversity. Beauty cannot be confined within standards set by society! I trust that you will revel in the pictures of NOW Fashion (held at Hennessy Park Hotel) – an event which helps to launch new talents – make-up artists, models, hair stylists and models.Moments and pictures are captured while the models are styled live in front of the audience.Introducing Samuel Joseph, a make-up artist whose creativity has propelled him in the world of designing. We wish him good luck on his new journey. It was a pleasure to shoot with Roshan Koonja, from Constance Hotels Services Ltd,the winner of the Mauritius Telecom World Corporate Golf Challenge. We will henceforth cover Golf events and provide a platform for designers working in this field. On this note I wish all the beautiful people out there a happy reading, remember to ‘love your body and your body will love you back’. I look forward to bring to you the best in terms of fashion trends and hope that you will always foster loyalty to the magazine. Love all the way, Saachin Sagar Photographer/Editor

Please do not hesitate to contact us on our Instagram and Facebook page for your queries. Newstyle magazine has been designed to bring the world of international fashion closer to Mauritians. Newstyle magazine promotes local talent without any vested interests or financial gains. Our collaboration with make-up artists, fitness enthusiasts, designers or models gives them the opportunity to highlight their work and help them gain further expertise. Our main objective is to empower people in the fashion industry and help them to create their own identity.

NOW FASHION

Knots golden girls Models : Anne Sophie Latour, Esha Luchoomun, Aurelie Peroux and Teena Mason Designer Clothes : Alexandra Juglall Concept, styling and hair : Samuel David Accesorries : Earrings by #BaeMauritius, Sunglasses by Lass Shop and Nails by Mademoiselle Ongleries Make up : Sandrine Joseph Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Backstage Henessy Hotel

INTERVIEW WITH

SAMUEL DAVID HAIRSTYLIST

Fashion hairstylist and artist Samuel David is a real art-lover and has over 12 years of professional experience cutting and styling hair. For him, Beautiful is a feeling and is a motto. His work has been exposed over the past years in fashion shows, photo sessions or television. Follow our team to discover his artistry… What do almost all the best models’ heads of Mauritius have in common? Samuel David! He is on the speed dial of almost every designer and photographer, including the grand models. Samuel David is undoubtedly among the most in-demand hair stylist on the Island. Models and famous people always have fabulous hair - from flowing long locks to perky bobs, their hair are tamed to perfection. Samuel is 25 years old and loves arts and everything related to it. With a study background in Art, he points out that this is a universal language. He recalls his childhood and where he started. “When I was a baby, I found a particular interest in hair. I was always playing with people’s hair around me and at 9 years old, my family noticed that I was gifted with hairstyling. I was really passionate about it. I found it funny to do braids in my little sister’s hair, brushing, hair colors and relaxer in my family and cousins hair.” With the encouragement of his parents, he decided to carry on in this direction and start his training at 13 years old. He worked in a hair salon during week-ends and school holidays where his interest in this field grew up. For Samuel, the appeal of hairdressing is tangled up in the heady world of fashion. His passion is what creates his motivation. He is more than passionate and is in love with what he is doing. “Seeing the positive response and encouragement from people around me is what makes me happy. Moreover, my bride’s and models’ beauty is a great achievement at a professional level,” he says. If some of you may not have heard about Samuel until now, there is no doubt that you recognize much of his work. There can’t be many jobs that take you from small town obscurity to jet-setting. But for Samuel David, it was taking up the art of hairdressing that transformed his life and took him from an amazing journey across the globe.

With Celebrity hairdresser Troy Turner as a model, Samuel draws his inspiration from the New Yorker’s work. He is more than categorical that Creativity is what matters most in hair styling. “Based on the different situations, you need to be able to manage different types of hair and create different hairstyles which will perfectly match with the concept when it comes to a fashion show, a photo shoot etc. For Bridals and wedding guests, the Hairstylist should be able to create the perfect hairstyle to make the bride look fabulous and comfortable,” explains our artist. Being a perfectionist, Samuel never leaves his work without a full satisfaction. To improve his styling capacities and get more inspiration, he follows the latest trends and makes sure to always be up to date. Despite his outgoing personality, Samuel is much of a loner in his work. A challenging aspect whenever he has limited time and a lot of hair styles to do. He points out that time management is an important element to consider. With time, Samuel has learnt to deal with pressure. “The more you master your techniques, the more you succeed in all types of challenges,” he explains. With his expertise, our young man has always been able to deliver quality work and always make sure to please his clients and be considerate as much as he can. For him, hairstyling is about being as close as possible to the client so as to get maximum information about their personality. His greatest achievement so far? Being able to do what he is doing right now: practicing his two passions, notably teaching Visual Art in an International School and working as a Professional Hairstylist. If he was to give some tips to Newstyle readers, Samuel would go for: 1) Choose the right hairdresser for your haircut, 2) Use a good brand for you shampoo and conditioner and 3) Use good heat protector while using heat on your hair. The young man has some big projects in his pockets… some that he cannot reveal for now. So, huuuuush…we will simply keep following him. With the current interview with Newstyle magazine, Samuel hopes for even bigger things ahead. “New Style Online Magazine is great as it’s accessible to everyone and it’s a good platform to promote and support new talents and professionals in all artistic platforms. So don’t forget to subscribe to the magazine.”

ENTRETIEN AVEC

SAMUEL DAVID COIFFEUR

Le coiffeur et artiste Samuel David est un véritable amateur d’art et possède plus de 12 ans d’expérience professionnelle dans la coupe et la coiffure. Pour lui, la beauté est un sentiment et une devise. Son travail a été exposé au cours des dernières années lors de défilés de mode, de séances photos ou à la télévision. Suivez notre équipe pour découvrir son art... Qu’ont en commun presque toutes les têtes de mannequins de l’île Maurice ? Samuel David ! Il est sur la liste d’appel abrégé de presque tous les designers et photographes, y compris les plus grands mannequins. Samuel David est sans aucun doute l’un des coiffeurs les plus en demande sur l’île. Les mannequins et les personnages célèbres ont toujours des cheveux fabuleux - de longues mèches fluides à des boucles guillerettes, leurs cheveux sont domptés à la perfection. Samuel a 25 ans et adore les arts et tout ce qui s’y rapporte. Avec une formation en beaux-arts, il souligne qu’il s’agit d’un langage universel. Il se souvient de son enfance et de l’endroit où il a commencé. “Quand j’étais bébé, j’ai trouvé un intérêt particulier pour les cheveux. Je jouais toujours avec les cheveux des gens autour de moi et à 9 ans, ma famille a remarqué que j’étais douée pour la coiffure. J’étais vraiment passionné par ça. J’ai trouvé amusant de faire des tresses dans les cheveux de ma petite sœur, de brosser, de colorer et de défriser les cheveux de ma famille et de mes cousins.” Encouragé par ses parents, il décide de poursuivre dans cette voie et de commencer sa formation à l’âge de 13 ans. Il a travaillé dans un salon de coiffure pendant les week-ends et les vacances scolaires où son intérêt pour ce domaine a grandi. Pour Samuel, l’attrait de la coiffure s’emmêle dans le monde capiteux de la mode. C’est sa passion qui crée sa motivation. Il est plus que fasciné et amoureux de ce qu’il fait. “Voir la réponse positive et les encouragements des gens autour de moi est ce qui me rend heureux. De plus, la beauté de ma mariée et de mes modèles est une grande réussite sur le plan professionnel “, dit-il. Si certains d’entre vous n’ont peut-être pas entendu parler de Samuel jusqu’à ce jour, il ne fait aucun doute que vous reconnaissez une grande partie de son travail. Il ne doit pas y avoir beaucoup d’emplois qui vous mènent de l’obscurité d’une petite ville à la jet-set. Mais pour Samuel David, c’est l’art de la coiffure qui a transformé sa vie et l’a conduit d’un étonnant voyage à travers le monde. Avec

comme modèle le coiffeur célèbre Troy Turner, Samuel s’inspire du travail du New Yorkais. Il est plus que formel : la créativité est ce qui compte le plus dans la coiffure. “En fonction des différentes situations, il faut être capable de gérer différents types de cheveux et de créer différentes coiffures qui correspondent parfaitement au concept lorsqu’il s’agit d’un défilé de mode, d’une séance photo, etc. Pour les mariées et les invités de mariage, le coiffeur devrait être en mesure de créer la coiffure parfaite pour rendre la mariée fabuleuse et confortable,” explique notre artiste. Perfectionniste, Samuel ne quitte jamais son travail sans une entière satisfaction. Pour améliorer ses capacités stylistiques et s’inspirer davantage, il suit les dernières tendances et se tient toujours au courant de l’actualité. Malgré sa personnalité extravertie, Samuel est un solitaire dans son travail. Un aspect stimulant quand il a peu de temps et beaucoup de coiffures à réaliser. Il souligne que la gestion du temps est un élément important à considérer. Avec le temps, Samuel a appris à gérer la pression. “Plus vous maîtrisez vos techniques, plus vous réussissez dans tous les types de défis “, explique-t-il. Grâce à son expertise, notre jeune homme a toujours su livrer un travail de qualité et s’assurer de toujours plaire à ses clients et d’être le plus prévenant possible. La coiffure, pour lui, c’est d’être le plus proche possible du client afin d’obtenir le maximum d’informations sur sa personnalité. La plus grande réussite qu’il ait accomplie jusqu’à présent ? Pouvoir faire ce qu’il fait en ce moment : pratiquer ses deux passions, notamment enseigner les arts visuels dans une école internationale et travailler comme coiffeur professionnel. S’il devait donner quelques conseils aux lecteurs de Newstyle, Samuel irait de l’avant : 1) Choisissez le bon coiffeur pour votre coiffure, 2) Utilisez une bonne marque pour votre shampooing et revitalisant et 3) Utilisez un bon protecteur thermique tout en utilisant la chaleur sur vos cheveux. Le jeune homme a de gros projets dans les poches... des projets qu’il ne peut révéler pour le moment. Alors, huuuuuuush... nous continuerons simplement à le suivre. Avec l’interview en cours avec le magazine Newstyle, Samuel espère que les choses iront encore plus loin. “New Style Online Magazine est un excellent magazine en ligne car il est accessible à tous et c’est une bonne plateforme pour promouvoir et soutenir les nouveaux talents et professionnels dans toutes les plateformes artistiques. Alors n’oubliez pas de vous y abonner.”

FASHION SHOW ARCHAIC

Models : Alexandrine Belle Etoile, Elodie Dindoyal, Anael Bussac, Kelly Webb, Veronica Parisienne, Desirella Lecluse, Ornella Lafleche, Savannah Polydor, Victoria Duval Shoes, clothes, accessories : Alexandra Juglall Concept, styling and hair : Samuel David Make up : Hans Dax, Marie Natacha Lafleur, Beauty Selection Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Saachin Sagar Studio

INTERVIEW WITH

ALEXANDRA JUGLALL

STYLIST

Nowadays, the visual universe is taking over. Social media networks are the leading channel for everything related to exposure. Social networks give us space to fill with our own aesthetics. More and more images need to be created in order to keep track. This also means more and more images need to be created in order to be trendy. In the fashion realm, who are those behind the big brand’s shots? We met Alexandra Juglall who has made styling her profession. Amidst a world of constantly circulating images, the steady flux of images, discovering one’s own aesthetics and ‘’eyeshot voice” is as crucial as ever. As part of our time for artists’ stories, in which we look at the world of talented women, we met Alexandra and talked to her about her life as a designer every day and how it is reflected in her own life. Alexandra Juglall is 45 years old, and has been into sewing since her very young age. Her career started when she was 15 when she was making her own clothes and those of her surroundings. “I am with this gift if you want to say. I have always had a needle for sewing or a pencil for scribbling models,” she says. For many may ask how interest in fashion or design might be sparked, Alexandra relates that her interest in Fashion has always been there. This has been flowing in her veins. More than a simple word, FASHION for the lady is associated to LIFE. She mentions that she is nothing without fashion, her tons of fabrics and her drawings.

A daily challenge in her work is something Alexandra needs to properly handle. However, she always does her best to manage everything. “ Big orders to return, new customers coming to my place, phone ringing all the time, a sick employee and therefore absent, myself being sick…I guess I handle everything with a smile and faith in God,” mentions our designer. Moreover, working with customers is not always an easy task. Mostly when you have unsatisfied ones. Alexandra’s professionalism is what helps her to always find a solution. Listening and considering the complaints is the secret weapon! Her biggest achievement so far is her first parade with Emily Philips at the Hennessy Park Hotel. “But there is no bigger one! I give my all for everything I do! No half-measurement,” she says. Taking from the making of Miss Mauritius dresses to Miss University of Africa and newspapers makeover, Alexandra has achieved great things till now. Featuring in Newstyle magazine is a great honor for our lady. In fact, she is currently taking part in some fashion shows and this is what gives her the edge! “Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes,” she says. She does not intend to stop! Any plan for the future? Surprise, Surprise! In the meantime, here are some fashion tips from our super designer, wear appropriate underwear, a woman must absolutely have a little black dress in her wardrobe and consider accessories. “It’s true that Curvy is currently very trendy but you have to be careful about your health! A little sport and a good diet only serves to boost the mind and figure of the modern woman!”

What keeps Alexandra motivated is her desire and love to create beautiful pieces for her customers. But above all, it is the customers’ satisfaction which takes over. Fashion has always been serious for our stylist. This is what made her make a career out of it. “Alexandra fairy-fingered would be nothing without her designs!” she says. As opposed to a lot of designers who studied fashion design, Alexandra is self-made and very proud of it. In order to stay abreast of the latest trends, she follows the different news, catwalks, and major events around the world. “Not an easy” tasks to begin a label! Many designers would agree with that. So would Alexandra. Her work has evolved with Ups and Downs since she started her own label. But downs that made her want to grow up and become a better version of her.

ENTRETIEN AVEC

ALEXANDRA JUGLALL

STYLISTE

Aujourd’hui, l’univers visuel prend le dessus. Les réseaux sociaux sont le principal canal pour tout ce qui a trait à la visibilité. Les réseaux sociaux nous donnent de l’espace pour le remplir de notre propre esthétique. De plus en plus d’images doivent être créées afin de suivre le cheminement. Cela signifie aussi qu’il faut créer de plus en plus d’images pour être en vogue. Dans le domaine de la mode, qui sont ceux qui sont à l’origine des prises de vue de la grande marque ? Nous avons rencontré Alexandra Juglall qui a fait du design sa profession. Au cœur d’un monde où les images circulent en permanence, le flux constant des images, la découverte de sa propre esthétique et de sa propre “ voix éblouissante “ est plus que jamais d’actualité. Dans le cadre de notre temps pour les récits d’artistes, où nous regardons le monde des femmes talentueuses, nous avons rencontré Alexandra et lui avons conféré un regard sur sa vie quotidienne comme designer et comment elle s’y retrouve dans sa propre vie. Alexandra Juglall a 45 ans et se consacre à la couture depuis son plus jeune âge. Sa carrière a commencé à l’âge de 15 ans, alors qu’elle fabriquait ses propres vêtements et ceux de son entourage. “Je suis avec ce don si vous voulez. J’ai toujours eu une aiguille pour coudre ou un crayon pour griffonner les modèles “, dit-elle. Pour de nombreuses personnes, se demander comment un intérêt pour la mode ou le design peut être suscité, Alexandra raconte que son étincelle pour la mode a toujours été là. Ça coule dans ses veines. Plus qu’un simple mot, la MODE pour la dame est associée à la VIE. Elle mentionne qu’elle n’est rien sans la mode, ses tonnes de tissus et ses dessins. Ce qui motive Alexandra, c’est son désir et son amour de créer de belles pièces pour ses clients. Mais surtout, c’est la satisfaction du client qui prend le dessus. La mode a toujours été un sujet sérieux pour notre styliste. C’est ce qui lui a permis d’en faire une carrière. “Alexandra aux doigts de fée ne serait rien sans ses dessins !” dit-elle. Contrairement à beaucoup de stylistes qui ont étudié la mode, Alexandra s’est faite ellemême et en est très fière. Afin de se tenir au courant des dernières tendances, elle suit l’actualité, les défilés et les grands événements à travers le monde. “Ce n’est pas une tâche facile pour commencer une marque! Beaucoup de concepteurs seraient d’accord avec cela. Alexandra aussi. Son travail a évolué avec des hauts et des bas depuis qu’elle a fondé son propre label. Mais des descentes qui lui ont donné envie de grandir et de devenir une meilleure version d’elle. 32

Un défi quotidien dans son travail est quelque chose qu’Alexandra doit relever correctement. Cependant, elle fait toujours de son mieux afin de tout gérer. “De grosses commandes à retourner, de nouveaux clients qui viennent chez moi, le téléphone qui sonne tout le temps, un employé malade et donc absent, moi-même malade... Je suppose que je gère tout avec le sourire et la foi en Dieu,” mentionne notre designer. De plus, travailler avec les clients n’est pas toujours une tâche facile. Surtout quand vous avez des mécontents. Le professionnalisme d’Alexandra lui permet de toujours trouver une solution. L’écoute et la prise en compte des plaintes est l’arme secrète ! Sa plus grande réalisation à ce jour est son premier défilé avec Emily Philips à l’hôtel Hennessy Park. “Mais il n’y en a pas de plus gros ! Je donne tout mon possible pour tout ce que je fais ! Pas de demi-mesure,” dit-elle. De la confection des robes de Miss Maurice à celle de Miss Université d’Afrique en passant par le relooking dans les journaux, Alexandra a accompli de grandes choses jusqu’à présent. C’est un grand honneur pour notre dame de paraître dans le magazine Newstyle. En effet, elle participe actuellement à des défilés de mode et c’est ce qui lui confère l’avantage ! “Comme un phénix renaissant de ses cendres”, dit-elle. Elle n’a pas l’intention d’arrêter ! Un plan pour l’avenir ? Surprise, Surprise ! En attendant, voici quelques conseils de notre super styliste: portez des sous-vêtements appropriés, une femme doit absolument avoir une petite robe noire dans sa garde-robe et penser aux accessoires. “C’est vrai que le Curvy est actuellement très à la mode mais il faut faire attention à sa santé ! Un peu de sport et une bonne alimentation ne servent qu’à stimuler l’esprit et la silhouette de la femme moderne !”

Miss University Africa 2019-2020

Models : Winner: Ingrid Noyaux, 1st Runner up: Ornella Lafleche, 2nd Runner up: Anais Lagrosse, Participants: Julie Maroudan, Stephie Eugenie, Wllina Martin, Lucy Sarah, Melanie Casse, Laetitia Courinne and Raquel Chutoo Clothing and accessories : Various Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Jen Fei Auditorium

INTERVIEW WITH

DIRECTOR & MAKEUP ARTIST HANS DAX

OF MISS UNIVERSITY AFRICA MAURITIUS

His name is no longer a secret to the public. Often associated with the artistic world, he carries in his fashion shows, photo sessions and collaborations. Hans Dax, professional make-up artist, shares his experience with Miss University Africa in this interview. Meeting... Miss University Africa encompasses 54 countries, including Mauritius. This competition, whose director is Hans Dax, also the make-up artist, highlights the beauty as well as the intelligence of the candidates. “Miss University Africa has been such a wonderful experience. It’s too sad that it’s already over but we’re up for the next edition,” says the young man. Since 2017, Hans Dax has been at the head of the competition in Mauritius. He makes sure that everything runs smoothly and that the competition is a great success with the help of his stunning team. “I really have a great team! With Samuel David who is the Vice President of the competition, Victoria Duval as the fashion show advisor, Samuel Kees from Coreame as the choreographer and Thierry Cornet, the Coordinator, we can only hope for great results,” he says. With his 3rd year as National Director of MUA Mauritius, Hans Dax is also the French translator. After the two calls for applications, ten young women were chosen among the sixty. Ten who, according to the organizing team, were among those with the most potential. The ten girls had to work diligently for two months. “After these two months, they all became a better version of themselves. “Miss University Africa does not include the wearing of a swimsuit. An established choice to show that inner beauty can take over that of the body. As a preparation: meetings with the girls twice a week for two months, a fashion show training by Victoria, public speaking coaching, as well as rehearsals for different choreographies that were done by Samuel. When you think about big event preparations, you also think about the disadvantages. Among them, financial support. Main element in any organization. “A beauty contest requires a lot of money. However, we are grateful for the help of our promoters who made our work much easier. It also happened that girls were sometimes

discouraged. We had to constantly motivate them to stay focused,” Hans says. Creating wonderful memories is not what was missing from this contest. One of the best for Hans was the one the day before the final where the whole team had rehearsed for a whole day on stage. “Everyone was so happy with the results that all played the sega and danced together. We were all impressed on the finals day because the girls performed even better than in rehearsals. “As for the winner of the 2019 edition, Hans describes her as a “hard worker, always ready to help. » He reports that Ingrid Noyaux was not necessarily the one who walked by or expressed herself best when she joined the competition. “She has learned to polish her flaws and transform her weaknesses into strength. I am confident that she will successfully reign on the international scene and that she may win the crown again in Mauritius. “Supports our Director of Competition. His message to potential candidates? “Trust yourself. A beauty contest is more than just walking in heels and wearing beautiful dresses. It is a unique life experience that will make you grow as a person and develop your skills to discover the best version of yourself. And since our competition is not a bikini competition, we invite all those who meet the criterias (i.e. those aged 18 to 26 who are currently studying at the tertiary level with a minimum height of 1m65) to have a go and maybe win the crown and represent Mauritius on the international level. »

ENTRETIEN AVEC

LE DIRECTEUR & MAQUILLEUR HANS DAX

DE MISS UNIVERSITY AFRICA MAURITIUS

Son nom n’est plus un secret pour le public. Souvent associé au monde artistique, il porte dans ses bagages défilés, sessions photos et collaborations. Hans Dax, maquilleur professionnel nous fait part de son expérience avec Miss University Africa dans cet entretien. Rencontre… Miss University Africa englobe 54 pays, parmi l’île Maurice. Ce concours dont le directeur est Hans Dax, qui est aussi le maquilleur met en avant la beauté ainsi que l’intelligence des candidates. « Miss University Africa a été une experience tellement formidable. C’est trop triste que ca soit déjà fini mais nous sommes déjà d’attaque pour la prochaine édition,” avance le jeune homme. Depuis 2017, Hans Dax est a la tête de la compétition a Maurice. Il fait de sorte à ce que tout se déroule correctement et que le concours soit un franc succès avec l’aide de son équipe de choc. « J’ai vraiment une équipe de dingue ! Avec Samuel David qui est le Vice Président du concours, Victoria Duval est la conseillère en défilés, Samuel Kees de Coreame en est le chorégraphe et Thierry Cornet, le Coordinateur, l’on ne peut qu’espérer de supers résultats !, » dit-il Avec sa 3ème année en tant que Directeur National de MUA Mauritius, Hans Dax en est aussi le traducteur français. Apres deux appels a candidature lancées, dix jeunes femmes ont été choisies parmi les soixante. Dix qui, selon l’équipe d’organisation figuraient parmi celles ayant le plus de potentiel. Les dix jeunes filles devaient, ainsi travailler assidûment pendant deux mois. « Apres ces deux mois, elles sont toutes devenues une meilleure version d’elles mêmes. » Miss University Africa ne compte pas le passage en maillot de bain. Un choix établi afin de montrer que la beauté intérieure peut primer sur celle du corps. En guise de préparation : rencontres avec les filles deux fois par semaine pendant deux mois, une formation de défilés de mode par Victoria, coaching en élocution publique, ainsi que des répétitions pour différentes chorégraphies qui étaient faites par Samuel. Qui dit grands préparatifs événementiels dit aussi inconvénients. Parmi, un support financier. Elément principal dans toute organisation. « Un concours de beauté exige beaucoup d’argent. Cependant, nous sommes reconnaissants d’avoir obtenu de l’aide de nos promoteurs qui nous ont beaucoup facilités la tâche. Il est aussi arrivé que les filles aient parfois été découragées. Nous devions

constamment les motiver pour qu’elles restent concentrées, » relate Hans. Créer de merveilleux souvenirs n’est pas ce qui manquait à ce concours. L’un des meilleurs pour Hans a été celui de la veille de la finale ou toute l’équipe avait enchaîné les répétitions durant toute une journée sur scène. « Tous ont été si heureux des résultats que nous avons joué du séga et avons tous dansé ensemble. Nous étions tous impressionnés le jour de la finale, car les filles se produisaient encore mieux que lors des répétitions. » En ce qui concerne la gagnante de l’édition 2019, Hans la qualifie de « travailleuse acharnée, toujours prête à aider. » Il relate que Ingrid Noyaux n’était pas forcement celle qui défilait ou s’exprimait le mieux quand elle a rejoint le concours. « Elle a appris à polir ses défauts et à transformer ses faiblesses en force. Je suis sûr qu’elle régnera avec succès sur la scène internationale et qu’elle remportera peut-être la couronne à nouveau à l’Ile Maurice. » Soutient notre Directeur de concours. Son message aux éventuelles candidates ? « Ayez confiance en vous. Un concours de beauté, c’est bien plus que marcher avec des talons et porter de belles robes. C’est une expérience de vie unique qui vous fera grandir en tant que personne et développer vos compétences afin de découvrir la meilleure version de vous-même. Et comme notre concours n’est pas un concours de bikini, nous invitons toutes les personnes qui remplissent les critères (c’est-à-dire les personnes âgées de 18 à 26 ans qui étudient actuellement au niveau supérieur avec une taille minimum de 1m65) à tenter leur chance et peut-être gagner la couronne et représenter Maurice sur le plan international. »

UK BEAUTY

IN TROPICAL PARADISE MISS ENGLAND 2019-2020

ALISHA VICTORIA COWIE Model : Alisha Victoria Cowie Clothes/Shoes/Accesorries: Own Wardrobe Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Tamassa Resort

INTERVIEW WITH

ALISHA VICTORIA COWIE

MISS ENGLAND 2019-2010

Alisha Victoria Cowie’s life forever changed in 2018 when she was crowned Miss England, beating contestants from other countries. The 19-year-old model, who was representing the UK, wore a sparkling dress that she said was greatly inspired, as she was handed the crown in front of a roaring crowd. Newstyle spoke with the beauty queen about becoming Miss Universe and how she managed to feel confident while rocking a swimsuit. t is kind of rare that something pops up into your mind when you are proclaimed to be Miss of a country. Like, you can simply see facial expressions with incredulous words. It is a feeling of entering into a dream state when you look back on the memory…such a blur! All the excitement, all the work from the past couple of months, all the effort just pinnacled to this one point. “I didn’t know I was going to win Miss England 2018. Although I had worked the hardest I could have I didn’t know what the judges were looking for. It was a total surprise,” exclaims our young lady. But she just remember walking out there and hearing the cheers and seeing the UK flags. She just knew that she felt so fulfilled that she was able to bring that kind of joy to her country. She also knew that so many English all over the world were watching on their screens, just not at the arena themselves, and they were just so happy that she was able to create that kind of happiness. The young lady just felt over the moon. “I did not expect to be chosen at all and I thank them all for choosing me,” she says. Bringing out the beauty of UK Alisha stood on the final stage of the Miss England where she gave her speech to compete with the other finalists. It turned out that she not only shined at the contest but also took home the winning title. Consequently, she will act as the UK ambassador to foster good relationship. For her, all of the girls were wonderful in their own ways and tried extremely hard to give the best of them. “I did not see anyone as a competitor. We all deserved that crown,” she mentions. As this was the first time she wins such a huge competition, she thought that she should give it a try to mark something new for herself and gain new perspectives. She has definitely attained them and remindeherself how trying new things and leaving one’s comfort zone can open doors to new opportunities.

Alisha is a full-time model in UK. She feels that when people think of modeling, the first things that come to their mind are usually easy life, glamour and travelling. Alisha has a love for this world and would put all her energy in her work. During the competition, Alisha developed good relationships with other countries, which helped her create more “world-wide” connections. “I made friends with many of the girls at Miss World but my main connections were with Finland, Latvia, Spain, Wales and Northern Ireland,” relates our young lady. Taking part in international contests, for sure, brings out the best in you. However, it makes no doubt that this affects one’s private life. For our Miss, having such international exposure hopefully never affected her private life in a bad way. “You go opening up to media and there are always questions about your private life,” she admits. Trip to Mauritius The 26th annual ceremony of the World Travel Awards was held few weeks back where our Miss and her partner were invited. That was the occasion for them to visit the island. “I have heard many people speak of how beautiful Mauritius was through word of mouth from friends and family.” Mauritius conquered our young lady who qualifies the island as “an absolute Paradise”, a romance spot. “It is the best place I have ever visited!” exclaims Alisha. In the meantime, Miss England sees herself as a university graduate in five years and as a… (Drum roll) DETECTIVE! “However, you never know where life can take you. My plan is to go with the flow.” She counts on Newstyle Magazine to lead her partner Joe and her to other jobs. Her message to Newstyle readers: Be your true self and enjoy everything in life while you can.

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ALISHA VICTORIA COWIE

MISS ENGLAND 2019-2020

La vie d’Alisha Victoria Cowie a changé à jamais en 2018 lorsqu’elle a été couronnée Miss Angleterre, battant des concurrentes d’autres pays. Le mannequin de 19 ans, qui représente le Royaume-Uni, portait une robe étincelante qui, paraît-il, a été d’une grande inspiration, puisqu’elle a reçu la couronne devant une foule en délire. Newstyle a discuté avec la Reine de beauté sur le fait de devenir Miss Univers et comment elle a réussi à se sentir en confiance tout en portant un maillot de bain. Il est assez rare que quelque chose surgisse en vous quand vous êtes proclamée Miss d’un pays. Comme, par exemple, vous pouvez simplement voir des expressions faciales avec des mots incrédules. C’est un sentiment de se retrouver dans un rêve quand on repense à la situation... un tel flou ! Toute l’excitation, tout le travail des deux derniers mois, tous les efforts déployés jusqu’à ce point. “Je ne savais pas que j’allais gagner Miss Angleterre 2018. Bien que j’aie travaillé le plus durement possible, je ne savais pas ce que les juges recherchaient. C’était une véritable surprise, s’exclame notre jeune femme. Mais elle se souvient simplement avoir entendu les acclamations et vu les drapeaux britanniques. Elle savait juste qu’elle se sentait tellement comblée de pouvoir apporter ce genre de joie dans son pays. Elle savait aussi que de nombreux Anglais du monde entier regardaient sur leurs écrans, mais pas dans l’arène euxmêmes, et ils étaient si heureux qu’elle ait pu créer ce genre de bonheur. La jeune femme était au septième ciel. “Je ne m’attendais pas du tout à être choisie et je les remercie tous pour leur choix,” dit-elle.

Faire ressortir la beauté du Royaume-Uni

Alisha se tenait sur la scène finale de Miss Angleterre où elle a prononcé son discours pour se mesurer aux autres finalistes. Il s’est avéré qu’elle a non seulement brillé au concours, mais qu’elle a aussi remporté le titre. Par conséquent, elle agira en tant qu’ambassadrice du Royaume-Uni pour favoriser de bonnes relations. Pour elle, toutes les filles ont été merveilleuses à leur façon et ont fait de leur mieux pour donner le meilleur d’elles-mêmes. “Je ne voyais personne comme adversaire. Nous méritions toutes cette couronne “, mentionne-t-elle. Puisqu’ elle gagnait pour la première fois une compétition d’une telle envergure, elle a pensé qu’elle devrait essayer de marquer quelque chose de nouveau pour elle-même et de voir plus loin. Elle les a définitivement atteints et s’est rappelée à quel point essayer de nouvelles choses et quitter sa zone de confort pouvait ouvrir la porte à de nouvelles opportunités.

Alisha est un modèle à plein temps au Royaume-Uni. Elle pense que lorsque les gens songent au mannequinat, les premières choses qui leur viennent à l’esprit sont généralement une vie facile, du glamour et des voyages. Alisha aime ce monde et mettrait toute son énergie dans son travail. Durant la compétition, Alisha a développé de bonnes relations avec d’autres pays, ce qui l’a aidée à créer plus de connexions “internationales”. “Je me suis liée d’amitié avec beaucoup de filles de Miss Monde, mais mes principales relations étaient avec la Finlande, la Lettonie, l’Espagne, le Pays de Galles et l’Irlande du Nord “, raconte notre jeune femme. Participer à des concours internationaux, fait certainement ressortir ce qu’il y a de mieux en vous. Cependant, il ne fait aucun doute que cela affecte la vie privée. Pour notre demoiselle, une telle exposition internationale n’a, jamais affecté sa vie privée d’une manière négative jusqu’à présent. “Vous allez vous ouvrir aux médias et il y aura toujours des questions sur votre vie privée “, admet-elle.

Voyage à Maurice

La 26ème cérémonie annuelle des World Travel Awards s’est tenue il y a quelques semaines où notre Miss et son compagnon ont été invités. Ce fut l’occasion pour eux de visiter l’île. “J’ai souvent entendu parler de la beauté de Maurice par le bouche à oreille d’amis et de parents.” L’île Maurice a conquis notre jeune femme qui la qualifie de “paradis absolu”, un endroit romantique. “C’est le meilleur endroit que j’aie jamais visité ! s’exclame Alisha. En attendant, Miss Angleterre se voit comme une diplômée universitaire dans cinq ans et comme une... (Roulement de tambour) DÉTECTIVE ! “Cependant, on ne sait jamais où la vie peut nous mener. Mon plan est de suivre le flot.” Elle compte sur Newstyle Magazine pour la mener à d’autres emplois. Son message aux lecteurs de Newstyle : Soyez vous-même et profitez de tout dans la vie tant que vous le pouvez.

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FITNESS

ROSHAN KOONJA GOLFER

AN INTERVIEW WITH

GOLFER

ROSHAN KOONJA We are very pleased to present you for this twenty-ninth edition of Newstyle magazine Roshan Koonja, Golfer. For us, we are thrilled to see him do so well and we are proud to be part of his journey towards the realization of his goal. Recently we caught up with him to see how he was living his passion. Follow us... CAN YOU INTRODUCE YOURSELF? My name is Roshan Koonja, 45 years old, married and happy with two children, Akshi and Om. They are 11 and 6 years old respectively. I have a degree in computer science and engineering and have been working in the technology field for over 22 years now. I also hold an MBA from the University of Birmingham and an MSc from Lancaster University. I passionately enjoy speaking and writing for hotel technology conferences around the world, and I was recently nominated for the SuperNova Awards California, which recognize leaders in disruptive technologies. Currently, I work as Chief Information Officer of the Constance Hotels, Resorts and Golf Group, where I actively provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of business-oriented ICT initiatives. WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU WANTED TO BECOME A GOLFER? My office is right in front of the golf courses of the Belle Mare Plage hotel and every day I watched the players walking around. The game really intrigued me and I wanted to explore it more. Since I like challenges, I started a trip to explore this wonderful world of golf and I was really in love with the game. 10 years later, my love for the game continues to grow. TELL US ABOUT YOUR GOLF EXPERIENCE. I was given a pretty good handicap of 22 when I joined the federation and gradually progressed to 13.7. Throughout my golf career, I have been fortunate to win many prestigious golf competitions including the Mauritius Golf Federation, the Gymkhana Medal, the One and Only St Geran Open, the Jaguar Open, the Lions Club and recently the World Corporate Golf Challenge and I represented Mauritius at this international event.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO BECOME A GOLFER? As Bobby Jones said: “Golf is the game that comes closest to the game we call life. You get good shots, good shots, good shots, good shots, good shots, but you have to play the ball where it is.” Golf really teaches you the lesson of life and how to appreciate and overcome obstacles and obstacles. During the golf game, I clear my mind in a beautiful landscape and concentrate only on the ball. This allows me to cut myself off from the complexities of the modern world while exercising. It is therefore good for the mind and body. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? No two golf shots are alike. Every time we hit, it’s as if we were playing a new one with new challenges. You win or lose, there’s always a lesson to learn. We love good moves and we learn from our bad moves. It’s what keeps us coming back over and over again and motivates me to go further every time I’m back at the golf course. WHO IS YOUR GOLF MODEL? Hmmm, I think it would be Tiger Woods. He really democratized the game and opened so many golf academies to help young people adopt it. Unfortunately, no one is perfect. He had some personal problems and was very low morally and in his game. But it has also recently shown the greatest comeback in the history of golf. It shows the beauty of the game and that we must never let go and always try to be better. Hard work always pays off. WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT GOLF? It’s hard to find something you don’t like about golf. But if I have to say, that’s the time it takes to play a game that ranges from 4 to 5 hours where I could have spent time with my children and family. Sometimes I really miss them when I’m playing Km away all day long.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT GOLF? I think there are a lot of things to love in golf, not one. To begin with, golf is a gentleman’s game played by a gentleman. We have a code of conduct called “etiquette” and we expect all good golfers to comply with it. For me, this game is sacred and must be played with all the respect it deserves. In addition, golf is considered the ideal networking environment for all kinds of professionals and services. I would say that golf is the ultimate business tool. You can schedule a meeting with a client in an office surrounded by water, nature and sand instead of four white walls. This instantly creates a more relaxed and friendly environment in which you can do business without the normal distractions. Besides, it’s a game for life. It is a sport that is suitable for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Thanks to the disability system, people with very different abilities can play on an equal footing. Most importantly, you can profile and learn more about a person in four hours of golf than in a lifetime of meetings. Not only by what they say, but by the way they behave on the course. Do they respect the rules or the label? A person’s behavior on the golf course will invariably be reflected in the person’s character in society. So it is also a good profiling tool. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT AS A GOLFER? I’ve won a number of awards in my golfing career but I think the greatest one would be World Corporate Golf Challenge that has given me the opportunity to play at an international level with great players from around the globe.

ARE YOU A PATIENT PERSON? Patience is a virtue. In today fast moving world, it’s becoming more and more difficult to be patient. People want everything fast and now. I was not always very patient but thanks to Golf, it has helped me to inculcate this virtue in me and I’m slowing becoming more and more patient and learn to appreciate more and more the beauty of life and nature. WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESSES? I would say it would have been patience but thanks to golf, I am able to work on it, day in day out. WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS? I think I’m a very determined person that does not hesitate to take on new challenges and more importantly I do not fear to lose, as I believe that in each failure there is an opportunity to learn new things that will make me grow further and become a better person and golfer. WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING A GOLFER? Ever challenging myself and never stops in believing in me to get to the next milestone. Also being a golfer allows me to network with people from different background, culture and regions that helps me to develop empathy and grow as a person. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS? I think I would like to work a more on my golf and get my handicap from 13.7 to a single digit. This would be the next achievement for me. May be do a hole-in-one which I’ve not been able to do till now.