BACKSTAGE SPECIAL
Eva Marie Stone
MODEL OF THE MONTH
Halloween Special by Zehreen Sumtally Makeup Artist
After Chaos
CALL HIM DUDE
Cedric Vincent
Mirraw
Ashish Rughoobur M.A.C Cosmetics
Now Fashion at Backstage
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ZEHREEN SUMTALLY - MAKEUP ARTIST AFTER CHAOS - CEDRIC VINCENT MIRRAW - ASHISH RUGHOOBUR & M.A.C COSMETICS MODEL OF THE MONTH: EVA RAMASAWMY NOW FASHION - NUANCE BY SANDRINA ARNASALON
ISSUE 32 To The Secretly Self Conscious
Dear Newstylers, Welcome to our October issue of Newstyle magazine, a monthly fashion, lifestyle and influencers magazine, which is offered mainly in digital. This magazine sheds lights on the latest fashion trends, success stories of entrepreneurs sharing their journeys to their business. This one is for the readers, those supporting local artists just like we do! Each month, we give opportunities to new faces to be featured. What you will get out of this issue is a diverse group of young people from all realms of the industry telling stories of how they built their empire from nothing and how they managed to grow out of lifeĂą€™s obstacles. We also share a few tips on what to do or not as for the latest trends.
Saachin Sagar
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Thank you in advance for flipping through the pages of this issue. We would like to invite you to stay with us and join our positive movement, keep on supporting us and inspiring each other. Cheers, Saachin Sagar Photographer/Editor
Newstyle is uniquely suited to bring the world of international fashion closer to Mauritians. With the promotion of local skills through photography, Newstyle leaves no room for money transactions. 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 goal is to be at the vanguard of fashion. Each issue of Newstyle focuses on a new face to highlight them. For any queries regarding the magazine, please do not hesitate to contact us on our Instagram and Facebook page.
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Models : Horse pro Ares Ltd - Noemie Barragan, Doriane Tardif & Celia Joubert Bird : Harris, first domestic raptor in Mauritius Make up : Zahreen Sumtally Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Constance Hotel Mauritius
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ZEHREEN SUMTALLY MULTITALENDED PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST
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Meeting with Zehreen Sumtally Russooly, 28-year-old make-up artist from Flacq, who now invites us to learn a little more about this mysterious but glamorous field that is make-up. Letâs go! MAKEUP, A LOVE STORY! Following models or stylists, we now open the doors to the make-up artistâs profession. A modest profession that you donât necessarily think about all the time, but which is nevertheless essential to many artistic achievements. She is a true artist who shares with us today her daily routine, her passions and her life. This gives you a glimpse into the everyday life of a professional make-up artist, working with the greatest in the world of fashion and many others. Juggling between fashion shows, photo sessions or weddings, Zehreen Sumtally has been making up many models and brides over the past few years. Her passion is inspired by her admiration for the female beauty. From high school, her passion for design began with everything related to creativity, design - a field in which she excelled. âSince I was 13 years old, I had been familiar with henna drawing. I have been in henna drawing for almost 15 years now,â she explains. A DAZZLING RISE Starting her career as a telecommunications agent while graduating, Zehreen discovered a strong fascination with makeup when she decided to move to another company as a marketing and communication agent. She passes both levels of her professional make-up course, as well as the Professional Master course with a German brand and meets her vocation. She becomes a professional make-up artist and approaches the job as a self-taught person. âMy experience as a marketing agent has greatly helped me to provide good service to my customers such as answering each and every mail, tweet, Facebook, phone calls and making the appropriate adjustments,â she states. She has chosen to become a versatile make-up artist, not just a specialist in bridal make-up and beauty. She then decided to work with a local model to develop a variety of looks. It has been 4 years since Zehreen demonstrated her effectiveness by working with the best photographers on the island for both high-fashion and conceptual creative make-up. âNewstyle has given me many opportunities to show my dedication and talent and it has helped me to develop my network in Mauritius and with international models,â says our young woman.
HER SIGNATURE: TO MAKE OTHERS SHINE! She offers her talent for major events and builds a name for herself in the cosmetics industry, which will lead her into a new world of showbiz. She sublimates the woman while respecting oneâs own personality and not transforming her; managing to create a different and innovative make-up for each event. So how to stay motivated at every step? For the young make-up artist, the answer is simple and obvious: Leaving aside all negative thoughts. âAs a young feminist, I like to see other women improving every day. This is synonymous with self-confidence and self-respect,â she says. What she likes most is to see how a touch of makeup can change a womanâs attitude; a hint of makeup is often enough for a person to see her beauty, getting her to walk with her head held high. In order to meet the expectations of her clients, Zehreen is extremely attentive and attentive. Patience is the key word in this profession and is one of the most important qualities that a make-up artist must possess. âI am always careful and diligent when I am at work. Of course I make mistakes, but sometimes this is due to a lack of communication and misunderstanding. As an independent artist, the task is difficult because you have to take care of many of your clients in a single day. I believe that if everything is well planned and discussed, there cannot be any unsatisfied customers. Thatâs why I offer my customers to have a detailed discussion and send me pictures, whether itâs for their hairstyles or for Henna design,â he explains. âKEEPING IN TOUCHâ In order to stay at the forefront of the latest make-up trends, Zehreen is well documented by being active on many platforms and social networks - Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook...nothing is out of her hands! Some Beauty Tips for You, Ladies? Here they are: 1) Always maintain proper eyebrows. Well groomed eyebrows can do wonders for the face. 2) Use a mascara that will illuminate your eyelash contour while bringing your lashes to life. 3) Choose a soft lipstick, lip balm or lip gloss that helps keep your lips hydrated and without irritating or burning yourself in the sun. 4) Donât go out without your concealer, mascara and gloss. Zehreen is always open to new knowledge and challenges. Our young artist is optimistic about the future. âI am delighted that Newstyle Magazine will allow me to value and highlight my hard work and dedication. »
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Zehreen Sumtally
MULTITALENDED PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Models : Sindy Speurt, Raina Dress & Accesories Sia Collection Make up: Zahreen Sumtally Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Saachin Sagar Studio
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ZEHREEN SUMTALLY MAQUILLEUSE PROFESSIONELLE
Rencontre avec Zehreen Sumtally Russooly, maquilleuse de 28 ans et originaire de Flacq qui, aujourdâhui, propose de nous en apprendre un peu plus sur ce domaine bien mystĂ©rieux mais Ă la fois glamour quâest le maquillage. Allons-y ! LE MAQUILLAGE, UNE HISTOIRE DâAMOUR ! AprĂšs les modĂšles ou stylistes, ce sont les portes du mĂ©tier de maquilleuse que nous vous ouvrons dĂ©sormais. Un mĂ©tier discret et auquel on ne pense pas forcĂ©ment tout le temps, mais qui est malgrĂ© tout indispensable Ă bien des rĂ©alisations artistiques. Câest une vĂ©ritable artiste qui nous fait part aujourdâhui de son quotidien, de ses passions et de sa vie. De quoi vous donner un aperçu du quotidien dâune maquilleuse pro, travaillant avec les plus grands de la couture et bien dâautres encore. Jonglant entre dĂ©filĂ©s, sessions photos ou mariages, Zehreen Sumtally a maquillĂ© de nombreux mannequins et mariĂ©es durant ces derniĂšres annĂ©es. Sa passion sâinspire de son admiration pour la beautĂ© de la femme. DĂšs lâĂ©cole secondaire, elle dĂ©couvre cette passion par tout ce qui touchait Ă la crĂ©ativitĂ©, au design â un domaine dans lequel, dâailleurs elle excellait. « Depuis que jâai 13 ans, je connaissais le dessin au hennĂ©. Cela fait maintenant presque 15 ans que je suis dans le dessin au hennĂ©, » nous explique-t-elle. UNE ASCENSION FULGURANTE DĂ©butant sa carriĂšre en tant quâagent de tĂ©lĂ©communications tout en terminant ses Ă©tudes, Zehreen se dĂ©couvre une fascination pour le maquillage au moment oĂč elle se dĂ©cidait de passer Ă une autre entreprise en tant quâagent de marketing et communication. Elle passe les deux niveaux de son cours de maquillage professionnel, passe aussi celui de Master Professionnel avec une marque allemande et rencontre sa vocation. Elle devient maquilleuse professionnelle et aborde le mĂ©tier en parfaite autodidacte. « Mon expĂ©rience en tant quâagent de marketing mâa grandement aidĂ© Ă donner un bon service Ă mes clients comme par exemple rĂ©pondre Ă chaque courrier, tweet, Facebook, appels tĂ©lĂ©phoniques et faire les ajustements qui sont nĂ©cessaires,» soutient-elle. Elle a fait le choix de devenir une maquilleuse polyvalente, et non seulement une spĂ©cialiste du maquillage de mariĂ©e et de la beautĂ©. Elle se dĂ©cide alors de travailler avec un mannequin local afin de crĂ©er de nombreux looks. Cela fait 4 ans que Zehreen a dĂ©montrĂ© Son efficacitĂ© en travaillant avec les meilleurs photographes de lâĂźle Ă la fois pour le maquillage haute couture et le maquillage crĂ©atif conceptuel. « Newstyle mâa donnĂ© beaucoup dâopportunitĂ©s de montrer mon dĂ©vouement et mon talent et cela
mâa aidĂ© Ă dĂ©velopper mon rĂ©seau Ă Maurice et avec des modĂšles internationaux,» avance notre jeune femme. SA SIGNATURE : FAIRE BRILLER LES AUTRES ! Elle propose son talent pour de grands Ă©vĂ©nements et se forge un nom dans lâinstitution du maquillage qui la conduira dans un monde nouveau quâest le showbiz. Sa signature, sublimer la femme tout en respectant sa propre personnalitĂ© et non la transformer ; rĂ©ussir Ă crĂ©er un maquillage diffĂ©rent et innovant pour chaque Ă©vĂ©nement. Mais comment rester motivĂ© Ă chaque Ă©tape ? Pour la jeune maquilleuse, la rĂ©ponse est simple et Ă©vidente : En laissant de cĂŽtĂ© toutes pensĂ©es nĂ©gatives. « En tant que jeune fĂ©ministe, jâaime voir dâautres femmes se perfectionner chaque jour. Cela est synonyme de confiance en soi et de respect de soi, » affirme-t-elle. Ce quâelle aime le plus câest de voir comment une touche de maquillage peut changer lâattitude dâune femme ; un soupçon de maquillage suffit souvent pour quâune personne aperçoive sa beautĂ©, leur amenant Ă marcher tĂȘte haute. Afin de rĂ©pondre aux attentes de ses clientes, Zehreen fait preuve dâune extrĂȘme attention et dâĂ©coute. La patience est maĂźtre mot dans ce mĂ©tier et forme partie des qualitĂ©s les plus importantes que doit possĂ©der un maquilleur selon elle. « Je suis toujours prudente et minutieuse quand je suis au travail. Je fais bien sĂ»r des erreurs, mais cela est parfois dĂ» Ă un manque de communication et une mauvaise comprĂ©hension. En tant quâartiste indĂ©pendante, la tĂąche est ardue, car il faut sâoccuper de plusieurs de ses clients en une seule journĂ©e. Je crois que si tout est bien planifiĂ© et discutĂ©, il ne peut y avoir de client insatisfait. Câest pourquoi je propose Ă mes clients de discuter de tout en dĂ©tails et de mâenvoyer des photos, que ce soit pour leurs coiffures ou pour le design au HennĂ©, » « KEEPING IN TOUCH » Afin de rester Ă la pointe des derniĂšres tendances makeup, Zehreen se documente comme il se doit en restant actives sur de nombreuses plateformes et sur les rĂ©seaux sociaux â Instagram, Pinterest, FacebookâŠrien ne lui Ă©chappe ! Quelques conseils beautĂ© ladies? Les voici : 1) Entretenez toujours des sourcils propres. Des sourcils bien soignĂ©s peuvent faire des merveilles au visage. 2) Utilisez un mascara qui illuminera le contour de vos yeux tout en donnant vie Ă vos cils. 3) Optez pour un rouge Ă lĂšvres doux, un baume Ă lĂšvres ou un gloss Ă lĂšvres qui aide Ă garder vos lĂšvres hydratĂ©es et sans vous irriter ni vous brĂ»ler au soleil. 4) Ne sortez pas sans votre Correcteur, Mascara et gloss. Zehreen est toujours ouverte Ă de nouvelles connaissances et Ă de nouveaux dĂ©fis. Câest dâun Ćil optimiste que notre jeune artiste voit lâavenir. « Je suis ravie que Newstyle Magazine me permette de valoriser et de souligner mon travail acharnĂ© et mon dĂ©vouement. »
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Models : Kelly Webb, Anael Bussac, Anne-sophie FranàžŁàžois, Yanosha Iyapah, Oneyza Chung Yen,Amber Korimdun, Mevyn Chellumbrun, Oushal Kauleedoss, Vudesh Mihdidin, Krishna Bissesur et Jeremy Benoit Accessories: Call Him Dude / Skirts: Hypnoz / Stylist: Sandrina Arnasalon Makeup & hair: Colors Makeup School + Secrets of curls and curves (Jeremy Benoit) Body and face jewels: Azrya Cedric Vincent Shirt : Sasa Time / Makeup : Secrets of curls and curves Musicians Accessories : Call Him Dude Makeup : Secrets of curls and curves + Akshay Goteea + Deena Mashooka
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CEDRIC VINCENT (CALL HIM DUDE) ACCESSORIES DESIGNER Young, yet very talented and inspiring, Cedric Vincent had been our favorite. For the new issue, we wanted to work with someone whose inspiration is as diverse as it is exciting, someone who is not afraid to be different and to see things differently. As a gamble on the future, by choosing Cedric for our issue, we had no worries. After a first catch-all collection, CĂ©dric Vincent is back with a new collection. More audacious, it reflects the maturity of the creator. He is sharing his state of mind and inspiration with you here. CĂ©dric Vincent, 31 years old, is an emblematic figure of fashion, especially in the design of accessories. His creations are worn throughout the island. With an offbeat style, his work is more than striking. Since 2017, CĂ©dric has been trying out accessories with ideas received through his travels and that he has partly lived in Paris. As a result, he wanted to make accessories mainly for men. And so it all started with bow ties. âI designed my own collection of avant-garde knots, mainly with leather and spikes. Men felt really powerful and sexy with them. â he recounts. And a few months later, Cedric sponsors another event with huge head pieces. Other projects continue to come to him. Last year, he sponsored about 6 to 7 shows. Its objective was to promote Call Him Dude in 2018. â2019 was my own fashion show - Hennessy Park Hotel gave me this unique opportunity to participate in Fashion Week for the Haute Couture night which was a huge stress for me and the right time to kick in the door and say ITâS CALL HIM DUDE, deal with it,â he says. And all this, with the help of my entire team and especially my stylist Sandrina Arnassalon and my brand ambassador Vudesh Mihdidin. What sparked his interest in fashion is the need to give power to men in fashion, which he believes is sorely lacking in Mauritius. âBoys donât have the same opportunities as girls. Or even as accessories, which is why I decided to make collections of Bow Ties,â says the designer. The support he receives from family, friends and colleagues is what helps him stay motivated. Although it is often said that Mauritius is not ready for something different, Cedric supports his belief that he is a free spirit and has a constant need to express his feelings and creativity. âWhen you have a passion, time, money and energy donât matter. If you do not establish a curiosity in your artistic work, then something is wrong. Emotion is what makes everything in art. âhe said.
In order to always evolve and stay abreast of the latest trends, CĂ©dric follows and is inspired by many international designers. Then, his mind and himself bring their own flavour to create something unique. This unique aspect that appears in his work is what makes his own label evolve. If at first it was mainly bow ties that were his main allies, the various collaborations helped him to diversify and get out of his comfort zone, trying something new every time. âI took all this as a challenge. Thatâs how I ended up making a huge wing for a make-up show,â says our designer. With the ups and downs of the profession, Cedric tries as best he can to remain cool-headed. His last show âAfter Chaosâ was very difficult. It was the very first time he had to do a freelance show at the Hennessy Park Hotel, handling everything; promotion, sponsors, models and last minute cancellations while doing his day job and creating the accessories. But fortunately for him, a quick recovery plan is still in place with the help of his team. âIt was a unique show, I am so grateful to all those who helped and supported me throughout this journey,â he met dissatisfied people during his career. However, Cedric tries as much as possible to keep a good relationship and manage their requirements. âThere have been times when some clients have been irremediably helpless. So, I simply refused the job because I canât meet their expectations - Iâm not greedy for money but if I can do something good, itâs better to let people go,â he says. For him, the greatest achievement was the Fashion Week at the Hennessy Park Hotel, with a totally huge and unexpected result. A major event but not the only one. He also had the opportunity to collaborate with the biggest names: make-up artist CĂ©dric Lanappe, stylist Jasmina Ruben and fashion designer GiYa for Backstageâs 5th anniversary and for her show in Sugar Beach during Gossip. As much as possible, Cedric tries to be very professional, towards everyone. However, he complains that some people lack this quality, especially when there are deadlines to meet. âItâs very sad that few people can respect work. So I decided to cut off those with whom I had very bad experiences. I would rather have a small circle of professionals rather than a large circle of non-professionals which, at the end of the day, will make me lose money, time and patience and even more so when I have to meet deadlines or work on something like a show or an official collection launch. His fashion tips? âTrust yourself, Donât be different - be yourself and donât be afraid to mix gold and silver - they are actually very complementary and help each other shine stronger.â Plans for the future, Cedric has plenty! It is on a show scheduled for 2020 that our young man is working. But keep quiet! A secret for now! His work as an accessory designer had been in Newstyle magazine many times and now it is nice for him to see who is âCall Him Dudeâ. This is an opportunity for him to reach even more fashion lovers, obviously. âMake things happen - you have a dream, make it come true. Donât wait, donât be afraid to think differently, because thatâs what makes you unique. » 39
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CEDRIC VINCENT (CALL HIM DUDE) DESIGNER DâACCESSOIRES Jeune, pourtant trĂšs douĂ© et inspirant, CĂ©dric Vincent Ă©tait notre coup de cĆur. Pour le nouveau numĂ©ro, nous voulions travailler avec quelquâun dont lâinspiration est autant diverse quâĂ©lectrique, quelquâun qui nâa pas peur dâĂȘtre diffĂ©rent et de voir les choses diffĂ©remment. Comme un pari sur lâavenir, en choisissant CĂ©dric pour notre numĂ©ro, nous nâavions aucune inquiĂ©tude. AprĂšs une premiĂšre collection touche-Ă -tout, CĂ©dric Vincent revient avec une nouvelle collection. Plus audacieuse, elle reflĂšte la maturitĂ© du crĂ©ateur. Il partage ici avec vous, son Ă©tat dâesprit et son inspiration. . CĂ©dric Vincent, 31 ans est une figure emblĂ©matique de la mode, surtout en matiĂšre de design dâaccessoires. Ses crĂ©ations sont portĂ©es Ă travers lâile. Avec un style dĂ©calĂ©, son travail est plus que percutant. Depuis 2017, CĂ©dric essaye les accessoires par des idĂ©es reçu Ă travers ses voyages et quâil a vĂ©cu en partie Ă Paris. Par consĂ©quent, il voulait crever des accessoires principalement pour les hommes. Ains,i tout commença avec des nĆuds papillons. « Jâai conçu ma propre collection de nĆuds avant garde, principalement avec du cuir et des piques. Les hommes se sentaient vraiment puissants et sexy avec eux. » nous raconte-t-il. Et quelques mois plus tard, CĂ©dric sponsorise un autre Ă©vĂ©nement avec dâĂ©normes piĂšces de tĂȘte. Dâautres projets continuent de venir Ă lui. LâannĂ©e derniĂšre, il a sponsorisĂ© environ 6 Ă 7 spectacles. Son objectif Ă©tait de promouvoir Call Him Dude en 2018. « 2019, câĂ©tait mon propre dĂ©filĂ© - Hennessy Park Hotel mâa donnĂ© cette occasion unique de participer Ă la semaine de la mode pour la nuit de la Haute Couture qui a Ă©tĂ© un Ă©norme stress pour moi et le bon moment pour donner un coup de pied dans la porte et dire CâEST CALL HIM DUDE, faites avec, » raconte-t-il. Et tout cela, avec lâaide de toute mon Ă©quipe et surtout de ma styliste Sandrina Arnassalon et de mon ambassadeur de marque Vudesh Mihdidin. Ce qui a suscitĂ© son intĂ©rĂȘt pour la mode est le besoin de donner du pouvoir a lâhomme dans la mode, qui selon lui, fait cruellement dĂ©faut Ă lâĂźle Maurice. « Les garçons nâont pas les mĂȘmes chances que les filles. Ou mĂȘme en accessoires, câest pourquoi jâai dĂ©cidĂ© de faire des collections de NĆuds papillons, » nous dit le designer. Le soutien quâil reçoit de sa famille, amis et collĂšgues est ce qui lâaide Ă toujours rester motivĂ©. Sâil est souvent dit que lâĂźle Maurice nâest pas prĂȘte pour quelque chose de diffĂ©rent, CĂ©dric lui soutient quâil est un esprit libre et a un besoin constant dâexprimer ses sentiments et sa crĂ©ativitĂ©. « Quand on a une passion, le temps, lâargent et lâĂ©nergie nâont pas dâimportance. Si vous ne crĂ©ez pas une curiositĂ© dans votre travail artistique, alors quelque chose ne va pas. LâĂ©motion est ce qui fait tout dans lâart. » dit-il.
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Afin de toujours Ă©voluer et rester Ă lâaffut des derniĂšres tendances, CĂ©dric suit de nombreux designers internationaux et sâinspire de ces derniers. Par la suite, son esprit et lui-mĂȘme y apportent leur propre saveur afin crĂ©er quelque chose dâunique. Ce cĂŽtĂ© unique qui figure dans son travail est dâailleurs ce qui fait Ă©voluer son propre label. Si au dĂ©but câĂ©tait surtout des nĆuds papillons qui Ă©taient ses principaux alliĂ©s, les diverses collaborations lâont aidĂ© Ă se diversifier et sortir de sa zone de confort, tout en essayant quelque chose de nouveau Ă chaque fois. « Jâai pris tout ça comme un dĂ©fi. Câest ainsi que jâai fini par faire une Ă©norme aile pour un show de maquillage, » relate notre designer. Avec les hauts et les bas du mĂ©tier, CĂ©dric essaye tant bien que mal de garder la tĂȘte froide. Son dernier spectacle « After Chaos » a Ă©tĂ© trĂšs difficile. CâĂ©tait la toute premiĂšre fois quâil avait Ă faire un show Ă son compte au Hennessy Park Hotel en sâoccupant de tout ; de la promo, des sponsors, des mannequins et des annulations de derniĂšre minute tout en faisant son travail de jour et en crĂ©ant les accessoires. Mais heureusement pour lui, un plan de secours rapide est toujours prĂ©sent avec lâaide de son Ă©quipe. « CâĂ©tait un spectacle unique en son genre, je suis tellement reconnaissant Ă tous ceux qui mâont aidĂ© et soutenu durant tout ce voyage, » Des insatisfaits, il en a rencontrĂ© durant sa carriĂšre. Cependant, CĂ©dric essaye dans la mesure du possible de garder une bonne entente et de gĂ©rer leurs exigences. « Il est arrivĂ© que certains clients soient irrĂ©mĂ©diablement dĂ©semparĂ©s. Alors, jâai tout simplement refusĂ© le travail puisque je ne peux rĂ©pondre Ă leurs attentes - je ne suis pas avide dâargent mais si je peux faire plaisir, il est prĂ©fĂ©rable de laisser partir les gens, » dit-il. Pour lui, la plus grande chose accomplie fut la semaine de la mode au Hennessy Park Hotel, avec un rĂ©sultat totalement Ă©norme et inattendu. Un Ă©vĂšnement majeur mais pas le seul. Il a aussi eu lâoccasion de collaborer avec les plus grands noms : le maquilleur CĂ©dric Lanappe, la styliste Jasmina Ruben et la crĂ©atrice de mode GiYa pour le 5eme anniversaire de Backstage et pour son spectacle Ă Sugar Beach pendant Gossip. Autant que possible, CĂ©dric essaie dâĂȘtre trĂšs professionnel, envers tout le monde. Il dĂ©plore cependant le manque de cette qualitĂ© chez certains, surtout quand il y a des dĂ©lais Ă respecter. « Câest trĂšs triste que peu de gens arrivent Ă respecter le travail. Jâai donc dĂ©cidĂ© de couper ceux avec qui jâai eu de trĂšs mauvaises expĂ©riences. Je prĂ©fĂšre avoir un petit cercle de pros quâun grand cercle de personnes non professionnelles ce qui, Ă la fin de la journĂ©e me fera perdre de lâargent, du temps et de la patience et encore plus quand je dois respecter des dĂ©lais ou que je travaille sur quelque chose comme un spectacle ou un lancement officiel de collection, » Ses conseils mode ? Faites-vous confiance, Ne soyez pas diffĂ©rent - soyez vous-mĂȘme et nâayez pas peur de mĂ©langer lâor et lâargent - ils sont en fait trĂšs complĂ©mentaires et sâaident lâun lâautre Ă briller plus fort. Des plans pour lâavenir, CĂ©dric en a tout plein ! Câest dâailleurs sur un show prĂ©vu pour 2020 que notre jeune homme travaille. Mais motus et bouche cousue. Un secret pour lâinstant ! Son travail en tant que concepteur dâaccessoires avait Ă©tĂ© dans le magazine Newstyle de nombreuses fois et maintenant, il est agrĂ©able pour lui de voir qui est Call Him Dude. Câest lâoccasion pour lui de toucher encore plus dâamoureux de la mode, Ă©videmment. « Faites bouger les choses - vous avez un rĂȘve, rĂ©alisez-le. Nâattendez pas, nâayez pas peur de penser diffĂ©remment, car câest ce qui vous rend unique. »
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ASHISH RUGHOOBUR MAQUILLEUR PROFESSIONEL « PARCE QUE SUBLIMER EST SON METIER » Maquillage artistique ou maquillage beautĂ©, sur un plateau de cinĂ©ma, les podiums des dĂ©filĂ©s ou en institut⊠Le mĂ©tier de maquilleur couvre une rĂ©alitĂ© trĂšs large, qui demande pourtant les mĂȘmes qualitĂ©s : de la crĂ©ativitĂ© et un joli coup de pinceau. Zoom sur le mĂ©tier de maquilleur avec le professionnel Ashish Rughoobur. MĂ©tier de lâombre, le maquilleur met en lumiĂšre. Pour comprendre les facettes de ce mĂ©tier artistique quâil expĂ©rimente depuis 7 ans, Ashish Rughoobur, 20 ans, nous a confiĂ© ce qui lâanime dans son quotidien fait de rencontres aussi intimes quâextraordinaires. Tenue au secret de loge, il ne citera quâun seul nom, et non des moindres, Mario Dedivanovic. Les affaires marchent plutĂŽt bien pour Ashish. Il a quelques contrats rĂ©guliers de maquillage. EmployĂ© chez MAC Cosmetics Mauritius, câest Ă lâĂąge de 13 ans que le jeune homme fait ses premiers pas dans le domaine des cosmĂ©tiques. Au-delĂ de ça, ses contrats Ă©manent gĂ©nĂ©ralement du monde de la mode qui connaissent et apprĂ©cient son art. Depuis ses 13 ans, Ashish Rughoobur sait quâelle sera maquilleur professionnel. Pourtant, personne dans sa famille nâexerce ce mĂ©tier. AprĂšs plusieurs essais, notamment sur les membres de sa famille, il se lance pleinement et avec plus de confiance dans cet art en sâexerçant sur les autres. « Dans un premier temps, jâai travaillĂ© avec les meilleurs maquilleurs de lâĂźle Maurice pour leurs soirĂ©es. Je collabore Ă©galement avec le magazine Newstyle depuis le dĂ©but de ma carriĂšre, » soutient-il. Ă travers la satisfaction de ses clients, Ashish y dĂ©couvre plusieurs types de maquillage, ainsi quâune envie constante de toujours pousser le travail plus loin Ă chaque fois. Son inspiration, il la puise dans les travaux de Mario Dedivanovic, @makeupbymario et encore plus sur Kim Kardashian. Dâailleurs, cette rĂ©fĂ©rence est plus quâĂ©vidente et se voit au premier coup sur ceux quâil maquille. Par ailleurs, le jeune homme fait toujours de sorte Ă consulter ses clients avant de sâexercer sur eux. Un moyen de se familiariser avec eux, ainsi que leur type de peau, leurs envies mais encore, un moyen de rĂ©pondre Ă leurs attentes quant aux types dâĂ©vĂ©nements auxquels ils doivent rĂ©pondre. Ătre tendance mais rester quand mĂȘme fidĂšle Ă lui-mĂȘmeâŠles maitres mots pour parfaire ses connaissances !
doit dâĂȘtre, selon lui quelquâun de polyvalent. « Il ne faut pas se limiter Ă une chose uniquement, ! » dit-il. Aussi, afin de rester Ă lâaffut des derniĂšres tendances, Ashish sâassure de suivre les personnes les plus influentes de la mode. Il sâassure dâĂ©tudier et dâadopter leur approche quand il travaille et continue dâĂ©voluer avec le monde du glamour. Sâil aime maquiller des clients du magasin, il apprĂ©cie particuliĂšrement le maquillage effectuĂ© sur les mannequins pour les sĂ©ances photos. « Nous rencontrons des gens que nous nâaurions pu rencontrer ailleurs. Il y a une relation humaine particuliĂšre qui se crĂ©e. On est en contact, on les touche physiquement et des Ă©changes se font. Câest trĂšs intĂ©ressant. » Comme tout mĂ©tier, Ashish a connu des hauts et des bas. Aussi, travailler parfois en free-lance peut ĂȘtre trĂšs alĂ©atoire. Il le sait. Il soutient que câest un mĂ©tier oĂč il faut ĂȘtre motivĂ©, passionnĂ©, avoir de la patience et un peu de psychologie. Un mĂ©tier oĂč il faut savoir rebondir, sâadapter et toujours rester zen. Garder le sourire, quoi quâil arrive. Si câest vraiment ce que lâon aime faire, il faut sâaccrocher et avoir confiance. Des qualitĂ©s qui, chez lui, ne manquent pas ! âLa 1Ăšre Fashion Week organisĂ© par le Hennessy Park Hotel a Ă©tĂ© le moment le plus mouvementĂ© de ma carriĂšre. Nous devions faire des looks maquillage sur des modĂšles qui pouvaient ĂȘtre effacĂ©s en quelques minutes et rĂ©appliquĂ©s pour dâautres shows. Jâai fait de mon mieux pour ĂȘtre le plus rapide qui soit, » se remĂ©more-t-il. Faire de son mieux est la politique quâAshish adopte. Mais aussi, il sâassure que son client soit toujours au courant du travail quâil effectue sur sa peau. De ce fait, il fait toujours de sorte a ce que ce dernier voit chaque Ă©tape quâil fait pour son maquillage. « Ils me disent ce quâils veulent pendant que je travaille dessus. Je nâattends jamais le dernier moment pour leur faire une mauvaise surprise, » nous explique notre artiste. Ashish nous confie que sa plus grande rĂ©ussite jusquâĂ prĂ©sent est de travailler chez MAC Cosmetics. GrĂące Ă eux, il aussi fait son premier spectacle, ce qui est un jalon important dans sa carriĂšre. « Gold Face 2018 a Ă©tĂ© un grand Ă©vĂ©nement auquel jâai eu la chance de participer. Jâai Ă©tĂ© assignĂ©e comme tuteur et artiste maquilleur officiel de M.A.C, ce qui est formidable. Jâai Ă©galement fait partie des maquilleurs pour lâouverture des Jeux des Ăźles de lâocĂ©an Indien, ». Une si belle lancĂ©e que rien ne peut lâarrĂȘter ! Nous avons aussi souhaitĂ© avoir quelques conseils du jeune maquilleur. Attachez vos ceintures ! 1. Nettoyez toujours votre peau avant le maquillage, 2. Le maquillage des sourcils est fondamental et chaque femme devrait avoir un rouge Ă lĂšvres rouge Ă porter et se sentir en confiance. Lâobjectif du jeune homme est de devenir artiste senior chez M.A.C Cosmetics et de travailler pour les Semaines Internationales de la Mode. « Je vis, jâaime, jâenseigne, mais surtout jâapprends. »
Ashish Rughoobur est un adepte de la perfection ! Hors de question pour lui de faire les choses Ă moitiĂ© ! câest la seule façon pour lui de se constituer un rĂ©seau de contacts. Il a travaillĂ© dans des conditions pas toujours confortables, certes, mais cela lui a donnĂ© un avant-goĂ»t du mĂ©tier. Un artiste se
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ASHISH RUGHOOBUR PROFESSIONAL MAKE-UP ARTIST âBECAUSE SUBLIMATING IS HIS JOBâ Whether it is artistic make-up or beauty make-up, on a film set, on catwalk catwalks or in an institute... Being a make-up artist covers a very broad reality, which nevertheless requires the same qualities: creativity and a nice brushstroke. Focus on the profession of make-up artist with the expert Ashish Rughoobur. A job in the shadows, a make-up artist brings out the best in you. In order to understand the facets of this artistic profession that he has been experimenting for the past 7 years, Ashish Rughoobur, 20 years old, has told us what inspires him in his daily life, made up of intimate and extraordinary encounters. Keeping his box secret, he would mention only one name, and not the least, Mario Dedivanovic. Business is going pretty well for Ashish. He has some regular makeup contracts. Employed at MAC Cosmetics Mauritius, it was at the age of 13 that the young man made his first steps in the field of cosmetics. Beyond that, his contracts generally come from the world of fashion who know and appreciate his art. Since the age of 13, Ashish Rughoobur has known that he will be a professional make-up artist. However, there is no one in his family who does this job. After several attempts, especially on his family members, he threw himself fully and with more confidence into this art by practicing on others. âFirst, I worked with the best make-up artists in Mauritius for their shows. I have also worked with Newstyle magazine since the beginning of my career,â he says. Through the satisfaction of his customers, Ashish discovers several types of make-up, as well as a constant desire to always push the work further each time. His inspiration comes from the work of Mario Dedivanovic, @ makeupbymario and most of all from Kim Kardashian. Moreover, this reference is more than obvious and can be seen at first sight on the people he works with.
in fashion. He makes sure to study and adopt their approach when working and continues to evolve along with the world of glamour. If he likes to make up customers of the store, he particularly appreciates the make-up done on models for photo shoots. âWe meet people we couldnât have met anywhere else. There is a special human relationship being created. We are in contact; we touch them physically and exchanges are made. Itâs very interesting.» Like any profession, Ashish has had its ups and downs. In addition, sometimes working as a freelancer can be very hazardous. He is aware of that. He claims that it is a job where you have to be motivated, passionate, have patience and a little psychological skills. A job where you have to know how to bounce back, adapt and always keep calm. Keep smiling, no matter what. If thatâs really what you like to do, you have to hold on and have faith. Qualities that are not lacking in him! âThe 1st Fashion Week organized by the Hennessy Park Hotel was the most exciting moment of my career. We had to do make-up looks on models that would be erased and reapplied for other shows in a matter of minutes. I did my best to be the fastest,â he recounts. Doing your best is Ashishâs policy. But he also makes sure that his client is always up-to-date with the work he does on his skin. As a result, he always makes sure that the latter sees every step he does for his make-up. âThey tell me what they want while I work on it. I never wait until the last moment to give them a bad surprise,â explains our artist. Ashish tells us that her greatest success so far has been working at MAC Cosmetics. Thanks to them, he also made his first show, which is an important milestone in his career. âGold Face 2018 was a great event in which I had the chance to participate. I was assigned as tutor and official makeup artist for M.A.C., which is great. I was also one of the make-up artists for the opening of the Indian Ocean Islands Games,â he said. A momentum so powerful that nothing on earth could stop it! We also wanted to get some tips from the young make-up artist. Fasten your seat belts! 1. Always cleanse your skin before make-up, 2. eyebrow make-up is essential and every woman should have a red lipstick to wear and feel confident. The young manâs goal is to become a senior artist at M.A.C Cosmetics and work for the International Fashion Weeks. âI live, I love, I teach, but above all I learn. »
In addition, the young man always consults his clients before practising on them. A way to get to know them, as well as their skin type, their desires but also a way to meet their expectations regarding the types of events they must attend. Be trendy but still remain true to yourself.... the key words to improve your knowledge! Ashish Rughoobur is an adept of perfection! There is no way for him to do things halfway! Thatâ s the only way for him to build a community of contacts. He worked in conditions that were not always comfortable, of course, but it gave him a taste of the job. An artist must be, according to him, a versatile person. âYou canât just limit yourself to one thing,â he says. Also, in order to stay on the leading edge of the latest trends, Ashish makes sure to follow the most influential people
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EVA RAMASAWMY MODEL OF THE MONTH Model : EVA RAMASAWMY Make-up : Ashish Rughoobur Hair: Colour Make up School Clothing and accessories : Own wardrobe Photography : Saachin Sagar Location : Saachin Sagar Studio
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MODEL OF THE MONTH We are meeting today for a new model of the month article. I know that this category is one of the most read in the magazine and we thank you for that. The last Friday of the month means the presentation of a modeling enthusiast. Today it was a rather talented young model who played the interview game and we must say that we are happy that she did it! Join us.... Because you donât have to take our word for it, we decided to interview one of the emerging models of the moment. Eva Ramasawmy! Aaaaah, what to say about Eva? In his beautiful name, everything is already said! We saw her on Instagram. Her pictures were just striking! Eva has that something in addition to being elegant and terribly distinguished that could make her a beautiful magazine cover. Eva, she got it! She understands things instinctively, she feels them. She doesnât cheat, she âisâ. At the same time, her kindness and gentleness make her deeply accessible and endearing. Her simplicity, her tenacity are simply puzzling. Sheâs really an amazing young woman! Since childhood, Eva, 21 years old, has always dreamed of becoming a model. But very quickly she knew that she would have to find the courage to fulfill her dream. Living in RiviĂšre du Rempart, she works full time as a beautician and is pursuing advanced studies at the Marion Hair Club School. Her love for fashion quickly grew...from a very young age, watching fashion shows, movies and the styling of some celebrities. âOne day, my uncle asked me to do a shooting with him. Thatâs how it all started for me in the modelling world. I started at 17 and it was not easy to manage my time because I had to stay focused on my studies,â says the young woman. Thanks to some fashion shows, she discovered the realms of fashion and met professionals. After these meetings mixed with discussions, she began her own experience in the field of photography. Today, she sees in this passion a means of expression combining fashion and theatre. What interests her the most is ultimately playing with facial expressions, lighting for a unique and emotional experience. As a result, portrait projects are her main field of interest since they tend to focus more on the facial area than on the outfit itself. âFor me, photography is like a reflection of personality.â What she likes most about the photography is the
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encounter with new people and the resulting exchange. âMy uncle offered me the opportunity to be a role model and then I started to have many other opportunities. The modeling business is pretty tough at first because people in this business donât always help you,â she says. For these collaborations, Eva chooses them according to the personâs work, but thatâs not all. Among her collaborations, we can name Women Secret! The famous line of glamorous underwear. Nothing is more beautiful to see, especially with the dream body she has... and that every woman would like to have! But how to preserve this wasp waist? Sport is categorical! Boxing, judo and yoga. Well, yes, a body like this still requires a lot of attention. To conclude, being a photo model has allowed her to gain self-confidence and to carry out artistic projects of which she is proud. Sheâs happy to be able to say: Iâm a photography model! âSo if you think you have something, or even if you want to try, donât be shy and go for it! However, in this world, you will have to hold on and never give up... there are many refusals, but in the end you will be proud of everything you have accomplished. You have to be powerful inside your head.â She advises us. For the future, the young woman sees herself collaborating with great fashion icons and being known throughout the world. She does not hide her joy about the title of the model of the month by Newstyle magazine. A dream coming true? âI would like to encourage other girls to keep going in this area, so that they can achieve their dreams like me. »
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On se retrouve aujourdâhui pour un nouvel article modĂšle du mois. Je sais que cette catĂ©gorie est une des plus lues sur le magazine et on vous remercie pour ça. Qui dit dernier vendredi du mois dit prĂ©sentation dâun passionnĂ© de mannequinat. Aujourdâhui câest une jeune mannequin plutĂŽt talentueuse qui a jouĂ© le jeu de lâinterview et lâon doit dire quâon est content quâelle lâait fait! Suivez-nous⊠Parce que vous nâĂȘtes pas obligĂ©s de nous croire sur parole, on a dĂ©cidĂ© dâinterviewer lâun des mannequins Ă©mergeants du moment. Eva Ramasawmy ! Aaaah, que vous dire dâEva ? Dans son beau prĂ©nom, tout est dĂ©jĂ dit ! On lâa aperçu sur Instagram. Ses photos Ă©taient juste percutantes ! Eva a ce quelque chose en plus dâĂ©lĂ©gant et de terriblement racĂ© qui pourrait faire dâelle une magnifique couverture de magazine. Eva, elle lâa ! Elle comprend les choses dâinstinct, elle les ressent. Elle ne triche pas, elle âestâ. En mĂȘme temps, sa gentillesse et sa douceur en font quelquâun de profondĂ©ment accessible et attachant. Sa simplicitĂ©, sa tĂ©nacitĂ© sont tout simplement dĂ©concertantes. Câest vraiment une jeune femme Ă©tonnante ! Depuis son enfance, Eva, 21 ans a toujours rĂȘvĂ© de devenir mannequin. Mais trĂšs vite elle sait quâil lui faudra trouver du courage pour rĂ©aliser son rĂȘve. Habitante de RiviĂšre du Rempart, elle exerce Ă plein temps comme esthĂ©ticienne et poursuit des Ă©tudes avancĂ©es Ă lâĂ©cole Marion Hair club. Son amour pour la mode sâest trĂšs vite dĂ©veloppĂ©âŠdĂšs son plus jeune Ăąge dâailleurs en regardant des dĂ©filĂ©s de mode, des films et le style de certaines cĂ©lĂ©britĂ©s. « Un jour, mon oncle ma propose de faire un shooting avec lui. Câest ainsi que tout a commencĂ© pour moi dans le monde du mannequinat. Jâai commencĂ© Ă 17 ans et ce nâĂ©tait pas chose facile de gĂ©rer son temps car je devais me concentrer sur mes Ă©tudes, » nous raconte la jeune femme. GrĂące Ă certaines apparitions Ă des dĂ©filĂ©s, elle dĂ©couvre le monde de la mode et y rencontre des professionnels. AprĂšs ces rencontres mĂȘlĂ©es de discussions, elle entame sa propre expĂ©rience dans la photo.
Aujourdâhui, elle voit dans cette passion un moyen dâexpression mĂȘlant mode et aspect thĂ©Ăątral. Ce qui lâintĂ©resse le plus, câest finalement jouer avec les expressions du visage, les lumiĂšres pour un rendu unique et pleins dâĂ©motion. Les projets portraits sont donc son principal terrain de jeu puisquâils ont tendance Ă se focaliser plus sur le visage que la tenue en elle-mĂȘme. âPour moi la photo est comme un reflet de la personnalitĂ©.â Ce qui lui plaĂźt le plus dans la photo, câest la rencontre avec de nouvelles personnes et lâĂ©change qui en dĂ©coule. « Tout a commencĂ© par mon oncle qui mâa proposĂ© dâĂȘtre modĂšle et par la suite jâai commencĂ© par avoir plein dâautres opportunitĂ©s. Le domaine du mannequinat est assez dur au dĂ©but car les gens de ce milieu de vous aide pas toujours, » avance-t-elle. Pour ces collaborations, Eva les choisi en fonction du travail de la personne, mais ça ne fait pas tout. Parmi ses collaborations, on peut nommer Women Secret ! la fameuse ligne glamour de sous-vĂȘtements. Quoi de plus beau a voir, surtout avec le corps de rĂȘve quâelle aâŠet que toute femme souhaiterait dâailleurs avoir ! Mais comment prĂ©server cette taille de guĂȘpe ? Le sport, câest catĂ©gorique ! Boxe, judo et yoga. Eh bah oui, un corps comme celui-ci demande quand mĂȘme pas mal dâattention. Pour conclure ĂȘtre modĂšle photo lui a permis de reprendre confiance en elle et de mener des projets artistiques dont elle est fiĂšre. Elle est heureuse de pouvoir dire : je fais de la photo ! âAlors si vous pensez avoir quelques choses, ou mĂȘme si vous voulez tenter il ne faut pas hĂ©siter et foncer ! Mais dans ce monde, il faudra sâaccrocher et ne jamais baisser les bras, on fait face Ă de nombreux refus, mais finalement vous serez fiĂšre de tout ce que vous avez accomplie. Il vous faut ĂȘtre forte dans la tĂȘte.â Nous conseille-t-elle. Pour le futur, la jeune femme se voit collaborer avec de grandes icones de la mode et ĂȘtre connue Ă travers le monde. Elle ne cache pas sa joie quant au titre du modĂšle du mois par le magazine Newstyle. Un rĂȘve devenu rĂ©alitĂ© ? « Jâaimerais encourager dâautres filles Ă persĂ©vĂ©rer dans ce domaine, afin quâelles puissent rĂ©aliser leurs rĂȘves comme moi. »
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Sandrina Arnassalon is an emblematic figure of Mauritian fashion. Her creations are currently worn by many models. It is also known, more precisely, for its brand âNuance by Sabrinaâ. We met Sandrina where she told us about her career, her universe and the future of her brand. Sandrina started her career as a model, posing for photographers, Indian clothing stores and make-up artists. Most of the time, she was posing at the same time as she was creating the concept and style. For her, fashion was what really made her soul happy. She could spend hours or days searching for the concept and style without getting tired of it. Her first hair photo shoot was with Doorgesh Mungur where she posed as a model and performed all the tasks of the stylist and designer. Then, Focus Photography, (Dilesh Sharma) offered her a theoretical shooting, where she worked with Aylasha Ramrachia and Neha Doorgah. Indian stores approached her to pose as a model and also to create the concepts. âI decided to work with different photographers, to perfect my knowledge as a stylist! The advantage of posing and being a stylist has helped me a lot. I have a good command of the poses, so guiding a shoot is not very difficult for me,â she says. What sparked her interest in fashion was her passion for the industry itself. Sandrina likes to explore new trends without thinking about what others will think. She is confident in her ability to dress well because it reflects her personality and life experience. To style and create a concept is for her a way to both explore her artistic side and express her emotions. No need to stay motivated! Because every time she has a new project, itâs like a party for her. Her style is her passion, as she said earlier. She feels part of her universe while doing it. What led her to take fashion more seriously is the number of times people praised her for her unique style! She doesnât respect standards, she does what she feels and sees what is elegant in her opinion! As a teenager, her friends and family have always complimented her âstrange sense of fashionâ. Some would say it is strange, while others would say it is a work of art. But none of the comments could stop her love of fashion. âI am selftaught, fashion design doesnât really need a school to cultivate itself. Nevertheless, I have always been fascinated by art. I wanted to be an art teacher from a very early age. Secondly, fashion was for me a way to express myself as an artist. Itâs also the Internet that has helped me a lot to keep up with the latest trends, as well as to follow the best designers, creators and photographers of renown,â San-
drina tells us. Her most successful projects are as artistic director and stylist of People Magazine. This year, she is in charge of the Miss People Section for each issue. She will also mention NowFashion by Sachin Sagar. She was still thinking about the idea of organizing a fashion show, then Sachinâs proposal was a real opportunity to experience it! âChaad (Call Him Dude) was one of the main sponsors of the event, he was here as a designer but it was him who allowed me to explore my skills and prove myself without interfering but by supporting me a lot,â Sandrina tells us. What are the milestones for the young woman? For this year, Nowfashion at Hennessy is one of its greatest achievements to date. She is proud of her, her two years in the industry, her hard work, her passion and her love for fashion that have really paid off. In addition, being part of the CHD team as a stylist for Fashion Week at the beginning of the year can only be beneficial as well as working with Sanjiven Guruarts as a stylist for part of his photo exhibition. Her current fashion inspiration is the Shanti people (Muic group), the era of Indian deities. It was actually his inspiration for the Nowfashion style and concept - Durga and Kali. âDurga depicts a sensuality, education and beauty of femininity and Kali the unconditional strength and confidence. The fusion of Call Him Dude creations with my style has really made my style unique,â she says. The most important lesson for Sandrina? Bear in mind that not everyone can be professional. The lesson is to keep moving and find the next option. Donât cling to defeat, but be more pragmatic and find a solution! Also, not everyone will be your friend, just be polite, humble and grateful to each experience, be good or bad. Her future project is to work full-time in the fashion industry. Her dream is to go to India to pursue her studies in fashion. The aim is to be able to work with renowned brands and magazines. Following this interview, she hopes that her audience will grow and that she will meet more potential clients. âI know that many young people, before choosing a career, always think first of job opportunities, but in my experience, everything that is done with hard work and commitment always pays off. And keep dreaming, nothing is impossible! »
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SANDRINA ARNASSALON STYLISTE
Sandrina Arnassalon est une figure emblĂ©matique de la mode mauricienne. Ses crĂ©ations sont portĂ©es actuellement par de nombreux modĂšles. Elle est connue, Ă©galement, plus prĂ©cisĂ©ment pour sa marque « Nuance by Sabrina ». Nous avons rencontrĂ© Sandrina ou elle nous a racontĂ© son parcours, son univers et le futur de sa marque. Sandrina a dĂ©marrĂ© sa carriĂšre comme mannequin, en posant pour des photographes, des magasins de vĂȘtements indiens et des maquilleurs. La plupart du temps, elle posait en mĂȘme temps quâelle crĂ©ait le concept et le style. Elle rĂ©alisait que la mode est ce qui rendait vraiment son Ăąme heureuse. Elle pouvait passer des heures ou des jours Ă rechercher le concept et le style sans sâen lasser. Sa premiĂšre sĂ©ance photo en coiffure Ă©tait aux cĂŽtĂ©s de Doorgesh Mungur oĂč elle a posĂ© comme modĂšle et a effectuĂ© toutes les tĂąches du styliste et du concepteur. Ensuite, Focus Photography, (Dilesh Sharma) lui a proposĂ© un shooting thĂ©orique, oĂč elle a travaillĂ© avec Aylasha Ramrachia et Neha Doorgah. Les magasins indiens se sont approchĂ©s dâelle afin de poser comme modĂšle et aussi pour crĂ©er les concepts. âJâai dĂ©cidĂ© de travailler avec diffĂ©rents photographes, pour parfaire mes connaissances de styliste ! Lâavantage de poser et dâĂȘtre styliste mâa beaucoup aidĂ©. Jâai une bonne maĂźtrise des poses, donc guider un tournage nâest pas trĂšs difficile pour moi !â, soutient-elle. Ce qui a suscitĂ© son intĂ©rĂȘt pour la mode, câest sa passion pour lâindustrie elle-mĂȘme. Sandrina aime explorer de nouvelles tendances sans penser Ă ce que les autres en penseront. Elle a confiance en sa capacitĂ© de bien sâhabiller parce que cela reflĂšte sa personnalitĂ© et son expĂ©rience de vie. Styliser et crĂ©er un concept est pour elle Ă la fois une façon dâexplorer son cĂŽtĂ© artistique et dâexprimer ses Ă©motions. Pas besoin de rester motivĂ©e ! Parce que chaque fois quâelle a un nouveau projet, câest comme une fĂȘte pour elle. Son style est sa passion, comme elle lâa dit prĂ©cĂ©demment. Elle se sent dans son univers tout en le faisant. Ce qui lâa amenĂ©e Ă prendre la mode plus au sĂ©rieux, câest le nombre de fois oĂč les gens lâont fĂ©licitĂ©e pour son style unique ! Elle ne respecte pas les normes, elle fait ce quâelle ressent et voit ce qui est Ă©lĂ©gant Ă son avis ! Adolescente, ses amis et sa famille ont toujours complimentĂ© son âĂ©trange sens de la modeâ. Certains diraient quâelle est bizarre, alors que dâautres diraient que câest une Ćuvre dâart. Mais aucun des commentaires nâa su arrĂȘter sa passion pour la mode. « Je suis autodidacte, le stylisme nâa pas vraiment besoin dâune Ă©cole pour se cultiver. NĂ©anmoins, jâai toujours Ă©tĂ© fascinĂ©e par lâart. Jâai voulu ĂȘtre enseignante dâart dĂšs mon plus jeune Ăąge. Ensuite, la mode Ă©tait pour moi un moyen de mâexprimer
en tant quâartiste. Câest aussi Internet qui mâa beaucoup aidĂ© Ă me tenir au courant des derniĂšres tendances, ainsi quâĂ suivre les plus grands stylistes, designers et photographes de renom, » nous confie Sandrina. Ses plus grands succĂšs, sont en tant que directeur artistique et styliste du magazine people. Cette annĂ©e, elle est responsable de la Section des Miss People pour chaque numĂ©ro. Elle mentionnera aussi le NowFashion par Sachin Sagar. Elle rĂ©flĂ©chissait toujours Ă lâidĂ©e dâorganiser un dĂ©filĂ© de mode, puis la proposition Sachin a Ă©tĂ© une vĂ©ritable opportunitĂ© de lâexpĂ©rimenter ! « Chaad (Call Him Dude) Ă©tait lâun des principaux sponsors de lâĂ©vĂ©nement, il Ă©tait ici en tant que designer mais câest lui qui mâa permis dâexplorer mes capacitĂ©s et de me prouver sans interfĂ©rer mais en me soutenant beaucoup, » nous raconte Sandrina. Les Ă©vĂ©nements marquants pour la jeune femme ? Pour cette annĂ©e, Nowfashion at Hennessy est lâune de ses plus grandes rĂ©alisations Ă ce jour. Câest fiĂšre dâelle, de ses deux annĂ©es dans lâindustrie, son travail acharnĂ©, sa passion et son amour pour la mode qui ont vraiment portĂ© fruit. De plus, faire partie de lâĂ©quipe CHD en tant que styliste pour la Fashion Week au dĂ©but de lâannĂ©e ne peut quâĂȘtre bĂ©nĂ©fique tout comme travailler avec Sanjiven Guruarts comme styliste pour une partie de son exposition de photos. Son inspiration de mode actuelle est le peuple Shanti (groupe muic), lâĂšre des divinitĂ©s indiennes. Ăa a en fait Ă©tĂ© son inspiration pour le style et le concept Nowfashion - Durga et Kali. « Durga dĂ©peint la sensualitĂ©, lâĂ©ducation et la beautĂ© de la fĂ©minitĂ© et Kali la force inconditionnelle et la confiance. La fusion des crĂ©ations Call Him Dude avec mon style a vraiment rendu mon style unique, » nous dit-elle. La leçon la plus importante pour Sandrina ? Garder en tĂȘte que tout le monde ne peut ĂȘtre professionnel. La leçon est de continuer Ă bouger et de trouver la prochaine option. Ne vous accrochez pas Ă la dĂ©faite, mais soyez plutĂŽt plus pragmatique et trouvez une solution ! Aussi, tout le monde ne sera pas votre ami, soyez simplement poli, humble et reconnaissant Ă chaque expĂ©rience, soyez bon ou mauvais. Son projet dâavenir est de travailler Ă plein temps dans lâindustrie de la mode. Son rĂȘve est dâaller en Inde pour continuer ses Ă©tudes en mode. Son objectif est de pouvoir travailler avec des marques et magazines renommĂ©s. AprĂšs cette entrevue, elle espĂšre que son auditoire sâĂ©largira et quâelle rencontrera un plus grand nombre de clients potentiels. « Je sais que beaucoup de jeunes, avant de choisir une carriĂšre, pensent toujours dâabord aux possibilitĂ©s dâemploi, mais dâaprĂšs mon expĂ©rience, tout ce qui est fait avec un dur labeur et beaucoup dâengagement porte toujours ses fruits. Et continuez Ă rĂȘver, rien nâest impossible ! »
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Japanese Buffet with Unlimited Sushi Every Sunday for lunch
Treat yourself to a Japanese buffet with unlimited sushis for only Rs 990 every Sunday for lunch. A vast range of sushi including nigiri, maki, temaki leading to sumptuous Japanese soups, succulent Japanese main courses and teasing desserts. After a week of hard work, thereâs nothing better than eating to your heartâs content!
Buffet Rs 990
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