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RICCI
HIS & HERS
Metallics NAIROBY GYPSY
Dreams DON’T
HAUTE CHAT
Olivia Palermo DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Maria Korovilas
Think Twice FASHION
Editor’s Picks BACK
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Italia Ricci:
A Prima WORDS BY DIO ANTHONY PHOTOS BY ALEKSANDAR TOMOVIC
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DRESS RITUAL
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ABC FAMILY IS KNOWN AROUND THE NETWORK STREETS FOR ITS ABILITY TO BRING ENGAGING PROGRAMMING TO ITS HUNGRY, LOYAL VIEWERS TIME AND TIME AGAIN. THEY’VE GOT US RUNNING FROM AN ANONYMOUS BULLY IN PRETTY LITTLE LIARS, LAUGHING AT THE INCOMPETENCE OF MEN WITH BABY DADDY, AND AS OF AUGUST OF LAST YEAR [2014], THEY’VE GOT US SHEDDING TEARS WITH THEIR GENRE-BENDING SERIES, CHASING LIFE. IT SHOULD BE NOTED, HOWEVER, THAT CREDIT SHOULD BE SHARED WITH THE DRAMA’S LEADING LADY. ITALIA RICCI PLAYS A WOMAN WITH HER ENTIRE LIFE IN FRONT OF HER WHO IS SUDDENLY PRESENTED WITH A STOP SIGN NAMED CANCER, AND JUST LIKE THAT, THE TEARS BEGIN TO ROLL.
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Chasing Life has been received well. What has leading a series been like for you? It has, and I’m so grateful. Our audience is incredibly supportive and committed to the show. Being a part of Chasing Life has been the greatest thing I’ve done, both personally and professionally. My perspective on life has been filtered in a beautiful way. I’ve gotten involved with organizations I don’t think I would have so eagerly pursued otherwise. I’ve said it before, but it’s so true: this show has made me a better person. What can fans expect with the rest of the season? The second half of season one focuses on April trying to get back to the life she left when she started treatment. So you get to see her try to function back at work, and in life, normally, which is incredibly hard because of the physical toll chemotherapy took on her body and mind. You’ll also get to experience her having to be around Dominic again, and how that goes...or doesn’t. Outside of April, you’ll get to explore more deeply into other characters’ lives beyond their relationships with April. So you’ll get to know Sara, Emma, Brenna, Beth, Dominic, and Natalie better, and what they’re up to independently of April. You’ll meet some new characters, say goodbye to some that you’ve gotten to know, and really just get to see what April does with her second chance at life. American TV has been filled with “American adaptations” this year. Did you watch the program that your serious is based on, or did you steer clear from doing that? 61
I waited until we had finished filming our pilot to watch Terminales. I didn’t want to watch it first and risk copying a performance, even if I didn’t mean to. The two shows tell the same story with different parameters. I’ve only seen the first episode because I wasn’t sure when or how our writers would incorporate each plot point and I didn’t want to spoil or anticipate what was going to happen in Chasing Life. How do you think you’d react having been given the news that your character is forced to deal with so abruptly? I have no idea. I tried to react, as April, as closely and honestly as I think I would react in real life, but I can’t say that for sure. We even had takes that were completely different from the one that we used. I remember one take I just laughed in Steven’s face, which felt strangely natural but still terrifying. Because of the type of story we’re telling, I’ve really tried my best to put myself into April’s shoes to keep her as real as possible. It’s great because I think that the audience finds her genuine and authentic, but it’s not so great because being in her shoes for 14 or 15 hours a day makes it really hard to take them off. I’m still just so grateful to be telling this story; I’m so proud of everyone involved and the network for letting us do it this way. Tell me about your new project, Must Feed and Water. It feels like these days KickStarter is all the rage among industry professionals. Must Feed and Water is a love story told from the point of view of “Love” as a character. He’s
an adorable little monster who lives and dies by love. The Love Monster is a puppet, which I’ve never worked with before, so I’m excited to use that part of my imagination. KickStarter is an amazing platform that allows an audience to fund stories that they’re fans of and essentially become a part of the project by doing so. There are also perks based on how much you pledge, like a signed photo, walk-on role, social media shoutout, early dvd of the film, producer credit, etcetera. I think it’s a great way for people to invest in what they’re watching. News broke recently about your engagement. What’s on your mind when looking ahead at married life? We’re planning on a long engagement, so I haven’t really thought that far ahead yet. Babies for sure down the road, [but] right now I’m just hoping to plan and successfully execute the wedding. You were outfitted in some really cool pieces on your cover shoot. What’s your personal style like? My personal style changes on a dime. One day I’ll be all about flowing, breezy, maxi dresses and the next I’m in tight leather pants. It depends on the day and my mood. This shoot has been great! I walked in and saw all of these badass ‘90s outfits and immediately got scared that I wasn’t cool enough for them (laughs). But as always, Warren is a genius and whips me up in these threads I would never consider for myself, and all of a sudden I can’t live without these pieces. I can’t wait to see the pictures! Shooting with you guys is always a blast. January 2015 - BELLO
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CROP TOP AND OVERALLS TOPSHOP NECKLACE TOPSHOP SHOES GREYMER
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FASHION EDITOR’S PICKS:
His & Hers: Metallics BY KIMMY ERIN KERTES
HIS
loafer: SERGIO ROSSI
wallet: HERSCHEL SUPPLY CO. bomber: MARC by MARC JACOBS
sneaker: GOLDEN GOOSE
jeans: BALMAIN
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Mark 2015 now as the year that you went platinum. These gender bending basics are your new neutral, intended to add some spice and light in your winter wardrobe. Don’t wear them all at once, but any single one will let you shine on and rock on.
HERS
loafer: BARBARA BUI
bomber: FAITH CONNEXION clutch: FENDI
sneaker: GOLDEN GOOSE
jeans: J BRAND
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Haute Chat
Olivia Palermo BY DEE TRILLO Fashion, Beauty, Tech, Travel & Entertainment Expert|@ HauteFrugalista|HauteFrugalista.com
OLIVIA PALERMO HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER WOMEN IN FASHION. FOLLOWED BY PAPARAZZI, STREET-STYLE PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND FASHION LOVERS, SHE HAS GRACED THE PAGES OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MAGAZINES AROUND THE WORLD. AFTER AN APPEARANCE IN MTV’S THE CITY, PALERMO QUICKLY WON THE HEARTS OF EDITORS, DESIGNERS AND FASHIONISTAS, ALL OF WHOM ADMIRE HER UNIQUE AND CHIC STYLE. SHE IS ABLE TO PUT THE SIMPLEST ITEMS TOGETHER IN THE MOST EFFORTLESS WAY, AND STILL MANAGE TO MAKE THEM LOOK POLISHED AND SOPHISTICATED.
Since then, Palermo has partnered up with many brands, including Stuart Weitzman and Aquazzura. I chatted with her in Miami during Cotton’s 24 Hour Runway Show, an annual event that displays designers’ and retailers’ collections in a period of 24 hours. This year, they had over 1,400 looks from brands such as French Connection, Style Mafia, Peace Love World, Style Saves, Bloomingdale’s, and many more. As always, Palermo’s delicate and welcoming demeanor is a breath of fresh air, and the perfect ingredient for a fun interview. Dee Trillo: What are your staple pieces to easily go from fall to winter? Olivia Palermo: A great fall coat, I would say. You know, I really love a great camel hair coat; I think that is really classic. You can definitely get inspiration from menswear too, and a great pair of over-the-knee boots. That is always one of my staples to transition. You can layer it out, and wear it with a skirt or dress, and is weather perfect. Share with us your favorite trends for the winter holidays. Fringe is one of my favorites, and is very much on trend this season. Leather [also], and I always say during FABULOUS issue - BELLOmag.com
the holiday season to add some sparkle, a little glitter. It could be about a ballet flat or could be in a sweater or skirt. It’s all about the details. We love your personal style. How would you describe it? There is definitely a tailored element to it, but at the same time it is very accessorized, and color is very important to me when getting dressed. Your wedding dress was a very significant indication of who you are. How did you come up with the style? I think for myself, or for anybody who is looking to get married, you have to know your environment and know how to dress. You want to feel elegant, but also you don’t want to feel out of place; you want to feel like yourself, just a bit more polished and pretty. You have to stay within your own true style. Just because it’s a different day doesn’t mean that you need to go for something completely opposite [your style]. So, how is married life? Have there been many changes? It hasn’t changed me. It’s been good! Johannes and I, we’ve been together for seven years, so it’s just nice that we were able to get married. 68
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Gypsy Dreams PERHAPS THERE ARE TOO MANY REASONS TO POINT TO THE RESURGENCE OF A FREE-SPIRITED GYPSY CULTURE THAT IS RESURFACING AS IT DID IN THE 1960S; THESE TIMES ARE TUMULTUOUS, THEY ARE A CHANGIN’, AND CHRISTINE MCVIE IS BACK IN FLEETWOOD MAC. BRING OUT YOUR INNER SONG BIRD WITH THESE PERFECT PARISIAN GYPSY THREADS. OR JUST GO YOUR OWN WAY... KIMMY ERIN KERTES
Chloé jacket
Chloé skirt
Rosantica necklace
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Michael Kors bag
Title A velvet top
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SUNGLASSES ELIZABETH AND JAMES AT JOANNA PAIGE BOUTIQUE TOP SAINT LAURENT AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI LEGGINGS MAISON RABIH KAYROUZ AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI CLUTCH MARC BY MARC JACOBS AT JOANNA PAIGE BOUTIQUE
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SUNGLASSES ELIZABETH AND JAMES AT JOANNA PAIGE BOUTIQUE TOP CHANEL AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI TROUSERS ROSIE ASSOULIN AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI SHOES DOLCE VITA AT JOANNA PAIGE BOUTIQUE
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jacket SAINT LAURENT AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI necklace RACHEL ZOE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S bracelet MARC BY MARC JACOBS AT JONNA PAIGE BOUTIQUE top ALEXANDER WANG AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI skirt ANTHONY VACCARELLO AT THE WEBSTER MIAMI
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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT:
Maria Korovilas BY: KIMMY ERIN KERTES Instagram | Twitter | Facebook: @Korovilas www.korolivas.com
Fashion, as with art, as with anything, becomes successful with a strong, unique point of view. So it’s no doubt that Maria Korovilas, the designer behind KOROVILAS, is witnessing the explosion and expansion of her evening gown and ready-to-wear collections. The Los Angeles-based designer first and foremost thinks of heself as an artist, and one touch of her delicate housedesigned textiles, fabrics and laces will help you to see why. But her designs, delicate and couture-like as they may be, are wearable, comfortable, and breathtakingly flattering. For Spring, the 3-year-old line will offer Baroque-like fabrications with Bohemain-like flow in classic silhouettes, and each piece is entirely infused with Korovilas’ airy sophistication.
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Don’t
Think Twice
THIS EARLY SPRING, SHINE A LIGHT ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE ROAD. LUSH, SNOW-RECALLING IVORY PAIRS WITH SHINY, HARDENED BLACK LEATHER, LIGHT-ASAIR CHAMBRAY AND SUMMER-Y FRINGE, AND LACE AND RUFFLES ARE ACCENTED WITH CHAINS AND HORNS. THESE ARE THE NEW CLASSICS THAT YOU WON’T BE ABLE TO WALK AWAY FROM.
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FASHION EDITOR’S PICKS BY KIMMY ERIN KERTES For this month’s Fabulous Issue, I had to seek out those perfect, classic pieces that are truly the most fabulous of fashionable fabulosity: items that are unmatched in the world, basics you can’t live without, the forever pieces that will illicit an inevitable “now, that’s fabulous.”
NOOR FARES winged rose gold and mother of pearl earrings
KIMBERLY MCDONALD rose gold cuff
SAINT LAURENT Sac de Jour tote
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Back to Bricks BY STEVEN CARVER
SHOPPING STATISTICS STATE THAT, TIME AND TIME AGAIN, WOMEN SPEND MORE THAN MEN ONLINE. WOMEN CALL IT ACCESSIBLE. BUSINESSES CALL IT PROFITABLE. THE MIDDLE MEN ARE CUT OUT OF THE EQUATION AND RETAILERS CAN SELL DIRECTLY TO THE CONSUMER AT A LOWER COST WHILE INCREASING THEIR PROFIT MARGINS. IT’S A WIN-WIN SITUATION.
physical retail outlet was a detriment to their bottom line. The transition from an online store to a physical one is a methodical process.
First, the waters are tested with popups inside other (more established) retailers, eventually partnering with them and/or designers on capsule collections. When the behind-the-
photo credit by Jocelyn Reynolds
And while head-to-toe brands like Nasty Gal (unlike Warby Parker, who only offers variations of the same product) were initially making money over fist, they knew the absence of a
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Guys can shop at their convenience, return for second fittings to perfect their fit, and build lasting relationships with our team on the ground.
Women’s retailers were ahead of this trend, while men’s lagged behind... until now, that is. Whether offering sharp suiting options (Indochino) or stylish offerings for the after-five crowd (Frank & Oak), moving offline was the way to go. And when it comes to successful omni-channel retailing, it’s all about timing. “We’ve learned a lot about our guys and how they like to shop,” says Kyle Vucko, CEO and co-founder of Indochino. “[In 2014] we decided we could offer an even better experience by staying in cities for the long term.” With showrooms in New York, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto, Indochino’s clientele were able to book appointments for fittings if they felt uneasy about submitting incorrect measurements through the company’s website.
refer to them to shop online, without the need to return to a showroom.
store, inevitably it’s about connecting with customers.
Another benefit to a physical retail space is the ability to personalize the formerly emotion-less experience of online shopping. Men’s stores are no longer stuffy environments, but rather lounges incorporating warm touches like exposed brick walls, rough-hewn beams, forged steel accessories, and comfortable seating.
“In order to immerse ourselves within local communities and explore opportunities for future retail locations, we’re looking at other cities where we can replicate the same experience as [our first location] in Toronto,” says Ethan Song, co-founder of Frank & Oak.
Yet, although retail locations may showcase their products in a showroom for those who will later buy online, and the internet webrooms items for those who will later purchase something in
Whether focusing on old-fashioned brick-and-mortar or high-tech e-commerce, today’s retailing analogies have reached a point where they must combine both elements to be successful. It’s akin to regressing in order to move forward. courtesy of Indochine
scenes infrastructure is ironed out, they open a brick-and-mortar location in a major city to appease the appetite of its consumers before considering further expansion.
Vucko explains that “guys can shop at their convenience, return for second fittings to perfect their fit, and build lasting relationships with our team on the ground.” And once the numbers were tallied, customers could then 95
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