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FASHION DESIGN

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NYFW MEN’S NEW YORK

FASHION WEEK It’s the dawning of a new year; a year filled with hope, ambition, and a determination to be greater than the last. It’s a time of renewal, and of reimagining what lies beyond the horizon. The fashion industry is no stranger to change as it embraces converting the trends of the past into present day creations. New York Fashion Week Men’s took this idea of modernity and resurgence to new heights this season with designers such as Joseph Abboud, Nautica, Nick Graham, and Harts Schaffner & Marx paying homage to fashion’s past while keeping an eye on today’s ever changing fashion landscape.

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JOSEPH ABBOUD The namesake label began in 1986 when, after spending much of his time at Ralph Lauren during the 1980s, Joseph Abboud sought to make his own impression on an industry he once characterized as, “one long run-on sentence.” Needless to say, we don’t disagree with him as each fashion seasons tends to run into the next. New York Fashion Week itself can become a repetitive and systematic string of events, and while it can leave one to question where the creativity and innovation is anymore, designers such as Abboud vow to bring about change to this overly structured seasonal affair. As a designer that constantly pushes the envelope and always seems to be going against the grain, it’s always a pleasure to witness what mad genius plan he has concocted for the current season.

This season, to mark the 30th anniversary of his brand, Abboud stepped away from all things Dandyism and instead opted for a darker, more sinister approach toward his Fall/Winter ’17 collection, choosing to host in a gothic cathedral on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Abboud is known for choosing venues that mirror the aesthetic of each new collection in order to enhance the experience, opinions, and overall effect of the production.

Inspiration stemmed from American gothic, great literature such as Edgar Allen Poe, A Tell-Tale Heart and Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

Abboud wanted to explore the ego of the male, incorporating spirituality and sensuality throughout the collection as well as the setting. Brocade fabrics, velvet, over-printed corduroy, black, grey, and purple saturation were used to convey this ominous presence throughout the collection.

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NAUTICA Known as the quintessential American brand, Nautica was founded in 1983 and reemerged this season with a “Reimagined Heritage� of the 1990s. The 1990s were the age of optimism, minimalism, and overall ease of style. As a leader in classic American Sportswear, Nautica continues to build upon its foundation of effortless cool through style and design. Through the inclusion of bold colors, stripes, and their coined sailcloth stitching and anchor icons, Nautica has remained a classic within American fashion for over 30 years. The nautical brand decided to walk down memory lane, dissecting what made them the coveted brand they are today by exploring their heritage and adding a sense of modernity to the mix.

The 1990s were ever-present throughout the presentation, with an ode to Hip-Hop and R&B music flooding the room, which made one want to get their P.Diddy bop on to the laid back, raw, and real demeanor of each model. Cable knit sweaters, bomber jackets, puffer jackets, track pants, and bucket hats brought back the 1990s revival like never before. It was as if Bill Clinton were our president and MTV gave us all the feels again. What kept this collection on brand and current with the industry today was the impeccable tailoring and clean lines Nautica is known for. The juxtaposition of the 1990s reference and swagger balanced equally well with the poised and polished styling of each look.

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Images courtesy of Emilio Hernandez Courtesy of Hart Schaffner Marx

DAVID HART X HART SCHAFFNER MARX Hart Schaffner Marx is one of the oldest brands consistently showing at New York Fashion Week Men’s, and was founded in 1911 with roots dating back to 1872. As an American manufacturer of tailored menswear, Harts Schaffner Marx has partnered with New York based menswear designer David Hart to create an ‘All American’ capsule collection. This collaboration comes with tradition; it simply gets it right time and time again. There is a real coherence between both designers in their approach to style and design, as they stay true to the heritage of the brand, and infuse a contemporary fashion sensibility down to the final thread.

This season, Hart Schaffner Marx looked to the icons of the American Motor industry: The Ford Mustang, the Pontiac GTO, the Dodge Charger, and the Chevrolet Camaro. The American motor industry dates back to the late 19th century but really progressed during the 1920s through 1950s with three dominating companies: General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. What better place than to showcase this need for speed than at the Cooper Classic Collection located in the heart of New York City’s Greenwich Village, adorned with historic cobble stone streets and an ear to the past that mirrored this collection perfectly. The Cooper Classic Collection is known as one of the world’s leading and respected vintage automotive sales facilities, and served as the perfect reflection of dominance in both performance and style. The Hart Schaffner Marx Fall/Winter ’17 collection brought us back to the mid-century newness, modernity, and conformity of ‘the good life’ during the 1950s. The collection also referenced the rebels of the 1950s with a nod to the Teddy Boy showcased in bouffant and perfectly quaffed hair by Oribe, aviator sunglasses by Moscot, and Vanners which paired seamlessly with power suits in plaids, checks, and stripes.

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SAMUELSOHN This Montreal-based clothing manufacturer was founded in 1923 and was instilled with the goal of committing to “craft and continuing passion for the finest in luxury menswear.” Samuelsohn infuses elements of modern styling with classic tailoring to adhere to the man who values superior quality and sophisticated style. This season, Samuelsohn presented his Fall/Winter ’17 collection with an acclaimed look at Monte Bianco, where he drew from foothills bathed in autumnal hues of garnet. Models took center stage at The Ice Rink at The Standard Hotel with a special performance by Canadian figure skater Eric Radford, the Olympic pairs silver medalist and five-time Canadian pairs champion.

The collection displayed two colorway combinations of ice blue with silver and wine with silver. The pinnacle fabric took shape by uniting fashion and technology, with isothermal properties offering water resistance, wrinkle recovery, natural strength, and breathability. Wool and cashmere stole the show however, highlighted through a long-length double breasted coat; a car coat in wool; a weightless deconstructed suit; super merino garment-dyed turtle necks; a twill parka; and a three-piece peak lapel suit with multiple boutonnières in a cotton Lycra velvet. This collection left a lasting impression that aligned with the Samuelsohn mantra – Passion X Performance.

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NICK GRAHAM

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Nick Graham launched his contemporary menswear brand in 2013, and has been a favorite amongst the modern-day gentleman ever since. Graham is known for his rather interesting and entertaining shows/presentations with his past season evoking the spirit of carnival in Havana, Cuba. This season, Graham took us out of this world quite literally by sending us soaring into outer space (to Mars to be exact). Life on Mars was influenced by Apollo 11— predicting what men would look like on Mars 30 years from now. There could have been no one better to depict what the future of life in space would be than Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’. Nye narrated the show giving a brief lecture on the planets, his love for science, and the relationship he has fostered with Nick Graham over the years. To wrap up his interlude, Nye concluded with a reference to humans being created from stardust, which aptly foreshadowed what was to come.

In an instant the lights dimmed and a mysterious announcer introduced Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin (87 years old), also known as the second man to walk on the moon in 1969 after Neil Armstrong. He was adorned in a futuristic space-age ensemble, including a silver metallic bomber jacket and sneakers, complete with a black t-shirt featuring an emblem designed to mimic the NASA logo. As Buzz took main stage, the other models filed in to the soundtrack of the late David Bowie’s, Life on Mars? In that moment, it felt as if Ziggy Stardust was smiling down. The collection showcased metallic suits and matching coords with galactic prints that mirrored the theme, and in true Nick Graham fashion, models had their hair spray painted grey for special effect. This collection incorporated the obsession of the Space race during the late 1950s-60s with designers such as André Courrèges and Paco Rabanne. It also referenced 1970s Glam Rock, which featured prominently through the likes of TREX, The Sweets, and David Bowie. This sense of androgyny where space age met rock and roll was displayed liberally throughout the collection, all the while remaining true to the Nick Graham aesthetic of the modern-day Dandy.

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK (F/W ’17) Politics, human rights, equality, and a search for humanity have become the ever-present theme this fashion season. It’s true that the fashion industry has always been jarring, daring, and willing and able to take a political stance when needed, from Coco Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent’s inclusion of women and the pant suit, to Rei Kawakubo’s display of “Destroy” in Paris. This season heeded the call to action for the greater good, and was a season where designers and likeminded creatives joined as one to negate the destructive forces that plague not only the fashion industry, but the larger world around us.

Should style and design be deemed political? Some say yes, and some beg to differ, but ask yourself this: Do you fit the status quo? The following statements may seem vague: ‘You can’t sit with us; You don’t belong here; Leave it to a man to get the job done right; Just do what women do best.’ However, if you take a closer look, these statements were ingrained 26

as societal norms for centuries. This season, New York Fashion Week promotedresurgence; a resurgence in style and design; a resurgence in the humanities; and a resurgence in worldly opinions of America and American fashion. The return of Raf Simons to quintessential American brand Calvin Klein spoke volumes as his designs marched to the echo of the late David Bowie’s This is not America. Simons focused on America’s yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He stressed the underlying mantra of “Making American Great Again”. We’ll play the part of Switzerland and abstain from judging this statement…

Most importantly, there was a sense of resurgence in clothes, not just crafting a collection together and sending it through the “see now, buy now” craze, but instead conceptualizing and creatingclothes with a purpose, with meaning, with a deeper connection to the industry and the people who purchase them. Victoria Beckham led this ideal by creating a collection she

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FASHION SHINES AGAIN genuinelywants to wear, creating a personal connection between herselfand the garments. Beckham spoke of femininity and the reality that women want to feel secure and empowered through dress and design. This ideal is entirely relevant at present. Designers such as Christian Siriano and Michael Kors put women of various creeds and races on equal footing. The inclusion of plus-size models, such as Ashley Graham, Alessandra Garcia Lorido, Sabina Karlsson, Precious Lee, Marquita Pring, and Georgia Pratt broke barriers for women, stressing beauty beyond skin color, hair texture, or the two numbers on the tag of a dress.

To round out New York Fashion Week, Marc Jacobs delivered a collection that left many scratching their heads and stroking their chins, both with intrigue and confusion. Utilizing a runway free of music (save for the infamous car horns and ongoing banter of the New York City streets as the orchestra) wherephones were not allowed presented an auditorium

free of social media. Yes, we said that correctly – no Instagram stories, no Snapchat, and no live feeds. This brought to the surface an underlying critique of ‘today’s’ generation. Viewers were forced to be present, to live in the moment, to enjoy through the comfort of their own eyes without smartphones dictating theirhappiness. Jacobs highlighted a critical question; are we as individuals more engrossed by creating a veneer of fake existence based on what we post on social media instead of real existence involving what we buy and who we support within the creative industries? This is anything but a far fetched notion.New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’17 collections left many thinking again. Open ended questions created a desire to know what fashion’s future will look like.

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JULIANNA BASS Julianna Bass’s designs speak to the woman who isn’t afraid to embrace classic style on her own terms. A Bass woman exudes strength, power, and a desire to thrive despite societal norms. The Tennessee native turned to New York after studying fashion and costume design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She embraces art, culture, and travel within her design aesthetic. “My time in Berlin has given me this incredible mix of freedom and focus” says Bass. This season, Bass explored a darker, slightly sinister approach to her collection. The intentions of the designer propelled an underlying poetic message, “Sprint from yesterday, past the horror of tomorrow to the world after that. That future must come faster.” It leaves one to question what in fact tomorrow will hold. The present seems to be clouded and unsure, with politics, corruption, and even dictatorships influencing our judgment and playing on our psyche. This collection revealed a deeper meaning, that of an individual willing to wear their internal struggle on their sleeve. Artist Peer Kriesel projects this inner struggle through miniature nymphs and demons reconciled with ghastly beast, voluptuous figures and whimsical contortions. The collection presents itself through juxtaposing of a rich and ominous palette with the ultra-feminine textures of piped chiffon, ruffles, pleated velvet, fringe, fur trimming, and illusion mesh.

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SACHIN & BABI Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia’s works analyze the intersection of British and Indian culture during the British Raj. The British Raj was the rule of the British Crown in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947, a rule which extending over India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The resulting political union was also called the Indian Empire, which later partitioned British India into two independent sovereign dominions of India and Pakistan. This act received royal assent when it became a separate British colony, with India gaining independence on July 18, 1947. Sachin and Babi’s opulent Fall/Winter ‘17 collection merged two cultures in perfect harmony. As Indian immigrants who have made New York City their home, Sachin and Babi wanted to express India’s rich cultural history while demonstrating that the inclusion of other cultures does not harm or take away from theirs, instead creating an inclusive environment for all. This idea of union was effectively shown through the juxtaposing of English rose prints with Maharani Necklaces and Raisin Cambridge stripes with Jodhpur sleeves.

The sumptuous collection entitled, The Inevitable Raj adhered to the Sachin and Babi core aesthetic, presented through alluring textiles including a putty silk taffeta dress, an ivory poplin blouse, a navy lame tunic dress, a black lace gown with ruby and fuchsia lace patchwork, and a black crepe strapless gown with accompanying Jodhpur lace sleeves. Each look spoke of affluence and luxury in its purest form, seamlessly mirroring the location at the National Arts Club. The National Arts club is a national historic landmark of New York City, and has been since 1898. Situated in Gramercy Park, it’s aim is to “stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts.” –Charles DeKay, Founder. The Inevitable Raj created an effective culture clash, but also an atmosphere that encouraged cultural collaboration.

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NOON BY NOOR The Bahrain based womenswear label presented a contrast of masculine meets feminine this season. The androgyny effect is a theme we have seen many times over, but Noor by Noor managed to reflect the effect’s relevance within American fashion today, where femininity is ambiguous and not declared by a flouncy dress or prim and proper tucked away hair, but is instead left up to the woman who wears the clothes and dictates her own interpretation.

Oversized, draped, and fluidity were key components in each garment’s silhouette, where an emphasis on construction and manipulation of cloth presented a core rendering of the collection. As designer cousins, Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa delivered a color palette of black, white, ivory, grey, sand, and navy. Inspirations were drawn from Eastern and Western influences through textile selections that spoke for themselves with double-face, resplendent cocoon faux-fur, floral chiffon, panne velvet, and organza. A sense of modernism was delivered through prints and intricate embellishments leading up to youthful eveningwear, including a 3D floral embroidered jumpsuit with accompanying floating train.

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PH5 PH5 is a New York City based contemporary women swear label that offers innovation and individualism. It redefines knitwear to meet the needs of a generation of native creatives. This season, designer Mijia Zhang drew inspiration from artist Martin Creed and his work, No. 227. Martin Creed is a British artist and musician who won the Turner Prize in 2001 for No. 227: The Lights going on and off. Staying on theme, the collection was delivered at Bortolami Gallery and was designed to emulate delicate whimsy with balloons, embedded with PH5’s love for vibrancy through colorful techniques. The collection displayed a sense of minimalism utilizing a balloon-like knitting stich that moved freely with the body. Each garment aimed to replicate the curve, rhythm, and lightness of a balloon through layering and a mix-n-match of prints and woven colorful circles that mirrored the inspiration. Asymmetrical looks of shoulderbaring, half tucked knits and offset buttoning created a pleasant contrast.

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NOLCHA SHOWS - Just in Case Nolcha Shows remain an inspired haven of independent fashion designers who have been given the chance to showcase their collections to a global audience of industry influencers. Over the past nine years Nolcha Shows have become established as a platform of “discovery; promoting cutting edge innovative fashion designers through runway shows and exhibitions.” Set at Artbeam Studios, this season featured nine designers, including the “Ones to Watch” show that spotlighted emerging brands and the “Main Show” which spotlighted ‘Made in New York City’ brands. This season, we formed an interest in men’s and women’s streetwear label, Just In Case. Justin Yu-Ying Cho, the Taiwanese fashion designer, incorporated both Western and Chinese elements in what many deemed “conflicting” design aesthetic. Influences included Roland Barthes and Martin Margiela, who has paved the way for fashion to always break the rules. Yu-Ying Cho best describes his conceptualization behind each design as, “Today meets yesterday, East meets West.” There’s no rhyme nor rhythm, as Just In Case is a label that cannot be adequately explained. Yu-Ying Cho incorporated street style mixed with traditional Chinese elements and punk details. The collection displayed an array of monochromatic garments, a sea of black and white which mixed textures, proportions, and theatrical power play.

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CHARLES BORG AND RON VAN MAARSCHALKERWEERD are the masterminds behind Charles & Ron; a contemporary lifestyle brand that includes high-end, wearable clothing and bags dedicated to superior quality and a nod to the Mediterranean. Cultural significance plays an integral role in the Charles & Ron design ethic and aesthetic. Their vision infuses echoes of Maltese culture and the Mediterranean lifestyle throughout their brand.

Perfecting their craft of style and design from an early age, Charles learned his tailoring skills from relatives who were expert dressmakers, while Ron studied Economy and Human Resource management. The dynamic duo met in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in 1992, where they combined the disciplines of artistry and strategy as one. Their first collection, Beatrix, was named after the Queen of Holland. From there, their name evolved simply into Charles & Ron. The successful ‘A-Team’ has established themselves as Malta's leading fashion house, where their bi-annual fashion show is Malta’s most anticipated fashion event.

Throughout the years, Charles and Ron have gained significant notoriety, designing costumes for Malta’s top theatre companies. The duo has received many honors, and were selected to design the costumes for the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting that was held in Malta in 2006. While Charles & Ron have also dressed many local and international celebrities and have been featured in several international magazines and on many television shows, the duo consider their couture show in Rome, Italy, on Italy’s first TV station Rai Uno, as one of the most prominent highlights of their career.

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Q&A: RAINE: What is the inspiration behind Charles and Ron?

RAINE:

CHARLES & RON: Maltese culture is an integral part of

industry what would it be?

If you could change something about the

the Charles & Ron design ethic and our brand's vision is,

CHARLES & RON: Personally I would like to see people

to inspire our customer to be part of the “love affair” and

in important positions within the industry give more

our instantly recognizable Mediterranean style. Malta

importance to smaller less known brands and designers.

inspires all of our collections and we draw inspiration

The new and upcoming are the future and are just as

from architecture, traditional art forms, nature etc.

important as the well established names.

RAINE: What’s new with the brand - any exciting

RAINE: What is your favorite quote?

developments in the past year?

CHARLES & RON: “If you want to see the girl next door,

CHARLES & RON: Last year we showed our collections

go next door”

during New York and Los Angeles fashion week, and have had the honor to dress several celebs. Singer

RAINE: Now that you have your own retail store, what

Ashanti wore pieces from our Spring/Summer 17

advantages and disadvantages has that posed for your

collection for The Real daytime TV show,

business.

V. Bozeman wore C&R for The Soul Train red carpet

CHARLES & RON: It is great that we have a presence

event, we dressed Brenda Song, Renee Bargh and

in the capital city of our home country. The shop is

Jessica Pimentel (OITNB) also wore C&R when she

situated in the main shopping street right next to the

attended both our NY show. Our flagship store in

impressing “ Grandmaster’s Palace”. Having your own

Valletta, Malta’s capital has now been succesfully open

store obviously brings on more responsibilities relating

for a year, and we were awarded as honorary citizens in

to stocks and logistics but the advantages far way out

our hometown.

the disadvantages.

RAINE: What has been your biggest hurdle as a

RAINE: What’s something your fans don’t know about

designer to date?

the designers behind Charles and Ron?

CHARLES & RON: The Fashion Design world is though

CHARLES & RON: Most real fans do know this , but

and there are many challenges but trying to find reliable

we have been a couple for 25 years and got married 2

production companies to work with has been the biggest

years ago.

struggle so far.

RAINE: What's on the horizon that we should be looking RAINE: What advice can you give to other designers on

forward to for the brand?

how to fund their business?

CHARLES & RON: Besides our shows with Art Hearts

CHARLES & RON: You have to be extremely dedicated

Fashion Week during NYFW and LAFW we are also

and have to be ready for many challenges, funding can

invited to show our collection at the European Parliament

be difficult and if you don’t immediately find partners to

next May and will also participate during Feeric Fashion

fund your business you have work very hard to start

Week in Romania this summer. In June we will celebrate

things off by yourself.

the fact that it’s 25 years ago since Charles & myself

In the beginning you might have to take on many jobs to

met and we will be launching several limited edition

be able to fund your business.

products to celebrate this milestone.

RAINE: What do you feel is the state of the fashion

RAINE: What words of wisdom would you share to other

industry at the moment?

aspiring entrepreneurs?

CHARLES & RON: The industry is going to many

CHARLES & RON: Never underestimate yourself , if

changes, as the current strategies have become in

you don’t believe in yourself nobody else will.

need of change to adapt to ever changing consumer behavior.

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HOME DESIGN

AMERICA’S Most Expensive Home!

Now that the average mega-mansion is beginning to become a bit ho-hum, it’s time to turn to the new kid on the block, the giga-mansion that takes decadence soaring to a new level.

“Billionaire” is the twenty-first century’s answer to a new housing niche from developer Bruce Makowsky. Deeply entrenched in the luxury market for the last 25 years, whether it be in fashion, fine art or multi-level design projects in real estate, he has hit the pinnacle of his career in designing and producing this deeply luxurious and decadent residence that leaves mega mansions in the dust. Makowsky realized that those of average billionaire status were comfortable finding and buying homes in the plentiful $50 million range, but what about those who had amassed multiple billions? They expected something more - a giga-mansion.

To begin his project, Makowsky studied land from the ground and air until he found the perfect spot in the hills of Bel Air with a 270’ view reaching from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean beaches of Malibu. Watching the five-year construction of the 38,000-square-foot project come together has been the subject of much conversation and speculation, keeping neighbors, real estate professionals and the average lookie-loo well entertained for the duration.

Gushing with unimaginable amenities, the basics of the home include 17,000 square feet of outdoor deck living space and 21,000 square feet of indoor living. There are two master suites, ten large VIP guest suites, 21 luxury baths, three gourmet kitchens, five bars, a massage studio and wellness spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. But why stop there?

In addition to that grandeur, there is also an 85-foot glass-tile infinity swimming pool, a 40-seat James Bond-themed theater and a four-lane bowling alley and lounge. And the pièce de résistance? The “auto gallery” contains a $30 million collection of exotic cars and motorcycles! And yes, there’s more - it comes with over a hundred notable art installations and all furnishings, an outdoor pop-up theater, two fully-stocked champagne and wine cellars, the most advanced home tech system in the world, two alligator-upholstered elevators and to sweeten the pie just a little more, . . a massive candy wall in the game room with help-yourself glass cylinders of every favorite. . . and let’s not forget the helicopter! But who maintains all this, you ask?

The personal chef, a masseuse and five other full-time employees who live on site in a separate staff wing and whose salaries have been paid for the first two years of ownership.

Giga-mansion “Billionaire” is not only the crown jewel of Bruce Makowsky’s fabulous career, but will also be the crown jewel possession of its upcoming buyer and is currently America’s most expensive listing. With virtually every bell, whistle and drop-dead view imaginable, it might be a bargain at $250 million.

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The repurposing of church buildings into unique living spaces is becoming more common as inner-city churches lose their membership to the suburbs, and attractive for home seekers looking for historical significance, character and locations close to city amenities. Now on the market, completely reworked in 2016, is a 100-year-old San Francisco church in the heart of the Dolores Heights community across from Dolores Park. Formerly the Second Church of Christ Scientist, the repurposing was developed and designed by seismic engineer Siamak Akhavan, who took on the project in order to live in the penthouse and oversee the pristine maintenance and upkeep of the building.

In total, there are four units with the penthouse occupied by the developer, one unit that sold for $6.495 million in April and another for $6.1 million in August. The last unit has been rented at $28,000 per month and is now offered for sale.

The building was designed in 1915 by architect William H. Crim as a neoclassical building with arched entry porticos and Tuscan columns. It was sold to its current owner in 2011, who spent four years designing, restoring and upgrading the old building into four distinctive spaces.

The three-level, 5,075-square-foot unit for sale has a private entry, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, an open chef’s kitchen, a den and a media room. The interior features polished cement floors, exposed brick, steel beams, original and repurposed woodwork, soaring 30-foot ceilings and 75-foot width that’s the same length as the whole building. There is also a garage that can house two small cars - a rarity in San Francisco.

Views from the unit are over Cumberland Street and the building’s private Zen garden, featuring seating benches, organic vegetable garden, custom-designed sculptures, brick paving (recycled from building), birdhouses (made from recycled vent piping found in the building), and new landscaping.

The Dolores Heights community is a close knit, affluent and quiet neighborhood with a mixture of Victorian homes, apartment buildings and detached houses at a high elevation. It is blocked from incoming weather by Twin Peaks with warm, sunny and fog-free days for much of the year.

Elegant, spacious church conversion condo in San Francisco’s Dolores Heights, listed by Marcus Miller and John Woodruff of Hill & Co. Real Estate, is priced at $6.149 million.

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-Eleanor Roosevelt

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PHOTOGRAPHER SPOTLIGHT

A Q&A WITH

CLAYTON NELSON

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; it’s the doorway to the past, but a portal into the future. Acclaimed fashion photographer, Clayton Nelson has held near and dear to these mantras using his lens to depict a story through vivid imagery that frames one within a still in time. He conveys an emotion, invokes imagination and transcends the viewer into an alternate reality of the visual arts.

Nelson is known as “one of the VERT best, PERIOD;” serving as both a fashion photographer and model scout where he serves in both mediums seamlessly.

Commissioning Nelson you are guaranteed three important points: professionalism, perfection, and persistence.

RAINE: What are some tips that you have learned along the way that has contributed to you being a photographer?

NELSON: In 1953, Pablo Picasso remarked to Lee Miller, “Art is but imitation.” In the artistic medium, everyone was influenced, by someone, or something. The “tips” that I have learned along the way came mostly from meticulous study of the “masters” of fashion photography. Most especially, Irving Penn, and Bruce Weber. I see them as being numbers one and two, in that order.

RAINE: How has technology influenced the field of photography and where do you see things going?

NELSON: The advent of digital photography has been both a blessing, and a curse. Those top level fashion photographers who either refused or were unable to embrace the new technological medium virtually crashed, and burned. The arts is about CHANGE. change is a 600 mph, 600 foot tall tidal wave. If you stand in front of it to oppose it, you will be swept away. Digital photography is now the accepted norm, and it is here, to stay. The upside is simply too great, to ignore. Film photography will always be around, as an art medium. I have kept my film cameras, and still occasionally shoot with film. The advertising field is still “feeling it’s way”, as regards digital photography.

Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, changed.

RAINE: What branding rule do you live by?

NELSON: The branding rule, that I live by: “Dare, do be DIFFERENT. Those who blindly follow, invariably FAIL.” Frances Grill once remarked. “Photographers crave new imagery.’ She was dead on correct.

RAINE: What has been your greatest challenge to date as an entrepreneur and how did you overcome it?

NELSON: In the fashion advertising community, nearly everyone “wants it, for nothing.” I learned that when you reach the point where you say, “No. Enough, is enough.

Pay me.”, clients generally become disenchanted. They also tend to become more respectful.

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RAINE: What money advice has helped you on your journey as a creative artist?

NELSON: Stay the course, stick to your guns. Negotiation is all a part of the process; at the same time, know your worth.

Never, give it away for nothing.

RAINE: Would you say your work as a “creator” has allowed great spiritual expression in your personal life?

NELSON: Personally, I am a hard core atheist. The satisfaction I derive from “creation” is a heightened sense of self gratification.

RAINE: What’s your favorite book and has it had an impact on how you view your work or the world around you?

NELSON: My favorite book was/is “Horst”, which was the illustrated works of the fashion photographer Horst P. Borhman (1906-1999). This book opened my eyes, and I mean wide open. It was, after reading and studying this book, that I embarked upon the study of every great photographer, that I could find. Reading this book was a real awakening.

RAINE: Who has been your biggest mentor? How have they influenced your work?

NELSON: My biggest mentor has been, and still is Frances Grill, the founder and current President of Click Models of New York. Frances taught me how to see the big picture, how to see everything, in an equation. She was/is a pure advertising genius, who taught me how to break down the walls of self limitation. Frances, rather than seeing things like an agent, saw them as a photographer, as well. No other agent I have ever met has ever been able to do that; it enabled her huge success, as a model agent. Frances was simply three steps ahead of everyone else, in the model industry. Frances Grill taught me to think out of the box.

RAINE: Who has been the one person you have enjoyed working with most and why?

NELSON: I have most enjoyed working with the Grill family, at Click models of New York. They are FAR different, than are the stereotypical industry types. Life is far more fun, with the folks at Click. Casey Pobran of The Rocky Mountain Entertainment agency of Montana has been a real delight. A former Ford model, Casey knows both sides of the fence, and is far more involved with her models, on a one on one basis. Danielle Bongiorno at MSA Management of New York has been wonderful to work with over the years, in that she is far sharper and possessed of an innate intelligence, that is the typical model agent. A real no nonsense type, possessed of real brains. These are the type of agents, with whom I personally thrive.

RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other aspiring creatives?’

NELSON: Words of wisdom? “ The key to success and ongoing progression in the model/fashion industry is ti know how good you are NOT, rather than how good you are. When you can achieve that, the doors open wide, and the learning process is enhanced. It is a philosophy that I teach all of my assistants.

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Live to Create.

Create to Live.

-Nova Lorraine

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STEPPING OUT WITH

Ruthie Davis

Photographer Matthew Selvagn

By taking risks and covering new ground, Ruthie Davis has rewritten the rules governing footwear. Always cognizant of the design and marketing nexus, Davis crafts her signature cutting edge vision for minimalistic, chic and functional design to meet the desires of her customer. Known as the people’s shoe designer, Davis fuses luxury with youthful sensuality to create shoes that are avant-garde yet wearable, feminine but unfussy, modern but never cold. Residing in New York City and President of her eponymous brand, Davis has the advantage of being a woman who designs for women.

After graduating from Loomis Chaffee, Davis earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College. She went on to earn her MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson’s Olin Graduate School of Business, with the intention of someday forging an independent fashion label of her own. Davis honed her design and marketing skills by holding executive positions at Reebok, UGG Australia and Tommy Hilfiger before launching RUTHIE DAVIS in 2006. The RUTHIE DAVIS brand is sold in top tier retail establishments worldwide.

Since its inception, RUTHIE DAVIS has been the ever growing top choice of a panoply of celebrities, ranging from A-listers like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Zendaya and Ariana Grande; supermodels Joan Smalls, Naomi Campbell and Kendall Jenner; and young Hollywood stars like Selena Gomez, Skai Jackson, Emma Roberts and Demi Lovato. Her designs have been featured in New York & London Fashion Week runway presentations

by Alice + Olivia, Dennis Basso, Duckie Brown, Doo Ri and David Meister among others.

Davis is involved with a number of brand collaborations including Ruthie Davis X Minions with Universal Illumination, Ruthie Davis X Designow (her first apparel collection), and Ruthie Davis for Beauty & The Beast for HSN/Disney. She launched a vegan shoe collaboration with menswear designer and animal activist John Bartlett, which was nominated for the WGSN Global Fashion Collaboration Award of 2015. Davis also designs custom shoes for Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Zendaya.

In 2016, Davis received the FashInvest “Fashpreneur” Award and was also named “Fashion Footwear Designer of the Year” by Acquisitions International. She received Babson’s “Entrepreneur Hall of Fame” award in 2015 and in 2014, Ruthie was the only footwear designer to be accepted into the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America). Additionally, Davis was named the 2014 “Footwear Designer of the Year” by AAFA (American Apparel & Footwear Association) at their annual American Image Awards. In 2013, Ruthie was distinguished as one of Goldman Sachs’ “100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs,” one of Footwear News’ “20 Directional Design Stars” in 2013 and 2014, and in 2012 one of Vogue Italia’s “Vogue Talents.”

In addition to overseeing the operation of her company, Ruthie serves as a television fashion expert with regular spots on Bravo, E!, Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox News, CBS News, Yahoo Finance and NBC among others. She consistently dedicates time to mentoring emerging designers and entrepreneurs. Whether it be teaching a course at FIT, or lecturing at MIT’s Sloan School of Business, her message is always clear, “Find your passion, work hard, live your dreams.”

WWW.RUTHIEDAVIS.COM

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GET FIT WITH MAIK 10 THINGS I WISHED I HAD KNOWN 10 YEARS EARLIER. Having been involved with weights for a quarter century (for those of you that are historically inclined, I started lifting when Yugoslavia was still a country) I do have to audacity of having an opinion as to what were the 10 biggest mistakes I made during my lifting career. I listed them below in the hope that you will not repeat them but instead learn from my mistakes, thereby accelerating your progress.

Training a muscle once a week is not enough. I used to follow the classic “train each muscle once a week” split. So I blitzed bombed, destroyed, and annihilated. Did they grow? Not so much to be honest. The reason is that muscle protein synthesis settles back to base line within 36 hours, therefore the gains stop after that. If you have a stubborn muscle group you can train it three times a week with moderate volume. Do this for 4-6 weeks, and then switch the focus toward another body part.

Volume matters. Overall volume that is. As we get better at anything the law of diminishing returns kicks in. If you ever learned a new language you will remember that the first weeks feel magical. Every day you learn a new word, ways to conjugate and soon you form little sentences. In other words, the path from being a mite to being able to order bread in French is rather easy. To read Voltaire is rather difficult and requires disproportionate effort. Ditto in training, once we reached a decent level of performance we need to do more and/or add more intensity techniques to push the physique to new limits. Once I understood that and increased the volume from the traditional 3 sets of 10 for 3 to 4 exercises, my progress increased dramatically. What is the upper limit in terms of volume? We are not quite sure but anything over 30 sets per muscle per week does not seem to yield better results.

You must avoid program hopping. It is so easy to get distracted these days. So many websites, magazines, and people selling programs...you name it. This leads to analysis paralysis. I was often chasing the next shiny thing, changing my workout goals every few days. Looking back I made the most gains when I stuck to a routine for at least 4-6 weeks. By that I mean define a goal such as add 20 lbs. to your squats or train chest three times a week for a month. Doing so would allow me to ramp up the intensity, do proper reload and assess my progress.

Most supplements are useless. Yes. There, I said it.

Taking it from the top, training, diet, and recovery will be responsible for 95% of your physique.

Supplements are somewhere in the 3-5% range. Protein powders fall somewhat into the diet part and can be very helpful, especially for larger athletes or when traveling.

What about the rest? Glad you asked.

1. Zinc and magnesium deficiencies are very common among athletes, so a ZMA supplement at night will be helpful to restore balance and also help with sleeping.

2. Vitamin D3 levels are chronically low, especially during the winter months. Think 2,000 to 6,000 IUs a day.

3. Creatine is one of best-researched supplements and has proven time and time again to work very well in terms of enhancing recovery and building up strength.

4. Adding Omega 3’s by consuming fatty fish, such as salmon, or a fish oil supplement, has been shown to enhance muscle growth and increase testosterone levels. Up to 3 grams per day of fish oil supplementation is beneficial in order to balance our ratio between dietary Omega 3 and Omega 6.

5. And to answer what everyone really wants to know: Fat burners = overpriced caffeine pills.

Steroid replacements= why would NFL players risk their career using the ” real thing” if they could just take the latest “as seen on CNN” herb?

And just to hammer in what really matters: nothing, not even steroids will work without proper training and diet.

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Ugly reps are stupid. Yes partial reps grunted out with the help of two or three lifting partners look really cool and manly but they do more harm than good. For once, they wreck havoc on your central nervous system in terms of recovery and secondly, they are the cause of a lot of injuries. If you have the joints of Ronnie Coleman, by all means beat yourself up. For most of us, stick with one rep below failure. Your gains and joints will thank you.

In the world of instagram and Facebook it is very easy to develop body image issues or get caught up in negativity.

Here is a fun fact: A lot of trainees are in shape despite their workouts and diets.

Let me elaborate: bodybuilding and fitness is one the most non-scientifically run sports you’ll ever come across. I can not wrap my head around why that is but if lets say swimming and track and field coaching is at the level of an iPhone, bodybuilding would be a Vietnam war mobile phone where one guy carries the phone and the other one drags the battery. Of course, here I am referring to “broscience” Example: So the next time some IG or FB “celebrity” talks about his 50 + Sets workout, remember the following things; It’s a story, not a study. It may be his workout.

You do not know his background. Has he been an athlete before and can tolerate such high volume?

You do not live with him and have no idea what he eats, does for recovery, drugs used etc.

In the end, always refer back to science such as the progressive overload principle and figuring your caloric needs / macro breakdowns.

7. You do not need to eat every 3 hours.

I stressed myself out so much (and my environment) by trying to eat every three hours as to avoid going into the dreaded catabolic state. I would bring containers to church, weddings, flights ...you name it.

The truth is: your body does not have a stopwatch and even if you do not eat every three hours you will not fall apart immediately. Here is what really matters.

Hit your overall macros on a daily and weekly basis. Consistency is key, meal timing a very distant second or third.

What about the thermic effect of food? Here is the thing: a few smaller meals will give smaller rises of the basic metabolic rate due to the digestive action, whereas a few big meals will give. You guessed it: bigger bumps. The net sum is the same.

If you are a smaller individual and you are only consuming 1500 calories, a 5-6meal approach is not all that satisfying. Someone bigger taking in 5000 calories plus will obviously needs multiple meals to achieve that goal which will then cause a higher frequency. In fitness and in life, always question dogmas and absolutes!

8. Not to be afraid to overstrain.

If you open any fitness magazine or website these days, you would thing that all of America is greatly overtrained. However, Overtraining happens much less than one would think. Basically, overtraining occurs whenever the volume and intensity of someone training exceeds their ability to recover. This means progress is coming to a screeching halt, due to delayed recovery and elevated cortisol levels.

You are likely to lose mass and strength while being in an over-trained state.

Other symptoms can include irritability, lack of appetite, sleeplessness, loss of enthusiasm and motivation. Even depression is in the cards for you. You are more likely to get sick and/or injured, and your little injuries will take longer to heal.

So, do you see yourself as having these symptoms? Yes, I am over-trained! Not so fast, I am afraid. I believe that true overtraining is extremely rare in today’s gym world. Muscles recover within 48 hours, which is when protein synthesis rates levels off. So in reality, actual muscular overtraining is rare if everything else is in place. By everything else I mean recovery and nutrition.

In reality, I would venture out and say that most people are undertrained, under nourished and over stimulated. In most cases, combination of bad sleeping and eating habits is the cause of their lack of progress not the volume of their sessions.

Do not take longer eating breaks than 6 hours (yes, I do not recommend intermittent fasting).

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HandEnergy

HandEnergy is your pocket electricity generator. Everyone knows what low battery means: we are disconnected from the world! And sometimes there’s no way to charge your battery when you urgently need it. Now you can forget about this problem, as you would always have your own generator with you.

RAINE: Give us an example of how your creative process works?

HAND ENERGY: My tactics are to produce creative ideas, using a burst of variants mixed with a problem set. Then, I start crossing them to get more new ideas.

RAINE: Share a branding mantra that you live by.

HAND ENERGY: Walk straight without stopping!

Problems should only charge you!

RAINE: What was the biggest lesson learned in leading or influencing a team that you still use today?

HAND ENERGY: In terms of a team, everyone should focus on their own thing. It is a waste of time if one is doing someone else’s work.

RAINE: Is there a philosophy you believe in when seeking talent to surround yourself with?

HAND ENERGY: Thoughts - this is the main psychology.

All the people that you need - is already with you, you only need to think about it.

RAINE: What is your brand or personal brand’s most unique selling advantage?

HAND ENERGY: We create products in which the main engine is man.

RAINE: What are three things that help you find balance with work and life?

HAND ENERGY: Prioritization based on tasks. I try to make a schedule and enjoy the weekend!

RAINE: What words of wisdom could you share with other creative entrepreneurs?

HAND ENERGY: With every mistake you get smarter!

Business is like learning to walk: If you do not fall, it means you can not rise.

Images courtesy of Hand Energy

RAINE: What does the creative entrepreneur lifestyle mean to you?

HAND ENERGY: Every day, I change the scope of my activities. There is a lot of the information constantly need to know and the most difficult thing is that a decision has to be made every day.

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EcoReco

EcoReco Model R is an eco-friendly, efficient, portable, and smart last mile electric vehicle, designed for adults and everyday urban usage. Combining thoughtful design, smart sensors, powerful processing, and wireless connectivity, it delivers the ultimate user experiences. With a tile tracking function and crowd-finding network natively integrated, users can keep track of their scooter’s location at all times.

EcoReco Corp., a start-up based in Silicon Valley, is dedicated to providing eco-friendly alternatives to today’s energy-depleting, environment threatening norms in urban transportation. EcoReco is widely considered the leading maker of practical and versatile last mile solutions on the market. Many of EcoReco products are commercially available through major retail stores in the US, including Best Buy and Modell’s Sporting.

RAINE: What tactics do you use to get your creative juices flowing?

ECORECO: We always organize road trips for the whole creative team to go to Las Vegas conferences and trade shows together, via our EcoReco minivan or truck.

When you have many creative guys getting stuck with each other, uninterrupted for 8 to 12 hours, something cool and crazy is going to come out.

RAINE: What is an impactful mantra that inspires you?

ECORECO: Be the change you wish to see in the world.

RAINE: What ideas could you recommend to rising entrepreneurs in how they can finance their dreams?

ECORECO: Try to use your own money to fund your project initially. It would keep you honest and help you learn the skills to properly budget, allocate resources economically, and set realistic milestones to monitor your progress.

RAINE: What was the biggest lesson learned in leading or influencing a team that you still use today?

ECORECO: Give people chances to make mistakes. Talented people are valued more for their growth than the immediate financial compensations they will return.

RAINE: Is their a philosophy or culture you believe in when seeking talent to surround yourself with?

ECORECO: As a CEO & Co-founder, my job is to find people that have more talent than me in their specific spikes. The ceiling of a start-up is definitely the vision of the leader and his/her ability to accept good advice and to work with people smarter than him or her.

RAINE: What separates you or your brand from the pack?

ECORECO: We create the best user experiences for future urban transportation, not just products.

RAINE: What are three things that help you find balance with work and life?

ECORECO: What is work/life balance?

RAINE: What words of wisdom could you share with other creative entrepreneurs?

ECO RECO: Test the market as soon as you can. All successful products need numerous iterations, so listen to your customers.

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RAINE: Explain how the creative entrepreneur lifestyle differs from a 9-5 lifestyle?

ECORECO: It’s more exciting and it can provide a higher sense of self-fulfillment,

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Line Dock

Line Dock is the first product of an exciting upcoming series developed by Alphaline Inc. Our ambition is to bring technology and design on equal terms in a unique format.

Following this ambition, Line Dock is the first laptop power bank allowing to charge a USB-C laptop completely and as fast as a regular wall charger. On top of offering +15hours of autonomy, Line Dock also brings altogether the most needed laptop gears such as storage, active cooling and a variety of ports to upgrade laptops in every possible way. The idea was to create a powerful device at the crossroad of convenience, design and portability. What’s more in just 9mm.

RAINE: What are the things that spark your creative process?

LINE DOCK: Our creative process is constant motion and travelling is what gets our creative juices flowing. When you travel, you get to experience new ways of living, habits and different perspectives. A same product can be perceived and used very differently across countries and travelling helps us a lot when it comes to looking for new inspiration.

RAINE: Share a mantra that is important for your brand.

LINE DOCK: Technology and design are on equal terms.

RAINE: When leading a team, what are some lessons learn that you can pass on?

LINE DOCK: The biggest lesson learned is I think resilience and the fact that nothing never happens as predicted. There is a quote from Torquil Campbell which captures it pretty well : “I think you have to make concessions in life. One of the most frustrating things about getting older is (you realize) the reason you have a plan is so you can see everything it isn’t. The plan never works. Something happens and you adjust to it and you adapt to it and you accept it and you keep going, but that’s not the plan.”

RAINE: Is their a philosophy or culture you believe in when seeking talent to surround yourself with?

LINE DOCK: Don’t walk, run the extra mile.

RAINE: How would you describe your brand’s unique selling point?

LINE DOCK: Smart integration. We offer the very first laptop power bank in a sleek design & format.

We have a premium product in a world of plastic bricks.

RAINE: How does the creative entrepreneur lifestyle vary from your traditional corporate 9 -5?

LINE DOCK: I guess what differs from a 9-5 lifestyle is that it is simply the opposite times 10. As an entrepreneur, you can be the company CEO, the receptionist, the marketing and accounting team, HR and payroll, all at the same time.

RAINE: Is there a method you use to help you balance both work and life?

LINE DOCK: I wish we had. We haven’t found a work/life balance just yet.

RAINE: What words of wisdom could you share with other creative entrepreneurs?

LINE DOCK: Do it.

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RAINE: What are the best ways to finance your dreams?

LINE DOCK: I guess there is no secret sauce when it comes to financing your next big dream. However, crowd funding has become a very popular way to get things started when you have a product you’re ready to launch on the market and it’s fantastic. It helps you not only get the first interaction with the real world but it’s an amazing opportunity to learn from the audience, understand what your customers want and where your value proposition lies. It’s also a great way to assess whether there is a market potential for your product, which in turn makes it easier when it comes to raise capital to finance your dream. Business plans and market studies aren’t convincing enough nowadays.

You have to show traction and tangible results.

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Knocki

Knocki is a small wireless device that instantly transforms ordinary surfaces (walls, tables, doors, furniture, countertops, & more) into powerful yet easy to access remotes for your favorite devices and software.

RAINE: What is the secret sauce behind your creative process?

KNOCKI: We believe that when you get talented people together and give everyone a sense of ownership in the direction of the company, you achieve a culture that springs forth continued innovation and success.

RAINE: What is belief that you live by that propels your brand.

KNCOKI: Our company is guided by two principles.

“Simple is better” and “Delight our customers”. By infusing these values into every facet of our efforts, we ensure we maintain what people love about Knocki throughout the user experience.

RAINE: Do you have any inside tips that can guide entrepreneurs to financing their business?

KNOCKI: Funding isn’t just about a great idea or a great team; investors are looking for a return. If you’re providing a vitamin, make sure you give the user something completely unlike what they can find elsewhere. There are many vitamins to choose from. If you’re providing a pill, make sure it’s easy to swallow. This means accessible price, usability, messaging of value, etc. Finally, make sure the pain that it remedies is real. Don’t invent a solution for a problem that doesn’t really exist.

RAINE: How can someone be the best leader they can be?

KNOCKI: Be the person you want your team to be. They will follow your lead. However, if you expect others to do that which you are unwilling to do, your team will flounder.

RAINE: What is your vision for identifying the best team?

KNOCKI: Proven results and a track record of accomplishments are more important than anything. Many people can talk the talk, but far fewer can walk the walk.

RAINE: How do you define your unique selling advantage?

KNOCKI: It’s simple, actually. “Tap into your connected world through the surfaces around you” RAINE: Describe the difference between Entrepreneur vs 9-5?

KNOCKI: Your passion is your outcome - your biggest dreams are your boss. You directly own your success or failure - it’s difficult and scary, but also exhilarating and liberating.

Images courtesy of knocki

RAINE: 3 Things that help you find balance?

KNOCKI: Exercise, my wife, and my kids. The first helps me unwind, the second two remind me what really matters.

RAINE: Words of wisdom?

KNOCKI: Failure is merely the refusal to learn, adapt, or get up after falling. In short, failure is not an outcome, but a choice.

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PHOTOGRAPHER: RICARDO PASSERINI PHOTOGRAPHER: RICARDO PASSERINI WARDROBE: BAY WARDROBE: BAYGARNETT GARNETT HAIR //MAKEUP: RISTORP HAIR MAKEUP:MIABELLA MIABELLA RISTORP

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CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR OF BRITISH VOGUE AND AND CELEBRITY STYLIST,

Bay Garnett is an industry influencer and fashion guru with an eye for creating trends. Early on in her career, she was able to make sense of the gems of second hand items that she would find in thrift stores. She incorporates her unique sensibility in her work for both her celebrity clients and British Vogue. Her modern approach to the “art of thrifting” has undoubtedly given cache to the mastery of intermixing common fashion goods with high-end pieces. She has styled the likes of (Monacan royal) Andrea Casiraghi, to socialite Olivia Palermo and super model Kate Moss, to name a few.

Beyond styling, Garnett has consulted for notable brands such as Louis Vuitton and Chloé, worked with Designer Matthew Williamson as Style Director, and designed a limited edition for TopShop. Her work has been featured in British Vogue, Italian Vogue, V Man, Selfridges, Centrefold and Lula magazine.

Also, as Co-Author of the book Cheap Date, which includes contributions from Chloé Sevigny, Liv Tyler and Debbie Harris, Garnett ushered in an era of style-based fashion that resonated equally on the streets as it did in printed editorials. Cheap Date was more than the sum of its two names, it elevated less expensive treasures to luxury status in an era before vintage was the next new thing. In her bodies of work, Garnett is able to show how to build one’s own sense of style while having fun and being inspired. Given how quickly fashion morphs each season, with trends coming and going at lightning pace, Garnett has definitely carved out her niche while staying true to her vision.

RAINE: To date, what is your most memorable experience on this journey as a creative?

GARNETT: I think having the ability to work with so many wonderful people.

RAINE: What or who gave you the courage to write a book and how did that project impact your role as a stylist?

GARNETT: My partner, Kira Jolliffe. She’s so clever and original. I feel confident to express myself to her in a way that I don’t anyone else. So I feel very lucky to have that relationship.

RAINE: Did you have a mentor in the fashion industry? If yes, please share how they have shaped your life.

GARNETT: Anita Pallenberg was a huge influence on me, as we used to go to charity shops together on the hunt for amazing pieces! She taught me the notion of seeing something and twisting it into being cool and original. She is utterly original.

RAINE: What was the biggest obstacle in achieving your goals and how did you overcome it?

GARNETT: By not letting rejection and the feeling of failure stop you doing the things that you want to do. I feel it a lot. One has to push oneself to go for it!

RAINE: Who was the most influential person in shaping your career as a stylist?

GARNETT: Probably Alexandra Shulman at British Vogue. I’ve had great opportunities travelling and styling - doing what I love over the years.

RAINE: What was the funniest celebrity styling story that you remember?

GARNETT: Hearing this quote: “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.” – Kate Moss.

RAINE: What has been thus far your greatest challenge and achievement during your tenure with British Vogue?

GARNETT: In a way, I think it was my first story with Kate Moss, using all my second hand clothes. I also loved going to Damascus in Syria with Tom Craig and StellA Tennant. We did a lovely shoot there, and I feel very lucky.

RAINE: What is one surprising thing that your fans don’t know about you?

GARNETT: My bed is very very high. It’s on blocks. I hate low beds!

RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other aspiring creative entrepreneurs?

GARNETT: To try to follow your own path. To push yourself. Hard to! But it’s so important. Complacency is so easy. I know - I fight it all the time!

RAINE: What is your favorite quote and why?

GARNETT: You only live once. This goes back to the idea of seizing opportunities and trying to make the most out of life.

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RAINE BOOK CLUB

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In Be Bad First, Erika Andersen proposes that success today depends on our ability to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly and continuously—and she offers a practical approach for becoming that kind of high-payoff learner.

As new knowledge--and the possibilities that arise from that knowledge--propels us forward, leadership readiness expert and renowned author Erika Andersen suggests that success in today's world requires the ability to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and continuously--in spite of our mixed feelings about being a novice. In her newest book, Be Bad First, Erika explores how we can become masters of mastery; proficient in the kind of highpayoff learning that's needed today. She encourages readers to embrace being bad on the way to being great--to be novices over and over again as we seek to learn and acquire the new skills that will allow us to thrive in this fast-changing world.

Take the Get Good At Things Fast Quiz on https://proteusleader.com/ to see where you are as a master of mastery.

Erika Andersen suggests that success in today’s world requires the ability to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and continuously--in spite of our mixed feelings about being a novice.

AUTHOR BIO: Erika Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus, a consulting and training firm that focuses on leader readiness. She advises the senior executives of such companies as NBCUniversal, Tory Burch, GE, Madison Square Garden, HULU and Viacom.

Andersen is the best-selling author of Leading So People Will Follow, Being Strategic, and Growing Great Employees, and her latest book, Be Bad First – Get Good at Things FAST to Stay Ready for the Future.

She is host of the Proteus Leader Show, a regular podcast that offers quick, practical support for leaders and managers.

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A WEEK IN

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If you had the gift of art, what would you Let your make others see? passions - Nova Lorraine allow

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FOODIE CLUB

lose yourself at

The Lambs Club ‘The Lambs Club has created the perfect venue to showcase its theatrical and historical origins, but also its relevance in modern society.’

New York State’s Progressive Era was in full swing by 1905 and was a time of vast development, major achievements, and the advancement of the industrial base.

The state of New York impelled a revitalized metropolis, and New York City succeeded through dauntlessness, diligence, and diversity. F. Scott Fitzgerald described New York City best when he said, “The city seen from the Queensboro Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and beauty in the world.”

This city of wonder provided the platform for the film industy and American theatre to thrive, exposing the general public to well known names like Greta Garbo, Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Louise Brooks, and Lilian Gish. While their films were silent and colorless, their impact was enormous. Many of these prominent names were seen at the prestigious Lambs, America’s first professional theatrical club organized by a group of actors and enthusiasts in 1874. The Lambs became the epicenter of American theatre during the 20th century. Designed by Stanford White and a classic in it’s own right, the Lambs building stood six-stories tall and featured a distinct neo-Georgian aesthetic accompanied by a façade ornament with ram’s heads. Becoming a Lamb was a sign of elitism. Now, more than 6,000 icons have become Lambs since the club’s opening, including Cecil B. DeMille, Oscar Hammerstein II, Mark Twain, and Fred Astaire. In 1974, the 44th Street building was designated a landmark by the New York City Landmarks and Preservation Commission.

Today, the coveted New York landmark stands as The Chatwal New York and The Lambs Club Restaurant and Bar. Theirry Despont is the internationally renowned architect and interior designer responsible for expertly uniting the glamour of early 20th Century travel with the sleek and elegant 1920s Art Deco aesthetic. Black and white photographs of original Lambs members adorn the walls as guests indulge in the venue’s rich history.

The 80-seat restaurant’s intimate but decadent atmosphere provides the perfect setting for the modern American cuisine created by celebrated chef, Geoffrey Zakarian. Zakarian is most famous for his appearances on Food Network’s Chopped, The Kitchen and Top 5 Restaurant. The Lambs Club offers a beautiful selection of breakfast, brunch, lunch, matinee lunch, pre-theatre meals, and dinner. It also has a stylish lobby bar for those wanting a quick ‘pick-me-up’ before painting the town. The Lambs Club also hosts special events including the Brunch with Broadway Stars, the Holiday Carolers Brunch, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and select DJ nights.

Just like the theatre, The Lambs Club provides immediate satisfaction, and is current and alive. It is a perfect preservation of an American classic.

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GIVING BACK

FASHION FIGHTING POVERTY Oxfam and their celebrity models make their mark at London Fashion Week

A fabulous Oxfam fashion show – Fashion Fighting Poverty – kicked off

Erin O’Connor said: “I am delighted to work with Oxfam to help

London Fashion Week at the Oxo Tower’s On|Off venue in central London.

highlight its incredible mission to end extreme poverty. I’m honoured to be

Bay Garnett – super-stylist, Vogue Contributing Editor, and thrift-

participating in a fashion show with my long-standing and dear friend Bay

shopping queen – styled all the models in unique Oxfam fashion. Celebrity

Garnett.”

models include Stella Tennant, Erin O'Connor and Bella Freud, and the Fee Gilfeather, Oxfam Head of Retail Brand, said: “This show makes a

Photographer Sinbad Phgura/Oxfam

featured dozens of striking, eclectic looks.

Fashion Fighting Poverty is Oxfam’s first ever fashion show for

powerful fashion statement. Our shops are treasure troves of unique clothes

London Fashion Week. It showcases the huge range of clothes on sale in

that look wonderful, and feel even better – because they fight poverty one

Oxfam’s high street shops and the Oxfam Online Shop. All profits from its

piece at a time. Oxfam fashion relies on the public who generously donate

fashion sales help fund Oxfam’s vital work to end poverty worldwide.

to our shops, and the savvy customers who buy it to stand out from the

Bay Garnett said: “Digging around in charity shops and putting

crowd.

stuff together to make looks is what I do, and love doing. Working on

“Supporting Oxfam fashion is a great way to make the world a

this fashion show has given me something extra. It’s a really constructive

fairer, kinder place and that is a fight worth joining. We are so grateful for

project, because Oxfam clothes make money for the greater good. I know

everyone’s incredible help, and especially to the show’s stylist Bay Garnett.”

I’m lucky and privileged, and for many people in the world life is so much

harder. It’s been a real pleasure to be this involved with Oxfam and do what

and join the fight to help people struggling with the grim grind of poverty

I can to help.”

across the globe, go to www.oxfam.org.uk.

To find out more about Oxfam’s work, browse our online shop,

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TROPHÉE DES ARTS GALA A Night of Elegance, Awards and Charity

Welcome to the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF):

the one-of-a-kind Harley Davidson Motorcycle from their 1851

Trophée des Arts Gala 2016, a night of decadence, desire,

collection. The motorcycle sat on display as guests entered

and devotion to French culture. On Friday, October 28, 2016

the ballroom and was a real focus of attention. While other

FIFA invited their guests to ‘Meet Me at The Plaza’ to attend

items were up for grabs, such as lavish trips to Europe and

the gala amongst the splendor of the Plaza Hotel in New York

the Caribbean, the pièce de résistance came from Jeff Koons’

city. A truly iconic New York institution, and home to the annual

exclusive Collection for Bernardaud and Monkey Train (Dots)

Trophée de Arts Gala, this year’s gala recognized the wondrous

Lithograph. All proceeds went to FIAF in efforts to foster cultural

works of contemporary artist Jeff Koons, and the career of

exchange programs between France and the United States.

L’Oreal Chairman and CEO, Jean-Paul Agon. The night was not

The auction was a complete success, giving back to

only dedicated to the glitz and glam of old New York, but was

the community of artistic and cultural expansion. The night got

staged for the greater good, estimated to raise $1.3 million in

into full swing when the second award recipient prepared to

support of FIAF’s educational and cultural programs.

take the stage. The Pilier d’Or recognizes a leading business

What better place to embrace cultural significance than

figure, diplomat, or philanthropist for outstanding contributions

in one of the most diverse and multi-cultural cities in the world,

to the French-American community. Former honorees include

New York City? FIAF allows New Yorkers the opportunity to

Pierre Bellon (Sodexo), Thierry Breton (ATOS), Paul Desmarais

submerge themselves in the richness of French culture through

Jr. (Power Corporation of Canada), Carlos Ghosn (Renault-

innovative programs in education and the arts. FIAF “seeks

Nissan Alliance), and Fabrice Grinda (internet entrepreneur and

to generate new ideas and promote cross-cultural dialogue

investor). This year, the honor was bestowed upon L’Oréal’s

through partnerships and new platforms of expression.” The

Chairman and CEO, Jean-Paul Agon. Agon is well known as a

Trophée des Arts Gala truly represents what FIAF stands for

visionary for his views on the “universalization of beauty” and

as an institution. FIAF was created in 1992 to celebrate artists

creating and enforcing a new philosophy of global marketing

who exemplify their mission of French-American “cross-

within the beauty industry. He has entered and excelled in

cultural exchange.” In the past, this honor has been bestowed

“untested markets, tapping into unfamiliar cultures, seeking

on French and American artists and cultural icons, including

out differences in human behavior and shaping a new world

François Cluzet, Alain Ducasse, Jacques Grange, Marc Jacobs,

of beauty consumerism,” all the while staying true to the core

James Ivory, Angélique Kidjo, Philippe de Montebello, Charlie

esthetic of L’Oréal.

Rose, Robert Wilson, and most recently Françoise Gilot. This

Before his acceptance speech, a brief montage

year, the Trophée des Arts was awarded to none other than, Jeff

was shown of L’Oreal’s transformation as a brand, its perch

Koons.

atop the beauty industry, and as a force to be reckoned with Koons rose to prominence during the mid-1980s as

over the years. It was a truly breathtaking moment when

part of a generation of artists who explored the meaning of

Jean-Paul Agon, an individual who has been with L’Oreal

art in a media-saturated era. He views art not as subjective or

since 1978 and has spent his entire career within prominent

objective, but as circular. Koons was presented the Trophée

sales & marketing positions, took the stage. He began by

des Arts by legendary art dealer, and friend of over 30 years,

congratulating his fellow honoree saying, “Congratulations

Larry Gagosian. It was an emotional acceptance that displayed

Jeff, because, ‘You’re Worth it’.” The room erupted with

his heart, integrity, and his undying devotion to artistry over

laughter as everyone recognized the L’Oreal catch phrase.

the years. Koons highlighted the fact that French cultural

Like Koons, Agon emphasized the need for “creative cultural

heritage has made him a “better artist.” He reminisced by

ties” and the importance of “cross-cultural dialogue and

sharing, “I remember my first art history teacher bringing up

understanding”. The theme involving an ‘art and beauty

a slide of Monet and talking about Olympia, the black cat, and

connection’ was common throughout the night. Agon went on

a bouquet of flowers. I realized how lucky I was to be involved

to describe that beauty, like art, is multicultural and is meant

with art because it so effortlessly connected me to all of the

for the masses, not just for a privileged few. He expressed that,

human disciplines I could be involved in: philosophy and

“Together we celebrate beauty and art, two aspirations that

psychology, aesthetics and physics.” From lectures in class to

converge on the same idea of expression: expressing who you

the completion of his intervention at the (Château) de Versailles

are, what you want to be and what you want to say – and show

in 2008, it came full circle today for Jeff Koons after the series

it to the world.”

Photographer Cody Rasmussen

of events that led him to such a great honor in his career.

After Agon’s acceptance speech, guests were left to

Koons’ acceptance speech was only the beginning

enjoy the night with friends and colleagues and to rejoice and

of proceedings. The night was young, and guests relished the

appreciate the night’s beautiful series of events over coffee, tea,

touching moment in art history as two cultures joined together

and delectable desserts. This was the perfect ending to a night

as one. An auction, to end all auctions, followed. Throughout the

of elegance, eloquence, and enlightenment through art, beauty,

evening the silent auction was conducted through an app called,

and culture.

BidPal. First up, a fine bottle of Cheval Blanc sold to art deal extraordinaire, Larry Gagosain for a mere $8,000 (no big deal!). If your jaw just dropped, don’t worry, ours did too as we heard the mallet and the word SOLD! screamed out in perfect harmony.

Another highly priced item and favorite amongst the crowd was

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AN ART AFFAIR

ART BASEL

The expression or act of creating art broadens the imagination, fine tunes skill, and fosters a sense of community and communication amongst the masses.

In the words of acclaimed contemporary artist, Jeff Koons, “Art is a vehicle of passion.” On December 1 – 4, 2016, the realm of development and promotion of visual arts gathered together to connect the world’s premier galleries and their patrons to Art Basel Miami.

Created in 1970, Art Basel presents 20th and 21st century art with an impactful curatorial perspective, displaying works from leading international galleries and collectors throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Art Basel Miami, takes place at the Miami Beach Convention Center known as the world’s largest art fair which explores the artworld in a greater spectrum of modern and contemporary art, all the while forging a platform for the newer generation of creatives.

From paintings to sculptures, films to installations and everything in between Art Basel interoperates the true mean of individuality, progression, and devotion of the arts. In a whirlwind four day series of events, and eventful they were showcased: collectors, curators, artists, galleries, celebrities, luxury brands and least we forget the velvet roped parties to Miami Beach, Florida. During the coveted first week in December over 20 distinct pop-up art festivals overtake the international city opened to both the exclusive, “you’re on the list” elite crowd to the non-membership person looking to get in on the action as well.

Images courtesy of Art Basel

It’s easy to get lost and drowned out amongst the grandstand that is Art Basel, leaving one in an overwhelmed predicament of where to go and what to view, but don’t worry we completely understand and are more than happy to help. Here are some of the many highlights that had the vibrant city buzzing and may be your go to guide for next year’s raging festivities: Faena Art’s “Tide by Side” parade, Claire Tancons artistic director Taking art to the street as several artist were selected in a parade procession taking art from the confined gallery to the freedom of the Miami streets.

“Chambres à Part: Life is Beautiful”, curated by Laurence Dreyfus Young, wild and free. This space combines and blurs the lines between art and design displaying works from the younger generation, our tomorrow within the arts.

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This year, visitors indulged in a remarkable exhibition of Russian Avant-Garde works curated by Sir Norman Rosenthal with an exclusive booth design by Claude Picasso. These works will be celebrated in depth at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London next year… Stay Tuned.

Oceana Bal Harbour’s Residences x Jeff Koons Oceana Bal Harbour, the artful residence of the rising elite Miami scene has joined forces with Jeff Koons, contemporary artist who rose to prominence during the mid-1980s exploring the meaning of art in a media-saturated era.

Koons was commissioned by art mogul and real estate titan, Eduardo Costantini to produce two multi-million dollar art sculptures, “Seated Ballerina” and “Pluto and Proserpina” which will permanently live in the building.

Margaret Kilgallen at San Francisco Gallery Ration 3 Lets end things on a feminist note, because that was the underlying topic of choice throughout 2016, and because, why not. Critically acclaimed artist Margaret Killgallen was on full display at the San Francisco Gallery, where she featured cartoonish figures and drawings that show women provocatively taking control in everyday situations, both serious and playful.

Art Basel, a “mass exodus of international art” takes one on a journey of the senses through curation, cultivation, criticism, and communication. Whether you are an art connoisseur, have an appreciation for the industry or are completely and utterly confused by it all there’s one thing for sure – art invokes a feeling, an emotion of sorts that are sometimes better left unexplained. If you’re like us and want to know more, or still have a few unanswered questions you’re pondering about Art Basel returns to Miami Beach on December 7 -10, 2017. See you then!

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ARCHITECTING ART WITH LIGHT

BARDULA IS A Q&A PSEUDONYM, CREATED BY RAINE: Having lived around the world, what city has influenced your work the most and why?

A BELGIAN ARTIST BORN BARDULA: The city that has influenced my work the most is New York City, a place where anyone can re-invent oneself, where any dream can IN ZÜRICH happen : the legend is real. New York felt like home to me, more than AND BASED IN BRUSSELS my place of origin (Brussels). This is where my work shifted toward what it has become now, where I understood the direction to take to UNTIL 99 , NEW YORK find my artistic identity.

UNTIL , AND PARIS RAINE: Who inspired your artistic skills growing up?

BARDULA: My artistic skills were inspired by my great grand-father EVER SINCE. HER who was an art collector. I would meet him in his exquisite home in TRAINING AS A GOLD- AND Brussels or a posh hotel in Paris and he would take me to the Louvre museum or a ballet at the Opera. Visiting the Palais Stoclet in Brussels, SILVERSMITH WOULD a masterpiece of the Wiener Werkstätte art movement, built by the INSTIL AN INSTRUCTIONAL architect Joseph Hoffmann in 1907, has also been a great influence on the way I related to art. In this house, a jewel of Art Total, every piece of TECHNIQUE AND furniture, silverware, sculpture or painting is custom made to form one unique work of art together with the architecture. This is what pushed CHOICE OF MEDIUM, me to become a silversmith, my first skill.

METAL, THAT WOULD RAINE: What was the most difficult or challenging time period in your SUBSEQUENTLY EVOLVE journey as an artist? How did you get through it?

OVER THE YEARS BY WAY BARDULA: The most challenging times for me have been these past few years because, as many doors opened to me, I had to step through them and deliver. I couldn’t have done it without my husband’s help OF AN AUTODIDACTIC (an architect). Two people can accomplish more, and the amount of APPROACH. work that we accomplished lately would have been impossible just by The hybrid nature of her work, which has emerged in time, places it at the point at which light sculpture, architecture and gold- and silversmithing meet. It is an autonomous creation, in which technique, materials and relationships of scale strive to present an internal vision in concrete form, according to a mathematical schematization of space by geometric construction.

At all times, emphasis is placed on matter itself, on the molecular purity of metal combined with the geometric purity of the straight line and the symmetrical and orthogonal form, as well as its symbiotic relationship with light.

Since 2012, Bardula has collaborated with an architect and scenographer whom she met in Paris shortly after her return from New York in 2002. With a degree in architecture from the École des BeauxArts in Paris, it was his attraction to scenographic 3D modelling and light that would lead, following a stint at Ora-ïto, to the gradual coincidence of his world with that of Bardula, giving birth to a conceptual and technological symbiosis.

Bardula’s recent work is the result of the union and collaboration of two artists, a gold- and silversmith and an architect.

Bardula’s work is designed and produced at her studio in the south of Paris.

Since the end of 2015, Bardula has been represented by the Swiss gallery La Ligne, located in Zürich and specialising in geometric Art Concret and Constructive Art. The gallery showed Bardula’s work for the first time at the 2016 Art Paris Art Fair at the Grand Palais.

Her latest projects are a series of light installations for the Baccarat Hotel, New York, designed by the architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, in collaboration with the interior designers Gilles & Boissier 20 West 53rd Street, NYC and a monumental kinetic light installation in the entrance of Moncler flagship store in collaboration with the interior designers Gilles & Boissier and the lighting consultancy Light iQ at 650 Madison Avenue, NYC.

myself.

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development. The rules of the art world are complex because the subject itself -art- is so subjective, but also very defined. It is sort of a language with a strict grammar that can be learned with experience but it helps a lot starting early, in school RAINE: What do you miss most about New York?

BARDULA: I miss the kindness and the open-mindedness of the New Yorkers, and the most beautiful architecture in the world and the positive energy of the city!

RAINE: How can someone find the right partner to collaborate with when it comes to creating original pieces of work?

BARDULA: For me, to find the right partner to work with was a very long process. My husband and I have been together for 15 years ; he was always drawn to my work which made us bond from the very beginning.

He knows my work inside out, followed my creative process through the years and when the time came that I needed a work partner, he was just obviously designated, as he is my other half - my alter ego -in every way. We complete each other perfectly with different skills (his tools are 3D and infography, mine are metal shaping and LED technology) and have been able to be much more productive together.

RAINE: What would you describe as your big break?

BARDULA: My big break was a series of kinetic light installations - commissioned in 2014 by the Baccarat Hotel New York on 53rd street.

RAINE: Is their one person that has helped your art career the most?

If so, who are they and what was the most important thing they did?

BARDULA: The person who helped my career the most has been Dorothée Boissier, from the Parisian interior design firm Gilles & Boissier, which she leads with her husband Patrick Gilles (they are also a creative couple !). She believed in my work and hired me to be part of the Baccarat project. I admire the way Dorothée and Patrick have built a business with amazing projects around the world. They are really wonderful people, in every way, and I feel honored to have worked with them.

RAINE: What aspirations do you have for the future?

BARDULA: I have two aspirations for the future : the first is to work with more galleries around the world ; it would be great if I could find one in New York to be as a good fit as my gallery in Zürich, La Ligne.

The second aspiration would be to keep working on art installations such as the ones I did with interior designers Gilles & Boissier : the Baccarat Hotel and, in 2016, the monumental installation for the new Moncler’s flagship store on Madison at 59th street. These projects are truly interesting because they are commissioned installations, a kind of artwork that can occur only within a specific context.

RAINE: Please describe your favorite piece of art, when you created and what makes it special to you?

BARDULA: My favorite artwork is Solaris, the monumental kinetic light installation created in the fall of 2016 for the Moncler flagship store in Manhattan. The main reason I love Solaris is that it belongs to a public space, everybody that walks by can see it. In a way it is art for the people. It changes the way one views retail stores, with art as a part of its identity.

RAINE: How should a young art best prepare themselves to be represented by a gallery?

BARDULA: I think that young artists should best prepare themselves by going to art school, where they will start building the bases of their network which is an essential part, like in any other trade, of an artist’s

RAINE: What's the worst thing about the "artist" lifestyle and how does someone overcome that?

BARDULA: The worst thing about being an artist these days is the business side of it.One has to work on public relations, commercial, production, leaving often not enough space for creativity and conception, which is the essence. The other difficult thing, but that is specific to my work, is that the manufacturing of most of my artworks is very physically demanding, lifting heavy materials, working with dangerous tools which demand extreme concentration with repetitive processes like sanding, filing, sawing and drilling metal.

RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other creative entrepreneurs?

BARDULA: My words of wisdom to creative entrepreneurs is to believe in yourself more than anything, to give your work everything you have and to keep trying harder at one thousand percent of yourself, like your life depends on it, which is true, because being an artist is a calling, and without it a part of you would die.

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onathan Tucker comes from an interesting and creative family. His great-grandfather was a historian and ambassador, his aunt and uncle founded the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale University, and his father is a professor of art at the University of Massachusetts and a leading expert on Claude Monet. Conversations around the dinner table must

have been riveting growing up! Jonathan found his love for the arts from an early age while attending the Boston Ballet, where he played Fritz in their production of The Nutcracker for 5 years. Tucker would later realize that his true passion lay within acting, where in the early 1990’s he began appearing in films including; Botte di Natale (1994), Two If by Sea (1996), and Sleepers (1996), before being cast in the 1999 film The Virgin Suicides as Tim Weiner.

From there, the rest is history as they say, with Tucker collaborating with Oscar winner Paul Haggis on the films The Next Three Days, and In the Valley of Elah. He also headlined his first foray into television in the critically acclaimed Black Donnellys. Tucker currently stars on DirecTV’s drama series Kingdom (May 31st Series Premiere). But it doesn’t stop there; his next transition will be into the Starz adaptation of the acclaimed contemporary fantasy novel

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American Gods (April 30'th Premiere).

Q&A: RAINE: Most challenging role to date?

TUCKER: Often, the most challenging roles are the smallest in respect to material because there's less screen time to share the character I've built and therefore more room to fail. "Boone," for instance, on "Justified" is a good example of an opportunity that made such a demand.

RAINE: If you had an opportunity to have another career other than acting, what would it be any why?

TUCKER: I'd love to participate in some aspect of US foreign policy.

RAINE: What do you like most about being on the series Kingdom and your character Jay Kulina?

TUCKER: From the language to the blocking within a scene, "Kingdom" doesn't just hand-over the responsibility of the characters to the actors who play them, it also offers an unrestricted world in which to play. That allows us to leap from the highest cliffs, without warning or safety precautions.

RAINE: Who has been the one person that has most influenced your career?

TUCKER: Everyone's a teacher. Everyone has something to offer.

RAINE: How would you say you are most like your character?

TUCKER: Jay and I share a trenchant sense of fidelity and loyalty. We will drag our skin over a tarmac for those we love.

RAINE: What is your daily mantra that helps you most?

TUCKER: Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.

RAINE: Where do you go to get your news?

TUCKER: NYT, WSJ, LAT, WAPO. NYRB. The New Yorker. public radio's morning edition and marketplace. + twitter RAINE: What words of wisdom can share with aspiring actors?

TUCKER: Read "The Inner Game of Tennis."

RAINE: What can viewers expect from American Gods in 2017?

TUCKER: A brilliant bender with Bryan Fuller and one of the most eclectic casts that I've ever been privileged to be apart.

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Brianne brings both experience and passion to her captivating role as Lena on the History Channel’s “SIX”, a combat drama series where she plays a teacher and wife to a Navy SEAL. Barry Sloan plays lead SEAL Team Six commander ‘Joe Graves’, whose team’s mission is to eliminate a Taliban leader in the Middle East. Brianne immediately grabs your attention with the ease and grace she shows on camera, as the pillar of her family, navigating life while all the while not knowing if her husband will make it home alive.

Brianne began her path as a creative entrepreneur when she was discovered as a model at the age of 12. Not too long after she was booked for the widely loved show, “Dawson’s Creek” while in high school. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to further develop her love for acting and immediately began obtaining roles in hit shows including FX’s “Nip/Tuck,” CBS’ “CSI: Miami,” ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” and HBO’s “True Blood.”

Brianne thrives both in front of and behind the camera. With a passion for directing and filmmaking, Brianne has already produced five films with her production company Give & Take Productions and has directed three features.

Brianne took a few moments to share with Raine her experiences along this incredible journey. Look out for more amazing things from this triple threat. She is just getting started.

RAINE: What is your proudest moment of your career to date?

DAVIS: My proudest moment in my career is probably ‘Six’ and playing the character of Lena Graves. The opportunity to bring a character like that to the screen, someone who is such a strong independent woman, who will do anything to start a family and support her husband. I know so many women that have had trouble conceiving and to share a small part of my family and friend’s journey, and have them connect with the stories. So many have told me that it is exactly how it felt to them. That makes me so proud and happy to tell their stories so authentically.

I would also have to say producing and directing two feature films. I felt like another part of myself was accessed and I am proud to follow the footsteps of so many amazing female directors.

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RAINE: Tell us about a moment that you thought you would change course from acting. What kept you on the journey?

DAVIS: When you are up for so many parts and you don’t get them, it is very disheartening for sure. But it all changed for me when my husband, Mark Gantt and I started a production company, Give & Take Productions and we produced 3 films together, two of which I directed. And going behind the camera directing really made me see the whole craft of filmmaking and acting in a new light. As an actor, you are such a small part of the production, it kind of took the pressure off me knowing how much more it takes to get a film or show off the ground and running. I love acting but I love directing and producing just as much.

RAINE: What three skills would you say are the most helpful in the film / television business?

DAVIS: You definitely need talent for sure, just to even get you in the game but too keep you there, you need drive and patience which can be a little tricky since there is so much rejection. And I think

the third is something really important too, your attitude. You’ve got to be a team player, people want to work with people they like. Production is so tough, you just want to work with people that are respectful and nice.

RAINE: What was the one thing someone said to you (good or bad) that gave you the desire to fight harder, achieve more?

DAVIS: I had a teacher tell me when I was younger that I was working all the time then, getting cast in the ingénue roles but at some point, I’m going to get those parts that are going to demand that I have the chops to create those characters and I better know how to act. I was taken back thinking I already know how to act, but I realized quickly that he was right, a combination of life experiences and a willingness to push myself to be a better actor played a big part in my journey.

RAINE: What drives you most to keep going despite what obstacles lay ahead of you?

DAVIS: I think just being a storyteller through and through. I used movies to escape as a child, when things were not so great at school and home. And I’ve been in the business for 13 years, I have used each character I played to get closer to myself. This job for me is more about self-discovery than anything else.

Acting got me closer to myself.

RAINE: Who is your celebrity “doppleganger” / twin?

DAVIS: Geez, I get a bunch, depending on my hair color and cut at the time.

The ones I get the most is Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, and a younger Ellen Barkin. And with dark hair, I get Angelina Jolie and Kate Holmes. All of which I take as a HUGE compliment. So, thank you to those folks!

RAINE: If you could be any superhero, who would it be and why?

DAVIS: I’m not sure I want to be a superhero. That’s a lot of pressure and huge burden to bare. But if I had to be one, I mean the Invisible Woman would be pretty fun. I definite would mess with some people for sure…

RAINE: What made you decide to go behind the camera in the role of director?

DAVIS: It was kind of a “God-shot” really. I had no idea that was a passion of mine. When the producers were looking for a director for The Night Visitor 2, it kind of just came out of my mouth all of a sudden, “Why don’t I direct it?” I was as shocked as the producer when I said it. Lucky they believed in me and gave me the chance. As soon as I got on set, my entire body and mind were on fire. I felt completely alive and I’m never turning back. I am a director through and through.

I just shadowed Lesli Linka Glatter on Homeland in New York for 5 weeks to learn more about television directing. One of the best learning experiences of my life.

RAINE: What do you love most about acting? About directing?

DAVIS: I love acting for self-discovery and learning more about my character and where she fits in the whole story and playing dress up with my cast mates. I love directing because you get to paint every aspect on the screen. It is completely your vision with the help of every person on the crew. I love the feeling of looking into the camera with my DP and seeing the beautiful frame we are creating and watching my actors come alive as these characters. I literally will start to cry when there’s a sad scene or have a smile from ear to ear if it’s a hopeful one. It’s the biggest rush and fulfilling feeling for me.

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RAINE: What’s one thing you could change about your industry?

DAVIS: Probably the audition process. Especially pilot season. It’s so much pressure for everyone involved and I don’t think as an actor you get enough time to really work on the material when you have three other auditions that day, all the parts being 5 pages or more. Plus, the pressure on the producers, writers, studio etc… It’s just a really stressful time in LA for everyone. It would be nice to have them spread out through the year.

RAINE: If you could offer your teenage self one piece of advice, what would it be?

DAVIS: YOU’RE WORTH IT, no matter what others think of you or how they treat you. Everyone is going to put you in a box or have their opinions, but frankly it’s NONE of my business what others think of me. I would have loved to know that inside and out as a teenager.

RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with other rising creative entrepreneurs?

DAVIS: Keep on creating! It’s the only way to learn and grow as an artist. Go shoot a short with your friends, write a bad script or a good one, just keep creating. It’s really the only thing you are going to have control of in this business and it will give you a powerful outlet especially when the times get tough.

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The Landings, the newly renovated, all-suite, luxury Caribbean villa resort, features 85 suites with a fully-equipped kitchen, a spacious living room with an LCD HDTV, dining room, powder room, washing machine and dryer, two large balconies or landscaped terraces nestled amongst tropical flora, and high speed internet access. Many of the suites also include private plunge pools. Guests also have free access to non-motorized water-sports on the beach, WIFI all-day Kids Club as well as the fully-equipped Health Club. Select villas also include private butler service.

A B O U T T H E L A N D I N G S R E S O R T A N D S P A , S T. L U C I A :

More than an authentic St. Lucian experience, The Landings Resort and Spa St. Lucia, a AAA Four Diamond all-suite world luxury beach resort, is the perfect reflection of true villa luxury. Excellence is paramount at The Landings, both in service and amenities. The combination of a luxury beachfront resort with 85 spacious and fully-loaded designer suites, a private yacht marina, a 7,000 square foot signature spa and the genuine warmth of the St. Lucian people, leaves nothing to be desired. Located on the soft white sands of Rodney Bay, The Landings Resort and Spa caters to every whim on one of the most beautiful and unique islands in the Caribbean. For further information, visit www.landingsstlucia.com.

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Naïa Resort and Spa, a new luxury resort on the Placencia Peninsula, debuted in January

2017. Situated along nearly a mile of beach and extending through lush forests and tranquil lagoons, the intimate resort is set within a private 200-acre reserve in southern Belize. Long known by insiders as one of the Caribbean’s most authentic and inviting destinations, Placencia is located on the doorstep of world-class attractions on both land and sea. Nearby, endless opportunities for discovery abound, including snorkeling on the hemisphere’s longest barrier reef, hiking, river tubing and zip lining.

Naïa features 35 individual Beach Houses, each designed as a private sanctuary overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Comprised of studio-, one-, two- and three-bedroom options, the Beach Houses are inspired by Placencia, with décor highlighting local artisans. Each features deep soaking tubs, a private outdoor shower surrounded by tropical foliage, air conditioning and a wet bar with fridge and coffee maker. Larger Beach Houses offer full kitchens and expansive, seafront pool decks.

The resort is home to three restaurants, all designed to celebrate Placencia’s regional fare. The Beach Bar & Grill serves up fresh, local cuisine and specialty drinks poolside, while the Lagoon Spa Café offers a serene escape where guests can enjoy light options and healthy smoothies surrounded by nature. Naïa’s upscale waterfront restaurant, 1981, named after the year Belize gained independence, highlights the peninsula’s signature seafood in an ever-evolving seasonal menu.

Naïa Spa is a wellness sanctuary focused on providing deeply transformational, multi-sensory experiences that are inspired by the unique traditions and culture of Belize. The 7,000 sq. ft. complex is spread over a series of forested islands and features six treatment rooms with private decks that extend over tranquil, lily-covered lagoons. A couple’s suite is situated on its own island to provide the ultimate romantic experience.

Offering an extensive menu of highly-curated treatments and wellness programs, the spa features a signature essential oil blend, created from indigenous ingredients harvested in the region and produced by Casa Mascia Apothecary. The Naïa Spa will also feature Eminence Organic SkinCare and SpaRitual Nail Care products. Treatments include massage, facials, couple’s rituals and body treatments, while a private salon also offers nail services. Spa packages are available for individuals as well as groups and can be tailor-made to suit personal requirements.

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N A Ï A R E S O R T A N D S PA Opening soon on the Placencia Peninsula, Naïa Resort and Spa combines warm Belizean hospitality with barefoot luxury and transformational wellness experiences. Located along nearly one mile of Placencia beachfront, the resort features 35 individual residences and an unparalleled spa boasting six spacious treatment rooms. The resort also offers a fitness center, Yoga and Movement Studio, three restaurants and countless activities on land and in the water. Whether snorkeling on the hemisphere’s longest barrier reef, indulging in a customized spa ritual, or relaxing among the resort’s secluded beach houses and swimming pools, Naïa will offer endless opportunities for discovery. www.naiaresortandspa.com

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Taj 51 Buckingham Gate, Suites and Residences, London will unveil the world’s first Jaguar Suite–an exciting collaboration between two TATA-owned companies, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces and Jaguar. The sleek design of this 1,832 square foot, two-bedroom abode alludes to classic and contemporary Jaguar models, from the legendary 1960’s E-type to the state-of-the art C-X75.

Overseen by Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum and his in-house design team, the suite features speciallycommissioned auto-inspired artwork and displays. Using materials taken from the cars, such as leather, metal and high gloss veneer, Taj’s boutique London hotel now nods to the legacy and future vision of Jaguar’s timeless style.

The Jaguar experience starts subtly at the door, with sleek wood paneling greeting guests on arrival and Jaguar damask lining the bedroom walls. Intriguing design features are evident throughout, from the minimalistic clean-fuel fireplace referencing the shape of the brand’s hallmark rear window to the finest leather that lines the cars, ebony veneer doors and custom-made Jaguar wallpaper.

Small Jaguar wave motifs and Jaguar trapeze detailing accompany an array of carefully selected collector’s items that adorn the suite and willbe familiar sights to those who know and love these luxury motoring masterpieces.

Images courtesy of Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces

About The Jaguar Suite:

The two bedrooms are fitted with super-king sized beds with Italian leather headboards, soft carpets, state-of-the-art fittings, a 32 inch wall mounted television and custom-made wallpaper with subtle Jaguar motifs. The en-suite bathrooms feature top-end design with adaptable mood lighting, marble floored walk-in showers and over-sized baths.

The spacious yet homely living room has comfortable sofas and large windows with a courtyard-facing balcony, creating a light and airy ambiance. One wall is covered in Italian leather, embedded with a 42 inch television and the modern and minimalist clean-fuel fireplace, referencing the rear windows of the cars to complete the sophisticated look. The suite offers the best in sound systems (Denon and Creston), with Blu-ray DVD player, iPod docking station and Sonance ceiling speakers throughout.

An archway leads through to the chic dining room that doubles up as a meeting space, seating up to ten people. For those needing a quiet workspace, the separate study, with its custom-made desk, modern design and latest IT equipment, is just the spot.

Complete with a fully-equipped, gloss-black kitchen, guests can dine as if in the comfort of their own home. However the hotel’s restaurants, Michelinstarred Quilon and The Courtyard, are bound to tempt residents from their suite.

About Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences: The marquee of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces in Europe, Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences is located minutes from Buckingham Palace.

It comprises three distinctly designed townhouses -Kings, Minsters and Falconers, which have been beautifully restored to their iconic heritage. The 85 luxurious and elegant suites offer the space and exclusivity of a private home with their own separate kitchen and living area and overlook the Westminster city area or the Shakespearean Courtyard and Victorian fountain. Make the most of the premier Golden Keys Concierge service, tailored treatments at the Wellness Center and a host of on-site dining options including Michelin starred Quilon. www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces: Established in 1901, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia’s largest and finest group of hotels, comprising over a 100 hotels across India including 17 hotels in the UK, USA, Africa, Maldives, Malaysia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivaled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class

service and modern luxury. For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship, has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, a global enterprise headquartered in India. www.tajhotels.com

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