REMARK March & April 2016

FA S H I O N

MARCH & APRIL 2016

TH E STYLI S H LI F E MAGAZ I N E

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TO K LOO E E P Y O WITKI NG U R L L OC H U HA I R PTH ESESCIOU KS S RO DUCTOP TS.

WAITING SPACES P HOTO GRAP H ED BY DAVI D TR AN

GIVE ME THE NIGHT: BEAUTY TIPS AND TRICKS MEET THE ARTIST IN THE ILLUSTRATOR PROFILE OF ANNA HALAREWICZ GET YOUR ‘EXOTIC’ STAMP IN YOUR PASSPORT

BY VISITING TORTILIS CAMP T H E

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INSIDE THIS

ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID TRAN STYLIST DANIELLE RIZZO MAKEUP & HAIR CARMEN RACHEL MODEL LAURA DUNN CIOTTI MODELS (TORONTO)

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ISSUE beauty

Beauty Mark

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Full Bloom

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Give Me The Night

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Hair Daze

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Angel Hair

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Rising Shine

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Sweet Desires

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fashion

Waiting Spaces

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Lust in Luxe

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La Nuit 54

life

Designer Profile

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Off the Land

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Illustrator Profile

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Industry Insider

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Celebrity Interview

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Food 80 Travel: Tortilis Camp

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE CHERYL GUSHUE MAKEUP ARTIST Cheryl Gushue is an award winning North American makeup artist and global educator to beauty professionals. Cheryl started her career as a fashion designer and custom couturier then shifted her artistic skills to the beauty industry. After many years of cosmetic retailing and working in salons, she turned her talents to freelance and broadened her horizons to all types of beauty and fashion related work. For over 15 years, Cheryl’s talents of makeup artistry and head to toe fashion makeovers were frequently featured on Canadian television makeover shows Cityline, So Chic and Steven & Chris where she spoke about “Ageless Beauty”. In 2015 she won the prestigious industry award of Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year. Whether its presenting, working backstage, doing photo shoots, writing, wardrobe styling, creative direction, designing or teaching, Cheryl enjoys every aspect of fashion and beauty and loves to provide beauty advice to industry professionals and consumers. | www.cherylgushue.com

KEITH RAHZI CLOUSTON PHOTOGRAPHER Keith Rahzi Clouston started his photography career in Central London, where he was based for 15 years. At the end of 2014, he relocated to Singapore (where he was born and raised). His first fashion editorial was published in January 2006. Since then, he has focused on beauty and fashion photography; both in studio and on location. Keith is currently available internationally for commissioned work and paid editorials.

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ALVARO GOVEIA PHOTOGRAPHER Fashion Photographer Alvaro Goveia began taking pictures of his family and friends while growing up in South America. With a passion for timeless images, simplicity and the natural play of light, Alvaro infuses these sensibilities into his work. He enjoys the creative process on set and is always inspired to shoot a new face and collaborate with a talented team. His work has been featured in Elle Canada, Flare , Fashion, Chloe, Chatelaine, Wedding Belles, and Glow magazines. His Clients include Procter and Gamble, Macys, Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart, Harry Rosen and Roots. www. alvarogoveia.com | www.instagram.com/alvarogoveia/

SHAWNNA DOWNING MAKEUP ARTIST With a definite passion for living a creative life, Shawnna Downing is an artist whoʼs not afraid of being unconventional and dancing to the beat of her own drum. As a makeup & hair director, she trusts her inner artist and the spontaneity of creating on set. This artist, writer, sometimes a poet has launched a project called FuckTheHow under her company Artists4Artists. Her brand is focused on starting a new conversation, one about believing in yourself, trusting life and creating a space that recognizes we donʼt always understand how or why things happen. She is much more than just a makeup & hair artist, sheʼs above all a lover of life, a supporter of creating, trusting oneself and being spontaneous.

Sheʼs travelled the world and is now back in Toronto making everyday the best day ever.

JAVI SALINAS PHOTOGRAPHER Javi was born on a hot summer day in Madrid, Spain, or at least that is what he’s been told.

He discovered photography at early age while he was looking for new music, coming across photographs which inspired him. This ignited his passion for image making, eventually developing it into a career. He works in fashion, beauty and commercial photography collaborating with brands, designers, model agencies and magazines. Javi lives between Barcelona, Vancouver and Riga. www.javisalinas.com

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a letter from the editor

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hen I think of Remark, the words Explore, Collaborate, and Create come to mind.

To me, they are the key ingredients that

make Remark reputable, strong and engaging, issue after issue. And as we head into spring, our new issue perfectly showcases all of these traits.

Exploration is for the curious at heart. What are

the new trends? Where are people going? What are industry leaders doing? And how should we take care of our fashion needs? At Remark, we seek, search and go that extra mile, so we can bring you new insight.

Our team collaborates, choosing from hand-picked

ideas to form a unique creation. Our goal is to always bring PHOTO BY BOB GAUDETTE

you issues which are diverse and showcase variety; important to any reading experience. In March/April 2016 we are serving up an absolutely beautiful piece to sweep you into the new season. This issue is soft and feminine, and we had so much fun putting it together.

Without a doubt, it’ll have you yearning for the warmer months ahead.

Jennifer Steele | Editor-in-Chief

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NOVE M B E R & DECE M B E R 2015

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: ART DIRECTOR: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CONTRIBUTORS:

KRISTIE STOODLEY-KLAJN MAGDALENA M. JENNIFER STEELE CARMINE NAPOLITANO EMILY KLINE JENNIFER STEELE SHADI BAS KEITH FLANAGAN

PHOTOGRAPHERS:

KEITH CLOUSTON MAGDALENA M ALVARO GOVEIA RICCI R. DAVID TRAN JAVI SALINAS JASON BROWN DAVIDE COSTANZA JUSTIN WILCZYNSKI

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BEAUTY MARK

SUMPTUOUS KNOCKOUT MASCARA BY ESTEE LAUDER $27.50 WWW.ESTEELAUDER.COM Turn your ordinary lashes into lush,

SOLEIL CONTOURING COMPACT-

full knockout lashes. This product

SHADE: THE AFTERNOONER BY

helps to separate and fan the lashes

TOM FORD $108

giving you a maximum impact.

WWW.TOMFORD.COM Three sensual summer shades in one limited-edition ivory and gold-colored compact. A coral blush, nude highlighter and sultry bronzer add natural dimension and sensuous color.

SUNSET LIGHT BY VEIL $59 WWW.VEILCOSMETICS.COM This fluid filter helps skin achieve the perfect radiance emanated at sunset. Use to help prime your face for makeup longevity and diminish the appearance of pores and fine lines. It also hydrates, plumps, and brightens the skin.

ARTIST LIP BLUSH BIG BROW PENCIL BY M.A.C $25 WWW.MACCOSMETICS.CA Available in 5 shades, this chubby mechanical pencil creates an unstructured, full-sized brow.

BY MAKE UP FOR EVER $25 WWW.MAKEUPFOREVER.CA Inspired by the soft texture of a powder blush, this gorgeous product adds a soft finish that will leave your lips blushing. Providing a longwearing, velvety matte finish.

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BEAUTY MARK VELVET MATTE SKIN TINT BY NARS $44 WWW.NARSCOSMETICS.COM With SPF 30, this oil-free, all-day wear formula comes in 12 global shades. It helps to maintain skin’s natural moisture while controlling shine throughout the day. It blurs imperfections, pores and fine lines while evening out your skintone.

RE(MARC)ABLE FULL COVER CONCEALER BY MARC JACOBS $32 WWW.MARCJACOBS.COM Available in 7 skin-matching shades, this richly-pigmented, full coverage concealer creates an even skin tone by hiding flaws and imperfections. The formula blends easily with skin, fully covering spots, dark circles and blemishes.

NOURISHING CLEANSING BALM BY BEAUTYCOUNTER $94 WWW.BEAUTYCOUNTER.COM Remove makeup and cleanse your face with this hydrating balm. It helps brighten and hydrate your skin with vitamin C and raspberry and cranberry seed oils. A 100% muslin cloth comes with the cleanser to make the cleansing process easier and softer on your skin.

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FULL BLOOM PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH CLOUSTON (KEITHCLOUSTON.COM) MA K EUP BY SA N DRA B ER MINGH AM (S AND R ABER MINGH AM.COM) MO DEL IN G BYMO N IK A RO HANOVA @ MILK (MILKMANAGEMENT.CO.U K) PO ST PRO DUCTIO N BY RA FAEL ALEXAND ER (R AFAELALEXAND ER .COM) SHOT AT RVD S S TU D IOS , LOND ON

Y L MAGDALENA I S H L I F E MM A G A Z I N E 1PHOTOGRAPHY 0 | T H E S TBY WWW.MAGDALENA-M.COM

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FOUNDATION: SISLEY PHYTO-TEINT EXPERT | POWDER: STILA SHEER PRESSED POWDER BLUSHER: TOM FORD EYE AND CHEEK POWDER | MASCARA: SISLEY - MASCARA SO INTENSE EYEBROWS: SISLEY - EYEBROW PENCIL | EYES: STILA EYES ARE THE WINDOW PALETTE - MIND LIPS: DIOR - NUIT ROSE

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FOUNDATION: SISLEY PHYTO-TEINT EXPERT | POWDER: STILA SHEER PRESSED POWDER BLUSHER: TOM FORD EYE AND CHEEK POWDER | MASCARA: SISLEY - MASCARA SO INTENSE EYEBROWS: SISLEY - EYEBROW PENCIL | EYES: OCC LOOSE COLOUR CONCENTRATE - CHERRY BOMB EYELINER: URBAN DECAY 24/7 - BLACKEST BLACK | LIPS: TOM FORD - BLUSH NUDE

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FOUNDATION: SISLEY PHYTO-TEINT EXPERT | POWDER: STILA SHEER PRESSED POWDER BLUSHER: TOM FORD EYE AND CHEEK POWDER | MASCARA: SISLEY - MASCARA SO INTENSE EYEBROWS: SISLEY - EYEBROW PENCIL | EYES: STILA EYES ARE THE WINDOW PALETTE - MIND LIPS: GERARD COSMETICS - LILAC MOON

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F AE SA H B U IT OY N

GIVE ME THE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MAGDALENA M M AGDA L E N A-M . CO M

HAIR & MAKEUP: CHERYL GUSHUE, CHERYLGUSHUE.COM MODEL 1: MELISSA, B&M MODELS MODEL 2: ALISA, ICON MODELS

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PREP SKIN WITH FOUNDATION, USING SHU UEMURA “THE LIGHTBULB” FOUNDATION 365, USE ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU NEED TO PRESERVE SKINS NATURAL TEXTURE. SHAPE THE FACE USING COVER FX MATT FX CONTOUR, WITH LIGHTER SHADES FOR FOREHEAD, NOSE AND CHEEK. USE DARKER CONTOUR SHADES UNDAER THE CHEEKBONE AREA. TO HIGHLIGHT CHEEKBONES ADD BEAUTY ADDICTS GLIMMERSHEER GLOW LUMINIZER, AND FOR A FINAL POP OF COLOUR ON THE CHEEK, APPLY NARS BLUSH IN ORGASM.

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ON THE EYELID AND AROUND THE EYE, CREATE A COLOUR BASE USING VINCENT LONGO CANGIANTE DIMENSIONAL EYE SHADOW IN OSSIDIA. FOR BROW BONE, BLEND IN VINCENT LONGO CANGIANTE DIMENSIONAL EYE SHADOW IN PAZZIA. FOR CONTRAST, BLENDING CLOSE TO THE LASH LINE I USED ELLIS FAAS CREAMY EYES IN TEAL E124. FINISH OFF WITH LANCÔME GRANDIOSE MASCARA.

lips

TO FINALIZE YOUR LOOK GO FOR A BRIGHT LIP, USING LE MARC LIP CREME FROM MARC JACOBS IN CLARA.

Night time deserves a little drama. Make a statement with a bold lip or eye to highlight your best features.

Makeup artist Cheryl Gushue shows us how to create colour popping evening looks.

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JACKET: DARINA GRANOVSKA BLOUSE: CLAUDIA MOELLER

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PAPPLY FOUNDATION, USING SHU UEMURA “THE LIGHTBULB” FOUNDATION 365, USE ONLY AS MUCH AS YOU NEED TO PRESERVE SKINS NATURAL TEXTURE. SHAPE THE FACE USING COVER FX MATT FX CONTOUR, WITH LIGHTER SHADES FOR FOREHEAD, NOSE AND CHEEK. USE DARKER CONTOUR SHADES UNDER THE CHEEKBONE AREA. TO HIGHLIGHT CHEEKBONES ADD BEAUTY ADDICTS GLIMMERSHEER GLOW LUMINIZER, AND FOR A SUBTLE CHEEK, BLEND TRISH MCEVOY LIQUID FACE COLOR.

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LINE THE INSIDE OF THE EYES WITH SEPHORA LONG LASTING KOHL PENCIL IN INFINITE BEIGE. APPLY YSL SHADOW OMBRÉ VIBRATION PURPLE ALL OVER LID, WINGING OUT THE SHAPE AT CORNERS. FOLLOW WITH LANCÔME GRANDIOSE MASCARA IN BLACK.

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KEEP A SOFT LIP SHADE, AND COMPLETE YOUR LOOK WITH TRISH MCEVOY INSTANT PICK ME UP LIPS IN SHIMMER.

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B E A U T Y REPAIR-ME.WASH & RINSE BY KEVIN. MURPHY | $46/EACH

RUSSIAN AMBER INSTA-THICK

BY PHILIP B. | $46

HAIR

SEA MIST TEXTURIZING SALT SPRAY / COCONUT BY HERBIVORE | $20

SHAMPOO + CONDITIONER DUO BY GLOSS MODERNE | $80

UNIQ ONE SUPERIOR HAIR MASK BY REVLON | $26

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FORMULA N째11 HAIR GROWING OIL BLEND BY BAISER BEAUTY | $35

TOTAL RESULTS COLOR OBSESSED SHAMPOO BY MATRIX

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ROOT VANISH COLORING BRUSH

BY KAZUMI FROM KIWABI | $48

Keep your locks looking luscious with these top hair products.

HAIR PASTE BY SACHAJUAN | $31

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ANGEL HAIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALVARO GOVEIA

ALVAROGOVEIA.COM HAIR & MAKE UP : NINA FARRAGO PLUTINO GROUP MODEL : LEANNE PROCTOR ELMER OLSEN MODELS

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MAC COSMETICS SKIN: PREPPED WITH FIX ++ AND NATURALRADIANCE PRIMER CONCEAL & CORRECT PALETTE IN LIGHT LUSTRE DROPS IN PINK REBEL

EYES: PAINT POTS IN PERKY AND BARE STUDY, AND SHADOW IN MANILA PAPER EXTENDED PLAY GIGALASH BLACK MASCARA BROWS: BROW PENCIL IN FLING AND LINGERING LIPS: LIPSTICK IN A SPRINKLE OF MAGIC & MAC GLOSS REDKEN HAIR PRODUCTS: HAIR PREPPED WITH GUT 10 VOLUMIZING MOUSSE AND QUICKTEASE15 STYLING SPRAY. HAIR FINISHED WITH FASHION WORK 12 AND SHINEFLASH 02

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BREAST PLATE SMOKEY QUARTS AND TERRA JASPER NECKLACE

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WAITING SPACES P H OTO G R APHY BY DAV ID TRA N (AVIX-P H OTO GRA P H Y. FO RM AT. C O M )

STYLIST: DANIELLE RIZZO ( W W W. D N RIZ ZO. C O M ) MAKEUP & HAIR: CARMEN RACHEL U SIN G M A K E U P FO R E V E R A N D K E V IN M U RP H Y MODEL: LAURA DUNN FROM CIOTTI MODELS ( TO RO N TO )

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JACKET WITH FRINGE: COAT: CALVIN ZARA KLEIN TROUSER PANT: HAT: BRIXTON H&M GOLD BANGLES: RUBEN GALARRETA

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FA S H I O N JACKET: TOPSHOP | KNIT SWEATER: H&M | KNIT PANTS: H&M | PLATFORMS: TOPSHOP

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Anna Halarewicz HOW DID YOU GET INTO ILLUSTRATION AND KNOW THAT IT WAS YOUR CALLING? I just knew that I wanted to paint, and the fact that I attended a math and science focused school did not interfere with my direction. Knowing that I wanted to paint for a living made things a lot easier. But its not easy to reach your goals, so you can't give up or take things personally. In university I painted mainly women, but I preferred illustration over abstract art. I've always loved the aesthetics of vintage fashion illustrations, especially from the 50's. My biggest breakthrough was seeing Alexander McQueens 2009 show, “The Horn of Plenty.” It is my obsession to this day, as is everything that he created, and I actually cried when he died. This year I came out with an album inspired and dedicated to McQueens “Horn of Plenty.”

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Underneath beauty there is room to ask many questions regarding the human condition

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THIS CAREER AND WHERE DID YOU STUDY? My first illustration was published in 2007, and I was very emotional. I completed my studies in a Graphics College in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2008. After that I entered a few competitions and it snowballed from there. I work a lot, I'm not intimidated by tight deadlines and am very open minded to clients suggestions, I think that's the reason they come back to me so often.

WHY FASHION, AND IS THERE ANOTHER AREA OF INTEREST YOU HAVE WHEN IT COMES TO ILLUSTRATION? Although I am a fashion illustrator, I'm very interested in analyzing the person who wears the clothing. One of my masters projects was titled “Personalization of Soul” or “A human in the perspective of death.” I feel this type of dark exploration bleeds through my work. Underneath beauty there is room to ask many questions regarding the human condition. Especially in my series “Gloomy Souls” or “Hunting for Ghost.”

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE TOOLS OR RAW MATERIALS TO USE? My absolute favourite materials are watercolour and ink. I've collected paintbrushes for years and I keep them all, even the most damaged, I've got an enormous collection. I've used watercolour for almost 15 years and I'm still discovering new possibilities.

Since I finished graphics studies, my favourite techniques are those which do not need adjustments, but watercolour is a finicky medium, and so is ink.

One wrong line and the drawing is ruined. I like that type of risk, it influences the dynamic in my work.

HOW DID YOUR STYLE EVOLVE OVER THE YEARS? I think that my lines have become a lot cleaner and the execution more confident. By painting every day I'm making my hand the best possible tool, the paintbrush is just an extension of that. I also see an evolution of colour, my and palette becomes more narrow and refined.

WHAT WAS/IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE WORKING AS AN ILLUSTRATOR? Its quite a task to create “made to order” illustration and do it so smoothly as if you'd paint for yourself.

Large projects can be daunting, especially when the client has a list of needs to be met. I am a perfectionist, and I will not send out my work unless I'm 100% happy with the results. Sometimes I redo it over and over, fixing just a small detail. Its a task to deliver on tight deadlines, especially under the hated term ASAP.

HOW DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION? DO YOU HAVE ANY IDOLS IN THE INDUSTRY? I've never had a problem finding inspiration, only with lack of time to complete all the ideas I'd like to bring to life. I'm inspired by colour, structure, light.

By being an illustrator of fashion, I'm delivered mood boards 2-4 times a year. I'm most inquisitive about the behind the scenes of fashion shows, not the final effect, but the chaos from which the beauty emerges.

WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS FOR THE FUTURE? ANY DREAM CLIENTS OR COLLABORATORS? Of course, I'd always like to see progress. To continue to be happy with my work and always look for new potential instead of things becoming routine. That's why I'm not afraid of change, I chase new things and experiment a lot. Dream clients? Global brands and campaigns. More publication features and international shows.

WHAT OTHER PASSIONS DO YOU SHARE OTHER THAN YOUR WORK? Outside of my busy schedule I do not have a lot of free time on my hands. Once I finish my spec projects for clients I paint large canvases, just for myself. So its hard to call illustration my work, its a lot more, not just a job. Its passion. When I apply myself to something, I give it my 200% attention, so there is little time for anything else. www.annahalarewicz.eu @annahalarewicz www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaHalarewicz

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FA S H I O N PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAVI SALINAS @MRJAVISALINAS

LUST IN LUXE |

STYLIST: ROU C @ROU__C | MAKEUP & HAIR: ALBA RT | DIGITAL ARTIST: VINCENZO VOCALE |MODEL: NINA, VIEW MANAGEMENT SPECIAL THANKS TO GRISART STUDIO

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FA S H I O N JACKET: G-STAR | TOP: DIESEL | LEGGING: ADIDAS SHORT: ADIDAS | SHOES: JEFFREY CAMPBELL | RING: ARISTOCRAZY

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R ISING SHINE PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUSH & LAURENCE

(WWW.RUSHANDLAURENCE.COM) INSTAGRAM: @RUSHANDLAURENCE | FACEBOOK: RUSH AND LAURENCE MAKEUP : LUCIA OLMEDO | MODEL: INÉS MAYOR, UNO MODELS

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BY EMILY KLINE

WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR INSPIRATION? It may sound cliche, but it really is everywhere! I think the different interpretation of theme is unique to each designer. There are a few elements which the label always falls back on, and that is our DNA, deconstruction, reconstruction, asian, drapery and tailoring.

H OW D I D YO U G E T I N TO DESIGNING? Growing up under the influence of my seamstress mother, I guess I knew I wanted to be a designer. Not in fashion, as I was really too young to know what fashion was. Being immersed in a creative environment, seeing how things are put together, from a piece of fabric and then transformed into a garment, shaped my foundations. I always wanted to do something creative growing up, but was never quite sure what it was. I tried multimedia when I was 18 years old, but that didn’t really work. My next interest was naturally, fashion.

I’m still working with my favourite fabrics, soft cotton rib knits, crepe, and cotton shirting. These are the parameters we set for ourselves and see how we can use the same fabrics in different ways, applying them on different/new garment types.

W H AT WAS B E HIND YO UR R ED, W HIT E AND B LAC K C O LO U R C HO IC E S F O R “ T HO U S H A L L NOT ” ?

The use of a monochromatic colour palette is present within each collection. We also like a pop of solid colour from time to time. The colour red, besides passion, represents defiance. We are not a conventional brand and I guess red naturally surfaced as a colour of choice to use for this season.

WHAT DOES THE REST OF 2016 HOLD FOR YOU? I’m currently working on the FW2016-17 collection, and focussing on our store in Singapore which we have just opened this year. The HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE studio is also working on various YOUR LATEST LINE ‘’THOU SHALL theatre projects at the moment.

NOT”? FREE, DRAPERY AND These projects allow us to breathe TEXTURED. WHAT SORTS OF and take a break from the madness of FABRICS DID YOU USE IN YOUR the fashion calendar.

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STYLIST: GIULIA LEONE MAKEUP & HAIR: MANOLA SPAZIANI AND HILARY BATTISTI MODEL: MARYANA HORDIYTSYAK ASSISTANTS: ALESSIA MASTROSANTI, MATTEO CONTI AND IVAN APOLITO MANAGMENT: GPRESS GIULIA PERRONE

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The great thing about fashion are the limits - there are none!

Fashion can mean so many different things to each and every one of us, which makes it exciting, refreshing and spontaneous. To Gretchen Roehrs, fashion is beautifully tied to food and illustration.

I had the pleasure of viewing her art and am pleased to share it with you through our Q&A session below.

HTTP://WWW.GRETCHENROEHRS.COM INSTAGRAM

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B E A U T Y ILLUSTRATOR? I’m an illustrator/tech designer living in California. I went to school to study fine art and fashion design, and walked out with a portfolio full of intricately tailored collections and oil paintings and I decided to trade it all to become a programmer.

Illustration is one way that I can still keep my foot in the door of the fashion world.

HOW AND WHEN DID YOUR SUCCESS AND POPULARITY TAKE OFF? A few fashion editors liked and reposted my images early this summer, and from there it spiraled out of control!

WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER ILLUSTRATORS AND HOW DO YOU COMPETE? I would never want to compete with another illustrator—that’s not the point.

Illustration is an inherently unique way to present your vision to the world. No two artists would ever draw the same idea identically, and I think that’s beautiful.

HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN ILLUSTRATION TO BEGIN WITH? I grew up with a bit of a stutter, and was very insecure about speaking. Drawing became a way for me to communicate without the pressure of talking in a funny way.

WHAT MADE YOU CONNECT FOOD WITH FASHION? There is a beauty in every shape in nature, from sweet peas to the hips of a

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HOW HAVE YOU BRANCHED OFF INTO OTHER AREAS OF FASHION OR ILLUSTRATION?. It all began with my education in traditional fashion design, where I developed couture sewing and fine tailoring techniques. My illustrations really branched off of the more technical renderings of the garments we did.

WHO INSPIRES YOU AND ENCOURAGES YOU IN YOUR WORK? David Downton is an incredible artist—he can capture the essence of a woman in a handful of brush strokes.

Richard Haines is always posting his drawings to Instagram as he works throughout the day, and that inspires me to draw in moments when I don’t feel like I have time.

HAVE YOU WORKED WITH OR FOR ANYONE FAMOUS OR NOTEWORTHY? WHAT WAS THAT EXPERIENCE LIKE? Working with publications I read religiously growing up, like Bon Appetite and Harper’s Bazaar, was an incredible experience. The editors are so inspiring and supportive.

WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT THIS WORK? I’m incredibly flattered to see such a positive reception to my drawings.

It’s very humbling, and fuels me to share more with the world.

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OLGA FONDA

BY SHADI BAS | PHOTOGRAPHED BY JUSTIN WILCZYNSKI.

From the TV series Ash vs. Evil Dead.

PHOTOGRAPHER: DIANA RAGLAND | GROOMER: CHRISTINA GUERRA | WARDROBE STYLIST: JORDAN GROSSMAN | WARDROBE STYLIST ASSISTANT: BRIA STONEL.

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Olga Fonda is an American actress born in Russia. After being awarded the Presidential Scholarship Olga had the opportunity to finish her education and earn her degree free of cost in the United States. She began her modelling career in the US and was signed by Ford Models shortly after. With roles on big time series such as “Nip/Tuck” and “Vampire Diaries” Ogla has quickly risen to fame. Her current project has her starring in TNT’s new hit series “Agent X”. We had the chance to speak to Olga and get a peek at the on goings of the star’s lifestyle.

DID YOU ALWAYS WANT TO BECOME AN ACTRESS? OR WAS THERE A PIVOTAL MOMENT WHEN YOU REALIZED THAT ACTING WAS WHAT YOU WANTED TO DO? Growing up I was always fascinated by the world of film and television. Who wouldn›t be? It›s so glamorous! It felt almost untouchable. It wasn›t until I moved to Los Angeles and started modeling, when I realized acting was a possibility. I quickly moved into the world of TV commercials and started doing small appearances on TV as well. I loved everything about it! And when I had a chance to do my first independent movie called, «Love Hurts» it confirmed my love for acting even more.

greedy and I wouldn›t consider them to be heroes. If they are serving their country by protecting the lives of their people, then they are heroes.

RIGHT NOW YOU PLAY A SECRET AGENT ON TV, HOW DO YOU LIKE THE ROLE? I have always wanted to do an action role. I watched Angelina Jolie kicking butt in Tomb Raider and I thought to myself, “This looks like so much fun!” I would love to do a role like that! So when I got the role of Olga Petrovka, I couldn’t be happier!

SECRET AGENTS ARE USUALLY INVOLVED IN BOTH COVERT AND OVERT OPERATIONS. SOMETIMES THE THINGS THEY HAVE TO DO TO GET THE JOB DONE ARE A LITTLE ON THE UNETHICAL SIDE. WITH THIS IN MIND, WOULD YOU SAY THAT SECRET AGENTS ARE HEROES OR VILLAINS? OR DO THEY PERHAPS FALL SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE? I would consider secret agents to be heroes unless they are corrupt. If they are only serving themselves, then they are

DO YOU HAVE A DREAM ROLE? IF SO, WHAT IS IT? I haven›t been acting for very long so I consider every role a gift.

There are endless opportunities to be able to play different characters in different genres.

I would love to play a real life hero (in a biopic). To tell their story and be able to step into their shoes would be a fun challenge.

Also, I always wanted to play a Bond girl!

SOMETIMES THERE ARE MOVIES OR SHOWS THAT IMPACT OUR LIVES, MAKE US QUESTION WHAT WE KNOW, OR HELP SHAPE OUR IDEOLOGIES AND VALUES. IS THERE A MOVIE OR TV SHOW THAT HAS HAD SUCH AN IMPACT ON YOU? IF SO, WHAT IS IT? A few of my favorite movies with meaningful messages are The Bucket List, Rocky, and Pursuit of Happiness. The Bucket List – To find the joy and share with others.

DO YOU HAVE A HERO? SOMEONE YOU LOOK UP TO AND WHO HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION FOR YOU? My parents have been my heroes! I›m so grateful for them. They have taught me to be strong, independent, determined, and hardworking.

They also taught me to be kind and honest.

To never give up my dreams and always stay true to myself. I am who I am today, because of them. I couldn›t wish for better heroes in my life.

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I have always wanted to do an action role.

I watched Angelina Jolie kicking butt in Tomb Raider and I thought to myself, “This looks like so much fun!”

A favorite quote from the movie: “Have you found joy in your life? Has your life brought joy to others?” - Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman). Rocky“Go the distance, never give up.» Pursuit of Happiness: “Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do something.”

YOU USED TO BE A COMPETITIVE BALLROOM DANCER, DO YOU STILL DO ANY DANCING? I had a great time when I was competing, but that was years ago! Now I only dance in the privacy of my home. Haha! Usually when I am cleaning up. But to be honest, I do miss it sometimes.

IT›S ALWAYS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE WHICH IS USUALLY A COMBINATION OF EXERCISE AND EATING THE RIGHT FOODS. DO YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR DIET AND WORKOUT ROUTINE? I wouldn›t say I am dieting, instead I strive to live a healthy lifestyle. I eat everything in balance and work out at least three times a week.

If I have a chance to hike and do some outside activities in between, it›s a plus. It›s all about a healthy balance. Healthy body equals healthy mind!

WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY WHICH ENCOURAGES US TO BE CAREER FOCUSED, TO WORK HARD, TO ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM. HOWEVER, FOR OUR OWN SANITY AND HEALTH, IT’S CRITICAL THAT WE HAVE A PROPER WORK/LIFE BALANCE. HOW DO YOU FIND THE TIME TO RELAX AND DETACH AND ENJOY YOUR FAMILY? Life is all about a healthy balance. In order to be more productive you need to have the energy to do so. So whether you spend time with your family, friends, relax at the spa, or do something for yourself that you enjoy, it›s always good for you. It recharges your batteries. Then when you›re back to work, you have the energy to push even harder.

DO YOU HAVE A DREAM VACATION DESTINATION? I love traveling! I would love to visit the Maldives. I heard it›s absolutely breathtaking!

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR CAREER DRIVEN WOMEN WHO ARE ASPIRING TO MAKE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES AND BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR INDUSTRY? What works for me is setting goals. And when you reach that goal you set another one. Just keep working hard, keep investing in education, grow, and never give up! Believe in yourself, there is nothing you can’t achieve if you put your mind to it. Keep dreaming!

What’s next for you? Do you have a plan for the next 5 years and where you want to be?

I would like to be on a successful TV show. Make some more movies. Possibly open a business. Keep growing. I love being productive and busy. Life is so full of surprises and opportunities so I want to keep my eyes open and be flexible.

Follow Olga on twitter @TheOlgaFonda

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EGGPLANT STIR-FRY WITH THAI BASIL PAD MAKEUA YAO Serves:3–4

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DIRECTIONS Add 1 inch of oil in a wok or pot and bring it to 350°F over medium- high heat. Add the eggplants, a small batch at a time, and fry for20–30 seconds. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel. Note: We are just par-cooking the eggplants, so they should still be quite firm at this point. Do not fry them any longer than 30 seconds as they can absorb a lot of oil if they become too soft.

Make the sauce by combining 1/4cup of the stock with all the other sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a wok or a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and Thai chilies; stir until the garlic starts to brown.

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t’s hard to overlook anything in Kenya; its surfaces are too diverse not to intrigue even the common wayfarer; too visceral not to elicit attention. And it’s not just the elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes or lions that make me say this. It’s the coast lines along the Indian Ocean—some of which are lined with palms and dusted in white sand.

It’s the great lakes, accented in turquoise and jade. It’s the mountain topping the skyline, capped with ice, or the acacia tree on the horizon, sprouted in solitude. It’s all of these sites, heaved in modern motion, and the national parks, fringed with historic cultures, that make this safari magical.

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L I F E It’s the word “safari”, nearly synonymous with east Africa, that conjures visuals impossible to forget. Tortilis Camp is a private property in Kenya which has been designed to blend into the hillside. In this hearth of the African bush, wildlife wanders along the property’s borders without bother. Here, the design is set to frame views of the towering Mt. Kilimanjaro or to spot baboons in the distance strutting alongside zebra.

At night, when most of the property is illuminated by the dim glow of lanterns, the point is not to see where you’re going, but to see and hear where you are. Picture this: a star studded sky, surrounded by birds calling into the night, while elephants trumpet by the on-site watering hole.

A quick hopper flight from Nairobi, 22 canvas tents

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with thatched roofs are tucked away from one another on the fringe of Amboseli National Park. Located on its own 30,000 acre wildlife conservancy, the camp’s terrain is known for unobstructed views of the snow-capped peak, and a concentration of wildlife—especially its protected elephants, of which there are 1,600 in the greater park—that make any safari in Tortilis Camp’s Landcruisers a breeze.

Guests are left in a snug tent with electricity and warm lighting, running water in the bath, coffee and tea, and fresh biscuits. Its interior decor balance the unruly bush.

Natural woods, hand-stitched textiles, and airy verandahs have all the trappings of glamping in its classic fashion.

In the main lodge, tortellini is handmade,

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treated with herbed sauce and flavors freshly blended and picked from the property’s organic gardens. Despite having no nearby contenders to count, the camp has the freshest spinach and fennel for hundreds of miles. Honey is sourced from the estate, where you’ll only compete with the honey badgers known to sneak into the hives.

But perhaps the best experiences of all are when meals are shared off property, post game-drive.

Opt for a Bush Breakfast, and you’ll rise before the sun does, heading out on safari to indulge your first bite of the day in the savannah, where chefs set up proper meals—communal tables and pop-up kitchens directly on the plains—to be enjoyed in the thick of the park. In the evening, enjoy that same sun as it eases below the horizon

during your sundowner, with your gin and tonic at hand.

It’s absolutely about being aware, and noticing uncommon surroundings; it’s about being present. This is where you safari.

To get to Tortilis Camp (tortilis.com), the most efficient route is by plane from Nairobi. A tour operator can coordinate the bookings. For international flights departing from North America, Nairobi is serviced by all international airlines. Chief among them is Turkish Airlines (turkishairlines.com), which flies to more African countries than any other European airline; if you can swing business class seats, you’ll rest comfortably with just one-stop in Istanbul.

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