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Balloons as a decorative element are by no means new, but these artists & event specialists reinvent „balloon decoration“ again and again

Rainproof Rubberised fabrics, weatherproof jackets and coats - our new collection is just right for the wet season!

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EDITORIAL DEAR READERS, Autumn has once agin caught u p w i t h u s a n d i n t h i s ae r o f t h e o w r l d b r i n g s w i t h i t ge y r s k i e a n d fe r q u n t s h e w o r o f a ri n – b u t a l s o c o l u r f te r s i n a l s h a d e of eylwo and erd. Thsat ’ wyh ew e w n t t ho ru g o u r p a t e r n ac rh i e v a n d p i c ke d a e w f a o fv u r i t e s t o e rmake in awterpof afbrics. The c o l e t i n w i t h I n s t a g rm e ( @ a d i n s k u m ) s h wo c o a t s , j a c ke t s a n d te rn c h c o a t s m a d e fo rm r u b e a fb r i c s , s o f t h e l o r o i l s k n .

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Babyromper

Inspirations around baby fashion

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My sewing story

We talk to Adina from @adinskausminsk about her path to sewing

18 On the runway Rain fashion

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Rain boots And their history

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Koons & the »Ballons« On Jeff Koons and his unique art objects

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120 Rubber boots

Balloon Guide

Product collage

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sisterMAG DIYs DIY inspirations with rubber

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124 Imprint

We talk to... the botanical artist Chris van Niekerk

110 From trenches to catwalks The rise of the raincoat

116 5 rain companions Waterproof & down for business

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CONTRIBUTORS

TEX T Marie Jaster @marie_jaster

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Ira Häussler

Ira Häussler

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Christianah Ajayi

Michael Neubauer

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Lori Cohen sisterMAG Team

P HO TO & VIDE O Saskia Sandrock @oh_hedwig

ST YL I N G Evi Neubauer @neu1bauer

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MODELS Adina Lennertz @adinskausminsk

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My Simply Special @mysimplyspecial

Chris van Niekerk

Waren Heath / Bureaux My Simply Special

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FEATURE SEWING PATTERNS

FALL 2021 ENGLISH

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Rainproof

Balloons as a decorative eleme nt are by no means new, but these artists & event specialists reinve nt „balloon decoration“ again and again

Rubberised fabrics, weatherproof jackets and coats - our new collection is just right for the wet season!

Bound When it comes to rubberbands, our handmade scrunchies definitely make the cut

OU R COV E R

52-3 Cotton coat

52-2 Double breasted jacket with short sleeves

14-1 Lapel collar blouse

40-8 Wide hemp jacket

59-3 Comfy elegant pleated short

59-5 Oversized Blazer with patch pockets

63-1 Jersey Dress

61-4 Hooded soft shell coat

57-2 Wide short coat

MODEL

Adina Lennertz OUTFIT Evi Neubauer PHOTOGRAPHER Saskia Sandrock Many thanks to the whole team who created our beautiful fashion line and our new cover. dress as sewing pattern in the @sistermagpatterns Online Shop.

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Fabric bag with Linocut stamp

Tulle Scrunchie

Rubber band stamp DIY

Linen Bow Scrunchie embroidered

Easy Scrunchie

Balloon animals DIY

INSPIRATION FOR MORE PROJECTS … @sister_mag @sistermagpatterns #sistermagdiy #siterMAGhandmade

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BABYROM P ER

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Babyromper Material recommendation All fabrics that can be washed well are suitable - preferably at 60 °C to be able to remove any milk residues well ;) The fabric s should be washed according to the manufacturer‘s recommendations before cutting Fabric consumption » 0.4 m outer fabric for a fabric width of 1.40 m » rest lining fabric Other material » 100 cm thin rubber band 0.5 cm wide

» Sew side seams (since baby pants

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sew these seams as felled seams). » Sew the bias binding to the leg

Sewing instructions

cutouts right sides together,

CUT OU THEATP TERN PIECES

fold over to the inside, fold in the

» front panel 1x to fold

seam allowance and baste, top

» Back panel 1x to fold

stitch the elastic.

» straps 2x 7 cm x xx cm

» Pull in elastic and secure at ends.

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Button placket for quick diaper change » Sew button placket right sides together on center front of pants, grasping elastic ends as you do so, fold halfway out and sew short sides together. » u r n T inside out, fold in seam allowance, baste and sew in place. » Work the center back in exactly the same way. » Incorporate 4 press buttons Variant 2

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one short side, cutting back the seam allowances diagonally at the corners. » u r n T s traps nd press. » Sew straps to back panel. » Sew bias binding right sides together, turn inside out, fold in seam allowance and baste, top stitch elastic, tuck in elastic and secure. » Now sew the remaining bias binding inside by hand, invisible. » Finish top edges of front bib and back strap with bias binding. » Work in buttonholes. » Sew on buttons.

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In this issue we are once again proud to introduce you to a seamstress and her story. She is our model for cover and collection: Adina. She not only looks great in front of the camera, but also sews her own wardrobe in her spare time - and sometimes for kids, husband and mom! We asked her how it all s tar ted and where she 8nds inspiration for her projects.

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who sometimes asks me for advice. It makes me so proud to see her wear and enjoy the clothes I made for her.

Other than that, I never visited a sewing class. Everything I’m able to do today is a skill I taught myself. I started with simple patterns that had well-photographed instructions, sewed many, many pieces and learned through »trial and error«. A few Youtube-videos were helpful, too – I still like occasionally using those.

How did you first learn about sewing? Is your family involved in the story?

Sewing turned out to be one »love of my life«. I am so lucky that my mum was the one who passed this passion on to me.

She’s a very creative woman who can tackle any DIY project. She can knit, embroider, sew, make patchworks, has made toys, dolls and much more. As a child, it was completely normal for me to be surrounded by fabric, buttons and DIY-books.

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The reason I s tar ted was de8nitely being pregnant with my son. I’ve always loved special fashion and wanted to transfer that to my child, too. I have also never been happy with the way big companies produce clothing, including the working conditions.

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Did you teach yourself or attend classes?

I started sewing when I was around 7 years old. When I was pregnant with my 8rs t child, I wanted to be able to make these cute bloomers. And my mum was the right person to ask for help,ashetaughtmethe8rs ts teps of sewing. But even she admits that she never thought I’d graduate from making bloomers – nowadays, it is her

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myself was a simple raglan dress. I used jersey and winter-sweat fabric for this dress which made for some unfortunate bulges and ugly seams.

But still, I was incredibly proud of it. A long-time honest friend took away my rose-tinted sewing glasses and made me see that I had made a nightgown at best.

Recently, I’ve been inspired by the Net9ix show »The Crown«. Princess Diana’s blouses are pieces that the entire sewing community is loving. On my sewing account, @adinskausminsk there are already a few Diana-inspired blouses.

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Which are your favourite sewing accounts on Social Media?

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My favourite platform, like I said, is Instagram. I follow pattern makers and the hashtags for certain patterns I like. From there, it’s easy to take a deep dive into the creative examples of other seamstresses. I am very picky about who I follow… I only look at accounts that truly inspire me.

To-Sew list?

My »o-T sew-lis t« is always as long as my arm. I am easily inspired and have 1000 plans in my head. I think I’ll be done with my current plans in early 2023. In all seriousness: I really want to 8nish a winter coat I s tar ted making last year – something I’m a little nervous about.

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I love sewing with linen, closely followed by viscose and enc T el. I really pay attention to using highquality fabrics and prefer those from sustainable production.

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Easy: Instagram. I like looking beyond G ermany. There are many great pattern makers abroad. sister-mag.com

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Adina's favourite fabric stores: Juni Design Schoener Stil 1000 Stoff Berlinerschnitte

You want to tell us your story and how you started your

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MODE COLLECTION

Rain JACKets & CO

MODEL: ADINA P H OTO S : O H H E DW I G

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Rain boots, leaves, colourful trees and pulling a cosy jacket just that little bit tighter around yourself… in this new issue, we’d like to show you how you can use our older patterns with di(erent fabric s so they work for this rainy autumn season. We were especially inspired by rubber materials and used a lot of softshell fabric and other water-repellent cloths. Softshell is great, too, because it warms without lining. We loved snapping our gorgeous model Adina in Potsdam. In boots that matched the out8t, we shot her beautiful pictures by the Ringerkolonnade and the science park Albert Einstein with its impressive Einsteinturm. Even though the plastic shoes would have been waterproof, the sun was of course beaming down all day long on this shooting day for the fall collection with rain jackets ;)

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D O U B L E - B R E A S T E D J AC K E T

Double-breasted jacket with short sleeves

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This double-breas ted jacket with short sleeves is a true all-rounder. You can wear it as a jacket or as n elegant top. The big buttons catch the eye and replace any jewellery. You can use di(erent buttons for a unique look on your jacket.

Do you already know which ones you’d pick?

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with shawl collar This unlined cotton coat immediately catches the eye.

Partly because of its shawl collar, partly because of the wide cut. The rough cotton we used makes this piece very sturdy and it can be closed with 3 buttons. The per fect companion to just throw on over any out8t.

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W I D E H E M P J AC K E T I N B E R R Y

40-8 Wide Hemp Jacket in Berry

Grey and rainy weather = grey boring clothes? Not for us! We like colours, just like fall. This w de hemp jacket now comes in a 9oral print that makes any dull day better. It’s comfortable and warm due to the lining. The French pockets match the playful vibes and the collar adds a touch of chic! sister-mag.com

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LAPEL COLLAR BLOUSE

Lapel Collar Blouse

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You’ll know this blouse with a lapel collar from sisterMAG issue 14, a timeless piece that can be worn with ever ything. The blouse is sleeveless, has a collar and buttons down the front. On the left, there is a piped pocket above the chest.

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Comfortable Bermuda rT ousers

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These elegant and easy Bermuda trousers with pleats are worn highwaisted, as is currently in fashion. It has two pockets on the side and is closed with a zipper and button. Worn with comfortable boots, it works great in fall and can be worn throughout this season, too.

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Oversized blazer with patch pockets

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Maybe you ll know this blazer: the 59-5 Oversizeblazer from si terMAG is ue 59 used to have patch pockets.e W now changed them to 9ap pockets for a slightly chicer look.

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Adina wears this piece with the 60-3 Shirt with gigot sleeves from a comfortable cotton jersey. This hir t is a staple in our closets!

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J E R S E Y D R E S S W I T H B A L L O O N S L E E V E S A N D P L AC K E T S

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Jersey Dress

with Balloon Sleeves and Plackets

Of course, we have to have a dress in our collection.

This below-the-knee jersey dress has so many beautiful details. The balloon sleeves and plackets bring a magical playfulness and the small gatherings of fabric in the back give the dress a loose and elegant shape. sister-mag.com

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Wide Wrap Coat with Hood

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A hood isn’t only practical but also looks great. The special thing about this wide wrap coat are the snap buttons on the hood, allowing you to attach and detach it as needed.

w T o pockets give storage space.

We chose a loud dandelion print.

A little note to the wind that now can’t bother us anymore?! ;)

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W I D E S H O R T T R E N C H C O AT- S T Y L E C O AT

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This wide short trench coatstyle coat with a waistbelt is great for cool summer days or mild fall days and you can easily throw it on. It has oversized pockets with enough space for keys and wallet so you’re perfectly equipped for a cosy walk.

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made from Jersey Fabric rF om cosy time at home in these loungewear trousers from jersey fabric, they can just as well be worn with a coat to head out. A casu l out8t with a top or jumper will take you anywhere. Thanks to an elastic waistband and stretchy materials, these are so comfortable that you wont want to take them o(.

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One thing to get this started: not all rain boots are made equal!

They could be made from natural rubber or synthetic materials, be hand-made or produced with a modern spraying technique, be lined or just purely made from rubber. Do you want to beat crazy weather, go on a comfortable hike or go hunting, or is your rain boot more of a fashion accessory? These boots can do it all – although each option comes with its pros and cons.

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The journey of the rain boot is marked by a few clever business people from the . The water-repellent properties of the sap of the rubber tree were known long before then: The indigenous peoples of South America had used the (»latex«) to water-proof their footwear since over 3000 years ago. The textiles drenched in this sap however remained sensitive to heat and cold, were very soft and brittle, so there were no inventions made using the until far into the 19th centuries.

Charles Goodyear US-American chemist and explorer (1800-1860) was convinced by the practicality of the rubber material and experimented with combining it with , he got lucky: when he added sulphur to the rubber mass, accidentally dripping some of the mixture onto his hot stove, the result was an

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and stable rubber (1). He had thus invented the method of vulcanisation. As a businessman, Goodyear wasnt par ticularly suc essful since all of his attempts to turn his patent into products, from shoes to tableware and furniture parts and even condoms, failed fas t. The big tire company »Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company« was only founded in 1898 and is named in honour of him.

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Others used

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Hiram Hutchinson

»A l’aigle« »Aigle«

(2) https://www.hutchinson.com-aktuelles-Hiram Hutchinson: ein wagemutiger Amerikaner!-

A second American, (1813-1881), went to Scotland in 1856 to start his own line of rubber products, including rain boots. The company was most successful during the two World Wars of the past century as boots of any kind were in high demand for the muddy trenches of combat. In 1955, the company boot, the original As the they are still producing today, family.

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Boots had always been a necessary part of life on the British Isles. On demand of the famous Napoleon-conqueror at the battle of Waterloo (18.06.1815), (1769-1852), Duke of Wellington a pair of tight, comfortable and high leather boots (»Hessian boots«) was made to suit the English taste and military requirements of the time that are very similar to today’s version. That’s why Brits today still call rain boots or short .

The production of rain boots can work many ways.

The basis can be high-quality natural rubber, synthetic rubber made through polymerisation of but also polyurethane and PVC. Even today, boots are made because this allows for the use of wearing the boot more comfortable.

In a factory, boots can mechanically be produced by pressing or injecting rubber into moulds under the application of high pressure and heat – this then shows up in a characteristic seam in the product. The boot can be made with various linings made from textiles or leather that alleviate temperatures and

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While rain boots were mostly invented to protect from wet or muddy, cold or hot conditions and worn by military employees, farmers, builders, policemen and a fashion staple with ankle-length and knee-high versions that serve as a style statement. The game has no boundaries. Environmentally conscious wearers that don’t want to wear the dubious chemicals included in synthetics and PVC often choose those models produced in a sustainable and humane way.

With all of this knowledge, you can now pick and choose between the naturally dyed Chelsea boots with a bootleg made from 100% calf leather and sole made from rubber by for around 950 Euro, a high-quality natural rubber boot by for 400 Euro, a chic , or lined

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and made from rubber entirely for 150 Euro or a Cortina, waterproof synthetic outside and textile interior for 20 Euro?

Well, it’s always the same in this world.

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O N J E F F KO O N S AND HIS UNIQUE A RT O B J E C T S Jeff Koons (*1955) has a solid place in contemporar y ar t. The American is one of the best-earning artists on the international art scene and seems to playfully win over his audience again and again, awakening public interest with sometimes controversial pieces.

In this si terMAG, we take a closer look at his recipe for success, which works mark his oeuvre, and what the deal is with his balloon sculptures…

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About the artist (*1955)

Koons showed an early interest in art and working creatively. He took weekly painting clas es and 8nished ac demic ar t training at the Mar yland Ins titute College of Ar t and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His father, the owner of a furniture shop and interior designer, shaped the boy’s curiosity for a career as an artist. As a child, Koons already exhibited pieces in the shop’s windows. By 11, he’d sold his 8rs t painting. The path to being an ar tis t was clear.

Museo Guggenheim - Tulips (Jeff Koons)

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About the work (1797-1858)

Koons‘ art imitates and interprets contemporary consumer objects. He works with objects of everyday art and commercials, earning him several accusations of copyright infringement.

But this deterred his success: in 2019, his sculpture »Rabbit« was sold for an unbelievable $91 million USD by the famous auctioneer Christie’s. It is the most expensive piece of art sold by a living ar tis t. Koons works with all di(erent mediums and formats avilable in ar t. ogeth T er with his team, he creates paintings, photography, installations and sculptures from various materials such as glass, marble, wood and steel.

The pieces us ally have an ironic aspect to them and represent what some might dismissively consider »kitsch«.

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The ar tis t consciously plays with pictures and elements that are known to the majority of people and thus have a high chance of being recognised. Maybe thats an important part of his recipe for success: a visual language that many understand and can identify with. Koons has not only transformed exhibition spaces around the world, but also international public spaces. This made his art available for a broader audience and added to the visual spread of his objects.

His 12-metre dog sculpture »Puppy« sits right outside the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao; his »Bouquet of Tulips«, in remembrance of the victims of the Paris attacks in 2015, is a controversial gift from the ar tis ttothecity.Moreofhis »Tulips« can be found outside the Nord/LB building in Hannover, Lower Saxony.

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About the balloon sculptures We have probably all – consciously or unconsciously – encountered one of Koons’ balloon sculptures, his now-signaturear tobjectsTh.eywereinspiredbythe balloon animals that delight children at birthday parties and fairs. Koons turned these small things into huge, colourful sculptures with shiny exteriors made from steel that are, unlike their tiny rubber counterparts, made for »eternity«. It seems as though a happy moment from bygone days has beenfrozenandblownupforever yonecansee.The objects have been celebrated since Koons launched them as a part of the »Celebration« series. Next to the sculptures, the series includes paintings of cakes and funny party hats. It also includes anything else that gets the mood up, from small dogs to hearts.

One characteristic unites all of these objects: their shiny, mirrored exterior. Add some confetti and the party is on!

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Fun facts to finish Did you know that the famous »Artpop« album cover of pop icon Lady Gaga, published in 2013, was designed by Jeff Koons? Between 2005 and 2009, the artist also collaborated with fashion house Stella McCar tney to sell a platinum necklace and charm bracelet based on his expensive »Rabbit«sculpture.Thear tis tandhisteamknowhowtowork the marketing machine!

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The fascination with balloons begins in childhood and today it is hard to imagine event decorations without balloons. And by no means as an old-fashioned installation, but in modern forms, pastel colors and all shapes. We found some experts in the 8eld of balloon decoration and asked them: where does inspiration come from and how do they actually keep it with su tainability in their 8eld?

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How long has the company Gemar been in existence and what is its history?

Angelo Rocca, the founder of the first Italian balloon manufacturer was born in 1884. At just 4 years old his passion was ignited when he emigrated to France with his family to help his brother-in- law, a successful balloon artisan.

As a young man he started off as a street vendor, but he was soon promoted to production assistant.

By 15 he was managing the balloon workshop that supplied the most exclusive shops in Marseille.

At the tender age of 18, Angelo returned to his homeland, a small village called Casalvieri in Italy. Here he founded the first Italian company to manufacture latex balloons.

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Gemar is born In 1977, following the premature death of Genesio in a tragic car accident, Angelo, Genesio’s eldest son, took the reins of the company.

In 1990, he officially founds GEMAR. Under Angelo’s solid leadership, the company conquered a prime position in the global marketplace.

Now, he is running Gemar® with his son Genesio.

A flying start to the 20th Century Angelo expanded the business by selling balloons across Italy, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He could only grow so far though, at this time production was long and complex, all balloons were strictly “handmade” by expert artisans.

Printing Innovation At the turn of the millennium, Gemar® expanded its production to incorporate a printing facility and began to specialize in printing latex balloons. Tapping into a new and prosperous market, Gemar® developed a reputation as innovators in the industry, recognising up and coming trends and providing their customers with designs that let them fly above their competitors.

Technological Revolution Genesio, one of Angelo’s sons, founded his own company in 1953 called “Ditta Genesio Rocca”. He successfully transformed balloon production by growing it to an industrial scale.

In 1970 Genesio built the first factory covering a surface of 1000m2 and purchased the first automatic dipping line to manufacture latex balloons.

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extends from tiny shiny, a 5“ balloon, to giant shiny, a huge 31“ balloon.

The range also includes hearts & modelling balloons! Gemar Shiny balloons have a unique soft glow and luminous sheen that everyone loves!

Today The Rocca family is still at the heart of Gemar® and has the support of a dedicated team. They continue to manufacture the world famous “Italian balloon” in over 100 different shapes, sizes and brilliant colours.

Today GEMAR is among the world’s largest manufacturers of natural latex balloons and have positioned themselves as the undisputed industry leaders in Europe.

What role does sustainability play for you and your business?

It’s central! Since 2018 we have been audited every year by the international & independent organization GRI . Their most recent certified sustainability report highlighted 10 main ways that Gemar are working towards sustainability: • We are an Industry Leader Gemar is the first company in the balloon and party industry to produce a certified sustainability report. Not only that, we always seek to promote best practice through campaigns such as “don’t let go”.

• Natural Products All our balloons are made from 100% biobased carbon.

How is your team comprised?

Gemar is a family business with over 140 employees.

Who are your costumers? What is your target group?

Our target market is professional balloon artists and decorators.

They can purchase Gemar balloons through national distributors, and in some areas smaller local distributors.

We also work with balloon shops and party shops.

What is your favorite product of your shop offer?

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Renewable and Recyclable Our balloon manufacturing process uses 93% renewable materials. All of our packaging is reusable, recyclable or FSC certified FSC® certified balloon range We are developing a brand new line. The same top quality balloons but now certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) with a new range of Gemar balloons as 100% FSC®-certified (FSC™ C155424) and packaged with an FSC certified inlay.

Carbon Neutral We have not only reduced our carbon footprint, we have created a negative CO2 balance!

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Gemar Family It is important to us that everyone involved with Gemar is treated well. That’s why 95% of our staff have a permanent contract, and all are able to work full time.

Community Gemar’s influence reaches far beyond our staff in Italy. In the rubber plantations we seek to help communities grow by always prioritising and hiring local residents. We also sponsor many cultural, sporting and entertainment events here in Italy.

Education Not only does Gemar offer

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Code of Ethics Gemar is creating a Code of Ethics, and will ask everyone involved with the company to follow this code, from the furthest reaches of the supply chain to employees in Casalvieri.

Gemar is also frequently audited by a third party body, following SMETA principles, and is a member of both the SEDEX collaborative platform for ethical businesses, European Balloon & Party Council and the UN Global Compact.

Tradition and Innovation We look back on four

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generations of balloon manufacturers with an unshakable passion and pride, but we are not stuck in the past. With a long tradition of innovation, we aim to lead the way into the future and in 2019 dedicated 5488 hours to research and development.

We are very proud to be considered industry leaders in such an important area, and we know that you feel the same way.

Keep an eye out for more “Go Green” blog posts over the next few months.

Together we can lift the moment and protect the planet.

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The tutorials on this page are suitable for beginners and are particularly relevant to the coming season.

What new products can we look forward to?

We can‘t say too much, but 2022 will be a year of stunning new colours.

How has the pandemic impacted Gemar?

Gemar always works to "lift the moment“ and during the pandemic the world certainly needed a little extra joy. We leapt into action with live balloon art tutorials, social media challenges, virtual road trips and even a virtual balloon conference held on our own unique platform.

We wanted to bring the magic of balloons to people‘s livingrooms and I think we succeeded.

Throughout that time we also had to manage our supply train, from plantations to finished balloons, and while production may have slowed slightly it never stopped.

Now that the pandemic is easing demand for our products is higher than it has ever been before!

Can you tell us more about your educational channel Balloonista?

We are passionate about balloon art and in 2018 we created the Balloonista program as a way to share that passion with the world.

After all, everyone should be able to experience the creativity and fun of this unique art form. The balloonista library is filled with tutorials and we add more every month. Each one has a step-by-step video as well as a pdf to download. They are all available in 8 languages, soon to be 9 as we are currently working to add Hebrew versions.

Which balloon tutorial from Balloonista would you recommend for beginners?

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How long has the company Magari Events been in existence and what is its history?

We launched on 9/14/2020. We are one year old and I feel like décor has eternally been a part of my life. Far as long as I remember I’ve always considered every form of art home my happy place Over time designing and decorating parties, events, and milestone celebrations naturally became something I really enjoyed and discovered people like it!

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What is your favorite product of your shop offer?

Our balloon art. I love balloon styling and in love with the Magari way of getting it done!

What new products can we look forward to?

Working I’m with Alexa Anglin and been an absolutely wonderful! Her trust in my work is something I have never experienced before so it has been an amazing honorable and humbling experience!

What role does sustainability play for you and your business?

We strive to use sustainable and ethical products when curating items for events.

What is your vision for the future of the company? What are your next plans?

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The Creative Heart Studio was established in 2017. After 10 years of being a kids event stylist, I opened the Creative Heart Studio with not much of a direction in mind. However, I knew it would be a way to do something creative and establish my next business. At first, it wash little bit of everything and over time has evolved into a content creation business.

Tell us about your balloon invention J! How did you come up with this unique installation idea?

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business, I was writing a blog post about Unicorn Party ideas. I created a styled shoot and wanted to incorporate something festive with balloons. I had just learned from Pinterest that I could hot glue balloons together, which sparked the whole idea. I figured I could draw a unicorn and make a shadow box structure and fill it with balloons!

It was a very happy accident! The image went viral and I was flooded with emails and requests for a tutorial. My husband (and now business partner) suggested he could convert my drawing into a template to facilitate the process for the consumer, and Balloon Mosaic™️ was born.

Who are your costumers? What is your target group?

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What role does sustainability play for you and your business?

Sustainability is key in running a business. I’m most focused on always evolving and keeping up or setting a trend to help others achieve impactful DIYs for celebrations.

What is your vision for the future of the company? What are your next plans?

There’s so much to unload here! For the near future, however, lifestyle product development and live classes are in the works.

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My most special event would probably be a Beauty and the Beast inspired event I did when I was an event stylist. It was the event that pushed me the hardest and also allowed me to be the MOST creative.

It was THE moment where I knew I could do more!!

You’ve been a contestant of “Making it” – how was that experience and what has come out of it for you? Would you take part in a competition show again?

The experience of Making It was like no other. I created friendships and pushed myself creatively like I’ve never done before. It also gave me the validation and confidence to believe in myself and get out of my comfort zone. I would definitely consider taking part in another competition show, but in another capacity.. I’m thinking judge!

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# S ISTERMAGDIY # S ISTERMAGHANDMADE # S ISTERMAGPATTERNS In keeping with our rubber theme in this issue, we have put together a few exciting DIYs for you. It‘s hard to believe what you can do with this material. Cute balloon animals to decorate and play with, rubber band stamps and linoleum stamps to give boring bags and pouches an update. In addition, scrunchies the beautiful hair elastics are quick to make yourself and are extremely fun to do thanks to their diverse design possibilities. They not only enhance every boring ponytail, but also protect the hair because they sit loosely. We have put together three different

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Our DIYs video section is making a comeback and you will now find more of them in our upcoming issues. Also check out our social media channels and YouTube for more DIYs.

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2. rans T ferring the motif: Place the drawn motif with the painted side on the stamp rub er and press 8rmly with your 8ngers. In the pressure, the image is transferred mirrorinverted onto the rubber.

3. Cut a motif plate of the size of the stamp pad with a cutter.

4. Use the carving tools to cut the motif little by little. Cutting depth approx. 2 - 3 mm. Now the stamp is ready. Only the parts that have not been carved away will be printed later.

5. Unfold the fabric bag and stamp the surface with paint. oT prevent paint from seeping through the fabric, place a piece of cardboard inside the bag.

6. Fixing: Most colors are then 8xed with heat so that they are washable. For this, it is best to look at the product information of the color. In our case, we heated the bag with baking pa er and an iron for 2 minutes and 8xed the color.

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INSTRUCTION 1. Print the templates in original size.

2. Cut the animals with scissors.

3. Blow up the balloons and glue the di(erent par ts onto the balloons using a hot glue gun.

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1. Print out the embroidery pattern, cut out the motifs, place them against each other and pin them so that they do not slip. Draw the motifs with a pencil.

2. Loosen the embroidery frame at the screw, until the larger frame ring and the smaller inner ring separate from each other. Fix the fabric in between. iTghten the screw slightly and, if necessary, pull the fabric taut all

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4. For the 9ower: knot stitch, stem s titch, magarite s titch, 9at s titch.

5. For the bee: satin stitch, stem stitch, weaving picot.

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2. Place the two loop cut pieces right sides together pin them together, mark the 9 cm opening (this will be used to turn the bow later) and mark mark 1 cm seam allowance.

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1. Close the opening with an invisible hand stitch. Iron both ends of the strip 1 cm over to the wrong side.

2. Fold strip lengthwise in the middle and sew together with 1 cm sew together.

3. urn T over. Then iron.

4. Pull the elastic through and sew the ends together with a zigzag stitch

5. Fold in the ironed ends of the scrunchie, pin them together, and now sew them togetherattheedge.Makesurethatthe elastic is on the inside and sew it in place.

6. Put everything together.

7. Knot the loop at the place of the seam around the scrunchie and pull everything 8nally right.

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1. Select tires that are still intact and cut on both sides of the valve. Place 6 pieces neatly next to each other and the same number crosswise on top.

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1. Would you briefly summarise for our readers who you are, where you come from and what you do? My name is Margot and I’m 33 years old.

I live close to Amsterdam, The Netherlands with my husband and our two young kids. I’m self-employed and work on my blog and different marketing projects.

2. What did you want to be when you were a kid? I think I wrote down ‘mother’ once when I was very young and after that, there where many years when I didn’t really know what

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Nature & Nurture A botanist-turned-artist in South Africa’s Cape Winelands creates lifelike insects using decayed and preserved natural materials he forages A butter9ys antenna is clubshaped with a long shaft and a bulb at the point.

The end of the s tyle of an Africanprotea9owerhap ensto look identical. For botanical artist Chris van Niekerk, his work is all about 8nding these examples of similitude in nature. Using leaves, seeds and other plant materials, Chris meticulously combines and assembles them, metamorphosing his foraged 8nds into insect forms.

»I call my insects ecoskeletons; it‘s a wordplay on the exoskeleton of a beetle«

In his studio, the walls are crawling with his »insects« – from scorpions to green-winged butter9ies – all handmade, through Chris’ obsessive creative vision.

- Chris van Niekerk One, a wild-looking bee with a downy abdomen, Chris expounds, has a lifelike Nex t to it, a butter9y has wings striped abdomen made from fashioned from pressed leaves – individual grass seeds, he placed the pulp removed to expose the with precision over many hours veins to resemble the structure to mimic delicate body hairs. of a wing.

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Sometimes the materials he chooses will dictate the artwork, says Chris, referring to the butter9y with its leaf y green wings. They began life as magnolia leaves which Chris processed to remove the pulp, leaving the 8ne veins of the leaf exposed like a carcass, only to 8nd a second life as wing on one of Chris’s ecoskeltons. »It also works the other way around where I make a drawing of the insect, breaking it down into its components, and then I look for materials to create it,« he explains.

He is surrounded by inspiration. In his studio, natural elements are dried, pressed and sometimes coloured using handmade vegetable dyes or charcoal. Chris is constantly tinkering with various plants in stages of decay and preservation, some of which take weeks to process.

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Karoo burrower scorpion (opistophthalmus karrooensis). »T h is piece is taxonomically correct.

I made it for an exhibition held in the Karoo,« explains Chris.

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T h e display cases are very much part of the artwork, explains Chris. Some are mounted with simplicity, others against botanical references.

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»There’s a flow of energy, and exchange between the pages and the plants, and the wood and the insects that are part of the process,« - Chris van Niekerk

He’s always been a collector, he says Chris. »The f ynbos plant confesses, but the previous lives of kingdom we have in the Western all the objects in his studio, not just Cape o(ers a lot of possib lities. the plant materials, contribute They are tough and textured«, equally to his work. The rugged says Chris. workbench in the heart of the He explains he has always been studio, the antique crafts tools fascinated by the shapes and he uses, and medical journals textures of flora and, even as a from the 1930s used to press child, saw plants not as individual leaves, form part of his creative elements but as something bigger ecosys tem. Theres a 9ow of in context with space. He grew in energy, and exchange between the rural Free State, the youngest the pages and the plants, and the of three brothers, where the wood and the insects that are part farm was his playground. A quiet, of the process,’ he says. introspective child, he recalls he would collect thorns from trees and make patterns in the sand.

Chris’ studio is crammed with bottles containing the medium for his work - seeds, leaves and other unidenti8ablefragmentsof9ower anatomy, painstakingly collected and catalogued. »I forage a lot,«

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When he makes his »insects« he says he channels the same contentment he felt roaming the arid landscapes of his youth.

Having studied horticulture, Chris went on to practice as a horticulturist for six years. However, the desire to create was strong, and he moved on to launch an events company renowned for its conceptual spaces and massive 9ower and d cor ins tallations.

He says it was a transitional time between Chris-the-horticulturist and where he is most comfortable to identify now as an artist.

A decade later, Chris has conceived an entirely di(erenthabitatforworhis Hik. s home and studio are nestled in a cottage that is part of a historic rural homestead in the heart of winemaking country.

»The installations I created had a beginning and an end. I longed to create something more permanent,« - Chris van Niekerk

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While Chris forages many of the plant materials he uses from the wild, his collection of materials also includes a plethora of seeds and nuts, including quinoa, acorns and beans. It‘s the grasses and husks of seeds that he finds in nature, however, that are the source of the subtle textures he uses for hairs, antennae and other minute details on his insects.

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These days he 8nds satisfaction in creating pieces on a small scale, attracted to the challenge and limitations of a process that requires extreme concentration, creativity, and patience. »I’m obsessed with detail,« says Chris. »One piece could take Chris up to four days to make, sitting for hours at a time with tweezers and magni8ers.

It’s about creating a piece of beauty.«

»I use reference books as a starting point, but I’m not trying to replicate particular species. It’s about creating a piece of beauty.« - Chris van Niekerk

Making them to scale, or entomologically correct, doesn’t interest him, says Chris. »I use reference books as a starting point, but I’m not trying to replicate particular species.«

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A trained botanist, Chris uses dried flora in his work and processes live plants to harvest specific materials. o T create a veined wing on his ecoskeleton butterflies, for example, Chris »decays« leaves for six weeks and then carefully removes the pulp to expose the skeleton structure of the leaf.

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THE RISE OF THE RAINCOAT

I envy all those who have never heard: »There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing.« While there is some truth to the sentence, it usually comes up in situations when it is truly the last thing you need to hear.

For example, at a wedding at the end of August, wearing a dress that has been carefully chosen after months of searching, not considering a sudden early start of winter at 12°C. When you’re cold and annoyed at the weather gods and yourself, such a know-it-all statement may just tip you over the edge.

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Burberry.The8rs ts tepwma as deby Burberry in 1870 with the invention of gabardine, a specially woven fabric that is extremely durable and water-resistant. It, too, was worn by soldiers in World War I, but in the 1950s Hollywood stars like Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn elevated it to fame.

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Around the same time,the8rs trainproof shoes were invented, the rain boot. US-American Hiram Hutchinson bought a licence for the production of rain boots from Charles Goodyear in 1953 and started his own factory shortly after. Henry Lee Norris followed suit in Scotland and presented the iconic green rain boot in 1955.

Both companies still exist today under the names of Aigle and Hunter Boots.

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In 1969, Rober t . W Gore discovered the material

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Gore-Tex, which was introduced to the market in 1976. Rubber boots were replaced in their function in the 80s and Gore-ex T experienced its peak here..

So after humans had been subjected to rain for centuries, working the 8elds and defending the trenches in wooden shoes, the invention of waterproof clothing and shoes is a comfortable and much needed improvement to living conditions.

With today’s stable buildings, jobs in o&ces and infras tructure such as trains, cars and busses, we are not subjected to weather conditions as much as we used to be, but still rain clothes are an elemental part of most wardrobes. And who would mind, as rain clothes become less rustic and more and more fashionable while also being practical? Here’s proof:

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Iconic rain pieces like the trench coat, Macintosh, rain boots and umbrellas – and the functional rain jacket make a return every fall and winter as the cold seasons are the ideal time to sell functional clothing.

Theres Bottega eneta V making rain coats fashionable and chunky rain boots look stylish – there are now considerably less su(ering fashion icons to be seen in the

rain at fashion weeks. They are all dressed in colourful boots by favourite Bottega Veneta. A common favourite is the classic rain coat. The transparent version has become a festival cape at Dolce & Gabbana, there’s an anorak jacket at Christian Dior, a patent trench at Isabel Marant and models with metallic 8nish at Chanel … as it rains everywhere around the world, the regular customers of luxury brands are obviously in need of luxurious versions of the rain coat.

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Those of us who do not have the budget to strut through the rain in Chanel rain boots, Bottega Veneta coat and Dolce & Gabbana cape don’t have to be disappointed though: there are many brands, traditional ones and newcomers, that have discovered the potential of functional clothing. They o(er dry protection from wet and wind in very fashionable versions. Here are my Top-5-Lifesaver for the next weather low.

STUDIO WETTER Ever put considered thoughts into an umbrella purchase? Probably not – and that’s the problem. At home, the cheap emergency purchases are piling up from days when you get surprised by bad weather. Not exactly sustainable. Now Larissa Hunekohl, Ramona Hartmann and Carla Dikdur have a solution with Studio Wetter, founded in 2020.

They o(er beautifully designed, sustainable produced umbrellas that will make you look forward to the next rainfall.

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RAINS The name Rains is pretty clear. And it’s exactly what the brand wants to protect its customers from.

Staying dry is at the core of the Danish brand selling jackets, waterproof shoes, backpacks and bags, hats, blankets and more. Safety 8rs t!

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STUTTERHEIM For Stutterheim, we travel from Denmark to Stockholm.

Theyre familiar with rain up there and have distilled their knowledge into products. In 2011 Stutterheim was founded and their waterproof rubber jackets are now a staple in our closets. Their for te?

Exciting design collabs with rising fashion labels – including products for kids and dogs!

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GANNI Admittedly, Ganni might notbethe8rs tcompanyyou think of when it comes to rain clothes but the Danish super brand is – together with Bottega Veneta – mainly responsible for making rain boots a fashion statement.

Thats why they belong on the favourites-list. Next to the chunky boots that look amazing with playful dresses and miniskirts, they have hooded jackets every season. Waterproof and fashionable? Thats Ganni!

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Now onto another icon of rain jackets next to Burberr y, Macintosh and Aquascutum: Barbour have been known to make waxed jackets since 1894, worn on hunting trips by aris tocrats. They are weather proof and traditionally come in a green shade perfect for camouflaging. Princess Diana turned the elite item into a cool piece in the 90s and today, Barbour is known for its stylish collaboration with It-Girl Alexa Chung. No matter whether you’re in a castle or at a festival: a Barbour always looks good.

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SHINY chic Wellingtons – we all know them and have memories of how our parents used to put us in boots that were too big, so that we could play outside.

Later in life, we have memories of muddy festival weekends with warm woolen socks. But wellies do not only have a practical function. In 2021 they are the most stylish accessory and can be worn with your daily business out8t.

We have picket a few gret models to bring your feet through fall.

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