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Hello Readers, Welcome to Stilo Magazine. If you are new to this publication, then you should know that Stilo is an innovative magazine that expresses the artistic culture of fashion. Our personalized flavor has often referenced us as the style diary. We invite you to join us on a sensational interpretation of SS09: “Just a Taste”, on page 52, gets connected to our sense of touch as it shows us the different textures of Spring and Summer collections; “Industrial Geisha”, on page 64, shows us how designers are using elements from the past to take us into the future; “Drenched”, on page 72, shows us that sometimes a new trend is just an accentuation of an old one. The Transparency Issue: Transparency is defined as the passage of light through an object or material. In Spring/Summer 2009, designer collections express this light through a prism of different colors , shapes, textures and opacities. Lanvin made us lemonade, Alexander McQueen showed his survival instincts; Louis Vitton brought us back to the concrete jungle and John Galliano was the light in a London fog. Stay tuned for Fall’s “The Bolder Issue”. Join us again as we adjust the opacity and illuminate you with the latest in Fashion.
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MIAMI CATWALK Highlights of Funkshion 2009
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MUST HAVES Want to know what to buy this Season?
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JUST A TASTE Fashion Photographer, Tru Ferguson shows you a little bit of this and a little bit of that.
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DRENCHED Fashion Editorial by Francisco Fonteyne.
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Cover Photographer:: Tru Ferguson Hair:: Alexander Tome Makeup:: Binky Brown for MAC Cosmetics Stylist:: LSC for Hot Assistant Stylist:: Erin O’keefe Model:: Eyen @ Direct Models “Just a Taste”, really expresses the many talents of Tru Ferguson. As both a Photographer and Artist, Tru proves that, fashion photography is more than the photo.
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ORANGE DEUCE Sometimes natural is best, but other times, color is more sweet.
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RUNWAY REPORT
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Stilo reports the latest from New York Fashion Week, SS09.
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FASHION INC. Learn more about the people behind the scenes in the fashion industry.
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McQUEEN This month, we pledge allegiance to the great, Alexander McQueen.
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MODEL DIARY Alexy @ Q Models
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regularly to Stilo Magazine, and
photography?
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diving the Barrier Reef and reporting
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out for more articles from her in the
in photographic lighting techniques
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McQueen. Just yesterday I was looking
blend of both concentrations – she loves
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Use a black eyeliner pencil to smudge it in to the lash
have to leave the house without looking like a super model. By just
line. (This is so you don’t have any bald spots between your liner
following these few tips, you can always look your best.
and your lashes.)
CAT EYE 1.
On your whole eyelid area ,(brow bone to lash line), apply
a neutral base color, like a vanilla color. This stops those eyelid creases. 2.
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white eyeliner. Use a sheer shimmer eye shadow on your brow bone,
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(middle of your eyelid and inner eye). This opens up your eye. (TRY: M.A.C. Pure Pigments in white.) 3. With a black cream, pencil or liquid (if you use liquid make sure you have a steady hand), and a small angled brush, draw a line as close as you can get to your lash line, thin at the inside of
FLUSHED CHEEKS. 1.
Use a medium blush brush, and use a bright pink. (TRY,
Makeup Forever Blush Powder #026). 2.
Tap your brush in the blush and give it a little shake (to get
your lid and getting thicker as you move out. (I always start in the
off the extra), and with a light tapping motion, add the color to the
middle of the lid and go to the outside part of the eye, and then
apples of your cheeks (start off lightly, its always easier to add more
connect the line to the inside last. Its easier to get a thin line that
then, take it away).
way.) (TRY: M.A.C. Fluid line in Black track or Urban Decay 24/7 glide on eye pencils in zero with M.A.C. brush #208.)
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Sweet Orange
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Sweet Orange
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This spring & summer is all about clean skin, bright colors on the eyes or lips & lots of lashes. During Spring Fashion week, designers weaved bright colors throughout their designs & I wanted to do the same here.
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Michael Kors
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Project Runway
Project Runway
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In the hardest of times, it is only human to turn to a maternal figure. Many of us have learned in our lives, that there is some comfort that comes with the thought that there is unconditional strength in a woman. Is it this reason, that three of the most adored designers, have focused their effort upon the same underlying concept? Zac Posen, featured a whimsical and very feminine collection expression of attitude. His pieces were soft and flowing, while introducing a lot animalistic prints. Diane Von Furstenberg showing us a little about herself as a young woman brought out a colorful display of different shapes and fabrics. Donna Karen created the unforgettable woman. Her focus was to create a certain confidence that was powerful enough to make its mark on anyone who was near.
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Miami breezes and the sands of South Beach in Lummus Park were host to the first ever eco-friendly Green Fashion Show 2009 in collaboration with Funkshion Fashion & Music. Designers showcased their collections of recyclable, bio-friendly, earthy-funkshional runway designs with the hot, eclectic styles of Latin infused trends. Using organic styling products and makeup, the entire green fashion look on the runway was bio-friendly. One of the main sponsors of the Funkshion Fashion Show is Pizza Fusion, www. pizzafusion.com, also dedicated to using organic products, hybrid vehicles and recyclable materials to create a healthy eco-delicious product. Pizza Fusion is making sure that nutrition, awareness and organic products are delivered to you one slice at a time. Green, organic eco-fashion is the newest fad in clothing emerging all over the globe starting with the first ever green fashion magazine Boho www. bohomag.com, as well as Si-Gruen which covers fashion, travel, health and other ways to live a green lifestyle, green fashion sites, blogs, tips and hints and a gamut of green clothing lines. One of my favorite lines is Jackpot www.jackpot.dk, originally based in Copenhagen; they are supporting organic farmers worldwide, using 100% cotton materials. The newest line, Flower Sensations, is a huge success and all the while maintaining the cool, stylish airy feel Jackpot is known for. Banana Republic also recently launched their first green piece collection made with 100% recycled paper and with tags such and Bamboo Print this and Leaf Tee that, no one can resist. Designers present at the Funkshion Fashion Show were energized and inspired by “green” and experimented with bubble skirts; basket dresses;
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ruffled, shimmering silk; slouchy, chic draping; vibrant jeweled-toned color pallets; bamboo accents; intimate, subtle, earthy tones and wild African inspired prints. Curve Boutique debuted a fabulous fall/winter line at The Setai Hotel along with pieces from Preen London www.preen.eu and Unconditional. Under the canopy of cool night air and a slick runway surrounded by water, these one of a kind products were hip, funky and trendy chic. The first formal public appearance of a boutique store debuting different designers lines was officially a hit. Totally structured wearable collections using classic lines and interchangeable pieces with a slight rock edge. Diana Dorozhkina from Kiev www.dorozhkina.com showcased her rich, luxurious line known for the ultimate in precision, quality and craftsmanship. The airy flowing presence of her pieces on the runway left everyone in awe at her talent and sophistication. Not that there were any doubts. Miami beaches are lined with the hottest bikini styles, bold prints and the ultimate in sexy swimwear. Gorgeous designs and big labels such as Luli Fama, Betsey Johnson, Ed Hardy, Alexandra Marques and Amaya Swimwear www.amayaswimwear.com make appearances on the white sands of South Beach. Maya was a huge presence in Funkshion and a runway spectacular with beautiful sensuous, lingerie styled swimsuits and print wraps. Maya is known for its structured, precision cuts and detailed designs made just for the female form. Amaya Swimwear has caught the attention of media around the world and the interest of the Mirabella Group. Mirabella Group is a firm which focuses primarily on the fashion industry and provided the backing Maya Swimwear needed to continue to be a successful, international venture. Receiving tons of media attention for his number one hit single “Whatever You Like”, T.I. www.trapmuzik.com gave everyone a glimpse of his glamorous new line under the big tents. Also known for “Swagger Like Us” which exhibits the cool sounds of T.I. and M.I.A. as well his collaboration with Rihanna on “Live Your Life” which just received the Vodaphone Australian Awards, T.I. is proving that there is more than meets the eye. Akoo featured a hip but relaxed men’s line with coordinating accessories and duffle bags to complete the look. For more information on show schedules and more on green fashion please visit: www.greenfashionmiami.org www.fashionweekmiami.com www.greenroks.com www.funkshion.com
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In tune with international culture and its diverse, fashion flair, Daisy Gonzalez’s collection of sophisticated, yet flirty, mini gowns, makes you want to throw one on, twirl, dance, and skip! I recently had the pleasure of witnessing this Los Angeles designer’s pieces head down the runway at the recent Project Ethos fashion event, and my attention immediately turned to the brain behind such a fun selection of evening wear. In addition to the aesthetics of her end products, I adore that she designs with love and the customer in mind: “If I have the chance to, I usually like to work with women individually to see what color or what cut would work better for them. But because that can’t be the case all the time, I do keep in mind that all body types are different and beautiful, and go from there.” Q: How did you choose your models for the Project Ethos show? Daisy: For this past show, we had an open model casting. The models that I worked with all had an amazing attitude, which made things easy. This past show, Project Ethos was my first fashion show of that magnitude. I have had some before then, but they were smaller…not nearly of 2,000 people. (LOL)
representation of everything that I am than my own name right? My brand is primarily to make a woman feel good. To make them feel beautiful and just shine with confidence. Q: What is the demographic of your clients? Daisy: Women. Who are classic and ageless. Q: How do you define the styles in America?
Daisy: For me, to see people enjoy and wear my designs is absolutely always the most rewarding. Q: What about your most memorable moment? Daisy: Creating and finishing my first gown. It is what got me into Jane Doe John Doe Boutique. (They carry my line.) Q: Where does your inspiration come from?
Daisy: The styles of America are on such a large spectrum. We have one extreme to the other and everything in between. I love that everybody is influenced by their different cultures and lifestyles - it makes style interesting and fun. I would love to travel more often than I do, but I always try to keep myself updated with what’s going on in the fashion world through the web. That’s something I do daily, actually. Even if it’s for 15 minutes. Q: What type of music do you listen to? Do you need it when you design?
Daisy: My mom and I do the sewing.
Daisy: I listen to everything, from Frank Sinatra, Latin/Spanish music, alternative etc. It just depends what I’m in the mood for. I wouldn’t say I need it [to create]. Sometimes I like, and can appreciate, working in silence, but it’s always fun or relaxing if I do listen to something.
Q: What is the main material that you use?
Daisy: Before I started designing… that’s all I would think about doing. Designing is what I love to do. It’s been something I’ve always wanted to do since I was young, so every piece made is always special.
Q: Who is your most influential fashion designer?
Daisy: I like to vary in my use of material, experimenting with different fabrics is always fun.
Daisy: I don’t have one specific designer, but if I have to say I would say Ralph Lauren. Everything he makes is absolutely gorgeous in my opinion.
Q: What has been the most rewarding
Daisy: I used my own name for my brand because it was important for me to keep my culture alive through it. What better
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Daisy: My inspiration definitely comes from life. Everything that I see, think, dream, etc., all is mixed into one. Q: Do you sew everything, or do you work closely with seamstresses?
Q: What is the meaning and concept of your brand name?
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Q: What is your most important value as a designer? Daisy: Confidence.
ELANA BRIN PRUITT: Fashion Stylist and Creator of “Good Girl Gone Shopping”
ion scene of the Inland Empire and eventually become IE’s go-to-girl for personal shopping and styling.
Known for her fusion of writing and fashion, Elana Brin Pruitt brings out the best in herself and clients with Good Girl Gone Shopping, a personal shopping and wardrobe consulting business. Amidst an internship with Hollywood Scriptwriter Magazine five years, a 2004 bachelor’s degree in journalism, and spending three and a half years as a part of the Nordstrom family, Elana was building her “Editorial Empire.” Plastic Surgery Studios was her first triumph where she began as a staff writer and is now managing a team of copywriters. In 2007, she co-founded BeautyChatBlog.com, a place that encourages its readers to “look good, feel good, and speak on it!” A content editor and women’s fashion writer of Chic Galleria, and a fashion columnist with Agenda Magazine, Elana is also heavily involved with her own blog, originally titled “Diary of a Personal Shopper;” each day, fellow co-workers at Plastic Surgery Studios would express their interest in what she wore, so creating a blog was the best way to inform them of her many views on fashion. It wasn’t long before people took notice of her writings on personal style and wanted a taste of her creativity. It was then that Elana Brin Pruitt became the self-proclaimed “Good Girl Gone Shopping.” Geared towards helping men and women discover their personal style, Elana quickly found clientele in need of her many services, including personal shopping, wardrobe consulting, online shopping, and personal delivery. Good Girl Gone Shopping is a onewoman business that devotes one-on-one attention and honesty to each and every
client. One of the biggest goals for G.G.G.S. is to help a client create versatility in their wardrobe while staying within or below a budget. Elana wants her clients to discover the many ways pieces can be worn and the amount of money one can save by doing so. One can only imagine all the tips and tricks Elana must have up her sleeve. When it comes to looking fabulous for less, she recommends Target’s GO International lines, Macy’s shoe sales, raiding family and friend’s closets for vintage finds, and building relationships with sales associates at your favorite boutiques.
In the near future, she plans to expand her Good Girl Gone Shopping business by styling photo shoots and making people’s lives easier through hand delivering shopping bags straight to their doorstep. She believes it’s very important to be a part of a welcoming community and credits ClosetMouse.com for doing a wonderful job at creating a place for fashion professionals. “It’s nice to be a part of a community that shares your passion.” Ultimately, Elana Brin Pruitt looks forward to seeing many more smiles on a client’s face after a day of personal shopping – “That’s when I feel like my job is done.”
ABOUT ELANA BRIN PRUITT Heavily influenced by her mom’s hippie style, Elana Brin Pruitt describes her personal style as a blend of bohemian, urban, and glamorous. She always dresses accordingly but never changes herself, something she aspires to teach her clients. This Inland Empire resident is a lifetime lover of fashion and styling, citing thrift stores and smart budgeting as the foundation of her personal style. Elana hopes to bring out the hidden fashwww.stilomag.com Stilo Magazine
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Not until the Project Ethos fashion event, at Vanguard in Los Angeles, did I realize that linen can actually be transformed into fashionable clothing. The GOCI collection, designed by duo Golnessa Farmanara and Cindy Ayvar, proves that goucho pants and loose buttonup tops are outdated staple pieces – especially during Southern California summers... In fact, had I not been able to sit and watch their fashion show (the first designers of the evening to flaunt their collection the runway). I would never have become so enlightened. Linen is truly versatile, with Golnessa and Cindy proving that this material can produce sexy, chic, and fun designs. Their European and cultural inspirations are apparent as their flowy, flattering collection locks your gaze the entire show.
GOCI: Attending New York fashion week. Q: Where does your inspiration come from? GOCI: Our inspiration comes from our native countries – Golnessa (Iran) and Cindy (Mexico) – and beauty. Q: What is the main material that you use? GOCI: For this collection, we have combined soft colors of linens and silks. GOCI: For the women ranging from the early 20s and up. Q: How do you define the styles in America? GOCI: Comfortable
Q: What is the meaning of your brand name?
Q: Before GOCI?
GOCI: “GOCI” represents the first two initials of our names: “Go” for Golnessa and “Ci” for Cindy.
GOCI: We were enrolled in POLIMODA institute of fashion design and marketing in Florence, Italy, receiving our advanced masters in fashion design.
Q: What is the concept of your brand? GOCI: The concept of our brand is a high-end, ready-to-wear line that is easy to wear and versatile for the sophisticated and elegant woman. Q: What is the demographic of your clients?
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Q: What has been the most rewarding moment for you as fashion designers? GOCI: Experiencing life and fashion in Europe. Q: What is your most memorable moment?
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What do you get when you mix casual, culture, and subtle sexiness? You get the Julia Lovan collection. Her exclusive designs made their way down the runway at the Project Ethos fashion event at Vanguard recently with a sort of urban, sort of fancy, and sort of simple vibe all wrapped into one. Yes, what an interesting twist! I loved that Julia LoVan – a studious fashion designer -- sported a ruched, black skirt, converse, and a turquoise and white striped tank to the show... Now that’s SoCal! Q: So what was your favorite aspect of The Project Ethos event? Julia: I won an award my freshman year in college for being the biggest procrastinator. I had a mentor who believed in getting artists to punch out a piece of art in 30 minutes because he said sometimes if you think about it too much, the art isn’t as good. So, I came to the show with some pieces I had made in a couple of hours, but you would never even know it because they’re just straight up fabulous. Q: How was your life and/or what did you do before designing your collection? Julia: Before designing this collection, I was working full time with an inner city community. Six years ago I graduated with a fine arts degree after doing an amazing internship at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. I got into my first boutique in Iowa doing simple handpainted tank tops and fabric broaches, went off and lived among Atlanta’s urban poor with a year long mission program, then moved to LA with a friend. I started working hardcore with the urban poor doing community development, teaching art classes in East L.A., connecting orga
an, from teen to 50s, can wear my dresses, dressed down for day or dressed up for parties/events. These pieces are comfortable, stand out, and enhance a woman’s body. Q: What is the main material that you use? Julia: I love using silk because it just flows and makes anyone feel like a million bucks.
nizations and people with resources and stuff to offer. I use all of it together with fashion design to achieve the goal of helping assuage suffering for our brothers and sisters around the world.
Q: What has been the most rewarding moment for you as fashion designers? Julia: Today when someone texted me to tell me that my dress was on the cover of California Apparel News! I freaked out.
Q: What is the meaning of your brand name?
Q: Who is your most influential fashion designer?
Julia: (I think I’m going to phase out ‘Julia LoVan Dresses’ and just go with Julia LoVan- my name.) Julia LoVan is just my name. I used to hate it but I’ve grown to love it. My dad named me after Julia Child because he loves to cook, and the last name is French.
Julia: Vera Wang, Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs have always inspired me. Their lines are always classy and edgy enough for my fine artist side.
Q: What is the concept of your brand?
Julia: This is something that I’m passionate about- not just a fleeting trend- is to be committed to creating clothing that wasn’t made with blood and tears. Only one percent of the world has a higher education. I’m part of that one percent, and I have a responsibility to use my talents as a designer to aid those that are in need, while also making sure I’m not exploiting anyone in the process.
Julia: I make fun, sophisticated, classy dresses for women who want to look unique, fresh, and a little edgy when they go out. I’m committed to using fair trade or repurposed materials and sweatshopfree labor. Q: What is the demographic and style of your clients?
Q: What do you think is the most important value as a designer?
Julia: (This is the short version) Any wom-
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Words By:: Alison Flood It is always refreshing when an industry name defies the times, and does something sensational. In a time where Chanel shoppers are browsing Banana Republic, and chic hipsters are settling for Target--Alexander McQueen refused to downplay his show. In the face of muted and accessible elegance, McQueen’s 2009 Parisian runway show took the fashion world by storm; frightening the masses with gothic street appeal and bloated bouches. Marching through his wonderland of jagged black scenery, models sported injected looking lips and an expression of theatrical genius. Instead of embracing the economy’s downfalls, McQueen used his platform to
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explore the dichotomy between beauty and flaw. Imitating his own creations of chain-meal and extravagance, as well as patterns as classic as hounds-tooth, McQueen spared not even himself in his fashion tirade. Inspired by Terry Gilliam’s Brazil, models pranced the runway in a mask of grotesque coloring and botched lips. While embracing a jaded perception of fashion street ready for Mugatu (circa Zoolander), Alexander McQueen has never failed to deliver the theatrical side of fashion. With a giant pile of muted junkyard remnants dominating the center of the runway, McQueen’s crafts were both reminiscent of period dramas and clear stabs at the fashion industry.
Hats made by Philip Treacy were a crowning accomplishment in themselves. Made from garbage-can liners or abandoned junk, each hat encompassed the outfit. From hubcaps and lampshades, to feathers and bird-cages; the hats brought each garment together. It is one thing to make fun of others, but McQueen’s ability to make fun of himself only adds to the show. He distorted Dior’s classic hounds-tooth in miscreant shapes, and provided feathered frocks more similar to bird-cages than McQueen’s most beautiful gowns. While soccer moms and fashion critics alike have criticized shows like this, it is what makes fashion such an interesting industry. McQueen’s major profits don’t come from his Haute Couture anway, he has planted seeds in
ready-wear and cash cows like Target. The fashion world is one where bodies are hangers, criticism is implied, and extravagance commended. These days,it takes a show like this to remind everyone what fashion is all about--the thrill of the runway. \
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The future is only a reflection of the past. The only difference now, is that we are seeing things more clearly. Photographer :: Francisco Fonteyne:: franciscofonteyne.com Stylist :: Antia Pagant :: www.stylish.es Stylist Assistant :: Ana Casanova Make-up & Hair Stylists:: Katharina Nitzpon, with products by Giorgio Armani Cosmetics and Tecni.Art www.katharinanitzpon.com Model:: Dhane Kelly from Trafficmodels
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Sometimes... a little splash is just not enough.
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odel Diary::
Words by:: Alexey
A day out of model’s life. Everyday is very different and sometimes unexpected when you’re a model. You never know what your schedule is going to look like tomorrow. What you’re going to do or what interesting people you will meet. You basically live on call. Everyone knows that photo shoots are probably something that models do more often than anything else, that makes shoots a big part of a model’s life and career. That is why I wanted to write about one of the photo shoots that I had and how that day went on. About a week prior to the job I got a call from my booker. He told me that one of the photographers who I know wanted to hire me for a shoot for a magazine. I got very excited, because I wanted to work with that photographer for a long time and been a big fan of his work. We had talked couple years ago, when we both still lived in Miami, FL and then ran into each other again on the 10 year anniversary of my agency. He promised to work together with me. I just wasn’t expecting for him to contact my agency so soon. The call time was 11 AM in Brooklyn. That means that I have to wake up at least 2 hours prior, to get ready and be on my way. It is freezing outside and I am trying to figure out where I am now exactly. Thank God for iPhones., I found the location in time. Nobody was answering the door, so, I was mentally preparing to turn into the icicle. But then a lady stopped next to me in a car and asked if I was Alexey and if I want to get in the car and get warm. She turned out to be the makeup artist. Shortly after the photographer, the stylist and her assistant arrived, two very well dressed and young girls had many
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bags and boxes with clothes, shoes and accessories. It took 5 of us several run up and downs to bring all of the stuff to the studio which was on the 4th floor. Believe me… it’s not a joke :-) We started shooting about two hours later. After all of the looks were hung in order; all of the accessories laid out on the huge table; makeup and hair done; lights and camera set up; the photographer told us about the idea and what was required of me to do. The shoot was called “Style Dandy.” Formal looking clothing mixed with punk/rock details and accessories. I took a look at the rack and thought that it was a lot of looks,not even suspecting that I am going to have to do all of them (most of the time stylists bring extra clothing which doesn’t get shot in the end). And so here it starts. Photographer told me that he wanted a lot of movement for this shoot. So I had to run,jump, kick my feet up in the air and all of the other good stuff,for the next six hours. That’s when I found out that I have an ability to kick my leg up in the air higher than my head. Sometimes shoots bring out your hidden natural talents... LOL.
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Music helps a lot when you’re shooting, so everybody was fighting for the right and turn to play their favorite stuff. In the last hour of the shoot my eyes started tearing up every two minutes. Several hours of flashes and blowing fan in your face can make you tear up pretty bad. This time and for the first time in my life I was literally crying because of that. My eyes became so irritable that tears would just start running down my face,making make up artist try to fix the water damage every 5-10 minutes. Thankfully it stopped after a little bit. So ten looks and 6 hours after non-stop shooting (ok i’m lying... the photographer treated us to a delicious take out lunch :-) I was almost crawling out of the studio. Now the only purpose of life for me at the moment was just to get home, eat and go bed. That’s just one day and one shoot that happened. There’s always something interesting and new happens every day and on every casting or a job that you do.
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Stockholm Fashion Week:: August 10 - 16, 2009
Baltimore Fashion Week:: August 10 - 14, 2009
Amsterdam International Fashion Week:: July 22 - 26, 2009
Atlanta International Fashion Week:: July 22 - 26, 2009
Mercedez Benz Swim Miami:: July 15 - 19, 2009
Bridal Fashion Week:: July 10 - 16, 2009
Paris:: Haute Couture:: July 6 - 9, 2009
Hong Kong Fashion Week:: July 6 - 9, 2009
Milano Moda:: Showroom:: June 30 - July 18, 2009
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Located in the heart of Miami’s Design Dis-
experience trading on the global art market,
trict, Wolfgang Roth & Partners Fine Art serves
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It is no surprise that Russell Simmons is behind one of the most thriving organizations helping many young people in urban communities. As many of us are still experiencing the wrath of the sinking economy, Russell Simmons as well as other influential individuals are still concerned about giving back. It makes us think in that in these trying times, is the right attitude about conservation of our economic resources? Or should it be focused on the abundance that seems to persevere through the hardest of times. This past March, the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation hosted their second annual “Art for Life Miami Beach Gala� at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused upon bringing an artistic exposure to disadvantage youth. The foundation, founded by Russell Simmons has helped over 700,000 urban youth already. Attending the event were notable guests such as: Kim Kardashian, Vivica A. Fox, and Alonzo and Tracy Mourning. The successful event raised 300K to help fund its community efforts. A percentage of the proceeds will even support Miami-Dade’s own community art programs.
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In the process of trying to decide whether or not to take a week long Mediterranean cruise or just spend a week in at a resort in one of the countries that lie on its coast, I stumbled across a beautiful spot in Playa de Muro, Spain. Hotel Grande Oasis Palace de Muro is a quaint five star location with 80 suites and 63 double rooms. For months, I have been leaning towards the cruise. After all 7 days visiting Spain, Greece, Italy and of France, was a marvelous idea. But, How would youthe likeSouth to wake up in paradise? Open your sometimes, a vacation to be a vacation. Right eyes to a peaceful bliss. See oceansneeds as blue as the sky, I need to go where Iservice can relax and absorb the lavish amenities now, and receive impeccable to answer beauty.The Hotel St. Barths Isle de France to your every wish. brings the sophistication that will leave you breathless. Located on St. Barthes Isle in the French Caribbean, Isle de France is the vacation spot for many elite. St. Barths Isle de France, combines the the elegance of Southern France with the calypso flavor of the French Carribean. Its luxurious atmosphere and tranquility gives busy workaholic a place to rest and revive.
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So of course, the cruise is now out the window. I am planning to reserve a romantic suite for two. Oh, just the thought of relaxing in the lavishly decorated room equipped with an Interactive TV and our own mini bar, made me feel like all of those months of working long days and long nights is about to pay off. Immediately I am envisioning myself, lounging on the sofa in a Polka dot Pajama Set from Dolce & Gabbana’s 2009 Sleepwear Collection, thinking of everything I am not going to be doing. Besides enjoying the luxurious hotel, I will also take advantage of the island’s most treasured beach right on the resort’s property. While a good swim, also works up an appetite, I will graciously decide between the delicious Asian, Spanish or Italian cuisines available at nearby restaurants. Choice is really meaningless, since I am sure that I will have a chance to taste all three types of cuisine by the end of my trip.
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