The Spring Fashion Issue

FASHION AFFAIR THE HEART OF FASHION

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SPRING FASHION ISSUE EAT. STAY. SHOP.

CALIFORNIA

GINGHAM STYLE

A GLOBAL TRADITION

HEARTLOOM.COM

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Heartloom is a New York based brand that combines East Coast sophistication with a laid back West Coast style that embodies the modern bohemian spirit. The Heartloom brand is known for a casual, cool and modern sophistication that extends beyond its celebrity west coast clientele.

Vintage inspired prints, delicate dresses and knitwear with unexpected, quirky details tell a strong story about the Heartloom lifestyle.

Feminine eclectic clothing that is effortless yet polished, providing dayto-evening versatility.

Heartloom is available at free-standing boutiques across the US and select department stores worldwide.

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With its assortment of tees, tanks, and flirty dresses, the Heartloom Key line fulfills every girl’s obsession for the perfect go-to piece. Pairing soft jersey with chiffon, leather, and novelty trims, Heartloom Key is a line of necessities that have all the comforts of your basic white tee, with the intricate details and bohemian charm of the Heartloom Brand. With cropped, fitted, and oversized silhouettes in a color palette of effortless neutrals, Heartloom Key creates timeless classic pieces that are far from basic.

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ARGAN OIL

A true skin SUPER FOOD, our 100% pure Argan Oil is incredibly rich in Vitamin E, Essential Fatty Acids, and Proteins. Helping to fight lines, improve cell regeneration, and minimize scars and stretch marks while restoring texture, elasticity and tone.

Lightweight and easily absorbed! With its multipurpose benefits and super nutritious content, this oil is often referred to as “liquid gold!” This is the perfect addition to your body care routine during the winter months by simply adding a few drops to your body lotion, as the essential fatty acids nourish, deeply hydrate and help prevent that dry, flaky skin that occurs as a result of the dry, winter air.

“My skin has never felt so nourished and soft. I immediately felt the difference after just one use. This will be a product that I plan to use for a lifetime.

Thank you ACURE for creating an affordable and effective product for the whole family!”

-EIC, Fashion Affair Magazine

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DRY SKIN? TRY THESE!

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Argan Stem Cell + Argan Oil Cell Stimulating Body Wash This Cell Stimulating body wash moisturizes as it cleanses. With Moroccan argan stem cells, organic argan oil, CoQ10, sea buckthorn oil, and pumpkin seed oil to rehydrate and stimulate healthy regeneration, your skin will glow with renewed radiance.

Sulfate-free, coconut amino acids and a fermented sugar soap offer a satisfying bubble.

Lemongrass + Gotu Kola Stem Cell Firming Lotion This unique antioxidant formula restores buoyancy to skin and stimulates collagen production with firming gotu kola stem cells, chlorella growth factor, and resveratrol probiotics, all the while organic argan oil and cocoa butter replenish much needed moisture and our Curoxidant Blend offers optimal protection against free radical damage and our Skin Immune Technology supports the skins immune functions.

We believe that each and every one of us can make an enormous impact on the world.

By making small changes in the items we use, the purchases we make and the way we approach each day, we all really can change the world!

Each day you vote with your dollars, supporting the companies that share your values.

We believe in creating a sustainable company culture, one where each decision is carefully weighed based upon the impact.

WHY ORGANIC? Environmental Benefits Organic food production is a much more natural and sustainable enterprise than conventional farming. This is because organic agriculture does not use any synthetic pesticides or inputs that often remain present in soil and water long after the crops have been harvested, and may potentially create additional damage to ecosystems (such as the current crisis with bee populations).

Also, organic agricultural methods encourage recycling, for instance using manure as a natural fertilizer in fields.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

It has been scientifically validated that many organic foods offer higher quantities of important vitamins and nutrients than their conventional counterparts. Certainly, the consumption of organic foods reduces the amount of pesticide residues and other potential toxins ingested. This has proven to be a particularly important benefit for infants and small children.

Social Benefits

Most organic farmers operate smaller scale family farms where they have a strong, personal connection to the land they are farming. The purchase of organic food supports these farmers, their families, and their communities.

” ACUREORGANICS.com We believe in pursuing a triple bottom line.

People and planet are just as important as profit.

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THE AWAKENING OF FLORA LE RÉVEIL DE FLORE With the approach of dawn, a freshness is felt in the air and Flora, Goddess of Spring, awakens...

As she talks, her lips breathe spring roses, sprinkling the ways before her with colours and with odours excellent...

Immortalised in Botticelli’s Primavera and Poussin’s Realm of Flora, the Goddess of Spring is celebrated

by Ralph & Russo in a majestic collection that symbolises nature’s regenerative powers. For Spring/ Summer 2015, the Ralph & Russo woman is an exultant deity, whose gifts lend themselves to delight.

Ralph & Russo enlist floral metamorphic myths as allegories of this collection. Alluring and fertile, the flower thematizes Haute Couture at its most abundant.

Acclaimed for its excellence in craftsmanship, this maison de couture inspires with bewitching embellishment, no holds barred.

Traditional thread embroidery intertwines with metallic resin print, and individual petal appliqué sprouts organically from geometric pearl embroidery; meticulously fine and gleaming like dew. The colour palette - crisp and most sophisticated - is extracted from botanical brilliance: pomegranate pinks flirt playfully with soft mints and cornflower blues.

The collection also alludes to balletic exuberance. Sheaths of organza caress the body tenderly, and voluminous cloud-like gazar contrasts with fluid chiffons. Nyctinastic capes in jet black and midnight blue cocoon the body, fending off the night’s nectar thieves.

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The fashion show is a procession and the models metamorphose into fairies and nymphs, gracefully collecting blossoms in their structured collars or scattering buds into the folds of their diaphanous gowns.

The dresses are alive and limber. Oversized organza petals wrap the body sensuously and accumulate into magnificent blooms.

The rousing finalé is a bravado of handicraft; a blushing ombré extravagance, bearing a hybrid of traditional and modern adornment and laden with crystals, pearls and silver thread.

In a great creative leap and an exhilarating evolution a year on from their Paris debut, Tamara Ralph and Michael Russo (pictured right) present their clients with a cup of nectar and proclaim that Haute Couture wields perennial beauty and eternal youth.

LEFT: Gwyneth Paltrow blossoms at the 87th Academy Awards in a custommade pale pink silk-crepe gown by Ralph & Russo Couture.

An adaptation of a look from the Spring/ Summer 2015 collection, the creation features a shoulder rosette of delicate oversized petals in gazar and organza.

BELOW: Top model Isabeli Fontana swished down the red carpet in a sheer black pleated silk-tulle gown with metallic thread work and leather flower appliqué by Ralph & Russo Couture.

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VELVET EYEWEAR

is luxury that is sexy, pure, and sophisticated, yet relaxed and comfortable. Our style is influenced by iconic American fashion and culture inspiring designs that are truly timeless.

All of the Velvet Eyewear Sunglasses and Optical frames are manufactured in Italy offering outstanding quality, craftsmanship, and materials.

The Velvet collection embodies the style and creativity of our Founder and Creative Director Cynthia Hussey. Her eye for detail and practical sense as an optician enable her to design luxurious eyewear that offers the wearer chic style and superior comfort. Her inspiration comes from an ancestry of famous European painters, engravers, musicians, and designers including Wilhelm August Rieder, Ambros Rieder, and The Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

JOIE | Leopard/$169.00

JONI | $165.00

JOIE | Black/$165.00 VELVETEYEWEAR.COM Velvet Eyewear also features a luxury line of optical lenses as well. For additional information please visit velveteyewear.com

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MICHI

represents enduring sophistication, alluring femininity, exceptional quality and impeccable fit.

MICHI originated from the desire to fill the gap between glamorous boudoir lingerie and comfortable, utilitarian athletic wear.

“Absorb what is useful, discard what is not. Add what is uniquely your own.”

These are the wise words of martial artist, actor, and philosopher Bruce Lee that inspired the MICHI Spring/ Summer 2015 collection.

His philosophies are powerful tools for empowerment, improvement, and success, whether we focus on fitness goals, design, business, or everyday life. This collection embodies Bruce Lee’s tenets of simplicity and versatility with its fluid tops, elegant leggings, and clever layering pieces. Channeling confidence, determination, and joie de vivre, saturated hues of vivid magenta, luminous yellow, and powerful ocean blues are juxtaposed against the understated power, strength, and versatility of foundational true blacks and soft heather grays.

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Each piece is immaculately constructed and expertly contoured: fluid aerodynamic insertions in contrasting fabrics and textures blend with sensual boudoir chic overtones to cater to a modern active lifestyle. Luxurious and cutting edge fabrics with innovative high performance finishes, such as super-soft Italian cotton jersey, four-way stretch Swiss Nylon Lycra, and innovative temperature-regulating fabric from Japan are used for comfort, breathability, durability – and of course style.

Constructed to fit, flatter and be functional, MICHI creates the illusion of length, smooth curves, and a perfectly sculpted feminine form. Each piece can be effortlessly mixed, matched, and layered to expose intricate details such as peek-a-boo bra straps and mesh piecings.

With its edgy sensuality and simply yet flattering lines, MICHI sets a new standard for sportswear.

Rich in detail and suggestive contrasts, MICHI makes you feel sexy yet sophisticated, powerful yet feminine, comfortable yet polished.

Bionic Bodysuit

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Dynasty Vest Avalon Bra Supernova Legging

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Avalon Bra Hydra Crop Legging

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Samurai Vest Samurai Short Descent Bodysuit

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michiny.com Galvanize Tank Strata Running Short Psyloque Short

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THE WORLD’S LUXURY BAZAAR OF FASHION ACCESSORIES

SEAWOLF

Freemason Earrings

These earrings form part of my third collection, AETHER which draws on symbolism in alchemy, mysticism & theological philosophy. The materials & finishes utilised embody a feeling of antiquity Inspired by the brotherhood of Freemasonry, the structure & pattern of this design is taken from the Freemason symbols of the square & the compass.

Material Used This piece is hand made with love in a small studio in Bali.

$120.00

ALVA-NORGE

KRISTA R

Alpine Silk Scarf

Nature Trail Silk Twill Scarf

This design is inspired by the mountainous nordic landscape.

This piece is inspired by the wild creatures amongst the Scottish undergrowth and the treasures found on the forest floor. The leaves and seeds were found while walking through the woodland near my home in North East Scotland.

This beautiful mountain print has been spiced up with splashes of vibrant colours. The design is printed on a lush satin silk to give it a luxurious feel.

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Material Used 100% Satin Silk

$241.00

LEJU

Beaded Bracelet in Green Tones with Pyrite Detail This LeJu single wrap bracelet features a tribal inspired pattern in green mix colored seed beads. These elements are delicately hand woven onto soft, neutral colored thread. Effortless and colorful, this bracelet is the ideal accessory for your arm party and will provide the perfect amount o f color to your layered look.

$37.50

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SWEET LIME Cabana Clutch Bag Effortlessly chic, this collections focus is versatility. Fabric trims and soft leathers combine to create simple silhouettes, with a sense of casual elegance. The bags cross seamlessly from day to night and although very practical, they are far from mundane.

Fit for a neutral or colourful wardrobe, the contemporary designs are great for both city and beach destinations, bringing functionality and fashion together.

NREGNIER

Jaguar tribute Emerald ring

Carry this clutch from daytime wedding to night time cocktails.

The neutral silver sparkle leather base is highlighted with a pop of vibrant contrast colour. The embroidered fabric panel is bordered with a triangular silver metallic trim. An embossed snake skin leather flap closes with a concealed metallic clasp. s.

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Each case is individually hand printed to accurately maintain the durable and long-lasting quality by sublimation printing method. This fitted hard plastic case is covered with metal that is richly printed with our favorite design.

This beautiful rough Colombian emerald is embraced in two jaguar inspired claws plated in 24k gold. The rough emeralds we use are not color treated. They are completely natural colored.

Every emerald is unique in it´s shape since it is a rough emerald.

All of our rough emeralds are not color treated and may have slight variations.

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LIUCIA JAPAN

BLISSFUL CASE

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 case

$29.99

Inspired by 50’s graphic art, this minimalist print is all about strong lines and colors.

Kaya.1 Obi Shoulder Bag Understated and cool with

razor sharp colors the Kaya.1 obi shoulder bag is a fresh and modern accessory. The beautiful green and red graphic design against the subtle silver makes this a standout accessory that makes a statement without being loud.

Material Used . Obi silk . Lined with pop fuscia satin . 1 interior zip pocket, 1 interior slide pockets . Metallic silver embellishment . Gold and gunmetal hardware . Detachable resin shoulder strap . Shoulder strap fits comfortably over the shoulder or can be used as an ornament over the bag while using as a clutch . Accompanied by Liucia dust bag and gift box

$385 (1 left!)

ABBI JüRGENSON

Green Feather Ear Cuff

Inspired by the feathers of a dreamcatcher, this ear cuff boasts deep green feathers that drape behind the ear.

They are light, comfortable and suitable for either your left or right ear.

No piercings required.

Made in Estonia. Crafted from metal and natural rooster feathers dyed in green.

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Spring Step footwear is designed with the quality and craftsmanship of true European tradition.

Spring Step combines quality, comfort, technology and style to bring you everything that is important in a shoe. Driven by the mission to deliver a product that provides an extraordinary experience for your feet and provide that experience for every occasion in your life. Comfort in Every Step.

L’Artiste | REDDING

The Redding is a vintage inspired bootie with decorative buckles and a soft padded leather insole.

These boots are fashionable and well-designed while providing all day comfort.

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DELANO

The Delano is a classic modernized riding boot, with a causal feel and a soft comfort padded insole. Wit a timeless and sleek design for everyday comfort, this shoe provides great traction for any weather.

$229.99

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L’Artiste|GAVIVA

This ankle boot has it all, pastel printed honeycomb leather front, full length side zipper, triple strap and braid embellishment adorn the ankle with a solid full grain turquoise color leather back. Sturdy color block heel and engraved rubber sole make this an all day delight. Add this to your must have boot High quality laser print leather upper. French inspired ankle boot. Full length inside zipper with decorative ankle straps. Lightly padded foot bed. Rubber outsole and stacked wooden heel. Cutting edge fashion in this unique boot. Beautiful and stylish. Easy on and off with modern fashion touches. Soft cushioning for your foot. Great traction in any weather with all day comfort.

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AMARI

This soft leather slip-on loafer is sure to please with all day comfort.

Top stitching, punch cuts, leather sock lining and goring combine to make a shoe that offers support and flexibility along with wonderful breathability. The 1 3/4” polyurethane foam outsole gives a total comfort experience.

Shoe has removable insoles.

$119.99 | Bronze Leather

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Headscarf: VERSACE Head Jewelry (beaded necklace: TheWalkingTrends | sharonituri.com Blazer: JUST CAVALLI Top: FREE PEOPLE RIGHT:

Pants: CHARLIE BROWN Top: FREE PEOPLE Blazer: JUST CAVALLI

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ON THE COVER

SPRING FASHION FORWARD ARTICLE WRITTEN BY JENI TETAMORE

PHOTOGRAPHER: Chris Geracitano & ART DIRECTOR @ Maison Tsumiki

MODEL: Colette Walker @Chadwick Models | WARDROBE STYLIST: Sharon Ituri MUA: Caroline Dauod | HAIR: Chris Geracitano/Shu Uemura Art of Hair Products

Cabin fever has set in and it’s time to pack away the heavy wools and dreary colors of winter! Spring is coming and everything is blooming in wild color and bright patterns. This year the discerning shopper has her eye on all thing blue and white in geometrics, gingham, and bohemian chic. Splashes of red, bright yellow, and black and white prints are also making their way into the scene this season.

This spring it’s all about blasts from our pasts.

Shirt dresses are the granddaughters of the iconic shirtwaist dress made popular as the embodiment of domestic goddesstry of the 1950s.

These dresses had the shirt top with the button up front and collar with a fuller skirt and then belted at the waist. As time went on the skirt became less full and more easily cared for with fabrics ranging from cotton to poly-blends.

The cuts are varied with shirt dresses making a strong comeback this season. They are fabulous for going to the office for a casual yet crisp look, but undo a couple of buttons, slip on some sandals and some

chunky, funky jewelry, and you are ready for an evening with friends. This season shirt dresses have gone from simple to sharp with bold stripes, walking slits, and chic skinny belts. Collars are, for the most part, staying masculine with sharp points, but designers are going retro with a version of the “Mod” dress with the sweet Peter Pan collar. This adds a feminine touch and an old fashioned interest to your neckline allowing your look to be sweet and sassy.

No Pollyanna here! Gingham is here in bold new ways from highly structured suits to oversized patterns cut on a dais on playful two piece crop shirts with matching skirts. Men are also wearing gingham this season with their spring and summer suits as their shirt of choice.

But skip the table cloth, please! They are choosing bold oranges, grass green, periwinkle, and sweet pinks as their colors of choice.

Women on the other hand, look for your gingham in stark black and white with your patterns mixing, maybe on the diagonal on top and then straight up and down on the bottom. This look is very flattering and fun for your spring wardrobe collection.

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It’s that time of year to make a circlet of flowers and wear it in your hair.

Tie-dye, feathers, floral prints, and fringe are the name of the game for the bohemian chic look. Earthy tones in a bright palette of aquas, pinks, periwinkles, and tangerines flow on the maxi dresses in thin cottons and sheer silks. Whether you choose to go short or long, feminine power is the look of choice with gorgeous lace accents and loose, comfortable wear. These dresses are unstructured, flowing, and perfect for the day or night wear.

Bohemian chic has its root in the French word for “gypsy”, reflecting an ideal of free-spirited, sexy, and delightful zest for life. “Chic” contrasts sharply with “bohémien” as it is defined as “elegantly and stylishly fashionable”. So the woman who enjoys bohemian chic is a contrast of worlds, one who sees herself as free-spirited, yet stylish; sexy, yet elegant; someone who enjoys making the rules, then living by them.

Some other trends to keep your eye on: • All things Japanese from Asian inspired dresses to kimono inspired trench coats. The patterns are traditional with small and large floral and vegetation prints in bold and soft colors with lots of coral, turquoise, and cinnamon.

• Geometric patterns in blue and white and black and white. The bigger the better! Look for them to be asymmetrical and scattered, as in you dress should not simply be covered in large blue and white diamonds, but should be a work art that would make even Picasso sit up and take notice. Bold lines in contrasting directions is essential this year.

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• Wide leg pants and culottes are back in sheer and soft fabrics.

These are fantastic for the on-thego business woman who want to look feminine without worrying about a skirt being caught in the wind.

• Pleats are back! Skirts with teeny, tiny pleats are the thing to have this year. The shorter the skirt, the cuter it looks.

• Fringe and tassels, these swing in spring with a fun look that surpasses the traditional suede jacket or skirt. Look for them on shirts, skirts, and dresses.

Now, to be fair, dresses were not originally made exclusively for women. Throughout the course of time, it has primarily been men who have worn the skirts in the family from the Scottish kilt to the Greek toga to the European tunics that reached above the knees. Just to clarify, women wore gowns that most usually (although not everywhere) covered them from neck to ankle (or just above) while men wore shortened versions that left their knees exposed.

Moving forward to the 20th century as the history of women’s dresses and gowns is long and illustrious with a changing fashion history that is truly rich and vibrant, in the past 100-150 years women saw the most complex changes in our fashion choices. The roaring 20s birthed a new ideal of equality and freedom of expression after the First World War with dresses for women boasting masculine cuts with strong angles and constructed of sturdy materials. It was the dawn of the Modern Woman, the Career

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Woman – women who went to work in industry for the first time while their men went to fight the war were no longer willing to only sit at home. They became stenographers, phone operators, secretaries, and more, although many returned home after they married to manage their families.

Then came the Great Depression and World War II and dresses changed again. There was a return to a feminine ideal and frugality that brought about innovative designs due to people having to mend and make their own clothes from the odds and ends of worn, old clothes. From necessity and a lack of materials, dresses were slimming and well-fitted, so hemlines were also on the rise.

Enter in the prosperity of the 1950s.

Much like the 20s where women had found an initial freedom on the workplace and world, they were discovering their own sexual and intellectual liberation and their dresses conveyed the message loud and clear. A woman’s body became the focal point of her fashion with dresses being fitted at the waist, revealing the upper portions of the buttock and bosom, backs and fronts plunged and hemlines continued to rise. This trend spread into the 60s and the advent of the miniskirt!

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Today’s designers are playing with many of our past dressing styles with Kew Garden, Erdem, and Marchessa bringing back Victorian inspired dresses to Paco Rabanne, Richard Nicolli, and Jil Sander’s new vision of the masculine cuts in their dresses and everything in between. No matter what your personal style, there is now a dress for you!

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DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT

26, Yathreb St. Dokki | ITALIANFASHIONACADEMY.COM | Cairo, Egypt

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YASMIN MANSOUR SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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YASMIN MANSOUR

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GIVENCHY

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ALTUZARRA

CUSHNIE Et OCHS

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EMILIO PUCCI

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BALMAIN

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Artelier is a design studio that celebrates the beauty of travel, as well as the fusion between the designers’ locations: Mexico and Italy. This innovative studio merges, transforms, and beautifies metal in their carefully designed collections. Where Queretaro, Mexico leads the design process, Italy is where the line produces it’s impeccable industrial pieces.

Our inspiration comes from memories linked to our travels – to those places that have fascinated us; destinations that have fed us the desire to discover more. The World Collection is the link between us all – a universal aesthetic that reflects our shared passion for traveling, design, and art.

Every piece of jewelry from our World Collection will evoke a fantastic, unique story from each individual’s mind – from the sepia-toned stories of our past to the dream-fueled light of our current visions and desires.

Our latest City Collection is our invitation to share history with us in the cities we hold most dear through the expression we know best: artisan crafted jewelry. It is the extension of the World Collection – landing in the chapter of our stories which touch on our love for timeless urban glam, manifested in our wearable works of art.

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“Invest in beauty and it will stay with you forever.”

$255.00

NYC RING

A bold and edgy big city statement. This ring will amaze you for it’s unique design and level of small details of New York city.

Wear the city literally on your finger.

Style it alone for full impact, or try it mixed with your favorite modern pieces.

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ARTELIER.MX SPRING/SUMMER 2015

WORLD CLUTCH $800.00

Express you wanderlust love with this sleek world map clutch.

The engraved map on a wide metal band creates a simple and clean look.

The perfect piece for a night out.

$75.00

Express you wanderlust love with this world traveling earcuff. Stunning 24K gold plated brass earcuff with intricate cutout map details that frame the ear.

A great gift for the world traveler in your life .

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FOR THIS SPRING SUMMER 2015 COLLECTION, LAMARQUE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, IFIGENIA PAPADIMITRIOU, EMBRACES A SUN DRENCHED FEMININITY; A BRIGHT, PLAYFUL AND MODERN SENSUALITY. GUIPURE LACE AND MESH BLEND EFFORTLESSLY WITH THE SOFTEST LEATHERS IN SILHOUETTES THAT ARE CUT CLOSE TO THE BODY TO REVEAL FLIRTY GLIMPSES OF WHAT IS BENEATH. GROMMETS, RIVETS AND FRINGE EMBELLISHMENTS ELEVATE CLASSIC STYLES FROM THE ICONIC TO THE EXTRAORDINARY. LIGHT, BRIGHT, WISPY AND DUSTED WITH GOLD, THIS IS A COLLECTION OF BOTH STATEMENT PIECES AND STAPLES. IT IS FOR THE WOMAN THAT IS SOPHISTICATED AND OCCASIONALLY GIRLISH, A WOMAN JUST COQUETTISH ENOUGH, A WOMAN AS COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN AS SHE IS IN OURS.

THE BOHEMIAN CAPSULE COLLECTION SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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STRAPLESS DRESS - LAYLA

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FRINGED VEST - BRITTANY MIX MEDIA LEGGING - WINONA

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PERFORATED GROMMET VEST - KAYLA BIKER PANT WITH LACE UP SIDE DETAIL - DENNI

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EXPANDABLE TURTLE NECK JACKET - ERIN MIX MEDIA LEGGING - WINONA

LaMarque Collection was born from the innovative mind of fashion designer Ifigenia Papadimitriou. The Montrealbased contemporary brand specializes in leather jackets, leather and mixed media sportswear, down-filled puffers, and Italian wool coats with leather detailing. The Fall/Winter 2013 collection marked the debut of the LaMarque brand, although the design and executive team behind the brand have more than 25 years of experience in the fashion industry.

LaMarque’s foundation and heritage is leather, but its vision and its design reach extends far beyond just leather jackets.

LaMarque takes pride in the quality of each garment and believes that the workmanship of every piece is not just a matter of production, but a matter of artistry. Each piece is hand-cut, hand-stitched, expertly tailored and brilliantly styled, mixing a modern design edge with classical craftsmanship.

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DESERT PRINCESS Photographer: Amina Touray | Model: Monica Moskatova Designer: Manshaa the Designer Studio | Stylists: Ovais Sheikh & Bilal Kazmi MUA: Irma Vasquez

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FALL IN LOVE WITH

VintageGaleria

DRESSES Images courtesy of designers on Etsy.com

Comic Strip Skater Dress

$89.95 | United States

on Etsy...

ColourFreakVintage

Vintage Red and Blue Dress

$59.00 | Hong Kong

TopangaHiddenT

1950s Medium Gingham Plaid Dress, Size Medium

$128.00 | California/USA

Luminositylondon

Hand Crafted Gold Leaf Embroidered Dress

$142.84 | London

HoneyMCouture Black Short Sleeved Maxi Kaftan Dress

$103.10 | UK

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tamarziv

Cotton Maxi Dress (left) $99.99 | Israel Faux Leather Pleated Dress $119.00

Barzelai

Casual Geometric blue dress with orange belt

$65.00 | Israel

Nuichan

Black/White Maxi Dress

$59.00

VintageReBelle

Vintage Hawaiian Dress $55.00 | Florida, USA

Nuichan

Boho Summer Dress

$59.00 | Thailand

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SUSTAINABILITY:

We feel that, as business people creating products relative to an active lifestyle, we have a distinctive responsibility to act as stewards of the environment and the surrounding communities. It is imperative that we contribute towards the preservation and restoration of our natural world. We should help to ensure that there will be mountains, forests, beaches, and oceans for generations to come.

We share a passion for sustaining the environment so that the actions we take now will not compromise future generations. We believe it is the responsibility of every company to take the appropriate steps toward creating less waste and to improve their processes. We are not satisfied with the status quo in our industry, so we have started by setting specific objectives.

OUR OBJECTIVES: • Strive to be an industry innovator on

environmental issues.

• Motivate our suppliers and customers to share in our mission.

• Commit to environmentally friendly ways to produce and package our products.

• Educate and inspire our employees.

• Reduce, reuse and recycle within our workplace.

At BEARPAW, we recognize the importance of being responsible when it comes to the environment and our role in making the world a better place. As a result, we’ve created our own team… “Greener Living,” We have set expectations on our employees in terms of recycling and emphasize responsibility in energy use throughout our offices and homes. We will constantly evaluate our packaging efforts to determine where we can utilize recycled materials and where we can cut back on waste.

We will communicate our expectations with our suppliers and provide them with ideas on how they can participate and help meet our objectives.

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NOTABLE PLACES TO

STAY.EAT.SHOP

CALIFORNIA

BY ZLATA FAERMAN

Some say you can tell a lot about people when you enter their home. Their style of furniture, decor and even lighting fixtures contribute to the image you create for them. That’s exactly why I’m inclined to shop at a boutique versus a big brand store. I can absolutely appreciate the time, patience and dedication it takes to set up a place of business, while still maintain a level of chic character that is the perfect pairing of personality and merchandise.

In my recent travels to Los Angeles, I stood beside one of my dearest friends Lauryn Kahn, as she married the love of her life. My husband and I decided to make trip out of it, and following the wedding, took a week to travel up the coast up to San Francisco. Naturally, our stops consisted of hotels, eateries and places to shop.

LOS

Next time you’re in any of the below areas, you must try and eat, sleep, stop and especially shop in some of these unforgettable destinations along the way:

FIG SANTA MONICA

FIG Santa Monica, as complemented by its mirrored wall decor, boasts a seasonal menu that reflects the simple taste of locally grown and organic ingredients. The bistro-inspired dishes are served in a casual, yet inviting atmosphere.

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FAIRMONT MIRAMAR Hotel & Bungalows

Very rarely does a hotel have a prime location with a nestled feel to it.

The oceanside Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica combines luxury and historic elegance in the modern day. Choose apartment-like suites offering exquisite views from atop, or bungalows set amidst their plush gardens below.

ANGELES

LEYLIE

Leylie Aghili’s boutique opened in 2011 in Santa Monica, CA. With an emphasis on style over trend, Leylie is a clothing store that is able to provide women with the basics that are anything but basic.

She showcases many independent labels alongside fan favorites such as Brochu Walker, Elizabeth & James, Iro, Ulla Johnson and NSF. Her namesake clothing line is carried at her store as well as Anthropologie. Go here for a basic t-shirt, a musthave pair of pants, and everything in between.

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CARMEL

SCHOONER’S COASTAL BAR & KITCHEN

Anywhere you look, you’ll see the stunning waters of Monterey Bay at this restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Executive Chef James Waller offers a creative menu of fresh, sustainable seafood.

Schooner’s gets extra points for impeccable service from its staff.

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La PLAYA CARMEL

La Playa Carmel is located on an unsuspecting street in Carmelby-the-Sea, a one square mile coastal village with no street lamps. Enjoy spectacular views of the sun setting into the Pacific Ocean from this historic luxury boutique hotel.

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GIRL BOY GIRL

This high-end boutique in Carmel, CA is every woman’s fantasy closet - from the brands it houses to the design of the space. The tiny town of Carmelby-the-Sea in Monterey County is 330 miles north of Los Angeles and 120 miles south of San Francisco. This dog-friendly town inhabits around 4,000 people (and possibly just as many pups). Girl Boy Girl is Carmel’s premier upscale women’s boutique known for their excellent customer service and product knowledge. They feature over 50 contemporary designers including Dolce & Gabbana, Rozae Nichols, Katayone Adeli, Trina Turk, Prada, Miu Miu and Denim & Cloth. If you have time, take a trip to their sister store Paloosh!

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CAVALLO POINT LODGE

Technically situated in Sausalito, just over the Golden Gate Bridge, this luxury lodging sits on the historic site of Fort Baker. The newer contemporary buildings at Cavallo Point offer sweeping views of the iconic bridge and feature a cozy gas fireplace with modern bamboo furnishings.

Cavallo Point - Golden Gate View Suite Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood Historic Suite Interior Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood

The Cooking School at Cavallo Point Photograph by Michal Venera

SAN FRANCISCO Healing Arts Center & Spa Interior Photograph by Michal Venera

San Francisco view from Cavallo Point Photograph by Kodiak Greenwood

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SAN FRA

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PARALLEL 37

Referencing the Bay Area’s latitude line, Parallel 37, located inside the Ritz Carlton Hotel, prepares and presents unique dishes from locally sourced ingredients. As a diner, embark on a culinary journey choose from a three-, five-, or eightcourse tasting menu brought to you by Chef Rotondo.

PHILANTHROPIST

Since a large percentage of its sales go to charity, you can feel good about dropping some dollars at Philanthropist. Each quarter (read: each season) a different local charity is benefitted. Located at 3571 Sacramento Street in San Francisco, the official “hot spot” high-end boutique features some top name designers like Zac Posen, Marchesa and Rachel Roy. Enjoy your shopping experience in a glammed up space, furnished with a champagne bar and mini cupcake offerings.

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Make your home irresistable!

You Dream. We Make it True.

Spacium

Jetclass is the global expansion of the Portuguese mystic, showing the world the best and most luxurious furniture made in Portugal.

Passion and dedication in each step, the innovation and the authenticity of its origins, led the Jetclass Group and its design into new worlds.

Every brand of the Group have the same mastery, the same seeking for perfection, the same ideal: Making dreams come true, every day.

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Glamour

Lush Green

A color of elegance. This color is seductive and enhances a feeling of comfort.

Glamour

JETCLASS.PT

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PEACEFUL WARRIORS

Photographer : Audran Sarzier | ASSISTANT Photographer: Ameline Attali ModelS: Telombre, Symone Beli, Natascha Bintz and Jasmine Sjöberg Sidibe MUA: KarenVaissière | JewELRY: Martine Brun

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TELOMBRE

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GIVING BRANDS DONATE TO GIVING CLOSET WITH SAM RUSSELL

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO MAKE MAGIC HAPPEN

A new year is incomplete without a new look.

The following brands donated hard and heavy to my passion project; Giving Closet. It is true, Fashion Does Have A Heart!

The 11th stop to this goodwill mission made it to my hometown of Austin, Texas and these amazing brands were there to show support.

Please take a moment and visit www.GivingCloset.net to learn more about that emotionally giving day!

BLUE TRENCHCOAT

BY VASSTRA

OUR 11th GIVING DAY WAS IN HONOR OF KELLY TURNER Giving Closet is committed to celebrating ordinary women as much as we celebrate and adore the faces of the red carpet.

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Whether you are a mom with years of marriage under your belt, or a newly single gal hitting the dating scene again--you deserve the perfect date blouse.

Something about the energy of Cooper & Ella and the choices here that works; flattering and smart, they had you at the tassel blouses!

Persue the web-site and feel victorious in your discoveries.

Cooper & Ella is on trend and easy on the pocket book.

Don’t miss that black Zoe blouse on the sale page!

Hurry!!

Do be careful on date night. Once you turn on your other half, you may never turn them off. ***Speaking of turning up the heat...Cooper & Ella Donates a hot meal for every item sold!

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The Prêt à Porter girl should look familiar to you. You see her in bigger cities and international airports: making style look so easy. If you stop and speak to her you will see she is well travelled, easy to be with....she is you.

The sweet marriage of Southern flair and LA’s fashion forward approach perfectly sums up designer Carrie Licciardis’ vision.

She draws inspiration from her unique hometown of New Orleans while turning to her years in LA to unite Southern style with West Coast quality fabrics and fits. This American made brand is defined by its feminine, effortless, and timeless looks.

You were just thinking of ways to freshen your look this spring and then you came across Prêt à Porter.

Aren’t coincidences delicious?

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Whether you are itching to get your sexy back or if you’re already packing for that impromptu Vegas trip, then your happy pill has arrived!

Luichiny smells like 2am; this is a shortcut to sexy. Be the one everyone comes to in a crowded room. Bold in choices, the website is worth a look and may be just the boost you needed.

Showcased in the better shops in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, and Finland, the Luichiny brand continues to growstyled with on trend heels, leathers, patterns and textiles. Luichiny® is global: American Glamour + London’s Latest + Italian Inspiration.

If you prefer to not use your sexual prowess this season or think Birkenstock’s are appropriate for happy hour; there may be nothing here for you to see.

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luichiny.com

DiamondsAreEvil.com

Diamonds are evil and shiny objects can be deceiving. Put your life savings into a piece of jewelry and see what type of people you attract in public who will admire it. The observation may shake you up.

Tucked away in a boutique space in downtown Austin are two creative hearts playing friendly with creative and socially conscious ideas.

Handcrafted laser-cut jewelry from sustainably harvested Canadian Birch Wood and Eco friendly production/shipping practices seduced our senses and our wallets.

Art deco earrings, cuff links, necklaces and more; DON’T MISS the custom wooden beer tote (below); should come in handy for that “hard to shop for” college bound nephew.

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If you think there is no more room in your world for another handbag, lie yourself to sleep on that one. Swiftly coming around the corner is our latest obsession; %100 handcrafted Italian luxury to be exact.

Creative Director Chiara Rodoni has a resume that will pull you in dangerously close to the sensual silhouette of Coxy.

photographed by Stefania Rosini

Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabanna are just a few names who have tapped into this creative mind. We are smitten, and a peak into the website will explain why. The old world craftsmanship will play support in the allure.

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Coxy has movement and appeal: much like the curves of the female form it is inspired from.

Well done.

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GING Article by Jeni Tetamore

A GLOBAL PATTERN With visions of warm meadows and picnic baskets bursting with all the good things spring brings resting on a blanket of red and white checks, this is how most people interact with gingham. Gingham, bringing to mind Little House on the Prairie and Little Women and Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, sweet, old fashioned values…

Let’s just stop right there.

While it’s true gingham has been around for quite a while, the 17th century in fact, the word itself is derived from the Malay word “genggang”, meaning striped, and was produced by the Dutch colonies in Malaysia and Indonesia. However, when the fabric was imported into Manchester, England, those fabric masters began experimenting with check versions until the word “gingham” became mostly associated with the vertical and horizontal stripes of equal width intersecting to make the checkerboard sort of pattern we know and love today.

Everyone in the world wants to lay claim to creating gingham, mostly because it is inexpensive to produce, easy to way, durable, and a simple design. There is no right or wrong side to true gingham, which also makes it very economical for dress-making and home furnishings. However, you can find gingham being claimed as being founded in their region all over the world.

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• India (top left image) has the gamocha, a gingham towel used to dry the body • It symbolized the battle between good and evil in Indonesia. The contrasting colors represent this relationship.

• Japan’s pattern also has spiritual symbolism. The fabric was used to wrap around statues when a child had died. Japan still produces 100% cotton gingham today – which is more than can be said for most other countries • The Masaï tribe in Africa has actually used a check

GHAM fabric pattern for thousands of years. Gingham check is part of the national costume.

• In Cambodia a krama is a gingham type cloth with many uses from decorative to the practical.

• In Germany, it is said that gingham originated in Bayer, while the Italians claim that gingham is from Northern Italy, and the French call it ‘Vichy’ since they believe it came from the Vichy region of France.

• The Unites States of America claims that gingham could not be more American and have produced the fabric for a couple of centuries. Unfortunately, gingham was imported to the colonies long before it was locally produced.

• European gingham is also associated with the authentic country-style and rustic symbolism. This perceived wholesomeness made gingham a popular choice for tablecloths, curtains, aprons, and workwear.

• Gingham is a popular choice for school uniform around the world including Australia, the Philippines, South Africa,

France, England, and America. It is also the print of choice for children’s clothing, infant’s bedding, and trendy bistros.

While blue and white or red and white tend to be the traditional colors of gingham, with red and white bringing to mind that picnic blanket mentioned earlier, designers this year and years past have had far more fun with gingham than you thought they might. One of my personal favorites is the oversized print on the Katherine Hepburn’s coat in her movie Undercurrent (1946), where it has the more masculine cut without losing the feminine touches of the oversized buttons. And gingham isn’t only for the tops either! Such as when Marilyn Monroe wore pants with tiny checks and Brigitte Bardot (left) had a full skirt with medium sized checks, turning the gingham print into something fun and sexy!

And in 1963 Sean Connery made sure that gingham wasn’t just for women anymore in From Russia with Love as the iconic 007. James Bond in a large print blue and white gingham with his swimsuit?

Yes, please!

Gingham provides a youthful appearance for the wearer, bringing to mind those summer picnics and bright meadows. It is the look for spring for men, women, and children. And it’s not just in blue and red anymore or worn in up and down checks. Oh no!

Bold colors of orange, pink, or green, cut on a diagonal with mixed large and small checks all still in keeping with the color and white checkerboard pattern we have come to know and love.

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Diane von Furstenberg Spring/Summer 2015

gingham 2015

Rihanna wearing Altuzarra S/S 2015

Maaji Swimwear S/S 2015

poshu.co.uk

Kirsten Dunst in MIU MIU

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Oscar de la Renta S/S 2015

Ashish Gupta S/S 2015

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trends

Christian Louboutin Formentera Gingham Wedge

Michael Kors S/S 2015

Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2015

DOLCE & GABBANA

50MM EMBELLISHED GINGHAM WEDGE LOAFERS

PRADA GINGHAM HANDBAG

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DECORATING GINGHAM STYLE www.onekingslane.com

www.mojansami.com

theswedishfurniture.com

www.chictip.com

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Gingham Lamp Shade www.poshtots.com

www.rugsusa.com

openhousemodernbeachdesign.com the-interior-stylist.com

retrohomedecor.net

denoxa.com www.shapeways.com

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Photographer, Stylist and Edit: LENA USENKO PHOTOGRAPHY Model: TAMILA PROTSENKO @ELITEMODELMANAGEMENT (THAILAND) Hair & MUA: JESSICA TSENG | Location: BANGKOK, THAILAND

STREETWEAR Clothing was purchased directly from Bangkok street markets

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John Pham combined his passion, vision, and expertise of the modeling industry to pave the way for the next wave of talent. As founder and CEO of ModXchange.com, a networking website for models, John encourages and facilitates aspiring individuals to make rewarding and career-enhancing connections. Since the inception of the website three years ago, John’s vision has come to life with a large and diverse following of individuals sharing a common passion. In addition to showcasing their portfolios, ModXchange notifies interested users about casting calls and job opportunities, while also accompanying each account with a blogging feature. Users may post their pictures and embed videos right on the page. The platform is a great avenue to help these new talent gain the exposure they need. And to top it all off, ModXchange.com is not just for models.

The site presents networking opportunities and job postings for actors, writers, makeup artists, photographers, and others in the fashion industry. ModXchange has become the prototype for creative professionals in expressing and sharing their ideas.

Even with this proven success, John has not allowed it lead to complacency. He has evolved the website time and time again, making improvements to design, interface, security features, and many other aspects that are valued by its users. Perhaps the success of his website stems from the same passion and work ethic he infused into his modeling career. He has worked with respected agencies and modeled for high-end magazines over the past decade. The same charismatic personality and positive attitude that gained him success in his modeling career is apparently receiving the same success in drawing creative talent to his website. modXchange | modXchange.com Aspire | Live | Inspire 118  FASHIONAFFAIRMAGAZINE.COM

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“The platform is a great avenue to help these new talents gain the exposure they need.

And to top it off, ModXchange.com is not just for models...”

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love

POWER

THE

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FASHION

HELPING OTHERS IN THE NAME OF

ALL PHOTOGRAPHY: ELISABETH STECKLE

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few years ago Drü and Asher were similar to many young couples pursuing the American dream. Drü was managing a chain of coffee stores and Asher was building her photography business and taking care of their young children and foster children.

Dedicated Christians, the Collies have a heart for children in need.

While considering adopting a child from Africa, Asher came across a YouTube Video on jiggers and their devastating impact on children. Jiggers burrow into feet

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and lay eggs which multiply and damage tissue, causing great pain and horrible infections. As Asher read more about this problem half a world away, she knew the Lord had placed a burden on her heart for these children who couldn’t defend themselves against an almost invisible foe. During trips to Africa, she realized the solution was simple: closed Toe shoes would protect children’s feet from jiggers.

Consequently, Asher took the first step, which was creating the pattern that is used at shoe cutting

| power of love parties all over the world. Drü fully supported Asher’s efforts after he visited Uganda and personally saw the problem up close... while removing jiggers from the foot of a small child.

Working together with an amazing team of high-energy and committed people, they now have a plan, a vision, and core values.

Sole Hope is making an impact one vulnerable person at a time by holding medical clinics, providing education, and jobs for and with the beautiful souls in Uganda.

Like many other problems and

diseases the ignorance around jiggers is a huge hurdle in the battle. Education will be key in keeping children and families jigger-free. Therefore, Sole Hope is taking action. Each child receives individual education before they leave our clinics; in addition to the villages that we work in, and schools. They are taught to wear their shoes and take care of jiggers when they are first noticed in the feet and are much easier to remove.

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WHAT ARE JIGGERS?

Jiggers (NOT CHIGGERS- jiggers are parasitic burrowers) are small chigoe fleas that live in the dust, and are found on the dirt floors in schools and the homes of many families in Uganda and other similar climates.

These parasitic insects cling to livestock and transfer jiggers into homes primarily in rural areas. The female jiggers burrow into the surface of skin that has been exposed to the flea. Once embedded in the body, the jigger lays eggs and creates up to pea-size egg sacks and continues to multiply by laying more eggs.

These wounds are painful, and cause difficulties for victims in daily activities such as walking, playing, and attending school. The infection can lead to severe inflammation, ulceration and fibrosis. It can also cause lymphangitis, gangrene, sepsis, and the loss of toenails, amputation of the digits, and death may also occur.

There is also a social stigma and shame associated with the victims of jiggers which causes them to hide the problem which makes it worse.

While jiggers in small numbers are not deadly, the secondary infections (gangrene, tetanus and other diseases) caused by jiggers can be fatal.

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10 YR OLD WITH JIGGERS IN HER HANDS

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CORE VALUES

Relief: We believe in addressing the very real and present problems associated with the feet through medical intervention as well as taking preventative physical measures.

Education:

We believe that education of the youth and their caretakers is essential for long-term solutions.

Sustainability: We believe in supporting communities and

teaching the trade of shoe making. We innovate and demonstrate solutions that combine the best of indigenous and contemporary practice to create sustainable skills and employment.

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GET INVOLVED!

There are many ways you can be involved with making a sustainable change through Sole Hope.

The Sole Hope team appreciates and values the support and encouragement of volunteers.

Learn more about how you can help here! solehope.org/get-involved

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