Fashion Affair Magazine March 2013 Issue

FASHION AFFAIR R E V E A L I N G FA S H I O N A R O U N D T H E G L O B E .

the book of m ore m en why women date multiple men

Rebecca Wang Hollywood’s Newest & Haute-est Film Producer

MAR 2013

spring fling

this seasons most tempting trends

Behind the jeans

Bluelab takes denim to a reversable level

BEST LAID PLANS

pieces that will empower your spring wardrobe

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Photographed by Francesco Vincenti www.vincentifrancesco.com Location: Arc de la paix, MILAN Designer: Beatrice Soldi Stylist: Daria Artyushenko Make-up and Hair stylist: Giorgia Savaglio Models: Yana Tarabaeva and Stephanie Cock@UrbanModelManagement

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Photographed by Francesco Vincenti www.vincentifrancesco.com Designer: Beatrice Soldi Stylist: Daria Artyushenko Make-up and Hair stylist: Giorgia Savaglio Models: Yana Tarabaeva and Stephanie Cock@UrbanModelManagement

Photographed by Francesco Vincenti www.vincentifrancesco.com Designer: Beatrice Soldi Stylist: Daria Artyushenko Make-up and Hair stylist: Giorgia Savaglio Models: Yana Tarabaeva and Stephanie Cock@UrbanModelManagement

Photographed by Francesco Vincenti www.vincentifrancesco.com Designer: Beatrice Soldi Stylist: Daria Artyushenko Make-up and Hair stylist: Giorgia Savaglio Models: Yana Tarabaeva and Stephanie Cock@UrbanModelManagement

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Photographed by Francesco Vincenti www.vincentifrancesco.com Designer: Beatrice Soldi Stylist: Daria Artyushenko Make-up and Hair stylist: Giorgia Savaglio Model:Stephanie Cock@UrbanModelManagement

Sunrise Snake Cuff by Amaloa

The beautiful sunrise snake cuff is created with brown leather, brown leather cord and natural yellow jade stones. The snake cuff represents wisdom, knowledge, logic and optimism. *Respect to Animals: All animal goods came from already consumed animals. They are included in our collection to show respect and appreciation for its life and to admire their beauty. $125

Goddess Multi color Mix Beaded Gemstone Necklace- by Tweak Boutique This stunning necklace will make you feel like a goddess! An eclectic mix of stones and beads are intricately beaded together to create a fabulous statement necklace. The necklace is finished with antiqued brass plated chain and jumbo lobster clasp which allows the length to be adjusted. $289

Green and Gold Gemstone Cuff- by Cleo This unique handmade polished gemstone flower cuff is the perfect accessory for any wardrobe! The cuff is made with sono wood and resin. $155

Fools Gold Drop Earrings- by Toosis These pyrite earrings are hand crafted with pure and sterling silver.

The gold color is done by coating silver with 18karat gold. Designed with with tear drop shape cut and fools gold stones. $63

STYLE OUTSIDE THE BOX Where independent designers and luxury meet.

Sarah Elliott Designs: Gunmetal Ring Texture Bracelet The materials in this bracelet are what gives it unique character and one of a kind look. It incorporates three strands of a gunmetal colored ring textured chain, which are attached to the toggle clasp. All components are gunmetal finish. It is a medium size bracelet that measures 7 3/4” long and 7/8” wide. Also available in small size 7 3/8” in length. $55

Sarah Elliott Designs: Satin Copper Link Chain Bracelet This simple bracelet utilizes the beauty of its materials to achieve its look. The satiny finish texture on this copper link chain makes for a great look. All components are copper or copper finish including the toggle clasp. It is a medium size bracelet that measures 8” in length and 1 1/8” wide. $47

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modXchange provides fashionistas with an active platform to showcase themselves, meet other aspiring talent, and stay connected and informed about great opportunities around the world. Built on a unique vision of modXchange owners John Pham and Allain P., the primary goal is to bring both talented individuals and talent seekers from around the globe together, into a single, fun and productive environment. modXchange brings together a diverse collection of beautiful faces and artistic talent, and has helped connect many hard working stars with successful management companies and agencies through promos, model searches and exciting events.

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modXchange.com Photographer: John Glenn www.jglennphotography.com Model: Nell Coleman Studio: Encyclomedia Studios Atlanta Hair/MUA: Mikel Cain Hair: Charles Zeno Stylist: Kimmy Kay Assistant: Dustin Sean Lazenby

Model: Jade Curie Photographer: John Glenn www.jglennphotography.com Studio: Encyclomedia Studios Atlanta Hair/MUA: Mikel Cain Hair: Charles Zeno Stylist: Kimmy Kay Assistant: Dustin Sean Lazenby

modXchange also serves as an attractive platform for management companies, agencies, event planners, and media of the fashion industry to cross promote, and often times working with some of the great new faces within the modXchange community. modXchange supports success at all levels. modXchange has redefined the way fashionistas, management companies, agencies, and fashion media can connect with one another and create opportunities for years to come.

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On September 17, 1979 the up and coming fashion mogul Cherrod L. Allen was born to Michele Allen and Leonard Charles Hamilton. He was raised and hails from Brooklyn, New York. Cherrod L. Allen had an eye for fashion at an early age. With the aid of his parents and godmother Almieta Berry, a seamstress in her own right who was a great source of inspiration in his adolescent years. Cherrod’s first creation was at the age of twelve; he made was a royal blue bow tie and comber bun set. Who would have thought that his talents would have expanded to this level of creativeness?

Cherrod has never had a liking for clothing in department stores. Cherrod has always had his own personal style and knew what he desired to wear. He took a fashion course at Katherine Gibbs School in New York, NY to enhance his skills. His creativity and yearning for fashion grew day by day, week by week, month by month and year by year. Cherrod was influenced by famous designer, Gianni Versace.

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In 2007, CLA Designs came into fruition. His neckwear and custom designs have made a statement not only in the church world but the secular world as well. Cherrod has poured his heart and soul in his designs and is proud of his work as a designer. In November 2012, CLA Designs became CLAD New York LLC. CLAD New York is a fashion company that does what its motto says “Creating A New Unique U�. CLAD New York is known for a wide variety of neckwear and custom apparel that transcends to all genres of fashion.

Cherrod is a grateful and humbled by what he accomplished this far in his lifespan. He is pressing toward greater goals and accomplishments. Through prayer and belief and faith in God Cherrod has done great works. He encourages everyone that they can do all things through Christ which strengthens them. With God all things are possible and to dream big and believe in yourself and your abilities!

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FASHION the awakening

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Paul had awakened early that morning as he had become quite accustomed.

Thoughts of all that had happened and all that might happen raced through his mind.

He had been under a lot of stress lately and wasn’t sure how things were going to turn out. Since the economic recession his sales career was in a slump and he was having trouble making ends meet.

Knowing full well that he wasn’t going to go back to sleep, he made his way downstairs to find a relaxing movie that he hoped would ease his nerves. While the movie would have no affect on easing his mind, it did seem to make the time past faster. Soon it was time for him to get ready for work. He forced himself to take a shower and shave.

After he finished getting dressed, he gave his wife and daughter a kiss. The kiss had no real impact, as it had become merely a ritual done before leaving the house. “I love you guys,” he said as he grabbed his briefcase and headed out the door.

As he walked down the street, his mind was so busy that he didn’t notice the new blossoms on the trees around him.

Flowers had also started to bud along the sidewalks, but it was as though he couldn’t see them. It wasn’t until he reached the bus stop that he noticed something that would change the course of his day.

It wasn’t anything big or dramatic, but it would serve as a catalyst to change his thought pattern. It was a sign outside of a nearby coffee shop that read, “You are living, but are you really alive. You are alive, but are you truly living.” This sparked a climatic moment as it brought his many thoughts down to one. “Am I truly living”, he thought.

It was then that his bus arrived. As he made his way onto the bus, the thought really had him puzzled. Paul decided at that moment that he would change some things.

He wanted to slow it down a bit and focus on being in the moment. He took a deep breath and looked out the window of the bus. What he noticed awakened him even more.

He noticed the blossoms on the trees and the budding flowers that he had so briskly passed only moments ago. “How beautiful!” he thought. As he was beholding the beauty of the new coming spring, he looked further out and saw the majestic, snow capped mountains. They had always been there, but the chaos in his mind had prevented him from truly seeing them.

Paul was now awake. He realized that while focused on making a living, he had forgotten to live. When he returned home later that day, his wife noticed that there was something different about him. There was a glow that she hadn’t seen in him in so long that she had forgotten what it was like.

Paul made a commitment to himself to live a more balanced and harmonious life. He decided to no longer be consumed by things that he couldn’t control. He would not further allow the things that he didn’t have to stop him from enjoying the things that he did have.

He was now truly awake and was determined to remain that way.

Paul was now awake.

He realized that while focused on making a living, he had forgotten to live.

The Bleulab Reversible Collection breaks the mold of onedimensional thinking. The collector’s founder and inventor Carl Jones, has created a reversible jean that can take you from day-to-night in the blink of an eye. Using innovative design concepts, extensive fabric testing, construction research and wash experimentation, Jones found the perfect combination of fashion and fuction. Built for today’s woman - an adventurer who is constantly in motion - the styles are named with that in mind: merge, junction, U-turn, RPM, tracks, rotate, driven, shortcut, curve and detour.

It’s about embracing those parts of her journey.

behind the jeans Creative Director Carl Jones and the Bleulab design team spent over a year developing what is now a patented garment. Every aspect of the making of the jean is specific and carefully monitored, beginning with the special fabrics that allow each side to look completely different, even though there is a single wash process.

The sewing requires infinite precision and special handling in order for all the seams, pockets and loops to be perfectly aligned. The signature “window� on each side of the waistband is a unique design that distinguishes and brands the garment without adding any bulk. The trim and hardware were specifically developed to allow the garment to be fully functional on either side.

Bluelab is designed and manufactured in downtown L.A. The Bleulab reversible collection is innovative and fresh, yet clean and contemporary.

The concept is completely new and the jeans offer a plethora of benefits: they are fashion forward, take less space and weigh less in luggage and maximize use of existing wardrobe. The price points are just as attractive as the jeans: $175.00 - $225.00.

And remember...they are 2 for the price of 1!

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Based on their love of the finer things in life,

brother and sister team, Michael and Lauren have created their own standout clothing company, Lauren Moshi. Michael and Lauren are inspired by high fashion and fine art. Lauren Moshi creates unique pieces that are meticulously crafted in limited quantities. Every mark, every line on every piece is hand drawn by Lauren. Each garment is an original piece of artwork. The clothing is targeted towards customers who appreciate the finer details and intricate designs.

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They only use the finest fabrics for maximum comfort.

Lauren Moshi’s current collection consists of fabulous tanks, tee’s, sweaters, dresses, open cardigan’s, hoodies, sweat pants and totes, which are adorned with art of everything from bunny girl, peace daisy, rottweiler, diamond lips, tiger face, peacock, peace sign, aztec deer, herringbone bow, camillia, nyla, lips…

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Cassandra Amor’e started her business October 2011.

Cassandra Amor’e had a vision of transforming fine art into exclusive bags and shoes that would create an individual look most women and men want. Cassandra draws her inspiration from the fine arts and Roman and Greek Mosaic arts.

Cassandra is inspired by the work of Ed Chapman.

She admires his ability to use Mosaic in order to create portraits that have the ability to present the effect of a painting.

Cassandra Amor’e ideas and creativity ensures that each shoe and bag designed are individual.

Since the forming of her business and increasing popularity, her exquisite designs have become one of the leading suppliers ofexquisite bags and shoes worldwide.

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stablished in 2011, Morts & More was born out of the vision of tailoring for all. Created by two of the founders of MyTailoredSuit with the goal to deliver affordable couture without compromising on style and quality.

The vision was born out of the increasing difficulties they had faced when looking for well fitted and stylish off-thepeg suits for various work and social engagements that didn’t break the bank. Realising their dilemma was not an isolated issue and with some in depth research, they found that by sourcing highly skilled tailors out of Europe & Asia they could offer a service that bridges the gap between the high street and high end tailors. The rest as they say is history.

Morts & More are able to achieve the best results for clients by blending traditional tailoring with modern style and then mixing it with the clients own personal touches to create unique tailored clothing they love and are admired in. The company has built its success primarily due to word of mouth & recommendations from clients and people who have seen the work done for clients.

Morts & More offer the finest in Italian and British fabrics to provide long lasting and impeccably tailored clothing with an outstanding fit. Whether it’s for the boardroom, social event or wedding, Morts & More have the proven track record of helping their clients achieve their desired look.

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the book of MoreMen testament from a woman

In Western-American society today, not all sexual practices are equally shared between men and women. Ideologically, our society warrants men more liberty in the carrying out of their sexuality. This is seen specifically in the male ability to date multiple women and be glorified for the act of doing so.

Women, on the other hand, are not so glorified for dating multiple men‌ In fact, women are more likely to gain a negative sexual reputation for exercising such a liberty.

I attribute women dating multiple men primarily to this double standard, in the interest of challenging its existence.

By challenging this standard, women can reclaim some of the sexual liberty that has been warranted to men only, the stirrings of a revolution.

That being said, I feel as though there is reasoning deeper than the interests of challenging the double standard, as to why women date multiple men.

I do agree with challenging social norms and admire women who are committed to reclaiming their sexuality through such practices. However, I feel as though there is something about dating multiple men that registers to me as more of a strategic, open-minded approach vs. a revolutionary, vindictive invasion.

When playing the dating game, it is common to underestimate or misjudge the weight of what being in an exclusive relationship means. If it is what you want, exclusivity means trusting the significant other with your heart, soul and mind‌ the beautiful, the ugly and the often unstable.

Consequently, there is a lot of pressure bestowed upon the people involved in the exclusive romantic relationship that may not be known until the heat permeates beyond the kitchen.

Dating multiple men is strategic open-mindedness because it allows a woman to get in touch with what they want in

an exclusive relationship, within the context of different men, with different traits. In the beginning stages of dating, the core of the person you are seeing does not always surface immediately. The more you learn about the person, you are involved with in an exclusive relationship, the closer you become to knowing if you can grow together.

By dating multiple men, un-exclusively, a woman gets the privilege of experiencing differentness that monogamous exclusivity lacks. This differentness provides the woman dater with essentially more data, to consider for if and when she decides to pursue someone exclusively.

Even more so, different people can inherently bring out under developed aspects of the woman’s personality that dating just one person does always present the opportunity for. This creates another source of information where data concerning what she wants in an exclusive relationship can be drawn from.

Love is one of the strongest forces people experience. The breaks and dawns all people have experienced in one way or another make it difficult and sometimes terrifying to navigate through.

Dating multiple men and collecting data from the experience can be used as a way for a woman to get in touch with what she wants in an exclusive relationship. There will never be a guaranteed or easy path to follow in this realm of experience but one can always come home, when they are in touch with themselves. When you know yourself, you can truly know others.

Keep calm and date on.

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attends 2013 BAFTA Awards

Argo beat the competition to take the gong for Best Film at this year’s BAFTAs, with Skyfall awarded Outstanding British Film. Leading Actor went to Daniel Day Lewis for Lincoln, Emmanuelle Riva was named Leading Actress for Michael Haneke’s Amour, while Christoph Waltz and Anne Hathaway walked away with the awards for Supporting Actor and Actress respectively.

Although it garnered the most nominations overall, Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln did not receive one for Best Director. That award went to Ben Affleck for Argo.

The 2013 BAFTA award nominations were notable for their variety and quality, representing big-budget blockbusters, stunning international cinema and left-field independent films. The awards were always predicted to be “a wide open race”, and this, to quote BAFTA’s chairman Michael Willis, “really reflects the health of cinema throughout the world.”

Stephen Fry hosted the evening, and a stellar list of nominees and leading members from the film industry were in attendance, including Ben Affleck, Anne Hathaway, George Clooney, Ang Lee, Quentin Tarantino, Daniel Day-Lewis, Hugh Jackman, Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes and Jennifer Lawrence.

Hollywood producer Rebecca Wang attended in her capacity as a member of the Academy Circle, which constitutes the charitable side of BAFTA. She is strongly committed to a proactive role in enabling, encouraging and supporting all art forms of creative talent across the film industry.

In addition to the high-profile awards ceremonies held annually in London, Los Angeles and New York, BAFTA runs a year-round Learning and Events programme aimed at audiences of all ages and backgrounds across the UK and USA. The programme offers unique access via workshops, master classes, lectures and mentoring schemes to some of the world’s most inspiring talent.

The Academy has also in recent years extended the range of access to resources that inform and inspire.

Its online archive is a treasure trove of features, photographs and interviews.

The 66th BAFTAs took place at London’s Royal Opera House on Sunday 10th February, and a post-ceremony dinner was hosted at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

Rebecca Wang at the 2013 BAFTA awards wearing Roberto Cavali

Red carpet coverage was provided by BBC Three and BBC One broadcast the awards ceremony itself. Four new 360-degree cameras were employed to span the carpet, enabling viewers at home to enjoy the evening’s proceedings.

The BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Awards are the Academy’s highest film honours, rewarding the best work of any nationality seen on British screens over the previous year. An independent charity, BAFTA also aims “to support, develop and promote the art form of the moving image by identifying and rewarding excellence, inspiring practitioners, and benefitting the public.”

Anne Hathaway at the 2013 BAFTA awards

Jennifer Lawrence at the 2013 BAFTA awards

George Clooney, Grant Heslov, Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Affleck at the 2013 BAFTA awards

Rebecca Wang wearing Roberto Cavali

who is REBECCA WANG? Rebecca Wang is an entrepreneur, writer and former psychotherapist. In 2011 Wang made her production debut with Hollywood feature film Passion Play, which featured at the prestigious 37th Toronto International Film Festival in the Official Film Selection. The romantic thriller starred Academy Award nominees Bill Murray (Lost in Translation) and Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), alongside Megan Fox (Transformers).

Having graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a Master’s degree in clinical psychology, Wang has practiced at various leading institutions such as the University of California, as well as several elementary schools, specialising in family, children, and couples counselling. She is currently authoring a book on her experiences in the counseling field.

Wang is a devoted patron of the arts and a committed supporter to a number of significant charities including The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta), Prince of Wales drawing school, the International Red Cross, Elton John Aids Foundation and Amfar-The American Foundation for Aids research.

Her passion for the arts and music has led her to support many prestigious galleries and organizations including the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Academy of Arts, the National Gallery, the Serpentine Gallery, and the Tate Modern, home to some of the world’s most impressive art collections which include works from Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh, and Andy Warhol.

In addition to her latest venture into the world of film, Wang has a keen eye for design and photography. She also has an affinity for fashion, and regularly attends shows all over the world. Wang will continue to focus on ventures which provide a forum for artistic expression and flair in all mediums.

Rebecca Wang is a Hollywood film producer who launched her own production company in 2010. She is a devoted patron of the arts and a committed supporter of a number of significant charities, including the Prince of Wales’ Drawing School, the Elton John AIDS Foundation and amfAR - the American Foundation for AIDS Research.

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ASIANSPICE The relationship between beauty and taste may seem miles apart, but just compare the feeling you get when you take a bite of an amazing dish with the feeling evoked by great photographs that highlight breathtaking beauty. When you blend delicious, quality ingredients with the perfect spices, you get wonderful cuisine. And when a photographer puts together a fashion shoot that pairs the perfect model with just the right wardrobe, hair and makeup; everything fuses to create a special beauty that the photographer captures.

New York fashion photographer Steven Paul feels fortunate to have had such a shoot, featuring MC2 New York model Cheera Choo, adorned in bold, brilliant fashions from wardrobe stylist April Spicer. With Cheera’s classy, unique looks that stem from her Indian, Chinese and Thai ancestry, the blend could be called Asian Spice.

“It was fashion week in New York City,” Steven said, with “lots of exciting events happening. The snowstorm of the century was supposed to hit New York City and ended up slowing us all down a bit.”

But the show -- or the shoot -- must go on, and indeed it did, as Steven, a big proponent of working with others to create and enhance beauty, banded together with his team to bring his vision to life.

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stevenphotography.com Models Katrina Topacio, Katherine Farmer, and Robyn Williamson of RED Model Management NYC.

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hoo’s hair styling was the creation of Darren Bay. His diverse and exciting styles have appeared on the covers of Vogue, Vanity Fair and many other top fashion magazines, and he has worked with leading hair stylists, fashion designers and photographers.

“Darren did his magic,” Steven said of Darren, who pulled Cheera’s hair back to frame the model’s face with a shock of tantalizingly wayward curls that brought a playful touch to an otherwise coolly sophisticated look.

In addition to modeling, Cheera has experience in other aspects of the arts that can help with the creative process.

With training as a stage actress and as a set designer, she brings extra expertise to the shoot. As an actress, she can slip into character.

And her experience as a set designer gives her a better understanding of how to work with her surroundings.

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“Cheera Choo was chosen for this fashion editorial,” he said.

“She was so lovely, and with a perfect personality and persona, she pulled it off so elegantly.”

Rose Blazer by Patterson J. Kincaid Black Harem pants by Zara Black Strap sandals by Jessica Simpson Ring by Pushmataaha

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Red and Black Dress by Derek Lam Red Belt by Ralph Lauren Black Shoes by Nine West

Black Dress by Karen Millen Heels by Truth or Dare Earrings by Aqua

Black Blazer by Guess by Marciano Skirt by Nina Ricci Shoes by Truth or Dare Collection Black earrings by Charter Club

Rose Blazer by Patterson J. Kincaid Black Harem pants by Zara Ring by Pushmataaha

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irsten Sylvester was the makeup artist, creating a strikingly evocative look on the face of the model, softened by the light bathing her exotic eyes. You can’t help but be drawn to the brilliant red lips, especially in connection with a fiery red dress that illustrates class with a good helping of warm spice.

Kirsten approaches makeup application as an artist, using the face as a canvas. She’s been working in the fashion industry for more than 17 years, doing editorial, runway, film, commercial and corporate work, with editorial and runway as her main passions. For Kirsten, applying makeup is part of the expression of the fine arts.

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Wardrobe Stylist: April Spicer Hair Stylist: Darren Bay MUA: Kirsten Sylvester Model: Cheera Choo MC2 NYC Assistant & Video: Jason Paluck Matthew Gonzales

ON THE COVER: Photographer: Steven Paul Model: Alex Abercrombie @ Fenton Moon NYC Courtesy of Melissa Rodwell Workshops

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Boypenda

by Theo

Photographed by Emilanos Designer Boy Penda with Model: Martina Ventura

I t a l l s t a r t e d i n I t a l y.

I was a professional football player at Genova FC, Bari and Taranto.

After a terrible injury the doctors told me that I couldn’t play football anymore. I was devastated and I did nothing for several months. My father was a tailor and I had g rown up with a love for fashion. So I decided to move into the fashion industry.

The team manager at Genova FC helped me to get into the biggest Fashion University in Milan: The Marangoni institute. I studied there for 3 years and found it even harder than being a football player. Until one day, an ex-colleague called me and asked me to make his fiance a wedding dress. This was the first dress I had designed and made for the wife of a celebrity. He was premiership footballer for Liverpool.

After that assignment, I started to receive orders from other football players’ wives. I moved to England and decided to live in London and continued studies at Central St Martins Fashion Design School for another 2 years. When I completed school, I began working for Julien MacDonald.

In 2010, I created my own brand; Boypenda by Theo. The name of my brand holds has a very special meaning to me. Penda was my grandma’s name. Her full name was Adji Penda. The meaning of my brand is ‘grandma’s boy’. I opened my first showroom in Soho, London. At the same time I was supplying New Look stores several dresses. In 2011 I received a call from Abercrombie & Fitch New York and they offered me a contract to work for them. I moved to New York City and after 7 months I decided to come back to London to focus on my own brand Boypenda by Theo.

I currently reside in Paris and working on my new collection while rebuilding a bigger showroom in Soho. In addition, I am designing for Mango: the black dresses for the season 2012-2013.

My name is Theo and I love London.

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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK Planete Chic New York Fashion Week was held on Sunday, February 10th, 2013. This spectacular event took place at the fabulous STAGE48 in New York, NY. Creative Director was Celebrity Project Runway Lead Stylist, George Ortiz. Josh Galarza lead the make up artists crew @ Dex Cosmetics - New York, official make up sponsor, and Michael Lucero lead the Scott J/Aveda team, as official hair sponsor.

Fashion houses who hit the catwalk this season at Planete Chic New York Fashion Week were: Ola Style - New York based designer Ola Hawatmah presents, Fall 2013 collection YB Couture - New York based designer Yana Benhuri presents, “INSPIRING FASHIONISTA” Fall 2013 collection.

John Paul Ataker - New York based designer John Paul Ataker presents, “LOVE” Fall 2013/Spring 2014 During one of the largest to hit the eastern coast, the HOTTEST fashion event of the season; NEW YORK FASHION WEEK. After 2 flight cancellations and one delay, nothing was to stop Fashion Affair Magazine from attending this incredible event.

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On the runway, the look of Ola Couture was timelessly feminine gowns. The pairing of bold metallics against floral prints created truly statement worthy pieces, bringing an eccentricity to anywhere in which they are worn. Her designs are as versatile as they are timeless and any women, with any body shape would richly relish the adornment of one of these pieces.

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YB Couture The look of YB Couture was vintage inspired kimonos creatively revived by the current trend of women’s progressive wear. With the addition of military jackets, masquerade masks and beautifully crafted beadwork, these pieces brought us back in time to old Hollywood and Howard Hughes cinema. The variety of velvets and architecture enhanced by buttons and lace created a look not seen in the industry today but, cherished in the hearts of true fashionistas all the same.

Hands down, the evening gowns of John Paul Ataker were the most breathtaking pieces of the event. The elegant cut and flow of these pieces is stunning, with quality fabrics and details that strike the eye with enough force to turn heads. The future of John Paul Ataker is limitless and is true high fashion look.

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fashion highlights from london fashion week February 2013 written by Lady K with LadyKmedia.com

From the 15th till 19th February 2013 London Fashion Week hit the streets. London Fashion Week is an apparel trade show held in London twice each year, in February and September Organised by the British Fashion Council (BFC), London Fashion Week first took place in 1984. It currently ranks alongside New York, Paris and Milan as one of the ‘Big Four’ fashion weeks.

The buzz, the media frenzy was at its peak. Somerset House has hosted London Fashion Week since 2009, and was filled with crowds of people and the most fashionable. Some dressed to express fashion at its most extreme.

Gordon Flynn Fashion/PR Director and Lady K European Fashion Correspondent to Fashion Affair Magazine were there to witness high fashion at its peak.

From British designers such as Mulberry, Julien Macdonald and British Fashion Royalty Vivienne Westwood, the catwalks were filled with show stopping collections over the week. But there were two designers whose collection overwhelmed guests, fashionistas and press with originality, class and grace.

As London Fashion Week has drawn to a close, the world anticipates what London Fashion Week will have in store in September 2013. It’s as if ‘Angels of Iconic Fashion’ are in preparation to descend from above.

Left to Right: Gordon Flynn Fashion/PR Director of Fashion Affair Magazine dressed in Morts & More, Maria Jordon, Lady K, European Fashion Correspondent to Fashion Affair Magazine dressed in Max Mara and styled by Nisso International and Celebrity model Lewis Duncan Weedon, dressed in Carlotta Actis Barone. Photograph taken by Cassandra Mayers.

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AUTUMN/WINTER 2013 COLLECTION This designer pays tribute and celebrates femininity and sensitivity. This collection contrasts old and new; light and heavy; black and white. The perfected 2D cuts of the garments create a 3D illusion which highlights the pure beauty of the female figure.

The cloths are sophistatcated and elegant, giving the women who wear them a 1930’s aura of refinement and a subtle hint of the ever so classic Coco Chanel.

The collection is speaking volumes and telling a mysterious story of feminine beauty and her mind through the shapes and textures of transparent fine nets, the opaque, thick jersey and wools. The colours that run through the garments are mainly blacks, whites and their shades greys and creams to better express the stratification of the elements and the beauty of the contradictions when they are assembled together.

Over all this collection rejoices beauty, femininity, mystery of love from the female view point. Pure grace and class was the shroud of each model who exhibited each couture outfit that left all in a daze.

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AU T U M N / W I N T E R 2 0 1 3 C O L L E C T I O N Nova Chiu brand is a fashion label developed in London by Nova Chiu and partner Jeff Archer.

The brand focus is on textiles, print, and colour. This label embodies elements from ethnic cultures from China, Canada and Europe.

Nova Chiu are a regular fixture at London Fashion Week, and presented their second ever collection. The amazing Nova Chiu’s collection displayed stunning trimmed reindeer fur jackets. Using blue and lilac tones, heavy beading and bells on flared pants gave the look of originality and signature of Nova Chiu.

Photographed by Cassandra Mayers

The models graced the catwalk with sleek hair and makeup which was a fresh and healthy tone. The soft jingle from the clothing echoed in tune with the music and elegance of the models on the runway.

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Cashmere cardigans, dramatic scarves, t-shirts and more made with the finest yarn imported from Italy. 86 the imagery of biker bars and scraggly haired models force-feeding the regurgitated grunge look to you from the runways of Paris.

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Think Park Avenue chic meets Tribeca. Carefully detailed seasonal motifs are alluring with tigers among maple leaves for fall or cherry blossoms for spring. Strength, balance and nature have found harmony here.

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Francoise It’s just simply not fair.

Women have so many more options than men when it comes to fashion. And Francoise Elizee has made this distinction that much clearer. Influences of Grace Kelly and Jackie-O are quite apparent in this internationally acclaimed collection.

Distinctive materials such as the label’s signature lizard, crocodile, and python skins are an important source of inspiration for Francoise.

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MAGGIE BARRY Rock legends like Van Halen, Lady Gaga and Cher blow up Maggie’s phone for one-of-a-kind pieces. Her vision for men and women’s fashion is the highway to cool every season. Edgy detailing, futuristic texture and metallic mixtures are quite prevalent in her current collection. Her love of the sea and space explains her ethereal approach to fashion and her laidback demeanor explains why clients keep coming back for more. “When people wear my clothes they have harnessed their inner power. They feel confident and they are able to command an audience.”

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When things are not adding up in your life, start subtracting. Clear out your least favorite shoes NOW and introduce bold, colorful beaded and Aztec inspired magic into your closet.

Eric Rutberg has best laid plans for you in 2013. Power heels, wedges, flats, and even kitten heels can finally have something in common--sexiness. No business savvy leader should ever cross their legs in a power meeting with worn down soles. This should be enough 4-1-1 to have you clicking your heels and wishing you were shopping online right now.

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No woman has ever complained about the touch or taste level from a man of the Lehr Family. The love for all things beautiful started with granddad the tailor, then passed down to Sam the architect-turnedjeweler, and was eventually passed down to the heartthrob son Jared. Yes, women often will search for him at the jewelry counters of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus just to bat their eyelashes. So taking the above into consideration, it’s no surprise that ‘architecturally beautiful’ eloquently describes the present-day Sam Lehr collection. Art, beauty and fashion is in their blood. Hollywood’s new darling Sofia Vergara is a fan. Are you?

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With all the new power and forward thinking sweeping over our nation’s capitol, it should be no surprise that we are discovering new emerging talent in the fashion arena there, as well. Andrew Nowell’s “Savile Row” inspired men’s collection is both snazzy and posh. The disheveled chap next door can get lots of options here, and the lack of attitude will remind you that you are NOT in NYC. Don’t miss Andrew’s evolving line of underwear for men, too. The skyler blue boxer briefs should go home with you, as well as the model wearing them if you plan your visit to his locale at just the right time.

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G O L D & WO O D

You have two options this spring when upgrading your specs before the summer months. Stand up and take notice of this handcrafted eye wear made of all natural precious wood and genuine cruelty-free African & Vietnamese horn, or sit down and unblock the view so the fashion hunter behind you can see.

Stevie Wonder adorned Gold & Wood at the 40th Anniversary Glastonbury Festival, which set this company’s switchboard ablaze. Only true connoisseurs of all things beautiful appreciate the artisans who craft each component one by one. Three days of work go into each pair, which is much longer than it took for you to become an instant fan.

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M L L e at h e r We look to cowboys and Indians not for their love of the fight, but for their fiercely sexy and masculine accessories.

ML Leather is 100% hand-crafted in the USA and is not limited to...well, anything! Leather iPad holders, handbags, backpacks, wallets, piper smoker’s pack, and even your flask are in line for that image upgrade.

If you appreciate community, tradition and simplicity, you will be on the same page as the founder Cody Vance. Luckily, products made with love and care are not a thing of the past.

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There is no tomfoolery here; this brand rocks. Andrea Pompilio is the first stop for rock stars after they’ve cashed their first big check. Pure celebration washes over you as you challenge the silly thought that money cannot buy happiness.

Italians have always been known for style and sophisticated palates. This gentleman’s collection is no exception.

The message is simple: Don’t wait for the world to recognize your greatness; live it and let the world catch up to you.

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hoodie If you’re on the go, you should be in the know.

Headphones built into your hoodies and shirts are the wave of the future. Perfect for travel for athletes and pretty much anyone else who wants to be hands-free when jamming to their iTunes. It’s the affordable and universal gift that you should get for your birthday. Machine washable and with a vast selection for every personality, it will bring you back for more. Your kids just got cuter, your husband just rocked out in the tool shed without annoying you, and that chatty stranger on the subway just got drowned out

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M o del o f the ABBEYberghaus My name is Abbey Berghaus. As a young child, I remember feeling incredibly self-conscious about my appearance. I’ve always felt like the ugly duckling; the odd one out. In high school, these feelings began to grow stronger and stronger.

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I was approached by a modeling scout and was told that I quite possibly may have a chance in this industry. I was ecstatic.

I knew at that moment that modeling was something I wanted to pursue.

This opportunity gave me confidence!

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Every time I attend a photoshoot, my self-esteem

I get such excitement from seeing the images that I played a part in creating.

It’s proof to me that I can be anyone I w an t to b e!

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Modeling has taught me that I am capable of much more than I give myself credit for. My dream is to become a household name so that I can encourage other girls who have often felt insecure about their bodies or their appearances to notice how beautiful they truly are, despite of what they tell themselves or what the scales may tell them.

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I pursue modeling because it strengthens my confidence and reminds me that I

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Weather is just a game: fashion lovers always win.

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Handcrafted Lingerie proudly made in Uruguay

Image courtesy of Denver Art Museum Wardrobe provided by Delish Demure Boutique Model: Savana Ray Photographed by Nicole Marcelli Location: Denver Tech Center

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Your words should always support you, and your hair regime is no exception. When a noun simply will not do, this line of hair care springs into action. Texans take their hair products, Ford trucks and love for fine beef seriously. The ghost oil repairs what your other products couldn’t; the leave-in mist will help with your kid’s nappy locks. Stay loyal to this entire line and you will see what we mean. The various fixins reads like a thoughtful vegan menu--bamboo extracts, sunflower seed extracts, green tea, and sweet almond fruit, to name a few. A true Texan would never steer ya wrong. $12 to $14 each www.verbproducts.com

Juara Coffee Scrub

$37 * Currently on sale for $24 www.juaraskincare.com

Its a shame that this coffee-scented scrub is only to be used externally and cannot be consumed internally. It smells that good. But getting to the nitty-gritty of it (some pun intended), your skin will not be the same. This is just the help you need to scrub away the irritating energy of your boss or any memory of an annoying client. 100% vegan products utilizing active botanicals such as rice, tamarind, turmeric, candle nut oil, healing teas and red sandalwood quickly sets this brand apart from the rest. Just look at the skin of the four founders and you’ll see why we’re hooked.

NutriDiet

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If you are feeling the social strain of looking your best, ignore it. True beauty starts from within and NutriDiet is your co-pilot in weight loss and digestive health supplements. The destination to a healthier you is not the latest diet book at Barnes & Noble. Boost your metabolism and provide holistic nutritional solutions for that chipper lifestyle. Make the connection! Japanese women tend to stay thin throughout their lives and often the reason is their healthy diets rich in prebiotics, probiotics, and green tea. Order your free 30-day supply online and see the difference for yourself.

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There is a game many cosmetic companies are playing with you--your time and your money. More and more we are looking towards educated professionals to guide us through this beauty business injustice. The future of your good looks has a new pioneer, dr. adam-Paris. Skin renewal and proper hydration at a cellular level is the focus here, not overpaid spokesmodels whom have never even tried the product. We can’t replace the wasted funds you’ve spent on the imitators, but this unique line can restore damaged cells just in time for your new drivers license photo.

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Blush Med Institute We are all quite often tricked by branding and fancy packaging. For your first trip to Blush Med Institute, keep your eyes closed because the team there has you covered. Combining one-on-one physician consultations, facial and body rejuvenations, sweat reduction, and even hair loss solutions, this is not your typical medical experience.

No stale energy here and no scary needles; the blush experience is the perfect non-surgical alternative. The space is upscale, sleek and modern, and a complete contradiction to really how affordable everything is. The Blush blending bar will mix products specifically for you with your name on it, which has still not stopped my other half from claiming these as his own. If you are not asking questions by the end, you most likely fell asleep under the trained and intuitive hands of Lana. Inquiry about your skin concerns using the b-Skin chart and before stepping out to the curb, open those eyes.

You will love what you see!

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Frustrated with the toxins found in her perfume, founder Patricia Malemes applied her love for the planet into a uncomplicated line of products for you. All-natural stick deodorants, organic lip balms, body scrubs, and more quickly evolved into a power home business.

D o n ’ t m i s s t h e u n i - s e x c o l o g n e “A f t o s ,” p e r f e c t l y m i x e d w i t h j u n i p e r b e r r y, l a v e n d e r, v e t i v e r a n d b e r g a m o t . T h i n k w o o d s y, b u t s u b t l e , never overwhelming. With no sulfates or parabens, the long list of what is bad is missing. But the reasons why you should try someth i n g f r o m t h i s ex t r e m e l y a f f o r d a b l e co l l e c t i o n i s m u c h l o n g e r.

beejoos.com BeeJooS is structured as a social enterprise and as we travel the world to feature the most unique accessories from artisans and emerging designers, we also make sure to donate a percentage of proceeds to charities dealing with the most pertinent issues communities in these emerging countries face. Our charities differ in cause, as often problems faced by artisans in Vietnam are different from those faced by artisans in Madagascar. We are currently focusing on a charity called Educating the Children (http://www. etceducation.org/home/), where we are helping build the first girls’ school in Kenya in the Masai Mara. BeeJooS is featuring handmade bracelets made by Masai women and all proceeds go to the building of this school for the young girls.

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All of BeeJooS breathtaking images were taken by Photographer Kunal Jankee.

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We believe in making the social cause chic and fashionable so we can reach out to bigger audiences - we hold fashion editorial shoots to feature handcrafted products made by artisans, to further promote the beauty and fashion relevance of these globally curated accessories. In so doing, we are able to provide our customers with a unique global shopping experience while supporting artisans to attain these customers and help them become economically independent.

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(Aborigine for jewelry) was conceptualized by Mauritian-born, London-bred, New York- residing Founder, Teejana Beenessresingh. Ms. Beenessreesingh is an MIT graduate, who dedicated most of her senior year circumnavigating the world.

Ms. Beenessreesingh identified a need for an online global lifestyle accessories platform while shopping in the bazaars of the Far East. Captivated by the plethora of stylish souvenirs displayed in these local bazaars, she realized that shoppers outside the Far East had very limited access to these products - shoppers either had to travel to the source markets or pay significant mark-ups at stores that simply white-labeled the same artistry finds. After graduating from MIT and completing a couple of successful stints in reputed investment banking firms in New York, she decided to combine her passion for curating alternative accessories and travel to design a platform that aimed to fulfill this need - and BeeJooS was born. “BeeJooS is uniquely positioned to provide online shoppers with timeless and decadent accessories at affordable prices right at their doorstep. We travel around the globe in search of one-of-akind statement pieces and handpick our products based on how best they reflect local customs and specific cultural nuances of the country of origin. As the world becomes flatter, our shoppers - the selfstyled global citizens - crave knowledge of and seek access to fashion products from far-away cultures. In addition to curating accessories, we seek to educate our consumer on the countries, customs and cultures that we source our products from. In short, we seek to be a provider of global fashion locally and bring out the global citizen in you� says Ms. Beenessreesingh.

She adds further “Keeping in mind our goal to be the best online portal for providing “fashion meets travel” lifestyle experience, we also feature a travel blog that provides content and insight into whats new and whats hot in terms of alternative travel experience and local travel secrets. Through our blog, we seek to constantly educate our shoppers on hidden itineraries in featured destinations, including go-to sauce spots, off-beat local dining, secret martini dens and unique lodging venues.

Our theme of “Shop, Support and Savor The Globe” is based on our belief that one’s passion for global fashion and travel need not be mutually exclusive. BeeJooS’s mission is to provide our “global citizen” shoppers with a single-door access to affordable and alternative fashion and travel experience.”

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