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Charles-Gabriel Sauvage, called Lemire père (French, 1741– 1827). Figure of Louis XVI and Benjamin Franklin, 1780– 85. Porcelain, 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 6 in. (32.4 x 24.1 x 15.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of William H. Huntington, 1883 (83.2.260)
Fan with a View of the Château de Versailles, ca. 1780–85. Single paper leaf, painted in gouache over engraving, with gilt paper trim; sticks and guards: carved and pierced ivory, decorated with gilding, gouache, and mother-of-pearl, 6 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (16 x 31 cm). City of Versailles, Musée Lambinet, (95.15.1) © Ville de Versailles, Musée Lambinet, photo by Christophe Fouin Dress The Arrival of the Papal
(grande robe à la française).
Nuncio, 1690s. Oil on
French, 1775–85.
canvas, 48 7/8 x 61 in.
Silk brocade (woven 1760s),
(124 x 155 cm).
H. from neck to train 59 7/8 in.
Collection of
(152 cm).
Aline Josserand-Conan,
The Kyoto Costume Institute
Paris.
(AC11075 2004-2AB)
Photo by
© The Kyoto Costume Institute,
Christophe Fouin.
Photo by Takashi Hatakeyama
Charles Cozette (French, 1713–1797). Folding Screen with Views of the Château de Versailles from the Avenue de Paris and the Cour du Cheval Blanc at the Château de Fontainebleau, ca. 1768–70. Wood, oil on canvas, painted leather, 79 1/2 x 153 1/8 in. (202 x 389 cm). Collection of Monsieur and Madame Dominique Mégret, Paris. Photo by F. Doury
Maupérin (French, active 1774–1800). Nguyễn Phúc Cảnh, 1787. Oil on canvas, 63 3⁄8 × 39 3⁄8 in. (158.5 × 100 cm). Archives des Missions Etrangères de Paris, Photo © Thomas Garnier
Louis Michel Dumesnil (French, Paris 1663–1739 Paris). The Formal Audience of Cornelis Hop at the Court of Louis XV, ca. 1720–29. Oil on canvas, 41 1⁄8 × 64 1⁄8 in. (104.5 × 163 cm). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, On loan from the Koninklijk Oudheidkundig Genootschap (SK-C-512) © Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Trend Privé Magazine
Rodrigo Ramos is a young 2D graphic illustrator from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Speaking three languages, he attended the “Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais� for graphic design from 2008 to 2012. Highly motivated and passionate about art in general, his brand of fantasy and surrealism are well grounded in an understanding of the nuances of realistic features and an understanding of light that is rarely seen in such young talent. With a fine art and graphic design background that took him into digital illustration, he has worked side by side with professionals from different genres and backgrounds, doing illustrations and concept art for magazines, book covers, advertising and video games.
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Lai N Nguyen MORE OF HIS WORK AT: https://lai.carbonmade.com/ INTERVIEW BY ANDREA BELL
Nhựt Nguyễn aka Lai is a 28 years old Hanoian artist based in Saigon, Vietnam. Working as a graphic designer, illustrator, and mainly working in digital media, prints or branding; like any good superhero, his day job involves a desk, and access to the tools he needs to moonlight as one of the few who cares enough to make a difference in the world. Having founded the Arts For Peace Foundation this past March, he has continued the work he started at the age of 17, in helping to improve the lives of humans and animals in need. Lai is staying immensely humble through the process. We took some time to ask Lai about his past, present, and future.
Andrea: Why do you do what you do? How did
Andrea: Has any of your work been inspired
Andrea: As an artist you are sharing a part of
this become your chosen medium?
by a real life experience, or is there one expe-
yourself with the public, is it ever difficult to
rience in particular that stands out that was
share work with your audience?
Lai: I work as a “creative worker”. All of the
an inspiration for your work? Lai: “Why so expensive?” This is the question
jobs related to both, creativity and aesthetic appeal, are interesting to me. I work widely
Lai: I’m an animal lover. Something brought
that we often receive in our country, when
within the creative industries in Vietnam by
me to this job. I have now started with these
it comes to creative products. Donation is a
collaborating with different companies and
animals. On the way, I have taken back to
sensitive issue in our country, because fraud
organizations, such as those that include
my home six abandoned kittens. Then I fos-
and corruption are taking place every single
fashion, advertising, film, etc... All of these
tered them and found new owners for them
day. Our group has eight members, and we
jobs have a degree of difficulty that stim-
through Rescued Animal Group. Through this
go calling on the participation of other art-
ulates my passion. I’m always learning, and
forum, I accepted to foster more. At many
ists. Eight of us share a lot of hard work. The
these jobs will help me learn a lot. My most
times, I have had to foster more than 20 dif-
paintings of many Vietnamese artists are in-
favorite thing is the use of art for charity
ferent animals in my house. In my country,
serted each onto different postcards, and we
and social work. It makes me feel like my job
the cat and dog meat is also a controversial
design differently for each painting. We cre-
choice is meaningful, because it contributes
issue. Many people protest that if humans
ate the packaging to be the most beautiful.
and is helpful to others.
are disadvantaged, why would we rescue
We print, cut, finish entirely by hand, in order
animals? A small group of us are trying to
to save money. All of the canvases (fine art
I founded an organization named Arts For
fight for it. I realize that if humans` opinions
prints), as well as that, we print, frame and
Peace Foundation (AFP) in March this year
change, the protected animal ability will be
have launched them out in the market with
with eight members. We sell fine art print
improved. So, I engaged in relief activities for
reasonable prices. Every morning, we go to
and postcards fundraising to aid the disad-
people, in parallel with the call for fighting to
the company to work, and make income, and
vantaged.
protect animals.
every night we have continued the AFP job.
However, we are usually asked to reduce prices for the products of this charity, and many people doubt that we treat this money honestly. Andrea: Do you ever find the life of an artist to be lonely or removed in any way? What do you do to keep yourself stimulated and inspired in your daily life? Lai: I have done this job for 12 years, which is since I was 17 years old. I`ve never been frustrated about it. I have an endless love for this job. Sometimes I feel tired, but when I come back to my home, having a lot of dogs and cats waiting for me to feed and pet them, that makes me feel comfortable and warm, because I know that what I am doing, is right. Andrea: There is often controversial talk about arts funding and government / community involvement in the art world. What role, if any, do you see arts funding as having? Lai: In our country, the government is always involved in all artistic products that will be launched widely. All of them have been brutally “mutilated”, in order to conceal all sensitive information, (such as anything sexual, political, or involving corruption). We`ve always been careful creating the images, or are thinking carefully before the invisible messages spread, so that the approval organization of the government does not detect. Our country cannot have freedom of speech, and I’m always looking for it in many ways. Andrea: Your work has such a modern surrealism to it. Tell us about what you really respond to. Lai: In addition to the work I have mentioned, as you know, I paint. My works are mostly surrealistic portraits. I want to create a portrait of a human being through their thoughts, instead of drawing the specific details of their anatomy. Trend Privé Magazine 13
Andrea: I have often heard from artists of
The first painting is a self-portrait: The story
various disciplines that “a piece is never fin-
that I will tell, is a story about the luxury life in
ished”... Roughly how long does it take you
which people often “paint” themselves. There
to create a piece? Do you solely work on one
are a lot of pains and feelings, that people
piece at a time? Or do they build a little at a
ignore, in order to get a perfect portrait. A
time?
small bird is a visualization about the true vibration remaining in humans. The golden
Lai: I don’t have an exact timing to create an
clue is only a weak connection with that sen-
artwork. I want each of my paintings to have
timent. “It” can fly away at any time, leaving
a different story. The distance between piec-
only a faceless person.
es being created, that is the time I am looking for. Stories from different people.
The second painting is my favorite. It is a portrait of a man with a smile emoticon on
Andrea: Which of your artwork pieces is your
his face. I believe that each of us have once
favorite?
experienced that moment. We use smiley actions to hide an inside sadness. Although life
Lai: I want to introduce you to three paintings:
is how we must “always be smiling”.
And the last painting that I introduce is, “Two
call it a “modern surrealist” style, like you
sisters”.
called it. I will also call it like that.
This painting “talks” about the unhealthy relationships between Vietnam and China. The
Andrea: How long have you considered your-
girl on the left wears a black cheongsam. The
self “an artist”? Did it take making an income
girl on the right wears a white Aodai (viet-
from your art for you to realize that that’s
namese long dress).
what your status was?
Cheongsam girls have had a conspiracy to “dye” my country by a black color, and my
Lai: Never before did I consider myself an
government seems to believe that, “we don’t
artist. I like to call myself a “creative worker”.
know, anything could happen”. Until now, I only sold my paintings to charity, Andrea: What would you call your style?
not yet officially sold as individual products. I make money from my main job, which is to
Lai: I do not know how to call its name. Just
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Andrea: Do you feel there is a specific purpose
pret your artwork differently?
to your artwork? Lai: That is a great thing for me. I could hear Lai: I want to tell a story from each of my
other stories from the painting that I have
paintings. The viewer’s empathy with me, is a
not thought of. It’s really quite interesting,
thing that I am always looking for.
that nobody recognized me in my exhibition. I can blend into the crowd, and hear different
Andrea: How do you feel when people inter-
stories about my artworks.
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THOMAS MOREL MORE OF HIS WORK AT: http://www.thomasmorelphotography.com/ INTERVIEW BY ANDREA BELL
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Andrea: You are that photographer whose photos beg the question: “HOW did he get that shot?” What is your process when you have a client? Do you run from a catalogue of ideas? Is there a specific element that you look for that inspires each photo? Thomas: Basically, what inspires me, is always the element of time. Through my work I always strive to capture a slice of time that will inspire, or add impact to the message that the client wants to express, even more so, if it is a slice of a gesture that otherwise might even seem ordinary or boring. I am very conscious about the fact that the mystery of the how might be completely ruined, when the motion or action in the image is created in post-production. Therefore, I work consistently on set towards the perfection of the gestures in the image. This way I hope that it stays true to reality, but looks as if it is impossible. When a client lays out a briefing or idea, the process starts with a brainstorm around how I can make something «different» out of it within the concept. Actually, most of the time the client leaves a lot of open spaces in their conception of the final result, and leave it largely up to me on how to interpret the briefing. For instance, I work a lot on decoration projects, where I am asked to create artwork for hotels, offices, private homes or public facilities. In that case, I am most often presented with a single word like “Eagle”, “Weather”, or “Sea”, and I`m left completely free to create a series of art within that theme, that gives the venue, the little extra it needs to stand out. This is really demanding, but also a great privilege to be able to collaborate with the architects and designers of the venue, to work towards a truly tailored feeling throughout the entire concept.
Andrea: Is there a photographer that inspired
Norway when I was 16. That marked some
and I am what I do. I am never satisfied, and
you growing up?
kind of radical change, and maybe added
I am very aware that this is both, a strength
even emptiness within me. I suddenly felt like
and a weakness. Good enough just doesn’t
Thomas: My interest in photography only
I had no identity other than The Dutchman,
do it for me, and that makes me go way too
really started when I was 18, and from that
and I started looking for something that de-
far sometimes, to reach where I want to go.
point on, my greatest inspirations have been
fined me as a person. Photography just fell in
I don’t have the illusion that I will ever achieve
Lois Greenfield and Tim Flach. Their work is
place without thinking about it, and I started
the «goal» you are talking about. There is no
just, so far beyond perfection...
looking for ways to make it my own, maybe
goal other than the road towards it, and I tru-
even define me. I loved doing gymnastics in
ly believe that no artist should ever be driven
What made you want to choose
Holland, which I wasn’t able to continue do-
by the desire to achieve something. Achieve-
this path? Where did this passion for pho-
ing in Norway. Maybe that was the factor that
ments are much rather the result of a driven
tography come from?
made me focus on the dynamics, that I end-
soul, doing what it does best.
ed up specializing in. Thomas: The moment I saw the work of Lois
Andrea: How important is it to you that your
Greenfield, a New York-based dance pho-
Andrea: When you first started in photogra-
photography is an extension of your brand?
tographer, who has created some of the
phy, what was your goal? Do you feel like you
Do you ever have a project where you’d like
most breath-taking, still-lives of airborne hu-
have achieved it? You are considered to have
to try an entirely different approach, but you
man bodies. That moment, I knew that this
reached a level most photographers dream
feel limited by having a certain “look” you are
was what I wanted to be doing. Her work is
of and at a ridiculously young age, so what
known for?
just so much more than photography. Maybe
do you do from here? Do you think you will
the camera and technical aspect is even the
evolve through different styles?
least important in her work, even though it is
Thomas: I have never really tried to establish a look or brand. It has merely just turned out
performed beyond perfection in all manners.
Thomas: I consider myself to be very «lucky» ,
to be this way. Because of that, I neither have
Her work is all about the collaboration be-
to always have known very clearly what I want
had the problem that I would like to try a dif-
tween her creative mind and the passion of
to do with my life. Not everyone has such a
ferent approach, when it wouldn’t feel gen-
her models. The camera just is there.
defined passion. On the other hand, it might
uine. And then again, the moment in which
Also, the moment I moved from Holland to
also be a curse in some way. My work is me,
such different approach feels genuine, it
wouldn’t ever conflict with your style. You
that even if I «feel guilty» to charge for my
not when it comes to the technical aspect. It
know, sometimes the artist gets in the way
product, I need to do so, if I want to continue
just happens. To be able to illuminate, and
of his or her art. Don’t try to create the art,
delivering that product, and make a living out
freeze the motion in my signature way also
let the art create itself. Something that does
of it. Some say that the only thing you need
under water, I had a custom underwater
limit me, if it even can be called “a limitation”,
in life is love and air, but unfortunately that’s
housing built for my Hasselblad, which ena-
is that I simply suck at doing what I cannot
a bubble that bursts pretty quickly when you
bles me to control the strobes that are set
do, such as portrait or product photography.
start your own business. The best thing is to
up above the surface. From that point on, it
And because of that, I have been very con-
hand over the business side of my work to
is simply a matter of starting to shoot, and
sistent in rejecting projects that involve work
a person whose competence is exactly that,
change the settings bit by bit, until the tech-
that I know someone else can do better and
but I’m still looking for someone who I really
nical aspect becomes just a superficial factor,
cheaper. I am very clear about that towards
trust to represent my work in a truthful way.
whose only function is to be there when the
my clients, and I know for a fact that such honesty is appreciated.
magic happens. Andrea: We love the ethereal quality and sense of mystery that comes from your light-
Andrea: Let’s talk about the equipment for
Andrea: When does the “artist” eclipse the
ing. What type of team or setup do you need
a moment. What drew you to Hasselblad?
“businessperson” for a shoot and vice versa...
to light something underwater like this? Is it
Initially your work looks perfectly edited,
or do they always seem to work well together?
second nature to you now? Or is it always a
but Hasselblad is known for not being “gim-
very carefully planned setup?
micky”... this is on purpose? Do you work with
Thomas: One of my biggest challenges, and I
Hasselblad because it takes you to the root
believe that I’m not the only one in this field
Thomas: I have the tendency to say that I
of photography itself? As a younger photogra-
of work thinking this way, is that I think too
don’t really know what I’m doing. I just know
pher the tendency is often to depend on the
much about the art, and too little about the
where I want to end up, and I know that
tech, what inspires you to shoot “film” limita-
fact that, it also should enable me to pay
very well. I strongly believe that it works
tions with digital? Why did you go with Hassel-
the bills. I tend to put way more time and
the best for me to go into the production
blad right out of the gate?
effort in jobs that only pay that much, and
as open-minded as possible, where I yet do
that makes the financial side of my passion a
not know the way towards the end result. Of
Thomas: It might seem like a really strange
real challenge. I have luckily come to realize
course, it is a carefully planned process, but
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that always has been known for basically everything, but being fast, when looking for a system that would enable me to freeze extreme high-speed motion. But I also knew that the central shutter system of the Hasselblad would allow me to synchronize with flash at all shutter speeds. I wasn’t sure since there were no examples of this technique at the time, but I knew that it in theory, it would enable me to freeze motion with the effective flash duration rather than the exposure time. The ultimate test was probably a shoot where I wanted to capture a biathlon athlete while jumping through a cloud of snow, and I wanted the .22 bullet to show while leaving the barrel of the rifle at 320 meters/second. Beside that sheer technical aspect, I simply wanted to use a system that would eliminate all technical boundaries in my line of work, putting all responsibility for a succeeded shoot in my hands rather than exterior factors. Hasselblad for me has always been a brand that is, and always has been, genuinely interested in the users of the system. A brand that knows that it is not up to them or their product to create amazing photography, but when put in the right hands, will enable the user to do exactly what they do best. And also since Hasselblad is a relatively small company, they are truly involved in the industry and listen to what their customers need, in order to keep persuading their visual passion. In the end, the camera is just a tool. Andrea: In a world where everything is photoshopped to the hilt, it is refreshing to see work that keeps a natural look to a face and shows actual emotion in the moment, not contrived. Do you ever have to defend this look to a client? Thomas: It makes me sad to see commercials all over the globe that could have been so powerful, if only they had taken the effort and competence to shoot it in-camera, instead of putting the whole thing together with
stock-looking
photography.
Even
really
high-quality photographers tend to attempt to create impossible-looking shots, by using post production, and it is just so easy to dismantle when you’re looking at it. Once I turned down a really high-end agency, only because they demanded that I would start photoshopping. I do realize that this is «necessary» in today’s society, but that doesn’t mean that I agree. I am sick and tired of boys and girls all around the globe, feeling the pressure to obtain some kind of «ideal», that has never existed in the first place. Well, if my client demands me to create something «photoshopped”, they can go and find themselves another photographer. Birthmarks, scars, imperfections, fat, and body shape, these are all things that we all are born with, and in my eyes all of these «imperfections» make us who we are. The bodily ideal that the media and commercial world present to us, makes us long for something that does not exist, and I do not wish to be a part of that «pushing machine». Andrea: Even your nature photography seems to have an element of athleticism in it, as though you are bringing out the muscular strength of the animal. Is this an attribution to your time as a gymnast? Is the physical strength in the photo something you look for? Thomas: I don’t really think about what I do too much, and it’s hard for me to «analyze» why I do what I do that way. Neither can I truly say that it is something that I look for. It is just the way it always turns out to be. So maybe yes, it is something that lays me naturally for some reason. Basically, I just know what I like, and I work until I get the shot that I am looking for without compromise. If I want to put energy in creating an image that I truly and proudly can call my own, I always start looking for a way to make the situation my own. I want to rip it out of context, and manipulate the truth,
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to visualize something that I believe shows
ungraspable.
presentations, I often meet people who
an unseen side of the situation.
If I were to work with models on this, I’d want
come to me, and say that they envy me and
to be working with talented dancers, people
the things I have achieved. They tend to say
Andrea: Close your eyes for a second and im-
who know how to be airborne. I’d be work-
that in a way, that makes me believe they are
agine you`re on set. When you think of the
ing with two models, regardless of gender,
convinced, they will never be good enough
word “love”, what`s the first thing that comes
age, color or nationality, and I would want to
to achieve such a thing. This makes me sad,
to your mind? How and what would you cre-
create a weightless moment, where they are
because the only thing I believe in, is the
ate in order to bring that beautiful feeling to
emotionally interconnected while airborne.
strength of your own decisiveness, and the
life?
Jumping around is basically a pretty stressful
power that everyone has to pursue their
and demanding thing, but the result would
dreams. If you already beforehand believe,
Thomas: I could put together a complete
look like they were almost asleep and at ease
and convince yourself, that you will not get
brief on this. If a client would come to me
in each other’s presence, floating in an end-
the job done, it will not get done.
with this question, I would be up all night,
less universe of weightlessness and ambi-
In Holland, we have an expression that says,
letting my fantasy flow, and put it into a 20-
ance. I would like to use scarfs and colors or
«No, you have. Yes, you can get». No goal is
page briefing with benchmarks and drawings,
liquids that would wrap around them, while
out of reach, if you truly go for it, you can
with all possibilities as to how I could visual-
being airborne, to underline the «truthful-
at least get further then where you started.
ize this. A couple of sentences here, is always
ness» of the moment itself, taking away all
Try it, go for your dream. You will surprise
going to be too little to really do it justice. Or,
doubt regarding it being photoshopped or
yourself.
maybe we could also drop the brief, and just
not.
And this regards much more than photogra-
get my hands on my camera and start shooting. I’ll try to explain anyway.
phy. It regards basically everything in life. Andrea: Is there an even higher and bigger
- Go with the decision that will make for a
purpose behind your inspiring
good story.
Love is something that binds people togeth-
talent and passion for photography? Is there
- Luck favors the prepared.
er, and makes people look past the flaws and
anything in particular you`d like the world to
- Do whatever you want to do in life, but be
imperfections of others. For me, it means tol-
learn about / from you?
the best at it.
erance, understanding, and putting yourself second to others. It is a huge theme, almost
- Go for something that you perceive to be Thomas: When I hold lectures, demos or
«out of your league». You’ll surprise yourself.
Andrea: If you could live in any era, which
the only thing the camera actually sees, is the
I get the chance. It turned out simply just not
would it be and why?
time and scene the lighting illuminates. So,
good enough for me. There was too much
even if the exposure time would be 1 sec-
distance between me and the dolphins, and
Thomas: It would without a doubt, be liv-
ond, if the camera settings and amount of
I got the focus to be 1 meter behind the ac-
ing side-to-side with King Arthur during the
light would allow the image to turn out black,
tual focus plane. This annoys me so much! I
4th-century. The book that Marlon Bradly
it would still turn out to be crystal-sharp, if
feel that I should have done better to illus-
wrote about his legend; The Mists of Avalon,
the flash duration is as short as 1/8000 sec.
trate such graceful animals, and for the next
has inspired me greatly, and to live in such an
I hope this makes sense. It is pretty boring
time I want to be much closer to the action,
era, with no complexity to life other than our
and technical, to talk about something that
maybe even within it. Especially when I use
basic instinct and understanding of life, really
really doesn’t matter that much. In the end,
my 28mm lens, I find it really important to
appeals to me. Plus, I have a great passion
it`s all about your own personal vision, and
get into the action, so that it creates as much
for the art of forging steel.
what you want to achieve.
depth and impact as possible.
Andrea: I`d love to know how you master the
Andrea: I love underwater photography and
Andrea: Your sports photography is exem-
high-speed work that you do. It is so impres-
yours is by far the best I`ve seen.
plary. Do you only shoot sports on location?
sive to see your brilliant captures of human
How did you shoot the dolphins? What lens
What`s the key to a perfect sports image?
bodies in movement, yet clear, crisp, still and
and camera? How did you feel about it? Was
with a great story behind. Are there any spe-
there a specific feeling when shooting such
Thomas: Sports photography should be
cial techniques that need to be followed in or-
amazing creatures in their element?
about sports.
der to freeze such a fast-speed moment?
I get so annoyed when I see athletes being Thomas: The dolphins are shot on my Has-
photographed while half naked, or complete-
Thomas: Well, the most important thing in
selblad H4D-50 with 28mm HCD lens.
ly out of their element. It just does not make
my work is that actually the lighting creates
I had the camera in my H4D underwater
any sense. Doing sports photography, is ac-
the image. Not the camera. It is also the light-
housing, connected to 3 studio strobes firing
tually very satisfying, because I wish to just
ing that freezes the moment. Technically, if
at 1/7500 sec. I feel that the result is ok, but
be a spectator, and let the athletes do what
you would set your camera to underexpose
I really am not satisfied with the result at all.
they do best. But then, when I see a moment
so much that the image would turn out black,
I still want to do a remake of this shoot when
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I ask the athlete to repeat it over and over
vote, smell or make love. I will judge you by
again, and I start to set up, and optimize the
the things you do to other people. Be good to
lighting to get the shot that I am looking for.
one another, no matter what.
But the utmost best situation is whenever
- «You can tell the size of a man by the size of
I am allowed to be there during an athletic
things that bother him».
performance, where I can anticipate on gestures that are predictable, and be there with
Andrea: Any advice for our readers regarding
my studio lighting and camera. Because then,
the difficult art of timing? Is this a skill you`re
the athlete doesn’t think about being photo-
born with or can someone learn it?
graphed. The only thing on their mind right there and then, is to do what they do best.
Thomas: Very simple: You can learn it. But
And that turns into the purest photograph-
the moment you need to ask yourself, “why
ic result; no manipulation, no desire to look
you are doing it”, you have lost. Go for what
good, and no photographer telling the ath-
makes you feel good. That’s all you need to
lete what to do.
know; whatever you do for a living.
Andrea: If you could fix one world problem,
Also, I have not studied to learn anything
what would it be? Is there a humanitarian
about photography. I believe that you can
cause close to your heart?
learn absolutely anything, if you really want to. To underline this, I would like to quote Sir
Thomas: I would really like to wake up one
Ken Robinson:
day and experience that people all over the world would respect, or treat, one another
«Kids: when they don’t know, they’ll have a
for what each individual represents, instead
go. They’re not frightened of being wrong.
of the «group» they are expected to belong
Now, I don’t mean to say that being wrong
to.
is the same as being creative, but what I do
There is no such thing as being black, white,
mean to say is that if you’re not prepared to
blue, yellow, photographer, Dutch, American,
be wrong, you’ll never come up with anything
Italian, bus driver or fuckup. There just is no
original.”
such thing. Each person is who he or she is. Do you behave or act in a way that I respect?
And by the time they get adults, most kids
Then I will spend energy on you. Do you be-
have lost that capacity. They have become
have or act in a way that offends me? Then I
frightened of being wrong. They have gone
will stop spending energy on you.
through an educational system, where being
I would like to see the day when everyone
wrong or making a mistake is the worst thing
looks past the etiquette, and would start to
that might happen, and in most cases, it is
get out of their comfort-zone, and listen to
even stigmatized. The result is that we are
the person who thinks opposite of them-
educating people out of their creative capac-
selves. It doesn’t matter how you dress, look,
ities.
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BEAUTY W R IT E R S Er i n S c h w e i n s b e r g Ch e y e n n e H a rr i s S u s a n C a r a b e ll o Z ayna Palmer El i z a b e th K u n k o v Al e x a n d r a Chr i s t i Gia O’Neal Maria-Noel Bagnulo Sara Reynolds
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BeautifulHoliday Skin By Erin Schweinsberg
TPM Senior Beauty Editor www.facebook.com/erinschweinsbergmakeupartistry
Can I MASK you a question? The busy Christmas season is upon us! The rushing, bustling, and busiest time of the year! But what kindness are you going to bestow upon your skin this holiday season? What are you going to do to keep it hydrated during those cold winter days? No doubt you’ve taken care of everything else in your world- whether it be preparing the family feast, shopping for your loved ones, staying up late to wrap those gifts, or cleaning the house in preparation for your relatives/in-laws/friends to arrive! It’s time to take care of YOU! A ten-minute gift to yourself to make sure your skin will be glowing in all your holiday photos! Here are a few great mask options to help keep your skin hydrated and beautiful- all winter long! SHOP
1 Chantecaille- Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask 1.7oz $84.00 www.chantecaille.com
2 Sisley- Creamy Mask with Tropical Resins 2.4oz $122.00 www.sisley-paris.com
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Trish McEvoy- Instant Solutions Triangle of Light Eye Mask 8 Masks- $68.00 www.trishmcevoy.com
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LUSH- Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask 2.1oz $8.95 www.lushusa.com
Chantecaille- Jasmine and Lily Healing Mask Chantecaille take masks to a whole new level with this rich botanical cream infused with Vitamin B5, Lily bulb, Chamomile, Mimosa, and Jasmine! A great way to revive and hydrate your skin- perfect for anyone with a complexion in need of a pick-me-up! Don’t have ten minutes in your day to fit in a mask? Perfect! This mask also double’s as rich night cream, put it on before bed and it will do the rest while you’re sleeping!
Sisley- Creamy Mask with Tropical Resins Who has combination to oily skin and wants a mask that wont break them out? Sisley has you covered! This deeply purifying mask is great for minimizing pores, controlling shine, and removing impurities from the skin! It’s both cleansing and absorbent thanks to the clay and tropical resin properties, but skin also remains soothed and soft from the Myrrh and Iris! A great way to help your skin look and feel its best!
Trish McEvoy- Instant Solutions Triangle of Light Eye Mask
We can all use an eye mask- no matter what the season! For those not getting a whole lot of sleep, for those with dark circles, fine lines, or dehydrated looking skin; this eye mask is ready to refresh, invigorate, and hydrate your skin! This intense, concentrated, fast-acting treatment, is the best way to brighten, sooth, and even plump; your eye area when you need it most! A great way to keep your eyes looking well-rested when you’re not getting your normal 8 hours of sleep- and a great gift idea for the holiday season too!
LUSH- Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask Are you on a budget this holiday season? LUSH have the answer for you! Their Brazened Honey Mask is the perfect way to wake up your skin! With ingredients like Honey to soften, Lime to brighten, and Ginger Root Extract to cleanse; this mask has a little bit of everything to help freshen up your skin! Side note: LUSH donate a large portion of their profits to charity every year, so not only are their masks a great way for you to revive your complexion without breaking the bank; but your money also helps give back! Feel good not just about your skin- but your purchase too!
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HOTREVIEWS EDITOR`S PICKS: TREE TO TUB / HOURGLASS
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TREE TO TUB - www.treetotub.com Founded in San Francisco, California in 2015, Tree To Tub is an organic body care company, focused on providing the most gentle body care solutions found through nature’s most nourishing botanicals. The brand works directly with farming communities and eco-reserves in rural Taiwan to sustainably harvest the wild soapberries that form the base of their ultra-gentle cleansing products. Free of harmful chemicals, Tree To Tub’s products are organic, cruelty free, vegan, fair trade, and eco-friendly - all products are free of artificial fragrances, sulfates, parabens, and all other toxins. Harvest your soap, only at Tree To Tub. Natural beauty brand Tree To Tub made its worldwide debut on November 1st 2016, with a groundbreaking collection of ultra-gentle, organic body care products featuring the brand’s unique ingredient, the soapberry, an exotic fruit that when rubbed, produces a gentle, nourishing lather. THE STORY
“When I was a baby in Taiwan, I would do anything to avoid a bath. I would cry, scream, or even play dead. It wasn’t because I was naughty and didn’t like to be clean. I actually wished I could love bath time just as much as other kids, but soaps never allowed that. Harsh chemical soaps would burn my skin, and itchy red bumps would spread all over my body. My mom would try every brand of soap she could find, but nothing worked on me, until one day... my grandma brought home the soapberries from the forest. With a rub, these berries magically lathered up like soap, but without the burning pain! Its gentle, creamy lather made me feel safe in the shower for the first time. After months of using the berries, not only had I completely forgot the burning pain from chemical soaps, my skin had become smooth and healthy. Not everyone has a special grandma like mine, but everyone should have nature’s healing soap. We are excited and grateful to share these miraculous soapberries with you! “ - Michael, Founder SHOP
HOURGLASS COSMETICS - https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/ Ambient Light Correcting Primer, $44 (Sephora). It seamlessly blurs skin`s imperfections while giving a soft, lively appearance and a strong base for the rest of your makeup. The oil-free formula provides a naturally stunning glow, while avoiding the “middle of the day wet skin look” that we all dread. It can even be used alone as a light coverage foundation, however, a beauty blender is highly recommended. Curator Lash Instrument, $78 (Hourglass). Perhaps the most precise mascara wand on the market, this stainless steel tip is specially designed to evenly coat each and every lash with a 360 ° range. It is perfect for make-up artists, and their attention to perfecting detail. However, it is highly recommended to be used with the Hourglass Curator formulas – making this product even more pricey, but worth it. Also, it is to be washed in between uses for the best outcome. Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick, $46 (Sephora). Said to combine the qualities of both liquid and powder foundations into one compact stick, this product gives an effortless 12-hour coverage.
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MORE TO READ Today, nearly 18 million tons of surfactants are produced annually; most are synthetic, many are known toxins. Tree To Tub is turning the body care industry on its head, by replacing these chemicals with the gentle, nourishing lather of the soapberry, an ancient fruit hailing from India and Taiwan. “The soapberry’s natural antibacterial property makes it the ideal alternative to synthetic soap,” says Jessica Rubino, Personal Care Director at NewHope Media, “It’s the most revolutionary idea that I’ve heard in years!” For centuries, the berry has been hidden in Ayurvedic herbal tradition as a nourishing remedial for an assortment of skin and hair conditions. Since then, its benefits have been scientifically validated, and Tree To Tub is the first to make the soapberry available through its full body care collection. The brand launch took place on Indiegogo, the global platform for entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to life. The brand was personally scouted by Sandy Diao, Director at Indiegogo, who believes the young beauty brand can bring about revolutionary change in the encumbered body care industry. Hourglass Cosmetics was founded in 2004, when beauty industry veteran Carisa Janes saw a void in the beauty market. Founded with a commitment to reinventing luxury cosmetics, Hourglass has carved a niche for itself as an innovative beauty brand. Hourglass exists at the revolutionary intersection of science, beauty and luxury. The brand is acclaimed for its breakthrough formulations, technological innovations and unwavering commitment to reinvention. Complexion products are infused with the most groundbreaking active ingredients available to create unbelievably surreal skin. Distinguished by sensorial textures, modern color collections, and sleek custom packaging— Hourglass puts the art in stateof-the-art.
YOUTH TO THE PEOPLE
REVIEWS
By Gia O’Neal
Kale+Green Tea Spinach Vitamins Age Prevention Cleanser, say that 3x fast! Let’s get into it trendy people! Youth To The People has created a trendy, eco-friendly line. We all know the veggies listed above (see the cleanser name) are great for you, we ingest them because they’re great for our insides, but let’s address the benefits on the outside too. Glowing skin, helps with free radicals, its gel-like texture is super spreadable, cool to touch, and helps bust dirt in its tracks, not to mention reducing pore size. Not only is this cleanser great for your skin, it`s eye catching! Beware if you’re clumsy! The bottle is made of glass, so I advise you to grab a beer can holder (if you’re a fancy pants, have one made at www.vistaprint.com) and put your cleanser bottle in that, for safe keeping. This will reduce the chances of dropping and breaking your Kale-a-fornia gold cleanser. See what I did there? It`s made in California and it’s kale. Cost $36.00 available at www.youthtothepeople.com
Kale+Green Tea,Spinach, Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Cream This moisturizer can be applied day or night, containing all the super foods, as it conditions the skin, helping it to feel hydrated, refreshed and ready for the day. If your skin is oily, you’ll see this cream-base product and your eyes may begin to widen. You may want to yell “NOOOOOOOOO!”, but say yes! It’s not heavy, nor is it oily. She’s your friend! “Sip” this tea and stay youthful. Cost $ 48.00 available at www.youthtothepeople.com
Kale+Tripeptide 37, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid Serum Vitamin C is always alright with me! Vitamin C brightens, and combats hyperpigmentation. Peptides helps maintain elasticity and collagen in the skin. Overall, I enjoyed the application of the serum. It’s very lightweight and absorbs rapidly into the skin. This is a product every skin type should have. What’s your type? This product! Cost $62.00 available at www.youthtothepeople.com In closing, - my Law & Order moment has finally arrived- this product line is designed “ingredient wise” to keep you youthful, glowing and feeling refreshed. We all want to turn back the clock or maintain a healthy skin, and I believe Youth To The People has done it with this superfood skincare line. Trend Privé Magazine 39
Eugenio Qose “Photographer: Eugenio Qose @eugenioqose / www.eugenioqose.com Model: Olga Shutieva @olgashutieva HMUA: Lara Navarrini @laranavarrinimakeup TPM PR: Razvan Ferigeanu @razvanferigeanu Studio: Spazio Zeta / Location: Florence, Italy.
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GetBrow Ready By Erin Schweinsberg
TPM Senior Beauty Editor www.facebook.com/erinschweinsbergmakeupartistry It has been said that eye brows are the most important feature on a person’s face. Whether you like to have them shaped, filled, waxed, plucked, or simply trimmed; a set of beautiful eyebrows never go unnoticed! Here’s something to consider- some people say brows are what frame the face, others consider them a beauty statement, and recently; science has deemed them important in determining facial recognition! Whichever way you value them, it’s important to have the right tools and products to style and groom them… So here are a few go-to items to help keep your brows in check!
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1
Anastasia Brow Wiz $21.00 www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com
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Laura Mercier Brow Dimension $24.00 www.lauramercier.com
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NARS Brow Defining Cream $23.00 www.narscosmetics. com
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Trish McEvoy Brow Perfector $33.00 www.trishmcevoy.com
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Smashbox Brow Tech Shaping Powder $25.00 www.sephora.com
Anastasia Brow Wiz The perfect, retractable, ultra-slim, fine tip pencil for those who want a precise brow! This smudge proof formula glides on to fill in the brow and stays all day! It can create fine hair-like lines for a more natural looking brow, and the spooley on the opposite end of the pencil helps to blend the color for a truly flawless finish!
Laura Mercier Brow Dimension
An amazing product used to completely transform brows! This fiber-infused colored brow gel helps create volume, build dimension, and shape eyebrows for up to 12 hours! The fibers latch onto the eyebrow hair to create a more dense and textured eyebrow; perfect for anyone wanting a full, but natural, look that is virtually effortless!
NARS Brow Defining Cream
This silky, creamy formula helps you create natural looking, or bold brows, in minutes! It blends to effortlessly shape and sculpt, and with its buildable and smudge-resistant qualities, you can create whatever brow you desire- for all day wear!
Trish McEvoy Brow Perfector
If you don’t have a grooming pencil, you need one! This is a clear, wax based pencil, ready to set brows for all day perfection! This wax pencil has a lightweight formula to create a natural looking hold, and can be used on bare or enhanced brows! Perfect for anyone!
Smashbox Brow Tech Shaping Powder
An ultra-fine, loose powder that mimics hair to fill in and shape brows! This volumizing powder allows you to build the brow to create an ultra-bold look, or simply just fill in the area’s that need it most! It has a specially designed applicator that allows you to easily control the amount of product used, and definition you desire!
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BEAUTY TIPS By Susan Carabello
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A curly girl in a straight-haired world Day after day, I stress over the thought of having to style my hair. My skin is glowing, and my lipstick is on point. My hair, however, has seen better days. I have never been one to control or style it to my liking. Why? Because I was lucky enough to be given the gift of thick, full, curly hair. It has taken me decades and thousands of dollars-worth of products and haircuts, to get a look that is decent. I tried straighteners, keratin treatments, waxes, pomades, and more. Well, I am here to tell you some tips and tricks for keeping your hair looking fabulous and frizz free. These are real tips from curlyhaired girls like me. Microfiber towels. If you are looking to start your hair styling routine right, begin by towel drying with a microfiber towel. Hair follicles are porous, and any excess moisture may cause frizzing. This type of towel works well because it absorbs the excess water. Squeeze your hair from root to tip, then wrap your head in a microfiber towel. Covering your hair for several minutes may do the trick. Top image: Deva Curl Bottom Image: Marc Anthony
Gels/Creams. There are several brands which girls like me love such as Marc Anthony Strictly Curls, Orbie Creme or Rene Furterer Sublime Curl. Julie uses the Marc Anthony Strictly Curls product and says “I love this product! It makes my curls calmer and less frizzy.” Additionally, there is a keratin spray too called It is a 10 that when used may decrease frizziness in your hair. Use the spray before adding any styling product to your hair. The key when using gels, creams and sprays are to make sure to remove any excess water from your hair before applying. Keratin treatments. Keratin hair treatments have grown in popularity in the last few years as they provide fantastic results which may last for months. It is a process that softens the curls in your hair, which in turn, can help with frizz. We lose the keratin in our hair overtime due to styling elements such as coloring. Courtney says “Keratin treatments are key in keeping the frizz away. I get keratin treatments regularly and swear by them. My hair has never looked better.” When selecting a provider, make sure you research salons that offer them and the type of keratin treatment, too. Keratin treatments are not one size fits all, so find a provider and therapy that works for you. For me, the most straightforward trick, although time-consuming, is to form ringlets around each curl. Yes, I have done the methods noted, but I find that creating ringlets and letting them air-dry works best. I remove any excess water, use a curl defining gel (like the ones above), finger-curl each ringlet, then let it air dry. It works like a charm every time. A big thank you to my stylist who showed me this trick ten years ago. Remember, these are just a few tips, and tricks to help you get the best look for your curly hair. Choose what works best for you and rock your curls! REVIEW
BEAUTY REVIEW - VEGALASH By Gia O’Neal Got lashes? If not, here’s a safe, affordable way to achieve them. One Word “VEGALASH”. Vegalash is a vegan, gluten-free, volumizing serum. Vegalash states they promotes thicker, fuller lashes. Did it deliver? On my personal journey, it delivered results in 4 to 5 weeks. I noticed my bottom lashes were longer than before, my upper lashes appeared longer, however, not thicker. When I applied mascara the difference was amazing! I felt comfortable with my actual lashes. Here’s a general run through of my makeup routine before work; cleanse skin, moisturize, SPF, primer, fill eyebrows, eyeshadow, foundation, conceal, powder... You get it. I add my mascara at the end, because normally I’m running behind by then and have to apply it in the car. True story. At a red light, I was applying my mascara while bobbing my head to the Bad and Bougie, and caught a glimpse of my lashes and squealed HEYYYYYYYY! Then YASSSSSSSS! My lashes looked AH-MAZINGGGGG, and the best part, they were mine! No need for falsies. Today, I was rolling with what Vegalash gave me. As an esthetician, it’s refreshing to use a product that promotes growth while being aware of ingredients. Eyelash exstensions can actually diminish the growth of your natural lashes. I advise my clients to give themselves a break from extensions from time to time. We all want to blink what our mommas gave us, but we all aren’t THAT lucky. Eyelash extensions, individual lashes, strip lashes, what we put on our lashes are the ingredients of the adhesives being used. Eyelash glues have been rated the most toxic of all the beauty/makeup products. Formaldehyde, just to name one, has been linked to developmental or reproductive toxicity. Organ toxicity is also a carcinogen (confirmed by the National Cancer Society). Setting aside the harshness, let’s get into the vanity of it all. We do it to look good, to add a little shimmer to our look, but in all actuality, it can cause premature aging, as the glue is a skin irritant, which can leave lashes weak, brittle, and super sparse. Sparseness is the first thing I notice on lifers (people who wear lashes everyday, strips or extensions), they now have to wear them because their lash confidence is super low and they are in “eyelash prison”. Vegalash has a bailout plan and their ingredients won’t harm you. They are latex-free, hormone-free and hypoallergenic . At a price point of $79.95 with a 100% money-back guarantee per the Vegalash website, you have to give this a go. Vegalash can be purchased online at www.vegalash.com
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SMAK BRUSHES
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On the Netflix hit series Orange Is The New Black, Taryn Manning’s character is a rehabilitated deity praising bad girl. To our pleasant surprise in real life she is remarkably lovely, creative and big-hearted! Taryn was kind enough to take the time to chat with us recently about the groundbreaking series, now entering its 5th season, her musical background, and the ups & downs of life in general. One of the most candid and authentic celebrities we’ve had the pleasure of connecting with, Taryn truly is the epitome of star versatility. One may not even recognize her from role to role, as the diversity in her ability has spanned from iconic teen movies to deeply cerebral dramas. And we were ecstatic to showcase her inner Transformational Unicorn as exemplified by her sign mantra in our photo “One by One, We Can Make Difference.” Andrea: I love what you put on your sign. Could you give us an idea of what that means to you? Taryn: One by one, voice by voice… just down to the silliest things. I remember as a kid, my mom and I going for a walk together, she would pick up every piece of litter. And I was like, “aww... mom, come on!” But there she was, making her One by One difference. So small in the grand scheme of life, but if everyone just applied that, imagine the population and what a difference we could make. Andrea: I think that people feel that they have a big chunk they have to chew, as if we have to bite off something massive. Would you say that you don’t? Taryn: I understand what you’re saying, and yes it is daunting for me as well. If you think about everything that we know, and the 10 million things that we don’t know, (because they don’t tell us), it can be overwhelming, but for the seekers it’s a great challenge. Trend Privé Magazine 70
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Andrea: That’s the idea behind the signs. We are trying to give people the idea that whatever they choose (“cause” or “sentiment”), every little bit counts. Just back something and get on board with it. Taryn: I mean that sounds kind of general… but really I meant in the scope of social mentality. It really comes from the heart, from a bigger picture and a collective consciousness. I truly believe that everyone has the power with their own self to make their mark on the world and make it better. Andrea: It is tricky, when you say to somebody, “What’s your chosen cause… what’s your favorite charity?”, because it’s not meant to be exclusive of other things. We don’t expect people to say that because they like animals then they don’t support... say, a children’s charity. Taryn: Yes, for me charity has always started at home with friends, family, and animals. I personally know from experience that you can’t help others until you help yourself. And I’m the first to admit, we all need a helping hand in life. Andrea: The reason why the magazine exists, is that we want to speak to people on a humanitarian level. Marmar Halim- White Top Joey Galon- Purple Rose Necklace
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five years apart, but people sometimes
classes on the side for fun. At first we just
thought we were twins. When I was seven-
started this band called KAT, for Kellin and
Taryn: I think that for a magazine it’s admira-
teen, Kellin moved from Tucson to Long
Taryn, and then as we started to develop and
ble. Most would not see the connection be-
Beach, California where I was attending
play more, we would perform songs for my
tween fashion and social consciousness, but
OCHSA. He was playing his guitar and had
mom and friends in French. And people were
when you think about it, there are so many
a four track and a breakbeat loop on at all
pumped.
implications.
times…Back then it was a little bit annoying
Long story short, we ended up getting signed
actually, even though my father was a musi-
to Dreamworks. It was super quick, but we
Andrea: I was so happy to see you with pink
cian, but Kellin was just always playing. And
played one show at this place called The Mint,
hair! Let’s talk about you and your band. Tell
then one day he had this competition and he
in L.A. It was one of those dream-stories that
me about BOOMKAT.
said, “Taryn, sing this like this.” He had a mel-
you hear about. I was twenty-two and we got
ody and I was just being a teenage brat and
off stage bum-rushed by labels. They’d heard
Taryn: Boomkat was a unique, beautiful, and
wouldn’t sing. The whole time I was studying
that there was this brother-sister team. I had
tragic thing. My brother Kellin and I are
dance, ballet, jazz, etc. and had my acting
an epiphany, “Well, my brother is a Genius
that sucks. LOL”. He always said, “I know
that`s fine. Some people have reached
in our minds. We’re not saying it, but it’s
we are the greatest”. It’s like overconfi-
out to me and said, “You’ve really helped
an innate sort of thing. In other words,
dence and I have that too, but I’m aware
me by sharing that you’ve felt this shitty
if you get someone who on the exterior
of it. I actually watched something last
or alone”. People think it’s all so glamor-
might appear in a way, or is living a cer-
night, about a list of qualities that a
ous, but it’s just life.
tain lifestyle and you don’t necessarily
genius has. I had one or two, but my
agree with, you don’t just go chopping
brother checked off everything on the
It’s beautiful. I’m super grateful, I’m su-
them off as though they are not some-
list. It’s profound.
per disappointed a lot too… it’s a chal-
one’s daughter or sister… That’s the
We grew up in section 8 government
lenging business full of daily obstacles.
way I play my roles. They are not one
housing in Tucson, Arizona with little
dimensional. Sure, you see what’s on
means, but my mother made sure we
Andrea: True, that’s the reality of pro-
the exterior, but what’s on the interior?
had everything a kid needed and want-
motion. Because when you are brand-
Maybe they are so full of abundance
ed. She was a wonderful, single mother
ing, if you are selling yourself as a brand,
and curiosity. Maybe they want to learn,
who raised two incredibly creative kids.
you want to be who you are. People will
you know? I think there’s a little piece of
respond to that more. You don’t want to
me in there too.
Andrea: It is such a TOUGH industry. I
be generic. Andrea: Well, the thing that I read just
hear young people say they want to be famous and I just think… ohhhh… (shake
Taryn: Yes and that’s the beauty. The
prior to that was about your childhood,
my head).
million dollar question is, “What is the
and about you growing up in a “trail-
winning recipe?” It’s truly to just be who
er park” and I thought, how much of…
Taryn: Yes it is, but I’m not a dream
you are. Not acting like a fool or hurt-
you know, you hear actors all the time
crusher, so for anyone who reads this,
ing people or anything, but I’ve had my
talking about being typecast, or break-
it doesn’t matter where you started. Life
share of difficulty and at this point it’s
ing out of a perspective, and I wondered
is a marathon, not a sprint. You will get
not like that. I’m feeling it’s my respon-
how much of that was what you put into
to your own finish line and be fulfilled.
sibility, being out there and being out-
it, and how much of it is what the indus-
spoken, not like interrupting an award
try is putting into it?
Andrea: I was actually going to ask
show or anything, but I’ve been through
you…. You are really authentic and re-
it. So how about people just coming to-
Taryn: Well, to be honest, I grew up
ally honest about who you are. How do
gether, talking and not being so hate-
in a mobile home park and section 8
you keep a balance and maintain au-
ful, first and foremost, you know? How
housing. My dad was a beautiful man,
thenticity?
about being real in who we are?
but wasn’t paying child support, so my mom was a single mother. The complex
Taryn: There are perceptions, thank
Andrea: Definitely. (Writer / producer)
wasn’t healthy, my brother’s bike was
you. I think that’s a real compliment.
Craig Brewer said “There are some peo-
always being stolen, and it was always
My friends in San Diego and all over the
ple who can put on trashy-like ward-
about fighting financial hardship.
world say they don’t see me as an actor.
robe, and Taryn can play those roles
There was another park down the way,
They think it’s weird that I stay real. I’m
with dignity and earnestness.” How do
still Taryn. I do have moments of disbe-
you feel about that?
lief. There have been times that I have been really hurt and felt ostracized. You
Taryn: I think that what he was trying
know, I don’t talk about it a lot, but I’ve
to say, and I hear that often by the way,
been through some stuff. It’s not like,
is that human beings are judgmen-
“I’ve been through more than you”...
tal. Even if it’s not coming out of our
not like that, but I’ve really used my so-
mouths, we can’t help but be like, “You
cial platforms almost like a diary. Some
know that skirt would have looked bet-
people have been disturbed by it and
ter on…”. These thoughts are constantly
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not a trashy one. It was like a neighbor-
Taryn: Well, I am a professional ac-
hood. There was a pool! It was never a
tress and we are known to have a
stereotypical “white trash” type of thing.
range of emotions. My range of inten-
My mother really took care of it. It didn’t
sities are varied to say the least, as
have the stigma attached to it. And I
I take time to design each and every
wouldn’t change living there. My mom
one of my troubled characters. Yes,
made us a great home there.
the very first season I showed up in Episode 6, so the girls have already
Andrea: That’s why I’m asking, because
formed a bond and in a sense, it’s
being poor is hard, but not just because of
like walking into school the first day. I
the lack of money, it’s exhausting because
didn’t look anything like anyone would
of having to fight that stigma all the time.
ever recognize me from, which is fine, because I was meant to be really dam-
Taryn: Yes, it makes you work harder. My
aged and one dimensionally “bad”.
best friends and I all moved out to L.A.
And you know, I’m not racist, or any-
at eighteen to become actors.
My ob-
thing, but my character is just blurting
servation is that those who had money
out the most horrendous things. My
from a young age, don’t tend to have that
soul (as Taryn) was just saying “I’m so
urgency and that “hunger”. Some are all
sorry, guys”. It was trying on my soul,
about making their own way without help
but then, I do kind of go through a
from others. I think there is something
pretty big arc. I do start someplace as
that drove me personally, as far as being
that character and we’re not done. I
able to put on any “costume” and adapt.
do feel really pleased that they’ve giv-
I can pull from the depth of pain, no mat-
en me that arc.
ter what I’m “wearing”, and it’s not coming
Pennsatucky’s character has been a
from that at all. It’s coming from training,
lot of fun. I do go through some ex-
and a genuine ability to listen. I remain
treme emotional moments with her, it
teachable. Even in a career setting like
can be depressing. The scene where
this, they won’t see me for roles that I
my character was sexually assaulted
know I could do.
was thrown onto me.
You know when people will see these
The writers did a phenomenal job
photos, they will see something ethere-
helping and supporting me and my
al. That’s not what I usually play, so thank
interpretation of how my character
you. I’m thirty years old now. I’ve played
felt. I made my choices very deliber-
a mother twice, I want to be a mother,
ate through my acting process to be
but I’m not the roles I play. I’ve made
respectful to my character, others
mistakes, but I’m still here to say, “tomor-
that have gone through that horrific
row’s a new day” and be there for people.
experience, and to the writers in respect to the storyline.
Andrea: I went through a reel of your
I don’t know why this show is in the
“Best OITNB moments” and when you put
comedy section. I find that to be iron-
the scenes back to back like that, you see
ic. It’s a lot more than just a comedy.
how really intense your character is. Have
Often you are laughing indeed, but
you ever had to do something with that
the tears are in your throat. It’s a ride!
character that was too uncomfortable?
Ultimately, I’ve been having a great
Or had to go to a place that’s hard for
time with my character and I can’t
you?
wait for the next season to come out.
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CELEB STORY TPM: Tell us some things people don`t know about you. Peter: I think by now, after over 20 years in the business, people know almost everything about me. Sometimes I feel like way too much. LOL. TPM: With parents from Italy, do you also speak Italian? Peter: I speak some. I can understand it more then I speak it. I was the youngest, so by the time I was born, English was the primary language spoken in the house. But my grandmother lived with us, and she didn’t speak English, so I had to speak Italian to communicate with her. When I go to Italy, it all comes back to me quickly. TPM: What’s challenging about bringing a script to life? Peter: Over the years I’ve been fortunate to be a part of many different genres. I’ve done comedy, action, drama, romantic comedies, sci-fi films, fantasy, bio-pics… Each script is different. Each script has a different tone, a rhythm. When I find that tone, then it helps in how I approach the material. TPM: Why did you want to be involved in the “Twilight” series? Peter: Initially, my agents called and asked if I wanted to be in a vampire movie. I said, “no.” I had a preconception that it was a “B” Blood and Guts movie, as those were the type of “vampire movies” being made at the time. But they told me this was different. That it was based on a novel, and I should read the book. I got it that day, and read it in one sitting. I loved that it was this beautiful love story set in this vampire world. The complete opposite of what I thought it was. It had mystery and was romantic. I called my agents immediately and asked them to get me a meeting. I met Catherine Hardwick, the director, the next day. TPM: What will the audience think about in the car as they drive home after seeing “Gangster Land”? Peter: “DID THAT REALLY HAPPEN?” The film is based on all true events. If things these people did were so savage and so brutal, it’s hard to believe that they actually happened. I remember doing a scene where I come out of a car and walk straight up to a guy and shoot him in the middle of the street. After shooting him five times my gun jams before I can deliver the final bullet and he lived. This scene actually happened in real life. Exactly that way. I remember thinking…In some weird parallel universe, this event is happening right now. And here I am recreating it. It was a hard story to tell. Trend Privé Magazine
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Giving the gift of laughter through that
must watch “The Wilde Wedding”?
character makes me feel fulfilled.
Peter: With a cast including Glenn Close,
TPM: What makes a good scene
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partner.
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Peter: One who listens.
Wedding”.
TPM: Without giving anything away,
TPM: Who in the “S.W.A.T.” series-
what’s your favorite line of
most like their character?
dialogue?
Peter: I would say, Shemar Moore. His
Peter: I learn so many lines, that I usu-
character is cool, edgy, tough, smart, he’s
ally forget them after I say them to make
got swagger, yet he’s humble. Shemar
room for the new ones. LOL
has all of those qualities.
TPM: What’s the biggest challenge
TPM: Which is your favorite charac-
about taking on a role?
ter ever played and what sort of per-
Peter:
son is going to love that character?
that characters life, where they are at
Peter: I’ve played so many fun charac-
that moment when the story is told.
ters. Asking me my favorite character
The challenge is understanding who that
is like asking me who my favorite kid is
person was before we caught up with him
out of my all my children. I created all of
in the story and what led him to be who
them, so they were all my favorite to play
he is when we meet him. That is the un-
at the time.
written part of the character. The back-
But if I had my back to the wall and had
story informs who the role is, why he is
to choose one, I would say my character
who he is, and why he reacts to things the
in “Nurse Jackie”… “Coop.” On paper, he
way he does. I believe that is what makes
could read like a real A-hole. But I found
the character three-dimensional, under-
a childlike part of him, like a 12-year-old
standing the whole of him so you can play
trapped in a man’s body, that made him
the part of him.
endearing and likable. He was like a kid
TPM: If someone was going to make
with no filter, that was unaware of his
your life into a movie, who would
surroundings. So he never meant an-
play you?
yone any harm in what he said. He just
Peter: Can I play me? I’m not done with
was socially inept. That made him sym-
this character yet.
pathetic to me. And in playing him that
TPM: What’s the last thing you do be-
way, he became endearing even when he
fore the camera crew say
was doing A-hole things. You were able to
“Action!”?
laugh at him, and inability to function so-
Peter: I close my eyes and focus on what
cially became comedic. It was an enjoya-
has just happened in the moments be-
ble character to play, and I got to explore
fore the scene, and the intention of the
that character for seven years. It makes
scene, and I breathe. It’s like standing at
me happy when people stop me on the
the edge of a pool, looking in, and when
streets and tell me they loved that char-
they say “ACTION,” it’s time to jump.
acter, and that he was “so funny.”
TPM: Who do you look up to (as an
Each script is usually a piece of
actor/director/etc.) and why? The most significant gift for me as an ac-
Peter: I’ve always looked up to Paul
tor is helping people escape their lives
Newman and Robert Redford. They are
for a moment and take them on an emo-
the reason I became an actor. I watched
tional journey... They say laughter is the
“Butch Cassidy” and the “Sundance Kid”
best medicine.
when I was in third grade.
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They looked they were having so much fun. I thought to myself… “I want to do that”. TPM: When you have a five-minute break during rehearsal, what do you spend that time doing? Peter: I’ve recently taken up guitar. So now I bring it with me to sets. One of the hardest things as an actor is the downtime. You’re waiting so much of the time. It’s hard to keep an energy going all day, sometimes 14 hours a day. I find guitar helps keep my mind focused, and I like the challenge of learning something new. TPM: Is there a humanitarian cause, organization or story that you support? Which on and why? Peter: I’ve been a big advocate and promoter for ALEX’s LEMONADE FOUNDATION. “Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation” (ALSF) raises funds for research into new treatments and cures for all children battling cancer. It is named after Alex, a girl who had cancer. Before she passed away, she held lemonade stands to raise money to help find a cure. When she died, her parents decided to create this foundation in her name, inspiring people to hold their own lemonade stand and donate the proceeds to the foundation to hopefully one day find a cure. I read about the foundation and reached out to the parents. I thought it was so beautiful how they took such a painful experience of losing their child and courageously made it into something proactive, so that hopefully one day other parents wouldn’t have to lose their child to cancer. I love how children can get involved as well. I’ve held Lemonade Stands with my kids, and it’s a great way to get your children involved in giving back and helping other kids. It’s never too early to teach them to give back and help others. You can find more information here: https://www.alexslemonade.org/about/ meet-alex Trend Privé Magazine
TPM: Any piece of advice for our readers? Peter: A homeless man asked me for money one day while I was walking on the streets of Manhattan. I asked him what the money would be used for. He said to eat lunch. Instead of giving him money I offered to take him to lunch. He chose the pizzeria in front of us. I sat with him, and heard his story, how he became homeless, the family he had... He told me so many people walked by him, and he was invisible to them. He thanked me for “seeing” him. When I was leaving, he looked me in the eye and said, “Always remember… Nothing is true, Nothing is False… It is all how you view things through your own looking glass”. So I’ll leave your readers with that to chew on.
03
SER’DARIUS BLAIN
Ser’Darius Blain is best known for his role in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, which is a role he shared with Kevin Hart. In addition to Jumanji, he can be seen in a series of new things including the film The Last Full Measure, and the reboot of Charmed. In Blain’s newest show on the CW, Charmed, he plays Galvin one of the male leads and boyfriend of Macy. The show is centered around three sisters who find out they are witches. It’s much like the original show created by Paramount TV also featuring three sisters who are also witches. “Working on Charmed has been a blast. I’m excited for the world to see what we’ve been cooking up on set and in the writers’ room. This show really gives a powerful voice to women, as the
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original Charmed did. I think it’s a bit darker than people will expect, but still maintains moments of witty comedy,” Blain says. “My character, Galvin, is a geneticist at Hilltowne University. He is the first person to welcome Macy (one of the Charmed sisters) to her new town and strange things quickly start happening around him.” Blain can also be seen on the big screen in The Last Full Measure as Young Takota the young character to Samuel L. Jackson’s character. The story is about a young Air Force medic, William Pittsenbarger who sacrifices his life to save his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War. The cast includes Christopher Plummer, Diane Ladd, Sebastian Stan and Bradley Whitford. “I didn’t get a chance to work with these great veteran actors in LFM because we essentially shot the movie in two halves (kind of like Jumanji.) However, I’m honored to be mentioned in the same breath as them,” Blain says. “I think our director, Todd Robinson, did an amazing job of casting fantastic young actors to portray the younger versions of them.”
He credits God with having been able to stay in the business. He has given his life to God and believes that everything will work out according to his will. He has explained to his publicist the importance of his faith, which is how he got connected with the Movieguide Awards. “My faith has been the only thing that’s kept me from giving up over the years in my life and career. I think knowing not only who I was, but “whose” I was gave me the fortitude to press on and make it to where I am. That combined with hard work and a whole lot of favors from above have really blessed me. I honestly dedicated my career to God a couple of years ago and asked him to guide me to the projects He wanted me to do,” Blain says. “Since then, I feel that He’s done exactly that. I was trying to get jobs on my own strength and talent, but when you have a calling on your life, your life is not your own. I’m not perfect by any means, but I’m confident in knowing that Jesus has literally “taken the wheel” and I’m letting Him drive.” In his free time, Blain supports charitable causes including Good City Trend Privé Magazine
having eight of the kids and some other
At the same time, my summer camp
mentors be able to attend the Jumanji
would be a combination of charm
Premiere with me.”
school, job fair, counseling and life preparation retreat,” Blains says.
He also has an interest to work with Court Appointed Special Advocates. He
“The kids would have opportunities to
wants to help out with CASA because
learn life skills that will help them be
of his own life and his families’ lives. He
productive members of society, build
hasn’t had a whole lot of time to help
resumes, give them exposure to a myr-
out in person because of his shooting
iad of careers, motivational speakers
schedules but he currently donates to
and peer counseling from other kids
the cause.
who have similar life experiences. The camp counselors will be there to super-
“My mother was adopted, and I think
vise, but the kids would essentially run
that longing to feel like she “belonged”
the camp to help teach them responsi-
lead to a lot of painful moments and
bility. We want them to win at life.”
mistakes in her life. She’s been very Mentors and CASA. At Good City Men-
candid with me about those experienc-
tors he mentors children who are at-
es and because of that, I always prom-
risk and are not on track to graduate.
ised myself that I’d get involved with
He wants to get more involved with
adoption and orphans,” Blain says.
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CASA which he currently donates to. “I’m going to adopt kids once my life is “Good City Mentors has been a bless-
a little more settled. Also, my brother
ing. I was introduced to the organiza-
suffered from behavioral issues and
tion last year by my good friend, Adon
mental illness as a kid that unfortunate-
Castillo, who’s very active with them.
ly landed him in and out of jail from the
Brian Larrabee started the organization
time he was 12 well into adulthood. It
years ago to support inner city youths
also lead to his untimely death at the
who were dealing with difficulties in
age of 30 in 2015. I want to do anything
their personal lives that affected their
I can to help prevent that from happen-
education, truancy and behavior out-
ing to anyone else. I want to help make
side of the home. Education is a huge
them feel like they belong and CASA
pillar of my life, being that my mother
does exactly that.”
was a teacher for 25 years and I’ve personally dealt with family struggles that
His desire to help others expands be-
affected my time in school and overall
yond what he is currently doing. He
experience as a youth,” Blain says. “We
wants to open a children’s summer
play sports with the kids, mentor them
camp for kids with broken homes. He
and honestly just let them talk. I think
desires to make kids feel safe and loved.
often times, human beings just need to be heard and truly understood in order
“Much like Good City Mentors, I want
to feel like they can make it through
to help kids feel like they have a safe
their situations and that’s what Good
haven to just be kids. They have such
City Mentors provides to these kids.
heavy issues on their shoulders at such
One of the highlights of my year was
an early age and I can relate.
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NIKKI DELOACH
that’s something everyone can relate to. Also, this is one of the sweetest Hallmark movies I’ve done. There’s lots of comedy and Dylan and I truly are great partners. Doing this movie with him was pure joy.” When she originally started performing she was involved in dancing, singing and acting. She started acting in commercials, stage performances and then landed a spot on The Mickey Mouse Club. “It wasn’t until I did The Mickey Mouse Club, that I really took an Imgae Source: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images North America
interest in acting. MMC started to produce a teen drama called Emerald Cove, and I was asked to be a part of it. I absolutely loved
Nikki DeLoach started acting when she was just a kid. She has
it,” DeLoach says. “In terms of being a performer, I knew I wanted
been involved in performing as a whole; producing, acting and
to do that at the age of 3. It seems young, but when you know you
stage productions. She became interested in acting when she
know. I first asked for dance lessons, then voice lessons, then
was in The Mickey Mouse Club. Since then she has had roles in-
acting. I couldn’t get enough. I absolutely love being a storyteller.
cluding Lacey Hamilton on the TV series Awkward, and Natalie on
It is one of the great joys of my life and that feeling has only grown
the Hallmark movie Truly, Madly, Sweetly.
over the years,” DeLoach says.
In her new film, she plays the main character, Natalie who dreams
In addition to acting in this film, DeLoach signed a development
of owning her own bakery one day. In the beginning, she owns
deal with Hallmark to produce a Christmas film, Reunited at Christ-
her own cupcake food truck but is given a chance to see her
mas. She will also be playing the main character, Samantha who
dreams come true.
reconnects with her family for Christmas because of a tragedy.
“Natalie is a dreamer and a baker. We meet her at a time in her
“It’s about a family who hasn’t been together in years over the hol-
life where she is starting over – after her boyfriend not only broke
idays. When the matriarch of the family, Nana Madaline, passes
her heart but stole all of her recipes and told the world they were
away, she leaves behind a dying wish which was that the whole
his. She meets Dylan Neal’s character when they inherit a bakery
family spend one last Christmas together, in her house, doing all
together through her mentor Bea, who just so happens to be his
the traditions they used to,” DeLoach says. “The family is reunited,
aunt. He wants to sell the bakery, while Natalie wants to preserve
but it’s quite the journey for them to get there. It’s a beautiful
her mentor’s memory and also make her dream of owning a bak-
story with so much heart.”
ery come true,” DeLoach says. “It’s a story about not giving up on your dreams. It’s also a story about taking a leap of faith and learning to trust again. I think
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In her free time, she is one of the founders and writers for the blog, ’What We Are’. She started the blog with her friend Jen Dede to help support and connect with other women. The blog highlights the stories of all kinds of women which can be seen @welcometowhatweare on Instagram and Twitter. She encourages those who want their story to be heard to reach out. “My dear friend Jen Dede and I have been wanting to start “What We Are” for years. It really stemmed from a place of wanting to live a truly authentic life. To be real at every moment with where we are and who we are – which meant embracing the sometimes messy, scary, and truth. We believe that vulnerability is a superpower. And by being vulnerable and open, you can truly connect to others. Plus, we are so lucky to be surrounded by so many incredible women! Women are amazing! I mean, really. We do ALL the things! So, we really wanted to tell those stories,” DeLoach says. “No one knows what it’s like to be a woman like another woman. I look at the women around me in complete awe of their strength, grace, intellect, kindness, compassion, and fight. We Imgae Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images North America
have so much to give and the world can greatly benefit from our gifts. Things are absolutely changing for the better for women and I’m so thrilled that I get to be here to witness it….
passion for storytelling as a whole.
We are so proud of all the women we are highlighting every month. If you have a story you would love to tell, please reach
“It’s been fantastic. I love the entire process of bringing a
out to us.”
story to life. From the original idea, to development, the script, casting, set design, costumes, music – all of it,”
She also is the spokesperson for humanitarian organizations
DeLoach says. “It’s the way I’ve always wanting to work in
like The Alzheimer’s Association and Children’s Hospital of L.A.
this business. I’m so grateful to Hallmark for saying yes
Children’s Hospital is a nonprofit organization that seeks to
to the project and for making it happen.”
help children with their medical needs. The Alzheimer’s Association seeks to support both caregivers and people struggling
Having done both television and film acting DeLoach
with Alzheimer’s.
has seen both sides of the spectrum. She says that she enjoys each of them but for different reasons.
“Giving back is what it’s all about. I like to wake up every day and ask how can I serve humanity today,” DeLoach says. “If you are
“I love the consistency of being on a show. I love that you
looking to get involved in a charity or give back, please check
get to take a character in so many different directions.
out The Alzheimer’s Association and/or a Children’s Hospital
In a movie, you are telling one story. On a TV series,
near you. Places like Children’s Hospital Los Angeles exist be-
especially if it goes for several seasons, you have the op-
cause of donations. They turn no child away. If you don’t have
portunity to tell many stories,” DeLoach says. “With that
the money to donate but you have time, there are so many
being said, I love the balance that doing movies gives me
ways you can get involved. It all makes a huge difference.”
in my personal life. I do a movie for a month and then I get to be home with my family until the next. And that is
To see more of Nikki DeLoach you can tune into Truly, Madly,
quite nice. There are pros in both and I’m so fortunate
Sweetly on Hallmark. You can also watch her in December in
to be able to work in both worlds.”
Reunited at Christmas on the Hallmark Channel.
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ALEKS PAUNOVIC Imgaes by Aaron RT Smedley
Aleks Paunovic has been in shows like Snowpiercer, Van Helsing
travel to Pamplona, Spain to run with the bulls. I went with two of
and can be seen in his new thriller Freaks. His career started when
my friends, and it was one of the most exhilarating things I have
he transitioned from stunt acting into acting when he was asked
ever done…, and I lived.
to audition for a role. When he was younger he was an athlete and even won a championship amateur boxing title. He continues
3. Are there any kinds of roles that you haven’t played before that
to have a love for boxing which is the reason he became a stunt
you want to play?
actor. His stunt work eventually turned into acting when he was asked to audition for the HBO movie Heads, and was cast in his
That’s an interesting question because every role that I’ve wanted
first role as Roderick.
to play has come to fruition by me taking action. I would create short films around specific roles I would want to play and some-
In his free time, he is passionate about advocating against bul-
times I would get cast for a project from someone sees those
lying. He believes that both sides of the issue need looking at
short films. If I had to pick a role though I’d pick something like
meaning that both the bully and the one who has been bullied
Rocky. I’m intrigued by the idea of telling a full boxing story as
should be helped. He has experienced both sides of the spec-
opposed to other films where boxing is only incorporated.
trum himself and wants to fix the issue on all sides. 4. What can you tell us about your new film, Freaks? He talks about advocating against bullying, Van Helsing, Freaks and more below:
Freaks was such a blast to be a part of. I had worked with the director before and was excited to be cast to work with him again.
1. What made you realize you wanted to accept the offer to tran-
Freaks is great because it mixes all the genres; you go from dra-
sition from stunt acting to face acting (with Heads)?
ma, to thriller, to sci-fi all mixed with beautiful storytelling- Then you add Emile Hirsch and Bruce Dern, and you can’t go wrong. It
I think the transition from stunts to acting wasn’t so much of me
was such a blast!
accepting the offer, but more of me diving into storytelling. The idea of telling stories as an actor became far more attractive to
5. What can we look forward to and what are you most excited for
me than the stunt aspect. I think stunts is one of the hardest and
fans to see this next season of Van Helsing?
least credited jobs in the industry. I have nothing but respect for those who do stunts, but I became more interested in the ability
I can’t wait for the fans to see this next season. Julius’ journey
to tell stories in front of the camera.
is quite interesting, and he has some relationships with certain characters coming up that will surprise the fans.
2. In what ways do you still try to live on the edge?
To have Kelly and Missy as our superheroes have been such a joy to see, and to watch strong women in roles like this is incredible.
One of the things I checked off my bucket list this summer was
I can’t wait for fans to see it! Trend Privé Magazine
6. Why do you feel it’s important to advocate against bullying?
I didn’t like walking down the hall and having people feel afraid of me. I knew I needed help, and I knew I need to talk to someone.
I think one of the most important things is letting joy and creativ-
It was that kind of realization and reaching out to people that I
ity exude from someone’s being. Bullying shuts people down and
trusted that helped me through that time in my life.
pushes people inward. It either makes people curl up into themselves, or it pushes them the other way, and they outwardly express
8. Why do you feel there is a need to look at both sides of the
themselves by pushing that pain onto someone else. To see a child
issue?
be minimized and shut down from who they want to be is probably one of the biggest tragedies. Bullying dims the light in people and
Looking at both side of the issue is extremely important. The bul-
we need more light in this world.
lying is only stopped when the bully is stopped, and that happens with communication and guidance…
7. Having been on both sides of the issue what would you say made
It happens by letting people know that it’s okay to talk about
you realize you didn’t want to be a bully? How do you use that when
these things. There would be no victims if we show compassion
you mentor bullies?
and love to the bully as well. We need to find the resource and love in that.
I don’t believe the term “bully” enters the mind of a bully at the moment; to them, they are just expressing their own pain. When I was
9. In what ways are you involved with The Red Cross/Impact An-
younger there was never a moment when I thought of myself as a
ti-Bullying Campaign?
bully. I just knew that I had this pain, and my way of dealing with it was to try to take that pain and push it onto someone else.
I want to bring awareness to the issue and having a vessel like the
It never truly took all the pain away though, and I realized that the
Red Cross Anti-Bullying Campaign is extremely helpful. It’s about
pain I was pushing onto someone else never really left them, and I
spreading the word when I can, and it’s an ongoing thing to sup-
hated that.
port when possible.
06 Nip/Tuck ACTRESS
AnnaLynne McCord
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In 2009, she was labeled by the Look to the Stars organization as “one of the strongest young female philanthropists standing up in Hollywood and fighting for the charities she believes in.” In 2011, she was nominated for VH1’s “Do Something” Award in the category of “TV Star”. Her turn as a disturbed and delusional teenager in the 2012 film Excision was widely acclaimed. For her role in Excision, McCord won “Best Actress” at the Malaga International Week of Fantastic Cinema in 2012. Also for her role in Excision, she earned second place for “Best Actress” at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards in 2013. We had the great pleasure of interviewing AnnaLynne and found out more about her acting career, personal goals, humanitarian efforts and more. Interview by Samantha Bergeson What inspired you to transition from a modeling career to acting? I dreamed of being an actress since I was 9 years old. The modeling helped me save money for classes and make my move out to Los Angeles. You have starred in so many huge TV shows, ranging from Nip/ Top- Nha Khanh Tulle Skirt- Nha Khanh
Tuck to 90210. How does TV differ from film in your experience? For me as an actress, it doesn’t differ. I have my same process as
AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress and former model. Known for playing vixen-type roles, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series Nip/Tuck, and as the pampered Loren Wakefield on the MyNetworkTV telenovela American Heiress.
I do whenever I take on a new role. The filming process is quite different, however. It’s typically a very different style and tone. The film is a director’s medium. TV is a writer’s medium. On a film, everyone defers to the director for the overall vision of the project. Directors and department heads defer to the “Creators”/Executive Producers on TV. And on both
In 2008, she was the eighteenth actress to be cast in the CW series 90210, portraying antiheroine Naomi Clark. Initially, the part
film and TV, when I’m working, everyone defers to me! (That’s a joke! Or… is it?)
of Clark was conceived as a supporting role. Fortunately for McCord, by the end of the first season, however, various media outlets had begun referring to McCord as the series’ lead.For the role
You’re known for playing “bad girls.” What has been your favorite role to-date?
of Naomi Clark, she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award and received the Hollywood Life Young Hollywood Superstar of Tomorrow award in 2009. In 2010, she won a Breakthrough of the Year Award in the category of “Breakthrough Standout Performance”.
“Favorite role” is difficult. “Liza” from ‘68 Kill’ is my favorite wild and crazy psychopath. ‘Excision’s’ “Pauline” is my favorite deeply personal role. My character “Naomi” in ‘90210’ was my favorite mimicry role. I just played my little sister Rachel every day for nine
Apart from acting, she has also contributed to charities in her free time.
months a year for five years. My role as “Eden Lord” on Nip/Tuck is perhaps my overall favorite if I were forced to choose one.
It launched my career. It was a show I
It was such an honor to be one of the
He fought me on it (which I never rec-
already loved. Eden was an incredibly
last few to showcase Love/Loss in her
ommend). I won that argument and off
delicious, dark, devious and yet clearly
final days.
we went. Upon arriving I realized he
pained character to play. Also, in one
was right. The Ward was a wasteland,
of the most memorable moments, Nip/
Your charity work is extremely inspiring.
a ghost town. It reeked of death, deso-
Tuck Creator, Ryan Murphy sat down on
What draws you to giving back, and how
lation, and despair. I’ll never forget the
set with me, crossed his legs and very
do you select the organizations you work
feeling and its effect on me. Here was a
seriously told me, “Eden Lord is who I
with?
city in my country that resembled the
picture myself as.” Day one of filming.
streets of those corrupt Third World
No pressure! I hope I lived up to his de-
My second (perhaps, now my first) pas-
countries whose people are left by their
sires.
sion has become my work as president
governments to fend for themselves.
and long-term ambassador for Togeth-
How could I have been so ignorant?
“Excision” gained a lot of buzz for your
er1heart, an organization working with
How did I not know?
haunting performance. How did you tap
a ground team in Cambodia fighting hu-
into playing such a disturbed character?
man trafficking and educating against it
Are horror movies more fun to act in?
on a global scale. I have been through deep suffering
There are ‘actor-y’ answers and then,
throughout my early and well into my
there are ‘AnnaLynne’ answers. Actor-y
adult life. So much healing has come to
answer: I love to challenge myself. I
me through the support I never knew
wanted to prove that I could do more
I would find when I got on a plane to
than my notoriety for 90210 may have
Cambodia 9 years ago to presumably
suggested. AnnaLynne answer: I tapped
“help young girls victimized by sexual
into playing a “disturbed” character like
slavery and violence.” As it turns out
Pauline because many disturbing things
they were (and are the ones) who saved
have happened to me since I was very
me. They taught me what love is. They
young. This is just the truth from which
help me see the much-needed sliver
I do not shy away. If the performance
of light at the end of a very long, dark
felt real that is because at its core it was
tunnel. They and their founder, Somaly
real. History repeats. Art imitates. Same
Mam, are my heroes.
Blouse- Gucci Skirt- Gucci Shoes-Gucci
shit different setup. Art versus reality melded into one.
The St. Bernard Project, dedicated to as-
These questions led me to Zach and Liz
sisting victims of Hurricane Katrina has
founders of the St. Bernard Project.
In 2011 you starred in the adapted
been a cause of yours for a number of
off-Broadway play “Love, Loss, and
years. Did your upbringing in Georgia
They had taken on the demanding task
What I Wore.” Do you think you’ll return
contribute to the compassion for the
of providing support to the parish, and
to the stage?
Louisiana residents?
their efficient and effective approach has now been duplicated numerous
The stage was my original love. And, we
No. My ignorance did. I went to see a
times over.
always feel the beckoning of old, un-
friend who was working in New Orleans
They are two of my heroes and my
tainted, pure love. If and when the op-
about 2 years after the storm. I thought
friends! The survivors of Katrina re-
portunities present themselves I will be
I would go visit the areas being rebuilt.
minded me that family is everything but
elated to continue my love for this craft
I got a taxi (this was before Uber) and
we need not rely on DNA. I am thankful
on the stage. Much respect and grati-
much to my driver’s dismay, I asked to
I have DNA siblings who double as my
tude to the late Nora Ephron.
go to the Lower Ninth Ward.
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Angel, Rachel and my favorite little man
whose dissociative nature combined
my 9-year-old self’s dream to become
in the world, my 4-year-old little broth-
with a need to feel power replay the cy-
an actress seeing now what the dream
er, Jonny is my everything for whom I
cles of their own abuse from the stand-
has led me to. It is our responsibility as
would do any and all things necessary
point of the abuser. These individuals
artists to challenge society. I dare socie-
(including mixing all of my craziest roles
need help as much as the ones they are
ty on a daily basis. I make my own rules,
in film and tv and coming after anybody
victimizing. We must stop these atroci-
and I live by my own code of honor. A
who would think to hurt them) Ha! And
ties at their root cause. We must stop
big part of that code is my deep de-
that is exactly how the survivors of Ka-
creating rapists and bullies and traffick-
sire to share the keys to freedom that
trina are. They banned together and
ers. EMDR is a major key to healing the
I’ve found. On my brain were invisible
they are forever strong.
body cycles which cause the history to
chains but my girls in Cambodia taught
repeat and repeat throughout a per-
me how to set myself free.
You’re currently the president of Togeth-
son’s life. I wish every single person who
It has become my life mission to pay
er1Heart, with board member Susan
has suffered trauma could have access
forward what they have given me.
Sarandon. How did the organization
to this remarkable treatment.
come to be? What does your position en-
Where do you see yourself in 5 years,
tail in the fight to end slavery?
both professionally and personally?
Susan has been a huge supporter by Somaly, the founder’s, side since be-
Professionally,
fore I came on board nearly a decade
thoughts, and I protect them as I have
ago. I began as an ambassador raising
learned some things are better shown
funds and awareness within the US and
in action versus said with words. How-
abroad. As President, I further those
ever, what I will say is this: I will tell the
efforts by overseeing and keeping a
stories that no one wants to tell; that no
pretty heavy hand in all of the events,
one wants to be told. I will peel back the
programs, and partnerships. This side
layers and get down to the truth. I will
of things has taught me a lot. Every Shirt- Nha Khanh Bodysuit- Calvin Klein
decision I make I know that a little life
I
have
my
private
never stop searching, growing or learning. Knowledge is, after all, my first love.
hangs in the balance. I want to bring the science of suffering I know you have spoken out on sexual
The No More campaign has partnered
in layman’s terms to the masses in the
assault and domestic abuse, and shared
with Me Too. As an ambassador, how
hopes of showing that shame can’t be a
your personal experience. What are your
important is it for celebrities and influ-
shame when it’s just science.
thoughts on the Times Up movement
encers to use their status to speak out
within Hollywood?
against social issues?
Neuroscience is my undying hobby. It has taught me a million times over the
I am, indeed, very vocal about these
As I was stating previously, I hope EMDR
most important lesson for a survivor: it
topics and have been for some time. I’m
can be accessible to all survivors of
is not my fault.
currently undergoing EMDR and a flood-
trauma but they can’t receive what they
Personally, 5 years from August 16,
ing of lost memories have come back to
don’t know about. My platform gives
2018, a day that holds monumental
me only adding more drive for me to
me an opportunity to say highlight the
weight for me, I want to be sitting on a
continue raising this collective voice. It
importance of treatments like EMDR,
beautiful boat on a beautiful lake with
is about accountability. It is about own-
answer questions one only ever ask in
Jonny, Angel, and Rachel in shared sib-
ership. We must stop teaching little girls
their hearts and be given the chance
ling silence commemorating our will as
not to “get themselves raped.” We must
to reach people I’ve never met around
siblings to survive everything so long as
teach little boys “not to rape.” Predators
the world so they can potentially get the
we survive together. Maybe if I’m really
are often psychologically traumatized
support that they need. Nothing makes
lucky that “lake” will be a river in Cam-
individuals
me happier than to reflect on
bodia where my families can combine.
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07 INTERVIEW BY: ANDREA BELL
German actress Veronica Ferres recently finished the preliminary tour for her new movie Salt & Fire, directed by Warner Herzog. With an honor’s list of film titles in Europe and a legitimately loyal fan base on American soil, she is a pedigree actor that is both intensely passionate about her art and a down-to-earth, compassionate person. We chatted with her about her experience filming in a Bolivian desert, art and what is important in life. Andrea: What was your experience with Werner (Herzog)? Veronica: Werner is an intense director and definitely knows what he’s looking for. Andrea: When you say that he’s an intense director... is that how you prefer to work? Veronica: Yes. I think it’s great for an actor if the director really knows what he wants, has a very specific vision of the character. I’m the happiest person working with a director like that, because then I feel loved and supported, and it just makes the moments, creating the scenes that he has already in his mind. I feel that I’m really at my best if I am working with a strong director. For example, we had a shooting schedule always. We were shooting in Bolivia, in the salt desert at three thousand feet of altitude, and that’s quite a challenge for your body, and I was from scene one until the last moment of filming of the movie.
I’ve done many English movies but this was my first real leading part and I was supported by Michael Shannon and Gael Garcia Bernal, and it was just an incredible amount of text. On the second day of shooting, he looked up into the sky, leaned back (right in the middle of this scene with Michael Shannon), and said, “well… you know Veronica… I think today we shoot your big monologue.” And my big monologue was eight pages of text! I thought, probably he wanted to see how professional I am, he wanted to see how well prepared I am. So I was smiling and I said, “Sure. Why not? Let’s do it now.” So, he said, “I know he is the father of your daughter, I know you are a single mom” It was just bits and pieces going in and an incredible amount of text, but because I never go on set unprepared, it went very well. And after that he was highly respectful and he said that was a very rare level of professionalism in a talent… After that moment because he was so caring, supportive and demanding in a beautiful way, it was just like being in paradise. Even if we had sometimes no running water in our hotel, or we had no telephone, no reception, no television, it felt like a pleasing diet from social media and internet... Andrea: Then the respect goes both ways, it is a more balanced experience? Dress by Odrella Bracelet by Margot McKinney, Neckless by Kendra Scott Shoes by Tori Soudan
Veronica: Yes. I adore him, the experipsychology, of how a being is, behaves, the
Sometimes they were traumatized, from how
emotions, how everybody functions, how
they tried to be healed…so today it’s an in-
Andrea: I see that you studied psychology.
they work psychologically, and what kind of
credible store of power for the characters
How much of an influence does that have
things that could happen in one`s childhood,
that I play, even the mean ones, even the
on your acting?
even if it’s never mentioned in the script. It
killers! They’re human beings. Every charac-
still helps me today to build up more com-
ter that I play has to be a potential sister of
Veronica: I think a lot. For me it was
plicated characters. Then I could build up my
mine. Even if I do not understand what she is
very important to not just know a lot of
personal background.
doing, I need to love her.
how a script, a story or how a theater play
To study psychology, you cannot imagine,
Andrea:
moves, - just the literature part - , but I
there were people who were schizophrenic,
have your sights set on acting when you de-
also wanted to study the structure of
who had elements of abuse… I learned so
cided to study psychology? Or was that some-
much about why that happens.
thing that just happened to work really
ence was incredible.
an “arm” of what an actor has to play or
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So was that intentional? Did you
well together? Veronica: No no no, that wasn’t the strategy. I hated the statistics. When you do psychology, you have to do a lot of math and a lot of statistics and I don’t like doing that. Andrea: What do you feel, after playing such a variety of roles, do you have a favorite? Not a specific role, but more a genre of character? Veronica: For sure the drama, because I became very, very famous when I was very young with doing comedy. I did a lot of comedy. One of the biggest German film producers, Bernd Eichinger, he would call me his “little money making machine”, because with the comedies I was a money making machine. But then I had the desire to play dramas as well… I wanted to be a more highly respected actress not just a comedy professional. And then with the dramas, I just did that until I had all the awards I was dreaming of. Andrea: I’ve always heard that comedy is actually more difficult to get right. It’s interesting then that actors seem to always evolve from a comedy situation to a drama situation
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(to be seen as professional). How does each industry differ? Veronica: So with being a comedian, or rather being an actor playing in a comedy, you have to… really be funny. You have to have an incredible experience with timing. If you have the funny moment, and you leave the break before for too long, or if you pause after the funny moment for too long, or too short, or if your intonation is not quite right… or if your ironic feel to your character is not quite right, you just lose the moment and it’s not funny. So this takes an incredible amount of technique. Andrea: Now that you are solidly placed in both European film and Hollywood, what do you feel are the differences that stand out the most between the two?
is more room to really work on your art. You have support, you have things like catering
Veronica: The biggest difference is that,
or assistants so that you only have to think
while we have so much support in Europe,
about what you are working on. You can be
in Germany, it’s also hard. It’s a hard indus-
so much more focused and effective.
try of course, but you are much more isolated there. You work so hard to perfect what
Andrea: So if the paycheck and the awards
you do. Whereas over here (the U.S.) you are
were not a factor, would your preference be
supported by an entire network of those who
for stage acting or film and television?
want the best from you. It’s still hard but in a different way. There are so many people
Veronica: You know, I thought it was stage
here trying to “make it”, so there is that as
acting till I became a movie actor, but my
well for people who are trying to break into
preference actually, because I am a storytell-
the industry. But here you have the best of
er, (and my dream is to touch people emo-
the best of every genre, and even in the crew,
tionally), I think the power that cinema has,
the directors etc. You have so much talent
is so much bigger than what a theater has. If
to work with and everyone understands what
I can make one person, inside a theater, or
you have to bring to the table. So here there
that is watching a movie... if I can make that
person laugh or happy just once, then that
the crew members could die here? But Wer-
It took some time to cross the language bar-
is the most amazing thing that I really can
ner is incredible. He brought an ambulance,
rier. You know, going in that you won’t un-
do…and that you can get with acting. Or if
doctors and a nurse (in case of emergency)
derstand, and you have translators and such,
you can, with a drama, if you can give any-
and they could even do surgery if they had
but you really begin to create sort of your
body a reflection, with behavior, to walk out
to. They were a mobile hospital.
own language. You get a feel for the people
and go back to someone and say, “sorry”… I
and you find ways. I became very close with
think that’s the most you can get as an actor.
Andrea: And it’s important to feel safe so
that family, with the boys and their mother. I
I think that art is so important for humanity
you can focus on what you are doing, not on
am helping with their medical bills and I really
and the education of humanity.
what crazy things could happen. And did you
want to make sure that I stay a part of their
find, you know there is always a PR company
lives. It was such a magical experience and so
Andrea: That’s actually a huge part of what
standing by to make it look like the response
much of that is because it was so surreal. You
we are about with the magazine. That really
from the indigenous people there are not be-
step outside of your comfort zone and you
correlates with what we are all about. So in
ing trampled on. What were the reactions to
are in an entirely new, beautiful world, and
the case of Salt & Fire, how has the experience
you being there really like?
you really connect with those around you.
been for you specifically?
Every day was just so special out there on Veronica: We really connected. It was strange
the salt desert. Just closer to everything and
Veronica: I became friends with Michael
at first simply because we didn’t speak the
without the interruption of daily “life”.
Shannon, who is amazing, he has an amazing
same language. One day there were these
personality. Werner is very supportive, I am
two little boys that I worked closely with, and
so blessed and so happy to have had this in-
they were both 95% blind. They can see light
credible experience.
and outlines. One of them picked up a leaf. He didn’t know what it was, so he showed
How you see the stars, the beauty, the fluidi-
the other one. They spent some time feeling
ty of the people, the native people who were
it and turning it over and over. They finally
there supporting, their love, their kindness,
figured out what it was and then they flew it
their respect, all these I will never forget. I am
through the air, they played with it for a really
a very rich person from the experience I had.
long time. Being there really put the perspec-
And nature there was unbelievable. They
tive clearly of how spoiled we are. And not
have no industrial pollution and to just be
just that, but also how we miss so many of
there in the desert, on the salt and just see
the little things and the small joys. We always
the stars. It sounds strange, but it was like
have so much going on.
God was closer there standing in the desert.
“How you see the stars, the beauty, the fluidity of the people, the native people who were there supporting us, their love, their kindness, their respect... I will never forget. I am a very rich person from the experience I had. And nature was unbelievable. They have no industrial pollution or electric light, and to just be there in the desert, on the salt, and just see the stars... It sounds strange, but it was like God was closer there standing in the desert.”
So much of this movie and the success was I have to admit that at the beginning, I was
because of our connection with the people
really scared. I thought we were driving for
there. They absolutely accepted us and were
two days, far away from any civilization. We
incredibly helpful and supportive. We had an
started shooting in Portosi and after that
amazing time learning about them, their cul-
we were driving two days and there were
ture, and they were just beautiful. Their cul-
no cities. And then the villages kept getting
ture is beautiful. It’s so important to realize
smaller and smaller, and then there was no
that you are in their space and allow yourself
street anymore. There was just dirt.
to really immerse in the experience to get the most out of the situation. Not just for the
And then after the dirt, there was no dirt an-
sake of the film, but also as a person who is
ymore… there was just nothing. So they were
growing and evolving. Those connections you
just driving in the middle of nowhere! And I
make, are so important to who you are and
thought, what if… the actors, the directors,
who you become.
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08 Jared Francis Harris Photographer: Logan Sprangers Creative Director : Adrielyn Christi Assistant : Alexandra Christi Fashion Editor : Katja Nyquist Stylist: Andre Hammonds Assistant Stylist : Nico Brown Hair Stylist : Carina Tafulu Makeup Artist: Skyla Swafford Agent: Lainie Green Greenhouse Management Highland Partners Boutique Real Estate : Debbi Dimaggio Highland Partners Boutique Real Estate : Heidi Marchesotti Interview by: Adrielyn Christi Article transcribed by: Briana Hunter Fashion: Duvin, Mitchell Evan Men, Banana Republic, Mister Triple X. Accessories: John Fluevog Justine Cullen Jewellery, Magnnani Courtesy of Ivan Bitton Style House
Jared Harris Jared, it was such an honor to meet you as
So I didn’t know anything about it.
you truly are one of our favorite actors.
Captain Crozier is a fascinating character.
How did the theater prepare you for your
He’s someone who’s been on the edge of
big screen roles and do you see yourself
command all his life and he’s got the
taking it on again anytime soon?
experience to lead but he has never been given the opportunity. As a result, he’s
I’m sorry, I just saw the question. I’m many
developed quite a big chip on his shoulder
of their favorite actors, I love that.
about it but he’s a great character. A really
[chuckles] Well, that’s pretty interesting
fascinating character. He goes through an
because the theater doesn’t really prepare
amazing transformation. So it was a thrill
you for camera acting at all and it’s
to play him.
probably the biggest, you know the biggest. I don’t want to say failure but the biggest thing missing from theater school, from
A lot of your major roles do come from
acting training in the United Kingdom is
history, which is fascinating. Do you learn
preparing you to act in front of the camera
new things that you didn’t know?
because it’s all theater-based training. With that said, it’s very good because they throw
Yea, I mean one of the exciting things about
lots of different styles at you. The modern
playing any kind of role is the research that
approach is naturalism, but you can’t really apply naturalism to Shakespeare or to restoration comedy. You have to get a grip on what genre you’re in and of course, that
which are you have to appear recognizably
you get to do and you dive into history and
human. whether it’s on stage or in front of
you discover things that you didn’t know
the camera. So that is essentially what your
before. It makes reading textbooks
job is whether it’s on stage or in front of the
entertaining. You never know what little
camera. Normally, you need to
gem you’re going to find that is going to
internalize everything when you’re acting
become useful. So yea, I’m a history buff,
on camera and obviously, you can’t do that
I enjoy history. I’ve heard great stories out
on stage because only the first three rows
there and it always amazes me that history
understand what you’re doing. And you
doesn’t sort of, being ransacked more often
have to project when you’re on stage. Will I be going back to the theater anytime soon? I would like to. Yea definitely would like to in the autumn, in New York City. Your newest series on AMC “The Terror” is part of history. Did you know about these
for great material because there’s a lot of it out there. TPM Magazine being a humanitarian magazine. What role do you see yourself playing in the need for more humanitarian
true events? If so, how did it feel to be
awareness? Not just for humans, but for
starring in such an eerie role?
animals too.
I did not know anything about the Franklin
Animals definitely have the short end of the
expedition. That is one of the things that
stick on that one. I mean it’s a depressing
appealed to me was it was a completely
answer to this subject but you know, the
fresh story and that’s quite a rare thing
geological name for the era we’re in is the
becomes very important in cinema and
these days.
term for the great extinction. The threat
camera acting because you need to jump
So, there are lots of fresh stories out there
that we’re posing to our environment to the
between different genres. So in that sense,
but there’s not a huge appetite for risking
planet and to our survival by causing the
it’s useful. The problem is always the same,
the unfamiliar with audiences.
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since that meteorite smacked into the earth 60 million million years ago. It’s just unthinkable, isn’t it? And it’s all our doing. Any organizations or charities that you support that require more awareness? Yea, we just did something for the rhino. Remember the rhino. I had been shooting in South Africa, my wife and I went to a reserve that was rehabilitation animals and one of the things that they had was a rhino breeding center. They had little baby rhinos that their parents had been shot for their horns and they were rearing them. They were absolutely gorgeous. What’s amazing is it’s still this real sort of primitive superstitious thinking that’s essentially driving most of this trade. That’s causing these animals to be slaughtered. You’re a multifaceted actor. What roles would you jump to play? Is there a specific historical individual that you wouldn’t hesitate to play? I became fascinated by Ulysses S. Grant when I was doing all the research for the Lincoln movies, Spielberg’s Lincoln film. I would absolutely love to do a movie about the final chapter of his life. I’m working on it at the moment. In regards to The Terror, were you hesitant to play the role and were there any scenes that actually had you terror-stricken? I wasn’t hesitant to play it at all. I was thrilled that they were interested in me to play it. The second I read that first script, it was brilliantly written and I knew that they must have sent it out to several people and I immediately called my agent and said, “Get me in a room with these people quickly before Daniel Day-Lewis reads it!” The Inuit scene. So, I had to learn Inuit [laughs] sometimes the night before..that was pretty terrifying! There was another scene in the later episodes where they basically wrote me a four-page monologue. A speech that I had to stand up in front of the whole company and give and they backseat again, handed it to me the night before. So John Lynch, very very sweetly, we did the old Marlon Brando trick and I had a receiver and John Lynch who is northern Irish fed me the lines. I mean otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible. Trend Privé Magazine 102
When your wife arrived at the shoot
She’s tremendously important in
location, we could not help but
keeping me grounded but if it’s not
notice how your eyes just lit up
about about family, then what is it
when you saw her. Your love for
about? So I feel incredibly lucky that
her clearly showed. How much of
she said yes.
a role does she play in keeping you grounded?
Traveling can sometimes take a hold on personal lives. How do you
Well, we keep each other honest, I
relax?
would say that. She’s giving me the eye right now. She’s tremendously
I suppose one of our favorite ways
supportive and she’s very, very, like
of blowing off steam is to go do ka-
I said, honest. You know exactly
raoke. I enjoy going out and doing
where you are. Most importantly,
a movie night.We like eating in and
we keep each other laughing a lot.
having cozy nights.
all and you try to find something that’s going
of seven months. You want to make sure that
to spark your imagination and also fit into
it’s going to be something that you are going
your story and to what this story was about.
to be interested in for that long. Similarly, if
This story was about a father, it was about a
you’re doing a play, you could be doing that
man who was going to have to hand over the
play for a really long time. It has to be
family business to his children before he was
something that you really feel you can dig into
ready, before he expected to. It was about
for that long.
someone who wanted to find a way to protect his children in the absence and that was what
What has been the most interesting place
the whole idea behind that scene at the end of
you’ve traveled for your role?
episode one was with Matt Smith’s character, Phillip. He was trying to tip his hat and tell him,
I got to spend four days in the Forbidden City
“I’m not going to be around very long. Can you
in Beijing and it was completely empty. It was
please tell me and convince me that you’ve
before all the tourists arrived so we go there
got this covered? You’re going to look after her
at 4 AM and they kicked us out at 9:30 but
because I’m not going to be able to.” Of course,
we’d had the entire run of the place for those
you can’t say all that. That’s the reason why it
5 hours. That was pretty amazing. On the
was well-written because he didn’t say any of
same job, I got to go up to the sections of the
that but that’s what it was about.
Great Wall of China closed off to the tourists. That was amazing.
We would all love to see you on that
I have to say when they recreated the old
podium You won a SAG Award and were
factory, Andy Warhol’s factory on Union
recently nominated for (?) What role does
Square that was all covered in silver foil. Again,
awards consideration play when choosing
that was an amazing location, amazing set.
roles?
That was pretty fun. Some of the castles and
Cooking and watching some guilty pleasure television.
country manors that we shot in for The Crown None. You can’t think of that. You have no
and for the Sherlock Holmes: A Game of
idea. You don’t know. The only thing that I
Shadows was absolutely spectacular. There
We loved you in The Crown. Although your
could say about that is I have said many times
was a castle called Berkeley Castle that we
role-playing King George V was short, how
to my representatives that it’s not the how big
filmed in for The Other Boleyn Girl that was
do you prepare to play such key roles with
a role that matters, it’s how good a role it is. So
amazing. I had Sir Frances Drake’s booty chest
such undoubted perfection?
sometimes they’ll receive an offer or receive
when he was sailing the world’s oceans and
a script for interest and it’s one or two scenes
ransacking Spanish galleons at the bottom of
You read everything you can, you look at
and they’ll go, “no we’re not looking for that”
the bed. It had the jail that Edward II was
everything you can. There’s a lot of stuff
but my point to them is let me read it because
murdered in. It had the coronation goblet of
now available on the internet.
of Ned Beatty. He won an academy award for
Harold, throats Anglo-Saxon king of England
The old days, you had to go to the library
playing basically one day’s role, two scenes
who was killed and deposed by William the
and you know, you had to pull out those (?
in the network. So, it’s about is it a good role.
Conqueror. You get to film in incredible
13:08) files, those (?). You had to go through
That’s really what it’s about in terms of actual
places.
sort of dusty stores and try and get your hand
sort of thinking that you can find something
on old footage and stuff like that and
that’s going to somehow go on an award run,
recordings. Now it’s much easier, it’s all avail-
you’ve got no idea. You don’t even know when
able on the internet so I looked at a lot of
it’s going to come out.if it’s supposed to come
Tune in [laughs] and watch our show. Tell your
old (? 13:28) new reels and there were lots of
out last October. You have no idea when these
friends The Terror on AMC starts on Monday.
documentaries about him. He’s actually been
things, what’s going to happen to them. You
This will probably come out after that but you
played many, many, many times.
just find something that you’re going to be
can catch up. Best life advice I received was
Not just by Colin Firth. There was lots of stuff
interested in doing and it’s going to take a long
from Peter Fonda and he said “do not back up,
to go back into. You know, you read it
time. This took, off and on, the best part
severe tire damage”
Anything specific or any tips for readers?
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INTERVIEW: BY ADRIELYN CHRISTI
You will recognize her from having starred in
Adrielyn: What age were you when you first
the best part and this was the worst part. I
such feature films as “American Pie”, “Ameri-
realized you wanted to get into acting?
think it’s just always been up and down. I’m
can Beauty”, “Sugar ‘n Spice”, and “Rumor Has
enjoying the ride, as they say.
It” and many more. She is Mena Suvari!
Mena: I was a teenager, but growing up, I
This Hollywood darling is back in the spot-
always thought I wanted to be an archaeol-
Adrielyn: I guess you have to. Everyone thinks
light with several new projects in the works.
ogist. It wasn’t until later that I realized this
the celebrity life should be coveted, but as I’m
She recently wrapped shooting the TV LAND
was what I wanted to do.
sure there can be good, there are probably
Pilot “AMERICAN WOMAN” starring opposite
some aspects you want to keep private in your
Alicia Silverstone with John Wells producing.
Adrielyn: So what has been the best phase
life with the paparazzi constantly around.
Additionally Mena wrapped on BECKS starring
and what was the worst phase in this career
That’s probably difficult at times?
opposite Lena Hall and written and directed
journey? Mena: I mean listen, it can be. I’m not like
by Dan Powell and Elizabeth Rohrbaugh. She maintains some serious clout in a world
Mena: The best phase? Oh, I don’t know,
Lady Gaga, you know? (laughing). I can’t even
where it is difficult to do so.
it’s never black and white to me, it’s always
imagine ever really feeling like I’m under a mi-
a journey, you know? It’s how life is. It’s al-
croscope, because I certainly don’t. I mean, I
Recently while shooting Mena for our cover
ways cyclical, there’s so many kinds of ups
understand that’s an aspect of the business
in the in the hills of Calabasas, California, we
and downs. Being a part of so many different
that I’m in, but I’ve always really been drawn
found that we admired her outlook on life and
and sometimes pivotal moves in my life, just
to the creative aspect and the work aspect of
the fast-paced world of acting. It was inspiring
kind of gave me the sense of learning how to
what I do. That’s what I enjoy. I never really,
to speak with her and to simply get a fresh
roll with whatever kinda came my way I think,
I guess, was inspired to attain certain things
take on the life of a Hollywood actress.
but I don’t really look at my life like this was
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That was something I never could understand
that. I’ve finally gotten into working more in de-
even when I started to become recognized,
veloping content that I’ve been wanting to do
which is probably right after I worked on Amer-
for a long time. It creates more of an empower-
ican Pie and that came out. So that was kind
ment in a sense. I feel stronger as a woman to
of a little strange when you have to deal with
be able to pursue the things that I want and I
that; feeling like I wasn’t different in any sense
know that a paparazzi photo doesn’t define me.
or special in any way from anyone else and why someone would want a photo with me or an au-
Adrielyn: I love that answer and that’s great to
tograph. It was kind of weird to wrap my head
hear.
around. Mena: Awe, thanks. In my early twenties, there was a moment where I was a little weirded out by it all and kind
Adrielyn: Who is your favorite actor that you
of wanted to focus on what I was doing and I
worked with and why?
had to understand that, okay, there’s the Mena who’s still figuring out, you know, that’s the per-
Mena: Oh gosh, you’re asking me all of these
son I have to live with every day and who just
“favorite” questions! That always happens! I’ve
continues to mystify me (breaks out a laugh)
always admired the career of someone like
and whatnot... and then there’s the persona of
Betti Davis. In the sense of “that’s the type of
who you know I am according to other people
actress” and the way she always challenged
and that aspect of my work, so I know that’s
herself in the types of characters she played.
just part of what I do. And I think that helps me
You know those roles have always been a huge
deal with it in a sense that you know everyone
inspiration to me.
is different. There are a lot of people that I absolutely adore I can’t even imagine being in a situation that
and that I would love to have a moment to work
some people can be in, and then paparazzi can
with.
be very invasive. There’s no real dividing line.
Most recently I thought of Sara Polley and I
The paparazzi has gotten so much worse over
would love to work with her in a sense of hav-
the past few years and I feel like I’ve been in
ing her direct either a project that I work on or
this long enough to say that it’s gotten a little
work with her in an actor sense.
bit out of control.
The list is endless.
But I think, for the most part, I just feel overall
Adrielyn: What is your favorite “all time movie”,
really grateful people have always been really
(it doesn’t have to be something you’ve worked
nice. I’ve always felt like they could be throwing
on), but that is something you love to watch?
tomatoes at me and they’re not. So I feel really grateful.
Mena: One of my favorites is a film by Akira Kurosawa called Dreams, I just think it’s abso-
So I just like to focus on my work and at this
lutely beautiful in so many ways.
point in my life, I feel like I’m really enjoying
It’s just a stunning film.
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Adrielyn: You recently were in the NBC TV series called Chicago Fire. I loved your character in it. Are there any plans to be back on that set again? Mena: No, that was just art that I did, but it was great. It’s really wonderful to play these types of strong women. I mean a campaign manager that was something I guess, that I never thought of myself and then to go in and meet with everyone on that show, it was something that they came in and thought of me, therefore it was a compliment to be considered for that type of role. It was a great experience to have to work in the television world and the way the production runs, was completely intense. Adrielyn: You’re very fashionable and classy. Who is your favorite designer or are there any that you’ve dreamt about working with? Mena: That list could go on and on. I must say that some of the dresses I wore at the photoshoot were fantastic and there was one from Waxxbrand that was absolutely fantastic! I love supporting smaller designers in a sense, but to me I’m always so fascinated with the workmanship that goes into a piece, like the first dress that I wore that had the tulle and the beading. Those things are what that makes each piece unique.
I have a friend by the name of Aliona Kononova and she’s fantastic, but again, she is a smaller designer from Russia. I wore one of her designs the night before our photoshoot, which was for a Hallmark event, with the TCA’s.
She had done these animal in-
So I don’t always have to be me, I can always
I’ve traveled the world to enough places that
play and it’s always liberating.
it is just shocking to know that there is no
But then I love the casual comfortable brands
clean water. I mean, the things that a lot of
such as Helmut Lang, Theory and also really
developed nations have and there is abso-
love classic timeless pieces such as Celinè
lutely no reason why everyone shouldn’t
pieces.
have complete capability.
Adrielyn: If you could change one thing in the
Adrielyn: So is there anything new in produc-
world, what would it be?
tion or roles that we should look out for?
Mena: One thing? Oh my God, these ques-
Mena: I’m filming an independent movie with
tions are so grand!
Dan Powell who is from Inside Amy Schumer
There are so many things!
and with Lena Hall, Dan Fogler and
spired designs for this specific collection. Her designs are absolutely fantastic! Her work is literally like art. Those are the things I really appreciate and when I’m given the opportunity to wear them, it’s always a lot of fun.
other great people, so I’m really excited
parts of the world, so it needs more
Adrielyn: If you could say anything to
about it. It’s called “Becks”. Also there is
awareness.
the Trend Privé Readers, what would you
a project that I’m attached to, that I will
say to them?
hopefully shoot by October 2016 called
Mena: I’ve been given so much in my
Shaving Fish.
life and if there’s anything I can do in
Mena: I talked about a thing in my life
any way possible to help, I’ll do it.
called “weeding my garden.”
Adrielyn: Are there any global issues
I feel like people on social media; this is
It’s where I reflected upon my life and
that you would like to see end?
something so small in that respect, like
everyone who I was connected with and
for me to talk about a charity or for an-
asked myself: “Do these people want
Mena: Girls Not Brides is a charity which
yone to talk about something that they
the best for me? Do they support me
is a strong enough cause to fight for.
love. I mean, the power of that is phe-
to live up to my fullest potential? Do
They have about six hundred organi-
nomenal. You can really create aware-
they love me unconditionally? Do they
zations that have partnered with them
ness and hopefully change opinions
inspire me?”
over the years which is fascinating.
and create real change.
All of these things are important in my
They want to end the child marriage in
life, and I feel like we need to have that
one generation, which is a big feat but I
Adrielyn: Since you broke into the busi-
conversation with ourselves. It’s very
think it can be done.
ness when you were young, what piece
important who we surround ourselves
of advice would you offer a teenager
with and it’s okay if that ultimately be-
who wants to get into acting?
comes a handful of people. That’s what
Adrielyn: How did you hear about “Girls Not Brides”?
I would inspire the readers to do. Mena: It’s really important to have
Mena: I had done “Hollywood game
a really good relationship with your-
Adrielyn: It goes without saying that Ms
night”, which gives you an opportu-
self. I think that is something that I
Suvari was a pleasure to work with, but
nity to play for your charity and I was
would have loved to have a bit more,
we are also extremely pleased to be able
researching around and there are so
because you can very easily just feel
to share how authentic and positive of a
many fantastic causes and charities.
a bit confused and lost when you’re a
person she is. We will take to heart her
There are a million things I would end-
teenager and you’re going through so
thoughts on keeping friendships close
lessly support, but I guess I just felt like
many changes and there’s just so much
and beneficial, and look forward to see-
I didn’t want to go to the top five that
stimulation. I can’t even imagine being
ing the work she does with charity in the
everyone talks about or supports. It’s
a teenager nowadays. We didn’t have
future.
not that those aren’t fantastic organiza-
Twitter. I didn’t have any of that stuff
tions, but I just felt, is there a smaller
and I can only imagine that it has to be
organization or a cause that needs a bit
way more complicated.
more awareness or needs more fighting for? So I that’s how I found Girls Not
I think it’s important to be able to ac-
Brides. I chose them for that opportu-
knowledge the qualities that makes you
nity and unfortunately I didn’t win any
unique. We’re all “so” unique and we
money, but it was an organization that
shouldn’t have to try to encapsulate
I never forgot and so, when I have the
something that you might not be.
opportunity again and where I can align with a charity, I want to choose them.
I think that’s what we’re taught to do and we were taught to think that way. For example, “I have to look like this
Adrielyn: I think it’s great that you chose
person to feel good about myself” or “I
them because, like you said, the world
have to have ‘that’ to be successful.” I
doesn’t know much about it and about
don’t think that is what really matters
the fact that this is going on in other
in life! Trend Privé Magazine 109
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Cameron Boyce BY Samantha Bergeson Photography Michael Becker
Cameron Boyce is anything but your typical child actor turned TV star. You have seen Boyce in the Disney Channel show Jessie; the comedy hit “Grown Ups 2” and most famously the teen fantasy films “Descendants.” Boyce is just getting started: Boyce will star opposite Ginnifer Goodwin in the highly anticipated ABC series Steps, and was recently casted in the indie film “Runt.” Boyce became interested in acting at a young age, finding his creative voice at age 10. “Ever since then I’ve never been able to picture myself doing anything else but being in this creative field,” Boyce explained. The child-acting path is not for the weak of heart, though. “Thinking about the fact that I didn’t get to regular school or have a prom or have a traditional childhood in a lot of senses is sometimes intimidating when I’m in the real world,” Boyce admitted. Yet his “butterfly effect” path has shaped him for the better, both as an actor and as an individual. “I think being a professional at such a young age has helped me develop into someone who sees things a bit differently: challenges have become opportunities, fantasy has become reality in a lot of ways. I do think that I see things on a broader scale because of the experiences I had early on.” Boyce’s largest role to date has been that of leading man Carlos in “Descendants.” The film spurred a recent sequel, with the teen fans craving for more. “Personally I think the reason a fantasy story works is that it’s driven by truth,” Boyce said. The relatable story-line for the characters, albeit in a fantastical world, touches viewers. “I’ve always felt that “The Descendants” has been a sophisticated kids franchise because of the message,” Boyce mused. Most importantly, though, Boyce has used his success and influencer status to draw attention to those in need. His work with the Thirst Project, a non-profit to provide clean water for developing nations, won Boyce a Pioneering Spirit Award, with Boyce raising over $30,000 for the organization to build two wells in Swaziland. Boyce is drawn to the charity and to the passion of their advocates and philanthropists. “Their passion has led them to save thousands of lives,” Boyce said. “You can’t put a price tag on that.” Boyce’s humanitarian mission extends outside of the Thirst Project to encompass all charity efforts, big or small. “I’ve had some amazing role models that have taught me the power of charity, and I couldn’t be more grateful to be in a position to influence people with my voice,” Boyce expressed. “Changing lives is something that everyone should strive to do in his or her lifetime.”
Boyce hopes to create on his own terms as an artist and continue to change the world for the better through charity work. “I want to fulfill my right brain as much as possible, and make an impact on people.” We cannot wait to see what Cameron Boyce does next. Photography: Michael Becker Styling: Veronica Graye Grooming: Jeffrey Paul with Exclusive Artists Management Cameron Boyce represented by ICON PR – www.icon-publicity.com Trend Privé Magazine 111
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ROSARIO DAWSON (Studio 189) Also, hints of green. So it’s what you see in the bushes, it’s also what you see when you’re in California with the trees. And those beautiful pinks and fuchsias that we were inspired by. There is a beautiful flower in front of Rosario’s house that she looks at. It’s very relaxing and smells wonderful. In Kenya, when the flamingos in migration flap their wings, there’s a lot of gradations of pink and hints of black. There’s a lot of this and that gets translated, then we try to get that effect; and that’s with these various techniques. How do we take those and turn them into something else? So that’s where you see indigo come in, you see mudcloth with bògòlanfini, it’s the color of the sand and the earth; but not in a synthetic way, in a real way because it’s actually the earth that’s being replicated and, comes off in your clothes. When you wear it, you’re touching and feeling that.
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THE ART OF CREATION Interview by: Myra Postolache
Interview with ROSARIO DAWSON and ABRIMA ERWIAH STUDIO ONE EIGHTY NINE (headquartered in Ghana, West Africa) is a social enterprise that consists of creatives that seeks to provide a platform to help promote and curate African and African-inspired content through an E-commerce site and an artisan-produced collection called Fashion Rising Collection launched in support of V-Day’s One Billion Rising campaign. We focus on empowerment, creating jobs and supporting education and skills training. The first collection launched on February 14th 2013 in honor of One Billion Rising. Created by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, the mission of Studio One Eighty Nine and the idea for Fashion Rising took shape following a trip with V-Day in February 2011 through Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda, to Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the opening of the City of Joy.
the full concept down. But our concept now is our Studio One Eighty Nine website where we can promote Africa and African-inspired goods from all the brands and collaborations that we do, as well as our own brand. One of the reasons why we started is so we can have a collection that we can deliver and support that would create the kind of jobs and have the kind of sustainability and ethics behind it that we wanted to have. We are based in Ghana and have done things all throughout the continents, from South Africa to Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Uganda. This collection, which is our third, is the one we have done mostly in Ghana and that is preserving all types of techniques from batiking, glass-making, beads, recycling beads from glass, and indigo bògòlanfini, which is the natural dye that comes from plants. We’re From there, we create the drawings, patterns and just supporting the techniques that they do and the techpacks. When we work in Ghana, we have Our editor and writer, Myra Postolache, met with collaborating them with the resources and techniques a workshop where we have developers, graphic Abrima and Rosario for an interview during the Milan that we have. designers, and seamstresses. We have a real team; Fashion Week. Let’s take a “behind the scenes” look and the reason of the team is for that transfer into this amazing brand. Myra: Amazing! What is the process of the creation? skillset. So it’s more than just hiring people, it’s also creating a place for growth. We have a team in Myra: What is the mission of the brand? Abrima: I think what’s really beautiful about the way Ghana with workshops and communities, and we that we create, is that we essentially apply the same can tap into this network that Rosario and I have Rosario: Hi, I’m Rosario Dawson and this is Abrima. We principles that brands like Gucci, Armani, Botega created through the course of our careers and have are Studio One Eighty Nine. Our mission is symbolic. Veneta and Roberto Cavalli do. We are surrounded by this conversation where they are working together Within the brand itself, you’ll see an adinkra symbol all these beautiful brands that follow a precise process and then working with us. So that becomes that we use all the time. It says, “Help me and let me that you don’t always find when you are working in pattern. So we make all of that inside the country help you.” It is a symbol that is used throughout all of developing countries like Africa. We go through an which is pretty difficult but it’s pretty amazing, West Africa. It’s about cooperation, collaboration and entire research process. We think about the mood because everyone is very proud of the work they do interdependence. Working and helping each other and the inspirations. It’s actually very beautiful what even though it takes quite a bit of time. That then is the whole basis of our line. We went to the Congo we see around us. It takes time. We listen, we travel, goes to the communities and we start the process years ago with an organization that was opening up it’s what we eat, what we see. So for this particular of sampling. And then we eventually go back and a space for women who were abused, and one of the collection, Rosario and I met many times throughout forth. Then we do fits. Our fit model is local and ways that they were learning how to have control over the process. We went to LA and all over the world to to see her try on the clothes for the first time is their lives and be able to help themselves was to be places where we work and travel. We were inspired a beautiful. She works in the nearby village, then all able to do artisanal things, like the kind of crops that lot by the beach, so there’s a lot of blues in the collecof a sudden she’s wearing clothes that you find on we support in our brand. So while we were meeting tion and that’s why you see a lot of indigo. There are Via Sant’Andrea and her whole demeanor changes. with these women and then started collaborating and different shades of blue: the blue shades of the ocean, She stands taller, she speaks better, and she’s willing talking about it, it took about a couple of years to get or the different shades of the sky. It’s very beautiful. to take on this whole other element of herself.
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women’s clothes, and we make homewares. Our target is the global citizen. It`s people who travel, it`s people that just want a beautiful hand-made piece of art, and people that value other people and say, “I want something beautiful, but I don’t want it to cost me nothing, because the person on the other end is getting the cost by not getting paid properly, and is suffering from making something that I’m just going to throw away, because I don’t value it.” It’s for people that value these things and I think there are a lot more of us out there. It`s been really great while we’ve been here. Seeing the many students coming in to see the different collections, and every single one of them is talking about sustainability, recycling and ethics. What we really love at the end of the day, is for it not to be ethical fashion, and just be fashion. That, across the board, whenever you are buying something, you know everyone was valued along the way and you can feel good about wearing it. Abrima: One of the reasons we exist; I think we both fall into this category and I believe there are a lot of people like this, is that the world has changed so much. Over the course of time, the story of Africa is a very long story and a bit complex, but yet so simple. And it involves so many different societies across the world. I think we have had these experiences where we are a little bit of a lot of people. We are a little bit from here, a little bit from there. I, myself, I`m Ghanian and American; and even within that, I’m many other things. Rosario is many, many beautiful things. And what that means, as a collection is, we try to tap into the idea that, for example, batiking didn’t originate in Ghana, and it might have originated in Indonesia. Rosario: And for me, what I really love, is that it’s a suitcase that him and her can use. We can have one suitcase that’s androgynous. Men look beautiful in pink, women look beautiful in blue; it’s not a question of that, it’s all interchangeable. It`s sporty, it goes into Rosario: She goes from being super shy to modWe now collaborate with the United Nations` Ethical night, it goes into light, it’s beautiful and is very well eling. Suddenly she’s in our courtyard going back Fashion Initiative. Vogue invited us here to be a made. As long as something is well made and has a and forth and doing every single look and she is so part of this. It`s been a really rewarding process for beautiful heart behind it. It’s interchangeable. It’s a everyone involved. elegant and beautiful. It’s really cool. great idea to be able to say, “Hey we’re being efficient. Abrima: It’s a transformation and I think that’s the We have one suitcase between the both of us and we mission and that’s a lot of what we do. We believe Rosario: And again it`s everyone. So often you see look divine.” the power of fashion and creativity to be an agent Africa-inspired collections; but being based there and doing all the work there, you can see how everyof change. The fact that it can empower people one gets affected, (from the bloggers we work with, to value the artist, that it can touch the student, that is can touch a customer, and that it can make the photographers, the web designers, seamstresses, a change; it is something that makes you want to batikers, the models we choose), there are so many grow. We see the power here and this is why we do people along the supply chain that get the benefit it. We see it in Italy, which is a multi-billion industry, that don’t normally get a benefit when you’re just and also in the UK. We believe we have that same being an African-inspired line. value of craft in developing countries like Ghana, And that’s a lot of the reason why we wanted to be there, because this is a social enterprise. across Africa, in Brazil and all over the world. And that’s what we are trying to do and it seems like it`s working. We’ve gotten really good feedback. We’ve Myra: Who’s your brand’s target? hired a lot more people. We’ve been able to scale and build a great foundation. Rosario: Well, we make men’s clothes, we make
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women and they are involved in different
an illusion. Promoting sustainability and ethics
perhaps look beyond the fancy labels and
stages of the production process. Sadly, a
is not only about being conscious of who made
superstores you get them from. From
whole lot of them are unable to afford the
your clothes. You have to buy fewer clothes so
planting the cotton to harvesting and
basic necessities of life. Most of them reside
you can ensure that each one you buy counts
processing, dying the material, and sewing
in developing countries with lax labor laws.
in terms of quality. Step away from the crazy
the fabric, there are a lot of people on the
They are exploited and abused and they only
and fast-paced trends and buy clothes only
cloth manufacturing chain. Sadly, this chain
receive crumbs out of the total revenue of
when you need them. If you can adopt this
is bottom heavy.
the multi-billion dollar fashion industry.
near-minimalist lifestyle, you’ll be reducing the
The Rana Plaza tragedy of 2013 opened the
Incidents like the Rana Plaza tragedy teach
footprints of the fashion industry on human
eyes of everyone to the pathetic state of our
us that we can ill afford to continue this way.
and environmental resources.
fashion industry. More than 1100
But 5 years on, has there been any notable
Encourage conversations and ask questions?
factory workers were killed by the tragic
change in the way we think about fashion?
If we don’t talk about the problem, there’s no
building collapse and about 2200 more were
How far have we gone with talks about a
way we can find a solution. When we start
injured. While there have been earlier
fashion revolution? Do we have to wait for
asking the popular brands vital questions
campaigns that sought to awaken the
yet another tragedy before we start taking
about fair remuneration and environmental
consciousness of consumers, the tragedy
meaningful steps towards bringing an end to
sustainability, they would be forced to do what
highlighted just how bad things are.
the exploitation? As a consumer, you can also
is right. It is your duty to boycott companies
Highlighting the problem
play a meaningful role in promoting greater
that are glaringly indifferent towards these
The current pace of the fashion industry is
sustainability and transparency in the
germane issues. You should also strive to
frightening. A 4-season annual calendar now
fashion industry. Here are some useful
educate those around you so that more people
has 52 seasons and trendy clothes
lifestyle changes you can make in order to
are aware of the problem. If a majority of
transforms into rags within a twinkle of an
play your own part in solving the problem:
consumers pay adequate attention to
eye. Landfills across the world play host to
Buy for ethics and sustainability
sustainability in the fashion industry, the brand
about 13 million tons of used clothing every
There are numerous brands that are wholly
would have no other choice but to dance to
year and the situation couldn’t be any worse.
dedicated to promoting ethical and
their tunes.
The fashion industry in its current state reeks
sustainable practices in the fashion
of widespread human and environmental
industry. You do not have to buy clothes
exploitation.
from the leading brands just because they
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Laudae FAVORITE GOWNS OF THE MONTH
The new kid on the block of ethical and eco bridal fashion, LAUDAE is in fact “the little sister” of equally feminine, albeit slightly more conservative brand Truvelle, established in 2013 by Gaby Bayona. This year, Gaby established a second line, ironically designed by her mother, Merly Bayona. LAUDAE designs encompass the sassy, young and fabulous vibe of a girl who isn’t afraid to show herself off a bit on her big day. Classic mermaid styles, thigh high leg-slits, deep-V backs and unexpected cutouts mean this collection is a little more daring than your average gown, but in a definitely positive way, these frocks show off all the right details to perfection. Tending toward body hugging shapes and with beautiful silhouettes they are created to make a young bride feel that her walk down the aisle may be a bit like walking the runway. The ethos of LAUDAE seems to be to make sweet gestures toward a mindset that just makes them good people. In their flagship for the month of October, a percentage of all the things sold featuring rose gold or blush details went to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
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It’s as though the brand is made up of all your BFFs... if your social circle was crazy talented, savvy, really, REALLY nice and had impeccable taste. Of course beyond the sheer gorgeousness of such a pretty collection, LAUDAE piqued our interest before they were even on the market with their nod to ethics and sustainability. They commit to only six shipment dates per year, allowing them to ship multiple gowns to their retailers in a go, rather than one by one as many bridal suppliers do. Their office, warehouse, design, quality control, shipping, and production office are all under one roof which means that their carbon footprint is much lower than any company having their gowns made overseas (which is still, unfortunately, commonplace even for many higher end brands). This also ensures that they are creating jobs on home soil and can do quality control on location, something that any brand that contracts itself out cannot do with consistency. Their offices use efficient, eco-friendly, and pro-social technologies and they prioritize products created with recycled materials: from packaging to office suppliers to cleaning suppliers to manufacturing supplies. Britt Schafer, Marketing Manager at Truvelle Bridal and LAUDAE says that whenever possible, their team goes local and seeks sustainable laces and recycled polyester. They also work with fashion schools around the city of Vancouver (which has an extensive garment district) to give students access to their off-cuts which not only keeps fabric out of the landfill but also helps students that may have a lower income bracket or the schools themselves save funds. Probably the best aspect of designing something as special as a wedding gown with integrity is that it is a garment that is elevated from the every day. It should be made by people who are loving what they are creating and who are not simply seeing it land on the cutting table of a garment factory a world away. “We’re bridal, meaning that it’s fashion that’s cherished and held on to for years. You don’t buy a wedding gown and chuck it the next day: you keep it, hang out with it, and maybe give it to your kids one day for their use.” Overall the statement of a brand that captures the attention of an individual must do so on design and emotion first, especially in the case of a bridal gown. If a company follows that with the aim to make their brand align with the ethics and sustainable practices that are more and more often defining the purchasing process of the millenial generation (our current selection of most brides to be) then it’s a win for both sides. “ Laudae creates comfy gowns for carefree chicks while striving to uphold environmental, social, and economic standards. This modern, ceremonial wear for the conscious, spirited babe in all of us, give you that sleek silhouette while still allowing room to move & groove.” Editorial Images: Creative Direction: LAUDAE / Photographer: Berkley Vopnfjörd / Model: Ganna / Hair and Makeup: Devin Joplin. Product Images: Creative Direction: LAUDAE / Photographer: Berkley Vopnfjörd / Model: Gabriela / Hair and Makeup: Devin Joplin. Trend Privé Magazine 124
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The Green Life ~ Alchemical Earth Pendant
https://www.shopthegreenlife.com
Price: $62 Alchemical Earth is the symbol of life. All life. Comes in Sterling Silver or Gold Plated Sterling Silver.
Julia Thompson
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Queens Wood Studio
www.queenswoodstudio.com
Price: $80 These gorgeous folk heart earrings are inspired by traditional folk designs painted on houses in the Czech wine region. The shining textured hearts, clustered round by little suns or flowers are a celebration and love symbol. Artisan-made from reformed silver, so they are eco and ethical too!
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Raw Copenhagen
www.rawcopenhagen.co.uk Get 20% off by using the discount code ‘ethicalliving’. £70 Established by a human rights and development expert, RAW Copenhagen works with recycled ECO-Sterling silver, ethically sourced gemstones from artisans as well as charms and pendants from indigenous Hill Tribe Peoples in Thailand. 10% of all profits go back to the Hill Tribe Communities. Minimalist in its design with a hint of boho-chic and tribalism, inspired by the designer’s sustainable development work in Africa. The Hellerup Hematite wrap is one of their bestsellers, it doubles as a necklace. Made in the U.K.
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Where Does It Come From?
www.wheredoesitcomefrom.co.uk/ Price: £25
Where Does It Come From? creates their own range of ethically produced, traceable clothes. Each garment comes with a code on the label so the customer can explore their garment story - finding out about the low carbon processes used and getting to know the people who created that item. Each scarf is handmade using soft, khadi cotton and block printed by hand.
An unusual and bold designer statement necklace with emotive edgy sophistication. Handmade from reformed silver with a rectangular tourmalated or clear cut quartz and Herkimer diamond cage drop / key detail at the back. On an adjustable 50” length chain, this piece and others from Julia Thompson’s signature collection ‘Two for Joy’ are designed for free spirits who love positive luxury. Price: £494
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Gemma Luna
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Produced by one woman in her home studio in British Columbia, Canada, Gemma Luna Jewelry is a wellspring of unique and one of a kind items created with love and quality craftsmanship. A lovely bold and feminine piece with strong flowing lines. Made with sterling silver, copper and brass, the pendant is 1.75” and has a lovely weight to it. This one of a kind handmade piece has a thick gauge sterling chain that is 14” long.
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Jewelled Buddha
https://www.jewelledbuddha.com Price: £65 Handcrafted by master craftswomen, these unique necklaces are made using the recycled silk sari material used in the making of our Kantha Scarves. Upcycled Sheesham wood prayer beads wrapped in 100% silk sari fabric. Trend Privé Magazine 125
IWC Schaffhausen www.iwc.com
“With the new Da Vinci collection, IWC Schaffhausen has returned to the round case that was so successfully established by the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar in 1985. It means we are bidding farewell to the tonneau case and reaffirming our commitment to the classic proportions the brand stands for,” explains Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.
With its passion for innovation and technical inventiveness, IWC Schaffhausen has established an international reputation. Since 1868, the Swiss watch manufacturers have been creating masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with exclusive design. The foundations of watch manufacture in Schaffhausen were laid by an American, Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868. They are greatly indebted to his pioneering spirit and innovative approach to engineering, design and the art of making beautiful watches. The product families characteristic of IWC appeal to a variety of temperaments and passions. Each family represents a different theme. These themes are rich and evocative expressions of the IWC Schaffhausen universe and are the inspiration for their partnerships, events, exclusive brand experiences and unique projects; all of which can be found throughout their website. Beyond the confines of their company, IWC aims for similar standards in the response to the environmental challenges of today, supporting landmark projects around the globe.
an alternative water source whenever possible; • Paper and packaging: seeking to keep our use of paper and packaging as low and as sustainable as possible; • Less plastic: to we have set ourselves the target of eliminating with the use of plastic wherever possible.
“With the Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36, we are also re-establishing an old tradition of creating selected models from the Da Vinci line specially for women and adding diamonds or fashionable straps and bracelets as features. I am particularly pleased about the launch of the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and the Da Vinci TourbilIWC Schaffhausen monitors and manages its lon Rétrograde Chronograph because they truly greenhouse gas emissions not only within our own embody our manufacturing expertise.” operations but throughout our supply chains. Apart from the construction, reconstruction and With the round cases, harmonious forms, rounded modernization of our production facilities, IWC crowns and diamonds on single models in the new Schaffhausen ensures that local environmental collection, IWC Schaffhausen establishes a link beregulations are met and that projects are as ecotween the Da Vinci of the 1980s and today’s pure logically sound as possible. designs without denying the family’s heritage. The twin-frame bezel with the peripheral groove is a At IWC, they know that long-term success depends reminder of this period. Newly designed, movable on the care and respect with which they treat the horns with curved lugs ensure that straps and two most important resources: people and the bracelets fit perfectly around the wrist and make natural world. What started more than a century the watches more comfortable to wear. All Da ago, with pioneering provisions, their workforce Vinci Automatic (Ref. IW356601/IW356602), Da has grown into a comprehensive sustainability Vinci Automatic 36 (Ref. IW458307/IW458308/ program that now extends to all parts of their IW458310/IW458312) and Da Vinci Automat business, and beyond. “ WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT OUR SUSTAINABLE APPROACH TO BUSINESS BUILDS OUR REPUTATION AND MAKES US MORE COMPETITIVE. BY PROVIDING OUR EMPLOYEES WITH GOOD WORKING CON2017 DA VINCI COLLECTION: CREATING PURE DITIONS, CARING FOR OUR PARTNERS AND THE BEAUTY COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE LIVE, AND TREATING OUR PLANET WITH RESPECT, WE ARE ABLE TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS WHO SHARE OUR VALUES THE NEW DA VINCI WATCHES FROM IWC SCHAFFAND WILL REMAIN LOYAL FOR YEARS TO COME. HAUSEN —Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC SchaffhauPROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT • Carbon emissions: further reducing our carbon emissions while accounting for the growth of our business; • Water usage: using groundwater as a sustainable heat source and reusing waste and rain water as Trend Privé Magazine 126
sen revisits the iconic design of the 1980s and presents the 2017 Da Vinci collection, once again with its classic round case. The Da Vinci Automatic 36 and the Da Vinci Automatic Moon Phase 36 are tailored to women, while the Da Vinci Automatic is a unisex model. wo Da Vinci timepieces feature newly developed IWC-manufactured calibers that innovative combine and integrate complications.
FEMALE TARGET GROUP IS MAIN FOCUS OF INTEREST “With the new Da Vinci collection, we are consciously trying to anchor the brand in the minds of women, who account for a significant proportion of watch lovers,” ex- plains Franziska Gsell, CMO at IWC Schaffhausen. “Here in Schaffhausen, the company has been manufacturing watches for women since the very beginning. In that sense, we are remaining true to our heritage.” The design of the new Da Vinci collection follows in the vein of this characteristic style. The design team, for instance, took inspiration from the solid horns that were a characteristic feature of the Da Vinci models made back in the 1980s.
ACCESSORIES
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FruitenVeg DAILY 1 FRUITENVEG - THE NEVER LEATHER PROJECT
FruitenVeg is a design studio based in NYC, specializing in whimsical handbags made with care and high-end standards. Combining fabulous faux leather, faux fur and other man-made materials, they challenge the traditional, materialistic concept of luxury goods. Their aim is to create even more desirable, sensual and precious items than the familiar leather versions. “Coming from a background of leather craftsmanship we realized that as much as we like leather and fur, we love animals more! “
GEMA Multicolor A bracelet clutch 12.9”W x 9.2”H(33x23.5cm) IPad size Adjustable wristlet strap $220
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A bracelet clutch 12.9”W x 9.2”H(33x23.5cm) IPad size Adjustable wristlet strap $220
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GEMINI white Gems
A bracelet clutch 11.4”W x 7.5”H(29x19cm) mini IPad size Adjustable wristlet strap $195
GEMA Black
MISHI multicolor An expandable backpack 12.5”W x 16.7”H (32x42.5cm) Adjustable shoulder straps $395
KULU black Multiuse: a backpack / a shoulder bag 15.3”W x 10.4”H x 5.1”D(39x26.5x13cm) Adjustable shoulder straps $435
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GEMINI multicolor Gems A bracelet clutch 11.4”W x 7.5”H(29x19cm) mini IPad size Adjustable wristlet strap $195
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MULAYA black
MULAYA multicolor
A bracelet clutch 12.9”W x 9.2”H(33x23.5cm) IPad size Adjustable wristlet strap $450
A laptop tote 18.1”W x 12.6”H(46x32cm) Adjustable shoulder straps $450
A mini bucket bag 11.8”W x 7.9”H x 3.5”D (30x20x9cm) Adjustable shoulder strap $370
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N u tr i t i o n : V e g a n T o f u & V e g e t a b l e P o t P i e w i th M i s o Gr a v y G a s t ro n o h y: U r b i Cu lt u r e- T h e U r b a n Fa r m i n g M ov em en t T h at ’ s Chang ing Denver- by K atie Jeddeloh T r a v e l : T h e P u rp o s e H o t e l T r av e l : To p G r e e n S pa s a n d S a lo n s - by A d r i e ly n C h r i s t i Tr avel : Roman Holiday - Living L a D olce V ita at the We s tin Excelsior- by Justin M. Duren T r a v e l : GOKAR N A F OREST RESORT : A M ODER N A N D STU N N I N G ESCAPE - b y Sarah Cordingley T r a v e l : COUSINE IS L AND : E s c a p e T o Wh e r e N a t u r e T hr i v e s H i g hl a n d P a rt n e r s G i ft G u i d e Holiday Guide Wh e r e t o Sh o p Home Decor : Luxury Sus tainable Furniture Mak er :Van De Sant - by A n d r e a B e ll Home Decor: The List
NUTRITION
VEGAN TOFU &
VEGETABLE
POT PIE WITH MISO GRAVY By Kayla MacKinnon
DIRECTIONS:
Now that the days are cooling off, comfort food is something that more and more people crave. But comfort food does not have to come at the cost of one’s waistline. There are recipes out there that are exceptionally satisfying, while remaining healthy and nutritious at the same time, just like this recipe for vegan pot pie with miso gravy. Made with no animal products, this recipe will provide the warmth and comfort you crave on a chilly autumn day, without weighing you down. This flavorful and silky, smooth miso gravy pairs especially well with the crispy tofu and slightly sweet yams. The leeks add a subtle touch without overpowering the dish and green beans, and the white potatos provide extra flavor and nutrients. Also, feel free to play around with various vegetable combinations as this miso gravy will surely taste delectable with a wide range of vegetables. Lastly, let’s not forget about the light and fluffy biscuit crust, and when dipped in the miso gravy, is simply delicious. Not to mention, the fluffy crust provides an added carb gratification without the extra fat found in regular biscuits. This fulfilling and guilt-free vegan recipe is just what you`ve been yearning for to warm you up on a cool rainy or snowy day!
INGREDIENTS: VEGETABLE FILLING: 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp water 2 leeks, (white parts only), halved & sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 carrot, peeled & chopped 1 large potato, peeled & chopped 1 small yam, peeled & chopped 1 & ½ cup green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen) TOFU: 1 block extra firm organic tofu, drained & chopped 1 tbsp coconut oil MISO GRAVY: 4 cups water 3 tbsp miso paste 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tbsp fresh thyme 3-4 tbsp all-purpose flour Salt & pepper to taste CRUST: 1 & ½ cups of unbleached all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tbsp & 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp sugar ¼ cup coconut oil (room temperature solid, NOT melted) 1 cup organic soy or almond milk 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
1. VEGETABLE FILLING: Heat olive oil & water in large skillet and add leeks, garlic, potatoes, carrots and cook on medium-low for 5 minutes. Add chopped yam and cook for another 5 minutes before adding green beans. Cook until vegetables are just tender, around 15 minutes total. Add salt & pepper to taste. 2. TOFU: Meanwhile, heat coconut oil in pan on medium heat and add chopped tofu. Sauté until crispy, about 7 minutes. 3. MISO GRAVY: Bring water to a boil in a medium pot. Whisk in miso paste, soy sauce & nutritional yeast. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add flour to a glass measuring cup or mug and add a ladle or two of hot miso broth and whisk until there are no lumps (mixture should resemble a smooth paste). Slowly whisk flour mixture back into pot of miso broth and continue to simmer on low until it thickens and resembles gravy. Add salt & pepper if necessary or to taste. 4. CRUST: Mix together all purpose-flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt & sugar in large bowl. Using a pastry knife or fork, cut in coconut oil to flour mixture until mixture resembles a crumbly texture. In a glass measuring cup, mix in vinegar to soy milk. Add soured milk to flour mixture until just mixed. Lightly knead dough on floured surface, sprinkling extra flour as needed until dough can be formed into ball. Shaping with hands or gently with a rolling pin, form dough into the shape of the casserole dish, pie plate, etc. that is being used. 5. Grease casserole dish or pie plate and add vegetable mixture & tofu. Pour in miso gravy and mix until everything is combined. Using a rolling pin, lightly roll up dough and roll back out on top of dish. Using a fork, seal edges of dough around dish and discard any extra dough hanging over edges using a knife. Using knife, make 2-3 inserts in middle of dough to allow for steam to be released while baking. Bake for 25 minutes at 400° or until crust is golden brown. Trend Privé Magazine 129
GASTRONOMY
UrbiCulture The Urban Farming Movement That’s Changing Denver By Katie Jeddeloh
Among the pavement, traffic, and high-rises of Denver, Colorado, a farming movement has begun. From across the city and front range, people gather to plant and harvest kale, chard, cucumbers, leeks, and more—and UrbiCulture Community Farms is at the center of it. UrbiCulture is a collection of small, nonprofit urban farms all across the bustling hub of Denver. Despite their size, the largest one being just under two acres, the farms produce tens of thousands of pounds of vegetables in their growing season in all kinds of varieties you won’t see in the grocery store.
We chatted with Candice Orlando, the founder of UrbiCulture, to find out more. “UrbiCulture has gone beyond my imagination of what it could have become. In the beginning, my main goal was making sure fresh vegetables were accessible to all people whether they had money or not. I also wanted to work on transforming front yards and unused spaces—so many front yards are just grass, and the water for these lawns can be used for food.” Urban gardening is a way residents in big cities are helping out their communities. UrbiCulture does a twice-weekly pay-what-youcan farmstand in the growing months, making delicious, healthy produce available to the economically disadvantaged. The farmstand takes the ritz out of organic food and makes it something for everyone to enjoy. They also do educational gardens at elementary schools to help kids learn about agriculture—and bring them nutritious cafeteria food that they helped to cultivate. www.ucfarms.org or www.groundworkcolorado.org
“This year we farmed on only one acre of Denver Public Schools property, but almost 13,000 pounds went to cafeteria food in just a month and a half of harvesting. They also processed it, canned it and froze it so they can continue to use it throughout the year,” said Candice. But just because it’s sold at pay-whatyou-can prices and used in school cafeterias, don’t for a second think that the vegetables are second-rate. To supplement income, UrbiCulture also sells to a number of exciting restaurants in Denver, including those from the Edible Beats restaurant group, a local favorite for hip and unique dining. The produce is popular in vegan and vegetarian dishes especially, with a fresh, unique look you won’t find in grocery store vegetables. Also, the organic growing methods Trend Privé Magazine 130
provide non-synthetic, whole nutrients to your body, making UrbiCulture’s vegetables a beautiful, ethical, and healthy choice. The environment gets a benefit out of the farms, as well. The differing varieties of vegetables bring genetic variance to the environment, strengthening soil quality and going against the grain of uniform GMO corporate farming. “[Grocery store] food goes so many miles from farm to plate, traveling from where it was picked to the grocery store, then from there to our house, and finally into our bodies. Think about all the carbon emissions that uses. Also, the food we’re growing thousands of miles away is picked green, and they ripen it in the truck with gas. That just doesn’t seem natural!
Overall, urban gardening can be a major asset in big cities by aiding health, the environment and the community, and UrbiCulture is setting the example for it in Denver. Candice Orlando is determined and hopeful for the things to come with her urban gardening collective. “There are so many challenges, but we want to stand in as a vehicle for what is wanted and what is needed in the Denver community.” UrbiCulture has recently merged with national organization Groundwork Denver, adding to their resources and opportunities. You can learn more at the UrbiCulture Community Farms Facebook page, and their website.
TRAVEL
The Purpose Hotel™ Mobilizes 5,000+ People To Give; Launches New Campaign
Nashville, Tenn. (September 14, 2016) – Receiving an overwhelmingly positive response after sharing their vision with the world, The Purpose Hotel™ campaign has exceeded the initial goal of $347,000 pledged on Kickstarter in less than 48 hours. The project relaunch on September 12 tracked faster than anticipated, as nearly 2,000 people joined in backing the crowd-sourced effort. Humbled by the movement of all backers, meeting the Step One goal allows The Purpose Hotel™ team to take steps in developing the initial designs and financing of the building. The momentum this campaign has is unbelievable. Right out of the gate we had not only return backers, but new ones as well. I’m grateful, humbled and really excited to see where this goes over the next 24 days,” says Cowart. “This is proof that people care. I’m already hearing stories of people who have been inspired and uplifted by this idea. It’s going to just multiply from here.” thepurposehotel.com
The next phase of The Purpose Hotel™ relies on meeting the second step of $755,000 through the Kickstarter campaign. Step Two will allow The Purpose Hotel™ team to further the hotel architectural plans, interior planning and engineering design/planning specific to the sites selected for the hotel. Authors, artists, actors and activists such as Ann Voskamp, Rebecca Mader, Laura Bell Bundy, Jamie Tworkowski, Lecrae, Donald Miller, Dave Ramsey, Sophia Bush, Paramore, Zachary Levi, Imogen Heap and more shared their voice socially in supporting the cause. Helmed by famed photographer Jeremy Cowart, The Purpose Hotel™ was covered by Forbes, USA Today, Huffington Post, Rolling Stone Country, Conde Nast Traveler, The Tennessean, Relevant, Christianity Today and more. Images / Press Release Courtesy of The {m} Media Collective/ @themcollective
From blankets to soap, internet access to furniture, The Purpose Hotel™ will help fight cyclical issues through domestic and international partnerships with organizations such as Charity Water, The Giving Keys, Compassion International, Food for the Hungry and more. Fueling great organizations that give back around the globe, The Purpose Hotel™ will source its materials from organizations that actively work to improve the lives of people around the world. The first part of The Purpose Hotel™ chain is slated for Cowart’s hometown of Nashville, Tenn.
About Jeremy Cowart Named “one of the most influential photographers on the web” (Huffington Post), Jeremy Cowart has photographed the likenesses of Sting and Emma Stone, to The Kardashians and Taylor Swift. Capturing images in over 25 countries, his work has been seen on the pages of Rolling Stone and USA Today, reaching the channels of A&E and ESPN. An earnest desire to do more has led the notable photographer to focus on Help-Portrait (http://help-portrait.com), See University (https://seeuniversity.com) and now, The Purpose Hotel.
About The Purpose Hotel™ This is the first hotel of its kind. Celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart (who photographed Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Tim Tebow, The Kardashians, Sting, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Heidi Klum, Emma Stone, Ryan Seacrest and more), created humanitarian relief project The Purpose Hotel™ that aims to fight against injustices of war, hunger, poverty, global warming, racial tension, unclean water, addictions and natural disasters. Every aspect of the global chain will directly contribute to those in need through strategic sourcing and procurement. The project is launching with a large campaign designed and developed by The Purpose Hotel™. Through the project’s Kickstarter, individuals have the opportunity to become co-founders as backers of the project. Please go support them! Trend Privé Magazine 132
Top Green Spas and Salons by Adrielyn Christi
1. Natural Body Spa and Shop-In 1989, Cici Coffee founded Natural Body on the principal of providing natural and nurturing services and products to her clients, while helping the environment. Over two decades later this vision is stronger than ever. Certain Green Spa touches are evident, from our natural approach to massage, aesthetic and anti-aging treatments, to the natural and organic products in our retail area. Natural Body makes all its business decisions with an eye on sustainability, including the use of recycled paper and soy ink in its marketing materials, and the selection of recycled materials in building its spas. Look around and you may see repurposed barnwood flooring, rubber floor tiles made from recycled bus tires, and the noticeable lack of chemical smells from the paints, finishes and toxic cleaning products. For more information visit www.naturalbody.com Credit: Natural Body Spa 2. THE RANCH AT LIVE OAK, Malibu- The best of both worlds — begin on Thursday at The Ranch 4.0 at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village where you receive diagnostic testing and a daily schedule that includes group mountain hiking, low impact exercise classes, yoga, daily massages and inspired vegan cuisine served in an enchanting greenhouse. The intense daily physical regimen at both locations is complemented by homegrown organic vegetarian fare impeccably prepared and presented by acclaimed Executive Chef Kurt Steeber, The Ranch’s “Nutritional Alchemist”. Steeber worked closely with advising nutritionists to create the all-vegetarian diet nutritionally and calorically calibrated to shed unwanted pounds and sustain guests throughout their stay. The Ranch is also accommodating for any allergies, and excludes alcohol, caffeine and processed sugars, aiding in your detoxification and revitalization process. For more information visit https://theranchmalibu.com / Credit: The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu 3. Loft 647- West Hollywood California Opening its doors in 2017, Loft 647 has quickly elevated the art of beauty through innovation and consciousness for our environment. Our impressive team of celebrity colorists and stylists create trendsetting, red carpet looks within its chic, spacious interior. Loft 657 believes that part of success means giving back when you are able. Loft 647 is thrilled to pair up with greencirclesalons.ca in conjunction with matteroftrust.org in their quest to better the environment through a system of mindfulness and ingenuity. Green Circle Salons collects, recycles & repurposes a salon or spa’s hair, foils, colour-tubes, papers and plastics, glass, spa waste AND diverts excess hair chemicals from being rinsed down the drain. This enables salons to reduce their hair color consumption, and implement energy and water saving systems through a unique funding tool that actually helps salons to afford these changes. Green Circle Salons also takes salon waste and converts it into clean energy, an ingenious and invaluable process that creates sustainability and protects our planet. Matter of Trust takes hair donations from salons around the world to build what are known as ‘hair booms’ -- constructions that are implemented during destructive oil spills because of their incredible absorption properties. Doing so expedites the process of healing the environment and creating a clean atmosphere. For more information visit http://loft647.com / Credit: Loft 647 MY HAIR TRIP SALON DENVER : THE #1 ORGANIC SALON in DENVER My Hair Trip Organic Salon Denver is Colorado’s only certified green, organic hair salon, art gallery, and jewelry and apparel boutique. This 5 star-rated hair salon, in the Denver Art district on Santa Fe, is an environmentally friendly salon, as well as a boutique carrying all local jewelry and apparel, and an active art gallery and event space in Denver, CO. This eco-salon has brought together top hairstylists who are friendly and attentive and built a unique and comfortable salon space using repurposed materials, to offer the Mile High City an awesome salon experience on every visit. They have teamed up with the City of Denver and the Department of Environmental Health, and worked with a Sustainability advisor in the Certifiably Green Denver Program to analyze, and update their sustainable practices of energy use, how they dispose of waste, how they conserve water, and transportation options. As of 2014 they were officially a certified, registered green business. In 2016 My Hair Trip partnered with Green Circle Salons in order to increase its sustainability efforts further. Through the partnership with Green circle, My Hair Trip is able to recycle all of their waste sustainably, including color tubes, foils, hard to recycle plastics and metals, and even old tools and appliances. More information at : www.myhairtrip.com / Credit: My Hair Trip Salon Denver Trend Privé Magazine
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Living La Dolce Vita at the Westin Excelsior by Justin M. Duren
Located just a few minutes’ walk away from the stunning Spanish Steps and around the corner from the idyllic Borghese Gardens, the Westin Excelsior hotel is perfectly situated amongst Rome’s winding walkways and cobbled streets, holding center stage on the world-famous Via Veneto. Long before Dean Martin, in between sips of whiskey and whimsy, warbled his words to the famous 1963 song of the same name, this iconic Italian thoroughfare with the melodious title had already become synonymous with swank and style throughout the western world. Statesmen and celebrities, artists and intellectuals, every who that was a who visited this beautiful boulevard. They still do today. And we have the Westin Excelsior to thank for the Via Veneto’s princely renown and platinum reputation. Back in 1906, the year construction on this gorgeous hotel property was completed, the Via Veneto was but a quaint suburban carriageway connecting the city to the surrounding Roman countryside. Construction of the hotel was considered a large gamble, despite the stunning hilltop location and “spare no expense” design approach. Any concerns about long-term viability were quickly erased as a rapid influx of curious locals and affluent travelers, all wanting to stay at the finest property with the fairest view, caused a swift increase in traffic, investment, and infrastructure.
By the height of “The Roaring ‘20’s”, this
Or better yet, request a customized
area had fully blossomed into Rome’s
running map based on sights and locations
cultural zeitgeist, and the Westin Excelsior
you want to visit and enjoy a fantastic run
had become its hub. And now more than
around Rome. And of course, after every
110 years after it was first built, the resort
good workout, you simply must have some
is seeing a rebirth as the perfect melding
fuel. Doubly so given all your sightseeing
of old-world luxury and class with new age
and shopping plans for the day (How did
health-conscious, wellness-focused living.
we know about all your plans?? Because
You can start your day off right by utilizing
nobody visits Rome to just chill. That’s what
Westin’s amazing exercise options.
the rest of Italy is for...). The Excelsior has
Leverage their gear lending program ($5/
you covered there too with their fantastic
EUR per day) for access to athletic wear and
SuperFoods program, offering numerous
New Balance shoes, then get your morning
health-enhancing menu items rich in
workout on at their nicely appointed fitness
antioxidants and phytonutrients such as
studio.
locally grown spinach & tomatoes, ground
cinnamon with organic whole grain oats, and fresh yogurt with local honey. Now you can always go back to your room and order food in. Who doesn’t love sitting on one of the Westin’s signature “Heavenly Beds”, listening to the hard inflections and hand gestures of a bustling morning in Rome while eating fresh and healthy fare? We get it. But then you would miss out on grabbing a sidewalk table at The Doney Ristorante and Cafe, one of the legendary elements unique to the Excelsior. You know that Picasso used to dine here, right? The Rolling Stones and Diana Ross and Whitney Houston, Sean Connery and Jim Carrey and Will Smith too. And did you know that they have this cool thing called “Opera Brunch” on Sundays where top-notch opera singers intermix between tables and guests and serenade all in attendance?? So it’s settled then, you simply must pull up a chair and have a long leisurely breakfast or brunch here and enjoy this bucket-list moment at this bucket-list hotel on this bucket-list street in this bucket-list city.
Don’t worry, Rome will still be there
with elegant crystal chandeliers, and
when you finish.
beautiful artwork and furniture, and
Ok so you’ve had the perfect start to
sumptuous fabrics, and of course ma-
your Roman excursion and now you
jestic Italian marble accented through-
venture out into one of the finest
out the master bedroom and separate
cities in the world to see the awe-
living room.They also have a few
inspiring ruins, eat at mouth-watering
bespoke VIP suites available including
trattorias and osterias, shop at shops
their crown jewel known as the “Villa
with famous names that all seem to
La Cupola” suite, consistently ranked
sound cooler than the last, and enjoy
as one of the finest hotel suites in the
some of the finest people watching
world. It’s easy to see why. Spread out
around. Rome has been on top ten
over the top two floors of the hotel
traveling lists for centuries. It will be
and boasting almost 1100 sq. meters,
for centuries more. And so you see the
this suite of the stars has everything
stunning sights and eat the
one could need after a long day
amazing meals and have more
conquering Rome. An expansive and
cappuccino and espresso and gelato
inviting master bedroom, a tiered
than you ever thought possible, and
home theater and video conferencing
now you are looking at the time and
room, fully stocked wine cellar, private
my it’s getting late so you return to
kitchen (late night snacks!!), a divine
the beautiful hotel on the hill made of
dining room anchored by a stunning
marble and class in search of a way to
Murano glass chandelier, a beautiful
wind down. What better way than at
Italian wood-paneled study, a large
the Westin’s Kamispa wellness center,
sauna and steam bath, a private
a relaxing and rejuvenating spa facility
jacuzzi room that is completely
with a wide range of spa treatments,
covered with hand-tiled mosaics, a
aromatherapy sessions, and
private rooftop deck which overlooks
massages? There is also a communal
the city, and a private elevator to
Turkish bath and separate women’s
traverse between all these dream
and men’s saunas available for use.
spaces. And lest we forget the
Now you may say that spas are almost
namesake Cupola living room, with a
table stakes at this point for any 5-star
12-meter tall domed ceiling that has
property, and we wouldn’t argue with
been entirely hand-frescoed in the
you, but this spa earns especially high
traditional Italian style; a spectacular
marks for its soothing
statement room in an already
atmosphere,
skilled
staff,
and
spectacular statement suite.
high-quality eco-friendly products. Of
Absolutely unforgettable this suite is.
course, you may also be too tired
Just like this city. And this street. And
altogether to face the arduous task of
this hotel.
an exhausting visit to the spa, and so instead you decide to simply saunter into your well-appointed welcoming room and relax the night away. This is an especially appealing choice if you are lucky enough to have grabbed one of their 35 jaw-dropping suites. Each one appears as if a timeless painting, Trend Privé Magazine
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GOKARNA FOREST RESORT: A MODERN AND STUNNING ESCAPE
by Sarah Cordingley
http://www.gokarna.com/
Located within the city limits of Kathmandu, Nepal and in the Gokarna Protected Forest, Gokarna Forest Resort is the perfect location for a relaxing weekend getaway. The resort is a beautifully maintained and wonderfully designed destination, boasting 100 rooms, a conference venue, a luxury, on-site spa, four premium dining options, and a broad range of activities and amenities. The resort blends seamlessly with the surrounding forest, incorporating Malla period architecture and Rana period lodges into its modern and visually appealing design. The Gokarna Protected Forest was traditionally the private hunting grounds of the Kings of Nepal and is now a conserved area, home to a wide range of wildlife. Birds reside in the trees above, while monkeys and small spotted deer call the forest home, and are often easily spotted wandering onto the resort’s expansive golf course. The Harmony Spa offers guests unparalleled opportunities for relaxation and rejuvenation. Massage rooms, a state-of-theart fitness center, and a 12 meter long indoor swimming pool. Professional staff offer numerous different massage options for patrons, all of which are sure to leave guests feeling refreshed. The gym has both free weights and exercise equipment, and guests may request a personal trainer to assist them in their workout. Trend Privé Magazine 136
Dining at the Gokarna Forest Resort is as superb an experience as the spa. Four different dining options offer resort guests a nearly endless variety of cuisine to enjoy. The Hunter’s Lodge Restaurant serves Nepali dishes, while the Clubhouse Restaurant specializes in Chinese and Thai options. The Durbar Restaurant gives guests the ability to sit inside or outside in the courtyard and serves food of all types. The 8848 MT. Bar and Patio pays tribute to the height of Mount Everest and offers premium wines, champagnes, cocktails, whiskeys, and more, in addition to hot dishes and desserts. Whatever the craving, the resort’s restaurants can satisfy it with ease. Avid golfers will find much to enjoy at Gokarna Forest Resort. The resort boasts a 6,755 yard par 72 course, which was designed by Gleneagles Golf Development of Scotland. The course is 18 holes and winds through 140 acres of the forested valley below the resort, offering a wonderful experience for recreational and professional golfers alike. Numerous recreational and leisure activities are available off the golf course as well. Gokarna Forest Resort keeps 16 horses and ponies on site and offers trail rides through the forest as well as pony rides for children. Riders of all skill levels are encouraged to sign up for a ride, and every ride is led by experienced guides. In addition to horseback riding, guests can hike in the forest,
rent bicycles, play jungle paint ball, bird watch, or take a tour of the resort aboard electric and solar powered golf carts. The resort’s warm and welcoming interiors will draw guests in and leave them feeling relaxed and immersed in nature. Rooms are designed to invite in the exterior surroundings through large windows overlooking the forest, gardens, and golf course outside and many include potted plants, coaxing the natural elements further indoors. Five different room options are available to guests, varying in architectural style, interior design, amenities, and location on the resort. The Gokarna Forest Resort is also equipped to offer weddings on site. The resort is an exemplary location for a dream wedding, offering services and settings designed to make it a memorable occasion. On top of the gorgeous natural setting, the resort offers exotic cuisine, horse drawn carriages, and luxury accommodations, all prepared to the exact specifications of the guests. The rooms are luxurious, the staff is personable and professional, and the Himalayas soar high above the majestic forested valley. Opportunities for recreation and relaxation abound at this luxurious, forested resort. Spend a weekend or spend a month, the Gokarna Forest Resort will keep you entertained, pampered, and relaxed for the duration of your visit.
GOKARNA FOREST RESORT www.gokarna.com
COUSINE ISLAND cousineisland.com
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Escape To Where Nature Thrives
Having re-opened to the public this time last year, Cousine Island is a gem hidden in the Seychelles that one won’t soon forget. A unique opportunity for both the prestigious traveller and the nature reserve itself, the model is the first eco-luxury private island in the world to adopt a conservation based approach in which all revenue generated by the hotel is reinvested for long term sustainability of conservation and biodiversity. The island reservation now boasts a Presidential Villa as well as a tailored Guest Ambassador program where guests can take part in conservation activities to support the efforts and connect savvy travellers with the wildlife of what is internationally recognized as one of the most ecologically important private islands in the world. Guests are not only offered up the epitome in luxury retreats, but also the adventure of being part of the conservation work of the island. Guests are encouraged to plant indigenous trees from the Cousine Island nursery, or assist island ecologists in monitoring the critically endangered marine turtles and birds that use the Seychelles as a resting and nesting area. Being immersed in the natural wonder of one of the least disturbed areas 1000 miles off the African coast influences each guest with understanding of the importance and a greater understanding of our natural world and place within it.
However, even if you choose not to be directly involved with these efforts, you are rewarded in knowing that your choice to stay on the island is having a positive impact and gives a real sense of belonging to such an important effort and a guided tour of rare experiences will leave you with treasured memories. Of course the Cousine Island retreat provides you with an elite list of luxuries from the Ligne St Barth Spa to the restaurant where there is no menu. The chef discusses with each guest the possibilities using local ingredients and fusing Creole, Western and Asian cuisine ensuring personal satisfaction. From snorkeling and diving to a jaunt across to one of the surrounding islands on the solar powered catamaran there is an array of activities to take part in. Obviously, the opportunity to just relax and enjoy immersing yourself in one of the most pristine natural gems in the world, is also an option. The island boasts only four Luxury Villas and one Presidential Villa to keep guests with the highest level of privacy and to keep human impact to a minimum. The Presidential Pavilion takes the experience a few steps further than the Luxury Villas and offers a study area, gym, private outside bar as well as the comfort of a full time butler and onsite accommodations for a private au pair. All bedrooms open directly onto the sugar white beaches offering magical ocean views as the sun rises and sets.
Surrounded by the lush vegetation you can relax in a private infinity pool or head to the Grand Pavilion to enjoy the private library, bar, open air dining or lounge. Cousine Island, where nature thrives and we are just the silent observers, offers a truly unique natural experience in the comforts of unparalleled luxury. From arrival to departure and beyond one becomes a part of the island family and is the perfect location for those seeking maximum privacy and complete escapism.
GIFT GUIDE
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Rachel’s Pick: Artis Digit 10 Brush Set
http://www.artisbrush.com/digit-collection/digit-10-brush-set-in-luxury-case
$375.00 The Digit Collection 10 Set brushes are shaped like a finger that is bent during application to a surface. This totally ergonomic shape helps Digit brushes feel completely comfortable in the hand, while orienting the fibre bundle so it easily applies makeup products to the face and body. The dual finish handle fits into any aesthetic by offering a soft pearl finish on the top, and a mirror finish on the bottom of the handle. There are 10 brushes included in the dual zipper, two level, semi-rigid case with inside mirror: Linear 1, Linear 1 Demi, Linear 3 Demi, Circle 1, Circle 1R, Oval 3, Oval 4 and Oval 6. Oval 7, and Oval 8. Artis brushes are made exclusively with CosmeFibre, a revolutionary engineered fibre made for applying cosmetic and makeup products.
Christopher’s pick : UGLY Christmas Sweater
http://www.tipsyelves.com
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Christmas sweaters are made with high quality double-panel construction with reinforced seams. Machine washable and built to last. 100% Acrylic All of Tipsy Elves’ Funny Christmas sweaters sold on Amazon. Shop over 50 designs for men and women! Perfect for your Ugly Christmas Sweater party, holiday pub crawls, the ski cabin, and they always make a great gift!
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Earrings of hand tatted lace by Terese Bowors of
Nineteen Twenty.
https://www.etsy.com/ca/ shop/NineteenTwentyLace These lace earrings are called EONIAN and retail for $65.00
Business on a Mission: How to Build a Sustainable Brand by Andy Last
https://www.greenleaf-publishing.com
This easy-to-read and engaging book is the perfect introduction to how to build a sustainable brand for your organization. Intended as a roadmap that can be readily applied by busy managers and practitioners, the book includes interviews with business leaders, including Paul Polman of Unilever, Adam Elman of Marks & Spencer, and Jonas Prising of ManpowerGroup to provide insight into best practice and clear guidance for implementation. Throughout, the book avoids jargon and theorizing to ensure readability. Business on a Mission is based on more than a decade, working with some of the first businesses to develop social missions and shows the foundations behind their success. It looks at how businesses can profit from working hand in hand with society and identifies a model for success. The book demonstrates how businesses can go from hiding behind “social shields” to picking up “social swords” and presents the six criteria to look for in assessing a social mission. It also focuses on how good communications can build trust and bring about positive change; and it provides clear ways to engage employees and improve productivity as well as “rules” for communicating social missions externally. This optimistic book explains the benefits of partnerships in the sustainable development agenda, particularly between businesses and NGOs.
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Justin’s pick: Just One Africa
http://Shop.JustOneAfrica.org
$15 - Discount Code for our readers: PRIVE10 ‘Roll With The Tide’ Bracelets Recycled paper bead bracelets (variety of colors) are handcrafted by Masai women. Gorgeous copper/silver/gold faceted spacers are hang-strung between each paper bead. Perfect for stacking! Each comes in a draw string linen bag. The more people learn of the opportunity to create change with gifts that give back the more clean water that can be created. Just one bracelet provides 200,000 gallons of clean water and that is significant! 5 bracelets = 1 water filter = 1 million gallons of clean water!
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Andrea’s pick : Aries Constellation Signet Ring 9ct Gold & Diamond
available at Wolf & Badger
www.wolfandbadger.com £350 As this collection is inspired by an indigenous culture that is heavily affected by our actions on the planet, a percentage of the profits are donated to the National Wildlife Federation - a conservation group which unites individuals and businesses to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment. No 13 is a new jewelry brand that brings you a touch of ethical luxury. We are inspired by nature and indigenous artisans who live in some of the remotest and endangered places on the planet. We wanted to work alongside them to bring you the most original and contemporary designs.
Maria’s Pick: Vegan Cuts
http://vegancuts.com/vegan-gift-ideas
Save time and money by collecting the very best cruelty-free & vegan products, packing them up and sending them to your favorite people. Their team of vegan sleuths spend their days scouring online shops, festivals and stores for the very best vegan food, beauty and fashion products so they can bring them to you through their online marketplace, monthly Snack Box, Beauty Box and the special edition boxes.
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https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ DesignsBrilliant Hand hammered earrings, cut and formed out of silver. Embellished with red bead and silver plated hishi. Cut outs for accent. $50
Our values include social responsibility, excellence, integrity, and sustainability – with all our pieces being made from recycled silver and our eco-friendly, recycled packaging. Our first collection is inspired and handmade in collaboration with Sami Artisans who inhabit the Arctic Circle. Our aim was to create a modern twist on ancient Sami styles, and in doing so make something luxurious, beautiful and sustainably-sourced. Reindeer antlers are shed naturally and harvested by the Sami people once a year. You can see our Sami carver at work along with his beautiful herd of reindeer above. Sixten is a true craftsman with over 40 years of experience in reindeer shepherding and scrimshaw carving. He hand carves each reindeer antler cabochon to our specifications, then etches with ancient Sami patterns and inlays with India ink and silver to bring out the detailing. As this collaboration is with an indigenous culture that is heavily affected by our actions on the planet, a percentage of the profits are donated to the National Wildlife Federation - a conservation group which unites individuals and businesses to protect wildlife, wild places, and the environment. Trend Privé Magazine 141
TPM HOLIDAY GUIDE
TPM
HOLIDAYS
BAKING COOKIES Spend a day in the kitchen baking whatever your kids or loved ones want. GO NUTS with luxury ingredients, vanilla bean, gorgeous chocolate, and whatever else you can think of! The IDEA is to spend time with each other. Sometimes that’s the best gift (especially with kids) you can give. Tell stories. LISTEN to them. Every culture knows that making food together is one of the best ways to build bonds. Also, you can get creative and make a different kind of hot cranberry tea that would go perfectly with the warm cookies.
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Go to the really fancy one. No, the fancier one! Take your Love to that restaurant they thought you’d never ACTUALLY go to. Enjoy the most amazing meal and really do it up. Maybe stay in a hotel to match. Spend a night on the town at home and pretend to be a tourist. OR spend the weekend in New York, if that’s where your dream restaurant is! (Just remember to make reservations in this case!)
SCUBA DIVING
This lines up with dolphin swimming. If you`re claustrophobic, have any heart problems or simply just don’t want to get certified, snorkling can be just as fun. Of course, there is likely a vacay attached to this, but that’s part of the charm. Don’t bill it as “going on vacation” so much as visiting one of the last great wonders of the world, a reef or something else beautiful that will remind everyone why it is so important that we help save our precious planet!
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SPA DAY Two words: Spa Treatment! Who doesn’t love ANYthing they do to you at the spa? And you would not believe how many people DON’T treat themselves! It’s seen as a luxury so this is why it’s a perfect gift. Because it’s really the gift of relaxation and in today’s society, the true luxuries are Time and Relaxation.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
Go crazy! Really, THIS is one of those things EVERYONE dreams of doing, but they never actually do. Cross something amazing off your bucket list, and give a day never to be forgotten and talked about forever. (Remember to bring earplugs, when you get up there. It’s incredibly peaceful... until they blow the warmer. The thing that makes the fire is LOUD!)
GO TO THAT FANCY RESTAURANT
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Spend your holidays in a post card. You don’t REALLY even have to ski if you’d rather just wear your ski duds and spend the days sipping cuppas by the stone fireplace. Of course, we recommend getting some fresh air (and powder...and selfies.)
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TAILORING The idea of having a perfectly tailored wardrobe is something many don’t think about even though the cost of tailoring a shirt to fit can be as low as $15. But if you are somebody who buys off the rack, then your clothes don’t fit. At least, they won`t fit perfectly. Having a well fitted wardrobe makes your clothes worth wearing and makes you feel like a million bucks. Give a certificate to a proper tailor (experience is key here, so make it somebody who will explain and take the proper care) for a significant portion of the wardrobe to be done OR the gift of one perfectly executed outfit of their choice from scratch. The bonus here is that you are likely supporting an individual whose trade should really be endorsed and who is not a corporation.
ADVENTURE Give the gift of exhilaration. Adrenaline. Just plain awesome. Take your people on a thrill seeking, mind bending experience or just give them the option to take somebody else if it’s not super much your thing. If you`re not afraid of heights and are an adrenaline junkee, then bungee jumping, ziplining, surfing and extreme glamping should be on your bucket list! Do them the favor of crossing that one off the list with them.
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Instead of spending time on social media and away from your REAL friends and family, write a heartfelt note to everyone important in your life. You can either hide it in a place you know they`d find it and be pleasantly surprised, give it to them or stick it on the refrigerator. Let them know what they mean to you and how they have impacted your life, guaranteeing to spread true holiday cheer. Bonus points for recycled paper and trying hand-writing.
ADOPT A PET
It’s a time of year that inspires people to be better and to love. The Christmas holidays are dedicated to friends and family, so why not bring home your new best friend? Why not find a loyal friend in a pet that will love you for the rest of its life. There are so many animals who would love to share the holidays with you, and many animal shelters that offer free adoptions.
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VOLUNTEER
Instead of spending money on material things, you could spend the day giving! You can volunteer at local events and organizations. If you don’t see anything in your area, contact your favorite non-profit and find out how you can start your own do-gooding community effort.
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DO A REALLY GOOD DEED Can you say that you did a truly good deed on Christmas day? If not, here`s one! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to support your project. Together you`ll create flyers and hand them out to the homeless people a couple of days before Christmas. The flyer should have a meeting point, date and time. On Christmas day, your crew must clear out their fridge and bring you their meal or contributions. You may even cook together. Gather up the unopened cans and jars too and finally transport everything to the homeless people, as promised when handing them the flyers.
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SUSTAINABLE NOTEBOOK Your Sustainable journey can start with a fashionable notebook made your favorite designer`s offcuts fabric. Here`s how it works: http://www.kapdaa.com/products/ DONATE
Let go of the clothes and things you haven`t wore in years. A way to donate on Christmas day is by spending the day letting go instead of accumulating! Clear out those junk drawers, tackle the garage, and finally get rid of all the stuff that could mean so much more to others. Donate them responsibly to people in need or second hand shops.
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FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION If you can find the person who doesn’t like to get flowers and have a fresh bouquet to look at and fill the room with perfume of the most perfect sense for days... something about a bridge. There are many subscription services that will deliver your recipient fresh blooms weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, but please remember to opt for one that uses ONLY organic florals. The flower industry is one of the main contributors of the decline of bees (honey, ACK!) which... well... we need ‘em. You can think of it in the sense that what you are ACTUALLY doing is educating and supporting the good guy! You get Eco Cred for that.
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Highland Partners
Taking the High Road: A Look at the East Bay’s Most Renowned Real Estate Company and How They Work to Make California a Better Place By Paige Gilmar Every day seems to be a new apocalypse. As you awake to a new day, the morning love songs of robins and wrens are replaced with the squawking of news reporters. Like some modern-day disciple of Jesus Christ, they proclaim the end of all modern goodness and morality. The freshest copy of your local newspaper materializes their verbal word in print, its ink bleeding with instances of school shootings, gang fights, political corruption, and corporate greed.
The world seems to be built on bombshells, with one wrong step leading to our utter destruction. The anthem of Western journalism remains the same sad song, a store of broken records. When hooked to news broadcasting like life support, it is hard to imagine kindness and compassion in this world. Could these bigwig news reports be leaving something out? Is there really any humanity left within the human world? A quick trip to the Bay Area is enough to remind us that goodness can still be found within our American borders. A hub for social activism and brilliant innovation--Berkeley brainiacs and San Franciscan sages alike are continuously pursuing the utilitarian ideal to bring about the greatest good for society. From protests to paintings, all members of the Bay Area seem to be giving a hand to make the world a better place, even its real estate companies. Stemming from the heritage of Mason-McDuffie Real Estate in 1887, Highland Partners was founded in 2009 by some of the most prominent figures in the industry, including Heidi Marchesotti, Adam Betta, Debbi DiMaggio, and Mindy Sun. An international real estate corporation with a client-centered boutique operation-Highland Partners offers an experience unlike any other, interweaving professionality with personability. This distinctive company specializes in luxury real estate within Piedmont, Berkeley, Oakland, and greater San Francisco areas. Co-founder Heidi Marchesotti explains their process, “We treat our agents the same way we would like to be treated. ‘Respect’ and ‘integrity’ are not just words that we use but the actions and traits of each person at Highland Partners every day.” “Our goals mirror the wants and needs of our Trend Privé Magazine 144
clients. For us, luxury is not a price point. It is a level of service that we provide to our agents and to our clients. Happy, mindful agents make for happy clients, so we are always working toward building our company slowly, with focus, and we are very selective in the agent-hiring process.” However, unlike many high-end companies, Highland Partners embodies their illustrious title holistically, taking the “high road” in all respects, even its moral ones. With the wealth this company collects from its thriving business, a portion of its earnings are given back to the community to improve the lives of many Californians. Highland Partners provides support and volunteering to over fifty programs, including local schools, hospitals, and community agencies. Marchesotti expands on this, “Born from a
need to create a better working environment for realtors with regard to support services and client care, we also wanted to create a company that gives back to the communities we serve not just by writing a check, but actually improving the quality of life by volunteering, education, and involvement.” “We have a list of hundreds of organizations that we are involved with. Probably our most recent home-build through give-back homes and Habitat for Humanity is the most notable. We raised money for a home-build in Oakland through Soul Cycle charity rides and general fundraising through our agents.
On build-day, many of our agents, working in two half-day shifts, actually participated in the build from hauling garbage to building interior walls. When you work that hard and are actually in the community, getting dirty and making a difference, what you get in return for that experience is so much more fulfilling.” Nevertheless, Highland Partners’ dedication to excellence has not gone unnoticed by the state and national communities. In 2015, Highland Partners was awarded the Butterfly Trust Mark by Positive Luxury for their commitment to social and environmental issues. Such an award makes Highland Partners the first U.S. real estate company in the world to be given the butterfly seal of sustainability. Marchesotti states, “Being the first company in the US and the first real estate company in the world to be awarded the butterfly seal is a true honor. It acknowledges the work we have done and strengthens our mission of giving back going forward.” Highland Partners was also nominated by Oakland Magazine for the title of “Best Real Estate Company on the East Bay” this year.
Marchesotti says, “It is always an honor to be nominated year after year. Like the butterfly seal, it shows that our passion and the way we approach the business is working and that our friends, agents, clients, and neighbors have noticed and appreciate the work we do.” Highland Partners has been featured in Trend Prive Magazine to show that human goodness comes in all forms, even if it is not recognized by big-name companies like CNN. The goodness of life can be found everywhere-all you have to do is simply look. If you are interested in buying or selling a property, reach out to Highland Partners at homes@highlandpartners.com. Trend Privé Magazine 145
HOME DECOR
Luxury Sustainable Furniture Maker:
Van De Sant www.vandesant.com
By Andrea Bell Those who have been watching the design industries with hope for the past two decades, looking for signs of the eco niche finally hitting the mainstream, know that while fashion is finally seeing its day, it is in many ways far behind the world of industrial and home design. Long has been the debate of solar roofing being economically feasible, strawbale being a better build, and graywater systems worth installing. In design however, furnishings and finishes have been striving toward eco for some time now. With programs like LEED and FSC Certification hitting the building industry decades ago, of course the finishing touches would follow suit. What we haven’t seen a lot of however, is stunning modern furniture that can fit most decor styles in a luxury sense. Enter Van de Sant, a company founded in South America, that puts equal focus on sustainability and fabulous design. The minimalist structure and high-end feel of these indoor / outdoor pieces are set to transform the impression of eco ergonomics. While we are used to “environmental design” really encompassing wood in a Scandinavian sense, the Van De Sant lines are sleek, shiny and an altogether different level. Utilizing the practice of a circular economy, Van de Sant creates an invisible body structure that is 100% made from plastic waste out of the ocean and their pieces on the whole are about 75% post-consumer content. The materials are collected using recycling programs from the very litter that pollutes the small island nation of Curacao, where Van de Sant operates, showing that creating a solution for seemingly overwhelming world issues can start with literally looking in one’s backyard. With the current backlash regarding textiles such as recycled polyester that are actually causing more damage than good, the frames and core of the pieces are an excellent alternative for recycled plastic use and the company hopes others will follow suit. When you have a top of the line product and a great message, you are not afraid of the competition following your well pioneered tracks. Trend Privé Magazine 146
“We made a real product from plastic waste, something that we are proud of and something we believe can be done in many more industries. Our impact might be small in the furniture industry, but if we can help the industry become more innovative, we have reached our goal. A billion tons of plastic, and a billion trees have been cut -- the furniture industry can do something about that. We clean up, first, what we have all left behind, and make people realize that recycling is attractive.” -Robert Milder, Founder Van de Sant One of the things that the furniture brand has done that sets a fine example for other manufacturers is that they have opened a second outlet in Holland, negating the need for shipping overseas and the carbon footprint that would create. They are intent on collaborating both within their own industry as well as with
complementary entities in fashion and construction aiming to share research and resources to move the eco factors overall forward. Recognition for the work the company does has come in many forms. From endorsement by the US Secretary of Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment at the Our Ocean conference in Washington, D.C. to being written up for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin.com website. It is the strength of design and stylish presence however that has created such a success for them. With sleek lines, strong, clean shapes and pleasing colorways the various collections offer beautiful choices for anyone looking for stunning furniture, regardless of their interest in the ethos the company abides by. Luxury meets sustainability, reducing plastic waste and working to stop deforestation, while offering a great looking and versatile product, makes Van de Sant a stand out company.
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Eva McKimm ~ Tosspot Clay Studio Mugs We all have our favourite mug. If it's not in the cupboard, you frown and look for it in the dish rack; it doesn't seem like a big deal until you can't locate it. This handmade porcelain crockery is wheel-thrown using water from Kootenay Lake in British Columbia, Canada, where Tosspot is located. These vessels sit so comfortably in your hands you don't want to put them down. It keeps your coffee and tea cozily warm, and your cold beer crisp. Light-hearted, simple and fun. $25 Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TosspotClayStudio Squareup shop: https://squareup.com/store/tosspotclaystudio
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4 Blue Patch ~ Fable & Base Woodland Fabric Cushion Fable & Base takes a slower approach to textile production, embracing pattern, shapes and colours while discovering their local heritage and surrounding landscapes to create cloth that tells a story. Local traditions are celebrated, raising awareness of their provenance. Materials are care fully sourced, hand-printed and made locally. Low toxic eco friendly dyes are used to print patterns onto natural materials such as linen, hemp and organic cotton. Based in Whitstable, UK. Member of Blue Patch. £75 per metre http://www.bluepatch.org/fable-and-base
7 Imagine Goods ~ ReImagine Pennant "The Most Beautiful Thing in the World" "For me, the most beautiful thing in the world is the people." Jasmine, a child survivor of trafficking, said those words. Inspiring, huh? We think so, too. Made from upcycled pants, discarded yarn, and chopsticks, the se are sustainable goods at their finest —creating opportunity for the women who made them (also survivors), caring for the earth by recycling what others disposed of, and supporting the mission of Love146 to end child trafficking & exploitation. It’s also seriously the cutest thing you can hang on your studio wall. $18 http://imaginegoods.com
The Green Life ~ Absorbent Ceramic Coasters These feature Classic Pink Flamingo Graphics on a Navy Background. Retro-Inspired set of 4 coasters; 4 1/4" diameter; 3/8" thick. *Soft rubber backing to protect furniture* Proudly manufactured, printed and shipped in the USA, this will enhance the look and feel of your décor. These vibrant pink flamingos and bright tropical Moana Loa flowers can add a touch of fun, post-modern flair to any decor. The coasters are kiln-fired after digital printing to retain the vibrancy and color of the original artwork. Any stains or discolorations can be easily removed with a solution of common household ingredients of water, baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. $45
3 The Blue Patch ~ Lee Borthwick ~ Square Mirror Tapestry London-based Scottish artist Lee Borthwick combines ethically sourced natural materials to harness the peace and serenity of nature. Each piece is unique, crafted from hundreds of precision cut mirrors and fragments of sustainably sourced tree branches. Member of Blue Patch. Square Mirror Tapestry, POA / Weeping Willow Hanging (not shown), £1900 http://www.bluepatch.org/lee-borthwick
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The Green Life ~ Africana Towel It’s a top of the line yoga towel, it’s your beach towel, it’s your pool towel, and it’s a pack towel when you go camping or travel. We've designed this product to be versatile without sacrificing performance, so you can own less and do more. Made from 100% recycled material (80% polyester / 20% nylon) this is the perfect size (27.5"x72.5") and is super absorbent, quick drying and reversible. It is also anti-microbial, durable and lightweight so you can take it anywhere. $55
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6 Shprixieland Studios ~ Rainbow Cheese Board Serve fine cheeses and charcuterie in style on this handmade porcelain cheese board. Super-Fun Functional Art in Clay by Shpriken and Pixie, powered by LOVE and BIG dreams! $125 http://shprixieland-studios.myshopify.com/
Blue Patch ~ Hokolo Blanket Woven Lambswool blanket - Blueberry pattern, London -based design led brand Hokolo offers homeware and furniture inspired by the mid-century aesthetics as well as founder Jen Taylor’s architectural background. She combines the bold colours and rich pigments of eastern design with the contemporary clean lines of the modern aesthetic. Her products feature striking prints and patterns composed of everyday objects, graphic in nature with a quirky twist, drawing on quintessential and much loved British themes . Member of Blue Patch. £150 http://www.bluepatch.org/hokolo Trend Privé Magazine 147
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https://madefair.co/ MadeFAIR is a booming fashion boutique that partners with ethical fashion labels from around the world bringing pellucidity and responsibility to the global marketplace. They carry contemporary Fair Trade, sustainable, and eco-friendly clothing and accessories from some of the best ethical brands.
https://ethical.market/
MORE Favorite Shops ENROU http://enrou.co/
Ethica http://www.shopethica.com/
Ethical Market After viewing the documentary The True Cost, founder of Ethical Market, Raquel Wallace, was inspired and decided to alter her existing online marketplace (for fashion, homewares and gifts) to only sell ethically-made products. The Ethical Market is now the UK’s largest ethical marketplace, listing over 4,000 ethically made products from over 200 sellers. https://shopethoscollection.com/ We love the fact that Ethos Collection invests 3% of their revenue with Kiva, a non-profit organization providing loans to people without access to traditional banking systems. Stay tuned for their ethically-sourced, sustainable, purpose-driven gift boxes for the Holidays.
Lesouque http://www.lesouque.com/
https://www.thelittlemarket.com/
The Little Market empowers women artisans to rise above poverty. Every purchase from The Little Market generates meaningful income for the artisans and their families. The online marketplace sells striking products handmade by artisans around the world.
WE DASH LOVE http://we-love.com.au/
http://www.tenthousandvillages.com
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Ten Thousand Villages has been a creator of the Fair Trade movement for over 70 years. They have been positioning the groundwork for sustainable change in over 30 developing countries by providing a space for people to take responsibility of their own lives and build something for themselves. The communities in the developing world design their crafts with local, natural or recycled materials.
ZADY https://zady.com/
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We have been fascinated by the work of Imagine Goods for some time after discovering their beautiful jewelry that has a story to tell. Each piece is connected to a survivor through a system that allows you to learn more about that person on the company’s website. We recently asked their Co-Founder Aiyana Ehrman to share a little bit about what initially inspired their business model and how they initially connected with this humanitarian cause. When I first traveled to Cambodia in the autumn of 2006, I knew only the basics about human trafficking. I’d heard people call it “modern slavery,” and knew that it was flourishing in some parts of the world, but I had no idea, really, what that looked like. I’ll never forget sitting in a meeting with a woman who worked against child trafficking. I’d heard her talk about a village in which over 70% of children were trafficked into sex work, most of them sold by their own parents or other family members. As a mother myself, I was shocked, and said that I didn’t understand how a parent could do such a thing. She looked me in the eye—with a prophetic intensity, like she could see into my soul—and told me, “You have no idea what you would do if you were in their situation.” I’d gone on that trip with a couple of friends on an “exploratory trip.” We wanted to learn about what was going on in Cambodia; the war with the Khmer Rouge had officially ended only roughly a decade before, and non-profits had started moving in to help with the rebuilding of the country in the previous five or so years. My friends and I had all worked with international groups before, and we wanted to see if there was something we could do. Frankly, though, at the beginning I was mostly excited about just traveling. I remember getting on that 17-hour direct flight from New York to Phnom Penh, and I was so excited to be going to a new part of the world. After having been raised in a multi-cultural home, and traveling all around the world in my teens and early twenties, I’d become a stay-at-home mom, and, to be honest, I was going more than a little stir crazy. I felt the need for an adventure. Little did I know exactly what kind of adventure I was headed for. That first trip was eye-opening for me, to say the least. We learned so much about what was happening in Cambodia—how human trafficking had become a flourishing industry in part because of the breakdown of basic social structures that had taken place after the genocide in the 70’s. Families had been torn apart, villagers no longer trusted one another, and an entire generation of educated adults had
been murdered. Extreme poverty, a direct result of decades of war, also contributed; with a lack of opportunities for employment, people were left with few choices. Then there was the “normalization” of human trafficking, a psychological phenomenon in which you see it happen so often that it becomes “normal”. Imagine being desperately poor, with no possibility of government assistance, no opportunity for work, no education, and seeing neighbors who were able to buy a fishing boat after allowing their daughter to go work in a brothel for a couple of weeks. She came home afterward, and she seems fine…plus now they have a fishing boat (a way to feed their own family, as well as possibly sell some). I soon began to understand what it meant that I had no idea what I’d do in their situation. My two friends and I wound up starting a non-profit; we had come home from that trip, and, while the issues seemed so big, so untouchable by our own small abilities, we decided to heed the words, “Do anything, but for God’s sake, do something!” That non-profit went through several iterations as we figured out where we could help the most, until we grasped that we kept hearing the same thing over and over again from our local partners: “We need to give people jobs.” If a parent has living-wage work, she not only won’t allow her child to be trafficked, but she’ll send that child to school. If a survivor of sex trafficking has the opportunity of a different job, she will probably choose to leave sex work (the social stigma around sex work often means that they have few other choices once they’ve been initiated into it). Job creation is the most sustainable anti-trafficking work possible; the cycle of poverty can be broken not just for one person, but for an entire family when living wage work is available. So we closed that non-profit and opened a business that has as its core mission, the purpose of empowering survivors of trafficking with employment. We’re called Imagine Goods, Sustainable Supply Co., and we provide empowerment through employment. The learning curve has been steep for us, with no background in retail sales, garment or home goods design, or, actually, business of any kind (!). But we now work with organizations in three countries, and our production partners employ over a hundred survivors. We’re always learning, always looking for ways to grow. While it hasn`t always been easy, what an adventure it’s been! Thank you to Aiyana Ehrman, Co-founder of Imagine Goods. Trend Privé Magazine 153
Homelessness
The Human Epidemic by Justin M. Duren
Homelessness is a growing epidemic. The problem can be seen in every town and every city, in every industrialized nation on this beautiful earth. The last time a global survey was attempted – in 2005 by the United Nations – an estimated 100 million people were homeless worldwide. One. Hundred. Million… Anyone who lives in an bustling city or affluent town can tell you how easy it can become to just walk past the man on the street with the cardboard sign, the teenager sitting in the alley holding a twice-lit cigarette, the mother and her child huddled at the bus stop. Too easy to look away, to ignore, to believe it’s because they want to be there, they did this to themselves, it’s their problem…not ours. These photos were taken by our senior editor Justin Duren as part of his ongoing series highlighting homelessness around the world. See more of his homelessness project and all of his amazing photography on Instagram at @justinmduren. His aim with this photographic series is to showcase the human element of homelessness; to give a voice to the voiceless; and to inspire and encourage positive change. “I try to spend at least a day in every city and country I visit to work with the local homeless community. Sadly, I don’t usually have to search very far. Each time my approach is the same – I try to have meaningful human interactions, and share my story and goals. I offer any help they may need that day and a small donation for their time, and ask if they will allow me to take their picture and document their story. It never ceases to amaze me the kindness and appreciation and willingness I am shown by everyone I meet. These are real people just like you and me, and their stories should be told.”
Many researchers and organizations have tried to determine the causes behind homelessness. The list of findings and reasons is long. Oftentimes it is financial hardship. Many times there is drug and alcohol abuse involved. Or children without parents or family. Adults without parents or family. Or friends. Victims of physical and emotional abuse. Victims of war. Soldiers of war. The mentally handicapped, the physically handicapped. Often it is a combination of causes, and every case is different. So what can we do to help? Recent studies, including the three-year long Family Options Study conducted by the United States Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have shown some common themes and solutions: I. Treat each person with respect and dignity – This one seems obvious, but studies have shown that the simple acts of showing respect, kindness, and human compassion can have strong and lasting impacts. Saying “Hello” and offering a kind word, perhaps buying them a meal or a blanket, spending time to teach someone a skill – these simple acts of kindness can do wonders for confidence and mental wellbeing. II. Each circumstance and story is unique – There is no magic cure, no single program or solution for this epidemic. A broad range of solutions is needed including housing, mental and physical healthcare, education and skills training, and drug and alcohol addiction support. And infrastructure and programs and workers in place, to perform outreach to homeless communities and administer these services. III. Permanent housing dramatically increases health and wellness and the chances for long-term success in life – Evidence shows that many currently suffering from homelessness are trapped in a vicious cycle of joblessness and poverty. Their time and energy is mostly spent on basic human necessities – finding a place to bathe and groom, scrounging for food, finding shelter. Trying to survive. Activities like getting an education, learning a trade, getting employed…all of these become secondary at best. And with no easy access to a computer or phone or printer, getting a job is almost impossible. However, by providing access to permanent housing, it has been shown that the cycle of homelessness becomes much easier to break. And the additional benefits of safety and warmth and confidence and hope are immeasurable.
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Of course, most of these solutions require time and effort and funding, though many argue the money already being spent on dealing with the symptoms of homelessness should also be used to address the underlying causes. And that the savings from improving the homeless problem would also offset many of the costs. Others want to raise taxes and/or divert funding from other government programs. Clearly this is a complex discussion, one that is thankfully happening more and more by governments, organizations and leaders around the globe. And each one of us can make a huge difference right in our own community, often times without spending any money at all. You can volunteer for a local homeless organization. Donate food or clothing or household items. Befriend someone in your neighborhood who might be down on their luck, and offer to help them. Teach them a skill or trade. Have a meal with them. Show them how much you care. As we all know, a small act of kindness can go a long way. Thank you readers for continuing to do good in this world. It’s helping…
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Fighting Hunger Worldwide
Every year, WFP assists some 80 million people in around 82 countries. WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition, provide school meals and build resilience. To learn more about our work, visit wfp.org
