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E D ITORIALS ana s ta sia K ry ukova Rodrigo Ramos Lai n Nguyen

INTER V IE W S M a r y c a p a n B Y s TEP H ANIE GARA B Y h a g a r l e v y B Y ADRIANA DEGIORGI f a y d e e B Y VIORE L I L IESCU

ARTICLES MUSICA L INTER L UDE B Y CATA L INA MAGEE

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MARY CAPAN INTERVIEW BY sTEPHANIE GARABY

Stephanie: Before you were an artist, you were a doctor;

what

caused

my piece s a multi-dimensional effect.

an artist has in the community around

you

to switch your focus to art?

Stephanie: What kind of role do you think

Stephanie: What kind of influence do you

them?

think your art has had on your community?

Mary: Art is shaped by culture and vice ver-

Mary: Every profession has its own beauty and timeline.

Mary: Art has the ability to bring people to-

sa. I think that artists must have an engaging

gether. Sharing my work with others is very

role in their community. As we all are similar

I would say that is magical and I am still

rewarding, especially when a diversity of peo-

at our deepest levels, an influential, positive

surprised at how my creativity drew me to

ple from all parts of the world are inspired

view of life is most important.

this path. I have been painting since I was a

by my work.

Stephanie: Was it different being an artist

child and after many years of helping people through medicine, I feel as if now I am help-

I hope that my paintings bring love and hap-

when you first started, compared to

ing and inspiring them through art.

piness into people’s lives as much as they

present day?

Healing and creating art match together

brought into mine as I was creating them.

Mary: When I started painting, social media

beautifully.

Stephanie: Was there any artist in

Stephanie: Explain a real life experience

was not a big part of everyone’s life as it is to-

that has inspired one of your pieces.

day. People were more inclined to go to art

particular who inspired you to begin your art career?

shows and galleries for veiwing or purchasMary: “And The Winner Is” was created at my

ing art. Now in the digital world, most art can

home in Los Angeles during Oscar week.

be found online.

Mary: Not really, I started painting from my

I was very inpired seeing the preparations of

own imagination, expressing all my emotions

this grandiose event and following it.

that you have made and why is that piece

on canvas through shapes and firgures.

Over time, I developed multiple techniques,

I started working on this piece that is meant

mixing different mediums highlighted with

to embrace the beauty and winner in all of

metallic and sculptural texture, which gives

us.

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Stephanie: What is your favorite art piece so special to you?

Mary: Two pieces come to mind; the first one

is titled “Love Without Borders”, because it is

beyond the local community. As far as it being

about love and unity. Every character is different

portrayed, I feel that people take less time to

and yet, they are all holding hands.

look into a piece.

The second one is titled “Forever Together”. I

Social media moves very fast. For example, I be-

imagine it as an eternal tree, blooming with life

lieve that paintings will never be as captivating

and love. When I look at this painting, I feel that

on a small phone screen as they are in real life.

I thrive with it!

Stephanie: Are you currently working on any Stephanie: Do you think social media has had

new pieces? What can readers expect from

an influence on art and how it is portrayed? If

your art for this coming year?

so, is it positive influence or negative?

Mary: I am always working on new pieces! I have Mary:

Definitely, technology is always evoving

too many ideas and not enough time.

I am

which is not a bad thing, since artists can now

soon to finish a new collection of large paint-

make their work visible to the world through

ings and am working on the show that will open

social media and expand their audience

later this year.

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HAGAR LEVY http://hagarlevy.com/ www.facebook.com/hagarlevymusic https://hagarlevy.bandcamp.com/

INTERVIEW BY ADRIANA DEGIORGI

Tell me a little bit about

studio from what the guys will bring to it. I do

Adriana:

yourself and your band. Where are you

remember the first song, definitely. It’s a very

tive or in a mood to sing?

from, what is the genre of your music, the

sad ballad. One day I will play it live or record

names, etc.?

it as a b-side, just for the sake of having it

Hagar: Other musicians I love being around.

out. I was 18 when I wrote it. Boy, was I sad

This is the number one thing for me; when

back then!

I’m in a room with their good energies and

Adriana:

Hagar: I’m Hagar, a common name in Isra-

What inspires you to be crea-

talent, I guess, I feel safe coming out of my

el (Hagar was Abraham’s second wife in the Bible) – even though abroad people think of

Adriana:

Is there anything special that

skin into the room and letting go. Also works

Vikings when they hear it. I was born in Israel

you do, to get into a creative mindset or in

the other way – If the energy in the room isn’t

and moved to Antwerp, Belgium when I was

the right mood to sing?

opening to me, I won’t open back so easily.

When I was 15 years old, we moved back

Hagar: Actually no, really just living, loving,

Adriana:

to Tel Aviv where I’ve been since. I grew up

suffering and then my system somehow

ished product before you start?

listening to a lot of Sting, Phil Collins, Ella

presses the song out. That means, there can

Fitzgerald and later on Tori Amos, Fiona Ap-

be months with nothing new; and then – Bam

Hagar: Great question, very relevant to me

ple, Erykah Badu. So I think it’s right to de-

– 5 new songs! When I collaborate with oth-

these days. I have to say – experience and

scribe my music as piano-based, pop-rooted

ers on their project, it’s different, and I use

time do make for more exact visions. I now

in rock and soul. My band consists of my tal-

the more mechanical side of getting an idea,

released a second project and see much

ented colleagues: Omri Skop (Guitar), Ran Gil

words and emotion together. Great stuff can

more connection between the vision and the

(Keys), Guy Ben Ami (Drums) and Nir Horvitz

come from both approaches.

result than with the first project. It’s a mus-

one. Antwerp is a very stylish city!

cle, really, envisioning. In the future, I would

(Bass). I play piano and sing.

Adriana: Adriana:

Do you also write the songs?

Can you envision your fin-

When did you discover this

like to be able to crystalize it even more to

amazing talent?

the smallest visual details as well.

Hagar: Hehe, thank you! I think that singing

Adriana:

was my therapy from day one in the world;

try to put into your work?

If yes, can you remember the first time you wrote a song? Please describe it to me.

What message, if any, do you

Hagar: I do! It was actually my major at Music

always been very receptive to sounds and

School (Rimon Jazz Academy). I write the lyr-

music as a baby. Then I started singing in the

Hagar: The truth is – the truth...! The way

ics and the music. Arrangements are done by

Jewish School’s choir in Belgium, and started

I write is a sort of mirror of what I’m going

me with the band. Today for instance, we’re

playing piano when I was 7! It`s been amaz-

through at that time. I’m happy to say that

about to embark on a new song. I know what

ing, so my parents insisted I did. Music was

some songs are more personal and specific

I want to hear, but love being surprised in the

a slow, but natural discovery from early on.

to me (Highway, I will never know) and some

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a bit more universal (Hectic, Dreams) – and

Adriana:

Who is your greatest influ-

happy and find blessings in what I do; be it

people connect to both kinds in surprising

ence, your all-time favorite singer or band?

on stage, in the studio, with students or in the clinic.

and unpredictable ways!

Hagar: Oh my, such a rough one! If I had to choose, it would be very painful.

Adriana:

unable to express your creativity to the

What would I grab if needed to leave the

sad song, but I found something in that

fullest? What kinds of things inhibit you?

house to an island, and go…? Sarah Vaughan!

tune that felt like pure magic. Will there

Adriana:

Do you ever find yourself

“I will never know” may be a

ever be a video for it?

Hagar: Oohh, of course…Like I said, it de-

Adriana:

pends very much on my partners in crime;

where you feel most creative?

Is there a particular place Hagar: Thanks so much. It’s funny you say so, because it’s not off the table! I regret not

but of course, being hyper sensitive (a recommended read about that is, “The

Hagar: I would say that traveling gets the

having shot one when released – speaking of

Highly Sensitive Person” by Elaine Aron),

brain and heart loose – and usually helps,

vision in real time! No reason not to give it a

makes for life itself to be intense…

but I’m such a “home cat”. God help me!

video! Dear old tune, I’m proud of it.

If I don’t sleep enough or don’t have enough

I need to get out more! And also save money

alone-time, I can’t ‘hear’ myself clearly. When

to travel! That`s so important.

Adriana:

Do you have any advice for

our readers, aspiring to become musi-

I do take care of those things, it usually works out.

Adriana:

If you hadn’t chosen your pas-

cians?

My therapist too helps a lot with hearing my-

sion, what would your alternate field have

self clearer! Bless her.

been?

Adriana:

Hagar: I’m actually going to study music ther-

I think the rest is listening to yourself, be-

apy!

ing honest about what you’re really good at,

I will be using music in other ways as well.

and really starting a conversation with the

Hagar: That changes from show to show, -

I’m a big believer in therapy. With the right

universe; asking it “where and what do you

for instance tonight I’m joining a jazz trio for

person it does make things right and worth

want me to do with my gift”? It’s important

two songs, and I can actually stress out more

going through!

to listen.

usually it’s a mix of fear and immense live-

Adriana:

Music is never made by you alone, and al-

liness.

five years?

Hagar: Ha! Well, be sure it burns your very bones inside if you don’t do it.

What do you feel before get-

ting on stage?

about that than a show of my own,-but How do you see yourself in

the answer with patience and love. Then, go

And all the chemical reactions during and after a show, the brain is amazing!

ways as a part of a bigger picture…respect

Hagar: Depends on the day. I hope to be

for it!

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Anastasia is a fashion designer and our editorial wardrobe assistant. This unique fashion story inspired by zodiac signs, is the new vision of horoscope.

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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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MUSICAL INTERLUDE

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Renaissance (15th- 16th Century) * When people attended the churches, they were singing the songs. The large choirs were the responsible ones to sing the songs. * The most popular type of music in choirs of the churches was called Polyphony. * Polyphony involved different kinds of vocal melodies at the same time. * Another type of renaissance music is Madrigal. It involved three to six singers, that had to sing it with a lot of emotion. The songs usually contained romantic lyrics or poems. * The people who lived during the Renaissance era, created the improvement on musical instruments. In 1500s, violin was created in Italy for the first time. * Besides violin, there were many other popular musical instruments created in ancient Renaissance. The recorder and bagpipe were included as the woodwind instruments. The popular stringed instruments included the hurdy gurdy and lyre. Other instruments were cornett, horns and trumpets. * Back in the renaissance times, there used to have a musical instrument that you can compare with a guitar, but it was made with a round back. It was called Lute. * The famous composers of Renaissance included Thomas Tallis, William Byrd and Josquin Des Prez. * Renaissance`s musical instrument that looked like a piano with keys was the Harpsichord. The way the people played it was different than the piano. You did not hit it, but pluck the string.

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Modern Music (around 1900)

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Romanticism (1820- 1890)

* Concerts were spectacular events where violin strings snapped or entire instruments were broken. It is said that if Paganini`s E-string broke during a performance, he would continue playing on the other three strings until he had finished. * “Romanticism” was brought about by the social and political stresses following the French Revolution, and the resulting nationalistic trends. It was a period of dramatic thought and action, also involving contradictions between capitalism and socialism, freedom and oppression, logic and emotion, science and faith. * The piano was the most important instrument of the period and literature mixed with music and became closely connected.

Medieval Music (5th/6th-14th Century)

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* The decadent, Fin-deSiècle consciousness created a cult of beauty and a search for exotic sounds. Impressionism experimented with new tonal colors. * Salome`s “Dance of the Seven Veils” shocked audiences. Never before has a soprano danced so seductively in such a scanty costume, The modern area opened ways to sexuality.

* The oldest surving musical texts date from the 8th and 9th centuries. * Neumes from the 9th century were early mnemonic devices written above or next to the text to indicate tonal changes. * The five-line stave, thought to be a Spanish invention, has indicated pitch since the 13th century, while written musical notes have indicated length since the 14th century. * There are several types of medieval instruments that you can find in the modern days. However, the old instrument has been modified. You can find that a flute in the medieval times was created from wood. But now the instrument is made from metal or silver. * There were many kinds of plucked string instruments used by the medieval people to create great music. They often used psaltery, mandore, lute and gittern.

Classical Era (1760-1820)

The music of the Viennese classical era emerged amid the aesthetic and social upheaval that shaped the late 18th century: The Enlightment, the end of absolutism, and the discovery of the emotional responsiveness. New musical forms were greatly demanded in this new cultural climate.

Thus, this saw the rise of the string quartet as music for the “expert” music lovers as well as the solo concert and symphony for the concert hall, which was open for the first time to all (paying) guests. The most important composers were Mozard and Beethoven. The classical music followed the ideals of the Enlightenment.

Baroque (1600- 1750) * The music of the Baroque era, named after the elaborate architectural style of the period, re-flected the splendor of absolute rule. The new genre of oratorio was also grandiose, but was based on Biblical themes.

Jean-Baptiste Lully (born 1632 in Florence, Italy and died in 1687 in Paris, France), created comedic ballet- a mixture of comedy, ballet, and song.

MUSIC-MAKING WITH DEADLINE CONSEQUENCES: Lully conducted with a long, heavy, lavishly decorated baton, reflecting the opulence of the Court of Versailles. He used to indicate the initial beat by hitting the baton on the floor, but one time he hit his foot instead. The wound did not heal and inflammation set in. Lully died a few days later of gangrene. * The oratorio, a type of sacred opera, brought religious themes into the concert hall. Johann Sebastian Bach made the cantata the centerpiece of Protestant Church music. * The sites for holding performances of oratotios varied as widely as the changes in tonal sound for these sacred operas, which were not equivalent to a Mass and did not have stage sets,

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FAYDEE http://www.faydee.com/ INTERVIEW BY VIOREL ILIESCU PHOTOS BY DAN NICULESCU

Singer, songwriter, producer - that’s the defi-

Viorel:

nition of a musical triple threat. An electrify-

think that you’ve made in a relationship?

Which is the biggest mistake you

ing artist and performer hailing from Sydney, Australia, Faydee has taken the global music

Faydee: I trusted and I loved her more than I

scene by storm.

should`ve had.

Viorel:

What do you do when you are not

Viorel:

creating music?

an? And what about in a man?

Faydee: Well, I like to watch my favorite TV

Faydee: I admire the woman with a beautiful

shows and go to the gym.

Viorel:

What you most admire in a wom-

smile. The strong women. In a man I admire his sense of responsibilty .

How has your life changed since

you became a celebrity?

Viorel:

Where would you like to live?

Faydee: One of the biggest changes that happened in my life is the fact that I travel a lot around the world, and all my time now is between my shows, my fans and my family. It`s not easy to be able to spend time with friends and family when you are always traveling.

Viorel:

What would you consider your

motto to be?

Faydee: One of

my mottos is definitely to

work hard and know that time is the greatest opportunity you get in life, so don`t waste it!

Faydee: I have traveled a lot, so I couldn`t Viorel:

What would you change about

yourself?

choose one place. I really enjoyed Italy, and the U.K. More specifically, London... I found something beautiful in each one of those plac-

Faydee: I would love to be more patient and

es.

be able to listen without thinking about 100 things I need to do,to be able to just live in the

Viorel:

moment more.

would you like to collaborate with further?

Viorel:

Faydee: I would like to collaborate with Jere-

What is your idea of happiness?

What international celebrity

miah and Ellie Goulding.

Faydee: My idea of happiness? I think being together with my family and being able to help them enough, so they don`t have to work so hard. Also, seeing my fans smile!

Viorel: What flaws do you think you have?

Faydee: Flaws? Maybe sometimes I trust people too much.

Viorel:

When do you think you’ll give up

the life of a bachelor?

Faydee: Ha ha ha...the bachelor life is overrated.

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I tried some of the May Lindstrom products and I absolutely loved them. Each product left my skin feeling rejuvenated. When it comes to skincare, we want to feel the difference and all of their products did just this.

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By Andrea Bell www.bottegaorganica.com

For those who wish there was a company that could adequately combine the holistic healing properties of pure, organic botanicals with scientific principle, your prayers have been answered. Not only that, but the luxe ethos behind the Bottega Organica brand will have you most content to leave your bottles out on your vanity for the world to see.

As the founder of the product line, Dr. Andrea Alimonti, is a world renowned geneticist, who lives on his family’s five hundred years old organic farm in Italy when he’s not working in New York, you can rest assured that their mantra “designed by science, made by nature” is a literal representation. The discovery that organic and natural botanicals were at the top of the list for rejuvenation and renewal, including herbs like Prawn Sage that is prevalent throughout the product range, the line of Bottega Organica products was born out of a desire to marry them with the precise knowledge that comes with scientific research. The ingredients are wild-crafted on their Italian property.

Our trial with a segment of the Bottega Organica line was divinely scented, refreshingly fresh and absolutely a positive experience. We were sent the Calm Facial Spray, Dark Tones Hair Mist, Cherish Face Balm, Rejuvenating Facial Scrub, and Comfort Hand Balm. Of course with the use of the botanicals, you would think that the first thing we noticed was the scent, but before we even got to open the jars we were greeted with stunning packaging.

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with their details. Instead of asking our Beauty Team to review the Bottega Organica line, I did the testing myself, as I am very fussy about what I use and especially keen to use only naturally-based products. Here are my findings.

Rejuvenating Facial Scrub: The first product up was the scrub and I have to say that my initial impression (after “oohing” and “ahhhing” over the packaging and the scent) was more confusion than anything. I expected something gritty or at least “scrubby” feeling. Instead it felt a bit like smoothing butter over my skin and while there is a texture, it wasn’t gritty at all. I don’t have sensitive skin, but I have noticed that the coffee scrubs that I generally use can irritate just by way of rubbing tiny bits onto it to exfoliate. I felt that the salt in this scrub wasn’t going to do the job simply because it was so gentle, and I was a bit worried that it might leave my skin feeling greasy.

There was definitely a feeling of having product on my face when I stepped out of the shower but I figured it would soak in and I was curious how long it would take.

About a half hour later, I touched my face (the scent lingers, by the way and is lovely) and I

couldn’t get over how incredibly soft my skin felt!

It wasn’t just moisturized, it was definitely exfoliated and “brand new” feeling. The term “baby’s bottom” comes to mind. I have always prided myself on having healthy skin without using toxins or chemicals, but this definitely took the “healthy” look up a notch or two. I felt (and looked) radiant.

Calm Facial Mist: By far my favorite product, the facial mist didn’t actually get used right away. I wanted to use each product on its own for a bit to see what difference it made. After the scrub’s success I waited a few days and incorporated the mist into my (very simple) routine as a last step. I don’t wear makeup and the mist was a wonderful way to go out into the day. The scent is definitely calming but it could just as easily be called “fresh”. I am completely in love with what it does to my skin and it will be a permanent fixture in my bag as well during the summer. With cucumber as a main ingredient I actually expected to like this product, but I do have a cucumber mist that I already use and I adore it, so it had competition. However it completely blows the other out of the water. The only downside is that I’ll most likely go through it quickly because it made me happy. I don’t have another way to put it, the scent made me feel utterly in love with the world and it may become my new therapist. It’s like…zen in a bottle. You know how people say “if only you could bottle that feeling”? Well Bottega Organica has.

In addition, I did end up having my makeup done for a shoot the next week and instead of setting with rosewater as I usually do, I had the MUA use the Calm Mist just to see how it did and it was excellent. So for those who do wear makeup daily, that may be something to take note of?

Photographer - Adrian Wagner Studio

Cherish Face Balm: It is worth noting that with any product line, or products that are meant to be used as part of a “process” (ie cleanser, toner, moisturizer), that when you only use one product from the line - ie. only the face balm, it does not sit as nicely on the skin if you haven’t used the face scrub or cleanser first. I found I used more face balm than the first time because then I had used the scrub first. Just out of curiosity I used my own sugar scrub on my face to see if there was any difference or reaction and the balm went on much more smoothly than when I didn’t use a similar product first. Otherwise, my skin sucked it all up so quickly! Again though, this product makes your skin absolutely glow and in the middle of winter it has taken any dryness that was dulling the skin away.

Dark Tones Hair Mist: I have about three feet of hair and while I have never used a hair mist on it, I did think that I was probably a good fit to see how the product worked. wThe thing about short hair is that the hair’s natural oils work well to keep it hydrated as a general rule because they don’t have to travel very far down the hair shaft. With longer hair the ends often get dull. I was curious what sort of a difference I would see with the mist,

especially as there is both a light and dark-toned option. This intrigued me as it’s a natural product.

Well, the shine factor immediately was apparent and after a few days I was feeling preeetty fabulous about the number of great hair days I was having. The scent is AMAZING and somehow it made my hair more manageable. My go to is to pile it all on top of my head in a messy bun to keep it out of my way, but I was definitely into wearing it down, showing it off and pulling the “hair toss” as often as I could, while out getting groceries. Also a keeper.

time. I also caught her smelling her hands again and again with a smile (these scents are amazing).

I wanted to note that I love that I can read every one of the ingredients on the bottle and I knew what they were. Nothing funky! It’s wonderful to see such results with a line that also keeps their values in line with mine. If you are looking for a true daily spa retreat in your own home with luxury botanical ingredients at the ready, Bottega Organica is the right company to look into.

Comfort Hand Balm: The only real downside to the entire trial was with the tiny pump that you get with the cream and serum bottles. It took a bit to figure out how to get the right amount. There is a bit of pucking that happens when a clump of shea butter gets stuck in the pump and you can get a teeny amount with one pump and then a ton on the next. You really have to shake it to mix the shea butter in. But I still love it and sold a few friends on it too. In fact I shared it around quite a bit because my hands don’t dry out too much, even in winter, and I wanted to really put it to the test. I had my mother test it and her aged skin absolutely drank it in but it also lasted a really long Trend Privé Magazine 25

Indie Beauty Expo

By Pamela Thomas

www.indiebeautyexpo.com / www.beautysmoothe.com www.luxebotanics.com / www.beautysmoothie.com www.aunaturalcosmetics.com / www.juliehewett.com

The beauty business is booming and today’s emphasis is on natural, healthy approaches to skincare and makeup. Consumers are demanding products that turn to nature’s bounty to provide solutions to multiple skincare concerns and promote a link between science and beauty. Companies across the glob are awakening to opportunities and are adding indie and wellness beauty lines to their product range.

Indie Beauty Expo takes places over three days with dedicated segments for brands, press and shoppers that include highly inspirational panels covering industry trends, incorporating indie brands into treatment programs as well as live hair and makeup demos.

The community created at IBE is electric.

Entrepreneurs are recognized as influencers in the beauty, wellness and lifestyle markets and encouraged along their journey toward commercial success.

As an attendee I felt that passion in each and every conversation throughout the expo. I was continually educated on ingredients and best practices for incorporating products into my skincare and wellness routine.

In addition to Los Angeles, the Indie Beauty Expo takes place twice more this year, Dallas in May and New York in August.

It simply is the best place to discover the best in small batch, green and sustainable beauty. I look forward to sharing more of my discoveries through out the year.

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chanla chau cosmetics Created by licensed esthetician & beauty lover, Chanla, the Chanla Chau Cosmetics is handcrafted in small batches in Illinois, using EARTH’S MAGICAL RESOURCES. Carefully curated, this natural and plant-based skincare line is focused on giving you healthy and bright skin. Every ingredient is hand picked by our skincare expert and serves a purpose in your beauty product. You won’t find any fillers here, just wholesome goodness.

THEIR MISSION: is to create natural and effective skincare and beauty products you enjoy using everyday.

“We believe self care should be pleasant, and want you to enjoy it as much as possible so we’ve created a simple + sensorial + indulgent product line with you in mind.”

Chanla worked for a major cosmetic retailer for years and saw the constant need and want for natural skin care that wasn’t being met by companies in big stores. Once she left her full-time job to stay home with her 2 children, she put all her focus on her family, but realized she was missing something that was important to her and with that she decided to do something for herself and her skin and eyebrow existing clients. Chanla started with many hours of research and created a few simple products. Little did she know that those products would impact people’s skin, leaving them wanting more. And so she did just that, gave them more.

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www.chanlachaucosmetics.com

Camu Camu Moisturizer

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100% vegan. This nutrient rich moisturizer is made with a custom tea blend of super foods for your skin. Camu Camu packs 60 times more vitamin C than an orange, making it a superior anti-oxidant. The ingredients work in synergy to help brighten your skin’s overall appearance. $60

Cleansing Grains

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100% vegan. Gentle, yet effective, this blend of plants, clays and botanicals effortlessly remove surface dead skin cells revealing smooth, fresh and bright skin.

Rosehips help improve skin elasticity while cucumber aids in calming. $34

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Coconut Cleansing Milk

100% vegan. This is your everyday facial cleanser formulated without the harmful ingredients. The magical and tropical powder turns into a beautiful milk when in contact with water. Coconut milk softens your complexion while pineapple enzymes provide mild exfoliation for everyday. $32

Chanla Chau Cosmetics is a plant-based natural beauty line, handcrafted by a licensed esthetician. The line is inspired by nature and uses powerful plant blends, natural butters, botanical fruits and enzymes to make your everyday beauty ritual a truly sensorial and enjoyable moment. Chanla Chau Cosmetics prides themselves on a being cruelty-free, ethically made and sourced eco-luxe beauty care.

Free shipping on all domestic orders.

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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, 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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Images Courtesy to the Respective Brands

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.

Setting Spray

By Maria Noel Bagnulo Here at Trend Prive, we know that the perfect makeup look can make you feel AMAZING! The question now is, how do you keep your look lasting and looking flawless? With which setting spray?

We tried out some incredible setting sprays and these are our favorites.

Boscia “White Charcoal Mattifying Makeup Setting Spray”

Urban Decay “all nighter” All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray keeps makeup looking gorgeously, just-applied for up to 16 hours—without melting, fading or settling into fine lines.

A setting spar that locks makeup in place while visibly minimizing shine and pore size with the power of white charcoal.

Kat Von D “Lock-It Makeup Setting Mist” This refreshing, weightless spray keeps your makeup looking fresh and vibrant for up to 24-hours. Ideal for all skin types.

Top Five Cream Blushes

By Maria Noel Bagnulo Looking for a fabulous cream blush? Our beauty expert Maria Noel Bagnulo has some top cruelty-free brands that can be used on the cheeks, but also on the eyes and lips. You’ll want to run out and buy these soon!

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Becca “Beach Tint” A crème stain that tints lips and cheeks with a natural wash of color. Water-Resistant, bendable crème for the lips, cheeks and eyes - Courtesy Becca Cosmetics

Charlotte Tilbury “Beach Stick” Created with Ceramidone- a genius ingredient that acts like a poly-filler to refill and plump up the skin, giving you a youthful, flawless skin surface. Without this, cream products can have a tendency to sit in skin surface imperfections, such as pores, lines or scars. Beach Stick’s creamy polymers moisturize the skin and give you that glow you’ve been looking for.

Paraben-free - Courtesy Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics

Stila “Convertible Dual Lip & Cheek Palette”

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A fresh arrangement of Convertible Color Dual Lip & Cheek Creams has been handpicked to deliver the perfect balance of cool tones. This set includes four iconic shades and a new, custom blended shade exclusive to this palette. They blend like a dream, leaving lips and cheeks petal soft with pretty pops of translucent color. - Courtesy of Stila Cosmetics

3 The Balm “How Bout Them Apples” Palette

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The Balm’s “How ‘Bout Them Apples” Cheek & Lip Cream Palette features six delicious, long-lasting shades. Each hue has a unique velvety finish that won’t streak or fade. - Courtesy The Balm Cosmetics

Bite Beauty “Multistick”

A weightless color for eyes, lips, and cheeks.

Comes in eighteen universal colors that are blend able, breathable and buildable. Apply with a finger, a brush or a blender on eyes, lips and cheeks. - Courtesy of Bite Beauty Cosmetics.

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The Best Liquid Lip Products of 2017!

By Erin Schweinsberg TPM Senior Beauty Editor www.facebook.com/erinschweinsbergmakeupartistry Long wearing liquid lip colors are a huge trend in the beauty market today! Nearly every brand is launching a line of them, but which ones are worth their weight in lipstick gold? I experimented this month to eliminate the guess work for our Trend Prive readers; and narrowed it down to these top 5! Whether you like a matte or gloss finish, a soft natural pink or a vibrant berry, a matching lip liner or a no-fuss tube application; there’s a formula and color for everyday and everyone!

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KOKO K Lip kit $29.00 www.kyliecosmetics.com

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LipSense Long Lasting Liquid Lip Color- Brick $25.00 www.senegence.com

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Chanticaille Matte Chic Liquid Lipstick- Dorian $39.00 www.chanticaille.com

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick- Milk Shake $20.00 anastasiabeverlyhills. com

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Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear LipstickChihuahua $21.00 www.toofaced.com

Kylie Cosmetics- KOKO K Lip kit This amazing lip kit has two items for you! A Matte Liquid Lipstick combined with the matching long wearing lip liner! Koko K is a soft, yet sultry, light pink color. Its high intensity pigment creates an instant matte lip that lasts for hours- even after your coffee break! A great kit, especially for someone relatively new to the liquid lip world, and suitable for any woman wanting irresistible, kissable, matte lips!

LipSense Long Lasting Liquid Lip Color- Brick

If you’ve ever needed a waterproof, smudge-proof, wont smear-off, rub-off, or kiss-off lip stain; this is most certainly the liquid lip stain for you! With a staying power of up to 18 hours, this is sure to get you through the day without a reapplication! With a handful of unique ingredients, and 30 colors to choose from, this is sure to be a hot item in 2017! You will also need to the moisturizing Glossy Gloss and the Ooops! Lip Color Remover too, as the gloss seals the color in, and the remover will be necessary to take away this long wearing product at the end of your day!

Chanticaille Matte Chic Liquid Lipstick- Dorian

A weightless, matte, moisturizing, full coverage, and PLUMPING- liquid lipstick! Available in 6 gorgeous colors, this zero-bleeding formula creates more youthful and plumped looking lips in one application! The color Dorian is a vibrant berry that will make your lips pop- no matter what the occasion! A high quality, velvety matte lip stain, perfect for your new every day, go-to, lip color!

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick- Milk Shake

This cult favorite will have your lips looking luscious and unforgettable! This is a rich, long wearing formula that dries matte; and it has a flat sponge tip applicator that enables you to apply the color with precisionso you can skip the lip liner! This is a full coverage, non-drying formula, available in 34 stunning shades.

Milkshake is a natural, light, pinky/peach color perfect for anyone that wants a subtle, yet seductive, look!

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick- Chihuahua

The staying power of a stain, the rich pigments of a lipstick, and the high-shine finish of a gloss! This long wear formula is a no-liner-needed must-have! As a low maintenance and easy application lip color, this is perfect for the no-fuss woman, simply apply from the tube just like a lip gloss, but expect the durability of a stain, with a comfortable, flexible formula that lasts for hours! Available in 17 colors, a hot item for the glossy stain lovers!

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Blind to Melanin products Black up Blush shades 7 and 8 Two Way Cake Powder Lipstick Contouring Powder Poudre Sublime Radiance Concealer Contouring Sticks Full Coverage Cream Foundation Matifying Fluid Foundation

Hourglass FEMME NUDE LIP STYLO MODERNIST EYESHADOW PALETTE - OBSCURA VANISH SEAMLESS FINISH FOUNDATION STICK VIRTUAL SKIN PERFECTION

Face Atelier Ultra Foundation Pro Ultra Bronzer Lipstick PHOTO TEAM

Shoot Coordinator: Adrielyn Christi Photographer: Justin Duren MUA: Maria Noel Bagunlo Assistant MUA- Alexandra Christi Hair: Sarah Reynolds Models: Morgan Hong Alyssiah Shannon Rennu Sandhu Kristin McClain Nima Audrey Nimal Thank you to the Capitol Indie Collective for allowing us to use your studio.

Capitol Indie Collective`s mission is to provide education and a platform for independent artists to be inspired, practice their art-form, and deliver compelling works of art, making impact with personal meaning and social relevance from several different disciplines, backgrounds, and demographics in a stimulating and nurturing environment.

Located inside E. Claire Raley Studios for The Performing Arts Sacramento, California.

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Blind to Melanin

By Maria Noel Bagnulo

What if I told you there was one superior race? What if I told you, you are only beautiful if you are of a certain color?

You would think I was cruel. You wouldn’t want to support me and you would tell everyone you know. With all of what I just mentioned, why are many cosmetic companies in today’s beauty market not sharing the same sentiment?

Today’s big beauty brands create makeup for every shade of skin tone except for Women of Color. That falls in-between for what they perceive as the “standard”.

For example, Diorskin Airflash Spray Foundation comes in only one shade for darker complexions and that is “Mocha”.

Then, we have It Cosmetics’ “Your Skin But Better CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder with SPF 50+” which comes in only two shades that are dark and they are “Tan and Rich.”

As a multi-racial woman and as a professional makeup artist, I can’t tell you how truly depressing and heartbreaking it is to see all of these companies seemingly to purposely leave out so many other skin tones that have a hard time finding their own shade.

Times have changed and it is now 2017, so it’s time for cosmetic companies to catch up! Yes, maybe in the past it was virtually impossible to create cosmetics for ethnic women that did not fall in-between the “color standards” of which they were used to creating, but with so much technology at hand, it’s time for

a change. When purchasing foundations for my kit, I must have a wide variety, because in my opinion, you are not truly a professional makeup artist if you can’t accommodate every single skin tone.

Yes, you might have to add or change an undertone, but you should be able to color match from the lightest light to the darkest dark.

Recently, I ran across some incredible lines who aren’t afraid to be different and who realize ALL skin tones are beautiful. Some of my current go-to brands are, BlackUp, Hourglass, Face Atelier and Becca. They all have at least six shades for medium to dark tones and each foundation also has a different beautiful undertone such as yellow, blue, purple, red, bronze and more.

Blackup has a plethora of beautiful highlighters, blushes, foundations, and more for all skin tones.

Becca Cosmetics offers concealers, foundations and contours that accommodate a wide range of women.

Face Atelier not only has a large range of foundations, but they also have color adjusters to help you create the perfect shade.

Hourglass has a variety of foundations in different formulas with a huge range of beautiful shadow palettes that will complement any eye color and skin tone combination.

Indian women, African American women, Asian women, Hispanic women, Native American women, and mixed-race women count; every woman counts, and cosmetic companies choosing to limit themselves, are truly missing out.

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REVIEWS

BEAUTYREVIEW

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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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.

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COVER STORY

Orange Is The New Black

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TarynM

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Photographer: F&G Photography Creative Director: F&G Photography StylistS: Alan Montes and Juan Carlos II Hair: Carina Tafulu Hair products used: Oribé Hair Care MUA: Robert Bryan Cosmetics used: Laura Mercier Cosmetics Videographer: Adina Doria Video EDITOR: SAM HAZLETT

COVER Marmar Halim- Pink Tule Dress Joey Galon- Purple Earrings Kat Ong- Ring J. Maurice- Heels BACK COVER Marmar Halim- Babyblue Tule Dress NMD- Earrings Vivienne Westwood- Heels Kat Ong- Ring Trend Privé Magazine 36

Luxury by Feyi -White Poodle Skirt LMDF -Pink Dress LMDF - Pink Faux Fur French Mauve Dress NMD- Crown J.Maurice- Heels

COVER STORY

INTERVIEW BY: ANDREA BELL

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.

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Marmar Halim- Pink Tule Dress Joey Galon- Purple Earrings Kat Ong- Ring J. Maurice- Heels

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.

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We try to show people that there are always things that can be done and maybe give them something to connect with.

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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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?

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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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SILVIA GIOVANARDI Ethical Fashion Designer

Sustainability is at the center of Silvia Giovanardi’s work as a fashion designer, painter, and photographer. Her philosophy promotes the return to the conceptual and original meaning of fashion as a lifestyle. A modus vivendi that re-discovers through art the beauty of nature.

For almost six years she had been working as the manager of the menswear artistic office of Etro. In that period she evolved as a person and as a professional at the same time.

Over the years, in order to follow the ideology she had since she was a child, which is a huge respect for mother nature, she realized that it would have been important to start making the difference to help fashion not be the second most polluting indutry in the world anymore.

This new awareness gave her the chance to start with great humility a project related to the world of art and fashion, that could convey a message to help protect our world, becoming an ambassador of a new harmony, and empowering elegance.

Her mission is reflected in her first collection HONEYMOON 1 inspired by Japan, a marvelous and magical nation seen through the eyes of a woman in love during her honeymoon.

AWESOME NESS The Avery Verse collection’s feature handbags, tote’s and over the shoulder bags. Handbags, include the simply ‘Sublime Handbag’ in rich oxblood or deep moss green and the ‘Ballad’ in vibrant scarlet and black.

‘The Urban Stroll’ is the classic shoulder bag in deep burgundy, midnight navy and inky black.

Then there is ‘The Country Lane Tote’ in black and warm caramel.

Finally, the ‘Industry Tote,’ the bag to carry your world, in deep burgundy with gorgeous horizontal strapping detail.

Proudly Australian, Avery Verse bags reflect the perfect balance of elegance, practicality and luxury.

Prices range from $835.00 for the ‘Urban Stroll’ shoulder bag, upwards to the ‘Industrial Tote’ which is $1000.00.

And with 10% of profits going to Water.org, you know you are contributing to a better planet.

For more information, to purchase, or for stockist details visit the website on www.averyverse.com Silvia used just organic-certified and ecological materials (hemp, linen, silk, corn, milk, soy, etc), natural and therapeutic dyes (turmeric, gardenia berry, safflower, poppy etc..), and she had personally hand-painted garments one by one.

The entire collection is 100% made in Italy and avail itself of the most important certifications (GOTS, Detox, etc…).

Thanks to this collection, she is supporting the non-profit organization of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Last but not least, with her seasonless and genderless philosophy she is trying to realize a “modus vivendi” by respecting and blending fashion, art, food and photography.

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Christopher Modoo INTERVIEW BY Doina Pirau Christopher Modoo portrait, by Anna Michell wedding image by www.johnsandersweddings.com

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Doina: Mr. Christopher Modoo, it seems to me

less I could find another job first. We have a

that you were destined to thrive in the world

strong work ethic.

of fashion. Where did you find the courage to leave behind apparently a more secure career

Doina: It’s always a privilege to be born in an

in the bank, to embrace a more creative climb

environment keen on appreciation of style, el-

up the demanding latter of design?

egance and fastidious dressing. Would you say that having your father as role model in learn-

Christopher: I was not cut out to be a bank

ing the British gentleman way, has impacted

clerk. I have always enjoyed cloths and been

you to some extent? Do you recall a particu-

very aware of what I was wearing, but I nev-

lar advice you received from him early in your

er considered it as a career whilst at school.

youth that you still consider to this day?

My school was quite traditional and very pro-education. Even the least academical-

Christopher: I grew up in a working class

ly gifted students ( I include myself in that

family in Tooting. My father did not wear a

group) were encouraged to pursue degrees.

suit for work and certainly did not shop in

I was keen to get a job and start earning

Savile Row, but has an excellent eye for de-

money. The bank was a sensible choice with

tail and very good taste.

a good career ladder, but I hated it. Partly

He was, and is, always appropriately dressed

because I was working in the suburbs and I

for the occasion and really enjoys fashion.

was desperate to be in central London. The

When I was a teenager and started to be-

only thing I liked about working in the bank

come interested in more formal clothes, he

was wearing a suit every day.

would take me shopping in the West End of London. He was always generous but was

Doina: You made the switch at a young age, I

insistant that I should take great care of my

imagine, young enough not to allow the system

clothing. He taught me how to polish my

to take a hold of you. At what point did you

shoes properly with a mirror finish to make

realize that the direction in which you were

them look smarter, but also last longer. We

heading, was not suitable for you? Since child-

both have Edward Green shoes that are now

hood, you presented a passion and talent for

over twenty-five years old, and still look

design, displaying remarkable styling skills. Did

sharp.

styling the formal wear of the British Royal Household, do you have a memorable moment dear to you from your visits to Windsor? If yes, please tell us about it.

Christopher: As a ”thank you” for the work I had done, I was invited to a Royal Garden Party. I used this as opportunity to ask a girl out on a date, whom I had been attracted to for quite some time. We had a lovely time and we are now happily married. It is always fun to say we had our first date in Buckingham Palace.

Doina: WOW. Such a unique love story! Do you remember how you prepared for the Royal Garden Party, how did you dress? Were you “even more” attentive to your look knowing you will not just attend such a demanding (if I may say) event, but also meeting the girl you liked

you have the support of a certain individual in making the decision to pursue those talents?

Doina: As a fashion designer, in the past years,

Doina: What do you consider the most important qualities a creative mind has to have in

Christopher: I knew from the first few days

order to succeed in a leading position in the

that I was not supposed to work in a bank.

luxury market of fashion, as main designer?

As a junior clerk you were trained to perform desultory clerical duties with no end

Christopher: You need to be a good sales-

product; a small cog in a very large machine.

person. To take a design from an idea to the

They encouraged you to dress and behave in

shopfloor, takes a

a particular manner. It was no place for an

and they have to share your passion and vi-

individual. Joining Selfridges was a breath of

sion. It is important that your suppliers all

fresh air. I met some really interesting, pas-

understand what they are aiming for and

sionate people of all ages and backgrounds

that takes a lot of positive communication.

and the whole structure was less hierarchal.

You also need to have confidence and be-

My family were very supportive of my ca-

lief in yourself. For me, a big part of that is

reer change. They knew I was unhappy in

wearing the product and being an advocate

the bank, but I was not allowed to leave un-

for the brand.

whole team of people

so much with the same occasion? Please give us some details; all the girls reading this interview are eager to know more.

Christopher: The dresscode for a Royal Garden Party is morning dress, so I was formally and conservatively dressed in a black coat, buff vest and grey striped trousers. After the event we had cocktails and dinner at the nearby Goring Hotel (which became famous a few years later for looking after the Middletons prior to the Royal Wedding). When we married in 2014, we chose The Goring Hotel as our venue as it had such a lovely association for us. For my wedding I wore traditional morning dress similar to our

first date. Carly, my wife, looked stunning.

as I have in the previous fifteen! Chester Bar-

is about to do the gardening. Women dis-

rie has adapated and changed its business

like being underdressed, whilst men fear

Doina: I am wondering if in the journey of pur-

model to evolve and stay relevant. Ultimate-

being overdressed.

suing your aspirations, you have faced times

ly, the customer will decide, but I honestly

of adversity? If yes, please tell us about those

believe that the growing idea of consuming

Doina: What does the ideal world look like

moments and how you have overcame them.

less but buying better, will benefit Savile

for Christopher Modoo?

Row and classic style.

Christopher: Working in a commercial envi-

Christopher: My ideal world would look

ronment will always have its challenges. In

Doina: From the personalities encountered

like one of those Slim Aarons photographs

difficult economic times it is important to

over time, or those who walked through the

of the French Riviera in the 1960s. Elegant,

be loyal to your customers and not compro-

doors of Chester Barrie, someone must have

comfortable and slightly eccentric.

mise your beliefs.

made a special impression on you. Please give us an example.

Doina: What inspires Mr. Modoo?

Doina: Do you have a special place, close to your heart, where you feel far from the busy

Christopher: When I joined Chester Barrie in

world most of us live in, and / or that you

Christopher: As a child and teenager I

2011, we were working with the tailor Ed-

seek to go often to? If yes, please tell us about

watched a lot of television and grew up lov-

ward Sexton as a design consultant. I knew

it. Â

ing the cinema. The characters and styles

of Edward through his association with Tom-

are always a point of reference to me. Some

my Nutter, and it was amazing to be able to

Christopher: One of the many perks of

of my favorite films for style are; Kind Hearts

work with him. He has the most wonderful

my job has been the opportunity to visit

and Coronets, Bugsy Malone, The Talented Mr

sense of style, combined with an unrivalled

different parts of Italy. I love the food in

Ripley, Get Carter, School for Scoundrels, 9 ½

depth of technical knowledge. We created

Puglia and the history of Florence, but my

weeks and, of course, the Bond movies. In-

some excellent pieces and we pushed the

favorite destination is Lake Como. The

cidentally, the best-dressed Bond is George

boundaries in machine-made ready-made

scenery and fresh air has the most calming

Lazenby. I am also a huge fan of fashion il-

tailoring. Although Edward is no longer em-

influence, and I wish I could visit more of-

lustration and particularly enjoy the work of

ployed by Chester Barrie, he has become a

ten. It is the perfect antedote to working in

Laurence Fellows who created fashion plates

good friend, and someone whom I can al-

central London.

for Esquire magazine in the 1930s. His work

ways seeks advise from...sartorial or other-

is a constant source of inspiaration, as he

wise!

has a romanticised yet masculine vision of male elegance.

Doina: If you`ll spend your summer vacation at HRH Prince Charles house open for

Doina: Do you think a lady and a gentleman

worldwide guests in Transylvania, how will

(married couple) should consider matching

you dress?

Doina: What does a day at the Chester Barrie

their outfits in terms of color, when attending

studio look like through the eyes of the leading

a special event together, and why?

designer?

Christopher: Great question! I was not aware that Prince Charles has a house in

Christopher: I would not be inclined to

Romania. If invited, I would dress in classic

Christopher: A spreadsheet! My friends

match my outfit in color to what my wife

English style. The Savile Row suit is under-

and family think I spend my time drinking

was wearing, although a few years ago we

stood internationally as a mark of respect.

champagne and jetting around Italy. In my

attended a Christening where my black and

dreams.

white houndstooth tie almost matched her dress perfectly! It was a complete accident,

Doina: How do you see Chester Barrie in five

but very well received. I do think that cou-

years from now?... that are so close compared

ples, and by that I mean the man, should

to the 82 years since its beginnings.

make an effort to look as if he is going to the same function . I see couples in social situ-

Christopher: It is difficult to say. I have seen

ations where the lady is in an elegant dress

more changes in fashion in the last five years

and heels, and the gentleman looks as if he

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Agnes Bruckner

From the big screens and television, to adapting to the new and robust world of parenthood, Agnes Bruckner is an actress that has

sparked a major interest from her many fans.

Starting her career at a young age, she has blossomed into a nationwide success. After playing the role of one of the most controversial tablet cover darlings of the 90s, we were surprised to find she’s “generally a pretty shy person.”

Katja: Congratulations on your new baby boy, Sebastian. How does it feel to be in the world of motherhood?

Agnes: Thank you. It feels like it was meant to be. There’s nothing like it. I enjoy it all! Even when I’m exhausted…Laughing… Sebastian is a legend.

Katja: Would you ever introduce your son to the film industry?

Agnes: I have no idea. I’m not opposed to it. I will introduce him to as much as I can. He can decide for himself later on.

Katja: Besides English, being fluent in the Hungarian tongue, as well as some Russian, what is it like to speak more than one lan-

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guage? Does it come with any perks?

Agnes: I’m so glad my parents spoke Hungarian and Russian to me growing up. It’s just cool to know I can go to either country and communicate. I’d say the one part is, I can go somewhere with my family and speak Hungarian and no one around us would know what I’m saying.

Katja: I see that you do not like to participate

in the ‘Hollywood side of Hollywood’. What

outside of Hollywood.

does that entail exactly?

But when it comes to my work, there’s no Agnes: I love participating on set. I love what

place I’d rather be then on a set.

I do so much. I always have and I think I always will. I’m generally a pretty shy person,

Katja: What was it like to take part in playing

so events and Hollywood ceremonies kind of

a major role, that being “Anna Nicole Smith”?

freaked me out. I just enjoy doing so much

She was such a well-known figure in the world

HOT INTERVIEW INTERVIEW BY: KATJA NYQUIST

of television and scandals. Was it easy to get

Do you ever possibly see yourself going on a

Katja: When can we expect to see you in your

into such a vivacious character?

different career path in the future?

next film or feature?

Agnes: I’d say playing Anna was one of the

Agnes: I’ve always told myself if I wasn’t an

Agnes: You can expect to see real big things

most difficult rolls for me, because she was

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When I’m on the water or anywhere near it,

arating and also terrifying stepping into her

I always feel so alive and refreshed. But at

shoes. I tend to overthink and freak myself

the end of the day I love what I do so much; I

out more than necessary, but when we finally

don’t think that will ever change.

got to Atlanta and I met everyone involved, I saw so much passion for the project and that

Katja: Are you a part of any major human-

really inspired me.

itarian causes or charities? If so, how many and what kind?

Katja: Being a successful actress, does being in the film industry have any huge hardships?

Agnes: Not at this time, no.

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BALOSSA Everything has its beauty but not everybody notices -Review by Cristina Vannuzzi Tailoring and creativity from Indra Kaffemanaite for Balossa, connotated with individual, poetic accents. The heart of the 2018 collection, however you might interpret it, remains the white shirt; a real paradigm of the designer, showing its most innovative elements of design and its endless and seductive interpretations.

The designer plays with her “basic” form in terms of universal function, emphasizing the details and hints that tell the story of the man’s shirt; from the ‘two shirts in one’ model, strict but enticing, with the slant of the neck bringing to mind reminisces of a refined eighteenth-century dandy, to the transformation of the shirt into a fresh and candid-looking suit.

And then Indra finds a hint of “papier de musique”, with a fold reminiscent of the musical stave, whilst the back of the shirt is triumphantly enriched at the sides to become an almost mystical, monk-like cut, plus a soft, emphasized neckline, inspired by the smoking jackets of Oscar Wilde, who once said that “elegance is concentrated in the shirt”.

A series of cuts that become belts, asymmetrical spikes from which emerges a cheerful rosary, a flash of color over

the strict white; side slits that, from a square shape, become rounder, revisiting the frescoes of Piero della Francesca; crossings, interlacings, a model in which Indra, in referencing the white shirt, makes a classic design but without the traditional collar, which becomes a hood, but also a wrap, a cape, a belt, a shirt adorned with a panel that almost becomes an apron, apparently a contradiction, seeing as the concept of the designer is that the white shirt becomes a paradigm of minimalism, the tendency to simplify by using it as an ethnic background, presenting it as soft, long and flared with a Roman collar, wide sleeves and ruffles, the minimal Korean necklines; and finally shirts that almost become mini dresses with their fragile elegance, cotton poplin being too heavy for androgynous cotè, thus being joined up with ultra-feminine ‘setastrech’ silk.

And for the first time - trousers and skirts - but they too have a contradictory quality, not quite having an exact definition, but those brave enough to use them will discover the true interpretations of the designer; from high-waisted skirts, trousers of various lengths which create asymmetrical hems, some weaving up and down like a race track, in a style that the designer calls Varenne, others forming bell-like shapes, with colors ranging from white to gray to black, but within Indra’s world it seems that also the palette is contradictory; from the certainty of the color white, but through its many variables, until we get to a simple vest, checkered black and white on a candid white shirt.

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U.K. MADE ECO LABEL THOREAU LAUNCHES DEBUT COLLECTION London-based label Thoreau has launched its debut collection, with a range of must-have wardrobe staples manufactured in the U.K. using only sustainable and reclaimed fabric.

The brainchild of Hannah Little, who has spent more than a decade in the fashion industry and her partner Owen, Thoreau was born out of a desire to provide the modern woman with the clothes she deserves – thoughtfully designed, versatile pieces that don’t compromise on quality but have as minimal impact on the planet as possible.

With the fashion industry responsible for contributing around 10% of all global green house gas emissions, Thoreau is striving to be 100% carbon neutral by using both sustainable and recycled fabric and tracking, eliminating and/or offsetting all emissions throughout production, manufacturing and shipping. thoreauthelabel.com Fabric is strategically cut – any scraps are donated to charity, and all fabrics are reclaimed or produced using water recycling systems and natural dyes to avoid pollution. Thoreau is also 100% cruelty free, meaning that when animal fibers such as wool or silk are used in the label’s designs, all materials are ethically sourced.

The debut range includes floaty blouses in dreamy prints that can be easily worn in the office or with jeans, along with the Javan dress – complete with choker neckline, which has already

garnered a cult following.

The range has a subtle seventies aesthetic that fits in perfectly on the streets of Notting Hill, where the duo have called home for the last three years, since moving from Australia.

Thoreau aims to cater for the woman who doesn’t subscribe to a “buy it, wear it, bin it” mentality with her clothes. Instead, she seeks out things that last, special pieces that are versatile and have resonance in a carefully curated, edited wardrobe for seasons, and years, to come.

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AWESOME NESS Thoreau reflects this in every piece of the collection – pieces have been designed with longevity and wearability in mind to minimise waste across the lifespan of each garment.

High quality is essential, which is why all of Thoreau’s pieces are lovingly made in the U.K. Hannah Little said: “We believe that personal style does not have to come at the expense of the conscience and that there is a general shift underway in the way people are shopping. We believe that this shift towards a new kind of consumerism means that people are demanding a more authentic, transparent experience from their purchases.”

Little continued; “We like to think of ourselves as the opposite of disposable, fast fashion. We are thinking about every stage of the process and seeking out solutions that minimize our impact on the world - we’re striving to strike a balance between the styling choices of the individual woman and our collective responsibility.”

Thoreau’s debut collection is available only online via: thoreauthelabel.com Free shipping UK wide.

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MAYAMIKO`S KOKUNDA COLLECTION Ethical fashion brand Mayamiko introduces you to the Kokunda collection – a colorful and vibrant capsule collection of 20 trans-seasonal pieces to treasure and enjoy all year round. This collection of maxi, mini and midi dresses, skirts, tops, trousers and jumpsuits in traditional African textiles combined with a contemporary silhouette can be worn in every season with boots, tights, shirts, jumpers and jackets.

The idea of designing one collection for the whole year has been developed

by Paola Masperi, founder and designer at Mayamiko, who wishes to champion a more responsible approach to buying and consuming fashion.

Every season consumers are buying a completely new wardrobe according to seasonal trends, which results in clothes ending up in landfill, and in today’s economic climate, it is not sustainable to the environment, or purse strings.

It has been reported that fashion is the world’s second most polluting industry after oil. Trends and fast fashion has made clothing more disposable, and the lower price points from many large retailers has put an immense amount of pressure on its supply chain, leading to tragedies like the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013.

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The economic and environmental climate is changing, and with the weather becoming more unpredictable every year due to climate change, consumers have become increasing unsettled, and cutting on their spending.

Based on these recent developments, many designers on the 2017 catwalk have abandoned the traditional seasonal approach to collections.

The key is to choose well, buy less, make it last and find your own style. Winter doesn’t need to be so somber either, brightening up your wardrobe with these mix-and-match items is a fun and creative way to make winter dressing on trend.

‘We carefully craft our collections so each piece can be worn, treasured and enjoyed across seasons. Play with layers, dress it up or down, experiment with contrast and have fun with it.

Look wonderfully unique, and it’s good for your soul, for the people behind the label and for the planet.’ - Paola Pasperi More at www.mayamiko.com Trend Privé Magazine 113

U n leashed Photographer:

Bogdan Teodorov @fashionbooksphoto

Model / Celebrity: Adelina Pestritu @adelina.pestritu

Stylist: Lucy Faur @lucyfaur

MUA: Andreea Popeanu @andreea_popeanu_make_up_artist

Hair: Adrian Perjovschi / Jovsky Studio @Adrianperjovschi @luciana.dorobaT @Ciupag_robert_adrian

Postproduction: Fashion Retouch Thanks to all!

SPECIAL Thanks to: Razvan Ferigeanu @razvanferigeanu

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Photography Maura Jane Photography / Dress Teresa Romero Atelier

100% Australian made since 2003

SHOP AT: www.rantclothing.com

Since 2003, Sarah Garrett-Hodoniczky has been designing clothing for women with an independent spirit and a passion for sustainability under her first label ‘RANT’. After witnessing many changes in the fashion industry over this time, her clothing is more relevant than ever with the rise of ethical and sustainable fashion around the world, though she still maintains the same enthusiasm for producing all her clothing locally in Brisbane, Australia and working from her home studio.

Sarah still sews herself. Her local cutter also recycles remaining offcuts and excess rolls of fabric are regularly donated to local schools and universities to be repurposed.

Over the years the home studio has been renovated to accommodate her business and with the solar power system plus rainwater tanks, it now produces around 90% of all power used in summer and harvests enough water for prewashing all her garments. The high level of consideration to sustainable principles throughout the renovations have been recognised with her architect winning two Australian sustainability awards for the project also.

“In the beginning I wanted to work from home to be there for my son, starting RANT by sewing a range of accessories using upcycled fabrics. With the increasing demand I soon began producing small ranges and started employing local sewers to make our garments. Producing clothing in Australia has been challenging as it has become almost accepted in the industry to outsource overseas for cheaper labour, but I always felt that this would change the whole feel of my ranges and wanted people sewing them to be paid fairly.“

With the launch of the new RANT collection Sarah has revisited the origins of the label, first known for it’s accessories and super comfortable pant styles. The range is aptly named ‘Who Wears The Pants’ and is a celebration of strong women who have helped in shaping RANT over the years.

Despite Australia having some of the highest wages in the world, Sarah has taken on the challenge of producing locally and allowed it to shape her ranges instead. This has meant a more sustainable approach is taken by developing styles and working with fabrics that will endure over time. All the resources used in production are also carefully considered. The drive towards zero waste means that all large offcuts are used in accessories, something

“I’m really proud of this collection as it started with searching the pattern archives and talking to customers about their favourite pant styles.

Some of the fabrics were also selected from our archive and I added some beautiful stretch cottons, a lightweight denim and soft jersey fabrics (all natural fibres of course). Layering has always been a major part of RANT and because the new range is transeasonal I could have fun layering a little more than with a summer range.”

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The latest RANT collection is available now through their Australian stockists and the online store Sustainable Fashion, which is also run by Sarah and her husband, Jason.

The couple believe in treating people, profits and the planet equally so make regular donations to local charities working to protect Australia’s unique environment.

www.rantclothing.com

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Photographer: Sergei Chyrkov / Videographer: Sergei Dostoevkiy Stylist: Mari Korneeva / Make-up: Anna Bazhanova / Hair: Irina Kolesnichenko Models: Sony Romanovska & Nelly @ Art Podium Model Agency

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Transform your Apple Watch into a locket necklace. This Bucardo accessory fits into the band slots of the Apple Watch; simply slide your wrist bands out and slide your Bucardo locket accessory in. Enjoy and wear your Apple Watch in a different, cooler way.

Bucardo was built around the idea of exploring our relationship to the objects we choose to own and incorporate into our daily lives. Influenced by culture, history and stories of perseverance, they strive to create purposeful objects that provoke thought and bring enjoyment.

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The brand was inspired by the story of the Bucardo mountain goat, the first animal to be brought back from extinction: a story of ingenuity, hope and resolve.

Bucardo offers you a new way to experience your technology in your day to day life. The Pendulum Collection, a play on the original way that timepieces were worn, takes cues from vintage jewelry and the sentiments of a bygone era.

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We embrace leading edge ideas while maintaining simplicity and honesty in our products. Inspired by the original way that timepieces were worn, with cues taken from vintage jewelry and the dynamism of contemporary culture, Bucardo offers you a new way to experience your technology.”

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Tribe of Lambs www.tribeoflambs.com

Tribe of Lambs is a nonprofit, ethical jewelry brand creating bright and positive futures for HIV-positive children in India.

Our vision is to create a Tribe of likeminded shoppers, contributors, and communities. Tribe of Lambs values people, quality, and love. We strongly value everyone impacted by our work, both contributors and beneficiaries.

Tribe of Lambs was co-founded by Bobbi Paidel and Dani Shaw, childhood friends from Alberta. Philip Haley later joined them as the Director of Marketing.

Creative Director Bobbi has spent years working in the fashion industry, but was inspired to pursue her own passion after traveling to India. Bobbi’s vision was to bridge the gap between westernized consumerism and compassionate consumerism, two things that don’t often mix. From here, Tribe of Lambs was born.

Tribe of Lambs has empowered the lives of over 500 at risk children in various parts of India, including Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

We have completed 5 successful Compassion projects and raised over $10,000. With Tribe of Lambs, every purchase or donation counts.

“We are now working exclusively in support of HIV positive children & raising awareness to the challenges they face. We want to inspire others with what can be achieved if people come together and give to a bigger cause. Our goals are not just monetary; contributing can be as simple as sharing our story.”

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Photographers: Marco Castellani & Renèe Liszkai Models: Aline & Anna @ Women Management Milano Stylist: Allegra Ghiloni MUA: Bianca Marzocchi

Anna: Lace Top: Wolford Floral Trousers: Christian Pellizzari Earrings: Valentina Brugnatelli

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#VEFWREVIEW Vancouver ECO FASHION WEEK

BY Ira Rotenberg

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EDITOR`S PICKS BACKSTAGE Vancouver ECO FASHION WEEK

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MORE Favorite Shops 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.

ENROU http://enrou.co/

Ethica http://www.shopethica.com/

https://ethical.market/

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.

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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/

Skins Photographer & Retoucher: CATERINA GUALTIERI www.caterinagualtieri.com

Models: PALOMA @ WOMEN MANAGEMENT MILAN IZA @ SPECIAL MANAGEMENT MILAN SASHA @ MAJOR MODELS MILAN

Styling: ANDREA AMADIO & BENEDETTA MERLINI

Make-up & Hair: ELEONORA G PELLEGRINI

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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

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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.

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“Coming from a background of leather craftsmanship we realized that as much as we like leather and fur, we love animals more! “

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Jayde Fish INTERVIEW BY Amy Beltran

Alessandro Michele of Gucci has found a new muse for the Spring 2017 collection. Jayde Fish is a illustrator based in North Beach, California that has been drawing since the moment she could hold a pencil. We had the chance to chat with Jayde Fish and find the inspirations behind her collaboration with Gucci.

Amy: Tell us a little about you background...

Where were you born and where are you from?

tion and metaphor, it’s impossible not to feel something.

Jayde: I was born and raised in Stockton, California and I’ve been living in San Francisco for the last 12 years. I moved to SF to study Graphic Design at the Academy of Art University and now I live and work with my husband and a cat in North Beach.

Amy: How long have you been illustrating for?

Amy: How did you get into illustrating?

Jayde: I had an art teacher throughout my childhood who was extremely influential.

She would teach us art history while we worked, sometimes tell us ghost stories; she also taught us how to meditate with a paintbrush. Also, I remember going out to eat at restaurants with my dad where there would be a paper tablecloth. I loved this, because it meant we could draw labyrinths and mazes all over the table. Drawing has always been a positive outlet for me, something that makes me feel calm and focused.

Amy: What is the inspiration behind your illustrations?

Jayde: Vintage textiles, engravings, and science books have been a big source of inspiration. I love natural history and sciences.

In fact, I majored in Biology during my first years of college. John James Audubon and Ernst Haeckel are artists I admire in this realm. Also, Renaissance painters such as Hieronymus Bosch and surrealists such as Dali are big influences. Gucci in particular was a huge inspiration because I love the narrative that the clothes tell. There is so much emoTrend Privé Magazine 164

Jayde: I’ve been drawing since I could hold a pencil, but professionally for 6 years.

Amy: How did Alessandro Michele, from Gucci, find you?

Jayde: I had been working on my tarot series, which was inspired by Gucci’s new designs, when Alessandro found me on Instagram. I had been hashtagging #AlessandroMichele, respectfully, as my source of inspiration and it just so happened that he was paying attention. I’m so grateful that Michele took the time to look at my work.

Amy: How was it working with Alessandro?

Jayde: Alessandro is such a warm and thoughtful person. Working with everyone at Gucci has been like a dream come true.

Amy: How many illustrations did you contribute for the Gucci Spring 2017 collection?

Jayde: I contributed seventeen illustrations, however it is still to be revealed which ones will be used in the complete collection and how.

Amy: How did you feel seeing your illustrations on the runway?

Jayde: Fortunate and emotional. It was amaz-

ing. It all seemed to happen in an instant. I had never been to a runway show before either, so I was over the moon with excitement.

Amy: Did you ever think that your design would be featured in a show, especially a Gucci show?

Jayde: I thought that the odds were very small, but it’s been a dream of mine to get into the fashion industry. I felt a connection with Gucci, as crazy as that sounds. The clothes inspired me to create. It turned out to be a wonderful connection.

Amy: What was your favorite Gucci runway outfit from the Spring 2017 collection?

Jayde: That’s a tough question, as there was so much eye candy… I’d say my favorite “everyday” outfit would be the first look. I love the mix of masculine and feminine with a pink check blazer and subtly embroidered pants. The accessories were divine. The cardigan with my upside-down monkey embroidered on the back is another big time favorite. The 2 in 1 platform shoe was genius. I can’t wait to slip a pair of those on.

Amy: What’s next for you?

Jayde: I’d like to continue taking on new challenges. I have my first solo show coming up on December 9th at Fifty24SF Gallery in San Francisco, which I am currently finishing up. Following that, I have plans to take on some larger scale murals.

Make sure to check out Jayde’s IG (@mrsjaydefish) where you can get a closer look at her talent.

Joyce Penas Pilarsky INTERVIEW BY Katja Nyquist

The Royalty Collections Designer: Joyce Penas Pilarsky / Models: James Delury, Zakiyah Kahdijah, Matthew Pickett, Anthony Cantone / Director: Jerry Jordan Brown / Photos by: Bench Bello

Katja: Why fashion, why clothing, how does this describe your personality as a human being?

and friends. I was even asked to do designs for their birthdays, and weddings when I was still studying.

Joyce: I really love fashion and I think it is one of our basic necessities to dress ourselves, which is why I knew in my heart that fashion is something I can’t live without.

Then one day my friend John asked me to create accessories for his fashion show in the Philippine Fashion Week. I said yes, and that year I joined the Philippine Fashion Week as a jewelry designer, which then lead to submitting my clothing designs for the next season. It was then that I did my own show for Philippine Fashion Week. My collection was so well received with a thunderous applause from the critics and audience as well. I had a lot of beautiful press that was really happy.

I am a person who wants to be happy and because of that, I want to create fashion that will also make others happy, in my own small way.

I try to bring out the best in one’s personality and make it a point that all my creations will enhance one’s character, making them more beautiful and proud of themselves, but the dress should also be something that is still wearable and comfortable.

Katja: How did you make your start in the fashion industry? Sid you always want to be a designer?

Joyce: When I was a kid, I used to play with my paper dolls and create beautiful dresses cutting paper. Then my dad brought me a doll as a gift for my birthday, so I started making dresses for it and I sew everything by hand. I knew in my heart that I wanted to be a fashion designer, but my father who is a lawyer didn’t want me to proceed into the arts. He wanted me to be a lawyer like him, but that was not my calling.

I eventually took up education instead, but I still do a lot of dresses for myself, my family

After the first successful debut show I got an invitation from Paris to be one of the five designers in five continents to showcase our works in Sienne, Paris, in July of 2012. After that successful Paris show with international press, it was followed by a summer show in Brenners Park Hotel in Baden-Baden, Germany. Then I showcased my collection at Brooklyn Fashion Week, New York and then at Philippine Fashion Week the following month.

That was my starting year, which was full, with fashion weeks following in Abu Dhabi, London, Boston and New York.

I have always dreamed of being a fashion designer apart from my dream of becoming a model, and I`m so thankful to God that He made my dreams come true.

Working as a fashion model since college, made me really thankful for the experience and helps me a lot in my designs (as a fash-

ion designer).

The color wheel is an important component when choosing and creating designs. What is the inspiration behind your choices?

Joyce: The color wheel is really important for us as a guide, but my inspirations comes from nature and even though sometimes nature doesn’t follow the color wheel, the collection is still pleasant to the eyes.

And as long as it looks good to me, then I use it for my color combination.

Katja: What are your favorite kind of materials and fabrics to play with and incorporate into your collections?

Joyce: I am more eco-friendly. I prefer using our pineapple material, because it’s really beautiful and very elegant, combined with silk, silk cocoon and cotton.

Katja: Lastly, where do you see yourself moving forward this this industry? What are your future goals and aspirations as a designer?

Joyce: I am praying that my gowns will be worn more on the red carpets around the world and that I will continue to be an inspiration for all women.

You can follow your dreams no matter what age you are, as long as you are passionate about what you do.

Being a fashion and jewelry designer is not easy, but if you do your best, God will take care of the rest!

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Alexandra Llewellyn www.alexandralldesign.com

London-based British designer Alexandra Llewellyn creates backgammon boards and custom-made games, and tables all made in the U.K. A large collection is stocked of their in-house designs that can be available immediately or personalized with engraved or painted messages, initials, and dates. They can also be commissioned with their exquisite semi-precious stone and brass playing pieces.

Alexandra also takes one-off commissions for games tables and games boards.

Every detail is created in close conversation with the client, creating a truly original way to commemorate memories and life achievements. Alexandra works with a team of master craftsman in the U.K. who each specialize in different techniques and materials, making each unique commission an original to be enjoyed by generations to come.

Alexandra has played backgammon all her life, and her love of the game was cemented as a child in Cairo.

The rattle of dice on large wooden crateboards signaled the game in play, as she strolled through the streets with her Egyptian step-grandfather. As she traveled more, her interest in backgammon evolved over countless games. She became enthralled by the idea that board games operate as an independent vocabulary requiring neither common language nor culture, and the idea that games bring people together.

Alexandra Lewellyn has earned the coveted Butterfly Mark from Positive Luxury.

Positive Luxury’s mission is to inspire people to buy better and influence brands to do better.

They award the Butterfly Mark to luxury brands that are committed to sustainability, helping consumers shop with confidence.

The Butterfly Mark is a trust mark that identifies the brands in the Positive Luxury community of #brandstotrust. It offers brand transparency at the point-of-sale in a consumer-friendly way.

To earn this coveted trust mark, brands must pass a stringent annual assessment that examines sustainability from a holistic point of view; encompassing governance, social and environmental frameworks, philanthropy and innovation.

Launched in December 2010, Alexandra Llewellyn Designs embody an exquisitely unique vision of the oldest recorded board game in the world. Alexandra’s designs are owned by client’s such as Sir Richard Branson, Elle Macpherson, Jacquetta Wheeler, Sony Music, Eden Rock, Mark Ronson and Paloma Faith.

GAMES FOR CHANGE Designer and photographer collaborate in aid of wildlife conservation.

Luxury games board designer Alexandra Llewellyn has collaborated with fashion and nature photographer Kristian Schmidt to create a limited-edition backgammon set. This unique conversation piece was created to help raise awareness about wildlife conservation.

The collectable WildAid backgammon board is hand-made from the finest ebony wood with quality dice shakers, showcasing Kristian’s breathtaking whale and shark photo series, featuring the vulnerability of one of the ocean’s gentle giants alongside juxtaposed ethereal women. Each board is also signed and numbered by the talented photographer.

With precision-cut dice and playing pieces made with lapis blue and turquoise blue stones encased in brass, each engraved with names of the world’s most endangered species in both English and Latin, this exquisite board is the perfect gift for conservation, photography and gaming connoisseurs alike.

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Unavoidable Purpose Actress & Producer Madeline Merritt Stands With Standing Rock

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Every now and again the universe calls for open eyes and ears and a woman with an unavoidable purpose answers. Actress Madeline Merritt has taken it upon herself to be a “light in a dark place” during times of uncertainty on the playing fields of an indigenous catastrophe.

Since its announcement on June 25, 2014, a call for action to maintain and save the water source for not only the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, but also about 17 million American people who depend on this water further downstream, has caused intense controversy. Protests have taken place in the areas around North and South Dakota where the construction of what is known as the DAPL or “Dakota Access Pipeline has been underway, drawing out Native American tribes, concerned citizens and onlookers alike.

With a deep passion for global water aide, Madeline and like-minded supporters known as “water supporters” went into the heart of the DAPL issue. Visiting ground zero, the Standing Rock reservation, involved several trips over an extended period of time, during a harsh transitional political climate in America.

Thankfully, this kind soul was not alone as a diverse group of influential celebs continued to show their support for the Sioux Tribe while proving to us all that no issue is ever too harsh and overbearing to come together and direct with “guiding hands.”

Merritt, known for The Guest House (2012), American Idiots (2013) and Auteur (2014), Bastards y Diablos, Ed’s Mother (2015) and with current 2017 productions in progress, she is also a monthly contributor to Ms. In the Biz, a women in entertainment blog. She is an advocate for women’s rights and indigenous rights and was drawn to the conflict of the Standing Rock scenario seeing the importance of the abuse of political agenda.

Upon returning home to Los Angeles from the camp Merritt reported: “Just back to Los Angeles, from Oceti Sakowin, the front line encampment at Standing Rock. The first sacred fire has been put out, and a new one has been lit, called Oceti Oyate, or “All People’s Fire.”

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one led for unity of all peoples all relatives, and for the sake of the children seven generations hence.

As I sit here with the memories of my few short days in camp, the memories of the journey there and back, the memories of our efforts to fundraise and to gather donations, that we offered and were accepted with full hearts, I think of story, of how to tell the story of one woman, one small team, the small but heartfelt impact we made at camp, and the huge impact being in that space of prayerful, peaceful, community activism has left on me.”

The Oceti Sakowin Camp is a historic gathering. The first of its kind of Indigenous Nations. The most recent such assembly of Tribes occurred when the Great Sioux Nation gathered before the Battle at the Little Big Horn. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe supported the peaceful and prayerful message of the Oceti Sakowin leaders. The on-reservation camp allowed the tribe to explore longer term ways to meet the needs of the community that was 100% off-thegrid and featured solar & wind power generation.

Says Madeline, “This is a story that exists on many levels, in the realms of body and in the realms of spirit. It is one that exists in practical terms, in the doing, in the going, in the gathering of supplies and support from our communities. It also exists in the synchronistic, in the call of the heart, in the prayer, in the gathering of sacred sage, in the meeting of kindred souls in the eyes of those we saw there. I think Jane Fonda and Shailene Woodley inspire me for their environmentalism and work with Standing Rock. I believe actors can influence positive change in the world by the stories we tell on camera and our activism off camera.

Now more than ever Hollywood can stand up to bring people together and to change our ways as a culture and society, what kind of world do we want to leave our grandchildren? For me, Standing Rock has brought my most important mission in life to the front of my awareness. I love acting, but

I am equally dedicated to creating positive change TODAY, there is no time to wait.

I am a water protector, a voice for our planet and our future generations. I am passionate about equality for all people. Equal rights for women and people of color. I believe in indigenous rights, sovereignty and reparations. This is a global issue of imperialism: the decimation of traditional cultures and ways of relating to life as a human race. I believe we need to honor, respect and incorporate indigenous wisdom into our society, to remember our connection to the planet, divine, and each other.

Even though the main camps are gone, Standing Rock is everywhere, and the water protectors are traveling to new camps against other pipelines and harmful infrastructure all over the country. Like seeds we are being blown and planted. I am involved with Divest LA and envision a world where we as people choose to de-fund the fossil fuel industry and save our planet from a solely profit driven society. Without every one of us coming together to treat each other as relatives and with compassion, the forces of greed will continue to hurt our planet, our mother earth. I envision a victory with all races coming together to reclaim our place as family in the world, to end war, corruption, and the isolation that leads people to pursue power over others.”

Truth be told, as a vocalist and writer I was on the ground in Los Angeles during heavy protesting.

The mood in the air was hope and love, yet a deep sadness for the Sioux people and their arduous struggle. During the time when this issue was at its “deepest hurdle” for Madeline, Oscar winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo made confirmations to arrive in Standing Rock alongside of Jesse Jackson, as Rosario Dawson, Pharrell Williams, and more made huge impacts. Pop influential Katy Perry made sure to show her support on social media. These were and are truly trying times in the United States of America.

Recently, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ray Fisher, Ezra Miller and Jason Momoa publicly endorsed Rezpect Our Water, a campaign that opposes the Dakota Access Pipeline, which was created by the standing rock youth.

Rescue Me

ANIMALS

bY Christina oberle

“ A dog is a man’s best friend… This well-known sentiment has been uttered for centuries by millions of heartfelt pet owners from all walks of life. What does this phrase really mean and how could this possibly apply to someone that has never known the love of an animal? Well, the first step in the process of defining the relationship could lie in a small trip to Home Dog Shelter in Tel Aviv, Israel.

This amazing organization has been one of the few locations in Israel that dedicates it’s every moment into preserving and enhancing the life of our furry four legged friends. Without aid from outside entities they manage their best to feed, shelter, and care for wonderful dogs without homes and they need our help. The animals are forced to remain in non-ideal conditions because of a lack of funding and support. The ultimate goal for every pet is not to be better cared for in a shelter but instead to be brought home to a loving family. Don’t stand by and witness such marvelous creatures endure a life without love when they have so much of it to offer. “ by Gerard Magee

www.homedog.co.il

Inspired by Mr. Richard Phibbs’ work with the Human Society of New York, photographer Dillon Young and owner of Trend Prive Magazine, Catalina Magee, delve into the world of Tel-Aviv`s no-kill dog shelter to help the dogs find a good home.

The team is hoping that the portraits may help increase adoptions and to stop the overpopulation crisis that leads to extremely crowded animal shelter.

The Tel-Aviv Home Dog shelter is a government facility that currently houses more than 50 dogs of different breeds and sizes. It is staffed by professional, caring people with extreme compassion, kindness and unconditional love for dogs. There is no such thing as less fortunate soul here.

Photos by Dillon Young Photography

All dogs that need food, water and shelter are admitted, the frightened are reassured, the sick are nursed back to health, and those that are gravely injured are given a peaceful end to their suffering.

“Not all dogs were abused and abandoned by their owners, but majority of them were. Some dogs were used as bait-dogs at a fighting arena. Some are just left by their owners because they didn’t want to leave the dog at a kennel facility while they go on vacation,” said Dr. Holzman. The tragedy lies where Dr. Holzman and his team finds the owner of the dog, but they refuse to pay the small fee to get his or her loyal companion back. Tragic!!!

Dr. Holzman has been the resident veterinarian at the Tel Aviv no-kill dog shelter for 30 years. He is joined by a team of volunteers that dedicated their life to helping these dogs find a good home. Most of the dogs seen here are healthy and ready for adoption.

Dr. Holzman screens the people that wish to adopt the dogs at his facility, but sometimes it is very difficult to gauge if their intentions are good or bad. The next tale is about two dogs that know where to find a good home with loving and caring people. Dr. Holzman said, “There were two separate cases we had in the past where two dogs came back to the shelter. The two dogs walked back to our facility from whereever their new homes were. These dogs were desperate and smart enough to find their way back to our facility in Tel-Aviv and waited outside their old kennels or cells because they rather wanted back in. Imagine our surprise when we showed up for work the next morning. Another tragedy!”

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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

HUNGER Af r i c a n D r o u g h t C r i s i s

BY A D RIELYN C H RISTI

Photos by Lucian Coman

Millions are dying due to East African drought; these are the facts and figures. The disheartening event is located throughout Africa, from Somalia and Somaliland, to South Sudan. In Somalia, there are 6.2 million people that urgently need humanitarian aid. Amidst the crisis, there are 363,000 children who are malnourished, and 1.1 million people are displaced.

The situation is dire, and without intervention from the international community, the country could see a repeat of the famine that struck Somalia in 2010-2011 which killed over 250,000 people.

The charitable company, Action Aid has stated that the drought in Kenya has left 2.7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and the Government of Kenya declared the drought a national disaster in February 2017. The Government has made an appeal for national and international support.

In Ethiopia 5.6 million people urgently need food aid. In South Sudan, a famine has been officially declared in Unity State. In many of the countries, the crisis has been exacerbated by conflict and economic collapse and it is so severe that people are dying as a consequence of not having enough food to eat. In all countries combined, 4.6 million people are in urgent need of food.

What has caused the drought?

It’s been reported that the cause of the 2 consecutive years widespread drought can be blamed on El Niño. The El Niño-driven crisis has driven up food prices for urban residents, and has caused livestock deaths and fire sales have cut the asset wealth of pastoralists, and a combination of bad harvests will not make the recovery easier for the for small-scale farmers.

Conflict has made farming impossible and the much needed humanitarian aid will have limited access, in turn causing famine. At this moment, it currently applies only to South Sudan, but if emergency response delays, Somalia could also be affected.

Low wages are also a cause, when the food prices spike, this just adds fuel to the fire, and when the drought is over, the price of goods and food do not correlate to current wages.

Another Devastating Effect!

As many charitable and humanitarian companies scramble to try and round up as many donations as possible, Regional Director, Roland Angerer of Plan International, (the global organization that is active in over 70 countries to help advance children’s rights and equality for girls) states, “We know from experience that girls are the ones who suffer most in these situations: in addition to the lack of food and water, the levels of child trafficking, sexual violence and early marriages tend to rise significantly during times of distress. In previous emergencies when families struggled to survive, many underage girls were sold into child marriage in exchange for livestock – there is no doubt this will happen again.”

A good question to ask would be, what are the countries governments doing to help?

Per Simona Foltyn, a reporter from the UN, who spoke on a podcast with The Guardian just a few days go noted,”The government has said that it would pledge 1% of the humanitarian appeal from the international community, which is in total $1.6bn so of course 1% of that is quite a nominal amount, but of course we have to remember that in the end the government is one of the actors in this armed conflict and it’s very much responsible at least in part for what we are seeing in Unity. It is basically a direct result of lack of access by humanitarian actors and the party that is especially being blamed for that is the government.”

What Can We Do To Help?

There are various agencies who are in direct contact, and you can feel comfortable knowing that your donation will go directly to those in need. Agencies such as: Plan International, World concern.org, IRIN, and Oxfam International are all notable agencies. A combination of Humanitarian agencies say that they need $4.4b by July just to assist those already in need.

Speak to your friends and family about this growing crisis and make a plan of your own to help not only your own country. From small dollar amounts to large, anything can help stop the millions of forecasted to die, if nothing is done.

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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…

Human Trafficking E volution : T he I magine G oods S tor y H ow A n “ E x plo r ati o n Vac ati o n ” B ec a m e A F i g h t A g a i n s t H u m a n T r a ff i c k i n g

BY A i y a n a Eh r m a n

Photos by Avel Chuklanov, Jorge Barahona and Tertia van Rensburg

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.

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Luxury Sustainable Furniture Maker:

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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.

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“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.

HOME DECOR

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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 183

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 184

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.

RECIPES

VEGAN

Chocolate chip

Cookies

By Magdalynn Hill

As a pastry chef who graduated with honors from Le Cordon Bleu of San Francisco, food is my passion!

When it comes to food, I enjoy all aspects that go into it: from tasting it, creating it, to preparing it, and I find it always tastes better when I use the freshest ingredients.

I strive to use not only the freshest ingredients, but the most humane as well. I have learned a lot about alternative food options and I’m learning that plant-based foods are not only delicious, but are extremely easy to make.

My goal is to create vegan desserts and other tasty recipes that offer the same great taste but are cruelty-free.

I believe that simple changes such as substituting butter with coconut oil, an egg with a flax seed egg, and chocolate chips with vegan chocolate chips, are just a few small steps that we can take towards eating our way to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

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INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

Yields 11 large cookies using a 2” scoop.

1. Make your flax egg - mix 1 tbl of ground flax seed with 3 tbl of water. Allow to sit about 15 minutes before using it.

The cookies should be about 4” in diameter once baked.

6 tbl room temp coconut oil 3/4 cup pure can sugar (unbleached)

2. Cream coconut oil, sugar, molasses, and vanilla in the mixer with a paddle.

Add your flax egg.

3. Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix until smooth and no more flour remains.

1 tbl pure vanilla extract 1 tbl molasses --------------1 flax egg --------------1 1/4 unbleached all purpose flour

4. Add all of the chocolate chips. Mix until just incorporated. This dough will be a little thicker than your regular cookie dough.

5. Scoop dough onto a lined sheet pan allowing about 2” between each cookie. Flatten just a little with the back of a measuring cup to ensure even baking.

1/2 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt 1 tsp baking soda

6. Bake cookies for 10 - 12 minutes at 350° F until just golden brown around the edges.

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

7. Allow cookies to cool at least 10 minutes.

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

8. Pour a glass of vegan milk and enjoy.

RECIPES

WARM, GREEN

Soba Noodle Salad

By Kayla MacKinnon

With spring right here, it seems natural to turn to lighter healthier foods to energize the body and boost the immune system.

Nutritious, fulfilling and super delicious, this soba noodle salad is the perfect spring recipe.

Jam-packed full of plant based protein from the soba noodles and edamame beans to cashews and green veggies, this invigorating vegan-friendly recipe is a definite keeper.

Soba noodles are Japanese noodles made from buckwheat flour and occasionally contain spelt flour as well.

Gluten-free, soba noodles work great for alternative diets.

They are also a good source of thiamine, fiber, iron and protein.

These versatile noodles are delicious served cold or warm in salads or even steaming hot in a broth soup.

Try this simple warm green soba noodle salad recipe with a sweet and tangy Asian style dressing; guaranteed to give long lasting mood-boosting energy!

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS: 1 Tsp Fresh Ginger, minced Salad: TOPPINGS (Optional): 1 pkg Soba Noodles Green Onions, chopped 1 Tbsp Olive Oil Avocado 1 Head of Broccoli, chopped Roasted Cashews ¾ Cup Frozen Shelled Edamame Beans Sesame Seeds 2 Cups Fresh Spinach 1-2 Garlic Cloves, minced DIRECTIONS: DRESSING

1. Cook soba noodles according to package.

Rinse in cool water.

2 Tbsp Sesame Oil

2. Lightly sauté broccoli, edamame, spinach and garlic in olive oil for 3-5 minutes.

2 Tbsp Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup (or liquid sweetener of choice) 1 Lime, juiced 1 Garlic Clove, minced

3. Mix dressing Ingredients together.

4. Toss cool soba noodles with hot green vegetables and dressing.

5. Top with desired toppings.

For more healthy plant-based recipes, check out The Roasted Chickpea on Facebook and Instagram.

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TRAVEL

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.

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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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COUSINE ISLAND

TRAVEL

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.

TRAVEL

ITALY

Che Bella Vita!

By Justin M Duren

Che Bella Vita! If it isn’t already the motto of Central Italy, it should be. The phrase roughly translates to “What a Beautiful Life”, but even that is an understatement. Now there are certain places you must visit on your first trip to Central Italy. The city of Florence is at the top of that list. Of course when you arrive, you won’t see any signs for ‘Florence’. Unless maybe your last name is Florence and you have a driver picking you up, holding one of those hand-written signs with your last name written on it in a way that always seems like it was written with eyes closed on a boat in choppy waters...but we digress. Our point is that Florence is just the English name for this city; Italians call it Firenze.

You will, too, before long.

The museums (start with Uffizi) and architecture and feats of engineering alone are worth the trip.

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From the Ponte Vecchio Bridge where gold jewelers have been peddling their wares for hundreds of years, to Il Duomo di Firenze, perhaps the most astounding, gothic church on Earth, to the Piazzale Michelangelo, a magnificent square with a panoramic view of old town Firenze. Or just kick up your feet and enjoy an exquisitely made Italian cocktail while watching the sun go down on the Arno river. Oh, and did we mention that a picture-perfect river lazily runs through the old town and makes for the most scenic views and walks and pictures ever?

Yeah, this city has that too. And we haven’t even mentioned the incredible food, amazing art and artists in every neighborhood and square, the high fashion and fine goods rivaling some of the best in the world…ahhh,we could go on and on.

But all good things must come to an end, if only so you can see a city that is perhaps even more memorable than Firenze.

Just 70 kilometers south through splendid Tuscan hills you arrive at Siena. A long time economic and military rival to Firenze, Siena is the lesser known gem that really should be on everyone’s itinerary. If Firenze is that cool, attractive, fun person you meet in college and never forget about, Siena is that amazing, warm, funny, special someone that you marry. And really there is no better way to describe Siena.

It just feels like coming home. That is, if your home is a walled hilltop city made of iconic rusty-orange bricks filled with fantastic restaurants, amazing artwork and museums, energy and life and excitement, peace and tranquility and zen. With a healthy amount of espresso and gelato and Valentino and Prosecco mixed in. Best of all, the entire city is anchored by one of the most unique town squares in all of Europe, the Piazza del Campo. This brick-lined plaza gently slopes on three sides like the shell in Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, almost like an outdoor amphitheater.

Tiny toddlers, lifetime lovers, and all ages in between gather at the square throughout the day, sitting wherever there is an empty space like sunbathers at a beach. It is a spectacular sight.

Continuing your journey through the mandatory sights of Central Italy requires you to break away from the dazzling cityscapes (we know, it’s tough…), but you absolutely must take a train or car out to the Tuscan countryside. It is divine.

However, we are warning you now: these small towns and rolling hills and scenic landscapes have a way of making you very, very, VERY relaxed. You lose focus.

Start forgetting about home. You don’t ever want to leave. After a few glasses of Chianti, some fruits and cheeses and fresh made pasta and pastries, a few winery visits and strolls through sun-kissed vineyards, a couple nights

at a B&B or agriturismo farmhouse...and you are liable to start researching applications for long-term residence. So just know that you will fall in love with this place. You will run out of time on your visit to the Tuscan countryside and not be able to see every village and church and restaurant and winery you had on your list.

It will leave you craving more. And it will be perfect.

Once you’ve seen the cities and toured the countryside, it’s time to head west and finish your adventure with a visit to the magnificent Mediterranean coast. We’ll admit, there are hundreds of amazing coastal sights in Italy.

We could publish a 10-volume series on the Italian coast and still not cover it all. But one place you must visit is Cinque Terre. Meaning “Five Lands”, this area has been designated a national park by the Italian government and is comprised of 5 coastal villages all connected by train and ferry, as well as a jaw-dropping trail system through the hills that provides

breathtaking views along this jewel of the Italian Riviera. Days are filled with hiking through the hillsides and taking in magnificent views, stretching your feet out on sandy beaches with the bluest sea beckoning you, and finishing the day with a meal so fresh you’d swear the lettuce is still growing. And each village is unique.

Our personal favorite is Vernazza, a perfect combination of beach and wharf, small town square and hillside homes, incredible food and even better views, and a sense of serenity that is hard to find.

But you have to visit all five and make your own choice. If you like gawking at beautiful scenery and amazing architecture, go here. If you like art, fashion, music, mystery and quaint villages with small shops and restaurants that have been owned for generations, go here. If you like eating good food and drinking good wine and having good laughs with good people, go here.

If you like driving fast cars on long windy roads, or having slow lazy days relaxing on a beach, go here. If you like living the beautiful life...go here. Che Bella Vita, no?

TELEVISION

Th e P o w e r o f T e l e v i s i o n Interview with the founder of E! Network, Larry Namer

BY S t a c e y B l a n c h e t

Larry Namer / Courtesy of Metan Global Entertainment Group

As technology makes it easier and easier for us to be transported to different worlds without leaving our home, are we using our mobile device? Do we purchase goggles to step into ‘Augmented Reality?’ Or, is television still the most powerful medium?

In sitting down with the founder of E! Network, Larry Namer, I wanted to know how one starts a network. Where do you get the capital? How do you find investors? Who takes you seriously regarding your creativity? Entertainment in all forms, from live streaming, fake news, reality shows are being hit from all sides. Where does an executive turn to answer the call? Larry has so much to offer in terms of what really drives these markets, who has control now and what you need to succeed.

And, did I mention he is starting another network in China? These are the people who decide what worlds we get to explore.

demand” which meant you had to program the network 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. That’s a lot of programing and a lot of technical infrastructure. To do that required tens of millions to start and eventually hundreds of millions before they could break even on a cash flow basis. Because of the incredible complexity and enormous costs networks were generally started only by huge corporations. There have been a few exceptions to that where networks were started outside the big media world and those stories have become the stuff of Hollywood legend. E! Is one and BET is another. Today there are hundreds and even thousands of entities that call themselves networks. What they are really are websites with video. They are Facebook live feeds.

They get dozens of viewers which is a far cry from what we normally call a network but people’s egos push them to claim they own and operate networks. Most of the time they disappear in a very short time since they have no desireable viewership that can be translated into revenue to help them sustain operations. Today a network that is sustainable needs to have a clear content focus and it must transcend a single platform. You need a TV component, an internet component, a mobile component, social media following and e-commerce capability.

You must serve passionate audiences in a modern way. That is, you need to give them the content they want when they want it (meaning on demand) and on the device they want it on. The days when networks were linear and had scheduled programs throughout the day is antiquated. No one cares when NBC wants me to watch a show. I watch to when I want. The viewer is now in control.

Stacey: What does it really take to start a network? Investors? Vision?

Platform and Money?

Larry: In regard to what it takes to start a network the answer is quite complex and quite different than it used to be. In the days before the internet and digital technology starting a network meant a TV broadcast or cable network. These were designed to attract hundreds of thousands or millions of simultaneous viewers. There was no “on

To start a real network these days you have to consider the above and have a plan to fulfill the needs of the viewer. In most cases this will take a fair amount of capital but by no means what it used to cost. A few million dollars will take most ideas to fruition however they are not going to build the big franchise networks like in the old days. You won’t see any of those anymore. The trend will be downward in terms of the numbers of viewers as the inches of focus get smaller. That’s not

If there was any doubt as to how powerful television was and is, look no further than the presidential election of Donald J. Trump. How he rose to the top and won the election is a complicated issue, but when asked about him, many people reply “He was on Television, so that must mean, he is important.” Our consumer market is driven by television and movie stars. It is still the goal of actors in the entertainment business to be on a television show or the set of a movie. Every night millions of people sit down in front of their television to watch programs from the National Geographic channel to E! Network. Choose your preferred station of transport.

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to say they won’t be valuable and profitable just total audience sizes will shrink.

The other thing that has changed and must be considered is that there is a globalization of content that digital technology has enabled. So if you are thinking of starting a network for horse lovers you can aggregate horse lovers all over the world by their common interest. Same can be said for Opera lovers. While these may not be popular to a US-centric TV network they certainly can provide passionate followers all over the world with much desired content. Advertisers looking to reach horse lovers may not have a clear way to reach them in the broadcast world however the digital channel that is global would be an ideal way for them to target their potential customers.

So what I look for these days: Is there an audience that is underserved by the existing media world?

Is this a passionate audience that has shown they will spend money on their passion?

Can I create or acquire the content in an economically feasible way?

Can I make this a goal audience vehicle?

Are sponsors going to see this as a very efficient way to reach potential customers?

Can I use social media to find this audience and attract them to the content?

What type of background prepares you for a seat at the table?

Most of the big networks today are broadcast or cable networks and those all come from corporate America. Most of those companies have become operators of multiple networks and have put the various components of network operations into compartmentalized silos. For example when Alan and I started E! We had to know everything and have every conceivable function within the company. We had a technical group, production group, marketing and audience development, research, affiliate sales, advertising sales, investor relations, accounting etc.

Today the big companies like NBC Universal own many networks and they have groups that handle affiliate sales for all their networks. Same for ad sales and the other functions. The networks themselves just have to focus on their own program niche and not much more. In some ways that is good in that pure programmers get to focus on their core skill and not worry about the rest. On the other hand it creates executives whose focus and understanding of the entire business is much narrower than their predecessors. So for those with an entrepreneurial bent who want to go off and start their own service on the internet or mobile they don’t get the experience in running the whole show that they will find invaluable in getting a start-up off the ground successfully.

In my particular case, my schooling led to an economics degree, but I went from there right into the technical side of cable system operations. I started as an underground splicer in the Manhattan cable system. From there I went to customer service, installation, construction etc. So over time I had experience in all aspects of system operations. When I moved to Valley Cable in Los Angeles (at the ripe old age of 30) as its general manager I took on programming and finance among my duties. So that rounded out my skill set quite a bit.

Stacey: As the founder of E Network? What stayed true to your vision and

what changed that surprised you?

It’s funny that when Alan and I started E! , we always knew it would be a success. We just couldn’t understand why anyone doubted that. It seemed so obvious. “People around the world love Hollywood news, lifestyle reports and gossip.” I think the only thing that surprised us was how quickly it took off. After one year we were in 14 other countries. Now I think it’s up over 120. I’m still amazed when I hear people reference Talk Soup.

Stacey: What does it mean to own a network? What are you responsible for?

Larry: When you own a network you are intimately responsible for everything. Every aspect of the company operations and of course you have a great responsibility to your investors. After we officially launched with months and months of preparation, I took a breath when then MPAA President Jack Valenti, turned the switch on. I thought, “thank god that’s over”. And then someone leaned over and said not over, just beginning.

Now you have to do this 24 hours a day for the rest of your life. Owning a network is much different than just making shows for a network. There is simply no way you can watch everything that goes on your network. So you have to develop great trust in the people that work for you that the quality and integrity of the program will always catch your vision even though you might never see it.

Stacey: What was your background before starting E Network?

Larry: Before E! I was on the systems operations side of the cable TV business. I started right after college at Manhattan Cable as an underground splicer in NYC. Worked my way out of the sewers and eventually rose to head of operations. Then in 1981 got recruited to move to L.A. and head up the first 61 channel two way cable system to be built in the US, Valley Cable in Los Angeles. So at the ripe old age of 31 I took on that role and moved to L.A. It was there that I learned programing and marketing. Forbes Magazine named Valley Cable “the national model for local cable programming”.

Stacey: It is said E Network was the beginning of ‘Reality Television.’ Did you see the importance it would play and why do you think it changed television for decades?

Larry: Yes E! was the beginning of reality television and we always knew that it would resonate with the audience. They wanted to see things that reflected real life and we knew it. However a lot of what we did was based on economic necessity. We were not part of a big media company and we had very little money. We could not afford to do big scripted shows so we invented what we could afford to make and sustain. We always felt that genres of TV popularity is somewhat cyclical and changes about every 7-10 years.

Think about it. You had the heyday of dramas sitcoms, then talk shows and shock shows. Then came reality. It won’t be as prevalent as it was but it will always be part of the TV landscape.

The Supreme Court ruled on live streaming through the internet. Where you do you stand on that issue? Does it hurt television in the pocket?

As a creator I welcome all forms of distribution. Streaming on the internet has given birth to a whole new generation of creative energy and innovation. Now economics are not a barrier for creative people.

Larry Namer`s hit TV show “Modern Life” / Courtesy of Metan Global Entertainment Group

Anyone can make content now but creating good content is something else. For me I don’t care how people watch my shows whether it be TV, satellite, internet or mobile phone as long as they watch it and there is a reliable way for me to measure that viewership.

Stacey: There seems to be a shift now away from ‘Reality Television’ and to drama. Do you think that is true? What is the next big thing in Television?

Larry: Yes there is a great movement toward scripted drama again. But it has always been part of the cyclical nature of genre popularity. Now with Netflix and Amazon providing yet another viable outlet for creative work you are seeing many great writers, directors and producers return to the small screen. In my mind TV drama has never been better. There is so much good stuff on that I don’t have time to watch it all Stacey: Do you believe television and the movies are still the most powerful medium out there?

Larry: I think media in all of its forms is still the most powerful medium out there. Just now we have more forms. I think that TV and internet content are soon joined and made for mobile content as the primary sources for people to get entertained and informed. Movies are not going away and the global audience continues to grow however I think it has moved to the era of all fantasy (with some exceptions) and is not as responsible for shaping people’s beliefs as it might have once been.

Stacey: What role do you believe television and social media played in this current election?

Larry: There is no question that television and social media played a big part in this election. Our opinions of Trump were formed from ‘The Apprentice’ and no matter what bad stuff came out many Americans still saw the tough task master from the show. I think the saddest part of what happened this election was the rise of fake news (on both parts). They just invented the news they wanted people to believe and there were no filters.

No fact checking. Just throw it out there. This has to be brought under control somehow.

Stacey: Do you believe that television has dumbed down America? And, what role do you believe ‘Reality Television’ played in that?

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Larry: I think reality television has certainly given voice to a whole group of Americans that felt like they had none before. I’m not sure dumbing down is the proper term, as programmers always thought of the lowest common denominator. I think reality TV made some groups see that their thoughts and feelings were not isolated and others shared those. On the flip side, the ability to target nice audiences and program to them in a cost efficient manner, has led to a lot of really good and intelligent stuff.

Stacey: What is the future of programs on television as you see it? What drives the consumers for the advertisers to find them?

Larry: On the TV, I see the continuation of incredible quality drama being made just not so much of it as we have today. There is more now than any person can watch and the economics of that call for a slowdown production. On reality TV, I see more positive things happening. Instead of the nasty ‘vote your friend off the island” stuff we are already seeing things like American Ninja Warrior where people draw from within themselves and the shows are generally inspiring and positive. I hope that is the case. I’m working on one called “The Bruce Lee Project” and there is no fighting in it. The challenges are based on Bruce’s philosophies which are very much about being the best you can be.

As a consumer you decide what content and products make it. The ‘Power of Television’ exist both ways. We as consumers need to start taking responsibility for our selections and the message it is sending to the powers to be. It is not a giant leap to look at the types of shows we watch and how the world is around us.

There is nothing wrong for wanting to zone out and escape your everyday life for a while, but, you must not want to live in fantasy. It has become so easy with the rise of social media to take credit and claim the false and negative as truth. Even in our own minds. If you turn it off, the advertisers don’t come.

What world do you want to live in tonight? With over 300 channels to choose from, make your voice heard. YOU decide on positive or negative.

YOU decide on kindness or cruelty. YOU decide what type of planet we live on. YOU and only YOU decide what the future holds. Change the dial to reflect who you are.

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TelevisionAnalysis

The impact of television on American society

By Catalina Magee The question of the impact of television on American society remains a burning one because of the effects that television has had, and still has, on that society. The effects can be seen in the behavior of individuals, both young and old alike, who have been influenced by various images that they have seen on television and in the division that has arisen between families in their viewing habits. The impact of television can be seen by people’s everyday conversations that centre on the latest soap opera, sporting event or news item. Agenda setting is used by advertisers on television in an attempt to influence what Americans buy. The media can have an influence on people in relation to politics and the outcome of elections. People’s perceptions on what they should look like, what they should wear and who they are, are heavily influenced by the “beautiful people” that are seen on television each and every day. This can have an impact on people’s attitudes and could lead to racism!

‘The television violence issue has been and continues to be the subject of public concern.’ Violent images are a common sight on American television in films, dramas, cartoons and news programs. It could be argued that American television controls what people talk about socially. For those who do not own a television, it must be a nightmare to attempt to engage in a conversation with the viewing masses. Social conversation on the whole can tend to evolve around the latest soap opera crisis, sporting or world disaster. An example of this was in the 1980’s when America almost came to a stop in some circles as everyone waited to find out who shot J.R. Ewing in the soap opera Dallas. Streets can be left deserted when the Superbowl or World Series is being televised and the following day office, mall and street conversation is concerned with the team`s performance. News bulletins can inform the nation about current events but the problem with the news networks is that ‘the media themselves decide what newsworthy issues are.’ It could be suggested that the American news media might be in a form of isolationism when it comes to world events.

The question of the impact of television on American society remains a burning one due to the effects that television has had and still has on society.

The effects are seen in the influence that television has had on people’s behavior, in the sanitizing of violence whereby violent images have become the norm. The fact that people no longer view television together as a family has led to the generation gap becoming wider and a lessening of mutual understanding between age groups. People’s conversations and discourse can centre on the events happening in the latest soap opera, sporting event or news item. What clothes Americans are wearing, what their homes look like and who they are as individuals can be set by the advertisers via the medium of television. Television can have an influence on people in relation to politics and possibly on the outcome of elections and this influence could lead to America no longer being a democracy. People can be heavily influenced by the images of the “beautiful people” that they see on television each and every day and this can lead to people feeling inadequate and to them having a low self-esteem. A continuing of stereotyping on television will only contribute to the sexism and racism in American society. Politicians have used the medium of television in order to promote themselves and to

attempt to influence what political party to vote for. It could be argued that people are happy with the status quo and just accept what they hear and see from the medium of television and they either do not care or cannot be bothered to get involved in politics. Conrad Lodziak argues that ‘television viewing promotes political inactivity.’ This attitude could have a wide ranging impact on American society as it may give politicians more power and could lead to America no longer being a true democracy. In the Presidential election in 2000 the medium of television came under close scrutiny.

Some people argue that the television has quickly become one of the worst inventions in recent history. Cable companies and television networks seem to have no problem proliferating inappropriate material through the screen and in many cases, it has had a negative impact on society and more importantly, on children. In many ways, the new age of television has young people and old alike relying more upon the tube for their entertainment, and the nation has seen negative impact on the overall fitness level. Because televisions have become so easy to obtain and the programming is very cheap, the problem is something of a widespread epidemic in America today, Marshall McLuhan summed up television fairly eloquently when he said: “The medium is the message. Any understanding of social and cultural change is impossible without the knowledge of the way media work as environments” (McLuhan). This quote seems to sum up the power that a medium like a television can have on a people as a whole. The problem in America lies in the fact that the television is not maximizing its potential because the programming which is selected is a type of programming that sends the wrong message to children. “ Violence and sex are the most common violators of this ethical dilemma and there does not seem to be any end in sight. The television in itself would not be the problem were programming companies to display enlightening and uplifting things on their channels.

One good thing about television is the fact that it is a new way to get the news to people. The television news media is something that has grown in leaps and bounds over the past twenty years. This slight advantage has been compromised however, by the problems that have arisen in the area of fitness because of people depending too much on television for their free time and for their entertainment. While television programs do not encourage any sort of exercise, they also show images that are unrealistic for youngsters. Movie stars and television stars fill the screens with images and create expectations that are somewhat unattainable for most children that are doing the watching. Popular shows have put themselves in a permanent spot in the daily and weekly routines of people, and because of this, there has to be some sort of logistic compromise. With the busy nature of schedules, people are sacrificing time for important things in favor of watching television shows which are filled with violence and sexual innuendo. The problems with television have been well documented and well stated. Not only does the emergence of television cause a lack of fitness and exercise in America, but it is also serving to corrupt America’s youth in its choice of programming. If America is to get back on the moral and physical track which existed before the television, a change in lifestyle must occur and the television companies must be a part of that.

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The 5th Season: Festival Season

by Chad Hansen

The best times of life take place at festivals. New cities and the random stops on road trips to get there. Airports and the impossible challenge of getting everything into your backpack... then sometimes deciding to buy a cooler for a one way suitcase is your best option. Those moments when bands you’ve never heard of blow you away and you know you’ve seen someone about to blow up. The headliner that got you there in the first place engaging an 80,000 soul sing-along. We’ve never had more choices worldwide for music and adventure. Literally pick any town and google their festivals and you’ll find a reason to go. Here are a few global highlights.

Glastonbury: Pilton, England (21-25 June) Cost: 238 pounds, Sold out Who to See: Radiohead, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Katy Perry, Phoenix, Solange.

Primavera: Barcelona, Spain May 31-June 4 and Porto, Portugal (June 8-10) Cost: 115-195 Euro Who to See: Bon Iver, Run The Jewels, Nicolas Jaar

Next year the festival takes a year off to give land and locals a rest.

Primavera takes place over two weekends in the cities of Barcelona and Porto with mostly overlapping line ups. It’s the perfect blend of Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic and everything in between. A trend setter for well over a decade, Primavera brings in artists and fans alike from all over the world. Hard to beat a trip to Barcelona and a world class music festival on the water. One of the festival highlights looks to be Bon Iver playing the brilliant new 22, A Million album after cancelling his European tour this year. Their website shows a total of 3 European dates, two of them being this festival.

Governors Ball: NY, USA (June 2-4th)

Electric Daisy: Las Vegas, USA (June 16-18)

Cost: 305 US Who to See: Flume, Tool, Phoenix, Air, Chance the Rapper

Cost: 355 US (Wedding package 403, Renewal, Commitment ceremony is free) Who to See: Line up TBA

A five day festival that’s credited as the Grand-Daddy of them all has been taking place near Pilton, Somerset in England since 1970. It sells out every year before the line-up is even announced. Get ready to hang out with up to 175,000 concert goers including the gate crashers.

The Pyramid stage has hosted some historical moments in music and if you’re a serious fan of the festival this one’s probably on your bucket list. Pack your rain gear, she can get soupy.

How big of a draw is Tool even though they haven’t released an album in over a decade? A number of Western Canadian dates and a show at The Gorge in Washington state went on sale a few weeks back and sold out in minutes. Lower bowl arena seats were going for as much as 800 US per seat on Stub Hub, the scalpers won again. Do a little math and you could fly from say Vancouver to NY, see the band, pay for your hotel see an entire brilliant festival and it would be about even… maybe, heh!

Just quit that stupid job!

Every major DJ on the planet it would seem (line up yet to be announced) coupled with an insane backdrop of fireworks, ferris wheels, lasers and pyro. One of those events that’s about the “community”.

The last three years have seen a death per year. A combination of heat, dehydration and drug use.

Make sure you have your water bottle and take care of each other.

FYF Festival Los Angeles (July 21-23)

Fuji Rock Fest: Niigata, Japan (July 28-30)

Cost: 299 US Who to See: Missy Elliot, Frank Ocean, Bjork, Nine Inch Nails, Iggy Pop

Cost: ¥39800 (or 370 USD) Who to See: Bjork, Gorillaz, LCD Soundsystem, Lorde

Doing everything in their power to give options to SoCal festival fans other than Coachella, FYF has announced a juggernaut line-up this year.

The largest outdoor music festival in Japan you can expect to bounce around to the beats with 100,000 other happy souls. The 3 day event is held on Naeba Ski Resort and this year looks to be all about fun danceable music from world and Japanese acts alike on seven stages slammed into the trees and mountains. Unlike some of the other fests here that one might think twice about taking kids to, Fuji promotes a family friendly culture.

Missy Elliot alone, who rarely plays live shows, is an impressive booking.

There does come a time when the nostalgia of sleeping in a tent under the stars passes and you just want a shower and a bed and something to eat not fished out of cooler soup. If that’s you, this is your gig.

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Shambhala: BC, Canada (Aug 11-14) Cost 400 CD (Sold out in a day) Who to See: Excision, Dilated Peoples, Stanton Warriors, Haywyre, DJ Jazzy Jeff, The Orb

Lolapallooza Crowd - Photo by Roger Ho

LEFT: Flosstradamus at Lolapallooza - Photo by Charles Reagan Hackleman RIGHT: Shambhala - Photo by Dave Heath

It’s time to head back again to the farm, this time for the 20th Anniversary. Shambhala like no other festival (other than maybe Burning Man) has created a community vibe that keeps the Shambhalovelies coming back year after year. It’s an experience like no other with stage set ups that need to be experienced to be understood. Being emerged in The Fractal Forest surrounded by massive flower screens with The Funk Hunters bringing it off, or the Village stage where Excision is famous for inventive face melting bass. The stage with the largest crowd capacity, The Pagoda, has been taken down and will be rebuilt and re-launched this year. The farm always has some tricks up her sleeve and it’s doubtful the 20th anniversary will be a disappointment.

Lollapalooza: Chicago USA (Aug 3-6)

Osheaga: Montreal Canada (Aug 4-6)

Cost: 335 US, Sold out Who to See: Chance the Rapper, Lorde, The XX, Sylvan Esso

Cost: 320 Canadian Who to See: The Weekend, Muse, Lorde, Major Lazer, Run The Jewels, Milky Chance

You can get lost in this festival’s poster. Top to bottom it’s beyond impressive. Perry Ferrell has built and curated one of the most important festivals in North America since the early 90’s when it was a touring fest that did the unthinkable: blend artists from multiple genres and bring all the fans together. Perry knew that we all have diverse tastes, he was just the first to book the diversity of our record collections into one festival. Chicago is now the stand-alone date and the first weekend of August, Grand Park in Chicago is any music fan’s dream! Don’t miss Sylvan Esso… just don’t!

One of North America’s great cities and the best line up in the country.

Osheaga is a worthwhile endeavour. If you’re cruising in from the States you have the luxury of a great exchange rate that gives you an extra 25 cents on the dollar.

If you got shut out of Lolla this fest on the same weekend is an amazing back-up and arguably, with half the number of attendees, some would argue a better option.

Coachella: Indio, USA (April 14-16 and April 21-23)

Outside Lands: San Francisco USA (Aug 1113th)

Cost: 399 US, Sold out Who to See: Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Justice, Empire of the Sun

Cost 375 US Who to See: Gorillaz, Metallica, The Who, Lorde, A Tribe Called Quest

Coachella may take some flack for being a bit of a scene but haters gonna hate. There’s something romantic about the idea of a pilgrimage to the desert to see the world’s best acts over two weekends with your crew. Every year the organizers step up the art installations (google Coachella spaceman) and the line-up never disappoints. Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar and Beyonce would have been the best festival headliner trio of the season. Beyonce though had to pull out after her Dr advised her to rest for the duration of her pregnancy. Not missing a beat Coach brought in Lady Gaga hot on the heels of her amazing Super Bowl halftime show. Wondering what to wear? Well… H&M created an official Coachella line-up of their own. LOL. Just kidding… we know you would never buy ready-made groupie duds. Stay connected to our site for a properly curated guide.

The 10th anniversary of the Outside Lands Fest is all about plugging in and playing loud. Rock N Roll is in the forefront here but this festival has layer upon layer of killer live acts that represent all genres. To compliment the great musical vibes, Golden Gate is a brilliant park for a music festival. The main stage is on the lush green polo field, side stages in smaller meadows with massive trees older than the country draping the park.

The star of the show might just be the grub. Local award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries counter the corporate feel to many festivals have. It’s a special experience beyond the line-up.

Comfy shoes are a must as the event is spread out and seeing your next favourite act could mean a half mile hustle. Getting there and away can be a bit of a pain. If you can sort out bikes that’s the best.

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H o w t o s u c c e s s f u l ly a c h i e v e yo u r s u m m e r goals this year BY

A n n a Sh e a r e r

I have every ounce of hope that 2017 will be a success for all of us, more than any other year, but what will determine that success? How will we also achieve our goals and feel fulfilled by the December, so that we can finally push past the same old resolutions and goals we have been Twittering on about for years in order to create new ones?

Well, I decided that everyone needs a plan, not a business plan, but a life plan. A structured critical path that will help you reach A to B in order to achieve your goals this year.

I was given a ‘Goals Journal’ recently for my birthday from a friend which I totally overlooked and left on the book shelf to gather dust. In case some of you are wondering what a ‘Goals Journal’ is, it’s a journal in which you keep to write your goals for the year, or in this case month. One Sunday I curled up on the sofa with a mug of coffee and divulged myself into this journal. The journal makes you create 3 goals a month through out the year, and for each goal you have to put the date you want to achieve it by and how you are going to accomplish this goal. You also have to reward yourself for each goal you achieve and note it down, it’s actually very smart.. I sometimes wonder why I didn’t think of this before?

As natural human beings we are driven to succeed, some more than others, but at the end of each achievement we expect a reward, just like in school when you were given a gold star for good behavior.. see where I’m going with this?

So lets get started, first things first..

Learn to enjoy your mornings I think an integral part of being successful at anything, is to be able to get up early and be productive. I’m not talking about hours before your alarm clock goes off.. I mean set your alarm 15 minutes earlier to read the newspaper, do some meditation or even read a book- simple changes. If you’re really feeling up to it, hit a 7am spin class and thank me later? I go to Psycle spin class in London, I can’t tell you the wonders it’s done for my anxiety.. try it out!

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to achieve their goals 60% more than people who don’t write them down? Write your goals in your iphone notes, your journal, your diary or even frame them in your office! I prefer to have one big goal for the year and then smaller monthly goals to keep me ticking along.

Get Organized There are plenty of ways to organize your daily life and stay on top of things to make your life a lot easier but here are just a few tips that I use; -Use your phone calendar and sync it up to your laptop; -Save interesting posts on Instagram e.g healthy meal ideas, gym work outs or quotes; -Devote 10 minutes in the morning to plan your day/week; -Coffee..we can’t forget coffee; -Keep a spreadsheet for monthly outgoings and any income you are expecting.

Track Your Progress Like I stated earlier, I like to use a ‘Goals Journal’, but this isn’t the only way to track your progress. Schedule in some time with yourself on a weekly basis to review your progress, if weekly is too much for you, monthly or quarterly throughout the year is fine too!

The above tips are just simple changes I have made to this year, in order to help me achieve my goals, but remember it’s your life, so don’t make unrealistic goals and always give yourself a realistic timeline in order to achieve these goals. Bigger goals take a lot longer than a year to achieve!

While we may be anxious to achieve our goals, we have to learn to be patient and be willing to try. Also be willing to fail. When you fail, don’t be quick to give up and say it’s not possible or you won’t be successful.

The most successful people don’t only depend on skills or talents or experiences, they also persevere a lot. That’s what separates people who achieve their goals and people who don’t.

Meanwhile, enjoy the journey and don’t forget to celebrate your achievements..,and best of all, remember to reward yourself!

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A M indful or M ind - F ull Fashion Industry BY

Stace y Bl anche t

Strategic Ladies (Drs. Estella and Jacinta CK) www.strategicladies.com

The fashion industry is full of fun, creativity, and desirability. In its tradition are the many months of planning to prepare for the big event “Fashion Week”. This week showcases designers’ unique creativity, models in perfectly fitted apparel, PR and A list party hosts connecting and sharing lavish stories.

But with all this glitz and glamour comes a tremendous emphasis on expectations and results, leading to a very stressed out –Mind-Full industry. In an industry where competition is rapid, the pace of change is draining, and “employee surface acting” is a necessary evil for survival, there is a need for a Mindful Angel to touch the lives of everyone.

of becoming a Mindful industry, one whose employees are more present in the moment, without judgement, and working consistently to clear the Mind-full brain clutter.

But does this state of Mindfulness work? Absolutely!

Mindfulness been show statistically in theory and in practice, to be an effective coping tool to minimize stress, even when practiced for only 10 minutes a day. Furthermore, countless organizations from Google to Facebook are embracing this new to mainstream phenomenon as a part of their employee health programs.

Stacey: So how do you begin this journey?

We all know that stress is prevalent in the workforce, but not as much about it becoming a global epidemic, with over 75% of the workforce reporting some type of workforce stress. Additionally, this workforce stress is causing industry concern due to cost, absenteeism, and poor health.

Even in the fashion industry, it is common to see talented designers step down from powerful brands, healthcare issues arise, and productivity decrease due to overwhelming pressures and demands. Further findings have shown that futuristic developments, work schedules, and employee health is suffering due to the fashion industries daily pressures.

Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz gave a speech at the Fashion Group International (FGI) Night of Stars awards, which embodies the daily pressures imposed on the industry. “We are living in a smart world. It is all about smart design, smart products and technology. While these developments are offering designers creative possibilities beyond their imagination, they are producing 24-hour work schedules that are leaving designers exhausted.”

Additionally, other experts have spoken on the need to increase awareness and preventative methodologies as a possible solution to this stress.

Strategic Ladies, well-being and relationship experts, attended a recent 2016 L.A. Fashion Week event that showcased new clothing lines. They witnessed firsthand the amounts of stress designers, models, and crew experience. They`re take away was, “It is critical that we increase awareness to the large amounts of stress in the fashion industry. It is imperative that we motivate, transform, and empower individuals to take what Strategic Ladies coined as “Fashion Time Outs” (FTOs) using innovative practices and methodologies to alleviate stress.”

Drs. Estella and Jacinta CK: First, know that there are many paths to mindfuness and meditation each resulting in tremendous amounts of gains and benefits. It has become a universal practice with some forms not limited to any belief system. There is also no wrong or right way to meditate as it is a personal experience and practice.

Secondly, take an introductory class that educates you on the origin, history, and current practices in meditation, so to understand what fits best for you. Many people limit the opportunity to experience meditation, due to beliefs that it is associated with a specific doctrine or belief systems. Experiencing and learning about different types of practices is the only way to truly pick a practice that speaks to you.

Lastly, seek guidance and support from experts who can help guide you to a personal and professional practice. This practice should be one that can be incorporated into your home and work. Many organizations and individuals are embracing meditation as a ritual and putting this as an integral and important part of their preventative well-being programs.

Check out more great reads here: The Effect of Mediation treatments in managing workforce Stress with Women in Leadership, Dissertation, 2015 -Dr. Estella Chavous

Stacey: So, what is the solution?

Let Meditation Mend You Dr. Estella Chavous and Dr. Jacinta Chavous-Kambach https://www.amazon.com/Let-Meditation-Mend-You-Harness-ebook/dp/ B019CRDINW Why is working in the Fashion Industry So Stressful https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-working-fashion-industry-stressful-074100041.html?ref=gs

Drs. Estella and Jacinta CK: The art of Mindfulness, which by definition, is the quality or state of being conscious or aware. It starts by setting a goal

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