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12 | THE QUEST TO THE PARADISE VENTE PRIVEE · THE SHOPPING PARADISE JOHN URBANO · HEAVENLY PHOTOGRAPHY LANKA PRINCESS · A REAL PARADISE ANA ALCAZAR · INSPIRED BY THE GARDEN OF EDEN HOUSEHOLD TECHNIQUE · TO FEEL LIKE IN PARADISE INTERIOR · HEAVENLY MOMENTS

82 | MUSIC MEETS HOLLYWOOD HOUSE OF MARLEY · WONDERFUL SOUNDS EUROVISION SONG CONTEST · A SPECIAL REVIEW LENA · A CHEEKY GIRL BECOMES A SERIOUS ARTIST SWAROVSKI · MEETS CINDERELLA & HOLLYWOOD SNOOP DOGG · MEETS HAPPY SOCKS KEVIN COSTNER · MEETS ARQUEONAUTAS CANDICE SWANEPOEL · MEETS MOTHER

156 | FASHION & ACCESSOIRES LOVEDAY JEANS · A SEXY URBAN ATTITUDE DIESEL · ALL ABOUT TOLERANCE AND LOVE CROCS · JUST LIKE A CROCODILE

A SPECIAL QUEST TO THE MYSTERIOUS GARDEN OF EDEN 190 | HEAVENLY FASHION SESSUN · A REBEL AGAINST STYLISH INERTIA GESTUZ · PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES ALFREDO VILLALBA · INSPIRED BY BATMAN‘S COUNTERPART CINQUE · PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES

248 | HEAVENLY ACCESSORIES ECCO · TIMELESS & SOPHISTICATED BUFF · OPEN MINDED WITH SEAMLESS HEADWEAR PERNILLE CORYDON · A FEW MORE SHADES OF GREY

288 | A PREVIEW TO HOT SUMMER VILA · NO STYLE IS PERFECT WITHOUT LINGERIE B.YOUNG · CREATED BY A MOTHER-TO-BE DRANELLA · A NEW DIMENSION OF LUXURY

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s a publisher of a lifestyle magazine, I am always busy with beautiful and positive issues or events, and it´s a good thing.

However, an authentic lifestyle includes also a respectful interaction with the environment, be that with regard to ecologic or social aspects. Therefore, a sophisticated lifestyle implies to deal with the things and happenings of the everyday life, also if they could make us sad, worried, scary or thoughtful, finally.

When I think about the last six month, I start to become very pensively. Especially, I start to think about our time, when I see that while a bomb threat during a popular TV-show, many people of all ages discuss this happening in the social media forums. However, instead to be concerned, they are amused, making jokes about the situation, but not realizing that there are many young people in danger.

Furthermore, I become deeply thoughtful, when I recognize, that very young girls – even heavily pregnant or just coming from a party – are torn from this world in a brutally violating way, particular by their own friends.

Every one of us is deeply shocked; when we see that a pilot tiered of life drags others to death by his own suicide. Finally, I can’t understand that historically and culturally important places can be destroyed as well as entire peoples can be terrorized and terrified by just a few of men, who are affected by a strange faith.

Thereby, all world-religions have one good thing in common: The striving for freedom and peace. Already for thousands of years, there is one place, which stands as a symbol for human and spiritual values. Therefore, when we start to remember a special place, full of beauty, happiness, freedom and love, the most of us will think about the paradise.

However, the paradise hasn’t a huge value in our everyday life, because, nobody knows where and how could it be found. Actually, the paradise couldn’t be far, as the most of us experience it as a truly paradisiacal state, when we feel us good, spoiled, respected, secure and finally loved. So, could probably to be loved a way to the paradise? If so or not, to be loved implies to give a lot of love back to others. It is a matter of fact, only a

loving person can get back positive feelings from others.

Besides loving friends and family, an altruistic behavior could be an ideal state, but certainly a sincere charity isn’t possible without a distinct self-esteem. Here, the circle is complete, because a balanced self-esteem is significantly influenced by our individual lifestyle.

Finally, in my opinion, those who’s think that fashion, beauty and lifestyle issues have nothing in common with the world affairs are probably wrong. Of course, they aren’t any trigger for war or peace, but they are a part of our life and well-being. A person who feels good, isn’t aggressive, depressive or in a destructive mood.

When we smile, we are happy and we have neither time nor leisure to feel hate or anger. Therefore, as long as it isn’t used just for an own satisfaction, clean fashion, beautiful lifestyle items and- first of all- lovely music can help to make the world a better place. A very good example is the Eurovision Song Contest, that brings all European nations close to each other every year.

Here, not only Europeans, but also their international guests come together for pure musical enjoyment. Furthermore, they emphatically show within a peaceful and cheerful atmosphere, that we all are humans who share just one world. This time, the world’s biggest music event celebrated its 60th anniversary, while following the theme: “Building Bridges”.

It seems that a several number of artists and brands have also spotted these correlations in order to reflect them in lovely collections or to create new levels of partnerships between brands and customers.

Hence, let yourself be inspired by love and passion as well as beautiful trends and styles, while viewing the following pages of the anniversary issue of VALEUR. I wish all of our readers a peaceful start into a beautiful summer 2015 and good luck to find your personal paradise, while enjoying holiday, starting a new career or celebration all the things, which make you very happy.

Sincerely Yours

Marco Kokkot Editor in Chief

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Picture: Marco Kokkot, for vente-privee.com

Also those, who never read an issue of the popular Asterix comics, know the first page, where a small rebellious valley is highlighted by a loupe from the Roman Empire. What would show us this loupe, when we start the discovery of the paradise? Affected by our history, when nutrition and protection played the major roles, a picture will come into our mind, which shows us an enchanted forest, full of flowers and animals, which live in harmony next to each other. Furthermore, beside lush gardens we see rippling rivers as well as a careless naked couple. We see the Garden of Eden. In the same moment, we will see the tree of knowledge, the cunning snake and the mysterious apple, which finally sealed our fate. No matter what religion, it is the dream of many people to find back to the paradise, since our biblical forebears tasted the apple and since they were displaced from the Garden of Eden. Actually, it is possible, if we are focused on earthly needs and demands.

THE WAY TO A WONDERFUL SHOPPING PARADISE VENTE-PRIVEE.COM PROVIDES A NEW DIMENSION OF ONLINE SHOPPING

Picture: Marco Kokkot, for vente-privee.com

A journey to a paradisiacal place is always a beautiful and unforgettable adventure.

However, as every trip has an end we have to come back to real life. Mostly, the real life is full of study, sweat and hard work. Nevertheless, also within our daily routines we can enjoy particular moments, for example while shopping. A very special shopping paradise is presented by

VENTE-PRIVEE.COM

With its new campaign, Europe's biggest online shopping club takes us to an individual Garden of Eden. Here, not only material wishes come true, but love plays a decisive role.

The best symbol of true love is a red heart.

Therefore, in the new campaign spot many heart-shaped bubbles, filled with lovely products, soar through the air. What looks pretty at the first sight, makes additional sense at the second one. Since the beginning, it is love that drives vente-privee.com. This does not mean only loving shopping, but to establish a deep relationship to brands and partners.

Picture: Marco Kokkot, for vente-privee.com

ventre-privee.com presents the who-is-who of the international brand world on its website. Ranging from designer dresses to premium jeans, from sporting goods to children’s fashion, from high-tech to household goods as well as from travels to events; in the online shop of vente-privee.com everything that the heart desires can be found.

Thereby, it is essential for the French company, which will conquer the European market more and more in the near future, to satisfy its partners, which means the international brands. Somebody will pay for itself, as costumers shouldn’t be in the main focus of an onlineshop. The answer is very easy. For the French company everything starts with the love for the brands.

Fourteen years ago, Jacques-Antoine Granjon and his partners started to transform their love for international brands into an online-shopping-club. Since then, with love and passion the Parisian company selects only best brands and products to present them within the flash-sales.

About 2100 employees from 40 nations are busy to create the best sales campaign for each brand individually as well as directly related to it, the perfect shopping experience for the customer.

Individuality plays a major role for vente-privee.com. It will be reflected in the fact, that all sales campaigns are exclusively visualized for the online-shop. For this reason the company owns the biggest photo-production all over Europe. The numbers speak for themselves: vente-privee.com produces 15.000 pictures within 30 shootings in only one day. About 270 designers, photographers, makeup-artists and production manager are busy in one of the 30 photo and video studios or in one of the 5 sound studios.

So, vente-privee.com is also a big-player regarding the cooperation with talents. Apart from the Parisian enterprise, there isn’t any other company in Europe, which continuously books those high number of models for photo shootings or video productions. Due to that fact, vente-privee.com isn’t just an oline-shop, but it is also a platform for a career in many ways.

Behind the scenes, there is a steadily growing spirited team, full of energy and personality.

While a website, as good as it looks, is able to create just a first impression, the customer service won many awards too. So it completes the high quality standards of vente-privee.com, be it questions about ordering or the flash-sales of the day.

Picture: Marco Kokkot, for vente-privee.com

THERE IS IT AGAIN, THE WORD “FLASH-SALES”. WHAT DOES IT MEAN ACTUALLY? vente-privee.com is Europes largest online-shopping-club with more than 24 million members.

In contrast to others, the French club isn’t providing conventional discounts, but temporary flash-sales starting at 7 o'clock in the morning during the week and at 9 o'clock at the weekend.

They will be realized, because of so-calles overstocks, what means, that some companies have temporary more products, than they are able to place in boutiques and shops. The brands have to put these products into storages, which cost additional money. vente-privee.com was established to help brands to reduce or save the cost, because it is more effective to sell over-stockings for a special discount, than to keep them in a depot. While the brands save money, the customers save it too. Within the flash-sales, vente-privee.com offers discounts up to 70 percent in relation to the conventional sales-price.

Of course, the sales are limited not only regarding the time, but also the available quantity. Due to that fact, the special sales last 3 to 5 days. However, the famous words of Michael Gorbachev: “Those, who come too late…” could also describe the character of the flash-sales, because the costumers have to act quickly to get their favorite products for a extremely affordable price.

Because of the limited quantity, the sizes and colors are limited too. Thus, every vente-privee.com client has to find strategies to get the favorite items.

IT WORKS WELL WHEN YOU FOLLOW THESE TIPS It helps to set the alarm clock and get up early to check new flash-sales already during the breakfast.

With the apps for iPhone and Android phones shopping from the bed will be a pleasure, while it’s also easy when you you are on the way to school or work.

stay active when you use the dynamic shopping cart. It will be empty again after 15 minutes of inactivity. fill it with your favorite items at the beginning.

Check the details and delete the one or add the other piece. So the basked remains filled.

While all flash-sales will be announced by email, you can also configure individual email-alerts to be reminded of the flash-sales of your favorite brands.

So far, so good. These special “active”-shopping wasn’t so popular in Germany as in France or Spain, were vente-privee.com is proud about 21 million members. It is for sure, that it will change very soon, because the flash-sales have to offer a wide range of products for amazing prices. Also the new spot, produced in a Garden of Eden, will do its stint. The commercial underlines not only the special relation between vente-privee.com and the brands as well as the customers, but it was directed by one of the great video makers of

the scene: John Urbano.

John Urbano worked already with Nicole Kidman and he was honored with the MTV Awards for his music videos for the popular band One Direction. Now, he contributed his experience and inspiration to the new spot of vente-privee. com, which was produced by the German agency TBWA. The team has found the real Garden of Eden in Malaga, where VALEUR accompanied the production, of course asking many questions to the artist during the breaks.

IN TALK WITH JOHN URBANO John, you grew up in the United States and you live in one of the world's most vibrant cities, New York. You work all over the world, therefore quite often in Europe, most recently for the new campaign of the French brand vente-privee.com, called “The Garden of Eden”.

What's is the story behind the title?

The story behind the title is pretty simple. We wanted this spot to feel like the Garden of Eden: lush, colorful and full of life. — Something we have imagined but never seen.

You have produced the new spot in Malaga.

Why there?

We shot the spot in Malaga because it was the only place in Europe that felt like summer in a jungle kind of way.

Have you ever found your very personal Garden of Eden? I mean a place where you fell madly in love, where you felt incredibly comfortable or where you particularly loved to work?

As long as I’m shooting outside in nature I’m in love…

Perhaps could it be that Sicily is your personal Garden of Eden? You have photographed the island and the people for 6 years to collect the best pictures in a beautiful book called: “Sicilia”.

I wouldn’t call Sicily a Garden of Eden. However, it is my favorite place in the world to just be. Sicily was love at first sight—an emotional roller-coaster. Growing up in an Italian family, I had experienced this country already, from afar, through countless stories, the food, the language, and Sicilian love. I had no idea that so many of my childhood experiences would come around full circle once I set foot on Sicilian soil; I noticed things so simple that I’d never seen anywhere else in the world, like the way my grandfather used to collect branches for the barbecue by neatly stacking twigs in a pattern that almost became a sculpture, or how my grandmother had shrines of Mary, statues of Jesus, and the pope’s picture proudly displayed around her home. Walking around Sicily, I experienced deja vu over and over again. Photographer Your grandparents came from Sicily. Is it the reason you work often in Europe?

I don’t know if it’s the reason I work there so often, however, it is the reason I love Europe at a very deep level.

What do you like in Europe the most and what are the differences to the United States, in general and related to your business?

I love the old locations that you can find in Europe. There are so many incredible backdrops for moving making and storytelling. Always an interesting texture.

The most parts of Europe can be considered as very safe, in contrast to countries such as Panama, where you have produced a highly acclaimed documentary 10 years ago. How did it come about?

I was shooting a surf film in Panama and before we left the country my friend Jeff brought me

into the two neighborhoods that I ended up focusing my documentary on. Barraza & El Chorrillo. It was love at first sight. I had never seen a place so colorful, beautiful, and extremely dangerous all at the same time. I saw so much beauty and so much pain. Everyone had something to say and no one was really listening. So I decided to document the people and places of these two neighborhoods and give them a voice. We were accepted into 29 film festivals in nine different countries. Raised a bunch of money to help build community centers and even got the president of Panama’s attention. He actually helped make these two areas safer.

The documentary is titled: „The Beauty of the Fight“. It is a bit irritating at the first moment.

Why did you choose this title and what is the actual message?

I actually worked with an incredible copywriter named Rick Clark and we tossed names around for several months. Beauty + Pain was the overall theme of the streets and it just seemed to fit our story. Beautiful kids, elders, buildings, colors, music, and athletes where right in the middle of gangbangers, drugs, military police, violence and death. The beauty was everywhere.

And the fight to survive was real.

What does beauty in general means to you and what does it mean regarding your work in particularly?

Beauty to me is everywhere. It’s a moment, an experience. And sometimes as storytellers we are lucky enough to be in a beautiful moment with a camera and we capture it. My favorite kind of beauty is not scripted; it’s something that just happens.

is a safe place where children can eat a meal for free, take dance lessons, study graphic design, use the library and Internet, and watch movies.

The community centers still exists.

My favorite part of what Beauty of the Fight did was that it inspired young people to get involved in helping organizations who help people in need.

For me, that’s everything. I once spoke to a girl who was at our 1st screening of Beauty of the Fight in Panama. She told me a few months later Ultimately, the movie laid the foundation stone that our film changed her course in college to for a social project, which provides respect, focus on humanitarian work. That was really humane moments as well as a safe place to the moving for me. When you can make a film and it young people of the deprived areas of Panama. changes people’s lives and then they go out and What can you tell us about this project and change people’s lives, I feel like we accomplished does it still exists? something worthwhile.

We raised over $17,000 for the Movimiento Nueva Generacion by selling photography books. Regarding the people and the districts of The funds were used in the building and finis- Panama, what impressed you the most? hing of a community center for the children of The smiles. No matter how bad things were peoBarraza and El Chorrillo. The community center ple were always smiling.

When talking about models, what characteristics impress you particularly? What inspires and motivates you the most?

Hard work. That’s what inspires me. When a model shows up and wants to give it everything they have, it impresses me and makes me want to go that much harder.

VALEUR is a media which moves between a monthly print magazine and a blog. What do you think about the development in this particular area?

I love print. I love blogs. The more ways we can get creative material into the world, the better.

I am very amused, when I see photographers on TV - doing a fake shooting for a show or scripted format - who are better dressed and styled than the models in front of the camera.

What do you think about that? What is your professional focus and what do you wear mostly during a real shooting?

When I’m shooting it’s very physical, cameras are heavy, and I mostly shoot handheld. I tend to wear clothing that allows me to perform physically and capture things as they unfold. I’m not on set to create fashion trends with my wardrobe. I’m on set to deliver my vision and capture a feeling.

We were on the last shot of the day when all of the sudden dark storm clouds rolled in as our background, a rainbow formed in the horizon, and the warmest, rain started to come down and soft rays of light gently eliminated Nicole. This was a magical moment that I’ll never forget.

Actually, was there any initial spark, I mean a moment that gave you the impulse to become a photographer and director? What has inspired you to make this step?

My journey began in the days of traditional film, shooting lifestyle videos and photos for a variety of fashion brands. Early in my career, I was fortunate to work alongside legendary fashion photographer Bruce Weber. I learned a lot during that decade of my life, but more importantly I fell in love with image-making and storytelling. The spark that led me to being a photographer/director was the energy that Bruce created while taking pictures and directing. I feel so blessed to have been a part of his world for a decade.

You are very close connected to the fashion business. What styles you love to wear in your leisure time?

I almost exclusively wear J Crew. If you don’t know the brand, you should.

You won several prizes such as the MTV Video Awards. Where do you see your focus, in the video production, in the photography or do you think, both belongs inevitably together?

My focus is storytelling. Sometimes I use my still camera; sometimes I use my motion camera. For me these two forms of story telling go hand in hand.

If it exists, which was your favorite project until now? Is there a photo or video that makes you particularly proud?

I don’t really have a favorite photo or video but rather favorite moments while creating photos and videos.

One memory in particular was when I was shooting Nicole Kidman in her home country of Australia.

How old were you at this moment?

Twenty-Two years old.

JOHN'S HISTORY

Your visual work is determined by naturalness.

Do I see it right and, if so, what is especially important to you regarding makeup, styling and location as well as imagery at the end?

How would you describe your personal style?

I love things that are real captured moments.

This definitely extends to hair, makeup, styling, and locations for sure. I think my style falls along the lines of capturing candid moments in a documentary like style in the most beautiful way possible.

John Urbano, photographer and director, grew up in Indiana and studied illustration and advertising at the Columbus College of Art and Design.

You have worked with many celebrities, such as One Direction, Nicole Kidman and many others.

With whom you would love to work in the near future?

I’d love to make a portrait book for every country in the world focusing on the simple “salt of the earth” type of people.

John has directed projects for Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, One Direction, Simon Cowell and Tim Timbaland.

Bubbles burst sooner or later and every project ends. What are your next projects?

I’m working on a short film titled “El Tigre” and my fourth photography book on Dominican Republic.

John has directed and/or photographed for Abercrombie and Fitch, American Eagle, Aerie, Clinique, Converse, Deichmann, Gilly Hicks, Henkel, Hollister Co., Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Lands' End, Madewell, Sony UK, Swisse Vitamins, Tween Brands, Vince, Vente Privee, and XOXO.

His video for One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” won two MTV video music awards in 2012. To date, he has photographed two album covers and two music videos for One Direction.

His video for Keith Urban's “Cop Car” was a 2015 ACM nominee for video of the year. To date, he has shot and directed two music videos for Keith.

The recently published John Urbano 1 is the work of ten years of passionate all- film, black and white photography. The book houses a collection of fine art images, studies, stories, lessons, and love for the work, bringing together a number of women whose diverse passions are represented in natural settings around the world.

John’s documentary Beauty of the Fight has been accepted into twenty-nine film festivals around the world screening in nine different countries. Beauty of the Fight has been awarded best documentary at the Athens International Film + Video Festival and Best Cinematography at the Docufest Atlanta. On January 18th, 2010 John Urbano brought his documentary Beauty of the Fight back home to Panama. It was presented at the National theatre in Casco Viejo, raising over $17,000 for the Movimiento Nueva Generacion.

The funds will be used in the building and finishing of a community center for the children of Barraza and El Chorrillo. The community center is a safe place where children can eat a meal for free, take dance lessons, study graphic design, use the library and Internet, and watch movies.

John just finished printing his third photography book titled “Sicilia.” For six years, John has been documenting the country where his grandparents called home before they crossed the ocean on the Holland American Line in 1960.

John is currently working on a short film about two-time world champion boxer Ismael Laguna.

John met Ismael ten years ago and was personally asked by the champion to tell his story. The film is currently being edited and will be entered into film festivals end of 2015.

More at: www.johnurbano.com

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HERE

YOU PARADISE ON EARTH COULD FIND THE

LANKA PRINCESS PURE WELLNESS WITHIN AN AMAZING NATURE

The one Garden of Eden, as we know it from the myths and fairy tales, we will probably never find on earth. However, magnificent places, similar to the beauty of the paradise, we could discover all over the world. When our discovery isn’t limited to wonderful nature and landscapes, but it includes wellness and beauty programs, we could speak about paradisiacal states, such as to find in the:

LANKA PRINCESS

Lanka Princess is located in Beruwela in the south-west of Sri Lanka and is, thanks to the good trained team of therapists and doctors, a renowned Ayurvedic Hotel. Visitor attain the perfect harmony between body and mind. They are used extensively on the topic Advise "Healthy Eating", receive massages, work out your body with yoga and can be targeted by meditation back to the important things in life focus.

LANKA PRINCESS HOTEL IS RENOWNED FOR ITS BESPOKE AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS The hotel offers holiday packages to help revive, relax and revitalise the body and mind. Guests can choose from a wide range of health, wellness and relation therapies in the beautiful surroundings of the Indian Ocean’s sun drenched beaches. Bespoke Ayurvedic treatments, meditation, yoga and leisure facilities focus on the rejuvenation of the body and mind to cater to the modern traveller seeking relaxation.

Treatments and classes are designed to deliver a vibrant, enlivening experience for guests from all over the world. Lanka Princess Hotel exudes the spirit of ancient Ayurvedic philosophies, while offering a strong sense of individuality infused with its Sri Lankan heritage. Be it yoga, meditation, nutritional guidance, massage or a more precise ancient Ayurvedic remedy, by understanding the needs of the body and mind, the team is focussed on what the guests need most. The expert Ayurveda doctors and therapists blend treatments to nurture the body through the 5 essential stages of Ayurveda practice.

ALL HOTEL ROOMS OFFER BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF THE TROPICAL GARDEN IN THE VICINITY OF THE INDIAN OCEAN. To ensure a pleasant and tranquil holiday, every guest can enjoy the luxury of exclusive access to a private balcony or terrace. Guests are invited to indulge in a relaxing oasis with each room decorated in bright contemporary designs mixed with classic infusions of Sri Lankan culture throughout. Choose from our selection of bright, spacious rooms; the relaxing Comfort Room, the spacious Superior Room or the exclusive Suite. Lanka Princess Hotel comprises of 6 Suites, 46 Superior Rooms, and 58 Comfort Rooms situated over 4 floors. Room rates at Lanka Princess Hotel are all inclusive for the ease and comfort of all guests; offering breakfast, lunch and dinner with soft drinks.

FOSTERING GENERAL MENTAL WELLBEING AND INCREASING CALM, CLARITY, AND CONCENTRATION Meditation is a practice, which focuses on training attention and awareness in order to bring the mind under control and thereby fostering general mental well-being and increasing calm, clarity, and concentration. It is not based on religious or dogmatic practices.

The Lanka Princess Hotel offers daily meditation to guests. Meditation takes place on the small temple island in front of the hotel. This island is an oasis of tranquility and helps guests to experience calm clarity on the shores of the Indian Ocean surrounded by tropical nature. Meditation is a natural Ayurvedic treatment and lasts one hour. Guests are kindly requested to bring along a meditation cushion, which will be provided by the hotel. Sri Lanka is a Buddhist country; hence certain rules must be adhered to keep with the faith. One can only enter a Buddhist place of worship barefoot and with covered shoulders and knees. Therefore, it is recommended to wear a T-shirt, sweatpants and sandals when going for meditation to the island.

This will also provide protection from mosquitoes.

ENHANCE YOUR INNER BEAUTY Experience an oasis of well-being for body, mind and soul at the Beauty Studio at the Lanka Princess Hotel. The Beauty Studio specializes in Ayurveda beauty therapy in addition to general beauty and pampering treatments. The studio is an integral part of the Ayurveda Health Center.

Whether you are a Curative Guest, or simply seeking a beauty boost, our experienced beauty therapists offer consultations and treatments to compliment your individual needs or Ayurvedic Curative Treatment Program. All products are 100% natural and where possible organically sourced.

THE SURROUNDING AREA Thanks to its architecture and its history, the city Galle belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The flag rock was formerly part of a Portuguese fortress. It was also used as a lighthouse.

In addition to its rich history, it is today a perfect place to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. The lighthouse offers unique views of the sea and the tropical environment of the former bastion. Besides the rock, the city allures visitors with the Black Rock Fort as well as with many other impressive motives for a beautiful holiday.

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NAKED THE MODERN EVE LOVES FASHION SHE WAS YESTERDAY,

ANA ALCAZAR IS INSPIRED BY THE PARADISE

The Garden of Eden isn’t only a model for paintings as well as a particular beautiful location. The human imagination is more powerful and able to convert ideas of the paradise into other forms. Although, the classical Eve was actually naked, the atmosphere, the warmth, the lightness and the colors can be transformed into beautiful fashion, such as it is currently proven by the label

ANA ALCAZAR

The brand celebrates two anniversaries at the same time this year.

While the Tricia Jones GmbH was established in 1985, the related marvellous label ana alcazar saw the light of day the first time 20 years ago. Reason enough, for the two founders and designers to be focused on the origins and to create a collection, presented by an Eve in the Garden of Eden.

THE LABEL DESCRIBES THE NEW SUMMER COLLECTION THIS LOVELY WAY: Living one day at a time, playfully experiencing lush beauty – fabrics with luxurious prints will enchant you. The color of innocence is predominant. Roses, orchids and ivy leaves and even palm prints, the motto is: the more opulent, the better. Midi skirts and culottes reminding us of a bohemian world make room for extensive prints – or play games with our fantasy in plain colours. No matter if maxi or mini, temptation comes in different shapes. But only one effect: EDEN.

This pictures show the Black Collection, which follows also the theme: EDEN.

EXCLUSIVE, CONFIDENT, EMPHATICALLY FEMININE Femininity as a statement: the ana alcazar collection captivated its audience through precise tailoring, strong colors and attention to detail. Certain shapes and forms are borrowed again and again from major fashion eras. This fusion is what makes the brand stand out. To constantly reinvent, to embody the zeitgeist and remain unconditionally faithful to their objective – that’s the designer’s recipe for success. “We put our heart into our work”, reveals Beate Ilzhöfer. “To think solely of profits kills the instinct”. The city collections play effortlessly with fabrics and materials.

Opulent prints, strong colors and innovative textile combinations make pieces wearable for both business meetings and a long night of partying. Particularly luxurious fabrics are contrasted with sequins, chains or fur. Simple elegance, sophisticated chic, millefleurs or retro – anything goes, as long as the designers agree. However, certain principles are always in place. The way the material falls, how it feels – the quality has to be just right. The collections go against the mainstream; they’re very extravagant – but always wearable.

NO LONGER IN THE SHADE FASHION FOR THE LIMELIGHT There’s no doubt about it, ana alcazar designs draw attention to themselves. They’re for women, who like to stand out. ana alcazar creates fashion for courageous women, who know just what they want. The two designer’s slogan fits this perfectly: “We advocate individualism and demand open-mindedness and a certain esteem for quality and exclusive fashion.” It’s this unique blend of defiance and femininity that makes ana alcazar such a success.

PREMIUM FASHION PRESUPďż˝ POSES RESPECT TO PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT All of us are very familiar with the circumstances in Bangladesh and other production places of our lifestyle products as well as the food industry. And nobody can provide a 100 percent guarantee that our effort to create fair conditions will reach finally those people to whom they may concern.

Since the beginning, ana alcazar produces all collections only in Europe. This is shown by the label “made in Europe� which can be find in each collection piece.

The designers believe in the sophisticated demands of their customers, also regarding the environmental protection. In addition to fair conditions, Jutta and Beate Ilzhรถfer attach importance to the boycott of fur and leather.

Instead of this, the designer duo uses cotton, delicate silk, lace trimmings as well as polyester and synthetic fibre from Italy. It goes without saying that these high quality materials will be superbly manufactured finally.

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HEAVENLY MOMENTS WHEN FASHION MEETS FOOD BAUKNECHT TAKES LIFESTYLE TO A NEW LEVEL

It is a matter of fact, beautiful fashion is able to make us very happy, but within the professional scene it made many girls unhappy too, especially during the last 20 years. Of course, the fashion itself wasn’t the reason for that, but producers, photographers and brands who tried to create an ideal of a woman, which didn’t meet natural and health criteria. Fortunately, these times are over, mostly, and modern women express themselves through their unique personality and appearance. And this is good. Anyhow, all of us are happy when we can enjoy delicious food and drinks and others will recognise it instantly, because of our strong appeal and happy smile.

Therefore, fashion and food belong close together. This spring, it was shown in an exclusive way by one of the most traditional German appliance manufacturers

BAUKNECHT

Bauknecht chose an unprecedented setting for the world première of its new products in the fields of laundry care and food storage. In the Upsite East Munich, one of the most exclusive locations in town with an amazing view over the city and to the Alps, the brand and its guests presented together the latest trends in the fields of fashion and food.

The evening started with a lovely fashion show. While well selected models worn wonderful dresses of star designer Sonja Kiefer, they presented symbolically food-design by celebrity caterer KP Kofler.

Simultaneously, the well-known German TV host Karen Webb explained to the audience the connections between fashion, food and the new products of Bauknecht. She presented a perfect blend of innovation and design, suitable for daily use.

Karen Webb hosted also the discussion after the show, which very soon revealed that the fashion, catering and household appliance sectors have a lot in common.

Star designer Sonja Kiefer said: “I’m a perfectionist in demanding beauty in the things around me – and it was both a joy and a challenge to dress in everyday articles. A laundry basket should no longer need to hide away. It should become an accessory that people like to look at and should take its place as a decorative object beside the washing machine or in the bathroom.” The designer also demonstrated her versatility with her installation as part of the exhibition on the sidelines of “Fashion meets Food”, combining the PremiumCare appliance with metres of expertly interlaced dresses in a room-high, three-dimensional framework.

THREE STARS IN THE LIMELIGHT

The evening’s other leading roles were played by the new PremiumCare washing machine, the PremiumCare dryer and the Ultimate NoFrost fridge-freezer from Bauknecht. The three new appliances do not just make everyday life easier with their innovative technology, they also save money and protect the environment thanks to their extreme efficiency.

Extra-gentle laundry care without creasing, a direct-drive motor that is as quiet as a whisper, the lowest water consumption on the market – with its PremiumCare washing machine and PremiumCare dryer, Bauknecht is introducing two new appliances that as a duo set new standards in design and technology. PremiumCare has garnered the prestigious iF Design Award and the Red Dot Product Design Award.

ULTIMATE NOFROST is the revolution in refrigeration and freezing, offering the ideal cool environment for storing food. The refrigerator and freezer compartments each have their own, independent NoFrost system that completely prevents ice formation.

"Bauknecht is setting standards with its appliances – innovative technologies offer genuine added value such as unrivalled efficiency, absolute reliability and perfect results,” adds Vladimir Cherevko, Whirlpool Marketing Director Brands & Consumer Insights. “Bauknecht goes the famous extra mile when it comes to finish with high-quality materials, outstanding design and intuitive operation.”

MORE THAN TECHNOLOGY

With its “Fashion meets Food” event, Bauknecht initiated a whole new dimension in product presentation. The company placed special focus on the benefits for consumers, showing PremiumCare and Ultimate NoFrost in the dynamic environment of the modern home that evolves and changes along with the situation of the people living there. This approach made a big impression on the international audience and emphasised one thing – in future household appliances will be an expression of lifestyle, setting visual accents as a statement of their owners. And it seems Bauknecht is at the forefront of this development.

COOLED PROPERLY IT TASTES BETTER AND LONGER Honesty: Most of us place the food where we find a free space in the fridge. We don’t pay any attention to store the goods correctly, but it is important to extend the taste and shelf life of the food.

Many foods are sensitive and easily perishable. Therefore, they belong to the fridge, but before you place the goods, you should get an overview about the different temperatures in your fridge as well as the right cooling for the respective food.

THE DOOR - LOWER SHELF The lower shelf of the door is practical for drinks in bottles or bags like soda, milk or orange juice.

VEGETABLE DRAWER Contrary to the assumption, here the temperature would be the lowest, it is about 8-10°C. Fruits and vegetables are protected by the glass plate from the falling cold. The temperature leads to a reduced metabolism of fruits and vegetables and so to a slower aging process. An increased humidity, however, prevents water loss.

FREEZER At temperatures of 18 to-20°C not only frozen food is stored well, but also food can be frozen.

THE DOOR - UPPER SHELF With milder temperatures the top of the refrigerator door is good for jams, eggs, butter and sensitive citrus fruits.

THE DOOR - MIDDLE SHELF In the middle part cans, small bottles, or sauces, such as for example ketchup or mayonnaise will find their best place.

FRIDGE - TOP SHELF With 8-10°C you can store long-lasting food here. This shelf is perfect for jam, cheese, smoked meat or already cooked food.

FRIDGE - MIDDLE SHELF Temperatures between 3 and 5°C are ideal for dairy products such as crème fraîche or Quark as well as for already opened food which must be used up soon.

FRIDGE - LOWER SHELF Here, the temperature is at its lowest. At around 2 to 3°C bacteria cannot multiply easily. Therefore, it is the best place for perishable goods, like meat, sausages or fish.

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A TASTY MORNING

WAKE UP SERVICE MELITTA

FOR THE PERFECT START INTO THE NEW DAY Besides healthy and delicious foods, there is one important thing that most people need to feel heavenly, especially in the early morning or when they have to do their jobs well: Coffee. However, there exist only a few companies worldwide which are representative for a complete product category.

When we think of filter coffee, a German company will come into our mind immediately

MELITTA

WE LOVE THE SMELL AND AROMA OF COFFEE, IT MAKES US HAPPY AND IT HELPS US TO START THE DAY WITH A SMILE. IT IS EVEN DISCUSSED BY SCIENTISTS THAT COFFEE MAKES US BEAUTY AND THAT IT COULD HELP AGAINST CELLULITE. HOWEVER, WHAT IS BETTER THAN TO DRINK A FRESH CUP OF COFFEE DIRECTLY AFTER WAKING UP IN THE MORNING? FOR THIS REASON, MELITTA OFFERS NEW MODELS WITH PROGRAMMABLE TIMERS AND MANY OTHER FEATURES FOR COFFEE ENTHUSIASTS.

NEW CLASS IN THE PREMIUM SEGMENT AROMA ELEGANCE® Once again, Melitta is setting standards for the appearance is most striking, as are the simplicity preparation of filter coffee. The two new Aroma- and ease of use and the comprehensive 3-in-1 calc Elegance® range models impress with innovative protection for a long service life. The DeLuxe versifunctions, high level ease of use and elegant design on’s Aroma Premium Technology provides an extra that give pleasure to the most discerning coffee benefit. As the inventor of the coffee filter, Melitta lovers. Both models come with the Aroma Cont- combines in AromaElegance® range of filter coffee rol function that guarantees full flavour of even makers its entire competence, experience and love smaller amounts of coffee. Their modern, elegant of coffee.

FULL COFFEE AROMA CUP FOR CUP No matter whether your are making ten, five or just two cups, the Aroma Control function enables the user to adjust the brewing process to smaller amounts of coffee by just pressing a button so that the coffee has sufficient time in which to develop its full aroma. In the DeLuxe version Melitta’s exclusive Aroma Premium Technology delivers additional pleasure for the most discerning coffee lovers. The special heating and brewing technology with a 1,520-watt power rating enables optimal extraction of the coffee aromas and also reduces the preparation time. The design of the AromaElegance® also focuses on pleasure. Its diagonal arrangement is a visual highlight that underscores the filter as the focal point of coffee preparation. High-quality stainless steel is a further feature of both new models. Stainless steel on the lids of the water tank and filter of the DeLuxe version underscore its high-end sophistication.

The removable water tank is another practical detail.

CAFFEO® VARIANZA® AND CAFFEO® PASSIONE® WITH A STAINLESS STEEL LOOK From April 2015 the new CAFFEO® Varianza® CSP SST will be even more of a feast for the eyes. Its new high-quality stainless steel front is really eye-catching and its anti-fingerprint coating provides effective protection from troublesome fingermarks. The CAFFEO® Varianza® CSP SST with My Bean Select® is the perfect fully automatic coffeemaker for discerning coffee lovers who appreciate both the aroma of selected, freshly ground coffee beans and flexible, single-cup preparation. The innovative My Bean Select® single-cup system enables the user to choose cup by cup at any time from the entire range of coffee beans – and thereby provides a limitless range of tastes and flavours. The basic model also comes with a new outfit. From September 2015 the CAFFEO® Passione® SST will be on sale with a high-quality stainless steel front and an anti-fingerprint coating.

Features of the new models MY BEAN SELECT®: In addition to the standard 125-gram bean container for your favourite bean of the day, My Bean Select® has an extra bean feeder chute for a flexible single-cup fill of different beans.

TEN COFFEE VARIATIONS: Simply push a button to prepare four coffee classics – espresso, café crème, cappuccino and latte macchiato – or select the recipe button for a further six variations (ristretto, lungo, Americano, espresso macchiato, caffè latte, café au lait).

MY

HOME

IS MY

VILLA MIAVILLA

PERFECT LIVING AND WELL-BEING

Following our discovery of the paradise, we shouldn’t forget our home. Gone are the times of boring shelf units, mixed together without demands in terms of form and function. Of course, it isn’t easy and it cost a lot of time to find a unique interior design for your new flat or house.

Therefore, a trend-shop was established last year, who lets furnishing dreams come true

MIAVILLA

miaVilla is Italian and it stands for “My Villa”. Of course, the shop isn’t addressed only to house owners, but to people who want to create and experience a perfect well-being in their home. Thus, miaVilla follows the claim “Living & Well-Being” and brings the old phrase: “My home is my castle” to a very new level.

In this season bright and warm colors dominate the sophisticated interior design. A mix of brown, ocher and beige as well as off white brings that certain lightness which is often missing in our everyday life. The shelves, carpets, sofas, tables and other furniture built a unit, which creates a relaxed ambience, just like a cure for body and mind.

With stylistic confidence and competence, the interior platform is aimed at accompany all customers on their way to their personal villa.

The shop convinces not only with first-class products, but also with a professional service on a very high level. The customers can find products for all living areas. Besides modern furniture, miaVilla offers also suitable décors. The own labels are completed with exquisite international external brands such as Desigual, Kartell, Lucide, Essenza, Kare Design, Bloomingville and many more.

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS! In search of the Garden of Eden, we should start with flowers for our own home. Of course, miaVilla offers also vases and flowerpots of all kind, from a mordern design to an atique look. Due to about 4000 living-products, no wish will remain unfulfilled.

TO THE STARS SIEGER BY FÜRSTENBERG PRESENTS A SPACY VASE COLLECTION Clarity and rigor, combined with sensuality and poetry - the new collection by Sieger called Luna appears sculptural. Equal to a space capsule that travels to moons and stars, with their harmonious contours the vases indicate the form of a missile. Fascinated by the exploration of the universe, designer Michael Sieger gave the vessels an individual character. Three sizes offer the possibility to present smaller or lush bouquets in a sophisticated way. The collection includes vases completely in white or in black and white décor, which combines vertical and horizontal stripes, refined with 24-karat polished gold.

EDEN HOME

WHEN THE GARDEN OF BLOOMS IN YOUR JAB ANSTOEZ

RAISES THE CURTAIN FOR A TEXTILE FAIRY-TALE

Of course, most of us love variety, but only a few people are able to change their interior each season. However, with beautiful textiles you can design your rooms according to your desire and mood. With the right dĂŠcor, old furniture looks modern and new one will be increased in value. In this context, the passion for textiles which is manifested in imaginative creations of highest quality is close connected with the name

JAB ANSTOEZ

AN AIRY CURTAIN CALLED EDEN

This season, the family-run trendsetter that is internationally wellknown for high quality dĂŠcors, offers a collection with a magic touch. As a part of the multifaceted collection, the airy curtain called EDEN shows an elegant burn-out fabric with all-over patterns, which reflect the theme animal-print in a particular modern and graphical way. The translucent patches are formed by bold weft threads, which are an exciting counterpart to the soft flowing and very delicate patterned crepe fond.

1.000 YEARS - JOURNEY TO AN ENCHANTED WORLD

GRANDEZZA VOL. 9 provides a fabulous palette of exclusive furnishing textiles, transforming prosaic rooms into magical hideaways. The conspicuously beautiful decoration and upholstery fabrics enchant primarily with their subtle sophistication. Elegant structures and fine weaves, three-dimensional impressions and skillfully modulated matt/gloss effects radiate casual luxury with a touch of extravagance. Also in terms of colors the exclusive collection celebrates noble restraint: the six finely coordinated color worlds are dominated by harmonious champagne and gold variations, silver-grey and anthracite, soft blue and apricot with a copper kiss.

FROM THE

THREE

OF KNOWLEDGE HOUSE OF MARLEY CAUSE-MINDED DESIGNED SOUND SYSTEMS

The area of home electronics is enriched by a company that is driven to enhance lives through great product experiences and that uses proceeds from product sales to support efforts to make lives better around the world. the principles of superior quality, earthfriendliness and a commitment to global charitable causes are the foundation to build upon the

HOUSE OF MARLEY

The House of Marley is committed to delivering best in class products that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment and reliability. Every product is soulfully designed and engineered to perform at the highest level.

The high-performance audio products are engineered to deliver the Marley "Signature Sound" and pour out all the energy, emotion and detail of every recording.

Marley headphones and audio systems reproduce ones favorite music with smooth, powerful bass, stunningly precise mids and an energized high-end. Each product undergoes custom tuning to deliver the most realistic and powerful performances possible.

ONE FOUNDATION Premium Home Audio Hi-Fi System The slim design and stunning solid oak front baffle allow perfect integration into any home or office dĂŠcor, while our painstaking engineering fills any room with serious sound. Two 1-inch Danish-designed silk-dome tweeters hold up the top end.

Meanwhile, twin 5.25-inch, wood-fiber impregnated/pressed-fiber cones housed in a custom-tuned bass-reflex enclosure hold things down. Waaaaaaay down. Hear the details hiding in your music with this 220 watt, stereo, two-way system. If your ears could slap high fives, they would.

Marley accessories perfectly combine form and function in every design across every category. From our military-inspired bag line to our expressive and refined watch assortment, each product is crafted from sustainable materials and designed to blend personal style with earth-friendly values.ands such as Desigual, Kartell, Lucide, Essenza, Kare Design, Bloomingville and many more.

EART-FRIENDLY Marley products are sustainably crafted from earth-friendly materials including our exclusive REWIND™ fabric, cotton and canvas textiles, recycled plastics, recyclable metals, bamboo and Forest Stewardship Council-certified woods. Making purposeful decisions allows us to have deeper, more meaningful experiences that ultimately result in amazingly positive change.

CAUSE-MINDED Marley products support 1Love, the Marley family charitable organization. This global movement is dedicated to supporting youth, planet and peace. To find out more about 1Love, please visit their website at 1love.org.

B RIDGES UILDING

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST THE VISION OF AN INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

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BUILDING BRIDGES

In addition to a healthy nutrition, a beautiful home and a good job, there's one thing in our everyday life that nobody - wherever he or she may come from - would like to waive: the music. All over the world and of course in Europe too, music belongs to the most important parts of our life. It makes us happy, it beautifies the moments when we are in love and happy, as well as it comforts us when we feel alone or sad. Music is our faithful companion every day. In principal, we can say that music is a strong symbol for the peace on earth, which is conveying cultural and social values to all nations. Through their lyrics, really powerful songs can send a clear message into the entire world. Moreover, beautiful melodies evoke very positive feelings as well as they connect people across borders and continents. Therefore, they are able to build bridges.

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AUSTRALIA MEETS AUSTRIA

Hence, “BUILDING BRIDGES� was also the motto of the Eurovision Song Contest, which celebrated its 60th anniversary with a music spectacle never seen before, that set new standards. Never ever, there were a higher number of amazing participating artists than in Vienna this year. Nearly each performed song had an enormous potential to become a hit, especially since the European artists were supported this time by a guest star from Australia. The Eurovision Song Contest is very popular in Down Under, although it is presented in the breakfast TV due to the time difference.

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THE VOTES

However, because of the huge musical power that was shown in Vienna, it wasn’t that easy for the international judges to select their 10 favorites. Every nation is able to vote only for 10 artists. Due to that fact, the voting was focussed on the greatest hits.

While some musician came off badly regarding their points, Sweden achieved the 3rd best result of all times. The handsome sunny-boy Måns Zelmerlöw was the “Hero” of the evening. His victory was the 6th win for Sweden in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Now, the likeable Scandinavians are on the second place in the Hall of Fame of the ESC, only leaded by Ireland with one success more.

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THE ESC BECOMES GREEN

60 years Eurovision Song Contest, but there is no talk about retirement. Quite the contrary, the event presented itself not only more modern, emotional as well as open-minded than ever, but also environmentally friendly. It was the first time that the ESC was presented as certified Green-Event, which means that it followed generally accepted environmental guidelines. So, the Eurovision Song Contest doesn’t set trends only in the world of music, but also regarding sustainability. Austria's Federal Minister Andrä Rupprechter explains: "With the 'Green Song Contest' we can prove that even a big event can be green, and convey our high standards for climate - and environmentally-friendly events to the whole world". This year, it was used only biologically valuable food from the caterer and returnable cups. Also the power came from "Eco sockets".

CONGRATULATION ECO-ESC!

The former international counterpart to the San Remo Festival, starting in the fifties of the last century, has finally wiped its antiquated image to become the truly biggest music event of the world. It is incredible - more than 195 million people watched the show this time. The VALEUR team belonged to them and it is about time to show you the

VALEUR TOP 10 ESC PLAYLIST 2015.

THE ORIGINAL FINAL RESULTS OF THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2015.

EXCEPT 2 SONGS IT LOOKS SIMILAR TO THE INTERNAL VALEUR VOTES.

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1. SCHWEDEN MÅNS ZELMERLÖW "HEROS"

Granted, the music wasn’t be decisive for the pole position of Måns Zelmerlöws Song „Heros“, but the complete package. Certainly, the incredible charm of the Swede made many women heart beat faster without turning men green with envy. The attractive singer appeals to both genders, so he is a dream-boy for many girls as well as a buddy for a lot of men. However, Måns brought an own strong competitor with him to stage. The very cute stickman took by assault the hearts of the audience. The technical perfection as well as the beautiful staging hasn’t proven only an unprecedented level of entertainment, but the complete show impressed with heart and soul. In times of Youtube, HDTV and Internet, special effects and eye-catching technical features are part and parcel of a good performance. Therefore, Måns Zelmerlöws and his song “Heros” have it deserved to be on the 1st place.

CONGRATULATION!

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2. NORWAY MØRLAND & DEBRAH SCARLETT "A MONSTER LIKE ME"

Only with a few points distance to the first place, the Norwegian duo Mørland & Debrah Scarlett rank with their song “A Monster Like Me” on the second place. Whereby, the lovely Deborah Scarlett comes originally from the wonderful Switzerland. Our team wasn’t only enchanted by her beautiful red hair, but because of the – typical Scandinavian – deep feeling that characterizes the song. Mørlands vocal range, as well as the catchy tune caused, that we were deeply touched from the very first note. Hardly, you can avoid emotional outbursts, while listening to the song. From joy to suffering, “A Monster Like Me” appeals to all feelings and takes the listener to an emotional roller coaster ride. Thus, the song belongs to the timeless representatives of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

JUST BEAUTIFUL!

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3. RUSSIA POLINA GAGARINA "A MILLION VOICES"

White is the color of peace. Despite all prophecies of doom, the pretty Polina Gagarina presented her song “A Million Voices” at the highest stage. In general, the highly motivated artists aren’t any politicians and so they aren’t responsible for a political system or the behavior of some people. Quite the contrary, there are countless people in the Ukraine as well as in Russia which are against war and conflicts. Therefore, it is important to show respect and to believe in the authenticity as well as the true feelings of a musician. In case of Polina, Europe did so and many countries saw her at the top rank. Rightly, the gorgeous young mother showed many feelings during her performance. She was close connected with the melody as well as the message of the song. Most people recognized it and were deeply touched too. Since two weeks we have this song and with its catching refrain in our mind and our lips.

Perfect, when the message of the song does its job well and politicians as well as holy warriors start to think about their activities. Maybe, they recognize that to sing a little song has even more power, than to terrorize a complete country. However, Polina haven't won million voices, but the hearts of million people.

THANK YOU POLINA!

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4. LATVIA AMINATA "LOVE INJECTED"

Wow, what was that? Like from another world, but coming from our Latvian neighbors: the pretty small Aminata was a big one on stage. Minimalistic, but also passionately and very powerful, her song “Love Injected” went under the skin. With her voice and style, Aminata transported the international audience into a realm of sheer astonishment. She looked like a reincarnation of Cleopatra - mysterious, charming and beautiful. With her fiery red dress, she enflamed not only the stage, but all hearts and minds. She led us to the consideration, if her song is just heavenly beautiful or devilishly good.

REALLY BRILLIANT!

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5. BELGIUM LOÏC NOTTET "RHYTHM INSIDE"

Sometime, things take some time until they can develop their potential in all its glory.

In our case it happened in case of the young Belgian Loïc Nottet and his song "Rhythm Inside". Initially we thought... ok... but second by second, the song unfolded its power and unique character. Loïcs high voice, his dance style, the puristic performance – all together matched perfectly. Hardly, to remain silent and seated while listening to this song. So, don’t wait and go to the dancefloor to express your “Rhythm Inside”.

A REAL SUPER HIT AND NEWCOMER.

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6. ESTONIA ELINA BORN & STIG RÄSTA "GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY"

Similar to his Swedish counterpart, Stig Rästa from Estland has tried already several times to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest. This year, he has reached his goal with his partner, the young singer Elena Born, who already applied as student at Stigs band. The song "Goodbye Yesterday" caused not only a tingling feeling in the audience, but it went deep under Elinas skin too. At the end, a sweet tear glided down her cheeks. What a wonderful drama, which would be even a real pleasure for Quentin Tarantino. We are sure that we will hear Elina born and Stig Rästa again in one of his future films.

WE LOVE IT TO HEAR, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN.

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7. ISRAEL NADAV GUEDJ "GOLDEN BOY"

Well, there came a young guy with golden sneakers on stage to sing about his hometown Tel Aviv. So far; so good. Surprised we had to recognize that we couldn’t sit still any longer with the beginning of the first refrain. Nadav Guedj and his song „Golden Boy“ brought not only us on the feet, but the complete Vienna city hall. Also the artists in the Green Rooms - where the musicians wait for their performance and the following voting - as well as the TV-commentators in their cabins started to dance to the oriental Hip-Hop sounds. Full of joy and passion, Nadav invited the audience to a trip to the nightlife of Tel Aviv and he showed at the same time, that the youth of Israel is building bridges to Europe too.

PLEASE SHOW US MORE.

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8. AUSTRALIA GUY SEBASTIAN "TONIGHT AGAIN"

Europe is growing. At least with regard to the Eurovision Song Contest, that welcomed also Australia this time. Guy Sebastian, who is a big star in his home country, brought with "Tonight Again" the lively lifestyle from Down Under to the Austrian capital. His dance performance, his look as well as the song itself underlined the super star status of Sebastian. Maybe it was exactly this high level of commercial professionalism, which led to the 5th place of the ESC and our internal 8 place finally. Nevertheless, “Tonight Again” is a cool song, which we love to hear again and again,

BUT NOT ONLY TONIGHT.

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9. MONTENEGRO KNEZ "ADIO"

While most songs were presented in English, Nenad Knežević – short KNEZ – set store by his mother tongue. With his song "Adio", the artist from Montenegro had an incited catchy ethno-pop from the Balkans in his luggage. Quickly, the title implants deeply in the ears and creates that certain wanderlust.

DANCEABLE AND TIMELESS.

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10. HUNGARY BOGGIE "WARS FOR NOTHING"

Finally, our 10th place goes to the pretty Hungarian Boggie and her folk ballade "wars For Nothing". The singer didn't follow the general trend to present vibrant pop music. With her song she presented a serious issue as well as a clear message, stimulating to reflect and to think. It is a pity that songs like this, as well as those from Armenia and France, cannot stand against others. Probably, it was not the intention of the young Hungarian to win, but to send this message. However, songs like "Wars For Nothing" complete the ESC in a very pleasant way. They are ideal to build bridges, in the minds as well as in the hearts of all people.

WE LOVE IT.

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And what was with Germany? Sure, Ann Sophie's song was good, but lacked lightness, liveliness and authenticity. The performance seemed too artificial and the type of song was too specific. Therefore zero points aren’t reflecting the actual quality of the song, but they were more or less justified. In that case, only the United Kingdom “Ballermann-cheap-bling-bling-act” would have to hike in the minus point area, because it offered neither style nor class nor musical sophistication.

WE ARE ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE 61. ESC AND ESPECIALLY TO BEAUTIFUL STOCKHOLM.

A PRODIGY CHEEKY

MATURES SERIOUS ARTIST

TO A

LENA

SHOWS US HER CRYSTAL SKY

LENA SHOWS US HER “CRYSTAL SKY” ABBA, Udo Jürgens, Johnny Logan and Céline Dion have shown it: The Eurovision Song Contest isn’t just an event for one week or two, but it is an outstanding platform for an international career. Every year, the level of proficiency is steadily growing as well as the divide between winners and losers is constantly getting bigger regarding the scoring system. Most time, Germany is struggling for only a few points, except the year 2010. Then, a young, cheeky girl was loved by all nations, because of her happyness and lightheartedness.

Meanwhile, this young girl became adult and developed to a serious, highly talented artist. Her look has changed, her voice is better than ever; her music is characterized by an unprecedented variety of styles – only her authenticity and her honest appearance are still the same. The talk is of: LENA MEYER-LANDRUT

IN TALK WITH LENA

Congratulations for the single and the new album “Crystal Sky“, which was released last month a week before your birthday. Is this a little early personal birthday present to you?

No, we have not thought of my birthday with it. That's more of a coincidence. We had planned to be ready earlier, but in the end we wanted everything to be perfect.

So finally May turned out to be the ideal time.

What did you want to express with the title?

Me and my team came up with the term while writing the songs. We all liked it so much right away that we instantly thought: the album needs to be named like that.

The title doesn't actually have a deeper meaning. I think it's very nice and fits the album You mentioned once that it's important for you to be always able to realize your musical vision. Were you able to realize your visions in this album, and wasn't it difficult with so many co-operation partners?

No, that was not difficult. The one is conditional for the other. For me it is very important to work with many people. In the end, due to all the creative influences, it came out exactly what I had imagined, and what would have been difficult to do all by myself.

Besides the creative musical input, what was particularly important for you with your co-operation partners?

The human level and impartiality are always, not only in professional co-operation, important for me. That's why it was also good for me to be able to go to other countries.

What was the advantage there?

In Germany I am very well known, and because of that

there is a risk of being unintentionally pigeonholed. You know that – you hear a voice and have immediately the artist in mind. For a creative development it is important to work with people who have not immediately a fixed image or an opinion of you. When I walk into a room, I find it great to have a relaxed atmosphere: "Hello, I'm Mark," "Hello, I'm Lena, and now we begin writing songs and getting to know each other." It helps me a lot to be who I am without worrying about what others think of me.

With whom have you co-operated, for example?

I have worked with Biff from the producer team BIFFCO. That was a special honor for me – after all, he has already produced stars like Kylie Minogue or Atomic Kitten. Also the collaboration with Jonny Coffer was a great experience. The guy is a full load of creative, absurd madness. His attention to detail is contagious and inspiring.

You have also produced some songs in Berlin.

Yes, I have produced a lot in Berlin with really great people. I was, for example, with Kat Vinter from the Beatgees-forge in the studio and had a really, really great time there.

How do you avoid to not to be thwarted due to so many collaborations? Isn't it generally known that too many cooks spoil the broth?

Without a question, it may happen that you end up with a wildly mixed bunch of creative free spirits, to which someone has said: "So, now make something good out of this." But I was lucky when choosing my partners. In case of "Crystal Sky" it were the well attuned teams that really inspired me. I am very happy to be working with these experienced partners, since the risk that you leave the studio or meeting room fully exhausted in the evening is, of course, always there when you're working with unknown people and artists.

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Exhausted because of the compromises that you have to accept, or because it's too much creative influence?

Neither nor. I am thinking rather of the human element.

You don't always get along with everybody. In the end, it's about a very creative and intimate process, for which a mutual understanding and a reasonable basis on which one can communicate is required. It can happen, that someone is sitting in front of you who is great in his business, but simply does not understand you and sees everything quite different than you. This is no longer creative or inspiring, but just exhausting. In the end, it's no longer your music and therefore no longer you.

off. When you have the feeling that everything is too much, you just need once again to take a deep breath and rest five minutes. When you run a business with real passion, you invest extremely much of your own personality and a lot of emotion. Therefore you need strength and support.

Both I get from my family, my friends and my little dog.

Maybe it helps me that I find the human psyche – or rather psychology – overall very interesting. I like to deal with it and read lots about it, and I am glad to have friends with whom I can talk openly about everything.

Friendships are very important, but are you able to take care of them properly in this stressful business? Can you So you don't push yourself through? By knowing you, so- figure out who is your friend and who is just friendly meone could think that no one could be able refuse you because you're Lena? anything.

I don't think there is a big problem to differentiate true That would be nice. No, I absolutely don't push through friends from fellow travelers. I have known my best friend then. It would also be pointless. It's not even necessary, since the Kindergarten. She's always there for me and it's because there are so many great people that harmonize crystal clear for me that she always sticks by my side. Anowith me and my ideas and with whom I can produce great ther good friend of mine is also in the public. Therefore songs. Therefore I gladly save the energy, and I think it's we understand the joys and sorrows of each other very not bad to sometimes meet someone well. Then there's the family that's just who disagrees with me and my visions. When you have the fee- the most important. In the end it's not the quantity, but to have three or ling that everything is about This is a very healthy attitude. I have four good friends whom you can really seen many artists who only have suc- too much, you just need take care of, and who have a full undercess in mind and who don't want to once again to take a standing of the phases where my job upset anyone anywhere. The danger plays the primary part and I hardly find deep breath and rest any time for my private life. of collapsing because of adapting yourself constantly and giving up your five minutes. personality to some extent is big. I get The concept of understanding is very the feeling of you that you're an absolute power-woman. important. In a TV interview you have mentioned, when Do you have any tips and tricks what kind of personality being asked about a slightly irritated television perforit takes to succeed in this business? mance, that you're actually a nice person who can also First of all you need people who you can trust. I have many occasionally reach her limits. Do you think media and good advisers and I don't think you can just survive alone press occasionally lack understanding? in this business. A brief success, ok, but the music busi- What I mean is that the personal needs don't have much ness is more than that. It's hard, and of course much of it importance for the press – after all, it brings readers and doesn't simply pass by without leaving a mark. Therefore ratings when one shows weakness, makes mistakes and you need people who comfort and protect you – who can polarizes. boost you and give you good advice. When you then manage to deal with all these happenings that the business The press and the audience can judge very rigorously. holds and learn to channel it, then you get it very well un- Are children perhaps a more grateful audience, or what der control. is the reason that you take part in so many children projects like Sesame Street, the KIKA talent contest or the Did you have any phases when you wanted to give up the Voice Kids? whole thing?

This has just happened. For me, it's part of my job that is Of course, everyone has those. I also had, and still have, a lot of fun and I invest a lot of emotion and power in it. phases in which I feel the need to shut the door behind With all the fun it happens that I am very exhausted at the me, draw the curtains, watch TV series and just cut it all end of the day.

How does that happen?

I'm just worried a lot and want everything to be fine for the children. The coaching requires a lot of power. In "the Voice Kids" we train daily for a week fifteen young talents from eight AM to eight PM. Therefore I give really a lot of output, because I want to give everyone an equal chance.

The children are happy, motivated and thus naturally very present. Such a lively and funny bunch of talents is completely alert and honest. This is indescribably beautiful, but also costs a lot of energy.

As a judge in The Voice Kids, you have to occasionally take children their dreams away. Does it also take particular power to reject a young talent?

Actually not really. The good thing about "The Voice Kids" is that these small talents really have the time of their lives. I still get letters today from participants who took part three years ago and write to me that it was the best time of their lives. That's what makes me really happy.

The Kids are between 8 and 14 years old. You were yourself quite young when your career started. In your opinion, isn't it too early to slip into this business?

No, I don't think so. As I mentioned, the children really have fun of their lives. We all take care that they are not over-strained. After the Voice Kids they don't come into the business straight away, but win an appropriate prize.

Although the winner gets a contract, it is not exercised yet.

The label, Universal, protects the small talents and pays close attention to the fact that they are not exploited, no matter by whom. What the kids do by themselves is their business. Some post their songs on YouTube or Vimeo, and that's ok. In the end there has been always child stars, and if such a star is discovered by The Voice Kids, that's great.

You are also involved in social projects, such as the Giraffenaffen albums and audiobooks. Music and stories are able to give children a lot – support, warmth, dreams, imagination. You like horror movies and books yourself, but do you happen to like also the old fairy tales, and if so, what is your favorite fairytale?

I'm a big fan of stories and I love everything that has to do with mythical creatures. I like, for example, modern fairy tales like the Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter very much. I love old Disney and Pixar animation movies.

I don't read the classic fairy tales these days, so therefore it's a little difficult to tell my favorite spontaneously. But I can say that I didn't like to watch Snow White, because it was too scary for me as a child. The stories and animated movies of those times were partly really heavy. I still

remember the scene in Snow White very well, in which the witch climbs the hill. I was sitting then in front of the TV and thought: "No, now we better shut it off." I thought that was really horrible. I still find it scary and I wouldn't show it to my child. Which just reminds me, Cinderella is probably my favorite fairytale.

Fairy tales always communicate a certain morality, and morality has also something to do with values. You can count for example authenticity as a human value. You always appear in your performances, and also in this interview, very natural. It seems to me that you always say what you think. But occasionally one or another don't like that, and you end up reaping criticism. Still, how important is it for you to do and to say what you really want and think?

One can never please everyone. What the one person likes, the other doesn't. And everyone has a bad day now and then. Of course you can see the effort of always putting yourself together. But who sits at home and think that way, should understand that in a “normal� job, people have a break during the day, and then a free weekend.

For me it's so that in stressful times I have to be present around the clock. Obviously I do mistakes here and there. I think it can happen to anyone, that in some moments the energy is missing. But of course, I also develop myself and learn something new.

Obviously I do mistakes here and there.

I think it can happen to anyone, that in some moments the energy is missing.

But of course, I also develop myself and learn something new.

Development is a very interesting keyword. While listening to your new album I was very positively surprised.

In my opinion it has a lot of rough edges in a positive sense. It has little to do with Lena from the Eurovision Song Contest. How would you describe your musical development, and is the temporal and musical distance to ESC now an advantage?

The first two long plays were albums that came out for each ESC that I attended. We had very little time for the production. Everything happened so fast that it sometimes seems to me like a dream. In retrospect, I'm glad that everything went so smoothly. Of course, after the second ESC it got once again a little more quiet. Thank god. Of course I had time to build up a certain distance, to find myself – and I was also happy to be able to break new ground. I'm very proud of the experiences and successes that came with the ESC. I am still honored that I achieved this success for my country and to be in the history books of this musical era. But I don't want to be only the Lena, who won the ESC for Germany, but I want to break new ground and I want to develop myself. I'm happy when the fans understand that, and accept me in this new light.

Some time ago you decided for Cologne and against Berlin. But because of your productions and performances you are also quite frequently in the capital. How long can you handle it that way or could Berlin soon be happy to call "Lena" its new citizen?

I am still in Cologne, but nowadays I actually would like to come to Berlin. Not because I like the city more, but because I spend most of my time in the context of my job here. Therefore it's nice to come home to your own kingdom in the evenings and not to live most of the time in a hotel. Besides that, my record company is here and the local music scene is also interesting.

You also evolved visually in an impressive way. In the beginning you set great value upon the "little black dress".

When I met you at the Fashion Week, I was surprised.

Meanwhile, you can be described as a style icon. What do you like to wear in private and what in public? How important is fashion for you?

I think fashion is very important, and it's also true that it was a certain development process of mine. The little black dress was rather a means to an end. I just put on something in which I felt comfortable and that was familiar to me, and thus offered me a certain kind of security.

Today I'm much more interested in fashion and styles, although I wouldn't claim to be perfect in assembling new trends. Others can do that better than me. But I can say what I like and what not. And with this feeling I'm usually right.

Which trends do you like the most?

For example I think it's great that this obsession with beauty has turned into a health movement. Every-where you see people who practice yoga and eat healthily.

That's great.

And what about the makeup? You're making advertisements for a major brand, but what are your personal makeup favorites and tips?

The nice thing about my job is that I get my makeup done most of the time. I enjoy that really much and my professional makeup is mainly also suitable for galas. In private I also use makeup but more discreetly, as I think, every other girl does too. I also like to experiment now and then, and try out things that I have seen in a magazine or at a party. But most of these experiments are not really suitable for public [laughs].

If you had the choice, would Berlin, or rather some foreign country, be interesting for you as a place to live in?

And if latter is the case, where would it take you in particular?

If I would have the choice I would definitely choose a foreign country. I love Los Angeles, because the sun is just always shining there. I really love it very much. Even if it's of course in a way more superficial there, I still love the mentality, the flair and the many trends that arise there.

Speaking about your plans. What are your professional plans for the future?

I'm going on a tour soon. I don't plan any further – I rather take things as they come, whatever fate has in storage for me. I'll just see what happens after that. Perhaps I'll produce my next album or I'll open up a bakery (laughs). ...or a farm?

Or that. I think it's just a great idea to have a farm and to be with animals. Not in the sense of agriculture, but simply as a beautiful home with lots of animals.

And what is your favorite animal? Your little dog?

Yes, my little pig. I got her from a Greek animal shelter and she was called Snow-White, and that didn't work at all.

Because of your phobia concerning the movie?

Perhaps, but rather because the name was not pretty and it didn't suit her. I wanted a name that sounds funny when you call it at the meadow. Therefore I named her Kiwi.

Interview: Marco Kokkot

A WONDERFUL

SPARKLING FAIRY TALE SWAROVSKI

ENCOUNTERS THE GLITTERING WORLD OF HOLLYWOOD

PICTURE: CINDERELLA BY WALT DISNEY

"THE OSCAR GOES TO..."

the best supporting role in some of Hollywood’s most memorable cinematic moments ever since the emergence of the silver screen, illuminating its most iconic stars and adding sparkling glamour to show-stopping jewels, costumes, props and sets. This role was played this year by

SWAROVSKI

2015 is set to be no exception, with the release of ‘Cinderella’, Disney’s new live action film adaptation of the classic fairy tale which has been infused with shimmering magic by the crystal house.

A SPARKLING PRESENCE WITHIN THE MOVIE

Swarovski teamed up with the Academy Award® winning costume designer Sandy Powell to add sparkle to the film, providing 1.7 million finely cut Swarovski crystals to adorn costumes, jewelry, hair and makeup. A long-time Swarovski collaborator, Powell also designed Cinderella’s iconic slippers, which play such a pivotal role in the plot. The slippers are hewn from solid crystal and feature 221 light-reflecting facets. In addition to these unique creations, Swarovski opened its archives to provide over 150 tiaras and jewelry pieces to light up the famous ball scene in the film. Sandy Powell commented: “For me, Swarovski crystals are a key creative ingredient to add light, depth and color and to my costumes. ‘Cinderella’ is perhaps the ultimate romantic fairy tale, and working with Swarovski has added a new level of enchantment, illuminating the characters and bringing them to life in a magical way.”

THE CINDERELLA COLLECTION OF JEWELRY AND FIGURINES

Swarovski has also created a romantic collection of fashion jewelry, accessories and figurines which pay tribute to Disney’s most iconic Princess. This feminine capsule collection features motifs inspired by nature such as flowers and butterflies in delicate crystal shades ranging from Vintage Rose to Amethyst. The range includes crystal pave and stackable pieces which are perfect for every day. Alongside these fashion accessories inspired by the film, Swarovski has created a sparkling crystal Cinderella figurine which exemplifies the company’s distinctive craftsmanship and attention to detail, as well as two versions of Cinderella’s iconic slipper: a collector’s limited edition individually numbered 1/400, and a smaller version of the slipper – both fully faceted and featuring a graceful silver butterfly accent.

THETREMAINE COLLECTION FOR ATELIER SWAROVSKI

Atelier Swarovski, the inspirational jewelry and accessories range created by some of the world’s leading design talents, unveils a stunning new collaboration with Cinderella’s costume designer, Sandy Powell.

Inspired by the old-school glamour of Lady Tremaine, the wicked stepmother played by Cate Blanchett, Powell has designed a special collection of four striking statement pieces featuring an antique leaves motif adorned with baguette-cut crystals in shades of emerald green or gold crystal. The Atelier Swarovski and Swarovski Cinderella-inspired collections will be available since March in selected stores.

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THE

ART OF INSPIRATION HAPPY SOCKS COLLOBORATES WITH

SNOOP DOGG

SNOOP DOGG

wouldn't certainly take part in the ESC. But he is still successful and very happy too. For him, real happyness has its origins not only in mind or heart or at least on stage, but it starts with the feet – at least when you wear

HAPPY SOCKS

HAPPY SOCKS

refers to a very interesting cooperation since some month. The partnership with artist, Snoop Dogg is called "Happy Socks presents The Art of Inspiration". The collaboration aims to encourage and explore creativity and artistic expression.

The campaign is a new platform for Snoop Dogg to illustrate his passion for different creative mediums and discuss why painting is an essential component to his progression as an artist.

“For many years, I’ve always wanted to paint, and I’ve been exploring the craft behind the scenes. I find that painting allows me to explore certain emotions I’ve never been able to express through my music or acting,” said Snoop Dogg. “The collaboration with Happy Socks is so natural, because they saw what I was doing and provided me with another platform to further display my artistic abilities.”

ALWAYS A FASHION TRENDSETTER,

Snoop Dogg encountered Happy Socks last year and immediately included the patterned pairs into his everyday rotation.

Quickly picking up on his love for Happy Socks, the Swedish brand began organically working with Snoop Dogg and his creative team Cashmere Agency, to cultivate this intriguing new partnership.

“After a series of high level collaborations, Happy Socks has the opportunity to work with the iconic Snoop Dogg in a whole new way. Collaborating with artists throughout their creative process is what makes Happy Socks complete and what helps us remain the pioneers of design socks. Everyone is creative in one way or another and have their own way of getting inspired and expressing individuality,but all together, we can agree that we need to be creative to be happy. Our own inspiration and creativity is as unique as our personalities.” says Mikael Söderlindh, CEO of Happy Socks.

ABOUT SNOOP DOGG

Snoop Dogg is a multi-platinum artist and entertainment icon. With over 20 years in the industry, Snoop’s ability to stay at the forefront of popular culture and new technology through hit records, brand partnerships, innovative digital strategies, philanthropy and more has resulted in unwavering relevance. The Art of Inspiration is an artistic collaboration between Happy Socks and Snoop Dogg.

Snoop first began painting on tour as his own form of meditation. Painting became a peaceful ritual, leading to a natural progression in his creativity. The Art of Inspiration campaign was created as a platform for Snoop Dogg to illustrate his passion for different creative mediums and discuss why painting is an essential component to his progression as an artist. The overall experience of painting is limitless and allows Snoop the ability to express emotions he has not been able to reach through music, acting or any other outlet he has explored.

ABOUT HAPPY SOCKS It all started under the cloud-ridden April sky of yet another belated Swedish spring in 2008. Two friends had a vision: to spread happiness by turning an everyday essential into a colorful design piece with a rigid standard of ultimate quality, craftsmanship and creativity. A concept now brought to perfection by the Happy Socks collective of creators. Today Happy Socks are sold in more than 70 countries and on every continent. Happy Socks features an almost endless variety of models and designs, using a broad spectrum of color combinations and original patterns Simply put: there's a pair of high-quality socks and underwear for every occasion, mindset and style.

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CASUAL LIFESTYLE WITH MARITIME ROOTS ARQUEONAUTAS LOVES THE SEA AND

KEVIN COSTNER

KEVIN COSTNER

loves the sea as well as casual lifestyle fashion with a maritime heritage. Therefore, and because of other reasons, he is ambassador of the brand

ARQUEONAUTAS

THE INSPIRATION AND MISSION The name ARQUEONAUTAS has been taken from the brand’s collaboration with the non-profit Arqueonautas Foundation.

Since 1995, this archaeological marine foundation has made it a mission to locate sunken, historical ships and their cargo in order to preserve them as part of the world’s maritime heritage. The scientists’ expeditions, their passion and maritime adventures, form the essence of the brand and inspire its collections. ARQUEONAUTAS supports the foundation’s work by donating 1 euro for every collection item sold. A major part of the company’s philosophy can be found in its collaboration with certified suppliers, who follow the high standards of the Otto Group’s Code of Conduct.

BRAND AMBASSADOR Since 2011, Hollywood star and Oscar® award-winner Kevin Costner has been a partner to the ARQUEONAUTAS casual lifestyle brand. The actor, producer, director, musician and environmental activist is a passionate diver. As often as possible, he is with his family at and on the sea.

“I love the sea. What many don’t know is that I worked as a fisherman to earn money for college. So I know what it means to travel the waters,” says Kevin Costner.

“The story behind the brand fascinates me. The divers from Arqueonautas salvage shipwrecks and their treasures in seas around the world.

They live a bit of maritime adventure. I’m proud to be a partner to ARQUEONAUTAS and do what I can to preserve the world’s maritime heritage,” continues Kevin Costner.

As a years-long partner and co-owner of ARQUEONAUTAS, Kevin Costner contributes his experience to creating the brand’s collections. He is closely integrated into the design and development processes. With his high standards for quality, craftsmanship and design, he is continuously developing and enhancing products together with the ARQUEONAUTAS team.

THE COLLECTION

The ARQUEONAUTAS collection perfectly reflects Kevin Costner’s lifestyle – and it is Kevin Costner’s lifestyle that has created a bond between him and ARQUEONAUTAS. ARQUEONAUTAS offers retailers two main annual collections for both men and women, as well as two mid-season collections, in the middle to upper price ranges. Thanks to twelve delivery dates per year, the collection is able to be continuously enhanced. ARQUEONAUTAS pushes the brand’s development by issuing licenses. Thus, since 2013, the fashion collection has been complemented by a men’s and women’s shoe collection.

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A SECRET HELPS ANGEL NEEDY MOTHERS

CANDICE SWANEPOEL & MOTHER PRESENT A UNIQUE AID COLLECTION

This spring, the launch of a '90s street style-inspired capsule collection was announced excitedly by

CANDICE SWANEPOEL AND MOTHER THE CAMPAIGN

was shot by renowned photographer Russell James. The collection features seven styles including ultra high waisted skinnies and cut off shorts available in four washes. Proceeds benefit mothers2mothers, a South African-based non-profit organization that works to prevent the transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies.

LELA BECKER AND TIM KAEDING

are the founders of the label MOTHER. Their attention was led to the South-African supermodel Candice Swanepoel by a casual 90s look, which she likes to wear.

"The cooperation with Candice was a great pleasure for us. Each piece that we have designed is unique and characteristic for her look. From the start, Candice had a very clear vision of all what she wanted. This determination made it easy for us to create a collection full of “model-off-duty street styles”, which isn’t only easy to wear and versatile to combine, but very sexy too,” says designer Tim Kaeding.

HE AND CANDICE

worked together with attention to each detail. The design, the fit and the washings as well as the logo, the buttons and labels were created in close cooperation. Therefore, the collection embodies the authentic look of the popular top model in every facet. Candice has even integrated her family crest, which shows on each piece of the collection – of course -

A SWIMMING SWAN.

“It was a great experience for me, to design this collection with Tim and Lela”, says Candice and she continue: “I couldn’t only develop my own creativity, but I was in the lucky position to realize attention and support for an organisation, that rescues human life as well as it supports women and expectant mothers”.

MOTHERS2MOTHERS A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection benefit mothers2mothers, a South African-based non-profit organization that works to prevent the transmission of HIV from mothers to their babies. mothers2mothers trains, employs and empowers mothers living with HIV known as Mentor Mothers. They work alongside doctors and nurses in understaffed health centers to provide lifesaving education and one-on-one support to other HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers. Since 2001, the organization has reached more than 1.2 million HIV-positive mothers and their babies in nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

"mothers2mothers is very grateful to Mother Denim and Candice Swanepoel for donating proceeds of sales of their beautiful spring collection to benefit mothers2mothers. And for those who just watched the video here, I am happy to report that Denise, who shared that remarkable story of courage, has had a baby boy named Siyamthanda, which in Xhosa means "we love him," AND he has tested negative for HIV! The support generated by this collection will educate and empower more mothers living with HIV, like Denise, to protect their babies from HIV infection and keep themselves and their families healthy. I love it that by supporting Mothers, we can support mothers!" said Robin Smalley, Co-Founder and Director, mothers2mothers U.S.

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AN URBAN

ATTITUDE MIXED WITH A MODERN LIFESTYLE LOVEDAY JEANS A TOP MODEL SETS THE FASHION TONE

A SOPHISTICATED PREMIUM DENIM LABEL FORMED IN 2012 WAS NAMED AFTER A REAL SUPERMODEL:

LOVEDAY JEANS

PAPIS LOVEDAY, FORMER TOP-MODEL, SAYS: “IT'S STILL DIFFICULT TO FIND A GOOD QUALITY PAIR OF JEANS WHICH BOTH FIT PERFECTLY AND HAVE INNOVATIVE DESIGN DETAILS. COMBINING MY HIGH STANDARDS FOR FASHION WITH A BASIC WARDROBE ESSENTIAL WAS A CHALLENGE BUT WE'VE DONE IT. SEE THEM, FEEL THEM, TRY THEM. I PROMISE THEY'LL SOON BE YOUR FAVOURITE JEANS. YOU'LL LOVE YOUR LOVEDAYS!” THIS NEW BRAND REPRESENTS FASHION-FORWARD DESIGN, A MODERN, URBAN ATTITUDE AND A CAREFREE LIFESTYLE. THE LABEL TAKES THESE CHARACTERISTICS AND ADDS THEM TO THE STANDARDS OF THE EPONYMOUS, HIGH-END ITALIAN MANUFACTURER. THIS SEES TRADITIONAL TAILORING UNITED WITH INNOVATIVE DENIM, NEW SHAPES AND CREATIVE DETAILS. AIMED AT PEOPLE WHO VALUE THEIR INDIVIDUALITY, BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S COLLECTIONS EXUDE STYLE AND CONFIDENCE. LOVEDAY JEANS EMBODIES A NEW INTERPRETATION OF CONTEMPORARY LUXURY. THE RESULT IS A UNIQUE TAKE ON ELEGANCE. MADE IN ITALY. THE COMBINATION OF FINE MATERIALS WITH BOTH ORIGINAL AND TRADITIONAL DETAILS MEANS EACH PAIR OF LOVEDAYS IS A MUST-HAVE PIECE. LOVEDAY JEANS ALSO BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY AND AS SUCH HAS AN OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNESCO FOUNDATION – EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. THIS MEANS THAT EACH PAIR OF LOVEDAY JEANS YOU BUY IS ALSO A DONATION TO THIS FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL AGENCY. THIS PRIMARILY SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS IN SENEGAL WHICH IS PAPIS LOVEDAY'S HOME COUNTRY.

THE NEW COLLECTION Inspired by the first street-art paintings of the 1980s, noble interpreted grunge influences set the tone of the summer collection. A rough look meets a radical chic and grunge Deluxe - the result is a perfect interplay of opposites.

The typical sexy LOVEDAY JEANS cuts meet soft denim with a punk attitude. The collection is characterised by the combination of contrasting washings, as well as striking details (such as the tuxedo stroke interpreted in silver on the side seam). Black-grey, light blue and off white shades determine the summer color palette. The 'made in Italy' collection is available at more than 100 premium retailers in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ukraine, Russia, Italy and the United States, as well as in selected online stores.

LOVEDAY JEANS stands for progressive looks, an urban attitude and a carefree attitude to life. These traits link the brand with the demand of the namesake PAPIs Loveday in the Italian high - end manufacturing, combining traditional tailoring with innovative denim, innovative shapes and creative details.

The women's and men's collection set always stylistically sovereign accents.

It is addressed to men and women who place value on individuality.

The campaign has been photographed by the International star photographer Kosmas Pavlos in Vienna. Among others the internationally successful Versace model Mario Loncarski, as well as the top model Martina Dimitrova can be seen.

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IT‘S ALL

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AN AMAZING AD CAMPAING & NEWS ABOUT THE JOGG JEANS

Artistic Director: Nicola Formichetti Creative Director: Jacob Wildschiødtz Photographer: Nick Knight Talent: Charlotte Free, Kiko Mizuhara, Winnie Harlow, Bruce Sabrina, Gryphone O’Shea and Surren Senevirate

#DIESELHIGH

Resounding a clear siren for tolerance, equality and unconditional love, Diesel launches its SS2015 advertising campaign.

It’s rising above, it’s tolerance, inclusiveness, LOVE in the largest most unconditional sense possible. As Nicola Formichetti explains, “It’s elevating yourself. Elevating your spirit. Whatever it takes, however you do it. Wherever you are.”

Conceived by creative director Nicola Formichetti and styled by Anna Trevelyan, the campaign will run with the hashtag #DieselHigh because of its provocative and optimistic implications— urging to live life in the moment and to enjoy the ride.

As Nicola says, “There are so many crazy things happening now that you don’t see people just having fun any more. The challenge was to work with an avant-garde photographer, Nick Knight, and get him to do something he’s rarely done – which is shoot people smiling. It feels spontaneous, like they are selfies and he’s just the one snapping the photo.”

The DNA of Diesel and the reignition that began with #DieselReboot evolves into #DieselHigh. #DieselReboot was about individuals celebrating their unique point of view and celebrating their creativity. From there, we moved on to the new communities in #WeAreConnected and now, we are creating a powerful, positive new energy for the world with #DieselHigh.

With a breakout campaign that channels the essence of revolutionary denim it is back, the

DIESEL JOGG JEANS

Artist and Instagram iconoclast Doug Abraham (AKA @ bessnyc4) unleashed his signature spliced transgressive work for Jogg Jean’s Spring/Summer 2015 Hybrid Denim advertising campaign. The result is a compelling visual statement that channels Jogg Jean’s hybrid DNA. Graphic and bold, the image is inspired by Jogg Jean’s edgy hybrid fabric tailored for modern hybrid lifestyles. This technically advanced jersey-denim is woven from three threads, and can be treated like denim to achieve diverse dyeing, washing and distressing effects. Soft and comfortable as a pair of sweatpants with the high quality and durability of denim, Jogg Jeans are designed to be put through their paces. They are built for contemporary, multi-tasking, always-moving everyday lives.

Diesel first launched JoggJ ean’s technology in 2011, evolving and refining the fabric courtesy of its pioneer washes and treatments. Initially worn by customers with active lifestyles and frequent travelers, Jogg Jeans has now established a following by denim enthusiasts.

The Hybrid Denim campaign broke in London on March 2, followed by a rollout worldwide from March 16 with a wide scale media campaign and a series of worldwide events.

Animation agency Reed and Radar created a film based on Doug’s striking work, which features a soundtrack from The Black Soft. Diesel’s creative director Nichola Formichetti will introduce the new Hybrid Denim film during his talk at the South by South West interactive, music and film festival in Austin, Texas later this month.

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JUST

A

LIKE CROCODILE CROCS

CAN BE WORN ON LAND OR IN WATER

DON'T WORRY!

When we speak about a close relation between a crocodile and shoes, of course we don’t speak about crocodile leather. Far from it, we speak about a brand from USA, which creates casual footwear, which can be worn on land and in water both well-known under the name:

CROCS

CROCS, INC.

is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children. The brand from Colorado offers a broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to its core molded footwear heritage. All Crocs™ shoes feature Croslite™ material, a proprietary, revolutionary technology that gives each pair of shoes the soft, comfortable, lightweight, non-marking and odor-resistant qualities that Crocs fans know and love.

CROCS COLLECTIONS 300 FOUR-SEASON FOOTWEAR STYLES. “GET CROCS INSIDE” ICONIC CLOG SNEAKERS, SANDALS, BOOTS AND HEELS. 200 MILLION offers several distinct shoe with more than

Crocs fans

every pair of shoes, from the to new

Since its inception in 2002, Crocs has sold more than pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world.

THE CROC PHILOSOPHY

all of us have a fun side. the thing is, we can’t always find it. it’s out every friday night after work, but come monday morning, it’s nowhere to be found. for so many of us, fun vanishes when we need it most. but when we slip on a pair of CrocsTM shoes, suddenly we’ve found our fun again. no matter what pair you love most, crocs makes it possible to put the fun of being a little expressive and a little different into each day.

AS A GLOBAL LEADER

in casual footwear, Crocs, Inc. looks out not only for the comfort of our fans, but also for the health and wellbeing of communities in need. Giving back is a strong part of Crocs’ culture, and the Crocs Cares program provides a platform for Crocs employees to support organizations that benefit local and global communities alike. Since 2007, more than 2.5 million pairs of shoes were distributed to those in need in impoverished areas, as well as those affected by natural disasters in more than 40 countries. Most recently, Crocs donated more than 80,000 pairs of shoes to one of Haiti’s largest medical providers, an organization dedicated to providing healthcare following the country’s devastating earthquake. Because of the lack of footwear worldwide, non-profit donation partners such as UNICEF, Brothers Brother Foundation, and Feed The Children, to name a few, have teamed up with Crocs Cares to reduce the rate of skin infections, parasites, and cuts acquired through the lack of foot protection. With these partner organizations, Crocs seeks to provide families and children with information and education on the importance of proper footwear.

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SUBTLE TOWARDS ENOUGH TO LEAN

TIMELESSNESS SESSUN

FEMININE FASHION WITH A STORY BEHIND

A BRAND

that moves ever onwards driven by a wandering inspiration takes us by the hand and reminds us that we love fashion when it tells us about lots of other things too. Its name:

SESSUN

Because either offering a definitive biography of Sessùn or sketching a fixed portrait of its founder would be rather a simplistic exercise, instead what we’d like to do now, more than fifteen years after she first started, is to report on a state of mind, to talk about someone who is the guiding hand behind a style, inventing a whole world of her. Own and inviting us to step inside it without worrying about the coming trends and compulsory routines.

A TRAVELLER

The former anthropology student from Montpellier could have become a researcher or an archaeologist, for the intense pleasure of discovery.

In the end the things she saw and the people she met on her travels led her to print her memories of several ancient civilisations onto contemporary fabric.

It was in South America that Emma François felt the first mystical impact, the turning point which foreshadowed a vocation. OK, that may be a cliché but it really doesn’t matter. It was when she came into contact with people who weave, embroider, sew and make things, drawing unquestioningly on a heritage of techniques and know-how, that she finally understood what she had to do and found her own way.

1998 saw the obligatory trip to Paris and the Who’s Next show at which she presented her brand for the first time.

Then, having set up base in Marseilles, she got herself noticed in 1999 and 2001 when she was awarded the Jeune Créateur (Young Designer) prize by the Institut Mode Méditerranée (Mediterranean Fashion Institute). Sessùn is now extending its distribution to more than eight

hundred points of sale internationally, with two hundred in France, and has a world of its own, its own space, its own chosen design, in seven own-name boutiques in Marseilles, Aix-en-Provence, Paris Avignon, Lille, Berlin and Bruxelles.

While her brand is travelling, Emma herself still goes out on the road.

At the moment she manages to get away to Japan at least twice a year, drawn by the Japanese sense of contrast, extreme gentleness and urban insanity, the respect for culture and the addiction to technology and certainly also because of the country’s sincere eco-civic global awareness. This is an aspect which Sessùn develops naturally, whenever possible, through series using organic fibres or from fair trade crops.

Is it a matter of listening out for trends so that you can anticipate shades, printed fabrics, shapes and cuts? Yes, of course, but first and foremost it’s about trusting your instincts, the emotions you pick up every single time you go out, whether it’s just a great night on the town or a journey to a faraway place. In any case there can be no commercial concessions because, as she puts it so well herself:

“If you’ve got no feeling for what you’re doing it’ll never work!»

And because Emma François isn’t the kind of woman to work all on her own in a corner somewhere, she quickly forged links with the urban arts, hence loyal, consistent partnerships for her brand with the likes of the graphic and sound designer Sundae and, more recently, the ceramicist Pierre Buisson for the exhibition «Indicrafts». And when you ask her which other artists she’d like to ask to come up with a piece or a limited series, if she could choose anyone at all, Emma talks about photography, mentioning names such as William Eggleston, Stephen Shore and Eugene Richards… At the end of the day, looking beyond these international figures all of whom have a poetic touch which would fit in perfectly with the Sessùn image, Emma also has a place in her heart for talented youngsters, for instance the enchanted, dreamlike, almost symbolist watercolours of the Irish artist Donna Huddleston, whose work has become her latest craze.

A THREAD RUNNING THROUGH EVERYTHING

There are so many other things, some of them insignificant and some essential, which dictate Emma François’ inspiration - it could be a range of colours, a story, a film or a record sleeve. This is how a Sessùn collection comes together, out of almost nothing. The collection was influenced by the attitude of inspirational female singer-songwriters such as Bat For Lashes, Coco Rosie and The Do, the way they invent things, mixing ethnic, second-hand clothing with more up-to-date pieces.

There’s no denying that Emma draws a great deal on music as an innate reflex, something handed down emotionally through her family.

We can get a feel for this by listening to the two Sessùn Song Collection. In other words it was a genuine collection, a soundtrack sewn together by working with DJ Sundae and Guillaume Sorge and it had a musical thread running gently through it ranging from the indie-folk scene to a few electro-poetic nuggets and, although some are recent whereas others are rather older, they are all timeless.

Sessùn has been expressing this closeness to the world of music instinctively and increasingly seriously for ten years now, through partnerships with challenging, eclectic events, some of which are still making a name for themselves whereas others are already established a rough and by no means full list would include the Aires Libres event in Provence, the B-side festival in Marseilles, Baleapop in Guétary, Midi Festival in Hyères, Yeah! in Lourmarin...

MODERN This capacity for polymorphous, selective attention is certainly one of the keys to the Sessùn identity.

it’s a brand which, although rooted in its own time, is still subtle enough to lean towards timelessness.

Emma employs this talent for combinations, influences, tastes and disciplines when working on every Sessùn collection, but also uses it for promoting her brand.

In any case, there’s still a desire to give yourself a treat shining through in these limited runs and little rarities:

“so that we don’t get stuck in a logic which’d change as soon as it gets to mass distribution”.

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CONFIDENT IN WOMEN THEIR ELEMENT GESTUZ

PLAYS WITH TEXTURES AND VIVID COLORS

a beautiful Spring/Summer collection entitled ‘In Her Element’ conveying the freedom and playfulness that a woman expresses through her look is presented by leading Danish womenswear and accessories label

GESTUZ

The powerful but feminine Gestuz® woman is more sophisticated for SS15 with clean lines complimented by more ladylike cuts; tied together with stand-out trend pieces to complete the mix and match effortless style of the brand. The collection expertly balances minimal Nordic design with playful elements of texture, vivid colours and graphic prints to create a summer wardrobe that will retain its style season after season.

BALANCING MINIMALISTIC DESIGN WITH POWERFUL ATHLETIC STYLE LINES, A NEW LOVE FOR VIBRANT COLOUR AND SPECIALIST DETAILING INCLUDING GRAPHIC PRINTS AND LAYERS OF RICH TEXTURE GESTUZ速 PRESENTS REFRESHING TAKE ON SUMMER STAPLES.

A FRESH COLOUR PALETTE OF MINT GREEN AND BLUE IS WARMED WITH NOTES OF BLUSH AND CAMEL, WHILE CLASSIC BLACK IS HIGHLIGHTED WITH ACCENTS OF SOFT POWDERY GREYS AND COOL WHITE. TRADITIONALLY KNOWN FOR THEIR PARED BACK COLOUR PALETTE LOOK OUT FOR BURSTS OF SCARLET RED AND ELECTRIC BLUE GIVING THE COLLECTION A NEW VIBRANCY.

THE LADY LIKE INSPIRATION YOU WILL SEE IN THE CLASSIC SHAPES LIKE TRENCH COATS AND TAILORING, AND FEMININE SILHOUETTES IN SOFT FABRICS AS SILK, TENCEL AND SUEDE. FOR THESE PIECES GESTUZ HAS MADE A TWIST TO THE “CLASSIC” BY CHOOSING UNTRADITIONAL FABRIC COMPARED TO WHAT IT NORMAL IS, OR MIXED TO FAMILIAR LOOKS INTO A NEW LOOK.

THE SPORTY INFLUENCE WILL CONTINUE, BUT NOW WE SEE IT IN A NEW FORM. IT IS THE SMALL DETAILS AS PIPING AND FABRIC INSERTS, ALONG WITH FABRICS AND COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING NYLON AND POLYESTER. MOST IMPORTANT IS THAT THE SPORTY LOOK HAS MOVED ON TO BE MORE SOPHISTICATED AND LESS YOUNG.

GESTUZ速 KNOWS LEATHER LIKE NO OTHER AND ONCE AGAIN THE FABRIC TAKES CENTRE STAGE WITH AN ARRAY OF LUXURIOUS SOFT SKIRTS, TROUSERS AND STATEMENT BIKER AND BOMBER STYLE JACKETS. SS15 SEES THE ADDITION OF SUMPTUOUS SUEDE OPTIONS WITH KEY STYLES INCLUDING PERFORATED SUEDE SKATER SKIRTS AND TIMELESS CAMEL TRENCH COATS.

BOLD TAILORING MIXED WITH RELAXED SPORTY SILHOUETTES PAY HOMAGE TO THE FASCINATINGLY STRONG WOMEN OF THE 90’S AND SHARP LINES ARE CONTRASTED WITH FLUID SILKS ADDING A TOUCH OF FEMININITY TO OTHERWISE ANDROGYNOUS JUMPSUITS, TAILORED SEPARATES AND STRUCTURED DRESSES.

MANY OF THE PRINTS ARE MADE AS DIGITAL PRINTING. THIS PRINT METHOD IS USED WHEN THE ARTWORK CONTAINS MANY COLORS (ABOVE 7), IF THE ARTWORK HAS MANY FINE LINES/DETAILS, OR IF IT IS A PHOTO PRINT.

IMAGINE IT IS A BIG PRINTER PRINTING ON FABRIC INSTEAD OF PAPER. THIS WAY OF PRINTING IS EXPENSIVE AND SLOWER THAN NORMAL ROTARY PRINT, BUT IT ALSO GIVES A VERY LUXURIES LOOK. ESPECIALLY WHEN USED ON SILK, AS GESTUZ OFTEN DOES.

SUEDE BOOTS IN CAMEL AND LIGHT GREY, FEDORA HATS AND STUDDED ANKLE BOOTS MAKE THE PERFECT FINISHING TOUCHES AND ADD A RETRO TOUCH TO OTHERWISE CLEAN CONTEMPORARY STYLING.

CELEBRATION COLLECTION JOINING GESTUZ’S® MAINLINE READY-TO-WEAR SELECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME IS THE EXCLUSIVE CELEBRATION COLLECTION COMPRISING SLEEK OCCASIONWEAR DESIGNS IN SUPER LUXE SILKS, LACE AND SOFT LEATHERS. THIS PREMIUM CAPSULE COLLECTION ADDS A NEW DIMENSION TO THE GESTUZ® LINE OFFERING A RANGE OF SWEEPING FLOOR-LENGTH DRESSES, SLEEK SEPARATES AND DIRECTIONAL EVENINGWEAR PIECES TO SEE YOU THROUGH THE SUMMER PARTY SEASON.

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FLORAL GEOMETRY FOR AN EXTRA SUMMER APPEARANCE ALFREDO VILLALBA MODERN FLOWER POWER MADE IN SPAIN

basic shapes of geometry, circles, squares and triangles, merged with the radiant shapes of floral symbolism characterize the summer collection of

ALFREDO VILLALBA

DUAL AND OPPOSING

concepts reflected in the texture and the raise of the fabrics, in the volumes of the models and in the colour range.

A LUXURY DESIGN CONCEPT

Alfredo Villalba, the founder and Creative Director until the year 2007, had a clear concept regarding design. His natural engrained commercial savvy did not come into opposition with quality produce and contemporary fashion.

A leading fashion designer in the 80’s and 90’s, his power suits and tailored jackets, bespoke cocktail and evening gowns dressed the elite of Spanish society and created a solid base of cosmopolitan clients.

In 2007 the generational change in the person of the founders son, Diego Villalba, takes place.

Appointed Creative Director, the young designer brings a new risqué style to the Spanish Fashion House of ALFREDO VILLALBA. Diego Villalba was trained within the family company. An in-house internship of 8 years working in all the areas of the business; textile supply, couture techniques, atelier management, in-shop commercial and client experience, was completed with a Fashion Masters in Istituto Marangoni, Milan.

Since presenting his first collection Diego Villalba has out stood as an innovative Haute Couture designer. He has maintained the family’s in grained philosophy, contributing his personal view, his own aesthetic language and his stylistic imprint in the fashion by ALFREDO VILLALBA.

THE COLLECTIONS OF ALFREDO VILLALBA

BY DIEGO VILLALBA

have proved a huge fashion success changing effectively the concepts of luxury or premium fashion, walking away from a traditional design approach, experimenting with new fashion codes and innovative styles.

ALWAYS MAINTAINING

the base template that sustains the couture / atelier family philosophy while breaking the creative frontiers relative to high-end fashion.

Diego Villalba also holds a unique awareness regarding the new concepts of luxury fashion. Unlike mainstream brands, ALFREDO VILLALBA fashion is characterized by high levels of customer loyalty due to the unique features that defi ne the aesthetic identity of the models and the sustained associations with intermediaries in the market for the material prima of luxury products.

THE FLORAL GEOMETRY COLLECTION

by ALFREDO VILLALBA, merges the basic shapes of geometry, circles, squares and triangles, with the radiant shapes of floral symbolism.

Dual and opposing concepts reflected in the texture and the raise of the fabrics, in the volumes of the models and in the colour range.

Diego Villalba, Creative Director, envisions a woman living in the today’s world reflecting the aesthetic inspiration of the clothing of ancient cultures. The Hispanic Roman era is represented by black and white metal mesh mosaic and embroidered marine motifs. The Aztec culture is identified by colourful geometries and metal mesh in precious tones.

The flowers, floral motifs, are stamped, embroidered in 3D over the models. A femininity belligerent with established dress codes and lover of exclusive originality.

THE DRESS

 

always protagonist, is contextualized to showcase new components, tops, bodices, jackets, shorts, over skirts, capes. The importance of the volume of the skirt; flared, layered, keels, bell or adjusted, the drop; long, midi and mini and asymmetric games resume the construction of the dress, elaborate and innovative, exploring new stylistic territory.

THE ENRICHED MATERIALS 

Metal mesh with a mosaic or armour effect, tulle and embroidered or woven lace, terminations in guipure and rhinestones, crystals and mother-of-pearl, leather and patent leather. Different fabrics are added to the same model creating a luxurious textile collage which ventures through the path of a new concept of the baroque. Studied styles that reside far away from sobriety and minimalism.

ALFREDO VILLALBA STATES HIS PHILOSOPHY

A collection that defines the new ideologies relevant to luxury and to couture. A creative research whose essence is based on attracting antagonistic concepts and which ventures towards anarchy. A unique beauty reached by ordering chaos.

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WAY ARE WE

THE

CINQUE

MODERN SPORTSWEAR WITH FEMININE DETAILS

About 30 years ago, inspired by the Mediterranean environment and the casual Italian lifestyle, a German brand was born, called:

CINQUE

CINQUE

quickly developed into a progressive fashion label in the modern men and

women premium segment from the very start. The collections’ creative origins are at the headquarters in Monchengladbach; the town which is pronounced very cute by beautiful Cara Delevingne in a current TV-spot of another brand. However, the design team develops two main and two intermediate collections for men and women every year. In addition, CINQUE offers the neverout-of-stock program "9 TO 5." This consists of styles for the modern businesswoman and businessman in a modern modular system.

In order to offer the customers a contemporary, high quality product, Cinque ensures a thorough value chain – from the ordering of the material to the sale.

Products are based on brands high quality fabrics and materials, which are compared and ordered according to high quality standards.

WAY ARE WE

THE

THE SUMMER COLLECTION 2015 AUTHENTIC LOOKS SPORTSWEAR AND FEMININE DETAILS. ETHNO-ASIAN INSPIRED INDIGO PRINTS RETRO-DYED SWEATSHIRTS AND SNEAKERS. FLOWING KAFTAN BLOUSES WITH GRAPHIC EMBROIDERY contents beautiful with modern

encounter oversized and

meet washed suede and tattered denim.

TATTERED USED AND PRINT PATCHES OLIVER TWIST. BURN-OUT T-SHIRTS WIDE, SHORTENED AND FLOWING PANTS. BLAZERS WITHOUT PADDING, LINING OPEN EDGES. MOVING, VIBRANT, HANDWOVEN SURFACES. JACQUARDS ENDLESSLY COMBINED. THE SILHOUETTE OVERSIZED ALL OVER, THE SHORTENED WIDE PANTS SILK SHIRTS. KIMONO AND SPORTSWEAR, BASEBALL AND CHARLES DICKENS give the collection a touch of

techniques for to go with

have been unmanufactured,

and mostly crafted with Fabrics compel through There are

and prints, which can be

transitions into loose and this includes

from flowing fabrics to match the The mix of

reflects the modern lifestyle and achieves polarity suspense.

FROM MIDNIGHT TO EARLY TWILIGHT

The Cinque summer season gets started creatively, optimistically and full of lightness.

SUSPENSEFUL STYLISTIC CLASSIC MEETS LAID-BACK. combinations are in focus.

VOLUMINOUS BAG, SPACIOUS SHOPPER AND FEMININE DAY BAGS BOWLING SHAPES ELEGANT CLUTCHES paint the picture.

Versions of

and very

add to the modern collection statement.

MULTI POCKET OPTIONS AND VARIABLE CARRYING POSSIBILITIES FOR EVERYDAY USE.

make each bag a companion

THE COLLECTIONS are presented in showrooms in Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Gent, Hamburg, Moscow, Munich, Salzburg, Toronto, Wien and Zurich.

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PLEASE

WATCH BAGGAGE

YOUR HAND

ECCO

A COOL RANGE OF BAGS & SHOES

THE SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN

is based on the philosophy that form should follow function.

That it works better, than to be focussed just on one part is proven by the brand:

ECCO

ECCO both creates its own leather and designs its own leather goods.

This integrated process enables the brand to work purposefully with its products from start to finish.

Invoking a deeply ingrained tradition of passionate craftsmanship, ECCO designs beautiful, highly functional bags that are decidedly Scandinavian in style: simple, sophisticated and able to stand the test of time. ECCO's passion for leather and leather design remains at the forefront throughout the brand's work.

ECCO Leather Goods designs, develops, and markets bags, belts and wallets anchored in Scandinavian design. The products are built on quality and craftsmanship from five decades of profound leather skills. ECCO Accessories is part of the Danish shoe brand ECCO founded in 1963. The ECCO Group is one of the few major shoe manufacturers in the world, who own and manage every step of the shoemaking process - from tanneries to stores. ECCO Leather Goods utilises high quality leather from the group’s own tanneries, which provides the designers endless possibilities and inspirations.

IT STARTS WITH THE LEATHER Ranging from soft and supple to more rugged and sturdy, the various ECCO leather types inform and shape our design choices, giving our goods their unique expression. ECCO's passion for craftsmanship is evidenced by the brand's expertise. As one of the world’s few companies to create and design leather in its own tanneries, ECCO is committed to developing and innovating the art of leather making and collaborates with some of the best luxury goods brands in the world.

ABOVE: ECCO SCULPTURED BAG BELOW: FELICITY HANDBAG

SCANDINAVIAN SENSIBILITY

The Scandinavian design tradition is grounded in the view that form should have a purpose. Superfluous embellishment is not on the agenda. Rather, style is found in elements of the design itself – its texture, shape, colour, structure and ability to complement one’s individual expression. Functionality is part of the design: in the case of bags and small leather goods, it lies in the safe, secure organisation of belongings, easy access and overview, and the intuitive use of straps and zips. ECCO's ultimate goal is to enable you to go about your days in effortless yet notable style while enjoying the look and longevity of uncompromising quality. . This is where ECCO’s cultivated leathers come in, enabling the wearer to create truly wearable style staples that indulge the senses in both look and feel.

INSPIRED BY THE MARINE Marine-inspired vintage designs are back on the style radar. Make waves with ECCO’s updated renditions, whose distinctly Scandinavian finish lends them organic yet urban sensibility. Minimalistic Rich, natural ECCO Toro leather detailing refines the overall silhouette while a multi-functional profile with extra straps and handles delivers unmatched convenience and versatility.

FAITHFUL COMPANIONS Knowing what to pack for every life event? A challenge. But knowing where to stash it all?

That becomes a simple pleasure with the new ECCO FINLEY and ECCO EDAY bag collections, conceived for both business and leisure. So whether you’re a frequent flyer, weekend urban explorer, outdoorsy vacation adventurer or all of the above, ECCO’s cool range of canvas and leather totes, backpacks and overnighters will win you over.

YOUR LOVELY PIECE The bags’ sturdy canvas and high-quality, beautifully aging leather is quite the power pairing when it comes to cultivating a relaxed yet upscale look. To create your own off-duty profile, pair your ECCO FINLEY or ECCO EDAY pick with casual summer separates and a certain je ne sais quoi, both on deck and off.

TINY PLEASURES This season, the way to upgrade your look is to downsize your carryall – and the new range of ultra-modern, highly functional pouches and wallets makes the transition easy and fun. Taking style cues from the chic 60s, the sleek new leather styles in a sweet pastel palette help you manage daily essentials with flair. Clean and understated, they add instant appeal to casual evening attire, doubling as sleek and savvy mini-clutches come nightfall.

SOFT 2.0 STYLISH EDITION

ECCO proudly present its heritage shoe Soft 2.0 from 1984 in a new 21st century stylish edition. Classic Scandinavian retro look merged with modern design details ensures extreme comfort for your feet.

CRUISE SANDALS FOR A LIMITLESS SUMMER Cruise is a sporty and athletic multifunctional sandal designed to fit whatever adventures summer has in store for you.

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OPEN WITH MINDED SEAMLESS HEADWEAR BE REALLY

BUFF

WHEN STYLISH HEADWEAR MEETS TRENDY URBAN LIFESTYE

A COMPANY LOCATED IN BARCELONA

that created “the original multifunctional seamless headwear” in 1992, and became renowned in the sports industry under the brand name

BUFF

WITH PRODUCTS

being sold in over 70 countries, the brand expanded and bloomed into the fashion industry with in 2010. The lifestyle branch of the company is

BUFF URBAN KNOWN FOR MERGING STYLE CUTTING EDGE DESIGNS EASY-TO-WEAR SYSTEM and practicality; BUFF® Urban offers

making its pieces stylish yet functional. the following pages present the lines of

SUMMER 2015.

along with the of snoods,

FIXIE WORLD URBAN SPORT “FIXIE” BIKE. THE STREETS OF NEW YORK MAJOR CITY IN THE WORLD. WHOLE LIFESTYLE HAVE GREAT PASSION FOR DESIGN, MUSIC, AND ART AS WELL. BUFF® ORGANIZED A continuously growing

well-known fixed gear

is the

This sport started in

and is now present in every

Around the fixie bicycle itself, a

has developed. Its users are known to

not only for the biking activity itself, but

several urban bike rides promoting this way of life where appreciation for style, whether it’s in music, art or fashion, it encouraged.

THE BRAND ITS SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO STRIVE ACTIVE AND CULTURALLY RICH LIFE HECTIC AND FAST PACED WORLD.

wants to give towards those

in a

for an

URBAN LIFESTYLE URBAN SPORTS, “WORKOUT” ROUTINE; HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE, THEY ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS FUN AND EXCITING SPORTS A METROPOLITAN SETTING. MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO LIVE A NON FLAT LIFE IN THE CITY SPORT, CULTURE, ART, AND STYLE ENCOURAGES THIS MESSAGE,

BY ORGANIZING AND PARTICIPATING go beyond the mere

they stand for a

while also fostering culture, art, fashion and music.

to become part of a movement with a philosophy where take place in BUFF® wants to

by experiencing

all at the same time. The brand contributes and

in art, music, and urban sport events.

VARSITY STYLE UNIQUE PRINTS, DARING DESIGNS, AND STATEMENT PIECES. FERNANDO “BRAMBY” BRAMBILLA BUENOS AIRES, COLLABORATED 6 UNIQUE PIECES. VINTAGE CULTURE, PUNK ROCK, AND OLD SCHOOL SKATER URBANITY, RAW, DARING, AND BOLD HANDDRAWN ventures towards originality in and visual impact with

is a self-taught artist from

Argentina, who has

with BUFF® to create

His style is inspired by Indigo and

which translate into

illustrations with character.

STUDIO HONORS A LEGACY OF ELEGANCE, EXPERIENCE, AND STYLE DESIGNED CHARACTER through pieces

with

and top quality materials.

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LIFE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AS ONE BIG AND DIVERSE

PERNILLE CORYDON INVITES US TO HER CREATIVE OASIS IN COPENHAGEN

RAW INDUSTRIALISM, AESTHETIC DECAY AND SCANDINAVIAN SIMPLICITY IN BEAUTIFUL HARMONY ARE PRESENTED BY

PERNILLE CORYDON

"

We all need to be inspired. Without inspiration, our ideas, passion and drive will die. I find my inspiration in the life I live and in the things I see. In this magazine, I will share with you some of the things that inspire me. I will also introduce my newest collection of jewellery. Because this collection is the result of the influences that have inspired me to create.

I hope that you will find something that inspires you in the following pages. I’d find great joy in that.

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THE JEWELLERY DESIGNER

Pernille Corydon is a Danish jewellery designer born in 1976. She grew up in the idyllic port of Kerteminde on the island of Funen. Today, Pernille lives in the beautiful and historic cathedral city of Haderslev in Southern Jutland, where her design company is also head-quartered. Pernille already demonstrated an interest and skills in the field of creative handicraft at a young age. In 2008, she decided to prioritise her passion for designing jewellery and shortly thereafter established the company Pernille Corydon Jewellery. Even though Pernille has strong roots in the Danish idyll, she often travels out into the world – both on business and for pleasure. When she finds herself somewhere new, Pernille almost always feels that the surroundings have something special to share with her. Something that she feels she must use for something. Pernille describes this inspiration as a flame that burns inside of her and feeds her passion for creating jewellery that brings joy.

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I’m constantly seeing new possibilities and exciting shapes wherever I go. The drive to create has always been a part of me. I find some of my inspiration and excitement in architecture, furniture, fashion, nature – and in people.

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PERNILLE GETS HER INSPIRATION

from everyday life, from different places around the world, and from brief moments with many different people. And her iPhone is always ready for a couple of quick snapshots. The last time Pernille was in New York, her attention was – among other things – drawn to the characteristic fire escapes on the outside of these enormous buildings. She immediately transformed this impression and these vertical lines into a quick sketch on an envelope, which later resulted in the new long earrings called Sticks. Pernille describes it like this:

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I’m quite drawn to shapes in architecture, and my attention most often falls on buildings that appear raw and in decay rather than the more obviously beautiful buildings. Urbanity, buildings and people with contrasts fascinate me.

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BERLIN A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION

One of Pernille’s childhood friends is a photographer, who many years ago took a beautiful picture of part of the government building in Berlin. That photo has always had a special place in Pernille’s heart, and she has kept it ever since. Every time she’s in Berlin, she makes time to visit the particular spot where the photo was taken. The entire area around the government building and the contrast between the raw concrete, glass and soft architectural shapes fascinate her greatly.

The similarities between the picture of the government building in Berlin and the sketch for Pernille’s new Divided jewellery is quite apparent.

THE PICTURE OF BERLIN

And there are indeed obvious parallels between the picture from Berlin and the charm in Pernille’s new Divided jewellery. Not entirely by chance. On another of Pernille’s many journeys, she had a chance to experience the lively Bangkok. Here, she visited the old royal castle, Grand Palace, that offers amazingly beautiful details and a special mood. Some elderly women were sitting by the castle, working on restoring some large and colourful pieces of mosaic.

A BUSTLING, BUT OBLIGING AND PRETTY MOOD. ALMOST LIKE HOME.

In the hall, a large stack of packages are ready to be shipped, phones are ringing, and a couple of the com¬pany’s young ‘jewellery girls’ are sitting in the adjacent room, chatting and fitting pearls onto a new shipment of necklaces. It’s a warm mood, and you’re met by smiling people everywhere.

“Welcome, come on in... Sorry about the mess. We’ve just been so busy. It’s as if all our retailers decided to order all at once,” the women behind it all, Pernille Corydon, says with a laugh and shows us in through the tall and old double doors to her office, which are almost always open.

We’re in the heart of Haderslev, in a large and older luxury apartment on a pedestrian street – right above the store where the jewellery adventure started 6 years ago. Today, the apartment is the head office of the Pernille Corydon Jewellery company, where 10 permanent members of staff work every day to complete jewellery, package orders and service both the company’s agents and the more than 500 retailers worldwide.

With that many retailers spread out across 13 countries, the local sales agents are very important. Pernille attri¬butes a great deal of the company’s success to them. “Today, we have a number of amazing agents that are representing us in the best way possible – both in this country and abroad,” Pernille explains and adds that here from the head office, they’re in daily contact with the agents, who are also included when new ideas are to be discussed and new collections presented.

A colleague pops her head inside. She needs some advice in dealing with a new retailer, but Pernille immediately bounces it back at her: “What do you feel is right? If you were the costumer, how would you like to be treated? I think you should do what you feel is right. Then let me know how you responded to them.”

Pernille Corydon’s business has grown in the past years. This has meant more employees, and Pernille is still learning to hand over responsibilities. “I’ve got my

hand in most of it, but today I spend most of my time on designing and coming up with new ideas. Which is why it’s so important to me that my employees make their own decisions on everyday issues,” Pernille explains and adds that she’s very committed to her employees thriving and developing.

“We’re like a family here at the office. We know each other well, and we work close together every day. Even though we’re growing, it’s vital that we do not lose our intimacy, solidarity and job satisfaction. My employees should be thriving and look forward to come to work every day. This is truly paramount to me,” Pernille Corydon adds. She shows me around the small business. In the warehouse, which is right next to the administrative office, there are boxes of jewellery neatly stacked from floor to ceiling. The company receives a lot of orders every day, and it’s imperative that they deliver fast. Because of this, almost all of their jewellery is in stock. In another room, the two jewellery girls Line and Malene are completing another batch of necklaces. “We assemble some of our jewellery ourselves, and we also pack it all ourselves. Then we’re sure that it’s just the way we want it, and we can more thoroug¬hly control quality,” Pernille explains and continues: “Even though we’re selling a lot more jewellery today than 2-3 years ago, I’m not interested in building this huge setup where everything’s done off-site. That just wouldn’t feel right.”

Quality and gut feelings are indeed concepts that are completely essential to this passionate, Danish jewellery designer, who is personally leading this small, ambitious, yet relaxed and intimate brand of jewellery that’s already doing well in charming the whole world.

BEHIND THE DESIGN PROCESS

Pernille Corydon herself designs each and every piece of jewellery in her collections.

During this design work, she processes the many impressions received in her everyday life and in her journeys and transform them into shapes and preliminary sketches.

Afterwards, Pernille picks out the best sketches, which are then fine-tuned and become the final working drawings that the jewellery is produced from. This is a very intimate and personal process for Pernille Corydon, who only rarely invites people in behind the curtain of her workspace. She always designs behind closed doors, entirely by herself and without disturbing elements that will distract her from the creative process. When the first prototypes of jewellery are received, Pernille is always the first to assess the results. She’s extremely deliberate in what she wants. As a result, several prototypes of new jewellery designs are often produced before Pernille Corydon is completely satisfied and will launch production. Shapes and sketches are one thing. Structure, materials and colours another. Quite early in the design process, Pernille Corydon is already thinking in surfaces, combinations of materials and nuances of colours.

In a small, raw and unpolished room at the back of the large and old luxury flat that today houses the head office of the jewellery company, Pernille has furnished her own small testing room where she experiments with colours and surfaces. Here, you’ll often find the energetic designer deeply preoccupied with exploring new possibilities and ideas. Pernille Corydon’s drive to create is substantial, and you can be sure that she’s always in the process of thinking up something new that will soon become a reality.

The unpolished facade tells the story of a changing world. The steep stairs outside lead up to the Shipyard Loft, where creativity and unpolished beauty meet and come together in harmony. Welcome to the unique setting for Pernille Corydon’s latest photo shoot.

URBAN JEWEL WITH A TWIST

The tall and raw façade towers monumentally before us. We take a deep breath and step onto the outside staircase. One step at a time, it leads us up to the loft space that is our destination. The air oozes an international mood and exciting stories – and our hearts

beat slightly faster when we reach the stair’s topmost platform. The industrial and unpolished feeling is impressive. We step inside the loft.

A scan around the room and you’re drawn to one enthralling sight after another. Your thoughts immediately start directing the film about all the amazing things you can do here; what you can achieve here. Welcome to the Shipyard Loft at the top of an old industrial building on the island of Refshaleøen in Copenhagen Harbour. Here, the B&W shipyard had its headquarters. B&W was established in 1843 and ceased production in 1996. During that time, this Danish shipyard built not only the world’s leading container vessels but also the first large ocean-going diesel-powered ship, the MS Selandia. The shipyard completed construction on more than 1,000 ships in this ground-breaking and pioneering spirit. The Shipyard Loft has since 2008 been a studio community covering 1,400 m² at the top of this former shipyard – with a grand view out across Refshaleøen, the city and water. The shipyard is now once again the setting for bustling activity and ground-breaking ideas. The Shipyard Loft is host to various events, and the location also offers a range of creative offices. The commercial is combined with the artistic and innovative in beautiful harmony.

Here, aesthetes gather and create – artists, filmmakers, admen and women, musicians, photographers, reporters, event makers... and jewellery designers.

The loft provides the perfect oppor-tunity for expressing yourself and staging design, art and Scandinavian simplicity.

USE THE JEWELLERY YOUR WAY

There is no wrong way to wear Pernille Corydon jewellery. On the contrary, there are obvious possibilities for combining the jewellery in new ways – and, by all means, several at a time.

The jewellery from Pernille Corydon has been created to be mixed and matched in many ways.

When you combine shapes, collections and colours, a unique interplay between the jewellery emerges that also matches your own, individual style and personality. The styling and look of the various pieces of jewellery complement each other in amazing ways and create exciting contrasts. It’s simple and potent – without seeming excessive.

SHARE YOUR INSPIRATION

There Share your inspiration You can of course follow Pernille Corydon on Facebook and get fresh updates as well as share your own styling tips and excitement for the jewellery with other Pernille Corydon followers. Also follow Pernille Corydon on Instagram – and share snapshots of your own Pernille Corydon moments with #pernillecorydon. “It’s amazing watching all of you that are following us on social media – and not least when you share pictures from various situations where you are wearing the jewellery that I have designed. It means a lot, and I try to keep up with all of you out there. Thank you for that, and please don’t stop.”

Photographer: Teis Bruno Model: Hanni Gohr, Unique Make-up and hair: Josephine Mai, Unique Location: The Shipyard Loft, Refshaleøen, Copenhagen

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IT'S ALL ABOUT MERGING VILA

SHOWS AN ELEGANT SUMMER BLEND

Since more than 20 years a Danish brand delights us with affordable and very feminine fashion for any occassion. From the early morning until the late night, one could be perfectly dressed wearing the clothes made by

VILA

MERGING INFLUENCES As part of a creative fashion house, VILA’s team of designers draw on a plethora of influences when deciding how to develop the look and feel of the collection. This season, it will be all about merging: art meets sport, and street style is fused with flower influences.

MERGING INFLUENCES The designers are re-interpreting statement prints and animal prints and working with modern materials such as neoprene. Foil prints, lots of jersey and sweat fabrics are part of a collection that is set to delight through small built-in surprises – a hint of mesh, a surprising stripe, or that little extra something that makes you fall head over heels in love with a style.

ATTENTION-GRABBING The collection is set to be attention-grabbing: in January the surprises will include huge graphic front prints, as well as numbers, and print on print. Each style will have a lavishness about it and a new, fresh feel. Pre-Spring is also are set to delight, with blooming floral prints, keeping the theme of merging influences. The neo-vintage art scene provides lots of inspiration interpreted into floral prints, details with new twists and turns, and vintagelook undertones.

Colours are bold and soft pastels, but contrasting with black and white. Muted floral prints and colour blocking are sure to excite throughout the Pre-Spring period, and embellishments – both colourful and neutral – will appeal to our inner magpie.

THE CALMING FACTOR As VILA’s collections are divided into three design lines – three points of focus, if you will – the calmer part of the collection – the Pure Line – will excite using a more classic approach to creating “must-have” items. The parka, the basic T-shirt, the trench coat will all be part of a spring wardrobe – with emphasis on quality and the greatness of details. The design team has focused on stripes, mélange, and above all reinterpreting essential items, to make your Pre-Spring 2015 wardrobe a delight.

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TIME TO BE INSPIRED B.YOUNG

MINIMALISTIC CUTS & FEMININE STYLING

A COLLECTION

of a variety of all the seasonal must haves and desired items is presented by

B.YOUNG

B.YOUNG PASTEL COLORS RE-INVENTED CLASSIC. IT’S A FRESH CLEAN TEXTURED FABRICS, MINIMALISTIC CUTS AND FEMININE STYLING. SOFT KNITWEAR IN DELICATE COLORS AND HAIRY LUXURIOUS BLENDS LOVELY ARTISTIC PRINTS loves this season

and the

direction with focus on

is the dream of B.Young. They are completed with

inspired from primitive ikat patterns and monochrome hand sketched geometrics.

THE 2 PIECE MODERN TRACK SUIT SPORTY DIRECTION,

is the key look, completed by the strong featuring indigo jeans, athletic stripes, color blocking and functional zipper decoration.

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ACROSS FORMAL AND CASUAL DRANELLA

PRESENTS AN ULTRALIGHT, BREEZILY AND FEMININE LOOK

whitened pastels, chalky hues and fruity highlights are the spring-summer 2015 color trend of

DRANELLA

Shades of blue; vary from light sky blue over watery reflections to deep navy are the key for the whole season. Chalky greys and white shades are dominating the midseason and are added some blush by rosy rouge and fruity coral tones. The cool and whitened color palette is given some depth and contrast by the warm hues of mud and nougat. A raw, but yet feminine contrast, ensures that the feeling of DRANELLA is accentuated softly and fashionably.

As spring turns into summer, the top-to-toe-white styling is getting stronger. Gauzy and sheer fabrics is perfect for an ultralight, breezily and feminine look. Almost invisible fish skin artworks on all over prints and dimensional embossed reptile skins on jersey fabrics simulate the feeling of second skin. Think about using these textural patterns and fabrics as an alternative to print.

The neutral second skin tendency is complemented by the huge hothouse floral tendency. DRANELLA presents beautiful and unique bouquets of all over floral prints, on high summer key items, such as miniskirts and maxi dresses.

Crossover blouse Wrapped and crossed constructions offer a new blouse silhouette, which also work for dress shapes. Gathering and draping elevate this piece for more premium markets, but also look at simple crossover blouses in silky handles to support the season’s mood for soft volume. Bermuda shorts The Bermuda drives the short category for spring/summer 2015 with true versatility across formal and casual dressing. Look at pairing Bermudas with matching crop tops or as part of summer suiting.

Sleeveless blazer With sleeveless blazers, DRANELLA is offering an updated option for summer suiting and occasion wear. Look at pairing sleeveless coats with the Bermuda short as a matching separates set.

Oversized proportions, which sit wide across the shoulders are newest, but for a stylish casual look choose a printed tee underneath.

Fluid and drapy viscose. Sheers, crinkled chiffons and creped georgettes, floral laces, neoprene, lightweight plains and embossed finishes define silhouettes and bridge the formal/casual divide. Silvery coatings, oily washes and special treatments gives the styles a raw look, which is, characterized by DRANELLA.

WE WISH OUR READERS A BEAUTFIUL START INTO THE SUMMER. THE NEXT VALEUR ISSUE WILL SHOW THE BEST BEACHWEAR AND LINGERIE STYLES OF THIS SUMMER. IT WILL BE RELEASED ON 4. OF JULY 2015

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