WTF! May 2017 by WTF! Fashion Magazine

Welcome To France! Issue #41 May 2017

TRES JOLIE

Celilo Miles

LA COULEUR ROUGE

John Joseph Martinotti

DESIGNER FASHION

Amy Sue Encinas, Alexandra Collins

CITY OF LIGHTS

Paris, France

BELLE JEUNE FILLE

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Kayla Mosner

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Welcome To France! “Paris is always a good idea” is a famous line from the movie Sabrina. I don’t think anyone would disagree with that point of view and declaration because Paris, truly is always a good idea. If there is only one place you can visit, make a point of visiting Paris, France. This month’s issue is dedicated to the City of Lights. We’ll take you to at least seventeen attractions that are on our must-see list beginning with the famous Eiffel Tower designed by architect and engineer Gustave Eiffel and built in 1887-1889 which served as the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair. Nothing is as iconic as this monument except maybe the Louvre, or the Arc de Triomphe, or the Notre Dame Cathedral. Well, we think you get the picture because there are more things to see than the Eiffel Tower but you must start somewhere and the Eiffel is certainly a good place to start. Just imagine, it would take you three full days to visit every room at the Louvre museum, a former fortress and royal palace. We only had a day and after eight hours of walking and taking selfies, we had enough for one day. If you’re from the United States, make sure to check your expectations at the door because the reality is, you can’t expect every other country to be like your home town. The small things we take for granted at home in the good old USA, can be frustrating in other countries.

The best way to navigate the city is via the Metro. If you’re from New York or DC or from any city that has a subway system, you should have no trouble finding the right train to ride to your destination. There are stops for every popular major tourist destination. Be prepared for a lot of walking and long lines everywhere to get inside the major tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower, The Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Notre Dame Cathedral. Also take the time to sit and enjoy French cuisine in the many sidewalk cafes. Really sit down and take your time eating and savoring your order because that’s the secret of enjoying French cuisine. The secret to finding the best cafe is to go to one with a lot of people in it. If you’re into high-end items, make sure to shop at the Galleries Lafeyette and if you’re into local designer items, visit the boutiques at Le Marais and finally if you want souvenirs to take home, spend some time and money at Montmartre. Hotels and living quarters in Paris are relatively smaller than your average US-sized hotel room. If you want to be close to the Eiffel Tower and most of the museum attractions, you will need to find accommodations in the 7th arondissement but be prepared to pay for that privilege. Finally, always start of with “Bonjour” to start of any conversation with the locals. Vive La France!

La Ville-LumiĂ¨re

CELILO MILES

UPTOWN FASHION WEEK NEW YORK 2017 Cl3Agency- creative director and managed entire event. Designers: Sharon Staine, Par Patreq, and Cisco Hair and Makeup: Ciara Smith and Salma Studios Photographers: Fred Simonson, Bertron Anderson, Lucas Gibson. Accessories: BellaDonna PrimaDonna Models: Tjameika Wilson, Katherine Beard, Elissa Lynette, Shakisha McCray, Leesa Stona, Michele Hilton, Emely Cabrera

Model: Celilo Miles wearing Mixed Print Wrap Dress $598 by Diane von Fursternberg Photographer: Eric Barro

Model: Celilo Miles Photographer: Michelle Inman Lighting: Barry Coon

Model: Celilo Miles wearing outfits from Kraffs Clothing Photographer: Barry Coon

Model: Celilo Miles wearing outfits from Kasterlux Photographer: Barry Coon

La Couleur Rouge Models: IngaLisa Wickstrom Lyssa Chartrand Lena Lev Tonya Sonkin Fashion Designer: Justin Zachary Bartle Hair Stylist: Angie Cooper Makeup Artist: Aubrey Kaye Photographer and Producer: John J. Martinotti

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never has it been inappropriate for a girl to wear a red dress.â&#x20AC;? -- Caroline George, The Vestige

I recently had the good fortune to collaborate with Seattle-based couture designer, Justin Zachary, on a project I produced featuring red gowns that have appeared on high-profile individuals at the Academy Awards, Vanity Fair parties, and other significant events. A beautiful woman in a stunning red dress makes a bold statement and is always a head turner. -- John Joseph Martinotti

“In red, you feel naked even when you are dressed.” -- Chloe Thurlow, The Secret Life of Girls

The color red represents different meanings in other cultures. For example, in the Chinese culture red symbolizes happiness and prosperity. In American culture, red often represents sensual passion that is considered intoxicating and makes a bold statement. The color of red also is used to represent power and prestige. History seems to support this association between red and power. But red in general is considered to be a happy color, and a woman of any age may wear red and look fabulous. Studies show men find women who wear red to be more attractive.

The four beautiful models I brought on for this project were eager to model Justin’s fabulous designs. I asked them all what they loved the best about Justin’s gowns, they all giggled and said, “I feel beautiful and sexy like I am ready to hit the red carpet, see heads turn and men’s jaws drop.” One model said, Justine gowns are ravishing classy, and wearing his “beautiful red gown” brings out the best in me. It is intoxicating. On this project, all the models made “Wearing Red” sensually intoxicating. It just does not get any better than this.

“You gotta have style. It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, You’re nobody.” -- Diana Vreeland

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red stimulates and excites your nerves, pulse rate and blood circulation, and lends energy to your entire system. When you are fatigued, lethargic or sluggish for any reason, red has an energizing influence.â&#x20AC;? --Tae Yun Kim, The First Element: Secrets to Maximizing Your Energy

“When in doubt Wear Red.” -- Bill Blass

â&#x20AC;&#x153;red the colour of the rose red the colour of your lips red the colour of your tongue.... red the colour of your heart...... red the colour of your passion.....â&#x20AC;? -- Marina G. Roussou

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Designer Fashion

Model: Amy Sue Encinas wearing Multi Striped Midi Dress $795 by Red Valentino Photographer: Eric Barro

Designer Fashion

Model: Amy Sue Encinas wearing Multi Striped Midi Dress $795 by Red Valentino Photographer: Eric Barro

Designer Fashion

Model: Amy Sue Encinas wearing Rose Pleated Dress $1495 by Prabal Gurung Photographer: Eric Barro

Designer Fashion

“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” -- Rachel Zoe

Model: Amy Sue Encinas wearing Rose Pleated Dress $1495 by Prabal Gurung Photographer: Eric Barro

Designer Fashion

Model: Alexandra Collins wearing Red Dianne Dress $395 by Cinq Ã Sept Photographer: Eric Barro

Designer Fashion

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want people to see the dress, but focus on the woman. --Vera Wang

Model: Alexandra Collins wearing Red Dianne Dress $395 by Cinq Ã Sept Photographer: Eric Barro

1. EIFFEL TOWER The best place to start your Paris adventure is none other than the Eiffel Tower. The most popular spot to see this magnificent monument is from Trocadero where you see most of the iconic shots of this engineering marvel. After getting off at the Trocadero Metro station, it is only a couple of steps away before you behold this beauty. Walk across to the other side to view it from the green grassy lawn of Champs de Mars. Be prepared for your bags to be inspected by security and if you plan on going up the tower, purchase your tickets in advance and be prepared for the long lines. We decided that the Eiffel is best enjoyed standing on the ground and looking up at it. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to come back at 9 pm to view the sparkling light show that goes on for a full 5 mins and plays every hour. TIP: Take a river cruise to get an unobstructed and up close view of the tower and light display.

Take the metro and get off at the St Michel-Notre Dame stop or the Cite stop. You can visit the two churches on our list -- Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame Cathedral since they are in the same area. Chances are, there will be an on-going mass at the cathedral when you visit. Take your time to meander through the interiors. Sainte-Chapelleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stained glass windows will amaze and mesmerize you. The attention to detail and story-telling on each pane of glass is worth the visit.

2. NOTRE DAME DE PARIS

3. SAINTE-CHAPELLE

There are quite a number of river cruises and each one offers its own unique experience. Based on our own experience, a cruise that leaves at 8:30 pm off of the Notre Dame area operated by Bateaux Parisiens will afford you the sights of Paris from the River Seine like no other accompanied by a tour guide who speaks fluent French, Spanish, and English. A big plus is that they make sure to get to the 9 pm light display at the Eiffel Tower slowing down to allow you to take pictures, selfies, and video with an unobstructed view of the tower.

4. RIVER SEINE

Visit the many bridges such as the Pont des Arts which is known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;love locksâ&#x20AC;? bridge where lovers attached padlocks and threw away the keys in the river to signify their undying love for each other. Unfortunately, the locks have all but been removed because the government was concerned that the weight would damage the bridge railings. Pont Neuf from the Jason Bourne movies fame is also worth a visit as is Pont Alexandre to name but a few.

5. PONT DES ARTS

6. MUSEE DU LOUVRE Everyone wants to see the Mona Lisa in person. The other notable pieces of art that people flock to is the Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo. Buy your tickets in advance to avoid long lines, and take note that the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, is open late on Wednesdays, and requires a ton of walking and exploration and a minimum of a full day to really enjoy its offerings. Tickets are time-stamped so you’ll have to plan your day accordingly. Start at the Denon wing and then make your way to the Richelieu and Sully wings. Don’t just walk through the art, stop and enjoy them and reflect on the painstaking attention to detail and mastery of light and their craft that the masters produced. Finally, don’t miss out on the history of this fortress and once royal palace by visiting the foundations of the old castle at the Pavillon de l’Horloge.

7. MUSEE Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ORSAY

The Musee d’Orsay is closed on Mondays so you might want to plan your visit accordindgly based on how much time you have. Unlike the Louvre, you don’t need a full day to enjoy this place. If you’re into impressionist and post-impressionist art, this is the place to visit since it houses the largest collection of those masterpieces in the world by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. If you’re not familiar with those names then you probably don’t need to be in this museum. The Musee L’Orangerie’s claim to fame is three rooms dedicated to Claude Monet’s eight mural paintings of water lilies.

8. MUSEE L’ORANGERIE

9. P

PLACE DE LA CONCORDE A short walk from the Musee Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orangerie is the Place de la Concorde. It is famous for being the place where King Louis XVI was guillotined. Here you can find the two fountains of River Commerce and Navigation as well as the Luxor Obelisk and the Roue de Paris, a transportable ferris wheel that can be assembled in 72 hours and dismantled in 60 hours by a specialist team. Head west or follow the crowds to the Champs Elysees or head east to the Jardin de Tuileries.

10. CHAMPS

ELYSEES

At the end of the Champs Elysees is the Arc de Triomphe. This monument honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Go down the stairs to the tunnel and find the line for those wanting to go up this monument for a magnificent view of the city. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go up the monument, go to the front of the line and go up the stairs to come up to the monument viewing area.

11. ARC DE TRIOMPHE

Sacre Coeur Basilica sits atop a hill overlooking the city of Paris. It is located in the area of Montmartre with its many steps. Be prepared to climb the steps up to the church. Best to get there early from the Anvers Metro station. After visiting the church you can head to the red light district at Pigalle to see the famous Moulin Rouge.

12. SACRE COEUR

13. MOULIN ROUGE

14. MONTMARTRE

Souvenir shops line the streets of Montmartre. This is where you want to buy your souvenirs.

Le Marais is where you can find local designer boutiques as well as a lead into Place des Vosges...

15. LE MARAIS

Place des Vosges is where the Parisian nobility used to live. It is located in the Le Marais district and is also the location of Victor Hugoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aparment and now museum. A fair amount of walking should be expected as part of exploring this wonderful area.

16. PLACE DES VOSGES

17. GALLERIES LAFAYETT There are many vantage points to get a view of the Parisian skyline. One such place is the 7th floor rooftop terrace of the Galleries Lafayette, a high-end department store. The other such places are the top of the Arc de Triomphe and Sacre Coeur in Montmartre to name a few. The Opera is right across Galleries Lafayette and is also worth a visit. Just make sure to get there before they close around 5:30 pm.

BONUS! CH

HATEAU DE VERSAILLES Chateau de Versailles is the pride and masterpiece of King Louis XIV, the sun king. He transferred the seat of government from Paris to Versailles which is a few kilometers outside of Paris. It is reachable via the RER line that terminates at the Versailles train station. The palace is definitely worth a visit and like the Louvre requires a full day to enjoy its majestic architecture and fabulous French gardens. Get there early and beat the tourist bus crowds. You can purchase your tickets in advance but still expect to line up. Your best bet is to get there before the tour bus people line up. The highlight of the palace tour is the Hall of Mirrors. Make sure to purchase the ticket that includes the gardens. Tuesdays are the busiest time of the week to visit the palace. Make sure that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re completely done visiting the palace before you go to the gardens because you will have to line up again if you want to go back inside the palace. Once you exit the palace, the only way back in is through the long lines!

HALL OF MIRRORS

L’ORANGERIE

The extensive gardens are a must-see. The L’Orangerie is a place where they tender plants and trees during the cold months. You can ride a mini-train, rent a bike or even rent a golf cart which has a fixed rate for an hour and must stay on the marked path. We decided to rent the golf cart to get around the gardens faster and cover more ground especially to visit the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon which was Marie Antoinette’s escape and playground. Those don’t open until noon-time so if you time your golf cart rental at noon-time you’ll literally get the most mileage out of it because you won’t be stuck waiting and wasting that hour while those locations are still closed. It’s a guarantee though that one hour rental isn’t enough to cover that many attractions. You’ll still need to dedicate some walking time to explore those intriguing gardens.

VERSAILLES GARDENS

Belle Jeune Fille Model: Kayla Mosner Photographer: Eric Barro

Model: Kayla Mosner Photographer: Eric Barro

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best color in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.â&#x20AC;? -- Coco Chanel

Model: Kayla Mosner Photographer: Eric Barro

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elegance comes from being as beautiful inside as outside.â&#x20AC;? -- Coco Chanel

Model: Kayla Mosner Photographer: Eric Barro

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.â&#x20AC;? -- Bill Cunningham

Model: Kayla Mosner Photographer: Eric Barro