AVESSA Magazine - Quarantined Heart | April 2020 - Year I - Vol 5-B

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QUARANTINED HEART

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IN THE RAYS OF SUNSET Fashion With Style

A TRULY DYNAMIC DUO

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Objects of Desire

BEST FOOT FORWARD

by Renata Sanfilippo

Eyes Wide Open

All you need IS FASHION

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Objects of Desire

RINGING IN THE WARM DAYS

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The Rising Fashion

FROM KOREA WITH LOVE

by Safia Ramos

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Fashion Editorial

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ALWAYS THE SUN

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Little Women is a film for great women

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Living Well

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ANOTHER LOVE STORY

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ON THE COVER Photographer: Gil Zetbase. Model: Darina Lojkareva. Art Director & Producer: Angela Donava.

Wardrobe: Always the Sun.

ertain moments are made eternal in our memories through significant events, being those moments joyful, sad, challenging or full of excitement. Sometimes something completely insignificant for those who see it from the outside, but ginormous for those who actually live it. As unique as a personal moment in our hearts, this new crisis that humanity is going through brings up a sense of collective connection, which will be marked forever in our memories and hearts.

Our quarantined hearts are like a path with no direction, where trying to be guided is ineffective. It is like sailing in a rough sea without a compass, and any attempt to be sensible goes against our own nature. In the midst of a global crisis, the fear that comes is natural, it is human after all. And feeling our heart squeezed by fear, reveals us that we belong to something greater than ourselves. Fear reveals us that we are deeply concerned with our family and friends, but also that we have a perspective that crosses borders, breaks down prejudices, and ignores any kind of political view or economic uncertainty.

Our hearts amid this storm that plagues the world tell us that we are one and that the world is the backyard of our homes. And even though I didn’t know it, my heart now tells me that I must be strong, because the love and compassion I have for others, reveals me how strong I am. Facing an invisible enemy that tries to make us small, that tries to expose our weaknesses and sins, my heart leads me to keep myself upright and face it.

If something positive can be seen, it’s that we are all being affected not only by a disease, but by a sense of collective humanism, which in fact brings us closer and makes us more human. The hope from many is dormant, but it will be reborn, and I believe that these difficult times will be soon gone.

And in the middle of the rubbles, I hope for a new, evolved society that flourishes with hearts devoid of shame, spreading how much love there is in this world.

IGOR SAMPAIO Associate Producer

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KARO DELGOBBO

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A true fashion passionate, Karo is a fashion runway coordinator, fashion buyer, fashion producer, magazine editor and entrepreneur.

She approaches fashion in an innovative manner, where luxury brands are mixed with everyday basic pieces, bringing a fresh, bold and powerful statement, fulfilling one’s heart and soul.

Widely recognized for his tongue-in-cheek and informed critiques of the fashion industry, Carlos is a seasoned fashion illustrator, host of TRENDENCIAS and fashion designer of Marrero Collection - a compilation of alluring statement pieces designed for the fashionista looking for unique fashion items.

Entertainment journalist, television host and producer. With 13+ years in the TV industry (NBC, Telemundo, AOL Latino, CNN en EspaĂąol). she interviews famous personalities and celebrities, while covering international fashion shows, red carpets and award shows around the globe, producing her own show Con Estilo TV.

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ARTYOM LAVRUKHIN

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Film director, photographer and entrepreneur raised in the wonder city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Igor brings a globalized and contemporary approach into how society lives, dreams and loves, through his artistic lenses and vast experience across a multitude of roles in the movie and TV industry.

I love fashion and everything connected with it, especially fashion photography. I chose the profession of a fashion photographer for the love of fashion! My great desire is to convey the love of fashion through photography!

I work as a full-time photographer at the SIGMA Model Agency

Acclaimed producer who continuously chases creativity, empowerment and innovation with the perfect blend of fashion, art and advertising. He carefully positions himself close to those three fundamental pillars in a more strategic manner to promote and deliver fashion shows, TV shows, concerts and brand/ product campaigns.

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Fashion student passionate for Haute Couture with a secret obsession for Korean fashion, Kpop and K-Drama. Safia is also a digital influencer and blogger, running Girls Groups @GirlsGroups_All on Instagram. She is also a Korean and Chinese speaker, with the motto YOLO (You Only Live Once), letting all that you do be done in love.

Certified personal trainer specialized in sports biomechanics, bodybuilder, mother and fitness digital influencer. Fitness and lounge wear fashion lover, Márcia focuses on showing all of us that living well is certainly within the reach of every woman and it is a simple matter of good choices and willpower.

Living the dream in between the windy city of Chicago and sunny Miami, Renata is a digital influencer full of surprises, actress, world traveller, active philanthropist, and a highly enthusiast of Asian fashion, beauty culture and arts. She is also a board member of the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts.

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Expert on bringing the latest into breakthrough, non-invasive and non-toxic therapies. Anna has been delivering red carpet, white glove treatments to Hollywood models and celebrities with instantaneous and lasting benefits, so they can truly unleash better versions of themselves.

Seigar is an English philologist, a highschool teacher, and a curious travel and street photographer. He is a fetishist for reflections, saturated colors, details and religious icons. His aim as an artist is to tell tales with his camera, to capture moments but trying to give them a new frame and perspective. Travelling is his inspiration.

Renowned KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader Vastu Consultant. He has been rendering professional advice to clients with a high degree of success. He has been conferred with the title of Jyotish Varahamihir and Jyotish Aryabhatt. Manish has been writing monthly astrological columns for 40+ international magazines.

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ewellery designer Kat Florence, renowned for creating one of a kind pieces for celebrities around the globe and working with the rarest gemstones discovered, will finally be releasing her collection of fine Alexandrite gemstones in the coming weeks.

The gemstone Alexandrite is known as one of the rarest gemstones in the world since its discovery in 1834. Found in the Ural Mountains, this stone was named after Tsar Alexander II. Alexandrite became the symbol of the Russian monarchs as it represents the former Tsars by name as well as by the colors red and green.

Don Kogen known for spectacular gemstone discoveries all over the world, who also produces documentaries for the Discovery Network explains what makes this Kat Florence collection so significant: “It is the incredibly clarity of each stone and their deep colors. Each stone in this collection is a perfectly clean Alexandrite from one of the discovery sites in Russia, Brazil, India or East Africa. Kogen who has made a name for himself as the extreme Gem Hunter, points out that the Alexandrite collection from Kat Florence will probably remain quite unique for a long time to come, as all origin locations have been completely exhausted. There are no current prospecting sites for Alexandrite in the world, making this Kat Florence collection a historical collection for collectors and connoisseurs.

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he TAG Heuer Connected has the elegance of a chronograph-inspired timepiece crafted in the purest watchmaking tradition, with a 45-mm case in noble materials like stainless-steel titanium, ceramic or sapphire crystal, subtle polishes, mechanical pushers and a rotating crown, as well as interchangeable strap choices with a folding buckle. The all-active OLED touchscreen displays a choice of custom-designed dials, mechanical or digitally inspired.

The highlight of this new model is the immersive sports experience developed in-house, the TAG Heuer Sport app. It provides detailed tracking for golf, running, cycling, walking and fitness sessions thanks to the watch’s built-in GPS and heart-rate monitor, among other sensors. The experience on the wrist is complemented by a newly developed TAG Heuer mobile companion app.

In addition, a range of daily connected services offered from Wear OS by Google will enhance the user’s daily life, including notifications, Google Assistant, Google Translate, Google Pay where enabled, music controls, agenda, weather, maps and more.

A TRULY DYNAMIC DUO Global Superstars Enrique Iglesias And Ricky Martin Announce First Ever CoHeadlining Arena Tour In North America

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ramy Award-winning, multi-platinum powerhouse artists Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are hitting the road together for the first time ever. The global superstars have built unstoppable solo careers with dozens of #1 songs and millions of albums between them, and are now joining forces live in concert this fall. Fans can expect to hear renowned hits from two of the biggest names in pop and Latin music on their historic North

American arena tour.

Enrique and Ricky have created some of pop music’s most memorable songs for decades and their combined list of chart-toppers is seemingly endless. Enrique gained devoted fans around the world with songs including “Hero,” “Escape,” “Bailando,” “Tonight,” and more recent hits “Subeme La Radio” and “Duele El Corazon” with a new album to be released later this year. Ricky’s solo career exploded with “The Cup of Life” and “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” followed by “She Bangs,” “Vente Pa’ Ca,” and his most recent “Tiburones” from his upcoming 2020 studio album. The two will perform a worldclass setlist of their top hits when the tour kicks off this September.

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EXPERT BACKS AMBROSIO’S BIKINI LINE AFTER OUTRAGE

The Sri Chakra Yantra Foundation defends Alessandra Ambrosio’s fashion line.

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LESSANDRA AMBROSIO, THE fam-ous Victoria Secret model and Vogue cover girl has been criticized after she launched a bikini line which she captioned as having the ‘power of YANTRA.’ She called the line special because it uses the geometry of the SRI YANTRA symbol proving she is trying to blend spirituality with fashion design. Several Hindu groups were quick to demand that Alessandra Ambrosio publicly apologize and rename her bikini line as they believe it is inappropriate and offensive to their religion. Rajan Zed, president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that “ancient Yantra,” which is “the visual equivalent of mantra” or religious chants, represents “the Goddess and the cosmos” and is “a serious and sacred symbol or concept used for Hindu liturgy and meditation.”

Vinita Rashinkar, noted Indian author of the bestselling “Sri Chakra Yantra” has come to the defense of the former model and states that it is ridiculous for Hindu groups to oppose the bikini line on the grounds that it offends Hindu religious beliefs. In a statement, the author says: “The Sri Yantra is the ultimate symbol of Shakti - the power of the feminine energy.” In the Vedic tradition, the Sri Yantra is regarded as the representation of the universe as well as the body of the goddess related to the feminine principle. If by wearing the Sri Yantra in any form allows a woman to feel the goddess-power within herself and helps her to move toward a radiant and joyful manifestation, then it should not be hurting Hindu sentiments.

Zed also said that it “hurt the devotees” through the line, which featured “inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or icons

“The Sri Yantra is the ultimate symbol of Shakti — the power of the feminine energy.”

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or symbols for commercial or other agenda.” Vinita counters this by stating that the Sri Yantra design is seen everywhere from t-shirts to jewelry, even bed spreads and wall decals so it is wrong to single out Alessandra for criticism and accuse her of commercializing the yantra when the whole world is doing the same and no one has raised an issue so far.

Vinita explains in her book “The Sri Chakra Yantra” that a yantra is an instrument for meditation which supports spiritual growth. The Sri Yantra is known to be the most powerful among all yantras and is the symbol of the great divine mother principle, the source of all energy, power and creativity.

THE NEXT BIG NAME IN WOMEN’S SWIMWEAR

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ave you ever skimmed through your favorite Instagram influencers page and saw her on one of her fabulous vacations and said to yourself, “I want to have a vacation like that, but what would I wear”? Well, new resort and swimwear brand Bonjour Amour Swimwear has you covered and not just for what to wear on your next vacation but where to go.

Normally when you think of sheer and metallics, ruffles, floral prints, lace and satin you think of couture runway pieces, lingerie and evening wear. Well, think again… think beach… or, as Bonjour Amour Swimwear would have it, rooftop lounges, and starlit cocktail gatherings by the water. All Bonjour Amour’s fabrics are treated for salt and chlorine water making for a twist on traditional swimwear while still being functional and body inclusive. Bonjour

Amour Swimwear is bringing all the glam you crave for your special night out in Ibiza, your romantic trips to Barcelona or your honeymoon in Paris. Bonjour Amour Swimwear has pieces that will make you feel special no matter where you are traveling.

As the new kid on the swimwear block, Bonjour Amour is already a coveted fan favorite of celebrity stylists, fashion influencers and top editors. The brand debuted with three collections that are perfect for any woman’s lifestyle: the Bonjour Paris collection, Bonjour Paradise and Bonjour Basics.

Bonjour Amour Swimwear’s size range is size 2-18 with customizable cup sizes for all cupped pieces. Customers can choose their cup and body size.

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PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY, IN A FASHIONABLE WAY

BY CARLOS PARDO

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t these unprecedented times, when nobody is safe from COVID-19, Croatian fashion designer Laardesign took the initiative to quickly react in a creative manner and fight against the virus outbreak. Laardesign decided to sew and gift face masks to their closest friends. These face masks with a very attractive design are made of neoprene, which has antibacterial properties and a thicker texture than cotton. “We wish to retain a positive attitude and faith that we will overcome this epidemic together”, says founder Ana-Lea Janžić. Find out more about Laardesign’s fashionable face masks on their official Instagram page @laardesign.

H&M SS20 COLLECTION HAS CIRCULAR INNOVATION AT ITS HEART

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&M’s Conscious Exclusive collection returns this Spring Summer season infused with the glamour of the Golden Age of train travel while taking circularity as its philosophy. Alongside a host of sustainable processes and innovative fabrications, the collection is inspired by Le Train Bleu, the elegant sleeper train that ran

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from Calais to the Côte d’Azur in the 1920s. Bringing together flamboyant evening gowns and gauzy day dresses, the collection features new sustainably sourced materials such as CIRCULOSE®, a natural material produced from recycled textiles and RENU™, a high-quality recycled polyester, as well as leftover stock fabrics from previous collections. The SS20 Conscious Exclusive collection will be available in selected stores and online at HM.com beginning March 26th.

“The stimulus for SS20 was the idea of glamorous train travel, which the design team felt was wonderfully symbolic of H&M’s journey as a company towards circularity. We were inspired by Le Train Bleu, and the decadent creatives such as Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso hanging out at Villa Santo Sospir in Cap Ferrat. We wanted to propose a collection that played to that decadent, carefree time but also contained enduring designs our customers will love wearing daily,” says Ella Soccorsi, designer at H&M. Key pieces include a floor-length recycled polyester ball gown; a recycled taffeta mini dress with pleated sleeves; a CIRCULOSE® ruffled day dress; a recycled taffeta blouse with embellished sleeves; and denim which is made of 100 % undyed organic cotton. Key accessories include flat cocktail slippers with recycled glass bead embellishments (leftover from a previous collection) and a bag made from VEGEA™, an innovative vegan leather alternative made from discarded grape skins and stalks.

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PETER THOMAS ROTH 24K GOLD MASK The ultimate luxurious anti-aging treatment, this rich mask is infused with Pure 24K Gold and Colloidal Gold to help improve the appearance of firmness and impart an opulent glow. 5 Fl Oz / amazon.com / $85

RINGING IN THE WARM DAYS

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WOMEN’S LEONOR STRAPPY BLOCK HEEL SANDALS Salvatore Ferragamo. These Italian-crafted strappy sandals in a glossy patent leather are stylized with a sculpture-inspired block heel and an adjustable ankle strap with silver-toned signature Gancini buckle. Bloomingdales.com / $995

EXTRAIT DE CAMÉLIA TRANSFORMABLE RING CHANEL 18K pink gold, diamonds 46 Round-cut Diamond(s) 0,45 Ct(s) chanel.com

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COLLAGEN DROPS Rodial Collagen Drops helps support dry, tired and ageing cells while gently hydrating and nourishing the skin to reveal a complexion that’s naturally luminous.

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Yves Saint Laurent, size 1.7 oz/ 50 mL The new fragrance of freedom by Yves Saint Laurent combines lavender essence from France with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom, for a unique floral fusion complemented by a daring note of musk accord. sephora.com / $104

A refined woven motif characterizes the romantic and modern design of this leather bag. The calf leather bag has a detachable shoulder strap. prada.com / $2,990

LOVE CONQUERS ALL TEA House Of Waris. An intoxicating union of heart opening rose, rejuvenating shatavari, arousing damiana, and spirit lifting saffron. Contains 12 individual sachets. Feel love from within. houseofwaris. com / 12 Sachets - $28.00

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BEST FOOT FORWARD Spring’s fresh new shoe offerings

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HEN IT COMES TO Spring 2020, I do not recall a season with so many statement shoe collections like this season. Details on heels, straps over the ankle, sparkly buckles and yes, the square toe sandals are still in, thanks to Botega Venetta!

Big designers like Manolo Blanick, Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Rogers Vivier and so many other ones are designing their shoes so that people can recognize their brand without a logo.

Logo mania is not a brand necessity anymore for the average consumer to recognize a brand. Bottega came out with a very strong campaign last year on the square toes so even though we might have seen it before or might have other designers doing the same square shape toe edge, it became Bottega’s signature look.

The same thing with one of my favorite shoe designers for this season, Amina Muaddi. She created that unique crystal sunshine buckle and pyramid shape heels that became a signature for the brand.

Christian Louboutin was a pioneer on this trend by creating the famous and unique red bottom shoes. He owns the acclaimed red sole look and other

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brands are trying to do the same by making themselves more recognizable with their shoe line.

By doing that, they make their brands stronger and more desirable because the younger generation of consumers “fashionistas” want and demand more unique shapes and statement pieces that are unique to their favorite brands.

Valentino with their rockstuds-look years ago created a lot of good and bad feedback from the public, but after years of repeating itself and sticking to its uniqueness, it became their signature look and more people fell in love with the Valentino’s studs.

Roger Vivier and Paris Texas with their signature buckles is another example. If you see the heart shape shoe buckle you know it’s a Paris Texas and Amina Muaddi or Roger Vivier.

So, you might ask what is left for those brands to play with and my answers will be colors, leathers, packaging, collaborations and much more. The world of shoes became broader and more creative than ever because designers find themselves having to recreate themselves over something that cannot be changed easily so they don’t lose their identity. No wants to be a copycat therefore they stick to what they first created and wait for acceptance and followers.

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ROMANTIC RUFFLES

FROM KOREA WITH LOVE

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ITH THE RISE IN POPUlarity of Korean pop groups and artists, modern Kpop is truly creating history. From topping global charts to performing at international music awards, they’re entering territories that Kpop has never been able to during the many years it’s been around.

This global exposure has made them and their aesthetic incredibly popular. So popular that they now have millions of fans who are obsessed over their exceptionally bold and glam fashion sense... I’d know, as I’m one of them!

So, whether you’re just looking to learn about Kpop fashion ’cause you’re curious or you’re already a die-hard fan like me and want some ideas for cute Kpop outfits, or you just wanna look back on some of the best K-pop fashion, keep reading! Our guide is all about the Kpop clothing brands you need to check out, the latest K-pop fashion trends to try and how to rock them (or “pop” them!)

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WHAT IS KPOP FASHION?

K-pop or Kpop, is an abbreviation for Korean popular music and it’s a music genre that originated in South Korea during the late 1800s. Kpop music is usually a treat for both the eyes and ears, simply because of the fashionable clothing and not to mention the visual effects. With a combination of both retro and futuristic and plenty of street influences, Kpop fashion is by far one of my favorite styles. I love Kpop music video fashion so much that it even got me into exploring different genres within Kpop and watching Korean TV shows or Kdrama.

HISTORY OF KPOP FASHION

As I mentioned above, Kpop began ages ago, but modern Kpop, the one that we obsess over today, only came around in the 90s.

Influences from western cultures and musicians like Bob Dylan, Marilyn and the Beatles were a major part of both Kpop fashion and music. Even movements in America like the hippie culture, played an important role in shaping Kpop. However, as time went by, Kpop began to form its own trademark style

of music and Kpop fashion. Today, Kpop is so huge that they’re topping American and European music charts as well. And because of that, their Kpop fashion, too, now has a huge fan following worldwide.

LATEST KPOP FASHION TRENDS • Neon • Romantic ruffles • All white • Suit fashion for ladies

Fans of the music are taking up charitable causes, and according to the global fashion search engine Lyst, they are also wearing the same designers as their beloved K-pop idols. In its “Year in fashion” report, which tracked more than 100 million searches from 80 million shoppers across the globe in 2018, Lyst identified K-pop stars as “major global fashion influencers.”

Innovative videos and devoted fans have led to K-pop fashion’s rise K-pop stars’ fashion it’s being so globally recognized that major Haute Couture brands are inviting artists to be ambassadors for these following brands: • BLACKPINK Jennie Chanel • Suzy Bae: Dior • EXO Sehun: Louis Vuitton That was just a little bit of the immense, varied and inspiring world of Kpop fashion.

If you liked it, be sure to do more research to learn and be inspired by many more things!

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LITTLE WOMEN IS A FILM FOR GREAT WOMEN

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HE ICONIC NOVEL HAS BEEN retold on film times before, but director Greta Gerwig explores the March sisters – Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh), Beth (Eliza Scanlen) and Jo – differently. Gerwig jumps back and forth the March sisters’ childhood to adulthood, detailing their creative hopes and dreams and what have become of them. Wardrobe was key in illustrating the story arc of each sister while subliminally outlining their individuality and quirks.

Maybe those new approaches are the reason Little Women was 6 times nominated for the 2020 Oscars and took home a statue of best costume design.

A British designer Jacqueline Durran is

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no stranger to costuming period films. She has in her portfolio, titles as 1917, Beauty and the Beast, Macbeth, Pride & Prejudice, and others. But now Durran’s modern sensibility is matched only by her carefully researched designs, bringing to life the 2019 adaptation of the 1868 classic novel.

The March sisters — Jo, Meg, Amy, and even poor Beth — represent a generation of women coming of age with a more modern consciousness than those who preceded them. “Clothes are part of the girls’ journey into the world, part of their creation of themselves as characters,” says Durran. Using mid-19th century master painters as touchstones, Durran tailored each sister’s look to the character’s idea of who she is becoming, as written by Louisa May Alcott in 1868, and imagined for the

screen by director Gerwig.

She didn’t stick to Victorian lifestyle rules, the period where the story takes place, but instead, layered a vibrancy to the designs paralleling the family’s radical nature. “As a rule when you get into the characterization of the family what we were trying to do is make it feel like a real livedin world, so when you watch, you feel that this is what their family life is like.”

The designer needed to fashion two looks for each sister to support an interweaving timeline of young and old.

Wardrobe was key in illustrating the story arc of each sister while subliminally outlining their individuality and quirks.

The skirt length was one driving force to establish age as children in the Victorian era tended to wear a shorter hemline than

adults. Corsets also marked the transition between childhood and adulthood.

As an example of this concept, we can see a character Meg, who attends a dance wearing a full-skirted pink dress and matching gloves. “Going to this dance is part of her young self. Something that she wanted to achieve as a girl and then puts it behind her,” mentions Durran. “After we see Meg pivot and she wears a corset which is a connection to her older self.”

Durran orchestrated three distinct dances for the film. One being Meg’s lavish party. The second near the March home that touted a more rural, homespun vibe.

Here, Jo dances in a floor-length red dress with her childhood friend and neighbor Laurie (Timothée Chalamet) on the porch as a way to escape the contrived evening.

The other, attended by Amy, aired a European chic style with hundreds of extras wearing rich blacks and darker hues. “The

idea of it was a more sophisticated approach. One that hadn’t hit America yet,” notes Durran Durran, whose work is also featured in the forthcoming “Batman” reboot, with Robert Pattinson, on Little Women, Durran had an opportunity to highlight the group of young, brilliant and talented women, resulting into a masterpiece where everyone can see and understand the delicateness, beauty and power of women.

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2. Proper hydration allows lymphatic fluid to flow more freely throughout the vessels. Without enough water in our body, that fluid stays stuck and stagnant.

3. Walking, yoga, running, swimming, stretching and strength training are wonderful ways to keep the lymph flowing.

4. Dry brushing helps increase circulation and helps improve your skin tone if you suffer from cellulite.

5. Deep breathing. Proper movement of air through the lungs helps move and pump fluid through the lymphatic system while providing it with fresh oxygen.

6. The lymphatic system can also be supported and flushed with herbs and supplements that target the lymphatic system directly.

7. Rebounding on a mini-trampoline is another great way to flush the lymphatic system.

8. Lymphatic massages can increase the volume of lymph flow by as much as 20 times, vastly increasing the system’s ability to remove toxins and infectious materials as well

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HIS PHOTO-NARRATIVE IS MY MOST PERSONAL, serious and ambitious project so far. I’m trying to give some dignity and humanity to all the plastic people around the world. As a street and travel photographer, I have had the opportunity to take photos of shop windows in many cities, and that is where I have found the inspiration for these images. They tell me tales and stories about life. They have always showed me their human substance. Every photo creates a fantasy. Their faces, looks, eyes, clothes, shadows, and reflections portray them as the new and modern society.

In this selection, we find these beautiful women surrounded by reflections of their cities. Reflections always help me to make complex photographs. I’m not afraid of complexity. I like getting richness. I don’t try to follow conventional compositions. I just keep loyal to my eye. If I need to break rules to show an image, I just do it. I feel my plastic people are free too. There is even some chaos in the worlds I portray. Even though I have studied a photography course for two years and also do my own training, I have always tried to follow my instinct.

These ladies seem all to be feeling different emotions or sensations, such as confidence, arrogance, sadness, daydreaming stare or challenging poses. Viewers can realize there is a human touch inside them. My intention is the humanization of mannequins found in shops. I feel the need to make them talk to the world. They all have a message to say. My visions are just the way they have to speak, working as a channel.

My visions have been influenced by pop culture. I have been attracted to the works of unique and strong artists. I guess they have deeply inspired me, even though you cannot see directly their prints in my photographs. What you can see is that I conceive art as a passion as they do or did. I refer to artists such as the cinema makers like Pedro Almodóvar, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Aldrich, Quentin Tarantino or Lars Von Trier. In the music and performance category, I feel devotion for the pop threesome: Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince. Then, Frida Kahlo, Dalí, Picasso and Warhol are the painters that obsess me. The best photographer in the world right now is Mister Martin Parr; I must confess “he is the one”. All these artists share something in common; I will call it strong views.

I have been participating in exhibitions and been featured in international magazines with this project. My Plastic People have

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become an essential part of my street photography. I owe them the world. I would like to keep on travelling to find more characters for these tales. It’s so inspiring when I get to a new city, town or a village; and I go around walking, looking for them, the reflections, the saturated colors, the buildings and architecture behind them, the lights and shadows…It’s exciting!

There is also a cultural aspect in them. They sort of represent the people from the country where the photographs were taken.

Their mood, clothes, body awareness issues, make up and hairstyles show the traditions, beliefs and even values from the places. I would like to end this short essay about them, stating the universal human quality of this project, because as I said before, they have become the portraits of our modern society. There is an analogy with the human nature.

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ARIES

( 21 March – 19 April ) - Your higher mind is expanding, and you might be considering furthering your education or simply broadening your knowledge in a more informal manner. You will have a happy time on the personal front. You will win hearts of all your loved ones by showing them love and affection. For some of you, a fair chunk of your social life could take place in and around the work environment. This month should help you make watertight plans for your mind, body and spirit in a way which serves all of them, at the same time. Favorable Dates : April 3, 5, 12, 14, 21, 23 Favorable Colors : Red & Blue

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On the career side you will be full of life and this will reflect in work.

More security in your job is likely.

You are more willing than usual to work diligently for money, and your natural talents are likely to be utilized more in the work you do, and appreciated by others. This month is the time for gaining social strength and your faith and your belief system, whatever that may be, and you are likely to find much joy in so doing. Reduce the emotional temperature when making health decisions. Favorable Dates : April 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23 Favorable Colors : Red &Black This is a period of growth as well as some form of blossoming or fruition. This is your best chance to get educated and establish links with the outside world. Ambitions to study, teach, travel, write, move or export your ideas will take off largely thanks to your friend, or an intriguing team effort. Love and other social activities help to enhance a healthy self-image and suggest the ability to enliven romance in an existing partnership, or the strengthening of ties with a romantic partner.

Favorab le Dates : April 6, 7, 15, 16, 24, 25 Favorable Colors : Yellow & Purple You are more inspired this month, and your personality fairly bubbles with bursts of enthusiasm. You are making breaks from elements from your past that have limited your freedom or that have kept you from expressing your individuality. This is a time when you are more willing to take personal risks. Your ability to do the right thing instinctually will get you everywhere now. There may be unexpected events that free you from confining situations or past conditioning patterns. You are drawn to people who are freespirited at this point in your life. Favorable Dates : April 5, 8, 14, 17, 23, 26 Favorable Colors : Red & Green You have a greater desire to get away, expand your horizons, and broaden your life experiences. Your ideals are higher than usual, teaching may be part of the picture, and your cultural and spiritual awareness increases. You recognize exactly where you have been overdoing your expectations, and you find new ways to nurture faith, hope, and vision. You will have a good money inflow and you will spend lavishly for your

comfort. You will share your dreams with your beloved and will have a great time. Favorable Dates : April 5, 9, 14, 18, 23, 27 Favorable Colors : Grey & Green You will have special charisma and magnetism this month. You tend to be more helpful to others and spiritually inclined now. A healthy perspective on your life helps to keep everyday stresses from getting to you too much. You have a strong interest in broadening your mental experiences, possibly through higher education, travel, exposure to different cultures, or exploring different philosophies of life. Stirring in you is the desire to make radical changes to the manner in which you go after you want in life. Favorable Dates : April 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25 Favorable Colors : Grey & Blue This month striking a balance between your attention to your career and to your family life is necessary.

Taking steps to improve your family and home life as well as your career and public life will be in order. Partners are no longer simply for amusement or mirrors of your ego. Responsibilities to partners, the need to compromise, and the realities of the needs of others, become clear. You are bound to reach a broader audience if you do, and the feedback will feed the flames of your own inspiration. Favorable Dates : April 4, 8, 13, 17, 22, 26 Favorable Colors : White & Red Work done behind the scenes may be revealed or incorporated into your career or public life this month.

Past efforts pay off now. Some of you may find that your career is moving towards a more service-oriented direction. You have a strong ability to see each person for who they are as unique individuals, and this helps endear you to others. Friendships that are stodgy or limiting may very well be left behind. Passion and intensity in affairs of the heart or with your hobbies can run rampant and enthusiasm overflows. Favorable Dates : April 3, 9, 12, 18, 21, 27 Favorable Colors : Blue & Red This month has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time for you. You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insur-

mountable. It’s an excellent period for travel, higher education, communications, and higher learning.

Fundamental changes in your domestic situation and career orientation are likely. You may come into the limelight in a positive fashion. Authority figures, elders or influential people in your life tend to support and respect you during this cycle. Favorable Dates : April 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22 Favorable Colors : Yellow & White This period in your life is a time for learning about your personal limits as well as your inner strength. Carry these lessons as you move beyond this phase, because how you handle your life now will make all the difference. Working hard at selfimprovement ultimately leads to replacing your old spirit with a regenerated one. You will be one step closer to knowing where you are headed, and you will have re-built faith in yourself. Ideally, you adopt a more mature attitude towards adventure and facing the unknown by month end. Favorable Dates : April 4, 7, 13, 16, 22, 25 Favorable Colors : Red & White You have a strong interest in broadening your mental experiences, possibly through higher education, travel, exposure to different cultures, or exploring different philosophies of life. Decisions made will satisfy your head, as well as your heart. Other people’s stake in your money, assets and possessions will be in the spotlight. If involved in a casual love relationship, a pressure emerges concerning the need for evaluating your commitments. The quantity in the relationship department will tend to be replaced with quality, and this process involves time, soul-searching, frustration, and eventual fulfilment. Favorable Dates : April 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23 Favorable Colors : Red & Purple Your ability to move forward on a direct path without as much doubt is increased. You are more able to inspire confidence in others as a result. You are likely to make changes in your life that break you out of your usual routines.

It feels good to break out of your shell a little and to take a few healthy risks. Acquaintances, siblings, or casual friends and communications may be catalysts for this new self-expression. The learning of new skills, the pursuit of new ventures and the alteration of daily routines in work and health will contribute. Favorable Dates : April 4, 9, 13, 18, 22, 27 Favorable Colors : Blue & Red

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