AVESSA Magazine - First Anniversary | Dec/20-Jan/21 - Year I - Vol 12-A

Dec/20 - Jan/21 Year I, Vol. 12-A

FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION

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R U N WAY R E P O RT E R

by Karo Delgobbo, Flávio Iryoda & Vanessa Medeiros

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TA RTA N E X P L O S I O N !

by Juanita Crary

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OBJECTS OF DESIRE

by Carlos Marrero

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V I S UA L T H E R A P H Y

by Jessie Garza

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F E AT U R E S T O R Y: F I R S T A N N I V E R S A R Y

by Karo Delgobbo, Juanita Crary and Sindi Perez

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THE TIME OF OUR LIVES

by Igor Sampaio

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A J O U R N E Y T H R O U G H A RT A N D I T S C R E AT O R S

by Jade Matarazzo

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2 0 2 1 : A H O P E O DYS S E Y

by Manish Arora

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I N T H E S P O T L I G H T: JAC K I E S O F F E R presented by the Fashion Group International of South Florida

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WO M E N O F T H E E A RT H

by Erika Ishibashi

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L E A R N I N G A F T E R A Y E A R O F DA N C I N G W I T H O U T M OV I N G

by Renata Sanfilippo

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F R O M T R A S H T O FA S H I O N

by Elizabeth Tran

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U N S T O P PA B L E L OV E

by Dana Yurglich

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T H E W O N D E R WO R L D O F H AT S

by Monica Matarazzo

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S ÃO PAU L O : T H E H E A RT O F B R A Z I L

by Tamara Almeida

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A S I X- PAC K I N T WO W E E K S ?

by Lisa Opie

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H O R O S C O P E : S AG I T TA R I U S

by Manish Arora

P H OTO C R E D I T S H A I R & M A K E - U P A RT I S T: A R AC E L I B R AVO. M O D E L : J U L I A P O RT E L A .

FA S H I O N D E S I G N E R : RO S I TA H U RTA D O. P H OTO G R A P H E R : F L Á V I O I RYO DA

editor’s letter

ON THE COVER Fashion Designer: Rosita Hurtado. Accessories: Michele Lopriori. Fashion Stylists: Juanita Crary, Sindi Pérez. Hair & Make-Up Artists: Cesar Ferrette & Rogelio Gonzalez (Red Market Salon Bal Harbour Shops), German Baez. Models: Paulína Triviño, Alejandra Tamayo, Tina English, Britnee Serena, Kat Castaño. Producer: Karo Delgobbo. Production Assistant: Dana Yurglich.

Photography & Set Assistants: Juan Gomez, Ismael Moreno. Retoucher: Igor Sampaio. Videography: Rafa Reels. Video Editing: Eric Rafael. Special Thanks: Silvia Gabiria. Photographer: Flávio Iryoda.

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ECEMBER IS AN INCREDIBLY SPECIAL MOMENT IN OUR lives, despite being a year full of challenges. The pandemic changed businesses and human relationships, Black Lives Matter made governments and corporations further discuss social, inclusion, and diversity matters. The US elections demonstrated how separate the country is. Fashion shows are still keeping the phygital format, streaming makes much more accessible and democratic, but still unexciting at least to my eyes. The vaccine sheds some light upon us.

Nevertheless, December is a month to gather our close family and celebrate life. Despite the scars of concern, future uncertainty, remembrance of those who left too soon, misinformation, selfishness... but yet deep inside, our souls are full of hope for a new beginning.

We started one year ago not sure exactly where we were stepping into, and the pandemic hit the US a couple of months later. However, I am extremely proud of our ability to get a team of passionate professionals together, create fashion editorials with no preconceptions, and give everyone the exposure they deserve, within our own limitations and weaknesses. We had many moments of joy and also many tough critics hard to swallow.

But in the end, all I can say is that it was worth it. I dedicate this issue to you, dear reader, and to each one of our collaborators. Happy birthday AVESSA, happy new year!

FLÁVIO IRYODA Editor-in-Chief

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about us

*OUR TEAM OF

KARO DELGOBBO

ERIKA ISHIBASHI

@camarrero

@erika_opie

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, transforming into 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, beauty and entertainment 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.

After graduating with honors, she moved permanently to Tokyo. Not only is Erika a finalist for Miss Earth Tokyo 2020 but she is also one of the founders for Women of the Earth, a group of women who tackle environmental and social issues in Japan. Erika has also a strong passion for the environment, animal rights and skin positivity.

IGOR SAMPAIO

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CARLOS MARRERO

@karodelgobbo

LISA OPIE

MÔNICA MATARAZZO

@igorsam021

@lisa_opie

@monicasantanamatarazzo

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, TV and publication industry.

From owning her first business, Vizcaya Swimwear at 20, to spilling all of her beauty secrets with her 45,000 viewers on her YouTube Channel, LadyCode, to working as a celebrity hair and makeup artist at the most exclusive events in the world, 28 year old Lisa Opie uses her platforms to promote women’s empowerment and wellness.

Mônica Matarazzo, living in the beautiful Seriate, Italy, and close to the luxurious and contemporary fashion capital, Milan has established herself as an interior designer and digital influencer. She has participated in Milano Fashion Week and represented many fashion brands.

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CONTRIBUTORS* JESSE GARZA

JUANITA CRARY

SINDIA PÉREZ

@visualtherapyny

@juaniavi

@StyleTropicalia

For 10+ years, Garza was a creative director collaborating with the best names in fashion, creating cutting-edge designs for the Chicago market. After that, Garza moved to New York to launch Visual Therapy, a luxury lifestyle consultancy. Since then, Garza travels the country to work with a roster of high-visibility clients, setting them up for greatness.

Fashion Stylist, Journalist, and fashion Professor with 15 years of experience. Juanita has worked for Rolling Stone South America, GQ Mexico, and multiple Colombian magazines.

Her current soundtrack plays The Sisters of Mercy and her go-to garment will always be a motorcycle jacket even if it’s impossible to wear one all year round in Miami.

Fashion Stylist from Puerto Rico, living and working in Miami, co-creator and co-host of Fashion Stashers Podcast, where she shares her passion for the socio-economic impact of the fashion industry. Her Master’s thesis is on Fashion in Puerto Rico, focused on pioneer designer Carlota Alfaro. Sindia has also assisted fashion renowned stylist Danny Santiago.

ELIZABETH TRAN

TAMARA ALMEIDA

MANISH ARORA

@misselizabethtran

@tamaraalmeidas

@manishastrologer

Elizabeth Tran is the Co-Founder and President of Teens Go Green, an environmental advocacy group most notable for coordinating trash fashion shows. For more information, visit www.teensgogreenglobal.org.

Journalist and host, Tamara was an international model for 10 years, where she lived abroad in 15 countries. She also achieved Miss Brazil World in 2008. Tamara currently collaborates with Brazilian and international press vehicles as a travel columnist. As a reporter, she covers the biggest beauty pageants and fashion shows throughout the world.

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.

* December is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month, when we remember the importance of testing, celebrate the life of those who have passed on, and commemorate victories such as increased access to treatment and prevention services.

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KIKI

1. Thinking Miami? Then you should know Magic City’s best swimwear and carnival costume designer Lila Nikole @lilanikole, bringing unique prints and much color into your life!

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2. AVESSA has now landed in Japan!

Meet Sena @sena_kuden, fashion designer Takahiro Sato @takgerbera and Asami @asami_ga from Kuden @kuden_jp. If you have not checked out our feature story in the last issue, you should do it now! And don’t forget to order your Samurai garments from Kuden, they’ll be shipping outside Japan as soon as the pandemic restrictions are lifted. Because you should go ethical, inclusive, sustainable, and fashionable!

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3. Because fashion has no age! Especially with the adorable Paola, who taugh us a lesson about all the products at her store Vila Kids @ vilakidsmiami . When in Miami, visit Vila Kids at the luxurious Brickell City Center mall.

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4. Got influence? Meet the stunning Cali Nicole @therealprettygrl. We were so lucky to spot her shopping at the heart of Miami. Don’t miss this beauty, follow her right now.

5. Meet Mexican hair and make-up artist Araceli Bravo @aracelibravoartistry who is always making our girls even more gorgeous for our local shoots in Miami and Brazilian model Julia Portela @juliaportela1, who’s also featured in our issue this month!

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6. This issue is all about celebrating!

So it was mandatory to have our first and eternal cover girl Tuane Schulz @tuaneschulz with our very first issue A New Beginning, launched one year ago in December 2019.

7. Our Styling Editor and by the way, Styling Professor Juanita Crary @ juaniavi from Miami International University of Art & Design @miamiintluniversity. Let’s all behave during her classes and check out her debut column in this issue! And for those who might ask, yes we safely ate the cake used in the photoshoot. We do not waste food, especially dessert!

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8. Meet the girls behind the Stronger Together photoshoot featured in our last issue Mabella Gonzalo @mabegonzalo, Valeria Tobón Giraldo @ valetobon and Veronica Gonzalez @ verogf96. With Fashion Stylist Juanita Crary @juaniavi they showed that fashion and sustainability can (and should) walk hand-in-hand.

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9. We met the happinista Andrea Minski @andreaminski during the Paraiso DESTINATION: COLOMBIA Fashion Show at Paradise Plaza in Miami Design District. Looking gorgeous! @paraisomiamibeach

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10. Our first beauty from Paraiso Fashion Show is the amazing model Anggie Bryan @anggiebryan 11. The stunning Danielle Francesca Chavez @daniellefrancescas and Ajahnae Baker @ajahnaebakerr ready to enter the runway.

12. Straight from backstage, Eva Andrusik @eva.noel.andrusik representing Next Magagement @nextmodels.

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13. Yes, our cover girls Paulína Triviño @paupau.sk and Alejandra Tamayo @alejandratamayoc getting ready for our feature editorial! Beauty by the one and only @redmarketmiami

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14. We have a Miss in the house!

Meet Miss American Collegiate @ missamericanteenpageant Aldana Bordonn @aldanabordonn with her boyfriend and make-up artist Boobie Triniese @mua_bbb.

15. Fashion Designer Luis Aponte @ luisaponteatelier and business partner Melida Salcedo after a fun shoot for their new catalog, with models Leslie Nieves @leslienievess, Avery Rafi @avery.rafi and Liz Nieves @ liznieves08 represented by Next Level Modeling @nextlevelmodelingagency, assistants Angela Castillo @ angelalcr and Nour Badr @nourbentbader_

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AN OPTICAL ILLUSION Symbolism and colors bringing consciousness and cultural coexistence

BY KARO DELGOBBO

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HE THREEASFOUR TRIO, ADI GIL, ANGE DONhauser, and Gabi Asfour payed a tribute to the plant world in their new 2021 spring collection, linking sacred geometry with nature and God. Symbolizing protection, power and good health, the collection is based on Vesica Piscis, an almond shape made by the intersection of two circles, and is also called Womb of All Creation and the Eye of Horus.

“For our new type of reality, it’s the perfect theme” Asfour said. They produced a collection that balances their artistic and experimental tendencies with more wearable ones, from the almond shape three-dimensional to the easy-to-wear tunics and leggings. The digital prints were made in collaboration with a Japanese company named Mimaki, making everything look unique and artistic.

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runway reporter: são paulo fashion week

P H OTO C O U RT E S Y LENNY NIEMEYER

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NO BOUNDARIES Lenny Niemeyer brings her new collection in the digital format to São Paulo Fashion Week

BY KARO DELGOBBO

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OR LENNY, THE GREATEST CHALLENGES WERE THE DIRECT IMpact of the pandemic: suppliers and the digitization of the show, an unprecedented sensation. The Summer 2021 narrative began with an experimental photo session, in which natural and lush flowers are photographed with reflective plastics. The result of this work was the starting point for the construction of the collection. “Digital and analog interpose and are indissoluble. It no longer makes sense to separate them”, says Lenny. The contrast between petals and plastic is almost complementary: one element balances the other. The femininity of the flowers is amplified by the luminosity and iridescence of the reflective surfaces. And in this same dialogue in which forms are sometimes rigid and architectural, sometimes fluid and feminine, analog prints gain surreal collages, mixing fabrics, textures and bodies, in contrast to flowers and plastics.

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runway reporter: jakarta fashion week

P H OTO C O U RT E S Y JA K A RTA FA S H I O N W E E K / G C M M E D I A

SILENCE AND POETRY A spiritual message of action, beauty and imperfection

BY FLÁVIO IRYODA

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AKARTA FASHION WEEK WAS ALL DIGITAL THIS year and that’s no news in the world of runway nowadays, but at the final closing event, Lulu Lufti Labibi translated the pandemic into a narrative story of literacy and literature. The Yogyakarta-based designer continues its signature: deconstructed handwoven lurik techniques that are modern, highly versatile, and tell us a story in each piece. The Wabi-Sabi philosophy, a traditional Japanese aesthetics that is centered in the appreciation of imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete beauty is always applied in the work process.

Instead of working with new fabric, Lulu used old fabrics kept for years and came up with “Clothing, Moment in Silence and Poetry”, borrowing a few lines from indonesian poet Joko Pinurbo to convey a spiritual message of action for our moment.

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“The cutting and the visuals of the collection return to basics, but in an appealing way. As a reminder of our struggle in this difficult time, a piece of poetry will be hidden in the pocket linings,” Lulu explained.

Joko Pinurbo’s poetry is the first foundation, Lulu interprets it as a means of reflection, a way to go back into oneself. Poetry is also a medium to delve deeper into the mystery behind everyday events. Lulu also focuses on going back to the simple, simple and basic cutting pattern, for meditation, prayer, work, and everyday errands.

“Tubuhku kenangan yang sedang menyembuhkan lukanya sendiri” My body is a memory healing its own wounds “Kebahagiaan saya terbuat dari kesedihan yang sudah merdeka” My happiness is made of sorrow that has set loose - Joko Pinurbo

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P H OTO C O U RT E S Y JA K A RTA FA S H I O N W E E K / G C M M E D I A

THE SPIRIT CARRIES ON

TOTON’s ethereal SS21 collection reminds the world to reflect and and return to our own beliefs

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PIRITUAL BELIEFS ARE OFTEN THE MAIN SHELTER OF HUMAN BEINGS when faced with difficult times. A time full of uncertainty also drives us to look into the self further away. TOTON brings its SS21 collection to reflect through Indonesian beliefs. As a nation with such cultural diversity, Indonesia also has its history of the rich spiritual realm. One aspect that inspired TOTON’s collection is Hindu and Buddhist relics, not only as a religious symbol but also as prayer and hope. Handmade paper clay shields similar to sculpture carvings are matched Aceh and South Sulawesi dresses. TOTON also jumped into the sustainability boat, repurposing materials from past collections, including neoprene from SS16, lace motif shell from SS17, stripes from FW17, pleats from FW18 and embroidered organza material and wood carving accessories from most recent collections. Bottom line, the entire collection only uses materials that were available in the studio.

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runway reporter: green fashion week milan

GREEN FASHION WEEK REACHES ITS 10TH EDITION Green Fashion Week reconciles sustainability with the fashion industry, ethics, and responsibility with beauty, luxury, and comfort with style and elegance.

BY VANESSA MEDEIROS

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OVID-19 RESTRICTIONS HAVE AFFECTED too many countries, but the mission towards sustainability couldn’t be stopped by this inconvenience! The 10th edition was held in Milan and no longer in Andermatt, where the 11th edition will take place, once the Covid-19 situation improves and the restrictions in the participating states are more controlled. GreenFashionWeek is the reference for fashion and sustainability, both for industry experts and for anyone who embraces the cause of preserving the planet for future generations, promoting national and international initiatives to support sustainable

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development models in the fashion industry. In the digital version, Miami has also participated in the Milan GreenFashionWeek, showing their best face of sustainability. The event selects designers who fulfill the goals set out in the 2020 agenda, signed by the United Nations’ 193 member countries, and financially and logistically supports the designers who have chosen to participate in it.

The materials shown at the GreenFashionWeek are sustainable from a environmental and social point of view, respecting, the most significant Goals of the 2020 Agenda, moving forward with a message of hope towards a sustainable future.

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runway reporter: paraiso miami beach

P R A I A B Y DAYA NA R A D U R A N P H OTO C O U RT E S Y PA R A I S O M I A M I B E AC H

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DESTINATION

COLOMBIA

PARAISO MIAMI BEACH COMES BACK AGAIN TO THE RUNWAY NOW PRESENTING THE DESTINATION COLOMBIA PROJECT, SHOWCASING THE MOST PROMISING NAMES ON THE NEW CREATIVE COLOMBIAN FASHION SCENE AND THEIR SPRING/ SUMMER 2021 COLLECTIONS AT PARADISE PLAZA IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT.

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HE PROJECT SHOWCASED 12 COLOMbian designers and featured established brands such as Onda de Mar, Verdelimon, and Encantadore, but also new rising stars in the swimwear and resort wear industry including Palmacea, Mola Mola, Ancora, Carolina Estefan, Estivo, Corpo, Praia, Nawa, and Mar de Rosas. In the spirit of new normal, the swimwear and resort wear enthusiasts watched fashion show live through Procolombia’s official fashion Instagram account @ColombianFashionTrends and www.paraisomiamibeach. com.

Stitch Lab, the luxury online retail space for Colombian fashion hosted a media reception serving delicious mimosas by Miami Cocktail Company. Silvia Cobos and Jetlagmode accessorized the show with shoes, bags and accessories all made using sustainable handmade techniques, while Junior & Hatter Wynwood’s stylish salon and its most sought after stylists created the runway hair looks.

Quality and innovation are the two features that make Colombian fashion so widely known in the world. Thanks to the quantity and quality of Colombian designers, and the raw materials produced in the country, the national fashion industry has achieved its own identity, which very few textile and clothing producing countries manage to achieve.

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C A RO L I NA E S T E FA N

PRAIA

M A R D E RO S A S

O N DA D E M A R

“DESTINATION Colombia is one of PARAISO Miami Beach leading initiatives for creating new business opportunities for the Colombian brands in the US market, and it opens a window to a brand new way of connecting these brands with both media and industry audience.”

NATALIJA DEDIC STOJANOVIC

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PARAISO MIAMI BEACH MOLA MOLA

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ANCORA

CORPO

VERDELIMON

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“Colombia has become one of the most fertile and dynamic territories on a global level for swimwear and beach wear experimentation. That’s why we decided, to present the most innovative Colombian brands to buyers and the national press through this multifaceted fashion initiative and an experience.”

FLAVIA SANTORO

PROCOLOMBIA PRESIDENT

PA L M AC E A

PRAIA

C A RO L I NA E S T E FA N

NAWA

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NHO’É The Spirit of the Trees We’e’ena Tikuna, or “the Jaguar that swims across the river”, was the fashion designer that instantly caught my attention during the three days of Brasil Eco Fashion Week 2020. She reminds us of a much forgotten and overlooked culture and tells us about her brand and her challenging story of overcoming prejudice in her own country.

BY FLÁVIO IRYODA

P H OTO C O U RT E S Y F OTO S I T E , B R A S I L E C O FA S H I O N W E E K , W E ’ E ’ NA T I K U NA

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runway reporter: brasil eco fashion week

P H OTO C O U RT E S Y F OTO S I T E B R A S I L E C O FA S H I O N W E E K W E ’ E ’ NA T I K U NA

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NATIVE INDIGENOUS TRIBE-BORN FROM THE Brazilian Amazon, located north of Brazil by the border of Peru and Colombia, where you would take 7 days by boat from the main city of the state. It’s not every day that we see the majesty of an original collection true to its tradition, heart, and soul.

We’e’ena came to the capital at 12 years old without knowing the official language of the country to live in an urban community of the Tikuna in Manaus, capital of the Amazonas state, where much of the traditions and rituals are still preserved at this date. She embodied the Tikuna spirit, where all are born with art and fashion as their identity. Years later, she took it the next step, showing the richness of her culture, without the steering of a middle man, directly to us at its most pure, raw, and original manner. She has chosen the sacred fabric tururi as the foundation for her garments, a type of natural fiber that can only be retrieved by men, commonly used for ritual masks, bed clothing, and even as pads for feminine care.

Her looks are true to her ancestors, representing different Tikuna clans, their culture, rituals, and beliefs. For example, the model on the far right represents the father of the wind and the close connection of its people with nature. The main look in the middle pays homage to the young girl ritual, always in red and adorned with goose and macaw feathers, it connects to a very sacred moment in a girl’s life: her first period, where the Tikuna girl is isolated for some time to better understand their body transformation and to be more aware on how to turn into a woman.

I had the opportunity not only to enjoy her show but to talk to her a little more about her brand, her collection, the materials used, and the importance of showing a beautiful yet much-forgotten and discriminated culture to the world.

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WE’E’NA, WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION FOR THIS COLLECTION PRESENTED AT BRASIL ECO FASHION WEEK? In this edition, I took to the runway “NHO’É”, which represents the spirit of the trees, the fashion of my Tikuna people, which is one of the largest indigenous nations in the Amazon and Brazil. For the show, I used Tikuna graphism, representing animals of heaven and earth. The Tikuna people are known for their clans and their art and face paintings, represented by symbols of animals, body graphics are shown in the clothing of masked men, which are fabrics made of tururi, which is a type of wood fiber. The indigenous graphics go beyond the desire for beauty, and it is a complex code of communication, which for us, indigenous people, represents our culture and tradition. I create looking at our ancestry but also looking at our future.

YOU CREATED THE FIRST BRAZILIAN BRAND FOUNDED BY A NATIVE INDIAN. As I live in the city, I cannot have my body painted at all times. I suffered much bullying and prejudice in the city with my body paintings and my native clothes. Overcoming all of that, my brand was born. The We’e’ena Tikuna brand was born out of racism, from not knowing the true history of the Brazilian indigenous people, it is a response to all forms of prejudice against us the original nations. It is the first contemporary Indian fashion brand designed by a native Indian. For many years, we were tutored by seconds and thirds, and today we are the protagonists of our history. It is our turn now to show all our abilities.

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HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR ROLE IN PROMOTING AND PRETODAY, SEVERAL BRANDS ARE MOVING EFFORTS TOSERVING A CULTURE THAT IS SO IMPORTANT, DISREWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE PATH. CAN YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR VISION AND THE MATERIALS YOU INCORSPECTED, AND OVERLOOKED? Fashion creates a way of valuing and keeping alive the TiPORATE INTO YOUR PIECES? kuna indigenous traditions while respecting our spirituality.

For 13 years I have been making and designing my indigOur wealth is in the forest. In the forest we can form our vilenous clothes, and today that dream has come into reality. lages, we can cultivate and create our clothing, which is our All my pieces can be used in the male and female gender, it identity. Our fashion is ancient, sustainable, and organic. In is unisex. The choice of tururi and cotton is not an accident. the forest, we have our sacred medicines and food. From the Because it is organic, it is connected with nature, because we forest come the stories to tell and the spirits that heal. Our indigenous people have a lot of connection with nature, as life goes along with the forest, we it is part of us. The process of cutting are part of this ancestry. Visibility is “Our fashion has not been discovered; and manufacturing tururi is passed extremely important nowadays and on from father to son. Tururi is extractwe already had our fashion” every shape of art is resistance. With ed from the bark of secular trees, it is my fashion pieces, I want to give visan organic fabric widely used in the ibility to indigenous culture, indigenous women, the beauty Amazon region as a raw material for a variety of handmade of contemporary artistic creations. I embed all my ancestry to products and even for the making of ritual pieces by the Tieach piece and add some contemporary charms because we, kuna people. Our paints are made from annatto, genipap, or indigenous people are current, right? We use body painting babassu, mostly yellow clay and palm trees. as an expression linked to the diverse cultural manifestations of our people. For each life event, there is a specific painting: HOW WOULD YOU LIKE PEOPLE TO FEEL WHEN THEY fighting, hunting, marriage, death. Our entire ritual is porWEAR YOUR CLOTHES? trayed in body painting, it is the most intense artistic expresWith the indigenous essence; so that people can get to know sion of our paintings. Indigenous body painting is the link for our ancestral fashion with contemporaneity. transmitting information, a system of visual communication, in which most of our body paintings have the meaning of Follow We’e’ena at @weena_tikuna and visit her website fauna, flora, the river, the forest, or objects of daily use. weenatikuna.com for more information.

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EXPLOSION! Plaid always comes back from the ashes as soon as the calendar hits October then blooms in December, and because this is our party issue, my recommendation is to dress yourself up in an outfit that makes new year’s fireworks look lackluster. This is a tartan extravaganza!

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HENEVER I SEE PLAID FOUR THINGS come to my mind: school uniforms, Scotts, grunge, and Christmas. The latter my least favorite of them all, but who am I to judge on looks when part of my speech is that anyone can look fabulous in anything styled correctly? Another one of my rules is that more is more, sorry minimalists, but in this column, you’ll witness a lot of color, patterns, and creativity. The idea is to channel your inner Elsa Schiappareli instead of me giving you boring advice for normal every day looks.

2020 has been a year that many will remember and not necessarily because of how fabulous it was. I don’t even have to get into details about the events that have made a survival experience out of the past months, we’ve all been there in different scenarios. But the holidays are here, and it seems like it’s almost impossible to repress the urge of celebrating and being festive. I am the greenest, most bitter Grinch of all. I really am not a big fan of December festivities, but I understand the need to cherish that we’re still here, struggling and trying to adjust to what some call “the new normal”.

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It’s time to stop taking it all too seriously. Let’s play with a head to toe plaid outfit that mixes different colors and patterns as well as haute couture elements with ready to wear accessories. Black and white buffalo plaid with green embellishments and white ruffled silk organza from Barzaga for a dramatic look. 80’s Eddie Murphy nostalgia with the plaid McDowell’s hat from Miami owned Dungeon Forward. DKNY locked and charmed satchel bag, Valley Eyewear oversized green acetate opticals, Betsey Johnson’s silk scarf, and bejeweled heels from INC International Concepts for sparkled steps.

P H OTO C R E D I T S FA S H I O N S T Y L I S T: J UA N I TA C R A RY. M O D E L : J U L I A P O RT E L A .

H A I R & M A K E - U P A RT I S T: A R AC E L I B R AVO. P H OTO G R A P H E R : F L Á V I O I RYO DA .

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DIOR STELLAIRE SQUARE SUNGLASSES Gold/copper, solid wide square sunglasses with a lightweight, vintageinspired wire frame. 100% UV protection and Graded gray lenses. Case and cleaning cloth included. Made in Italy. $310 / bloomingdales.com

HAMPTON WATER ROSÉ

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Hampton Water is the result of the collaboration of Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse Bongiovi and Gerard Bertrand.

Balanced, Citrus, Crisp, Floral, Fresh, Grapefruit, Melon — Honeydew, Minerality, Stone Fruit.

Hampton Water captures the lifestyle and friendliness common to the Hamptons and the South of France. $25.99 / drizly.com

Just a few things to make this month just a little merrier.

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This obsession-inducing formula repairs, restores and replenishes the lips, keeping them sensuously smooth and kissably soft. $43 / patmcgrath.com

Cover for AirPods with clip and FF Baguette motif. Made of Vichy print leather in yellow and brown tones. Gold-finish metalware.

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CABOUCHON SKULL SILK SCARF The Cabouchon Skull silk scarf by Alexander McQueen offers a bejewelled take on the designer’s trademark skull motif. Woven from pure silk satin, this square scarf features a kaleidoscopic skull print, formed of swirling, interwoven chains of glittering cabochon cut gemstones. $280 / libertylondon.com

TUTTI-FRUTTI 500-PIECE PUZZLE Build your own tropical paradise while on staycation with this jigsaw puzzle picturing a gorgeously rendered still life of a fruit-and-floral table setting. $26 / nordstrom.com

CHANEL LE VERNIS A long-lasting nail colour in a range of shades for all seasons. Along with protective benefits, the formula features carefully selected pigments for an even application and a dramatic look. $28 / chanel.com

LA MER - HYDRATING MASKS This innovative sheet mask is infused with almost a full ounce of The Treatment Lotion’s energizing vitality in each application. With Japanese skinhugging technology and millions of micro-fibers that deliver a concentrated surge of healing hydration, this mask visibly plumps and energizes for a healthy-looking glow in minutes. Set of six $165 / bloomingdales.com

BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE LUCENT TOTE White, with its edgy, geometric design, Issey Miyake’s cult-favorite design turns heads. Double adjustable handles, Open top; lined interior zip pocket. $425 / bloomingdales.com

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■ Venus Et Fleur Flower Box $319 - the perfect addition to your home decor

■ Jamie Wolf Jewelry +$1000 - this dainty, elevated jewelry brand is one of our favorites to work with

GIFTS WORTH A LUX

Our job as stylists is to find chic, quality gifts at every price point.

With mind, body, soul and selfcare in mind, here’s a round-up of some of our favorite holiday gift ideas from our go-to brands.

BY JESSE GARZA ■ Gifts under $200 ■ Gifts under $500 ■ Gifts $500 and above

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■ Yves Saint Laurent Gold Chain Necklace $995 - gold chunky jewelry is a favorite layering piece

■ Le Labo Santal 26 Classic Candle $75 - Le Labo’s best smelling scent!

■ LouLou Studio Cashmere Set the go-to outfit for running around or lounging indoors this winter!

Cashmere Hoodie $465 Cashmere Sweatpants $360

■ Slip Travel Set $124 - the silk pillowcase & eye mask set that will ensure a great nights sleep

■ Dior Bucket Hat $680 - the accessory that steps up every look

■ Veja Sneakers $135 - chic sneakers at an affordable price

■ Jenni Kayne Shearling Slippers $275 - the work from home slipper

■ Bottega Veneta Twist Clutch $2,800 Bottega Veneta bags are always our go-to

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WE CLOSE THE YEAR WITH OUR TWELFTH E D I T I O N, A N D W E C O U L D N OT D O I T D I F F E R E N T LY: W E H A D TO S H OWC A S E M U C H FA S H I O N. A N D F O R D E C E M B E R , A S W E ’ R E H U G E FA N S O F G RO U P P H OTO S H O OT S, W E P R E PA R E D A B I G S H O OT. S O H O P E YO U C A N E N J OY A N D C E L E B R AT E W I T H U S M U C H FA S H I O N, H O P E , A N D L I F E - I N T H E AV E S S A WAY !

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RO S I TA H U RTA D O I S A P RO L I F I C FA S H I O N D E S I G N E R A N D E N T R E P R E N E U R F RO M S A N TA C RU Z D E L A S I E R R A , B O L I V I A , W H O H A S B E E N C R E AT I N G M AG N I F I C E N T H AU T E C O U T U R E G A R M E N T S A N D D R E S S I N G M A N Y C E L E B R I T I E S, E S P E C I A L LY F RO M L AT I N A M E R I C A . S H E H A S B E E N F E AT U R E D I N M A N Y O F T H E RU N WAY S H OW S O F T H E WO R L D, I N C LU D I N G PA R I S, N E W YO R K , A N D M A D R I D.

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We imagined, created, and made it. We managed to conquer a year with so many experiences that it seems like yesterday that everything started. It gave us the foundations to dare even more from now on, and to seek and provide state-of-the-art information with the impetus that only revolutionaries can achieve.

A revolution through fashion, global collaborative action, open to new talents and voices.

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HE FIRST YEAR OF OUR CHILDHOOD LIVES IS WITHOUT a doubt, the most challenging and insecure moment that any parent can have. It is a special period where incredible events happen every day, and fear and joy go hand in hand. After all, allowing someone so special, conceived by you, to begin discovering a world so diverse, dangerous, and catastrophic is an intense exercise of courage, love, and dedication. We could be talking about our children, who are parts of ourselves, but when writing about the first year of AVESSA Magazine, the feeling of parenthood is much present. Like our children, AVESSA is the fruit of the heart, soul, and sleepless nights of each team member, who imprint a little bit of their DNA on its pages every month. The conception was not

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easy, and there was (or there is still) a time when butterflies in our stomach and heartbeats were almost impossible to ignore. We did not know why, but something was saying that this time it would be different. It would not be only words, but real actions to embark into a new journey once and for all. A point of no return that we have always wished and dreamed of. We felt that it was finally the time for our deepest dreams to mature and come into fruition, and our still shy confidence needed to emerge. Over time, we became aware that our job was to let these ideas flow free and loose, and that there was a world desperate for this type of information.

Less commercial, more focused on what fashion was no matter what. A world that needed to know us.

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The fear was tremendous, and world of dreams, an escape into anduring those first months, I can say other reality that reinvigorates from that we were really scared. Scared this crazy world so they can have of quitting our jobs and living withmore satisfaction in their lives. The out a regular source of income, the idea is to embed between lines and fear of failure. Scared of the critical across images a code that is not at and suspicious glances of our family, all secret but screams to the universe friends and even competitors, when that the world is beautiful, free, and they hear that the internet is now ultimately extraordinary. Without our workplace and the space for barriers and any judgments, havclaiming. We were afraid of starve, ing fashion and design as a launchof not being able to pay bills and ing pad for almost every topic that knowing that our family members touches people’s feelings. would not be able to count on us.

By definition, the development But above all, we were afraid to be of our brand already allows us to wrong about ourselves. All of that move into a challenging, innovative F E A R L E S S PA S S I O N - F E B / 2 0 C OV E R B Y T H E B O L I V I A N P RO D U C E R C A R L O S was left behind the day we saw the operating mode, approaching fashPA R D O I N H AVA NA , C U BA first print. The door was opened and ion and design in a unique way. We a path full of new possibilities apare untied from preestablished conpeared before us. cepts, averse to the common sense The moment we flipped through that are constantly meaningless, the magazine pages we understood where we could communicate what that we had made a multi-plural most impacted us, amused, and tool, which would not only serve moved our senses through visuals. as a window for the most interestAVESSA turns out to be a moment ing topics, but also for questioning of reading with a touch of revolution those exactly same topics. Not only when proposing a new relationship passively bringing the content, but between a magazine and its reader, taking the reader out of their cominviting not only to share our viewfort zone, breaking paradigms, and point, but to listen, and together questioning everything fearless, bespeak in the same tone, using a new cause fear is no longer allowed here language of everything that conand must be overcome day after cerns us in the world. day. Therefore, AVESSA shows itself Believing in the possibility of every month as a gift that has always opening a new fashion magazine, room to improve, with changes that in the midst of the digital age, was makes it a more relevant product to the first major challenge. Courage the crazy days we live. In the eyes was not enough for this first step. It of its readers, this restless approach was necessary to make this decision generates a connection at an emobased on the team’s experience and tional level, making AVESSA a reprecreativity, and today, after one year, sentative medium of good energies we can see that this knowledge was and vibrations, but above all, of refundamental for the magazine’s sucQ UA R A N T I N E D H E A RT - A P R / 2 0 C OV E R B Y T H E U K R A N I A N P H OTO G R A P H E R A RT E M flection. cess. Willingness and ability togethL AV RU K H I N I N S E VA S TO P O L , C R I M E A N P E N I N S U L A .

From its first day, each edition of er, in addition to an artistic look at F E AT U R I N G M O D E L S F RO M S I G M A S C O U T I N G AVESSA has the clear goal of bringthe work, is perhaps the best explaing fashion and design to its target nation of how we are managing to audience. But more important than the conceptual or make each edition better than the previous month. commercial targets addressed by the magazine, is to purIn one year, AVESSA manages to donate several experisue the mission of being an instrument that brings people ences, but ends up being a great collector of emotions for their most joyful and personal view of the world. With a its audience. There is a constant exchange that shapes the more creative point of view, people will be brought into a magazine’s production flow, meeting the taste of its audi-

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T H E PA R A D OX - J U N / 2 0 W E I N I T I A L LY P L A N N E D A S TO RY W I T H A RT I S T L I S U V E G A A N D H E R P RO J E C T W I T H V E N E Z U E L A N R E F U G E E S, BU T W E QU I C K LY R E A L I Z E D T H AT W E H A D TO R E S P O N D TO T H E C U R R E N T I S S U E S. E AC H S TO RY WA S S O S T RO N G T H AT T H E Y D E S E RV E D A N I N D I V I D UA L C OV E R .

ence, and receiving more and more admiration and loyalty from those who read it. This early dynamic, typical of the millennials, is the new version, the re-reading of a communication media as traditional as a fashion magazine. And we know that we are at the forefront of the segment, adopting an exclusive productive cycle of giving, receiving, improving.

AVESSA for us is a beautiful and smart child that evolves every day.

It gives us pride for having a collaborative spirit and brings our best by providing us with new experiences.

The first year has its difficulties but was extremely rewarding. The adventure of being a window to the best version of everyday life will be an exciting adventure. And now watching AVESSA walk, run, and have a life full of special moments is the goal of our team. We hope that every reader has the best feeling when reading our content, and that AVESSA brings peace, sophistication, and joy.

Cheers to fashion, design, and life.

Congratulations on your first year of life, AVESSA.

All past issues are fully available on our website avessamag.com and hard copies can be ordered at anytime, delivered worldwide.

H VA L A , C ROAT I A !

E A R L I E R I N M AY W E F E AT U R E D THE AMAZING M O D E L A NA - L E A JA N Ž I Ć , W H O ’ S A L S O OW N E R O F LAARDESIGN AND W E W E R E K I N D LY SURPRISED W I T H A F E AT U R E I N C ROAT I A N N E W S PA P E R G L A S ISTRE.

I N T H E S P OT L I G H T THIS MONTH WE C O N T I N U E TO WO R K C L O S E LY W I T H T H E FA S H I O N G RO U P I N T E R NAT I O NA L TO H I G H L I G H T TA L E N T S I N T H E FA S H I O N I N D U S T RY T H AT A R E S I G N I F I C A N T LY M OV I N G T H E N E E D L E .

E T H I C TO G E T H E R A B E AU T I F U L PA RT N E R S H I P WA S B O R N BA S E D O N FA S H I O N E T H I C S, T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D S U S TA I NA B I L I T Y. L A S T M O N T H W E H AV E F E AT U R E D T H E S TO RY O F K U D E N A N D TA K A H I RO S ATO. M O R E TO C O M E I N 2 0 2 1 F RO M T H E L A N D O F T H E R I S I N G S U N.

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A JOURNEY THROUGH ART AND ITS CREATORS And the fun does not end! We have just released our newest publication focused on Art, a joint effort between The House of Arts and AVESSA Media Group.

BY JADE MATARAZZO

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URING THESE UNPRECchannel, presenting hundreds edented times, many of renowned artists annually, galleries and art offices promoting and highlighting have invested in the virtual paintings, sculptures, art instalspace to keep up with the inlations, photography, cultural evitable movements of market projects, and other art forms evolution. Following the flow incorporated in a modern of technology and keeping up and contemporary context. At with trends alongside customCOLECTA, we write about culers, partners and artists, curature and its artistic expressions, tor and cultural producer Jade fashion and art, art editorials, Matarazzo, who has been opart and design, POP culture, arerating in the visual arts martistic technology, lifestyle, gasket in Miami for almost twenty tronomy, art and its purpose, years, launches in partnership and artists who stand out in with AVESSA Media Group, a the global market. new communication channel.

As in ‘The House of Arts’, at COLECTA, The Art Magazine, COLECTA magazine, the artist is a quarterly, virtual, and print will find a deep commitment publication on demand. For to the integration of partnerJade Matarazzo, the magaships that promote and create zine is a journey through art educational projects, workO N T H E C OV E R : E D UA R D O KO B R A and its creators. It is a historishops, art lectures, and foster cal and modern conversation social change through culturabout the evolution of culture and the huge socio-economic al experiences. With a family legacy of fostering love for all transformations driven by technology in the art market. The forms of cultural entrepreneurship, Jade Matarazzo is dedicombination of these elements provokes a natural discussion cated to continuing the patronage of his uncle and mentor about the social challenges surrounding education, creativCiccillo Matarazzo, founder of the Bienal do Brasil, MAM Muity, and sustainability, as well as reflections on how art conseum, and the Brazilian Theater and Cinema Company Vera sumption will evolve.

Cruz. Together, AVESSA Media Group and The House of Arts COLECTA Magazine is an organic expansion of the moveare proud to announce the first edition of COLECTA which ment generated by the digital platform ‘The House Of Arts’. was launched globally during Art Basel week in Miami beThe House of Arts has become an important multimedia tween December 5th and 6th 2020.

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2021:

A HOPE ODYSSEY 2020 was rocky and bumpy for the whole year.

But what can we expect for 2021? We’re all hoping for a bright near future, so what the stars can tell us?

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2020 WAS A UNIQUE AND VERY CHALLENGING YEAR AND I THINK ALL OF US HAVE HIGH HOPES FOR 2021. BUT WHAT THE STARS TELL US ABOUT 2021?

2020 didn’t go our way and it’s natural for us to expect and hope for a pleasant new year. The outbreak of a pandemic made it worse for the economy and business. In 2020, the movement of shadow planets Rahu and Ketu had a strong influence, which caused the pandemic and fueled its spread around the world. Also, planets including Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, and Rahu went retrograde as well. This had adverse effects on individuals, businesses, and countries’ financial systems. 2021 brings good news for all zodiac signs.

All the barriers and stumbling blocks will likely start disappearing and your spirit will be free of all the restrictions. You will have numerous opportunities to develop your personal or professional skills. Saturn and Jupiter will favor all zodiac signs in general, allowing you to start things that are beneficial for you in the long run.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS WE SHOULD BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT? Being able to use your brain, wit, and charm and working with others is important to you. You should avoid working alone and be a part of a team or a larger network. This is the time to adopt rather prudent or conservative strategies. The money will not fall out of the sky following a lottery win, but through work, productivity, and inventiveness. Although you have no reason to be tight on money, you need to manage carefully and smartly your income and expenses budget. In 2021 meditation and grounding practices will help you develop balance. Natural calamities, war or emergency like situation, recession, closure of multiple industries, the collapse of economies, may be faced by some of the African countries.

Jupiter transiting its debilitated sign is good for religious activities but justice will be denied for many deserving people. Few tyrant governments may try to suppress popular voices that go against their decisions. Corruption will continue to haunt all major countries in all departments.

WHAT GOOD THINGS WILL HAPPEN? After initial hiccups, people will start 2 + 0 + 2 + 1 =5 picking their life again. The months of MANISH, COULD YOU GIVE US MORE January and February may be chalThis year’s energy is about personal RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2021? lenging but as the year progresses, This is the time to be prudent with freedom and changes. Everyone is things will start getting better. You finances and not go for any risky inbegin this year with a positive apvestment in the period till April 2021. more likely to be focused on freedom, proach; you get out into the world Jupiter in the next 2 years (transiting especially the expression of your and explore. This is a period of strong Capricorn and Aquarius) can never individual sense of freedom. energy and motivation keeping you give anyone 100% happiness or satissteady, inspired, and empowered. You faction. It is time to remain contended would be cheerful and you would connect and do not go over the top. There will be effortlessly with everyone. You would be drawn some phases in which your expenses will be to beauty and sentimentality. You will dream big and more thus you may experience a little financial conlong for expansion, especially if you own your own business. straint. Hence, you are advised to stay away from speculative During the fourth quarter of 2021, some of you may feel activities. During the ending months of this year, you may low, tired, and depleted, so focus inwards and fall back on have better opportunities for gain and growth. grounding practices such as meditation and yoga to bounce Jupiter transiting in Capricorn advises you to value achieveback from any adversity. Fortunately, if you work hard and ment in the long term and plan for the future. Any new plan your investment schedule in February into early March business or project started now will not fetch immediate reyou can come out on top in the latter part of the year. From sults but remain persistent to fetch long term returns. There September onwards, partnerships or unions can bring finanshould not be any rush of blood. Further, using your wealth cial rewards. Jupiter’s aspects with Neptune in Pisces will and not your greed for your needs should be the motto. open an intuitive insight into the mysteries of creation, makYou will have ideas in your life value that are worth proing great scientific discoveries and revelations possible for tecting. Now is a time that you want to focus on bringing many of you. Uranus in Taurus would be giving unexpected together the aspects of your life in which you feel wealth or energy to money and resources, but 2021 closes with Venus success and build upon them. You will end 2021 on a happy retrograde in Capricorn, which may help you reconsider your note with much to look forward to in 2022. goals and reevaluate your direction. Singles will have good Check out Manish’s 2021 predictions for each opportunities to find love. Most of the singles are likely to zodiac sign in the next pages! meet their partner through social activities or via friends. The key to your happiness this year is your friendship circle.

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20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY There is a feeling of settling down and establishing routines that support the demands on your energy. Special attention to diet and exercise will help you beat stress.

Old connections resurface to reflect values and ideas that may be outworn or all grown-up. After 23rd June, you could be finding your courage to step into unfamiliar territory. Friends both old and new appear to rekindle bonds. A much needed vacation is on the agenda from 11th October onwards, so soak up the rest and relaxation.

Synchronicity plays a big role this year, and connections can turn into beneficial helpers. You could be investing in a new home, big investment or preparing yourself for changes which are just around the corner.

If you are in a relationship then be prepared for slushy love letters, romantic gestures and open affection. Favorable Dates :1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22. Favorable Colors: Blue & Red.

PISCES

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH You will stay very organized and want to be creative. You’ve been through a lot, and you are ready to finally see that silver lining. A strong friendship could turn into something romantic from April to August.

You are nearing the point where work, success and recognition are well within your grasp. Do your best to be organized and productive. You must also draw upon your willpower and self-discipline. Think long and hard before re-starting an old romance from October to December. Allow your beloved to give to you (whether that’s in the material or spiritual realm,) and at the same time, make sure that you are doing your fair share of giving to the relationship. If you are unattached but looking, you are likely to meet someone new who is positive, kind, and generous. Favorable Dates: 3, 4, 12, 17, 21, 27. Favorable Colors: Blue & White.

ARIES

21 MARCH – 19 APRIL There will be positive changes in your personality and 2021 will make you wise and far sighted. This is excellent year for starting new projects or taking advantage of any offers or opportunities that come your way.

This is a wonderful time of heightened selfexpression, eloquence, and confidence.

Your wit, charm and sound opinions and influencing people will give you the urge to expand your horizons, try new, bigger and better things, to have more fun and make more money. It’s a perfect time to network, share your ideas and seek out like minded souls who’ll enrich your life. During the period from 21st June, when Sun enters Cancer sign, if you are single, you are likely

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to meet someone who is fun, but who is quite a demanding individual. Favorable Dates: 1, 8, 10, 17, 19, 26. Favorable Colors: Blue & White.

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20 APRIL – 20 MAY Your ability to initiate and accept change will help you excel. Your varied experiences will allow you to branch out and pursue a wider variety of interests that will contribute to what you have to offer. Changes made to your financial situation will bring strong results. Watch for disruptions in personal relationships and general plans from 16th May when Mars enters Aquarius, you will feel energetic and showing your leadership skills will work for you. Time spent doing a good job will ensure that you have more work coming your way You will be blessed with good fortune. Love is highlighted from 22nd August, and spending extra time nurturing a relationship that is important to you will help enhance the connection. Favorable Dates: 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 21. Favorable Colors: Yellow & White.

GEMINI

20 MAY – 20 JUNE Your communications and focus may largely revolve around your life path or career.

When Jupiter enters Scorpio sign on 10th July, you may want to converse with someone about what you should do with your life, what direction you’re going in, how to get what you want, or how to build a stronger foundation for your life. Your plans and goals will come to successful fruition and your answer will be a resounding ‘yes’ to new professional initiatives. During the second half of 2021, you may feel more romantic, or want to spend more time doing something artistic. You may also want to seek out a romantic partner if you’re unattached. Trusting your intuition will take you further than trying to chase frantically after something that’s blowing in the wind. Favorable Dates: 2, 5, 11, 14, 20, 23. Favorable Colors: Purple & Green.

CANCER

21 JUNE – 22 JULY Your focus is crystal and sharp. Putting your energy behind projects at work will alleviate stagnation and provide stability to get off the ground. During February to May, you may also be inspired and motivated to spend time in building new relationships, connecting with new people perhaps even around new projects or new interests. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture. Things continue to be optimistic in your expectations, but you

could feel things being somewhat out of proportion from 21st June onwards from where you thought relationships stood.

You need to spend wisely and curtail impulsive spending. In relationship trusting your intuition right now will take you further than trying to chase frantically after something. Favorable Dates: 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25. Favorable Colors: White & Green.

LEO

23 JULY - 22 AUGUST The year is favorable for you to complete your planned projects but you will need to make clear strategies. You will not face many upheavals in your life, but sudden expenses may increase your stress. You could accomplish your goals in this duration. A focus on your goals and positive efforts will widen your sources of income. Some indecisiveness is possible from 22nd July to 22nd September, because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. It can be difficult to get a point across or to move about effortlessly. Others may be rebellious, resistant to change, or simply hard to pin down.

Flashes of insight pave the way to dynamic changes on the job. Stop looking for the romance novel dating experience this year and start looking at what you have right in front of you. Favorable Dates: 2, 3,11, 12, 20, 21 . Favorable Colors: Yellow & Black.

VIRGO

23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER It is a very positive time for you and an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships of all kinds and you will enjoy the company of others at this time. At this time, you may be feeling full of wisdom. You are asked to share this wisdom, along with your knowledge and experience, with others. The time is right for soul-searching and discovery of the inner-realms. Your drive, determination and convincing way of dealing with others will help you get your way.

You can make professional gains if you are practical and realistic. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. After 23rd September when Sun enters Libra sign emotions will surface, and sensitivity will mount. It’s all about focus and refusing to let the little things bother you and you need to be emotionally balanced. Favorable Dates: 1,2, 10,11, 12, 19, 20. Favorable Colors: Yellow & White.

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER This year will give you more personal freedom and allow you to comfortably show a more unique side to your personality. You can look forward to many positive changes in your life. From 16th May when Mars enters Aquarius sign, you may be offered

a new position at work which leads to a jump up the ladder. Take a closer look at a partnership that has the potential to help you achieve your professional goals Love should be included in your agenda from 10th July, when Jupiter goes direct in Scorpio sign. You may be feeling in a state of self-imposed powerlessness and restriction from 23rd October when Sun enters Scorpio and holding yourself back from taking steps to expand your business or profession because you fear moving into the future, or because you are wary of getting hurt by a new situation. Favorable Dates: 1, 6, 10,15, 19, 24. Favorable Colors: Red & White.

SCORPIO

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER This period represents creativity, fertility, growth, and abundance. All creating endeavors will be well rewarded because you’re able to channel infinite creativity which will allow you to create your best work. For those who want to increase abundance in life such as money, it is time for rejuvenation to occur to your funds. You may have a magical glow to your aura that lights up any room you are in. You may be feeling highly energetic and lively. You will magnetically attract more wonderful things to you magnifying and enriching your life. There would be news of pregnancy or motherhood for ladies. Opportunities to enhance or attract romance occur from 10th April when Venus enters Aries. You will gain a new relationship or a new partner that will change your life for the better. Favorable Dates: 1, 3, 10,12, 19, 21. Favorable Colors: Yellow & White.

SAGITTARIUS

22 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER You have been pursuing and moving forward in your profession steadily. If your current situation seems to require more experience than you can call upon, be open to the presence of a teacher or mentor in your life. Support of the establishment and respect for the rules are emphasized. The traditional way of doing things must work most of the time. Trust in yourself, and in whatever powers you believe control the universe, to help you through difficult

times. From 4th May when Venus enters Taurus, let the infinite energy of the divinity warm you and rejuvenate your soul, to provide strength and clarity of purpose you need to continue your journey. You must combine the solidity of material existence with the waters of your emotions and of your spirit. Favorable Dates: 3, 8,12, 17, 21, 26 . Favorable Colors: Blue & White.

CAPRICORN

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY It can be a year of joy,

happiness, the birth of a child, a stable family, material prosperity or almost any other end that is positive - but above all it shows completion.

One cycle is over and, before the next begins, there is a period of light and relaxation that you can and should thoroughly enjoy.

Success will come if you are confident and bold in the use of your creative energy.

Glow with the vitality of the Sun whose light is unmatched and whose power is absolute. You have lived through the darkness long enough to see the inner light; it is time to help others who are not so fortunate. You’ve been through a lot, and you are ready to finally see that silver lining. A strong friendship could turn into something romantic. Favorable Dates: 6, 7,15, 16, 24, 25. Favorable Colors: Blue & Yellow.

Manish is a KP Astrologer, Numerologist, Tarot Reader, and Vastu Consultant.

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JACKIE SOFFER IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Jackie Soffer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Turnberry, one of the country’s most dynamic real estate development groups specializing in large-scale retail, hospitality, residential and commercial assets. Under Soffer’s leadership, the Aventura Mall has expanded to integrate luxury brands, chef-driven restaurants, limited edition experiences and museum-caliber public art and design to engage its 30 million annual visitors.

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WHAT HAS IT BEEN LIKE TO GROW UP IN SUCH A WELL KNOWN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT FAMILY? Growing up in the industry was a great education. My father invested so much energy into building this community. As I have grown the mall, started work on mixed-use projects and expanded into other areas like Nashville, he’s still one of the people I turn to for input.

TALK TO US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR VISION FOR BRINGING THE LUXURY MARKET TO AVENTURA MALL Aventura Mall is an exceptional place and we have always focused on making the customer experience immersive and special. Luxury was an obvious category to add to roundout our offering. And consumers shop for luxury differently than they did even a generation ago – there’s a customer who shops at Gucci and then heads to H&M. So, Aventura Mall has become a destination for luxury shopping with great brands like Cartier, FENDI, Gucci and soon, Hermes.

That is complemented by amazing dining concepts, contemporary brands and immersive experiences for families.

ONE OF YOUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS WAS TO BRING LOUIS VUITTON TO AVENTURA MALL. HOW DIFFICULT WAS THIS PROCESS? Every negotiation brings with it, its own challenges. It doesn’t matter who the tenant is. You need to understand their needs, their goals and then be prepared to show how Aventura Mall can meet them. Louis Vuitton saw the value that having a presence at Aventura Mall would bring and we are thrilled to have them. They are great partners.

WE KNOW YOU ARE WELL KNOWN FOR YOUR CHARITABLE WORK. WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PROJECTS? Supporting our communities is at the heart of everything Turnberry does. For more than 50 years, Turnberry has enhanced the lives of our residents, whether that’s creating a world-class destination or serving the community at large.

Our philanthropic and employee engagement programs continue to advance and amplify the vital work of nonprofit entities. We provide support for leading healthcare institutions, children’s welfare services, animal advocacy organizations and providers that meet the urgent needs of underserved communities. We’ve also mobilized and offered responsive support during times of crisis and natural disasters, such as hurricanes impacting our region and other areas. Over the years, we have been proud to work with The University of Miami Health System, Best Buddies International, The Seed School of Miami, Humane Society of

Greater Miami North, Feeding South Florida, The Salvation Army and many more.

AS ONE OF THE TOP LEADERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, WHAT IS YOUR METHOD FOR LEADING A GROUP OF EXECUTIVES? Collaboration is the key to success. Having the right team and trusting your team is essential. I listen a lot. I make sure I am getting lots of input and try to lead by drawing on the deep expertise around the table.

HOW HAVE YOU SEEN AVENTURA MALL CHANGED IN RECENT YEARS? Over the years, it’s been thrilling to watch the continued expansion and growth of the Aventura Mall. The growth hasn’t just been in sheer size of stores and consumers. The diversity of the experience has enhanced and expanded overtime. Shoppers are looking for experiences and that’s what we aim to provide. Aventura Mall is the most successful in the US because it offers an incredible experience for visitors, including the best in retail, food and culture including a museum-quality art collection. The attached release details the exceptional offering that makes the center so successful.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND, CRAIG ROBINS, ARE DEFINING THE FUTURE OF LUXURY IN SOUTH FLORIDA? We’re both working on developing projects that we believe in and that enrich our communities through commerce, cultural experiences and more. We both care deeply about making our communities stronger and more vibrant and that’s great.

HAVE YOU ENVISIONED ANOTHER “FIRST” FOR SOUTH FLORIDA? Right now, I am working on another project with LeFrak which is both revitalizing a part of North Miami and bringing innovative development to the forefront. It is called Solé Mia. It is an 184-acre project with plans for 12 residential towers, 500,000 square feet of retail and commercial space all anchored around Laguna Solé, South Florida’s first 7-acre swimmable Crystal Lagoon.

IS THERE A BOOK ON THE LIFE OF JACKIE SOFFER IN YOUR FUTURE? I am not thinking about a book on my life right now. I am more focused on living it. I’ve gotten a business to run, a family to take care of. My days are full.

The Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit, professional organization with 5000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home. The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective in their careers.

To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace. For more information on membership visit FGI.ORG

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None of them had won and there was a mutual feeling of frustration and a feeling of not knowing what to do now. No one wanted to simply go back to their daily routine. They had all worked so hard and had a newfound passion to help the environment, and of course they could spread awareness on their own but deep down they all knew that the fire would eventually fade on its own. Unless they did it together... Once the idea of forming a group and spreading environmental awareness together came up, right then and there they created a name and an Instagram account. They started making plans for a photoshoot so they could formally introduce

each member on social media. Until Miss Earth Tokyo 2021, all seven of them have the title of 2020 finalists so this year would be a year of experimenting and testing to see what works for the seven of them as they all have to balance their jobs as well. The hope and the goal is turn this into a business after one year.

Although it has only been four months since the start, they have been able to consistently host two events per month, one that is a monthly trash pick-up event and one collaborative event with a WOE member sharing about their area of interest. But enough about the beginning as it has only be a few months, here’s more about each of the members, what 2020 was like for them and what they’re looking forward to in the new year!

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MIYUKI KUDO

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Miyuki is an interior designer who specialized is offices and show rooms. She loves to read manga and has read over 20 books in one day before. She has also spent a week cycling from Tokyo to Osaka. From her cycling adventures, she has seen how beautiful the nature in Japan can be. However, Japan is also a country with many natural disasters. During both the 2011 earthquake disaster in eastern Japan and the typhoon that hit Chiba last year, Miyuki volunteered her time to help the efforts.

She learned that something so beautiful and majestic could also be just as destructive and that nature is to be respected and protected.

Miyuki’s 2020 was a year of resolution.

She participated in Miss Earth Tokyo in 2019 and 2020 and was first runner up both years. This left her feeling incredibly frustrated as she was so close to winning both years, but she has turned that feeling of frustration into motivation for WOE. This years frustration is next years passion.

By meeting the other WOE members, she has a newfound determination and a new project to work towards.

I personally love how Miyuki describes WOE. She thinks of WOE as the Avengers.

Each member has their own area of interest and passion but we all come together as a stronger group to help support each other’s goals and realize them in a bigger way.

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ANAMI WORKS AS A NARRATOR AND HAS THE MOST calming speaking voice. She came up with little catch phrases for all the members so people could easily remember each member. Her interest in the environment started when she was chosen as a finalist for Miss Earth Tokyo 2020.

During the week of beauty training, she learned about the how must trash and waste there is on the earth and how that causes water pollution. She became aware of just how much people litter and decided to do something about it.

Through WOE, she has organized the monthly trash pick-up event in her hometown of Asakusa, Tokyo called Asakusa Clean Up. She hopes that when people see her and others picking up litter, it will inspire them to dispose of their trash properly. Another area she is passionate about is food waste. She has taken up an interest in learning how to ferment foods herself and is currently studying to become a certified fermented foods sommelier. Once she becomes certified, she hopes to host an event

through WOE where she can teach others how to properly ferment their own food.

2020 has also been a year of growth for Nanami. By becoming a Miss Earth Tokyo 2020 finalist, she had to take a good look at herself where she began the process of learning more about herself. She now takes self-care more seriously and a goal of hers for 2021 is to make more time for herself in the morning as she loves watching the sunrise.

The biggest thing she has learned in 2020 is that nothing begins without action. If she never applied for Miss Earth Tokyo 2020, she never would have gained her newfound confidence or met the other WOE members. If no one decided to go anything about the idea of starting a group, WOE never would have happened. This has inspired her to not overthink as much and to take more actions towards her goals. She is excited for what 2021 has to bring and wishes you all a wonderful 2021 filled with health and happiness!

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IKE MANY OTHERS, 2020 WAS A YEAR where Erika grew in many ways. Competing in Miss Earth Tokyo 2020 was not something she intended to do but with the push of her older sister Lisa Opie, she decided to go for it.

Erika’s biggest insecurity is the eczema that she has struggled with since birth. She never wanted to talk about it and has always kept it hidden but with bikini part of the competition, hiding it really wasn’t an option. She came to terms with the fact that everyone watching would see how bad her skin was. Eczema is a very common chronic skin condition that isn’t talked about as much as it should be and she decided to start that conversation. No longer afraid to open up about her struggles, she has become a strong advocate for skin positivity.

The only thing she is more passionate about than skin positivity is veganism. She started a vegan diet five years ago hoping to reduce the eczema but while doing the research, she learned that it was much more than just a diet.

She made the ethical and moral choice to no longer consume animal products. Choosing to vote with her money, she chooses compassion for animals and the environment with every meal. Since moving to Tokyo a year ago, she has been spreading her vegan message in Japan and has hosted a vegan cookie decorating event through WOE. In 2021, she hopes to be able to reach more people through WOE about skin positivity and veganism.

Erika feels extremely lucky and blessed to have met the other WOE members and to be a part of this group of motivated young women.

She also wants everyone to know that we all made it through 2020 and we should be proud.

The most important thing we can do it continue to educate and better ourselves, take care of both our mental and physical health, and to go into 2021 excited about what the new year has in store for all of us.

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AKAKO LOVES TO TRAVEL AND through her travels, she has seen firsthand the discrimination the lower class of developing countries can experience. She’s very passionate about creating a fair and just world where everyone is equal regardless of their background. It saddens her that so many things about a persons life can be decided just from which class or country they were born into and aspires to become a voice for those who don’t have one. As someone who struggles with confidence herself, she hopes to gain confidence through helping those around her gain confidence as well.

Even though 2020 was hard, she is proud of herself for being able to adapt and move on. She can tell that she has grown and will continue to do so throughout 2021. She loves meeting new people and is excited to see how she herself will grow and hopes to contribute to WOE in any way she can. She encourages you to challenge yourself because you’d be surprised to find out just how much you can do with a single small step.

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AYO WORKS AS A NURSE IN A LOCAL gynecologists office. She has seen many young women with cervical cancer lose their battle and knows that the number of women with cervical cancer is on the rise. Wanting to spread awareness on this issue, she decided to apply for Miss Earth Tokyo 2020. Through WOE, she wants to continue to shed light onto women’s reproductive health and the importance of it because we cannot care for others if we do not take care of ourselves first.

One of Sayo’s hobbies is photography and she has taken on the role of organizing the WOE Instagram. She has expressed before that she wants to use her photography to show the state of the environment which will hopefully encourage people to take action. For example, on our monthly trash pick-up sessions, she likes to take artistic pictures of the trash before it is picked up to bring awareness to the litter problem in an artistic and modern way.

2020 for Sayo was one of identity. Like many of the other members, she was able to grow though Miss Earth Tokyo. Aside from learning more about herself, she has learned the importance of consistent action. Although it may not seem like you’re going anywhere, small actions will turn into something big. She has big hopes for 2021 as she plans to attend graduate school and wants to keep the momentum from 2020 going into 2021. From Tokyo, Japan, she wants to remind you that only you are in charge of your life, and to always make conscious choices.

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NANA OTA

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ANA BEGAN HER ENVIRONMENTAL journey when she watched a documentary about fast fashion. She’s always loved fashion and was shocked to see how much pollution and harm these fashion brands and companies were causing to not only the environment but to women and children as well.

She then realized the power she has as a consumer and decided to use that power to purchase from ethical and sustainable brands. From fashion to food, she encourages those around her to pay attention to where the foods we eat and the clothes we wear come from.

Nana is also an amazing raw sweets cook and through WOE, has already hosted two raw dessert lessons where she taught the participants how to make raw vegan doughnuts and raw vegan pumpkin tarts. All the ingredients she uses are from sustainable brands and it’s amazing to see her spread her love for the environment through something everyone can get onboard with: desserts!

Her goals for 2021 include gathering more supporters for WOE as well as raising money to donate to animal sanctuaries. She feels that everything started when she applied for Miss Earth Tokyo 2020.

Even though she only had a small amount of interest in pageants, she is very glad she did it and is thankful that she was able to meet people with similar interests. Even though you are only slightly interested in something, it is still worth going for.

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URING THE BEGINNING OF QUARANTINE, ULALA started a YouTube channel as a way to kill time. Little did she know that her side hobby would turn into something more. Her niche of sex education is a rare one in Japan and it is something that needs to be talked about more. It all started when she was sexually assaulted in high school. She had always heard about these stories and knew about the #metoo movement but she didn’t give it much thought because she had never experienced anything like it before, but after experiencing it firsthand, she knew that it was her problem too. Through this, she realized that other peoples’ problems are her problems too. Of course it is easier to become an advocate for something you have experienced yourself but that doesn’t mean you can’t care or educate yourself on other societal problems. It is important to have compassion because we are all connected in some way or another.

She uses her platform to educate young teenagers about safe sex and has recently grown an interest in educating young girls about their periods as periods can still be a bit of a taboo subject in Japan. She has started a project to develop a First Time Period Kit that has everything a young girl needs to prepare for her first period. It even comes with a menstrual cup which is a very sustainable but lesser known feminine product.

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She knows that Japan is a little behind when it comes to sex ed and can become discouraged knowing that there is still a long way to go but she is determined to use her experience and platform to explicitly speak to her young Japanese audience so that she can prevent others from going through what she did.

As for the environment, she actively tries to reduce the amount of trash she throws out. She learned that Japan was the fifth country in the world that threw away the most plastic trash and wanted to do her part to lessen the amount of trash thrown away. For example, she doesn’t buy paper towels or napkins or anything that in thrown away after one use and has opted for cloth towels to wipe up spills and messes.

She says that we have to be proactive in protecting the environment because the environment can’t cry or become angry or show emotion like us humans can. Ignoring the environment is just the same as ignoring another fellow human being’s problems.

2020 for Ulala has been challenging as it has been for most Women ofabout the Earth onand Instagram of us butFollow she positive 2021 hopesatto finally launch @women_oftheearth and visit their website at her Period Kit. She plans to continue her YouTube channel womenontheearth202.wixsite.com/womenoftheearth. hoping to reach more people with her story and will also continue to educate and grow herself as she someday would like to do a collaborative event with WOE.

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LEARNING AFTER A YEAR OF DANCING WITHOUT MOVING

BY RENATA SANFILIPPO

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N A CONSUMER-DRIVEN INdustry, waste is an out-of-sight, out-of-mind concept. In reality, waste is a tangible asset that was once an integral part of a product. Waste includes but is not limited to packaging, single-use materials, and unwanted scraps of food. As society continues to shift towards more sustainable practices, so is the fashion world.

Repurposing and manipulating waste materials into textiles is one niche approach to sustainable fashion. Sustainable fashion can also be made of organic and natural materials, locally sourced, or re-used from discarded garments. While there is yet to be an official standard for eco-fashion, Red Carpet Green Dress, the exclusive sustainable fashion partner for The Academy Awards has one of the most extensive criteria in the industry.

Trash fashion initially started as a way to track my garbage inventory but became the most recognizable way for me to promote a minimal waste lifestyle. In 2008, I started my non-profit organization Teens Go Green to encourage all ages to volunteer and help the environment. Over the years, it has become most notable for the trash fashion pieces volunteers create for fashion shows.

Dresses and jewelry made with pieces that would have otherwise been thrown away give garbage a new sense of value.

The majority of my pieces come from packages through mail and food items. Even when I am trying to eliminate plastic by keeping reusable bags in my car for groceries and shopping, I still accumulate a collection of sticker labels on my fruits. On one hand, packaging is beneficial for the branding and mar-

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keting of a product. However, is it worth compromising long term waste?

Trash fashion limits the ways you can make an outfit or accessory, opening possibilities for creative approaches outside of traditional garment making. I have secured many of my pieces with velcro, tape, or strings made from braided plastic bags.

Using materials like old CDs, soda cans, or sturdy bottles require heavy-duty scissors to cut precisely. Creating trash fashion can fall in line with costume pieces, based on the tools required. In fact, sewing can be limited depending on what materials are used. Trash fashion has the hand-made, one-of-a-kind custom designs that cannot be mass-produced, but uses the most unwanted materials in our society. Trash fashion does not “fit� into a luxury fashion pyramid, but adds art and beauty to garbage. Everything in life has value and can serve more than one purpose. Resource depletion and excessive waste production is an ongoing problem, and one of the best ways to spread awareness is through trash fashion.

In this outfit, I made a trapeze dress out of large bubble wrap. I popped the top three rows of bubbles to ruche on top and used extra material to create a bow and braided strap.

The white criss-cross pieces were foam covers for apples opened into flower shapes on the top of the dress and as bows in the accessory pieces. Last but not least, sticker labels from Chiquita bananas were cut and centered around accessories, dress pieces, and placed throughout my face.

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UNSTOPPABLE LOVE

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S ONE’S FINGERS SOFTLY FLIPS THROUGH THE PAGES fall into place, as she quickly moved up and worked at the of a magazine, you glance at the page of editors and biggest fashion events. As a fashion producer, she loves the begin to ponder about their work. In no time at all, you whole creative process, from casting, the clothes testing, to are pulled into their creative vision in their fashion spreads the precision that all tasks must be performed with perfecand writings - a fantastical picture and story painted just for tion. She loves being involved in the process of creating the you. Still yet another night, you are sitting in the first row at parade planning. With each new job, Karo and the collaba fashion show being whisked away into the magical world orative team start with a new story; they start from the beof the designer; the energy, the power, and vibrancy pulsginning of a theme, be it season, a commemorative date or ing through you, through a production that is so perfectly special event. Each new job begins with an idea, which soon produced and runs like clockwork. And while we may see the after becomes a moodboard – like pieces of a big puzzle that finished work, the one behind it, is how it came to be. Within the end fit together and becomes a wonderful job. Her out the dynamic editors and fashion show producers, these inspiration comes from everywhere and everything – a piece stories and worlds that we of clothing, a sofa, a wall are transported to would with textured people. It’s not exist. there that her inspiration You can look no further ignites into a vision of fanthan to Karo Delgobbo; tasy, of magic, for herself she is that dynamic and and then for others. The inspirational, creative atmosphere of backstage voice. When I think about gives her the adrenaline, of Karo, I instantly think of so having to keep everything many incredible qualities under control, organizing she possesses - total dedithe team, so that everycation, precision, strong one plays their part, so in professionalism, flexibility, the end, it’s a successful innovation, tenacity, comevent. She loves that it is a mitment, and an absolute parade, and that by workdelight for everyone who ing as a team in a show, the works with her. It has truly goal is achieved. been an honor and priviKaro has had many lege to get to know Karo achievements throughand get an up close and out her life, but her greatpersonal look at how she est was winning the Best works and thrives at what Fashion Designer at Focus she does. Her tale beBrasil, which is an award gan growing up in Brazil, that recognizes Brazilian where her roots in fashion talents worldwide. Other started showing up. Since achievements include havshe was a teenager, she ing held the Brasil Fashion was crazy about fashion.

Forum for three consecuHer favorite and most treative years, and working in sured pastimes that she the wardrobe of the BET was always doing were Hip Hop Awards for three clipping out wonderful years and the Soul Train ideas and inspiration she Awards. Working with such Karo’s Brazil Focus Award 2020, we’re waiting for this pandemic to throw out a found in magazines, ustalented people is a great well-deserved party. ing her mother’s sewing achievement. Karo always machine in her studio, and seeks to pass on to people creating costumes for Carnival. She further went on to havbeauty, fantasy and magic. She has always been a dreamer ing a foreign trade company and studying business, but she and will continue to share her amazing dreams with us, a kept feeling the familiar pull of creating fantasy. She moved view that is dusted with passion, imagination and exhilarato the U.S. to pursue that passion, where she quickly learned tion. Her current dream is that everything goes back to northe professional side, where dreams come true, and further mal and that we can parade again with all its beauty and coming to understand that the opportunities are incredible if charm. Through it all, Karoline will always be one who has you know how to go after it and dedicate yourself. This would paved the way, and inspires not only me, but fellow creatives prove true throughout her life. in the industry and everyone she comes into contact with, While in Miami, Karo started as an assistant to producers to through her voice, her vision, productions and work. She will learn the business, not knowing exactly which way it would continue to show us what can be done, and I can’t wait to see take her. Everything seemed to just happen naturally and what else she will create.

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RANDMA IZAURA DEMARI, OUR SENIOR INFLUENCER, delights us this month with one of her many loved fashion accessories: a sneak peek of her 780 hats collection. It’s a definitive trademark in her day-to-day life.

The 79-years old-model continually researches and mines different pieces for her steadily growing collection. Some were acquired during trips around the world, at thrift stores that sell renowned brands, and often at places that no one cares about; others were made and decorated by her son, Marcio Demari.

“There is no need to dress like everyone else. It’s so much more fun to create your own look”, says Grandma Izaura.

Thus, our friend hat, beret, or cap, has had and continues to have its evolution in history. Coco Chanel, around 1909, began to make her name in the fashion world by opening her hat shop, where she developed new creations; after a while, her style was gradually spread and appreciated more and more in the world of haute couture. Carmen Miranda, the iconic Brazilian singer and the highest paid actress in Hollywood in the mid-1940s introduced a brand new look to the US inspired by the “Baianas”, AfroBrazilian women during colonial times. Her highly decorated turbans will be remembered forever.

Now go ahead and make a good use of this underrated fashion accessory that can change and redefine your style, and dare to be like Grandma Izaura, the unforgettable Carmen Miranda, or the mother of fashion Coco Chanel.

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SÃO PAULO THE HEART OF BRAZIL

BY TAMARA ALMEIDA

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ÃO PAULO IS A CITY OF NUMBERS. THERE ARE more than 12 million habitants living in the city and more than 21 million in the larger metro area.

Ranked as the fourth or fifth most populous metro area in the world (depending on the source), it is definitely a multifaceted, contemporary and busy metropolis.

While it is the most important financial center in the country, it is the capital of culture in Latin America, offering unique options of leisure, knowledge and entertainment. As your typical urban metropolis, you’ll be surrounded by concrete but it also shares a significant public green area.

It is an avant-garde and innovative city founded back in 1554 that continues to preserve in its architecture, arts, and gastronomy a past composed by the union of more than 70 nationalities. While preserving traditions, it does not allow itself to be surpassed: tuned in might be a better word to describe it. To get to better know the city, it only takes two things: an open mind and the willingness to immerse and experience everything that this unique city has to offer.

São Paulo hosts the most influential fashion event in Latin America: São Paulo Fashion Week, considered by many as the fifth show after Paris, Milan, New York and London. It is the main destination for shopping tourism in the country, ranging from luxurious options and super accessible shopping centers. There are more than 50 shopping malls and around 60 thematic shopping streets. One of the most charming addresses in São Paulo is Oscar Freire street. You will find more than 200 stores of renowned national and international brands.

If the intention is to guarantee good bargains, head to 25 de Março street, the largest popular open-air commercial conglomerate in Latin America, with more than three thousand stores.

C L O C K W I S E F RO M TO P L E F T A E R I A L V I E W F RO M O L D D OW N TOW N ; U N D E RG RO U N D PA S S AG E , PAU L I S TA AV E N U E , S Ã O PAU L O ’ S F I NA N C I A L D I S T R I C T; E S TA I A DA B R I D G E , C A B L E - S TAY E D B R I D G E ; O S C A R F R E I R E S T R E E T; BAT M A N ’ S A L L E Y, G R A F F I T I WA L L S PA I N T E D OV E R A N D OV E R F O R M O R E T H A N 3 0 Y E A R S ; S Ã O PAU L O FA S H I O N W E E K ( RO B E R D O G NA N I ) ; O S C A R F R E I R E S T, LU X U RY S H O P P I N G D I S T R I C T. P H OTO C O U RT E S Y TA M A R A A L M E I DA A N D FA S H I O N F O RWA R D ( F F W )

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The world of arts and entertainment boils in São Paulo. Cultural center of Latin America, São Paulo has 101 museums, 282 movie theaters, 146 libraries and about 40 cultural centers, in addition to the countless popular festivals and fairs that take place on its streets. In addition, the city has 182 theaters, spaces for the gathering of shows from a broad artistic spectrum, ranging from the large Broadway musical productions to avant-garde and popular performances.

Even though it is a predominantly urban metropolis, the capital of the state (also named São Paulo) preserves areas of contact with nature, where it is possible to escape from the busy city life, enjoy the outdoors and exercise. There are 111 parks spread throughout the city, such as Ibirapuera park, the largest and most visited urban park in Latin America, inspired by modern drafts from the acclaimed architect Roberto Burle Marx.

When it comes to gastronomy, you won’t be disappointed at all: it is very contemporary, rich and diverse.

The city gathers some of the best cuisines in Latin America and the world, among its more than 15 thousand restaurants and 20 thousand bars, ranging from national and international options and catered to all pockets. In addition to more than 50 different cuisines, São Paulo is famous for food trucks and gastronomic fairs, which now take over the city streets.

The nightlife is a faithful portrait of the city: frantic, creative, and democratic. It welcomes everyone, from country, R&B, rock, samba and bossa nova, to electronic music, pop and forró (a traditional style rooted in the northeast of the country). Vila Madalena, Itaim Bibi, Vila Olímpia, Centro and Barra Funda are some of the most frequented neighborhoods for those who like to enjoy the night scene: there’s always something going on at any day and point in time, even during weekdays. São Paulo does not sleep and will not disappoint you.

C L O C K W I S E F RO M TO P L E F T S Ã O PAU L O M U N I C I PA L T H E AT R E ; S Ã O PAU L O M U S E U M O F A RT ( M A S P ) , L O C AT E D O N PAU L I S TA AV E N U E , F I NA N C I A L C E N T E R ; T H E RO C K G A L L E RY; A E R I A L V I E W O F I B I R A P U E R A PA R K ; M U N I C I PA L M A R K E T O F S Ã O PAU L O ; G E L ATO F RO M BAC I O D I L AT T E .

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FORNERIA SAN PAOLO One of the most significant Brazilian businessmen nowadays, João Paulo Diniz, brings the best of Italian cuisine through a charming New Yorkstyle square, designed by Isay Weinfeld. The outdoor patio has tables with umbrellas and iron chairs, surrounded by benches and a modern bar, perfect for those who want to enjoy a happy hour with friends, grab a quick bite or have a full dinner service, or even just to relax after a meal or read a magazine. Forneria San Paolo has also a wide selection of Italian-style sandwiches, prepared with rare perfection. They are made with imported Italian ingredients with a choice of several fillings, accompanied by salad or chips. Not to mention the traditional pizzas, pastas, salads, carpaccio, meats and delicious desserts that have already won several awards.

Forneria San Paolo Amauri Rua Amauri, 319 – Jardim Paulistano – São Paulo, SP +55 11 3078-0099 Forneria San Paolo Pátio Higienópolis Av. Higienópolis, 618 – Piso Pacaembu - Shopping Pátio Higienópolis – São Paulo, SP +55 11 3663-0877 Forneria San Paolo JK Iguatemi Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Piso Térreo - Shopping JK Iguatemi– São Paulo, SP +55 11 3152-6240

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GUILHOTINA BAR Opened in the end of 2016 at the Baixo Pinheiros region, it’s a destination for guaranteed fun. Above everything, it focuses on Brazilian hospitality and of course on quality, where some of the best cocktails in the city are found (and perhaps in the world), having been recognized in 2019 as the 15th best bar on the planet by the 50 Best Bars ranking. Created from a local residential house and brought into a modern, hipster decoration with exposed brick walls, high ceilings, couches, high tables, a winter garden, an amazing 8 meters long bar and lots of green, elevating its Brazilian tropical vibe. The cocktails list contains many exclusive creations and always with something new to surprise us, in addition to the classics.

Rua Costa Carvalho, 74 | +55 11 3031 0955 | www.guilhotinabar.com.br

BACIO DI LATTE On the verge of completing 10 years in the market, the history of Bacio Di Latte starts when founder Edoardo Tonolli visited Brazil in 2009 for voluntary work at philanthropic hospitals in the Northeast region of Brazil and falls in love with Brazilian culture. Nowadays, it is so successful that it has expanded to more than 140 stores.

Their menu is a true concert apart, as they usually work with 22 fixed flavors and 3 brand new ones every season. My top three are: Pistacchio (many recognize it as the best on the

market, with pistachios from Sicily), Cioccolato Belga (with Brazilian Amazonian cocoa) and the house signature Bacio di Latte. My honorable mentions go to the traditional ones, like Nocciola (with hazelnuts from Piemonte), Giandujotto (remarkable flavor with cocoa and hazelnuts) and Cremino (inspired by a typical Turin desert).

Visit their website for the nearest location www.baciodilatte.com.br P.S.: for our California readers, they also have two stores in Los Angeles.

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GRAND HYATT SÃO PAULO It was the first Hyatt hotel built in Brazil, bringing a new design concept with three distinct areas and independent entrances for hotel rooms, gastronomic area and events. The five-star hotel has 466 rooms, 34 suites, a contemporary French restaurant (Eau), a Japanese restaurant (Kinu) and a local comfort food restaurant with Italian and Portuguese influences (C-Cultura Caseira). In addition to the restaurant galore, the hotel also has a bar (C-Bar), a wine cellar (Wine Library), an events space (two lounges with capacity for up to 1,400 people, ten meeting rooms with leading edge technology infrastructure) and an urban spa (Amanary Spa) with indoor heated and outdoor pools.

Grand Hyatt São Paulo is conveniently located in the city’s vibrant business district, allowing you to enjoy many of São Paulo’s top restaurants, shopping centers, attractions and sweeping views of the city. Hyatt is committed to the safety and wellbeing of everyone, through rigorous safety and cleanliness protocols. The commitment includes an international cleanliness and training accreditation process, a trained Hygiene & Wellbeing Leader or team on-site, and a cross-functional panel of trusted medical and industry advisors.

Av. Das Nações Unidas, 13301 - Itaim Bibi, São Paulo, SP +55 11 2838 1234 sp.grand@hyatt.com https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/brazil/grand-hyatt-sao-paulo/ saogh

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Here you can find the best Italian cuisine.

Forneria San Paolo Amauri Rua Amauri, 319 – Jardim Paulistano São Paulo, SP - Brasil Phone: +55-11-3078-0099

Forneria San Paolo JK Iguatemi Avenida Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 JK Iguatemi Mall – São Paulo, SP - Brasil Phone: +55-11-3152-6240

Forneria San Paolo Pátio Higienópolis Avenida Higienópolis , 618 Pátio Higienópolis Mall – São Paulo, SP - Brasil Phone: +55-11-3663-0877

Visit our website: www.forneria.com.br

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A SIX-PACK IN 2 WEEKS? This brand-new treatment boasts to provide 20,000 crunches in 30 minutes.

Too good to be true? I tried it.

BY LISA OPIE

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AVE YOU GAINED THE “COVID-19”? ANY OF US that didn’t religiously follow at-home workouts can relate to the weight gain and softness that came along with quarantine and closed gyms.

Although my gym opened up back in June, I am still skeptical about the safety measures in place for a place that has heavily shared equipment. I have to admit, my neglect did lead to a softer body shape and it did have me wanting to hide under sweatpants and loose clothing. With the holiday season approaching, I knew that I would be gaining even more unwanted weight.

During one of my social media scrolling sessions, I saw a video posted by Miss New York USA Andreia Gibau where she used a non-invasive device called Emsculpt to help her tone up in preparation for the Miss USA pageant, which took place in early November. I did some research on Emsculpt and it led me to find Cooltone, a relatively new service from Zeltiq, the creators of Coolsculpting. I’ve been a fan of Coolsculpting and it does work really well to eliminate small amounts of unwanted fat, but it still left my body looking soft and not defined-which is why Cooltone is a great treatment to compliment your treatment and “polish up” your results.

Although Emsculpt has been around for a couple years, Cooltone claims that it uses a 50% more magnetic intensity to give the muscle group a more strenuous “workout” for better results in less sessions.

After doing some research on Cooltone and finding very little information on it (at the time of writing, realself.com only has 11 reviews on Cooltone), I decided to give it a try.

I reached out to South Florida’s top non-surgical body contouring clinic, BodySquad, to book my sessions. I chose the BodySquad because they not only specialize in non invasive body contouring, but they also have

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offered both Emsculpt and CoolTone and were able to provide me with unbiased information on each treatment.

After my initial visit, the experts at the Bodysquad determined that I need 4 Cooltone sessions over a span of 2 weeks to get my desired results.

I was able to immediately start my first treatment after my consultation.

The setup is very comfortable- I got to lay in a pile of pillows and under a soft blanket. Bodysquad has a TV set up with not only regular TV, but also streaming services so you can watch your favorite show while you “work out.” The machine has a paddle that lays flat over your desired treatment area and it is held in place by a stretchy band. Cooltone has intensity levels that go up to 100%. When the machine initially starts, it feels like a light tap-- I started at 30%--and once the machine really starts going it feels like vibrations from a massage chair. The treatment was very painless and definitely

AVESSA: WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR COOLTONE? BODYSQUAD: The ideal candidate for CoolTone are men and women who are already adhering to a healthy lifestyle who wish improve the tone and strength of the muscles in the glutes, abdomen and thighs.

A: CAN THE PROCESS BE PAINFUL? IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME? B: CoolTone is a safe, non-invasive treatment with no pain or downtime.

did not feel like 20,000 crunches. After my 30-minute session, I looked in the mirror and I was so surprised to see my abs already looked contoured- the kind of look I would get from carb loading and cutting water. That evening, I was shocked to see my abs and a flat stomach after only 1 session. The following day, I felt normal other than a little bit of soreness I would feel if I engaged my abs. It’s the exact same type of soreness you would feel after a workout. By my third session, I was able to go up to 100% intensity with ease.

Overall, I noticed a huge difference after four Cooltone sessions. I have my dream abs and a flat stomach, and I am shocked at the ease and efficiency of the machine. You can see my personal results for yourself. The bottom line: Is it worth it? It’s 100% worth it for ideal candidates who are already in good shape and just need a little boost to achieve a tight and toned look.

A: WHEN WILL A PATIENT SEE RESULTS? B: Patients may see and feel their results immediately after their final treatment with results improving over a period of several weeks.

A: ARE THE RESULTS PERMANENT? B: With a healthy diet and regular exercise, CoolTone treatments will have lasting results, along with recommended monthly CoolTone maintenance treatment.

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SAGITTARIUS 22 NOVEMBER -21 DECEMBER

BY MANISH ARORA

You could find that you are pressured when it comes to how you go about achieving your goals on a business level, as well as on a personal level. You may feel confused, moody, and vulnerable Your belief systems and personal philosophies are especially important to you, and you are more inclined to share them with those younger than you. You may find that somebody else, or an external source, is clamping down on your resources, and you are held accountable. Romance in general is more animated and spirited. Favorable Dates: Dec 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23. Favorable Colors: Red & Yellow.

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CAPRICORN

22 DECEMBER – 19 JANUARY There is a beautiful synergy at work that leverages the right mix of talents, experiences, abilities, and skills. You may meet new acquaintances who help you to further your goals, or you could join a new group or association that gives you considerable pleasure and satisfaction. You may recognize talents that you never knew you had, and this can be a sudden, exciting discovery Confidence is the key–faith in the universe and in your ability to do the right thing instinctually will get you everywhere now. Favorable Dates: Dec 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, 23. Favorable Colors: Red & Yellow.

AQUARIUS

20 JANUARY – 18 FEBRUARY You feel more connected with your natural instincts during this period, which boosts your confidence in your own already uncanny intuition. You may make little changes to your personal appearance or to your mannerisms that reflect the changes going on inside. A desire to be more free-spirited is with you this month. For some, romance may be somewhat lacking, or a romantic relationship could be more practical than fun. For others, a romantic relationship stabilizes and becomes more serious. Favorable Dates: Dec 1, 8, 10, 17, 19, 26. Favorable Colors: Red & Blue.

PISCES

19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH You have the tools to improve your income at this time, and the problems that crop up only serve to push you in the right direction, towards financial independence.

Some of you may be promoted or your career takes a new direction. The challenge is to find a healthy balance–to improve home life, while at the same time tending to your career needs. Others see your charm and appeal, and they value you for your sparkling personality. Inner strength and control is the name of the game, and this is an ideal time to develop these qualities. Favorable Dates: Dec 1, 7, 10, 16, 19, 25. Favorable Colors: Yellow & Blue.

ARIES

21 MARCH – 19 APRIL This is a period in which your belief systems and personal philosophies are especially important to you, and you are more inclined to share them with those younger than you. It’s an excellent time for travel, higher education, communications, and higher learning. Social activity increases, and you enjoy greater freedom of thought, inspiration, and fresh ideas and insights that seem to come out of the

blue. Expanding your social circle is bound to expand your happiness and satisfaction from more broad-ranging experiences and perspectives. Favorable Dates: Dec 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 24. Favorable Colors: Blue & Green.

TAURUS

20 APRIL – 20 MAY You are in the position to inspire others through what you create this month. You are bound to reach a broader audience if you do, and the feedback will feed the flames of your own inspiration. Your ideals are higher than usual, teaching may be part of the picture, and your cultural and spiritual awareness increases. Others notice your more tolerant and broadminded nature. Confidence is the key–faith in the universe and in your ability to do the right thing instinctually will get you everywhere now. Favorable Dates: Dec 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25. Favorable Colors: Red & White.

GEMINI

20 MAY – 20 JUNE You may expand your associations with others through new acquaintances or group activity and can derive much pleasure and satisfaction–even joy–through these connections. Business endeavors will go more smoothly for you if you recognize the value of the team at this time.

On a personal level, you may feel restricted by, and sensitive to, pressures from an intimate partner. Issues of trust and control come into play, and they cause you to feel somewhat caged. This can affect your sexual expression as well. Favorable Dates: Dec 2, 9, 11, 18, 20, 29. Favorable Colors: Red & Blue.

CANCER

21 JUNE – 22 JULY You are more determined to achieve your personal goals, and more strategic in the manner you go about doing so. Pouring your heart and soul into your efforts comes naturally now. You are drawn to people who are free-spirited at this point in your life. Friends or group associations may be catalysts for this new self-expression. Friendships that are stodgy or limiting may very well be left behind. You have a strong ability to see each person for who they are as unique individuals, and this helps endear you to others. Favorable Dates: Dec 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22. Favorable Colors: White & Grey.

LEO

23 JULY - 22 AUGUST Your overall perspective on life has been expanding, and you are more willing to embrace unusual, mystical, or spiritual phi-

losophies. The direction your life is taking on a more philosophical level is what is on your mind these days, and you’re looking for something profound and deep. Superficial associations and friendships no longer do it for you, as you seek more meaningful connections. Adjustments need to be made in your intimate relationships in order to get to a “place” where you feel more free to relax and be yourself. Favorable Dates: Dec 5, 7, 14, 16, 23, 25. Favorable Colors: Green & Yellow.

VIRGO

23 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER Your imagination is fertile, and you view your pastimes and the entertainment with open eyes. Your goals become more realistic, and you have a good sense of where you stand. Although personal relationships may have some restricting or tense moments, you learn more about how far you can go, and you come out stronger.

If single, you might establish a serious romance or meet a more mature or older lover. Concerns about children, who may be entering a new stage of development that requires more attention, are likely, if applicable Favorable Dates: Dec 1, 3, 10, 12, 19, 23. Favorable Colors: White & Red.

LIBRA 23 SEPTEMBER – 22 OCTOBER You have a greater desire to get away, expand your horizons, and broaden your life experiences. This influence often correlates with a time when you are more able to get away from the daily routine.

Some of you may have to make some critical decisions due to situations in your life that force you to make choices between career and family goals. Some of you may be promoted or your career takes a new direction. This is a good month for attracting what you want and improving your relations with others. Favorable Dates: Dec 2, 3, 11, 12, 20, 21. Favorable Colors: White & Blue.

SCORPIO

23 OCTOBER – 21 NOVEMBER It’s a good time to simply work hard and get your life organized for better times to come. Your career dreams may be just in reach, and you are bound to be working hard, with new responsibilities and increased focus. Your powers of attraction are high and If you’re looking for love, this is an opportune time to get yourself out there. You have a strong ability to see each person for who they are as unique individuals, and this helps endear you to others. Favorable Dates: Dec 3, 5, 12, 14, 21, 23.

Favorable Colors: Brown & Blue.

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