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TWO STRONG PROFESSIONALS WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES

RIPU DHILLON Mr. Ripudaman Singh Dhillon is a principal co-founding partner of Yellow Hill Media & Entertainment, the co-parent company of International Fashion Festival Toronto (IFFT), and Radio Dhun FM 100.7. With an array of other successful enterprise such as immigration law and real estate, Mr. Dhillon brought his decades of entrepreneur experience to lead his new media and entertainment venture.

MANU DATTA Mr. Manu Datta is the co-founding partner of Yellow Hill Media & Entertainment, the coparent company of International Fashion Festival Toronto (IFFT) and Radio Dhun FM 100.7. With over decades of business experience, Mr. Datta shares his knowledge from tenure as an owner of one of Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful developers.

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Editor’s Note

Although summer is almost over, there are still many events to look forward to. In this July/August issue of Belleza Moda Magazine, many different and talented individuals will be featured. If you’re ever heard of the hit television show, Dance India Dance, you’ll know of the experienced choreographer, Terence Lewis. Belleza Moda Magazine had a chance to interview the choreographer and learn more about his roots, likes, and interests.

This September/October 2015 issue will feature a brand new exciting

location, Brazil. Have you ever thought about what wonders Brazil holds? The beautiful, lush scenery, or the fantastic bustling nightlife. Our feature on Brazil entertainment hotspots will have you wishing you could book a ticket to Brazil for the next flight out. Make sure you bring your copy of Belleza Moda Magazine with you as we have a section on alcoholic beverages that you’re going to want to try out as well.

Every summer, there is a long list of events that take place. If you were not lucky enough to get a ticket to these events, check out our event

section instead. With the highquality photography and detailed biographies of the events you’ll feel like you were there when it happened.

It wouldn’t be a luxury magazine if we didn’t include our usual array of talented fashion designers. This issue, we have included the latest collections from Rahul n’ Shikha, Tarun Tahiliani, and Zoraya. These three fashion designers will take your breath away with their unique and classy pieces. Please feel free to send any thoughts or comments to our email at info@bmmag.ca.

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CONTENTS AUDI RS7 | PG. 26 RAHUL ‘N SHIKHA | PG.12 MANISH ARORA | PG. 24 CHRISTIEN TINSLEY | PG. 20 JAL THE BAND | PG. 16

STEPHAN CARES | PG. 28

CHRISTOPHE GUILLARME | PG. 22

TARAN TAHLIANI | PG.18

VANCE JOY | PG. 30

AHFQAT AMANAT ALI | PG. 82

ARKO | PG. 32

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TERENCE LEWIS | PG. 60

MOHAMMED IRFAN | PG. 42

NOT LIKE YOU | 40

BMW 3.0 | PG. 56

ELIZABETH CHU | PG. 104

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RAHUL ‘N shikha FASHION DESIGNER The label Vruisa is designed with a confidence to improvise the old craft textile of India. Each piece is handmade and crafted by various men who have an ongoing effort to make the pieces unique.

Name of the Collection: “Samarkand” During “Silk Route” India also exchange various beautiful things and out of which one was “ Suzani” from Uzbekistan.

“Suzani” is from the “Persian” “Suzan” which means “Needle”. Suzanis” was traditionally made by the Brides as the part of their Dowry and were presented to the Groom on the wedding day. These Suzanis are infused with the Character from our everyday use. Most popular motifs are Sun, Moon, Flower, Leaves, Fruits, Vine and Bird.

There are various types of Suzanis and the story of each and every Suzani is rich in their color and intricate in their designs. But the “Suzani” that got us inspired was “Samarkand” Suzani.

Trend which is personal favourite: Our all time favorite trend will be of reviving the old Culture/ Art and Textiles and making it adaptable for the current time.

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Travel Junkie • Adventure seeker • Nature addict, Actor/VJ • Model • Director Socially Active Known for his philanthropy, Purab has been involved with social causes like Animal welfare, welfare of under privileged women and children, low cost housing projects and also been part of Toy Bank as a Mentor since early 2009. It is a non-profit organization focused on joy and bringing a smile to a child’s face. Toy Bank aims to provide toys to all children and its vision to create a world where all children have a happy and healthy childhood.

This November, Toy Bank celebrates its 10th Anniversary.

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In Fashion World Purab Kohli recently entered the fashion world with Bombay Shirt Company as a designer for whom he has designed a new men’s capsule collection. The collection reflects his personal style and is simple with subtle, quirky detailing.

experience and knowledge understands how to get it right as per the vision of the filmmakers.

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His Journey He began his career with the popular high school based TV show

Hip Hip Hurray. From there he moved to become a VJ for Channel V where for 8 years he hosted travel, music, campus based shows and interviewed various bollywood personalities.

The actor’s upcoming projects also include Rock On 2! and Tere Aane Se. Brands he worked with Since then, there was no turning back for Purab as he was a very popular personality especially among the youth. He endorsed leading brands like Dinesh food products (Kerala with a famous actress of yesteryears Srividhya (deceased), Compaq Computers, Amaron Car batteries (with Meghna Ready), Colgate Gel’s famous “Talk to me” campaign, Hide and Seek biscuits and McDowells latest TVC. In addition, since 3 years Purab is the brand ambassador for the leading coffee brand Nescafe with Deepika Padukone. The recent Wildstone Campaign endorsed by the actor, saw him in a very sexy

avatar. He was also the face of the popular television series ‘Life Mein Ek Baar’ on Fox Traveller.

Purab has evolved over the years and has been seen portraying various characters in films be it Bas Yu Hi, Ram Gopal Verma’s Vastushastra, Mahesh Bhatt’s Woh Lamhe and Awarapan , ‘My brother Nikhil’ directed by Onir, the blockbuster hit ‘Rock On’ , Fatso, 10ml love and Turning 30.

Did you know?

Son of the director /producer Hersh Kohli and related to the legendary Dev Anand and Shekhar Kapoor, the actor seems to have inherited immense talent from his family itself. The actor with a lot of experience and knowledge understands how to get it right as per the vision of the filmmakers. Having played different characters and worked with immensely talented filmmakers we hear that Purab is a director’s and producer’s actor.

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ne of India’s most versatile and professional artists, the actor received critical acclaim for his performance as the lead in Girish Malik’s Jal wherein he portrayed the role of water diviner ‘Bakka’. The actor was also seen wooing the audience with his dance moves on Jhalak Dikhla Jaa – Dancing With the Stars India season 7 as a contestant. Recently Purab was seen in the play ‘Trivial Disasters, also featuring Kalki Koechlin, Richa Chadda and Cyrus Sahukar. The play directed by Atul Kumar was showcased at various cities across India and Singapore as well.

Photography by Abheet Gidwani

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JAL THE BAND Belleza Moda Magazine sat down

with Goher Mumtaz from JAL the Band this week to discuss their success, their struggles and their new album.

But despite the shuffle in lineup and a lawsuit with former member, Atif Aslam, Mumtaz remains willfully loyal to JAL, which now includes Saad Sultan (guitar) and Amir Azhar (Bass)— and, of course, their fans.

The term JAL, is often used in Urdu poetry as a reference to water. Coincidentally, it is the most natural way to

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describe the band’s sound and its’ continued success.

“Jal makes its own space accordingly wherever it flows,” Mumtaz explained.

“And thats how we made our space in the music-industry of sub-continent.”

Lahore-native, Mumtaz enjoys everything from A R Rahman to John Mayer, so it was no surprise when JAL’s sound came out the way it did. JAL’s brand of music is not quite Junoon or Vital Signs, in fact it is more docile and melodious—lovey-dovey, even. In

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Jal makes its own space accordingly wherever it flows and thats how we made our space in the music-industry of sub-continent.

it’s early days, this made it difficult for listeners—they either really liked their sound, or really hated it.

Today, it cannot be denied that JAL’s brand of music has widened the umbrella for Pakistani soft rock. But even in his college days, as the band was being formed, Mumtaz knew greatness was his destiny.

In 13 years, there wasn’t a single barrier that could stop this band. Thanks to a little thing called the internet, they trained themselves to be the best art

ists they could. Their song “Aadat” released becoming an internet sensation.

By the time the video had come out in 2003, all lovers of the Pakistan rock scene had already heard it.

Mumtaz has learned to deal with the highs and lows of the industry with the simple mantra: “Work hard and have faith and never look back.”

Without a doubt, it is because of JAL’s hard work in the industry that they have earned awards, and even international sponsorships (Gibson Guitars,

Unilever etc.). In 2005, the song Aadat won Best Song, Best Lyrics, Best Composition at the Indus Awards. Among many other awards, JAL has also been named Favourite Artist India (MTV Asia Awards 2006), and won Best Ballad Song for their song Moray Piya (MTV Asia Awards 2009). Their third album, Pyaas, is nominated for Best Music Album for the Hum Awards 2014 and at the Lux Style Awards 2014.

So what else can we expect of JAL in the near future? Mumtaz confirmed

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with Belleza Moda that Jal’s new lineup was “ gearing up” for a tour in USA and Canada!

Although JAL is proud of their many achievements, Mumtaz told Belleza Moda that, “I am humbled that my fans and JAL’s fans stays with JAL and wait for the new music still after so many changed.”

Mumtaz wants his fans to know that, “You are the reason we became popular and I promise you guys that JAL is here to stay and to deliver even better than before as ever.”

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TAR UN TAH ILIA NI

Tarun Tahiliani, is known as the Czar of Couture on India’s runways for a reason. Tahiliani’s brand always aims to create the ultimate “India Modern” look. It is about traditional silhouettes combined with western notions of cut, construct and finish.

The ultra-chic collection is inspired by the work of London painters, Amrit Singh and Rabindra Singh—also known as the Singh Sisters. Tahiliani translated The Singh Twins’ love of art into digitally printed designs, using selected elements from the art adding a touch of playfulness and vibrancy to the collection. By reviving the technique of miniature paintings from the Mughal era, Tahiliani’s collection separates itself from the rest.

Tahiliani’s Summer Resort collection, presented at Lakme Fashion Week 2015 in Mumbai, India showcased imperial Indian prints with beaded embellishments and jewellery with high headgear and flowy garbs. Traditional silhouettes like saris and dhoti’s were reinvented with a new age vision incorporating bold colors, hand painted gold kalis and touches of Russian folk art. Fine embroidery, chikankari and resham, added drama to elegant ensembles paired with rounded sunnies.

The use of Tahiliani’s bold resort palette in men’s wear, was particularly impressive. While being adventurous in cut and colour, Tahiliani caters to the modern man. He combines well-structured trousers ending just at the ankle, with short shirts, waist coats. He fearlessly uses in shades of blue, toasted almond, tangerine, yellow in addition to the digital prints that distinguish this line from his previous creations.

Tahiliani’s interpretation of chic resort wear is a welcome combination between high points in design history and the needs of the modern Indian. While staying true to his signature style of bright colours and layered textures, his Summer Resort collection presents post-modern couture that is both practical and stunning.

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If makeup artist Christien Tinsley is involved in a movie, you know the film you are about to see will be transformational, if not magical.

Some of his projects, including Mel Gibson’s shell-shocking Passion of the Christ and R. Balakrishnan’s Paa (starring Amitabh Bachchan), put his ability to manipulate faces and prosthetics, right into the spotlight.

After watching such films, it may be hard to believe that this self-taught makeup artist puts a strong emphasis on “keep things simple.”

At the age of seven, like many boys his age, he went to see Star Wars: A New Hope. He noticed the transformations of faces and limbs and thought: ‘I want to do that.’ He hasn’t looked back since.

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Tinsley thanks his small, but supportive, family in Washington D.C. His dad did the best he could to support what he thought was just a hobby for his son. The father-son unit had little money for schooling the aspiring designer and the Tinsley family had no connections to the film industry.

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I think my success has come from allowing myself to be ok with not being perfect. It gives my work a more organic feel.

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Credits to Christien Tinsley for the photos being used

“I mowed a lot of lawns…to earn enough money to buy plaster,” Tinsley remembers. “When you have little to no means to do what

you want it makes it very difficult.”

Today he is a well-recognized in the film industry. He was nominated three times for an Emmy in prosthetic makeup when he worked with American Horror Story. In 2008, he was named the Winner of the Academy Award for Technical achievement. He also won a National Film Award for best make up in the film Paa. The Academy Award Committee, recognized his creation of transfer techniques creating and applying 2D and 3D makeup. He says that his technique is informed by an instinctual knowledge of how things will look on film. “I lean on this more than the ability to overcomplicate my work,” says Tinsley.

After working on the set of Pearl Harbour, Christien Tinsley founded “Tinsley Transfers”, which he uses to support his more creative projects.

The company does everything from producing Halloween products to creating custom prosthetics and tatoos for films.

In fact, his focus has nothing to do with perfection or mastery. “I think my success has come from allowing myself to be ok with not being perfect,” he says. “It gives my work a more organic feel.”

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CHRISTOPHE GUILLARME

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ou don’t often get to hear an exclusive inside story on a fashion designer’s journey to the runway and the trials and tribulations faced to get there.

Belleza Moda Magazine had a chance to interview up-andcoming fashion rookie, Christophe Guillarmé. As a young child, Christophe would always watch the Cannes Film Festival from afar, spectating and getting inspiration for what would later be some of the most intricate designs in fashion. Even as a child watching the celebrities walk down the red carpet he would dream of one day having those same celebrities wearing his designs and showcasing them in a beautiful manner. Little did he know back then, Christo-

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phe Guillarmé would become a known name in the fashion industry.

“Fashion for Christophe is a religion”. It’s a tough job, despite the glitz and glam factor of red carpets and fashion week. But no matter how many challenges Christophe faces, he still affectionately refers to the fashion industry as a ‘glam priesthood’. Surprisingly enough, the designs that he comes up with for various women starts to have an impact on his own personal style.

A little bit of Riviera glamour, Parisian couture, and a splash of Dolce Vita lifestyle would be the perfect phrases to describe

this young talent’s personal style.

In the beginnings of his career, Christophe faced many challenges while working independently. He started his line in 2000 when the fashion industry was not as regulated as it is today. At that time, there was some leeway for mistakes made on the runway or behind the scenes.

Nowadays, Christophe Guillarmé gets calls from Kelly Brook, Emma Miller, Christina Pitanguy, and many others, are contacting him in regards to fashion for the red carpet.

The love he has for his work has finally begun to pay off in the last couple of years, culminating in one of the most successful years he’s had as a fashion designer. This year has been one of the best years for this talented designer.

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MANISH ARORA FASHION DESIGNER

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hen thinking about the most influential designers in India, Manish Arora is one of the first ones that come to mind. Fashion, to Manish, is a huge part of his life. It’s a spontaneous factor and it’s entirely drawn from his extensive travel experience from around the globe. As a fashion industry veteran, he is able to get inspiration from everything he sees, observes, listens, or hears. It could be something little that catches his eye or something monumental that will make a huge impact in his memories.

The inspiration is also drawn from the colourful people he meets and the beautiful settings of the places he travels to.

Manish’s personal style is a mixture of fun and eclectic clothing that still looks chic, is easy to choose and wear, yet has a bit of a wild side to it. The colour pink and gold is often used in his everyday wardrobe, creating the perfect eye-catching combination for a talented fashion designer. In terms of designing, he believes that it is a language of its own. Designing is something that’s distinct, colourful, instinctive, and fun. Work can always be fun as long as you enjoy what you’re doing, which is a mantra Manish lives by everyday he designs.

Much like his personality, Manish dove headfirst into the fashion industry after almost completing a degree in Commerce. Although it is a change that many people would be terrified of, he was able to fearlessly encounter the fashion industry. At the beginning of his new career, there

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Fashion designing should have a strong language of its own that’s distinct, colourful, yet instinctive - keeping it light, fun and effective.

were many challenges that were faced, but all of them were conquered with unwavering bravery and passion. Another thing that Manish cites as his main reason for success is making sure not to overthink. People tend to set themselves up for failure when they overthink about huge life Another thing Manish Arora is known for is his theatrical shows and largerthan-life designs. His designs are like an art piece on display at the museum.

If you are lucky enough to be able to sit in on one of his runway shows, it will be as colourful and entertaining as a theater show just through the clothes and décor of the venue. The entire experience will be like a journey with the designer itself through his trial of creating the collection. As a result of his experience in the industry, Manish also has a strong grasp on the commercial presence of clothes on the runway.

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Instead of being based just in India, Manish Arora is expanding his brand’s reach. In the past ten years, Manish has been able to showcase his designs in London, Miami, Paris, and many more. He was even presented with the designer’s choice for the Best Collection Award in May of 2005. Look forward to seeing many more of this talented and quirky designer’s pieces on the runways in the coming years.

Photo Credits: Christian Lartillot

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AUDI RS7 “In Sonoma, we took the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept to its physical limits lap after lap, and it handled the task with uniform precision,” says Thomas Müller, who is responsible for the development of brake, steering and driver assistance systems at Audi.

“The car turned in lap times that were better than those of sports car drivers.” The RS 7 took just 2:01.01 minutes to complete the 4,050-meter (2.5 mi) circuit.

Piloted driving at Audi is approaching production

readiness at race pace. On one of the world’s most challenging race tracks, the Sonoma Raceway in California, the latest generation of the Audi RS 7 piloted driving concept has surpassed previous top performances once again. Audi will be offering piloted driving for the first time in the upcoming generation of the Audi A8.

For some time now, Audi has been testing piloted driving under increasingly challenging conditions. In October 2014, an RS 7 nicknamed “Bobby” already completed a driverless lap on the Hockenheimring at speeds up to 240 km/h (149.1 mph). The new generation of the car is named “Robby,” has a power output of 412 kW (560 hp) and is around 400 kg (881.8 lb) lighter than its predecessor. Whether braking, steering or accelerating, the piloted car controls all driving functions fully autonomously and with maximum precision.

Audi is also testing piloted driving in the challenging situation of real road traffic. At the start of 2015, “Jack”

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– an Audi A7 piloted driving concept with many near-production solutions – drove on public highways from Silicon Valley to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Shortly thereafter, this car also drove autonomously on German autobahns at speeds up to 130 km/h (80.8 mph). At CES Asia in May 2015, journalists also had an opportunity to experience piloted driving – in the traffic of megacity Shanghai.

The development work, which includes driving on a very wide array of testing grounds, is yielding valuable knowledge for series-production systems – from the sensor technology and data processing to vehicle control and stabilization.

The technologies for piloted driving stand for safety, time savings, efficiency and convenience. The systems can make a valuable contribution to safety, especially when the driver is overwhelmed or underwhelmed by driving tasks. In addition, it gives drivers greater freedom for organizing their time in the car.

When used to temporarily assume driving tasks, the predictive technology makes driving more efficient, reduces stress and enhances comfort. Piloted driving will make its production debut in the next generation of the luxury-class sedan, the Audi A8. The systems can assume control of the car during parking or in stop-and-go traffic on freeways at speeds up to 60 km/h (37.3 mph).

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Stephan Caras F ashion D esigner Stephan Caras’ status as a top tier designer has recently earned him a spot in CEO World Magazine and Runway Magazine’s “List of World’s Top 20 Fashion Designers” as well as the “Top 25 Most Beloved and Inspiring Fashion Designers of the World”.

Stephan Caras’ odyssey has taken him on a journey throughout five different continents, where he has developed an international vision for design. This vision, coupled with his experience, establishes a new standard of elegance for women within his designs that are masterfully draped, well tailored, and that emphasize femininity and luxury. Stephan Caras designs for the self assured woman of today. Her subtle sensuality and feminine simplicity are never out of mind. Stephan Caras has rightfully earned the title of “the designer who loves women”.

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Vance Joy is staring down the barrel for the cover of his long-awaited debut Dream Your Life Away. “You can see people’s personalities in their eyes,” Vance Joy says.

Vance Joy has had an unexpectedly long time to finish his debut album. There’s a simple reason why - his first single “Riptide” kept charming the world and its charming author followed it around the globe. Several times over.

In Australia, Riptide moved from alternative to commercial radio, then commercial TV and got a second wind after it became the first song to top Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown without an album to call home.

VANCE JOY

TOUR DATES September 4

EnergySolutions Arena w/ Taylor Swift Salt Lake City, UT

September 5&6 Pepsi Center w/ Taylor Swift Denver, CO

Books and films also provided plenty of inspiration. The movie in “Riptide” was Midnight Cowboy, while on Dream Your Life Away the tune “We All Die Trying To Get It Right” started life when Vance Joy was watching the movie Infamous about writer Truman Capote.

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Dream Your Life Away was recorded mainly just outside of Seattle with producer Ryan Hadlock (Lumineers, Gossip, Johnny Flynn) including a handful of songs (“Mess is Mine,” “Winds of Change” and “Georgia”) being finished off in a tree house on the studio grounds.

“It was beautiful,” Vance Joy says of the gravity-defying recording sessions, “And it was cool being so super close as we were recording.”

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With his debut album finally finished, Vance Joy is in the enviable position of the entire world wanting to hear it all at the same time.

He’s already blacked out the next year for touring, on the back of nearly two years of touring since “Riptide” was a mere ripple.

The album title, Dream Your Life Away, came to him after hearing John Lennon’s 1981 classic “Watching the Wheels.”

Minute Maid Park w/ Taylor Swift Houston, TX

Xcel Energy Center w/ Taylor Swift St Paul, MN

September 13 Xcel Energy Center St Paul, MN

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Bankers Life Fieldhouse w/ Taylor Swift Indianapolis, IN

Dream Your Life Away is released on September 9.

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Arko Pravo Mukherjee is one of the most promising new

songwriters and music composers in Bollywood. The Kolkata native has once enjoyed critical acclaim and earned popular votes for his lyrics and music for such big-banner Bollywood films such as JISM 2 (2012) and Yaariyan (2014). Arko has been nominated in a number of music awards including Radio Mirchi Music Award and the Stardust Awards in 2013.

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I am more a Bengali folk musician, than anything else. I’ve been learning different forms of folk, jazz, and several other genres of music from around the world. I sing different forms of Bengali-folk forms, like songs of the river men, which is called Bhatiali. There are also Shaari and Manbhumi songs and so much more.

I have been featured in a travelogue documentary with ATN Bangladesh talking about Bengali songs, it’s history and influences (Bhorsha Thakuk Bangla Gaan e – A Journey With Arko Mukherjee, 2014).

I started playing live music at 11, professionally in a rock band. Then I moved into blues-rock while switching back and forth between metal and grunge. Then came a time, I realized, I couldn’t have much electronic influence in my music. So I moved to an organic style.

It’s tough to pick a favourite album or song since I listen to several genres. I really like Dixon, Tito Bren, Body Guy—especially “Black Night” by Body Guy—the list goes on.

I am also in a band called Fiddler’s Green, in Bengal as well as a project in Europe, building a bridge I believe that music has travelled on it’s own ac- between Indian and European music as a whole, cord across the world. I do a bit of African-Cuban called “Crossover”. I have also been involved in an music, Blue grass, Latin-American music. I also electronic-based project. It’ll be interesting since I love doing Irish-Scottish folk songs and French have been away from electronic music for a while. music. I’m very interested in the entire gypsy trade and how the music evolved in different parts of I would love to become a filmmaker, but I’m really Asia and Europe. picky about it. I’ve been a theatre and photography student for a while but I’m never really satisI love playing music live and I am more into or- fied with the ideas I come up with when writing a ganic music rather than electronic music. I have script. sung in festivals in France and England, and I am truly proud to play in these festivals. A solid part of I love to travel the Himalayas. I love chilly destinathe audience doesn’t understand my language, yet tions since I come from a very hot city and I need we connect and their reactions are priceless. to escape sometimes.

My parents have trained me in Indian classical music, as they are both classical singers. Both of them are brilliant singers.

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“ ” There are many ways we can initiate to reduce our carbon footprint: • Biking is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and it has also become very fashionable.

• Carpool to work or take public transit.

• Go outside rather than sitting in front of a TV or a computer.

• Upgrade to a hybrid.

• Downsize to a sedan.

• Try unplugging your appliances and gadgets.

• Grow your own produce.

• Try halogen or LED bulbs.

• Invest in Energy Star certified appliances.

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• Hang clothes outside to dry.

• Collect run-off rain in a barrel for use in watering plants and yard.

• Don’t spray pesticides immediately before predicted rain.

• Don’t let grass clippings wash into sewer drains.

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• Slow down - each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $30 per gallon of gas.

• Turn off monitor if you aren’t going to use it for more than 20 minutes, and both the CPU and monitor if you’re not going to use them for more than 2 hours.

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ELEGANTE THE FIRST LADIES COLLECTION

Conciliating tradition, innovation and modern technology, the “élégante” collection discloses a revolutionary horological concept.

Designed and conceived exclusively for women, with extremely precise technical specifications, for a watch with the longest autonomy. The “élégante” allows the time to be stopped and started again. Every woman’s dream.

8 years of development were necessary to develop this innovative movement offering the greatest comfort. This electromechanical watch combines feminity, elegance and precision, for an autonomy of 10 years in daily use and up to 18 years in standby mode. When the “élégante” is motionless, it goes in stand by mode after 30 minutes to save its energy. When it is moved again, the hands set themselves to the correct time taking the shortest path.

It is available in their 10 Boutiques in Geneva, New York, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, Beijing, Los Angeles, Miami, Boca Raton and Beirut.

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• Started in: 2013 in India • Designers associated: Durba Nag, Shovit Dasgupta • Collection Name: “Temple Collection” • Presented at: Lakme Fashion Week Summer Resort 2015

What is style?

Style is an expression of individuality. It is not something that can be defined by fashion trend reports, but is and should be an organic expression of one’s choices.

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“Nominations and awards are good.

They give you an encouragement and motivation to work even harder, but the biggest award is the audiences’ love and appreciation.”

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ohammed Irfan, within his five-year career, has become the poster boy for the modern Bollywood playback industry.

Irfan’s musical career took off when he began competing in televised competitions like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Amul Star Voice of India. In the summer of 2008, he was the last man standing in another televised singing competition, Jo Jeeta Wahi Super Star 2. Within the year, Irfan was recommended to A.R. Rahman to have him sing Behne De—a balad written for the film Raavan (2010).

“Reality shows give you instant fame and popularity,” says Irfan.

“That’s the first big thing anybody needs if they are coming from outside the industry.”

MOHAMMED IRFAN SINGER

Singh. The song was written for the movie Murder2 (2011) by Mithoon Sharma. The composer met Irfan back in 2008 and has since worked with him on several of his most popular songs.

“Working with him doesn’t feel like working,” says Irfan, about Mithoon. “It’s a very comfortable space for me and I feel God has blessed our association.”

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From a young age, Irfan knew he wanted to be a playback singer just like Mohammed Rafi and Sonu Nigam. Irfan’s talent was first recognized by his teacher, Mr. Ramachari. Even today, Irfan thankfully credits Mr. Ramachari for giving him the musical training and guidance he needed.

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erence Lewis began his professional dance career at the tender age of six. Even at such a young age, Terence’s appetite for the stage grew. Despite his interest in dance, his formal dance training came eight years later when he was fourteen and representing his school at the All Mumbai Dance Championship. He ended up getting first place at the competition, only to have a judge tell him that he shouldn’t get excited as he was only the best of the worst. Unlike other individuals, Terence was not dissuaded from pursuing his passion for dancing. Instead of giving up he decided to ask her for critique on his dance routine in order to improve. From that point on, Terence began attending lessons held by the judge and his technique improved vastly in a short amount of time.

Despite being one of India’s most talented choreographers nowadays, Terence had started from humble beginnings. He was born into a poor family of eight children with a father who had to carry the entire family’s financial burdens. However, through hard work and determination he managed to show his family his ongoing passion for dance. During the initial years of working in the dance profession, life was difficult and dance was not considered full-time profession. To break through this barrier, Ter-

After becoming renowned in the dance profession, Terence was offered a position as a judge on various dance reality shows such as Dance India Dance. He cites these reality shows for the fame that has propelled him to becoming a household name. Not only that, the admiration and love people have for him as a choreographer helps him strive to become a better judge every day. He has also worked with top celebrities in India such as Madhuri Dixit Nene, Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Deepika, Katrina Ranbir, and many more.

For fans of Terence or those looking to learn more about him in the future make sure to check out his work at JUGNEE the contemporary dance festival in Dubai.

There will be breath-taking performances by the Navdhara Dance India Theater and the Terence Lewis Contemporary Dance Company.

If you’re young and looking to join the dance industry then Terence believes that you need to work hard and persevere. It’s an extremely tough industry and not everyone makes it. However, if you work hard and you love to dance then nothing is unachievable.

ence realized that he would have to take a different path.

While giving personal lessons to a few students, Terence also did a professional course with Talwalkars to become a fitness consultant. During this time, he had an idea of combining dance and exercise, ending up in it becoming a huge hit.

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TERENCE LEWIS CHOREOGRAPHER

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Drag Me Down One Direction

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From the movie, Bajrangi Bhanjaan Singer: Atif Aslam Music: Pritam Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya Music Label: T-Series Rating: 9/10

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Selfie Le Le Re From the movie, Bajrangi Bahanjaan

Singers: Vishal Dadlani, Nakash Aziz, Pritam Rap Music: Pritam Lyrics: Mayur Puri Music Label: T-Series Rating: 9/10

Mera Naam Mary

From the movie, Brothers Singer: Chinmayi Sripada Music: Ajay-Atul Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya Music Label: Sony Music Rating: 8/10

Char Shanivar From the movie, All is Well

Singers: Vishal Dadlani & Armaan Malik Music: Amaal Mallik Lyrics: Shabbir Ahmed Music Label: T-Series Rating: 8/10

Sapna Jahan

From the movie, Brothers Singers: Sonu Nigam, Neeti Mohan Music: Ajay-Atul Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya Music Label: Sony Music India Rating: 8/10

Nachan Farrate From the movie, All is Well

Singer: Kanika Kapoor Music: Meet Bros.

Lyrics: Kumaar Music Label: T-Series Rating: 7/10

Sun Saathiya

Dil Dhadakne Do From the movie, Pehli Baar

Singers: Priya Saraiya, Divya Kumar Music: Sachin-Jigar Lyrics: Priya Saraiya Music Label: Zee Music Company Rating: 7/10

Singers: Siddharth Mahadevan & Sukirti Kakkar Music: ShankarEhsaan-Loy Lyrics: Javed Akhtar Music Label: T-Series Rating: 7/10

From the movie, ABCD 2

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3. Mix the flour, baking powder and sugar in a bowl. Add the almonds, ginger, eggs and 1 teaspoon of the orange essence. Stir to form a thick but soft dough. Dust icing sugar over a clean surface, divide the mixture into three portions and roll each one into a sausage shape.

4. Place the rolls on the lined tray and flatten slightly. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Remove from the oven and carefully cut each roll on an angle into 1 cm (1/2 in) wide strips. Spread the strips in a single layer on the baking tray and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes. Remove and leave to cool.

6. When the biscotti have cooled, melt the chocolate in a microwave or heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of orange essence.

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elleza Moda sat down with Pakistani Singer, Ahfqat Amanat Ali this week to talk about his life as a ninth generation Gharana whose family migrated from the Patiala region.

With a lifetime of love for the classical method, his work ranges from Sufi Rock band, Fusion to Bollywood playback tracks in some of India’s most popular movies, and looks forward to more.

His training began from a young age with his grandfather Ustad Akhtar Hussain Khan. He is committed to “carrying the legacy forward and handing the baton off to the next generation who are getting ready to enter the field of music.”

Gharana is, therefore a precious form of expression to him. It is an ideology for living life. Gharana musicians can be found all over India: Gwalior, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Patiala and Rampur. When it was his turn to bring his classical training to the world, Shafqat took a rather unorthodox road.

Shafqat admits that, elders in other gharanas would have opposed this choice. But when he chose to experiment with different genres of music, his family was very supportive. He says that: “My ancestors had already been doing experiments with music.”

His first experiment was a Sufi Rock band Fuson.

He struggled for sixteen years before he was able to make his mark in the music industry. The third track on the band’s first album Saagar (2002), “Aankhon Ke Saagar” became an instant hit. The rest is history.

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Every time you go on the mic, you have to prove yourself, and every new song is a challenge.

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Playback legend, Shankar Mahadevan, just happened to hear “Aankhon Ke Saagar” on the radio.

After getting a hold of Shafqat, he asked him to sing Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s “Mitwa” in the studio.

The track, was used for for the Bollywood Movie Kabhi Alveida na Kehna.

“Every song that I sing, be it my own composition or someone else’s is a new challenge. Every time you go on the mic you have to prove yourself and every new song is a challenge.”

Shafqat is the kind of person who can always find something to love about a song. Throughout his career, from Kabhi Alvieda na Kehna’s “Mitwa” (2006) to Satyagraha’s “Raske Bhare Tore Naina” (2013), Shafqat looks to his father Ustad Amanat Ali Khan for inspiration.

“I have been very lucky to have worked with the best in the industry so far,” says Shafqat. “All of them understood my strengths and my abilities and gave me their best work.”

He continues to perform live for Coke Studio Pakistan, reworking some of his flagship songs. He hinted to us that there will be more original work soon including a new album and a music video. He did mention that, “...if everything goes according to plan,” there may also be a North American tour soon enough.

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Cantaloup Hardwoods, demolition bricks, apparent iron structures, fixtures and unique and avant-garde design pieces fit tables, stretching across the open space, offering comfort and privacy. The selection of more than 540 labels includes producing 13 different countries.

One of the icons of contemporary cuisine of São Paulo, the restaurant Cantaloup brings together 18 years of excellence and quality in their menu and service.

With architectural design by Arthur Casas, the restaurant occupies the space of an old bread factory.

The courtyard covered by retractable glass roof and bathed by external light. It also houses a source and a vertical garden is located at the bottom of the courtyard. There is also a fireplace of volcanic stones that is used on cold days.

Rua Manuel Guedes, 474 – Itaim www.cantaloup.com.br

Closely controling the different characteristics of Cantaloup, the restaurateur Daniel Sahagoff always had a vision and enterprising.

By choosing the point in Manuel Guedes street in Itaim, he anticipated a trend and was the forerunner of one of today’s most important gastronomic poles in the São Paulo circuit. It was Sahagoff the initial design of the award-winning restaurant Kaá.

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A star on its own, the cellar at Giuseppe Grill Leblon has 650 different labels from 16 different countries and has been indicated by publications such as The New York Times, Veja and O Globo for its variety, rarity and quality.

Not important only by its impressive quantity of Premier Grand Cru Classés, but also for being the most complete wine list of the city.

As in all Marcelo Torres’ restaurants, art is an important element of the concept. In Giuseppe Grill, a beautiful collection of paintings from Brazil’s leading contemporary artists, each one representing its vision about Tauromachy, also harmonize the environment.

Another particularity of the restaurant is a private dining room in the cellar for up to 50 people. The space, totally unique, is exclusively designated for private groups and setting for different types of events.

Giuseppe Grill Leblon CONTACT

Address Bartolomeu Mitre Avenue, 370.

Leblon - Rio de Janeiro. 22431-000 Phone +55 21 2249.3055 +55 21 99706.7704

The best meat of the city, and freshest seafood that is daily delivered are prepared in two different techniques: a grill and a barbeque both over coals, what is very rare to find in a restaurant in Rio. The waiters, ever vigilant, don’t overlook anything. Steaming saucepans with manioc flours, potatoes and various kinds of rice lie on the table, all within reach, next to the juicy Supra Sumo Top Sirloin (exclusive cut of the house) or the outstanding grouper grilled entirely over coals, things that you will only find there.

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ACHIEVEMENTS Me Gusta appeared at the forefront in a wave that made popular the “mexican paleta” concept.

Me Gusta

Picoles Artesanais OWNERS Me Gusta Picoles Artesanais is an icecream store built by 2 young men.

Gabriel Fernandes, 22 and Ravi Leite, 23. They had worked together as assistants of a french chef de cuisine in Sao Paulo, and had decided to start an enterprise by their own in 2013.

Address: Rua Augusta, 2052 - Cerqueira César, São Paulo, Brazil Web: megustapicoles.com.br

CURRENCY The values of our products range from R$ 7 to 15.

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They use typical Brazilian products such as passion fruit (here called Maracujá) and jabuticaba. And, they also use internationally known brands to mix all the ingredients in a delicious new way of making ice-creams. Their most famous product is the Strawberry with Condensed Milk.

You can find Me Gusta products in our store - at Rua Augusta, 2052 (Jardins) - at Sao Paulo’s downtown and in street food fairs spread in the city, as the well known Feira da Benedito Calixto and the brand new Butantan Food Park space.

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Miam Miam Rio de Janeiro Restaurant

Miam Miam is divided into two areas: the main hall, and the lounge, where one can wait for a table, sipping drinks and starters, or simply spend the night there, on the spacious sofa and armchairs.

The cozy atmosphere of the restaurant, set up in an old mansion in Botafogo deserves mention. The decor is an attractive apart, with pieces from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, giving the restaurant an antiqueish vibe.

Miam Miam is an onomatopoeia in French for good food, and that’s exactly what one experiences in this award-winning Carioca restaurant, which manages to bring together tradition and modernity in a balanced blend that is reflected in every detail. The menu, adopted by Chef Roberta Ciasca, follows the call of the line “comfort food” home cooking with innovative touches and neat presentation. The dishes served bring us back to the traditional recipes of the day-to-day, bringing out emotions and flavors of the past.

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Address Rua General Goes Monteiro, 34 - Botafogo.

Phone Number 2244-0125.

Web www.miammiam.com.br

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Located at the beautiful Av. Braz Leme in SĂŁo Paulo, Gelatte di GĂ bi is the fruit of a common passion between the couple Gabriela and Rodrigo.

Since they opened the shop, more than 140 flavours have been made. Some of them very unusual, such as peach with jasmim or dolce pomodoro (tomatoes, vanilla, lemon and basil).

The gelato is made daily, and no stock is kept, all the gelato is on display and there is always a chance that some new flavours can come up during the service hours.

The gelato is served in the cup or in the cone and they also have a degustation kit, where you can choose 6 different flavours.

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Restaurante Oro Rio de Janeiro Restaurant

HISTORY The restaurant concept was executed with contributions by some important partners throughout the chef ’s career. Artist Dudu Garcia adorns the restaurant walls and is also behind the music playlist. Fashion designer Lenny Niemeyer created the staff’s uniforms, based on Bronze’s direction that they should symbolize the peace and elegance of the place. The resulting garments in gray khaki have a slightly oriental look. “I was so glad when my dear friend Felipe Bronze invited me to design the uniforms for Oro. It was a great chance to bring fashion together with the art of gastronomy,” says Niemeyer.

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With more than eleven years’ experience under his belt, Chef Felipe Bronze is back at the helm of a restaurant with the opening of Oro, in Rio de Janeiro’s Jardim Botânico district, more than three years ago (2010).

Within a year Oro colected the O Globo/Rio Show Best Restaurant of Rio de Janeiro and Veja Rio Best Chef and Contemporary Restaurant. The next year, in 2012, Oro Restaurant won the award for Best Contemporary by RioShow Gastronomy Award, sponsored by the newspaper O Globo; Best Contemporary and Chef of the Year by magazine Veja Rio 2012; Best Contemporary by magazine Época Rio and Chef of the Year by Guia 4 Rodas 2013; Best Contemporary by Época RJ 2014 and Rio Show Gastronomy Award 2014.

WINE The wines are selected by Argentine sommelier Cecilia Aldaz, who was raised in the Mendoza region by a family that grew their own vines and experimented with home wine making. The Oro wine list, with around 120 wines, is somewhat eclectic, juxtaposing classics from the old world with unusual options. “One thing we believe in here is using rare, little-known grapes with special characteristics that harmonize better with the Oro menu.”

Address: Rua Frei Leandro, 20, Jardim Botânico Web: www.ororestaurante.com

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With the Streekers liquid, hair color collection you can rock pink hair just for the weekend or show some school spirit at the pep rally with a ponytail in alma mater hues. No matter what vivid color you pick, Streekers comes out easily with just one shampoo, so it’s back to natural in time for college interviews or class pictures.

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Present-day Chiu-Richter has made herself a monumental figure. She has won awards for her work as an architect and a representative for all women in pursuit of life beyond the household. Upon graduation from the University of Texas, she was given the National Architectural Award for her community-sensitive designs.

Her award-winning public radio series “The Shape of Texas” (1998- 2011) was aimed at heightening the public’s awareness of regional and urban issues in Texas, won her recognition all over the U.S. Just before announcing her candidacy for AIA president in 2014, Chiu-Richter was the president for the Texas Society of Architects and part of Texas’ National board of directors,

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It is projected that 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050. This is why Elizabeth Chiu-Richter, newly elected president of the American Institute of Architecture works so hard. To her architecture is not just about buildings, it’s about the communities that live and convene within them.

“As architects, we use our creativity to serve society—to make our communities better places to live,” remarked Chiu-Richter, in her AIA Presidential speech, in Washington, D.C.

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and an active community volunteer.

“Architecture is more relevant than ever,” says Chiu-Richter. “Architecture is at the center of that urban growth and architects have a leading role in the design of environments that are healthy, sustainable, and resilient.”

Her favourite cluster of projects, are inspired by her childhood, growing up in Hong Kong, where people live in tiny flats. Public spaces are often become an extension of their living room. With Richter Architects, she designed safety-rest areas all over Texas (Brooks County, Corpus-Christi, Dallas, Kennedy County,

Architecture is hope.

It stands as a record of our dreams and values. It’s about people and it speaks to the rhythms of daily life.

Chiu-Richter believes that architects have the and the know-how to build a better world. “I feel very fortunate to hold this high office and work closely with colleagues on the AIA National Board and the Strategic Council to build a strong association and a robust profession.”

Chiu-Richter still serves her community in Corpus-Christi Texas, as CEO of Richter Architects with her husband, David Richter. The mid-sized firm is known for their dedication to the pursuit of thoughtful, functional, well-crafted environments. Richter Architects have designed everything from public renovation projects at the National Museum of the Pacific War and several schools in Texas. When she is not being CEO or President, she is the working mom of three children,

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Colorado County). To her they are more than just restrooms and drinking fountains: “They are points of engagement where the traveler experiences the cultural heritage and landscape of the region.”

She encourages emerging architects that, “each of us has an obligation to help all the bright, passionate, and creative young women and men to succeed. They are the profession’s future.”

“We do encourage those in the building and real estate world to take every step possible towards a more sustainable built environment. LEED and other similar rating systems represent a good starting point toward a more sustainable built environment.”

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Received an Honour Award from the Texas Society of Architects Amarillo, Texas

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The fash­ ion desi­ gner and archi­ tect Jennifer Brachmann foun­ded the Brachmann label toge­ther with her part­ner, Olaf Kranz. Their brand is known for their line of post-classical menswear since 2012. While their line is still considered new, they are already having talking with retailers in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles.

About Jennifer (and Olaf Kranz) Jennifer Brachmann always knew that she wanted to combining the useful with the beautiful, making the world a little bit more sophisticated. As a fashion designer, Brachmann loves that she can mull through the creative process on her own terms.

“I can decide whether to refine the model or to reject the draft,” she says.

“I can realize and express my ideas in fashion very fast and without compromise.”

On the Brachmann Label In 2013, Brachmann received a grant from the Art Foundation of Saxony-Anhalt that enabled her to Post-Classical Menswear. The label debuted at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in January 2014, followed

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JENNIFER BRACHMAN DESIGNER up with a show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in July 2014 and then another spot at the Berlin Showroom in Paris on January 2015. “We will also present our new Autumn/Winter Collection 2015/16 at the Berlin Showroom in Paris, where we will meet with buyers from North America.”

“The aim of Post-Classical Menswear is to break up the uniformity of the classics

without sacrificing dignity, functionality, and aesthetic. We gain some leeway for the contemporary man who wants to express his individual version of masculine identity with style.

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On the New collection: Brachmann believes that style is a process of developing a signature look that is both an expression of your personality and a statement respectful of conventions and trends. Brachmann’s Autumn/Winter Collection 2015/16 is all about the modernization of menswear, providing smooth transitions between urban chic and minimal elegance. Even in this new collection, the Brachmann label handles the details of wearability, versatility, and fit, with care.

Brachmann’s Autumn/Winter collection takes classics like the Norfolk-Jacket, and the Trenchcoat, and pairs it with classics lines from the cutaway, suit-and-shirt. New forms and patterns only disclose themselves at second glance. Each piece is distinguished by strong architectural lines, geometrical forms, layerings as well as layerings, and subtle contrasts between muted colors.

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Always travel. Eat. Enjoy your life.

Find what makes you happy.

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ora Kirk is one of Canada’s leading chefs and has over 15 years of international culinary experience. With her vast expertise in cuisine, Chef Kirk has become a great addition to criticallyacclaimed Canadian restaurant, Ruby Watchco. She’s also an avid advocate for supporting locally grown ingredients from local farmers. Her mantra is to focus on ingredients that are locally grown, harvested and raised, and cooked to perfection with heart.

Outside of creating culinary masterpieces, Chef Kirk loves to spend time with her dogs, Charlie, Pickles, and Pork Chop, as well as going to the cottage and working on her photography. As a young girl she was always encouraged by her mom, aunts, and grandparents to have a passion for making great dishes from scratch. Nothing was a chore and this concept is still instilled in her to this day. She cites one of her first recipes as an apple pie made for her dad.

Chef Lora Kirk’s journey into the culinary field began as a young child living on her grandparent’s farm in Peterborough, Ontario.

After graduating from Algonquin College’s culinary program she moved to London, England in order to gain more experience. She was able to work with renowned chefs, such as Chef Gordon Ramsey and Angela Hartnett at the famous Connaught Hotel for three years before returning back to Toronto. Today, Chef Lora Kirk is known as one of the most highprofile women chefs in the country.

She shares her talents, expertise, and fine culinary acumen as a chef at Ruby Watchco in Toronto.

Due to Chef Lora Kirk’s upbringing, she has always placed a strong emphasis on using locally grown ingredients. The importance is two things; knowing where the food is coming from and how it is being produced and grown, and supporting the local farmers in the community. Many people don’t realize how crucial it is to support your own community. It’s also easier to obtain information about the ingredients and build a strong and healthy relationship with the farmers through interaction.

Some of Chef Lora’s favourite ingredients include fresh heirloom tomatoes with basil, chilies, and

mint, very simple and fresh ingredients. There are also key ingredients that she says she couldn’t live without such as eggs, lemons or citrus, black pepper, and dill. Dill is an herb that was frequently used in her grandma’s dishes.

After working at Ruby Watchco, Chef Lora Kirk states that there are three things that are the most important when it comes to leading kitchen staff. The first tip is to lead by example so your staff sees everything that you want them to do, whether it be mopping the kitchen floor or taking the time to measure and follow a recipe from start to finish. The second thing is positive encouragement. If you focus on mistakes and shortcomings too often your staff may start to get discouraged. The final piece of advice is to take the time to celebrate successes, acknowledge the staff when you get an award, a great review, or a top ten list.

Although she is leading the staff, she still thinks of each member as family.

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ANAND KABRA DESIGNER

The Anand Kabra label is an eloquent blend of juxtapositions. It’s a dialogue that embraces one’s heritage but imagines it within modernism. It’s a compelling contemporary aesthetic that is born from a mellifluous ethos.

Melding maximal vibrancy with effortless elegance, the collections are a play of the sensual and the serene.

The label’s raison d’etre is its ability to tell a story through vivid colours, brush stroked graphics or prints in bloom and exquisite embellishment. As it also does with its contrasting monastic composed counterparts. A strong thematic drives each collection where the accent is on instinct, emotion, intimacy and always unfailingly, femininity.

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AMARA LIVING SNURK Pirate Duvet Set - Single £49.00

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AMARA LIVING SNURK Ballerina Duvet Set - Single £49.00

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firefly music festival

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Eco art fest

contour music festival 2015

download festival 2015

pride week 2015

Scotiabank nuit blanche

etsy festival

open roof festival

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