Red Silk Carpet #61 Feb 2021 by Shelly Jernigan Pekala

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On the cover Valeria Sizova Miss Multiverse 2020

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Russian Entrepreneur, Model, and Influencer Va l e r i a S i z o v a , Wo n M i s s Multiverse 2020 By Saif Rahman Sozib Q. What time do you wake up to begin your day?

I wake up at 7 am unless there's a job that starts earlier. I do enjoy early mornings and productive starts to my days. Q. What would you would never leave your home without?

Without a spare pair of comfortable shoes for driving, walking when parked far away from locations. Since I am on heels for a decent amount of time a day, I started to pay attention to giving my body a bit of break in between. Cash is also something I get when

leaving home for any emergency.

Q. My favorite travel snack is...

I always have face mist to hydrate my face, and neck, paw lip balm, and hand cream with SPF. Our face, neck, and hands are some of the first apparent parts of the body that age and get dry… I'm fanatically keeping them hydrated at all times.

I am not a fan of snacking. Being a qualified personal trainer, all I can say is where the major problem of overconsuming calories comes from. But If I have no time for a meal, I will have unsalted nuts to keep me going through the day. A bottle of water is also handy as most of the time, people are confused whether they are hungry or just thirsty.

Q. My biggest fashion pet-peeve is…

Q. The last thing I googled was…

This is something I am guilty of myself…I tend to wear my gym gear when shopping, driving, or at casual coffee catchups. I absolutely love sporty outfits and spent more money on cool joggers than heels. By the way, I never found heels that I can wear for hours with no pain or blisters; with sneakers, I can excuse my pet peeve!

I am the type of person that sometimes responds to messages with memes instead of texting. Hence the last thing I googled was 'freezing meme' to express how I feel about my dad enjoying his day, saying that it was only -24 today, and he went for a nice walk. How did I even make it all these years in Russia? I can only wonder…

Q. What do your beauty essentials include ?

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Russian Entrepreneur, Model, and Influencer Valeria Sizova Miss Multiverse 2020

SINGER Hing Zhe Lee MODEL Jessica Testardo LAURA

PHOTOGRAPHERS Louis Capizzi

DESIGNER DIOR NIZIE Kiki Wang Aldé Baran House

JOURNALIST Saif Rahman Sozib Louis Capizzi

STYLIST Eve Balbis FNL NETWORK FOUNDER FERRARI MASERATI

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BEATRICE BORROMEO - 01/25/2021 Beatrice Borromeo wore a Dior Spring-Summer 2021 blue cotton denim jumpsuit, a Dior printed silk and cotton scarf and Dior sneakers. COPYRIGHT: Dior

Ferrari Maserati Model: Laura Designer: Kiki Wang Photographer: Louise Capizzi

Designer Shoes: Aldé Baran House Photojournalist - Louis Capizzi - Red Silk Carpet Video Backstage Maxim Forest

“ Each model is hand manufactured in the best tradition. Raw Materialsleather, silk, suede, satin, laces… - are chosen with great care, while uppers and linings using only the best leather and hides are then hand-sewn over refined spike heels.”

COUTURE shooting collection Kiki Wang fashion designer and Maison Aldé Baran Designer LUXURY SHOE. In an idyllic setting within the Domaine des Oliviers de l'Estérel, one of the most exclusive properties on the Côte d'Azur. "Le manoir" a splendid residence with an exceptional view over Cannes and the Lérins Islands' bay. Seasonal Rentals, Weddings, And Events - High Standard Services. www.domaines-de-provence.com KIKI WANG - AN INTERNATIONAL FASHION MASTER Awardwinning Hollywood celebrity fashion designer. She has dressed celebrities all over the world. Has publications in numerous magazines, TV programs, and social media platforms around the world. Instagram / Facebook is Kikiwangfashion www.Kikiwangfashion.com. Aldé Baran House, AN EXCEPTIONAL WORLD AROUND LUXURY SHOES Aldé Baran, founder and designer, Italian by origin, his collections, represent excellence. A bold and sophisticated interpretation of the shoe. The perfect unusual combination of lines, colors, and exclusive materials is loaded with elegance's originality without forgetting comfort and convenience. www.maison-baran.com Photography Louis Capizzi - Journalist, Photographer - Red Silk Carpet Makeup Eve Balbis #Muse Jessica Testardo #Hair Backstage Hairstyle #Videobackstage Maxim Forest

Malaysia Singer Hing Zhe Lee By Shelley Pekala

Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the young songwriter Hing Zhe Lee has been representing southeast Asia, collaborating with big names in the music industry. Hing has been working on his craft since adolescence, but his major achievements began when he first captivated the attention of Reshma Martin, a famous Malaysian singersongwriter. Since then, he has worked with her as a guitarist and as a songwriter. He moved to Los Angeles to enhance his skill set and connect with industry members through the famous College of Music, LACM. At just 19 years old, studying in Los Angeles. Hing has made it an easy transition to working with some big names in the industry. He has written with Marko DeSantis (guitarist of Sugarcult), Brett Perry (composer for that 90's show) and Lisa Harriton

(Grammy Awardnominated songwriter), and more. This has led to Hing connecting with the world-renown songwriter Kasia Livingston (Songwriter for Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls, Jessie J, etc.). Hing and Kasia have been working together closely for over 4 years, writing the songs "Heaven," "Hate," "Stand Up," and many more, making up Hing Zhe Lee's upcoming debut album "Love, Death + Destruction." When Hing crafts a song, the legendary songwriter, Kasia, will sharpen it up. The duo works excellently together, and we are highly anticipating their future releases. Another two big and rising artists in the industry that Hing work with are Joe Ryan III (songwriter/producer who has worked with The Jacksons, Leela James, etc.) and Velia Kalypso

(Latin American singersongwriter who has performed with La Sonora Dinamita). The trio wrote the earcatching song "Go-Go" that is soon to be released but has been played live at venues around LA like Gengis Cohen, Old Towne Pub, Memorial Park, etc. Velia Kalypso performed a song written with Hing's name "Hombres De Sudor" during an opening act with La Sonora Dinamita at the Levitt Pavilion. Hing Zhe Lee has proven himself time and time again as an extraordinary and prolific musician. We are excited to hear his upcoming music, specifically his forthcoming album that'll be released in 2021! This artist shows promising signs in his career so far, and we look forward to his future as a part of the music industry.

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NIZIE T h e m o s t F a m o u s C r i m e a n Ta t a r Fas hi on Des i gner

Nizie Emirshah, is the brilliant Crimean Tatar mind that is behind the fashion brand NIZIE, and she's an ambitious and talented fashion designer. She skillfully intertwines the Crimean Tatar ethnic elements with avant-garde. Nizie believes that design isn't always about fashion but about searching for individuality. She has previously won a Grand Prix in the "Ethno Podium" contest. She has also shown her collection in Milan and Paris and has been invited to show her collection at New York Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Week. NIZIE will also be

showcased in Singapore on the ASEAN International Digital Fashion week 2021. Her folklore designs of the Crimean Tatars mix ethnic allure, constructivist lines, and contemporary coloring decisions and fabrics. You can check her past collections on the FNL Network alongside her newest collection that is appearing on FNL Network's International Digital Fashion Week with this link https://beacons.ai/fnl.ne twork What inspired you the most when you were working on the collection?

I love what I do. I don't see myself anywhere else. It is very important for me to engage with art, be free, and do what I believe. I believe I can achieve great results and levels in fashion design and promote Crimean Tatar culture to a greater level. I want to do this very delicately. Sometimes people may not understand how Crimean Tatars wear their clothes, but they will produce them because they like these clothes. I will know that I have done this by myself and that it has a deep meaning.

It is very important for you that the designs are not harmful to the environment, and this collection is made of eco-friendly fabrics. Is there any specific aspect of the way you work with these fabrics?

We used natural fabrics and eco-friendly fabrics in the collection. I rejected the synthetics. Because we harm ourselves when we wear synthetics, we harm nature by using many different fabrics. It was important for me to use eco-friendly fabrics, but since this sector has not grown much, I couldn't find all the fabrics I needed. Therefore, we have both eco-friendly and natural fabrics. We ordered the fabrics from China. It is not inexpensive to find them and bring them here to Russia. Also, the costs are higher when

producing something experimental—a lot of work done for the implementation of this collection. Besides, we have created a special ethnicpatterned fabric for this collection. Such a fabric has been made for the first time. For a long time, I was dreaming of bringing Crimean Tatar rug patterns into fabric. I've never seen that anywhere before. Nobody is interested in doing it at the time. But we did this. It is a unique fabric, and it has very old ornaments on it. The ornament itself is a rhombus, symbolizing a woman's belly. There is a child in the belly, and thorns symbolizing protection around the rhombus. And in fact, all these show that the lineage will continue.

How important is it to preserve old ethnic motifs in modern clothing?

I think it has meaning. Who are we without our traditions and our past? We have a culture, characteristics, and history. They live in ourselves. And our characteristics should be expressed in some way – through clothing, accessories, music, or dance. And even if it is impossible to avoid globalization, we can at least partially protect our culture.

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