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LIKE YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE everything you need to know about

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FLL Fashion Week is Fort Lauderdale’s premier fashion event offering an international platform for designers from the region to seamlessly connect with media and buyers.

The event will increase the domestic awareness of home grown fashion and increase the global presence of Fort Lauderdale design, while highlighting the culture and sophisticated glamour that solidify Fort Lauderdale as a style capital. Significant resources are being invested into the future of fashion in South Florida including keeping an eye on sustainability t Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week.

FLLFW is a world class event. Digital and social media campaigns as well as a team that is comprised of the industries elite professionals such as fashion designers, influencers, media, business, and charity all working together to make Fort Lauderdale, Florida the premier fashion capital of the world.

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CONTENTS 03 SHOW YOUR BRAND AT FLLFW 2019 06 TRANSITIONING INTO FALL 09 FORT LAUDERDALE FASHION WEEK SPRING/ SUMMER SHOWS 15 HIGHLIGHTS FROM FLLFW 2018 16 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 18 ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD 21 GET THE RUNWAY GLOW 22 CHRISA TATAKIS 25 VERSA LUX 29 MIAMI SWIM WEEK AT SLS 30 FLL KIDS FASHION WEEKEND 34 13 MILES TO PARADISE IS AWAITING YOU 36 FLLFW 2018 FEATURED DESIGNERS 40 INTERNATIONAL FORT LAUDERDALE BOAT SHOW

EDITOR IN CHIEF LISA SUSSMAN @LISASUSSY CONTRIBUTING WRITER NELLIE JEAN @NATPUBLISHING ART DIRECTOR ANA CRISTINA MENENDEZ @CRISMCASTILLO PHOTOGRAPHER WELLINGTON GUZMAN @WELLINGTON_MIAMI PHOTOGRAPHER DEGION CRADDOCK @GENTPICTION PHOTOGRAPHER VLAMIDIR DORSAINVIL @VLATHETHEC MUAH & PHOTOGRAPHER MATT YEANDEL @BEAUTYBYMATT VIDEO DIRECTOR MELVIN HUE @MELVINSHUE AUDIO & VISUAL DIRECTOR ERNESTO DIAZ @TARTARUBRAINLAB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRANT WEST EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT NATALIE TAMAR @NATALIE.TAMAR PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/STYLIST BRITTANY MITZAN @BRITT.MITZ PRODUCTION ASSISTANT KEVIN COLEMAN @THEMRCOLEMAN TALENT CASTING DIRECTOR FRANKLIN MYRTLE @FRANKLINMYRTLE BACKSTAGE DIRECTOR GABRIEL NAKANO @GABENAKA STYLIST ASSISTANT MACIELLE HERRERA @MACIHERRERA

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“ TONIGHT IS ABOUT HIGHLIGHTING FASHION AND OUR RUNWAY DESIGNERS. LAUNCHING AN IN-HOUSE BRAND. OUR MAGAZINE WILL HIGHLIGHT LARGE SOUTH FLORIDA EVENTS, FASHION, AND THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS, CHARITY, AND DESIGN” - FLORENTINA WEST FLLFW MAGAZINE PUBLISHER

Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week’s in house quarterly magazine launch was held under the stars of Fort Lauderdale, Florida where all who turned up came to turn out with leading fashion movers and shakers on the rooftop of 1 Las Olas The star studded night began with red carpet interviews with host, Lisa Sussman. Notables on the red carpet Johnny on the Go, Roger That, DJ Lucca Salvi as well as FLL Fashion Week Models Kaye Cox, Kate Citrone, Brooke Brazelton all joined in the magazine reveal at the rooftop bar. Many of the designers whose summer collection were represented such as Yas Gonzalez, Marianna London, Florentina West, Tayo Ishola, GDestin all joined in toasting the brand as a crowd of 200+ enjoyed the Las Olas skyline from one of the hottest spots in South Florida.

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Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week is now in its 4th year and is supported by the Chamber of Commerce and has the stamp of approval from The Proclamation.The darling of Fort Lauderdale, FL this event is bringing branding and sponsorship opportunities to local, national, and international prospects.

Seen a springboard for young designers to be recognized for their innovation and unique perspective on design. Offering young talent a chance to have their concepts realized. Within the pages of FLLFW Magazine are runway models dressed in students couture fashion. Giving the youth of today the hope of tomorrow and the respect of the fashion community at large.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR My role here at FLLFW is to collaborate on stories with contributing writers, fashion editors, event correspondents, and south florida influencers to create content that Fort Lauderdale needs to know about. Our team is comprised of leaders in the world of fashion and PR and our ability to connect globally with branding and marketing is how we all connect on a local goes global scale.

"Hello to all you creators, event makers, fashion risk takers. My name is Lisa Sussman & I am the new Editor in Chief of FLLFW Magazine."

I have been writing all my life really, but formally as an associated press writer with AdAvanue Group where my articles appear nationally in publication. I have interviewed the likes of higher minds such as Deepak Chopra & Tony Robbins. In the last 5 years I have gone from photographing for local Eye on South Florida to interviewing on the red carpet with musicians, artists, creators from ARt Basel, Tortuga Music Festival, Miami Fashion Week, Palm Beach International Film Festivals, International Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and multiple sporting events involving the Miami Open and the Honda Classic Golf Tournaments with legends like Bernhard Langer.

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I plan on taking all of this practical experience and combine my efforts to collaborating as a team and build a product were all proud of. I have worked with many, if not all of the members of FLL Fashion Week as I was the Director Of Media for the 2018 season where a 3 Day Fashion Runway event was honored and recognized here in Las Olas, FL. In this fall issue of FLLFW I sit down with our cover model, international sensation Kaye Cox and our featured designer Garry Destin to discuss sustainability in fashion, trends for the coming season, and what inspires these international brands to keep growing and creating. I also traveled this summer to my home town in Newport, Rhode Island where I spent time “off island” having adventures that will last a lifetime. I was hosted by inn keeper and owner of the treasured “Blue Dory Inn and Avonlea, Jewel of the Sea, Ms. Ann Law. We sat and discussed her mission to create a platform of health and wellness with her “LAW of WELLNESS” series she is developing with the Mayo Clinic and Canyon Ranch. Her beautiful destination vacation on Block Island, RI is a bucket list item.

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ALL THAT GLITTERS is gold FLLFW Q & A; Interview with international fashion model Kaye Cox. Shot & interviewed for FLLFW Magazine on Miami Beach, FL 2018.

FLLFW: How were you discovered?

Kaye Cox: I was discovered at a photo shoot, the director asked me to jump in and the runway opportunities started to open up for me from there.

FLLFW: When you go on a casting, what are your top 3 things in your bag as a must have?

Kaye Cox: My portfolio with comp cards is a must have, a great platform heel, and lip gloss (no chapped lips). I like to use products that are affordable and available so drugstore brands are great. This allows me to experiment without breaking the bank.

FLLFW: Talk to me about the role of a woman in this industry today, how has it changed fot you, if at all?

Kaye Cox: In the fashion world you have to have a great sense of self. This industry can tear you down and then build you up.

Standing firm shows confidence and women in this industry today have more opportunity now than ever in front of and behind the camera.

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FLLFW: What are the top 3 perks of being an international model?

Kaye Cox: Inspiring people, especially young models entering this profession. Working with industry leaders in fashion and design creating worldwide exposure and the thrill of the unknown on locations all around the world keep you on your toes, and your game on point.

FLLFW: What advice do you have for a new model?

Kaye Cox: Know who you are, confidence sells branding.

FLLFW: You walked the runway at FLL Fashion Week 2018, what lines did you represent on the runway?

Kaye Cox: I have walked the runway for Fort Lauderdale Fashion Week for 3 years now and I am looking forward to my 4th year. I have represented brands like Versalux, Banana Republic, Art of Shade, Yas Gonzalez just to name a few.

FLLFW: Is there anything you wont wear?

Rules? Haha, clothing requirements?

This is South Florida and we are talking Resort Wear.

Kaye Cox: I’ll wear anything really. My look goes from high fashion to tom boy. I love playing with color and style this way.

“Wigatron” is a term I coined as my look is ever changing.

FLLFW: What do you want people to know about you?

Kaye Cox: Fashion is an open book. LGBT , Plus Size Models, all have a place in this business. Why so many labels? I am always striving to connect in a positive way and having discipline in your life makes you versatile, transformative and at the end of the day, team work makes the dream work.

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"Fashion is an open book. LGBT , Plus Size Models, all have a place in this business. Why so many labels?"

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by: Matt Yeandle

Highlighters have been all the rage for years, and even more so currently. As a specialist & make-up artist, I have taken a keen interest in some products over another. MAC cosmetics Extra Dimension Skinfinish, is absolutely one of my favorite makeup products. I love its versatility and fine texture whether shooting in color or black and white.

also enhance imperfections like blemishes, wrinkles or raised scars.

Get runway ready with strategic placement of highlighters and good luck getting your glow on!

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Mac cosmetics Extra Dimension Skinfinish, is the most neutral and effective highlighter on dark or light skin tones, which is a must for any makeup bag. It can be used to achieve the most beautiful effects, when used properly.

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CHRISA TATAKIS

Designer, Instructor & Role Model Chrisa Tatakis has never hesitated when she was first presented with an offer to bring her knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale as a faculty member. Now 25 years later, she is still sharing her passion for creativity with students as she prepares them for the competitive and intense world of the fashion industry.

She was born in Akron, Ohio and was raised in Montreal, Canada.

Spending time in both the United States and Canada, gave Chrisa a unique perspective on western fashion and the similarities between these two countries.

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Her husband Anthony, was a major influence on many of her decisions. Chrisa originally studied graphic design but spent most of her time engaging in fashion-related activities. Her husband inspired her to follow her true passion. She always knew she wanted to teach. Chrisa was never able to separate her creativity and love of fashion and art from her love for education. "Inspiring, guiding, and helping students to fulfill their dreams is the best feeling in the world" says Chrisa.

Her favorite part of teaching is interacting with the students. Chrisa feels that so often they don’t see their own creativity and potential.

As an instructor she supports her student's development and also serves as their mentor. "There is nothing more gratifying than that"

says Chrisa. She loves the moments when the students catch on to concepts and when they truly get the meaning of the lesson. That light goes on in their heads and their confidence grows in those moments.

As a former lead designer in women's wear and children's wear with her brand Misouli, her industry experience covers everything from design, branding, fabric and textile selection to product development, sourcing, fashion show production, charity work, and even designing sales catalogs. In this way, she can share her knowledge all across the spectrum, and help guide students along their career path.

Chrisa's advises her student that fashion is also a unique business.

"Success in this industry isn’t based on talent alone. Students have to have passion, drive, and an absolute love for the industry."

Chrisa Tatakis has always loved fashion. Her mother worked in the industry and instilled in her a deep adoration. Chrisa designed her own clothes and her mother would take them to the factory and sew them for her. This was how she first witnessed her creations come to life. That process was amazing to her and she has loved it ever since making a deep emotional connection that makes Chrisa Tatakis the designer, instructor and role model we all look up to today.

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GET YOUR HANDS ON THE LATEST MEN’S FASHIONS INCLUDING CLOTHING, TRAINERS AND SPORTSWEAR

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Challenge Accepted: What are you wearing for your next destination?

So after months of planning your next vacay destination, you are presented with a bigger question, what are you wearing? Don't worry, Versa Lux has you covered!

The Versa Lux collection is known for sophistication and elegance. Wherever you may come from, however old you may be, your background , ethnicity or what your skin color may be, you are a #VERSABABE.

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Inside and out, confident and bold. "Versababes" have the personality of a futuristic woman. The type of woman who does not hide or feel shame about who she truly is on the inside or out. Some may call this flamboyant, but the kind of woman who is going to wear a Versa Lux piece, is a warrior.

Versa Lux is a fun, bold and versatile swimsuit & bodysuit brand. On the runway you can always find Versa adapting to different styles and ideas with Versatility and Luxury. Versa Lux women are powerful and they are strong, they are the women who are going to change the world, one Versababe moment at a time.

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MODEL: LUCIA SEVCIKOVA MUAH: MATT YEANDLE PH: WELLINGTON GUZMAN STYLIST: MACI HERRERA, CRISTINA MENENDEZ

COVER: KELLIE MENDOZA BRITTANY STAREK MUAH: BERIT ALHALEL PH: DEGION CRADDOCK STYLIST: CRISTINA MENENDEZ

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MIAMI SWIM WEEK

EXTRAVAGANZA COVERED BY FLLFW MAGAZINE Miami Swim Week is the umbrella name for a wide number of annual events that take place in Miami Beach (and surrounding area) during mid-July to promote swimwear, the swimwear industry, and fun in the sun. It’s the perfect event for Miami Beach! Ever wonder what it was like to be at a runway fashion show in Miami Beach?

A list guests who turned out for Sunset Rendezvous on the pool deck of SLS SOUTH BEACH found themselves wondering no more!

An extravagant display with international models wearing couture pieces by VERSA LUX attended the invite only resort and swimwear collection known as Sunset Rendezvous.

SLS is the home to the wildly popular Hyde Beach. Already established as the premier nightlife destination in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

With more than 8,000 sq. ft of pool, beach and indoor and outdoor event space. Located in Miami Beach the 2018 collection of summer and fall fashions was sponsored by Whispering Angel Rose and featured LA Models such as Kellie Mendoza and our cover model, Kaye Cox. The South Florida inspired, VERSALUX collection complimenting black, purple, teal color schemes with the palm lined sparkling blue backdrop of South Beach.

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Who says you have to be 6 feet tall to be a fashion model? The kids of FLL Kids Fashion Weekend were shining like the stars they are at the 2nd annual kids fashion weekend held August 5th, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale event space, ArtServe.

Creator Florentina West along with her talented team of designers, industry professionals, models and their families creating performances as they joined together to create an uplifting, supportive, fun environment for all. Looking to transform the industry by creating a platform that feels inclusive, this local goes global fashion weekend event featuring runway activities for children ages 6 to 15 years old and their parents. This year's event host was international model Kate Citrone.

Her first foray into hosting, and the kids, crowd, and fashionistas enjoyed the light hearted banter between the host and the kids as they took the stage in couture and fall collections from notables such as Banana Republic, Moderna Doba, Versa-Lux, and title sponsorship from GAP kids.

With over 30 kids in this years show and fashion collections that support culture and encourages children of all backgrounds to embrace their inner fashionista, FLL Kids Fashion Weekend has everyone walking 6' tall and embracing the moment of taking the stage and walking tall, like a professional model on the catwalk would. This event boasts some of the best talent in the modeling world to date. Quickly becoming known for the source for all levels of modeling talent, and creating a space for models of all experience levels to develop and hone the skills that will be needed in the coming years. Many feeling nervous as they begin then the confidence rises, feeling comfortable and secure each and every step forward until they shine from the inside out.

“Our mission is to create an event where kids can learn the importance of self expression, diversity, friendship, acceptance, education and the gift of giving back to their communities while building self esteem and a place where talent for runway can be developed is what FLL Kids Fashion Weekend is all about� ~ Brittany Mitz FLL Kids Fashion Weekend Producer

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MILES TO PARADISE IS AWAITING YOU WHERE THE OCEAN MEETS THE SKY IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND THIS GETAWAY TREASURE ON THE ISLAND HOP FROM THE HAMPTONS, NY TO CHATHAM, MA KNOWN AS BLOCK ISLAND, RI.

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The island is located just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, and a ferry boat ride from the mainland. Awaiting you are peaceful ocean sounds, stunning sunrise and sunsets and local hospitality in a time gone by era of local shops, business and a continued emphasis on conservation and ecology supported by local business working together to create synergy for visitors and locals alike. Modern luxuries are mixed with a familiar and serene surrounding creating an atmosphere of romance and adventure. Victorian and Seaside cottages welcome you to the island and create a space of peace and tranquility that can be felt by all who come. Reversing the stressors of life and creating a space to take a deep breath, pause, and experience “starting over” moments , these are the true and meaningful souvenirs you will have as your take away moments from this island destination.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF OCEAN ADVENTURES BLOCK ISLAND - SUNSET PADDLE

The renowned Blue Dory Inn and Avonlea, Jewel of the Sea hosted my stay and created a retreat setting for me to explore Crescent Beach that both of these prime waterfront locations are adjacent to. My Inn host, Ann Law proprietor of the Blue Dory Inn and Avonlea, Jewel of the Sea offers her guests a warm hospitality and provides a quaint dining experience for breakfast offering healthy and delicious homemade offerings. The daily cocktail hour in the inns common spaces provides an opportunity to chat with the other inns guests and explore the ideas of island living full time and the summer adventures that are abundant on Block Island. The dedicated team that Ann has with her at both Inns are a joy to work with and offer the guest guidance and local island knowledge making these locations a perfect destination for long term and quick weekend getaway stays that are fun and create memories to last a lifetime.

I had a chance to interview Ann Law to discuss the history and future of her properties as well as her platform “LAW of Wellness”.

The Inn experience has been an enriching one to Ann and after acquiring the iconic Blue Dory Inn some 20+ years ago, Ann Founded a new wellness concept that has her excited to share with her clientele both locally and globally. Preparing a platform

derived from a health and wellness background, Ann will begin a national speaking campaign that she believes will launch in 2019.

If you were to walk in any direction in Block Island you will land on a beach, 17 miles of free and open to the public stretches of beaches await you. Don’t want to go to the beach?, no problem.

With more that 60 stores and specialty shops, art galleries, antique shops and dining Block Island offers a diverse experience.

I spent my time on Block Island outside creating memories on long nature hikes, SUP with local favorite Block Island Ocean Adventures who’s location in Old Harbor is located on Trims Pond Salt Lakes. Perfect really, as this location offers families a chance to experience the beauty and serenity of a daytime adventure paddling out to oyster beds or then a sunset/sunrise paddle. After, relax on the oversized outdoor patio of locally and family owned Smitty’s Ice Cream Shop, a stone throw away from a stunning harbor view sunset of the famed Narragansett Hotel, up on the hill. You won't find a problem filing your day with things to do on Block Island. I do however recommend that you find a quiet spot while on island time to relax, refresh, sit back, and enjoy the unique opportunity of doing absolutely nothing during your downtime here on Block Island.

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WHAT COULD POSSIBLY BE MORE STYLISH? FROM BRAZILIAN BIKINIS TO LAGOS, NIGERIA

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meet some of our favorite FLLFW 2018 designers.

Want to see more runway looks and each designer's entire collection? Head over to www.fllfashionweek.com and visit our gallery to see more of the iconic looks.

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Sexy and sophisticated swimwear for women all ages. Former Brazilian model turned fashion designer.

NAILUJ VILLARROEL

Venezuelan Fashion & Costume Designer with 15 years in business in Central Florida.

G.DESTIN COLLECTION

Using only high quality materials such as silk, cotton, wool and leather offering women's wear and accessories.

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MODELS WALKING THE FLLFW 18' RUNWAY WEARING THE FEATURED DESIGNERS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE.

A collective of independent fashion designers, emerging brands, and boutique style offerings of elegant fashion by Nigerian born Uche Isiugo.

YAS GONZALEZ

International Cuban-American fashion designer whose fashion line can be seen in Vogue and on the runways in Dubai.

EIDO SWIMWEAR

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Nigerian born fashion model and brand creator whose empowering fashions for women have been seen nationally as well as on the FLLFW runway.

ADVENTURE FASHION

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SOFIA NAME

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welcome to FORT LAUDERDALE'S INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW THE ULTIMATE BOAT SHOW EXPERIENCE

Oct 31- Nov 4, 2018

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the "Yachting Capital of the World" and will host the 59th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 31- Nov 4, 2018. Every year the show exhibits a vast array of the industries latest boats and yachts of all sizes, worldwide debuts, plus a medley of marine products and accessories to enhance the nautical lifestyle.

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Volunteers from Jewels Foundation at 2018 FLLFW

Jewels Foundation is a non profit 501c3 organization, collaborating with the Broward County Public Schools to provide in school mentorship to students ages 10 – 18 yrs. of age.

The Jewels Foundation is dedicated to providing our mentees with a well-rounded mentorship experience. While the core curriculum is provided, academic guidance to assist mentees in fulfilling their graduation requirements and college readiness for all mentees, we believe that it is also critical to provide leadership opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

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L. Juliet Ashbourne, President P.O. Box 590274 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33359 O: (754)551-5459 / C: (954)770-8369 julieta@jewelsfoundation.org / www.jewelsfoundation.org

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