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08 Editor’s Note 09 Team Fusion / Contributors The power of connection.
Meet team fusion and and the contributors for the September / October issue.
18 Renaissance Photographer Master photographer Dmitry sharing his well guarded secrets.
30 New York Fashion Week
Out of New York Studio and Complexion agency collaborated to bring us virtual fashion show.
46 Paris Fashion Week
An inviatation to attend Paris Fashion Show.
48 Int’l Designer John Abalz 60 Amato’s Genius Mind A peek to his new collection La Forêt De Rêves
Explore the mind of a genius in Fashion Design as he unfolds some of his visions.
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JB Dondolo Judges (Music for Water) Meet CEO of the organization and two of the judges. What they will be looking for.
88 Transphobia
Police can be seen slowly driving by while the victims scream at them to stop and help. The scene is the stuff of nightmares...
94 Art to Heal in the Heart of a Pandemic More stories from Portland by Sunny September
100 The Making of a Life Coach How the path of pain leads to renewal.
104 Organic Skin Care Healthy tips for healthy skin.
108 Men’s Fashion Trend Fashion tips from Catouwear.
112 Astology (October Stars)
Mars plays a vital role in your life. It embodies your passion, determination, drive, and will power to make your goals and dreams happen...
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e are all connected. This seems to be the common theme running through this months issue. It is a theme that has come up again and again in the many stories in the pages of our magazine. From the creative genius that is Amato, to the judges of the Music for Water Campaign, there is one common thread. That is, the importance of remembering our connection to each other.
Activists and artists who are tirelessly and fearlessly working towards change. Giving something of them selves every day. It is good for us find those who inspire us and remember that we too can inspire someone else. Covid has left many feeling isolated and alone, and possibly a little lost. As social beings we need to remember our connection to each other. These connections make up the very fabric of our world.
2020 has brought uncertainty to many all over the world, no matter what industry they are involved in. Many are facing hardship and struggle, mentally, physically and financially. It is a good time to remember to be kind to each other and us. We need each other now more than ever. We need to remember the indomitable strength of the human spirit to survive. I have read many stories and experienced the acts of the kindness carried out between one human being to another.
We are all connected. We are connected to nature, to families, to friends, and to community. We are connected to each other. The stories held in these pages and the artists and creatives who tell them,remind us to seek out that connection and nurture it. In a time of uncertainty and fear, our connection to each other is worth remembering. If we can help someone then lets do that.
When media and news stories that only seem to focus on what’s ugly in the world it is really refreshing to remember that there are many people out there who are working hard to hold onto and share the beauty that also exists.
Maighread Ni Mhaonghail.
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Maighread Ni Manghaoil Editor-in-Chief
TEAM FUSION
Benedict Salvacion Creative Director
Sunny September Writer
Adeline Berry Writer
Kristine Rodriguez-Lucas Writer
Estella Golford Writer
Stella Vegas (Astrologer) Writer
CONTRIBUTORS AMATO Art Direction/Photographer Angelo Bautista Model Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental Miss Philippines Intercontinental 2019 Emma Tiglao Master Hair and Makeup Artist Ivy Kep Peralta Co Makeup Artist Anne Labay Stylist/Coordinator Vhee Co Special Thanks to Mr. v Al Refai of Garage Studio
Art to Heal in the Heart of a Pandemic Photographer/Writer Sunny September Photographer Rachel Autenrieb Photographer Nicole Lundgren Student Art by: Sa’Liyah White, 5th Grade
Harvey Cenit Photography Rozen Antonio Model Daria Balashova MUA VERA Hair: Darwin Perez & Ivy Kep Peralta
Santa Emmanuelle Photography Ben Salvacion Model Maxinne Nicole Cornejo Rangel HMUA Malick James Hilado Hair Rapsie R. Mallorca & Geremy Cabarga Barceliano Lighting Asst. Marvin Bosque & Jhermix Galiona Set Design: Tribu Garciano Produced by Eeyah Cornejo of Photographeeyah
John Ablaza Photographer Bing Mariano | Creative Director Stan Trac | Hair and make up stylist Mira’s Ambaic Artistry Yuva Rani Anne Labay | Models Kids Rhegene CabatoEnya Jade Dimaano | Kia Nili Robert Xavier Emily Bolanos Vanessa Allkurti Victoria Berndt Heidi Kittle Samantha Gavin
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Photographer Lourenso Ramautar | Handler Jessica Spencer | Designers Berny Martin Jewelry Saima Chudhry Jewelry The confessional Show Room | Models Midori Amae Lauren Seals Misty Lockheart Natalia Eremenko Cyprian Kochman Jessica Shifflett Juan Pablo Figueroa Jude Joseph Patricia Drew Keema Shaw Ashley Johnson Gabriella Khan
House of Maiya Designer for NYFW Still Yung Kobi | Model Katie Leigh | MUA Alisha Thornton
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THE RENAISSANCE PHOTOGRAPHER by: Benedict Salvacion
Vehmeer and Rembrandt will definitely have a second look at the award-winning Russian photographer Dmitry Usasin’s works. His command with light and unusual talent in telling his story through his images is truly worthy of a wall in a museum. His own style and love of photography resonates a master at work. The craftsmanship and his unique skills to his passion is undeniably from the ashes of an era lost in time .
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La Forêt De Revês by: Maighread Ni Mhaonghail
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ohn Ablaza is an internationally renowned Fashion Designer from the Philippines. Having successfully used sustainable and environmental-friendly materials for his designs including ‘Dalet” or Sig-id his collections display a perfect blend of Glamour and advocacy of giving positive impact on both the environment and peoples lives. Known for his structured designs with simple lines and defined patterns, and deriving his inspiration from nature. Blaza’s work is always changing, forever evolving. His work has been seen on catwalks and fashion shows all over the world, Manila, Taipei, Shenzhen, Bahrain, London, Brussels, Belgium, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Arizona, New York, Toronto and Zimbabwe. He is the Author of ‘Ramp Diva Filipina’ a coffee table tribute to the divas of the Philippine runway who brought honor and prestige to the Philippine modeling industry during the late 1960’s to present.
Photographer Bing Mariano | Creative Director Stan Trac | | Hair and make up stylist Mira’s Ambaic Artistry Yuva Rani Anne Labay | Models Kids Rhegene CabatoEnya Jade Dimaano | Kia Nili Robert Xavier Emily
Bolanos Vanessa Allkurti Victoria Berndt Heidi Kittle Samantha Gavin
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orn in the creative capital of Asia – Philippines, Furne One found his muse in his mother and grandmother through their personal style. His love for the unique and inherent quintessential edginess inspired the designer to sketch dresses as early as 10 years old. Even though he didn’t train in fashion, Furne’s natural affinity for artistic design pushed him to participate in the country’s prestigious design competition: MEGA Magazine’s Young Designer of Philippines Award 1994 – in which he won. The competition was judged by international fashion players. One of whom was lingerie designer – Josie Natori. She was so impressed with Furne’s work and understanding of design that she offered him an internship in both her design studios in Paris and New York. “I went from thinking as a designer, but I emerged with a full understanding of the business of design” says Furne. Deconstruction at a time of structure, subtle style with rare texturing was the alternative signature Furne showcased When he represented Philippines in Japan 1994. He took home the prestigious Japan’s Women Wear Award; going on to be a finalist at manila’s fashion Designer Award. Having achieved this, he was returning to New York when he stopped in Dubai and fell in love with the city. “It was just a small town, with a great promise then” Furne reminisces. Making Dubai his base; he commenced his career working at a local atelier.Meeting Rashid Ali, a textile boutique owner, who shared similar design ideology and dreams, Furne teamed up his creative genius with Rashid’s in-depth knowledge of the fashion business to create Amato in2002. Furne says, “I was actually very nervous at my first fashion show “Journey to a Star” – I was determined to show everyone something different, new and unique.” When it comes to fashion, of course, I don’t like to be just like everybody else. Having my own identity is very important to me.” Paris honed his sense of style; New York tweaked his design sensibilities. Training at FIT, New York, doing several courses on design Furne’s own signature style emerged. ( https://www.amatocouture.com/)
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INSIDE THE MIND OF A GENIUS by: Maighread Ni Mhaonghail & Ben Salvacion
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