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Editor’s Letter 8 PreFall 2019 article 12 Ruches Taste editorial 18 Sustainable Homeware article 26 Vertigo editorial 30 From Norway, with love Cover story/interview 38 Best ‘18 weddings article 52 My Future Star editorial 56 Black Velvet Circus brand interview 68 Out of Office editorial 70 Latest Accessories article 86 Evergreen editorial 88 Latest Beauty article 102 Pastell Funk editorial 104 Heat editorial 114 Bloggers embracing sustainability article 124 Rebel Rebel editorial 128 Must Have Resort ‘19 article 136 Provocateur editorial 142 4Ocean’s big cause article 154 Fall Blues editorial 156 Latest Paradise: Tulum article 164
COVER STORY Photography Kate Moore c/o Alyssa Pizer Management Art Direction, Stylist Emilie Maslow c/o Art Department Models Silja Danielson & Phil Torres of WME Hair style, Makeup Heidi Nymark c/o Art Department
EDITOR’S LETTER
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assword: paradise. Each of us has a particular vision of it, for me it’s that place where you feel you could find peace, where you feel a total communion with nature. This 2018 has been a year of big changes, not only because I got married (and talking about weddings, I invite you to go to page 38 to read our interview with a special couple, a Norwegian model and an American biologist, of their vision of paradise), but also because I made an important trip to Mexico between Quintana Roo, Campeche and Yucatan where I rediscovered the beauty of the ancient and modern world (find out more on page 164). Editor-in-chief Facebook: @marta.forgione Instagram: @martaforgione
Marta Forgione
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Editor’s letter
The year behind us has been unpredictable and incredibly turbulent, and pre-fall as the last season of the annual fashion calendar was no different. Many gorgeous collections were presented across the globe but the behind the scenes drama is what kept any real fashion aficionado on the edge of his seat. After nearly two years, the tenure of Raf Simons as a chief creative officer at Calvin Klein has come to an end, much to the dismay of his passionate fans. The news didn’t come as a shock however, as reports began to emerge that executives of PVH corp.(Calvin Klein’s parent company) were doubting the appeal of the brand’s offering. On paper the pairing may have seemed ideal, as Raf Simons is considered a minimalist at heart, but his high concept approach to design and marketing might have been a mismatch with the brand’s audience who wasn’t simply ready to be approached in such way. Designer’s final offering for the brand was noticeably tamer as concept, and the conscious effort to simplify can be felt, especially compared to some of the looks from his previous work. The main focus of the collection were the reinvented classics of american fashion, modernized for the new age, which is something we learned to expect from the brand through the years.
PRE-FALL2019
TRENDS by Djordje Veljkovic - continue to page 16 All images to page 16 courtesy of Vogue.com Here: by Filippo Fior | Gorunway.com model Kaia Gerber Opposite page: Up: courtesy of Calvin Klein Down: courtesy of Christian Dior
Pierpaolo Piccioli, fresh off of his Designer of the Year win at Fashion Awards in London, has staged a true spectacle in Tokyo for Valentino which fully showcased how and why he has earned the win. Main influences on the collection were Japanese aesthetic concepts of Ma and Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in the imperfections. Watching the clothes come down the runway felt like a fully realized wardrobe of a Valentino woman come to life. The balance between couture and casual, structure and flow, restraint and volume was achieved with such incredible nuance that the more extravagant looks didn’t feel out of place next to denim separates, which in turn didn’t get overshadowed. Every single piece was given enough space to shine, everything was in perfect harmony and equilibrium, which makes Pierpaolo’s way of interpreting his references particularly refreshing, as it went beyond the surface and straight to the core, paying homage to the culture where the concept originated from.
What can be learnt, from looking at these two very diverse situations is that when it comes to designer and brand business collaboration the fit is the most important thing. Designers need to be placed in business structures which best allow them to showcase their talents, and support their growth through their career, and which of course in some way can relate to their own personal aesthetics. The quality that makes clothes designed by Raf Simons so special can’t be watered down to the wide masses, no matter how many Kardashians you hire. We personally hope that Raf will commit more to his mainline, launch his own womenswear even, and build an even bigger legacy on his own accord. He has been, is and will be a trailblazer and a cult favorite and he should be celebrated for it. Pierpaolo, on other hand, has gone from strength to strength ever since his co-designer Maria Grazia Chiuri left for Dior, presenting his own unique brand of elegance, both romantic and modern, while paying homage to the core values of Valentino. His ability to transfer house codes into the future while approaching inspiration in such an invigorating way demonstrates why he is the true successor of the empire.
Looking back at the 2018, and the events we are leaving behind, fashion industry has had a rather tumultuous year, marked by new appointments, out of the blue announcements and grand scale exposes, the latter being an issue which we believe will continue to dominate the headlines aplenty in the following year. We need to be well aware of the fact that fashion, as industry, employs mostly women and minors and we owe it to ourselves, and to them, to fight for their legal protection, against sexual abuse and any type of socially unjust behavior they might face. As more and more people are being held accountable for actions, which have been kept under the rug for too long, another hope is that we will continue to demystify and expose who these perpetrators are and that we will be ready for whatever has been hidden. One prediction that is almost 100% certain is that 2019 won’t go down as calm and peaceful.
Photography Paulina Wesołowska & Łukasz Żyłka Style Ewa Michali | Model Paulina Lachnik c/o Model Plus Makeup, Hair style Patryk Nadolny
Opening: Blouse Cyvonyuk Coat Nissa Hat HatHat Earrings Mokave Here: Blouse 1683 atelier Dress Adrian Krupa Skirt Michał Szulc Vest Adrian Krupa
VER TI GO Photography Peoneemoull Pech Style Gloria Johnson Model Carolina Mejias c/o Muse NYC Makeup Michelle Clark Hair Style Seiji Uehara Manicure Etsuko Shimatani Style Assistant Christopher Sanderson Makeup Assistant Kaela Keegan
Bodysuit Michelle Nicole Dress Carlos Bacchi Belt Katie Lares Beret Vintage Dior Shoes Alexander Wang Earrings Zales Stud Earrings Dogeared Jewelry
Two apparently very distant worlds collided when Silja Danielsen, a Norwegian model, and Phil Torres, an American Biologist, met. It almost seems like the beginning of a very romantic fairytale but it is, in fact, real life. This beautiful couple, whose home is in New York, shares various interests and passions such as travelling and sustainability, so much so that they decided to tie the knot in Seattle last September with a conscious ceremony and reception. We had the pleasure to interview them and discover more details about their fascinating love story and sustainable lifestyle. words by Laura Zanovello - to page 51
From Norway
with Love
COVER STORY Photography Kate Moore c/o Alyssa Pizer Management Art Direction, Stylist Emilie Maslow c/o Art Department Models Silja Danielson & Phil Torres of WME Hair style, Makeup Heidi Nymark c/o Art Department
Photography Patrick Schwalb Production Pro One Productions Style Shirin Abbas c/o Liganord Model Anastasia Grik c/o Next Model Management Hair Style Shirin KĂźrschner c/o Nina Klein
out of Photography Drew Shearwood Style Harriet May Model Anna Frisk c/o Stockholmsgruppen Models Makeup, hair style Rachel Freeman using Anastasia Beauty Hills and T3 Haircare Location Swedish Countryside Near Gothenberg
Tunic EAST Pants Vintage Shoes Gucci
EVERGREEN
Creative direction, production, style Tanya Prall Photography Loreen Hinz Model Diana c/o Iconic Management Makeup, hair style Maik Meinhardt Production assistant Alex Hoffmann, Toni Mayden
Opening: Sweater MM6 Maison Margiela Pants Max Mara Sunglasses Christian Roth Jewelry Arme De L’Amour Here:
Opening: Boots Christian Louboutin Here: Dress Dries Van Noten
PASTELL funk
Photography Marina Schneider-Moog Model Lisa-marie c/o East west models Makeup Karolina Venditti using Elisabeth Arden, Yves Saint Laurent , ZOEVA , Dior , INGLOT, Redken, Osis+ Retouch Gracevik Retouch
HEAT Photography and style Genevieve Charbonneau c/o Fuze Reps Model Jules Caesar c/o Scoop, Muse Models, Dominique Models Agency, Modellink Makeup, Hair style Genevieve Hardy using NARS and R+Co Retouch Nathalie Chapdelaine (Retouche Clandestine)
Blouse Jacques Molko Vintage | Trousers Adidas
Photography Jakub Szymański | Style Ewa Michalik Model Hania c/o Gagamodels | Makeup Joanna Wojnilko
Opening: Body Perilla | Coat Bartmanska | Shoes DeeZee Here: Dress Nudyess | Earrings Miaa
must have by Laura Zanovello
Longer days, warmer weather, winter is coming to an end leaving its place to Spring. It is time to freshen up the wardrobe with different colours and fabrics and get ready to welcome the good season in the best way possible. The Resort 2019 gives us an idea of what to expect in terms of trend for the upcoming Spring/Summer. Along with the “groundbreaking� florals and pastel colours, we find a captivating array of textures and effects, varying from lace to satin, and colours and patterns like optical white and landscapes prints. The real star of the show though, remains layering, an extremely interesting and versatile theme that allows us to play around with every item in our closet and, why not, re-use some old garments we forgot we had. Resort 2019
OPTICAL WHITE
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One of the most diffused trends for the next Spring/Summer has already shown its presence in the Resort collections 2019. We are talking about the Optical white everything! This is particularly fun to work with because, like a white canvas, it allows to com-
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bine the brightest colours for make up and accessories thus creating a very playful, very fresh, perfect outfit for spring!
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Adeam Cardigan
Baccarat x Marie-HÊlène De Taillac earrings 1.Hermes | Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv 2.NYX, Slip Tease Full Color Lip Oil in color Breezy 3.Stella McCartney shorts
Provocateur Creative direction Dominic Packulat | Photography Christina Hasenauer | Style Manuel Miltner Model Violet c/o TFM | Makeup, Hair style Ana Buvinic c/o Basics Berlin | Location Provocateur Hotel
Opening: Dress Danny Reinke Boots Balenciaga Bag Chanel Here: Dress Danny Reinke Belt MiuMiu Earring SIBYLAI
Fall Blues
Photography, Production, Art Direction: Les MijotĂŠs Style Francesca Lopresti Model Greta Jimenez c/o The Syndical Makeup Madeline Rouge Hair style Autumn Suna Retouch Sebastian Bar
Opening: Sweater MM6 Maison Margiela Pants Max Mara Sunglasses Christian Roth Jewelry Arme De L’Amour Here: Shirt Frame Pants Jill Sander Jewelry Arme De L’Amour
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