HP MAGAZINE | VOLUME 44 | SPRING EDITION | APRIL 2021

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DANA ABED “I am a warrior, a fighter & unstoppable” FASHION MODEL

FASHION PREVIEW Spring Runway Report

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

Danna Abed | East to West

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Fashion

Lady Gaga on Collaboration, Creativity, and Her Mission to Give Back

Film

Irreverent or insane? A $76K sandal cut from real Birkin bags

Architecture

MAA Releases New Photographs Of Istanbul's Supertall TV And Radio Tower As The Tower Opens In Spring

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AN INTERVIEW WITH DANA ABED

BY HARSHIT PATEL

Hi, could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?

I am Danna, I have graduated from Liverpool university as a Human Resources, worked in this field for 4 years, then started promoting and modelling .

Tell us about your journey so far? my journey has been extremely challenging yet fun, loved working with different ethnicities and age groups, helped me discover so much about myself, I have always been passionate about modelling, and the first modelling experience for me was when I was 20 years old for commercial clothing brand and this is when I knew I wanted to pursuit in modelling.

It definitely wasn’t easy but it was worth it.

How would you describe your style? my style always varies, it depends on my mood and really suits me rather than what’s trendy. I would say my style for most of the time is smart casual.

Tell me about your experience as a model.

It has been fun meeting new people and being able to express myself through the pictures is what gets me through as a model

2020 has been the strangest of years, how did you find lockdown? Any lessons or discoveries?

It was indeed, but with the different kind of home activities I was able to break down some of the routine by exercising, painting, reading books and most importantly connected myself more with my family, I believe that happiness is from within and if you know how to use it, you will never be effected by what is changing around the world

What are your hopes for the future of the fashion industry?

The future of fashion is datadriven: by leveraging data on consumer trends, brands can create pieces consumers are most likely to purchase. Many stores and brands to use data to predict the rise and fall of trends.

Who have been some of your favorite collaborators so far in the industry?

There are couple or them in the works right now and I’m excited for them to be released soon, they are a mix of global and local brands

What first piqued your interest in fashion and modeling?

The expression of yourself through makeup, looks and pictures, and the unexpected wave change of trends.

What is fun and rewarding about modeling? And what is not?

I think personally it’s for yourself, when you look good you feel good! And this is so rewarding for me, and also the fame and love I get from people when they see me I think what is not is the working hours.

What is the biggest highlight of your career so far?

My Instagram was my first modelling platform, I remember once I had a mini photoshoot with a friend of mine and I uploaded the pictures and within a week my followers increased to more than 100K followers, and from there so many fashion companies endorsed me and wanted a collaboration.

Do you have a favorite designer or high street brand?

Ofcourse! Coco Chanel, Christian Dior ,Ralph Lauren and Valentino Garavani

How has your style changed over the years?

Tremendously! I have been so into loose or baggy tops not knowing how to flaunt my curves and body shape, with the years I have been able to know how to express my self through fashion

What is your greatest strength?

My strength have always come from within and I believe my greatest point is I never looking back at failed moments I always know how to get up and find my way back stronger and better.

What are your goals as a model?

To become a worldwide model, known for her beauty, and also a trend setter.

How do you imagine a typical day in work?

It depends, but for me it has always been busy yet productive, I love a busy day and a busy environment What are your greatest accomplishments so far?

Becoming where I am today as an influencer and a model, my whole career and educational path has been a highlight

What sorts of settings/clothes/brands do you prefer to shoot for or wear?

I have a huge passion for high end designer lines, for me I love shooting for designers however I also love shooting a casual not too pro looks

We are huge fans of your Instagram. Do you have any tips or tricks for achieving an aesthetically awesome Instagram page?

Thank you! To be very honest just like anywhere else, consistency is key, knowing when to post what to post is very crucial for your audience to follow up with you.

What’s the one habit you have that changed your life for the better?

Waking up everyday at 6am even if my schedule starts late, I found out that once I set myself to be up this early my whole mindset and life has changed for the better

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?

I’m actually introverted and shy, but I know how to overcome it when I’m at social events or business relationships

Lady Gaga on Collaboration, Creativity, and Her Mission to Give Back

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Lady Gaga doesn’t do things by halves; with each new endeavor, the superstar pushes the boundaries of expression via unexpected visuals and alliances with likeminded creatives. Today’s launch of her latest project, a collaboration with the iconic Champagne brand, Dom Pérignon is proof of that fact. The Nick Knight–directed clip revealed the partnership and a peek at the bottle of rosé and sculpture Gaga designed especially for Dom Pérignon. Its trippy visuals of crystal castles which morph into catwalks and an endless party where Gaga and her pastel-clad entourage dance to the sound of her Chromatica hit, “Free Woman” before the singer is transformed into one of Knight’s silhouette portraits are an appropriately surreal introduction to an unexpected team up.

A host of Haus of Gaga mainstays teamed up on the project, including Knight, longterm collaborator and creative director Nicola Formichetti and Haus of Gaga makeup artist Sarah Tanno, and hair stylist Frederic Aspiras. You have them to thank for all that eerie Born this Way album art, but this go-round, they went in a completely different direction. Envisioning a celebratory atmosphere with the effervescence of a sip of rosé, they created a “Queendom” ruled by Gaga and her fans. “We wanted to express the power of creative freedom and inhabit a world where this is possible,” shared Gaga from Rome, where she is filming Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci.

Seeking visuals that felt “inspiring, collaborative, and free,” Gaga and the entire Haus of Gaga team prioritized innovation. Knight’s surrealist style and wealth of fresh ideas made him the ideal choice for the project. “Every time we work together, we find a way to do something we’ve never done before, and this collaboration is no exception,” Gaga says. “And of course, there are my creative collaborators from the Haus of Gaga, including Nicola, [choreographer] Richy Jackson, Freddie, and Sarah. There’s a certain alchemy that happens when we create together.”

That magic is evident in the video’s fashion. We expect drama from a Lady Gaga look, but her custom gown by Thom Browne alum Jackson Wiederhoeft is a showcase for some of fashion’s most inventive new talents. The frothy pink lamé piece covered in ruffles and pleated was put together with help from Brazilian artist Carla Maldonado; New York designer, Sintra Martins’s label, Saint Sintra; and Y. Hadari, a fellow at the Alexander McQueen Sarabande foundation. At once futuristic and classical, it had the timeless vibe Gaga, Formichetti, and stylist Marta del Rio were going for. “The fashion style reflects that mood because it doesn’t identify with just one era or look. It has historical details evoking a queen’s dress, but with a modern influence,” Gaga explains. “[It is] all about casting aside conventions, pushing boundaries, and having the freedom to explore.”

Still, the pièce de résistance may be the sculpture that Gaga and Formichetti created just for the project. An arresting take on the crystal ball, it features prominently in Knight’s campaign film. “We created something that captures a moment in time, full of life and energy. Nicola describes it as the essence of Dom, mixed with me, warped in time,” says Gaga.

More than being beautiful, the piece also has a philanthropic component, one dear to the star’s heart. Profits from the limited edition replicas of the sculpture will benefit the Born This Way foundation, which Gaga founded in 2011 with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, and connects young people to mental health resources.

Still, the pièce de résistance may be the sculpture that Gaga and Formichetti created just for the project. An arresting take on the crystal ball, it features prominently in Knight’s campaign film. “We created something that captures a moment in time, full of life and energy. Nicola describes it as the essence of Dom, mixed with me, warped in time,” says Gaga.

“What I love most about this sculpture is that it is made with a deep purpose,” says Gaga.

“The foundation supports the well-being of people and works with them to create a kinder and braver world. The donation will help build programs and campaigns that increase access to treatment, drive action, and build community. There’s nothing more important than showing kindness to one another and giving back [and] creating a world where everyone is seen, heard, and loved.” It’s fitting then that Gaga’s Champagne fantasy will have a meaningful impact in the real world.

There Was a ’90s Supermodel Reunion at the Michael Kors Show

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There was really only way to mark the occasion of Michael Kors’s 40th anniversary: By getting together some of the original supermodels of the 1990s, of course.

The beloved American designer recruited Naomi Campbell, Helena Christensen, Shalom Harlow and Carolyn Murphy to walk the runway — in eye-catching shimmery gowns — for his Fall/Winter 2021 collection The show, which celebrated the brand’s milestone, was recorded on location in New York City’s theatre district and streamed on April 20.

The supers were staples on ’90s catwalks — including Michael Kors shows, naturally. Together, they were behind some of the most iconic fashion moments.

Christensen basically started a trend when she walked the Marc Jacobshelmed Perry Ellis Spring/Summer 1993 runway wearing a plaid dress, cropped cardigan and Dr. Martens. Canadian Harlow brought many game-changing finales to life, like being covered in spray paint by robots at the Spring/Summer 1999 Alexander McQueen show.

Campbell became the first Black model to cover French Vogue, and has walked in shows for just about every major fashion house, from Chanel and Versace to Vivienne Westwood. (Early in her career, she actually infamously fell on the runway of Westwood’s fall 1993 show while wearing ultra high platforms, resulting in the lasting image of her laughing it off before getting back up on her feet.)

Earlier today, the OGs joined a starstudded cast of models for the anniversary celebration, including legends like Alek Wek, Liya Kebede and Karen Elson, and some of today’s most famous faces, like Bella Hadid, Soo Joo Park, Paloma Elsesser, Ashley Graham and Irina Shayk.

The Michael Kors 40th anniversary show was held in the heart of Broadway to honour the designer’s love of the stage, and was influenced by the joy of dressing up for a night out — something that hopefully more people will be able to do soon. To support theatre, Kors made a donation to the Actors Fund (which supports performers and behind-thescenes entertainment and performing arts workers), and kicked off the show with veteran actors like Kristin Chenoweth, Marisa Tomei, Debra Messing, Bette Midler and more to help raise awareness around the non-profit.

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Dakota Johnson Will Play Her First Jane Austen Heroine In A Netflix Adaptation Of ‘Persuasion’

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Does the world really need another Jane Austen adaptation? As it turns out, yes. Having wrapped filming on Maggie Gyllenhaal’s take on the Elena Ferrante novel, The Lost Daughter, alongside Olivia Colman, the 50 Shades Of Grey alumna has teamed up with another powerhouse female director, Carrie Cracknell, to adapt Jane Austen’s Persuasion for Netflix. A highly respected name in British theatre, Cracknell has helmed productions at both the Royal Court and the Young Vic, and recently directed Jake Gyllenhaal in Sea Wall/A Life on Broadway. Persuasion will be her film debut.

According to Netflix, the movie will remain true to the novel, but will comprise a “modern, witty approach” to Austen’s final book. “Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot is an unconforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth – the dashing one she once sent away – crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.” Production is due to begin this summer.

Notably, Cracknell’s film is actually one of two high-profile adaptations of Persuasion happening this year. Director Mahalia Belo has also signed on to translate Anne Elliot’s story for the big screen, with Succession’s Sarah Snook due to star opposite Game of Thrones’s Joel Fry in the lead role. What would Logan Roy say?

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MAA Releases New Photographs Of Istanbul's Supertall TV And Radio Tower As The Tower Opens In Spring

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MAA - Melike Altinisik Architects, led by Melike Altinisik, has released new photographs of Istanbul's futuristic supertall TV and Radio Tower, the hotlyanticipated project has been completed and has started its main telecommunication functions in November 2020.

Set to be opened to the public in late Spring, a set of latest images shows details from interiors of the tower and different perspectives in the landscape within it is situated.

Reaching at 369 meters in total, the tower, photographed by London-based architectural photography studio NAARO, reveals that how its rippling form creates a sense of motion and rhythm within its silhouette that changes when viewed from different directions around Istanbul.

On the top of the tower, a two-storey restaurant and observation deck, situated within the top 13 levels, will provide a 360-degree view across Asia to Europe. The project will also host a public foyer, café, exhibition and mediatic areas inside the entrance podium.

Designed with an organic structure, which is not familiar within the urban fabric of Istanbul, the key design principle of design is to reflect these inputs like wind direction, local topography, and the sceneries in the form of the tower.

"Its architectural formations combine elegance and beauty with math and geometry, whose innovative concept allows inhabitable spaces to be attached to the whole of the tower’s core," said MAA in its project description.

During construction, in a such a unique design, "the construction required advanced engineering techniques both in terms of architectural design and construction methodology," as the team of MAA highlighted. The interior design of follows the traces of the same, outer architectural language and character of the project. Rippling surfaces span the entrance foyer, while these surfaces partly become ceiling, partly become furniture. MAA said that "the interior design was developed based on the fact that the building includes unique spaces that offer a new experience and contain futuristic design characters." "The main purpose is to create surprising encounters by establishing strong relationships with where it is located, using light, nature, and spatial spaces; so that it may change people’s perspective, and courage them think differently," the studio continued.

This new haircare line is for everyone looking to switch to environmentallyresponsible products

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What do silicones and sulphates do to hair, and what can you look for instead?

Silicones are widely because they lay as an ultra-thin layer on the hair to make it appear sleeker, frizz-free and healthier. Silicone technologies have been used safely and efficiently by leading hair care manufacturers for decades. Still, some prefer to avoid silicones, and they look for more natural alternatives for hair care. “weDo products contain a patented silicone-free conditioning technology for conditioners and masks. This technology naturally “envelopes” the hair fibre, making hair feel smooth and conditioned with natural origin conditioning agents,” says Antoine Schuler, global marketing director, weDo/ Professional.

Conditioners work with electrostatic forces. Hair is anionic, which means it is negatively charged (especially so if the hair is damaged). Silicone conditioning technology deposits on the hair thanks to its cationic charge, which softens and forms a layer onto the strands. “Natural conditioning agents often lack this charge, so they don't feel as smooth or conditioned as with silicone technologies,” confirms Kathrin Pretz, senior manager, product development - R&D, weDo/ Professional. “weDo’s conditioning technology contains a unique cationic carrier system that enables natural conditioning agents derivates to effectively deposit on hair. So hair feels smooth and conditioned with natural origin conditioning agents.” she says.

What are the most popular clean haircare ingredients to know about?

“Butters and oils continue to be popular and the use of clays is gaining popularity,” says Pretz. “Murumuru butter and cupuacu butter can penetrate the hair fibre and instantly nourish the hair.” Other ingredients that are major additions to the formulas are rooibos leaf extract, cassava root, macadamia oil, argan oil and red clay.

Multipurpose wins Shampoo bars are getting popular now, as more people are looking to reduce their plastic usage. The brand's offering to the segment is as close to a zero-waste proposition to haircare as possible. It is packed in a cardboard box (which is made from 100 per cent recycled materials and is 100 per cent recyclable). It rinses out easily, so you don't need as much water as you thought you may need. You'll find also find in their range low-foam shampoos for fine, damaged and greasy strands (including the no-plastic bar), as well as conditioners that'll smoothen and moisturise damaged or even colour-treated hair. Need some extra moisture? Masks are able to zip everything up, and detangling sprays and scalp tonics are must-haves too. If you're looking to get rid of all the extra tubes, pots and bottles in your vanity, look to multitasking products—like the weDo Protect Balm (that you can smear onto your lips and the ends of your hair), moisturising creams that'll nourish your hands and hair at once, and a soothing oil that'll tamp down frizz as well as douse the skin with moisture. A beauty twofer? There's nothing better.

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Over The Moon Makes It Easy to Curate a Stylish Yet Practical Wedding Registry

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When Alexandra Macon decided to create a new registry feature for her wedding website, Over The Moon, there was one word that kept coming to mind: timeless.

Timeless, to the Vogue contributing editor, doesn’t mean expensive. Nor does it mean only home items bought by your mother, your grandmother, and maybe even your great-grandmother. “It’s brands that should be part of everyone’s life when they try to build a home together with someone,” Macon says. “We feel like that’s a mix of things —everything from niche artisanal items, to tried and true brands, to objects that can be passed down for generations.”

So, together with former Moda Operandi buyer Emilie Ghilaga—and the boutique design studio and digital agency Gadabout Creative—Over The Moon has created a platform that will help couples find brands that fit that chic-yet-classic criteria. Registry users can technically add a product from any e-commerce site to their registry. But Over The Moon is also there to give you stylish suggestions on which things, exactly, should be your everlasting asks. That could include anything from colorful Le Creuset Kitchenware, to Laguna B glasses, to Pomelo Casa plates and pitchers, and maternity clothes for those who are looking further into the future. “We wanted to share so many things we found from our own research that are beautiful and truly special,” Macon says.

Their hope? A registry experience that feels less sterile and more like you. Sure, picking out dish towels isn’t terribly exciting. But when those dish towels are monogrammable, made by a local artisan, and adorned with a playful white fringe, they may actually spark a bit of joy. (Plus, Macon and Ghilaga will also allow users to add non-home items to their list. Want a pair of earrings for your rehearsal dinner?

Want contributions towards a stay at the Hotel il Pellicano, the Italian honeymoon haunt of your dreams, rather than a blender? All possibilities with Over The Moon.)

You’ll also be able to customize your registry page with colors, illustrations, and images, making sure your personal style shines through.

Alongside the abundance of pretty things, the registry is also deeply practical.

There’s a thank you note tracker that helps organize what offering came from Uncle Mike versus Aunt Pam. Then, there's an option to convert gifts into cash. “Let’s say somebody gives you 10 plates. But then you actually don't want the plates because you're moving into a different house or an apartment, and they just don't work; you can turn those into funds and buy something else,” Macon explains.

After a (mostly) wedding-less year in 2020, late 2021 and 2022 promises a boom of Idos. And, for the betrothed, there’s now an easy and effortlessly chic way get organized as the big day finally approaches.

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