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VOLUME 53 | JULY 2021

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Fashion

The future and the past combine in Cartier’s spectacular new high jewellery collection

Jewellery

Ocean floor diamonds are officially a thing

Architecture

Architects plan world's second-tallest tower in Russia

Wellness

From sleep to skincare, here’s how hormones affect your everyday life

Beauty

Looking to shake up your skincare routine? This iconic exfoliant will do just that

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2021 MEDIA KIT

AN INTERVIEW WITH EDITA AVDIC

BY HARSHIT PATEL

@HPMAGAZINEOFFICIAL

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INTERVIEW

Hi, could you start by telling us a bit

meeting so many people and seeing the

about yourself?

world and growing into confident,

My name is Edita and I come from

successful woman.

Slovenia. Since I was a little I dreamed to become model or actor. It was already

2020 has been the strangest of years,

then my lifetime passion which fills me

how did you find lockdown? Any

now with the energy and motivation.

lessons or discoveries?

For me lockdown was only working Tell us about your journey so far?

more for myself and learning important

All my journey started when I was 16

things about, it had really changed my

when I had my first shows and

perspective of everything as I had more

shootings. My way moving forward was

time to be with myself and think about

when I was representing my country on

my main goals.

different beauty pageant all around the world such as Miss Tourism World

What are your hopes for the future of

Ambassador in Thailand and Vietnam,

the fashion industry?

fashion shows in Dubai, London,

To open my own business and be

Italy,Istanbul etc.

successful is my long time wish. My idea is already in creator mode. By time we

How would you describe your style?

will see….For now its stays a secret.

I would describe my style as very elegant, trendy and fashionable. I like to

What first piqued your interest in

wear blazers as it gives me confidence

fashion and modeling?

and I feel good wearing them. In the

As a little girl I watch Miss Universe on

night time I say black dress is a must

TV and I just say that one day that girl on

needed in every girl closet.

TV is going to be me. I always achieved what I always wanted and I like that

Tell me about your experience as a

about myself a lot.

model.

Very long journey. Starting with photo

What is fun and rewarding about

shootings, fashion shows, representing

modeling? And what is not?

my country around the world but for

From my point of view modelling has a

sure for me was the most exciting part of

lot of prons.

modelling was for sure traveling,

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You can really meet good people and

affect their modeling goals and what is

have connections from all around the

realistic for them. It’s wonderful to have

world and if you do what you love then

confidence, and exceptions do happen,

you really never work in life.

but I think you’ll get the most out of modeling if you set realistic goals

What is the biggest highlight of your

and re-examine them as needed. For me

career so far?

just being successful is goal.

Representing proudly my country on World beauty pageants and growing

How do you imagine a typical day in

through what I always wanted to be.

work?

Continuing doing what I love.

Typical day in work as a model, waking up, doing daily routine skincare, going

How has your style changed over the

to gym, grabbing coffe and off to studio

years?

where I spent most of the day.

I've always considered personal style to be ever-changing. It evolves as you grow

What are your greatest

as a person, as your tastes change, and

accomplishments so far?

as you age. The main thing that's driven

Doing what I love, getting posted in

these changes, has been my own desire

magazine such as Cosmopolitan, being

to approach fashion differently.

Miss Slovenia on different beauty peagents, getting educated. A lof ot

What is your greatest strength.

things

My greatest strength is I never give up.

When I pursue something then I just

What sorts of settings/clothes/brands

want to move forward and upgrade

do you prefer to shoot for or wear?

myself on even better level, every year I

I prefer to shoot elegant clothes

am trying to be the best version of me

although you never know what is

and even if I am doing well, I become

waiting for you.

obsessed to get better and better everytime.

We are huge fans of your Instagram.

Do you have any tips or tricks for

What are your goals as a model?

achieving an aesthetically awesome

All models have different looks, other

Instagram page?

limitations, and circumstances that will

I have my own type of my Instagram feed to reach wider audience, I plan every post ahead of time to look my feed more professional and aesthetic.

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

Maybe low down criticism on myself as I can be very hard and push myself little to much when I don’t needed to when it leads me perfectionism and being one.

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

I have a lot of sense of humour while I don’t show my personality that much on social media as my posts are modelling photos and most with serious face, but that Is just because I try to be professional. The most important is that I have small circle of good people and friends in my life, I don’t want to share everything on media as I keep my personal stuff to myself

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The future and the past combine in Cartier’s spectacular new high jewellery collection

A heritage brand must tread a fine line. On the one hand, it must be true to its core values and the motifs that made it famous. On the other, it must keep innovating, keep pushing the boundaries of design and inspiring the world with its innovation. Such are the dual forces that drive Cartier, and Pierre Rainero, its director of style and heritage, and Jacqueline Karachi, director of high jewellery creation, are the guardians at the door. Every piece in this bold and colourful collection is quintessential Cartier, a style first established by Louis Cartier more than 100 years ago. It was the eldest of the Cartier brothers, says Rainero, who “envisioned that every piece created by the Maison should effectively be different, sophisticated and reflect a sense of belonging” that also makes each piece immediately recognisable as Cartier. Above all, this constantly drives the brand, he adds, “to bring new perspectives to what is considered beautiful”.

In the case of Sixième Sens, that means balancing the house’s DNA with experiments in new and optical illusory techniques that carry us and our emotions into a higher state. “The sixth sense is a combination of the five others,” says Karachi. “It is a sensory spiral that calls upon our emotional intelligence. It is the expression of our emotion in front of beauty.”

At first glance, the maze-like Meride necklace is flat, but look more closely and it is entirely three-dimensional. The complex yet entirely supple structure consists of geometric cuts of rock crystal, diamonds and onyx set at multiple levels. This creates a play of light that is emphasised by the mirror-polished white gold setting. “I think that the first impression is one of mystery,” says Rainero. “And what is incredible, is the extent to which the technique fades into the background, to produce this magical object.”

The Alaxoa necklace appeals to the senses through the caress of its emerald beads against the skin. Tiny gold bridges set with further emeralds ensure the necklace’s perfect shape and flexibility. The Pixelage necklace meanwhile, reflects another consistent theme in the collection: pixelation. Today we are bombarded with digital imagery at every turn. It is fitting therefore that Cartier adopts the humble pixel as a new way to interpret the classic house motif of a panther’s fur. Up close, you see its spots are created in a puzzle of imperial topaz, onyx, white and coloured diamonds. Look from far away, and the illusion is complete.

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These LBDs are perfect for when you're ready to reenter the social scene

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While summer is usually awash with mood-boosting hues and prints that evoke optimism, we’re placing our bets on a monochrome timeless classic that sparks equal amounts of joy—the LBD. Universally flattering and adored through the ages, the wardrobe staple has been revitalised on the spring/summer 2021 runways, with interesting strap detailing and clever cut-outs in a mix of knits as well as light, sheer and silky fabrics. The new little (or long) black dress is slinky, clings to the body and is sultry—just like the weather.

After a year of slouchy sweatpants and pyjamas, it’s hard not to see the appeal of a figure-hugging dress. The black summer dress serves as the perfect post-lockdown outfit: not too OTT yet super stylish and sophisticated, it makes one feel just the right amount of dressed up without any real effort. So whether you’re heading out for a casual get-together with friends, a cute date, or just strolling about town making the best of your new-found freedom, let the thread-like straps, alluring necklines and strategic cut-outs highlight your best features and do the talking.

As our social lives commence once again, take cues from these celebrities who seem to be embodying the summer mood via slinky LBDs. Hailey Bieber was seen test-driving the look in a highslit Saint Laurent number on the eve of her birthday last year, complementing her dress with mini gold hoop earrings and a chic low bun. Out and about in LA, Kendall Jenner was spotted in a classic slip dress and chunky boots combo, finishing her look with a matching silk mask and the it-bag of the season. And Victoria Beckham channelled Posh Spice in a sophisticated black jersey dress from her eponymous label.

While you soak in all the celebrity inspiration you need, we’ve rounded up the best black dresses to zero in on this season. If you’re all about turning heads, Bella Hadid-approved Nensi Dojaka’s avantgarde sheer and strappy numbers will be your go-to. The Serita knit dress by Cult Gaia makes for a great casual day-to-night option, while Christopher Kane’s backless linen dress is perfect for a summer soirée. Whatever the occasion, pair your black summer dress with sneakers or towering heels to suit the mood you’re in.

VERSACE

Ocean floor diamonds are officially a thing

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JEWELLERY

Just off the coast of Namibia, the ocean floor is scattered with… diamonds. Real, actual diamonds.

Exactly like the ones you’re familiar with—the kind extracted from mines— these stones are billions of years old. But entirely unlike those diamonds, they were carried through rivers, churned through mega-storms, and eventually emptied into the Atlantic over the course of millennia. They can be plucked from the water by the human hand, “with no trace left on the environment.” The story is as awe-inspiring as nature itself, but if you’re wondering why you didn’t know “ocean diamonds” exist, you aren’t alone. Even Baylee Zwart, the founder of fine jewellery label Azlee and an expert in rare-cut diamonds, admits she had no idea it was possible. “This is a whole new category of diamond,” she says. “I’ve asked other people in the jewellery industry if they’re familiar with ‘ocean diamonds,’ and they’re like, What are you talking about? It’s the coolest thing I’ve heard in a while.”

Goodden would happily say the former. The conversation around diamonds has become incredibly fraught: On one side, the lab-grown diamond community has taken issue with the environmental and social risks of diamond mining, while natural diamond organizations point out the enormous amount of energy required to make diamonds in a lab. Neither is perfect, but ocean diamonds could be a third option—one that requires less human intervention and ecosystem disruption. A few years ago, Goodden saw an opportunity for a company that would exclusively collect, cut, polish, and sell diamonds sourced from the ocean; fittingly, he called it Ocean Diamonds.

“I really wanted to do it on romantic grounds,” he says. “These diamonds are so special—why lose them among the others? They connect you to the ocean, and they aren’t cut out [of the earth], they’re just there amongst the gravel. It’s primitive and wonderful,” he continues. “But today there is also a great wish [from consumers] to know where things come from, and we can do that better than anyone.” Romance aside, traceability is Ocean Diamonds’s big selling point. Goodden’s team employs a small group of “artisan divers” in Namibia who go out on small dive boats, search for diamonds along the seafloor, and bring them back to be sorted. The process is carefully documented: “We know who found each diamond, where and when they found it, which boat they were on, what the weather was like that day,” Goodden says. In contrast, larger companies use ships to comb deeper stretches of the ocean floor; the process involves pulling up gravel, sifting through it for diamonds, and returning the rocks to the sea, with less insight into where or who found each stone.

Azlee’s Zwart learned of Ocean Diamonds’s work when an email from Goodden’s team landed in her inbox last year. The companies’ missions are nicely aligned: As an avid surfer and diver, Zwart has donated a percentage of sales to ocean conservancy projects since Azlee’s launch in 2015. Ocean Diamonds proposed a collaboration, and Zwart became their first American design partner. Her first capsule of sculptural rings, earrings, and necklaces studded with round Ocean Diamonds recently debuted exclusively on MatchesFashion.com. For now, Ocean Diamonds’s selection is limited to certain shapes and cuts, but Goodden said nature takes care of quality control: Since the diamonds endure such a long journey through rivers and storms, only the largest and strongest stones actually make it to the ocean. “It’s kind of mind-blowing,” Zwart adds. “The fact that these diamonds just flow from the mountains through the rivers, and divers go pick them out… It’s magical.” Ocean Diamonds isn’t looking to pit itself against the diamond mining or lab-grown diamond sectors; it’s simply offering a new option, one that will appeal to ocean lovers and designers with big ambitions around traceability. You have to admit, it’d also feel pretty incredible to wear a diamond that was plucked from the ocean floor, as if nature left it there just for you.

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Architects plan world's second-tallest tower in Russia

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ARCHITECTURE

A Scottish architecture firm has released plans for the second-tallest skyscraper in the world to be built in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The Lakhta Center II will stand at 703 meters (2,306 feet), while the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, measures 828 meters (2,717 feet), according to a press release from architects Kettle Collective.

However, the planned skyscraper will house the highest occupied floor and viewing gallery in the world at 590 meters (1,936 feet).

By way of comparison, the current second-tallest building is the Shanghai Tower, at 632 meters (2,073 feet). The Shard in London measures 310 meters (1,017 feet).

The Lakhta Center II will stand on the outskirts of St. Petersburg next to the original Lakhta Center, which is the tallest building in Europe at 462 meters (1,516 feet) tall and houses the headquarters of energy company Gazprom.

Tony Kettle is design lead on the project, and also designed the Lakhta Center during his time at architectural firm RMJM. "The new Lakhta Center will be a template of sustainable design for global high-rise projects," said Kettle in the press release.

"It will have the best in class low energy design and a mix of uses that will create a vertical atrium space with a vibrant centre as the heart for this new business district."

The Lakhta Center II will feature office space, accommodation and relaxation spaces over 150 floors.

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"The design is both aesthetic and functional as it will reduce considerable wind forces that will impact the structure, in turn reducing the size of structural elements required within the building," added Kettle.

"This is a hugely significant partnership for our studio and has come at a time of considerable global challenge, not just for Kettle Collective but for our industry as we navigate the impact of the pandemic," said Kettle's managing director Colin Bone.

The original Lakhta Center was St. Petersburg's first "supertall" building (one measuring 300 meters or above).

The structure is now the northernmost skyscraper in the world, according to its developers.

The 87-story tower twists a full 90 degrees from its foundation to its top, like a winding needle. This makes it one of the world's tallest examples of a "twisted" skyscraper design.

From sleep to skincare, here’s how hormones affect your everyday life

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WELLNESS

Hormones have gotten a bad rap over the years, usually spoken about when they are out of whack— as evidenced by the acne breakouts, frustration and mood swings that an imbalance can cause.

However, the exact purpose of hormones in our body can feel puzzling, even as we strive to lead healthier lifestyles to keep them in check. So, what role do hormones play in the human body and why do they have a hand in determining everything from your sleep pattern to your concentration at work? Here’s what endocrinologists want you to know about your hormones—and how to keep them happy.

How hormones can affect your digestion Needless to say, there are several hormones controlling the levers of hunger and satiety as well, such as ghrelin and leptin. The digestive tract generates multiple hormones that process the thought of food, drink, digestion and passing motions, all of which are orchestrated in a coordinated manner to help the process of digestion, says Dr Shaikh. However, hormonal fluctuations can impact the speed with which food moves through the intestines. “A change in hormone levels may cause food to pass through faster than usual, and one may suffer from diarrhoea, nausea or stomach pain,” adds Dr Patil.

How hormones can affect your sleep pattern The human brain requires uninterrupted sleep so that it can go through all five stages of the sleep cycle—melatonin and cortisol are the main hormones that affect the sleep pattern, he says. “Poor sleep quality is often linked to abnormal levels of insulin, cortisol, leptin, ghrelin and growth hormone,” adds Dr Shaikh. For women, irregularities in hormones can often cause lack of sleep as well. “Women’s hormone levels fluctuate during menopause with night sweats and hot flashes that can wake the brain during sleeping time. The lower levels of progesterone can also make some women irritable and keep them from sleeping peacefully,” observes Dr Patil.

How hormones impact your skin health Skin, the largest organ of the body, is regulated by several hormones including oestrogen, testosterone, thyroid, cortisol and growth hormone. Out of these, oestrogen plays a vital role in skin health, she adds. “This hormone is linked with increased collagen production, skin thickness, skin hydration and wound healing—which is why low levels of oestrogen lead to sensitive skin during periods,” explains the Mumbai-based clinical endocrinologist. Likewise, high levels of androgens can promote excess sebum production, which can lead to acne. When hormone levels go down during menopause, it is known to cause itchiness, acne, sagging and wrinkling of the skin.

How hormones can impact your productivity at work If you are looking to boost your performance at work, it pays to take note of the hormones that can affect your productivity—dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins, commonly referred to as the success hormones. In order to boost the production of these hormones, Dr Shaikh recommends altering your approach to everyday tasks. “For instance, if a big task is divided into many smaller tasks, it becomes easier to accomplish. This offers a sense of micro task completion, which releases the hormones of happiness: dopamine and serotonin. Good thoughts about past memories can also trigger the release of serotonin, which increases mood, confidence and work productivity,” he advises.

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BEAUTY

My skin’s neither problematic nor pimple-free, it’s not overly sensitive nor is it completely cooperative. The fact is, my complexion is rather run-of-the-mill—when I break out, my blemishes remain considerably contained, and changes in season don’t drastically alter my daily skincare routine.

While my skin’s ability to adapt to change is most definitely not something I’m complaining about, it does mean I often struggle to observe any overly apparent differences in my complexion when trialling new products. With that being said, when I tapped Alpha-H’s Liquid Gold into my evening regimen, that notion was put to the test.

Yes, Liquid Gold has a cult following—with one bottle reportedly sold every two minutes—but cult followings don’t always translate into results worthy of the hype these products manage to muster. Thankfully, that was not the case with this crueltyfree, Australian-made chemical exfoliant.

Shop now: Alpha-H Liquid Gold, $60 from Sephora Liquid Gold not only lived up to its rather high expectations, but also proved to be one of the only products that’s had the ability to shake up my skincare routine in recent months. Yes, you read that correctly. After only a handful of uses, my tired complexion looked visibly brighter and quite frankly, far more lively. Was the fact that I used the lauded product in conjunction with the brand’s Balancing Cleanser and Micro Super Scrub what helped the exfoliant manage to actually refine my skin tone? Or was Liquid Gold’s ability to work 5% Glycolic Acid (complete with a unique low-pH delivery system) into the deeper layer of my skin to thank for the product’s success? Your guess is as good as mine.

Shop now: Alpha-H Balancing Cleanser, $44 from Sephora Fast-forward four months and Liquid Gold is now a firm step in my sacred skincare routine. For the best results, begin by introducing the exfoliant into your own evening regimen just once per week, before graduating to between two and three times per week. As for how to apply the light liquid, it’s advised you use four to five drops after cleaning, which can be dabbed across your face with a cotton pad. Yes, it’s that easy.

If you’re wondering whether the aforementioned cleanser and scrub are also worth the investment, my answer is yes. The former is a non-foaming lotion that’s gentle yet able to remove all traces of make-up—without stripping your skin. And the latter utilises eco-friendly and biodegradable granules of bamboo stem extract and 12% Glycolic Acid to revitalise your complexion. Seriously, what’s not to love?

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