HP MAGAZINE | VOLUME 46 | MAY2021

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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

Culture

Every show-stopping outfit from the 2021 Oscars after party

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AN INTERVIEW WITH SARA DASTJANI BY HARSHIT PATEL

Hi, we all have seen you great work as a TV Host, Book Author and Model, could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?

Thank you. I was raised in Germany and I live in LA for 8 years. I’ve studied acting for Film and Theater in Hollywood and started my Journey in the Entrainment Industry.

Tell us about your journey so far?

The beginnings were though but I’ve learned so much. It was consistent work and lot’s of different projects that got me this far. Modeling, hosting Radio and Talk Shows, different TV Shows, working daily as a TV Show Host with more than ten life shows per day, commercials, writing a Book, creating pics as a Brand Ambassador for Social Media, editing, playing in movie pilots and smaller projects were required to be able to perform on the big screen. Currently I’m filming my second international movie with a leading role. That was what I worked for all these years.

Tell us a little about your audition.

Were you nervous?

After having hundreds of auditions in Hollywood for several projects, I kinda lost the nervousness. I actually love these moments to surprise with my skills. Many people still think that being attractive or pretty as a woman means that you have no talent. Even more exciting to prove that I have more than a pretty face. In the casting for my last movie they asked me so many things about theatre and acting methods. When we shot the first scene they saw that I walk the talk. (Sara smiles)

Have you ever encountered push-back because you were a woman? If so, how did you overcome it?

In the Industry it’s not unusual that the characters you get offered are often based on being just pretty or they require nudity and sex scenes. I always wanted to play interesting characters which they usually give to the girl next door type or to edgy looking girls.

Basically it didn’t help to be good looking. I also separate my private life from work and that’s also hard to accept for some people sometimes. Denzel Washington said ones in an Interview: pick your roles wisely and if you don’t have the right match go and play theatre.

I agree. I never said yes to any project that I didn’t really like.

Do you have any advice for women who want to become an actresses or models?

Don’t expect anyone to help you without anything in return. Never think that you can get there quick (it takes at least 8 years). Always have enough money to be able to pay your bills and have an income when you start this journey without depending on the entertainment industry. And for Models: Never show more than you’re comfortable with and don’t work for free.

What kind of role you want to do the most?

I love Drama and Action Movies. A role like Jennifer Lawrence in Red Sparrow or Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction is my thing.

Who is your role model or ideal in the acting industry?

There are a lot and too many great actors who inspire me. For example Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey or Charlize Theron.

Tell me about your best quality as an actress?

First of all I can play fluently in 3 languages, I have great athletic skills and I’m always well prepared for my character. It’s my passion and I deliver. I always hear that they never expected such a great performance and usually everyone I work with wants to do more projects with me.

I’m a fun person to work with, but I take my job very serious. There is nothing more important to me than that. I don’t only learn my lines. I know every other circumstance in the movie as well. Also the part of the other characters.

What are the tips to become a successful actress?

Save money and produce your own movies.

Even if it’s only short movies. You need a lot of footage to show your skills and get picked for a role.

How will you handle your popularity?

I live a normal life. Whenever I have a voice to speak I will use it to motivate others Abe be a good role model for young women and people in general. I don’t do this for fame. I simply love the life of an artist and to be creative.

What you have learned from the last acting job?

That you need to be flexible, because everything can get changed in the last minute.

Or in our case it was shooting while the pandemic has started which made it harder for us.

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

I used my time for my career because there were no events or distractions. It went well since I was lucky to film a movie and I hosted daily TV Shows on a German Network. I think we all learned to not take anything for granted in life and to enjoy the freedom to go out and meet our friends.

Tell me about your experience as a model.

It’s really interesting how good you know yourself, your flaws, your body and face when you work as a model for so many years. To me it was fun, but I prefer to use not only get booked because of my look, you know. I worked with many brands because I could direct the whole shooting and even did the editing for them. I could be totally creative and they loved it.

What first piqued your interest in fashion and modeling?

I love fashion and I always wanted to wear different things and be different compare to others. I never wear the latest fashion and brands, when I see everyone is wearing it. As people we make the brand not the brand us.

What are your goals as a model?

Being more involved in commercials and in campaigns. Shooting on places where no one else ever shot. Working for brands that stand for women. Maybe even shooting a commercials movie for a brand.

What are your greatest accomplishments so far?

I think making a life in America by going there by myself, building my brand and becoming who I am today.

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

I keep going no matter what and I never stop reading, researching and learning.

That’s involved in my daily routine.

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

With 17 years I was homeless. Everyone can create a life they dream about.

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

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FASHION

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.

The Story Behind Amanda Seyfried’s Stunning Oscars Gown

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At tonight’s 93rd annual Oscars, actor Amanda Seyfried ended her awards-season run with a vibrant Armani gown that couldn’t help but steal the spotlight on the red carpet. Designed

by Giorgio Armani himself, the strapless gown was inspired by hibiscus flowers and continued Seyfried’s winning streak of classic, Old Hollywood style.

Over the past few weeks, the Mank star and nominee for best supporting actress has worn creations from Oscar de la Renta, Miu Miu, and Christian Dior. With each look, she’s proved she has a real penchant for the classic glamour she channeled as Jazz Age star Marion Davies in the film. “I trusted the looks and never let anything wear me,” says Seyfried. “[My stylist] Elizabeth Stewart and I have been working together for over a decade, and there’s an instinctive, shared vision that exists between us. She sends options that fit my body and my style without fail. That confidence does a lot to how I wear the clothes.”

Armani’s floral inspiration is translated clearly through the dramatic silhouette. “I wanted to highlight Amanda’s personality with this dress, which gives shape to passion,” Armani tells Vogue. “Finely pleated, it forms into a petal shape like an upside-down flower, enhanced by a hibiscus red hue.” Seyfried was instantly a fan of its arresting color. “The red is rich and is a great contrast to Mank’s black and white,” she says. “The style looks as though it could float away.” She accessorized the look with Forevermark diamonds, which the star describes as “crystal clear and don’t feel like they weigh me down.”

Though she’s certainly not dressing down this year, the actor says she’s a fan of the smaller ceremony. “This ceremony style feels like it’s tailored for me because it’s intimate, which I hope makes it feel more casual than other years,” says Seyfried. “Less trains to step on too.”

While her Oscar look is a winner indeed, only time will tell tonight if she picks up a trophy for Mank this evening. Looking back on the project, the actor says she will always have fond memories of her time on the set. “The entire experience from rehearsal to today has made a pretty substantial impact on how I walk through the world as an actor,” says Seyfried. “The inherent trust in myself has been dusted off, and I know I’m capable of pushing my limits.” As for what Seyfried will be doing once the Oscars are finished? She’ll be partaking in some much-needed relaxation, including her beloved hobby, crocheting.

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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.

How Margot Robbie Got Ready for the 2021 Oscars, From Fresh Bangs to Romantic Makeup

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Margot Robbie’s beauty moments are often a study in goddess-like glamour that feel fine-tuned for each occasion. Her look at this evening’s Oscars—which she attended alongside nominated Promising Young Woman producer Josey McNamara, Robbie’s partner at LuckyChap Entertainment—was no exception, communicating a sense of siren-call softness effortless in its allure. That was makeup artist Pati Dubroff’s goal, after all: to offset the striking drama of the producer’s custom Chanel Haute Couture gown, a slinky black mermaid silhouette bedecked in silver-foiled floral, selected after Robbie spotted a similar fabric at the Fall-Winter 2019/20 Haute Couture show in Paris.

“It was really not about doing anything tough or hard,” says Dubroff, who helped Robbie get ready at the Edition West Hollywood hotel. “I just kept thinking ‘open optimism and sunshine-y days.’ And Margot is like a ray of sunshine, so it was really leaning into that.” Along with a fresh set of fringe and a low and loose golden tie-back (executed by hairstylist Bryce Scarlett), Robbie’s naturally romantic look was defined by an assemblage of Chanel makeup, with Dubroff relying heavily on the Palette Essentielle in Caramel. “It's kind of like an everything palette—and that was what I used on her cheeks, as a bronzer, as a sneaky contour, and around her eyes,” says Dubroff, who suggests using the same warming bronze on tone on cheeks and eyes for those desirous of a similar harmony in their own sun-kissed aesthetic.

A gaze-framing coat of Inimitable Mascara offered a bit of elevation, along with a covert application of tightliner for some added depth. But ultimately, the above-neck styling was a pared-down affair. “It was really about pure beauty—just keeping it simple,” says Dubroff. “I think that maybe that’s something that we all came out of this time appreciating: simplicity.”

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Every show-stopping outfit from the 2021 Oscars after party

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True loyalists know that Oscars fashion doesn’t stop with the preawards red carpet. For the last 27 years, the Vanity Fair after party has played host to Hollywood’s most late-night-ready outfits, as celebrities slip out of their white tie clothes and into pieces more suitable to an early morning on the dance floor.

While this year’s event has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions, plenty of private parties are still going ahead, including Best Actress nominee Andra Day’s exclusive gathering in Beverly Hills, and Elton John and David Furnish’s virtual charity show.

Unlike the heavily vetted Academy Awards red carpet, open only to nominees, dazzling newcomers and the industry’s most reputable, the after party gives everyone the chance to doll themselves up and throw a good old fashioned celebration. That means actors, directors and film professionals will find themselves in the company of your favourite models, television stars, athletes and musicians.

This year, the Oscars red carpet was an ode to opulence. Stars opted for volume, choosing princess gowns of the highest calibre. Red and gold hues dominated the crimson floor—Carey Mulligan in two-piece, sequinned Valentino was a particular show-stopper, and Amanda Seyfried’s strapless Armani Privé was a toast to classic glamour. Zendaya’s yellow Valentino piece and Vanessa Kirby’s pale pink Gucci wonder were just two of the dresses featuring a midriff cut-out, one of the breakout trends of 2021 red carpet and street style alike.

Dua Lipa, the star performer at Elton John’s virtual show (thrown to support his namesake AIDS foundation) gave us not one, but two, high-necked Balenciaga creations: the first, a dress dripping in silver-blue crystals, the second, a black velvet gown with a dramatic bubble hem. The cast of hit TV show It’s A Sin also made an appearance, each wearing a red ribbon on their breast as a token of their support. Andra Day turned up to her own event in a silver version of the gold, torso-baring Vera Wang she had worn on the red carpet, while model Winnie Harlow joined in sky blue, sculptural Georges Hobeika.

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