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Fashion

Style with Frank Green’s new Neon collection

Photography KATE RAUSKI

Architecture

Architects plan world's second-tallest tower in Russia

Music

Little Simz Takes Us On A Deep Dive Into Her Most Personal, Painful Album Yet

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What Kate Winslet and Dua Lipa’s makeup artist does for healthy, glowing skin

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AN INTERVIEW WITH VERONIKA OSTROVSKA

BY HARSHIT PATEL

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INTERVIEW

Hi, could you start by telling us a bit

We have a lot of talented designers and

about yourself?

quality brands. I took part in the shows

I was born in Lviv, a beautiful city in the

by the best designers during

east of Ukraine! My dad is from Ethiopia,

Ukrainian Fashion Week. In my

and my mom is

hometown, I was also the face of Lviv

Ukrainian. At the age of 14, I started

Fashion Week. My experience

participating in shows, and it went really

includes closing shows, being the face

well! I come from an

of advertising companies, appearing on

athletic background. My mom is an

the covers. I had a chance

international master of sports in running.

to work in Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus,

Because of her, my entire

Greece, Monaco, and Jordan.

childhood, I was involved in sports and got my first degree at the University of

How would you describe your style?

Physical Education. I

My style has been more about comfort

became a physical rehabilitation

lately, but I also appreciate elegant chic.

specialist; after which I immediately went on to study for a second

2020 has been the strangest of years,

degree in management of foreign

how did you find lockdown? Any

economic activity. I think that even a

lessons or discoveries?

model must have an education.

In 2020, when there was a strict

Therefore, I was in no hurry to abandon

quarantine, I gained 7 kg over several

my studies and go abroad for modeling

months. It was my maximum

work, even though I got

weight. So as soon as the gym opened

the first offer to leave for Milan as a

back up, I began working out with great

model when I was 16. My education

results and got back in

came first, and I think that was

shape in 3 months. Since then, I never

the right call. Since then, I got a

take such long breaks between

modeling contract and actually worked

workouts, and now I am as fit as

in Milan for Fashion Week - it

ever. Almost as slim as when I had my

just happened a little later, in 2019.

Milan contract;)) I pay a lot of attention to nutrition and eating

Tell us about your journey so far?

healthy food (fish, salads, low-fat meats),

As I said earlier, I made education my

and I work out with a trainer 3 times a

priority, so I began working and gained

week.

experience in Ukraine.

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INTERVIEW

The routine feels great, and then at the

I was the face of the project twice. One

photoshoot you don't have to think

day we had a photoshoot in the Wadi

about standing at the right angle to hide

Ram desert. It's the most beautiful place

your folds. I don’t have to go on a diet

and a filming location for such

before every important event either,

Hollywood films as "The Martian",

since I’m always in shape)).

"Transformers", and "Aladdin" ... There is not much time at the sunset to take

What are your hopes for the future of

photos with the best lighting - 20

the fashion industry?

minutes at most. At one point, the color

I see how the industry is changing.

of the sand changes from purple to

There are more and more

orange due to the position of the sun... I

unconventional models at the shows.

really like those moments when the

Sometimes plus-size, though those are

whole team is working together to

more of isolated cases. There are also

achieve the result, effectively using

more older models, with a

every second of the shoot. There, we

growing number of 40+ modeling

filmed a very beautiful advertising

agencies. I saw beautiful sites and

campaign for the Roussinovich brand.

successful works of 40+ models. I am also invited to teach catwalk to a 40+

What is fun and rewarding about

agency. And these ladies are much more

modeling? And what is not?

active at the classes

In modeling, I like the shows and big

than their younger colleagues!! But one

events the most, ahead of the photosets.

thing remains unchanged - the industry

When it comes to the

is interested in

modeling side of things, I love

individuality, models with a character.

everything: from rehearsals and makeup to catwalk and the final photos

Who have been some of your favorite

you get as a result. Another positive is

collaborators so far in the industry?

communicating with people involved in

I'm very happy about all the

the shows. The backstage

collaborations and teamwork I've done

and the show venue itself are always full

so far. There were some unique

of people; there are always new

memorable moments as well. For

acquaintances to be made.

example, when we travelled with the

This is a great platform for collaboration

Ukrainian Fashion Games Jordan

and business dating.

team.

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In terms of dislikes, there are different levels of work. For example, I only participate in big shows, and I always choose which brands I work with and which ones I don’t. It is crucial to not only meet your financial interest but also to feel professional satisfaction and growth. Only then can you expect a good result.

What is the biggest highlight of your career so far?

One time in Greece, we were shooting for a magazine cover on a beautiful location with four different looks. And after 15 minutes it started to rain!!

Despite this, we had taken enough photos! And I still consider this photoshoot one of the most successful I've done since several magazines at once wanted to get those photos. One work I am really proud of is a shoot with the Roussinovich brand for Vogue I took part in. I remember the show and filming of Natalia Fedner's advertising campaign. We were outside in metal dresses in -10 degrees cold. And the metal in the dress, work on a naked body, made it that much colder...

What is your greatest strength?

I think that my greatest asset is just how much I enjoy doing my job, everything from shows to photoshoots. I’m also pretty detailed in my approach.

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FASHION

Local governments and eco-activities alike have been trying for decades to stop people from using single-use plastic bottles with a combination of cringey commercials, bans, and even fines. But, what they should have really been putting their energy into is making gorgeous reusable vessels and getting them into our hands.

Promisingly, this plight has been realised in recent years. As the threat of the climate emergency has swollen, many people have taken it upon themselves to do anything they can to at least curb any further damage to the environment. So when time came to getting rid of plastic water bottles and eschewing coffee cups at the local cafe, many people began to seek out their new must-have accessory, one designed with style front and centre—a demand Frank Green has well and truly met.

Drawing direct inspiration from recent runways presented by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Loewe, Dior and JW Anderson, Frank Green’s design team has delivered a collection of water bottles and reusable coffee cups that will turn more heads than a Prada Cleo.

It doesn’t matter if you’re stepping out in a minimal chic Scandi outfit, or aiming for a full-on maximalist colour clash, these sustainable accessories—which come in pink, yellow, green and orange—will give you a pop of colour, and a new hue to play with.

With sustainable, stylish water bottles or reusable coffee cup like theses, you’ll be changing your leaving-the-house check to phone, wallet, keys, bag, and water bottle.

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Josephine Skriver on how to do denim like a ’90s supermodel

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FASHION

“These days, I’ve been loving a flirty matching skirt set or a statement mini dress,” she says. “I just wore a sequin mini with feathered sleeves and was absolutely obsessed.”

Only fitting then, that Skriver now finds herself the face of Ksubi’s latest denim style, the Brooklyn jean. High-waisted, slightly tapered, and all-American—for Skriver, the silhouette embodies the homegrown label’s core sartorial tenets, founded on the pursuit of effortless luxury.

“I love that it can be dressed up with a heel or paired down with a sneaker for any occasion,” she says. “Because I have such long legs, I’m always looking for jeans that fit right, and still feel flattering, versatile and timeless in their design.” “I’m obsessed with the Brooklyn jean because it has that perfect high-rise silhouette and pulls in at the waist, which gives a flattering fit across the butt—every girl’s dream!”

The somewhat vintage shape also means that Skriver is one piece closer to completing her ’90s supermodel-inspired wardrobe. Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista—voluminous-haired, tank-top-toting, denim-donning models, whose aesthetic has long been the Big Apple of Skriver’s eye. “I’ve always been drawn to the iconic ’90s supermodels,” Skriver shares, “whether I’m on the runway, at a red carpet, or just hanging out in an off-duty look. That’s my primary source of inspiration!”

But as perfect as the Brooklyn jean both looked and felt, Skriver wanted to put it to the ultimate test: performance. And so, for Ksubi’s campaign, she enlisted the help of celebrity stylist Maeve Reilly, to see if the style could truly work for all occasions. The first challenge, incorporating the denim for a fashion week casting, saw Skriver in her home territory. A cropped leather jacket, black mules, and light-wash version of the Brooklyn later, and she was ready to get down to business.

A date night saw the outerwear substituted for a leather corset, while a trip to Miami Art Basel required a lighter touch—an oversized beige blazer, and a white tee and sneakers. A movie premiere? Throw on an avocado-green statement coat. A late-night show? A bodysuit will do the trick.

“I’m really into pairing baggy denim with a bucket hat,” she says, “or an amazing pair of sneakers.”

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My name is Ekaterina. I’m from Russia living in Dubai, UAE I started Photography 3 years ago and this is become my biggest hobby.

In my page you can see professional and non professional models, bloggers, singers, dancers, artists, actresses and actors, moms, wifes, and etc.

My style is fashion, but I do it classy, soft and elegant, that’s why for me it doesn’t matter if you don’t have experience in modeling, I’ll help and create magical pictures.

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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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ARCHITECTURE

"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.

Little Simz Takes Us On A Deep Dive Into Her Most Personal, Painful Album Yet

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MUSIC

“I wanted to turn it inward a lot more,” says Little Simz, about her upcoming 19-track album, Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. Although to begin with, she had no set vision of what she would create, the title came to her early on. “I started asking myself questions like, ‘How do I describe myself?’ and it’s like, yeah, definitely an introvert.” Although common, in the music industry it sticks out, because “you’re kind of expected to have this extroverted persona, because you’re on stage or you’re in front of a camera,” “People think because you’re introverted, you’re shy, or you’re not confident or know how to speak up for yourself. It’s like no, no, no, I can definitely do that. I’m just naturally not the loudest in the room, but that definitely doesn’t mean I don’t know how to voice my opinion.” The first song, “Introvert”, represents the tensions between that perception and the reality, where “just based off the title, you wouldn’t expect it to be so musically dense, so huge, and so cinematic”, she explains. “So just playing on that as well, like, nah, I got powers, bro, I’ve got strengths. It comes through in these ways; I channel it through my art.”

Although Simz started the project in LA, her vision really came together back home in London. She listened to foregone greats like Nina Simone, John Coltrane, and Billie Holiday throughout, “just studying what makes a classic album and why these albums stand the test of time”, she says. “I didn’t get the feeling that they were trying to chase commercial success, or they were trying to get a hit song, it just felt like they were just following their spirit… It’s never gonna sound like those artists because I’m not them, I’m me, but I know how to follow my spirit and that’s gonna take me somewhere.”

“Woman” was one of the first tracks to fall into place. “I had one line for time, just: ‘Naija women got the melanin dripping, L-O-N-D-O-N.’” When she revisited it later, it “just started flowing”, she smiles. “I thought, this is such a nice way to share my appreciation for women, celebrate them, and it’s just a love letter.” A pushback against the voices that pit women against each other, “and then once your time is up, it’s like the next person got to come through. I don’t agree with that. I think we can all exist in different spaces and still be on top of our game. So, let’s not wait for them to tell us that, let’s do it here, give each other our flowers.”

“As much as the song’s about him, it’s about me. I don’t think he’d listen to the song, to be honest. I don’t know if he bangs my music like that. So he might not catch on to it. And that’s also fine, do you know what I mean? It’s not that I’m writing this for you to hear. It’s just me saying how I feel if I ever did want to talk to him – I probably did – I’d just play him that song, you know? And yeah, I feel good about it.” It’s family, in the end, that she sees as the source of her success, a prosperity she revels in in delightfully braggadocious songs like “Rollin Stone”, where she raps about trips to São Paulo, suits tailored by Gucci and wearing Alaïa at European fashion weeks. Her Muslim mother, “ever since I can remember prayed five times a day. Looking at my life now is like, rah, must really be a result of these prayers.” Her mum “broke it down: ‘It’s like, five times a day, every day, I turn to the sun and I say thank you.’ Imagine you continue to say thank you, thank you, thank you? The amount of blessings you’ll continue to receive because you’re showing gratitude and appreciation. Even though my mum’s struggled and she’s lived a hard life, I feel like she’s seeing these things come back in the form of my success. So it’s just beautiful to watch that unravel itself, you know?”

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What Kate Winslet and Dua Lipa’s makeup artist does for healthy, glowing skin

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BEAUTY

Fresh, dewy, flattering—three words that define makeup artist Lisa Eldridge’s signature look on celebrities like Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman and Dua Lipa are also what make her work that much more appealing and achievable. It’s her less-is-more approach, flawless prep and finishing touches that makes you want to use makeup as tool to feel good, express more and enhance your natural features. But the key to a smooth end to your makeup routine is giving equal importance to prepping your face first. Following a skincare routine that works for you can truly elevate your final look. For Eldridge, it’s about being consistent with your daily skincare regimen and customising it based on how your skin ‘feels’ and looks like that day, “My daytime routine changes day-to-day as I tend to gear it around what I look like that morning. If I’m puffy, I like to use something that’s cold, so I always have some eye patches and sheet masks in the fridge. But if I wake up and my skin looks good, I just use a face wash and moisturiser,” she says. The author of Face Paint: The Story of Makeup, Eldridge shares her everyday routine to stay fresh and dewy always, her favourite green smoothie recipe and how she keeps her mind, body and skin calm.

A celebrity makeup artist’s daily skincare routine 1.Exfoliate, but gently: “I have combination skin that’s what I call a ‘lazy exfoliator’, so I need to exfoliate but I do it in a very gentle way—a gel cleanser with lactic acid is a morning goto.

2.Sun protection, all year long: “I use sun protection every day of the year. There’s really no excuse not to use SPF daily—there are so many great products out there that offer high level protection and don’t leave skin white or ashy.”

3.Spend time with your skin at night: “I tend to have a lot of time in the evening and really make the most of it with an epic nighttime routine—my bathroom is like a full-on spa experience. If I’m wearing eye makeup I’ll use an eye makeup remover before double cleansing with a balm. As much as I love makeup, I love taking it off. The first cleanse dissolves my makeup, and then the second cleanse is not only for the security of knowing that all my makeup is off, but it’s also my mini meditation moment—I use it as an opportunity to give myself a facial massage, which I’ll do for a while if I can.”

4.Listen to your skin: “What I do after that depends on how my skin is feeling and how long I want my routine to be. If I feel like I need a bit of exfoliation, I’ll apply an AHA peel for five minutes and maybe watch a bit of TV or read a book while that gets to work. Otherwise, if I’m feeling dehydrated, I’ll press a hydrating essence into my skin, taking it right down my neck and chest.”

5.Mask on: “Then I’ll either apply a sheet mask or a nighttime hydrating mask, and use my NuFace for five to ten minutes. I focus mainly on my jaw and cheeks—personally, I find that if I use it every night, it makes a real difference to the tone and firmness of my skin. Sometimes I’ll use LED at night as well—I have a mask for my face and one for my chest. They’re great for athome treatments when I can’t get to my usual salon appointments.”

6.Hydrate every part of the body: “To finish, I tend to avoid heavy creams, although during winter when the heating is on and my skin feels dry I might use something a little bit thicker.

But generally I’m more drawn to lightweight serums, essences and hydrating sprays. Before I get into bed, I always put on lots of hand cream and body lotion, and massage my feet.”

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