LUCY'S Magazine Vol. 80

VOL.80

APRIL 2025

by

Lourdes Motta

JORGE DUVA

RAMONA ATKIN

Editor in Chief & Publisher Graphic Designer Submissions@LucysMagazine.com

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Model Lourdes Motta @lourdesmotta Photographer & Creative Director Jorge Duva @jorgeduva Stylist Luciana Filgueiras @style4youvip Makeup & Hair César Ferrette @ferrettebeautyartist Digital Tech German Aristizabal @gazdigi Fashion Video Sergio Zuleta @sergiodesignofficial Accessories Le Muse / Jewelry Anayah

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Photographer Adam Peterson @adamavidphoto www.avidlens.com Wardrobe Stylist Dana Kramer @ Anchor Artists @danajkramer @anchorartists www.danakramer.co www.tiktok.com/@danajkramer www.pinterest.com/danajkramer Makeup Daniel Tognacci @thenotorious_mua @finelineartistry www.FineLineArtistry.com Model Luci Bowers @Maggie Inc | @Select Model Atlanta @emilyybowerss @kstarrmgmt @maggieagency @selectmodelatlanta Face mask, hood, and head piece Designer Lory Sun Artistry @lorysunartistry Latex Designer @janedoelatex

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The Loss of a Photographer Dorota Kraczek @dorotaphoto Creative Director Iga Novinska @iganovinska Stylist Joanna Stachniak @joanna.stachniak Make-up artist Natalia Szkamruk @natalia_szkamruk_makeup Models Paulina Panas @paulinapanas X Management @xmanagement_warsaw Staszek Bielawa @staszekbielawa from X Management @xmanagement_warsaw Location Palace in Rozalin (Poland) Shirt Giacomo Conti Jacket Giacomo Conti

Teardrop Diamond

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Coat Vintage opposite page Shirt Giacomo Conti Jacket Giacomo Conti Trousers Giacomo Conti

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Shawl Max Mara opposite page Shirt Giacomo Conti Jacket Giacomo Conti Trousers Giacomo Conti

Shawl Max Mara Dress Stand Shoes BALAGAN opposite page Dress Zimmermann Jacket Vintage Earrings UMIAR

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Dress Zimmermann Tights Gatta

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Shirt Giacomo Conti Dress Zimmermann

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Paulina EarringsVintage Vest Mango Trousers Mango Shoes Wojas Staszek Shirt Giacomo Conti Trousers Giacomo Conti

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Luci for LUCY’S Photographer Ali Steele @alisteelephoto www.alisteelephoto.com Wardrobe Stylist Taylor Greeley @tayglo @Artists With Agency www.taylorgreeley.com Model Luci Bowers @luciibowerss @Maggie Inc | @Select Model Atlanta www.maggieagency.com/divisions/mainboard/portfolios/luci-bowers/portfolio Makeup Artist Eliza Jones @lizadorable @ Artists With Agency www.elizajones.com Top AnOnlyChild Gloves Anthropologie Tights Hue Skirt Frankies Bikinis Earrings Stylist’s own Shoes Nine West opposite page Dress Caroline Constas Headdress Lory Sun Artistry

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Dress Caroline Constas Gloves Anthropologie Headdress Lory Sun Artistry Tights HUE

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Top AnOnlyChild Gloves Anthropologie Tights Hue Skirt Frankies Bikinis Earrings Stylist’s own Shoes Nine West

Headdress Lory Sun Artistry Gloves High Heel Jungle Tights Wolford Shoes Zara Bloomers For Love and Lemons

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Top AnOnlyChild Gloves Anthropologie Tights Hue Skirt Frankies Bikinis Earrings Stylist’s own Shoes Nine West

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Headdress Lory Sun Artistry Gloves High Heel Jungle Tights Wolford Shoes Zara Bloomers For Love and Lemons opposite page Dress Caroline Constas Gloves Anthropologie Headdress Lory Sun Artistry Tights HUE

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Photographer Alexandra Rodina @fotorodinka Stylist Galina Gogoleva @stylebygogoleva Model Alica Semina @nea_lissa Location Photostudio 2.8 @photostudio2 belt Mango cossacks Zara hat H&M bodice Incanto

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belt Mango cossacks Zara hat H&M bodice Incanto

dress LIME

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dress LIME boots Massimo Dutti

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Photographer Jorge Duva @JorgeDuva Models Julia Schneider @juliaschneiiider at @FrontManagement Shani Atar @shaniatar at @Fordmodels Creative Direction ilde Goncalves & Franklin Avendano Stylist Franklin Avendano @frankaven Makeup ilde Goncalves @ildegoncalves using Makeup for Ever Hair Bryin Smoot @bryinbeauty using KENRA Professional Styling Products Digital Tech German Aristizabal @gazdigi Fashion Photographer Assistant Stefanía González @stefaniagdlp Fashion Video Sergio Zuleta @sergiodesignofficial Shani: Mesh floral embroidered mini dress Faith Connection White bikini ILDE swimwear Floral earrings Zara White strappy heal sandal Aldo opposite page Shani: Fringe white crop top Bershka White ruffles long skirt Faith Connection White seashell pearl earrings A Piece Of Oz Nude strappy heal sandal Steve Madden Julia: Ivory pleated short dress Faith connection Floral metal earrings Zara Gold ring belt Zara Gold leaf stilettos Zara

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Julia Ivory double breasted suit Zara Vintage tulle decote Leaf gold stilettos Zara Floral gold earrings A Piece Of Oz opposite page Julia: Animal print swimsuit ILDE Swimwear Black sequin skirt L’Agenze Black strap sandal Aldo Silver Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Shani: Gold metallic bolero maxi skirt Faith Connection Gold Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Gold and wood bracelets Zara

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Shani: Fringe white crop top Bershka.

White ruffles long skirt Faith Connection White seashell pearl earrings A Piece Of Oz Nude strappy heal sandal Steve Madden opposite page Julia: Ivory pleated short dress Faith Connection Floral metal earrings Zara

Shani: Cotton tweed two piece suit Faith Connection Rainbow crystal necklace A Piece Of Oz opposite page Julia: Animal print swimsuit ILDE Swimwear Black sequin skirt L’Agenze Black strap sandal Aldo Silver Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Shani: Gold metallic bolero maxi skirt Faith Connection Gold Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Gold and wood bracelets Zara

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Shani: Black lace mini dress Revolve Off shoulder black jacket Faith Connection Bow crystal earrings A Piece Of Oz Vintage tulle hat Black strap stilettos Zara opposite page Julia: Animal print swimsuit ILDE Swimwear Black sequin skirt L’Agenze Black strap sandal Aldo Silver Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Shani: Gold metallic bolero maxi skirt Faith Connection Gold Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz Gold and wood bracelets Zara

Julia: Black mesh one piece swimsuit ILDE Swimwear Black leather biker jacket Faith Connection opposite page Shani: Black beaded fringe one piece swimsuit Faith Connection Black leather blazer Silver Billie hoops A Piece Of Oz

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Dress Jane Doe Latex Face Mask Lory Sun Artistry Top For Love and Lemons

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Second Photographer Adam Peterson @adamavidphoto www.avidlens.com Wardrobe Stylist Dana Kramer @ Anchor Artists @danajkramer @anchorartists www.danakramer.co www.tiktok.com/@danajkramer www.pinterest.com/danajkramer Makeup Daniel Tognacci @thenotorious_mua @finelineartistry www.FineLineArtistry.com Model Luci Bowers @Maggie Inc | @Select Model Atlanta @emilyybowerss @kstarrmgmt @maggieagency @selectmodelatlanta Face mask, hood, and head piece Designer Lory Sun Artistry @lorysunartistry Latex Designer @janedoelatex

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Dress Kiki Riki Necklace Jeffrey Campbell Dress Jane Doe Latex Shoes Jeffrey Campbell opposite page Headpiece Lory Sun Artistry Bra For Love and Lemons Skirt Jane Doe Latex

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Dress Jane Doe Latex Face Mask Lory Sun Artistry Top For Love and Lemons opposite page Top Kiki Riki Earrings & lip rings Amazon

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Top Kiki Riki Skirt Akira opposite page Bodysuit Jane Doe Latex Heels Amazon Gloves Fanci Club

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Coat Dolls Kill Heels Jeffrey Campbell Hood Lory Sun Artistry opposite page Dress Kiki Riki Necklace Jeffrey Campbell Dress Jane Doe Latex

Headpiece Lory Sun Artistry Bra For Love and Lemons Skirt Jane Doe Latex

An editorial where contrast reigns supreme — the liquid gloss of latex meets the ethereal whisper of tulle, composing a visual sonata of strength and softness, dominance and delicacy.

This submission dares to redefine femininity, adorned in sculptural headpieces and unapologetic accessories that dance between elegance and subversion. It’s more than fashion — it’s a provocation, a statement, a moment. A fearless ode to the multifaceted power of womanhood.

Each frame delivers a striking interplay of texture, mood, and silhouette — an immersive visual narrative rooted in sensuality, strength, and high-concept design.

With its cinematic edge and avantgarde artistry, this story aligns seamlessly with your publication’s commitment to bold, boundarypushing fashion and emotionally charged storytelling.

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Gold flesh Model Lourdes Motta @lourdesmotta Photographer & Creative Director Jorge Duva @jorgeduva Stylist Luciana Filgueiras @style4youvip Makeup & Hair César Ferrette @ferrettebeautyartist Digital Tech German Aristizabal @gazdigi Fashion Video Sergio Zuleta @sergiodesignofficial Accessories Le Muse / Jewelry Anayah

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Photographer and Stylist Caroline Miller @carolinemillerphotography Model Nadja Gale @minadjatwa with Otto Models LA @ottomodels.agency Wilhelmina Denver @wilhelminadenver Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist Matthew Morris @matthewmorriscode Proenza Schouler orange dress Ganni leopard dress and belt Eddie Borgo necklace

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Acler dress Tess and Tony pearl necklace worn as headpiece Proenza Schouler sandals opposite page Proenza Schouler orange dress Ganni leopard dress and belt Eddie Borgo necklace

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Diana VOn Fürstenberg top Cami leather dress Jimmy Choo shoes Isabel Morant hat opposite page Diane Von Fürstenberg button down shirt Issey Miyake dress Oscar de la Renta earrings

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Proenza Schouler orange dress Ganni leopard dress and belt Eddie Borgo necklace opposite page Maison Margiela dress Mango skirt Chanel heels

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Maison Margiela dress Mango skirt Chanel heels opposite page Diane Von Fürstenberg button down shirt Issey Miyake dress Oscar de la Renta earrings

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Veronica Beard top Y Project jean short vintage necklace Chanel heels opposite page Diana VOn Fürstenberg top Cami leather dress Jimmy Choo shoes Isabel Morant hat

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The photoshoot is a vivid tribute to East Africa’s sartorial evolution — a journey shaped by ancestral tradition, post-colonial aesthetics, socio-political tides, pop culture reverberations, and avant-garde innovation. Blending the artistry of Ugandan designers with global streetwear and haute couture, the shoot weaves a visual narrative of African fashion’s resilience, beauty, and boundless creativity — from fabric to hair, from silhouette to statement.

At the heart of the story is international South Sudanese model Aliet, whose career began in Uganda before catapulting her to the runways and campaigns of the world’s most iconic fashion houses. She has graced the cover of Vogue Japan, headlined global editorials, and walked for luxury powerhouses including Miu Miu, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, and Bottega Veneta.

Shot on location at the historic Margaret Trowell School of Industrial & Fine Arts at Makerere University in Kampala, the setting pays homage to both cultural roots and the creative spirit that continues to shape the future of fashion.

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Hair and Makeup The Afro King @the.afro_king Model Aliet @ Agencies Storm London / Joram Model Management Uganda, Select Model Management / Elite NYC Photography Banji Bagwana @banji4to Assistant Nafi Umar Photographed at the Margaret Trowell School of Industrial & Fine Arts, Makerere University, Kampala.

Designers Midi Dress with white collar Kooza Clothing @koozaclothing Blue printed mini dress Eguana Kampala @eguanakampala Black and gold suit Elton Brasson Couture Black and white knit set Nina Mire Red and silver strapless top and skirt KHCD Blue denim set Urban Outfitters Black denim jacket Mango Brown mini skirt Jaded London Red jacket and asymmetrical skirt Elton Brasson Couture Accessories Pink neck piece and earrings Kongoliro Green Amba @greenamba Sunglasses Gucci Shoes Zara

TIME TRAVEL

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Charlie Octavia Photographer @charlie.octavia.photo Vitalina Onyshkevych Retoucher @retouch_vita Halo Diamonds Accessory Designer @halo_diamonds Elona Commerell Makeup Artist @elonacommerell_muse Emily Janes Model @emilyjanes16 @ State Management NY @hritalent Anmar Sahar Hair Stylist @hairbyanmar

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CHROMA

Gonzalez Photographer, Make Up Artist, Accessories Designer, Retoucher, and Creative Director @andersongonzalezphotographer Model Mia Ashar @mia_ashar.model

In this beauty editorial, I imagined a celestial muse — an ethereal force suspended between realms, where colors breathe, and nature yields to her whisper.

She is both the architect and guardian of this enchanted world, a spirit who conjures magic with the gentlest sweep of her imagination.

Every piece she wears emerges like a bloom from an undiscovered land — not grown, but born from an energy beyond time and form. These surreal florals, unfamiliar yet hypnotic, embody a beauty unbound by earthly rules — a beauty that thrives in her luminous universe.

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My vision was to blur the boundary between fantasy and form, between art and adornment. Each accessory was meticulously sculpted, painted, and brought to life by hand — a testament to storytelling through craft. The makeup, designed to mirror her celestial aura, channels light, color, and emotion, illuminating a being who exists somewhere between stardust and dream.

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This editorial is not just a visual narrative — it’s an invitation to step into a world where imagination reigns supreme, where beauty is limitless, and where creativity transcends the expected.

There is no AI behind these images. Every piece worn by Mia was conceived, sculpted, and hand-painted by me — including the makeup look, carefully designed to enhance her ethereal presence and bring this otherworldly vision to life.

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6546 Production Tayler Agency @tayler.agency Photographer Vladyslav Oleksiienko @alexeen.ko Makeup and Hair Yevgeniya Kozlova @my_in_genius Model Kamila Darbinian @kamidarbinian

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Nili Lotan blazer @nililotan Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise earrings and cuff @rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management opposite page Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management

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Model Alecia Morais @The Society NYC @alecia_morais Hair Stylist Charles McNair @See Management @charlesmchair www.seemanagement.com Makeup Artist Ashleigh Ciucci @See Management @beauteousmax Model Danelya Kass @Muse Models NYC @d.deffo Wardrobe Stylist Stacey Cunningham @See Management @staceymcfacey www.seemanagement.com/artists/stacey-cunningham Photographer Greg Sorensen @gregsorensenphoto www.gregsorensenphoto.com Nail Artist Yukie Miyakawa @SEE @yukie_miyakawa_nails Model Ksenia Lifanova @Women 360 Mgmt NY @kksenialifanova_

Hugo Boss blazer @Boss Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise earrings @rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management opposite page Jewelry by AREA @area

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Ivy Kirk top @ ivykirkcollection Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise earrings

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Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management opposite page Madeline Marie top @madeline__marie_ Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise earrings

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Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management

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Madeline Marie top @madeline__marie_ Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise earrings @rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management opposite page Shrimps coat @shrimps Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise necklace @rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise Ashleigh Ciucci using Danessa Myricks Beauty for SEE Management

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