MANUKA ISSUE
01 AUG 2017
THE CULTURAL EVOLUTION ISSUE
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WELCOME TO MANUKA
W
e proudly welcome you to the first issue of MANUKA Magazine, a new online and print magazine celebrating fashion, style and culture around the globe.
This bi-monthly publication is a creative outlet for fashion enthusiasts and contributors worldwide. Fusing sophistication with street edge, MANUKA simply appreciates the best of both worlds. In a globally networked world, we give fashion lovers a taste of their favorite international luxury brands, while introducing them to new emerging designers. MANUKA will not be afraid to ask the hard questions. We are aware of the advanced social-conscious generation of globally engaged fashion lovers; therefore we will not only deliver fashion, but also the stories with pressing multicultural issues. Inspired by all cultures, the Cultural Evolution issue brings attention to the culture within fashion and art. It includes a number of stories that embrace culture behind the scenes in the fashion industry. We invited a group of talented photographers between New York, Barcelona, Melbourne and many cities in between to contribute to our fashion, beauty and travel pages. From the streets of Paris, we bring you fashion trends with the ultimate shopping guide to mix your chic flair with street styles. We have dedicated over 80-pages of fashion and beauty, which embrace freedom of expression for all seasons. In our feature article for this first issue; MANUKA gets up-close and personal with our cover girl, Angela Asiana, who was photographed by our contributing photographer, Ralf Eyertt. As a Swiss model, stylist and fashion designer, she tells us about her journey to breaking cultural barriers in Switzerland. We speak to South Africa’s Anri Pretorius, about modelling her way
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to the top. We also turn the spotlight on British designer, Alexandra Zvi about building an ethical and sustainable fashion brand. Also in this issue, MANUKA showcases the early success of Haywire Jewellery, founded by Allegra Lipanje. In our Culture section, we take a look at four global cities including Paris, London, New York and Tokyo. We also go on a journey around the world with Barcelona’s fashion blogger and founder of VIEWSBYLAURA.COM. We then get lost in the music world with singer/songwriter and contributor, K’ESS, who reviews the sounds of the hottest music artists taking the world by storm. In our art series, we unlock the secret behind the success of Australian artist, Lynn Jaanz, including a look at her art. We hope this issue will stimulate your artistic senses and inspire new ideas. We look forward to receiving your feedback on this first issue. We also encourage your input on topics to be covered in future issues, and call on writers and contributors to sign up for MANUKA’s collaboration program (via email at submit@manukamag.com). Please enjoy reading the first issue of MANUKA. Our team and contributors have worked endlessly to bring multiculturalism to this issue. We look forward to bringing you more fashion, beauty and culture in the months ahead.
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MANUKA FASHION EDITORIAL DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE EDITOR ART DIRECTOR
Jojo Dan’Elle Jaedelle Upton K.T. Drayton
BEAUTY EDITORIAL COODINATOR
Jojo Dan’Elle
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
K.T. Drayton
ART DIRECTOR
Jade Francis
CONTRIBUTORS COVER PHOTOGRAPHER
Ralf Eyertt
PHOTOGRAPHER
Raúl Muñoz
PHOTOGRAPHER
Victor Bragalia
PHOTOGRAPHER/WRITER BEAUTY EXPERT BEAUTY EXPERT BEAUTY EXPERT MUSIC WRITER
J.D. Nelson Nicola Racheal Gunby Clarissa Williams
Darielle Lahausse Kim Saini (K.ESS)
MARKETING ADVERTISING MANAGER DIGITAL EDITOR DIGITAL ASSISTANT
Deanna Love Jade Francis Adrienne Alexiou
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Although new to photography, J.D. Nelson is an entrepreneur and a creative consultant who’s worked in the music, fashion and entertainment industries for over 20 years. She is increasingly being recognized as a Fashion Photographer in Melbourne, Australia, and well-known for delivering input on creative direction and style. Her editorial work has been published in Prodijee, Elegant Magazine, and Star Weekly Sydney, showcasing both her styling and photography.
Raul Muñoz is an international photographer based in Barcelona who specializes in Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle and Travel. With a passion for photography, music, fashion, and art, Raul is well-known for his street style and travel photography in Paris, Barcelona and Tokyo. Through his travels, Raul has established a distinctive photographic style that is truly captivating. He is a creative talent who is fast becoming a sought-after photographer worldwide.
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Ralf Eyertt is a Zurich-based photographer specializing in Fashion, Glamour, Beauty and Lifestyle since 2006. Originally from Munich, projects led Ralf to Zurich in 2010, where he settled in his loft studio, dedicating his time to Swiss fashion productions. His worked with Thomas Müller Chocolatier, Luis Bonfiglio, Sei Unica, Poko Pano Switzerland, Intercoiffeur and the Fuchs Hairteam from Lucerne and is regularly published in magazines such as the Zurich City Magazine, Attika and Fashion World Biz.
Victor Bragaglia is a Brazilian-born, international photographer based in London. Coming from a family of photographers, Victor has always been in contact with a camera. His clients include KTZ, Reberschegg, and Klaidas Vaitkus. His debut at London Fashion Week SS16 featured his work on four pages for InStyle Magazine in Turkey as well as Joshua’s Magazine in the UK. He also shot the main story of Hello Magazine Turkey with Demet Sabanci in November 2016, which also made its way to the cover.
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CONTENTS 8
WELCOME NOTE
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CONTRIBUTORS
FASHION 20
SHOPPING
30
STYLE GUIDE ALEXANDRA ZVI
56 68
POP OF COLOR
78
HAYWIRE
WINTER FRESH
86 94
ANRI PRETORIUS
108
THE BOLD AND THE BOSSY
120
MINIMALIST
BEAUTY COLOR POP THE MAC LOOK
134
137 INTERGALACTIC FROST
137
CULTURE 142
ANGELA ASIANA
MUSIC K.ESS
154
156 ALBUM REVIEWS
161
ART 164
TRAVEL TRAVEL GUIDE
175 NEW YORK
178
TOKYO
191
LONDON
195
PARIS
199
ON THE MOVE
194
LYNN JAANZ
AUGUST 2017
JUSTINE SKYE
What’s the 4:44?
Jay-Z recently dropped his latest album, 4:44, which he refers to as the time he wrote his apology to Beyoncé for cheating. Once again Jay-Z’s cheating has become the hot topic following Beyoncé’s success with her album Lemonade in 2016.
Donuts by the bucketful! Trish’s Mini Donuts in San Francisco was stellar on INSIDER food’s instagram page with 517,560 views and 1,061 comments. The unique miniature version of traditional donuts looked scrumptious in the posted video and without a doubt the mini donuts were a hot feature of all food related posts.
A match made in Tinder heaven
College students, Michelle and Josh were matched on Tinder three years ago. After years of sarcastic jokes, the couple’s messages to each other went viral. Finally, they decided to meet on Good Morning America after Tinder offered them a trip to Maui for their first date. Not bad for internet dating.
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What’s Trending?
vs Got blocked on Twitter
Why did Donald Trump block model Chrissy Teigen? Well… he got his feelings hurt by her “Lolllllll no one likes you” tweet. Apparently, the truth does hurt! Perhaps they can settle this Twitter beef on Lip Sync Battle?
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Shining bright like a diamond! Mega-star Rihanna caused quite a frenzy online after posting a pic of herself on instagram at the Barbados carnival. In just 15 hours, @Badgalriri had 3,637,382 likes (and counting). With fans and followers across the world going nuts with the commenting; it turned out that she even caught the attention of her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, who couldn’t resist the urge in commenting with two eye emojis. Clearly he just couldn’t look away as she ‘shined bright like a diamond’.
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FASHION A shopping guide for all the must-haves.
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STAR STUDDED KING CHARLES SPANIEL STUDDED DENIM JACKET $7,700, GUCCI An embroidered denim jacket with cool and edgy embellishments is a must-have for any trendsetter. Roll up the sleeves and pair it with your favorite jeans and studded sandals for the ultimate sophisticated ensemble with street edge. This studded denim jacket from Gucci features spike stud accents, flap pockets, an embroidered Peter Pan collar with rosette detail, tapestry style embroidery, King Charles Spaniel back emblem detail and a quilted lining.
AVAILABLE AT FARFETCH.COM
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FASHION | SHOPPING
DAZZLING DIAMONDS ‘G’ GOLD SINGLE EARRINGS WITH DIAMONDS $1,850, GUCCI Every woman of fashion needs dazzling diamonds to add the finishing touches to her stylish look. Why not make a subtle statement with Gucci’s stunning single gold earrings? The label’s iconic interlocking G motif brings instant recognition.
AVAILABLE AT MYTHERESA.COM
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ROCK THOSE RIPPED JEANS WM3 CROP FRINGE DISTRESSED MID-RISE STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS $325, 3X1 There is no such thing as having too many pairs of jeans, let alone RIPPED jeans that will bring the right amount of edge to any look. You can rock a tee and mix and match between skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans and roll hem jeans and pair with heels, army boots or sneakers to create the ultimate denim look. 3X1 counts Chiara Ferragni, Leandra Medine and Rihanna as fans of its expertly crafted jeans. Made from Japanese selvedge denim and finished with a long frayed hem, you can pair it with a bomber jacket.
AVAILABLE AT NET-A-PORTER.COM
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FASHION | SHOPPING
STUNNER SHADES LELLA – WOOD SUNGLASSES $340, VAKAY Make a statement with a pair of sunglasses that instantly catches everyone’s attention. Your spectacles must not only block out the sun, but be an exceptional must-have accessory also. Elevate your look to the next level and splurge on the perfect frames that border between fashion and art. These Vakay’s unisex handmade sunglasses are made with wenge wood featuring handcrafted jewelry. With an 18k gold Vakay logo, it also includes gold colored spring hinges. These Carl Zeiss sun lenses offer 100% UVA/UVB protection with an inside anti-reflective coating.
AVAILABLE AT VAKAYEYEWEAR.COM
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THE ELEMENT OF BLING CHAIN DETAIL HARNESS $265, SASS & BIDE Less is more, so it is important to keep it simple, unless your bling is the ‘show piece’ of your ensemble. This exquisite gold harness is designed to create a statement. Made using solid brass, this one-size harness crosses up behind the neck and down towards the lower back, drawing the eye to the unique sass & bide interwoven chain detail at the front of the chest.
AVAILABLE AT SASSANDBIDE.COM
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FASHION | SHOPPING
WATCHING THE TIME CRAZY CARATS $3,600, FENDI If it makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, then it’s well worth it. There comes a time when investing in the precious pieces that you can’t live without just makes sense. If splurging on a single accessory that you wear daily transforms your every look, then we can all agree that it’s acceptable to put some money away and bite the bullet to purchase a quality watch. This 18-karat gold plated and stainless steel watch by Fendi screams luxury. If that wasn’t enough, it also features diamond and gemstones with a stainless-steel bracelet with folding buckle.
AVAILABLE AT FENDI.COM
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FLORAL PINK SILK PLAYSUIT PARADISO FLOATING FLORAL-PRINT SILK PLAYSUIT $265, ZIMMERMANN It’s time to be playful with an effortless floral print playsuit. Wear it as part of a modern evening ensemble with metallic-gold mules and you will look flawless. Long bell sleeves and ruffled details lend Zimmermann’s black crinkled silk-georgette Paradiso Floating playsuit an enchanting, gothic sensibility. It’s printed with sprigs of tonal-purple, blue, green, and brown flowers. Finished with a waist-defining tie that’s tipped with sumptuous tassels.
AVAILABLE AT MATCHESFASHION.COM
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FASHION | SHOPPING
THE CAPE EMBELLISHED CROPPED CAPE $715, SASS & BIDE Capes are a major trend this year. A devastatingly beautiful cropped cape is a must-have statement piece for any trailblazer’s wardrobe. A simple cape can be very couture for evening shenanigans if you’re stuck for outfit ideas. Pair it with skinny jeans, a white tee or blouse and you’re good to go. The sass & bide’s cape is delicately detailed yet structurally bold. It creates structure using shoulder pads and a curved front hemline. This fitted cape with front hook-and-bar closure is fully embellished with entrancing glass beading, delivering a look that adds drama to any ensemble.
AVAILABLE AT SASSANDBIDE.COM
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FASHION | SHOPPING
THE METALIC MCQUEEN METALLIC MESH KNIT DRESS $2,545, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Every woman needs a dress that checks all the boxes. This black bouclé knit dress by Alexander McQueen will cetainly bring the WOW-factor, comfort, and quality. It will also be the perfect fit for all occassions and seasons. It features an open knit mesh detail in metallic gold with long sleeves and a keyhole fastening on the back neck.
AVAILABLE AT ALEXANDERMCQUEEN.COM
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LAUD STARTS WHERE OTHERS FINISH
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THREAD BY THREAD DESIGNING A BETTER LIFE Fashion designer Alexandra Zvi is well known for her originality. She speaks to MANUKA about fashion and the ethics behind it as she prepares to launch her AW2018 collection. BY JOJO DAN’ELLE
GOTHIC ROMANCE COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHY LOWEL ABALA
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lexandra Zvi is eccentrically English and often compared to fellow British designer and couturier Alexander McQueen. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, a university city on the River Tyne in northeast England, Alexandra has been designing, producing fashion and costume for the past 20 years. Today, Alexandra resides in Melbourne, Australia and is on the verge of rebranding her label as an ethical brand. Inspired by her years working in fashion and costume, she caters to women who appreciate style and dare to be the center of attention. With an eye for detail, her designs are feminine, romantic and elegantly proportioned. Related to White Chapel tailors, Alexandra always knew that she was going to be a Fashion Designer. Perhaps it’s in her genes! As a little girl, Alexandra was contently occupied by making clothes for her dolls. Everything she did was working towards the life of a designer. Designing is what drives and fulfills Alexandra, bringing a sense of peace. She says “there isn’t anything better than practically creating the ideas that swim around in my head.” As a fan of French designer, Christian Lacroix, Alexandra says “his fearless ability to design what he saw, without necessarily being on trend is what truly inspires me as a designer.”
Each time a door closed for Alexandra, she turned a new corner in her life where design inevitably played a big part. With over 20 years in the fashion industry, Alexandra has not only been a Fashion designer, but also a stylist, textiles artist, costume designer and seamstress in theatre, television and film, as well as a design teacher. While living in the UK during her time in the costume corner, it became evident that she needed another string to her bow. Training as a technology teacher, Alexandra ended up teaching others how to design and produce fashion. Very soon she realized that teaching full time wasn’t going to fulfill her passion as teaching others only fueled her own desire to create. She reduced her teaching hours and used her skills creating textile panels for public and private spaces. This was a pivotal moment in Alexandra’s career as developing new surface decoration techniques and embellishments later became key elements for Alexandra Zvi designs. In 2008, Alexandra packed her bags to experience ‘new beginnings’ in Australia. Again, the life of teaching textiles filled her days. This time, a new syllabus, ‘Sustainable Textiles’! After endless hours spent on researching what ‘sustainable textiles’ even meant, she began to question what was happening within her beloved fashion industry? The topic of ‘ethical
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A POP OF
COLOR
A fusion of eye-popping neon hues and sumptuous jewel tones with sporty silhouettes for a fresh take on combining your brights.
ART DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY J.D. NELSON PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE DINA APRILLIA AND KAREEM DRAYTON EDITING ANNA ZMUDZKA ARTWORK KAREEM DRAYTON STYLING KAT ARNOTT WARDROBE ASSISTANCE NICOLE KANAAN, MERRIN SCHNABEL AND BẢO TRUNG MAKE-UP DARIELLE LAHAUSSE AND CLARISSA WILLIAMS HAIR STEPHANIE HYSLOP AND TEIGHAN FELTON MODEL STEPH HOLLAND
RED LOOSE FIT JACQUARD KNIT JUMPER $160.00, OROCEO CASTRO; RED BASQUE SKIRT $180.00 OROCEO CASTRO; BLUE LEATHER GLOVES $29.95 H&M.
MAKE-UP CLARISSA WILLIAMS HAIR TEIGHAN FELTON
MAKE-UP DARIELLE LAHAUSSE HAIR STEPHANIE HYSLOP
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THIS PAGE YELLOW LACE CROP TOP $35.95, ZARA; PINK EARRINGS $75.00, NEESH; ORANGE SILK COAT $75.00 DUALE DESIGNS. OPPOSITE LISA ELECTRIC BLUE LIQUID SPANDEX DRESS $399.00, RUBY STAR; PINK EARRINGS $75.00, NEESH; HOLOGRAM CLUTCH $29.99 MRP; SILVER RING GREEN $255.00, SUNSTAR DIAMONDS AND JEWELLERY; SILVER RINGS $105.00, SUNSTAR DIAMONDS AND JEWELLERY; GEO WEDGE SHOES LANA VOLKOV..
MAKE-UP DARIELLE LAHAUSSE HAIR STEPHANIE HYSLOP
PHOTOGRAPHY PEPE ARCOS MODEL JENNIFER LEE ANN YOUNG (BALISTARZ AGENCY) PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY HAYWIRE
CRAFTING JEWELS WITH LOVE
HAYWIRE is a fresh jewelry brand emerging onto the international fashion scene. Founder and designer, Allegra Lipanje, speaks to MANUKA about her driving force behind birthing HAYWIRE. BY JOJO DAN’ELLE
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ewelry designer, Allegra Franziska Lipanje who lives between Bali and Belgium, founded HAYWIRE in December 2016. Born on a small corner of the Adriatic Sea, which some writers have nicknamed ‘nowhere’, Allegra is of mixed Italian, Slovenian and Croatian heritage. Allegra launched HAYWIRE with the idea that there’s neglected beauty to be found in unexpected twists of fate and unusual places. Each piece of HAYWIRE jewelry has been cleverly designed. With every piece, her aim is to create something by thinking ‘outside the jewellery box’, bringing inreferences from art, history, music, film and fashion culture. HAYWIRE is designed for those with a taste for bold, edgy and minimalistic jewelry who enjoy urban style. With a Visual Cultures Degree from Goldsmiths University, London in 2012, Allegra has dabbled in art, fashion, creative writing and the human rights of indigenous people.
In 2016, Allegra discovered her passion for jewelry on the enchanted island of Bali, where one day she found herself making an earring with a pendant that said ‘courage’, which she’s worn ever since. Allegra’s biggest jewelry design inspirations are Elsa Peretti, and fine jewelry designer Bibi Van der Velden. Allegra says “ both of them in their own time have managed to create a style that is truly distinctive, unexpected and unique to them”. Through her designs, Allegra aspires to simply make a difference. The biggest motivation in driving sales for HAYWIRE is “to have the ability to contribute to several humanitarian causes that are dear to my heart” says Allegra. Her vision is to leave her mark on the world with every piece of jewelry she crafts with love. HAYWIRE is available at: www.haywirejewellery.com Follow on instagram @haywirejewelry
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WINTER
FRESH A look at how you can power up in all white this winter.
ART DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY J.D. NELSON LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY BELINDA DUFFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE DINA APRILLIA PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANCE, EDITING AND ARTWORK KAREEM DRAYTON STYLING J.D. NELSON AND KAT ARNOTT WARDROBE ASSISTANCE NICOLE KANAAN AND MERRIN SCHNABEL MAKE-UP CLARISSA WILLIAMS HAIR TEIGHAN FELTONÂ MODEL LESCHELLE HEWETT
THE CHANEL BRIDAL GOWN ANGELA MARCUCCIO, ANGELAMARCUCCIO.COM.AU; PEARLED EMBELLISHED EARRINGS $64 NEESH; FLUFFY JACKET $160, H&M HM.COM.
THIS PAGE: WHITE WOOL TURTLE-NECK DRESS C/MEO COLLECTIVE CMEOCOLLECTIVE.COM; BELL EARRINGS, $51 NEESH. OPPOSITE: WHITE FINGERPRINT SEQUIN DRESS $380, ARON KATONA ARON-KATONA.COM; SEQUIN JACKET $130, H&M HM.COM; NECKLACE $184, JEANETTE MAREE JEWELLERY JEANETTEMAREE.COM.
A TOP MODEL
on the
RISE
As the Top Model Worldwide winner embarks on an international modelling career, Anri Pretorius takes MANUKA on her journey to success. BY JOJO DAN’ELLE
PHOTOGRAPHY AVRON LETO WILLIAMS MAKE-UP KELLI FUCHS ROSEN
PHOTOGRAPHY AVRON LETO WILLIAMS MAKE-UP KELLI FUCHS ROSEN
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eeing the silver lining around every dark cloud in life and showing appreciation for the little things, is what makes life worth living for” says South African19-year-old Anri Pretorius who has been nothing short of impressive. With great ambition to becoming a successful model, Anri didn’t wait around to be discovered. Her rise to the top was through determination, hard work and sacrifice. Leaving nothing to chance, Anri started modelling in 2014. She kept it simple, taking it day by day, one step at a time. Anri is now a professional print and runway model living in London, committed than ever to fulfilling her dreams. As Anri was growing up, her love for high fashion and strutting down a runway was never a huge surprise to those around her. This undenying passion remained a constant theme in her life. Without a doubt, her designer friends would take every opportunity to glam her up to showcase their own designs. During Anri’s year of training at the Model Academy in 2015, her natural talent for the runway was imminent. This led to Anri booking her first runway show for South African designer Sun Goddess. Thereafter, Anri
was selected as a runway model for the opening show for BrandsLuvU, followed by South African Fashion Week in 2015, featuring the Autumn/Winter collections of JJ Schoeman and Sun Goddess. She then took part in the 2015 Gauteng Sansui Summer Cup to model the designs of Jasmine Huang, winner of the Young Designer competition. After her first casting in 2015 for Day at the Races, Anri met Suzette Marais, CEO of Top Model South Africa, who encouraged Anri to enter Top Model, a leading professional model search competition. Suzette told us “I immediately realized she has amazing talent. She has a fresh and different look.” The following year in February 2016, Anri competed in the Top Model search without any hesitation. She impressed the judging panel comprising of many esteemed TV personalities, beauty queens and celebrities including: Jen Su; Riana Mooi; Dean and Crystal Mason; and Justin Divaris to name a few. Without ever expecting to win, Anri shone in the beautiful designs of Michael Bezuidenhout and took home the title of Top Model South Africa 2016 at Cradlestone Mall, Krugersdorp. “We were not surprised at all” says Suzette. “Anri is such a humble and bubbly girl. We believe that Anri will continue to be successful in future.”
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THE BOLD
and the
BOSSY
Stepping back in time when padded shoulders, high waist pants, and A-line skirts ruled supreme. With excess elegance, simply take command like a modern BOSS.
ART DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY J.D. NELSON EDITING KAREEM DRAYTON STYLING ALEX KOWAL AND J.D. NELSON MAKE-UP ADDIIEE FAYE HAIR STEPHANIE HYSLOP MODELS SHANELLE CHASE AND VICTORIA GORDEETS
GOTHIC ROMANCE RED BODY SUIT $238.00 ALEXANDRA ZVI, ALEXANDRAZVI.COM; CUT OUT BLAZER KITCHY KU, THEICONIC.COM.AU; TARTAN SWAG SKIRT $87.00 ALEXANDRA ZVI, ALEXANDRAZVI.COM; DROP CHAIN $25.00 LOVISA, LOVISA.COM.AU; CLUBMASTER CLASSIC SUNGLASSES $150.00 RAY BAN, RAY-BAN.COM; SILVER RING (STYLIST WARDROBE).
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THIS PAGE GREEN METALLIC BLOUSE, $80.00 INPRINCIPLE; TARTAN A-LINE SKIRT $180.00, ALEXANDRA ZVI ALEXANDRAZVI.COM; GOLD CUFF, ANGELA CLARK ANGELACLARKBOUTIQUE.COM; ACCESSORIES (STYLIST WARDROBE). OPPOSITE GOTHIC ROMANCE RED BODYSUIT $238.00, ALEXANDRA ZVI ALEXANDRAZVI.COM; CUT OUT BLAZER KITCHY KU THEICONIC.COM.AU; SILVER DROP CHAIN $25.00, LOVISA LOVISA.COM.AU.
COLOR POP YELLOW STONE EARRINGS, $125 NEESH; WHITE TURTLE-NECK KNIT DRESS, $180 NR BOUTIQUE NRBOUTIQUE.COM; FAUX FUR SHRUG, $80 TWIN-SET.
BY NICOLA MODEL
RACHEAL GUNBY
MARLEINE ATTALLAH J.D. NELSON
PHOTOGRAPHY
BEAUT Y |ST YLE
All about the
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NICOLA RACHEAL GUNBY I am a 22 year old Makeup Artist from the UK. I have been a freelance makeup artist for 2 years after studying Fashion, TV and Media Makeup at one of the top makeup schools in the UK, DFMA Makeup Academy. WITH
Since qualifying I have worked on many jobs in the industry and with many clients and brands. My favorite job is always a photo shoot as I love seeing the transformation! Its always fun being behind the scenes in the industry but it can get crazy!
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After makeup, my second favorite thing to do is travel. My dream is to become an established makeup artist around the globe. Up until now, I have worked in the UK and in Australia so I have many more places to expand to. My absolute dream would be New York! I have many makeup artists that I look up to for inspiration but my all-time favourite would be Patrick Ta. I love that the industry isn’t just for females and he creates the most amazing red carpet looks, which I am obsessed with! I have so many tips and tricks but my makeup motto is not to change the face, only to emphasise it! Oh and adding a red lip to any look will create ultimate glam no matter what!
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MUSIC|STORY
VIBIN’ WITH K.ESS BY J.D. NELSON
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elbourne singer and songwriter K.ESS (formerly known as Kim Saini) has a fresh and quirky Pop/R&B sound. She is a versatile and talented vocalist who blends her soulful tones with a touch of her edgy and urban swagger. Early on, K.ESS developed a passion for music and gravitated toward the sounds of Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé. Her true, eye-opening moment came when she was a teenager and discovered the sounds of Sam Cooke, Etta James, Patsy Cline and James Brown. By the time she was 22, K.ESS debut single ‘Supergirl’, received airplay on national radio and continues to stream on Spotify and Radio Airplay (formerly Jango). In 2013, K.ESS self-released her debut EP titled ‘Dear Diary (prelude)’, which was an open book to K.ESS’s personal life experiences. The material was honest and relatable,
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which landed her an international recording deal with 50/50 Global Muzik Inc and music publishing with BMG. In 2015, K.ESS parted ways with her management and record label to gain full control of her artistry. Since then, K.ESS has worked relentless in developing her own sound and style and has truly enjoyed her artistic journey into 2017. Being bi-racial, K.ESS is outspoken about diversity and is a proud human rights advocate promoting equality for all. She also supports organizations such as Bully Zero Australia Foundation and aims to bring awareness to the social issues, which affects all of us. With her zest for life, laughter and creativity, K.ESS aims to be the next global music sensation and a music writer/ blogger. As a music contributor for MANUKA, we proudly present to you K.ESS!
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A look into the artistic world.
THE JOURNEY BEHIND THE ARTISTRY Internationally acclaimed artist Lynn Jaanz speaks to MANUKA about her art, her inspiration and her healing. BY
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ynn Jaanz is an internationally acclaimed artist who’s received honorable mention at the 30th Annual Chelsea International Fine Art Competition at the Agora Gallery in New York. Awarded for her series at Spectrum Miami Exhibition, she has featured in the Artist’s Palette Magazine and Melbourne Observer. Lynn has also appeared on Lethbridge Gallery’s website as a Lethbridge 10,000 finalist for her ‘Rapture’ painting. As an established and well-known prophetic artist, Lynn Jaanz’s colorful artwork is well sought-after between New York, Miami, Singapore, Milan, Rome, and Australia. Lynn regularly exhibits around the world and has sold her works internationally for over a decade. Her masterworks are bought as statement pieces as part of interior design projects for luxurious homes, while others are commissioned and sold to investors and art collectors. After exhibiting at the Plural Unique 2 show at Next Gallery in Piacenza, Italy in late 2015, Lynn has built a strong following in Italy. She recently exhibited at RossoCinabro Gallery as part of the Contemporary
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Collected in Rome, Italy in May and July 2017. The Contemporary Collected was curated by Joe Hansen and Cristina Madini for RossoCinabro, which was also shown in Tokyo. The exhibition gave insight of how European artists were producing art today and showed a variety of selected items representing different disciplines. Art critics around the world have compared Lynn’s style to Jackson Pollock, the influential American painter. Pollock was known for his unique style of drip painting which made him a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. Lynn’s art is appreciated for its unique and fresh approach to abstract, with its underlying interpretations of spirituality and perception of a higher power. Her work has the ability to touch one’s heart and soul as her art translates significant meaning and sovereignty straight from the canvas. Born in Egypt and raised in Australia, art has always been part of Lynn’s life as she was surrounded by nature, beauty and artistic inspiration. Undoubtedly, this was a big reason why Lynn began to paint. After having travelled to Italy in the 80’s and seeing such inspiring paintings
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and beauty of the countryside, Lynn was left with vivid images in her mind. These visions have been interpreted and still appear through some of Lynn’s paintings today. Living in Australia, Lynn naturally has great appreciation for Aboriginal art, which has taken on many transformations over the years; from a method of storytelling to signifying struggles, and to symbolize the contemporary indigenous identity. “I also like Olsen” she says, as she refers to John Olsen, described by the National Gallery in Victoria as ‘one of Australia’s greatest living artists’. Olsen is a major figure in the story of Australian art, known for his spirited and unique painting style and in particular for his lyrical representation of the landscape. Behind the joy of painting, Lynn spent years battling a chronic illness. Painting became a big part of her healing process as doctors instructed her to use painting as a form of recovery. This condition drew Lynn to the world of the supernatural. Today, her work reflects the way she sees life with all of its color and beauty. From rich warm hues to cool tones, Lynn searches the unknown phenomenon and psychic of the human condition and explores the complexities of living. She taps into a truly unique style of curves, with the use of color in erratic, speedy, busy tumultuous ways. Through fine lines and outlines of curves, Lynn’s search of higher power in all his glory is what she is celebrated for.
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Lynn tells us “my inspiration comes from a supernatural place.” This illustrates the concept within Lynn’s work, which strongly reflects the connection between the human condition with the supernatural or spiritual. Her themes express mans search for meaning, search for god and the tragedy of living. The overriding theme is man being lost in the insanity of life only to find redemption and salvation. “Man is searching for meaning, searching for hope, searching for love, searching for significance in his perpetual state of confusion,” Lynn explains. Her art gives hope and rejoices the light in the dark. Described as an abstract colourist, Lynn is renowned for representing the journey of life extensively as the
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topics of birth, death, heartache, sorrow, joy, love and eternity are depicted by the recurrent images of crosses and colours. Lynn’s use of extreme and strong colour, textures and imagery reinforce the different stages of life and the emotional conditions that come with it. The commotion expressed in some works depicts the myriad of experiences and sentiments on the journey. With close observation, art lovers can identify the varied durations, dramatic and poignant strokes. Her freehand style displays life in its fullness. Through these techniques, Lynn takes aestheticians on a journey within each color, with all its power, beauty and majesty. Her vision is to give art lovers “a sense of joy and peace in a world that is so full of fear.”
In addition to her artistry, Lynn launched her new book titled ‘A Journey from Heaven to Healing’ in February 2017. After having many near-death experiences, Lynn wrote this book to tell the story of her journey. Inspired by those struggling with what life has thrown at them, Lynn hoped to enthuse and nourish the souls of her readers with her words and her art as shown throughout the book. Lynn currently has a permanent exhibition at York Street Art Gallery, in Melbourne, Australia and at the Gallery in Tamborine Mountain, Australia where you can view Lynn’s artwork.
LYNN JAANZ is available at: www.lynnjaanz.jaanz.com.au To buy a copy of ‘A Journey from Heaven to Healing’ by Lynn Jaanz, visit: www.lynnjaanzbook.com
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York Street Art Gallery Level 1, 216 York Street South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Gallery 5 Fern Street Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, Australia
To book an after-hours appointment at the York Street Art Gallery, in South Melbourne visit www.yorkstreetartgallery.com or email lynnjaanz@jaanz.com.au
To book an appointment, call +617 5545 2402
Opening hours are from Tuesdays to Fridays between 11 am to 3 pm. To book an appointment, call +614 50 955 467
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