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Let''s Love Issue
ESTER EXPÓSITO PHOTOGRAPHY FÉLIX VALIENTE
AUGUST JANUARY 2020 2021| VO1
Photography Luke Stackpoole
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Ester Exposito JANUARY 2021 Cover Look: BALMAIN Shoes LeSILLA Jewelry BVLGARI Back Cover Look: Dress GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Boots LeSILLA Bag DOLCE&GABBANA `Sicily` Jewelry BVLGARI
06 Opening Act 07 BELLO Obsessions 08 Letter From The Editor 09 On Repeat 10 Cover Story | ESTER EXPÓSITO 26 Cold Ground Floral | Fashion
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32 Fashion | Te Souviens-Tu? 40 Fashion | Piano Man 46 Young Hollywood | NICO GREETHAM 56 Young Hollywood | JOSIE TOTAH 60 Soul 62 Maison Privée Shopping Guide
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Photography StĂŠphane Marquet
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Photography Sherman Yang
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HBOmax
“They can transform prejudice into emphathy, darkness into light, make the invisible visible, what is not spoken about does not exist, and what does not exist is marginalized"
La Veneno
Opening act
Episode One.
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FREDERIC MALLE Saint des Saints Candle
Incense, precious woods and patchouli A fragrance inspired by the Indian temples, the peace of sanctuaries and the smells of offerings.
SISLEY Le Phyto-Rouge Lipstick
JOSS&MAIN Mcrae Armchair
GIVENCHY Floral Jacquard Sweater
FENDI Baguette bar-pin earrings
YVES SAINT LAURENT Opium Eau De Parfum
CHRISTIAN LACROIX Porcelian Tea Pot
ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Alex metallic-finish pumps
TOM FORD leather-trimmed denim tote bag
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LETTER letter from the editor FROM THE EDITOR It’s safe to say that 2020 was, how do we put this delicately... A year like no other. No, no. A year of change. No, that’s not right either. Ah! Got it.
2020 was the roller coaster we all “prayed” would finally come to an end. And now that it has, let’s leave the negative in the past, bring the positive outcomes to the future, and set course on a new way path. We are ready to overcome any turmoil, any storm that comes our way. There are still many steps to conquer and our hearts go out to all of those on the front line doing their best to keep us safe and healthy. Thank you for everything you do! And thank you to those who respect the the new norms of our society as we try to rid of this virus once and for all. Here at BELLO, we wish you all a happy New Year, and while we know things will not change over night, we hope this year brings you less stress and more things to enjoy and celebrate together. Thanks too all of our readers, BELLO has grown even more. We are launching our first issue of 2021 with Ester Expósito, which includes an exquisite photo shoot produced in Madrid, and an exclusive interview that I did with Ester over ZOOM.
Full of positive energy, Ester is amazingly talented, but also smart about how she picks her projects. Being a real feminist, she has chosen her fight, and is also choosing her projects carefully so she can chalenge her self as she grows into an amazing artist. We have used the holidays to catch up on some of her latest projects beside the most popular Elite. VENENO on HBO max is a MUST SEE, and even “Someone Has to Die” was very interesting and fun to see (wish there were more than 3 episodes).
If anything 2020 has shown us all that we can get more creative even when we have less choices and opportunities. The New Year celebrations with concert of MIKA at Chateau de Versailles, and performance of David Guetta from Louvre Museum in Paris, show that nothing can stop the creativity. A special thank you to everyone who made 2020 possible as we adapted to the new rules of the world and stay together through the trying times. After all, we are better together. I can tell you that we are dedicated and excited to bring you even more amazing stories in the new year. We are going even more international than we ever did, and this cover is a proof. We are getting even more creative by expanding our international teams, and we are reinventing the way content is producer in this NEW WORLD. So sit tight, pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, and let’s dive into 2021 with love in our hearts, stars in our eyes, and strength in our ways. Ciao Alek
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TIME WILL TELL Blood orange We are Who We Are Soundtrack
MURKY LOVE Moodists Veneno
BITCH Ruby Amanfu from Little Fires Everywhere
MIDNIGHT SKY Miley Cyrus Plastic Hearts
PHYSICAL Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia
LET’S LOVE David Guetta & Sia Single EP
RAIN ON ME Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande Chromatica
MY OH MY Camila Cabello feat. DaBaby Romance
DIAMONDS Sam Smith Love goes
SAY SO Doja Cat Hot Pink
TRUTH HURTS Lizzo Uni Party
WATERMELON SUGAR Harry Styles Fine Love
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Dress DAVID KOMA
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Photography FELIX VALIENTE Styling and creative direction VICTOR BLANCO Production JESUS VERDU @ CHUVIC PRODUCTIONS Make up ALEX SAINT Hair JESUS DE PAULA Video XABI GOITISOLO
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