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FASHION TO LIVE FOR Put Your Best Foot Forward 8 NY Mens Fashion Week 14 Weekend Warrior 20 The Making of Success 25 Stardust 28
TECHNOLOGY Penna Keyboard 36 Neuroon Sleep Gadget 38 Ahead Smart Helmet 40 Moov: Electric Transportation 42 Orah: Virtual Realty 26 Checkkin 36 One Man's Trash 48
FRESH FACES Mark Jackson Rafael De La Fuente Model Sean Alexander
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TRAVEL | EAT. STAY. CHILL Exotic Voyages A Colorful Affair Change Your Clothes- Change Your Life Bagged and In Style Artist: Adam Krueger Free Spirited The Anam Resort Modern Glamour The Asetti Homes
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EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO RAINE MAGAZINE Wow! What a fun journey this has been. Thank you for helping me discover some of the most exciting people on their upward rise. Here’s a quick flashback... • • • • • • • • • •
Priyanka Chopra Kendall Jenner Mark Cuban Daymond John Nicky Hilton Lady Weymouth - Emma McQuiston G.E.M. Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Fabien Cousteau To name a few...
I am so grateful for the many lessons learned and all the wonderful support I have received over these last 10 years! Thank you for taking this journey with me and helping inspire creative entrepreneurs around the globe. Although we have reached an important milestone, much work is still needed to be done. Let’scontinuethesuccessofsparkingcreativityandchampioninginnovationinallwedo. Here’s to the next 10 years of Raine!
Nova Lorraine, MA Founder and Editor
IMAGES COURTESY OF R. SWIADER
R. SWIADER Rafal Swiader founded R. Swiader based on the belief of a utilitarian lifestyle of uniformity that adheres to ease and comfort. Through its inclusion of art, fashion, and the people, R. Swiader is a brand “for the culture,” where classic lines and unexpected structure offers the “perfect uniform for a citizen of the world.”
Through his vision, Swiader transports us to Ancient Greece where a juxtaposition of ethereal fluidity meets the rawness grounded within the
heartbeat of New York City. A mixture and power play of delicate vs. gritty undertones were prominent throughout the collection. Models gathered in
clusters as you would a class photo adorned in a muted color palette that allowed one to focus on the graphic design and intricate structure. Swiader
worked with photographer Martyn Thomas on the abstract graphic design. One t-shirt in particular spoke out, “The God is in The Gaps”—referring to the celebration of imperfection. Overall, this SS18 collection consisting of linen overalls, dresses, short suits, co-ords, and sheer blouses stayed true to R. Swiader brand’s identity of simplicity and tranquility.
IMAGES COURTESY OF MATIERE
MATIERE Founded in 2013, by Henry Choi and Scot Shandalove MATIERE is a Los Angeles, California based design lab. Matiere, which means “material” or “subject matter” in French, prides itself on the integration of “form, function, and comfort” into a sleek and modern aesthetic. Matiere is known for its experimentation in textile selection, dying, and production treatments of product from knitting mills in Italy and Japan. This season, Matiere brings forth its spring/summer ‘18 collection “Reflection.” Matiere took guests on an inner and outer voyage of their brand, reflecting on the core ethos and foundation. Their first runway show took place at the Cadillac House, where onlookers were greeted by three dancers clothed in Matiere designs. The dancers performed multiple varieties of interpretive dance before, during, and after models took to the runways. The collection was classic, yet remained true to Matiere’s aesthetic of modernity based around Athleisure and luxe loungewear. Reflective bomber jackets, Italian Viscose pullovers, Japanese high-shine anoraks, and water resistant outerwear and pants were stand out pieces. Silhouettes were a bit more voluminous, adding a level of shape and contrast not experienced in past seasons. The reflective outlook within this collection of high-tech materials and eco-friendly fabrics, in addition to an all-around embrace to the technological advances the fashion industry has unleashed in recent years, creates an exciting sense of innovation and a thrilling look toward fashion’s future. “We will continue to push boundaries, moving the needle forward, designing and developing a future of technical sustainability.” A constant growth by reflection.
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Rafael De La Fuente Photographer: Valheria Rocha Stylist: Brandon Johnson
Rafael De La Fuente is an actor and singer that can next be seen as Sam, “Sammy Joe” Flores in the CW reboot of Dynasty, premiering on Wednesday, October 11th at 9:00pm. He is known for his roles in FOX’s Empire as Jussie Smollett’s love interest, Michael Sanchez, in ABC’s When We Rise, as Ricardo Canto, Nickelodeon Latin America’s Grachi, as Diego Forlan, and Nickelodeon’s Every Witch Way as Julio. Previous credits include The One I Wrote for You and the Telemundo telenovelas Aurora and Màs sabe el diablo. Rafael is originally from Venezuela, and currently resides in Los Angeles. RAINE: Can you tell us about your upcoming role in the reboot of “Dynasty” and what viewers can hope to see? DE LA FUENTE: The viewers are in for a re-imagined/current re-telling of the classic 80’s hit. There’s a more diverse cast, and it’s set in Atlanta instead of Denver. Relevant conversations are brought to the table like oil, energy, fracking, geopolitics, etc. as well as fashion, drama, comedy and sex! I play Sam “SammyJo” Flores, originally played by Heather Locklear. Her career skyrocketed with this character. He is Cristal’s nephew who is a bad boy and definitely has a shady past. He has a one night stand with Steven the night before Cristal marries Blake Carrington, and he moves into the Carrington manor to try to get himself a “slice of the pie” causing much trouble in the process.
RAINE: How did you get your first big break as an actor? DE LA FUENTE: I had a couple small jobs before booking my first series regular in a show for Nickelodeon Latin America called “GRACHI.” This was a huge platform for me, and it allowed me to reach a massive audience because it was broadcasted all throughout Latin America every day of the week for about 2 1/2 years, and it was also a huge success in Spain and Italy as well as many Asian countries. My break in Hollywood would have definitely been “Empire” for Fox. I had a recurring role in that show. I was in the pilot, and I did 11 episodes over two seasons. Since then, I’ve shot four independent films and the critically acclaimed miniseries “When We Rise” written by Oscar winner Dustin Lance Black, starring opposite Guy Pearce. “Dynasty” is my first series regular in Hollywood, and I am so excited about it.
RAINE: What are some of the other projects you are working on for 2017? DE LA FUENTE: I have my plate quite full with Dynasty at the moment. but I have a fun guest star role in an episode of one of my favorite shows ever coming out, but I can’t say anything about it because it’s confidential. I can only share that it is very, very scary. RAINE: How do you maintain a balance between your work and life? DE LA FUENTE: I think it’s just a matter of not becoming too obsessed with work. Because I am so passionate about what I do, I have had moments where my whole life has revolved around my career, and that can drive you mad. However, I feel like I have achieved a really good balance just by nurturing those relationships that I have in my life with people that are not in the industry, and having activities like traveling, outdoors stuff like camping, fitness and sports.I definitely have to stay on top of that, but I think I’m doing a pretty good job. RAINE: What are some words of wisdom you’d have for aspiring actor? DE LA FUENTE: Go to class; don’t attach your ego to your work; listen to people that have been around longer than you, and have the certainty that things are going to happen, and be resilient.
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Above all, try something. -Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Exotic Voyages is trading on the success of its seventeenth year of operation by expanding its luxury global portfolio to include three new countries for adventurous travelers: Oman, India and Japan. Designed with privacy and authenticity in mind, the Asia-based luxury travel company is also launching 18 new completely customizable itineraries, six in each of the three destinations.
“Oman, India and Japan are fascinating countries that should be on everyone’s bucket list for 2017,” said AndrewCarroll,globalheadofsalesandmarketingatExotic Voyages.“Oneofthesafestandmostbeautifulcountriesin theMiddleEast,OmanistheGulf’sundiscoveredgemand an antidote to the glittery artifice of Dubai. India is one of the world’s greatest melting pots with amazing cultural, religiousandspiritualexperiences.Thefoodaloneisreason enough to visit Japan.”
All of Exotic Voyages’ tours are private, highly personalized and include expert, English-speaking guides. Guests can expect to stay in properties renowned for exceptional quality, style, location and service, including five-star hotels like The Chedi Muscat in Oman, The Raj Palace in Jaipur and Japan’s Park Hotel Tokyo. Some of the highlights for the Oman, India and Japan itineraries include:
JAPAN: Visit the Meji shrine & Sensoji temple in Tokyo: These two temple and shrine are located in the intersections of the mainly busy districts of Tokyo and are the musts when you visit the capital of Japan. Hike the Fuji Mountain: Climbing the Fujisan is such a common but everly worthwhile thing to do for not only native Japanese people but also international visitors. Do you know that every year, there are approximately 300,000 people climbing this notably Japan’s highest mountain? Taste Japanese gourmet: Food lovers (not saying if you are traveling only for food) now can have chance to try various mouthwatering dishes of the country whose local cuisine has been designated the Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco. See cherry blossoms in spring, or in a cherry blossom festival: Stay tuned and just go Japan in around January and March if you want to catch the best scenes of cherry blossoms in their blooming season!
DRESS: NOREEN FRANCISÂ SKIRT: HILARYS VANITY
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FOUNDER OF ASETTI DESIGN, CHRIS CLAYTON