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68. How To Style Colored Gemstones By Gemfields 76. Rock N'wild Animals By Akillis 100. Arkay Jewellery Unveils Its Latest Drops ART
136. Found In Translation BEAUTY
108. Nudestix Introduces The Euphoric Nudes EDITORIALS
22. Beauty & Power 30. Too Sweet 38. Small Pink Umbrella 46. Particles 54. Vibin Out 62. The Ocean 70. The Way Of The Warrior 78. Stronger Woman 86. Neon Lights 94. It's All Red 102. Goddesses Of The Pantheon 110. Woman In Black 122. Into The Metaverse 130. The First Day Of Spring FASHION
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LIVING & LEISURE
144. Breakfast O'clock! 146. The Enhanced Audi A8 And S8 Make Regional Debut PEOPLE
16. Pia Bajpiee 116. Anjum Sulaiman REGULARS
150. Taking Off: The Coolest Getaway This Spring! 156. Horoscopes
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on ourRADAR Off-White hosts an Imaginary Experience in Doha
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Off-White™ continues to celebrate the enduring vision and values of Virgil Abloh, by showcasing for the first time in the Middle East an “Imaginary Experience”, a world within a world that is simultaneously a map and a form of transportation: a spaceship, a theater, and a portal to another world—one devoted entirely to the imagination.
The “Imaginary Experience” included a Trunk Show of Virgil Abloh’s “High Fashion” collection, that took place at Studio 7, a design concept store in Qatar rooted in Arab culture, a playground of perception where function dares to have fun, that was followed by an “Imaginary’ dinner in a majestic farm in the heart of Doha, Qatar. To complete the experience, Qatar Creates, which is led by HE Sheikha Al Mayassa, held its closing tour of “Figures of Speech” at Doha Fire Station. The first museum exhibition in the Middle East dedicated to the late acclaimed designer and creative Virgil Abloh showcasing more than 55 of his artwork. www.theciin.com
The trunk show that was showcased is just one of a profusion of interdisciplinary expressions in the city concreting “Imaginary,” an Off-White™ platform desired by Virgil Abloh and dedicated to cultural reinterpretation, disruption, and transformation as a means of instigating a new dialogue and format of the future. Rooted in Abloh’s stated desire to define a universal language that transcends cultural parameters and opens the conversation to all, it affirms that the label’s next chapter remains grounded in its founder and creative director’s guiding philosophy: “Question everything.” This signature exchange between past and future, cultural and subcultural to articulate and progress the present is debuted through the “High Fashion” collection, all designed, envisioned, and finalized by Virgil Abloh. Sinuous dresses are abbreviated to a radical micro length, while the waistlines of jeans and pants are notably dropped. Knitwear separates are fluid and glamorous, transposing transparent layers and sensual boucle wools with compact yarns and fuzzy, textured cutout jacquards. The appearance of Swarovski crystals advocates overt shine and luxe. Instead of classifying haute couture as the origin source of the clothes distinctive to urban tribes, it examines haute couture as a pinnacle articulation of these lifestyle expressions and the practices and ideologies that form their foundation. The ultimate creation is a self-portrait through the lens of haute couture. It amplifies Abloh’s always dimensional expression of what is ‘really real,’ rather than an expectation, stereotype, projection, or outdated ideal.
HIS AND HERS OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE IN ICONIC DUBAI MALL
his and hers, a Men’s and Women’s retail concept, dedicated to high-end comfort clothing, has opened its doors to customers in the prestigious Dubai Mall, extending its range of designer leisurewear to fashion lovers in a brand-new location. Building on the success of the fashion brand’s initial store in Gate Avenue DIFC, the new flagship, which is owned and operated by FIG Retail, marks the second in the brand’s chain. This new addition to the Dubai portfolio welcomes the first global shop in shop concept for these designer brands, that appeal to a diverse range of premium fashion clients. In the new his and hers boutique, customers have access to an outstanding range from each of the brands’ latest collections, in a space that is entirely dedicated to luxury loungewear and leisure apparel. This unique identity and specialised customer experience, makes his and hers even better placed to realise its brand tagline of comfort lives here. Fashion enthusiasts will find the very latest Spring/Summer 2022 collections of leisure and loungewear, sleepwear, underwear, and beachwear from brands Emporio Armani Bodywear, Underwear and Beachwear, Max Mara Leisure and Beachwear, and Polo Ralph Lauren Underwear and Loungewear in the latest his and hers outlet. April, 2022
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wishLIST ALEXANDER McQueen T-Shirt With Graffiti Logo Print
MSGM Twin Shoulder Bag
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BALMAIN Cropped Sweater
VERSACE JEANS COUTURE Thelma Pouch With Silk Scarf
KENZO Small Tote Bag
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ISABEL MARANT Thalie Clog
PAUL SMITH "Lee" Sneakers
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"Storm Skull" T-Shirt
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Moschino Clutch With Logo
MM6 MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Small Japanese Bag
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High Balskee Sneakers April, 2022
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Andrew Garfield in BOSS ANYA TAYLOR-JOY WEARS TIFFANY & CO.
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Andrew Garfield, who presented the 'Stephen F. Kolzak Award,’ wore a blue, double-breasted BOSS suit and paired it with a white shirt and navy tie.
Channing Tatum in Ralph Lauren for the premiere of “The Lost City” Ralph Lauren is pleased to announce that Channing Tatum wore Ralph Lauren Purple Label to “The Lost City” premiere in London on Thursday, March 31st. Channing Tatum wore a Ralph Lauren Purple Label Black Double Breasted Sport Coat, Black Trouser, Black Turtleneck, and Black Leather Lace-Up Shoes. www.theciin.com
Spotted: OLIVIA DEAN WEARS COACH
Spotted! Blake Lively in MANGO
Singer Olivia Dean wore a Pillow Tabby shoulder bag 18 in butterscotch to the “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore" world premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on March 29, 2022 in London, England.
Blake Lively was spotted wearing a checked green jumper by MANGO on the streets of New York.
MARQUISE MOMENT BY MARIA TASH
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KYLIE JENNER IN ISABEL MARANT
Boots are here to stay as spring begins to bloom, and Kylie Jenner always knows how to rock the perfect over-the-knee boot. Straight off the runway from PFW, Kylie is sporting the Laelle leather boots by Isabel Marant. Inspired by the ballads of American rock band Blonde Redhead, the Fall-Winter 2022 runway show focused on the essentials of getting dressed in a simple and comforting way. Putting on a men’s jacket or an oversized coat over a skinny little dress or betting on the cosiness of a cuddly knit dress paired with thigh-high boots, Isabel Marant sets the trends for next season. April, 2022
A specialist in crafting pieces for creative piercings, NY-based cult label Maria Tash has become synonymous with a look that features multiple earrings worn elegantly placed across the ear. The designer’s signature creations have a cool edge and include everything from pave to marquise diamonds.
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I don't dream about roles and I'm open to any ideas.
Meet Pia Bajpiee - an actress with a career spanning over a decade in South and Hindi film industry. Pia has extensive experience working in commercial advertisements modelling, dubbing, and acting in music videos. Pia's most notably feature is in adverts for Cadbury alongside veteran actor, Amitabh Bachchan and Sonata with cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. We sat this month with Pia to know more about her and thank her for this exclusive interview.
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Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Pia Bajpayee an actor. I am from Etawah, UP. I am living in Mumbai for the last 9 to 10 years. I have featured in many films in the South and couple of Hindi films too. I mostly work in commercial advertisements. Please tell us about your education. I was just a 12th grade student when I came to Mumbai. What are your favorite childhood memories? As a child I loved the holidays and what they brought with them. Going over to my Nani's place was my favorite memory. I loved villages and the natural experiences it gave us like climbing on trees and just wandering in the open grounds, flying kite with my brother, spending time just on our own and no rules! When and how did you get into modeling? Everyone in my family was into teaching and I wanted to do something else because I was not very academic and couldn't see myself as a teacher. So, instead I got into modeling as I wanted to build my own name, make my parents proud, and my city proud. I used to perform in all cultural activities in school and knew from the beginning that this was my calling.
Do you have any tricks or routines to stay healthy and beautiful? No there's no particular trick but every one should eat healthy that suits you. No strict rules just keep a schedule for the eating. A perfect body is a myth and it's always a work in progress. I'm a vegetarian and in my food and I follow the Satvik rule which is a mix of Ayurvedic and other stuff. Do you have any other secret talent(s)? I don't think there's any such thing as a secret talent. If it's a talent it will come up so no, I don't have any secret talents. What is your message for your fans in the middleeast? I love middle-East I have been to Dubai and I love the city and how it functions. So, I love you guys and I love how you all live. Your message for us at CiiN magazine. Thank you, guys, for asking me such wonderful questions and making me feel special.
RAPID ND ROU
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movies you have worked in so far? I can't choose one as each role is different and valuable in its own sense. Each director is different so you just can't say one thing is a good experience and others are not. All of my movies and projects have taught me something and it would be wrong and unfair to say that one is better than the other. Tell us about some of your upcoming movie projects. I have worked in a film called 'Lost' by Pink director Anirudhha Rai Chowdhary and it’s soon going to hit the screens. Name your dream role you’d like to do one day? Frankly speaking, I don't dream about roles and I'm open to any ideas. I enjoy all my roles and I feel some things in life should be unpredictable. I'm open to surprises in life.
Favorite Sport: Running
Favorite Music: Nothing fixed, depends on mood Song on loop at the moment: None Favorite Travel Destination: Snowy place Favorite All-time TV Show: None as such Best Movie: There are loads. Kashmir Files recent. Best Book that kept an impact: Death of Sadguru
How do you unwind? I love shopping, fashion, working out and I love reading of course.
Favorite Food: Home made Punjabi Food.
What other projects are you now working on? I haven't signed anything just yet and I'm looking forward to 'Lost'.
places I can't choose one
Best hanging spot in Dubai: There are so many
Best hanging spot in Mumbai: My gym Favorite all-time movie: No all time favorite
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Bright Tones by MANGO Man
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Introducing the Bright Tones collection by MANGO Man, a relaxed and versatile daywear edit that’s perfect for the sunny days ahead! Think soft jeans, parkas, and t-shirts in neutral tones. A neutral palette of white, beige, navy and denim blue is brought to life with pops of burnt orange and understated pastels. Stripped shirts are paired with linen trousers and layered with lightweight sweaters – making it the ideal look for the warmer months, complete with a range of uber-comfy joggers and tees.
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Berluti presents 'Gradient' for Summer 2022
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For Summer 2022, Berluti comes up with a new seasonal animation for permanent items, enhancing a selection of the Maison’s emblematic pieces. Gradient highlights Berluti’s iconic patina signature with a strong colour game, taking on three distinctive seasonal shades. Each one of its models is reinterpreted here with a focus on functionality by adding an extra front flat pocket. Inspired by nature, fauna and the mineral world, the new patinas comprise Beetle Green, mimicking the metallic reflections of a beetle’s armor; Duna, an ode to the delicate desert landscapes; and Sapphire Blue, a glamorous, cool shade of blue with subtle purple undertones. Each patina takes over the Venezia leather items as a gradient, with different shades of the same colour - ranging from darker to lighter or vice-versa, each highlighting the different functions of the bags and bringing singular depth to every piece.
Berluti’s ultimate emblematic leather goods line, Jour has long been synonymous with the Maison’s craftsmanship and know-how. Revamped for Spring 2022, it is now animated for the first time since with Gradient. Chosen bags include the Un Jour Mini briefcase, the Toujours and Toujours Mini totes, the Nino GM clutch and the Toujours Gulliver cross body bag. They all feature the details and trimmings of the renewed Jour line, from a light cotton and linen lining to a new strap, handle frame and zip puller design. They are also revisited with casual, practical functions including the new front flat pocket, and some feature the Scritto motif. Just like the small leather goods and accessories, which include the Itauba, Makore, Imbuia and Santal wallets, as well as the Jagua and Bambou card holders, and a leather and metal shoehorn-shaped keyholder. The Gradient animation is now available worldwide in Berluti stores. www.theciin.com
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LOEWE IS RELEASING THE 'LUNA' BAG
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Taking its name from the Spanish word for ‘moon’, LOEWE’s new Luna bag design is derived from the shape of a crescent moon. The Luna is a fresh take on a classic hobo bag, an everyday carry-all that sits comfortably on the shoulder and is suited to day or night. The Luna is available in black, pecan, avocado green, ash grey satin calfskin and LOEWE jacquard strap. Also available in our iconic Anagram jacquard in navy/black, green/avocado green or tan/pecan. Metallic sliding eyelets allow the LOEWE Luna bag to be personalized with additional shoulder strap or charms.
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THE TEAM: Wardrobe Stylist: Anastasia Korol (@am.anastasia.korol) Photographer: Pavel Stepanov (@foto.stepanov) Makeup Artist: Irina Popova (@rinka_p.i)
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MATCHESFASHION LAUNCHES ‘NEW SEASON, NEW POSSIBILITIES’ SS22 CAMPAIGN
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The future looks bright in MATCHESFASHION’s new SS22 campaign titled ‘New Season, New Possibilities’. Embrace bold colours, easy dresses and statement accessories from the brand’s edit of curated pieces from the latest collections. Discover the must-have new pieces from brands including Gucci, The Row, Burberry, Valentino, Loewe, Jil Sander, and more at MATCHESFASHION. www.theciin.com
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THE TEAM: Photographer: Gabriele Mansolillo Videographer/Accessory Designer/Creative Director: Alterego Foto/ Video (@alteregofoto) Wardrobe Stylist: Ronci Spose Model: Anastasia Slobodyan
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Coach Spring Introduces 2022 Pillow Tabby Campaign
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Coach introduces a campaign for its Spring 2022 Pillow Tabby bag starring actor, singer and model Daisy Jelly and photographed by Robbie Mailer-Howat. Inspired by the house’s playful approach to its authentic American heritage, the campaign emphasizes the sensual appeal of the Pillow Tabby, Coach’s beloved shoulder bag named after its plush, pillow-like silhouette and soft Napa leather fabrication. Set against a field of wildflowers, the images depict Jelley embracing the bag in affectionate ways, emphasizing the house’s lighthearted approach to fashion. Updated for spring in pastel hues, the Pillow Tabby is a plush reimagination of Coach’s iconic Tabby bag and a modern take on an archival 1970s design.
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Les Benjamins Launches Essentials 4.0
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After having opened the brand’s first flagship store in Dubai, launched a new fragrance and jewelry line - Les Benjamins returns to its streetwear roots with the fourth drop of essentials, aptly titled “Essentials 4.0”. The new release sees the Istanbul-based brand continue to expand on its core foundation of minimalist comfort-wear with sweatpants, hoodies, t-shirts, and sweat-shorts in colors ranging from track blue, kermit green, cool beige and latte brown to neon green, yellow and pink. All styles are also available in kidswear sizes. As always, the capsule collection sees each piece subtly embroidered with the brand’s logo, with every garment vegan and sustainably crafted from 100 percent organic cotton - a nod to the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices everywhere possible. www.theciin.com
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THE TEAM: Model: MELISSA SHN (@melasssi) Photography: Foto Bilgin (@foto_bilgin)
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HOW TO STYLE COLORED GEMSTONES BY GEMFIELDS
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From stacking rings to layering necklaces and mismatching earrings, coloured gems are designed to be worn playfully. The glamour of rubies and emeralds will give uplift to any outfit and help create a personal style statement. Each and every gemstone is as unique as the person who wears it, with colour, character and inclusions all their own. The decision of how to style gems is a highly individual one, with no hard-and-fast rules: some opt for subtle jewels that blend in and offer understated, everyday styling, while others go for bold colour clashes and eye-popping statement pieces. Coloured gems aren’t just for jewellery... However they are worn, coloured gemstones will bring any outfit to life with their vivid hues and inimitable character. And their utility isn’t limited to the obvious items of jewellery earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Francis De Lara’s quirky sunglasses, featuring a ruby teardrop, represent a novel way of incorporating gems into a look. Don’t stop at one... Layering necklaces is a perfect way to tap into the trend for ‘maximalist’ styling. AYA’s range of pendants featuring Gemfields’ Mozambican rubies on delicate gold chains are perfect for this: layering one over the other creates an elegant mesh effect, a playful look that can dress up a simple outfit without overpowering it and help one transition from day into evening. Similarly, the maxim of ‘less is more’ does not apply to rings. From Sandy Leong’s Zambian emerald twists and coils, to the www.theciin.com
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more classic bands in Fabergé’s ‘Colours of Love’ collection, stacking them high and mix and matching different ring types works a treat, transforming the hand into an artistic canvas. Find a trademark style... Why not go all-in for one coloured gemstone piece and make it a trademark style? Whatever the chosen go-to is, it can be styled and paired with any outfit, formal or casual: the jewellery equivalent of having a signature scent. This could be something as simple as a necklace with one or two emeralds, from the likes of Fehmida Lakhany or Margery Hirschey, or something bolder, like Valani Atelier’s bracelet with its solid band of emeralds or Misahara’s Water Lily ring, featuring a single emerald with ‘wow’ factor. The power of colour... Intrinsic to the wearing of coloured gemstones is an understanding of the power of colour itself. Red projects power and passion, while green connotes rebirth, growth, hope and renewal. Harness this power by colour blocking GFG Jewellery by Nilufer’s emerald star earrings with an orange outfit to embrace colour and push boundaries. Or, take it one step further and clash colours – perhaps pairing ruby earrings from Bina Goenka with bright blue, green or yellow for something more complex and visually arresting. When it comes to getting the most out of coloured gemstone jewellery, the key is to wear it in a way that is brave, bold and beautiful, allowing each utterly unique gem to tell its wearer’s story. April, 2022
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THE TEAM: Creative Director: Ashley skelly (@houseofgemineye) Model: Victoria Rose (@victoriaroseserra) Photographer: House of Gemineye (@houseofgemineye) Henna Artist: Bethany Mclean (@bbbodyart)
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ROCK N'WILD ANIMALS BY AKILLIS
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In times of delicate humanity, women seek new armour to shelter and find refuge in, to bring joy and excitement, to escape in. This collection explores the duality between realism and dreaming, ever-present within all of us. Synchronously acknowledging our collective grounding and the comfort- bringing protective layers we cocoon ourselves with, we continue to seek out much-craved moments of levity, beauty, poetry and freedom. Delicately oscillating between the contradictions within. www.theciin.com
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GIVENCHY PRESENTS THE ANTIGONA SPORT
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Givenchy is delighted to unveil Antigona Sport, the latest addition to its Antigona family of handbags. Conceived in the same spirit as the original, iconic style, Antigona Sport revisits a unique aesthetic in a supple leather version that naturally plays on symmetry, distilling the Antigona's elemental lines into a versatile, everyday style. The contrast of soft, smooth leather with a modern, woven strap highlights a new take on contemporary style. Essential, pure, and relaxed, the Antigona Sport reprises the quintessence of its family's characteristics in an elegant construction and discreetly luxurious details. Hardware signatures specially developed by Creative Director Matthew M. Williams, such as subtle strap embellishments and an articulated, oversized zip pull embossed with the 4G emblem, further accentuate its of-the-moment attitude. Crafted in slightly shiny calfskin, the Antigona Sport presents all
the archetypes of Givenchy's leather-working savoir faire. Gracefully rounded handles are anchored by stitched leather tabs. On its base, hand-sewn leather squares discreetly protect the bag's body from scratches. Underscoring the design's signature duality, a gilded signature appears on each side of the bag, with "Givenchy" lettering hot-stamped on one face and the 4G emblem on the other. A generous interior features a sleek pocket adorned with a leather Givenchy patch to keep cards and other essentials to hand. Plays on texture let the Antigona Sport make a bold style statement: on the Spring-Summer 2022 runway, a chain strap interlaced with leather gave the mini a sophisticated touch, while an adjustable woven strap with "Givenchy" lettering optimizes versatility of wear on the small and medium sizes. The Antigona Sport is available in classic black, ivory, or beige, as well as seasonal colors of pumpkin and mauve. www.theciin.com
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"Shining like stars ‘cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful right now"
THE TEAM: Photographer: Silviya Al Ubed (@silya.vi.ph) Photographer: Daria Pavlova (@dariirey) Model: Alena Kokueva (@art_in_moving)
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HARVEY NICHOLS - DUBAI PRESENTS NEW CAMPAIGN, ‘BE THE VISION’
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Captured against an artistic setting to create bold, fashionforward and contemporary looks, ‘Be The Vision’ invites customers to step into an ultra-modern perspective and be their own visionary, as we highlight the Spring/Summer 2022’s collections to dress through the season’s key moments and occasions. Focusing on elevated, timeless pieces to be styled with individual flair, a sweep of clean creams for women come through in relaxed, tailored looks (with a twist). The Attico’s washed-out yellow trouser suit is the poster look to take you through the season with cinched-in waist and power shoulders, and no staple wardrobe is complete without The Row’s impeccable take on wearable white, as lightly structured knitwear is layered over loose trousers in head-to-toe white. Continuing with shapely knits for summer, Jil Sander’s faded mint green dress has just the right dose of frill hem juxtaposed with the collection’s white, slouchy bag. Understated print comes through from Matérial’s co-ord to subtly add some interest to an otherwise neutral palette. Forever handbags in leather take small and structured form with
Alexander Wang at the forefront, or large slouchy shapes from 3.1 Philip Lim offer a practical alternative. The Paris Texas knee boot still reigns as the sexiest shoe silhouette with grey snake print variations coming into play. This season’s menswear collections are similarly very wearable, relaxed, but unique in understated terms. Officine Generale’s play on zebra print is perfect for work or play and Acne Studio’s heavy cotton co-ord set with zigzag stripe is boxy enough to feel smart for workwear or afterdark. It’s all about the small subtle details for men’s clothing. New brand to store, Aspesi, creates a lightweight tailored suit paired perfectly with Casablanca’s silk shirt and orange feature collar while Paul Smith challenges summer’s go-to florals with fresh sunflowers. When it comes to staple items for men, Marané cream trousers will go with everything from breezy summer shirts to simple t-shirts. The latest collections for women, men and kids are now available to shop in-store at Harvey Nichols – Dubai. www.theciin.com
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ARKAY JEWELLERY UNVEILS ITS LATEST DROPS
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Dubai-based jewellery designer Resham Khan unveils Arkay, a fine jewellery brand with lifetime pieces, designed with the highest quality at attainable prices. Arkay started as a passion project with a small collection of pinky rings, it was born out of Resham’s love for Jewellery since the age of 12 when the first piece was designed. The brand consists of fine pieces of jewellery, with each piece as a testament to its value. Arkay is created to be a luxury jewellery brand which is playful and of high quality, made using precious and semi-precious stones while still being affordable. The founder’s mission was to build Arkay with these pillars at its foundation, and really create great value for her customers. Arkay is the go-to jewellery brand for all things playful and elegant, from the perfect pinky ring and minimal high-quality hoops to emerald and rainbow tennis bracelets – the brand changing the standard of fine-jewellery one piece at a time. Today Jewellery is a brand that creates high-end pieces with quality execution for a reasonable price tag, essentially, aiming to have the best of both worlds available on its own e-commerce platform. The quality of the pieces in Arkay are unparalleled in the UAE, and the brand is best recognized for their signature Rainbow tennis bracelet. “Beautiful, high-end, quality jewellery is my number one priority, and to share that with my clients and customers makes me happy. A perk of Arkay is that it’s a direct-to-consumer brand, ensuring the best quality at affordable prices. Which is why I give
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importance to my e-commerce platform,” says Resham Khan. “I want to create pieces that come from the heart and inspire, and that’s how Arkay thrives.” Arkay’s drops are made of a spectrum of stones – Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, and some are even Zircon. Every piece has its stones, and they are all specially chosen for that piece. With stones sources from all around the world, and depending on the nature of the item, manufactured in countries such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Dubai ensuring each and every piece has its own unique journey. With the support of a great team of 6, and an incredible passion for jewellery and putting the consumer first, the sky is the limit for Arkay Jewellery. April, 2022
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NUDESTIX INTRODUCES THE EUPHORIC NUDES FESTIVAL PALETTE Nudestix travels back to Y2K to launch this 7 piece palette inspired by the euphoria of festival season
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Celebrate getting back to life with Nudestix this festival season with a palette full of nude gold, glam and glitter; curated by NUDESTIX Co-founders, Taylor, Ally and Jenny Frankel. NUDESTIX presents Euphoric Nudes, a limited collection of festive faves and new nude glistening golds for face, eyes, cheeks, and lips. Featuring new Magnetic Luminous Eye Colour, Lip Glace, and Nudies Glow shades housed in a limited-edition custom festival-inspired tin created by live artist Jessica Gorlicky with mirror to hold your essentials. The Euphoric Nudes Palette has everything you need to kick off summer and get you festival-ready in minutes, and all on-the-go! With the euphoria of festival season; free-spirited summer lovers, fashionistas and celebrities are back with pride to celebrate life, music and freedom with the Euphoric Nudes palette featuring: (4) four luminous eye colors; Dew Wop, Angel, Copper Foil and Rustic Grotto in nude-gold glistening tones to mix, match and play with light from day to night, the 1960’s cool-girl matte nude longwearing lip liner and lip color in Boho; while Labadi amps-up your kissable pout with a lip softening shimmer gloss. Add Euphorix Nudies Glow to the highpoints of the face, inner eye corners and décolleté́ for a dreamy, star-bright highlight. www.theciin.com
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The EUPHORIC NUDES FESTIVAL PALETTE Contains:
MAGNETIC LUMINOUS EYE COLOR Multi-tasking, 3-in-1 luminous eye shadow, liner, and primer all-in-one Longwearing, Waterproof, tear-proof and smudge-proof Quick-drying, non-sticky
MAGNETIC LUMINOUS EYE COLOR: NEW! Dew Wop (luminous, nude champagne-gold) (created by Sonjdra Deluxe, @sonjdradeluxe) Angel (luminous, nude rose-gold) Copper Foil (luminous, nude copper-gold) Rustic Grotto (luminous, nude burgundygold)
MAGNETIC MATTE LIP COLOR Multi-tasking, 3-in-1 matte lip liner, lip color and eye/cheek color Longwearing Kiss-proof and smudge-proof Quick-drying, non-sticky
MAGNETIC MATTE LIP COLOR – Boho (matte, 1960’s tan-nude) LIP GLACE – NEW! Labadi (glossy, nude rose-gold shimmer) (created by Kaiser Coby, @kaisercoby) NUDIES GLOW – NEW! Euphorix (highlighter, nude rose-gold sequins) All enclosed in a custom fine art tin designed by Jessica Gorlicky (jessgo. com) and housed within a biodegradable carton. The Euphoric Nudes palette is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free and synthetic fragrance-free and is formulated without parabens and sulfates. Features:
LIP GLACE Contains natural peptides to plump lips Lip conditioning ingredients – shea, avocado and murumuru butters Contains vitamins A & E for healthy lips High shine, non-sticky NUDIES GLOW ALL-OVER HIGHLIGHT Skin brightening balm with a soft glow for #glassyskin Provides instant dewiness and luminosity Long-wearing multi-tasking April, 2022
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THE TEAM: Photographer: Eliane Mallat (@elianemallatofficial) Model: Dina (@dinachaabanofficial) Location: Luxor Hotel (@luxorhotellb)
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“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ~Pablo Picasso
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Please introduce yourself to our readers. I am Anjum Sulaiman an artist from Bangladesh. I'm 34 years old, single child and living with my mother. I specialize in cubic portrait paintings, body art and love doing experiments with art. Tell us about your education. I did my O and A levels from Sunnydale, a reputed English medium school in Dhaka. Later, I completed my undergrad LLB from University of London under Bhuiyan Academy. How and when did you discover your love for art? Since I was around 3 or 4 years old I had a thing for art and my parents admitted me to a local art school. In 2018, I started doing art regularly and also began to go to teachers to learn professionally. How would you best describe your style of art? Is simply cubism but I would also say it's experimental. Where do you take inspiration for your work? Mainly from Picasso and also from Pinterest and Instagram. I love modern artists like Michael Lang and Gabe Weis. What is your favorite medium for producing your art? Absolute favorite are oil paints but I also use acrylic paint a lot. Can you describe your studio? A very cozy place for my people to hangout. Every furniture or lamps or rugs are all made in Bangladesh. It is very simple yet colorful. At the same time very messy. There is paint and incomplete work laying around. The walls are filled with my art. April, 2022
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What are some of your biggest achievements so far? When people want to buy my art that's my biggest achievement. Other than that, I got featured on a show on a national television of Bangladesh "Nexus Chanel". My tote bags are sold in Jatra (20 years old and first local craft shop in Bangladesh). Some of my works are sold through community and later the amount is donated to charity. Recently, I got an offer to showcase my work in Shilpokola Academy Dhaka.
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What artistic process goes into creating your work? Can you take us through your process from concept to final work? There's no one process in making an art piece. Every work has its own process. When I recycle, it's a different process compared to a new one I'm making. Laying on a couch, I'm sketching and that turned out good. Putting hours of hard work on one single piece and asking my teacher to do the touch ups. When I paint on Canvas or tote bags or paper or bottle or walls. Well to me every process is different but one thing is common that is I try my best to make it look desirable.
How do you overcome creative blocks? I don't get creative blocks. If I'm angry or upset or sad I just don't touch my brush. Before starting a piece I know well what I'll be painting on it and that's how I order my canvas or cut the papers.
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What message do you like to convey through your work? The message would be - that to create artworks you do not need certificates. All you need is an observing pair of eyes, intention, ideas, internet and paints. What inspired you to body art? It's not a common concept in Bangladesh. I like to experiment and wanted to try to paint on a human body. It is much harder than paper as April, 2022
body keeps on moving. So, I thought of taking it as a challenge. As it was first time in Bangladesh, I wanted to use the opportunity. Also my first human canvas Shayla was willing and very excited. What are some of the challenges you find in body art painting? Firstly finding a muse/model for it. I'm also heavily criticized for it, solely because of the Bengali Muslim mindset. It's also difficult to find appropriate paint for body, that's completely skin friendly. Also making the audience see the art and not the nude body.
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How does it differ to paint on a body and on a canvas? I take days to complete a work on canvas whereas on a human body I'm bound to finish it within five hours. As I also need to take pictures whilst the sunlight remains. Human body is never still, plus the sweat and heat of the body makes it quite difficult. Paint drips easily. Also there's little room for mistakes. What are you currently working on? I am currently working on canvas Tote Bags and altered Bottle Art. How and where do you sell your work? Do you also take commissioned work? I prefer not to take commission based work but I do at times if it's related with my style of painting. I sell locally through exhibitions and on Facebook and Instagram. Sometimes personally. www.theciin.com
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What are some of your other hobbies? My other hobbies including driving, music (specially ghazals), and going for long walks with my dogs. Your favorite quote? “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” by Pablo Picasso. Your message for our readers. No matter how old you are, always nurture your passion. Always try to keep an hour of your day for that one particular thing that gives you joy. Your message for us at CiiN magazine. Your magazine is doing a brilliant job indeed by giving a platform to newcomers from different parts of the world. I'm simply grateful to you and honored for this opportunity. April, 2022
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THE TEAM: Model: Discordia Dystopia (@discorddystopia) Makeup Artist: Desi Delaluna Photographer: David Droke
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TOMMY JEANS BAST FIBRE DENIM SPRING 2022
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Continuing the brand’s ambitious sustainability mission, the Spring 2022 TOMMY JEANS denim collection presents a range, which uses BAST fibre sourced from 100% rain-fed, pesticide-free and farm traceable crop. By opting for environmentally conscious clothing, you leave behind healthier soil when choosing BAST Denim. The new era of TOMMY JEANS begins as the BAST Denim range launches a new program, Denim Progressed – committed to reducing environmental impacts for better, more sustainable denim. www.theciin.com
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Found in Translation Burdifilek Applies a New Design Language to The Hyundai Seoul Seoul, South Korea
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Burdifilek, a firm renowned for creating beautiful and considered spaces for global brands, is proud to unveil its visionary, multi-level design of The Hyundai Seoul, the largest department store in South Korea’s capital city. The retail landmark is part of a multi-use complex combining business, shopping, and leisure in a single destination.
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The Hyundai Seoul introduces a new concept in shopping environments while forging a history by redefining the future of retail. Design elements, includes abundant greenery, expansive floorplates, and a Waterfall Garden, all contributing to a memorable relaxed customer experiences set against a backdrop of avant-garde fashion and visually stimulating contemporary design elements.
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Interpreting a new language In conceptualizing the totality of each floor, Burdifilek drew upon its experience and expertise to perfect the details of each individual element to create a branded environment that is strengthened by the sum of its parts. From floors, to walls, ceilings, furnishings, fixtures, and materiality, each floor presents its own dialect of experiences and visual display elements, all tailored to the style of merchandise and the lifestyle trends of those most apt to shop there.
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An experiential palette Second floor: Sculpture Garden On the second floor, Burdifilek’s interpretation of the future home for women’s high-end fashion is at the heart of elegance and timeless luxury. Anchored by iconic forms, with an emphasis on textures and sculptural tonality, the floor offers a gallery-like space for one to meander and explore. Use of gentle, indirect lighting accentuates fluid forms on the ceiling to radiate an ethereal quality. Custom hanging fixtures with refined detail elevates the feeling of lightness while providing a cohesive language for curated brands to shine. A combination of a subdued color palette with layers of reflectivity and translucency further boosts the sophisticated atmosphere.
Third Floor: Provocative Wilderness In Contrast, on the third floor, the designers swiftly change up the mood and invites one to another world. Expanding on the concept of nature and the sculptural garden, this level takes on the abstract form of a blooming. While maintaining a degree of commonality with the second floor in terms of sculptural elements, this floor expresses them in bolder form, amidst a creative backdrop of shocking deep blue hanging systems, aggressive materiality with an emphasis on the contrast of natural and man-made materials, unfinished ceiling, custom built, vacuum-formed sculptural walls and a simple color palette that speaks more directly to the featured brands. In this modern retail emporium, the worlds of art, design and fashion collide to create a cultural experience that transcends beyond a mere shopping experience. “Our philosophy was to create environments on each floor that would speak to a specific demographic, with a different design language while evoking nature in the spaces in various ways,” says Diego Burdi. “We also strived to create some commonality through sculptural elements that will resonate with the guests and give a physical experience of wondering and exploring.” www.theciin.com
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Perspectives In approaching this ambitious project, Burdifilek’s vision was to create a strong point of view that would be memorable for the end user. In veering away from global retail trends, the firm designed the floors of The Hyundai Seoul to be easily approachable, while providing visionary design elements and color palettes that are both inspirational and aspirational. The project transcends traditional retail philosophy to offer a unique perspective on how common experiences like shopping can be greatly enhanced, and its successful completion reinforces Burdifilek’s reputation as an internationally renowned custom design studio. “This project is a celebration of many ingredients from retail and technology innovation to exceptional design and architecture each contributing to a memorable experience.” says Paul Filek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “Working with Hyundai was also ideal, as it is a very design-aware company with a future-oriented vision when it comes to innovation in the retail space.” says Diego Burdi. April, 2022
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BREAKFAST O’CLOCK! by travel-expert José Berrocoso
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Nothing is so beautiful as spring. The most promising and innocent of seasons, poets have long extolled the bounteous joys and rebirth of spring. It’s a time of freshness when everything is alive again. At Four Seasons Hotel Guangzhou, spring has inspired a new breakfast featuring an exquisite selection of sweet and savoury. Poached baby abalone, quinoa, green peas, an exciting combination of shellfish, meat and nutritious coarse grains. Fresh abalone goes through a three-hour sous vide process that infuses a rich flavour into the tender texture. n the jalapeno peppers cheddar cheese brioche, wagyu beef, cornichons, chefs select high-quality domestic snow-dragon beef, accompanied by delicate cheddar cheese to go with crisp mini pickled cucumber and punching Mexican pepper, a unique spicy flavour that balances a rich taste of beef and cheese. www.theciin.com
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THE ENHANCED AUDI A8 AND S8 MAKE REGIONAL DEBUT
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Audi Middle East presented its latest flagship luxury models, the Audi A8 and S8 in Dubai exclusively ahead of their official market introductions. The company with the four rings has intensively redesigned the new flagship sedans to become the benchmark for luxury in its current fleet. The new high-end headlights and taillights inspire with innovative functions and form the apex of the A8 and S8’s established technology portfolio, creating a contemporary and user-oriented experience – whether for passengers or drivers.
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Carsten Bender, Managing Director of Audi Middle East, commented “With the launch of the Audi A8 and S8, Audi is creating a benchmark that combines both the worlds of uber-luxury and performance. They are flagship models that promise a first-class experience for passengers and drivers alike, perfectly aligning our visions of progress and innovation in one.” The unveiling of the new Audi A8 and S8 models perfectly coincided with the surprise showing of the Audi skysphere, a concept car perfectly illustrating the brand’s vision for the progressive luxury segment of the future, with features that include autonomous driving, a revolutionary interior and a seamless digital ecosystem. The Audi A8 and S8 are sedans that represent status and exude authority – now that they have been reimagined, their exteriors are even more
representative, confident, and athletic, while their interiors are more premium than ever before. Both models are set to arrive in the region later this year, and are symbols of status and prestige for the brand. The fourth generation of the luxury sedan, which Audi introduced in 2017, raised it to a new level with respect to power, look, and equipment, remaining the progressive face of the brand until today. The A8 and S8 meet the needs of a changing customer base. In both models, the premium concept is defined first and foremost by an emotional and comfortable interior experience, coupled with new and established technologies. The S8 sees this exemplified from a pure performance standpoint, inspired by Audi’s racing heritage, combining progressive luxury with dynamic athleticism.
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TAKING OFF
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Overlooking the turquoise waters of the Aegean, backed up by hills, Maçakızı is situated on the north side of the Bodrum peninsula in a lovely village called Türkbükü. Adorned with vibrant bougainvilleas and luscious plants Maçakızı sits against the sapphire seas of the Aegean.
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It has a mesmerizing setting ; simple yet very elegant... The history of the area goes back thousands of years B.C. The most famous being the tomb of King Maousollos of Caria which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World as well as the 16th century Castle built by the Knights of St. Peter, sitting proudly on a hill overlooking the twin harbor of Bodrum. Initially, Ayla Emiroglu established a pension and a private beach in 1977 in Bodrum. Ayla Emiroglu, with a keen eye for all things tranquil and natural; created a haven for all guests. Her original aim to create an inspiring environment for writers, painters, other intellectuals and all, with her bed and breakfast service, continued to evolve & grow, as Bodrum, through out the years. The seeds of the Maçakızı concept, continues to ourish with the vision and contemporary mind of Ayla’s son Sahir. Since 2000, Maçakızı is located in Türkbükü and along with its private and popular beach, it is transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. This unique heaven is now being carried into the new millennium and further. The hotel is set over several layers which descend down to the sea-front. This means that each visitor to the hotel is treated to a climatic X-Factor esque grand reveal as you stroll down closer and closer to the show stopping water-front view that officially marks your arrival at Maçakizi and which has become so revered in its own right. At that final sea level you draw aside the Jasmine scented theatrical curtain of exotic flowers and perfectly manufactured fauna to emerge onto the Maçakizi stained pine decking. From this extraordinary vantage point you can take a moment to gaze out over the giggling clustered groups of sun drenched, bikini clad bodies and out to the shimmering, crystal clear waters of the bay.
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This sea front layer is one half of the social epicentre. The al fresco bar adjacent to the decking adds it own decadent sounds of ice cubes breaking inside cocktail shakers to the hypnotic base of house music, which is managed from the DJ booth overlooking the action. The rooms at Maçakizi are designed to be simple oases from the merriment and festivities of the hotel’s bar, restaurant and lounger filled decking. The property has 51 rooms and 22 suites, featuring artwork by renowned Turkish artist Suat Akdemir. 18 garden view rooms overlook our lush gardens while 35 sea view rooms o er Aegean vistas framed by hot pink bougainvillea. Our 13 junior, 3 Sea view & 6 Villas o er understated luxury and ultimate privacy. All rooms and suites have been newly renovated. They’re decorated with modern furnishing, travertine oors with under oor heating, open plan bathrooms with rain showers. Interiors of suites are redesigned with understated luxury while still maintaining the Bodrum style. April, 2022
FOOD DESTINATION It is claimed at Maçakizi that ‘each dish created in the restaurant is a work of art’; a claim which is impossible to refute when every course so marvelously balances trendy, modern Mediterranean cuisine with iconic Turkish classics, with a particular emphasis on sea food for obvious reasons. As darkness falls diners laugh and chatter from across their open air tables, Cuban cigar smoke starts to rise and each hour that passes means that the pour from the wine bottle becomes more and more liberal and the stories shared around the Maçakizi Restaurant tables become more daring. Prevailing sounds are the clatter of stiletto heels on the stone floor and the clinking of wine glasses as diners toast to being in one of the most glamorous locations in the world.
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WELLBEING Have a treatment in the open-plan Nuxe spa treatment rooms with bamboo-lined walls, or heat up in the glass-fronted hammam. Decadent facials, massages, body scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, treatments for men, bespoke treatments and personal-fitness sessions will leave you flower-scented and utterly relaxed. You can also unwind with a Pilates class overlooking the bay. A hairdressing and beauty salon is in the works, too. Lovers seeking romance and seclusion should come outside of high season (July and August), when the hotel turns into a magnet for the monied of Istanbul, and the Euro yacht set. This is a hotel which truly has it all, and isn’t afraid to boast a tad but Maçakizi didn’t just become a legend by virtue of its singular views, well mixed cocktails and excellent gastronomy. Rather, it earned its position atop the pyramid by virtue of decades’ worth of commitment to providing excellence across the board; service at the hotel is immaculate and the understanding of each guest and their unique requirements is tantamount to perfection. Frankly, Maçakizi can boast as much as it wants. April, 2022
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This is an excellent monthof april 2019 for increasing your psychic ability, relying on your intuition and going within to connect with your angels, spirit guides and the presence of God. Your body chemistry is likely to be more sensitive to food, environmental issues, drugs, even supplements and vitamins. On April 8th the Solar Eclipse asks you to move to your center and get ready for a whole new 18 year cycle. This one of the best times to begin something new. The universe will support you in this through October giving you the time to build and make it a success. With the Lunar Eclipse in your 8th House and your ruler favoring Pluto, a positive change is coming that will affect you financially.
The eclipse patterns are going back and forth over the relationship axis of your horoscope. This began last October and on April 8th the Solar Eclipse places an emphasis on business and personal relationships, and/or developing a customer or client base. The most important thing to you is your love life and partnership issues. If you are single, an important new relationship may enter your life. If you are married, the emphasis is on that relationship for the coming year. It is also a very creative influence and the opportunity to turn your creativity in to a paying situation opens up. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th sets up an excellent six month period for financial gain.
The 2019 april horoscope predicts that in april 8th 2019 the Solar Eclipse in Aries places an emphasis on your health, work, pets and activities you do behind the scenes. Venus square to Saturn you are needing more love. You have cut down on your spending and you may need more rest and sunshine. To be happy now you need to be very focused on a professional or personal project. Mars favoring Jupiter indicates a lucky time for seeking employment and new avenues of income.
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With the April 8th Solar Eclipse falling in your 6th of health and the Lunar Eclipse on April 24th in your 1st house you need to be more health conscious during the coming six months. You may benefit from receiving some energy work with the favorable aspect to Uranus. These influences could also be a sign that you need a change and this could be related to your diet, your work, your habits or your daily schedule.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse counsels you to pursue your hopes and wishes by connecting with new people and aligning your energies with those in your social circle and/or community. June 2019 has been a time when you may have had to do with less or work harder to produce financially. The 2019 april horoscope says that the Lunar Eclipse favors Uranus giving you more freedom to move around or to be independent which began last October and lasts through September 2019.
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th brings the possibility of love and romance during the coming year. Don’t allow fears, insecurities or disappointments from the past to block the love you are seeking. Avenues to express your creativity are opening up especially in the writing, teaching and publishing areas. You are in a cycle of increasing your clairvoyant abilities and meditation is one of the best ways for you to do this. The Lunar Eclipse on April 24th 2019 indicates changes and improvements in your work situation.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse indicates you may be dealing with influential people, government people or agencies. Your job, business and career take much of your time and attention. This is a time of increased recognition or coming before the public. Hard work is involved, overcoming obstacles, having a plan and a schedule are the things that are needed for your success. This eclipse brings you the support you have been seeking from others. The Lunar Eclipse at 4 Scorpio says, if you’re available, there is the possibility of a new romance.
The Solar Eclipse on April 8th places an emphasis on your home, property and family matters. This may not be an easy time for you in one or more of these areas. When Saturn leaves Cancer in July things will improve. At the same time Jupiter favoring Mars and Neptune is an excellent influence for money from professional endeavors. Venus rules your house of romance and favors Pluto in the 12th so you could meet or hear from someone out of your past, this lifetime or another.
Dear sweet Leo, you have been in a phase of clearing up old karma and you are in a phase of endings and beginnings. This IS the time to make long range plans. The Solar Eclipse on April 8th 2019 is square to Saturn which may bring in a challenging period as did the eclipse last October. All things of a spiritual nature, higher mind and higher learning, as well as travel are of benefit to you. The opportunity to connect with a teacher of high calibre may be presented to you. The April 24th Lunar Eclipse brings a desire for a move or a change of pace and this began last October. Venus/Uranus could turn a friendship into something more.
The April 8th 2019 Solar Eclipse indicates a very busy time so you may find yourself on the go, involved with the neighbors, lots of phone calls and paper work. There is more of an emphasis now on your relationship to a brother or sister who may require more of your time or advice This is an excellent eclipse to begin a new course of study, take or teach a class, and write. You may very well purchase a new car or computer. Your feelings are easily hurt during this time but you don’t show it to others if you can help it. You may be worried about your health and property matters but you will feel better about things as July comes to a close.
Mercury retrograde in Aries in 2019 could indicate you are interested in creating a new business or job. You are promised success so long as you do not over commit yourself financially or energetically. The April 8th Solar Eclipse is a time when mortgages, leases and loans are favored as are all joint financial arrangements. Blessings come to you from a partner and from those who are close to you. Venus favoring Pluto could indicate you are enjoying a remodeling or redecorating project. With the April 24th 2019 Lunar Eclipse, there could be many changes coming up for a brother or sister including a new romance and an improvement in their financial situation during the coming six months.
This Solar Eclipse on April 8th is finally going to improve your finances opening up new doors for you and you will feel very lucky as this cycle opens up beginning late February through May. April 24th the Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio is excellent for writing, publishing, teaching and travel. Blessings come through your work, the people you work for, or your own business. Until after July, you may find that it is difficult to receive the love and affection you desire. Saturn square Venus can delay or deny romance due to insecurities, fears and past disappointments either in your life or theirs.
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