TYRA BANKS, TRACEY AFRICA, GEENA ROCERO, DIVERSE WOMEN OF COLOR ON COVER OF HARPER’S BAZAAR

Art Director and Executive producer, Christopher Sollinger, cast various industry icons, veterans, and new faces for the historic cover series of the next edition of “Harper’s Bazaar India”. Nine versions of the magazine will be available, each featuring a different woman of color on the cover including Tyra Banks as well as Tracey Africa and Geena Rocero, who become the first transgender women to appear on the cover of the iconic “Harper’s Bazaar.” Sollinger produced the shoot over the course of a week in New York.

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‘The Nine Wonders of the World’ cover series is a twist on the unofficial title sometimes given to those new buildings, structures, projects or even designs that are deemed to be comparable. The series interprets and showcases this “new” as diversity. The new being that diversity is acceptable and celebrated today.

“Diversity has always been the DNA of Harper’s Bazaar. The Indian edition is delighted to follow in such illustrious steps”, said Harper’s Bazaar India Editor Nonita Kalra.

 “Showcasing white woman after white woman on covers does not work anymore, we need to show the women of the world that is of now,” said Sollinger. “The world is changing and with this story we want to be apart of that global revolution.”

“This cover means the world to me and for me to represent my community, it is such a humbling experience for me, I can’t thank Christopher and Harper’s Bazaar for allowing me to be on the cover,” said Tracey Norman.

“It is an honor to be on this historic cover series with the women that I’ve looked up to. Growing up in the Philippines I used to dream of being on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar”, said Rocero.

The Models:

·      Tyra Banks is a veteran and icon to the runway and various leading advertising campaigns.

·      Tracey Africa is the first trans model to have multiple beauty campaigns in the 1970s. Tracey was also shot by Irving Penn for Vogue Italia.

·      Geena Rocero is a Filipino American model, producer, founder of Gender Proud and gave a viral Ted Talk with 3 million views. She was honored this year with a GLAAD Media Award for the Logo digital series ‘Beautiful As I Want To Be,’ which she executive produced and appeared in.

·      Hannelore Knuts is a veteran Belgian model and known to be the only model in history to have three consecutive Vogue Italia covers.

·      Cora Emmanuel is a Caribbean beauty and has been the face of Chanel.

·      Emanuela de Paula was born to a white Brazilian mother and an Afro Brazilian father, She has been the face of retailer NEXT and L’Oreal.

·      Pyper & Daisy America showcase Millennials in our new modern age, unorthodox beauties who have gained notoriety through social media and shear personality. It is the first time the sisters of Lucky Blue were shot together for a cover.

·      Hind Sahli is one of the few Muslim models to break out of Morocco. Hind was voted by Vogue Italia as “the top middle eastern model of our generation.”

·      Soo Joo Park is the leading Korean Model and an inspiration to all designers. Soo Joo has been the face of countless magazine covers and beauty brands.

About the Cover:

We commissioned American Artist, Isaac Aden, to create one of a kind head pieces for each model. He is represented by the world renowned Ethan Cohen Gallery. We shot the women around art and paintings in the gallery, fusing international artistry with global beauty. KC Jones, the stylist, has contributed to top Italian publications. KC  brought in designers Chanel & Roberto Cavalli who were extremely supportive of this project from start to finish. KC Jones mixed influences and designers from Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe tying them together with a cohesive Americana trend. Stockton Johnson is one of the most accomplished photographers in Asia, contributing to top international publications and advertising campaigns.

JLo and Olivier Rousteing – Paper Magazine Shoot

Today, PAPER Magazine reveals their latest cover story online of their September Issue featuring JLo and Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing shot by fashion and beauty photographer Nicolas Moore.

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Paper Magazine’s September Issue Luxe in Flux cover story with Rousteing and JLo features a 6-page story shot by photographer Nicolas Moore. Moore had the unique opportunity to see the inspiration from the inside as designer Olivier Rousteing and his newly named Balmain muse Jennifer Lopez vamp it up for the pages of Paper. Paper’s September Issue dedicated to luxury fashion hits newsstands August 31, 2015.

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Photo / Editorial Credits

All Photography: Nicolas Moore / @nicolasmoore

Courtesy Paper Magazine / @papermagazine

Styled by: @marielwashere @robzangardi

Models: @JLo @olivier_rousteing

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About Nicolas Moore

Born and raised in New York, Nicolas Moore was first introduced to the world of fashion by his father James Moore, a photographer and film director and his mother, a German model. Moore has shot for for i-D, AnOther Magazine, Allure,Japanese Vogue, Vogue China, German Vogue, Teen Vogue, GQ, and Wonderland Magazine. He has shot celebrities including: Woody Allen, Scarlett Johansson, Kanye West, Pharrell, Nicki Minaj, Lauren Hutton, Catherine Deneuve, and Charlotte Rampling. His advertising clients include Salvatore Ferragamo, DKNY, Maybelline, Aveda, Victoria’s Secret, and Valentino. Nicolas spends his time between New York and LA and is represented byBrydges Mackinney.

Follow the artistry and photography of Nicolas Moore at

www.nicolasmoore.com

SELITA EBANKS WEARS ASHI STUDIO FOR STYLE AFRICA GALA

Model Selita Ebanks attended the Style Africa Gala on Saturday (June 22) in Los Angeles wearing Ashi Studio.

Selita Ebanks arrived wearing a white off- the -shoulder Ashi Studio gown, paired up with her box braids the look was pure perfection!  Ebanks was being honored for her humanitarian efforts at the annual event.

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The Teen Vogue Handbook: Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion | Review & Good Read for Everyone

The New York Times bestselling must-read, THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion (Razorbill; 9781595142610; on sale November 28, 2014; $24.95), now with 90% new content and updated for the digital age.

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Since its launch in 2003, Teen Vogue has provided teens with the very best coverage of fashion, celebrities, entertainment, and features. THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK offers interviews, profiles, and advice about how to break into this constantly evolving industry. This essential guide for anyone interested in fashion is now better than ever. The expanded edition is chock-full of brand-new photos, profiles of newcomers, descriptions of digital jobs, and up-to-the-minute career advice. It’s the ultimate behind-the scenes look at the designers, stylists, photographers, models, makeup artists, writers, and bloggers who run the industry.

THE TEEN VOGUE HANDBOOK features profiles of Jenna Lyons; Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen; Pamela Love; Warby Parker; Michelle Phan; Sophia Amoruso; Robin Givhan; Chanel Iman, and many more stylists, photographers, and major players. The all-new section on digital careers includes advice straight from editor-in-chief Amy Astley and the staff of Teen Vogue on how to grown an online brand and make a fashion statement! This edition covers changes in the fashion landscape that include bloggers and street style, and also includes a free one-year subscription to Teen Vogue.

 

My Review:

I have been a fan of Teen Vogue for several years.  The magazine provides the latest in fashion, celebrity style, and entertainment.  The Teen Vogue Handbook is the perfect extension of the brand because it gives an insiders guide to careers in fashion.  I suggest this book for up and coming fashion professionals as well as those working in the industry.

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The handbook is divided into content chapters according to careers such as Designers, Editors, Digital, Stylist, Models, Beauty, and Photographers.  Of course I turned to the Digital chapter first, which features media moguls such as Leandra Medine, Natalie Massenet, Michelle Phan, Sophia Amoruso, and Robin Givhan to name a few.

In addition, The Teen Vogue Handbook shares how to start a career in fashion and the daily responsiblities associated with each job.  For example, designer Jenna Lyons shares “one day is never the same as the next; there are so many pieces and parts.  Most of the time, I go from one meeting to the next and don’t really get a break in between ” (Astley, 41.)

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The handbook ends with the Career chapter giving tips on how to apply for internships, create a resume, social networking, and dressing to impress.  The Teen Vogue Handbook is a must read for the fashion intern or brand account manager.  Fashion is constantly changing and one must stay abreast of the latest trends (beyond accessories and style.)  Anna Wintour stated, “people have to go to school, learn their craft, and build a brand – that’s the right, healthy way to do things.  If you’re an overnight sensation, you can be yesterday’s news in no time, whereas building something slowly and carefully that has value and quality, that’s what’s going to have legs” (Astley, 114.)

Send an email to kim@stylelifefashion.com – let me know if you decide to purchase The Teen Vogue Handbook and share your favorite chapter!

Astley, A. (2014). The Teen Vogue Handbook: An Insider’s Guide to Careers in Fashion.  New York, New York: Razorbill.

Fashion Awards MD 2014 – Style + Life + Fashion Media Category Recap

Fashion Awards MD is considered to be one of the premiere fashion events in the Baltimore area.  This year’s theme was “Traveling Circus” and sponsors for the event included: Harbor East, Linell Ellis, Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey, Christopher Schafer Clothing, About Faces Day Spa and Salon, Lana Rae, South Moon Under, Open Fly Magazine, Hide N Seek Entertainment, Maryland Renaissance Festival, Baltimore Fashion Alliance, The Fly Wire, Yelp, and DeBois Textiles.

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Style + Life + Fashion had the opportunity to attend the event being nominated for the Fashion Media Category.  I was surprised to be placed on the ballot (for a second consecutive year) because I only had plans to attend as a media source.  Once I received the email confirmation I was very excited to be amongst such a talented list of bloggers.

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Style + Life + Fashion attending the Fashion Awards MD

Dress: Romeo & Juliet {Saks Fifth Avenue} | Handbag: Louis Vuitton | Beauty Products: Fake Bake, OPI, and Cutex One Step Wipes

Jaslene Gonzalez from America’s Top Model served as the host for this year’s event.  She was seen wearing a beautiful red asymmetrical gown, created by local fashion designer B. Descai with an additional black, sequin, and green dress selected by fashion stylist Thea Washington.  Jaslene looked stunning and did a wonderful job of engaging the audience.

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What I love the most about attending any fashion event is the creativity and talent that’s circulating in the room.  From face masks to custom design apparel, everyone came out to be seen and noticed.  The evening continued with a variety of performances between the nominee categories and recognition was given to those with a flair for beauty, fashion, and the arts.  In the honorary words of the Fashion Awards MD, we should strive to “Inspire and Be Inspired.”

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Excited Nominees and Guest
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For additional photos and winner’s list visit: FashionAwardsMD.com

Statement Necklaces: Wardrobe Must Have

I am a huge fan of wearing statement necklaces. The right necklace can transform an entire look and can be worn with a variety of clothing items.  Fashion girls can purchase this accessory from a number of retailers either online (my personal favorite) or in a department store.  No matter what’s your preference anyone can find a necklace that suits her individual style.  Whether it’s a basic tee shirt or elegant dress, this fashion accessory is a wardrobe must have!

 

 

 

New Pumps from ShoeDazzle – Topanga and Annika

I wanted to share photos from my latest purchase through ShoeDazzle.com  The shoes I received are titled Topanga (sling back) and Annika (open toe pump.)

I absolutely love my subscription because shoes are delivered to my front door. But most importantly, I don’t have to worry about my shoes being fashionable or “dated” because ShoeDazzle.com updates their showroom daily.  To spruce up my open toe Annika pumps, I added a pair of ankle chains from shop.stylelifefashion.com

To purchase the pumps featured and become a member – visit ShoeDazzle.com | If you like this post click on the link: https://stylelifefashion.com/shoedazzle