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MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

JOEL STAFFORD

BETWEEN CULTURE AND FASHION

MARA HOFFMAN SWIMWEAR COLLECTION 2012

TOKUNAI FLAIR
HAIR WITH KRYSTLE TOKUNAI

ACCESSORISE YOUR SUMMER

JOHN SCHELL

THE PERFECT AUSSIE BRAND

ROMANCE WAS BORN

MADAME BUTTERFLY
PLUS MANY MORE & ALL THE LATEST AND HOTTEST FASHION NEWS AND INFO!

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06 07 08 14 18 22 26 30 34 36 40 46 48 54 58 62 66 70 74 75 76 THE COLOURS OF JULY NEWS BEACH STORY STORY International Fashion News Blue Dream More Than a Thousand Words Sand From the Hourglass Madame Butterfly Run to the Ocean Beach Wedding Accessorise Your Summer Be Still My Beating Heart EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FASHION FASHION HAIR BRAND

GERD KR AMER AD, Design & Illustration ANNA JA SINSKI Editors CHRIS ROAF, HENDRIK FUT TERLIEB EDWARD HATFIELD, MAGALI DAVROUX Sub Editors MARY SIMCOX , DEB OLDS , BR ANDON LINDER Japanese Editors TOMOKO FUJII, SHOKO NAMBA A ssistant AD WESLE Y WANG Consultants DARIA MIUR A , YUQI NAK AMUR A Web & PR Managers LYSTIA PUTR ANTO, BARRET TRICKEY St ylists TOMOKO FUJII, E WA FIUTAK , JUS T YNA KORUSIE WICZ A ssistant NAOKO HIGA SHIYAMA

COVER + FOLLOWING Photography / JONAH GILMORE, Studio Rocket Science Models / ABIGAIL PLUNK , PIPER BLEDSOE, K AEL A ATLEE WORK , BRIT TANY REIMANN Wardrobe st ylist / JMH S T YLES , JESSICA HERNANDEZ Designer / BARR ACUDA BIKINIS / w w wBarracudaBikinicom Hair & Makeup / BRIT TNE Y HALL BACK COVER Makeup / Melinda Kay Hair / Glamour Lush Studios / w w w.glamourlush.com Photography / Sar yn Christina Photography / w w w. Sar ynChristina.com Model / Sarah Marie Hilker / w w w.sarahmariehilker.com White dress and collars / Helene Haw thorne Fashions ADVERTISING SPACE IN EN VIE IS AVAIL ABLE. Please get in touch for details: sales@en-vie-fashion.com
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JULY 2012
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MTV MOVIE AWARDS 2012 The 2012 MTV Movie Awards were held on June 3rd at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. The most remarkable awardee was Johnny Depp. He received the "Generation Award" to honor his long-standing contribution to the film industry and gave a live musical performance, playing two songs on guitar. The audience was on fire by the end.

order to save energy on cooling in summer. With conservation in mind, a Cool Biz fashion show was held in Seoul on June 5th. The emphasis was on a cooler style rather than fashionable clothes. And the benefits speak for themselves.

THE COLOURS OF JULY

Illustration & Concept ANNA BOURS w w w.dollhouse-online.com

CANDLE NIGHT Have you heard of the "One Million People's Candle Night? " People turn of f their light s from 8pm to 10 pm on the evenings of the summer and winter solstices. This IOR HISTORY BOOK event, which started in ITOLIER A ssouline released a threeJa p a n , e n c o u r a g e s p a r t i c iCOOL BEDDING volume retrospective of pants to think about energ y Customer feedback, the famous Dior fashion house. The conser vation, peace, healsuch as "I want natural fiber books are divided into three different i n g , a n d m a ny o t h e r t h i n g s products that feel cool," has categories of Dior products, fashion, b a t h e d in t h e li g h t o f t h e ir prompted Itolier to make their fine jewelry and fragrances. This f avo urite c a n dle s . W hy n ot selection of sheets available collection of books can be called s p e n d a c o u p l e o f f r i e n d l y, all over the world. The sheets a c u l m i n a t i o n o f t h e b r a n d s m a n y happy hours unplugged? are made of all natural materiachievement s. Just looking through als, including cotton, bamboo, th e pic ture s is a f eas t f o r th e eye s . MARIMEKKO hemp, and Japanese paper. They They are available in three languages, CO L L E C TO R CO I N have become a bit of an industry English, French and Chinese. RELEASE secret and with synthetic fiber A coin with a Marimeallergies on the rise, demand is kko motif was released in likely to increase further. commem oration of foun der Armi Ratia's 10 0 th bir thday GISELE by the Mint of Finland. The 10 ESTABLISHES coin features a portrait of Armi Ratia on one side and MODEL CONTEST a red Unikko flower on the other. What a cute coin! Super model Gisele Bundchen has established a model It will be a pleasant surprise to find in your wallet. contest entitled Top CUFA in her native Brazil. The contest is sponsored by Pantene Brazil in cooperation COOL BIZ with CUFA (Central Union of Slums) and aims to discover FASHION SHOW new top models in some of the poorest areas in Brazil, to Recently, there have been many more young "highlight and enhance the diversity of Brazilian women people working in offices wearing shorts and sandals in and their beauty."

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DREW BARRYMORE MARRIAGE Drew Barrymore married art dealer Will Kopelma n in a sim p l e b u t el e g a nt b a c k ya rd ce re m o ny at her home. They both wore C h a n e l a t t h e c e re m o ny. Barrymore is currently pregnant with her first child. She will continue to shine as an actress and as a woman.

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E DITO RIAL

BLUE DREAM
Photography / L AURENT E VR ARD Makeup / AURLIA VANDERMEULEN for Y VES SAINT L AURENT St ylist / DIRCK MEULEMEES TER Thanks to R ADICAL SHOP LIGE

Jacket / ADELE FADO Top / DEHA Leggings / ME T Belt / CYCLE Scar f / SHARKCHIC Top / OT TODAME Pants / KOCCA

Hat / ME T CHINO & FRIEND T-Shir t / PEPE JE ANS Jeans / DIESEL

Under wear / PULL-IN Jeans / ME T

Scar f / DEHA Jean Vest / ME T Top / DEHA Pants / DEHA

Jacket / ADELE FADO Top / DEHA Jumpsuit / NO -L-ITA

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B E ACH

Fox y Scar f / S T YLIS T'S OWN

SAND FROM THE HOUR GLASS

Photography / EDWIN S FRE YER / w w w.edwinsfreyer.org Model / BIANCA PADILL A @ Pop House A genc y St ylist / VIRGINIA MEDINA Makeup & Hair / L AUR A MAYA

SAND HAS A MEMORY.

THE BEACH HAS A NAME, AND SHE REMEMBERS. THE FIRST KISS, THE FIRST FLING, THE FIRST BROKEN HEART. THE FIRST DEFIANCE. THE FIRST AND LAST CIGARETTE. SHE REMEMBERS YOUR SWEAT AND YOUR TEARS. SHE REMEMBERS YOUR JOYS AND YOUR DISAPPOINTMENTS, AND KEEPS ALL OF THE THINGS THAT YOU HAVE LONG SINCE FORGOTTEN.

Shir t / H&M Trousers / TINTORE T TO

Pullover / H&M Swimwear / ALIDA DOMNGUEZ -Kalahari Collec tion

BUT THE BEACH DOESNT WAIT. LIKE SAND FROM THE HOURGLASS SHE IS MOVING ENDLESSLY IN TO THE FUTURE. SHE IS SHAPED BY THE WIND AND THE WAVES. THE TIDE WASHES AWAY HER PAST. SHE BEGINS ANEW.

AND SO CAN YOU.

Pullover / H&M

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PH OTO G R APH E R

MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS

Tex t / EDWARD HATFIELD Photography / JOEL S TAFFORD / w w w.joelstaf ford.com Model / KELLY FR A ZER @ Division / w w w.divisionmodelmanagement.com.au St yling / ALE X FITZGER ALD @ Lala St yling / w w w.lalast yling.com.au Makeup / CAROLINA ROJA S A ssistants / KIEL WODE @ w w w.ver tphotographics.com.au, SUSAN L AIRD

t is said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if a pic ture leaves you speechless? Even a thousand words cant do justice to the beauty and emotion of a well-craf ted photograph. This is exactly the case with fashion photographer Joel Stafford. St af f o rds uni q u e a e s th etic sh e ds a di f f e re nt lig ht o n f ashio n , with a n em p hasis o n h ow th e g a rm ent s contribute to the overall emotion of a scene. He does, however, allow the feel of the clothes to play a par t in th e d evelo p m ent of a sh o ot . M y id ea of f ashio n changes my shoots depending on what garments Im shooting. If Im shooting some very girly vintage style pieces, Ill want to create an innocent feel in my shots. If the pieces are more modern and edgy, then Ill try to use my lighting and surroundings to complement the lines and colour of the garments but not overshadow them . That s where thing s c an get ver y trick y while s t ay in g c re ati ve . Fo r J o e l , m a in t a in in g a c re ati ve approach to fashion photography is paramount. When setting up a shot, ever y element is meticulously designed to put the viewer in his mindset. W i t h e a c h p h o to g r a p h , h e c o m m u n i c a te s d i r e c t l y with his audience, sharing a specific emotional vision, b eaut y, v ulnerabilit y, s treng th , inno cence an d the lis t go e s o n . I t hin k t h e h a rd e s t p a r t is ge t tin g t h e mo del in the frame of min d that I m in an d tr ying to get her to express those emotions that I need in the shots. Setting the scene by getting the right location and wardrobe is the easy part. However, despite his detailed planning, he remains adaptable. Sometimes my ideas change when on loc ation for the b et ter or f o r t h e wo r s e , b u t t h e te a m I c h o o s e o n my sh o ot s is professional and is always ready and prepared as much as possible so we can get the job done. T his a da p t a bilit y c a n b e at trib ute d to his v iew s o n the role of fashion in photography;

With such an appreciation for new challenges, we can look forward to many more creative shoots from Joel in the future. M a ny p h oto g r a p h e r s h ave a c o m p lic ate d re lati o n ship with light, always struggling to get just the right amount of exp osure and that p er fec t angle, natural light versus ar tificial, direc t or filtered. Joel, on the o t h e r h a n d , h a s a l ove a f f a i r w i t h li g h t ; t h e y w o r k to ge t h e r a s c re ati ve p a r t n e r s to co m p o s e sh ot s in his signature st yle. The light is as much a charac ter as the model, assuming the role of ally or antagonist according to his design. Inspiration comes from a variety of sources, a photo, a movie, music , clothing , or even just from a convers a t i o n w i t h f r i e n d s . H o w e v e r, h e a d m i t s t h a t h i s greatest inspiration comes from his p eers . I get no greater inspiration than working with and talking to ot h e r c re a ti ve s a b o u t p h oto s h o ot s . We j u s t s t a r t talking and throwing ideas around and we get all excited and lock in a shoot, its that easy. I love being surro un de d by p e ople that are as passionate ab o ut f a s h i o n p h o t o g r a p h y a s I a m . J o e l s o p e n - m i n d e dn ess an d his thirs t for creative collab oration are reflected in the diversity of his style. Joel Staf ford is a photographer whose compositions give us a heav y dose of humanit y and a glimpse into the mind of the man behind the lens. His passion and excitement for fashion photography shines through clearly in ever y shot he takes. I love creating photos t h a t h ave t h e s e c e r t a in e m oti o n s ; w h e n I t a ke t h e shot and I quickly glance at it flash up on the screen and see that ever y thing has come together and I ve nailed the shot oh, its the best feeling! For more info: w w w.joelstafford.com Also check out Joel's Facebook page where you can s e e a b e h in d t h e s c e n e s v i d e o o f h is re c e n t s h o ot : w w w.facebook.com/JSPfashionphoto

Top / L A L A LUXE from A LIT TLE BIRDIE TOLD ME Necklace / COLE T TE by COLE T TE HAYMAN Flower Headband / DIVA Briefs / S T YLIS T'S OWN

FASHION IS FOREVER EVOLVING AND B E C A U S E O F T H AT, T H E W AY S W E C A P T U R E T H E S E FA S HIO N S E VO LV E WITH IT, WHICH KEEPS IT E XCITING . I LOVE THAT.

Jade dress / LILYA from HUNGRY LIKE A WOLF Necklace / COLE T TE by COLE T TE HAYMAN Suede top and pants /LISA BROWN

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FA S HIO N

MADAME BUTTERFLY
Tex t / MATHE W BRIGANTE Photography / MILOS / w w w.milosimage.com Model / MILICA @ emg St yling / JO AYLING @ janai anselmi Hair & Makeup / PRISCILL A R A SJID Photography A ssistant / DAN HILBURN

h e p e n s i ve l y wa it s w ith in h e r dim lit co co o n dreaming of the inevitable escape into a world unknown, all the while regret preemptively convincing her that no discover y out there can be as great as that which is in here. Can that really be so? she quietly doubt s, is this all there is? Her un ce r taint y i s inte rr upte d eve r y s o of te n by th e s o oth in g c ra c klin g of l eave s , th e b re e ze tu rn in g colder, the delicate affection of snowflakes resting by her side, the warmth of mother nature breathing life into her again. Just beyond the hopelessness of her apprehension , s h e c a n f e e l t h e t u g g i n g o f t h e w o r l d , b e c ko n i n g her presence as it bears the gift of freedom and w ith h er las t g aspin g b reath sh e surren d er s . S h es s w a d dl e d by t h e w in d a s it li f t s h e r o u t of a min dmade shell, carr ying her across the landscape of her hear t. Navigating through the unending splendor of a n ew life , sh e is s till for a m om ent in reveren ce of all b efore h er. S h e revels in making h erself kn own , p osin g colo ur f ully, compassionately mirrorin g th e existential strug gle, all the while flowing by just of out our reach. O u r s e n s e s d e c e i ve u s a s w e w a tc h h e r t r a n s f o r m luminously out of the darkness and then gracefully f a d e a g a i n . A s s h e s li p s p a s t o u r i m a g i n a t i o n , s h e laughs as if to say,

lef t page Leather Overalls / ALICE MCCALL Scar f / ELKE Wedges / KOBE HUSK Gloves and Tee / S T YLIS TS OWN this page Leggings / SERPENT AND THE S WAN Cardigan / ANTIPODIUM Wedges / KOBE HUSK Ring / ELKE Head Scar f and Top / S T YLIS TS OWN

I AM OUT OF YOUR REACH BECAUSE YOU TRY TO GR A B ME . FOLLOW ME , INSTEAD ...

Jumper / TOI E T MOI Suede Shor ts / TOI E T MOI Scar f / ELKE Wedges / KOBE HUSK Socks / GORMAN Cardigan / DON'T A SK AMANDA Head Scar f / BROOK DANIEL S

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RUN TO THE OCEAN

Tex t / VALERIA DIDIER , Image Consultant / w w w.temqueterestilo.com.br Designer & St ylist / SINE AD O'HERLIHY / w w w.houseofherlihy.com Fashion A ssistant / ALI ANWAR Photography / MICHEL A NALE Model / K A SIA BOBER Makeup / ZOE LE ANNE PEPLOW

ts summer time. Its time to celebrate the sun shining, the blue sky and the freedom of fashion. Let's exchange heavy for light, dark colours for pastels and long leng ths for shor t. This summer will be bright; colours will appear in blocking, neutral tones and neon. The fabrics will be more fluid; ladylike style is back and happiness will be the top tip this season. D o y o u l o v e t h e b e a c h ? Ta k e a l o o k a t S i n e a d O'Herlihy s new collec tion to be inspired. She wants t o t a ke y o u t o t h e o c e a n . Fr o m o p t i o n s f o r d a y o r night par ties, her amazing and sensual dresses bring y o u t h e s p i r i t o f s u m m e r. W h a t 's y o u r m o o d ? P l a y with colours and express yourself: yellow means happiness, green is for hopefulness, blue means security and white is peace! Dresses are always a good choice, because they elongate all body t ypes. Men are generally fascinated by wo m en wea rin g dre ss e s , b e c a us e th ey b rin g o ut romance and youth . To complete the out f it , you c an ch o ose from flat s , we dges , h e els or even b o ot s . For effortless hair, add a scarf and you're done. Do you want to revitalize your summer look? Choose dresses , light makeup, natural hair an d all thing s comfortable. Dont worry too much about the rules of fashion . This is the time to be you. Af ter all, summer is t h e b e s t s e a s o n of t h e ye a r a n d w h ateve r yo u're wearing, the most important thing is:

ENJOY THE WEATHER!

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S TO RY

BE STILL MY BEATING HEART

Tex t / ERIN BIGG Photography / DANIAL GOWANS St yling / ELISHA CA SAGR ANDE Hair / VIVIANNE TR AN Makeup / ERIN BIGG using M . A .C Model / K ATIE B @ Viviens/Busy Models

Dress / LISA BROWN Anika Long Dress

ach day she waits, her ivor y gown draped over her slight figure. Tendrils of flaming red hair fall around her face, brushing her shoulders, swishing around her as she moves. Her piercing blue eyes a stark contrast against her porcelain skin. She breathes in her rustic surroundings, listening, watching, waiting for him. She dreams of the day he will return. Her pulse quickens . Be s till my b eating hear t , she whisp ers; h e r wo rds s to l e n a ll to o s o o n by t h e ge ntl e b re e ze that carries them. With graceful movement she rides across the s we eping gre en pas ture s . A sudden so un d p rompt s her to look back. A glimmer of hope becomes all b ut a tra ce , depar ting as quickly as it arrive d . W ith a disappointed heart and a damaged soul, she continues to search, once more to no avail.

A cool breeze brushes her shoulders , signaling that d ay t i m e w i ll o n c e a g a i n t r a n s f o r m i n to n i g h t . S h e shivers, her innocence and fragility on display for only the rustling trees to see and her empty heart to feel. When tomorrow comes, she will wait again in her i vo r y gow n w ith h e r f la min g re d hair a n d th e s a m e piercing blue eyes. She will continue to dream of the day he will return , blissfully unaware that her hear t already belongs to the land.

Gown / AURELIO COS TARELL A Ostrich Bolero & A gnes Gown

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FA S HIO N

BEACH WEDDING
Photography / E VELYNE DIERIK X Photography A ssistant / PIM NUIJTEN Makeup & Hair / LINSY VERVA ART Model / HANNAH DE WINTER Dress / KOLDER & CHAPE AU, Bergen op Zoom (NL)

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B E ACHWE AR

Green bikini / VIC TORIA'S SECRE T Lace shrug / EQUIPE Necklace / S T YLIS T'S OWN

ACCESSORISE YOUR SUMMER

Tex t / JULES SMITH Photography / JOHN SCHELL Hair & Makeup / JEN KOLHAGEN St yling / BRUXLE Y St yle / AIMEE BR ADLE Y, JENNA BRUCKS Model / TR AELEE COS TELLO Photo A ssistant / ADAM GHAHATE White bikini / H&M Gold headband / FORE VER 21 White stone necklace / NORDS TROMS Gold bracelet / H&M

n these times of austerity, you may be lucky enough to get a h o li day th i s s u m m e r, p e rha p s w ith o ut stretching for a new beach wardrobe. But fear not my fellow fashionistas, for the graces at our favorite fashion houses have blessed us with accessories, this season's key resort wear item. W h e t h e r y o u r e c h i l l i n g o n a b e a c h i n B l i g h t y o r flying of f to Caribbean climes in Cuba, you can guarantee you will look fabulous with more money to spare for cocktails. A cce s s o risin g a n o u t f it is of te n ove rl o o ke d o n th e b ea ch , b ut th e tra ditional flip -flops an d sarong era is o f f i c ia ll y ove r. W h e n i t c o m e s to b e a c h w e a r f o r 2012, less is most definitely more. Gold jeweler y can transform a simple bikini into a scorcher of an outfit. A d d a c h i c h e a d s c a r f, w h i c h w ill a l s o p r o te c t y o u from th e sun , a s tatem ent n e ckla ce an d yo u will b e sure to turn heads at the beach! C u to u t s w imwe a r is s till f l y in g of f t h e sh el ve s a n d th e re's n o n e e d to wo rr y ab o ut t a n lin e s w h e n yo u look so good - think Cher yl Cole a la SS 09 in that Melissa Odabash number.

P r i n t s a r e e v e r y w h e r e t h i s s u m m e r, s o t y i n g y o u r t r ib a l b l o u s e ove r a p la i n b ik i n i w ill g i ve i t a 2 01 2 twist. Mismatching prints is big right now too, giving you creative license to double your outfits for a totally edg y look . "Pulled together" has never b een so easy! Beaches are no longer a place for swimwear only. A s th e fashion an d h ealth conscio us are wearing m ore clothes in the sun , it s the p er fec t excuse to bring a little studio 54 to the sand. A sparkly tee thrown over a bikini. Palazzo pants over your one-piece. You may even be looking for ward to packing that suitcase after all ... or at least it might be a little easier!

Green and white striped shir t / DESIGNER'S OWN Floral high waisted bottoms / FORE VER 21 Bangles / H&M

Zig Zag skir t / SOLEMIO Orange and pink chain necklaces / FORE VER 21

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HAIR

TOKUNAI FLAIR
Tex t / VER A CHAN Photography, Styling, Hair & Makeup / KRYSTLE TOKUNAI / w w w.tokunaihair.com Designs / SONLIA Models / AIMEE CHIRIO, LOUISE MILLROY, NICOLE JENNINGS , NAKITA HOLLINGS WORTH Location / CAIRNS

airstyles are often overlooked, but with summer just round the corner, you can look no further than Tokuna i H a ir. A S c hwa r z ko p f p rof e s s i o na l s a l o n a n d m o d e l management agency combined, Tokunai is talented in more than just one way. Based in Cairns, Australia, the salon paves the way for fashion with cutting edge hairstyles. Owner and director Krystle Tokunai, a full-fledged artist in her own right, bagged a nomination for Hilton Cairns "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" in 2009. Her determination and forward-looking visions continue to carry her far. Meriting numerous achievements, Krystle became a Cairns Eye Woman to Watch just one year later and made her way up to the role of style director at the Mercedes Fashion Passport show in June 2011. With a penchant for new fangled ideas, Tokunai Hair of fers m o re tha n jus t th e avera ge s er vice s , p rovidin g make - up, choreography, photography and models. Having participated in numerous fashion shows, Krystle has naturally developed a taste for fashion. When asked what her favorite look was for Spring/Summer 2012, Krystle replied with a twinkling in her eye, "Elie Saab. The Paris Haute Couture Collection has lots of pretty pastel and floral gowns, whilst currently her favorite local collection is La Lune's Emerald City. Giving way to her creative desires, Krystle launched a fashion show entitled Runway Limited in 2008. "Hair influences fashion as much as fashion influences hair." With her credibility in play, Krystle was able to bring attention to the new artistic talents that make up Cairns fashion today. "Cairns lacked a fashion stage for either hair fashion or local designers, so I decided to bring the two together We have seen more and more local designers coming forward to present their collections. Hair fashion is certainly not virgin territory, but with Runway Limited being more openly theatrical, we can all look for ward to designers getting very creative with their looks.

For this issue's shoot, Krystle's cultural finesse brings us to the intrepid edges of a rocky mountainous facade. She admits, "the location for this shoot has always been on my mind, every time I drove past it I thought 'I need to do a shoot there one day." A Adopting it as this season's muse, she designed the hair, makeup and fashion around the location and backdrop. The weathered surfaces of the natural rock formations are a testament to the dexterity of Krystle's talent, as they accent th e p ris tin e c ut s of h er e dg y hair s t yle s . B ut , it wasn' t all hunk y dor y. "There was a hitch. The location was on a clif f facing the side of the road and the models had to climb down the side of the cliff and sit on the rocks." Did I mention it was thirty degrees out? Evoking a sense of modern glamour, fashion design duo Sonlia successfully captures the mood. "The garments against the backdrop give you a 3-dimensional effect, which enhances the hair and the smoothness of the style." Take it from Kr ystle, when asked to share her tips for great summer hair she discloses the popularity of the ombre technique - the colour gradation from the crown of the head down, from dark to light. "We're seeing it done in different ways and colours - pastels are very big at the moment, hints of lavender and pink are a must this season." So if you fancy a daring stunt this season, you know what to look for. With such a great variety of hairstyles constantly being created, it is to no surprise that Krystle finds it difficult to quote a favorite, but she will say this, "hair finishes a look, it's an accessory, a must, and without it your style can never be complete."

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B R AN D

THE PERFECT AUSSIE BRAND

Tex t / ROWAN KIRBY-BROWN / rowankirby-brown.blogspot.com Pic tures / ANNA PLUNKE T T - Romance Was Born / w w w.romancewasborn.com

hether it's dinosaurs or diamonds, Romance Was Born never fails to come up with interesting collections each season. Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales are the designers who famously turned down an internship with John Galliano to return to Australia and start their fantastic label Romance Was Born. Their crafty collections are fun, inspiring and ver y loveable and often involve craftwork such as appliqu, crochet and tie-dye. Romance Was Born is one of Australias most whimsical brands and they always have interesting and colourful collections to show. T h e 2 01 2 c o l l e c t i o n " D o i l i e s a n d P e a r l s , O y s t e r s a n d S h e lls" w a s f ull o f a ll t h in g s o c e a n i c , s t a r f is h , diamonds and lots of colour from past y pinks to aquatic ice blues. Anna Plunkett is quite a st yle icon herself and Australians are continuously inspired by her. The great thing about the collections is that they are f un an d ar tis tic; they definitely bring joy to the runway. The fun duo has been in the fashion business for six years and has never failed to impress; they are Australia's House of Holland. D espite what is of ten said about Australian fashion, Australians don't only w e a r f l i p - f l o p s a n d b i k i n i t o p s a n d R o m a n c e Wa s B orn is p ro of of this . Even th o ugh many items from the collections would be classified as art pieces rather than wearable clothing, there are definitely some key pieces to spice up your wardrob e. For example, their latest collection takes you back to the 1970's, a period that has risen from the dead to take on 2012's other trends. The collection features elements of the

great outdoors and of course they didn't discriminate agains t th e disco an d evening wear that ro cke d th e fashion world in th e 70 's an d , let 's a dmit , s till isn' t really over. The brand has collaborated with Australian artist Del Kathr yn Bar ton and they of ten reference her st yle. T h eir over-th e -top s t yle at tra c te d th e at tention of J o h n G a llia n o in 2 0 0 8 a t t h e Fo u r t h I n te r n a ti o n a l S u p p o r t A w a r d s i n I t a l y, w h e r e t h e d u o t u r n e d d o w n h i s i n te r n s h i p o f f e r. Ro m a n c e Wa s B o r n h a s collab o rate d w ith h uge A us tralia n f ashio n ret aile r Spor tsgirl, Lilly Allen, Melbourne band Architecture in H e lsin k i a n d ma ny ot h e r A u s t r a lia n a r tis t s . T h e collections of ten turn from a beautiful quirky collection to a full scale production. For example, the 2010 spring /summer collec tion Renaissance Dinosaur featured models with claws on the tips of their fingers, walking down the runway covered in smoke and ancient surroundings while wearing extravagant costumes including craftwork and diamond shapes. R o m a n c e Wa s B o r n i s a p e r f e c t e x a m p l e o f g r e a t Australian fashion. The collec tions get better ever y season, the productions get more exciting and there is a lot more to look forward to from this Australian brand!

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PRETTY IN PRINT
Photography / L ANA IVANOVA / w w w.lanaivanova.com Model / KRIS TINA SHAPR ANOVA Makeup & Hair / CA SE Y GORE Clothing / Y-LONDON / ylondon.com.au

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MOJITO
Photography / JONAH GILMORE Designer / MOJITO BIKINI S , CAROLINE AT T WOOD / w w w.mojitobikini.com Wardrobe st ylist / JESSICA HERNANDEZ Makup & Hair /SHERRI CELIS

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B R AN D

BETWEEN CULTURES AND FASHION

Tex t / ERIK A MAIO Clothing & Pics / MAR A HOFFMAN 2012 / w w w.marahof fman.com

f youre a lover of life with its passionate colours and its playful moments, you will absolutely fall in love with Mara Hoffmans 2012 Summer Collection. From time immemorial she has had a special attraction to Indian, Mexican and Asian indigenous cultures and has always transferred it to her collections. Mara Hoffman was born in Buffalo and her education in the field of fashion began at the Parson School of Design i n N ew Yo r k a n d co nti n u e d i n L o n d o n w h e re s h e attended the Central Saint Martin College of Art and Design. During her career, Mara also worked closely with Lysa Cooper and Masha Orlov, who she describes as very talented women. Parsons in N YC really formed me an d gave me the discipline that I needed to do what I do. These two fundamental experiences in dif ferent co untrie s al o n g w ith th e gl o bal co n ce p t of f a shio n that she developed af ter her schooling, led her down the path of success. In 20 0 0, Mara Hoffman launched her first collection and since then she has never cease d to amaze with h er vivid creations . W ith h er work , she celebrates a love for nature and op en-air spaces, for the mytholog y and the magic components t hat we c a n f in d in h e r b el ove d c ult ure s . S o m e o n e who wears one of her pieces c an empathize with all of these aspects.

This surprising designer says, These cultures inspire me deeply and speak a visual language that I completely resonate with. Mara H of fmans latest summer collec tion in par ticular is imbued with South American and Mexican flavors . These pieces are like celebrations that you c an wear. G eometric shap es , floral an d animal d e co ratio n s al o n g w ith s o m etim e s d elic ate , s o m e t i m e s s t r o n g t i n t s w i l l b r i n g y o u s u d d e n l y i n to a n untouched habitat, a radiant atmosphere of summer and lightness. If you ask her which work represent s her most in this new S ummer Collec tion , she would surely ans wer, I really am obsessed with the b eaded pieces. I love the tex ture and they really feel like modern takes on a traditional craft. If yo u're a woman w h o want s to disp lay yo ur b ea uty by the beach with colorful and easy to wear pieces, you really can't miss what Mara Hof fman has designed for you!

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ELEMENTAL
Photography / A ALIA OURSBOURN / w w w.aaliaoursbourn.com Model / R ACHELE GUTIERREZ St yling / S TEFFANI SYMONS Makeup / T Y MARIE

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t 's n o t s u r p r i s i n g t h a t A u s t r a l i a i s k n o w n f o r

go r ge o u s s wimwea r, s urro un d e d a s it i s by th e wo r l d's m o s t a m az i n g b e a c h e s . I n s p i rati o n m u s t come easily. N e w We s t A u s t r a l ia n s w i m w e a r l a b e l B i k i n i A t o l l la u n c h e d t his ye a r w it h it s d e b u t co ll e c tio n sh ow ing at the recent Per th Fashion Week. The label was named af ter Bikini Atoll, a group of Pacific coral isla n d s u s e d f o r n u c l e a r te s tin g in 194 6 t h a t w e re the original inspiration for the modern day twop ie ce s w im s uit s . B ikini Ato ll u s e s o n l y t h e hig h e s t quality fabrics and all garments are 10 0% Australian designed and made, using the most ethically responsible suppliers available. The debut collec tion is a collaboration of four miniranges that successfully unite to form the aptly nam e d Colle c tion N umb er 1. T hro ugh th e c aref ul consideration of colour palettes and the use of luxurious embellishments, the collection meets itself full circle with endless possibilities to match every shape and size. Each piece is named af ter of the Bond girls, from th e fam o us Jam e s B on d m ovie fran chise , w h o h ave c o n sis te n tl y in f l u e n c e d b ik in i a n d s w imw e a r styles throughout the generations. En Vie caught up with designer Louise Bond after her whirlwind showings at PFW.

ISLAND PARADISE
Tex t / DEB OLDS Swimwear / BIKINI ATOLL - "Bibi", " Honey Ryder", "Rosie Car ver" / w w w.bikiniatollswimwear.com Photography / LIBBY EDWARDS Model / JORDYN LINDQUIS T St yling and Set Design / DAVID JA SKIE WICZ Makeup & Hair / NICOLE FORDE

What have you been doing since Perth Fashion Week? I ve b e e n s o b u s y! I a lre a d y h ave s o m a ny co m mitment s with Bikini Atoll and I am ver y excited ab out the fantastic opp or tunities that lie ahead. We have alrea dy ha d intere s t from N ew York b o utique s an d enquiries from Singapore. I would love to see the label go international within the nex t six months and will be contac ting overseas buyers to make that happen. We are also aiming to par ticipate in the Miami Swim S h ow n e x t J ul y, w hic h w ill b e a h u ge inte r natio na l launching pad. Our e-boutique will be live by August this year which will offer our products to the overseas and eastern states markets also. Our next collection will include more lifestyle pieces and we will be building on that each season to hopefully expand to at least four seasonal collections each year. How is your label unique? Why did you start it? B ikini Ato ll is a la b el b a s e d a ro un d ma kin g wo m e n feel beautiful in well-fitting bathers. When we design n ew s t yle s , we think of h ow it will co mp lem ent th e figure and develop the garments using premium qualit y materials . I s t a r te d th e lab el af ter yea r s of working for other labels and helping them to develop. I wanted to own my creativit y and b e free to design without restraint.

How would you describe your designs and who are your labels customers? I se e my de signs as elegant an d feminin e . T h e lab el is ma de for th e girl wh o like s to lo ok sensational in h e r b at h e r s s o t h at s p re t t y m u c h eve r yo n e! We c ate r fo r ma ny dif fe re nt a ge s a n d o ur s w imwea r is func tional enough to wear sur fing an d comfor table enough to just relax by the pool. How do you start designing a new season? What inspires you? I am inspired quite strongly by Haute Couture f ashio n . I like to tra n slate inte re s tin g hig h f ashio n into we a ra b l e a n d el e g a nt s w imwe a r. C o l o ur s als o p rov i d e l ot s of inte re s tin g co n ce p t s to wo rk f ro m . My nex t collec tion is strongly influenced by a jungle theme there is inspiration every where. Who do you admire? Anyone who is willing to pursue their dreams! People w h o a ccept th e risk s involve d a n d th e ha rd wo rk it takes to get there. Any plans to open in Japan? Ja p a n is a p la ce I wo ul d l ove to v isit! T h e re is su ch a n inte re s tin g co n n e c tio n b et we e n th e co nte m p o rar y and the historical influences. I find the fashion subcultures fascinating and that each theme has such a distinctive look and feel to it.

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S TO RY

FOLLOW ME
Tex t / MARY SIMCOX Photography / LUCIANO CISMONDI St yling / ANNIE MARKITANIS Models / L AUR A BARROS @ Fashionmodel (Milan) and TAYLOR @ Leni's Crocheted jumpsuit / SHABIR A DOWLE Y

FOLLOW ME, SHE WHISPERED, DOWN TO THE WATER. FOLLOW ME, SHE WHISPERED, DOWN TO THE SHORE. IN THE SILVER MOONLIGHT, FOLLOW ME. ON THE SALT SEA BREEZE, FOLLOW ME. I FOLLOWED. OVER DUNES WHERE SHE HAD LAID HER FORM IN THE SANDS. I FOLLOWED. WHERE SHE HAD DRAPED HER LONG HAIR ACROSS THE ROCKS.

Chif fon dress and matching earrings / CHI CHI LUO

Laura: Chif fon dress and matching earrings / CHI CHI LUO Taylor: Shir t / JULIEEILENBERGER Skir t / SHABIR A DOWLE Y

AT THE BREAK OF DAWN, SHIVERING, I SCANNED THE GREY HORIZON. SHE CALLED MY NAME. OR WAS IT THE WIND? A VEIL OF MIST AND RAIN, SALT SPRAY KISSES ON MY FACE. COME HOME. I SLIPPED UNDER THE FOAMING SURF AND INTO THE WEAVING FORESTS OF KELP. WHERE SHE WAITS. COME HOME.

Crocheted jumpsuit / SHABIR A DOWLE Y

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BACK TO THE BASICS

Illustration / BECKIBOOS / w w w.beckiboosillustrator.co.uk

ust like an exciting roller coaster ride, her clean lines flow, loop and curve to create airy and playful fashion illustrations. Fashion has become a mammoth multi-billion dollar industry, yet Rebecca Elliston's simple and feminine illustrations highlight the essence of fashion and the pure joy it brings. Rebecca, a 24-year-old up-and-coming fashion illustrator from Preston, England, draws inspiration from many sources, from fashion editorials to the dark circles around her eyes, and she's constantly trying to incorporate new techniques and master her craft. Whether they spor t a frilly teal or yellow dress, a st ylish salmon pink or emerald green rain coat, bright red lips topped with a smooth wav y up do or a wildly curly mane, her charming and stylish characters all don the Elliston (also known as BeckiBoos) signature, thin black rings around the eyes. She begins her illustrations with basic pencil and paper sketches, then infuses them with interesting textures, soft and bold colors and shadows using Photoshop. Although her passion is drawing, Rebecca also enjoys sharing her work and creative process on her blog and getting feedback on it. With her constant drive for improvement and passion for fashion illustration, Rebecca is one bright star to look out for.

ESMOD JAPON
7/21 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:00 WORKSHOP AT ESMOD OSAK A You can join an awesome ESMOD class, choosing from Fashion Design, Pattern Making or Fashion Business. Beginners and experienced students are welcome. More info: w w w.esmodjapon.co.jp/osaka/event/detail.php?id=228

WITH BECKIBOOS
Tex t / ESPER ANZ A URBAEZ

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2012

HOROSCOPE
BY IZUMI
Illustration / ANNA JA SINSKI w w w.annajasinski.com

ARIES 3/21 4/19

CAPRICORN 12/22 1/19

ams have kind hearts behind cold faces and they r e a ll y d o li ke to h e l p o t h e r s . T h ey f in d it hard to make th e right choices and hesitate before making decisions, of ten giving u p t o o e a s i l y. S t u b b o r n n e s s is their strongest trait; they d rather die from hunger than take bread from someone they dislike. An apology will quickly douse their fiery anger.

oats need people and love company, b ut th ey n ever want to admit that they are lone-

CANCER 6/22 7/22

rabs hide their sadness and pretend to be happy. Often they show their mature hearts in caring for and helping friends, but deep in their minds they hope for comfort and security. Their secrets will only be shared with those closest to them. Their f a v o u r i te p a s t i m e i s to s l e e p until noon on the weekend.

LIBRA 9/23 10/22

TAURUS 4/20 5/20

lthough they are very trusting, bulls need to feel secure with people before they s h a r e w h a t t h e y 'r e t h i n k i n g . T h ey d o n' t like b ein g a ro u n d people who don't have the same ideals, because when they are misunderstood, they feel they have to explain themselves. They are bored by routine work, but need their rest on the weekends.

LEO 7/23 8/22

i o n s d e s i r e t o c o n t r o l i s strong, but in fact it comes from a lack of security. They love dressing up and take great care with their appearance. Whether at work or play, passionate Leo shines warmth and light on people like the sun. They keep their lonely hearts hidden and resist letting others into their minds.

ibrans are go o d at p ut ting themselves in others shoes and have a lot of empathy. They have a good reputation and show a kind and friendly face to ever yone they meet , but only their family and closest friends kn ow th eir hid d en cha ra c ter. Occasionally, they show their childlike nature.

ly. Their reserved nature means when they need a hug, they w ill n eve r b e t h e f ir s t o n e to open their arms. They're often misun ders to o d, b ec ause they don't like to explain themselves; sometimes, what they think and what they say are opposites

AQUARIUS 1/20 2/18

SCORPIO 10/23 11/21

GEMINI 5/21 6/21

h e t w in s h ave c h a r a c te r s that a re a co m p lex mix of ex tremes and opposites. First impressions are very important to them. Having said that, they have bad memories and find it easy to get over any wrongs d o n e to th e m . L ove r s of f re e dom , they like challenges and have to win.

VIRGO 8/23 9/22

ttractive, unique, sexy, and w i t h a g re a t si x t h s e n s e . There are so many mysterious characteristics of this star sign. They may appear to be c a p ricio us , as col d as ice a n d then suddenly as hot as fire, but underneath it all, they are instinctively honest and loyal.

ater b earers are clever and hard working. Many geniuses an d talented p eople are born under this sign. Aquaria n's hid d e n c ha ra c te ris tic is stubbornness: even when they know something is wrong, they still continue. They hate making choices; finding that they have c h o s e n t h e w r o n g o u t f i t w ill bother them all day until they can change.

PISCES 2/19 3/20

irgoans are ver y sensitive and suspicious, and although they have big ambitions they lack the ability to act. If you want make f rien ds with th em d o nt b e late a n d d o nt inte rrupt them when they are talking. Virgos seem hard to get to know, but once they are shown gentleness and kindness, they will always stand by their friends.

SAGITTARIUS 11/22 12/21

aggis can get a little obsessive about checking things: have they closed the window? Locked the door? Turned off the t a p? T h ey l ove to co ll e c t a n d h o a rd o l d t h in g s ; a f avo u rite book can be reread many times, a favourite song can be listened to for years.

ishes adore food and when t h ey f in d a n e w dis h t h ey like, th ey c an' t s top eating it . T h ey a re th e s a m e w ith th eir inte re s t s a n d , up o n f in din g a n e w h o b b y, t h e y w i l l d e v o t e all of their time to it. They also like to p lay p rank s an d trick s on people, but mostly they are h a r m l e s s j o ke s . T h e y c a n b e possessive in love.