Fashion Faces

Series Premiere on SyFy Channel, 

Monday, January 13th, 2014 

http://fashionfacesmag.com 

STYLE STAGE EDITION

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

EDITORIALS : 

08 / ROMANCE D’AUTOMNE - Helene France, Stylist 

18 / DESERT FLOWER - Evelyn Murphy, Photographer 

26 / TAKE ME HOME - Cactus Jane, Arizona Humane Society 

28 / LIQUID MOTION - Sherman Orendorf, Photographer 

34 / BEACH - Wander Aguiar, Photographer 

50 / SALON CELEBRITY RECONSTRUCTION - Jacqueline DePaul, Agency Model 

60 / MODEL CITIZENS - Mark Johnson of When Light Falls Studio, Photographer 

68 / MODEL CONFIDENTIAL - Ashley Stainton, Model 

76 / NYC SUBWAY FASHIONS - Anton Oparin, Photographer 

90 / MY CROWNING CLOSET - Norieta Staphanos, Owner 

102 / ALEXANDER DAAS EYEWEAR - Clarissa Burt, Beauty Editor 

BITTEN 

pgs - 148 - 159 

photographer - gabriel goldberg 

model/actress - laura vandervoot 

hair - glenn nutley 

makeup - brett freedman 

 stylist - sophia banks-coloma 

assisting stylist - ali mandelkorn 

series - bitten 

channel - syfy 

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PUBLISHING TEAM 

PUBLISHER, David Kidd 

@Fashion_Faces 

Fashion Faces Spear-header, Entrepreneur, 

Visionary & Architectural Drafting Designer. 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Jenna Belt 

@JennaBelt @TheMuseStrikes 

Fashion Faces Partner in Design, Promoter, 

Lover of Lux, Interiors, Makeup & Culture. Lefty. 

MANAGING EDITOR, 

Cameron Habashian 

Avid Fashion Photographer & Networker 

Nonstop Developer of Dreams... 

BEAUTY EDITOR, Clarissa Burt 

@ClarissaBurt @ASURMedia 

Top International Supermodel, Television Producer, 

Award Winning Media Personality, Actress, Host. 

Passport International 

http://ggitime.com 

STYLE GURU, Chris Garland 

@PureMind_UK 

Spirited Spokesman of International Fashion 

Fashion Designer, Music Producer & World Traveler. 

ASSISTING EDITOR / INTERN, 

photographer - john hall 

story boards - briana rambo 

production - fashion faces 

models - ketanya bankston, 

jay jordan & christina rio 

stylist - linda merisola 

hair/mua - karen hall 

wardrobe - luis aviles & mr formal 

watches - ggi / urban picasso 

adverts - pgs 4, 6-7, 112-113 & 187 

04 JAN 2014 | http://fashionfacesmag.com 

Ashley Luccitti 

@AshleyLuccitti 

Fashion Photographer, Driven Artist, 

Lover of Fashion, Beauty and Art Lifestyle. 

COPY EDITOR / INTERN, 

Destanye Baldwin 

@So_Much_Allure @DBHollywood 

True passion for Fashion and girl on the go! 

Master of her own...wait for it...Destanye!

Friends, 

In the New Year, the benefit of looking back is to recognize progress in our personal and professional 

endeavors. We at FASHION FACES are excited about embarking on what lies ahead in 2014. When you know 

who you are, you know what it is you are to do. Let your Identity guide your ambitions. You are, therefore you 

must... do what it is your creative mind thrives to execute! Less talk and more action. Show us what you’ve 

got! We are lovers of art & design in all forms. We are happy to be networking with YOU and see the displays 

of your best recent work! We know you are out there, worldwide, hoping and dreaming like we are (here). 

Let us dream with you and build this thing together. Let’s all make FASHION FACES a piece of ourselves and 

take pride in the collaboration and contribution of Art as Life and Life as our Art! Here’s to 2014! Go get ‘em 

and bring ‘em back... to get published! 

Make us proud! 

Kindly, 

Jenna Belt 

Editor in Chief 

PUBLISHER’S NOTE 

Photographers, 

We greatly appreciate the efforts, training, cost and 

time that you put into perfecting your skill. Our goal is 

to display your art, in as close to your vision. We prefer 

to present them in as large a format as possible. There 

are just a few things to consider while submitting image 

for a publishing. In layout, the overall composition of an 

image can determine the options in which that image is 

laid out. If the original image is cropped too tightly, this 

may discourage full page display. For example, hands, 

feet/shoes, hair and the like can be prone to unwanted 

cropping due to lack of proper proportioning for a 

typical full 8.5x11 or 8.5x17 page layout. Additionally, 

consider where faces or body parts may come close to 

the center of the 2 page, horizontal layout. 

Help us make Fashion Faces the premiere fashion 

industry magazine and to display your art, in it’s purest 

form. 

For comfort in viewing, decide how far from the edge 

of the page you would want an important part of the 

image, or test, to be. We receive many photos that are 

pushed to the very edge of the image. It limits the way 

that we can display the entirety of the image. Again 

as we work with the finest photographers around the 

globe, our goal it to present your true vision for your 

images. Please help us, by not cropping so close. 

Make open space when taking your shots. With every 

shoot, think cover, and shoot some images with plenty 

of head room for a masthead. In some cases you may 

want to send us two images. One with plenty of room 

and one with your desired post-production crop. We 

promise to keep your image looking their best! Don’t 

forget the bleed! 

Thank you, 

Yours in Fashion, 

David Kidd 


http://ggitime.com

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WARDROBE STYLING | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Helene France is an award winning 

fashion stylist, who founded “Helene France” 

in 2010. Since the opening of her self-titled 

line, France has been styling TV hosts, 

commercials, public figures, magazine 

editorials, and runways for fashion week 

in New York and Washington D.C. She 

has worked with renowned designers 

(i.e. Sarli Couture, Alberto Rodriguez, and 

John Paul Ataker) and styled collections 

for their runway shows.   

Before entering into the fashion industry 

France was an associate in a major 

Washington D.C. law firm. After years of 

studying law in college and then getting 

her masters, France decided to switch 

career paths. Good thing she did, because 

now the fashion industry has an amazing 

talent. In 2013 France won best emerging 

clothing stylist at the Maryland Fashion 

Awards, and is a nominee for this upcoming 

year for best clothing/stylist category. 

 Philanthropy is what really makes France 

stand out as a stylist. After losing a parent 

to cancer, she was adamant to help women 

who are affected by breast cancer. 

She participates in fund raising events 

and produces fashion shows to benefit 

breast cancer foundations and support 

woman associations.

Helene France 


photographer - jubert gilay 

mua - sonia iqbal 

 stylist - helene france 

http://helenefrance.com 

 model - carolina sanchez for elite agency 

http://elitemodel.com 

Helene France

http://princesshandlewithcare.it

+39 320.7171650 

info@princesshandlewithcare.it 

HOLIDAY COLLECTION

http://princesshandlewithcare.it

HOLIDAY COLLECTION

PHOTOGRAPHY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 



photography/styling - evelyn murphy 

http://studio2538.com 

mua/model - kelsey capo 

hair stylist - waiss lankford 

for halcyon days salon and spa and drybar 

wardrobe - vintage martini 

http://vintagemartini.com 

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TAKE ME HOME | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

http://azhumane.org 

A few days before Thanksgiving, Emergency Animal Medical Technicians 

from the Arizona Humane Society were called to rescue a cat who had gotten 

herself in a prickly situation. When they arrived, the feline was covered in 

cactus needles and it took several hours for veterinarians in AHS’ trauma 

center to remove all the spines from her paws, tail, muzzle mouth and one of 

her eyes. The 1-year-old kitty cat, now known as Cactus Jane, has made a 

full recovery and is now ready to find a new home- hopefully one where she 

can reside as an indoor house cat so she won’t get into any more trouble. 

Jane has proven herself to be a love bug with a sweet disposition and as 

an added bonus, she’s good with kids and other cats. She will contently sit 

on your lap while you gently pet her and all the while her purr rumbles like 

a diesel engine. 

For more information about Cactus Jane, call the Arizona Humane Society’s 

Petique at 602-957-3113 or visit the Retail and Adoption center located at 

the Biltmore Fashion Park and ask for animal ID number A463627. 

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PHOTOGRAPHY | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

photographer - sherman orendorf 

http://orendorfphotography.com 

hair/mua - amie yoder of the artistry dept 

http://thehairdept.com 

model - pam lake 



model - justin mcshane 

wardrobe - 

watch by diesel 

sail jacket and striped shirt 

by polo ralph lauren 

shorts by quiksilver 

necklace by fallingwhistles.com




wardrobe - 

watch by deisel 

plaid shirt by inc 

underwear by calvin klein 

gray shorts by quicksilver 




model - levi peters (left) 

wardrobe - 

sunglasses by tom ford 

shirt by polo ralph lauren 

shorts by oneill 

model - justin mcshane (right) 

wardrobe - 

watch by deisel 

plaid shirt by inc 

underwear by calvin klein 

gray shorts by quicksilver 




photographer - wander aguiar 

http://wanderaguiar.com 

assistant photographer - andrey bahia 

model - levi peters 




AGENCY MODEL | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 




photographer - lesley pedraza 

http://lesleypedraza.com 

hair - carla ross 

for more than a slash salon/academy 

http://morethanaslash.com 

mua - daniel chinchilla 

http://danielchinchilla.com 

stylist - lauren gold 

model - jacqueline depaul 

for wilhelmina agency & redd media agency 

http://wilhelmina.com 

http://modelmayhem.com/1669462 

location: more than a slash salon/academy 








photographer - mark johnson 

of when light falls studios 

https://whenlightfalls.com 

hair/mua - cathy keeley 

model - heidi eigenberger 

http://heidieigenberger.com 

models - trisha tovera-baron, 

nikki wruk, erin leigh pribyl, 

mandi marie & 

angela ruth 

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http://maudtraon.net

MODEL CONFIDENTIAL | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

shley Stainton was born and raised 

in Phoenix, Arizona. She is currently 

attending Law School at Southern 

Methodist University’s Dedman School 

of Law and will graduate in May 2016. 

Ashley received her undergraduate 

degree from Southern Methodist 

University in May 2013, graduating 

Summa Cumm Laude with degrees in 

Journalism, Psychology and Fashion. 

In 2008, Ashley was crowned Miss 

Arizona Teen USA. She spent the year 

traveling around her home state of 

Arizona, to various parts of the United 

States, and represented Arizona the 

2008 Miss Teen USA Pageant put on 

by Donald Trump and NBC Universal 

in the Bahamas. Ashley placed in the 

Top 15 at the pageant. 

Recently, Ashley competed in and 

placed top 5 at the 2013 Miss Arizona 

USA Pageant this past January. She 

has no plans to compete for another 

pageant in the future, and is focusing 

on completing her juris doctorate. 

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Bold evening dresses 

for sophisticated women. 

More at http:/envybykhanh.com




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photography/stylist - anton oparin 

http://fashionstock.com 

photo assistant /video - 

volodymyr zadorozhnyy for fashionstock.com 

fashion designer/stylist - danilo gabrielli 

http://danilogabrielli.com 

mua - inessa tsalkovich for delacqua salon 

http://delacquasalon.com 

hair - ivan shatrov for delacqua salon 

models - tiana skendzic 

model - kseniya bystrova for ikon models 

http://ikonmodels.com 

model - sasha dubrovskaya for apm 

http://apmmodels.com 

location - new york city subway stations, 

avenue u/n train, city hall/brooklyn bridge, 

bowling green, wall street, 14th st/8 ave 






editorial & advertising / studio & location

http://markmorganphotography.paradepro.com 

markmorgan131@gmail.com 

602.284.2366

MARKETPLACE | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Crowning Closet, established in 1999, 

is a company founded by pageant winner, 

Norieta Stephanos. Their beautiful new brick 

& mortar facility located in Jupiter, Florida, 

specializes in accessories, designer cocktail, 

prom and pageant dresses and gowns*. 

They consistently work hard to maintain a 

positive reputation, and to assure that all 

patrons have a satisfied shopping experience. 

They trust that every client feels comfortable, 

which is why they offer unparallel customer 

support. Their wish is to exude the highest 

form of quality, effort, affordability, and 

customer support. 

My Crowning Closet possess knowledge of all 

stated brands, and is the leader in assisting 

clients to select their winning gowns. 

*MacDuggal Pageant, MacDuggal Couture, 

Cassandra Stone, Flash, Tiffany, Panalopy, 

Tony Bowls Pageant and Prom Gowns, Jovani 

Gowns, Sherry Haute Couture, Party Time 

Formals, Prima Donna, BGHaute, Scala, 

and Sherri Hill designer clothing, Alyce 

Paris, Angela and Alison, Dave and Johnny, 

Kajrishma Creations, Formals Colors Dresses. 

Bari Jay, MNM Couture, Putros Couture, 

Platinum Swimwear, Flip Dresses, Wow Prom, 

Tiffany, Lara USA, Cassandra Stone, and etc. 

You can contact us at (561) 339-0465. 

12201 181 Pl N, Jupiter, Florida 33478 

http://crowningcloset.com 

Also visit our newest store called, 

Dresses to Dazzle in Stuart, Florida! 

alyce paris 

Visit Norieta Stephanos’ & 

My Crowning Closet page! 

http://alyceparis.com 

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FF: What does fashion mean to you? 

NS: Fashion means to me the trend, 

manner, or way of style at the moment. 

I also believe that fashion is a personal 

entity. My clients are encouraged to 

dress in a way that appeals to them, and 

keeps them mostly in their comfort zone. 

However, we like to add a little twist or 

flair to keep them up to date with the style 

of the moment. 

FF: When did you realize you wanted 

to get into the business side of the fashion 

industry?   

NS: I always loved fashion since I 

was a little girl designing clothes for my 

Barbie’s and Francie dolls. It was an easy 

transition for me to go into the business 

side of fashion, because I studied finance 

in college. 

My first job in the fashion industry was 

working in New York for Gitano Jeans, 

where I was their showroom model and 

assistant buyer. I was very lucky and was 

even able to do their print work when a 

client decided I was the one. That moment 

led me back into full time modeling, acting, 

and developing my own style. 

FF: How long have you been in business?   

NS: I have been in business for 20 years. 

I started my first store in New Jersey. 

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the mac duggal collection 

http://macduggal.com


FF: Describe the general process you go 

through to select a piece of clothing?   

NS: When I select a piece of clothing, 

especially a gown, I do not have to look at 

it for a long time. I know within seconds if it’s 

something I can work with, or something that 

will be a heavenly creation with the help from 

my amazing seamstress, Irene Jameson.   

When purchasing or designing for my stores, 

I tend to pick things that really jump out at me. 

I like things that will allow my clients to have a 

unique style. I love very rich and airy fabrics 

for the flowy-type dresses and gowns, but 

I also love gorgeous colorful stones, which 

can add detail to bodice styles. 

I love my gowns to have depth and a clean 

look inside and outside. The dresses I 

love to pick out the most are those for my 

pageant girls. I want them to look amazing 

while feeling great. Again, I must stress 

the great work my seamstress, Irene, does 

by making the gowns like second skin for 

these girls. She has a very rich eye and is 

my partner in another one of my stores. 

FF: From your experience, what do you 

believe makes a quality gown?   

angela and alison 

http://angelaandalison.com 

NS: A quality gown is first and foremost 

beautiful. It has rich fabric, impeccable 

design, great fit, clear clean stones, 

and a great line that follows the body where 

it should. 


FF: What matters to you the most in selecting fashion 

brands or designer?   

NS: A designer of a fashion brand that instantly thrills 

me, makes me excited to work with them. Support 

from the designer and staff are very important, as well 

as personalization and how well we can collaborate 

together, typically. 

FF: How do you prepare for a fashion shoot or show?  

NS: To prepare for a fashion shoot, I consider the 

models shape, stature, and coloring, to figure out what 

will look best on each girl. I have to make sure that she 

compliments and highlights what she is wearing. 

NS: What matters most to me when selecting 

the fashion brands, is a designer will work with 

my ideas and suggestions. I like for designers 

to have cutting edge designs, like McDuggal, 

and I love Jay at Panalopy for his unique styles. 

Karishma Creations has a gorgeous outlook and 

bright colors, and Colors Dress has gorgeous 

material, flow, and stunning details. I am also a 

huge fan of Angela and Alison for their amazing 

stonework and unique patterns. 

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anjali ballgowns by karishma creations 

http://karishmacreations.com

FF: What advice do you have for aspiring 

models or pageant contestants? 

NS: My advice to any aspiring model is to 

be yourself, and be comfortable in your own 

skin. God blesses everyone with different 

types of beauty, but the most beautiful girl is 

the one who shines from within. I modeled 

in New York at a very young age and later 

went into acting. I did this, because it was 

so much fun to be able to express myself 

in that format. 

FF : What do you like best about selecting 

clothes for your clients?  

NS: My favorite part of selecting clothes is to 

visualize them on certain clients. I love when I call 

a client to come try on a dress, the expressions 

they have when they first see themselves in it. 

FF: How would you define your personal style?  

anjali ballgowns by karishma creations (above) 

http://karishmacreations.com 

the mac duggal collection 

http://macduggal.com 

NS: My personal style cannot really be defined, 

seeing as here are so many styles that I love. 

I am always drawn to champagne colors first. 

However, I love the bright colors and lots of 

stoning detail too. I can see a gown that can be 

plain, but have a classic look and I am drawn to 

them as well. I gravitate towards the ones that, 

I feel, will make my clients standout the most. 

FF: What are some of your fashion goals?  

NS: My fashion goals are to continue to grow 

with my own personal line, “Norieta”, and to 

make more unique signature styles that are 

even more cutting edge. 


alyce paris 

http://alyceparis.com 

angela and alison 

http://angelaandalison.com 

bghaute 

http://bghaute.com 

cassandra stone 

http://newyorkdress.com/cassandra_stone.html‎ 

dave and johnny 

http://daveandjohnny.com 

jovani gowns 

http://jovani.com 

karishma creations 

http://karishmacreations.com 

macduggal pageant 

mac duggal couture 

http://macduggal.com 

panalopy 

http://panoplydesigns.net 

partytime formals 

http://partytimeformals.com 

prima donna 

http://newyorkdress.com/party_time_prima_donna.html‎ 

scala 

http://scalausa.com 

sherri hill designer clothing 

http://sherrihill.com 

tiffany 

http://tiffanydesigns.com 

tony bowls pageant and prom gowns 

http://tonybowls.com 

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karishma creations 

http://karishmacreations.com

Bold evening dresses 

for sophisticated women. 

More at http:/envybykhanh.com

BEAUTY EDITOR | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

EXCEPTIONAL EYEWEAR 

Exceptional Eyewear with Alexander Daas 

Sophisticated, fashion forward and elegant. 

These are the words eyewear designer and 

stylist Alexander Daas uses to describe his 

optical brand. Aside from offering a unique 

aesthetic, Daas creates his own eyewear 

line catering to those with narrower faces. 

Daas grew up in the eyewear industry, 

helping run his family’s optical boutique in 

San Francisco until he officially took over 

after graduating college. As a secondgeneration 

optician, Daas built up a clientele 

that came to him for custom designs and 

alterations because they had smaller faces. 

“I wanted to have some kind of signature but I also didn’t want 

it to be loud,” Daas says. “(Customers) like the high-end feel of 

having something, but...they don’t feel like they are a walking 

advertisement for the brand.” 

Daas uses his styling background to influence his designs 

rather than following current trends. He utilizes dual-side 

coloring and color mixing to add a modern touch to the classic 

shape of his eyewear. 

The Alexander Daas eyewear collection uses top-of-theline 

manufacturing techniques and materials, such as a high 

quality plastic called acetate. Daas says he draws out the 

concept and shape for each piece of eyewear, which is then 

handmade to add better quality and stand out from opposing 

mass-produced labels. 

In fact, 25 percent of the population has 

a small pupillary distance, or the distance 

between the pupils. Due to a lack of 

selection in luxury eyewear, Daas says 

many adults with small PD are forced to buy 

child or cheaper quality frames. 

“I SAW A MAJOR MARKET NOT 

BEING MET IN THE LUXURY 

DIVISION OF EYEWEAR.” 

“I had my own ideas that I wanted to put 

together and decided to launch my own 

line,” Daas says. “I saw a major market not 

being met in the luxury division of eyewear.” 

Daas launched his first collection in 2010 

and says his line is personal and unique. The 

one of-a-kind hinge serves as the signature 

to his brand and is placed on the inside of 

the temple, which customers appreciate. 

He also focuses mainly on the aesthetic fit 

of his glasses, using elegant hinges with a 

more classic frame to define his brand. 

#hayesdarktortoiseblue 

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Clarissa Burt 

beauty editor - clarissa burt 

http://clarissaburt.com 

eyewear - alexander daas 

http://alexanderdaas.com 

opticals - city of eyes optique 

http://cityofeyesoptique.com 

#potrerotoffee 

One thing Alexander Daas 

has enjoyed about being 

an eyewear stylist and designer 

is seeing the optical industry 

change over the years. 

“The industry has kind of changed 

to where now eyewear has become 

much more fashion forward and now 

it is an accessory,” Daas says. 

#somablack 

“It is important not just to find the right frame 

to fit your lenses properly, but to find the right frame 

that makes you look better.” 

Daas currently owns City of Eyes Optique in four locations across the state of California and 

his frames are available throughout the country through authorized dealers. To find a location 

near you and to view the entire Alexander Daas collection, visit AlexanderDaas.com. 

By Clarissa Burt with Stacia Affelt 


PUBLISHING TEAM 

PUBLISHER, David Kidd 


Fashion Faces Spear-header, Entrepreneur, 

Visionary & Architectural Drafting Designer. 

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR, Jenna Belt 

@JennaBelt @TheMuseStrikes 

Fashion Faces Partner in Design, Promoter, 

Lover of Lux, Interiors, Makeup & Culture. Lefty. 

MANAGING EDITOR, 

Cameron Habashian 

Avid Fashion Photographer & Networker 

Nonstop Developer of Dreams... 

BEAUTY EDITOR, Clarissa Burt 

@ClarissaBurt @ASURMedia 


Award Winning Media Personality, Actress, Host. 

STYLE GURU, Chris Garland 

@PureMind_UK 

Spirited Spokesman of International Fashion 

Fashion Designer, Music Producer & World Traveler. 

ASSISTING EDITOR / INTERN, 

Ashley Luccitti 

@AshleyLuccitti 

Fashion Photographer, Driven Artist, 

Lover of Fashion, Beauty and Art Lifestyle. 

PERFECTLY IMBALANCED, pgs 172-182 

photographer - von oneil buenconsejo 

model - jodily pedre 

COPY EDITOR / INTERN, 

Destanye Baldwin 

@So_Much_Allure @DBHollywood 

True passion for Fashion and girl on the go! 

Master of her own...wait for it...Destanye!


EDITORIALS : 

106 / ALL THE YOUNG DUDES! - Chris Garland, Style Guru, UNITED KINGDOM 

114 / MOTEL MEXICO - (Tré Koch) Tré & Elmaz, Duo Photographers, AUSTRALIA 

124 / HELLO... PLANET EARTH - Heike Suhre, Photographer, NETHERLANDS 

130 / MIXED PASSION BY NUMBERS - Suzanne Van Garderen, Model, NETHERLANDS 

148 / BITTEN - Laura Vandervoort, Model-Actress, CANADA 

160 / ROCK GOLD - April Cormier, Photographer, CANADA 

166 / JAPAN SHOPPING FESTIVAL - Manabu Takamura, Marketplace, JAPAN 

172 / PERFECTLY IMBALANCED - Von Oneil Buenconsejo, Photographer, PHILIPPINES 

COVER STORY 

BITTEN 

pgs - 148 - 159 

photographer - j squared photography 


stylist - sophia banks coloma 




Chris Garland 

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? 

Fashion & Music’s Incestuous 

Fifty Year Journey Down The Expressway of Style 

& The Dark Highways That Style Forgot! 

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STYLE GURU | UNITED KINGDOM 

style guru - chris garland 

http://puremindclothing.com 

With Post Christmas/New Year Blues, and those 

unwanted Christmas Presents lurking in the 

corners of your mind! Let’s Kick Out The Jams 

and get 2014 off to a good start with a little 

consciousness raising Uplifting Karma! 

As we take a journey back through the time 

machinery of style! To a time when fashion 

& music had real ‘attitude’! Jumped into bed 

together and created beautiful inspiring and 

wonderfully uncontrollable, unruly children! And 

the ‘Coolness Factor’ was For Real! The Look 

& The Sound of Fashion & Music, was at the 

Cutting Edge of Cool! And was definitely ‘Art with 

a Capital A’! Ladies & Gentlemen, welcome to 

the looks and sounds that made it all possible, 

and which are still being plundered shamelessly 

(albeit rather unimaginatively) today! 

For most people today, it is possibly rather hard 

to imagine a world not driven and controlled by 

over professionalized marketing & branding! 

Where all is a ‘construct’ a cynical marketing 

collage of the past (i.e. Lady Gaga) that passes 

itself of as something new happening and now! 

To a credulous consumer group, dumbed down 

by ruthless brand conditioning, and living a 

reality that increasingly evokes the story of ‘The 

Emperors New Clothes’! 

In the beginning was the 60s! And the 60s started with 

Mary Quant and her Bazar shop on the Kings Road Chelsea 

in London! 

MQ, together with the Inspired genius hairstylist the late Vidal 

Sassoon, created a Cultural Revolution! MQ was a posh girl 

with an even posher husband & partner (Alexander Plunket 

Green). And Vidal was a working class Jewish boy from the 

poorest part of East London, who had managed to ‘trade up’ 

through sheer force of style! The combination of these two 

elements, created the ‘Looked That Cooked’ and literally 

‘Changed The World!’ 

The other major player in the game was a gay working class 

Scottish (Glasgow) motor mouth called John Stevens! MQ 

though, and her Chelsea shop primarily catered for wealthy 

ultra trendy posh girls with cut glass accents! However what 

really made this ‘Alchemy Of Style’ so interesting was the 

addition of the then extremely young and ultra hip ‘Andrew 

Loog Oldham!’ Oldham went on to become the manager 

of the fledgling Rolling Stones, indeed the Stones 60s’ 

cool, would never have happened without him! And without 

doubt, his sense of ‘the look’ was certainly enhanced by 

working for MQ! 

LET’S KICK OUT THE JAMS AND 

GET 2014 OFF TO A GOOD START 

WITH A LITTLE CONSCIOUSNESS 

RAISING UPLIFTING KARMA! 

However! It was not always so! (As both I, and 

certainly the FF team know only to well!) And this 

is the reason why the FF circulation is moving on 

up, while others have only a downward trajectory! 

Because it’s all about ‘ATTITUDE’! 


John Stevens though was a whole different ball game! 

A tough gay young mover and shaker he had read the signs 

and signals sent by the emerging UK Mod Movement, and 

he was quick to act on it! Within two years he had a string 

of ultra hip small boutiques (all under different names) in 

Carnaby Street in London’s Soho! Which became the island 

of ultra cool, for the Mod Generation! Not only the young 

Mod Faces and Tickets, but also all the cool new bands 

that went on to change the world, from The Beatles to The 

Stones, The Who, The Small Faces, The Kinks, indeed 

everyone who was hip young beautiful and happening! 

The Cool Look of these bands was an integral part of the 

music, indeed you could not (and cannot) separate the 

LOOK, from the SOUND! Perhaps the coolest dressers 

of them all were The Who and The Small Faces, with their 

more or less ‘authentic’ Mod Look! However as 65/66 came 

around, and the new ultra hip post Mary Quant Chelsea 

Boutiques like the mind blowingly ultra cool Hung On You 

and Granny Takes a Trip, opened up, and Psychedelia came 

in! Twiggy & Marianne Faithful were the iconic dream girls! 

The Beatles & The Stones, became the true Zengangsters 

of Style! 

IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT 

TO REMEMBER THAT FASHION 

IN THE 60’S AND 70’S 

WAS ALL ABOUT LONDON! 

Hair had become longer fashion had become totally 

androgynous and more flamboyant (very important point!) 

and the pungent aroma of ‘exotic cheroots’ was definitely in 

the air! The best illustration of ‘the look’ is to look at images 

of Brian Jones, founder member of the Stones who went on 

to die so tragically young! Brian Jones (and his girlfriend 

Anita Pallenberg) perhaps more than anyone personifies the 

brilliant ‘Psychedelic Mod Dandy’ Look of the 60s! 

This of course was an entirely androgynous look, 

and boys and girls would swap and wear each 

others clothes at will! Also one has to remember 

how skinny all the Brits were then! 

Post War UK had reared a generation of hip skinny 

beautiful people reared on the austerity and food 

rationing of the war! Today’s terminal overweight/ 

obese culture simply did not exist! 

As the sixties gave way to the seventies David 

Bowie and more than anyone else Roxy Music, 

created the next cultural revolution of style! 

And it is very important to remember that in all 

these periods I refer to, Fashion Designers and 

Pop Stars, functioned as one single integrated 

subculture! Most of them came from Art College 

Backgrounds, and most knew each other! 

The early to mid 70s was principally about three 

shops/designers: Biba in Kensington, Alkasura 

in Chelsea, and Mr Freedom, also in Chelsea! 

There were many other great designers, the 

late great genius of Ossie Clarke for example, 

however it was Biba, Alkasura and Mr Freedom 

that personify the era! 

It is also important to remember that Fashion in 

the 60s and 70s was all about London! Paris was 

considered incredibly dated, as was Italy, and 

the USA did not feature at all, indeed American 

fledgling hipsters flooded into London to buy 

there clothes (and music). 

As the 70s wore on a new vibe came in! A harder 

edge appeared, driven and created almost 

entirely from London based art colleges ‘Punk’ 

howled its way onto the streets of London (and 

around the world). In reality ‘Punk’ was an ‘Art 

Movement,’ a ‘Performance Art Installation,’ 

‘Revolt Into Style’, and it utterly and completely 

altered and subverted the whole concept and 

idea of fashion! 

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To see images today of The Sex Pistols is (to see) ‘The Look’ 

that changed the world...making Vivienne Westwood and 

Malcolm McClaren rich & famous! A look at so much of the 

imagery of the Punk/New Wave/Post-Punk bands of that time 

- The Clash, The Slits etc. etc., show a look that has, and still 

is being recycled in fashion thirty five years later! Madonna 

for example took her entire early look from The Slits! 

By 1978 at the very latest, Punk was well and truly over, and had 

metamorphosized into something called ‘New Wave’/’Post- 

Punk’ (which is where the most interesting fashion and music 

really begins!)! 

An examination of this period will show a strong ‘German 

Influence’, certainly in Manchester’s Factory Records, with 

Peter Saville’s inspired Artwork, and the look and ‘feel’ of 

bands like Joy Divison, and many of the more ‘Industrial’ 

Northern English bands! 

In the late 70s and early 80s something called ‘Goth’ appeared! 

This had (and indeed has) many shapes and forms, but it is a 

look that embedded itself almost permanently into designers 

and the fashion industry (including today!) 

And when Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo first hit Europe 

they were often perceived as a type of ‘High End Designer 

Goth’ (and indeed still are!) The Powerfully imagery and music 

of Germany’s Kraftwerk, pervaded the whole of the 80s, and 

there was very little cool pop or imagery that did not have a hefty 

slice of Krafwerk/Germanic Cool in it, or indeed of Einsturzende 

Neubauten, Kraftwerks more abstract industrial cousins 

in Berlin! 

The 80s was probably the high point in fashion, with brilliant 

and inspired ‘Street Style’, driven by music and club culture! 

This spread out from the streets and clubs of London and 

took over the world! The first movers in this were (as usual) 

the Japanese, who having picked it up, did it better than 

anyone else (and indeed still do!). 

The coolest, most iconic ‘Pop-Woman’ of this period was 

perhaps The Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox, with her ultra cool 

androgynous minimalist tailored look and boyish hennaed hair 

(a look lifted entirely from the all-girl Berlin Group Malaria!). 

As for Madonna? Again, her career launching look 

was lifted very cleverly from London Street Style, 

and in particular The Slits! To visit NYC in the 80s, 

was like visiting a rather cool reflecting mirror of 

London Street Style! Not however LA, which then 

(as now) was/is still stuck in ‘Punk Nostalgia’ and 

‘Retro Rock’ clichés! 

THE SEX PISTOLS IS 

‘THE LOOK’ THAT CHANGED 

THE WORLD...MAKING 

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD AND 

MALCOLM MCCLAREN 

RICH & FAMOUS! 

Throughout the 80s London had the most inspired 

and inventive fashion scene in the world! Driven 

by ‘Street Fashion Cool’ & ‘The Ultra Hip Club 

Stylists’ labels and designers emerged that were 

(and indeed are) still moving, shaking and being 

plagiarized and copied by young designers, 

labels and brand to the present day! 

Workers For Freedom/Body Map (David Hula)/ 

Demob (Willy Brown)/Wendy Dagworthy/ and the 

wonderful (and sadly missed) Hyper Hyper and 

Kensington Market! Took the idea of Ultra Cool 

Anarchic Street/Club Style & Social Democracy, 

and created a whole new ‘Postmodern Look’! 

And it is this ‘Look & Sound’ that still drives and 

influences Fashion/Music/Pop-Culture, to the 

present day! 

Chris Garland

The 90s was without doubt the last time when both fashion and 

music united as one single unified culture, and was genuinely 

fresh new inventive and exciting! ‘Brit Pop’ had taken off in 

a massive way, with cool arty bands like Pulp, Blur, Elastica, 

Suede, The Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Oasis, kicking 

out the jams, with a whole fresh new take on pop culture and 

a brilliant visual style, still being copied and recycled today! 

The real big new in the 90s though was ‘Clubculture’! With 

Techno/Trance music filling the clubs all over Europe and 

Ibiza becoming the center of the universe for all who were 

young cool stylish and beautiful! The look that became 

known as ‘Clubwear’ ruled! And spread around the globe! 

Sadly the USA (other than NYC & a few ultra hip young dudes 

with their radar plugged in to what was happening!)) rather 

missed out in most of this! But it is this ‘look’ (like 70s punk 

retro) which is being continually being re-shaped/re-modeled 

and re-hashed (just like music) in an increasingly desperate 

attempt to inject the current ‘emperors new clothe-ism’ of the 

fashion and music industry with a less than believable illusion 

of ‘Wow’! 

WHY TODAY EVERYBODY IN FASHION 

& MUSIC TRIES TO IMITATE THE PAST 

RATHER THAN CREATE THE FUTURE! 

What has to be remembered is this: It was the ‘Sound’ the 

bands/music of all these periods (right up until the end of 

the 90s) that inspired designers! NOT the other way round! 

Young fashion design students at London’s Central St Martins 

and The Royal College Of Art (still today the most prestigious 

and influential fashion/design faculties in the world) would 

spend their nights in the clubs posing, hanging out, dancing 

and seeing bands. Indeed many of the coolest looking and 

sounding bands came from art school backgrounds (and still 

do). So these young design students would create ideas that 

expressed the ‘look’ & the ‘attitude’! So it ALL came from ‘The 

Street’ the ‘Subculture’! Not as it is today, from the artless 

uniformity of Marketing & Branding, applied from ‘Above’! 

What held all this together of course was The 

Face Magazine! More than any other publication 

then or since (although FF shows definite signs 

of moving in this direction I am happy to say!) 

The Face had it’s ‘Finger on the Trigger ‘of music 

and fashion! It was the ‘Connector’! And global 

hipsters would religiously buy their copy of the 

magazine each month, knowing that what ever 

was featured, was way ahead of the game, totally 

‘below the radar’! And nobody else yet knew 

about it! 

A look at some of the collage of images that 

accompany this article will illustrate how cool it 

all was, and why today everybody in fashion and 

music tries to imitate the past rather than create 

the future! However, I like many, who ‘were there’ 

can sense a change! The ‘codes, signs & signals’ 

are all there! 

It’s about to get exciting and interesting again! 

And the next ‘Cultural Revolution’ is just around 

the corner! So make sure you get your copy of 

FFM each month! And when the train leaves the 

station! You might just have a ticket to ride and 

survive the ‘Style Wars’! 

Life Is Beautiful If You Want It To Be! 

We All Create Our Own Karma! 

A Happy & Beautiful New Year to You All! 

Kick Out The Jams! 

Chris Garland 

Chris Garland 

London, January 2014.

Looking for freelance makeup artists trained or willing to be trained. Artists that are motivated 

to expand or have additional income and be on a great team of artists. Own time, own schedule. 

We are interviewing for MU artists that are a good fit for our teams. Pls contact me if you’re 

interested to hear more. It is so worth a listen... :) 

colormebeauty1@gmail.com | Linda Merisola 602.561.6066 | http://livingdollshoppe.com

http://ggitime.com


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photographers - tré & elmaz 

http://trekoch.com 

mua/hair - paul blanch & keira rae 

http://paulblanchcreative.com 

styling - maya jasmine dals 

http://mayadals.com 

model - audrey hewko 

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PHOTOGRAPHY | NETHERLANDS 

photographer - heike suhre 

http://hsfotografie.com 

designer (skirt) - ajnemra 

http://ajnemra.com  

hair/styling/model - nadine stephan 

http://nadinestephan.com 

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HEIKI SUHRE


MODELING COLLABORATION | NETHERLANDS 

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photographer - william setiawan 

http://williamsetiawan.com 

creative styling director - buchelli 

http://buchelli.nl 

art-director - suzanne van garderen 

http://thenakedtruth.webklik.nl 

model - suzanne van garderen for tutti models 

http://tuttimodels.nl 

model - tauan badarane for house of byfield 

http://houseofbyfield.com 

model - orlando haynes jr. for house of byfield 

http://houseofbyfield.com 

model - joeri van eldijk for tutti models 

http://tuttimodels.nl 

model - harold dückers 

http://haroldduckers.com 

model - miguel kruythoff for mix models 

http://mix-models.com 

model - hannah hurtz 

for ragazza model management 

http://ragazzamodelmanagement.com 

model - iris van der sluis 

http://irisvdsluis.nl 

model - katherien broug for models at work 

http://modelsatwork.nl 

mua/hair - caro line 

http://2bb.nu 

mua/hair - denise boon 

http://.deniseboonvisagie.nl 

mua/hair - lies waterman, clarissa berner, 

may narissara & anna travkina 

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wardrobe - 

blaque haute couture 

http://blaque.nl  

fort kijkduin museum 

http://fortkijkduin.nl 

hugo boss 

http://hugoboss.com  

marco stefano pintus 

http://mspintus.com 

circle of gentlemen 

http://circleofgentlemen.com 

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http://ggitime.com


http://jsquaredphotography 


http://lauravandervoort.net 


http://banksstyle.com 


http://syfy.com 


http://imdb.com/title/tt2365946 

The Canadian actress who is sinking her teeth into the Industry



http://gabrielgoldberg.com 




http://glennnutley.com 

mua - brett freedman 

http://brettfreedman.com 

stylist - sophia banks-coloma 

http://sophiabankscoloma.com 


http://alexandramandelkorn.com

INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ACTRESS & ONE OF 

MAXIM’S TOP 100 MODELS, LAURA VANDERVOORT 

FF: How did you know that acting was 

something you wanted to do for the rest of 

your life? 

LV: I truly didn’t when starting. I was 13 

and was inspired by the movie, “My Girl.” It 

seemed like something so special, being 

able to evoke emotions in others through 

a personal and emotional art form. I had 

really been focusing on sports, martial arts 

particularly. As I grew into the industry 

and into myself, I challenged myself by 

working on different projects, and I ultimately 

realized I had a long lasting passion for it. 

...SOMETHING SO SPECIAL, BEING ABLE TO 

EVOKE EMOTIONS IN OTHERS THROUGH A 

PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL ART FORM. 

FF: What would you consider to be one of 

the defining moments in your career thus far? 

LV: I feel like every project has taught me 

crucial things about being an actor and being 

in this tricky business, but it also taught me a lot 

about myself. Picking a defining moment is hard. 

Personally, defining moments would be those 

days on set I wasn’t sure I could get through... 

but did. Professionally, defining moments 

aren’t as clear. “Smallville” was a wonderful 

opportunity for me to get me in front of the 

American industry. 

I had worked so long as a Canadian child 

actor, but “Smallville” truly helped me become 

more visible. “Ted” was a big moment for me 

both personally and professionally. Working 

with one of my first crushes, (Mark Wahlberg) 

and finally being a part of a feature film many 

would see. Every project has wonderful 

lessons and challenges. That’s what I live for! 

FF: You’ve been in so many movies and 

TV shows, which one of the characters that 

you’ve played do you relate to the most? 

LV: I always try to find a way to relate to 

every role. Some are obviously closer to 

home then others. My role as Frankie in the 

Indie film “Damage,” was the furthest I’ve 

been from myself, a true departure. Whereas 

my new series, “Bitten,” has been a character 

I have fallen in love with. Elena (Bitten) is 

so layered. I relate to her in many ways, 

but also just invested so much of myself in 

her for six months that I feel closest to her. 

FF: 

You were starring in a show in 

Canada, what do you think is a difference 

between productions in Canada compared 

to the U.S. (If there is a difference at all)? 

LV: There really is no difference. It’s all 

about the work you put in. High budgets or low, 

you really make it what you want. Perhaps, in 

Canada we say “eh” and “sorry” a little more 

while working, but there truly is no difference 

in terms of your personal experience. On 

the business side...Canadian and American 

projects can differ greatly, I’m sure. 


FF: What are your plans for the future? 

LV: I honestly would love to continue 

working and to continue challenging 

myself. There are still so many genres 

I’d like to take on: period pieces, 

Westerns, comedies, action films, etc. 

...I WAS ALSO FAIRLY CONSCIOUS OF BREAKING 

AWAY FROM BEING SEEN AS A CHILD ACTOR... 

FF: 

What is the biggest challenge 

you have set for yourself to conquer? 

LV: I am always the toughest on myself 

to get work, to do my best at work, and then 

to get work again. With this business you 

are constantly looking for that next job. 

That’s enough of a challenge that we 

all put on ourselves. I think, I was also 

fairly conscious of breaking away from 

being seen as a child actor in Canada, 

and being taken seriously as a serious 

actress both in Canada and in the US. 

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http://banksstyle.com

FF: You were on the “Maxim Top 100 List” 

…twice! What is a ritual that you do 

that always makes you feel good? 

LV: I grew up playing sports. 

Because of that I have always 

loved working out; spinning, 

Moksha and hiking 

are my staples... 

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...It’s just an opportunity 

to not only feel better, 

but also quiet your mind. 

Moksha is a great way 

to focus on being calm, 

to just be at ease, 

and still, and focus 

on your breathing. 














MAXIM’S TOP 100 MODELS, LAURA VANDERVOORT (CONT’D) 

FF: You were recently in two major 

motion pictures “This Means War” 

and “Ted” what was your favorite 

part when working on these films? 

LV: I was working on the ABC series 

“V”, in Vancouver at the time we 

filmed “This Means War.” I was lucky 

enough to be asked to work on the film 

for two days in between filming “V.” 

Working with the well-known young actors 

on “This Means War”, (especially Tom 

Hardy who I had just seen in ‘Bronson’) 

was thrilling. “Ted” was a wonderful 

experience. I hadn’t truly done comedy yet. 

FF: You were featured in two of my favorite 

Disney movies growing up, what made you 

not want to go that route and be a Disney star? 

LV: Hahaha! It wasn’t a decision I had to 

make. I did a few Disney movies as a child, 

but soon after started working on a Canadian 

series for four years. After that, “Smallville” 

and “V” came about and some other films! 

By then, I was older and moving into more 

adult roles and wanted a true challenge. 

FF: What do you think is most important 

thing to do, to make sure that you’re carrying 

yourself the way you want to be perceived 

in the media? 

...I WOULDN’T WANT TO BE PERCEIVED 

AS ANYTHING BUT MYSELF AND WHO I AM. 

Working with Patrick Warburton and 

Mark Wahlberg was insane. They were 

so kind. We would improvise under the 

direction of director Seth Macfarlane. 

It was all I could do to not laugh when 

Patrick came up with the most hilarious 

one-liners take after take. I just felt lucky 

to be working alongside them. 

LV: I wouldn’t want to be perceived 

as anything but myself and who I am. 

So, I just make sure I take the risks I’m 

comfortable with taking, and comfortable 

with the consequences of those decisions. 

Not allowing anyone to talk you into anything, 

being kind and real, and being appreciative 

and humble, but also knowing when to step 

up and make your voice heard…if necessary. 

That was the toughest lesson for me. 

People will respect you if you have a voice 

and opinion. You can’t be afraid of that. 




http://banksstyle.com 

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MAXIM’S TOP 100 MODELS, LAURA VANDERVOORT (CONT’D) 

FF: If you could describe your love 

life in three words, they would be... 

LV: Loyalty, patience, and understanding. 

FF: You’ve been on countless magazine 

covers, red carpets, premieres, etc.? What is 

the first thing to do when deciding what to wear? 

LV: I used to always just wear what I felt 

comfortable in. As I’m getting older, I like to 

take more risks. I love fashion and trying new 

things. I have a wonderful stylist and friend, 

Karen Raphael, and my hair and makeup guru 

and friend, Glenn Nutley, that help me get it 

right and encourage me to try new things. 

FF: Tell us about your new show, “Bitten”, 

and supporting cast? 

LV: It’s honestly the most challenged I’ve 

been yet. “Bitten” is based on a series of 

novels by New York Times bestseller, Kelley 

Armstrong. I play the lead, Elena Michaels, 

who grew up in a foster care system. 

She has had a horrific childhood, and was 

always afraid to trust and love. She falls 

in love with her Professor (Clay) in college 

and finally feels at ease. Willing to trust. 

She soon feels betrayed when she discovers 

he is a werewolf (don’t you hate when that 

happens), and bites her thereby destroying 

any chance she has at a normal life. 

Elena becomes the only female to survive 

a bite, and hence begins the incredible 

dark and edgy story of Elena’s two worlds 

colliding. She tries to maintain a normal life in 

Toronto while denying who she has become. 

“BITTEN” IS BASED ON 

A SERIES OF NOVELS 

BY NEW YORK TIMES 

BESTSELLER, 

KELLEY ARMSTRONG. 

I PLAY THE LEAD, 

ELENA MICHAELS. 

It’s also about the pack and family dynamic 

she has always wanted, but becoming a 

horrifying animal repulses her. The cast is 

absolutely wonderful. We all immediately 

clicked, like any pack. It’s a joy working 

with all of them; I looked forward to it 

every morning. We pushed each other 

hard, and gave our all to the show. 

Bitten already has a large existing fan base 

thanks to the novels, so we wanted to make 

sure we gave that loyal fan base what they’d 

imagined, plus so much more. 


PHOTOGRAPHY + HAIR + STYLING | CANADA 

photographer/hair/stylist - 

april cormier of photography by april h 

http://photographybyaprilh.com 

clothing/accessories - forever 21 

http://forever21.com 

mua - jennifer m gjertsen 

model - kim poholka for numa 

http://numalife.com 

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MARKETPLACE | JAPAN 

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MANABU TAKAMURA OF MINIMAL, INC. 

ON THE JAPAN SHOPPING FESTIVAL 

Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) and Japan 

Shopping Tourism Organization (JSTO) 

are jointly hosting the first Japan Shopping 

Festival (JSF) on December 1, 2013 through 

February 28 th , 2014. Both the JTA and JSTO 

invite overseas shoppers to visit one of the 

world’s most popular shopping destinations 

to “Japan Shopping Festival.” 

to increase number of visitors to Japan; 

to raise more expectations in the fashion 

industry, JSTO believe to present the world 

with the concept of “Japan Made” and 

“Japan Creation” with high quality stores 

stores through the JSF activities. 

The festival brings traditional Japanese 

hospitality, fashion trends, many variety of 

merchandise and unique entertainment 

experiences to stores in Tokyo, Osaka 

and Fukuoka offering discounts of up 

to 70% off, including prize drawing for 

popular Japanese merchandise and free 

airfare to a number of exotic locations. 

“THE MARKET HERE 

IN JAPAN WAS DEVELOPED 

BY JAPANESE CUSTOMERS 

WHO HAVE THE HIGHEST 

STANDARDS IN THE WORLD.” 

The idea for the “Japan Shopping Festival” 

began in September by 22 renowned Japanese 

companies, the founding companies of JSTO, 

a general incorporated association, including 

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, JTB Corp., Japan 

Airlines and Takashima Co. Ltd. to promote 

more overseas visitors to Japan with more 

than 12,000 stores participating in the largescale 

interactive event and demonstrations. 

“The market here in Japan was developed by 

Japanese customers who have the highest 

standards in the world. I have the absolute 

confidence in Japanese products, which 

are offered from such a market, as well as 

the added value of a shopping experience 

unique to Japan. 

With great news, since Tokyo will be hosting 

the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics 

as well as the effects of the ongoing 

Abenomics economic policies, the fashion 

industry is cooperating with JSF for it’s first 

public-private joint promotion aimed 

The mission is to cover all the information 

related to inbound effect and eventually send 

foreign tourists in Japan to actual shops. As 

a PR specialist, we would like to show foreign 

tourists the attraction of shopping in Japan to 

promote more trips to Japan,” said Mayuko 

Tasaki, JSTO Public Relations Manager. 

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MANABU TAKAMURA OF MINIMAL, INC. 

ON THE JAPAN SHOPPING FESTIVAL (CONT’D) 

Masashi Ando, assistant director of LaForet 

Harajuku, “LaForet Harajuku is internationally 

recognized as a mecca for Gothic Lolita and 

Kawaii fashion. The concept of “Japan Creation” 

is integrated into the Harajuku district and 

Laforet Harajuku. However, Laforet standing 

at the Harajuku intersection is well known as a 

home place where those in the fashion industry 

always drop by,” Ando said. 

“LaForet’s lucky bags consist with popular brand 

as Mercibeaucoup, Gomme, Nozomi Ishiguro; 

all represent ‘Japan Creation’ and grand bazaar 

are very popular among customers from the 

Asian countries and overseas customers. We 

would like to continue offering our unique 

shopping experience that can only be available 

in LaForet Harajuku,” he also added. 

In the Ginza district, there is a Mitsukoshi 

department store located in a commercial area 

that represents a part of Japan. it offers high 

quality stores, restaurants and Kabukiza theatre 

that holds such tradition and culture for Japan. 

“As part of the efforts to welcome overseas 

customers, we’ve set up a desk for duty free 

procedure and improved our services in foreign 

languages. 

In addition, we’ve made a gift catalogue for 

customers visiting Japan, while we also hope to 

expand our events for such customers to appeal 

the Ginza district,” said Hideyuki Murakami, 

executive officer and general manager of 

Mitsukoshi Ginza Store-a JSTO Member 

Company. Murakami spoke highly of the “Japan 

Made” and Japanese cities. 

With the emerging fashion trends growing in 

the market industry at Dubai opening to foreign 

visitors, JSF wants to attract tourists into Japan 

fashion like Dubai, the world’s fastest growing 

fashion mecca. JTSO trusts that tourists from 

around the world will experience well-known 

Japanese characteristics of hospitality and 

politeness in the culture and lifestyle through 

their shopping experience in their country. 

Information on where to find a big sales 

accompanied by beautiful lighting displays 

around the districts are available to all guests 

and the details on which of the over 5,000 

participating stores are offering the following 

daily promotions available: discounts of up to 

70% off, interactive events and demonstrations, 

exclusive product sales and native shopping 

tips, techniques and more, visit their website: 

http://gojsf.com 

By Heide Hargreaves 

for Manabu Takamura of Minimal, Inc. 

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“JTSO TRUSTS THAT TOURISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD 

WILL EXPERIENCE WELL-KNOWN JAPANESE CHARACTERISTICS 

OF HOSPITALITY AND POLITENESS IN THE CULTURE AND 

LIFESTYLE THROUGH THEIR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE 

IN THEIR COUNTRY.” 


PHOTOGRAPHY | PHILIPPINES

Von Oneil started his career in the corporate 

word as an Information Technology Specialist 

in some of the most prestigious banking 

institutions in the country where he was 

entrusted to develop security programs for 

database and networking systems to preserve 

its integrity and protect malicious threats and 

inter malwares. 

After his stint as an IT professional, he knew 

there was something bigger in-store for 

him, he co-founded several start-ups such 

as bidtraveler.com (Online Travel Auction 

funded by Sequoia Capital backed company 

- Sequioa Capital funded companies such as 

Google, Yahoo and Apple). 

On the lighter side, Von is also known by 

his friends and contemporaries as a great 

Chef for his Asian-Mediterranean fusion 

cuisine - his breaded chicken in honey 

mustard is the all time best seller! Now he’s 

starting his new Food Stands/Restaurant 

in Bazaares around the METRO. The 

name of his new business is KATSURIFIC. 

STYLE IDEOLOGY 

My style ideology is about striking the balance 

among the elements of what makes a great 

photograph remarkable. It is a holistic 

approach bringing one’s imagination into 

reality - emanating deeper into the mind, 

body and soul of one’s quintessence. 




INSPIRATION 

My passion for photography inspires me to do better 

and raise the bar for myself. It is like AIR, you cannot 

see it but you can feel it, the only reason for living in 

this world – my lifeblood. My mentors Doc Marlon 

Pecjo, Lope Navo and Winston Baltazar are my real 

life inspirations. 

INFLUENCE 

I am greatly influenced by some of the top fashion 

photographers in the planet such as Mert & Marcus, 

Terry Richardson, Mario Testino, Steven Meisel, and 

Ellen Von Unwerth. 

PERSONAL INSIGHTS 

I think photography is a lifetime learning, you will 

never get to point where you will stop and say you 

have done everything there is to do, it is constantly 

evolving with times, that is why, it is important for you 

have to develop your own personal style. 

Your personal style should come from within your own 

inner soul. You create scenarios outside of the frame 

to give viewers a sneak peak of what is going on to 

establish interest and engage everyone involved. 

WORKING METHODOLOGY 

I follow this mantra since I started photography: 

“Imagine…Achieve” , because if you could imagine 

you could achieve. Everything starts by thinking, 

planning, executing, and making things happen. 

In addition, the key ingredient to a successful 

photography career is to always have FUN in 

everything that you do because it matters. 



photographer - von oneil buenconsejo 

of speedlight production 


assistant photographer - billy cuevas 

creative director - emir delos santos 

hair stylist - pol tapia 

stylist - pox garcia 

http://behance.net/poxcom 

mua/hair - karen jean santos 

http://makeupbykaren.weebly.com 

model - jodily pedre 

location - dusit thani hotel 

http://dusit.com/dusit-thani.html 

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Wade Lee Richards | Lisa Fifer 

Michelle Renae | Catherine Nguyen 

Marcela Urioste | Michael Luna

CELEBRITY JUDGES 

The Style Stage Competition was created by hair designer, Marcia 

McGovern, in partnership with the Production Staff of FASHION FACES 

and in agreement with these highly reknowned celebrity category 

judges. With the help of our Sponsors, FASHION FACES held a six 

month competition online, accepting international submissions in the 

categories of Hair Design, Fashion Design, Model Portfolio, Makeup 

Artistry and Wardrobe Styling. This issue features the creative works 

from our talented category winners! 

HAIR DESIGN JUDGE, Diana Schmidtke 

@DianaSchmidtke | http://dianeschmidtke.com 

Los Angeles-based freelance stylist who specializes 

in men’s grooming, style and hair care. Her clients 

include a who’s who list of Hollywood stars. 

FASHION DESIGN JUDGE, Furné Amato 

@furneone1 | http://furneone.com 

http://amatohautecouture.com 

Creative Dubaian brainchild of collections: Unveiled Soul 

2004, Last Confessions of Matahari 2012, & Furne One. 

MODEL PORTFOLIO JUDGE, Clarissa Burt 

@ClarissaBurt | http://clarissaburt.com 


Award Winning Media Personality, Actress and Author. 

FASHION PHOTOG JUDGE, Franz Szony 

#FranzSzony | http://franzszony.com 

“Photographic Painter,” “Character Portraitist,” 

Seductive imagery fused with twisted baroque aesthetics. 

Campaign image designer for Furne One. 

FASHION PHOTOG JUDGE, Clay Blackmore 

#FranzSzony | http://clayblackmore.com 

One of the most influential and sought-after celebrity 

photographers. Mastery of lighting and classic portraiture. 

Educator with Monte Zucker Photographic Education.


CATEGORY WINNERS & CELEBRITY JUDGES: 

04 / STYLE STAGE - Celebrity Judges 

06 / STYLE STAGE - International Sponsors 

08 / STYLE STAGE - Competition Finalists 

10 / CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE - Diana Schmidtke for HAIR DESIGN 

12 / CATEGORY WINNER - Wade Lee Richards for HAIR DESIGN, USA 

20 / CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE - Franz Szony for FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY 

22 / CATEGORY WINNER - Lisa Fifer for WARDROBE STYLING, United Kingdom 

32 / CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE - Clay Blackmore for FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY 

34 / CATEGORY WINNER - Michael Luna for FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY, USA 

44 / CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE - Clarissa Burt for MODEL PORTFOLIO 

46 / CATEGORY WINNER - Michelle Renae for MODEL PORTFOLIO, USA 

54 / CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE - Furne Amato for FASHION DESIGN 

56 / CATEGORY WINNER - Catherine Nguyen for FASHION DESIGN, USA 

62 / CATEGORY WINNER - Marcela Urioste for MAKEUP ARTISTRY, USA 

STYLE STAGE MODEL 

PORTFOLIO WINNER 

pgs - 46-53 

model - michelle renae 


STYLE STAGE CELEBRITY JUDGES 

Celebrity Industry Judges 

Fashion Designer 

http://fashionfacesmag.com/stylestage 

http://furneamato.com @furneone1 

& http://amatohautecouture.com 

Model Portfolio 

http://clarissaburt.com @ASUR Media 

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Photographer 

http://franzszony.com #FranzSzony 

Photographer 

http://clayblackmore.com @Claynco 

Hair Design 

http://dianaschmidtke.com @DianaSchmidtke

STYLE STAGE SPONSORS 

< photographer // evan romaine 

model // michelle mousel 

mua // jessica fierro 

hair // marcia mcgovern for 

hair diamond italia extensions 

wardrobe styling // jennifer o’bannon 

Hair Design & Wardrobe Stylist 

Category Winners receive 

MARCIA MCGOVERN - CLAY COUTURIER 

head piece or collar 

http://muzmakeup.com 

Makeup Artist & Model Portfolio 


MUZ cosmetics 

http://hairdiamond.com 

Hair Design & Model Portfolio 


HAIR DIAMOND ITALIA 

hair extension sets 

http://livingdollshoppe.com 



$100 LIVINGDOLL SHOPPE 

gift certificate 

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http://ifs-shop.com 

Wardrobe Stylist & Model Portfolio 


IFS FASHION 

TWO PAIRS OF DESIGNER SHOES 

As seen in BON JOUR PARIS - photographed by Carlos Teixeira. Provided by IFS-SHOP owner, Allard Vegelien. NL

STYLE STAGE | WORLDWIDE 

Post your favorites 

to win on Twitter: 


#stylestage 

http://facebook.com/stylestagecompetition 

CANADA 

CARISSA MCCAIG 

http://copiousfashions.com 

@CopiousCouture 

USA 

MICHELLE RENAE MOUSEL 

http://michellemousel.com 

@michellemousel 

@fordrba 

USA 

BRANDE WILKERSON 

http://victoryvintageboutique.com 

@Victoryvintageb 

@Brandywine333 

EGYPT 

SAMAR SAIED GHAREEB 

@KH_Photography 

USA 

ANGELICA GEORGILES 


http://intriguetalent.com 

UNITED KINGDOM 

LISA FIFER 

http://lisa-fifer.com 

@StyleStarlet 

USA 

CATHERINE NGUYEN 

USA 

IVANNA FELIX 

@felix_ivanna 

USA 

ROCHELLE YORK TONDREAU 

http://rochelleyork.com 

@RoStylist 

ITALY 

JESSICA GONELLA 

CANADA 

AMBER HARTL 

http://numamodels.com 

@Numamodels 

USA 

JESSICA HUNTER 

http://chicanddisheveled.com 

@chicdisheveled 

FRANCE 

MANUELA BIOCA 

http://victorianwoman.fr 

@VictorianWoman 

USA 

HAILEY ELLSWORTH 

http://heatherdillonphotography.com 

@HaileyLSworth 

USA 

JESSICA HUNTER 

http://chicanddisheveled.com 

@chicdisheveled 


Congrats to all of our Category Finalists! Now these competitors’ entries 

are being reviewed by the Style Stage Celebrity Panel Judges to place in the final 

round in their specific Fashion & Beauty categories. Winners to be announced in the 

January issue of Fashion Faces! Stay tuned, Fashionistas... - ffmg 

FOLLOW THE COMPETITION.. 

USA 

WADE LEE RICHARDS 

http://houseofwadelee.com 

@TheHouseofWadeLee 

USA 

MIACHELLE DEPIANO 

http://miachelled.com 

@Miachelle 

USA 

MARY REID 

Mary Reid Make-Up & Hair 

USA 

REBECCA TOUGAS 

http://penroseacademy.com 

@PenroseAcademy 

USA 

STEVE TRUJILLO 

http://trudgephoto.com 

@Trudgephoto 

USA 

BARBARA TONICK 

http://lancome-usa.com 

@LancomeUSA 

USA 

BRYNNE DUBIN 

http://dolcesalonspa.com 

@BrynneNicole 

USA 

GIANCARLO BLANKS 

http://gvbphoto.com 

@gvbphoto 

USA 

MARCELA URIOSTE 

http://bymarcela.com 

http://stylesalonmd.com 

USA 

LUIS ALBERTO SOLIS 

http://luisasolis.com 

USA 

MICHAEL LUNA 

http://michaellunaphotography.com 

@MLPstudios 

USA 

HEATHER WILSON 

http://artistryonlocation.com 

http://makeupbyheatherwilson.com 

@MakeupbyHeather 

USA 

DREW NOREEN 

http://thebeautyagents.com 

@DrewJNoreen 

USA 

HILARY (KRAMER) LAMB 

http://hklambphoto.com 

#hklambphoto 

USA 

EUGENE CONDE 

http://eugeneconde.com 

@eugeneconde 

http://fashionfacesmag.com/stylestage

STYLE STAGE CELEBRITY JUDGE PROFILE 

Men’s Grooming Expert 

http://dianaschmidtke.com @DianaSchmidtke 

Diana Schmidtke is a Los Angeles-based freelance 

stylist who specializes in men’s grooming, style, and 

hair care. Her clients include A-list Hollywood stars 

such as George Clooney, Robert Pattinson, Alexander 

Skarsgard, Orlando Bloom, Viggo Mortensen, Chris and 

Liam Hemsworth, and Matt Damon just to name a few. 

Diana attended Pivot Point Beauty School. Upon 

graduation, worked at Chicago’s Trio Hair Salon where 

she trained under Phillip Palmeri, a former head colorist 

at Vidal Sassoon. After her training at Trio, Diana 

moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in freelance 

grooming. Diana has since styled clients on film sets 

and photo shoots, and her work has been featured in 

Details, Esquire, Men’s Journal, GQ, People, The New 

York Times, and InStyle. She has appeared on Oprah 

and the Today Show, featured as the go-to expert for 

“man-scaping” and “man makeovers.” 

Diana has also collaborated with top hair care lines such 

as Paul Mitchell, helping to launch their debut men’s line, 

MITCH, in 2011. Through her work with Paul Mitchell, 

she has been given the opportunity to travel the globe 

teaching and inspiring hairdressers. 

Diana is the author of Shortcuts to a Successful Career 

as a Hairstylist or Make-Up Artist for the Fashion and 

Entertainment Industry, a book offering tips and advice 

for artists interested in breaking into the business. 

10 JAN 2014 | http://fashionfacesmag.com 


HAIR DESIGN WINNER | USA 

Owner/Stylist for The House of Wade & Hair Stylist-Specialist 

for the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon in New York 

Wade Lee Richards 

wadelee@thehouseofwadelee.com 

http://thehouseofwadelee.com 

@TheHouseofWade 

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http://muzmakeup.com 



MUZ cosmetics


Fashion Photographer 

http://franzszony.com #franzszony 

My name is Franz Szony, and I am but a boy who paints with 

his camera. I approach photography from an illustrator’s 

perspective. Although my technique is more modern than 

my aesthetic, I deem to create a wondrous illusion that is 

photo-real. This way, the viewer can believe the illustration 

(no matter how fantastical) actually exists. 

I blend my Neoteric perspective with my devotion to the 

Rococo, in essence this becomes my mantra to create a 

lush world that is ambiguous in character. An image that 

is unclassifiable in time or place with a celebration of the 

androgynous. My combination of traditional theatrical tricks 

together with digital illustration techniques create the illusion 

of a painting, even though the image is actually a photograph. 

I do believe in beauty, but I also believe in the intention 

and thought behind that beauty. In my work the imagery is 

seductive, but the feeling will encourage you to understand 

the story. Much of my work is inspired by my dreams. The 

worlds and characters I’ve dreamt have influenced both 

minute details as well as entire works of art...visually and 

emotionally. The diary I keep next to my bed has been 

filled with sketches over the years. Most people think that 

when we are asleep, we are unconscious. However, many 

studies show that we are more conscious when we sleep 

than when we are awake. If so, I can’t help but think our 

dreams to be more real and truthful than the physical 

world. 

If you can respond to the beauty, look deeper for the 

feeling, then go even further, you can find the “space 

between your thoughts.” My intention is to inspire the 

viewer into this state of mind. If I can propel the onlooker 

into a transcendental daydream, my magic has worked. 

To elicit a response to an image requires a good subject 

and an even greater photographer with a vision to share. 

How do you judge what makes a good photograph? Art is 

subjective. What gives the photographer an artistic eye? 

Franz Szony grew up in Nevada. As the son of a casino 

manager, he watched all the shows that came to town. 

The show’s costumes clearly have affected his work. 

He enrolled in art classes at the age of five and the legend 

was born. Lucky for us at an early age, Franz realized that 

he was destined to be an artist. He immersed himself in 

the craft by studying the history of photography and the 

techniques of other photographers then perfected his own 

style that would set him apart. Coming into his own over 

the years has had its ups and downs but he never lost 

sight of his path. He has no regrets and thinks the word 

“regret” should be banned. 

With the closing of Szony’s first show in Los Angeles, and 

after he finished perfume ads for fashion designer, Furne 

One, I wanted to know more about Szony’s path and how 

he perfected his “artistic eye”. 

I like to think of my photography in the terms of fashion. 

My fine art photography is my couture, and customercommissions 

are my ready to wear. However sometimes 

these cross paths, and my customer commissions 

want the fine art, this is almost always in the form of 

advertisements. My fine art photography (like couture) is 

my vision completely; it represents the fantasy and the 

unattainable. 


Style Stage Competition 

Fashion Photography 

Category Judges... 

http://fashionfacesmag.com/stylestage 

FRANZ 

SZONY 


WARDROBE STYLING WINNER | UNITED KINGDOM 

London’s own knitwear designer, boutique owner 

& national visual merchandising award winner 

Lisa Fifer 

lisafifer@hotmail.com 


@StyleStarlet 

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wardrobe stylist - lisa fifer 


photographer - ian cashman 

http://cashmanphoto.co.uk 





FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY WINNER | USA 

Fine-tuned talent & technical knowledge of photography 

and lighting, with striking skill in creativity and composition 

Michael Luna 

studio@michaellunaphotography.com 

http://michaellunaphotography.com 

@MLPStudios 


Michael Luna

Michael Luna 



Michael Luna 


Michael Luna


Michael Luna 



From Top Model to Role Model 

Clarissa Burt is an award winning media personality, 

television producer, actress, show host, emcee and top 

international supermodel with more than 25 years of 

experience in the modeling and media industries. She was 

the “Face” worldwide for various cosmetic houses such 

as Orlane, Carita’, Dior, Helena Rubenstein and Revlon. 

Her signature walk has been seen on most major runways 

around the world and she has appeared on more than 

200 magazine covers including Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, 

Cosmopolitan, Donna, Anna, Amica, Supermodels 

Unlimited and Fashion Faces to name a few. Clarissa 

has performed in over 20 movies and it best remembered 

for her portrayal as Xayide in “The Neverending Story II”, 

Melody in “Edera”, and Giulia in “Caruso Paskosky di 

Padre Pollaco.” 

This Who’s Who of International and American Women 

added television producer to her credits in 1999. Clarissa 

Burt Media Group began with productions that included 

the nationally broadcast three-hour live television 

show “The Miss Universe Pageant.” “The World Sports 

Awards”, “Quizzauto” and “Behind the Scenes with The 

Miss” garnering her various coveted international 

television awards. “Clarissa Burt Talks” featured 

this multi-talented media celebrity on Voice America and 

World Talk Radio where she interviewed knowledgeable 

entrepreneurs and prominent thought leaders. 

A leading authority on beauty, image and self-esteem, 

Clarissa is a featured columnist for such international 

publications as The Huffington Post, Supermodels 

Unlimited, Runway Magazine, Catwalk Magazine, Bella 

Petite, Fashion Faces and The LA Fashion Magazine 

where she is currently Editor at Large and Beauty Editor. 

Her Clarissa Burt Beauty cosmetic line was featured on 

Home Shopping Network in Italy with great success, as 

was The Clarissa Burt Hair line of extensions, clips and 

accessories. 

Most recently, Ms. Burt was named Ambassador to the 

United States for the “Walking Africa” campaign and 

was instrumental in helping African women win the 

2011 Nobel Peace Prize. 

In 2012, Ms. Burt launched The Clarissa International 

Model University and The Clarissa International Model 

Search and Awards affording aspiring models the most 

comprehensive modeling workshops, intensive modeling 

boot camps and an awards ceremony. Also, a Director, 

Scout, Instructor, and Resource for The International 

Model and Talent Association. Clarissa hand-picks and 

develops talent showcasing them in front of 300 agents 

from all over the world. 

Ms. Burt co-authored two books in 2012; “The Rise” and 

“Off the Coast of Zanzibar” showcasing her positive 

message of self-esteem. Her upcoming book “The 

Self-Esteem Regime” is a book series intent on giving 

inspiration, motivation, and positive messaging to girls 

and women through her “U. R. E.N.U.F.” message 

underlining a “look good, feel good, be good, do good 

philosophy”. “The Self-Esteem Regime” is due for 

Winter 2012 distribution. Clarissa’s sits on the Boards 

of The Girls Rule Foundation, Wings to Fly, The Global 

Women’s Empowerment Network, Be Your Own You, 

IAMLA and The New West Symphony. Her 

mission is and always will be the betterment of 

women and girls. 


HONORABLE MENTION 

• Two private audiences with Pope John 

Paul II for work in various social causes 

• Ambassador for the United States for 

“Walking Africa” Campaign nominating 

African Women to the Nobel Peace Prize 

2011 

• Ambassador to the United States for the 

Year of Italian Culture 2012/1 

• Who’s Who of American Women 

• Who’s Who of International Women 

• First American to present at The Kremlin 

• First American on front page of Russian 

newspaper 

• City Council Woman Ardea Rome 

• Candidate for European Parliament 

• Spokesperson Telefono Azzurro – 

Abused Children 

• Spokesperson International Red Cross 

• Spokesperson National Prevention Day 

appointed by Silvio Berlusconi 

– President of Italy 

Celebrity, Miss Burt, 

is Style Stage’s 

Model Portfolio 

Category Judge... 


MODEL PORTFOLIO WINNER | USA 

FORD/Robert Black Agency - Modeling and Talent Agency 

Heavily published model. Prolific photographer and fashion editor. 

Michelle Renae 

studio@michaellunaphotography.com 

http://MichelleMousel.com 

@michellemousel 






FURNE 

AMATO


Celebrity Fashion Designer 

http://amatohautecouture.com & http://furneone.com 

Amato Haute Couture and brand, Furne One, created 

by eccentric fashion designer, Furne Amato has never 

been more sought after. This illustrious creative is 

esteemed worldwide in the fashion and entertainment 

industries in anticipation of each lavished couture piece 

that graces bodies of the glamorous. It’s no wonder it 

wasn’t long before Amato’s Dubai-based designs and 

face were foreseen to take the red carpet and center 

stage, globally. 

From an early age living in the Philippines, young Furne 

was captivated by fashion. Already sketching at age 

ten, he used his inherent interest in aesthetics, gleaning 

appreciation from his Mother and Grandmother’s own 

admiration for beautiful appealing apparel. 

By 1994, Josie Natori and other foundational fashion 

players took notice after his competitive win for the 

MEGA Magazine Young Designer of the Philippines 

Award with his Furne One line. He was Natori offered 

an apprenticeship by Natori, herself, at her design 

house in New York. That same year, Amato received 

the first prize at Japan’s Women’s Wear Awards. All of 

his exploration and intrigue paid off, as his next notable 

accolade was as finalist at Manila’s Fashion Designer 

Awards three years later. 

In 2008, Germany’s Next Top Model invited Amato as 

a special guest designer for the show’s season finale 

with supermodel, Heidi Klum. 

This initiative launched international response, and 

influenced his repeat role for the following three years! 

While International Fashion Week(s) from London, 

Dubai, Los Angeles and Miami, desired this rising 

designer on their catwalk, he was marked as a favorite, 

bringing monumental success. This brought the 

acclaim of celebrity status, as sensations including: 

supermodel, Heidi Klum, and singers, Jennifer Lopez, 

Katy Perry, Shakira, Nicole Scherzinger, Amber Rose 

and Nicki Minaj considered his creations a musthave. 

Excitedly, the brands’ first boutique in the US 

opened successfully in Los Angeles (2012) with more 

cities to come. Furne One and Amato Couture are a 

result of diligence. 

With so many talented designers it’s interesting to 

include that he believes his luck was inclusive of 

“being in the right place at the right time.” Either way, 

it is time for Furne Amato to shine. 

In 2002, the elite clientele in Dubai were thrilled as 

Furne opened his first boutique. He called it, Amato. 

Meaning “beloved,” it was no wonder his idolizing 

patrons had first glimpses of Furne’s unique creations. 

Again, Amato’s work set the stage for an inundation 

of offers including Swarovski’s request for a highly 

embellished bridal dress for their 2007 limited edition 

book, Unbridled. This opened a collection partnership 

with them yet again for its Crystalised Swarovski 

Elements events. 


FASHION DESIGN WINNER | USA 

A thoughtfully balanced design aesthetic created with technical 

capabilities and precision. Innovative illustrations of creativity! 

Catherine Nguyen 

catherinenguyen520@gmail.com 


Catherine Nguyen


Catherine Nguyen 


MAKEUP ARTISTRY WINNER | USA 

Owner of Style Salon, Master stylist, colorist and makeup artist working 

with international models, celebrities and those in power in Washington D.C. 

Marcela Urioste 

bymarcelau@hotmail.com 

http://bymarcela.com 

@stylesalon5208 


Marcela Urioste

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