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Iza Calzado in Editorial for Luxe Magazine (June-August 2011)

"Iza In Control"

PH: Doc Marlon Pecjo

Styling: Charmaine Palermo

Make-Up: Ricci CHan for MAC Cosmetics

Hair: John Valle

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The Art of Saul Zanolari: Taking Away The Emperor's Clothes

Dark, disturbing, and intriguing are the adjectives that define the work of Saul Zanolari. When viewing his series of dolls, you could easily say "The Emperor is naked." Discover the world of Swiss born artist Saul Zanolari, a world where fake identities are stripped away and the subjects are left raw and naked. Among his characters are European royalty, rock stars, elite socialites, and old and new celebrities.

For many people in the public eye, plastic surgery is the Emperor's new clothes. It is used to add a new veneer of skin to a PR personality. We are always unsure how many layers of plastic public figures use to create their PC persona.

In his artwork, Zanolari sucks out the botox, unpicks the stitches and removes the fake public face from his subjects. He shows us the vulnerable person behind the mask. His collection of images contains a surreal 2D wax museum, made of a mixture of fantasy and reality, thoughts, concepts and images. The digitally remastered psyche is embalmed forever in its frozen world. Zanolari creates a new artistic amalgam - not photography, not digital imagery, not painting, but a complex fusion of all three.

Saul Zanolari first exhibited in 2005 in a gallery in Milan. His works are now featured in permanent collections in New York, London, Paris, Milan, Basel, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo.
The artist lives in Morbio Inferiore, by Lake Como, and shares his time between Shanghai and Switzerland.

Courtesy Saul Zanolari

" A Portrait Apart," is currently on view at Porter/Contemporary, New York

June 9 - September 10, 2011
This post is also featured on the Huffington Post

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Breaking News:

When you think of Paris, you think of Fashion. Paris, France is the fashion capital of the world, thus, Paris sets the tone for What's in and What's Wack. Earlier this Summer, Jeffery Glenn (Fashion Photographer) took a trip to France, and returned home reaping of fashion exclusives. Glenn shared the fashion trends that he observed with V O G U E | Diaspora & now we're giving you this exclusive news. So #TeamVogueD Sit back; take notes & do it like you're in Paris.

New Trends

1. Wear neutral colored garments and add a splash of vibrant color to make a statement.

----Neutral usually means without color.

----Example of Neutral Colors: Beige, Ivory, Taupe, Black, Gray, and White

2. Nude nails are always chic.

3. Nude pump is a necessity. Always keep your nude pumps on deck!

D'Mor: No style; No fashion! Its that simple.

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Charlene Almarvez in a Cirque Du Soleil's Varekai-inspired Editorial for Mega Magazine (July 2011)

"Wherever"

PH: Milo Sogueco

Styling: Ryuji Shiomitsu

Production Design: Elmer Pueblo, Dindo Pangalangan and Che Katigbak

Make-Up: Owen Sarmiento, Pong Niu, and Don De Jesus for MAC Cosmetics

Hair: Borge Aloba

Models: Charlene Almarvez, Allan Aiate, and Kyle Stagoll

Make-Up:

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Bruno at Elite in Editorial for Garage Magazine (June-July 2011)

"An Afternoon Affair"
PH: BJ Pascual
Styling: Adrian Concepcion
Grooming: Melchor "Angelu" Dominguez

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The White Fairy Tale Love Ball 2011

Every year since 2005, Natalia Vodianova brings together renowned designers and celebrities for a large charity event in favor of the Naked Heart Foundation (NHF), an association that helps underprivileged children in Russia. It was the Besian school siege in 2004 that spurred the top model and philanthropist to set up the NHF. Their mission is to provide safe outdoor Play Parks in Russian cities where more than 25% of all families raise children below the poverty line.
The Love Ball is the main fundraiser for the Naked Heart Foundation.

On Wednesday night July 6th, Valentino Garavani and Natalia Vodianova invite you to experience one of the most magical nights of summer - this year's Love Ball. In the atmosphere of the XVII century Chateau de Wideville, residence of Valentino Garavani near Paris, a fairy tale will unfold. For this event, 45 unique dresses have been created especially for the NHF, by some international designers such as Riccardo Tisci, Calvin Klein, Olivier Theyskens, Ulyana Sergeenko and more... The highlight of the evening will be a chance to bid for one of these gorgeous pieces through auction over an exquisite dinner. Profits from the sale will be donated entirely to benefit the Naked Heart Foundation.

The White Fairy Tale Fashion Show

Natalia Vodianova / Yves Saint Laurent
@Paolo Roversi for Naked Heart Foundation