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Our collections are developed in com-pliance with the guiding principles of Ethical Fashion. Treasures insures child free labor, fair wages, dignified working conditions and certified le-athers, which are recycled from the food industries, and from suppliers whose animals were raised organical-ly and free range.

By guarding these values, we aim to improve the development of the local artisans that help to bring our Treasu-res to life.

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Melissa SkyThese shoes with narrow heels and with bow à la Audrey Hepburn have the exact amount

of delicateness and femininity that every woman needs for those date nights. Take a

hint from the lady-like energy that this model exudes and put on that high-waisted skirt you

wore a lot last summer. Match it with a retro top (a trend of the season), cat-eye glasses

and a linen blazer. This combo is pure, irresistible vintage!

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MELISSA ULTRAGIRL + J. MASKREY

The Ultragirl + J. Maskrey is a classic and must-have for many Melissa fans. Dotted with Swarovski crystals in di-fferent sizes and degrees of shininess, this flat goes well with the palette of pastel shades, a trend that marks the summer 2013 collection. Try wearing this model with a pink dress with some transparent details or with your hair dyed in the color of cotton candy. Emphasize the good mood that your outfit gives off with accessories in vibrant colors, and let the uniqueness of J. Maskrey’s Ultra emanate! US $395

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In honor of Earth Day

“If people start adopting the trend of reading digital ma-gazines, millions of trees will be saved form cutting and will immensely help in main-taining the equilibrium. With mass printed magazines, there is ample transportation involved as they have to be transported from the area of publication to the magazine seller shops. Thus, these also add to the wastage of energy and fuel which can be easily saved if people resort to the online world of magazines.”

In honor of Earth Day April 22 - 2013,

F A S H I O N .

please enjoy the following 30 pages of paper-free and earth friendly

These days, it seems like everyone is trying to figure out how to be a little more kind to Mother Earth. In fashion, sustainable clothing isn’t new, but it’s beginning to move from a fringe movement into a viable option for every-day wear. While eco-friendly fashion conjures images of burlap, hemp, pat-chouli and Birkenstocks, times have changed. With celebrities like Natalie Portman, Lea Michele and Stella McCartney promoting vegan and sustai-nable fashion, more people are beginning to see the light. What exactly is eco-friendly fashion? There are several options available, and anyone can incorporate a few pieces into their wardrobe.

Vegan Fashion: It’s common knowledge that animal skins and pelts are widely used in fashion. A glimpse at recent fall runway shows reveals leather, shearling and fur accents at a large percentage of shows. Although it’s fur that gets all of the press, leather and other animals skins routinely show up in accessories such as shoes, belts and hand-bags.

However, people who aren’t comfortable wea-ring these items have gone vegan. Much like a vegan diet, vegan fashion means that no part of any animal was used in the production of the item. This includes pelts and skins, but hardcore adherents to the lifestyle also swear off items such as silk, down and wool – basically anything that came from an animal.

Recently, Vaute Couture became the first fashion house to produce an entirely vegan fashion line for New York Fashion Week. Other fashion lines have begun incorporating vegan pieces into their lines as well. With many plant-based and synthe-tic fabrics on the market, there isn’t any reason as to why designers wouldn’t offer vegan items to their clients. Although it’s a matter of preferen-ce, there are a lot of stylish and trendy options for those who want them.

Sustainable Fashion: While vegan fashion is geared more toward consuming less animal products, sustainable fashion has more to do with the way in which clothing is produced. Sustainable fashion is usually made with organic fibers such as organic cotton, and the dyes have

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to be chemical free and non-toxic. Many of these fabrics are biodegradable, and a lot of them are manufactured in factories that utilize sustainable methods such as LEED certified building design, wind and solar energy and waste-free corporate cultures.

While many pioneers of this industry have skewed toward fitness apparel (such as Gaiam), several large fashion houses have begun incorporating sustainable practices in their own production. Brands such as Gucci and Stella McCartney have begun producing items such as sunglasses and shoes with recycled and/or biodegradable materials. Shoe retailer Puma has been experimenting with technology to produce compostable shoes.

“Recycled” Fashion: While those of us with brothers and sisters have always lived in the land of hand-me-downs, these days it is all the rage to shop “vintage.” Thrift stores and consignment shops offer clothing that is significantly marked down, and they can be excellent places to find a bargain. While consignment shops pay people who give them merchandise, many thrift stores will accept donations of any kind. A consignment shop is a great place to find a new piece for your wardrobe, as they are pickier about what they accept.

If your jeans are too tattered to donate, com-panies such as Habitat for Humanity are finding ways to refurbish them. The organization began repurposing recycled denim and using it as in-sulation for their homes. Some home builders have caught on, as the denim material offers the same high quality insulation without emitting VOCs, and it does not cut or itch the way that fi-berglass insulation does. The insulation is treated to make it fire resistant, and it provides the same level of fire protection as classic insulation.

These are merely a few of the ways in which fashion companies and consu-mers are considering their impact on the environment. With new technologies developing all the time, eco-friendly fas-hion is evolving. What once consisted of linen tunics and macramé has grown to include haute couture shoes, red carpet gowns and tees that can be worn all the time. Try adding a couple of pieces into your own wardrobe and do your bit for the Earth. Photo credit: celebrityoptimist.wordpress.com

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FROCK Los Angeles by Victoria Tik, is a women’s fashion design house founded in

2009. Our focus is on creating fair-trade and ecofriendly collections from our own blend of luxury sustainable jerseys. Every piece is

framed by our constants: high quality fabric, careful construction, flattering cuts and low-maintenance care (even our gowns are desig-ned to be hand and machine washable). The name “frock” was derived from the example of the frock gown worn throughout history by artists and craftspeople. It was designed to be a piece of clothing men could throw

on, that same principle applies to every one of our pieces; we design with no zippers, no

buttons, everything is meticulously calcu-lated to fit and shape around the body as

efficiently and simply as possible.

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frockla.com“I have taken the comfort of every woman’s favorite stretch pants and

applied it to beautiful work wear, eveningwear and daywear. I’ve made

one-piece versatile enough to take you from

work to after hour cocktails. I’ve allowed

women who underesti-mated their bodies feel much more confidant,

strong and sexy.” -Victoria Tik

Read aloud, this phrase reveals itself as three commonly recognized symbols. In addition, equal to, and multiples of. Each defines itself as a method of transformation, the means to an end. By spelling these symbols out in full, the recognized suddenly becomes unrecognized. Their raw qualities are expo-sed and therefore abstracted, unveiling their honest, and undiscovered beau-ty.

AasA is: The conventional transformed unconventionally, creating beautiful wonder.

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AMPERSAND AS APOSTROPHE’s preferred method of solving design challenges is to refine what’s there instead of focusing on what’s not. The first collection made from 100 year-old Mailbags, features over the shoulder bags that doubled as clutches and trip-le as anything else you may feel like. Although the initial wow-factor comes from their multiplicity and clean mini-malist style, these handbags with en-velope-like features made out of the mailbags that used to deliver them is the type of stuff that really gets our rocks off. Something as simple and ef-ficient as an envelope suddenly has an entire new purpose yet still retains its basic form to tell it’s original story.

Creative minimalism coupled with Park’s timely sense of humor is definitely the last piece in the A3 puzzle. An upsi-de-down, inside-out view of the world makes for some interesting discoveries indeed. This same unique outlook is what prompted her to open “Coming Soon Concept”, a retail pop-up installation space, a sort of think-tank, experimen-tal space where Park was able to de-sign, redesign and re-redesign. This also happens to be where she launched AMPERSAND AS APOSTROPHE, with emphasis on the interactive aspect. Think: Mail-bag Butchershop, just one of many ways she marries satire and experience, and what a happy marriage it is.

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“During the year leading up to the launch of Beaumont Organic, I spent time researching the effects that the growing of cotton has on our environment. Being a passionate fashionista and owning numerous cotton Ts, I began to explore the niche market for beautiful clothes that are also environmentally friendly and pro-duced fairly.

I knew enviromental clothing alone was not enough for the Beaumont collection. There were numerous eco brands on the market - none of which I had ever bought from - but why?

The reason: The clothes also had to feel amazing and fit perfectly!

A Beaumont garment is therefore a piece of clothing you will cherish and care for in your wardrobe. It feels soft on your skin and is easy to wear - style and elegance are key factors in the design process. Another key factor is ‘timeless clothing’ - the Beaumont collection can be worn year on year. The pieces are timeless wardrobe classics that will not date, making them investment items made from premium fabrics that will withstand the test of time even after many washes.

The initial Beaumont collection launched in 2008 and consisted of 8 beautiful pieces all made from 100% organic cotton jersey in neutral shades. Attention to detail, precision, and elegance prevail in all the styles, for our shops to be proud of and for our customers to enjoy. The collection is now available in boutiques throughout the UK, Japan and on beaumontorganic.com.”

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The Beaumont collection is made in the north of Portugal near Porto.

Portugal is renowned for its high quality linens and jer-sey. However, during recent years with so much of the clothing and textile indus-try moving to the Far East, the number of Portuguese factories has declined.

Beaumont Organic therefo-re wanted not only to sup-port a Portuguese factory, but also choose a small, family-run organisation that would really benefit from its association with us. In doing this we sought to ensure premium quality garments, limit delivery transport emissions, and allow a fellow family busi-ness to grow in a country that ensures fair wages, work hours and minimum working ages.

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We are committed to designing and manufacturing beautiful,

inspired and authentic denim products in a sustainable way using

the highest quality materials in the USA.

Designed in Portland and handcrafted in California, Agave remains

true to its roots of designing and crafting the best tailored, most

beautiful and highest quality denim jeans, authentically sewn and

hand-finished exclusively in California. Agave is represented by

friends, artisans and passionate people who stand for Courage,

Compassion & Conservation.

Agave Denim is a “West Coast Life” brand that is both inspired by

and captures the spirit and natural beauty of some of most magnifi-

cent landscapes and terrain on the planet from the Sea of Cortez to

the Kenai Peninsula including Baja California, Southern California, the

Central Coast, the Mojave Desert, the Sierra Nevada, Big Sur, the San

Francisco Bay Area, Coastal Oregon, the Cascade Range, Washington

State, the San Juan Islands, the Olympic Rain Forest, British Columbia

and Western Alaska all connected by the Pacific Ocean. Agave is an

adventure lifestyle with an ecological point of view combined with

luxury and ALWAYS beautiful denim and sumptuous tees.

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Founded in 2002 in Santa Monica California, Agave remains true to its roots of de-

signing and crafting beautiful, inspired and authentic denim products using only the

highest quality materials. All denim jeans and cut & sewn knits are handcrafted in Ca-

lifornia. Agave was created by Jeffery T. Shafer and is represented by friends, artisans

and passionate people who stand for courage, compassion, conservation integrity and

full self expression through style and design. The Agave style is defined by one’s inner

confidence and the ability to enjoy the simple beauty of life. Agave Style is effortles-

sly cool and elegantly sexy. The Agave Brand is the definition of what we call Pure

West Coast Luxury.

FURAHA is a socially conscience East African brand that was established in 2010. Our mission as a brand is to create beautiful quality handma- de products which transcend time, season and trends without compromising style while economi- cally empowering small local artisans. The FURA-HA brand attributes three distinguishing features to its enormous success – economic empowerment of its producers and suppliers, handmade nature of its products, and the delicate use of African fabrics to symbolize the beauty of the African continent. At the core of the FURAHA brand, is the very distinctive hand-woven eco-friendly raffia palm basket (or “kikapu” in Swahili) which has become the signature mark of all FURAHA bags. The “Kikapu” integrates ethnic elegance and chic making it unique and one of a kind. These raffia palm baskets are hand woven by rural women weavers from villages in Central Uganda who derive 100% of their income from production of the baskets. In 2010 FURAHA started an initiative called “Weave out Poverty” to promote the skill of basket weaving into a home industry as a means to providing income gene- rating opportunities as well as reliable and sustainable employment for the weavers.

Each bag is made of palm fiber which is left in its natural state and is woven tightly in strips which are then either woven in a cyclical form giving the basket the round shape or woven together in sheets and then cut to make into square or rectangular shapes. FURA-HA adorns the exterior of the bags in vibrant African prints, while the interior has a zipper pocket, two side pockets and a small purse attached to the side of the bag. The inside and bottom of the bag have water-proof lining which serves to protect the fabric and makes the basket more durable. The handles are made either from salvaged cow horn or leather sourced in Uganda. Becau-se each bag is handmade, any imperfections perceived or variations in color are an intricate part of the design and character.

Kikapu by Furaha “The bag with a conscience.

Changing lives one bag at a time.”facebook.com\KikapubyFurahaB

The integration and fusion of vibrant African wax prints in our bag is our way of celebra-ting the beauty and vibrancy of the African continent. At FURAHA we spend countless hours shopping at local mar-kets for prints with bright co-lourful palettes and interesting geometric shapes. The fabric we select is festive and bold celebrating Africa’s spirit. The liveliness of the colors cannot help but make one smile hence the name of our brand FURA-HA, which means “happy” in Swahili.

Presently our bags are sold out of Kampala, Uganda. We are working on a web shop which we hope to have running by later Spring 2013. In the meantime, you can follow us on www.facebook.com\Kika-pubyFurahaB

Photographer: Botos PhotosModel: Nica StoneHair: Cameron ApannahDress: T.M.PasnakMake-up: Nica Stone/member of modXchange.com

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If you haven’t checked out ModXChange.com, you are truly missing out. ModXChange re-cently launched its site in early 2012 and since then they have been growing at a rapid pace. They strive to bring their community members together through social and networking events, press releases and announcements of upcoming industry opportunities.

FlakeReport.com is happy to announce an al-liance with ModXChange. We will be working closely with them to help promote a positive work environment through accountability, standards and reviews. ModXChange and Flake Report share a common ground; both are FREE sites that strive to bring credibility to the field of online modeling industry networking.

ModXChange focuses on helping industry professionals and amatuers achieve their goals. There efforts include Press Releases, Announ-cements of industry Events and Contests are all done at no charge to the community or spon-sor. Their site is truly focused on helping rather than profits.

It is with great pleasure that we recommend you check out www.modxchange.com.

Photographer: Heldenhaft (www.heldenhaft.at)Couture: Katrin Eulenstein (www.katrineulenstein.com)Model: Sheila ZemmrichMake up: Antje Dahm (www.antjedahm.com)Hair: Paddy Pad

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is a fashion designer from Dresden, Germany. After receiving her diplo-ma in design Katrin Eulenstein impro-ved her professional tailor skills. She was working for a Couture Label in Leipzig during her fashion design stu-dies in Dresden.

She graduated 2009 with an out-standing performance and was em-ployed by a couture label as design assistant in Dresden. Katrin Eulenstein was finalist of different design con-tests and works as costume design assistant for different film producti-ons. German celebrities like Germany Next Topmodel Alisar Ailabouni wear her handcrafted couture dresses which are mostly in-spired from nature.

The couture collection “Flying Rain-bows” is inspired by colors, shapes and exotic looks of parrots and but-terflies.

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flood came. One moment I was at peace and the next I was being thrown about helplessly. I seemingly had no power or control over the situation. My brain ra-ced for ideas that might save me from my untimely demise, but none prevailed. I screamed at the top of my lungs, but it was as if no one could hear me.

As I was quickly pushed down stream by the current, I remember thinking to myself, “Is this the end?” Suddenly the thought came to me, “You are still bre-athing so there is still hope.” I gripped on to a branch that was floating next to me. I tried to pull myself onto it, but my strength had wane.

“Do Not Die Here!” I said to myself. With tears in my eyes, I thought of my wife and child who would surely miss my pre-sence and how much I would miss theirs. My daughter was young and I wanted to

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be there to watch her grow. As weird as it may seem, the thoughts brought me new strength. I knew that if I had any chance of survival, I had to pull myself onto the log that was still close by.

Fighting the current had made me weak so I realized I’d only have one shot at it. With all of the strength that I could muster, I grunted and pulled myself on the log. I was exhausted so I took a moment to rest my head. When I opened my eyes, it was dayb-reak and I had been pulled safely to shore.

I will never forget that night. I was badly wounded and exhausted, but I lived to tell the story. I battled the current that thre-atened to take my life and I emerged victo-rious. Not only will I remember that I pulled through, but what gave me the strength to do so.

Sometimes the love of self isn’t enough. Occasionally we have to dig for greater pur-pose in order to find the strength to overco-me adversity. For me, that was my wife and kid.

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Every young girl dreams of growing up and being the most beautiful Princess in the world. As time goes on, most girls dream of being a model or famous and to be discovered, whether it is walking down the street or in a shopping mall.This journey of one young girl In UK, from high school to International model was not that easy. It was hard work, facing every day difficulties and a strong sup-port network from her family that pla-ced Gabriella Gatehouse to Internatio-nal Model status.

Gabriella’s parents noticed something special in their daughter like most pa-rents do. Gabriella’s parents started looking at pageants for their young beautiful daughter to enter. This was not something that was the be all and end all that they sought for their daughter. It was just something that both parents thought would be a great confidence booster; a hobby so to say. Not just in confidence but also social skills, public speaking and networking. All skills requi-red in any industry, in any work place, anywhere in the world.

With her prime focus on her education, Gabriella entered many Teenage Page-ants at the age of 15 and enjoyed like her parents hoped, as a hobby outside of high school. Gabriella entered 12 pa-geants in total and won many. To name but a few Gabriella won; Miss teenage England, Miss Teen World Dynasty in UK and Florida, USA, Miss Teen Galaxy England.

From this Gabriella was asked to make many appearances at fashion shows and charity events. This is when she developed an interest in Fashion and modelling. With the support from her family they hel-ped and motivated Gabriella to grace the catwalk for many prestigious fashion shows. Last year Gabriella graced the catwalk for Pakistan Fashion Week 3 held at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Lon-don, the very same venue that Vivienne Westwood British Fashion Royalty herself exhibited her collection for London Fashion Week September 2012.

Many guests that attended were from Sau-di Royal Families and this show was aired in 75 countries.

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Also during London Fashion Week February 2013, Gabriella graced the catwalk for designer Nova Chui, which was another golden feather in this young models hat. There are many projects lined up for Gabriella not just in UK but also internationally.But growing up as a famous UK pageant Queen, what impact did it have on Gabriella. ‘Speaking to many contestants and colleagues in the industry it is deemed to look a certain way, stick thin. I am proud of my curves and I want the world to know that and see that. “Many in the fashion industry have commented that I am too curvy, but after participating in London Fas-hion Week this year, I proved many wrong by proving that you do not have to be stick -thin to grace a runway. I have heard horror stories of young girls who have damaged themselves by being anorexic and bulimic. This is not what I want to do to my body nor do I want to portray to future generations that this is the right way to look or be. In high school, I was bul-lied for becoimg a Pageant winner and model. But I rose above this. With the constant support and gui-dance from my family, I did not let this affect me. If anything, it hightened my determination.”

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She says,“if you believe you

can do something, you can achieve it!”

Gabriella has learned from her own experiences and wants every young girl to follow her dreams regardless of professional or academic background.

This alone is an inspira-tion, that to be a certain size and shape to fit in with the fashion industry and also the jealousy of peers at high school and within the industry, Gabriella stayed strong, determined and focu-sed. With a positive atti-tude Gabriella’s success began to spiral. But the most interesting point Gabriella rose about the longevity of modelling...

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I want to be a Gaming Program-mer. Modeling is fun, runway is a great experience, but it’s a hobby. It’s quite enjoyable and I am meeting new peop-le each day. But my education is very important to me and that will always be my main focus.”

“I’m 18 years old now. I’m a realist. Modeling is very short lived. Many of the models I know have given up on education and are just focusing on modeling and hoping to be discovered to gain fame. I intend to go to University and study Computer programming.

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To “fashion haul” is to go on a clothing and/or beauty spending spree. It is typically done online, during a sale and the whole point of “hauling” is to spend majorly on everything that one wants.

Big box retail stores like Forever 21, H&M, Target, Ameri-can Eagle and the like are commonly “hauled about” as the purchases that were made online, are then opened on camera by the consumer. As one opens the packages, they explain the logic behind the interest and reveal the “steal of a deal” price for which they recieved the products.

Statistically, 4 out of 10 people visit the store that was “hau-led about” after they watch one of the movies. This marke-ting tool is extremely profitable for the big box companies themselves and the young women who “haul” about their products. It is estimated that some of these fashion haulers walk away with six figure earnings as well as a package full of treasured bargains. Some stores even provide these young consumers with credit to shop at their stores. The presence of these videos has grown from 100,000 in 2010 to 700,000+ videos on YouTube at present.

As a die-hard fashionista and a struggling shopaholic, this internet video craze raises some controversy within regar-ding the experience of shopping and I just can’t help but to vent. First things first, it is empowering to see young women shopping and participating in fashion. In the recent past, our economy has been on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs and the fact that we still have consumers through

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such a ride makes me believe that eventually, the lulls of the economy will turn up. Even more so, clothing, fashion and style encompass a medium that all people can express them-selves through, if they so desire. The “look” that anyone, anywhere is embodying is a partial reflection of who they are and not all artistic mediums provide this same unity.

Finally, if some of these women are truly making six figures for an internet video of their fashion and style opinion then such money could help them out in the long run. These wo-

Is the experience of shopping challenged by online fashion hauling?

Fashion Hauler showing off her “bargains”. Photocredit: google images

men can use this money to go to college, travel and broaden their horizons further. Ultimately, the money gained from this marketing tool provides them with a financial independence that makes them self-reliant. Conversely, there is something about the whole fashion haul trend that has me wondering… is there something about the shopping experience that makes it exactly that, an experience?

The fact that fashion hauling is typically done online and on big box retailers’ websites, concerns me. In my opinion, there is something lazy and uninspiring about sitting on one’s com-puter, glued to the site on the screen, flipping through dresses, tanks tops and shoes when one could be in the store, experien-cing the vibe of shopping itself. Don’t get me wrong, I certainly do my fair share of online shopping, but I have been shopping since I could walk and I feel as though there is something be-autiful to be said about the physicality of actually being in a store and having the ability to touch and try on the clothing

and beauty products of my de-sire. For me, it is a zone of zen, where everything stressful and maddening about my world chills out, allowing my inner peace to flow in. Shopping online does not im-passion me in the same way. The fact that it the whole fashion haul trend justifies people being stationary by themselves, in front of a screen, when they could be out, engaging all the senses and experiencing the moment makes me question how progressive such a practice is for this society.

Furthermore, these women are acquiring these products at bar-gain prices, allowing them to overhaul with a bunch of stuff. It almost seems as though these girls are happier with the quan-tity of clothing they buy vs. the actual products themselves. Unfortunately, the constant buy into the “more bang for your buck” shopping practice is not a sustainable one and it contri-butes even more waste to our already overloaded planet. Even more so, it challenges the whole notion of having quality in

the material world because it poses the question: why would a consumer invest in quality product with a longer life span, when they can just easily replace the old with the new at a bargain price?

Obviously fashion hauls and big box stores are here to stay, so the only advice I can provide in the face of it all is to stay informed and nourish that soft spot in your heart for quality. The more you know as a consumer about your stuff, the more the products you acquire will work for you and the less of a negative impact they will have on our humble environment.

I once heard that, “ignorance has the

illusion of bliss”, and it makes me wonder what

“more bang for your buck” spending

practices compromise in the future, that we are

not aware of appreciating in the

now… Keep calm and shop on.

by Kelsey Rae Gross

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Vanessa Bunsen wearing Gucci boots, H & M leggings, Burberry Porsum Jacket and Limited

edition Louis Vuitton bag.

Joshua Fleming wearing Ance shoes, Ksubi Jeans,

Vintage scarf, Georgio Armani Jacket and

Vanishing Elephant shirt.

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Fashion Affair Magazine scoped the streets of one of the most fashionable capitals in the world to see what fashion lovers were up to - wearing. Temperatures were mild but the fashion was haute. From Converse shoes to a sequence dress, London fashion lovers know how to dress.

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Jeff Lack wearing All Saints boots, Percival trousers, Brent Wilson Pea coat, Akubra Hat, Vintage satchel and H&M Scarf.

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“The amount of fun you have when collaborating is so rewarding, for all involved. This story involves simplicity at it’s finest. I saw this beautiful face and immediately knew we had to shoot. Ready to do a quick fashion shoot at the studio, little did I know what Jakilyn had brought in for her wardrobe. I immediately fell in love with the feather head piece she pulled out of her bag and decided to go for it. Fun fact about me: I never shoot with props (chairs) and there was this yellow chair that sat at the edge of the studio, so I saw it and again just went for it. Our creative juices were flowing to say the least. We ended up getting the sweetest most beautiful images of Jakilyn with her feather head pieces, orange Lita’s and of course the yellow chair.”

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You won’t have to look up at the night sky anymore to see mystery, magic & wonder. Designer Khushali Kumar’s unforgettable collection mirrors the limitless horizon & electrifies even the dullest fashion vault. Old school tailoring & careful draping excites buyers. India’s newest fashion darling is also in her element with beaded luxury that will guarantee a grand en-trance, and her backless numbers will make for an even more marvelous exit. At ye ole age of 30, we are excited to see what the next decade will bring from her creative eye.

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With all the overwhelming fashion choices and fashion mishaps, let me light your way. Don’t be fooled by his sout-hern California roots; Adolfo Sanchez’s eye for all things beautiful and theatrical mirrors that of familiar Europe-an designers well beyond his years. From evening gowns to bridal, every client gets the A-List treatment. Absolutely no short-cuts. From fantasy to reality, the illusions of a more interesting you just came to life. That edgy and fearless woman at last night’s mixer is the only person people remember in a crowded room anyway.

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c o r a l m a r i o nSuch a bright future is quickly being spun from these talented hands. San Diego na-tive Coral Marion is sharing her love for tradition, textiles and spinning. And the fas-hion world is taking notice! The apple did not fall too far from the tree, as she seems to have channeled her grandmother’s knack for fine detailing and is bringing it to you. In her own unique way, this fiber prodigy does all of her own dyeing, knitting and spinning. The reward is her uncommon and colorful skirts, scarves, headbands. There is a myriad of choices. Later in life, I see Coral at peace one day on a farm in New Zealand, unless the fashion claws of NYC head-hunt her first and never let her go.

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It may be a dark day before you carry your other clutches. Never will a conversation begin or end on any other accessory from your closet as genuine cork is transformed into colorful totes, pocketbooks, wallets, and travel bags. Even your iPad holder will alert everyone you come into contact with that you’re detail oriented, stylish, and about durable options. Visit the websi-te to learn about the “Collection”, “Gold” and “Must Have” options that await you. And don’t dare miss the buzz on their Facebook pages, which recently debuted the Cork Umbrella.

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The fashion pendulum has swung around again and style referees wanna see patched denim on your radar. Inspired by the zero waste movement of India, the next chapter of patch-work cool has a new re-negade, Sonas denim. Based in San Francisco, Irish dreamer Gerry Kelly has married happiness, sexiness and individuality into a men’s and women’s jean collection that you will not soon forget. Whether you opt for a skinny leg or kick about town in a fuller pant, the denim envelope has been pushed. The white pant featured Nopa jean for the modern-day Belle de Jour will resonate well on any fashion block.

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Tell us about yourself: Why do you want to work as a model? Why are you interested in this career?Since I started very young it has become part of my life. As they said live like there is no tomorrow. I know it will not be forever so I rather enjoy my youthful days and set an inspiration to everyone in a decent way. What advice do you have for other aspiring models?Your physical attributes are only half the battle in fashion. Personality has proven to go a long way in terms of just being your-self, exuding confidence and sticking to your true identity. The industry is very cut-throat and for the thick-skinned person who has alot to offer on and off the stage, so know what you want and push forward with hopes of making your dreams come true. And in due time, you will be owning the stage with fashion’s elite! Out of all of the photos the pho-tographer took of you, which is your favorite and why?I have many favorites photos but I must say I was very honored to have worked with the most professional photographers.

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What are your other interests, if it not modeling?Aside from modeling I do styling too. I also want to study abroad and expore new things on the other hand my intereste inclu-des playing instruments and reading books. How do you feel about modXc-hange, and how do you think it benefits other fashion in-dustrial people?It was awesome and a pleasure to be dis-covered in a fashion site where in simple people like me can express their profession in different fields. Thank you so much for ma-king my simple dream come true.

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“Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”

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Swisdom and goodness, this editorial seri-es symbolizes that internal growth by the use of flowers that appear to be sprouting from her hair and the innocent way she holds the same breed of flowers in her hands.

She is reborn and growing but is particu-larly innocent and pure like a newborn baby. The skirt she is wearing reminds one of a greek goddess - simple and pure but conveying and projecting an image of how she will develop and grow.

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In 2008, Kael Robinson started Live Worldly as a way to share Brazil’s wonderful Brazilet wish bracelets and Sorte protective necklaces with the rest of the world. In fact, she was inspired to bring the rest of the world these miraculous items because from the first ruby Brazilet she wore her wishes came true!

Along with Brazilets bringing you wishes, Brazilets is also committed to planting trees in Brazil’s rainforests as a way of giving back (for more informa-tion, see Plant A Billion Trees). Through the power of positive Karma, Live Worldly products are being embraced throughout Nor-th America and abroad. They have quickly become one of the most popular, fashionable ways of ma-king a difference in our world while reinforcing the hopes and dreams of their wearer.

Live Worldly products have been hand-picked to bring you a new perspective on different cul-tures, traditions and beliefs. Each product has its own unique story and has been hand-pic-ked to help bring a perspective to the country’s unique cultu-re, traditions and beliefs. Live Worldly also donates a portion of the proceeds from all sales to global charities!

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With leather like butter, the Live Brazilian Nyla bags are a clear favorite of our Spring Line. The

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Looking to create a unique handbag, founder and fashion designer, Júlia, intertwined an old scarf inherited from her grandmother with colorful threads and wool. The creation came out so good, that the very first time she used the bag, do-zens of people ordered it. Since then, Júlia and her associate Fernando have been imprinting their personality and passion for art on all creations. The designs are marked by the intricate combi-nations of fabrics, colors and textures. With a gypsy folk touch, their pieces transmit sophistication as

well as simplicity. The duo balances the feminine world of handbags and accessories with influences of ethnic designs and pyrographs of fire and sword, thus creating unique and timeless pieces.

Supported by a team of three craftsmen and two embroi-derers, each piece is patient-ly handcrafted with noble materials. They use exotic leathers, fabrics mined worl-dwide, high quality hardwa-re, beads, bones and amulets carved by local indigenous people which are all combi-ned to create limited edition pieces.

A portion of proceeds from this item is dedicated to conserving the Brazilian Rainforest through the Na-ture Conservancy’s Plant A Billion Trees Project, which is an unprecedented major restoration initiative launc-hed by The Nature Con-servancy in 2008 to restore 1 million acres of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest.

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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of newest Spring Collection! From the far-reaching expan-ses of a rural Kenyan village to a bustling Indian metropolis, we have hand-picked each piece in this line to bring a unique gift and be part of a greater collection. The line brings together 16 vendors from 11 countries. Eleven of these are women-ow-ned businesses, one employs handicapped people in India to help them achieve self-sufficiency and empowerment, and another employs men and women from marginalized Kenyan communities to break the cycle of poverty.

Using suede, fringe, leather and lace, the look pairs basic pieces in subtle tones with bold accessories in vibrant colors. We wanted to create a look that was natural and grounded while incorporating unique and intricate accessories, like these gorgeous cuff bracelets from the desert region, Kutch Gujrat, in India. We traveled to Boulder, Colorado for our sunrise photo shoot where we had a great time capturing nature and lifestyle shots which you can see in the Spring Lookbook.

This is our first time creating a collection not around a country but rather a style. We created vision boards to curate all of the beautiful products that we have come across and pull the cohesive look together. While we are excited to share the Na-tive Chic look with you, we are even more thrilled to tell the story of the vendors behind each of these products. From the women in Uganda creating pa-per bead necklaces in order to receive microfinance loans for their small businesses or the beautiful line of high quality Nicaraguan handbags patient-ly handcrafted by a team of artisans rescued from domestic abuse and selected for their artistic ability and desire to give back to the community, each piece and each person has a story. You’ll find more information below each of the items about the ar-tisans that make the product and over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing their individual stories and inspiration on our blog and social media.

FA S H I O N F O R A B I G G E R C AU S E .Live Worldly was founded on the principle that fashion goes beyond the aesthetic. It’s a way to embrace cultures unfamiliar to us and to positively impact the lives of others, while enhancing our own.

The products you’ll find in our global fashion marketplace come from around the world and all hold special meaning—for the wearer and the product’s country of origin. And, with the help of Live Worldly, they all give back: a portion of the proceeds from each item is donated to a local non-profit organization.

We invite you to be a part of something bigger; To Live Worldly. livewordly.com

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