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HOTTEST DESIGNERS OF THE SEASON
VISUAL ARTIST
Mane Sakic
DOMINICANA MODA DESIGNER HIGHLIGHT
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COVER CREDITS Model Kiki barth shoot Photographer Richard Lecoin Tribal Painting Andrew Millar Lead Stylist Fabienne Descadres Videographer Alain LaFontant Stylist Abs Petit Wardrobe la Belle Couture Makeup Artist Nadine Saint Louis
IN THIS ISSUE FASHION PHOTORGAPHY Simple Thank You 14 ARecapping the 20th issue celebrbation
Up Photography 16 Pop NAKED TRUTH by photographer Sean Simpson
FEATURED STORIES Artist 24 Abstract Getting to know Mane Sakic Story 32 Cover Deeply Rooted
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Presentation 46 Fashion Dominicana Moda Bridal Edition by Photographer Herbert Tucker
MIAMI SWIM FASHION WEEK Fashion Week 56 Ankara Getting to know celebrity Artist
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WRITER'S CORNER Topic! 88 Hot Being Black by Victoria McCoy
Telling 90 Story LOVING YOU - Through the looking glass by Yvonne Nobles
and Relationships 92 Love Dating in the 21st century by Toni Douglas
94 Empowerment Become Yourself and Start Living Your Life On Purpose by Georgia Bryce
in style 96 Traveling Travel Solo Broaden You Horizons by Showeshi Boston
Entrepreneurship 98 Artistic All Work No Play Keeps Inspiration Away by Emonde Prosper
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ANE When we come across phenomenal and humble artists, it is always a pleasure for us to tell their story. Mane Sakic, a visual artists from Belgrade Serbia, is definitely not new to the world of celebrity. His mother, Olivera Katarina, which according to sources is an actress, singer and writer. She was one of the leading stars of Yugoslav cinema in the 1960s and the 1970s, and is probably the best known for her performance in Aleksandar Petrović's film I Even Met Happy Gypsies (1967), which won the Grand Prix at the 1967 Cannes Film Festival. A legend in her own right. Coming from a family of artists Mane could only follow in their footsteps. He has exhibited in Serbia, Spain as well as the USA and we’ve had the pleasure of getting to know him through the following conversation, Enjoy!
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Your abstract art seems to be hiding strong messages in them. Am I right or am I off? I believe that my work is more interactive. I’m trying to bring the viewer into my perspective and to share the experience. it’s more like a frozen moment on a journey. We often use the word “abstract” when we don’t or can’t see things clearly, so when we are faced with the unknown we call them “abstract.” it’s like the darkness of the universe: everything is alive and colorful but sometimes we just see darkness.
To be a celebrity in a socialist country, as former Yugoslavia, was much different than it is in the U.S.
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Model Kiki barth shoot Photographer Richard Lecoin Lead Stylist Fabienne Descadres Videographer Alain LaFontant Stylist Abs Petit Wardrobe la Belle Couture Makeup Artist Nadine Saint Louis
Roots of my land
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Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise. ~Maya Angelou, "Still I Rise," And Still I Rise
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ABOUT RICHARD:
Tribal art is the visual arts and material culture of indigenous peoples. Also known as ethnographic art, or, controversially, primitive art. We have had the privilege of
A multi-talented artist often referred to as a “jack of all trades”. He has a passion for life and hunger for success. This talented thirty-five year-old started a career with the federal government over ten years ago. While working there, he managed to go to school to become a licensed massage therapist. Model turned photographer, his vision and craft for photography, fashion, and modeling continued to grow.
having Tribal artist Andrew Millar, grace us with his talent, as he depicts the beauty there is in painting these fine lines over the half naked body of Kiki Barth. According to our head stylist, which idea was to represent Haitian/African roots through art, She wanted to present the evolution of human kind despite what the black race had to endure then and now. As a people, throughout history we have been told that our culture, our skin, our blackness don’t matter. Through slavery we have been conditioned to believe that we were less than human, a dehumanization process that lasted at least 400 years. However, we have learned to recognized our strength through our ancestry. We are a proud people. We are a strong people. The fun part about this process was to learn more about these tribal meaning, according to Millar’s blog for example “masks usually have a spiritual and religious meaning and they are used in ritual dances and social and religious events, and a special status is attributed to the artists that create masks to those that wear them in ceremonies. In most cases, mask-making is an art that is passed on from father to son, along with the knowledge of the symbolic meanings conveyed by such masks. African masks come in all different colours, such as red, black, orange, and brown.”There is so much to learn about the world of tribal painting and tattoos."
Born in New York and raised in Haiti, the unfortunate passing of his father left Richard to take on many responsibilities at the very young age of thirteen. Fast forward Richard became his mother’s primary caretaker during her battle with cancer, all while working full-time, modeling, and pushing to get his degree before his mother’s passing. This all drove Richard to embody hard work, dedication and sacrifice. His “nothing can stop me” attitude propelled him to where he is today. As an homage to our roots a group of art enthusiasts have decided to put together a beautiful spread lead by stylist Fabienne Descadres, featuring International Model Kiki Barth and photographed by Richard Lecoin. Enjoy as we bring you DEEPLY ROOTED. The following spread was photographed by Richard Lecoin, accompanied by his lead stylist Fabienne Descadres and many other talent on set.
In November of 2010, after his mother’s passing, Richard moved to Miami to start anew. Married now, with three kids, he finds himself engulfed in a number of exciting opportunities such as bookings for the HBO series Ballers, Empire’s Jussie Smollett aka Jamal featuring Pitbull music video “No Doubt About It”, and Pepsi Max’s Uncle Drew Series Part 4. Richard's love for the camera continues to carry his vision to "capture a moment in time". He has since worked tirelessly to expand his photography with a number of private projects, building his brand, Richard Lecoin Photography.
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Swim Week in Miami has been the go-to event of the summer in South Florida. It's the week where designer swimwear and resort wear are flaunted in front of the social
elite. When attending Miami’s Swim Week 2016, I noticed something was missing, which made the entire experience a little unsettling. There were no representation of myself or my community. It was hard to relate to the entire experience including fashion shows and after parties. Miami is known to be a big melting pot of many cultures, so why is this not seen during Miami's hottest week in fashion. Evelyn Onyejuruwa Founder and CEO of Ankara Miami noticed the same thing as myself, in turn she created Ankara Miami, special events company and producers of Florida's Premier African fashion week that continues to highlight individuals in the African Diaspora. Ankara coordinates a production twice a year, once in February and another in July to go along with Swim Week in Miami. Ankara Swim is a must-see fashion showcase that people of our community should heavily promote and support. This year was not a disappointment. The event was coordinated and organized by MD Simmons Productions, hosted by entrepreneur and model Adoch and comedian Marcellus "Chello" Davis and the music was provided by DJ Baboo. The fashion showcase had remarkable pieces from designers who were are all inspired by the culture of the motherland, Africa. I can definitely note that each designer's collection was original and unique. Presentations included Jama Collections, Shahedah Textiles, RuvAfricWear, Aleena Swim, Fabian & Mom, and Tresor Luxx Collections. As I have always stated it is highly important to support events within our community that highlight our culture. These events can only succeed if the community supports and promotes to help advance our community. If you all missed this event be sure to attend the next Ankara Miami fashion showcase that will be held February.
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