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Editor's Lettera 6 The Factory - editorial 10 Catie Li - cover story and interview with the curvy model 22 Twin Flames - editorial 32 FASHION Fashion Trends: what we're going to love this season 44 The New Desire - editorial 62 The Luna Effect - editorial 76 Mushrooms - editorial 88 All White - editorial 106 Unreal does not mean uncomfortable - editorial 118 BEAUTY Minimal Elegance for this spring summer - 130 La Scogliera - editorial 144 ACCESSORIES Onirica - editorial 156 The perfect guide for accessories for this spring/summer - 168 Who's That Girl - editorial 182 Orange Freedom - editorial 192 Embrace: all the body types! - editorial 204 Tuscan Stories -editorial 220
EDITOR'S LETTER 192
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assword? None. And who said there must always be a rule? In these two years, we have followed many rules and we obviously continue to do so. But we are all already tested enough to want to include others in our imagination as well. We therefore create free spaces in which to feel happier. Spaces in which sexual orientations, different ethnicities and different body types do not have to account for anyone to feel comfortable. Spaces where the nature of our world is respected and loved. Spaces where we still have fun without thoughts and play with colors and oddities. Spaces that, we hope, will take away the winds of war and fear.
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Marta Forgione
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Photography Patrick Schwalb Style Tu Anh Ngo c/o Liganord Agency Model Yvonne Bevanda c/o Munich models Hair Style, Makeup Tobias Binderberger c/o Bigoudi Digital Assistance Maike Denecke
t F h A e C T O R Y
Trenchcoat Karl Lagerfeld Top Dondup Vegan leather pants, bucket hat 8 by Yoox
As we all know, fashion is one of the main sources of creating desirable products in the world. But do we always have an idea where the items we buy come from? Experts speak of a sharp deterioration, during the pandemic, in the conditions of employees in the textile sector in non-Western countries, conditions that were not already so good. This process of exploitation starts in the 1970s, with globalization, when companies relocated their production to underdeveloped countries. An era of workers hidden by complex supply chains began. This system of exploitation was seeing a small change thanks to the information of consumers, who were learning to keep an eye on what they were buying. Unfortunately, with the pandemic and everyone losing money, the situation has falled again. It is up to us, consumers, to continue to buy consciously and not lose sight of the final goal. An goal that sees all clothing companies committed to demonstrating the entire supply chain they use.
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Body suit Spanx
Art Direction Ami Jenner Photography Alice Le Style Lindsay Briatico Talent Catie Li Hair Style, Makeup Carolina Yasukawa
Catie
LI
Although LATEST was born as an inclusive magazine, in this new issue we have tried to give more voice than usual to the body positive movement. The new cover girl is a fantastic Chinese-American mixed race plus size model with whom we had the pleasure of having a chat. Catie Li is a real boss girl! Working full time in the fashion and beauty industry and sharing with flawless taste and elegance videos and advice with her devoted followers, including about fitness and lifestyle. She has always been a great supporter of the body positive movement, certainly even before it was born and took hold. Like all plus size girls she has had her difficulties in her growth path and she is now trying to spread a positive message for the new young women as much as possible. Catie was head of marketing and advertising for The Shade Room and collaborated with The Drop of Amazon Fashion to create her own collection of basic elements for a timeless wardrobe, designed to be worn by women of all ages, shapes and sizes. She is now a full-time model, she lives in Los Angeles and travels the world collaborating with various brands. Let's find out more about her and her projects together!
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Twin
Flames
Here we are talking about Love. Perhaps, to make a scene, I should have started by saying that we are here talking about Queer Love. The couple of models in this editorial, in fact, are a real couple in real life and it is the first time they pose together for a photo shoot. So we are therefore very grateful to them for giving us some of their intimacy and such fresh beauty. In fashion, as in many other artistic environments, we are clearly all used to different sexual orientations, to the point that no one pays attention about it anymore and it is total normality. A peace of mind. Unfortunately, this cannot be said for the rest of the world and it is really painful to still see people who offend on the street, people who exclude others from work business, and worst of all watching families against their children and relatives based on their sexual orientation. I don't know how long we have to wait to see the end of these horrors, and if a truly MODERN global society will ever come, but until then we must keep fighting and talk about it in order to save, at least, the minds of the younger ones.
Photography Diego Bendezu Production Daria Bendezu Style Brit Cato Models Nyja Abdullah c/o Heroes Models & Sydney Acker c/o Muse Models Makeup Ai Yokomizo c/o Bridge Artists Hair Style Yu Nakata c/o 87 Artists Style Assistance Gabriella Onessimo Photo Assistance Brandon Abreu & Collin Elliott Casting Direction Kevin Chung @ KEV p.32
Up: Dress: Alexander McQueen Gold Earrings Rainbow Unicorn Birthday Surprise Down: Dress Alberta Ferretti Hat Halston Pantyhose Falke Spectator Kitten Heels Prada
must have
When designers imagined the future for their spring summer collections, they certainly never imagined that we would find ourselves in a war climate. Perhaps some did not really believe that the pandemic would end so quickly, but the hypothesis of a real war was just out of question. Any speech, now, concerning clothes and glamor appears meaningless when compared to the situation that has arisen in Ukraine, and which is gradually involving the whole West. Already during the pandemic, it must be said, it was difficult not to often feel inappropriate talking about fashion. Yet, fashion like other "light" but very popular topics can become important beacons to send the right messages. Just look at the latest Balenciaga show for the fall winter 2022 / '23, or the many ethical decisions made by Giorgio Armani during these two years. Not to mention that lightness is sometimes a real cure-all, something that can help the brain escape from difficult situations. The must haves for this spring summer remain many. There has been a real comeback boom of the sexy. We are not talking about veiled sensuality, but about the real desire to be noticed. All that human contact that we have lost and that we lack, including looks. So here the dresses become snug, the cut out becomes bursting and the miniskirts immediately remind us of the 2000s with Christina Aguilera in Dirty. Glitter and bright colors are obviously a must in this mood, even better if accompanied by bras and an exposed belly. Butterflies are a very present symbol, both as a print on fabrics and in real shapes that are created on tops or tricot dresses. The Wings of Freedom, the ones we have all desired and imagined for the end of the pandemic, are now in danger of being heavily clipped by the more than uncertain future into which we have fallen. Again. Trends spring summer 2022
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1. As we just said, the miniskirt is back in the limelight but what we saw on the Miu Miu catwalk are real shocking and irresistible schoolgirls. For this young protest look we have chosen a comfortable version and pastel colors. A The Attico mini jeans goes perfectly with Loulou Studio's black cashmire cut-out top. Mach & Mach leather bag and, for the final touch, Balenciaga's pink sneakers will make you run wherever you want.
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1. Miu Miu SS2022 Runway show | Model Lena Werner Photocourtesy Filippo Fior Gorunway.com 2. Mach & Mach Elsa Stud Embellished Leather Top Handle Bag seen at modaoperandi.com 3. Loulou Studio Sindo Cutout Cotton-Cashmere Top seen at modaoperandi.com 4. éliou Birk Gold-Plated Chain Necklace seen at modaoperandi.com 5. The Attico Minigonna Dean In Denim Di Cotone seen at luisaviaroma.com 6. Balenciaga Track.2 Open Sneakers seen at modaoperandi.com
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THE NEW DESIRE As we have seen in the trends of this spring summer 2022, there is a great desire to return to being sensual. A need amplified by the two pandemic years in which we have not been in contact with people much, and which now makes itself felt overwhelming. The desire to be watched and admired. And whether it's an innocent wish or not, there's nothing wrong with this feeling. A little healthy vanity doesn't hurt anyone.
Photography Heinrich Benjamin Production René Skwara Style Camille Franke Model Folke Matthes c/o IMG Models Makeup Loni Baur Hair Style Hauke Krause Digital Oerator Adrian Höllger Style Assistance Ana-Marija Knezevic Set Design Tamara Bruckner
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Full Look Celine Jacquard wool blazer dress with silk Earrings Swarovski fringes and maxi belt Salvatore Ferragamo
Photography Rachell Smith c/o WIB agency Style Natalie Read Model Nyibol c/o Titanium management Makeup, Hair Style Kamila Forini using Weleda skin care Style Assistance Shondae Woods
Thr Luna effect The power of the moon and the effects of the lunar cycle on humans and the earth is something very fascinating. Starting with the tides, passing through temperatures, sleep, hair growth and apparently even the birth of babies! In fact, the midwives say that the maternity wards fill up on a full moon day.
We wanted to create a unique atmosphere with an earthy yet futuristic feel, so we chose clean graphic lines and strong monochromatic shades to represent the light and dark side of the moon. - Natalie Read
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Earrings Black GBGH Corset by JacquelineEsaú Barbosa Yori
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If you think the Avatar night garden scene is an amazing thing, you've obviously never seen the bioluminescent mushrooms we have on our planet. They are found in the temperate and tropical forests of the Americas, Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia and South Africa. They become a guiding light at night and make your path magical. Indeed, their purpose is obviously not to be adorable for humans, but attract the attention of insects at night which will help them spread their spores. So be careful of the lights in the night and where they might take you.
mushrooms Photography Julian Essink Style Ricarda Venjacob c/o Liganord Model Hyo Jin c/o Mirrrs models Hair Style, Makeup Natalia Soboleva c/o Liganord Photography Assistance Leon Grunau
Dress Issey Miyake
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All White "Bold black on all white she creates herself in empty space Head over heels She feels her way back to bare essentials in all its glory"
"The styling is all white, clean and minimalistic but with some elaborate details like pearls, cut-outs and gatherings. The same concept you can find in the setting, all white with some minimalistic details and graphic shapes. The color concept makes the story look summery but effortlessly at the same time." - Elke Dostal
Photography Oliver Beckmann Style Elke Dostal c/o Nina Klein Model Rim c/o MIHA Model management Makeup, Hair Style Tinna Empera c/o Nina Klein using Mac cosmetics Location Naked Studios
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Top By Marlene Birger Earrings Saskia Diez
Photography Wiktor Malinowski Style Julia Koscienska Model Cleo Ćwiek c/o Model Plus Hair Style Ada Nowakowska Makeup Weronika Zielinska Set Design Agata Witczak Photography Assistance Aleksander Balcerek Special thanks to Adrian Kowalski @ Studio Flesz
unnatural
does not mean
UNCOMFORTABLE Among the various trends of the next season, a predisposition of the various designers towards futurism is undeniable. This world we found ourselves in, a world of pandemic and war, obviously it generates a desire for escape and progress that pours into all artistic ideas. They were therefore imagined in the making of this editorial surreal but also wearable looks, in a clean world where color, comfort and versatility will reach the highest peaks.
Suit Kreist | Shoes Dirt | Sculpture By Agata Witczak
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Beauty Products for this spring/summer? The answer is
Minimal Elegance
The warm season is coming and with it, we hope, a bit of positivity also for the pandemic and war world situation. In the meantime, we can only hope and continue our sustainable journey, in search of a future in which we will all take better care of our planet. Beyond the seasonal trends that have been seen on the catwalks, and which certainly bring a lot of color into the make-up of this spring summer, we have decided to talk more generally about potential timeless sustainable "trends" that you can take with you in the years to come.
Photography Weronika Kosińska Style Stefania Lazar Model Maria c/o Selective Management Hair Style, Makeup Vika May
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We would like to point out, as in every new issue of LATEST, a series of products of brands engaged in this fight, accompanied by some small advice that we are gradually acquiring thanks to constant research and testing.
LATEST BEAUTY Dress The Row
l mondo della cosmetica è ultimamente protagonista di un cambiamento molto lontano dall’essere
Foto by Daria Shevtsova
Smart Mirror - HiMirror
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Photography Giorgio Codazzi Fashion Editor Nadia Bonalumi Model Annemary c/o Brave Models Makeup Giovanni Iovine c/o Green Apple Italy Hair Style Erisson Musella c/o Blend management Production Nicole Sancassani, Alison Brezza Style assistance Camilla Cesana, Stefania Furiosi Photography assistance Umberto Corsico, Filippo Ragone
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SCOGLIERA
Short nylon bomber jacket with micro floral prints, knit top decorated with a thread-embroidered logo, tailored satin trousers, pareo skirt in stretch lace with beads, slave bracelet made of brass with inlays embellished with stones, all ETRO
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Photography Damian Weilers Art Direction & Style Annah Segarra Model Zen c/o Lne Up Models Makeup, Hair Style Francisk Molina for Givenchy Beauty and I.C.O.N Style Assistance Jon Roz Makeup, Hair Assistance Nastia Babii
ONIRICA
Vase Valeria Vasi
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the desire to get noticed again Fashion Editor Nadia Bonalumi | Photography Beppe Brancato Set Design Martina Sanzarello | Style Assistance Stefania Furiosi Photography Assistance Stefano Bentivegna | Words Marta Forgione
s/s 2022 accessories We have already talked about it in the article about seasonal trends at the beginning of the issue; this spring summer is very focused on a big return of sensuality and desire to get noticed. Clearly, if we talk about this in the fashion world, accessories easily become a perfect escape even for less enterprising personalities.
Sgaragiant colors, metallic or plastic fabrics, surreal shapes and exaggerations in terms of size (very small or very large bags) are some of the obvious things we are witnessing in this era of hope and positivism. Even for those who cannot give up the classic little black dress, the flashy accessory is something that goes beyond the classification of "too much teen" and is for the most part accepted and exploited a little by everyone. We have created this editorial in collaboration with a great team, precisely to give voice to color and warmth, hoping that this summer will finally bring some peace, at least mental to this confusion that now seems to never end.
Smooth calfskin leather handbag BOYY p.168
Braided rubber heel slim strap lavender mule GIANVITO ROSSI
Photography Lesley Edith C/O Kayte Ellis Agency Art Direction, Style Ben James Adams C/O Gary Represents Model Georgia Chambers C/O Linden Staub Talent Agency Hair Style Tyron Sweeney C/O Lampost Makeup Lauren Griffin C/O Ray Brown Represents Using Urban Decay Cosmetics Camera Operator Alfie Peter Style Assistance Bernadette Da Conceicao Nails Julie Luong
WHO’S
that girl Who's that girl? When you see her, say a prayer and kiss your heart goodbye She's trouble, in a word get closer to the fire Run faster, her laughter burns you up inside You're spinning round and round You can't get up, you try but you can't We can count on fingers of one hand the people in the world who do not know this song. Like it or not, Madonna is in all of us. We celebrated youth, play, disguise with this story. With an added touch of 70's soul.
Full Look Alexander McQueen
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Photography Kurt Lavastida Style Carlee Wallace c/o Art Department Model Kelly Donoghuee c/o State Management Hair Style Sol Rodriguez Makeup Anna Kato Photography Assistance Marlon Lenoble, Ahmad Smith Location Dust Studios LA Schmidli Backdrops
ORANGE
Freedom We have decided to work to portray how colors and patterns can take our minds off everything that revolves around the negative events that are happening in the world. Kelly had unique characteristics that gave the pieces more character, the whole gave something vibrant and compelling - Kurt Lavastida The style was inspired by maximalism designers from the late 1970’s and early 80’s. Mixed print visuals by artists such as Miriam Schapiro, Gloria Klein, Joyce Kozloff and Nathalie Du Pasquier had a huge influence for this editorial. Showcasing unexpected layering and a playful take on textures, patterns and colors with brands like Comme Des Garçons, Helmut Lang, Stella McCartney, Proenza Schouler and Gucci. - Carlee Wallace
Top Molly Goddard Skirt Proenza Schouler Shoes Gucci Scarf Sarah Ragensburger
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The Body Positive topic is something on everyone's mouth now, yet over time I realized how much this movement is still totally misunderstood by most people. Including me, until about three years ago. I thought about it as something in which, for the umpteenth time in fashion, a trend was riding without believing in it at all. I was sincerely afraid that all "different" people from the classic model concept could suffer even more over time, being exploited at the time of the trend and then cast away. The years are passing, and the movement is far from recession. Thanks to social media (sometimes they are needed, if they are used for the right things and in the right way) and thanks to the many VIPs who have joined, all body types, ages, ethnicities etc are gradually gaining ground in the business, and at the moment we count on the fingers of one hand the brands that do not yet use curvy or different models on the catwalk. My doubts were also of another kind. After years of fighting anorexia in which fashion was (sometimes more than rightly) accused of promoting absurd weight loss for runway models, now it was the turn to obesity. Why, I was wondering, in this business it is never possible to have the normality and average sizes in the upper echelons of earnings and uses? The answer is simple, lack of hype. Probably, a size 42-44 on the catwalk does not make enough scene and does not make enough talk about itself. This is the one aspect of the story that I still don't like. But, over time, I have come to realize that this has nothing to do with body positive movement or with
promoting body types that are not commonly considered "healthy". The point is another one: we have (involuntarily and/or voluntarily) promoted for decades a model of a really skinny woman, a model that is clearly not the norm and that has created generations of girls obsessed with weight or drastic diets. We did and continued to do so, despite the fact that the evidence was all there. I have personally seen, in the 2000s, famous fashion agencies ask runway models to eat, pre-show, a packet of crackers, a can of tuna and a yogurt. In a day, for days. We remember all the news videos of models fainting during shows. I personally remember the models I knew who did not leave the house, in the days before the show, because they could not stand up. Now, years later, many of us have had the courage to think that it was wrong to "promote" obese women on the catwalk and in advertising campaigns, because "it is not a healthy message". Nice courage, I tell myself. After thirty years of anorexia everywhere. What we need to get out of, as a reasoning, is the question of the promotional message. If, suddenly, we only had obese models on the catwalk then yes, it would be promotional because the "message" would be that if you want to become a model now you have to get fat instead of lose weight. Instead, what is happening in the world is a wonderful thing and opposite to this concept of obligations. The message is that we can ALL feel special or beautiful. Any type of body or medical problem you have. It means that if you have problems with anorexia, or obesity, or you are at an age that was considered advanced until recently, now all your complexes can disappear and, why not, you could even work showing your unique body.
Photographer David PD Hyde | Style Emily Evans Models Angela Selvarajah c/o Zebedee Talent Congyu Xu c/o First Model Management | Ellie Peagam c/o PRM Makeup Phoebe Taylor | Hair Style Johanna Cree Brown Prop Artist Yan Skates
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Cardigan Balmain Dress Alexandre Vauthier Necklace Federica Tosi Ring Iosselliani Shoes Benedetta Boroli
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