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CONTENTS 142
Editor's Letter 8 Miami Heat - cover story 12
FASHION Refined Distortions - editorial 30 Must Have: all the trends of the season 46 Roof Top Break - editorial 68 Next Time - editorial 80 Identity, Chaos, Rebirth - editorial 94
BEAUTY Be You - editorial 108 Skin Minimalism: beauty products for this spring/summer - 120 Hair Me Out - editorial 132
ART Metamorphosis - editorial 142 Exhibitions not to be missed this spring/summer 157 Monochrome meets Bauhaus - editorial 158
ACCESSORIES The perfect accessory guide for this spring/summer - 170
LIFE Freed Femininity - editorial 178 Pure Oxygen - editorial 192 EcoLuxury and the sustainable tourism - 202 Aquarium - editorial 208
EDITOR'S LETTER 12
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assword: self-analysis. In a world as hectic as the one we live in, self-knowledge and self-acceptance is essential in order not to collapse into psychotic overtones. Our mind, contrary to what the well-wishers like to make us understand, is fragile and powerful at the same time. It only takes a click to become bulimic or to feel fulfilled by your life. Becoming masters of your own life and emotions is possible. You have to know yourself, accept your weaknesses, and at that point try to improve yourself as much as you can. Knowing your strengths is the key to self-fulfilment, whether at work or in the arts. By focusing on them, you will more easily and quickly succeed in doing something good, which will finally make you feel satisfied. We should also be careful to limit the 'infinite desire', - as I call it. A purely Western problem whereby we can never stop wanting more, even when we get what we wanted.
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Marta Forgione
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Miami Heat Sailing. The wind in your face. The beating heart. The fear of the abyss and the power of the sea merge into adrenalin and the desire for discovery. In a delicate balance between man's creation and nature, we can feel the taste of freedom. But the word boat also rhymes with luxury, and it has always walked hand in hand with fashion. When we think of luxury, freedom, fun and a mild climate, Miami is one of the first cities that springsto mind. What better choice for a boat ride celebrating beauty?
Photography Genevieve Charbonneau c/o FUZE Reps Videography, Editing Alex Belair Style Zeina Esmail c/o P1M Model Paulina K c/o Marilyn Agency NY Hair Style, Makeup Steven Turpin Post Production Valerie Laliberté Production First Option Productions Digitech Aljosa Alijagic Location @miamicatamaran
Skirt, Jacket Vintage Chanel Tweed hat Chanel
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Catsuit DSquared2 Jewelled Bustier Dolce & Gabbana
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REFINED
Distortions Creative Director, Photography Yolanda Ng Production, Videography Alexander Seethaler & Studio Jiasu Style Alessia Ryazanova Model Jojo Schneider c/o Tigers Mgmt Makeup, Hair Style Phatjira Rungsakullikit Production Assistance Mine Richardsen Style Assistance Noah Linden
Contrast between innovation and classicism. No longer an obstacle or resistance, it becomes a cue to discover new points of view. "My illness is no longer the usual melancholy [...]: it is a struggle of every day, of every hour against inertia, discouragement, fear; it is a struggle, a contrast in which my spirit is being refined, tempered as a metal separates in the fire from the gangue and hardens. This struggle, this suffering that is both painful and most sweet to me keeps me awake, always ready, in short, it draws works from my soul. Much, in fact, I think I have done and much, I hope, I will still do. " (Pavese, 1925, pp. 13-14).
Coat Jil Sander Earrings Swarovski
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Here & Opposite: Dress Del Core Earrings Yulikka
must have
After the fashion shows in New York, London, Milan, and Paris, it is time for a closet refresh in anticipation of the spring season. This is the time of year when we’re granted a bit more freedom in both our outfit combinations and our approach to textures. The line between ready-to-wear and haute couture is progressively blurring: this year, the focus is on tailoring, on embracing a more contemporary approach to fashion with the widespread use of innovative materials. In addition to redefining the concept of basics, the fusion of these two contrasting dimensions offers a fascinating and stimulating panorama, resulting in an aesthetic that draws from both tradition and innovation. The wardrobe for this season can be described as casual yet meticulously curated, emphasizing the sophistication of the essentiality while surprising with hints of colourful and unusual pairings. It is indeed a return to sophisticated minimalism, with an attentive look on sustainability and eco-friendliness. Pastel tones dominate the runways, creating bold contrasts with looks in more neutral shades. Among the most worn fabrics, lightweight and breathable linen, silk, cotton, and satin took centre stage, showcasing clean and linear cuts. Beyond any trend, the pieces for Spring/Summer 2024 collection are designed to be worn forever, as they embody a minimal style that has firmly entered our lives and it is unlikely to back down to another fashion paradigm in the coming years.
Spring Summer Trends 2024 - Introduction words Martina Tondo
TOTAL WHITE 4. 1. Lightness, freshness, purity. When short on ideas for combinations, flowing lines and colour blocking are always excellent inspirations. Here, a total white look, elevated with warmer toned accessories in cream and ivory. White garments are timeless classics in the summer months, and this season, they’re reimagined with modern details and elegant silhouettes. Among the fabrics, linen, cotton, and pure silk reign supreme. Clean and minimalist lines accentuate the feminine silhouette adorned with romantic details like lace, embroidery, and ruffles. In our proposal, a flowing maxi dress versatile for various occasions, accessorized with Stella McCartney’s flat lace-up shoes and super bold resin bangles by Ben Amun. Alternatively, to complete the look, Andres Otalora’s soft leather belt is perfect for cinching the fabric at the waist, while Alaïa Le Teckel’s shoulder bag adds a unique and design-oriented detail.
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1. Midali S/S 2024 fashion show / Guitar 2. Maxi dress in broderie anglaise by Elie Saab seen on modaoperandi.com 3. ALAÏA Small leather shoulder bag Le Teckel seen on modaoperandi.com 4. Andres Otalora Camino leather belt seen on modaoperandi.com 5. Stella McCartney Vegan leather ballerinas with laces seen on modaoperandi.com 6. Exclusive set of two Ben-Amun resin bracelets seen on modaoperandi.com
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Roof Top Break
Creative Direction Dani Rull Photography Sergi Pons Style Giorgio Ammirabile Model Ale Liz c/o Traffic Models Hair Style, Makeup Dani Rull For Dior Beauty Digital Art Haut Touch
Sándor Márai - The Right Woman "[...] delirium cannot be explained. Sooner or later it bursts into everyone's life... And perhaps it is a poor life indeed that has not been swept away, at least once, by the whirlwind of a crisis like this, a life whose building has never been shaken by an earthquake, swept away by a tornado that blows the tiles off the roof and, howling, shakes for a moment everything that reason and character had kept in order.”
LeatherBlack Jacket Corset Cult Pants Balenciaga Esaú Yori Vest Carlo Pignatelli Belt, Shoes Celine Mini Pochet Gava Jewellery Tateossian
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NEXT TIME Photography Laora Queyras Style Michelle Consoli Model Mathea Lucchini c/o IMG Models Makeup Jeanne Solador Hair Style Barthélémy Joris Digital Assistance Clémentine Fumeau Light Assistance Adrian Wojtas Post Production Clara Pommiers Location Studio 17 - Paris
We no longer know how to wait. Everything has become instantaneous, in 'real time', as people have been saying for a few years now. The key word is 'simultaneous'. I write an email and wait for an immediate response. If it does not arrive, I get annoyed: why does he not reply? The epistolary exchange used to be the place of deferred time. Envelopes came and went at a slow pace. Not to mention the instant messaging systems we resort to: WhatsApp. Banging and replying. Yet everything around us seems marked by waiting: gestation, adolescence, adulthood. There is a time for everything, and it is never an immediate time. - Marco Belpoliti, In praise of waiting in the WhatsApp era
Pull tricot Nausica Robe tricot Ellis teb Earrings monSecret + LAH paris
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IDENTITY CHAOS REBIRTH
Each city has a different balance, a union of mechanisms, sounds and colors that coexist and create distinct realities. The charm of chaos and the poetry that characterizes urban balance led us to analyze two apparently different cities but with symbiotic aspects i.e., Naples and Berlin. Both cities have demonstrated that their strength lies in the ability to embrace their history, to learn from challenges and to innovate without losing their authenticity. Their rebirth is a testament to the power of community, culture and identity in shaping a city's destiny. They have been able to capitalize on their unique identity, enhancing their history and creating a balance between tradition and innovation. The resilience of these cities is an example of how culture, community, and creativity can play a fundamental role in urban rebirth and in building a strong and lasting identity. Fashion has a fundamental role in this research as it turns out to be one of the most effective methods to deal with the sociological aspect and the effects that changes and influences have had on people.
Here & Opening: Total Look Louis Grau
Production René Skwara Photography, Art Direction Heinrich Benjamin DOP Niki Goetz Style Giulia Vanorio, Francesca Coppola Models Hedda, Joyce c/o Izaio Management & Cecilie c/o Mirrrs Models Hair Style Natalia Sobolevac/o Liganord using La Biosthétique Makeup Patricia Hoos using Pat McGrath Labs | PR Agentur Light by Mick
BE YOU "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken". Said the wise Oscar Wilde in one of his most famous aphorisms. What could be truer than this? Being yourself, accepting your essence without reservation is the only way to be happy. Discover your strengths and weaknesses. To build on the former in order to like oneself more and try to contain one's demons, without blaming oneself too much when one is wrong. Liking oneself is not only a physical matter, getting to the bottom of one's character is also something that can help us have more self-esteem and relate better with others. All this does not mean giving up on improving or evolving, on the contrary. Being at peace with our soul helps us to improve. This is because we finally do it for ourselves, and not to please others.
Photography Robin Berglund Style Arianna Zanetti Model Lila Geddie c/o Select Model Milano Hair Style Gabriele Marozzi Makeup Sabina Pinsone / MKS Milano
Earrings Margherita Chinchio
Beauty products for this spring/summer? The answer is
Skin Minimalism
After the cold season spent rebuilding the skin’s protective barrier, new needs emerge with the onset of spring. In the world of skincare, skin minimalism is the new trend. It derives from the combination of the words “skin” and “minimalism” and represents the search for products to incorporate into one’s beauty routine that are simple yet highly effective. It is time to leave behind the numerous steps of the Korean skincare routine, which, according to experts, is not mandatory to achieve “glass-skin” – a skin so cleansed, purified, and nourished that it looks just like reflective glass. Especially when it comes to the face, over-stressed by the use of numerous cosmetics, skin minimalism involves applying just a few products with targeted and extremely effective formulations. The benefits of skin minimalism are primarily related to time, as we live an increasingly hectic society and the skincare process requires optimization. There is an additional implicit benefit related to cost, since it’s about avoiding product waste and favouring the use of serums and creams that can be reconfigured within one’s routine throughout the year. Last but not least, closely tied to this concept, is the respect for the environment and the pursuit of a higher level of sustainability, reducing the impact of polluting packaging, waste of raw materials, and the eventual disposal of unnecessary cosmetics.
Words Martina Tondo Photograhy Daniel Suhre Style Julia Dorothee Müller Makeup, Hair Style Alexandra Merk using MakeUp by Mario, Iles Formula, Sam McKnight, Nars Cosmetics, Dior Beauty Armani Beauty, Danessa Myricks, Dear Dahlia, Charlotte Tilbury Bumble and Bumble, GHD Hair, BUXOM Cosmetics, Laura Mercier Dop Alex Mahfoudh / dropimages Models Aurelia Philipp c/o Le Management Elissa Bibaud c/o MUGA Management Fatima & Bella c/o Placemodels.com Olivia Gibiec c/o Model Management Josie Ehlers c/o Modelwerk
What are the essential products to follow this skincare regimen? To ensure that skin minimalism works, it is necessary to choose products tailored to individual needs: purifying and highly absorbent serums paired with gel-textured creams for combination or oily skin, soothing and moisturizing creams with a richer texture for dry and flaky skin, and so on. Lastly, every skincare routine must be sealed with a sunscreen (SPF30 or higher, as recommended by dermatologists). In any case, if you decide to follow this philosophy, three are the products to use religiously: cleanser, serum, and moisturizer. Here are some products recommendations:
LATEST BEAUTY 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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Hair
me out In a world that is progressively embracing inclusivity and celebrating individuality, the time is ripe to showcase the art and cultural significance of black hair.
This editorial not only highlights the mesmerising spring-summer 2024 fashion trends, but also delves into the rich narrative that black hair weaves within the style.
Photography Karolina Hubner Style Imogen- Jade Porter Models Esther Umutoni, Alice Eason, Mae Simpson c/o Premier Models Hair Style Zoe Kramer Makeup Michelle Leandra Nails Elsa Zani Style Assistance Dulcie Rhodes Photography Assistance Maciek Wojciechowski
Blue Dress Chet Lo Blue Ring Boho Moon
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Around two thousand years ago, on an unspecified date between 17 and 18 A.D., the poet Publius Ovid Naso died. As he himself had wished, his verses have continued to be read for two millennia and the stories he had woven into his masterpiece, The Metamorphoses, have become deeply imprinted in our collective imagination. The main theme of the great poem is precisely the transformation from one nature to another: his youths, his nymphs, his women in love, his sorrowful mothers are transformed into stones, into rivers, into fountains, into the aerial echo, into animals, into vegetables. Plant metamorphoses are among the most famous, the recurring subject of hundreds of works of art: one need only mention the myth of Apollo and Daphne and that of Narcissus.
METAMORPHOSIS Photography Lavina Solomonova Art Direction, Style Iryna Li Model Kristina Byerley c/o Elite Models Hair Style Nami Harada Makeup Tatyana Harkoff Photography Assistance Andres Cevallos
Opposite: Hooded Dress OTTOLINGER
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Opposite: Dress Gloves, Single Stocking all by RUI
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An editorial set in the streets of Stockholm. Monochrome hues intertwine with a bold and expressive Bauhaus-inspired palette. Essential, iconic and practical, the Bauhaus style continues to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration in art and design. The school was born in Germany during the so-called 'housing crisis' and completely changed the conception of space, contrasting its minimalism with Art Deco. Geometries, essential shapes, primary colours or black and white contrasts. Aesthetics or functionality? "Form must follow function", and this is how the Bauhaus style spreads and answers the great architectural question.
MONOCHROME MEETS
BAUHAUS
Photography Josefine Laul Style Ulrika Lindqvist Hair Style, Makeup Maurine Tugavune c/o MIKAs Looks Models Sofia H c/o Nisch Management & Josefin T c/o MIKAs Stockholm Style Assistance Idde Beskow
Coat The Garment Blazer Mark Kenly Domino Tank top Munthe Stockings Swedish Stockings Shoes Ganni
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Quiet luxury: in a world where luxury is understated, accessories must be loud
S/S 2024
accessories words Martina Tondo
Quiet yes, but never dull: if this year’s fashion dictates sobriety, accessories have the challenging task of adding a creative touch. In the Spring Summer 2024 collections, the keyword is simplicity, with a focus on essential and easily combinable garments, practical accessories, as well as bags and footwear embracing subtle and wearable designs. Therefore, for shoes, comfort is preferred over towering heights: ballerinas, Mary Janes, kitten heels, and sneakers, making their surprising comeback after a period of absence among the most popular footwear and also slippers translated into an eccentric urban accessory thanks to The Row. From brands like Miu Miu and Bottega Veneta, bags are offering spacious and practical solutions; belts must be strictly made in leather, like those by on the Saint Laurent’s runway. Perhaps the most unexpected breakthrough concept of the season is beauty translated into comfort: from the flip-flop or “granny-shoe” that has been elevated to a proper shoe for going out, to bags abandoning the “micro” trend to become comfortable, soft, and large enough to contain all the essentials. If the focus is on practicality, elegance becomes timeless accompanied by eccentric touches that add personality to the wardrobe. For colors, winning combinations include neutral navy blue and chocolate brown, and contrasting color such as purple and green, and shades of mandarin and pink. Apricot, peach, and coral, variations of "Peach Fuzz", Pantone’s 2024 color, evoke the warmth of summer and add a touch of liveliness to any look.
Oscar de la Renta Borsa Billiard con ricami in cristallo | The Row Sandali in pelle con lacci| visti su Modaoperandi.com
Rose, rosae, rosae: all the declinations. Not your usual flower in Spring. There is nothing extraordinary about seeing an abundance of flowers in Spring runways, just as it’s very unlikely for a collection this season to make waves in the fashion world without a floral touch. This year, a specific flower has managed to stand out from the rest of the bouquet: we’re talking about the rose, undisputed star of the runways so far. Not just any rose though. Not only delicate or predominant within patterns, but adorned with all its natural elements: stems, leaves, and thorns. Olivier Rousteing for Balmain made it the centerpiece of his collection: a motif that served as a common thread throughout all the looks. From button accents on suits to fully bloomed flowers in wide applications of petals on crystal or patent leather dresses. Roses, with their long stems, accompany dresses, accessories, and even stage sets. The rose is also 3D-printed in shiny metal details designed by Grace Ling, which physically connect a look composed of a bandeau top and a skirt, all surrounded by hyper-realistic silver thorns. Roses as brooches adorning jacket and pants suits for Carolina Herrera, metal flowers as jewelry wrapping around the ears and necks of the models as ornaments for Palomo Spain. Roses have been seen everywhere: even in leather bags with hand handles and stems brushing the runway floor. When Simone Rocha’s interpretation came, we thought we had seen roses in every possible fashion iteration: with “The Dress Rehearsal”, this is the name of Rocha’s Spring Summer 2024 collection, the designer proposed fresh roses grouped among layers of transparent tulle, interwoven in dresses and jackets. Models wore single stems made of cotton or pearls, and bare legs were adorned with tattoos of red roses, like ballerinas slipping the bouquets thrown onto the stage during the final applause inside their dresses.
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Freed Femininity Sensuality. This word in relation to women often rhymes with something wrong, to be hidden, to be weighed down. Times seem to be changing. Among the trends for spring summer 2024 we find a great deal of sensuality, a femininity that seems to have been liberated from preconceptions and is now completely free to express itself. Hypothetically, of course. In fact, as we all know, outside the underground circles there is still little room for individual freedom of style. Judgement is behind every door and in every street, at all ages, and to be honest, it will be very difficult to eradicate.
Photography Robin Berglund Style Arianna Zanetti Model Margherita Tondelli c/o Monster MGMT Hair Style Gabriele Marozzi Makeup Sabina Pinsone / MKS Milano Photography Assistance Quentin Buttin Style Assistance Giulia Sangaletti, Susanna Baroni Makeup Assistance Chiara Brumana Hair Style Assistance Flavio Chivilò
Coat, Boots Ssheena Dress Be Nina
Pure oxygen Childe Harold's Pilgrimage - Lord Byron “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep Sea, and music in its roar: I love not Man the less, but Nature more, From these our interviews, in which I steal From all I may be, or have been before, To mingle with the Universe, and feel What I can ne’er express, yet cannot all conceal.”
Photography Abby Mair Style Felipe Wallis Model Yeva Tourame c/o Vault Management Hair Style Britney Wilmore Video Santiago Schneider
Top Lisu Vega Skirt Pia Tori Socks Nødresso Shoes Toga Virilis Jewelry Capsool
ECOLUXURY':
sustainable tourism
LATEST PARADISE
They call it a new trend, but we hope it is not just that. We are talking about luxury travel under the banner of sustainability. This is a topic we cover in almost every issue of Latest, and as the years go by we are actually seeing more and more interest from consumers. Those who have the opportunity to invest in such travel are really starting to feel the need to do so while respecting the nature and culture of the place, without, of course, giving up their own comforts. People are now increasingly informed about climate change, and want to make more conscious choices when organising their holidays. No expense is spared on accommodation, as long as it is confirmed that it is zero-emission, but above all, people are looking for packages that include experiences that can enrich the soul. Helping local populations and the dissemination of their products, contributing to reforestation, discovering the lives of endangered animals and much more. As in the previous issue, we would like to mention the Ecoluxury project. For those who may have missed it, Ecoluxury is a brand that certifies the sustainability of luxury tourist facilities. It has a search list within the site with facilities from all over the world, where you can find out what kind of holiday you are interested in and what kind of experiences you could have there. Thanks to Ecoluxury we have discovered wonderful places, with just as many people, who have invested in sustainability and progress.
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AQUARIUM Embark on a visionary journey within the living canvas of the 'Aquarium' inspired by the enigma and darkness of the deep waters. Photographer Olesya Parfenyuk invites you to venture beneath the surface where every frame unveils the mysterious allure of an artificial underwater world. From the depths of imagination to the ethereal dance of light and shadow, the collaboration brings to life a captivating tale of wonder.
Art Direction, Production & Photography Olesya Parfenyuk Set Design Kiara Gourlay Light Janice Kei StylE Emika Ohta Seger MakeUp Dasha Taivas Hair Style Jacqueline Ezeuko Models Heloísa Serafim c/o Wilhelmina LDN & Kiana c/o Kev Mgmt NY Style Assistance Kim Chow, Catherine Rasanto
Top Iga Kampa Crinoline Abi Wood Bloomers Isosceles Lingerie Boots, gloves Soma Faitanin
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