ISSUE 1 | VOLUME 1 | WINTER ‘18
THE FIRST ISSUE TROORAMAGAZINE.COM
2019
R ange R over SV C oupe The Pinnacle Of Redefined Capability
TEAM RARE
Trystanne Cunningham Creative Director Style Curator/Founder
Daniella Schoeman
Jannely Espinal
Writer Travel/Wellness Contributor
Fashion Contributor
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Matthew Clarke Writer Culinary Contributor
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Dream Destinations
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CONTENTS
Iconic Supermodels
Halloween Glam Make-Up
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DEPARTMENTS SPECTRUM
Autumn 2018 Pantone Colors
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Your Closet At Your Fingertips
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POLISHED Fall Facials
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VIGOR & VITALITY
Health & Wellness Spa Experiences
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DREAM DESTINATIONS Luxury Caribbean Hotels
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SIP & SAVOR
Chateau Kamnic In Macedonia
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Sothebys DIamonds
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VIVID
Artists: Banksy & Apeseven
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RARE AFFAIRS 170
FEATURES LUXURY LIVING Acqua Liana Florida
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SHIFT
Crown Jewels Spring 2019 Trends
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NYFW 2018
Tom Ford SS 19 RTW Collection
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LAUGHTER
Celeste Barber+Tom Ford
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AUTUMN 2018
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t’s that time of year again! We always anxiously await the day Pantone releases their Fashion Color Report for each fashion season, and this year’s fall color report is so beautiful we can hardly stand it! We were excited to see that some of our fall favorites like deep purple and olive green are joining us for another season, and we are loving the unexpected, cheery shades like a bright yellow-green and spicy orange that carried over from previous months. Take a look at the colors we’ll be adding to our closets this fall and winter, according to the Pantone Fall/Winter 2018 Top Color Palette.
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Ultra Violet
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his vibrant purple, named Ultra Violet, was Pantone Color of the Year 2018. We are excited to watch this cooler tone takes the stage this season. Pairs well with Navy, Ivory, Reds, and Grays.
Quetzel Green
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uetzal Green (18-5025) This color is deep and elegant,
described as a blue-green shade often associated with rich plumage on beautiful birds such as the peacock. We were reminded of this enigmatic shade when Meghan Markle wore a dress in this color earlier this year during her engagement to prince Harry. Ever since, the color has been very popular, and it is no surprise. Due to its versatility, it’s a smart choice for almost any color combination.
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TOM FORD
“I became a fashion designer because I wanted to make men and women feel more beautiful and to empower them with a feeling of confidence. A feeling of knowing that they looked their best and could then present their best selves to the world. I wanted to make clothes that were flattering. That makes one look taller and slimmer and more beautiful or more handsome.” TOM FORD
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he term ‘supermodel’ has lost its relevance these days. In the 70’s, 80s and 90s, supermodels were goddesses! They were legends and superbeings of the fashion world. Featured on every magazine cover with Amazon-like athletic bodies, it was the peak time for supermodels, and they used the limelight to build their brands. With their striking beauty, remarkable intellect, & exceptional silhouettes, these former muses put the word ‘super’ in supermodels. They commanded the spotlight and cameras, and left their mark on the fashion world forever.
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GRACE JONES
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race Jones was born and raised
Laurent and Helmut Newton. She also made
in Jamaica then New York. After
the covers of ELLE and Vogue magazines.
completing her primary schooling,
During those years, she befriended the likes
Jones studied Spanish and theater. However,
of Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld.
her rebellious streak gradually developed
Jones’ success as a model soon opened new
and led to her drop out. She moved to New
doors for her, landing her a small role in the
York City the following year and signed with
little-known film Gordon’s War. In 1977,
Wilhelmina Modeling Agency but found
Jones transitioned into the music world when
limited success. So, in 1970, she traveled to
she was signed to Island Records.
Paris to pursue her modeling career.
Working with disco producer Tom Moulter,
In Paris, Jones’ striking, exotic appearance
over the next few years she released three
was greeted much more favorably than it
albums—Portfolio, Fame, and Muse.
had been in New York, and she soon found herself working as a model with some of the top names in fashion, including Yves Saint
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Although none of these offerings found any
She abandoned disco for a new-wave–influenced
significant commercial success, Jones’ risqué
sound and adopted a more androgynous look
performances at such notable New York
to accompany it. Produced by Jamaican duo
nightclubs as Studio 54—where she was often
Sly and Robbie, the next two albums that Jones
seen with her friend Andy Warhol—won her a
released are arguably her best known.
devoted following in the city’s gay and art scenes.
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When popular music began to change at the dawn of the 1980s, Jones transformed with it.
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IMAN I
man, the most sought-after fashion mod-
There, Iman thrived. “I was a very nerdy child,”
el of the 1970s and 1980s, also became a
she told husband David Bowie when he inter-
successful business executive in the 90s with
viewed her for Interview in 1994. “I never fit
her own line of cosmetics. She helped transform
in, so I became laboriously studious.” She later
fashion into entertainment and models into per-
married rock star David Bowie and became a
sonalities. Iman’s mother, a gynecologist, gave her mother for the second time at the age of 44 in the daughter the name Iman (which translates from
summer of 2000.
Arabic as “faith’) with the hope that this would
The enigmatic entrepreneur and social activist
better prepare her for the challenges she would
has broken many boundaries in her lifetime. She
face as a female in Muslim East Africa. Her
broadened the definition of beauty with her stun-
parents agreed that their daughter should be sent
ning, exotic looks. She made earthiness sensual.
to a private Catholic school for girls, which was considered more progressive than the standard Islamic education available to young females in the 1960s.
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In 1973, Iman was 18 and a student of polit- that day. “I had never seen Vogue. I didn’t ical science at the University of Nairobi. She
read fashion magazines, I read Time and
held three jobs and also worked as a transla-
Newsweek.”
tor to help pay her tuition costs. Photogra-
But, when Beard offered to pay her, she
pher Peter Beard, a well-known figure in the
reconsidered, and asked for the amount due
fashion world, saw her one day on the street
to the college for her tuition–$8,000. Beard
and was captivated by her long neck, high
agreed. Beard shot rolls of film of Iman
forehead, and gamine grace.
that day and took them back to New York
He began following her, and finally ap-
with him. He then spent four months trying
proached her to ask if she had ever been
to convince his ‘discovery’ to move to New
photographed. “The first thing I thought
York and begin modeling professionally.
was he wanted me for prostitution of naked
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pictures,” Iman recalled laughingly about
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CLAUDIA SCHIFFER
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laudia Schiffer grew up along with her
Schiffer was sure it was all a fluke. “After I was
two brothers and sister in a close-knit,
discovered, and did the test shots, I was sure that
well-to-do family in the Dusseldorf
they would realize they had made a mistake and
suburbs. By her own account, Schiffer was a shy
send me back.” There had been no mistake.
and awkward teenager; painfully conscious of her
Not long after her first runway shows, the lanky
5-foot, 11-inch height, skinny build, and status as
blonde was chosen by designer Karl Lagerfeld to
the daughter of a prominent and wealthy family.
be the face of the famous Chanel line. She then
“I wasn’t a star,” she has said of her school days.
starred in a global campaign for Guess Jeans,
“There were other girls who were the stars, who
catapulting her to worldwide super stardom.
were the ones everybody thought were beautiful,
Schiffer would eventually appear on the covers of
the ones everybody wanted to go out with. I had
more than 500 magazines. She walked every major
my friends, but I was never 100-percent part of
designer runway at the time and became nearly
them, because I was so different.”
omnipresent in marketing campaigns.
It then came as a huge shock to the 17-year-old
Schiffer gives credit to her family for her business
when she was approached at a Dusseldorf disco by
sense.
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“I had a good start because my family was
endorsements.
behind me,” she said. “Some girls just starting
Schiffer also tried her hand at acting, hosting
out make the wrong choices because they have to television specials, and taking bit parts in movies, do those things to make money. I was able to say,
with varying degrees of success. Just months
let’s have fun, do things I like to do. And they
before her 40th birthday, Schiffer won the Elle
turned out to be the right things.”
Style Awards trophy for Model of the Year.
Beneath her angelic looks, Schiffer was, as Karl
Today, she has the freedom to be as choosy as
Lagerfeld said, “all work, very serious, essentially
she likes with her projects, but isn’t ready to
a smooth-running German business machine.”
retire just yet. “The most important thing is that
As a result, she became a key member of the
you take the profession very seriously, because it
well-paid, universally recognized supermodels
is a business,” Schiffer said of her approach to
who enjoyed this elite status. For a time, Schiffer
modeling.
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was the highest-paid model in the world, commanding fees as high as $50,000 a day and earning millions more through licensing and
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Digi tal Wo r l d ZHI
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V irtual
Supermodels
SHUDU
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She’s
Wilson, Shudu
was forced to reveal the truth.
is a product of 3D imaging
He admitted that she was a
and Wilson’s imagination. With
figment of his imagination and
her flawless skin, long limbs,
updated Shudu’s Instagram bio
stunningly beautiful and has more
and artfully curated Instagram
to clarify that she isn’t human.
than 147k Instagram followers and
account, Shudu has been making
It now reads, “World’s First
counting. But Shudu isn’t your
waves online for months. Her
Digital Supermodel.” Speaking
average Insta-famous model. In
profile skyrocketed after Fenty
to Harper’s Bazaar, Wilson said
fact, she’s completely fake.
Beauty reposted a photo of her
Shudu was simply a way for him to
Created by London-based
“modeling” its Saw-C lipstick.
express his creativity.
photographer and extremely
Soon enough, people began to
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MASKED
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here are two kinds of people when it comes to Halloween: those who have had their costume picked out and ready to go since Labor Day and those who check the calendar and say “oh, Hal-
loween is tomorrow. I need a costume.” It doesn’t matter if you’re a Halloween enthusiast or throwing something together last-minute on Halloween Eve–makeup can help you out. Nailing the perfect makeup with your costume can elevate it to the next level or it can simply be your entire costume. Either way, it’s a lifesaver. Whether you’re into faux flesh wounds or partial to a look with glitter and glam, a lot of effort and makeup goes into creating a killer Halloween costume. Here are our top picks for this year’s most amazing Halloween makeup.
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THE BOWIE - Let’s face it, our fascination with the Ziggy Stardust-era Bowie will never ever die. Makeup by @sarahmcgbeauty
WAKANDA FOREVER - The world will be transformed into a living, breathing Wakanda on Halloween night, thanks to the brilliance that was Black Panther. Recreate the warrior vibes with white dots lining your forehead and eyes and a white stripe down the middle of your lip. Makeup by @Timaloveslemons
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Fall means two things: pumpkin spice everything and dry skin. The change of seasons means you’ll need to go the extra mile to salvage your skin until winter. Facials help to remove dead skin and eliminate impurities that accumulated over summer through your many trips to the beach. If you’re looking for a glowing, improved, and fresh look, here are the fall facials you’ll need to maintain your skin this season.
POLISHED
Fall Facials That Will Save Your Skin this Season The skin care treatments beauty editors are using
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Written by: Daniella Schoeman
VIGOR & VITALITY
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Health and Wellness Spa Experiences
W
hile exercise, clean eating, relaxing and getting enough sleep hasve always been the fundamentals of a healthy lifestyle, we often forget that
there is more to health and wellness. The concept of true wellness is a focus on the holistic approach; to view people as multi-faceted beings made up of mind, body and soul. This is the principle behind Wellness Spas many of which support long-lasting health and longevity. Wellness is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, which has resulted in the emerging trend of Health and Wellness Spas. The population as a whole is more concerned with sustaining a healthy lifestyle than ever before. Not only is this evident in older generations but these non-traditional ways have been adopted by trend-setters, influencers, celebrities and younger generations who understand the importance of taking care of their bodies for future health. Head to one of our top Wellness Spa picks in the US to disconnect, reset and get away from the busy, noisy world.
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Lake Austin Spa Resort ake Austin Spa Resort can be found in
Spa and beauty treatments such as massages or
a secluded lake-front setting in an area
facials can be booked at an extra cost. The activities
that is definitely not typical of Texas.
are designed to promote wellness for the mind
This luxurious, all-inclusive Wellness Spa Resort
through meditation activities, the body through
welcomes guests who want to embrace a simpler
yoga or Pilates, and the soul through mindfulness
way of life without forgoing style and service. Feel
and other programs.
refreshed between the gorgeous rolling hills, lush
Lake Austin Spa Resort truly knows what is needed
greenery, and a stunning lake. The main goal of the for a healthy lifestyle, and they provide it to guests resort is to promote relaxation, and the focus is on in a way that is pure luxury. The extravagant spa health and wellbeing. Guests are provided with the perfect spot to unplug, unwind and get away from the hustle of everyday life. Both the surroundings and the resort rooms are designed to make guests feel comfortable, relaxed and at peace.
treatments make use of the world’s best ancient practices combined with modern therapeutic techniques to leave you feeling blissful. To get the best out of the experience at this resort, make sure to take part in the wide range of activities, book a
The resort packages include accommodation,
few spa treatments and make time to soak in the
gourmet meals throughout the day and the
natural surroundings.
activities on the schedule which changes regularly.
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“Feel refreshed
between the gorgeous rolling hills, lush greenery, and a stunning lake.
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Dream Destinations!
Escape to these Luxury Caribbean Hotels Written by: Daniella Schoeman
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BAOASE You wake up to the light touch of the
The Caribbean islands with their tropical weather, endless
morning sun on your skin, a fresh, sweet-smelling
white beaches and staggeringly beautiful sunsets are truly an
breeze and the rhythmic sound of the waves break-
escapists dream destination. The region, which is well-known
ing on the shore. You get up feeling refreshed and
to attract both the rich and famous, has become a luxurious
step outside into the warm air of the Caribbean to
playground for the elite looking for unique experiences. The
take in the most gorgeous views. Your eyes rest on
islands are famous for their many luxury hotels and resorts
the pleasing, long, white sandy beach, notice the
but these are our top three picks.
azure blue of the inviting ocean and appreciate the lush greenery of the natural surroundings. No, this is not a dream; this is your dream destination!
JADE
SERAFINA
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A vacation at Baoase Luxury Resort offers the unique intimacy of a private villa complemented with world-class service and superior amenities.
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Scrumptious
Delights
A Cataclysm of Profound Flavors and Aroma Written by: Matthew Clarke
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“I closed my eyes and took a massive bite. I felt my teeth dive through layers of crispy, salty, tangy brine, ultimately ending up in a soft gooey center.”
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T
he wedding that occurred on
Each year in Munich, the number of people
October 10, 1810 didn’t just
who join the festivities rises. In 1999, it’s
unite two royal families, it was
said that almost six million folks convened at
also a turning point for beer for centuries
Weisn to celebrate. Today, crowds exceed over
to come. Two hundred years later we are
7.2 million people.
still celebrating the happy couple, all whilst
One of my favorite Oktoberfest’s was in
consuming over 120,000 liters of beer!
Cincinnati in the early 2000’s. The town
King Ludwig married Princess Theresa of
itself has a huge German community, and I
Saxe, and the whole town celebrated with a
was actually surprised by how many residents
party for them in a meadow, which is now
were fluent in German.
locally referred to as Weisn. Most of what
Admittedly, I’m not much of a beer drinker,
occurred during the festivities is still highly
but luckily my friends had that part of the
debated, but the result of that event is a
festivities covered. My eyes were on the food
festival that happens yearly, Oktoberfest.
carts that surrounded the festival like an army
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Traditional foods served at Oktoberfest include
anticipating what it was that would ignite my
roasted meats like chicken, pork, ham, and, of
soul. After what seemed like hours, she handed
course, brats smothered in sauerkraut and hot
me what felt like a grapefruit covered in a napkin.
mustard. Cheese noodles, pretzels, dumplings,
Curious, I took the napkin away and found a crisp
and grilled fish on a stick are some of the other
golden-brown ball that smelled like hot oil and
contenders.
paprika. Before I could ask anything, she pointed
That day, I was looking for something different,
to it and told me to take a bite.
something that would blow my taste buds out
I closed my eyes and took a massive bite.
of the water. I was in luck, that day a lady name
I felt my teeth dive through layers of crispy, salty,
Barbara, who ran a tiny food stand herself, struck
tangy brine, and ultimately end up in a soft gooey
up a conversation. I told her that I was on the
center. Each time I chewed that bite, new levels
prowl for something that was going to change my
of flavor, texture, and divinity filled my being.
culinary life. With a radiant smile that exposed a
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gold tooth on the left top side of her mouth, she told me to wait exactly two minutes and my wish would be granted. I stood there, sweat dripping down my brow,
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“Drawing on its unrivaled expertise and experience in jewelery, its legacy of trust and tradition, and its connections and connoisseurship, Sotheby’s has launched an entirely new contemporary collection of modern masterpieces: Sotheby’s Diamonds.”
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ARTISTS
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Ricardo Gomez Image Credit
“GOING GOING GONE”
BANKSY
— Banksy Instagram 10/6/18
Banksy
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rguably the most controversial
around a graffiti crew in Bristol by the name
street artist in the world, Banksy
of DryBreadZ crew or DBZ. Soon after, he
has developed an entire art subcul-
partnered with Inkie, another notable graffiti
ture devoted to his works. Banksy’s art can
street artist.
appear in any location at any given moment.
At the age of 18, Banksy began to develop
His identity remains unknown, even after
stencils after nearly being caught vandaliz-
over 20 years of being involved with the graf-
ing public spaces by police. As his crew fled
fiti scene. He has worked with many different
the scene, Banksy was stuck hiding beneath
types of media and street art styles. His work
a garbage truck. It was at this moment that
not only includes powerful, often controver-
Banksy saw stencil letters on the truck. Look-
sial images on public streets, but they may
ing for a faster way to paint, Banksy decided
also be found throughout the Internet as viral
stenciling would be his new graffiti type.
images.
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RARE AFFAIRS On Friday, October 5th, 2018, Sotheby’s London auctioned off a framed version of the 2006 Girl With Balloon, one of Banksy’s best-known works. Only moments after it was sold for a record $1.4 million, the stencil spray painting immediately started self-destructing through a secret shredder that was hidden in the frame.
Perfectly shaped iced leaf after an ice storm in St. Louis
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Frost flowers in the arctic
This yearly gathering in Albuquerque is an International Balloon Fiesta. This rare festival of hot air balloons takes place in New Mexico during early October. The Balloon Fiesta is a nine-day event and features over 500 balloons each year. The event is the largest hot air balloon festival in the US.
Danxia landforms in China
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