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TheThecover-upcover-up ISSUEISSUE © carmakoma © Ashley Graham Contents Letter from the editor 3 | THE TREND I overheard a colleague commenting that October was the new Dangerous, edgy but elegant – January. She’s right, it does have a 'new year, new you’ feel about it, let’s call it rock chick luxe except in fashion terms that would be 'new season, new you'. 4 | GET THE LOOK I think it's a lovely, positive way to look at the advent of winter and A style masterclass from NY I’m embracing the coming months by making some new fashion blogger Elann Zelie vows. The fabulous Ashley Graham, who has just launched her 5 | WARDROBE UPDATE eponymous lingerie collection, is one of many women who inspire How to make your clothes last me. She told me she always dresses for herself, no-one else, and that includes gorgeous lingerie. Read more from her in our exclusive COVER STORY 6| interview on p6. Supermodel Ashley Graham talks about her her new, luxe I've also vowed to embrace new shapes and prints this season, and lingerie line try new things. I'm excited to try out capes, shawls and, of course, the must-have prints of the season – checks, plaids, tartans and 10 SHAPE CLINIC | houndstooth (so chic - I love what our blogger has done with this Your essential guide to this print, see for yourselves on p4). season’s coats I hope you have as much fun reading this issue as we had putting it 12 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT we love | together. Read, shop, enjoy and happy October! Carmakoma’s new collection. To see it is to want it, to want is to have to have it! 13 | STAR STYLE ELENA MIRÒ Glee star Amber Riley rocks Anna Geradts CARMAKOMA the red carpet ANNA GERADTS , EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JILSEN QUALITY BOOTS JILSEN QUALITY ZIZZI Fashion getsTOUGH meanwhile atVersace, thelookwas glamorous with For ideasonhowtomake thetrend workforyou, tough girlboots, smudged,sexyeyes andtartan; textures, weprefer therebellious trend thistime Punk chicisback forA/W. From faded denims cropped leatherjackets over glamorous frocks. adorned withstuddetails, toleatherandedgy around. SaintLaurent madeitlookcoolwith The A/Wtrendwelovetorock you‘ve cometotherightplace… TOUGH GIRLCHIC OPEN END The trend SHOP THETREND we love ► FRAPP Jeans: Zhenzi Top: DNY

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From upstate New York to Los Angeles, fashion is the thread that weaves through everything blogger Elann Zelie does. Here, she shows off a few of her new season looks, and how to rock them Zelie style

– www.elannzelie.com – ZIZZI ©WGSN (2) ©WGSN ZIZZI LADYLIKE HOUNDSTOOTH WITH EDGE History buffs may be interested to For daytime, Elann know that the design originated in selects a sassy Scotland in the 1800s. Fast forward two-piece that‘s to the 1950s, and Dior took it and JJ FOOTWEAR JJ both elegant and CARMAKOMA made it into something altogether YOEK edgy. This is the more chic. This season, designers perfect look for from Marc Jacobs to Manon Baptiste boardroom to bar days. CHECK HER OUT are experimenting with other shades Keep it pared down with We love how she’s taken two interpretations of the same than the traditional monochrome too, minimal accessories for the trend and created a fabulous, hot from the runway look including bold red and electric blue. day, then add something using just two pieces. The chunky boots are the perfect statement for after hours. accompaniment. SHOP THE TREND ► Wardrobe update THETHE cardicardi coatcoat A long-line cardigan – RICHARD CHAI A/W 14 ©WGSN doubles up as a cover- up and coat. We still love this Zizzi number from last season’s collection © streetfsn.com ZIZZI

With its faux leather sleeves and soft, light weave, this flattering, Style trick long cardigan by Zizzi has a Looking for a super gorgeous, flowing silhouette stylish way to disguise Chic which lends itself as well to a generous bottom glamorous outfits as it does and wide hips? Look layers no further! off-duty ensembles. It might be One of the savviest style from the S/S collection but it’s tricks used to combat the CISO the perfect lightweight cover-up chilly temperature is to wear clothes in layers for now too – the sleeves give (something we love to do, as you know). For it a rock chick appeal that’s very colder times, the sweater over shirt is one of our on trend while the grey colour favourite looks that’s cosy as well as chic. The reflects one of A/W’s most classic white shirt plus crew neck combination is prevalent palettes. Here are a few timeless, but we also like how this season’s plaid JJ FOOTWEAR JJ CISO ideas on what to wear it with… YPPIG shirts look as a layering foundation.

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Cover story Lingerie gets luxe If you love beautiful lingerie, you’re in for a treat. Ashley Graham, plus size supermodel, introduces her eponymous lingerie line

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V-neck lace chemise 5 minutes with… © addition elle ASHLEY GRAHAM

In our exclusive interview, the supermodel tells navabi why she was inspired to add ‘lingerie designer’ to her list of fashion accomplishments…

hat inspired you to create a lingerie collection? W I felt like there was a lack of excitement and sex appeal in the lingerie department for curvy/large busted women. I wanted to create what I was craving and make it easily accessible to women like me.

What's the inspiration behind the autumn collection? For this particular fall collection, I was inspired by old Hollywood glam. That era was full of smoldering films and actresses that made it easy to come up with the concept. Padded balconette bra High waist knickers Padded balconette bra High-rise briefs © addition elle

I like to look good for me. If I dressed solely for the pleasure of others, I’d be a miserable person ‘ Ashley Graham Non-padded underwired bra Embroidered thong Perhaps some women think there's out from the top of my cup. But then no point in wearing gorgeous I went to my favourite department lingerie, believing perhaps that if store to get fitted properly. IT there's no one there to appreciate CHANGED MY LIFE. I was it, then the effort is wasted. What wearing too big of a back and not a would you say to them? big enough cup. I could finally stop For me, wearing lingerie isn’t about apologising for constantly arranging anyone else but me. If I dressed for my breast. others I would be a miserable person. Knowing that the lingerie set I have What are lingerie trends for the on today is quality, makes me feel season? sexy and confident all day! Longline bras (coming in my holiday collection), high cut knickers and A study revealed most women don't elaborate laces. wear the right size bra - have you ever been one of these? What was What are your golden rules when your epiphany? it comes to picking the perfect I have indeed been this woman! underwear for an outfit? Tugging at my back throughout the The bra must fit perfectly, no visible day, scooping my breast back into panty lines ever and if I wear a sheer place and constantly having spillage top or blouse, then the bra I wear underneath must be sexy enough to show off. Finding the right Do you have a hero piece from your bra size at long last

range? © addition elle CHANGED MY LIFE My favourite piece from my collection is ASHLEY GRAHAM COLLECTION the Cross Dye Lace Balconette Bra. The collection’s signature style plays on old Hollywood glamour and leads on the classic colour combination of pearl white and black and has accents ‘ SHOP THE ASHLEY GRAHAM COLLECTION ► of delicate crystals and gold highlights. Fabrics play on sheer and sheen textures with mixtures of lace, tulle and jacquard. Faux fur jacket by Zizzi © Zizzi Shape clinic

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our guide to this season’s brand new ELENA MIRÒ and updated styles #2 THE CAPE A cape will give you a wonderfully feminine silhouette. Showcased on the AW14 catwalks at #1 FAUX FUR Ralph Lauren and Burberry Prorsum, cape coats From Gucci to Mark Jacobs, designers are having work well when teamed with a slimmer silhouette lots of fun with faux fur this season. Realistic furs on the lower half. So go for textured opaque are not a priority – this is a fun and fabulous tights, sleek skinny jeans, or rocker body con trend, so embrace your wild side and go for it. camo pants. If you have a pear shaped frame, go for shorter length jackets that sit above the hip line. FASHION KNOW-HOW The great thing about faux fur coats is they make putting together the rest of your outfit Petites can carry off bold bright colours and look great in short structured jackets, with the hemline finishing at

easy – keep it simple and let the coat take K CONCEPT centre stage. If you’re spending a great deal the top of the hip. Tall women look amazing in a coat of time outdoors, faux fur is perfect as you’ll look that has volume, and carry off a shapeless style in bold effortlessly cool while feeling deliciously warm. prints such as tartan or houndstooth. YOEK crisp tailoring. sharp shoulders, definedsilhouettes, and by theclassicfrockcoat, with lookforstyles coat thisseasononthe catwalk. Inspired designers showedatleastonestatement From Celine toVictoria Beckham, #3 as doublecanmake you lookbroader. If you want to If you have abigbust,opt forsinglebreasted styles draw theeye away from your lowerhalf, widelapels consider along-line tie-beltcardigan onnon-rainy and structured shouldersare perfect. Tall ladies, LADYLIKE FASHION KNOW-HOW days instead ofacoat orjacket.

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LOFT FASHION armakoma and the team and sensual. There’s an emphasis on © Carmakoma behind it are passionate pattern and print, especially checks. about creating collections Boxy silhouettes and form fitting pieces, plus structured fabrics and Cthat fit the body, rather than the prints to be mixed with each other. other way around. Here, we grab five minutes with Carmakoma What’s your top tip for dressing this creators Hedie and Angelica. season? Try something new and show off your body – don’t hide it. Find clothes that Who is the Carmakoma woman? accentuate your personality and make She is a woman who is comfortable in you feel fabulous and ‘at home’ in them. her own skin, knows that size is just a number and not at all important. She believes in individual expression and we love dresses for herself, not others. She’s feisty and sexy, passionate and elegant, Flock print all at the same time. cotton t-shirt What inspires you? Anything and everything. It could be a song, a video, a fashion trend or just from walking the streets. We can meet strong women everywhere who Asymmetric bow will fascinate us and tell stories that blouse Designer spotlight we adapt to an individual mood or personality. Beth Ditto is one of our muses; she’s fearless. Lace and faux Carmakoma Tell us about your A/W collection? leather pencil skirt Rock chick chic is what Carmakoma does best – don’t We’ve blended edgy, rock chic with like to be put in a style box? This is your go to label. something altogether more feminine SHOP CARMAKOMA NOW ► Celebrity look Inspiration © gettyimages (2) AMBER RILEY Create your own style… let it be unique for yourself and The Glee and Dancing with the Stars yet identifiable for others star would never hide her fashion Anna Wintour light under a bushel. Her style is about showing off her curves and having fun ‘ with fashion (which is, we agree, the whole point of it). COMING NEXT ISSUE TIME TO GET GLAM Get the Look

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Her time on the ballroom floor gave her a love of sequins, which we love. But we’re also very into her love of clean Amber Riley lines, sleek tailoring and form fitting at the 2014 frocks. She knows her curves, and how Trumpet Awards SHOP THE LOOK NOW ► to show them off to best effect. SIGN UP TO SEE THE NEW ISSUE FIRST ► © zizzi MAGAZINE Discover all styles in the current magazine at a glance

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