MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 1 THe 2017 cannes production TEAM ANNETTE BIBBYOLIVER CREATIVE DIRECTOR / PRODUCER AT CINÉMOI NORTH AMERICA Annette Bibby Oliver is the creative director at Cinemoi North America overseeing events productions, fashion and lifestyle brand integrations. Annette’s has extensive experience within the liquor, fashion and lifestyle industries, spearheading Multiple national and international sales marketing campaigns for major National brands, and has had the opportunity to foster visions and concepts through product development and product launching. Among her many skills and talents, Annette also produces exclusive celebrity brand integrations with galas and prominent award shows. Such as the annual National Academy of Television Art & Science Day Daytime Emmy awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Awards, The White house Correspondents Dinner, The Creative Coalition, The Annual Samsung Hope For Children, Espy Awards, Warner Bros Estate, Oscar View- ing & Benefiting Children Uniting Nations, among others too numerous to mention, Annette lives her life with purpose to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others by bridging the gap between “For-profit companies and ‘Nonprofit foundations “ by creating campaigns that give back and benefits our communities.
JAN MALEN PRODUCER/SHOW DIRECTOR/CHOREOGRAPHER AT JAN MALAN UMZINGELI PRODUCTIONS Namibian-born, Jan Malan, director of Umzingeli Productions, is one of the leading show producers. ‘Umzingeli’ means ‘hunter-gatherer’ in Xhosa and Zulu, as the company prides itself on finding and nurturing fashion and beauty talent that hails from Africa. Since starting his show production career in 1985, his momentous work, energy and positivity towards the indus- try has led him to stage high profile productions in 20 countries spread over four continents. Using his powerful knowledge of the events industry, he brainstorms truly innovative concepts and execute them professionally with an enthusiasm that can only be described as electric. His endeavors have not only highlighted the beautiful women of Africa, but also exposed Africa’s fashion talent to the world. Malan pioneered “Africa Designs” for M-Net and AngloGold, a pan – African fashion designer competition, in the year 2000. This was the first time that African designers showed on schedule at New York Fashion Week in a group show. Following this international milestone, Malan staged five more shows for designers of African descent on schedule at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York between 2001 and 2012. Noticing his talent for organization and eye for detail he was asked to serve as a venue manager for IMG in 2001 and 2002 under the guidance of New York Fashion Week founder, Fern Mallis. Not one to sit back, he applied his new knowledge and magic to the “Fairlady South African Fashion Awards” (The Catherine’s) in 2003 and subsequently won a Golden Loerie (The South African Advertising Awards) for it. But regardless of an impressive client list, which includes names such as Elton John and Tyra Banks, Malan has continued his passion for charity work giving of his time to produce shows for the Witwatersrand Hospice, The Organ Donor Foundation, The South African Federation for Mental Health and most recently, United Colours of Fashion in New York. The organization saw fit to honor him with a “Producer of the Year Award” for 2012. Some of his proudest moments includes being appointed as a goodwill ambassador and show director for Sun International’s “Positive Rocks”, official producer for the “Catwalk the World” initiative by the UN World Food Programme and his current membership of the “36 Boutiques Style Council,” South Africa’s premier online retailer based in Cape Town. In 2012 he superbly produced 10 events for Mercedes-Benz that was held throughout South Africa. He returned to New York to stage a milestone standalone show for David Tlale on schedule at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Jan saw out that year by successfully producing the Hugo Boss Spring/Summer 2013 show in Cape Town.
JOJO DYE PRODUCER OF POP UP MEMBERS CLUB AT CANNES FF DIRECTOR OF JJDC LTD - SPECIALIST EVENT MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING AGENCY. JJDConsultancy is a full service bespoke events and marketing consultancy, offering expertise, passion and precision for all of your entertainment marketing and event requirements. One of the events JJDC successfully produce and manage is The Members Club at Plage Royale in Cannes. This pop up private members club for FIF, is designed to meet your business and entertainment needs for the duration of the festival. Created by film professionals for film professionals, whether you are seeking a discreet environment for meetings and presentations or fine dining and entertainment, The Members Club @ La Plage Royale is the place to be seen. JoJo has been organizing the biggest shindigs at Cannes for 16 years. From the Lord of the Rings opener with real giants and perfectly formed dwarfs, resulting in a $1.5 million bill, to the most intimate private villa dinner with a poolside string quartet, JoJo has arranged them all. as evidenced by JoJo’s work on the Anheuser-Busch yacht which has hosted parties for Kevin Costner and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
MAGAZINE 2 CONTENTS www.cinémoi.tv MAY ISSUE 2017-SPECIAL
01 The 2017 Cannes Production Team 05 Message From Daphna Edward Zimman 06 Children Uniting Nations 09 Trenyce Cobbins and Ricky Rebel 10 Rebeca Nuez and Diva Constantino 11 Maria Conchita Alonso 13 Rocky Gathercole 15 Resty Lagare 17 Keiichiro Yuri 19 Adolfo Sanchez 21 Albert Andrada 23 What is Cinémoi Network 25 Elie Madi 27 Cover Story- Grace Wethor 29 2017 Met Gala Red Carpet Best Dressed 31 Cinémoi NA Ceo - Rod Sherwood III
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MAGAZINE may 2017 Special Edition MAGaZINE 3 A Message From
Daphna E. Ziman, the president of Away from the office, her pas- Cinémoi, a channel devoted to film, sion is helping at-risk and foster fashion, and lifestyle, is also the found- youth. She is the founder and emer- er of a music label, a movie writer and itus chairperson of Children Unit- director. She also is the author of the ing Nations, a charity that pro- New York Times best selling book “The vides foster children with devoted Grey Zone” and voted “America’s Best non-paid mentors, and success- New Author”. If that is not impressive fully lobbied to amend the Fam- enough, she also is a philanthropist, ily Preservation Act, ensuring the known internationally and in the Halls safety of children returning home of Power in Washington, DC. for her after foster care. work on behalf of at-risk and foster Ms. Ziman also serves children and her impassioned leader- on the Board of Trustees ship in the push for more women and of Children’s Institute In- minority ownership in the media. ternational, is a Chair- Cinémoi is an elegant network person of ABC LOVE tailored for discerning viewers and rec- (Adoption Brings Chil- ognized for its high quality eclectic ar- dren Love), and has ray of classic and contemporary curat- been the recipient of ed movies and documentaries and its many honors, includ- glamorous coverage of top worldwide ing: The Jacqueline film festivals and Fashion Weeks. Kennedy Award by JFK In 2011, Ms. Ziman’s first nov- University; the Women el, The Gray Zone, inspired by her own of Achievement Award experience adopting a daughter she by the North Ameri- “her passion is helping at-risk and foster youth. She is the founder and emeritus chairperson oF ChILdren Uniting Nations”
rescued from a homeless shelter, was a can Council for Adoptable Children; the Uniting Children of the World New York Times Best Seller, and it will Award by the Child Welfare League of America; the 2011 Community soon be turned into a major motion pic- Hero Award by Dream land Foundation; the 2010 Soromundi (Sisters of ture. the World Award) by the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles; the 2007 Spirit of Life Award by LA’s City of Hope; the 2002 Spirit of Compassion Award, Formerly, Ziman was President presented by Aviva Family and Children Services; and the 1999 Peace of Edwards Entertainment International, &Tolerance Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Advocacy. an independent film and television pro- duction company, and wrote and di- rected the movie, Footsteps which stars Maria Conchita Alonso and debuted on Showtime. Sincerly, Daphna E. Ziman Founder and Chairman Emeritus
MAGAZINE 4 Children All proceeds Uniting Nations is help sponsor a dedicated to re- partnership with shaping the lives a new LAUSD of at-risk and fos- school, train- ter youth through ing programs, positive mentoring school supplies, and academic ad- and events for the vocacy. Children children. Our larg- Uniting Nations is est annual event, a registered non- Day of the Child, profit organization matches a foster that relies on do- child with a mentor nations from indi- for a day filled with viduals, corporations, and foun- dations for love and fun. its programs. We greatly appreciate dona- Founded to protect the children who tions of all amounts. have no voice, whose fragile lives are being Pioneered in Los Angeles in 1999 by abused and lost by the millions due to uncer- our Founder and Chair, Daphna Ziman, our tainties out of their control, Children Uniting mission is to create loving, tolerant, and ca- Nations is a proactive nonprofit organization pable world citizens. We are dedicated to help based in Los Angeles that brings stability children find their way to fulfill their dreams. and supportive relationships into the lives Sadly, children are the main victims of adult of foster youth through a mentoring program difficulties-whether it’s financial or political that has become a model program for the problems, war, lack of education, malnutri- rest of the country. tion, or carelessness. We must break the Children Uniting Nations is a regis- cycle and help EVERY child find a way out tered non-profit organization that relies on of cruelty, neglect and anger and strength- donations from individuals, corporations, en our leaders of the next generations. We and foundations for its programs. have the ability to make the change now and create compassionate and loving children for the future. Visit us @ http://www.childrenunitingnations.org
Become a Mentor • Become a Sponsor • Donate • Community Giving Support from individuals like yourself will help fulfill the need for our challenged foster and at-risk youth to have a constant, responsible, caring adult in their lives – a mentor.
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MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 5 MAGAZINE 6 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 7 TRENYCE COBBINS is an American singer and actress best known as a finalist on the second season of Ameri- Love in the Nick of Tyme can Idol and for her work in musical theatre. Raised in and was featured on Memphis, Tennessee, Trenyce won one of the categories its soundtrack. Trenyce of the NAACP ACT-SO as a teenager, and attended the performed in a 2009 University of Memphis on a music scholarship. She left North American tour of the university’s nursing program to pursue a career in Ain’t Misbehavin’. From music. News of her criminal record surfaced in 2003 2010 to 2013, she while she was competing as a finalist on American Idol. played the role of the Following her fifth-place finish on American Idol, Tre- leading female vocal- nyce began to focus on theatre, debuting as Yancey in ist in Thriller – Live for the play Not a Day Goes By. She went on to play roles a European tour and its in The Vagina Monologues, Soul Kittens Cabaret, and West End run. She had a Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie. minor role in the 2013 superhero comedy film In 2006, she played the lead role of Deena Kick-Ass 2 as Hit-Girl’s Jones in an Indianapolis production of Dreamgirls. She cheerleading coach. In made her film debut in 2008 as Unique in the LGBT 2015, Trenyce moved to independent romantic comedy movie Friends & Lovers: Macau, China, to host The Ski Trip 2 and became the first former American the Franco Dragone- Idol contestant to headline a show in Las Vegas. She produced cabaret show originated the role of Portia in David E. Talbert’s play Taboo at the casino City RICKY REBEL of Dreams. embarked on a solo career after My Chemical Romance invited him to co-star in their “NA NA NA” and “Sing” mer Robert Platz, guitarist Conrado Pesinato, synth play- videos. In 2012, he won the Artist of the Year at the er Tkeys, bass player Tak, and Full Dance troupe. with RAWards and released the “Manipulator” album fea- his new release, “The Blue Album” mixed by Claudio turing the hits “Geisha Dance”, “Get It On”, “You Need Cueni (JLo) with remixes for the “Star” single by world- a Woman” and the title track. renowned DJs Hector Fonseca (15 Billboard number- MTV’s “Good Vibes” also one hits for artists including Beyonce, Katy Perry, Sia), featured music from the Casey Alva (Billboard number-one hit for Erika Jayne) album. and Tommy Love. In 2013, “Gei- Hector Fonseca recently remixed “Boys & Some- sha Dance” spent ten times Girls” (Audio4Play Records) along with Billboard weeks on the Media- Charting DJ’s SaberZ and Sven Kirchhof. “Boys & Some- base Chart, the chart times Girls” reached #28 on the Billboard Dance Club that powers “On Air Songs chart. In addition, Ricky recently played with with Ryan Seacrest”. Grammy-winners Mya and Colbie Caillat, The Psyche- Now, Ricky takes to delic Furs, Kesha, as well as selected West Coast tour the stage with The dates with O-Town and Blood On The Dance Floor Rebel Mafia. Band and appearances at Matinee Las Vegas and Matinee members include San Diego. He is also a fashion contributor to Us Weekly, Alyson Montez, signed to Revry TV the world’s first LGBTQ streaming plat- a Grammy-win- form, and sponsored by MustaeV Makeup. In 2017, Ricky ning violinist, Rebel is scheduled to perform at one of the biggest drum- music festivals of it’s kind South By South- west ( SXSW ) in Austin Texas.
MAGAZINE 8 in concerts and recitals in Spain, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic and China. REBECA NUEZ At 16, she began to study performing arts, while is a Spanish actress and classical violinist. continuing her music studies and she eventually joined the Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and raised Mulholland Acting and Film Academy in Amsterdam. She has in Arucas, a small town on the north of the island. She also studied at the International School of Screen Act- currently resides in Maastricht in The Netherlands. ing and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in the United Kingdom. She will make her debut at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and Marché du Film, cast In 2016, Nuez was cast in several films by in major roles in “In Search of the Mi- Brian Skeet. Skeet comments, “I truly believe raculous,” “House of Deaths” and that the passion she [Rebeca] shows for her “The Spanish Version,” films by ac- music will be translated in the three films she complished British director/pro- is doing for me. I am excited to be work- ducer/writer Brian Skeet, founder o f ing with her. The ethos for Joanpro- Joan Productions (www.joanproduc- ductions45.com is that we celebrate tions45.com). new talent and new faces and I can say I cannot think of anyone I want Nuez began her music education to celebrate more than this young at three years old under the guidance of her actress.” father. At six, she began studying violin with her uncle, the renowned Russian vi- Producer Joan Productions, olinist Mikhail Vostokov, and continued Terry Cummings adds, “I have met her studies under his guidance until the Rebeca Nuez and was so impressed age of 18. She then moved to Rotter- by her passion and enthusiasm for dam to study with Russian pedagogue film that I immediately had to work Natasja Morozova at Codarts, and went with her, hence we have cast her in at on to earn her bachelor of arts in mu- least three movies.” sic with Professor Kyoko Yonemoto. She Nuez will represent Joan Produc- plans to begin her master’s program tions at the 2017 Cannes Film Festi- next year with Professor Yonemoto. val, and also plans to perform at sev- Today, she frequently performs eral galas during the festival.
support of the B+ Foundation, helping kids with can- cer. Diva has been performing since childhood and Singer •Songwriter • Actor • Philanthropist has worked in collaboration with with Major Motion Entertainment, Lenz Entertainment and many more. She performs Born as a miracle baby, her parents named her Con- multi-lingual from Pop to Opera! Having been raised in a large stantina Theodora “which translates to “Gift from God” in Greek. Greek family, Diva’s music is all about celebrating life. Opa! It’s Constantina (aka) “Diva” is a multi talented recording artist, song- about persevering through the hard times, never giving up on writer, actress, and philanthropist who can be found in several your dreams and staying true to yourself. Her songs and songwrit- TV commercials and advertising campaigns. Based in Toronto, ing reflect that same positive approach she incorporates into her Canada, Diva is an advocate for promoting arts and culture, as life and her love of music. well as sharing her philanthropic and humanitarian conscious- Apart from training with many ness focusing on equality for of the top Vocal and Acting women in areas of poverty, con- Coaches, she continues to study flict and disaster. Her platforms with the Lee Strasberg Theatre in are in support of the AHA foun- New York City, and is a Gradu- dation, Because I’m A Girl with ate with Honours from the To- Plan Canada, and She Has a ronto Film School having been Voice. in productions and trained in film, television, and theatre. She She is the proud title is also the first to have performed holder of Miss Canada Globe the newly revised National An- Ontario Petite 2015/2016, win- them before Prime Minister Jus- ning top in Nationals, Talent and tin Trudeau and an audience of Leadership. She is also a two over three thousand! time Marty Nominee (Mississau- ga Oscars) and Miss Jetset Inter- national 2016 Top Nominee, in
MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 9 5 Maria Conchita Alonso is one of the biggest names in the Latin market. She is a Film star, Theater and TV Actress and “Kiss of the Spider Woman”. a singer/song/writer that has contributed to the en- tertainment industry in over 70 films, 10 telenovelas, Alonso was cast as Eva Longoria’s mother on multiple plays, 15 movies of the week and minise- ABC’s “Desperate Housewives” and guest starred in ries and in over 100 episodes of television on HBO, the Spanish version for UNIVISION, “Amas de Casa Showtime, NBC, ABC, CBS, Hallmark and Lifetime Desesperadas”. to name a few. Maria Conchita hosted and produced “Pican- Alonso was named “Hispanic Woman of the te”, a weekly prime time Spanish-language variety Year” by the Mexican American Opportunity Foun- Show in Mexico; A daily talk show for TELEMUNDO dation, and received a Bravo Award for Outstand- “Al Dia con Maria Conchita” and “Viva Hollywood” ing Performance by an Individual or Act in a Variety/ for VH1. As a Speaker her topics are as an animal Musical. and political activist (Venezuela/Cuba) and her fight against anorexia and bulimia. Won a GOLDEN EAGLE Awards for out- standing performer of the year; An ALMA Award Since early 2014 Maria has been touring Lat- for Outstanding Actress in Made-for TV Movie. La in American and Mexico in over 40 major cities. Femme International Awards gave her the “Pioneer This year she has 5 movies coming out, “Mas Award”. Nominated as Best Actress for an INDE- que Hermanos”, “I’d Like To Be Alone Now”, “Gali- PENDENT SPIRIT Award in the film CAUGHT. And leo”, “Kill ‘Em All” (with Jean Claude VanDame) and received the Hispanic Entertainer of the Year Cinco “He Matado A Mi Marido”, an american dark com- de Mayo award. She has received many awards edy co-produced with Spain. world wide in recognition to her talents. Maria Conchita Alonso is finally Maria’s musical talents are highly recognized. work- ing on her musical crossover Multiple number 1 albums, platinum and gold re- writ- ing songs with her partner cord sales contributing to three Grammy nomina- Mark Spiro. Soon, the Ameri- tions. Her first gold album and number one song can and music world will find in the charts was “Love Maniac” back in Venezuela out more about Maria Con- in 1979, her name as a singer was A’mbar, after chita as a singer/song- that followed her second number 1 with “The Witch” writer, something her and soon after “Dangerous Rhythm”, also in Ven- Spanish speaking fans ezuela. She was signed by A&M records as soon as around the world al- she moved to Los Angeles, her first CD (album back ready know too well then) was called “Maria Conchita” and “Acariciame” and love her for was her first single and first international number 1 it. followed by “Noche de Copas” (Herb Alpert plays the trumpet), “La Loca”, “O Ella O Yo”, and many other # 1’s followed. She was asked by Giorgio Mo- roder to write the Spanish lyrics and sing “Vamos a Bailar” which he had written and produced to be part of the soundtrack and film “Scarface”. The song instantly became a classic amongst Spanish speakers. As her three first albums from Venezuela were recorded in English, it was her fourth al- bum “Maria Conchita”, in Spanish, that made her an international singing star and gave her, her first GRAMMY nomination as “Best Latin Artist”. She made her HOLLYWOOD film debut in 1984 in Moscow on the Hudson with Robin Wil- liams, and also starred in movies like Extreme Prej- udice, The Running Man, Predator 2, The House of the Spirits, Vampire’s Kiss, Colors, Rob Zombie’s “Lords of Salem”, amongst many others. She was the first Latin-born actress to star on BROADWAY in
MAGAZINE 10 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 11 ROCKY GATHERCOLE AN ARDENT, PLUCKY, PROVOCATIVE FASHION ARTIST
Rocky exudes his daz- “Outrageously eclectic to stunning... edgy” ing ideas into his Avant- Garde designs. A highly “Moving art on the runway” aggressive fashion de- “Astonishing, a sight for sore eyes” signer with a taste for “Schizophrenic… exciting work” the unalike, Rocky con- tinuously stage inimita- ble works of art on the Rocky Gathercole has taken part in vogue runway. Rocky the International Miami Fashion Week getting Gathercole has made a lauding reviews. He was invited to feature his niche in Dubai and Sau- collections in several fashion shows including di Arabia for more than 20 years now. And he has now in New York. brought his amazing and atypical designs back to the Philippines. The future holds no borderlines for fashion ex- traordinaire Rocky Gathercole and is starting Rocky started from humble beginnings in Pasay to break in the wedding scene with some of City Philippines, and made a career move that would the most unique and dazzling wedding gowns launch him further in the fashion world, he then moved in the world. to the Middle East joining Calash Haute Couture and quickly made great impressions that would turn heads by leading designers, models and artists.Fashion works Instagram: @verygathercole described by critics as www.rockygathercoleatelier.com
MAGaZINEMAGAZINE 12 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 13 RESTY LAGARE A CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILIPINO DESIGNER BASED IN KUWAIT
It was all about the details with this collection. Resty’s attention to details re- ally show his passion for fashion and it has all fashionista’s dying to own these one- of-a-kind designs. The glamorous world of fashion can’t wait to see what he brings next to the runway!!
Designer Resty Lagare showcased his Fall/Winter ‘17 collection with Art Hearts Fashion In February at New York Fashion week and again on March 17th for LA Fashion Week.
The Kuwait-based haute couture icon, is known for his glamorous creations and brought just that to this season’s runway!
With two decades of glamorous creations in the Gulf region, Lagare, who also owns the biggest haute couture shop in Kuwait, divulged earlier this year that he will soon doll up several Hollywood celebrities, came to fruitition at this past Daytime Emmy’s Awards Red carpet worn by Entertainment tonight Carly Steel.
The collection that graced the runway flowed into our hearts with the beautiful fabric selections and was definatly a show you didn’t want to miss. As each piece made its way down the runway, it gave those watching an adrenaline rush and had you catching your breath before the next design could hit the runway! The whole collection was unique, exquisite, intricate, and of course elegant.
MAGAZINE 14 Photographer: Robert Sebree www.sebreephoto.com Stylist: Julia Perry Makeup: Stephen Dimmick Hair: Claire Piao Model: Nala Wayans
MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 15 Keiichirosense FROM MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK TOKYO
2009 “iF design award” of Germany is awarded. • April, 2013 “Y1 Grand Prix” of the industrial festi- val of Okinawa and Yaeyama is awarded. (Okina- 2009 It selects to Kansei Kachi Souzoh Museum wa recommendation superior prefectural product inKOBE. authorization) 2009 Three-year continuation It selects on the • May, 2013 It appears and sends to the ASEAN Kansai design potential map of FASHION WEEK for display. Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and • September, 2013 Open a concept shop “techne- Industry. gate” in Himeji, Hyogo 2010-2011 • March, 2014 New Bland [ KEIICHIROSENSE ] It displays for two consecutive years in “maison et object” in Paris. • January,2015 PROJECT THE TENTS NEW YORK, USA
2010 It is elected as the designer who has af fected the world from Osaka by the OSAKA style exposition 2011 of LIVING & DESIGN.
2010 It sends to the designer booth of the Tokyo designer’s week for display.
2011 It is elected as the designer who prides him elf in the world in the JDCA selection of Tokyo Design Center of “the maison et object 2011.”
2011 JAPAN LEATHER AWARD (Web vote Special Prize award ) • January,2015 RYNSHU 2015-16 A/W PARIS COLLECTION
• February,2015 PROJECT LAS VEGAS, USA • March, 2012 The highest prize “MIPEL award” bag show “MIPEL” of Italy. • May,2015 RYNSHU 2015-16 A/W COLLECTION in Himeji(HYOGO), JAPAN • July, 2012 In order to carry out artistic deployment of K-LINE of ARTPHERE more, K-dear Co.,Ltd is • June,2015 RYNSHU 2016S/S PARIS COLLECTION established. • November,2015 STAR WARDS Dart Vader back • September, 2012 The new brand “Keiichiro” is pack has launched in SOGO.SEIBU awarded an image & communication • March,2016 KOBE COLLECTION section in Italy “MIPEL.” • March,2016 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO • November, 2012 The Himeji authorization brand 2016AW “triple alpha” is announced. • October,2016 Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO 2017SS • March, 2013 It sends to Italy “MIPEL bag show” • February, 2017 New Dulles Bag won MIPEL ICON for display. Travel Luggage Award 2017
MAGAZINE 16 Keiichirosense RTW Spring 2017 TOKYO FASHION WEEK Photo:YUKIE MIYAZAKI
MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 17 ADOLFO SANCHEZ READY-TO-WEAR & COUTURE DESIGNER Adolfo Sanchez takes you on a journey to a world Sanchez started in 2010, when he decided of freedom where women dare to be strong and to take his creativity and begin a women’s ready to different. The collections consist of different expe- wear line. riences and inspirations that he has encountered “I would have never thought that I would in his life. Understanding how saturated the fash- have ended up in this industry, but it just feels so ion world has become, he shows people that he is right that I know it was meant to be,” comments the designer. After being featured in countless maga-zines and having the great opportunity of work-ing with so many amazing people, Adolfo San- chez has grown his business into a brand that offers ready to wear, eve- ning, and bridal. “I’m inspired by ev- erything - people, places, music, and there is so much more to do, that I sometimes wonder if I have become obsessed with this industry”.
unique and so are his creations. Sanchez knows that to stay ahead he has to constantly search for new ideas and challenges. The career of Adolfo
MAGAZINE 18 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 19 ALBERT ANDRADA OPULENCE MAY NOT BE A KEYWORD ONE WOULD EXPECT IN A READY-TO-WEAR LINE
Premier de- Through the years, the Albert Andrada brand has cre- signer Albert ated a steady following among illustrious women in Andrada of- United Arab Emirates and the Philippines. Comple- fers opu- menting his commercial success is a string of accolades lance to the he reaps. Among them are Asia’s Most Connected De- elegant and signer given at the 2014 Mercedes Benz Stylo Asian accomplished Fashion Week held in Malaysia and Designer of the woman who Year at the 2002 Swarovski’s Bridal Designer’s Com- is looking for petition Award in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. clothes on- the-go. Hollywood is also starting to take notice of his designs. He takes credit for the intricately designed The white frock worn by hotel heiress and celebrity Paris luxurious fab- Hilton during the 2014 Grammy Awards. The dress rics, elabo- was such a showstopper that it landed Ms. Hilton on rate embel- the best dressed list of major publications that covered lishments, the event. His creations can be found at The House of unique sil- Stars Boutique at Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, Cali- houettes, and fornia. the delicate details as- More recently, his designs took center stage at sociated with the 2015 Miss Universe pageant held in Las Vegas, the couture line of Albert Andrada are making way USA. Andrada created the national costume and eve- into his ready-to-wear pieces that transcend day to ning gown of eventual winner, Miss Philippines Pia evening, from informal to formal occasions. Alonzo Wurtzbach. Pageant observers and fans adored his creations, which are arguably the best a Filipina has The stamp of luxury presented by Albert An- ever worn in the competition in recent years. drada in all his creations stems from his years of ex- perience as an international designer that dates back For the national costume, his design was in- to the late 1980s. Prior to coming to Manila to es- spired by the Manila carnival queens of the early tablish his own line, Albert Andrada served as Chief 1900s. The terno is made of cocoon fabric and jusi, Creative Director in one of the prestigious fashions and heavily embellished with pearls, capiz shells, and houses in the United Arab Emirates. He also served crystals. A fan and a headdress complete the presenta- as a royal designer for one of the ruling families in tion. The royal blue gown, on the other hand, has a the region. His style has been greatly influenced by mermaid silhouette that perfectly flatters the figure of his clients who clamor for no less than affluence and Miss Philippines. At first glance, the gown evokes a re- originality in what they wear. “My experience there gal simplicity, but the back is complemented by ornate trained me to be meticulous in details,” he quips. details of sequins and crystals in geometric fashion. It The richness of the culture in the region has also was not surprising that Miss Philippines topped the eve- inspired him to create exquisite pieces for his privi- ning gown competition. Andrada drew inspiration for leged clients. his designs of the national costume and evening gown from the country’s moniker as Pearl of the Orient. Traveling for leisure may be a respite for the busy and highly productive professional, but for Al- There is no doubt that Albert Andrada is start- bert Andrada he finds a way to nurture his aesthetics ing to become a renowned brand in the highly com- during his personal trips abroad. “Every time I travel petitive and discriminating world of fashion worldwide. I make sure I research on the cultures of the different His foray into the ready-to-wear business may come countries I visit. Consequently, I always come up with as a surprise, but what he offers is anything but an ex- an inspiration that is drawn from a country’s tradi- tension of what he is already known for-sophistication, tion down to its history.” He loves to watch the locals glamour, and luxury. and keenly notes down how they naturally behave. All these observations, he says, make a fascinating springboard for fresh ideas.
MAGAZINE 20 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 21 Cinémoi, the internationally acclaimed network of films, couture and lifestyle WILL BE in full force at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, with its original and exclusive coverage of the best movies, parties and fashion, from the Red Carpet to the Awards Ceremony. inémoi is an exqui- audiences to the most glamorous Cinémoi also broadcasts sitely innovative 24- events and exotic destinations, fea- ‘Earth from Above,’ a documen- hour television net- turing Red Carpet coverage from tary series from photographer, Cwork dedicated to the Cannes Film Festival to the Met filmmaker and activist Yann curated programming, includ- Gala, the popular “Jonathan Ross Arthus-Bertrand who delivers ing vintage to modern films, Show” from London, and the origi- breathtaking visuals of the planet fashion films, film festivals, nal production, the CinéFashion in his unique look at earth’s trea- cutting-edge television series, Film Awards in Beverly Hills. sures and challenges. inspirational green docu- Additional series airing mentaries, and international exclusively on the channel in the lifestyle content. The channel Recently premiering on U.S. are “Falcon,” “Underbelly: spotlights present-day and Cinémoi: The compelling three-part Razor,” and “Lucan.” vintage talent. series “Ways to School,” which tells the story of young children from re- mote corners of the world who face Cinémoi also features Elegant in tone, Ci- insurmountable challenges and ‘Stars of the Silver Screen,’ a one- némoi offers a lens to the travel far and wide in their quest for hour series of exclusive interviews world at large, transporting education. with top actors and filmmakers, and ‘Movie Stars,’ also spotlight- Cinémoi is an internationally ing A-list talent.
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Underbelly: Razor LUCAN true “Life of Crime” story that shook the world he true story about the 7th Earl of Lucan, an Aduring The Roaring 20’s. set in Sydney between Taristocrat with a glamorous public image who 1927 and 1936, following the razor gangs who disappeared in 1974, after being accused of the used to control the city’s underworld in that period; murder of his children’s nanny - becoming the a story of two rival madams that lead the gangs subject of one of the greatest mysteries in modern with a sword of seduction. history.
MAGAZINE 22 CinÉmoi is also produc- ing programming of the “behind the scenes” ac- tion at major film festi- vals such as Cannes, Lon- don, and Sundance, as well as broadcasting the Cannes Award Ceremony festivities exclusively in the U.S.
The JONATHAN ROSS SHOW FALCON ne of the most popular award-winning en- Based on the hit novels of award winning Otertainment talk shows in the world, featur- author Robert Wilson, THE BLIND MAN OF ing music, humor and style in the company of SEVILLE and THE SILENT AND THE DAMNED A-list talent. Interviewing such stars as Harrison are a gripping insight into the corruption and Ford, Adele, Daniel Radcliffe, Madonna, Steve conspiracies of the modern world. At their centre is the towering character of JAVIER Carell, Ellie Goulding, Gordon Ramsay, Michael FALCÓN, a recently divorced police detective Caine, and Sylvester Stallone. who holds the rank of Inspector Jefe. MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 23 ELIE MADI CELEBRITY DESIGNER TO THE STARS
The Lebanese fashion designer is known for dressing A-List celebrities with his dazzling high fashion creations. His Yas Couture collection is breathtaking with presence and intense details, made to sparkled in the spotlight down the runway and red carpet. Mr. Madi pushes the envelope with his detailing, hand- applied Swarovski crystal rhinestones, flowing and dan- gling movement of beadwork, the hand-crafted embroi- dered fabrics, and the super fitted sexy silhouettes and elegance level of craftsmanship are what make Elie a fashion favorite to the stars.
MAGAZINE 24 Country singer Carrie Underwood earned rave reviews for her beeded high-necked Elie Madi gown with a huge dia- mond cutout at this passed 59th Grammy Awards.
MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 25 CORRESPONDINGGRACE HOST WETHOR AT 2017 CANNES CINÉMOI FASHION FILM CHARITY GALA
TEEN VOGUE “IT GIRL” GRACE WETHOR IS A 15-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS, race got her start closing her first show at MODEL, BRAIN TUMOR FIGHTER. GNYFW; age 13. Since then, she has gone on to work with magazine companies such as Teen Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and she has continuously walked for NYFW since her open- ing season. Grace Wethor is also popular for her work with TV networks such as ABC, Nickelodeon, E! Network, etc. Grace Wethor’s story about brain tumor diagnosis at 13 hasn’t been pretty (the tumor is inoperable) stack with the odds of being given a prognosis life expectancy to not live pass her 15th birthday. Yet Grace gets up everyday with with bravery, joy, love, hope and compassion living life in the present with the hope to find alterna- tive, natural treatments. To meet Grace is to love her, her radi- ant smile is truly Grace’s greatest gift, her ability to channel courage and fight this disease while upholding a positive message and course of action… staying true to herself and leading life daily by the things she loves to do. Her daily message is we all have the chance to live our most authentic lives and she does this effortlessly as if with a halo. You can catch Grace at TED Talks, global initiative at DePaul University later this month and at this May 2017 Cannes Film Festival where Grace will be honored with the Best Young Talent award at the 2017 Global Short Film Festival for her leading role in Clockmaker. Clockmaker will also be receiving the Festival Director’s Choice Award. The awards will be given on May 20th in Cannes, France.
MAGAZINE 26 MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 27 The Met Gala (a.k.a. fashion’s biggest night, a.k.a. the party of the year) began, with celebrities and designers arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s iconic steps on New York C ity’s Upper East Side to walk up the red carpet–as they do every year on the first Monday in May—at the opening of the Costume met gala 2017 Institute’s latest exhibition. SEE OUR BEST-DRESSED LIST FROM THE 2017 MET GALA
1.Halle Berry looked radiant in a sheer catsuit by 2.Blake Lively epitomized glamor as she 3. .Dakota Johnson made her entrance in a Atelier Versace while attending the 2017 Met Gala. walked the red carpet in a striking Versace striking Gucci gown at the “Rei Kawakubo/ The Oscar-winning actress showcased her long train gown, featuring a plunging neckline at Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” made up of golden and black detailing trailing be- the Met Gala on May 1, 2017.NYDN / Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Mu- hind her.GREGORY ALLEN/NYDN/BACKGRID BACKGRID seum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGES
7. Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso were 8. Janelle Monae fluttered onto the red carpet 9.Naomi Campbell celebrating the opening of the all smiles as they walked the red carpet at this year’s in swan-like Ralph & Russo ensemble, featuring Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garvßons: Art of the gala is “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art a tulle skirt and black feather embellishments In-Between exhibition on Monday, May 1, 2017, in of the In-Between,” honoring Japanese designer Rei at the 2017 Met Gala honoring Japanese de- New York.EVAN AGOSTINI/AP PHOTO. Kawakubo.GREGORY ALLEN/NYDN/BACKGRID signer Rei Kawakubo on May 1, 2017. GREGORY ALLEN/NYDN/BACKGRID GREGORY ALLEN/NYDN/BACKGRID
MAGAZINE 28 The theme was “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between,” a show that examines the work of the famed 74-year-old Japanese fashion designer over the span of 40-some years. It’s a subject that has inspired incredible fashion choices this year, some of which will no doubt go down as some of the most memorablemet ever. gala 2017 SEE OUR BEST-DRESSED LIST FROM THE 2017 MET GALA
4.Jennifer Lopez transformed into a ‘60s 5.“Rouge One” actress Felicity Jones wore a 6. Leave it to Gisele Bundchen to make an en- siren, donning a baby blue Valentino gown lilac ERDEM gown to the Met Gala on May trance. The supermodel turned heads in a silver featuring a high neckline and cape at the “Rei 1, 2017. Stella McCartney cut-out gown to celebrate the Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY IMAGES’ opening of “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Gar- In-Between” Costume Institute Gala on May cons: Art of the In-Between” at this year’s Met 1, 2017. KEVIN MAZUR/WIREIMAGE Gala.DAVID FISHER/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK
10. Rita Ora’s wore a Marchesa dress made 11.Miranda Kerr stood out in a floral Oscar de 12.Zendaya made a statement in an off-the- up of woven red ribbon to the “Rei Kawakubo/ la Renta gown which highlighted her tiny waist shoulder Dolce & Gabbana gown, featuring Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” at the Costume Institute Benefit, celebrating parrots and flowers at the opening of “Rei Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum the opening of “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art of the In- of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City. Garcons: Art of the In-Between.”GREGORY Between” on May 1, 2017.MATT BARON/BEI/ NEILSON BARNARD/GETTY IMAGES ALLEN/NYDN/BACKGRID SHUTTERSTOCK
MAGAZINE MAGaZINE 29 ROD sherwoodCINÉMOI NORTH AMERICA iii CEO
• Chairman and CEO of Cinémoi North America, LLC, Co-Chairman of CineWorld, LLC (virtual entertainment world), and Chairman of Multivi- sion Media International, LLC. • Former President and CEO of Westwood One, the premiere Radio pro- gramming and content company, from October, 2008 to November, 2011. Sold Metro Traffic Radio and Television business to Clear Channel, Inc., and subsequently merged Westwood One Network Radio business with Triton Radio Network/Dial Global. • Prior to that, served as Chief Financial Officer, Operations of the Gores Group, LLC (Private Equity Firm) from November, 2005 to September, 2008, where he was responsible for leading the financial oversight of all Gores portfolio companies. • Also served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Gateway, Inc. from October, 2002 to September, 2005, where he oversaw Gateway’s acquisition of eMachines. • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Opsware, Inc (formally Loudcloud, Inc), an enterprise software company, from August, 2000 to September, 2002 with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. • Also served in a number of operational and financial positions at Hughes Electronics Corporation, where he was on the DIRECTV Executive Committee and helped to drive the growth of DIRECTV. - President and General Manager, Spaceway - Executive VP & COO, DIRECTV International - Senior VP of Operations and CFO, Hughes Telecommunications and Space Company - Served on the Board of Directors of Galaxy Latin America ( DirecTV Latin America), DirecTV Japan and American mobile Satellite, where he helped to found XM Radio.
• In addition, held a number of positions during 14 years at Chrysler Corporation, including General Manager of Process Improvement, Director of Procurement & Supply Operations and Finance, Assistant Treasurer, Director of Corporate Financial Analysis and Controller of Product Development. • Mr. Sherwood served as a Director of Dot Hill Systems Corporation for 10 years, including as Chairman of the Audit Committee, and member of the Strategic Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, from June, 2006 to Octo- ber, 2015. He also was a member of the Strategy Committee that helped to facilitate the sale of Dot Hill to Seagate. • Received AB degree with honors and distinction from Stanford University and an MBA degree from Harvard Graduate School of Business.
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