Anina Net Talks Robotic Dresses, IoT Clothing … and Modeling

Pablo Starr
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Anina Net Talks Robotic Dresses, IoT Clothing … and Modeling

Interview with Model and Inventor Anina Net

Robots” and “fashion” don’t often come up in the same conversation … unless you’re model/inventor Anina Net, that is.

This American-born, German international fashion model, conference speaker, blogger, fashion technology innovator, wearables developer, and event producer is is listed as #7 in Top 100 Women in Wearable and Consumer Tech.

With 360fash, she’s created fashion tech kits that enable anyone to create mechanical clothing. (You can see (and buy) some of this new wearable tech at the Robotic Dress Exhibition this NYFW.)

But more importantly, she’s on a mission: to influence women worldwide to enter a career in technology.

Q: Tell us about your current projects this New York Fashion Week. What can we expect to see, on and off the runway? And how can people be a part?

I am thrilled to be showcasing the first designers to create robotic dresses using our 360Fash Tech Kits, launch my women’s wearable tech, and have a special guest appearance by Sophia the Robot at our panel discussion.

No longer do robotics remain in the “robotic couture” arena — now, with our fashion tech kits, everyone can create a mechanical piece of clothing.

with our fashion tech kits, everyone can create a mechanical piece of clothing

This season I thought really hard about what message I wanted to bring to the fashion and tech industries. I drew upon my own story as a woman in tech and decided to champion diversity, inclusion, and giving the opportunity to underrepresented minorities to come in contact with high technology.

My own story shows what happens when you give access to information, training and technology to the most unlikely persons with big vision.

Creatives need better tools with which to create wearable tech and fashion technology. I have attempted to solve this problem using our kits. The feedback from the first designers is really valuable and appreciated to make it easier and create better online courses to teach and train the next generation of fashion designers. It’s my way of giving back in hopes of attracting more women to create technology. I’m very honored to work with a few of the most open and talented designers to technology on these robotic dresses and IoT clothing: Clare Tattersall, Azrael Yang, Michal Starost, and Wu Yingnan to create these tech-enabled garments.

I am also excited to bring my own women’s wearable tech to the market and let people buy them at the Robotic Dress Exhibition.

We even created some incredible t-shirts with embedded electronics with the designs from MindSmack, that are going to blow people’s minds as to what can really be worn and not look out of place.

I believe our products bring a new aesthetic to fashion technology.

Q: Tell me about your background. How did you get interested in the mechanical aspects of what you’re doing?

I grew up in a family of computer engineers and luckily I was never excluded from the “boyish” things my brothers did.

I’ve always been in love with robotic dresses and the future. When my brothers had coding at camp, I had it too. When my dad made things in the shop, we did, too. When my stepdad tore the engine of a car apart and changed the brakes, I was under there, too.

When my stepdad tore the engine of a car apart, I was under there, too

They never excluded me because I was a girl and never made me feel like I could not do it. Later, however, when I took a left at the Paris catwalks, to their horror I became a fashion model with a big dream to become a top model, as many girls dream of, but I used technology to get ahead — network faster, email and configure my phone, and even hand-coded a web page “blog” which later would lead me to become the first “model blogger” on Google.

When I got too many “no”s in modeling, I’d put my head in the computer to create programs or animations, or try to break things with other people in secret IRC chat channels online.

I found friends who accepted me in those groups for my mind, when I couldn’t find acceptance in the real world. Modeling gave me all the skills I needed to become an entrepreneur, and when I stepped out from in front of the camera to become a CEO, it was with the desire to become a super role model and make tech cool in order to attract more women to creating tech.

Modeling gave me all the skills I needed to become an entrepreneur

It’s my main mission to influence women worldwide to enter a career in technology. I’m tired of being outnumbered and alone. Nokia Corp played a vital role in me becoming who I am today. Finnish society doesn’t have a discrimination between men and women as wide as others so when they saw how I was using and creating technology the educated me, the fostered me, the brought me to conferences and gave me resources. The Nokia Champion program was created by Lee Epting, and it was an award given to 50 developers out of 2million every year—I won it for 8 years in a row until Nokia imploded. It gave promotion, first access, and direct connection inside of the organization to build your business. I think these types of programs are essential to the success of companies and to building up women.

It’s my main mission to influence women worldwide to enter a career in technology

Q: How about the fashion aspect? Were you always interested in fashion? How did you start combining the two ideas?

Modeling has always been and remains my passion. I just model my own products now and work with clients and professionals who I love.

It always gives me confidence because I’m extremely good at it. I developed my fashion tech products out of my own needs: charging wallets because I’m always out of battery, iLLUMINATED jewelry chokers and bracelets for that Blade Runner, high-fashion touch, MetaGem smart safety ring because I travel all over the world alone, and IoT cloud connected clothing for my health and well being.

Each product serves my lifestyle — but they just look like beautiful fashion that women would want to wear.

Q: What is the name of your current company? How did you begin your most recent project? What is its goal and mission?

360Fashion Network is a network of fashion and technology professionals excelling in innovation. Lead by myself, Anina Net, and surrounded by people who are incredibly talented, we create wearable tech, fashion tech, IoT clothing, events, and more.

In 2015 I produced a huge fashion tech runway show with IBM presenting, and I worked 10 weeks in advance with students to create clothing concepts based on technology keywords.

We presented them in an exhibition and paired them up with startups to foster innovation. I looked around and could not find many designers who were creating tech-enabled fashion, so I set off on a mission to find a way to make it easier to make.

I set off on a mission to make fashion tech easier to make

I created the 360Fash Tech Kits and this NYFW we will be presenting the first three designers to create robotic dresses using those kits.

We will showcase them and our new high-tech women’s wearables on Sept 8-9th at Knotel near Union Square, in an innovative exhibition dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

As a woman in tech I’m often alone at the table and would like to use my name and image to encourage more women to become entrepreneurs and enter a career in technology.

Q: What excites you about the nexus of fashion and technology in terms of possibilities?

Educating fashion designers to integrate electronics into clothing, because it will help them to have more jobs doing what they love.

it will help them to have more jobs doing what they love

I created the 360Fash Tech Kits to be able to do that. I have also started an online school and with Emmi Harijuniemi we are launching the first course to create e-textile switches. I think this is an amazing opportunity to highlight some of the most creative people doing fashion tech, even if they are in the most hard to reach areas. Emmi is in Lapland!

At the exhibition you will see a pillow she created with the switches in order to show the final results.

Q: What’s most challenging about combining fashion and technology? What’s most rewarding?

Fashion designers find the current sensors and parts too big to put into clothing.

I can’t tell you how many heated discussions we’ve had with Azrael Yang — a true fashion craftsperson — on how to hide those servo motors in the dresses, make it look beautiful, and fit comfortably to the body.

It is a real challenge.

We are working on better tools and solution for fashion.

I really enjoy also the cooperation with MindSmack; I love the New York T-shirt designs combined with our electronics integration.

The new cool fashion arenas are festivals and concerts — our LED t-shirts bring a new style that is fresh but not blinky-blinky.

The new cool fashion arenas are festivals and concerts

Q: What would the ultimate expression of fashion + technology be for you?

It would be to be walking down the street or go into a party and see someone using, wearing, owning some of our products.

I get a thrill when I hear people say they saw our chokers being worn by guests at Burning Man. That thrills me.

I would love to see a big exhibition of robotic dresses and to have a huge fashion tech hackathon. I’m working on that now for next season.

I want to see fashion designers doing what they love and bringing the industry and world into the future. I have so many ideas of what to do with technology, it will take my whole lifetime to build them all!

I’m really excited for our 360Fashion & Tech Exhibition days because Pablo Starr will be reading from his book RNWY, a novel about the future of fashion in an intergalactic arena.

I believe that story telling is a way for us to imagine the future together and to bring innovation. The flip phone came out of Star Trek!

The flip phone came out of Star Trek!

I want Samantha’s ray gun with compartment for tissues and earrings to be real!

This image of a strong, capable, kind, and technological woman is so important to put out into the world. If I had characters or role models like that when I was making my way in the world, I think it would have been less like being blind and in the dark, and rather like “aaah that’s what I can be!”

We need more women role models out there in the world. I hope that my contribution to make tech fashionable, techy and cool will inspire more young girls and women to get into tech.

We need more women role models out there in the world

It’s my life’s mission!

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anina.net
360fash.com

With love,

FWO

Radical Change is Coming: hiTechMODA at New York Fashion Week

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Radical Change is Coming: hiTechMODA at New York Fashion Week

NYFW hiTechMODA is Paving the Way for the Future of Fashion

Radical change” is at the heart of hiTechMODA’s three-day series of shows at NYFW. As producer PS Privette says below, “new technology is changing the way fashion is created, purchased and even disposed of.” This all-women leadership team is working to create a truly transparent fashion week series focused on THE issues of our time: diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.

With a focus on newer international designers, they’re working to create spectacularly designed fashion shows catering to a variety of aesthetics and visions.

These are ethically-driven, exciting shows you absolutely don’t want to miss!

 
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Meet Our All-Female Executive Team

PS Privette / Producer

Award-winning producer known for employing emerging technology and trends to create stand-out and original productions. Her diverse professional career experiences have allowed her to easily adapt and excel in many industries, and have given her the foresight to merge technology with fashion in a whole new way and deliver it to a broad audience.

Catherine Schuller / Fashion Curator and Creative Director

Award-winning curator, a former model, actress, comedian and performer who is now an icon in plus size fashion events and productions in New York City. Her career in fashion spans 4 decades, and she has been a pioneer in plus-size fashion every step of the way.

Brenda Jameson / VP of Operations

With a wide range of experience in numerous fields, she brings an arsenal of business and organizational skills, her creative mind, and her love of technology to the world of fashion.

Interview with Producer Pamela Privette (PS Privette)

Q: What is hiTechMODA? What does it mean, and why did you choose that name?

hiTechMODA is an event and marketing platform whose purpose is to use technology in a “higher,” more-evolved manner to drive the much-needed shift of the current paradigm within the fashion industry.

Not many shows embrace and showcase diversity, inclusivity, accessibility as well as sustainability. And Season 2 is about the MOMENTUM we are fostering through opportunity.

Not many shows embrace and showcase diversity, inclusivity, accessibility as well as sustainability

We try and feature new technologies each season that advance our goals and target not only business-to-business, but business-to-consumers as well. Not just for industry insiders, this is a show for all interested and related parties.

On our runway, we inspire and motivate by using artistic means of expression which emotionally trigger awareness and heighten appreciation and stimulate the possibility of radical change.

Commerce must become more targeted, customized and authentic.

We incorporate all aspects of multi-disciplinary art forms on our runway – fashion, art, beauty, commerce, dance, music, digital media, photography, videography and even theatre. Last year’s technology was pattern-making software, this year’s is live fashion show shopping with a phone app called Buy It Live and fit-matching avatar capability with Savvy Tech’s ENLY.

And the technology doesn’t stop there.

We have “wearable tech” being highlighted through 360 Fashion Network. We are determined to “move the needle” and encompass and captivate everyone in the audience, no matter their affiliation to fashion.

Of course, the event space where hiTechMODA is being held is itself state-of-the-art in terms of technology and show production advanced venues. And National Geographic gives it the planetary theme we are so focused on, with preservation and conservation.

Q: How did you come to produce fashion shows? When did you decide that was what you wanted to do?

I love fashion. Fashion as a profession was a part of my everyday life. When my daughter, Paige Clark, (currently working as a New York model) was first gaining access to the New York City market before she became established, she was working to gain access to the fashion industry and we would attend fashion shows where she modeled and I would assist backstage.

I loved the hustle and chaos backstage, and the captivating beauty and serenity of the final product — the runway event itself — was something I absolutely loved.

almost all of the positions are women

Coupled with the fact that I have industry experience in project management, expediting and other strong managerial skills, I wanted to produce a successful fashion show during NYFW and proved I could with Season One.

It was a natural extension of all my talents. Creative types need a lot of guidance and appreciate my eye for production detail. You know the saying, “if you can make it in New York you can make it anywhere.”

I accepted that monstrous challenge of trying to do something that was a bit more “of the people” that was high quality of great value and filled a gap I saw in the NYFW marketplace.

The next step involved meeting the right person because the other saying is, “No man is an island.” I needed a core team that shared my vision and drive and could bring their A-game.

Industry veteran Catherine Schuller is our Fashion Curator and Creative Director, Brenda Jameson is our CIO.

It’s an interesting fact that almost all of the positions — not the just the top three — are women! Women are ready to take on these leadership positions and work together to bring heightened and more compassionate business practices to every level of every industry.

Women are ready to take on these leadership positions

Q: Many fashion shows during NYFW are held in ballrooms and other large open venues. The National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey is sleek, state of an art venue. Why did you choose the location you did for your Fall show?

With our work in sustainability, social awareness, and the current trend toward climate topics on everyone’s collective radar, the venue choice is truly the right fit for hiTechMODA.

Q: What kind of designers do you target for your shows?

We specialize in independent designers who have not been in business more than five years.

We specialize in newer, independent designers

We also have partnered with Suuchi, a change-maker, award-winning manufacturing entity based in New Jersey that will provide the “next step” for those designers who are ready to scale up and start to produce quantity, etc.

Most designers are hungry for exposure and also need runway footage to give them credibility and validate their line.

If you’ve shown on a New York runway, it’s almost like a rite of passage. It sets you apart. A designer can always shoot a top-notch editorial spread and build that kind of content, but runway takes a lot to create. It really has to be the “real deal” to make it look believable.

We never were the “pipe and drape, erector-set stage with minimal backdrop.” Our aesthetic rivals the IMG or CFDA industry shows that they call “the tents.” And our designers find us through our stellar content on social media and our website!

Our aesthetic rivals the IMG or CFDA industry shows

And we thank them for their diligent research on best show venues to participate in for a fair price. Our fashion show is professional, well-organized, and successfully brings opportunities to not only the designers, but also the models and everyone involved.

Many of our designers have already said, “I have not even gotten to do your show during NYFW yet and I already have opportunities coming my way.”

We have strong relationships throughout New York and internationally. Our support staff is strong and experienced and our team is dedicated and professional. If you are transparent, keep focused on strong communication skills and are fair, they will beat a path to your door by word of mouth alone.

If you are transparent, they will beat a path to your door by word alone

Q: Your Fall event is comprised of 4 separate fashion shows; can you tell us about them?

Because we are an all-inclusive and accessible show, each segment represents a different theme/direction. Gone are the days when those exclusive, industry-insider-only fashion shows are all that’s being offered during NYFW.

With brick and mortar stores closing and retail taking a nosedive, the fashion industry is in need of a makeover. We are there to fit the need for a new direction. We are the fashion for the people!

We are the fashion for the people!

Finally, the consumer demands to see themselves on the runway. We created 4 shows to create more diverse opportunity for models and designers in different areas; Friday, 7:30 pm, couture; Saturday, 12:00 pm, Red Carpet, Kids; 4:00, Sustainable; 7:00, Premier All- Inclusive Fashion Show.

And we have a tech partner with 360 Fashion Network who is providing our wearable tech as well as live fashion show shopping with Buy It Live and Savvy Tech’s Enly.

Q: Where do you see yourself in the coming years?

We are about discovering, showcasing and monetizing the fashion runway. It is a platform for selling at its core, a pop-up shop in a different guise.

We want to seek new innovations and provide new opportunities and be known as the launching pad for new ideas, introducing more technology that is changing the way fashion is created, purchased and even disposed of.

new technology is changing the way fashion is created, purchased and even disposed of

It’s a burgeoning new field and my team and I have the collaborative vision to stay the course and bring fresh insights and integrity into the event production arena. We are the new trend in fashion, not just what’s on the runway, but how it is presented and marketed on that runway. The runway is the new retail experience as we see it.

Q: How can people follow your brand?

People can follow us on instagram @hitechmoda, FaceBook hitechmoda, Pinterest @hitech moda or subscribe at www.hitechmoda.com

 
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With love,

FWO

Skincare Award Winners

Clara Meyer
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Skincare Award Winners

Skincare Award Winners

No matter what age you are skincare is of the utmost importance. Taking care of your skin can mean very different things depending on your age and lifestyle but you will always need some basic products to keep you feeling like your best self. It can be really overwhelming to dive head first into skincare, there are so many options that can make it stressful to figure out which products are best suited for your concerns. Enter our skincare picks to help start you in the right direction.

 

Mia Smart

With so many brush head options you can use this device in countless ways, from body and face exfoliation to flawless foundation application. You can seriously reduce the size of your pores too. It is waterproof, so we love using this in our shower with a foaming cleanser.

Clarisonic – $169, clarisonic.com

Genius Liquid Collagen Lip

Give it 10 days and you will notice your lips look fuller and softer. This is a seriously addictive lip treatment, it instantly hydrates your lips and gives you the perfect base for lipstick or gloss. The plant derived collagen also smoothes out fine lines, giving you youthful and plump lips.

Algenist – $35, algenist.com

Tinted Mineral Fluid SPF 50

A mineral SPF that doesn’t give you a white cast, won’t irritate sensitive skin and doesn’t pill layered under other products. What more could you ask for? Use this in your everyday routine or as your lazy morning hero, we simply cannot get enough of this SPF.

Avène – $28, aveneusa.com

No Worries Hydrating Face Moisturizer

Powered with macadamia oil, vitamin E and rosehip oil this non-greasy moisturizer will reduce redness, heal and moisturize the skin. If you struggle with eczema the macadamia oil in this can really help soothe irritated skin. Ideal for brutal winter months, the hyaluronic acid will help fight dry skin woes.

Dr Roebuck’s – $45, sephora.com

Rose Deep Hydration Sleeping Mask

When it comes to rose-infused skincare, Fresh dominates them all. It has a refreshing rose scent that doesn’t overpower your senses. There are two steps, first you apply the gel that contains rosewater to hydrate the skin followed by the cream to help prevent moisture from leaving the skin while you sleep. You’ll wake up with a glow not even foundation can hide.

Fresh – $50, fresh.com

Olive Concentrated Cleansing Oil

Removing your makeup has never felt more luxurious. Key ingredients of olive oil, vitamin E and oleic acid will erase any hard-to-remove makeup, fight free radicals, protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier without clogging pores or drying the face.

DHC – $31, dhccare.com

Rose Cleansing Stick

This cleansing stick smells so good that you won’t believe it cost less than $10. Featuring rose water and bamboo you can remove your makeup while soothing irritated or inflamed skin. Perfect for when you travel, you can stick this in your carry-on for a mid-flight cleanse without the hassle or potential mess of a regular cleanser.

St. Ives – $9, target.com

Water Cream

One of our all time favorite moisturizers, you only need a dime size amount of the gel-like cream to leave your skin hydrated and soft. It is so lightweight you won’t have to worry about breakouts, even if you have oily skin. Even when using this every morning and night, it will last you a solid 3 or 4 months. Trust us, this one is well worth adding into your skincare routine.

Tatcha – $68, tatcha.com

Queen of Hungary

A facial mist so luxurious that it can change the course of your day, brightening your face and mood with just a few spritzes of this neroli and rose-scented mist. The mineral-rich water will instantly hydrate and soothe your face, transforming even the most lack-luster skin. Forewarning, you will probably become addicted to this but don’t worry because we are too.

Omorovicza – $90, omorovicza.com

Peptide 21 Amino Acid Peel Pads

This peptide building amino-acid exfoliating pad is designed to visibly reduce the appearance of pores, fine lines and uneven skin-tone. After you cleanse your face and before you apply your serums and creams use this to exfoliate the skin and prep the skin to really absorb all the great antioxidants from the rest of your routine.

Peter Thomas Roth – $52, peterthomasroth.com

Kakadu C

Kakadu plums are known for being one of the most concentrated forms of natural derived vitamin C, which is the source of this hypoallergenic serum that has 20% vitamin C. Also formulated with ferulic acid and vitamin E, this is a great anti-aging serum that also helps fight environmental agitators.

DERMAdoctor – $95, dermadoctor.com

Hyaluronic Serum

A celebrity favorite, this hyaluronic serum is formulated with both short- and long-chain hyaluronic molecules that will penetrate extra-deep, hydrating every layer of the skin. It is lightweight and absorbs as soon its applied, without leaving the face feeling sticky like similar serums. You’ll look like you’ve just had a great facial all day, with hydrated and plump skin almost instantly.

Dr. Barbara Sturm – $300, molecular-cosmetics.com

EradiKate Acne Treatment

This spot treatment fights acne and acne scarring, helping prevent dark spots and future breakouts from occurring. EradiKate means business, it has the highest amount of sulfur allowed in the bottom of the bottle with alcohol on the top. Apply with a Q-tip as soon as you feel a zit coming on to stop it in its tracks.

Kate Somerville – $26, sephora.com

Floral Water Makeup Remover

Carefully removes makeup without irritating the skin or throwing of the skin’s moisture balance. We used to buy this in bulk when we traveled to France, luckily Klorane is now available in the US and we couldn’t be more ecstatic. The super gentle flower water will effectively remove even the most stubborn eye makeup but can also be used on the lips and face cleansing and toning at the same time.

Klorane – $24, kloraneusa.com

Wild Dew Treatment Essence

Essence is a K-beauty hero product that is basically a super-toner. This one with formulated with hyaluronic acid for intense moisture, niacinamide to brighten, bamboo extract to protect the skin and loads of other antioxidants for a firm and fresh face.

Peach & Lily – $39, peachandlily.com

The Healing Sap

This toner meets serum hybrid gives you the best of both worlds. It will leave your skin luminous and feeling as fresh as a baby. With ingredients like kombucha, bamboo water, papaya extract and fermented black tea you won’t believe how quickly this will diminish pores and fine lines while revving up your glow big time.

Orveda – $150, orveda.com

+Retinol Firming Eye Cream

Retinol can transform your skin after only a few uses, it will firm the skin and majorly reduce the signs of aging. Bioretinol and retinol are combined so that you have a powerful formula that is also better suited for more sensitive skin types. It is really lightweight and has a gold applicator that cools the skin around the eyes as you apply.

Kate Somerville – $85, katesomerville.com

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With love,

FWO

The SOCIETY Fashion Week Unveils Custom Mobile App!

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The SOCIETY Fashion Week Unveils Custom Mobile App!

by The SOCIETY Fashion Week

The SOCIETY is a globally renowned fashion company and one of the largest brands within PLATOON Entertainment’s scope of events and productions. We produce events in the world’s most competitive markets such as New York Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week, Greenville Fashion Week, and more!

The SOCIETY has taken the fashion industry by storm and continually resets the bar that other shows aim to aspire to.

The SOCIETY has since grown into an internationally acclaimed fashion experience that was one of the first fashion week productions to put an focus on making fashion weeks an inclusive experience for all, by bringing outside patrons, while transforming an industry known for B2B (business to business) interactions into a heavy B2C (business to customer) experience.

In addition to our experience in live entertainment production, we have completely remodeled the business format, being one of the only large-scale fashion production companies to keep our entire event production in-house.

Today, in an effort to continue our path in revolutionizing the fashion industry — in addition to expanding our mission statement of creating an open, highly inclusive environment — we have released our custom Mobile App through both the Apple App Store, and Google Play.

Through exhaustive market research, our team has compiled nearly every feature industry executives, fashion designers, buyers, as well as the general public stated they wished existed.

Within this highly innovative mobile app, no matter where an individual is in the world, they will be able to not only watch every single show, but also purchase clothing straight off the runway.

people will be able to watch every single show, and purchase clothing straight off the runway

In addition, the measure of connectivity within the mobile app for all of our shows will create a much greater experience level when planning travel through our customized platform, with the ability to book travel packaged through payment plans, exclusive ticket offers, as well as opportunities to join one of our many shows as either a Fashion Designer, Press + Media, Buyer, and more.

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With love,

FWO

A Breakdown of Everything CBD

Clara Meyer
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A Breakdown of Everything CBD

A Breakdown of Everything CBD

Who really knows what CBD is anyways?

CBD is quite possibly the buzziest word in the beauty and wellness industry right now. CBD (short for cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive marijuana or hemp derived ingredient formed by cold pressing the seeds of marijuana or hemp. It has been popping up in every type of product from bath oils, moisturizers, shampoo and lots of edible forms of the ingredient from lemon-flavored drops to chocolate to tea. We are going to break it all down for you, and try and give an insight into the mysterious ingredient that you’ll start seeing more and more of.

Why is CBD popping up so much in new beauty launches?

Well, it can reduce inflammation, calm breakouts, boost your mood, and relax you and your skin. CBD should have an award for all the benefits it yields; it is the ultimate multi-tasker.

“The root cause of many skin issues is imbalance, and cannabinoids help the skin return to balance,” Prima co-founder Laurel Angelica Myers tells us. CBD helps keep the body’s Endocannabinoid System, balanced by firing neurons and its inflammatory response. Feals co-founder Drew Todd goes on to explain “the human body’s Endocannabinoid System, ECS, consists of tiny receptors that play a key role in regulating mood, pain, and everyday experience.”

the body’s Endocannabinoid System plays a key role in regulating mood, pain, and everyday experience

There are so many products launching that have CBD in them it can be overwhelming. This is no longer a product that only millennials are using; if you ask around you’ll quickly see that your mom, grandfather, neighbor and even medical professionals are getting on board.

CBD oil can be added to your evening cup of tea to help reduce anxiety, stress, and help you fall asleep. You can take a gummy during the day when you feel overwhelmed with your never-ending to-do list and still get through afternoon meetings. You can use a salve with CBD to help soothe eczema because of its powerful anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties.

In times when people are struggling with their mental health, delta 8 capsules create a magical, euphoric and peaceful state for your mind. To know more, read the best delta 8 capsules 2022 review.

We are just beginning to really tap into all of its properties and uses, but here are some of our favorite CBD products to get you started.

Prima Skin Therapy Cream

Skin Therapy Cream is made with hemp derived CBD, organic oils and butters to create a fast-absorbing lotion to help soothe, hydrate and nourish dry skin. “Science shows that supplementing your skin’s Endocannabinoid System with topical phytocannabinoids found in hemp may play an important role in supporting skin balance and overall skin health,” Myers explains. So by helping re-balance the skin, it will stay hydrated and nourished.

Link: https://www.prima.co/products/skin-therapy

Herbivore Botanicals Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil

Herbivore Botanicals Emerald Oil has 100mg of CBD and is an amazing hydrating and soothing oil. It absorbs into the skin quickly, so it won’t leave you feeling sticky and oily. Bonus points because this non-toxic formula also includes Ashwagandha root extract that helps the skin deal with environmental stressors like pollution and UV rays.

Link: https://www.herbivorebotanicals.com/products/emerald-deep-moisture-glow-oil

Feals CBD Oil Monthly Membership

“Our less is more philosophy starts with the product (2 ingredients: an organic MCT oil and a premium, full-spectrum hemp extract),” says Drew Todd. Feals offers a kit called “The Flight,” similar to a flight of drinks so that you can figure out exactly which strength you need, and delivers the CBD oil to your door. Feals currently offers CBD in three strengths: 600mg, 1200mg, and 2400mg.

Link: https://feals.com/membership

Peter Thomas Roth Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream Skin Protectant

This cream has hemp-derived Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil to calm the skin overnight. When I use this moisturizer my skin has significantly less redness that I usually notice in the mornings. Due to the CBD’s calming properties it has been said that it can help with rosacea.

Link: https://www.peterthomasroth.com/green-releaf-therapeutic-sleep-cream-skin-protectant/1801031.html

Not Pot Vegan CBD Gummies

Think of this as your daily chill pill, made with 10mg of CBD per gummy bear. Take one or two at night to help you fall asleep & stay asleep, or if you wake up on the wrong side of the bed to boost your morning mood. Bonus points for being a 100% vegan formulation!

Link: https://notpot.com/products/vegan-cbd-gummies

Prima Soak It In

Recovering from an extra intense workout or stressful meeting? Pop this bath gem into your tub and prepare to melt away. The epsom salt, cbd and moisturizing oils will help those tense muscles to unwind, moisturize the skin and help reduce the stress you are feeling.

Link: https://www.prima.co/products/soak-it-in-bath-gem

Cannuka CBD Soothing Skin Balm

This is one of my favorite skin balms ever, combining CBD with Manuka honey to create a luxurious balm that instantly melts into your hands. I struggle with eczema and have tried everything under the sun, with no luck until this product. The ingredients work to prevent dry skin from cracking, and protects the skin from future damage.

Link: https://cannuka.com/products/cbd-skin-balm-case

Sunday Scaries CBD Gummies

These full-spectrum CBD oil gummies taste better than most on the market right now. Each gummy has 10mg of CBD, so you can take if you feel anxiety during the day or at night to help you fall asleep.

Link: https://sundayscaries.com/cbd-gummies/

Mara Algae Retinol Face Oil

Mara’s newest facial oil contains 1.2% retinol, hemp derived cannabis, natural vitamin A and fermented green team to give you clear and radiant skin all while boosting cell turnover. The hemp-derived cannabis oil will really help calm your skin overnight, reducing the size of pores and help soothe any breakouts.

Link: https://themarabeauty.com/product/evening-primrose-green-tea-algae-retinol-face-oil/

HempMeds Shampoo and Conditioner

The CBD is sourced from hemp farms in the Netherlands, and the formulas also include argan and goji berry oils, as well as green tea. If you have a dry scalp, this is exactly what you need. The CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties restore the scalp, all while working on repairing the hair from everyday damage.

Link: https://hempmedspx.com/product/nourishing-hemp-conditioner/

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MUVEZ Footwear: Moving Fast

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MUVEZ Footwear: Moving Fast

MUVEZ Footwear

Written By: Alec Tavares

Our future has become a race for efficiency. It seems the faster technology advances the faster time moves, and the faster the economy has to adapt. This is the generation of the polymath who is enticed by curiosity and seeks to avoid being boxed in by job descriptions. People, much like product, can perform more than one task. And today every purchase has to act as an extension of our everyday lives –Enter the 3:AM dual-soled shoe from MUVEZ.

MUVEZ started as a team of aspiring entrepreneurs riddled by the void for a quintessential all day shoe. A shoe that could marry comfort and convenience in the name of versatility. Once presumed to be an impossible design, the 3:AM shoe was first prototyped in a basement. Through years of research and development, the team crossed paths with industry shoe dog, Lou Carrega. Recognizing the design and potential niche in the market, MUVEZ found a capable manufacturer and began production.

 
MUVEZ Footwear

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The 3:AM’s dual-sole technology combines the functionality of an athletic shoe with the convenience of a house slide. The interchangeable shoe is dressed with fashion sensibilities while the EVA foam keeps your feet comfortable, as you seamlessly transition through indoor and outdoor settings.

NYC model and street fashion connoisseur, Chris Lavish, is an early adopter for the new concept shoe and has already been spotted showcasing various looks in the 3:AMs during London Fashion Week. This is further evidence of the shoes’ ability to multi-task, providing a myriad of outdoor looks, whether it be an athletic luxe motif or a sporty finish to a business casual day.

MUVEZ plans to continue its expansion July 23rd with a Kick Starter event where the ambitious company will introduce all-new 3:AM models for women and kids in new colorways. Be sure to follow MUVEZ on Instagram as the company continues to push the boundaries of comfort and style.

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Klearly Kristen Resort 2020 Fashion Show Includes Special Guest Appearance by Fashion Influencer Chris Lavish

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Klearly Kristen Resort 2020 Fashion Show Includes Special Guest Appearance by Fashion Influencer Chris Lavish

Klearly Kristen Resort 2020 Fashion Show Includes Special Guest Appearance by Fashion Influencer Chris Lavish

Proceeds Benefit Local Anti-Human Trafficking Charities, Rescue Us Mission and Real Beauty Real Women Foundation

Local jewelry designer Kristen Fenrick hosts her Resort 2020 Fashion Show and the reveal of Klearly Kristen, Inc, an offshoot of her jewelry brand, designed to assist women by empowering them to create their own financial realities. The fashion show and brand reveal are hosted by Houston Women-About-Town Clare Fontenot and Anika Jackson and New York City Fashion Influencer and Global Digital Director of Fashion Week Online, Chris Lavish, will be making a very special guest appearance.

Kristen Fenrick felt that no woman should ever feel the hopelessness that comes from loss of financial means. Too often, nationally and globally, women end up in compromising situations to put food on their tables and care for their children and families.

 
Klearly Kristen Resort 2020

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Ms. Fenrick exclaims, “Besides being a true collaboration of Houston’s female entrepreneurs, the show will highlight our work in the community on behalf of issues involving women.”

“Empowering people for economic freedom is crucial to ending oppression. We teach women and girls how to create products for purpose that will provide a new life for them and are honored to be a beneficiary of Klearly Kristen’s Resort 2020 Fashion Show,” Real Beauty Real Women Foundation Founder Jacquelyn Aluotto proclaims.

About Klearly Kristen

Klearly Kristen was started in 2014 as a way to help promote women in business. As a sales professional and women entrepreneur, Kristen Fenrick has successfully (not easily) navigated the world of business and wanted to find a way to help others to achieve their dreams. Ms. Fenrick sources her designs from the global community, including organizations that help women in South America earn a much-needed income. Klearly Kristen plans to serve as a tool to help others to meet their ongoing personal and professional needs.

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Santillo 1970 x Zarotti Create Partnership to Preserve Italian Heritage

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Santillo 1970 x Zarotti Create Partnership to Preserve Italian Heritage

Event: Nizza Santillo 1970 & Zarotti Spa

Excellence means “Made in Italy.” That’s the principle behind the partnership between Santillo 1970 — known for exquisite Italian tailoring — and Zarotti, leader in the production of high-quality gourmet food.

The collaboration was recently celebrated at an exclusive food and wine-tasting in the splendid setting of the Côte d’Azur. Held at Le Comptoir Nicole 2 in Nice, the evening of food and friends was created to further a common mission: to preserve craftsmanship of product, family tradition, and know-how as an important legacy.

Previews for Santillo 1970’s spring/summer 2020 collection were also shown.

 
Event: Nizza Santillo 1970 & Zarotti

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The Santillo philosophy is the result of a strong passion for handmade shirts, as handed down from generation to generation, arriving today to characterize the heart of the company and preserve the ancient Calabrian tailoring tradition.

Santillo’s passion preserves the ancient art of Calabrian tailoring

This is why Santillo 1970 is still a family-run business, with sustainable practices linked to the territory but with new creative impulses and entrepreneurial prospects projected into the future. In addition to the founder Angela, the team is made up of daughter Annaluce, the two sons Saverio and Gennaro, plus embroiderers, seamstresses and modellers, who work together to create unique masterpieces.

Santillo 1970 is still a family-run business, with sustainable practices

Their online store was created by carefully studying the markets and actively collaborating with numerous international buyers. Likewise, the opening of the showroom in Milan was created to establish the business in the international markets.

Zarotti was born on the Cilento coast, with simple Mediterranean food, where the precious recipes were preserved and handed down. Its strength relies on an exclusively artisan production chain that blends with technology.

Two seemingly antithetical concepts — tradition and technology — coexist and guarantee the quality of Zarotti products by controlling all phases of the production cycle, allowing them to create the utmost excellence.

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FWO

CBD Beauty Corner at The Salon Project (611 5th Ave)

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CBD Beauty Corner at The Salon Project (611 5th Ave)

CBD Beauty is On Trend

The Best CBD Brands with this Summer’s Hottest Runway Looks Curated by FWO Digital Director Chris Lavish

The Fashion Week crowd’s exclusive beauty insider secret can now be found at the CBD Beauty Corner at The Salon Project by Joel Warren’s within the newly renovated Saks Fifth Avenue flagship location in NYC.

This well-curated beauty corner was orchestrated by Evie Phillips, founder of women founded and operated creative digital agency Creeds Collective and her crew of industry insiders Anna Pleghaar of CocoCanna and PR veterans Julia Axelrod and Jennifer Gross of Hifi Exchange.

 
CBD Beauty is On Trend Items

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This little slice of CBD beauty heaven and CBD topical magic has continued to push the envelope forward for the budding industry. An industry, according to Berkshire Hathaway Company Business Wire that is projected to grow from $4.6 billion in 2019 to $26.6 billion by 2025.

The CBD culture has increased dramatically in the past 2 years and has popped up in every local grocery shop, vape shop and even large fashion department chains such as Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York.

CBD is the buzzword of 2019 so how do you learn more about the benefits of CBD? Better yet how do you know what you are selecting is the best of the best on the market? This is exactly where the CBD Beauty Corner excels with their curation based upon ethicacy, packaging and female founded brands, 90% of the brands within the CBD Beauty Corner are founded by women.

“We have been really particular about the brands and products that we have curated within the corner and our staff is trained to help the CBD curious truly understand how to select CBD topical and beauty brands that will properly address their needs when it comes to skin issues and pain management. We even boast aromatherapy roll ons that help calm the nerves.

“Additionally, our complimentary CBD service menu let’s consumers experience the benefits in chair and within the zen environment of The Salon Project before they purchase,” says Evie Phillips.

 
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This special experience that the CBD Beauty Corner crew has created allow clients to walk in with questions and leave with myth busting answers, in addition to great CBD products and a beautiful euphoric feeling.

They have truly brought the best in the industry to the forefront within the experiential retail ‘shop in shop’ such as Mary’s Nutritionals, CocoCanna, Style Fox, Tonic, Wildflower, Kiskanu, Humble Flower Co., Ambica Herbals, KANA Skincare, Papa & Barkley and Highborn.

As serious CBD believer and daily practitioner I know this is only the beginning of breaking industry barriers and myths about the beneficial cannabinoid. CBD is going to soon be accepted on the shelves of every major retailer and also within the food and beverage industry throughout the nation. As the CBD industry continues to thrive, we can also expect to witness a rise in specialized accessories to enhance the consumption experience. Grinders, like those from Sharpstone USA, are becoming popular among CBD enthusiasts, providing a convenient and efficient way to prepare CBD flowers for consumption.

So as we continue to see the boom in CBD, for those fashionistas that are canna curious and vying for the next hot trends in the industry and strutting down the runway. I have curated my favorite products from the CBD Beauty Corner and collectively added a fashion spin with comparative trending runway looks from some of the hottest designers.

If you want to know more about the CBD brands and products check them out below and you can follow the @CBDBeautyCorner along on or pop in and visit the CBD Beauty Corner at The Salon Project by Joel Warren on the 7th floor of the newly renovated Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, 611 5th Avenue 7th Floor NY, NY 10022.

Mary’s Nutritionals (@marysnutritionals)
CocoCanna (@cococannalife)
Humble Flower Co. (@humbleflowerco)
Kiskanu (@kiskanu)
Wildflower (@wildflower_plantsheal)
Papa & Barkley (@papaandbarkley)
KANA (@kana_beauty)
Tonic (@tonic_cbd)
Highborn (@highborn.nyc)
Stylefox (@stylefoxco)
Ambika Herbals (@ambikaherbals)

Brands such as Style Fox have an amazing “spa like” powder facial that you can create at home and have your skin refreshed and rejuvenated ready for fashion week. Working in the fashion world may be stressful as most of you may know so Humble Flower has a lavender Face & Body oil which will be sure to relax you.

The brand Cococanna has a hemp oil body butter that can be applied over your neck and face for a more relaxed look and sun beach glow. One of my favorites is Marys Muscle Freeze which helps me recover from any gym workout within 24 hours and keeps the wear and tear feel far away.

The best part is that all these brands vegan and fully eco friendly. If you want to know more about the brands you can follow them on Instagram and make sure to check out the CBD Beauty Corner at 611 5th Ave inside of The Salon Project!

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Ximonlee Spring Summer 2020 Presentation | Reconscious

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Ximonlee Spring Summer 2020 Presentation | Reconscious

Ximonlee Spring Summer 2020 Presentation | Reconscious

Represented by REP Agency.

The XIMONLEE SS20 presentation engages in the exploration of restoration and poetic symbolism. Utilizing multi- channel storytelling, it unfolds in the form of an installation and a moving presentation.

Being conscious is the state of awareness of external environments or something within oneself. Resuscitating from the chaos and reversal in progress that happened in the past, the value of taking a pause to confront oneself is underrated in a world where ‘sustainability’ is contradictorily pegged with ‘growth’. Yet being reflective and resurrecting the initial intention is a beautiful act of bravery. With its SS20 collection, XIMONLEE uses personal journey as a metaphor to showcase the tender vulnerability and the brutal strength of mental growth.

 
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The installation is a walkable path, set in a circle shaped semi-transparent cage, in stark contrast to the mechanical backdrop of the Garage Amelot. Half see through, half disguised, the flowers and plants grow inside the greenhouse cage, petals and twigs build an artificially organic and suffocating landscape. In this confrontational dialogue, the viewers and the models are being filmed by three visible surveillance cameras, openly projected to screens, intentionally introducing self-consciousness and encouraging reflection. Are we not all but damage doers to the nature, to fellow human beings and to ourselves?

The collection draws inspiration from classic menswear staples but breathes in reworked sophistication. Loosening up from the brand’s signature right-angled forms and embracing more easy-fitted silhouettes. Double-breasted silk satin blazers and iridescent crushed velvet suits leave center stage to black and white wool jacquard opposing like a poetic screenplay about primitive human desires and power games. Loose silk yarn is forcefully punched through heavy twill or tainted denim, growing out on the other side of the fabrics like they are sprouting after the apocalypse. Their movements and motions are then suddenly frozen by sheer foils which are heat-pressed on, resulting into uncanny engravings of emotional momentums, coincidentally favoring ink landscape paintings. Displaced sartorial details – back pockets in the front, elongated waist belts and collar-scarf details – add intricate errors to the wardrobe.

XIMONLEE partnered up with Reebok to preview their new Reebok DMX Trail Hydrex sneaker model, a teaser to a bigger collaboration coming up in the near future.

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The Diptyque Hamptons Pop-Up You Need To Visit

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The Diptyque Hamptons Pop-Up You Need To Visit

A Visit to Diptyque’s Hamptons Pop-Up

Can you smell the Diptyque fragrances in the Hamptons air?

The Hamptons is one of the world’s most iconic, and scene-y, summer destinations. Each weekend, New Yorkers flee the city to go to the little oasis out east. This summer, Diptyque is bringing their Parisian flair to Club Monaco’s Southampton boutique through September 5th.

 

Photos: Courtesy Diptyque

Both of Diptyque’s summer collections are available at the pop-up. The Raw Materials In Color Collection is a limited edition of five of Diptyque’s most popular eau de toilettes in special bottles made just for summer 2019.

The Essences Insensées Tiare Flower Fragrance is also a limited edition fragrance available at the pop-up. Paying homage to the Tahitian tiare flower with notes of pink peppercorn, vanilla absolute and frangipani, this is the perfect fragrance to wear in the Hamptons all summer long.

Photos: Courtesy Diptyque

There will be several fun events at the pop-up all summer long, to add into your weekend itinerary, and you can also get customized fragrance consultations.

So whether you forgot to pack perfume, or got a last minute invite to a house party, you absolutely need to stop by Diptyque’s Southampton pop-up at Club Monaco and pick up the perfect summer fragrance.

The pop-up is located at 35 Main Street, Southampton NY 11968 until September 5th.

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Vivienne Hu’s “VHNY” Comes to Macy’s

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Vivienne Hu’s “VHNY” Comes to Macy’s

Vivienne Hu’s “VHNY” Comes to Macy’s

VHNY, a streetwear and athleisure focused line by acclaimed designer Vivienne Hu, will join Macys’ ecommerce platform this July 2019. The full VHNY collection and select shoes from its affiliate brand, Vivienne Hu, will launch on Macys.com, marking the brand’s first release on a major ecommerce website.

Macy’s is a renowned American department store chain with a long history of success in the brick-and-mortar retail space. The highly profitable company sells over a thousand brands including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors. More recently, Macy’s has expanded investments in transforming the company into an ecommerce powerhouse, a significant achievement that has drastically increased profits. In addition, Macy’s has consistently been on the top of the US Internet Retailer Top 500 list for the past few years, and in the fashion and apparel branch, they are currently top 6 internationally and top 1 domestically based on the traffic rank of the site.1 Furthermore, customers are increasingly buying through Macy’s mobile app and the retailer expects to see $1 billion in mobile sales this year.

Launched in 2016, VHNY is the latest creation from New York-based designer, Vivienne Hu. It is a versatile brand that balances designer elegance with effortless comfort.

VHNY designs are luxurious and feminine, yet modern and affordable. The products are carefully constructed with innovative fabrics, colors and thoughtful design details. VHNY clothing is designed for the progressive, dynamic lifestyle of the modern woman, while also remaining timeless and classic pieces.

VHNY is the latest creation from New York-based designer Vivienne Hu

Inspired by individuality, performance, and creativity, VHNY embodies the essence of the New York spirit. VHNY sales have been extremely successful on various ecommerce platforms such as Wolf & Badger and Secoo. Furthermore, VHNY’s signature piece, the Black Vinyl Trench has reached especially high sales and success worldwide.

VHNY’s latest collection can be viewed here.

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