Category: Fashion

Apparel Group’s Toms from UAE has brought its social impact model to the metaverse by offering ten limited-edition NFTs with proceeds from the sales being donated to Toms Impact Partner International Medical Corps, who they have partnered with since 2013.

The NFTs showcase key moments in Toms history and will be featuring the Toms classic Alpargata – the shoe that started it all, the company said in a press release.

The designs are inspired by Toms milestones. In 2006, Toms launched with the Alpargata in four colours: black, navy, red, and ash grey. In 2010, Toms celebrated one million pairs of shoes given. In 2018, Toms became a Certified B Corporation. In 2020, Toms launched the first Repreve collection, with recycled polyester and plant dyed canvas styles from botanical pigments. In 2020, Toms celebrated 100 million pairs of shoes given. In 2022, Toms revamped the iconic Alpargata by modernising its silhouette and adopting new fabrics.

A young Mexican called Vivian Reynolds was crowned on Saturday, November 28, 2021, as International Top Model 2021 in Dubai, at a gala held at a luxury hotel in Creek Dubai. We believe we need to support and nurture talent and this girl has tons of it. Today we ask her some questions about modeling, and how was the experience of her first coronation.

THE INTERVIEW: VIVIAN REYNOLDS

Hi Vivian, tell us what is this International Top Model event in Dubai about?

This was the first edition of an International Modeling event in the United Arab Emirates. Held under the production of Prodigy Global Network and whose main objective is to discover and recognize new talents in the modeling industry.

How was your participation in this great Gala?

During the event, we carried out catwalks with four different styles. First, in the sustainability category, I modeled a wonderful suit alluding to the Phoenix bird, a creation by Darwin Perez. This look was the winner of the night. Later it was the category of black dress – creative. For it, I wore a modern dress with lace and transparency, with a highlight of a flower on the shoulder. A beautiful creation of the designer Aaronic Atelier. A catwalk with a sports brand followed. And to close, I wore a charming long dress, in a purple tone and crystals, the creation of designer Miley Cao.

How many countries were competing in the grand final?

It was a spectacular night and I achieved this triumph among finalists representing Russia, the Philippines, India, Kenya, and Sri Lanka.

You received several bands, please explain what they are about?

Without a doubt, it was a good night for me. I was fortunate to receive several recognitions. First as Senorita fotogenia, best photo session in boxing, best editorial. Also, I was named ambassador of the innovative sports brand KA-1.

How do you feel like the big winner of this event?

There are no words to describe the feeling! The moment when they said “Vivian Reynolds of Mexico” is the winner of the International Top Model 2021 in Dubai, I was over the moon. I am beyond happy and super grateful. None of this could have been possible without the support of the professionals of the production team, the great support of my family, even through social networks. Thanks to all of those who gave me their support and encouraged me to give my best during the three months that this great event lasted. Thank you very much to all “Viva Mexico”.

 

Bibi Nassar is the founder of THE ONLINE ACADEMY, a 100% online learning model through modular videos, which each participant can complete at the times they decide and from anywhere.

In addition to working as an image consultant, giving workshops, conferences, degrees and consultancies with more than 18 years of experience.

Thanks to her philosophy: The image is imperfect, she has helped hundreds of clients to be aware of their own potential and to achieve their goals regarding their image. She is the author of the book “Imperfect Image Guide”, a guide for the reader to become their own image consultant. She has collaborated with various media business in Mexico and outside the country on topics such as image, fashion, trends and beauty; In addition to having made image changes to individuals in their different environments (public, private and work), and corporate image to different organizations.

She is currently affiliated with Fashion Group Mexico and is a interntatinal certificate consulting member of AICI, International Association of Image Consultants. Among his outstanding collaborations is the ‘Womens Weekend 2018’ conference, having Liverpool as a client and the ‘Moda con Causa’ event in Sonora, giving a personal image conference. On March 8, 2020, she was awarded the prize for excellence in her career as an image consultant, by the National Chamber of Women and the government of Mexico City.

It has more than 27,000 followers on its social networks and its blog is visited by more than 6,000 people a month.

She oversees the narrative and is the muse of her brand AUTOPILOT.

Antonia Li is not just a stylish socialite but also the co-founder of the dynamic creative agency INDICUBE in 2013 that was acquired in 2017 by an international branding agency in Mainland China. Antonia is an influencer of luxury brands such as Chanel, La Prairie, Lancome, and Cle De Peau, Shiseido, etc. in 2017. She is on the Changing Young Lives Foundation fundraising committee and is the Hong Kong Ballet Ball ambassador. Antonia is a fitness enthusiast who enjoys boxing, HIIT, hiking, and surfing. She is an MBA graduate of Chinese University HK and an Undergraduate of Bristol University.

Antonia is the Creative Director & Co-founder of Harris Chan’s premium athleisure brand AUTOPILOT in Hong Kong. She oversees the brand’s creative direction and design and manages the brand’s narrative. Autopilot is a partner with Moiselle International Holdings Limited. AUTOPILOT has been created to liberate multi-faceted women from the categorical restrictions of everyday dressing. Their styling concept offers them fluidity within their wardrobes in line with how they function and live their lives today, allowing them to flow freely between many identities. Their idea arose from a simple belief – that no one should have to give up workouts or rich social lives for work or simply because their clothing can’t keep up. They are always looking for partners who share their vision of transforming and empowering women and enhancing their lifestyles with an innovative combination of style and substance. AUTOPILOT store is opening in May 2022 in K11 Musea Mall in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It has continuous physical stores opening in Hk and Mainland China, followed by Southeast Asia and Europe. Despite covid times, they were able to hold four fashion shows at upper house Hotel, HK, with 250 guests with an attendance of many influencers, socialites, well-known individuals such as Ms. Pansy Ho and multi-time Olympic gold medalist and world champion of China, Guo Jing Jing and former Olympic swimmer of HK, Yvette Kong.

She seeks to build awareness through fashion, with ideas such as a patterned sweater with a satellite shot that showcases the effects of global warming. To learn more about her, follow her on Instagram at @antoniamli.

Sri Lankan born, Lalitha, has 25+ years of experience in the Tech Industry focused on helping customers and partners drive data-driven digital transformation with the power of the cloud. Currently, she is currently Senior Vice President, EMEA Strategic Accounts at Salesforce.

Lalitha was previously the Head of Partnerships, EMEA at Google, specialising in establishing trusted partnerships and helping customers drive data-driven digital transformation with the power of the cloud. She also had a fast track career with IBM prior to that in Australia.

Lalitha is passionate about building diverse and inclusive high impact teams and devotes her free time to Diversity and Inclusion initiatives in the workplace and with external organisations to advance representation in senior tech leadership positions. People are at the heart of what drives her and building trusted relationships with partners, customers and staff underpins everything she does.