THE FINALISTS OF THE 2ND FIGARO AWARDS

Valencia, Spain


The second annual Figaro Awards
will be September 10, 2011 during
the grand finale of Valencia Fashion
Week.


This prestigious award recognizes the most talented and creative individuals in Spain.


The five categories include BEST YOUNG HAIRDRESSER; MALE COLLECTION;
FASHION COMMERCIAL COLLECTION; AVANTGARDE COLLECTION; and HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR.

There are 15 finalists. The prestigious judges are Alberto Cerdán, Pedro Mansilla, Marcel Montlleó, Tony Rizzo and Alex Vidal. They are known throughout the national and international hairdressing and fashion world. The voting is held anonymously with a lawyer certifying each finalist vote.

Here is the list of finalist and their categories:

BEST YOUNG HAIRDRESSER

RUBEN PEÑA & CARLES DOMINGUEZ Tony & Guy - Valencia

JOSEP NAVARRO Tony & Guy - Valencia

ELENA MARTINEZ Arthica - Valencia



MALE COLLECTION

DE SANCHO ESTILISTAS -Valencia

JOSE BOIX TONY & GUY -Valencia

IDENTITY Valencia



FASHION COMMERCIAL COLLECTION

JOSE BOIX TONY & GUY -Valencia

X-PRESION -Madrid

GEMIS -Valencia



AVANTGARDE COLLECTION

SILE PELUQUEROS -Madrid

IDENTITY -Valencia

X-PRESION -Madrid



HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

DAVID SANCHEZ Rizo’s -Madrid

CHRISTIAN VENDRELL Identity -Valencia

XAVI GARCIA Salón 44 -Madrid



You can see the finalists’ creations at www.clubfigaro.com


FCM Magazine wants to wish all the finalist luck on winning the competition.


Azhar Harris

Celebrities Photoshopped: Before and After

Celebrities Photoshopped: Before and After

Hot Shoes-Alexander McQueen Fall 2011

Worldwide

These shoes are very artistic and classic with black patent leather laced platform boots with spike heels the lacing is intentionally made wider to expose the skin on the front of the leg and foot, showing a bit of sexiness. These shoes are the perfect accessory to make strong fashion statement to showing everyone you has lots of style. To see more of this fabulous shoe collection, go to www.alexandermcqueen.com



Azhar Harris

Breton Star of Project Runway Season 3 is Nominated for WGSN Global Fashion Award, for Outstanding Fashion Collaboration/Collaborator

New York, New York


Famed Fashion Designer Malan Breton has been nominated for Global Fashion Award in the category of Outstanding Fashion Collaboration for his work on NBC's number one rated game show "Minute to Win It". This is an awesome fete for young designer Breton with the other nominees being Karl Lagerfeld and Matthew Williamson. Breton’s other accolades include consulting with Project Runway, Australia's Next Top Model, The Today Show, Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt, Princeton University, & the WGSN Global Fashion Awards.

Breton Fall 2011 collection was showcased a few months ago in New York Fashion Week. This collection was magnificent. It was Japanese inspired with geisha dancing. There were these exquisite white kimonos. Breton’s use of simple lines and rich fabrics that are a staple of Japanese kimonos throughout his collection. The highlight of the show was his ruby reds, Breton blues, and selenite white—that was consistently fused with geisha-style low-back neckline that exposes the lovely napes of necks and shoulders in the feminine silhouette. This shows very innocent sex appeal without being too risqué.

His future projects include being the subject of a six part series on Bravo TV titled "The Malan Show" "A six part series following the process of making it in America as an independent designer!"

Breton’s humanitarian efforts included donating much of his time to amfAR, Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, and Care and Share India. Malan also has a strong background in ballet which he juxtaposes in his signature fashion shows by using dancers.

Malan Breton has come a long way in six years. His creativeness is definitely special and unique since he is self taught and never attended fashion school. The sky is the limit for this rising fashion designer. Stay Tuned, the best is yet to come!


Azhar Harris

What is your Tag?

Miami, Florida


FCM Magazine is very excited about this issue because it has lots of debuts. The editorial and cover will be shot in mid-July. This is the first time we are shooting our cover and featured editorial spread in the wonderful city of Miami. The theme is called “What is Couture.” This tag belongs to Cuban Fashion Designer Yasser Faraco. His Haute Couture collection is magnificent.

Another debut deals with our South Beach partner Vashon Models. The lovely Alexa will be modeling the amazing Faraco collection. She is an amazing model who has been chosen as our cover model for this special issue.

The next introduction involves FCM’s South Beach Glam Divas. This beauty team is very creative and talented. They will magically transform Alexa into a goddess who screams haute couture when wearing the Faraco collection. The Beauty team consists of Lorena Alvarez Makeup Artist; Jennifer Gilbert Stylist; and Chara Simone Hair Stylist.

The talented model turned photographer Kristin Kerry will be able to juxtapose all the aforementioned elements can magically create an outstanding editorial spread and fabulous magazine cover.

The Tag issue hits newsstands and the cyber world on October 1. Please take to time to purchase this historic issue.