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For many of us, fashion is one of the most important aspects of our lives. If looking good at every turn is important to you, you will undoubtedly have found yourself wondering what the future of fashion might look like. As technology continues to advance and transform numerous sectors and industries, the fashion industry seems to have been left remarkably unaffected. In actual fact, there have been a number of exciting advances in the fashion world recently that give us a glimpse of what the future of the industry might look like. There aren’t many restrictions on the imaginations and capabilities of the best fashion designers in the world. Now, technology is helping to dissolve the last few remaining barriers. Present to Future  When you look at the quality of the most high-end contemporary fashion, it might seem like there isn’t really anywhere else to go. For example, a pair of quality Gucci sneakers, like these Gucci sneakers from SSENSE, offer an exquisite marr...

Born and raised in Brazil, Priscila Zortea feels she was destined to become an actress. From the time she was just a child, she was fascinated by what she saw on screen, always reenacting scenes from her favorite movies and television shows. Performing has always been a part of her, and she is happy to spend every day living her childhood dream. Zortea is an internationally sought-after actress, showing audiences around the world just how talented she is with every new project she takes on. Her new film The Countries We Love , the actress’ most personal project ever, is currently captivating fans and critics alike at many prestigious international film festivals, and she is equally charismatic in This Wasn’t Supposed to Happen, If I Were You, Like Lightning from Heaven , and more. “Acting is what I do best. It’s what brings me the most joy. It’s the way I express myself fully. I love it so much and I want to do it every day in this life,” she said. Unveiled tells the ...

Art has been part of Melanie Waingarten’s life for as long as she can remember. She began painting at the mere age of four and had a strong sense of identity stemming from creative expression even at a young age. It was during this process of putting a brush to canvas that she recognized spatial awareness, and as she grew, she began to become interested in the multi-dimensional side of the craft and how her body could react with the material. She began to recognize that her body could be a medium of expression in itself and its own unique art form, which is where her passion for performing arts was born. “I became highly interested in this idea of performance art, of the relationship between my physicality and the creation of art itself. And as I did more research and involved myself in the world of performance, I recognized it as something that came natural to me. Something that felt familiar. I think I loved the world of performance even before I knew it as a concept. In add...

There was never a distinct moment when Kevin Clayette decided he wanted to be an actor. For the New Caledonia native, there was just never any other option. From the time he was a child, he knew he was meant to be in front of the camera, and he maintained that belief as he grew, emerging as an in-demand actor in his home country and abroad. “To entertain people, to challenge myself, to never grow up, to do what I love, to travel the world, to meet people… there is an endless list of reasons why I love what I do. I don’t think I could give an exact reason why it is so great; I just know for damn sure that I can’t see myself doing anything else,” he said. Now, Clayette has been in countless acclaimed productions, from Australia’s longest running television drama Neighbours to the award-winning horror Doktor . He is completely bilingual, speaking his native language of French and a flawless English with various accents, and can captivate audiences in any genre, from drama t...

Growing up in the little town called Don Matias, Colombia, Juliana Betancourth dreamed of one day seeing her face on the big screen. In Latin America, television is a large influence in the community and culture, and Betancourth knew she was destined to become an actress. Her first time in front of the camera was magical, and she knew it was what she wanted to spend her life doing, and every time she steps onto a film set, she still feels grateful to be living her dream. "Photo by Jhonatan Tabares" Throughout her seasoned career, Betancourth has proven time and time again just why she is such an in-demand actress in both her home country and abroad. From the new and already iconic telenovela La Reina del Sur to the acclaimed feature Virginia Casta , to the music video “How to Treat a Woman” that helped launch the career of singer Casso Blax, Betancourth knows just how to captivate an audience, no matter the genre or medium. Her passion for what she does translates...

Initially, Adam Flipp took up photography in his teens as a way to avoid traditional school work, however, he soon became enthralled by the craft. As a child, he found it difficult to express himself, and found that through photography he was able to communicate without words. He knew from the moment he picked up a camera that his life had changed forever, and he hasn’t looked back since. Now, Flipp is an industry leading fashion and portrait photographer in Australia. Having collaborated with renowned brands like Nike, Hewlett Packard, Johnny Was, and more, he has shown his country, and the rest of the world, just what he is capable of. In the fashion world, he impressed the masses with his work on the hit show Australia’s Next Top Model, travelling the globe doing what he loves. “My style is clean and commercial but with a little bit of edge. I’ve spent most of my career shooting pictures for clients and I would like to have more time to shoot more of my own pictures. I d...

Sarah Wallin Huff is a composer and violinist, and she just released an epic, “homegrown” instrumental album featuring her concerto for 6-string electric violin. We have conducted an interview with her. Why do you named this album "Legend Seekers"? I called this album “Legend Seekers” because of the title of the first movement of “Leviathan of the Ancient Deep”: “Seekers of the Legend”. This album was meant to feature that concerto for 6-string violin, and its opening movement seemed to set the stage for everything nicely. As I decided on the other works that would complete the album, I realized that each told their own story of someone seeking their own legend in their own way. How long have you been working on this album? What was the greatest challenge? It’s been a long road making this album. I completed “Leviathan of the Ancient Deep” in 2008, and for the last four or five years I’d been trying to get funding to make a representative recording of ...

There’s a tremendous amount of debate in the world about technology changing the roles and jobs of humans in the future. Animator Ning Cheng has found endless possibilities for her very human artistic mind and skillset using modern techniques that greatly differ from the old approach to animation. Whether it’s in film, advertisements, VR games, TV programs, or others areas, the possibilities seem endless and serve as proof that the creative part of humanity can work in collaboration with the modern day tools offered us. There’s a lesson to be learned in Ning’s pursuit of a creative voice while possessing a malleability that allows her to use it in so many different ways; though the means by which art is presented and admired may change, the spirit of an artist is uniquely organic and human. Photo: Cary It’s almost impossible for technology to replicate humor. This facet is also the source of a trio of animated advertisements Cheng created with writer Zhe Li and producer Ding...

Papa John's, one of the United States' largest pizza delivery chains, recently brought retired basketball star and current National Basketball Association analyst Shaquille O'Neal on board as its brand ambassador. O'Neal will also serve the company as one of its directorial board's figureheads. Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, Big Diesel, or Shaq Diesel, was hired to the pair of positions just yesterday. The company announced via a press release that it had come to terms with Shaq via a contract worth $8.25 million. Shaq's contract isn't finalized yet, though it is slated to last three years. He will be paid via a mixture of stock in the company and cash, though company executives stated that his image isn't likely to be used in advertising or marketing materials until the third or fourth quarter of 2019. O'Neal is proud to serve Papa John's as the first Black director on its board of directors. Just short of two years...

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) come with a long list of symptoms, both of which include sleep problems. Lack of sleep can magnify the symptoms of either disorder, making adequate an important partner in treatment. Children with ADHD and ASD often experience: Problems falling and/or staying asleep Difficulty waking up in the morning Daytime sleepiness Higher rates of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome Children with ASD are also more likely to experience parasomnias like night terrors, sleepwalking, and bed wetting. ADHD and ASD often go hand in hand or they may be diagnosed with another medical condition like epilepsy that further affects sleep. The treatment of both ADHD, ASD, and any other conditions can interfere with sleep as well. Prescribed stimulants, for example, have been associated with as much as 29 percent of sleep disturbances in ADHD children. As more issues aris...

Yuanyuan Xu was 10 years old when she discovered her love for the arts. At the time, it was a hobby, her favorite pastime when she wasn’t in school. She never imagined that she could pursue her passion as a career. However, as a teenager, she saw the film Raise the Red Lantern , directed by Zhang Yimou, and she began to wonder about the impact she could have on the film industry, using her innate artistic talents to create whole new worlds. She remembers being taken away by the production design, thinking about it days after first watching the film. That was when she decided that she was meant to be a production designer and has never looked back. Now, Xu is a celebrated production designer, both in China and abroad. She took home awards for her work in the films La Pieta , Stain, Man on Heels , and most recently Dead Not Dead, Dead . She is known for her distinctive eye and her ability to encapsulate the key elements of a story through the production design, and she loves eve...

Every day Ricky Cruz steps onto a film set, leading the team as an extraordinary producer, he is living his dream. There isn’t an aspect of his job that he does not enjoy, loving that every day presents a new challenge for him to overcome. As a producer, he has a front row ticket to each aspect of production, seeing an idea from conception to award-winning film. He is a natural born storyteller, meant to be doing exactly what he is doing now. This internationally sought-after producer has made a name for himself in his native country of South Africa and around the world. He has over 15 awards and 8 nominations decorating his resume, with that number growing every year. His impactful films, like Foible and The American take a humorous look at issues in our society, and tell often untold stories, such as the documentary Improve a Saving Grace , that resonate with audiences everywhere. “Producing films is my passion, and the fact that I have the opportunity to work and purs...

In today’s digital age, there is a general uncertainty around the phenomenon of viral video sharing. People often wonder what the next public craze will be or what content the world will latch onto tomorrow. In fact, some say that it is impossible to predict. Others, like Michelle Runch; however, recognize that there are variables that can be strategically controlled in order to significantly increase the likelihood that a video will spread. Though it is not an exact science, it is one that Runch has manipulated effectively for the better part of her career and with her profound ability to accurately capture the interests of her target markets, she has continued to deliver click-worthy content that her audiences cannot resist circulating. With a diverse background in the entertainment industry, she has developed a thorough understanding of the digital realm and her insight into campaigns has proven invaluable on a number of occasions to date. “It took me a long time to find s...

TECLA  screens remote talent based on timezones, experience, and culture fit and connects them with tech companies throughout the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. TECLA's mission is helping startups expand their engineer hiring pool. We have conducted an interview with their CEO and co-founder Gino Ferrand. As a professional helping your clients recruit suitable candidates, what makes you stand out from other recruiters? We have a few things that make us different. First, TECLA is focused entirely on helping connect companies with talented remote developers . The remote trend is one that is growing very quickly among companies but there are still very few recruiters who understand the differences between recruiting local talent versus remote talent. Second, we use a lot of AI software we’ve created for internal use that helps with matching. These internal tools help us make sure we are connecting the right people with the right companies. What is it that you do i...

As the co-founder of Hillcrest Merchant Partners, Toronto’s Mark Attanasio has a bird’s-eye view of Canada’s flourishing venture capital market. Along with managing partner Donato Sferra, Attanasio nurtures early-stage and mid-market growth companies. The partners describe Hillcrest Merchant Partners as a “boutique” merchant bank that focuses on a number of industries, including mining, gaming, industrials, and technology. Their services include equity and debt structuring, reverse takeovers, M&A and the private-to-public process. We caught up with Mark Attanasio to discuss his path to success and to take a look at the world of venture capital. Can you trace your career path for us? Mark Attanasio: Well, after I graduated from the University of British Columbia, I started working at PricewaterhouseCoopers. It was incredibly helpful to get first-hand experience in audit and advisory services, while also earning my CPA. After that, I joined National Bank Fi...