Vanichi Magazine Debuts October 2015, Creative Jetset Cover

Vanichi Magazine Creative Jetset Cover, photographed by Mike Nguyen

As Publisher + CEO of Vanichi Magazine, I'm proud to announce the cover for our Creative Jet Set issue photographed by Mike Nguyen/ Mike Nguyen Photography ‪#‎vanichi‬ ‪#‎creativejetset‬ http://vanichi.com/fashion-beauty/fashion/creative-jet-set/

THE CREATIVES:

Vision: Mike Nguyen @fotomn1

Photographer: Mike Nguyen

Makeup Artist: Sparkle Tafao @sparkletafao

Photographer Assistant: Viktor NL @viktornl

Hairstylist: Angel V. Prado @angelVprado

Fashion Stylist: Emmanuel Colon

Fashion Stylist Assistant: Nyeaka Harrod

Art Director: Chanelle Renee

Photo Retoucher: Mike Nguyen

Model: Taylor Howard of Wilhelmina Models LA

We Are Giving Away Free Beauty Products From Birchbox

Vanichi Magazine, laucnhes Birchbox giveaway contest via Instagram

As Publisher of Vanichi Magazine, I am incredibly excited to announce our first #Giveaway for fall. That's right, we are giving away womens and mens beauty and grooming products from Birchbox Today at noon, Vanichi posted this on their Instagram:

Our followers are always VIP's! So we'd like to give you a chance to win a Birchbox we curated
at the Birchbox Pop-Up in sunny Los Angeles! You helped pick the items and now is your chance to win. 

Here's how to enter:

1) Make sure you're following@vanichimagazine on Instagram

2) "Like" this photo and repost/regram it with the hashtag #vanichi. We'll randomly pick a lucky winner on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at 1PM PST.

Thanks again and good luck, everyone!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY; Must be 18 or older and a legal US resident. Only 1 entry per person. Sweepstakes begins 9/2/2015 and entries must be posted by 9/7/2015 at 11:59 PM PST. For full rules and entry details visit Vanichi.com/Rules. Void where prohibit

#Giveaway #Vanichi #birchbox

This is a FREE giveaway and the rules can be reviewed here: http://vanichi.com/rules/vanichi-birchbox-man-instagram-giveaway/ #Beauty #Oribe #DasBoom #Cosmetics #MensGrooming #Vanichi #Viral

25 Women From 25 Countries Show Beauty is in Our Diversity

“Beauty is everywhere and is not about race, money or trends but more about being yourself... Beauty is in our differences,” photographer Mihaela Noroc shares in her IndieGoGo video for her crowdsourcing campaign, The Atlas of Beauty. Noroc got viral fame from Buzzfeed, CNN, Forbes and Elle when she broke photos of 37 women from different countries in their authentic states. The stunning photos applauded the intrinsic glorious wonder of diversity in striking portraits.

Soon, the photographer realized that the story needed to be even bigger. She has been traveling for the past two years taking photos of hundreds of women but now she is seeking to expand the book with support from the global community. Her IndieGoGo campaign launched on March 17, 2015 and has already gathered over $15,000 of her $27,000 goal.

Meet 25 women from 25 countries through Mihaela Noroc's lens by clicking on the slideshow above. You can discover more at The Atlas of Beauty IndieGoGo page. - Vanichi NOW

READ MORE BEAUTY + PHOTOGRAPHY articles here

Encouragement For Entrepreneurs

Jordan Swain, CEO Parajin Media Corp | Publisher of Vanichi Magazine​. Photo By Terrisha Kearse

Your goal should not be to compete and compare yourself to others. Humans are socially beings, thus the goal is to coexist. Your only real "competition" is with yourself. Strive to grow greater and greater every day. Visualize yourself increasing in all areas of life. Set goals and targets and measure your results- it's OK to readjust, reorganize and restructure so long as your doing so in a time efficient manner. Hyper-focus on what it is you are trying to achieve and go after it with every once of determination, faith, persistence and passion that you have in you. Live a life that is full of love. Share yourself and your energy with others. Give selflessly just as you have been given to. If you aren't passionate about what you are doing then you are wasting your time. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed. You only have now. Remember, nothing less than passion. - Jordan Swain, CEO Parajin Media Corp | Publisher of Vanichi Magazine​. 

Blatant Racism | Really Deadline?

As a media executive, I usually don't waste my time with such arrogance but for the record: 

This writer needs to be dismissed. This article is blatantly racist and and not fair to the many talented actors of diverse ethnic backgrounds who work their asses off, only to be met with lack of opportunity due to the color/ tone of their skin.  “Too much of a good thing” is really a title line? Are you kidding me with your argument? A handful of shows starring blacks, ONE starring an Asian family and you’re saying it’s too much of a good thing? Writer #NellieAndreeva has done a great job of proving herself a candidate for the new face of ignorance. It's crucial that the media, and those who represent it keep their sentiments/ works aligned with fact. One such fact is that a whopping 95% of lead roles on American television go to white actors. We are making positive strides forward, however there is a lot of work to be done- not just for blacks, but for all ethnic groups across the spectrum. So glad #ShondaRhimes and many others are speaking out against this article. 

You can read the original story here: http://deadline.com/2015/03/tv-pilots-ethnic-casting-trend-backlash-1201386511/

Vanichi Picks | Walkabout: Fall 2014 Shoes for Her & Him

Via Vanichi Now


WALKABOUT

Fall 2014 shoe trends offer animal prints, shearling that will have you walking on a cloud, fresh kicks and mismatched smoothness.
FOR HER
Lynx-Print Skate Slip-On Sneaker

Saint Laurent

$795

With a round toe and amber rubber sole, this New Zealand haircalf slip-on in beige and black animal-print can go from running errands to running the show.
Black & White Minnie Bootie

House of Harlow

$169

The lizard print leather opens at the toe and on the sides with buckle closures. With a 3” stacked heel, it sports a leather upper, lining and sole.
Vain Shearling Bootie

Jeffrey Campbell

$180

Shearling never looked so streamlined in this pointed toe, 4” stiletto heeled bootie. Leather lining. Synthetic upper.

FOR HIM
Eveb

Donald J Pliner

$198

This navy distress wash calf sporty oxford have a cushioned footbed for extra comfort. Detailed stitching and brogue design offer a touch of classically authentic style.
Jack Johnson Black

Mr Hare

£350.00

Flat waxed cotton laces and luxurious Italian Vitello nero calf pop against patent leather details. Leather lined and thick soled, this look offers fresh comfort.
Foxley

Jimmy Choo

$725

These dégradé suede and satin multi-colored tasseled loafers make mismatching look flawless. The shades of white, black, blue and red play well at the party or during the presentation.

Wood You Believe | Handmade Fashion Art

Via Vanichi Magazine

Designers Orli Tesler and Itamar Mendelovitch of the Tel Aviv design studio Tesler + Mendelovitch captivating handbags turn rigid lumber into limber clutches. Utilizing a range of mesmerizing veneers in Ebony, African walnut, American Walnut, Birch, Rosewood and more, the team has mastered an artistry of elegant, eye-catching lines detailed with diagonal crosshatches by which the wood folds and curves like fabric.

Ebony + Great Ebony
$620 - $700

Both architectural and alluring, our personal favorite, the Ebony and/or Great Ebony can shine until it bounces light like a piece of prized marble. Its tight grain and intense dark hues develop over a century. The wood itself is dense enough to sink in water so we hope you never drop this loveliness in the ocean. Both sizes are 100% wood and 100% hide.

Ebony Dimensions

Width: 30 cm / 11.8 "
Height: 14 cm / 5.5 "
Depth: 7 cm / 2.8 "

Great Ebony Dimensions
Width: 40 cm / 15.7 "
Height: 22.5 cm / 9 "
Depth: 8.5 cm / 3.3 "