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from a young cancer patient's front yard lemonade stand to a nationwide fundraising movement for childhood cancer.}}_{^{Alex's Lemonade Stand
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*Raising money and awareness for pediatric cancer causes, primarily research into new
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Its About TIME!
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_{in July issue}
_{Alarmed by the lack of ethnic models on the catwalk, Vogue Italia will feature black models almost exclusively
in the July issue of what's often called the most influential fashion magazine in the world.}
_{"This idea came about as a reaction to the models of today," Franca Sozzani, Vogue Italia's
editor, said in a phone interview. "I go to a fashion show and every girl is blond and blue-eyed and they all walk the
same and look the same.}
_{"I thought we needed to break away from this
type of thing," she said. "There are so many beautiful black women not being used."}
_{Sozzani said the time also seemed right for an all-black issue now that Barack Obama will soon become the
first black nominee for president of the United States.}
_{The July issue, which
comes out next week, will feature a wide range of women of all ages and will include actors, models and singers such as Naomi
Campbell, Tina Turner, Jody Watley and Iman.}
_{Sozzani said the fashion industry
was different in the 1980s and 1990s, when models had distinctive, individual looks.}
_{"Then
models did their own interpretations of the fashions they were wearing, but now the girls all look alike," she said.}
_{Sozzani said that some editors might argue that black faces don't sell
at the newsstand.}
_{"But we sell the same amount if we have Naomi Campbell
on the cover," she said.}
_{The lack of ethnic models in magazines and on
catwalks has long sparked international criticism.}
_{After hundreds of white
models strutted their stuff at London Fashion Week earlier this year — and only a few black models were included in
the show — the British press asked whether racism was stalking the catwalk.}
_{British
designer Vivienne Westwood went so far as to demand a quota system so that fashion magazines would be forced to use more black
models.}
_{David Wolfe, creative director at Doneger Group, a New York fashion
industry consultant, said that though there is a very small indication that more Asian models are being used in fashion shows,
black models are still rare.}
_{"Today Caucasian models — especially
Russians and middle Europeans — are in the greatest demand, echoing the nationalistic preferences for Scandinavian models
in the mid-century," he said. "Of course there are a few stellar exceptions, but models like Naomi Campbell are
certainly the exception and not the rule."}
_{Wolfe said that Vogue Italia's
July issue is important because it is considered a magazine of great influence by taste-makers and trend-setters within the
fashion industry.}
_{One of Britain's leading model agents, Carole White,
co-founder of Premier Model Management, has spoken out repeatedly against color prejudices in the fashion industry.}
_{She said that one reason for the decline in the use of black models might be the collapse of former Eastern-bloc
countries, which led to a new "waif" look fuelled by an influx of white, bland and very skinny girls.}
_{She said another problem is that photographers still don't always know how to correctly light the skin
of black models.}
_{White called Vogue Italia's move "fantastic"
and said the magazine was "making the changes happen that are so necessary."}

HERE'S A LITTLE ABOUT DA-NANG:

_{From the bustling port cities of coastal Vietnam to the star clad side walks
of Southern California the name
Da-Nang has grown synonymous with the idea
of exotic industrialism and unrivaled ingenuity. Within every piece a trace
of foreign antiquity lures even the most oblivious fashonista into a
whirlwind of colors, cuts, and fabrics executed
flawlessly with the unique
fusion of Asian and European elements. From the brass fanged zippers
embedded in vibrant
silks to the chic army like contours of baggy cargos
Da-Nang has led the pack of originality as it continues to reinvent
it. Not
only does this line embody a certain savoir faire but it also houses a rare
blend of both vintage and high
fashion looks that are easily suited to any
frame. Moving with the swagger of a subdued glamour every component of
Da-Nang has been meticulously constructed to achieve the almost unobtainable
standard of being both practical and fashionable.
Truly an unmistakable line
Da-Nang is recognized internationally as a pioneering leader of artistic
expression channeled
through the cultural lens of fashion.}

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HOT NEW SITE IN THE MEDIA: FASHION NEWS LIVE

_{Over the past thirteen years, Rocco G. has managed to successfully take on modeling,
photography and television. Now his sights are set on sites – specifically MyFNL.com, an on-line
resource for Fashion News and Interviews. Search for “fashion news” on Google and you will
find the site currently listed as number six out of approximately 209 million other pages. Though he is
now flying high with the success of his latest endeavor, Rocco’s path to the top wasn’t always an easy road to
travel.}

_{Rocco Leo Gaglioti began life in 1977 in Orlando, Florida. His diverse heritage stretches from
the British Isles to the Mediterranean Coast. Raised as one of four siblings, Rocco learned to sign before
he could speak as a means of communicating with his mother. His childhood hobbies included Tae Kwon Do,
which earned him a spot in the Junior Olympics, as well as acting roles in Disney productions and various commercials.}

_{With
the encouragement of his mother and the support of a mentor and photographer Andy Devine, Rocco decided to pursue the field
of modeling in Miami. Rejection was a constant in Rocco’s life, but hearing “no” only
fueled him to press forward.}

_{“My tenth grade Dean pulled me into his office and told me I was
a loser who would never succeed at anything,” Rocco said, “but the whole time in my mind I was thinking, I’m
gonna prove you wrong.”}

_{After failing to find representation with an agency in South Beach, Rocco
decided to venture to the fashion capital of the world, Milan, to build his portfolio. Only seventeen years
old at the time, Rocco worked three jobs to save up enough money to take the trip abroad to pursue his dreams.
Armed with a list of local agencies, Rocco roamed Italy searching for representation with agency after agency but again
faced similar rejection. As fate would have it, the last agency Rocco had on his list finally said “yes.”}

_{Legendary
agency Fashion took a chance on Rocco, putting him up in an apartment with many other models and gave him the tools to build
up a respectable portfolio. Success soon followed suit and Rocco found himself booked with agencies in
Paris, Zurich, Athens, Amsterdam and Germany. He ultimately returned to the States and found himself signed
to contracts with Boss in Miami and Zoli in New York.}

_{While working on a gig in Munich, Rocco came across
a camera during a stay at a local hostel and a new passion was born. Rocco divided his time between modeling
and photography. His shots appeared in such publications as Playboy and Maxim. Wary
of burning bridges, Rocco often shot photos under an alias to avoid conflicts with the same photographers who were busy shooting
him.}

_{After a successful career both in front of and behind the lens, Rocco
decided to open his own production studio at the famed Universal Studios in Orlando. His concept for a
fashion magazine transformed into a television pilot and eventually evolved into Fashion News Live, which appeared on the
UPN network. Rocco found himself interviewing fashion icons from Janice Dickinson to Naomi Campbell, as
well as designers and celebrities ranging from Betsey Johnson and Diddy to Heatherette and Carrie Underwood.}

_{Understanding
that the Internet held the key to the future, Rocco transformed Fashion News Live into a website to appease the needs of the
fashionistas of the world.}

_{“I wanted to give people 24-7 access to celebrity
and designer interviews,” Rocco said. “I wanted to create the ultimate resource for fashion. I’m
bringing together a team of highly qualified people to fill a gap that I saw in the industry.”}

_{Fueled
by Rocco’s passion for the industry and his charismatic and “off-the-cuff” approach to interviews, the site
has thrived as an all-access pass to the fashion world.}

_{“Ranking number
six on Google was a big accomplishment for the site,” Rocco said. “My goal is, of course, to
be ranked number one.”}

_{With New York Fashion week just around the corner, Rocco is ready to take
on the fashion world and continue to grow the fan base for MyFNL.com.}

_{“I’ve
been lucky enough to succeed at every career path I’ve taken on,” he said. “I’ve
faced struggles along the way, but I’ve taken those hurdles face on and will continue to do so until I reach the top.”}

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Elizabeth Hurley for MNG” collection :HOT OFF THE PRESS

About the “Elizabeth Hurley for MNG” collection

Elizabeth is delighted with the result of the collection, one that has been a challenge for her and in which she has focused on seeking different styles for every woman, so that all women will feel comfortable wearing these garments when going to the beach. She says that she has a great relationship with MANGO and does not rule out future collaborations. Elizabeth Hurley for MNG is an attractive mini-collection of 12 swimwear items in feminine colours that range from fuchsia to coral, and also features white and mocha. The collection also includes a small range of accessories, which includes a caftan, sandals and costume jewellery. A light 60s inspiration seems to influence the prints, with their spots and optical motifs. The swimwear collection also includes a small range of accessories, which includes sunglasses, shoes and costume jewellery.

Liz Hurley new swimwear launch!

Photographer: Bernardo Paz

Photographer: Bernardo Paz