Day: October 22, 2024

DUST CHINA debuts with its very first issue paying homage the legacy and aesthetics of DUST publication. Editor-in-Chief Wish Gui inaugurates the October issue in grand fashion with cover star and super Linda Evangelista. Evangelista reflects on the memories of her storied career and unwavering love and devotion for her work and supporting emerging talents.

Creatives:
Photographer – Luigi and Iango @luigiandiango @2bmanagement
Legend – Linda Evangelista @lindaevangelista @DNAmodels
Creative Director – Dou Qianlin @douxqianlin
Stylist – Elanur Erdogan @dobs_ny @2bmanagement
Casting Director David Chen @legainsbourg
Make up – Georgi Sandev @ Forward @georgisandev
Hair Stylist – Gonn Kinoshita @thewallgroup @gonn24
Manucure – Leonobi Galvez @leonobi_galvez
Interview by Christopher Michael @chrimichael

At the 11th Annual Canadian Art & Fashion Awards (CAFA) held inside the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel downtown, a special night celebrated some of the biggest names and icons of the fashion industry. Hosted by star Brooke Lynn Hytes, the night saw honorees in womens and menswear designer of the year, emerging talent, brands, creators, impact, and sustainability.

Yet one of the most grand honors of the night came from friend and Erdem Moralıoğlu who awarded Linda Evangelista with Vanguard Award for her influence in fashion and activism. The Canadian native and icon Linda Evangelista with her family in attendance gave acceptance speech on the beauty and inspirations of an industry she trail-blazed for years, saying:

“For me, fashion has always been a place where dreams, aspirations, and inspirations flourish. The beauty of fashion is there is no right or wrong way of creating it: fashion allows each of us to choose not only how we see ourselves but how we present ourselves to the world.”

Read more at Vogue and ELLE