Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2022 i Luxury Trending Magazine

Born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Carolyn’s fond memories include growing up with a lot of siblings. She spent thirty-two years live on the camera as a news anchor/TV reporter for ABC7 news. Although Carolyn never anticipated or foresaw this would be her career path, the universe already designated a plan for her. “I realized I could become a journalist after I saw my first Black female news anchor—Reynelda Muse on a Denver television station. After meeting her, I shifted my college major from Education to Journalism,” she shares. During her extensive career, Carolyn gained the opportunity to meet and interview people from all sectors which enabled her to learn something new daily. Adhering to the guiding principles of journalism, Carolyn knew her boundaries and remained objective at all causes.…

We are thrilled to present the inaugural Juneteenth issue of Luxury Trending magazine. Wearecelebratingthe glorious resilience, excellence, and beauty of African American women descendants of the African Diaspora. This historic issue is personally meaningful to me as we use this time to reflect on our collective past and are hopeful for a brighter future. In the poetic words of James Weldon Johnson, the lyrics of our Black National Anthem: “Lift every voice and singTill earth and heaven ringRing with the harmonies of LibertyLet our rejoicing riseHigh as the listening skiesLet it resound loud as the rolling seaSing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught usSing a song full of the hope that the present has brought usFacing the rising sun of our new day begunLet…

It’s All About Commitment and Passion An award-winning trailblazer, Commissioner Karen Clopton is a champion of human and civil rights, a distinguished attorney, forceful speaker, organizational expert, and former Chief Administrative Law Judge. Serving in executive leadership and board roles for highly regulated public, private, and non-profit organizations, she has overseen policy, ethics, finance, operations, and human resource risk management. Nationally recognized as a civic leader and humanitarian, Commissioner Clopton’s vision and expertise have changed laws, created programs, and positively impacted the bottom line. She is interested in the arts and nature, and collects friends in the blink of an eye. Karen draws people to her, those who want to soak in her kindness and wisdom; she is motivated by her two brilliant daughters to leave the world a better…

Pernella was born in a small town in Southern California, and is the youngest of ten children—five boys and five girls. Her loving parents were wise and progressive, teaching everything from music, social graces, Biblical principles, Socrates, to Emily Post—her father served in the Air Force, traveling around the world, and yet was extremely present in the home attending every football game, play, movie night, etc. and her mother dualed as a stay-at-home mom and emergency room nurse. Growing up in a close-knit family, Pernella was encouraged to dream big. As a child, Pernella’s favorite TV show was Style with Elsa Klensch, a woman known for her sophistication and panache who hosted the fashion news. “I watched her show every Saturday morning and was smitten by her elegance and journalistic…

Dorian Webb is a natural creative. The award-winning jewelry designer and CEO grew up knowing that she had an affinity for creation. She studied architecture at Yale University and spent a year abroad in Italy, where she discovered the rich world of Venice’s artisanal design. Its decadent handicrafts and warm culture drew her in. “I felt a kind of connection that, in a lot of ways, I felt was missing in the United States. I just felt seen and understood there. I really came into my own.” After earning her degree, Dorian returned to Italy, determined to reunite with the glistening world she uncovered. Three decades later, from the Mediterranean to New York and now Oakland she has forged a brand that connects her to the world. Her medium of…

In honor of Helgi Tomasson, San Francisco Ballet’s Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer who, after 37 years, retired following the Company’s 2022 Season, SF Ballet hosted a one-night-only celebratory event on April 24, 2022. Chaired by Yurie Pascarella with Co-Chairs Sunnie Evers, Christopher Wheeldon, and Akiko Yamazaki, and Honorary Chair Diane B. Wilsey, Helgi Tomasson: A Celebration showcased a handpicked selection from the more than 50 ballets choreographed by Tomasson throughout his career with the Company. The program included: Chaconne for Piano and Two Dancers (1999, Handel/Tomasson)Excerpts from Blue Rose (2006, Kats-Chernin/Tomasson)Concerto Grosso (2003, Geminiani after Corelli/Tomasson)Pas de Deux from The Fifth Season (2006, Jenkins/Tomasson)Two Bits (1998, Kernis/Tomasson)Harmony (2022, Rameau/Tomasson) For select ticketholders, the performance was followed by a cocktail reception in the Memorial Court of the Opera House, then…

SCHOOL OF FASHION GRADUATION FASHION SHOW St. Brigid Church, San Francisco, CA May 12, 2022 ALLYN MAE FOX, BFA Fashion Design GRADUATION YEAR: 2022 Allyn Mae Fox, BFA Fashion Design, grew up in Manila, Philippines. For her thesis collection, Fox found inspiration while observing passengers sitting on BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) trains, waiting for their stops. It reminded her of time spent in quarantine, with everyone’s lives put on pause. To develop her looks, Fox used the design software CLO3D to translate her designs from 2D to 3D, allowing her to create her patterns and toiles with less waste. BLAICI XIONG, BFA Fashion Design GRADUATION YEAR: 2022 Blaici Xiong, BFA Fashion Design, grew up in Sacramento, California. As a young Hmong-American artist, Xiong is deeply committed to her culture.…

As a child, Danielle had a clear perception of a woman adept at embracing a career and a family. “I contemplated on what it would be like to be a badass career woman and a homemaker. Martha Stewart was my role model where I wanted to create crafts and host the perfect birthday parties while balancing a career,” she shares. Danielle grew up in a traditional African American household during the 80s in Shakers, Ohio. Sharing a fondness for Math and Science, Danielle studied at McGill University before completing her medical training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and her fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. “My parents built a strong foundation for me while growing up. My…

When Deborah Vaughan co-founded Dimensions Dance Theater in the early 70s, it was clear to her and her peers that the dancers they saw on stage did not look like them and did not share the stories they lived. An observation that prompted them to ask where they fit in the performing arts landscape. “We wanted to start a company for black people and black thoughts. It was central to us to show what was happening in the world—in politics and culture.” Deborah said. The dance company was conceived as an avenue to articulate the African American experience, its culture, and the changes they, as performers, wanted to see. It was their own form of activism—grounded on creative expression and storytelling. The desire to express and safeguard her culture through…

A BRILLIANT SWAN LAKE San Francisco Ballet closed Helgi Tomasson’s 37th and final season as Artistic Director and Principal Choreographer with Swan Lake, at the War Memorial Opera House. Tomasson, who choreographed his first Swan Lake in 1988, three years after his appointment to SF Ballet, debuted the current production in 2009. This brilliant production has remained one of the most popular in the Company’s repertory.. “When I choreographed Swan Lake in 1988, I approached the ballet as a test of this company’s standard, determined to show the public what we were capable of,” said Tomasson. “The dancers are at the top of their game, cherishing the chance to perform this ballet that is so close to our company’s roots. The most well-known of the classical ballets, Swan Lake made…

J Studio is an artist run gallery founded in 2013 as an alternative exhibition space for contemporary art with a broad focus on contemporary painting. Through the years, J Studio has showcased a wide array of art exhibits, highlighting the very best of contemporary art. As an artist-run gallery, we at J Studio understand the process behind every artist’s journey towards their masterpieces. That is why we fully support and enable each individual’s unique approach to art. For inquiries and appointment, kindly contact us through: Email: jstudiogallery2017@gmail.com, DM/Viber us at: (+63) 935-537-6399, FB: J Studio/IG: @artjstudio. J Studio is located at Pasillo18, La Fuerza Gate 1 Compound, 2241 Chino Roces, Makati City. Gallery Director of J Studio: JERALDINE ESTRELLA Gallery Manager: GENEVIEVE A. MAGISA Curator: AR MANALO Curatorial Notes: PHILIP…