Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2022 i Luxury Trending Magazine

Jean Opperman is an innovative educator with 35 years of experience teaching drawing. She developed a drawing curriculum for the Fashion Design Program at CCA (California College of the Arts). In addition, for the past 25 years, she taught drawing classes for the pre-college, first year, Fashion Design and Illustration Programs continuing as a teacher, academic advisor, and chair of the program. This December, Jean will retire after 29 years encouraging, inspiring, and instructing hundreds of students in the fine art of the line. She will however continue her figurative work and managing the business aspect of artist, Gustavo Rivera’s (see Business Concept Magazine, July 2022) career. Heide Betz: Tell us about your background, your family. Where did you grow up? Jean Opperman: I grew up in Poplar Bluff, MO.…

For Wencyl Zyl, art has served to inspire her soul, heal her wounds, and restore her well-being. Art is and will always be her greatest blessing. Wencyl was born and raised in Tarlac, Philippines. Her childhood dream was to become a doctor and she loved reading the encyclopedia and books about general science relating to the human body and nature. “I was very curious about life forms, but as I grew older, I became drawn to art and unleashed my creativity. To hone my craft, I engaged in activities relating to art,” she shares. When Wencyl was nine years, her father who is an artist was teaching her cousins and uncle how to draw and paint and this sparked her curiosity and interest. “I was an inquisitive child who studied…

181 Fremont Residences partnered with Luxury Trending magazine to celebrate their October issue with a reception in the Grand Penthouse overlooking the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Heide Betz and Victor Gotti joined Fremont 181’s Matt Lituchy to toast the magazine’s featured stories about influential San Franciscans including 181 Fremont Art Advisor, Holly Baxter of Holly Baxter and Associates Martin Muller, Modernism Gallery The Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs Exhibition at the deYoung Museum Thomas Campbell, DirectorandCEO, FineArtsMuseumofSanFrancisco Renée Dreyfus, Curator of Ancient Art, Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco Zahi Hawass, Archeologist, Egyptologist, Author, Curator of the Exhibition of Ramses Pharaohs November 10, 2022…

Meet the proud Filipino American celebrating her life as a beauty queen, model, health advocate, and humanitarian—Jane Casupanan. Growing up in a hardworking family that valued success, Jane shares that she felt encouraged to strive for greatness despite not always knowing exactly what she wanted to pour her energy into. “Early on I knew I didn’t want to focus on a specific talent but something in me always knew that I can do anything I put my mind into.” At the age of 17, she was fully immersed in her work life and determined to build a stable future becoming a successful business banker by the age of 20. She shares that she has always been eager to push herself, so, she reorganized her commitments and switched from banking to…

Carlisa Harris was born to be an alpha. She exceeded her parents’ expectations at home and quickly made a name for herself in her community. From sports to academics, Carlisa continued to excel in everything she touched. Raised in California, she played sports in all her grade levels. Her love for basketball and natural ability to charge her opponent landed her at point guard, where she’d often help lead her teams to victory. She took her courtside success to other arenas, including the martial arts mat. With precision and focus, she bested many opponents, was promoted over several belts and gathered many first-place trophies in tournaments. Her stamina also pushed her to the front of the class in her studies. She achieved the highest honors at both high school and…

The 13th biennial Hellenic Charity Ball (HCB) recently held on Saturday, November 5 at the iconic Palace Hotel, was a sold-out success with a capacity black tie guest list of 400 Greek-Americans and Philhellenes from across the country. Presented by the Elios Charitable Foundation, more than $600,000 was raised in support of the Foundation’s mission to preserve and foster the values of Hellenic culture. Elios Charitable Foundation President and Chair John Gumas commented, “The idea of the Elios Charitable Foundation was the brilliant idea of George Marcus over 25 years ago, who wanted to create an opportunity for distinguished Greek Americans to get together to promote the idea of Hellenism and notable achievements of Greek culture with a focus on the youth. The formation of the Bay Area’s Elios Foundation led…

Speed, vitality, and resilience composes entrepreneur Faye Ho’s life, keeping a steady focus on fulfilling her dreams with passion, perseverance, and purpose. Faye was born in Hong Kong and raised in Macau. Her childhood dream was to become a model or a singer. Faye’s mother was a professional ballerina, hoping to enroll at the academy in London to hone her skill, but due to a bad knee, her plans never transpired, and instead, she became a famous model. Faye loved watching how beautiful and graceful her mother was and wished to follow in her footsteps. While other little girls grew up playing with dolls and toys, Faye watched the Macau Grand Prix yearly, feeling the excitement crossing through her veins. Little did she know this spark would serve to be…

Bay Area Cabaret Founder and Executive Producer Marilyn Levinson said, “The new season will welcome the exciting debut of new artists alongside the heartfelt return of stars special to the Bay Area Cabaret family all in the splendor of the elegant and legendary Venetian Room. With all of these absolutely fabulous artists, I look forward to sharing their singing, their stories and their talent and creating new memories for all of us who cherish this artform.” Bay Area Cabaret first presentation was Meow Meow with post-moderndiva Meow Meow, the alter ego of Melissa Madden Gray. Unusual in that Meow Meow modern cabaret choosing an in-your-face 20th century Weimar style that challenges and provokes audiences. She plays on her unique appearance, looking like a windswept Joan Collins. Strutting onstage as the…

Chinatown, San Francisco, CA A fundraiser fashion show was held on October 2, 2022 at Far East Café, a 100-year old historic restaurant located at Chinatown in San Francisco. This event was hosted and sponsored by the Clarion Performing Arts Center and featured several prominent local fashion designers and artists led by Colleen Quen. A native of San Francisco, Colleen Quen’s Couture fashion and art was inspired by her global cultural influences from her Eastern Spiritual heritage, American upbringing and French couture education. She has been commissioned by international museums, ballet companies, high-profile clientele, and her designs have been exhibited and worn all around the world. Her elegant and beautiful works of art is reflective of her gentle, effervescent, and generous soul. Situated in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown,…