MOI
Lettre De L’ Éditeur
It’s that time of year when we get to display the fabulousness that has become New Orleans Fashion Week.
So may talented models, designers, photographers, jewelry makers, makeup artists, hair stylists and more all came
together for something we adore, and we want to show New Orleans that, yes, fashion actually exists here. This was
the sixth year that New Orleans Fashion Week displayed incredible talent on the runway at the New Orleans Board
of Trade. Of course, we want to display every single picture we took, but it’s almost impossible because there was
just so much to look at. MOI magazine alone photographed over 10,000 photos throughout the three-day runway
event! Rather than leave out most of what we witnessed, we decided to put out a two-part issue that will attempt to
encompass the rather massive NOLA Fashion Week. Part One will showcase the fashions displayed on March 18,
2016, and Part Two will be the looks from March 19, 2016, our September issue.
We also had the pleasure of photographing the incredibly talented model Victoria Henley from the hit show
America’s Top Model for this issue. You can read her in-depth interview with MOI in the coming pages.
We also have the talented photographer Eden Lauren along with model Tatum Ophelia of Major Models of New
York showcasing her photoshoot. Another fantastic photographer, Faith McGary, from Texas displayed a beautiful
scene location with some gorgeous models. Congrats, Faith! You did a great job on that photo shoot. MOI Magazine
had the privilege of working with Michele Marcombe of NOLA Bikinis on our summer bikini photo shoot, and we
decided to work with models newer to the industry: Shelby Griggs and Skilar Raye. We wanted to do something
different and stay away from the beaches, so we took our models to a parking lot in Mandeville. Yes, we caused a bit
of traffic, but it was well worth it. We would like to thank Roxy Diaz on helping out on the makeup and hair stylist
that day. What a talented artist, thanks, Roxy!
We asked photographer and writer Girard Mouton III of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to write a story
of the late, great musician Allen Toussaint who passed away last year while on tour in Spain. For New Orleanians,
it was tragic loss to our legendary music scene. Allen was everywhere there was music in New Orleans, it seemed.
We will never forget about him and his contagious smile, his iconic music and, most of all, sharing his unforgettable
talent with New Orleans. We will miss you, Allen. Thank you for sharing your music with us.
One of our writers, Jennifer Marts, enjoyed the elegant Royal Street Stroll presented by the New Orleans Wine
& Food Experience as she traveled art-gallery lined Royal Street while imbibing a variety of wine, gourmet food
and local music; it’s a must-do the next time you’re in town, and you’ll understand why after reading her colorful
remembrance.
Our mystic astronomer and psychic, Cari Roy, has prepared your future in our column ASTRO/MOI.
In-conclusion, you can look forward to MOI Magazine’s sultry lingerie special and, of course, Part Two of New
Orleans Fashion Week. We hope you like what you see!
Gustavo Escanelle
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