LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR JENNY STARLING 2nd RUNNER UP AT HER FIRST RUNWAY APPEARANCE!

Mother, cancer survivor, and LOOK of the YEAR second runner-up at her first runway appearance... 

The least we can say is that Jenny Starling is a fighter! 

She was no stranger to the fashion world though. Designer, blogger, marketing specialist, she knew how to master style, but walking a catwalk in front of an audience—that's something she'd never done before!

How did you find your experience? What was the most exciting part? The most challenging?

I found it overwhelming at times!  

The most exciting part was picking out outfits and accessories for the runway.  

The most challenging for me was to stay focused and listen to my cues.

Were you surprised to be named second runner-up?

I was absolutely shocked!

I think I stood for a minute before walking!

My sister was in the audience. 

I asked her... Did that just happen?

But Jenny's family was probably not that surprised of her almost instant success. It's that Jenny was raised in a creative environment.

My mom sewed when I was young and is still going strong.  She made our toys and baby quilts, moved on wedding gown alterations and is currently active in quilting. We always dabbled in different things from folk art painting to art. I crochet, sew, create paper crafts and have just about tried my hand at all.

“We are all beautiful, 

we just need to learn how to shine”

When asked about beauty, Jenny Starling doesn't talk about flowers or the turquoise sea or the castles of the Loire...

As they say, beauty is within, she answers. I would love to see people shine.  Growth and accepting yourself is beauty in its own way.  We are all beautiful, we just need to learn how to shine.

Are you passionate about a particular cause?

I would like to be more involved in cancer activities in SL.  Being a survivor myself and having other family members ... I feel we should learn more and help more with research.

If you were offered a trip to the place of your choice, where would you go?

Asia, because it is a totally different culture than what I am accustomed too.

What is the thing you hate the most?

Hate is a strong word, but I dont like the people who mistreat others and I really don't like seeing people in that situation.

If you were given the opportunity to meet any celebrity, who would you choose and why?

Keanu Reeves!  I think he is brilliant and diverse.  He is so down to earth and I think he would be an amazing person to sit down and hear his life story and advice he has for anyone who wants to start in the industry and how to stay humble like he does.

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR THE BRUNCH OF THE JUDGES

The LUXE Paris fashion house held its traditional LOOK of the YEAR Jury Brunch on the first Sunday of July. At the main table were the finalists vying for the position of LUXE Paris ambassador and the generous prize of L$50,000.

Americans Aria Absinthe, Athena Firehart, Kitty Dark Rage, Mike Moretto, and Varda Sedia-Havoc; Spaniards Claudia Fosse and Larida Andel; Canadian Jenny Starling; Australian Laycie Pearl; and Italian Lorez Aichi all looked very elegant as they took the stage to give short speeches, demonstrating their credentials as ambassadors.

A photo report by Ale Chun

And yes, you're not dreaming! For the second year in a row, the contest was also open to men, and two of them, Lorez and Mike, made it to the finals, a novelty that adds excitement to the contest, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary.

American finalist Sylver Vendetta couldn't attend the brunch, as her real-life house flooded half an hour before the event! However, with her feet in the water and her heart pounding, she managed to send her speech to the judges with the help of a friend, earning a warm ovation.

10th anniversary of the competition

"For a decade now, the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition has celebrated the joy of fashion and chosen our ambassadors," exclaimed Mika Palmyra, co-founder of the LUXE Paris brand, established in Second Life since 2012.

"Over the course of this decade, a true dynasty of ambassadors has been created, extraordinary ambassadors who never leave us, even once their mission is accomplished," added the other co-founder, Parisian Skytower.

In fact, three LOOK of the YEAR winners were present at the brunch. Naar Absinthe, the 2017 winner, has been a member of the LOOK of the YEAR jury ever since, while her modeling academy, In-Nova, mentors the finalists. Avalon Chrome, LOOK of the YEAR 2020, has also been a jury member and mentor since her selection, in addition to being part of the LUXE Paris design team.

And, of course, VanessaJane, current LUXE Paris ambassador, who also became designer for LUXE Paris, was also there as a judge and a mentor.

A diverse and experienced jury

"The jury is also part of the larger LUXE Paris family, and most of its members are LOOK of the YEAR competition veterans," continued Mika Palmyra. 

"They know the LUXE Paris spirit perfectly."

"And they've never made a mistake in choosing our ambassador!"

The LOOK of the YEAR jury is also very diverse, ensuring a rigorous and thorough review of the candidates. In addition to the three LOOK of the YEAR winners and the LUXE Paris founders, it includes Zuri Rayna, the competition's official jeweler, represented that day by the director of her blog, Arual; Mila Blauvelt, designer of My Bags; Ponchituti Boucher, Lali Arbizu, and Diana Balhaus of One On One, the agency that produces the LOOK of the YEAR finals and oversees the mentoring; Hyaecinte, communications director of LUXE Paris and a certified real-life stylist, who was represented at the Brunch by TwinkieBean, first runner-up in LOOK of the YEAR 2024; Adonis Lubomir, founder of the prestigious Swank Event and owner of the renowned groups Womenstuff and Menstuff; Chemak Kamala and Lanai Jarrico, respectively editors of SL Confidencial magazine and The SL Enquirer news website; Mitsuko Kytori, of the beautiful Hayabusa gardens; Blueyes Bonetto, owner of the Latin Quarters music sim, the site of the grand finale; and Javi Gearz, a fashion videographer.

Much more than a beauty contest

This wide variety of judges led to a vibrant Q&A period, but all the finalists performed admirably. In short, the traditional Judges' Brunch achieved its goal: to highlight the finalists' personalities and ambassadorial qualities. The quality of their participation in classes and rehearsals will also be taken into account for the finals.

It's worth remembering that LUXE Paris is looking for a worthy representative of its brand, and therefore the LOOK of the YEAR competition is not a simple beauty pageant.

That said, the welcoming, family-like spirit of the fashion house and its team of mentors will allow all finalists to experience an extraordinary, rewarding, and enriching adventure,

regardless of the final result.

"You will see that this competition is unique," Parisian emphasized to the finalists. 

"You will discover a strong family spirit, as well as all the tools necessary to stand out."

We remind you that the grand finale, open to the public, will take place on Sunday, July 27th at 9:00 a.m. SLT. Your limousine will be waiting for you at the LUXE Paris flagship store, located at Bao/56/72/26.

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Coming soon "WE ARE THE WORLD" Super Fashion Show!

Mark your calendars! LUXE Paris fashion house is celebrating Second Life's 22nd anniversary with a spectacular runway show featuring 40 models from around the world!

Just like that memorable evening of 1985 when 46 famous musicians came together to sing for the benefit of starving Africa, Second Life's top models will come together, this time to promote the beauty and power of diversity!

Led by LUXE Paris ambassador VanessaJane, these runway stars will take us on a world tour on the wings of fashion! Let us unite to applaud them and show the world that our planet comes in all colors!  Doesn't the Earth really need these multicultural vibrations of love when war is looming on the horizon?

The event, which promises to be historic, will take place on the main stage of SL's 22nd anniversary celebrations on Sunday, June 29th at 11:30 AM SLT.

You will find a teleport at LUXE Paris main store at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bao/56/72/26

The WE ARE THE WORLD show will also be broadcast live at https://www.youtube.com/@javimismis/streams

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LOOK OF THE YEAR: THE MOVE IS ON! SPOTLIGHT ON THE 12 FINALISTS!

 

And there you have it! The LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR jury has selected the 12 greats who advance to the finals! Congratulations to Claudia Fosse, Laycie Pearl, Lorez Aichi, Aria Absinthe, Kitty Dark Rage, Sylver Vendetta, Jenny Starling, Athena Firehart, Varda Sedia-Havoc, Akashaxz, Larida Andel and Mike Moretto.

Follow their adventure here, in The SL Enquirer, and at www.luxeparis.online.

Next stop: the Jury Brunch, a private event where the finalists will present a speech explaining why they would be a good ambassador, and that we will reveal in full detail.

The GRAND FINALE

The final event, the grand fashion show, is not to be missed. 

Starring, the twelve finalists showcasing LUXE Paris fashion, featuring the themes of Parisian Nights and Parisian Icons. 

In short, a very haute couture show immediately followed by the unveiling of the grand prize winner and the runners-up.

As a reminder, the winner, the next LUXE Paris ambassador, will receive L$50,000 in cash, and the runners-up will receive L$10,000 each, in addition to a host of gifts offered by the sponsors.

An extraordinary fashion event on SUNDAY, JULY 27 at 9:00 AM (SLT).Your limousine will be waiting for you at the LUXE Paris flagship boutique, located at Bao/56/72/26.

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR BRAVO to Danity, Jenny, Laycie, Lorez, Peki and Aoife!

The LOOK of the YEAR jury has chosen the ultimate group of semi-finalists for the 2025 edition. Congratulations to Danity Mynx, Jenny Starling, Laycie Pearl, Lorez Aichi, Peki Baxton, and Aoife!

These five women and one man make up the fourth and final selection of semi-finalists for the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition. The die is now cast! We have 24 semi-finalists, from whom our jury will elect 12 finalists, again based on the submitted photos. 

As a reminder, LUXE Paris is looking for an ambassador, a woman or man of style who will represent the brand with elegance, originality, and charisma.

The Grand Finale 

The twelve elected finalists will have to participate in two challenges: the Judges' Brunch, during which they will have to give a short speech explaining why they would make good ambassadors, and the grand finale fashion show for which they will have to create a LUXE Paris look on one of the two imposed themes: Parisian Nights or Parisian Icons Reimagined.

The Judges' Brunch will be a private event, but the Grand Finale runway show on July 27 at 9 AM SLT will be open to the public. A teleport installed at the main store will transport you there.

You can follow all the stages of the final here in the SL Enquirer, in the Spanish magazine Confidencial, and on the LUXE Paris website at

 LUXE Paris Fashion House

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR BRAVO to ATHENA, EVA, MIANE, MIKE, Mrs ALBA & VARDA!

Congratulations to Athena Firehart, Eva Madenwald, Miane, Mike Moretti, Mrs Alba and Varda Sedia-Havoc!

These five stylish women and one stylish man have advanced to the LOOK of the YEAR semi-finals and are therefore in the running for selection as one of the 12 grand finalists.

LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE

The final selection of semi-finalists will take place in two weeks. Participants must submit their photo before midnight on June 5th.

Do you have style? Do you know how to express elegance, the spearhead of LUXE Paris? Then why not take a chance on you?

Easy to participate: Wear your favorite LUXE Paris outfit, style it your way, snap a picture (snapshot or 1024 X 1024), put your legacy name in the title and send FULL PERM to the avatar LUXEParisLOOKoftheYEAR in Second Life.

Once there will be 24 semi-finalists, the LOOK of the YEAR jury will revise all their photos and select the 12 finalists.

L$150,000 IN PRIZES

LUXE Paris and the LOOK of the YEAR sponsors will distribute L$150,000 in prizes in the finale!

The winner will receive L$50,000 cash and the runners up, L$10,000 each. A lots of gift cards will also accompany these prizes.

The 12 finalists will receive L$84,000 in gift cards from LUXE Paris, Zuri Jewelry and My Bags by Mila Blauvelt to prepare for the grand finale.

Its the most generous contest of the grid but it is also an amazing fashion adventure with prestigious events and intensive learning with a fabulous mentor's team. This team will support all finalists with personalized assistance, whether they are beginners or seniors.

FOR WOMEN & MEN

PROFESSIONALS & AMATEURS

In its ten years of existence, the LOOK of the YEAR competition has seen it all! Professionals and amateurs alike have reached the top step of the podium. All it takes is passion and the necessary effort. Anything is possible!

So what are you waiting for?

Free LUXE Paris outfit to all participants upon receipt of their first photo!

More details at LUXE Paris store on Bao/56/72/26 and on our website at

LUXE Paris Fashion House

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR BRAVO ANGELITA, CINNAMON, LARIDA, LIN, MARTINA and PSYLOCKEX!

Spotlights on! The LOOK of the YEAR jury of the famous LUXE Paris fashion house competition has chosen the second group of six semi-finalists!

Congratulations to Angelita76, Cinnamon (Chantilly4601), Larida Andel, Linmaroon, Martina Fiertze and PsylockeX!

These six stylish women are now in the running for the coveted LOOK of the YEAR title and the $50,000 prize that comes with it!

But they won't be alone. Three more selections of six semi-finalists will take place in the coming weeks! 

HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR PHOTO?

It is still time! Professional or amateur!

We are looking for 30 semi-finalists. Once we have them, the jury will review all their photos and select 12 finalists. And then it will be the start of a fabulous fashion adventure with a lots of prizes and exciting events! Could you be there?

LUXE Paris is looking for a stylish woman or man who knows how to express the brand's elegance and who will be the image of the house with charisma.

It could be a professional or an amateur. The crowning glory of a big name of the runway or a new discovery.

TAKE A CHANCE ON YOU!

Free outfit to all participants!

Choose your favorite LUXE Paris outfit, style it your way keeping the brand's elegance in mind, take a photo (snapshot or 1024 x 1024), write your legacy name in the title, and send FULL PERM to the avatar LUXEParisLOOKoftheYEAR in Second Life.

FREE LUXE Paris outfit for all participants upon receipt of their first photo! L$50,000 cash to the winner! L$10,000 to the runners up! L$84,000 in prizes to the finalists!

SHOW US YOUR STYLE!

You could be the one we are looking for!

You will find all the details on our website at 

LUXE Paris Fashion House

And in our LOOK of the YEAR special  magazine, available at the main store:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bao/56/72/26

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR BRAVO AKASHAXZ, ARIA, CLAUDIA, KITTY, PHARAGON, AND SYLVER!

It's on! The LOOK of the YEAR jury of the famous LUXE Paris fashion house competition has chosen the first group of six semi-finalists!

Congratulations to Akashaxz, Aria Absinthe, Claudia Fosse, Kitty Dark Rage, Pharagon Pelous, and Sylver Vendetta!

These five stylish women and one man are now in the running for the coveted LOOK of the YEAR title and the L$50,000 prize that comes with it!

But they won't be alone. Four more selections of six semi-finalists will take place in the coming weeks! Have you submitted your photo?

Once 30 semi-finalists have been chosen, the jury will review all their photos and select 12 finalists.

ARE YOU STYLISH?

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

LUXE Paris is looking for a stylish woman or man who knows how to express the brand's elegance and who will be the image of the house with charisma.

This could be a professional or an amateur. The crowning glory of a big name of the runway or a new discovery. Both have occurred throughout the competition's 10-year history.

The LOOK of the YEAR organization boasts a prestigious team of mentors who offer tailored preparation to the finalists. A beginner with the right drive and passion can rise to the top, while a professional will be guided to excel.

TAKE A CHANCE ON YOU!

It's easy to participate: choose your favorite LUXE Paris outfit, style it your way without forgetting the brand's aura of elegance, take a photo (snapshot or 1024 x 1024), write your legacy name in the title, and send FULL PERM to the avatar LUXEParisLOOKoftheYEAR inworld.

FREE LUXE Paris outfit for all participants upon receipt of their first photo!

In addition to offering L$50,000 to the winner and L$10,000 to each of the runners up, LUXE Paris will also distribute a whole range of gifts, offered by our sponsors.

The finalists will not be forgotten because they will receive 10 LUXE Paris outfits of their choice, a L$1500 gift card from the jeweler ZURI and a L$1500 gift card from My Bags by Mila Blauvelt, to prepare for the grand finale.

LOOK of the YEAR is also one of the most beautiful fashion adventures on the planet SL, an enriching and rewarding experience with grandiose events and living legends to guide you!

SHOW US YOUR STYLE!

WHO KNOWS? THIS TIME, IT COULD BE YOUR TURN!

More details on our website at

LUXE Paris Fashion House

LUXE Paris Fashion House

or grab a LOOK of the YEAR magazine at our main store on

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bao/56/72/26

 

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JUST FOR MEN by Hyaecinte for LUXE Paris

Did you know that statistics in 2025 show that

59% of the SL population is male? And then let's

not forget how many gentlemen enjoy experiencing

SL through the eyes of a female avatar.

So many men... Yet if you look at the stores out there,

it's like SL is made up of 90% women. Female clothes.

Female shoes. Female accessories. There's so much.

But for men? You really need to search for good stuff.

I'm glad LUXE Paris has a men's section.

Because just like the ladies, I feel men get 'forced' into

a specific type of clothes. While women have their butt

hanging out of their skirts 3 out of 4 times, I have seen

way too many pants that offer the.'visible garden hose'.

Elegance. It's what LUXE Paris preaches.

For women AND for men!

 

As I was brainstorming, I stood next to our large men's wear wall in the store

looking at the many creations we made over the years. And then I noticed the titles.

 

Did you ever notice how original and unique our designers make the names of our clothes?

 

So while I am going to drown you all in as many fabulous male creations as I can, I am using the

LUXE Paris inspiration to inspire me on what to type!

 

A QUICK LESSON IN JAPANESE

 

 

The first ensemble I wanted to figure out is not only one of our newest

designs, but also has a very funny title. What IS 'Kakkoii’ ?!

The answer is simple. It’s Japanese for 'cool’ !

Also, it is used as the male version of the popular female term 'kawaii’.

Girls are cute (kawaii) and guys are handsome (kakkoii).

 

A SUIT FIT FOR A GENTLEMAN

 

 

GENTLEMEN… THERE IS STILL HOPE

 

 

Luckily not EVERYTHING is made for women when it comes to fashion!

'GQ' is a real life men's fashion magazine with the latest trends and hottest items.

"Since 1957, GQ has inspired men to look sharper and live smarter

with its unparalleled coverage of style, culture, and beyond. 

From award-winning writing and photography

to binge-ready videos to electric live events,

GQ meets millions of modern men where they live,

creating the moments that create conversations."

 

WWW.GQ.COM

 

EVERY MAN NEEDS GOOD ACCESSORIES

 

 

TIMELESS DESIGN, TIMELESS LOVE STORY

 

 

One of the designs which has adorned our men's wall for a long time has a name

that is connected to the intense and beautiful love story of Dante Alighieri.

Dante met Beatrice Portinari only twice and could not stop thinking about her.

He travelled through the circles of hell all the way to paradise to find her again.

In reality, he wrote 31 poems to commemorate his one true muse, Beatrice.

 

DANTE’S ‘VITA NUOVA’

 

"My lady looks so gentle and so pure

When yielding salutation by the way,

That the tongue trembles and has nought to say,

And the eyes, which fain would see, may not endure.

And still, amid the praise she hears secure,

She walks with humbleness for her array;

Seeming a creature sent from Heaven to stay

On earth, and show a miracle made sure."

 

 

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