LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR LOREZ AICHI 1st RUNNER UP A SEDUCER WITH DEPTH

He has the legendary charm of his country's men. Italian Lorez Aichi, 1st runner-up in the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition, is definitely a seducer, but his description of seduction will surprise you.

"You know, I think seduction has a thousand faces. Seduction as we know it leads us to believe it's driven by physical appearance, even if virtual, sometimes by how we place ourselves in one environment or another" explain Lorez.

"I, on the other hand, think that seduction is an internal channel that perceives our authenticity, our spirit, and the love we put into the things we do, and what we're willing to give before receiving. I think this is seduction..."

Were you surprised when they named you First Runner-Up, or did you expect it, given your extensive experience as a model? 

I never take anything for granted. I knew I'd show up with my own style to represent myself, and I knew there would be judges evaluating all the contestants. I also knew that competing against women isn't easy, and I knew that no matter how I placed, I'd had fun, and that was enough to meet my expectations.

Lorez, you definitely have a striking style. What inspires you when creating a look?

Well, I won't tell you everything. 

Behind my work, there's a secret... :))) 

My work is made up of small pieces that I assemble, preparatory steps that ultimately must fit together and lead to a single scenario, a single story. 

Each time, I throw a little bait in my head and wait for the right answer so I can create an outfit worthy of the occasion.

Do you dare to dress with the same audacity in real life?

I love everything that's unique.

Obviously, real life is far from what we can create and dare to do in SL, but my true personality is what you see here.

Besides fashion, what other interests do you have in real life and in Second Life?

In real life, I'm not a model. It would be crazy to do what I do out here...

Although in some ways, it's similar to what I do in real life, since I work in the entertainment industry.

I can't say what my particular interest is. I'm one of those who decides to do something and does it.

I'm a creative person, so my interests are everything I'm passionate about and want to do!

What's your biggest dream?

Unfortunately, my dream will always remain a dream... peace among peoples.

And no poverty.... 

As I said, I fear this will remain just a dream...

If you were to return to Earth in another life, what would you like to be?

This is a question probably recommended by a psychologist who wants to study me :)). No, I'm kidding...

Do you know what I'd like to be?... 

Something I don't expect or desire, a person who surprises me every day and is better than I am!

Who is the person in the real world you'd like to have dinner with, and why?

With my daughter living 700 kilometers away from me, having dinner with her at least once a week... 

You can imagine why.

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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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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 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 ONLY FEW DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE 1st SELECTION OF SEMI-FINALISTS!

Are you a stylish woman or man? Did you send your pic? Well, its time! The first selection of 6 semi-finalists will be done on May 10th! Your photo has to be in by Thursday midnight!

You are allowed to send 3 photos for each of the 5 selections of semi-finalists, as long you present 3 outfits/looks different. Why not put all the chances on your side?

Free outfit to all participants upon reception of their first photo. L$50,000 cash to the winner, L$10,000 cash to each of the runners up! L$7000 in gift cards from LUXE Paris, Zuri and My Bags by Mila Blauvelt to the semi-finalists!

A competition like no other! A generous, friendly, fun and gratifying fashion adventure! TAKE A CHANCE ON YOU!

The first group of six semi-finalists will be published here in The SL Enquirer. Four other selections will follow. When we will have 30 semi-finalists, the jury will revised all their photos and select 12 finalists! Will you be there?

More details in LUXE Paris magazine at the main store at

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

and on our website at 

LUXE Paris Fashion House

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR THE CROWN to VANESSAJANE!

After months of waiting and suspense, LUXE Paris finally has its new ambassador! VanessaJane won the prestigious LOOK of the YEAR tiara and the impressive L$50,000 prize pool that went with it! In her wake, the first runner-up, TwinkieBean, and the second runner-up, WyattFrost!

PHOTOS by ALE CHUN

The winner, a pretty Scottish girl with dramatic elegance, is (surprise!) a pure product of the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition. It is thanks to her first selection in the 2022 finale that she received a gift certificate from L'Amour University of Fashion and learned the basics of virtual modeling. From there, it only took her a few years to climb to the top step of the podium!

Vanessa distinguished herself interpreting the legendary style of fashion icon Coco Chanel. Using LUXE Paris clothing and Zuri jewelry as required by the competition, she added a bolero that she created herself!

"I love everything that is creative" confided this top model who is also a builder and photographer in Second Life.

"And I would love to participate in the creation of LUXE Paris fashion."

A wish that could well come true because LUXE Paris has a reputation for opening its doors wide for its ambassadors.

TwinkieBean & WyattFrost,

First and second runners up!

The first runner-up, TwinkieBean, made a name for herself by paying tribute to Zuri Rayna, the official jeweler of the LOOK of the YEAR competition.

"Everyone says Zuri has the charm and sophistication of a modern princess," Twinkie explained. "So I went for a regal, rich and decadent style!"

In a twist, WyattFrost, the only male to make it to the finals of this unisex competition, came in third place ahead of all the spectacular female beauties. Wyatt was honoring the unforgettable style of Frolic Mills, the SL fashion giant who was taken by cancer last fall. 

"I didn't have the chance to know Frolic personally but I know from speaking to others that he will be greatly missed" Wyatt said, featuring Frolic's legendary white hair and celebrity glasses.

"But his legacy, the solid and prolific roots of SL fashion industry, lives on in what we do today and what we create for the future.”

We must also take our hats off to all the finalists because their talent combined with their passion gave rise to a great fashion moment! Ame Morningstar, Aria Absinthe, Kitty Darkrage, EleanorJean, Girasolmx, Jude Tatham, Keira Rhapsody and Tilly Opaline were all magnificent. They presented LUXE Paris fashion with respect for the brand but also with innovative and impactful creativity.

An impressive production

It is in an impressive production by One On One agency that the eleven LOOK of the YEAR finalists walked before the jury for the selection of the new LUXE Paris ambassador. 

The catwalk, created by Lorez Aichi, was extraordinarily elegant, carved in white and gold marble and decorated with a Hayabusa garden by Mitsuko Kitory. The whole thing was a real showcase for the finalists and for LUXE Paris and Zuri fashion.

Now in its ninth year, the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition has established itself as one of SL’s most prestigious fashion competitions largely due to its impressive and multifaceted jury, which ensures an open mind and a fair decision. The 16 LOOK of the YEAR judges select both semi-finalists and grand finalists, overseeing the competition from start to finish.

Composing the LOOK of the YEAR jury: Adonis Lubomir, owner of Swank Events and the famous groups Womenstuff and Menstuff, Avalon Chrome, LOOK of the YEAR 2020 and now designer at LUXE Paris, Blueyes Bonetto, owner of the Latin Quarter, sim host of the finale, and music director of LOOK of the YEAR events, Chemak Kamala, owner/editor of SL Confidencial, the Spanish community magazine, Dante Lisa, owner of Miss & Mister Elegance, Diana Balhaus, co-owner of One On One Agency, producer of LOOK of the YEAR events, Hunipet Delicioso, outgoing ambassador of LUXE Paris, Hyaecinte, LUXE Paris Communications director, Lanai Jarrico, owner/editor of SLEnquirer.com, Second Life’s longest-running news source, Lali Arbizu, co-Owner of One On One Agency and LOOK of the YEAR Finalists' Director, Mitsuko Kitory, owner/designer of Hayabusa, SL’s most beautiful plants, and creator of the luscious garden surrounding the runway, Naar Absinthe, LOOK of the YEAR 2017, owner of In-Nova Academy, mentor with a formidable reputation, Ponchituti Boucher, co-owner of One On One Agency, LOOK of the YEAR Executive Producer and living fashion legend, and the jewels designer Zuri Rayna, another gem shining on the fashion stars’ billboard.

We can watch the grand finale LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR again on SL4Live-TV channel on YouTube at LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR 2024 // Grande Finale #secondlife2024 #secondlife (youtube.com)

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR COME SEE THE MAGIC of the GRAND FINALE!

If you've never attended a virtual fashion show, LUXE Paris is offering you a golden opportunity to perfect your SL education: the LOOK of the YEAR grand finale, which will be held on September 8th at 9:30 AM SLT!

And if you're already a fan of Second Life runways, you probably know that the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR contest finale is one of the great fashion spectacles to see!

Created 10 years ago by LUXE Paris, the LOOK of the YEAR contest aims to find the best possible ambassador for the famous brand. But it's also an excellent excuse to create a great fashion moment.

On stage, eleven passionate and exciting finalists who will compete in beauty and creativity in the hope of winning the prestigious title of LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR and the impressive prize pool of L$50,000 cash!

TEN WOMEN FINALISTS AND ONE BRAVE MAN!
Ten women and one man! Indeed, the LOOK of the YEAR 2024 competition was, for the first time, open to men. If they seemed a little destabilized by the unisex formula of the competition, one brave man still managed to reach the final, among all these spectacular female beauties.

Starring on the 2024 LOOK of the YEAR runway: Ame Morningstar, Aria Absinthe, Catsmeow17 better known under the pseudonym of Kitty, EleanorJean, Girasolmx, Jude Tatham, Keira Rhapsody, Tilly Opaline, TwinkieBean, VanessaJane66 and gentleman WyattFrost!

Selected from hundreds of applications, the 11 greats distinguished themselves not only by their beauty and style but also by their ambassadorial qualities.

"The Judges' Brunch, which took place a few weeks ago, gave us a lot of information about the personality and communication skills of each of the finalists," explain Mika Palmyra and Parisian Skytower, the co-owners and chief designers of LUXE Paris.

"They all gave a short speech on their vision of the ambassador role and the jury also had the opportunity to question them."

AN IMPOSING JURY FOR A FAIR DECISION
Sixteen judges make up the LOOK of the YEAR jury and it is the same jury that selects the semi-finalists, finalists and winners.

"We wanted an imposing jury that was present throughout the competition in order to promote a fair decision," emphasizes Mika Palmyra.

The LOOK of the YEAR jury is also diverse with members who come from different creative backgrounds such as media, music, fashion and design in general: Adonis Lubomir, Owner of Swank Events and the famous groups Womenstuff and Menstuff, Avalon Chrome, LOOK of the YEAR 2020 and now designer at LUXE Paris, Blueyes Bonetto, Music Director of LOOK of the YEAR events, Chemak Kamala, Owner/editor of the Spanish community magazine SL Confidencial, Dante Lisa, Owner of Miss & Mister Elegance and CEO Elégance Model Agency, Diana Balhaus, Co-owner of One On One Agency, producer of LOOK of the YEAR events, Hunipet Delicioso, current LUXE Paris ambassador and LOOK of the YEAR crown holder, Hyacinte, LUXE Paris Communications Director, Lanai Jarrico, Owner/Editor of Second Life’s longest-running news source The SL Enquirer, Lali Arbizu, Co-Owner of One On One Agency and LOOK of the YEAR Finalists Coordinator, Mitsuko Kytori, Owner/Designer of Hayabusa Design, SL’s most beautiful plants, Naar Absinthe, LOOK of the YEAR 2017 and Owner of In-Nova Academy, Ponchituti Boucher, Co-Owner of One On One Agency and LOOK of the YEAR Executive Producer, and Zuri Rayna, LOOK of the YEAR’s official jeweler.

A MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE IN A GRANDIOSE SETTING

Beyond the competition and the bouquet of emotions that goes with it, LUXE Paris will also offer us a magnificent fashion show in a sumptuous setting created by Lorez Aichi and enhanced by the lush nature of Hayabusa Design.

In the background, five fashion icons who have particularly inspired LUXE Paris during its twelve years of existence: Jade Pono, a beautiful and sparkling Japanese lady, winner of LOOK of the YEAR 2022, taken by cancer last winter, the living legend Ponchituti Boucher, nicknamed "The Mother of all Models" because she discovered so many runway stars, the fabulous Zuri Rayna, jewelry designer in Second Life since 2017 and official jeweler of the competition, the extraordinary Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel who still influences fashion half a century after her death, and the unforgettable Frolic Mills, great pioneer of the SL fashion industry, magnificent character, also sadly gone.

The finalists will interpret the fashion style of these icons with LUXE Paris clothes and Zuri jewels. The judges will evaluate the finalists on their presence on stage, the quality of their look, their way of presenting LUXE Paris fashion and their ability to respond to a specific fashion order, since the icons were assigned to the finalists randomly. The performance of the finalists at the Judges Brunch will also be taken into account to evaluate their communication skills. LUXE Paris is looking for an ambassador after all!

You are expected Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 AM SLT, for a morning of beautiful and thrilling fashion! Your limo will be waiting for you at www.luxeparis.online

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LOOK of the YEAR A BRUNCH at LUXE Paris CASTLE

It was with joy, intelligence and humor that the 2024 finalists of the LOOK of the YEAR competition officially presented themselves, during the traditional Judges' Brunch, last month, in the Hayabusa gardens of the LUXE Paris castle.

In this grandiose setting, each of the finalists gave a short speech, explaining why they would make a good ambassador for LUXE Paris. They then had to answer the judges who kindly asked them several destabilizing questions.

The objective of this meeting was to allow the judges to familiarize themselves with the finalists' personalities, to evaluate their communication skills. Remember that LUXE Paris is looking for an ambassador for its brand, so it takes more than a pretty face to access the prestigious title of LOOK of the YEAR.

No marks were awarded at this event but the jury was invited to note their impressions in order to make an informed decision when voting for the grand finale on September 8th. In the meantime, the finalists will have modeling lessons and mentoring meetings to perfect their art.

The Grand Finale

While the Judges' Brunch was a strictly private event, the grand finale will be open to the public and promises to be a great spectacle. 

In a breathtaking setting designed by Lorez Aichi, the finalists' show will pay tribute to five fashion icons who have particularly inspired LUXE Paris over its twelve years of existence.

In the spotlight, the wonderful Jade PONO, LOOK of the YEAR 2022, who passed away from cancer; PONCHITUTI BOUCHER, a living legend in the SL fashion world, who trained a myriad of runway stars; ZURI RAYNA, the official jeweler of the LOOK of the YEAR competition and creator of the tiaras offered to the winner and finalists; GABRIELLE "COCO" CHANEL, this extraordinary designer who freed women from their corset and who still influences fashion 50 years after her death, and the unforgettable FROLIC MILLS, a great pioneer of virtual fashion, another very dear friend of LUXE Paris who died of cancer last winter.

Each of the finalists must present a look composed of LUXE Paris clothing and Zuri jewelry, inspired by one of these icons. The icons were assigned to the finalists according to a random process.

Ten Women and One Man

For the first time since the creation of the competition a decade ago, it was mixed, therefore open to men, and a courageous man managed to make a place for himself among all these feminine beauties. WyattFrost will indeed be in the grand finale with Ame Morningstar, Aria Absinthe, Catsmeow17, EleanorJean, Girasolmx, Jude Tatham, Keira Rhapsody, Tilly Opaline, TwinkieBean and VanessaJane66. The new LUXE Paris ambassador can indeed be a woman or a man, LUXE Paris offers women's and men's collections.

The LOOK of the YEAR  jury will evaluate the finalists on five main points: their presence on stage, the quality of their look, their ability to respond to a specific fashion order, their way of presenting LUXE Paris and Zuri fashion and their performance at the Judges Brunch.

It is the total of the scores awarded by the judges at the grand finale that will determine who will be the next LOOK of the YEAR and win the super prize pool of L$50,000 in cash!

An Impressive Jury

The LOOK of the YEAR jury is impressive and very diverse with its sixteen members from the worlds of fashion, design, media and music: Adonis Lubomir, owner of Swank Events & the groups Womenstuff and Menstuff, Avalon Chrome, designer at LUXE Paris and LOOK of the YEAR 2021, Blueyes Bonetto, owner of Latin Quarters, our sim-host, and musical director of LOOK of the YEAR events, Chemak Kamala, owner/publisher of SL Confidencial, the magazine of the Spanish community, Dante Lisa, owner of Miss & Mister Elegance & CEO Elégance Model Agency, Diana Balhaus, co-owner of One On One Agency, producer of LOOK of the YEAR events, Hunipet Delicioso, the reigning ambassador of LUXE Paris, Hyaecinte, director of communication of LUXE Paris, Lali Arbizu, co-owner of One On One and coordinator of the finalists, Lanai Jarrico, The SL Enquirer, THE web journal, Mitsuko Kytori, Hayabusa Design, the famous gardener of the LUXE Paris castle, Naar Absinthe, owner of In-Nova Academy and LOOK of the YEAR 2017, Ponchituti Boucher, co-owner of One On One and head of the LOOK of the YEAR mentors, and Zuri Rayna, the star jeweler of LOOK of the YEAR.

In short, LUXE Paris promises us a grandiose finale, passionately fashion-oriented and full of emotional moments. Don't miss this unique show on Sunday, September 8 at 9:30 SLT. Your limousine will be waiting for you on LUXE Paris Fashion House

The finale will also be broadcast live on YouTube by SL4Live-TV. The link will be available on the LUXE Paris website.

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LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR HERE ARE THE BIG TWELVE!

Trumpets and drums! Here are the 12 finalists of the 2024 LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR contest! CONGRATULATIONS to Ame Morningstar, Aria Absinthe, Catsmeow17, EleanorJean, Girasolmx, Jiji Vandervoort, Jude Tatham, Keira Rhapsody, Tilly Opaline, TwinkieBean, VanessaJane66 and WyattFrost!

Chosen from among 30 semi-finalists and hundreds of candidates, all very stylish, the big twelve distinguished themselves with great honor in the eyes of the jury! And yes! With the competition being open to male candidates for the first time this year, one brave soul has managed to rise among all these spectacular female beauties!

Now the finalists will have to demonstrate their talent as fashion ambassadors at two major events that will determine which of them will wear the prestigious title LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR and will deserve the impressive prize pool of L$50,000 cash.

THE NEXT CHALLENGES

First, there will be the Judges' Brunch, an elegant private event in the Hayabusa Garden of LUXE Paris castle, Sunday August 18, The finalists will be invited to show up dressed as a LUXE Paris ambassador, for a very chic but daytime event.

Each finalist will also be invited to explain in a short written speech why she or he would make a good ambassador for LUXE Paris. These presentations will be followed by a question period prepared by the judges.

This stage of the competition allows the jury to discover the finalists' personalities and measure their communication skills.

It is also at the Judges' Brunch that the finalists will receive their ten LUXE Paris ensembles as well as the L$1500 gift certificate from jeweler Zuri Rayna.

These gifts will allow the finalists to prepare for the grand finale. The election of the LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR winner will take place on Sunday, September 8.

GET READY FOR A MOVING FINALE

For the final, the 12 greats will once again have to compose a LUXE Paris look paying tribute to one of the five fashion icons honored during the semi-final: Jade Pono, our dear LOOK of the YEAR 2022 who died of cancer last winter, Ponchituti Boucher, this living legend of virtual fashion who has trained so many runway stars that she is nicknamed The Mother of All Models, Zuri Rayna, talented jeweler who has made our Second Life sparkle since 2007, Gabrielle Coco Chanel, a designer so revolutionary that her style continues to influence fashion 50 years after her death, and the unforgettable Frolic Mills, this great pioneer of virtual fashion who also left us recently, taken by cancer.

This time, however, the finalists will have to present their look live on stage and the icon to honor will be imposed, at random. The jury will then evaluate the finalists' ability to fulfill a fashion order with intuition and originality. They will also examine the quality of their elegance and style as well as their charisma on stage.

Without a doubt, we will be treated to a grandiose and moving show! Open to the public, the event will also be broadcast live on YouTube by SL4Live-TV. Watch for all the details on our 

website at

LUXE Paris Fashion House

The 2024 LUXE Paris LOOK of the YEAR competition is carried out in collaboration with One On One Agency, Zuri Jewelry, In-Nova Academy, The SL Enquirer, SL Confidencial, Swank Events, the Womenstuff and Menstuff groups, the Latin Quarter, ProPose Professional Poses, Hyacinth Poses & Design, Hayabusa Design and SL4Live-TV. 

 

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