in this issue
Faith
As we sashay into a new year, it is considered de rigeur to reflect on our collective past and get all misty-eyed at what we, as individuals, should have done and how we should have felt. But at AVESSA, we scoff at the withered, inane conventional wisdom that forces...
The Instinct of Positivity
One of the most positive authors I know is Dr. Seuss. If you’ve never read one of his children’s books, now is the time to do so by diving into “Oh, the places you’ll go”. A traditional graduation gift in the United States, “Oh, the places you’ll go” is...
Couture Teddy Bears
Inspired by one of the world’s most recognizable references in soft goods and combining the glamorous art of haute couture, Nicholas Moncada introduces Couture Teddy Bears.
Passionate Couture
When you first meet Tammy Apostol, creative director of TA Couture, you immediately notice her incredibly warm personality and lovely smile. Then it hits you. She looks gorgeous both as a person as well as in the clothes she wears. She is the best advertisement for her collections. Tammy...
Uniforms Unraveled: Upcycled Beauty
Beauty is an element that is constantly changing its definition and challenging different perspectives. We can’t completely define it, but we know it when we see it, and it can be presented in infinite ways.
Liberté
Luis Aponte’s new collection Liberté represents the freedom to embrace your true self and relinquish boundaries.