featuing chantalle litvak WHEN THE ORDINARY WAS NOT ENOUGH With hyper-dynamic Presence, much passion, and determination, Chantalle targets women and men who want to express joy to the world with bold colors and styles that are flirtatious, contemporary; and, at the same time, elegant. Her ethos of environmental sustainability has Chantalle constantly on the lookout to give second chances to fabrics, colors, and people. SHE DECIDED TO BE THE CHANGE For the pieces that are upcycled Chantalle was fascinated to play with remains and leftover fabrics and transform the pants and blouse into these unique and innovative pieces. The upcycled garments were made to emphasize that sustainable consumerism is ethical and can also be beautiful. She wanted to mix textures such as denim, lace, and fabric patterns with flora, fauna, and vibrant colors to make these garments beautiful and joyous. The skirt and top were made with cleverly reused and recycled fabrics, which simultaneously exuded elegance and ethical behavior. The separate skirt is exceptionally flexible since it can be worn in multiple ways that consistently highlight the pink-cut out peeking out on the bottom and the split side, which can be opened or closed depending on the mood of the occasion. For the Men’s pieces Chantalle designed her men’s robe to be used for multiple occasions, both formal and informal, while still maintaining a fashionable outlook. Her robe’s luxurious fabric sparkles with multi-colored stripes expressing elegance yet light enough to have a more playful attitude. In this case, it was paired with casual white trousers, which only helped to emphasize the robe’s glittering shades of pink, green and blue. Her other men’s outfit was created to show how her designs can support a man’s active lifestyle by creating separates that highlight the male physique and athleticism. The top was ingeniously made with a cutout and safety pins linking the shirt. The fabric flows beautifully with movement, and its watery blue and green material is matched with loose black trousers that provide a refined and relaxed look. Chantalle Litvak is a gorgeous, blonde woman from Chile with a diminutive size but a hyper-dynamic presence. Her motto: “If you want to make a change, BE the change!” exemplifies her passion and determination to present clothes that align with her ethos. Her line is targeted at women who want to express joy to the world with colors and styles that are flirtatious and, at the same time, elegant. Her ethos of environmental sustainability has Chantalle constantly on the lookout to give second chances to fabrics, colors, and even people. Pair 1 Men’s Her menswear was inspired by her friend Diego, a soccer player. She used intricate color and textural combinations that flowed naturally on the body. Chantelle wanted to enhance Diego’s physical grace by pairing him with clothes that gave him the freedom to move while still looking beautiful. Pair 2 Upcycling Chantalle believes in second chances as well as being environmentally conscious. She practices what she preaches by creating these two incredible garments of upcycled fabrics and accessories. She revels in the challenge of making 100% sustainable fashion by creating new apparel from an old outfit, recycling, and using wholly natural dyes. Pair 3 Swimwear Chantalle’s swimwear is rooted in the reuse and deconstruction of garments while still creating new unique and non-repeatable clothing. Why? Because Chantalle knows that every person in this world is amazing, she wants all her customers to feel special. The embroidered floral capes are matched by bikinis that evoke the Miami coastline with its rich turquoise and pink color scheme.

fashion THE LAST SUMMER ROSE Chantalle Litvak wants to push ourselves to start a more responsible and sustainable movement in fashion. Link PHOTO CREDITS FASHION DESIGNER: CHANTALLE LITVAK DESIGN MODEL: CATA AGUAYO PHOTOGRAPHER: FLÁVIO IRYODA Oh, days of youth and joy, long clouded, why thus for ever haunt my view?” said the Irish poet Thomas Moore. This verse brings me back to my tender times of imagination, enthusiasm, idealism, passion, risk-taking, along with the pressure to find my place, to be accepted, to conform to social norms, blended with the eternal struggle to encounter my self-esteem. Yes, dear Youth, it has been a while. And at that age, when you see the world differently, children can turn from celestial, seraphic angels to aggressive, overbearing, and cruel bullies. Is it possible to channel heartbreaking memories from your youth to create something positive? How do you deal with constant criticism during childhood and defend yourself and other vulnerable people when you’re under attack? Wait, I will get there. It’s 6 pm. I hope I can get there soon, I’m taking an 8-hour redeye flight from Miami, but at least it’s non-stop. Traffic from Miami downtown to the airport was surprisingly not bad, nor was the security line: an excellent sign because you know, it is Miami. But of course, it was too good to be true: there were two flights at the same time to my destination, and obviously, I was waiting at the wrong gate. I hear someone calling my name, and I guess it is time to run. I get nervous and sweaty, but in the end, I made it through. My destination is the vibrant, dynamic, and ravishing capital of the Country of Poets: Santiago de Chile, to meet with Fashion Designer Chantalle Litvak and see her recent 100% recycled, conscientious, and unique collection. Chantalle distinguishes herself by giving unused garments a new life through a never-ending process of disassembling used clothing and creating unique fabrics, and repurposing them into new designs, offering a new life not only to materials but people. Chantalle wants to create more awareness by renewing what we call garbage. “It is up to us to visualize these old clothes as disposable or an opportunity to breathe new life into what was considered trash,” reinforces Chantalle. Where does her inspiration come from? It comes from Chantalle’s personal story; she opened up her heart to tell us a little more about the story behind the creation of her brand. And I tricked you. This is where I actually wanted to reach: Chantalle was that person I talked about initially. The one that since her early days saw the world through a different lens and was a constant target of bullies. “People began to invent ideas about me and create a story of a girl who never existed,” Chantalle explained. “This type of projection is still very present in my culture and society.” And Santiago de Chile surprised me with modern high rises, international companies, pleasant parks within the city, and its lively nightlife – it does remind me of a modern and bustling European capital. “But people are still nosily intrigued about their neighbors. I call it social resentment,” explained Chantalle. So many people refused to approach her because of what they heard and talked about her, and this is also where inspiration was born. She was inspired by the suffering her social circle created for her. The pain was the foundation for developing and bringing out Chantalle’s artistic talent so that she could express herself. She decided to transform the negative into a positive. And so she began to be motivated when someone approached her to tell a story about someone else she did not know. Chantalle refused to listen to the gossip and preferred seeing that person through her own eyes and opinions. And that is where her inspiration to give new opportunities to everything in life was born. It started with her pain, and then she looked into the real stories of her isolated peers, thinking about the people who had been highly criticized for their way of being. This review process and giving people a second chance helped Chantalle transform her ideas into art and fashion. Once she stopped listening to the criticisms of the isolated by her larger circle of acquaintances and she started to see the world through her genuine emotions, senses, and values, Chantalle put new inspiration into practice. «EVEN IF WE HAVE BAD DAYS OR BAD EMOTIONS, THERE IS ALWAYS LEARNING FROM EACH EVENT, EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON AND EVERY EVENT IS ONE MORE OPPORTUNITY TO SMILE AT LIFE” Chantalle Litvak And this is where the story of how her brand begins. By expressing what Chantalle felt, one can realize why her store is 100% recycled, unique garments, and exclusive. Her success in overcoming prejudice and senselessly criticizing or judging others was the foundation for her desire to be aware of the wider world and the value of recycling. For her, recycling gives her prospects and new ideas to revitalize what is essentially garbage to other people. Chantalle realizes that everything in this world has a role and meaning, and with this idea in place, she manages to give sense to everything in this life and see art in every corner of this world. This is where her world vision comes from, along with her love of challenges. Chantalle told us, “My clothes fully express every emotion throughout my experience so that people can better understand why my designs are based on used, discarded clothes. I take each piece apart, recreate each fabric remanent into a new textile, and produce my final garment. My emotions inspire this by mixing fabrics and colors; I managed to create textures and tones that manage to express every feeling in my day-to-day life, such as happiness, anger, rage, etc… I try to transfer all this through colors to be able to give a little more life to this world and