AVENUE Hosts HunnyBunny Launch

AVENUE is proud to host the much anticipated HunnyBunny public release party!

With a unique easter egg hunt prepared, bring your comfy shoes and be ready to search under every rock as many of the best hidden prizes are unique and can only be picked up once.

When:
02 JANUARY 2010, SATURDAY, 12PM SLT (noon)

Where:
HunnyBunny Mainstore @ Bunnies

Event Sponsored by The Farm.

For more information please read the official press release.

Fashion Driven

The Holiday issue of AVENUE Magazine is a definite must read that features fabulous articles about many amazing talents in SL. Two of those individuals include fashion designers, Digit Darkes and AliannaMarie Gossipgirl.

Digit Darkes, this month's Fashion Icon, and Addicted, the sim it's housed on, are two of the most popular places in SL. Her fashion forward collections feature a variety of beautiful quality designs and accessories that range from sexy street wear to high fashion. The article highlights her passions, the evolution of her brand, and the inspirations for her newly designed sim.



AliannaMarie Gossipgirl, is the owner of Insatiable Designs and AVENUE Magazine's Fashion Designer of the Month. Her casual designs are perfect for the sexy, sassy, and cool avatar who loves denim and graphic tees. Her high quality affordable fashions for women features trendy styles and vivid colors.



Read the article to get a glimpse of her adorable offerings. To learn more about these talented ladies, click here.

Also visit Digit Darkes and Insatiable Designs in world.

Christmas & New Year Greetings from AVENUE

Flair for Fantasy

The holiday issue of AVENUE Magazine is filled with great fashion gift ideas, even some that are perfect for the avatar who has everything. If your shopping is done, that's even better because it's a great place to find something unique, stylish, and exciting for yourself.

If you dare to be fashionable yet different this holiday season and need a few ideas, check out this month's cover story on the fabulous Raven Pennyfeather of RFyre and the Fashion Spread featuring the work of Aeris Shenlin, creator of Smooth Designs. These talented ladies take fantasy and historic designs to another level.

Raven Pennyfeather designs some the finest Gothic Couture fashions and her RFyre brand is one of the most popular fashion houses in SL. . The cover feature is a great read and gives you an opportunity to learn a more about this brilliant lady, her inspirations and her design perspective. As an added bonus, you get a glimpse of some of her newest designs.

Aeris Shenlin 's name is synonomous with Fantasy Fashions. Her brand, Smooth Designs features creative and versatile costume designs. She is known for intricate details and varied style offerings which include, pirate costumes, historical pieces, and gothic vampire designs. You can see her wonderful new and imaginative creations in this month's Fashion Spread.

Click here to read this month's issue.

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LaRosa Winter Show

Join AVENUE Models Liam Netizen, Salvo Waydelich, Laurel Luminos, Lunabeam Moonites, Gena Zeiler, Vera Canning, Seashell Dench and Shenandoah Saintlouis as they present the latest winter fashions of LaRosa.

When: 20 December 2009, 12 noon SLT

Where: LaRosa Runway

For more information please read the official press release.

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d'Orient Launch Fashion Show

d'Orient opens this week with a list of top SL™ designers filling it's asian inspired shopping district. Where East meets West, this First Meta sim couples the premier Singaporean retailer TANGS (known as VTANGS inworld) with a stellar cast of in-world designers promising a fashion smorgasbord for a unique shopping experience.

Debuting the sim in style, First Meta has partnered with AVENUE Models for an unforgetable runway show featuring d'Orient designers:

Rfyre
Nardcotix
Stylissimo
Magnifico
CIA Designs
Devine Couture
MEB
[AddiCt]
[Obscene]
Ducknipple
Blitzed
ChicChickie!
Ema's
CNUK
HOX
+ ezura
PATY
DCNY
MADAME
Jela Couture

When: 18 December 2009, 12pm SLT

Where: First Meta, d'Orient

Join the AVENUE Magazine Readers Group for in-world invite w/ special gift.

For more information please see the official press release.

AVENUE Gems & Kisses Exclusive 2009

AVENUE gives you the exclusive on 2009's hottest new jewellery designer Deliziosa Vendetta of Gems & Kisses.

Get to know the artist behind the artful creations.



Read about The Art of Adornment on Issuu

Cure for the Holiday Blues

The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of year in SL and out. Shopping can be stressful but is necessary with all the activities and gift giving that goes on in world and out. Simply put, there are loads of things to do but not a lot of time to do them. If you find yourself feeling the pressures associated with the holiday season, take a few minutes to sit back and relax with the December issue of AVENUE Magazine. Our holiday issue is filled with great features and fashion goodies that are bound to make any avatar festive and jolly.



First off, treat yourself to the Magical Christmas Couture Fashions of the talented Bliss Beningborough, owner of House of Beingborough. This issue features lovely original gowns from her Winter Ball Collection. The gowns are fabulous, highly detailed, and perfect for fashionistas who enjoy looking beautiful while standing on the cutting edge of couture fashion.



Also featured, is a sneak peek at the new skin line from AVENUE's own Aleida Rhode. Those of you who are not aware of Aleida's many talents have been missing out. This lady is a triple threat in that she is gifted model, photographer, and designer. Her Aleida brand made it's debut earlier this year and now she graces us with a soft, feminine and gorgeous line of skins that are to die for.

Click here to check out the amazing offerings from House of Beningborough and Aleida in the latest issue of AVENUE Magazine.

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A Heavenly Boudoir Rendezvous

Even if it's winter, there is no reason not to stay sexy between the sheets or out of it in your boudoir.

AVENUE Model Mimmi Boa in Angel Dessous' Provacateur in Black

AVENUE Models returned with a heavenly showcase of Boudoir Secrets last weekend, the third time running with new and established lingerie designers that titillated the audiences' every senses. From fresh new creations by Beauty Avatar with skins and hair to the irrefutable languid designs of Angel Dessous, Insolence, Madi's Secrets, Magnolia Intimates, Movin Lingerie, Nymphetamine and Seldom Blue...the audience were in blissful rapture. Giving our angels luscious wings was our kind sponsor Material Squirrel and of course impeccably heeled by none other than Stiletto Moody.

The bold and beautiful AVENUE Models stirred up the heat on the runway whilst AVENUE CEO Rusch Raymaker played live DJ and voice host.


AVENUE CEO Rusch Raymaker DJ, Creative Director & Choreographer


AVENUE Model Tatiana Kurri in Madi's Secrets Dream Chemise in Dark Grey


AVENUE Model Jesika Contepomi in Magnolia Intimates' Romance Set in Powder Pink


AVENUE Model Jennaa Loire in MOVIN Lingerie Checc, Material Squirrel Inspired Sparrow Wings & Stiletto Moody Silver Stud Pump


AVENUE Models in INSOLENCE


AVENUE Model ZoeAnastasia Aeon in Insolence Isabel Aquamarine


AVENUE Model Tatiana Kurri in Nymphetamine Flirty Fannie PeekABoo Lingerie in White with Beads


AVENUE Model Poptart Lilliehook in Seldom Blue Portia Polkadot in Black


AVENUE Model Nekki Lovenkraft in Beauty Avatar's Anna Lingerie & Daphne Skin Makeup 06

After the show, as DJ Miguelina Cazenove of Studio Red pumped up the party, two guests were selected as the most sexily dressed and awarded a beautiful lingerie set each.

To see the full gorgeous collection showcased by these fabulous designers, view it here

The video for the show will be out soon so stay tuned and keep up to date with AVENUE's future powerhouse fashion showcases by joining AVENUE Magazine Readers group inworld.

Tasty Electronic Music Flavours

Some hot SL and RL DJs are gathered to celebrate a day dedicated to the multiple flavours of electronic music.

Get ready to be tuned in to for non stop pumpin rhythms of Jackin', Disco, Nu Disco, Soulful, Deep, Techno, Minimal Techno and Tech/Progressive with these guest DJs that will rock your socks off.

December 16th

The Lineup:

8am - 10 am Deckard Eames (Japan) Jackin' House
10am -11am Veronica Skjellerup (Germany) Nu Disco
11am - 1pm  Olivier Gopheller (Belgium) Disco House
1pm - 2pm   Serdan Mendes (Germany) House Flavours
2pm - 4pm   IONIC Benton (Luxembourg) Techno
4pm - 6pm  Satia Ruby (Germany) Minimal Techno
6pm - 8pm  Jaycee Kass (USA) Tech / Progressive House

Join the rhythm gurus at The Warehouse where its opened specially just for this event.  The venue is usually closed when there are no events.  So get your club kit on and bring your grooves to the dancefloor.

Spread the word and good vibrations.

AVENUE Magazine's December Holiday Issue

Here's an issue to wrap yourself up with for the holidays.

- Featuring Cover Story on Raven Pennyfeather of Rfyre
- Fashion Icon Digit Darkes
- CheerNo's Winter Release
- AVENUE Homme Winter Styles
- Fur Styles
- Future of the Enterprise by Linden Labs®
- Featured Photographer Paola Tauber



Read it on issuu.

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AVENUE Models presents...BOUDOIR SECRETS Winter 09

AVENUE Models is back with another installation of Second Life's hottest lingerie runway show Boudoir Secrets. This edition of the fabulous bi-annual show promises to be no less tantalising and mesmerizing than the high production of entertainment quality AVENUE Models is renowned for.

Set in heaven, over 4 sims, Boudoir Secrets III features the latest collections from SL's greatest lingerie designers. Joining us in this edition are fashion labels Angel Dessous, Beauty Avatar, Insolence, Madi's Secrets, Magnolia Intimates, Movin Lingerie, Nymphetamine and Seldom Blue. Special sponsors include Stiletto Moody and Material Squirrel Wings.

Grace the heavens in your sexiest angelic attire and stand a chance to win some luxurious lingerie sets.

When:
05 DECEMBER 2009, SATURDAY, 1PM SLT

Where:
AVENUE Boudoir Secrets LM1
AVENUE Boudoir Secrets LM2

For more information please read the press release.

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AVENUE hosts Smooth Designs Fashion Show

AVENUE Models hosted another stellar performance showcasing the designs of Aeris Shenlin, owner of Smooth Designs. Specializing in role-play costumes, the styles on display were truly out of this world.

With beautiful prim work and incredibly detailed textures, the designs ranged from genuine Aztec dancers to regal Baroque gowns to the frosty allure of the legendary Snow Queen. The Aztec dancers were a favorite for the fabulous feathered headdresses shown in male and female versions. The exquisite gold work done for the chest plate, arm, wrist and particularly the leg cuffs was immaculate.

Known as the stop for pirates in Second Life, Aeris does not let her creativity stop there. Alien avatars in vibrant reds and blues as well as the elements with Fire, Rainbow and Dark being featured with flowing tentacles that surrounded the models with mystery.

The true stunner for me had to be the Yul Brenner costume from the famous film "The King and I". The layered prims of the sarong and jacket combined with vivid reds truly set the outfit apart from your standard SL costumes.

You can find a more detailed review of this amazing show in our next issue of AVENUE magazine.

Fashion Decadence

The November issue of AVENUE Magazine is filled with pages full of fashion decadence. If you haven't made time to indulge yourself with one of our most memorable issues to date, then you are missing out on a real treat. The issue features the fashions of several amazing SL designers including Alatiel Malies, AlexanderHunter Rembrandt, and a little something special from Agnes Finney.

The talented Alatiel Malies is known for her chic, classic casual styles. However her brand, Alatiel Fashions, is probably most likely recognized for producing some of the most beautiful gowns in SL. You'll find some of her lovely fall creations in the Fashion Spread section.

The fall fashions of AlexanderHunter Couture appear to be greatly inspired by the vivid colors associated with fall and range from soft feminine ensembles to dapper designs for the fashion savvy gents. This gifted designer doesn't just make clothes, he designs entire looks including skins and shoes.

Finally, the issue features Part 1 of the series on the lovely ladies vying for the title of My Precious Queen, a contest developed by none other than Agnes Finney. AVENUE Magazine is a proud sponsor of the contest and the lucky winner will receive a scholarship to the AVENUE Models Academy in addition to many other great prizes. This article gives you a closer look at some of the contestants and a few of the remarkable designs from My Precious Agnes Finney.

If you want to see more from these amazing talents, visit their locations in world and click here to check out the November issue.

Stay tuned for a fabulous Holiday Special Issue coming out this week.

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Apparence Style Challenge

27 Nov 2009 - 29 Jan 2010

Show off your style with Apparence Skins & Shapes as we search for a super stylist to win a contract with Apparence and AVENUE Magazine. Over the next 8 weeks, weekly winners will be selected leading up to one final grand prize winner.

This is your chance to show off your styling, modeling and photography skills and get a head start in the fashion industry.

GOOD LUCK!

For more information see the official rules on the Apparence Blog or TP to Apparence.

AVENUE presents…Smooth Designs Fashion Show

AVENUE Models is proud to present the latest designs from Aeris Shenlin of Smooth Designs. This show promises to mystify and capture the audiences attention with Shenlin's extreme creations and elaborate attention to detail.

When: 29 November 2009, 3PM SLT

Where: AVENUE Sky Runway

Read here for more information.

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Hot Shoes & Cool Jewels

Any true fashionista knows that an outfit is never perfect until it's appropriately accessorized. Truth be told, accessories can make or break a look. As a result, a good amount of thought should go into your selections. The November issue of AVENUE Magazine features the designs of two very talented accessory designers, Sofi Trenkins and Maris Kanto.

Sofi Trenkins is the creative force behind Sigma Jewels, a great place to shop for accessories. Her designs are hip, chic and are made with some of the richest textures around.The pieces are beautiful, look fabulous with just about any fashion style, and reflect Sofi's artistic talents and eye for fashion.

Maris Kanto is the designer responsible for the beautiful accessories found at Kalnins. Well known for fabulous sunglasses and men's footwear, Kalnins is quickly becoming the place to shop for women's footwear as well. The new collection of multicolored scripted footwear is to die for. More importantly the shoes offer a realistic, stylish and classy look at affordable pricing.

To learn more about the creations of these wonderful designers, check out the Novemebr issue of AVENUE Magazine.

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AVENUE presents ... WINTERFAIRE

AVENUE invites you to celebrate the joy of Winter with a magical fashion showcase featuring a stellar cast of international designers in Second Life®.

AVENUE is proud to debut the Winter 2009 collections from fashion brands Designing Nicky Ree, LeeZu!, CHANTKARE, JADOR Fashion, Anubis Style, My Precious by Agnes Finney, B! Fashion, SF Designs, Vassnia and runway debut of Vitabela Dubrovna's inworld label Boudoir.

When : 21 November 2009, Saturday at 1pm SLT

Where: AVENUE Winterfaire 4-Sim SnowGlobe

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For more information please read the AVENUE WINTERFAIRE Press Release.

Walk on the Wild Side : Fabulous Alternative Fashions

Everyone in Second Life loves the idea of being unique. We often take any opportunity we can to express ourselves in ways that we might be a little hesitant to do in RL. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is through the way we dress.

As a result, tattoos and alternative fashions such as goth, grunge, neko and punk are big business in SL. Additionally, there are several amazing designers out there who thrive in this area. Two of these fascinating designers are featured in the November issue of AVENUE Magazine.

Since 2007, Xion Hack, owner of Addixion, has been providing Second Life residents with some of the most incredible tattoos and peircings around. However, Addixion, is not just limited to the production of these amazing tattoo designs, it is also responsible for some of the most detailed goth female skins as well as grunge clothing styles for both men and women.

If Xion's artistic flair isn't apparent when you look at his tattoos and fashions, it will be when you venture out to take a look at his amazing SIM which features satellite locations for several well known designers. Simply put, it's gorgeous and worthy of exploration.

Similarly, Arian Voss, the creative force behind Rebel, is indeed a fashion rebel. He's his own man who designs on his terms with absolutely no deference to style trends. This strategy clearly works for him because he produces some of the most imaginative and unique punk and grunge gear on the grid.

Visit his store and let your imagination run wild as you mix and match the realistically detailed separates to create your own unique look. For those of you who prefer to purchase more complete looks, Rebel offers nicely styled outfits as well.

Learn more about these talented men and their brands in the November issue of AVENUE Magazine.

AVENUE Models Academy Graduation

Another amazing group of trainees from the AVENUE Models Academy is preparing for their runway debut. Let's welcome academy trainees Mikey Batriani, RicoRacer Flux, Regina Tobias, Nicole Myhre, Naiya Kazyanenko, Victoria Lustre and Mitchy Foxdale to the catwalk as they strut in fashions by designer Shiryu Musashi of Musashi-Do.

See you there!

Designer Showcased: Musashi-Do
Date : Sunday, 15 November
Time : 12 noon SLT
Place : AVENUE Sky Runway

CheerNo Deuil Winter Collection

For men's fashion in Second Life, none are as alternative as CheerNo. He does not draw within the lines. He likes to get messy and it all comes together in a creative explosion of in your face style.

"Montage", his fall line released last month, brought forth colorful pieces woven through with childhood whimsy like lollipops, legos and cotton candy. The old adage real men wear pink has been redefined to include bright and vibrant yellows and stunning purples and blues.



With the release of his "Deuil" winter collection, which means "Mourning" in French. (Thank you Aris :D) A more somber line. Given its name this makes sense. However the boldness of the outfits cannot be missed. It gave me the impression of someone mourning but not at all ashamed to experience those emotions and let it be known. With a palette of silvers, whites and deep blacks, the clothes are fierce. Mixing in elements of popular icons such as Marilyn Monroe and even a bit of Glam Rock ala David Bowie.


Mortifera, a fearlessly sexy ensemble that includes a see thru black shirt with Marilyn Manson's image emblazoned on the chest and torso, bondage style bracelets and armbands, was a crowd pleaser. The HOMME Venus Dark skins created just for this show, added the finishing touch.

As always, CheerNo's pieces are perfect for mixing and matching. The black padded half jackets with hoods and ski pants, yes ski pants. Wool blazers, sequin patterned pants along with cleverly sculpted attachments truly enhance and deliver a real feel to the line.

Photos by Sharron Schuman

Miss Virtual World 2010

Let the pageantry begin with the Miss Virtual World 2010!


Miss Virtual World 2010 is an annual pageant for female avatars possessing style, grace, charm and personality. Last Saturday, Nov 7 was the first ever presentation of the final 24 candidates vying for the title, where various personalities from the press, media and fashion industry gathered to quiz the candidates. 


Four of AVENUE's models strut down the runway and gracefully presented the outfit they have put together to showcase their creativity and sense of pixel style. They are:

Devine Hunt: MISS BAHAMAS

  Mavi Beck: MISS ITALY

Chirzaka Vlodovic: MISS LATVIA

Natasja Schumann: MISS SINGAPORE

The participants did a fabulous job despite the lag and other issues surrounding the event. Coronoation Night will be on December 19, 11am SLT/PST at the Patch Thibaud Auditorium.


AVENUE Magazine wishes them all the best of luck! May the best woman win! <3


Photos by Tillie Ariantho

Rusch Raymaker on Spotlight TV

AVENUE Magazine's own Rusch Raymaker interviewed by Spotlight TV host Scorpinosis Nightfire. What's next for AVENUE Magazine and the potential of another RL print edition?

Also catch Kat Alderson and Katia Keres the #1 Pop Artist of 2009 by Metaverse TV's Strem Scene Music Awards.

Enjoy!

AVENUE November 2009 Issue

AVENUE Magazine's November Issue is out!

And it's a showdown of sorts especially in the fashion arena covering a wide variety of fashion genres from grunge to goth, alternative to couture.

AVENUE brings you first hand news on the recent Virtual London Fashion Week where Real Life designer Maria Grachvogel's designs were replicated inworld by SL designers Nils Tomorrow, Estelle Parnall, Lixena Lamourfou and Watcher Castaignede. Maria shares her optimism and perspective on Real Life fashion in Second Life in this exclusive coverage behind the scenes.

Other highlights in this issue :

- Cover Story on Xion Hax of Addixion
- Featured Designers : Rebel, The Black Canary, Sigma Jewelry & AlexanderHunter Couture
- Fashion Spreads with the latest releases from Kalnins & Alatiel Fashions
- Yoko Ono's debut of Imagine Peace in Second Life
- DJ of the Month : Amanda Shinji
- Featured Photographer : Zoe Demar

and much much more! It's another juicy issue and slice of Second Life.

Read it on issuu. View in fullscreen for maximum enjoyment.



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AVENUE on "Tonight Live" with Paisley Beebe

AVENUE is happy to share our latest interview on "Tonight Live" with Paisley Beebe. We discuss the history of AVENUE Magazine, our hopes and plans, experiences in publishing our first print edition and much more.

Also, continue to watch through to see the discussions with Tamra Sands, Broadway actress/singer/songwriter, and Gwyneth Llewelyn, European Business Manager for Beta Technologies and Blogger.

We send a huge thank you to Paisley and Treet.tv for this wonderful experience and hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Entre Mare Designs

Classy, feminine, and elegant are just a few words that describe the creations of Sykao Adamski. Her fashion house, Entre Mare Designs, debuted in SL in June 2009 and has made quite the first impression. In fact, the designs are so lovely that I will go out on a limb and say that every woman should have at least one or more.

Simply put, these designs are breathtakingly gorgeous and will make anyone who wears them feel beautiful and alluring. Entre Mare caters to its clientele by providing an array of unique formal looks that range from cocktail dresses to ballroom gowns that are guranteed to make heads turn.

To learn how Sykao took her love of fashion and turned it into one of the grid's most sought after brands in such a short time, check out the latest Issue of AVENUE Magazine. The review, written by Isadora Fiddlesticks, provides more information about the brand and designs(photographed by Natajsa Schumann). Click here to view the magazine.

Spoil Yourself with Gems & Kisses

Jewelry selection can make or break any ensemble. So, its important to select pieces that make a statement about your chosen look. However, all SL jewelry is not created equally and it is important that your are able to distinguish between what's hot and what's not.

It won't take you long to discover that you can't go wrong with the incredible jewelry designs of Deliziosa Vendetta. Her brand, known as Gems & Kisses, has quickly established a reputation for providing stylish haute couture jewelry pieces for the modern avatar.

Gems & Kisses jewelry is classy, unique, and alluring. The high quality designs are made using intricately detailed textures that give the pieces an amzingingly realistic look. Each piece has its own style and personality and looks great with just about anything.

The Octobeber issue of AVENUE Magazine is our 1st Anniversary issue and features the magnificent jewelry of Gems & Kisses in the monthly Fashion Spread section.

Click here to see this fabulous spread by Emi Bade and sneak a peek at Deliziosa’s designs.

An Apparence for Halloween

Tis the season to get ready to shop around for your Halloween doll-up and if you're looking for skins and shapes to complete your look with a lil grunge..a lil goth...a lil bloodied beauty but keeping it elegantly edgy...check out Apparence skin and shapes collection that will add that unique spin on Halloween.

Desiree by Apparence Skin & Shapes

- A gothic avant garde lolita look

Linda by Apparence Skin & Shapes

- A hot siren that will stroke fear & desire

Chloe by Apparence Skin & Shapes

- Grunge Gamine that is delicately bruised yet beautiful with alluring dark eyes

Keira Mono by Apparence Skin & Shapes

- A haunting and alluring black and white skin