Interview : Maria Grech - Venere

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Maria Grech is our next Venere girl and she's actually someone I have not yet had the opportunity to work with, however she seems like a lovely girl that the audience is relating too...so here's Maria in her own words...

Describe your CHARACTER in 5 words

Fun, honest, outgoing, helpful, but sometimes a bit impatient

Describe your STYLE in 5 words

Black, safe, vintage, and bit of a tomboy, sometimes lazy but basically it really depends on my mood

How did you get into modelling?

Venere is actually my first modelling experience, I've always wanted to model but I never really believed in myself enough to try but then I thought I'd give Venere a shot and I still can’t believe I was actually chosen to be on the program wiht 8 stunning girls .

FAVOURITE Venere shoot?

When we shot this picture I was pretty nervous so I thought this will not be the greatest but after I seen the results I loved it! Hopefully I will get even better by time credit goes to

LEAST favourite Venere shoot?

I didn’t like my face it this picture need to learn a bit more how to relax my face , but hey practice makes perfect credits to

What's your biggest fashion sin?

"My biggest fashion sin is wearing heels I don’t know how to walk in."

What do you eat for breakfast?

For breakfast I mostly eat yogurt or cereal

Any future modelling plans?

After Venere I will hopefully do some fashion modeling that is basically what I always wanted to do

You can also read Michela Mallia's Interview here and Sarah Zerafa's interview here

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Interview Post : Adalia Bonanno Headpiece Artist

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Ladies and gents there's a new Artisan IN TOWN. Meet Adalia Bonnanno - headpiece artist - who has been working away quietly, out of the limelight but has managed to build up quite a reputation and client list. Her hats were recently selected to form part of the new Maltese luxury brand Ferragiu which was launched in Riccione earlier this month and she was also just given the opportunity to create a headpiece for Kate Middleton herself, to be presented to her during her planned visit to Malta last week.

Adalia started out within the fashion industry as a catwalk model, she modelled in various fashion shows over the years and has always had a love for fashion. Although I knew about her work, I saw her first hat with my own eyes in Riccione modelled by Claire Ciantar. The hat is really well made and very beautiful. 

As those of you who check in here regularly would know, I happen to lurveeee headpieces and hats, I do, I do, I do... soooooo I decided to meet up with Adalia and ask her a couple of questions

How did you first begin ?

It all happened in 2008, at this particular photo shoot for a calendar; the dress the setting, everything seemed like it was not quite enough and I had suggested creating a striking headpiece for the model to wear..and my love for this art evolved from that moment on. However, well and truly, it was only at the beginning of 2014 that I decided to actually take it more seriously and focus more on bespoke headpieces for special occasions such as weddings, holy communions and Fashion events.

Where did you learn ?

I'm actually mainly self thought but I've also enrolled in various online Milliner Academics and even travelled abroad for interactive tutorials; Malta unfortunately does not as yet have any kind of Millinery training. I have a lot of love for fabric manipulation and new innovative techniques and I love working with a variety of different materials and tools. Also, every time I travel I make sure to visit Milliners' studios and hat shops to check out any new interesting techniques they might be using.

What's the process like ?
Once I get the materials, trimmings and fabric in hand, I immediately become inspired and spend hours in my workshop until I am happy with the result. I am a perfectionist, so attention to detail is essential.

So..on to the juicy bit.. this gift for Kate Middleton - tell us something more

I created a bespoke headpiece as a gift to her Royal Highness, Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Malta's Independence which was meant to be her first visit to Malta. This was ultimately given directly to the Royal staff during Prince William's visit who took his wife's place at the very last minute. It was suggested that the piece should be Malta-themed in some way so I chose white and ivory and added a touch of red to complement them.

It took weeks of research and designing, hand crafting and assembling the handmade pieces together. It displays 50 pieces of small, handmade Sinamay flowers with petite Swarovski beads on top of a blocked straw pillboxed shaped base. The hat box was also fully custom made with specially selected fabric and calculated dimensions.

It would be a great honour if she had to wear this creation of mine, who knows... maybe one day she actually will. :)

Any Future Projects

Besides the regularly commissioned pieces, I will also be working on my new collection to be launched beginning of next year which will include one-off compelling statement headpieces, exquisitely crafted and encapsulating current fashion trends.

You can contact Adalia on info@adaliabonanno.com  or +356 79701012

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