ATHLEISURE BEAUTY

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THE PICK ME UP

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IN OUR BAG | PREPPING FOR TACO TUESDAY

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HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP IMPROVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Physical therapy (PT) was born out of a need to improve the standard of living of injured soldiers, sailors, and other physically handicapped people. The purpose of PT is often not in treating the patient's condition, but rather in improving their quality of life by increasing their ability to perform daily activities. 

For instance, if someone is unable to walk because of a traumatic accident or is unable to perform simple tasks, like climbing stairs, PT can help them return to work and function normally.

Physical Therapy In Sports

Physical therapists are licensed and trained to help people with physical disabilities, especially those that resulted from debilitating diseases, sports injuries, or accidents. With physical therapy, individuals regain their mobility and increase their ability to perform regular activities. 

That being said, here’s how athletes and sports enthusiasts benefit from physical therapy:

Assessment And Testing

First of all, physical therapy can help improve sports performance with a good assessment, testing, and diagnosis of a licensed physical therapist. This is the basic premise of physical therapy, and it can help athletes overcome any physical limitations that they encounter during training or competition. This is because sports medicine doctors are trained to assess and treat injuries that occur in athletics, such as Fit Club NY physical therapy.

One of the keys to good sports medicine is determining the root cause of the problem. Once this is determined, the proper course of action can be devised. Athletes who play competitive sports should have their entire body evaluated each year by a licensed physical therapist.

Maintain The Health Of Bones And Muscles

Some athletes choose to continue working with their physical therapists even after the season has ended. This is because many athletes see the value in being proactive in keeping their physical health at its optimum. 

Regular physical therapy also helps athletes maintain and develop their bones and muscles even when they're not actively playing their sports.

Reduce Or Eliminate Pain

One of the most common ailments that limit sporting activities is a pinched nerve at the back of the leg. When this happens, the nerves that supply sensation to the lower legs become pinched or cut off, causing severe pain and even paralysis in the lower extremities. 

An acute injury to a ligament, tendon, or muscle can lead to inflammatory swelling and a loss of flexibility. This can lead to pain and difficulty in moving the joint. Chronic pain can prevent an athlete or sports aficionado from performing their best.

Physical therapy may be used to control the inflammation and return the joint to normal function. It may be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, rest, and ice.

Pre-Season Preparation

Most professional sports teams, if not all, have a team of physical therapists that prepares the athletes for the upcoming season. While it's possible to train without any form of physical therapy, most professional athletes acknowledge that it's impossible to compete at a top-level level without some type of assistance.

Physical therapists are well-trained to perform various physical therapy treatments such as massage therapy, electrotherapy (electric stimulation), iontophoresis, heat therapy, and more. Physical therapy is considered a pre-season activity for every professional sports team and serious athlete.

Speed Up Recovery

How can PT speed up recovery? Once seriously injured, an athlete should take time off from sports to heal physically. This is especially true for athletes who have injured their muscles, bones, or joints through overuse. 

The majority of injuries that occur in sports may be prevented with physical therapy so that athletes can choose to pursue surgery as a last resort. They understand that physical therapy is often the best way to treat their injuries and regain peak performance.

PT may help speed up the recovery by helping the patient regain flexibility, balance, strength, speed, and stamina. A skilled physical therapist will know when to start and how long to prolong the physical rehabilitation program. 

Physical therapy sessions will help athletes, as well as sports enthusiasts, recover faster to get back to their normal activities sooner.

Takeaway

If you're an athlete, physical therapy may be very helpful to maintain flexibility and strength, as well as reducing pain and or discomfort. You can consult a physical therapist before your first game or after your last game of the season. 

Most therapists will begin with a review of your symptoms and then help you understand the cause of the problem and how it can be corrected. Proper rehabilitation and recuperation care can help you get back on your feet quickly. 

So, if you have an injury, it's important to talk to a physical therapist about the benefits that physical therapy can offer you.

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TASTE OF DERBY WITH CHEF DAVID DANIELSON

Known as the greatest sport in 2 minutes, The Kentucky Derby takes place the first Saturday in May. Although last year's Derby was postponed until the fall of 2020, all eyes are on Louisville this year. The Kentucky Derby consists of a number of events that lead up the big race. Derby Week and Derby Day is filled with races, fun events, cocktails and food.

We caught up with Executive Chef David Danielson who has consulted on numerous large scale special events throughout the world including Super Bowl XLV, U.S. Open Tennis tournament, Summer Olympics in Beijing 2008, Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2010, Winter Olympics in Sochi in 2014, Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Lollapalooza, was the personal chef to The British Consulate General and has lent his expertise to PGA Tour events and the Grammy Awards. He is the co-author of The Bourbon Country Cook Book: New Southern Entertaining: 95 Recipes and More from a Modern Kentucky Kitchen. In addition to a number of appearances on-air nationally and locally, he was a celebrity judge on BRAVO Season 16's Top Chef.

Chef Danielson has been at Churchill Downs for 10 years. We caught up with him right before Derby Day to find out about his culinary background, why the Derby is so important, what the official menu is and how you can make it at home during your viewing parties if you won't be on site this year for the races on May 1st.

ATHLEISURE MAG: Can you tell me a little about your culinary background and how you came to Churchill Downs?

EXECUTIVE CHEF DAVID DANIELSON: I've been here for about 10 years and am classically trained in fine dining as my career began at Dumas Pere L’Ecole de la Cuisine Francaise in Chicago and continued at the Ecole Hotelier Tain l'Hermitage in France.

I continued working along with the industry's most renowned chefs in North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and South America.

Before joining the team here at Churchill Downs, I was an Executive Chef at Rockefeller Center New York with Restaurant Associates and was Executive Chef of the United Nations Plaza Hotel in New York City, the Chicago Ritz Carlton, the Palmer House Hilton Chicago just to name a few.

When I was in NY, I started doing some large events and I spent the next few years doing the Olympics, the PGA, US Open Tennis and that's when it brought me here to Kentucky to be the chef at Churchill Downs. This is my 11th Derby and it's the most amazing sporting event that I have ever worked.

AM: Our Co-Founder grew up in Indiana and went to college at Indiana University so visiting Louisville regularly in the months, weeks and days leading up to the Kentucky Oaks and the Derby was filled with excitement! As the Executive Chef at Churchill Downs, what is Derby week like for you leading up to the big race typically?

EC DD: You know, like everybody else, it builds up and there is a ton of excitement. For us, it's lots of work. We have thousands and thousands of people coming through our doors. So we work, not only for months in planning and preparing for this, but then we get to Derby week and it's really about production. It's about getting everything organized and getting everything together. It's about getting with the fans and really creating an amazing experience for the whole week but certainly leading up to Derby day on Saturday!

AM: It's been quite a year, but with more people getting vacccines, we're seeing things opening up again like the upcoming Derby. What is it about the Derby that is such a great an event?

EC DD: The thing here is that it's a beautiful day out here. It's a combination of one amazing racing, it's the most exciting 2 minute sport plus amazing food, great drinks, fashion and you know you can feel the energy when people come in here. Everyone is watching the races and then you get a break. You get to make new friends, see old friends. It's really a day long party and a day long celebration. That's what really makes it unique for us.

AM: For those who will watch from home, what is the official meal for this year's derby and how can we recreate it at home?

EC DD: Every year we write a new menu and change it up. We try to give a new experience every year. One of the things that's so exciting this year is our partnership with Vidalia Onions. They are official partners of The Kentucky Derby and they are on our menu. We're featuring several of their onions in our recipes both here on our official menu as well as recipes that we have created for people to be making at home when they are watching the Derby. So that's a lot of fun for us.

AM: What is it about Vidalia onions that we should know about as it seems that much like Champagne is designated by its region, the same is true of this varietal.

EC DD: Absolutely, Vidalia Onions only come from 20 counties in Georgia and it's really a combination of the weather and the soil that makes these onions so unique and so special. They have a really great sweetness and crispness. They are really unique and different from any kind of onion. We love to showcase these amazing products. We also like the seasonality of it. They really come into season in the middle of April and then you see them in the grocery stores and they really available until about August.

AM: What are some tips that you can provide in order for those that are holding viewing festivities at home?

EC DD: One of the things that we're doing here is that we have several different dishes. We have chicken, a sauteéd chicken dish with Vidalia Onions and mushroom sauce which is really easy to make at home. But I love the versatility. We've got a black-eyed pea salad with some pickled Vidalia Onions. Then we've turned it into a chutney with some roasted down peaches putting that down over some barbecue pork sliders. There are just so many things that you can do with it that that is one of the things that we do when you're putting recipes together and looking at these menus, you're trying to find those ingredients that really stand out and make a difference when people bite into that and taste it. They say, "wow that's really something different and something that we don't see everyday." For us, that's the fun of being able to really showcase this type of product.

AM: These dishes sound great and whether it's making the official meal served at The Kentucky Derby or the one for those that are viewing at home, where can we get those recipes?

EC DC: You can visit VidaliaOnion.org and KYDerby.com at the Recipe Central. The recipes will be there and we will be sharing all of these dishes as well as some other dishes. You can see them as well as try to make what we will enjoy here at Derby or those that are meant for viewers at home that we have created.

AM: What is your beverage of choice after completing a successful Derby week of events?

EC DD: The first one that I can get my hands on haha! It's a long week. I'm usually pretty careful as we work about 20 hours a day all week. So, when it's finally over Sat. night, I get home and I usually pour myself a couple fingers of bourbon haha.

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ATHLEISURE MAG | #64 APR 2021

In this month’s issue, our cover shoot is actor, producer and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg. We talk about his mantra for life, his roles, apparel brand MUNICIPAL and his docuseries on HBO Max, Wahl Street. We took some time with broadcaster and podcast host, Catt Sadler to talk about the importance of self-care in her life and why it is something that she continues to engage in. We also talk about her latest podcast show, It Sure Is a Beautiful Day. We interview rock powerhouse couple Perry Farrell founder of Lollapalooza and frontman of Jane’s Addiction, Porno for Pyros and Psi Com and his wife Etty Lau Farrell, a vocalist, dancer and on the board of Lollapalooza. They shared how important performing is to them, how they work together, his latest boxed set Perry Farrell: The Glitz; The Glamour and their intent to bring Lollapalooza back in person based on protocols. With The Kentucky Derby taking place tomorrow, we catch up with Churchill Downs’ Executive Chef David Danielson as he shares what Derby Week is like for him and his culinary team, this years menu and how he relaxes after he finishes this epic event.

This month, Drax Project shares 9 songs via an acoustic performance for this month’s 9PLAYLIST 9MIX 9ACOUSTIC. We also have EDM DJ, DIPHA BARUS include a 9PLAYLIST 9MIX. Olympic Team USA Marathon Medalist, New York City Marathon and Boston Marathon winner Meb Keflezighi shares his favorite songs in 9PLAYLIST. Olympic Gold Medalist, 2 X FIFA World Cup Winner, US Women’s Soccer National Team and Washington Spirit Kelley O’Hara shares her favorites and why in our 9LIST STORI3S. USA’s Queen of the South, Molly Burnett shares her 9LIST ROUTIN3S that she enjoys in the morning, afternoon and evening.  

Our monthly feature, The Art of the Snack focuses on Soogil. This month’s Athleisure List comes from Little Chef Little Café and FORME Life. As always, we have our monthly roundups of some of our favorite finds.

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SS21 | ALO YOGA

We’re loving Alo Yoga’s drops that have fun colors and are perfect to wear when you’re hitting the studio. Check out some of the new pieces.

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INSIDE VERSACE HOME

Home means more then just a place where we live, it’s also the center of how we go about living our lives. In Inside Versace Home, the brand takes us into the lives of a family who works out, relaxes, takes on hobbies and communes with one another. We’re privy to a number of pieces from the apparel, accessory and home collection as well as the iconic print.

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UNDERSTANDING ANTI-AGING CREAMS AND WHY YOU SHOULD GET CUSTOMIZED TREATMENTS

Surely everyone wants to stay looking young. While, there is no fountain of youth waiting to be found by intrepid explorers, as far as we know, there is an abundance of anti-aging creams on the market that claim to prevent or reverse the signs of aging. But do those creams actually work? Well, to some degree, many do indeed help to put the brakes on your skin aging. However, if you want to really see results, you should consider using specially customized skincare treatments rather than over-the-counter products.

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The Key Ingredients of Anti-aging Creams 

Whether an anti-aging cream actually works depends on the ingredients it contains. Retinol is one of the key ingredients that can help to prevent wrinkles. As you age, your body naturally loses vitamin A. In turn, that means you are more susceptible to gaining wrinkles and a dull complexion. Retinol can reverse that by increasing cell turnover, building collagen, and improving discoloration. Antioxidants are also commonly used in anti-aging creams because they protect your skin from things like pollution and UV damage.

However, even though such ingredients help to prevent or reverse the signs of aging, they need to come in a high enough concentration to work. Furthermore, everyone’s skin is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution. That is one reason why you should get customized anti-aging treatments instead.

Why You Should Get Customized Treatments

The aging process is driven by genes. But the way that your individual skin ages is not necessarily going to be the same as someone else’s. Everyone has a unique skin type. With a customized skincare treatment, such as those available from NavaMD.com, you can get treatment for your specific skin type.

So, how does customized treatment work? The process is straightforward. You complete an online consultation with a qualified clinician. Based on the consultation, a dermatologically designed product will be created, tailored to your exact skin type and taking into account any other health issues you may have. Unlike over-the-counter products, the ingredients that go into your customized treatment are carefully chosen and mixed in the right concentration levels to produce a unique anti-aging cream. You then simply purchase the cream and have it delivered to your doorstep.

A Customized Treatment Is Worth the Investment

While it is true that a customized anti-aging treatment usually costs more than over-the-counter products, it is still very affordable and it could save you money in the long term because you will no longer need to experiment with countless products bought from the store. Trying different over-the-counter treatments without knowing which ones are best suited for your skin can soon become a major expense. Besides, when the results of a customized anti-aging cream are so noticeable, it is more than worthwhile investing in it.

In Conclusion

An individual approach to skincare will always work better because experts carefully consider your unique skin type and your precise needs. You can be certain that the right ingredients and the right concentration and mix of ingredients are used for your individual skin’s requirements, as opposed to over-the-counter products that use generic ingredients and levels of concentration. So, if you want to prevent or reverse the signs of aging, you should definitely consider getting a customized treatment that is created by medical professionals. Combine a custom anti-aging cream with a lifestyle that keeps you mentally and physically active, and you can feel and look young for years to come.

FW21 | MICHAEL KORS 40TH ANNIVERSARY RUNWAY SHOW

Last week, Michael Kors presented his 40th Anniversary Show which included a number of iconic models such as Naomi Campbell, Alek Wek, Helena Christensen and Liya Kebede. In addition, Bella Hadid, Precious Lee and Paloma Elsesser were walking as well. This show took place in the Theatre District as the models who have been known to walk the designer’s show, showcased his collection on 45th street and made their way to the Shubert Theater with Rufus Wainwright performing. COVID-19 protocols were used in creating this production and as the models enjoyed the show, they maintained 6ft distance between one another.

The show commemorates 40 years of his fashion while also being an homage to the city of New York and sharing iconic places such as Sardi’s the designers favorite pre-theater restaurant. In place of the portraits that line the walls there, they Zoomed in personalities such as Billy Porter, Chita Rivera and Bette Midler, who are known to have their pictures there. They encouraged people to donate to The Actors Fund which employees over 40,000 people by providing a safety net to those who work across theater, dance, opera, music, film, television, and radio during the pandemic.

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ACTIVITIES FOR SPORTS FANS LOOKING TO MAKE THEIR FANDOM MORE OF A LIFESTYLE

Who doesn’t love cheering on their favorite sports team or donning their preferred player’s jersey to wear to important tournaments and competitions? People all around the world share a love of some kind of sport, no matter what it may be. You probably even know at least one extreme fan yourself. However, there are actually even more ways those sports followers can take their enthusiasm to the next level. Check out below some great hobbies and activities that sports fans should try at least once.

Listen to sports podcasts

One way fans can stay up-to-date on their team’s stats and rankings while gaining a valuable entertainment opportunity is by listening to podcasts related to sports. Podcasts of all kinds are quickly becoming a first choice for information by people everywhere and, nowadays, users can find hundreds of sports themed segments. Just search for your sport and filter through the offerings that interest you. Some of the best out there today include That Peter Crouch Podcast, The Ornstein and Chapman Podcast, and the Match of the Day Podcast.
Follow your team's odds and wager on your picks

There's nothing sports fans love more than watching their team compete live on the field or court. When sports season is afloat, everything else is just seemingly less important. Betting is one great activity for sports followers who are looking to take their fandom to the next level. Combining aspects of competition with skill and entertainment, wagering on your favorite sports organization can be done before, after, or even during a match.

Whether you're into basketball, baseball, football, or even cricket, dozens of sports are covered with expert stats and insights from the best pundits in the industry. For example, in some Midwestern states, online sportsbooks have been legalized within the last few years and offer users the chance to review odds on a variety of sports, making wagering decisions entirely in the virtual realm. Especially in states like Michigan more recently fans can even choose from a large selection of free bet offers to make the starting process more welcoming. Betting on sports can enhance viewing experiences and fan involvement, allowing you to quite literally team up with your franchise in their pursuit of victory.

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 Viewing sports events is more convenient with the best streaming services available that provide constant access
Sign up for a streaming service

For a dedicated sports fan, there’s nothing worse than missing an important game on live T.V. Thankfully, nowadays, people don’t have to worry about this as much because of sports streaming services. These platforms allow their users to enjoy around-the-clock access to a variety of competitions and even player interviews at any time and place. Gone are the days of setting your alarm to be ready at a specific time for kickoff, as more and more fans are jumping aboard the streaming train. Right now, some of the best include fubo TV, Hulu Live, and YouTube TV. Fans can get their sports entertainment fix in a much more convenient way without breaking the bank.

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Hosting events like a Super Bowl watch party is another great way to get together with friends and enjoy the game even more  
Start a sports blog with opinion and feature articles

Lastly, if you want to take your fandom to new heights, consider starting a personal blog geared towards the sport you love. Even if you aren’t an avid writer, you may find that this endeavor will connect you easily with other fans of the industry through the magic of the internet. You’ll be able to forge new relationships with fellow sports lovers and even improve your writing skills in the process. In fact, if you become good at it, you could possibly use your copy skills to fund your way to big games! After all, blogging is an industry that has exploded in the 21st century and many use it as a way to make a living. If your thing is sports, why not tell the world about how much you love your team?

FW21 | VERSACE

Versace’s FW21 collection was presented in the house’s labyrinth which is inspired by the Iconic Greca motif. In addition, they also launched a new signature print. The new Versace La Greca code showcases the Greek Key along with the Versace logo in various sizes and color combinations. This pattern has sharp angles, clean lines and a bold palette that reflects power and self confidence.

| CREATIVE DIRECTOR Donatella Versace | DIRECTOR Gordon Von Steiner | SHOW CONCEPT + SET Villa Eugénie | ART DIRECTOR Charles Levai & Kevin Tekinel | MUSIC Frederic Sanchez | CHOREOGRAPHY Jordan Robson | STYLING Jacob K | HAIR Guido Palau | MAKEUP Pat McGrath | FASHION SERVICES KCD | VIDEO CAPTURE 4Friends |

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ROGER FEDERER'S THREE MOST IMPRESSIVE WIMBELDON WINS

The world-famous Wimbledon Championships returns this summer following last year’s coronavirus enforced cancellation. Sports fans in the United Kingdom and beyond will be delighted to see SW19 back in full swing. Tennis betting online will also return with a bang as fans aim to predict the winner and beat the bookies.

The Wimbledon men’s list includes the usual names. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are just some of the stars expected to show up in London this summer.

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FedEx, the king of SW19

However, Roger Federer has made this tournament his own in recent years, and he’s known in these parts as Wimbledon’s most successful champions.

FedEx has eight Wimbledon gongs, lifting his first in 2003 with the most recent in 2017. Approaching 40 years old, does the Swiss star have another title left in him? We’ll find out this year as Federer aims to bow out with a victory.

Taking a quick break from the Wimbledon build-up, we look back at three of Federer’s most impressive Wimbledon final wins.

2003 beat Mark Philippoussis

Wimbledon 2003 will go down in history for fans of Federer as it was the year he won his first title at the London venue. FedEx beat Australian Philippoussis by three sets to love, claiming his place in the history books, joining an exclusive club of Wimbledon champions. The scoreboard that day showed just how impressive the winner was, reading 7-6, 6-2, 7-6.

His first Wimbledon title was also Roger’s first career Grand Slam, making him the first Swiss player to win a men’s singles Grand Slam tennis title. It kick-started his love affair with playing on the centre court of SW19.

2007 beat Rafael Nadal

Think famous rivalries in sport, and you can’t exclude Federer and Nadal. The two have massive respect for each other after competing head-to-head and carrying tennis for much of their careers. In the 2007 final, Federer came out on top, beating Nadal in a five-set thriller.

The score in that final was 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 2-6, 6-2. The game swung back and forth, keeping fans in attendance and watching around the world on the edge of their seats. It was a match no player deserved to lose, but no one could deny Roger his spectacular win. Interestingly, that was the first time Federer has played all five sets in a Grand Slam final, but coming through victorious bagged him a record-equaling fifth consecutive title, matching the efforts of Bjorn Borg. Roger wasn’t finished there, of course. There were plenty more thrilling Grand Slam finals played out between Federer and Nadal, with the pair winning more than their fair share of titles during a dominant period.

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2017 Marin Cilic

Federer’s most recent Wimbledon win came in 2017, which was, arguably, his most impressive. We love his victory over Marin Cilic because it ended a five-year wait for another Wimbledon crown, proving he can never be written off in London. He upset the odds before. Will he do it again this year? It would be a brave pundit who says no.

The 2017 final was won by Federer in straight sets, dominating Cilic. The scorecard read 6-3, 6-1, 6-4. Roger was favourite to win that game after blazing a trail of glory to the final, and he didn’t disappoint on centre court. Many players are fazed by the splendour of the occasion but never Roger. He’s as calm when a set down as he is when a setup. It’s that winning mentality and steely character that has set him apart over the years, and although he may be getting on in years, his desire and will to win never drops.

Dates for your diary

Wimbledon 2021 begins on 28 June, with the final played on 11 July. Novak Djokovic enters as the men’s defending champion and favourite to retain his title. He already has five winner’s medals from this competition, and a sixth could be on the way.

The ladies defending champion is Shimona Halep, and many pundits have picked her to continue her rise with another win on Church Road. She showed that she is more than talented enough to win on the London grass, and another big effort is expected this summer.

AWARDS SEASON 2021 | ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS

The 93rd annual Academy Awards -known as the Oscars. The awards show takes place live tonight. As always, we like to share who we think will win, who actually won and whether we were correct on our predictions. It’s been quite an awards season as we have navigates the pandemic for over the past year and we’re always looking forward to who will hit the red carpet and come home with the Oscar.

ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE

RIZ AHMED Sound of Metal

CHADWICK BOSEMAN Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

ANTHONY HOPKINS The Father

GARY OLDMAN Mank

STEVEN YEUN Minari

ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

SACHA BARON COHEN The Trial of the Chicago 7

DANIEL KALUUYA Judas and the Black Messiah

LESLIE ODOM, JR. One Night in Miami…

PAUL RACI Sound of Metal

LAKEITH STANFIELD Judas and the Black Messiah

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

VIOLA DAVIS Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

ANDRA DAY The United States vs. Billie Holiday

VANESSA KIRBY Pieces of a Woman

FRANCES MCDORMAND Nomadland

CAREY MULLIGAN Promising Young Woman

ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

MARIA BAKALOVA Borat Subsequent Moviefilm: Delivery of Prodigious Bribe to American Regime for Make Benefit Once Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

GLENN CLOSE Hillbilly Energy

OLIVIA COLMAN The Father

AMANDA SEYFRIED Mank

YUH-JUNG Minari

ANIMATED FEATURE FILM

ONWARD Dan Scanlon and Kori Rae

OVER THE MOON Glen Keane, Gennie Rim and Peillin Chou

A SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE: FARMAGEDDON Richard Phelan, Will Becher and Paul Kewley

SOUL Pete Docter and Dana Murray

WOLFWALKERS Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart, Paul Young and Stephan Roelants

CINEMATOGRAPHY

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH Sean Bobbitt

MANK Erik Messerschmidt

NEWS OF THE WORLD Dariusz Wolski

NOMADLAND Joshua James Richards

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Phedon Papamichael

COSTUME DESIGN

EMMA Alexandra Byrne

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM Ann Roth

MANK Trish Summerville

MULAN Joshua Bina Daigeler

PINOCCHIO Massimo Cantini Parrini

DIRECTING

ANOTHER ROUND Thomas Vinterberg

MANK David Fincher

MINARI Lee Isaac Chung

NOMADLAND Chloe Zhao

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Emerald Fennell

DOCUMENTARY (FEATURE)

COLLECTIVE Alexander Nanau and Bianca Oana

CRIP CAMP Nicole Newnham, Jim LeBrecht and Sara Bolder

THE MOLE AGENT Maite Alberdi and Marcela Santibanez

MY OCTOPUS TEACHER Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed and Craig Foster

TIME Massimo Garrett Bradley, Lauren Domino and Kellen Quinn

DOCUMENTARY (SHORT SUBJECT)

COLETTE Anthony Glacchino and Alice Doyard

A CONCERTO IS A CONVERSATION Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers

DO NOT SPLIT Anders Hammer and Charlotte Cook

HUNGER WARD Skye Fitzgerald and Michael Scheuerman

A LOVE SONG FOR LATASHA Sophia Nahli Allison and Janice Duncan

FILM EDITING

THE FATHER Rorgos Lamprinos

NOMADLAND Chloe Zhao

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Frederic Thoraval

SOUND OF METAL Mikkel E. G. Nielsen

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Alan Baumgarten

INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM

ANOTHER ROUND Denmark

BETTER DAYS Hong Kong

COLLECTIVE Romania

THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SKIN Tunisia

QUO VADIS, AIDA? Bosnia and Herzegovina

MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING

EMMA Marese Langan, Laura Allen and Claudia Stolze

HILLBILLY ELEGY Eryn Krueger Mekash, Matthew Mungle and Patricia Dehaney

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM Sergio-Lopez RIvera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson

MANK Gigi Williams, Kimberley Spiteri and Colleen LaBaff

PINOCCHIO Mark Coullier, Dalia Colli and Francesco Pegoretti

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)

DA 5 BLOODS Terence Blanchard

MANK Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross

MINARI Emile Mosseri

NEWS OF THE WORLD James Newton Howard

SOUL Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste

MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)

FIGHT FOR YOU From Judas and the Black Messiah; Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas

HEAR MY VOICE From the Trial of the Chicago 7; Music by Daniel Pemberton; Lyric by Daniel Pamberton and Celeste Waite

HUSAVIK From Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga; Music and Lyric by Savan Kotecha, Fat Max Gsus and Rickard Goransson

IO SI (SEEN) From the Life Ahead (La Vita Davanti a Se); Music by Diane Warren; Lyric by Diane Warren and Laura Pausini

SPEAK NOW From One Night in Miami…; Music and Lyric by Leslie Odom, Jr. and Sam Ashworth

BEST PICTURE

THE FATHER David Parfitt, Jean-Louis Livi and Phillippe Carcassonne, Producers

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH Shaka King, Charles D. King and Ryan Coogler, Producers

MANK Cean Chaffin, Eric Roth and Douglas Urbanski, Producers

MINARI Christina Oh, Producer

NOMADLAND Frances McDormand, Peter Spears, Mollye Asher, Dan Janvey and Chloe Zhao, Producers

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Ben Browning, Ashley Fox, Emerald Fennell and Josey McNamara, Producers

SOUND OF METAL Bert Hamelinck and Sacha Ben Harroche, Producers

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Marc Platt and Stuart Besser, Producers

PRODUCTION DESIGN

THE FATHER Production Design: Peter Francis; Set Decoration: Cathy Featherstone

MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM Production Design: Mark Ricker; Set Decoration: Karen O’Hara and Diana Stoughton

MANK Production Design: Donald Graha, Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale

NEWS OF THE WORLD Production Design: David Crank; Set Decoration; Elizabeth Keenan

TENET Production Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Kathy Lucas

SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)

BURROW Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat

GENIUS LOCI Adrien Merigeau and Amaury Ovise

IF ANYTHING HAPPENS I LOVE YOU Will McCormack and Michael Govier

OPERA Erick Oh

YES-PEOPLE Gisli Darri Halidorsson and Arnar Gunnarsson

SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)

FEELING THROUGH Doug Roland and Susan Ruzenski

THE LETTER ROOM Elvira Lind and Sofia Sondervan

THE PRESENT Farah Nabulsi and Ossama Bawardi

TWO DISTANT STRANGERS Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe

WHITE EYE Tomer Shushan and Shira Hochman

SOUND

GREYHOUND Warren Shaw, Michael Minkler, Beau Borders and David Wyman

MANK Ren Klyce, K+Jeremy Molod, David Parker, Nathan Nance and Drew Kunin

NEWS OF THE WORLD Oliver Tarney, Mike Prestwood Smith, William Miller and John Pritchett

SOUL Ren Klyce, Coya Elliott and David Parker

SOUND OF METAL Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Carlos Cortes and Phillip Bladh

VISUAL EFFECTS

LOVE AND MONSTERS Matt Sloan, Genevieve Camilleri, Matt Everitt and Brian Cox

THE MIDNIGHT SKY Matthew Kasmir, Christopher Lawrence, Max Solomon and David Watkins

MULAN Sean Faden, Anders Langlands, Seth Maury and Steve Ingram

THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN Nick Davis, Greg Fisher, Ben Jones and Santiago Colomo Martinez

TENET Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Andrew Lockley and Scott Fisher

WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)

BORAT SUBSEQUENT MOVIEFILM: DELIVERY OF PRODIGIOUS BRIBE TO AMERICAN REGIME FOR MAKE BENEFIT ONCE GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN Screenplay by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Peter Baynham & Eric Rivinoja & Dan Maxer & Jena Friedman & Lee Kern; Story by Sacha Baron Cohen & Anthony Hines & Dan Swimer & Nina Pedrad

THE FATHER Screenplay by Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller

NOMADLAND Written for the screen by Chlow Zhao

ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI… Screenplay by Kemp Powers

THE WHITE TIGER Written for the screen by Ramin Bahrani

WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH Screenplay by Will Benson & Shaka King; Story by Will Berson & Shaka King and Kenny Lucas & Keith Lucas

MINARI Written by Lee Isaac Chung

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN Written by Emerald Fennell

SOUND OF METAL Screenplay by Darius Marder & Abraham Marder; Story by Darius Marder & Derek Clanfrance

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Written by Aaron Sorkin

JEAN HERSHOLT HUMANITARIAN AWARD

MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION FUND

TYLER PERRY

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HOW SAFETY AND STYLE ARE MEETING ON THE SLOPES

Downhill skiing is so electrifying that you can’t think of an entire winter season passing without your constant presence on the slopes. And the thrill that comes with the snow adventure is practically enough to keep you in high spirits for months on end.

However, accidents on the slopes are a reality. In a study led by John Hopkins Medicine, 600,000 ski and snowboarding-related injuries are reported every year in the US alone. You certainly don’t want to be part of these statistics.

Read on to discover how you can enhance your safety on the slopes without compromising your deep sense of style.

1. Wear A Snow Helmet

In the same study cited above, about 20% of all skiing and snowboarding accidents result in head injuries. But wearing a snow helmet can usually reduce the severity of head injuries by 30 to 50%. What could be a major head injury can be reduced to nothing more than a minor headache.

Here are some incredible snow helmet design and safety features you should consider when purchasing your new helmet:

• ABS Shell: Go for snow helmets whose outer shells are made of Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic (simply referred to as ABS). These are known to have a strong impact and scratch resistance, great shock absorbance, and wonderful insulation properties. They’re usually light and prevent heat accumulation around your head.

• EPS Padding: Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is an excellent material for the padding since it adequately absorbs impact energy. It can also be blended with other materials to make it more protective in the long term despite the minimal deformations it undergoes with every impact.

• Vents: A completely solid helmet proves uncomfortable when heat accumulates around your head. Buy a snow helmet with enough vents to allow for proper circulation of air around your head. This keeps you cool while on the slopes.

• Removable Goggle Lock: Wearing a snow helmet doesn’t mean you leave your much-needed goggles behind. Choose a helmet whose frame has been designed to accommodate goggles. Better still, go for one with a removable goggle lock, which you can fix and unfix to suit your current preference.

• Built-In Audio: You’ve probably tried wearing headphones with a helmet on and experienced how impossible it can be. That’s why you need a helmet with built-in speakers in case you like listening to music while skiing. Simply plug in the auxiliary cord into your smartphone and you’re good to go.

2. Use Properly Fitted Ski Boots

Your choice of ski boots is critical to your skiing experience. They must be comfortable and give you enough support. Good ski boots can significantly reduce your risk of accidents. Here are a few design and safety features to consider when purchasing ski boots:

• Gender-Specific Ski Boots: Men’s calves are generally situated higher up the leg than women's calves. Ski boot manufacturers use this fact to design different boots for the two genders. 

If you’re female, your ski boots should have lower cuffs that flare out towards the top. The shape at the back of the boots should also be suited to women’s calves. On the other hand, men’s ski boots have high cuffs and are shaped to accommodate men’s bulkier calves

• Flex: This refers to the rigidity of your ski boots. The more experienced you are in skiing and the bigger your body size is, the more rigid your boots should be. Otherwise, if you’re only starting out on skiing or you’re small-bodied, go for less rigid ski boots.

• Construction: Like helmets, what you need are boots with a hard outer shell for protection against accidents and weather elements, and soft inner padding for warmth. Consider buying ski boots with thermoformable foam liners. These make use of your foot’s heat to achieve a custom fit.

• Ski/Walk Mode: During your skiing sessions, it’s normal to hike up ridges in search of untracked powder. You don’t have to change your boots every time you switch from skiing to walking. Go for ski boots with both ski and walk modes. Switching from ski mode to walk mode usually involves detaching the upper shell of the boot from the lower shell.

3. Wear Quality Skiing Goggles

The sun’s rays reflecting off the snow may be stronger than you thought. With such glare on your eyes, you may fail to spot potential dangers in time and end up bumping into obstacles like trees and rocks. Therefore, it’s always good to have your skiing goggles on when enjoying the slopes.

Here are the top design features you should consider when buying skiing goggles:

• UV Protection: Snow considerably increases your exposure to harmful UV light from the sun. Without UV protection, your cornea can easily get sunburnt and leave you with snow blindness or long-term eye damage like cataracts. As such, go for skiing goggles with UV protection. A sealing around the edges is a plus as you’ll be protected from indirect UV light from the clouds.

• Dark Lens Tint: Choose skiing goggles that have dark lens tints as these effectively minimize glare. Make things even better for yourself by choosing polarized or photochromatic lenses. These are even more effective in blocking reflected glare.

• Insulated Lenses: Skiing on a windy and rainy day can be tough on your eyes. Wind blowing into your eyes and raindrops directly splashing into your eyes makes you very uncomfortable and can interfere with your ability to see properly. Therefore, choose properly insulated skiing goggles that properly protect your eyes from these weather elements.

• Anti-Fog Inner Lenses: The padding of skiing goggles comes with the disadvantage of water vapor accumulating on the inner side of the lenses. However, technology now allows you to choose goggles with anti-fog inner lenses to assure you of good vision while on the slopes.

In Summary

You can enhance your style and looks on the slopes while also ensuring that you remain safe. Safety skiing accessories like boots, goggles, and helmets need not be unfashionable. Thoughtful manufacturers have seen to it that they offer you skiing goods that make you look elegant and at the same time protect you from potential dangers.

It’s now in your best interest to shop wisely.

SS21 | VERSACE

For Versace’s SS21 show, we are taken on a journey to Versacepolis where Medusa was at one time, one of the most beautiful women in Athens. Athena saw her beauty and in a rage, scolded and banished her to her current home of Versacepolis. This utopian space was created and is inhabited by stong and confident women and men who are known for their courage and strength. The show takes place underwater and explores the ocean floor and the fantasy of fun pieces that take you from day to night are presented. The show reflects nature, athleticism, seduction and fantasy against a backdrop of dreamy, positive, optimistic and vibrant hues.

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