A night of stars, glamor and lots of art. Paying tribute to creativity, craftsmanship and talent is an intrinsic part of the Magazine’s philosophy. The fashion, beauty, music, cinema and culture that coexist every week in these pages came to life in a moving and fun party. Art in capital letters that, for the sixth consecutive year, is empowered by the Magazine Awards, in a historic enclave for the city, the Majestic Hotel
In one of the hotel’s rooms, which has hosted masters such as Antonio Machado and Federico García Lorca, a stellar entourage of models, actors and designers enjoyed a gala dinner, chaired by Ana Godó, director of Libros de Vanguardia and Vanguardia Dossier ; Miquel Molina, deputy director of La Vanguardia, and Joana Bonet, director of Magazine, as well as the singular brilliance of Sílvia Abril, master of ceremonies. “Nowadays, everyone has their award, their gala… And it is legitimate, especially when it comes to recognizing talent, but not all awards are the same,” she introduced. “The honors of these awards are profound, since honesty shapes the essence of their work and mission,” claimed the comedian, alluding to the nine award-winning personalities.
The party showed off the excellent record, a parade of stars from all fields. From the patron and art collector Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza for her foundation TBA21, to the couturier Josep Font and the legacy with which he has elevated Spanish fashion. Also the designer Sacha Lakic for his industrial art and the model Andrés Velencoso for his courage and talent for entrepreneurship, through the OOTO brand. The singer Israel Fernández also received for his magic on stage and the actress of the moment, Milena Smit. The list is completed with the recognition of the solidarity work of La Roca Village with its Do Good project, which included the activist Nada al Ahdal, the model Laura Ponte as an inspiring reference and the choreographer Blanca Li.
Impressive trajectories, also recognized by the interventions of Miquel Molina and Joana Bonet. The deputy director of La Vanguardia highlighted that, since he began working as a cultural journalist, he has seen “how the concept of culture, which was reduced to the plastic arts, advanced; Now it is impossible to talk about culture without mentioning fashion, gastronomy and many other disciplines that are praised here today, through these nine winners.”
After reviewing how during her long career she has discovered and been enriched by the talent of the winners, the Magazine director highlighted the “power of accompaniment that artists have: the best cure for the soul.” A private performance by the singer Marta Trujillo put the finishing touch to an evening that was possible thanks to the support of Renault, The Balvenie, CaixaBank, Simorra and OOTO.
Photos by Carlos Puig Padilla and Alex García
