Today, the British Fashion Council (BFC) announces the nominees for the recently launched BFC Changemakers Prize in Partnership with Swarovski, a new project which aims to discover and celebrate individuals within the fashion industry, the unsung stars with the ability to ignite dreams, who go above and beyond, making outstanding contributions, striving for positive change and inspiring others on their journey. As a brand and long term partner of the BFC, Swarovski is committed to championing individuals in the creative industries who create impact and recognises the importance of celebrating the fashion industry’s hidden heroes. Launched earlier this year, the…
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On the 7th-9th September, Scoop and Pure London are coming together at The Old Truman Brewery, East London. Under the creative direction of Karen Radley, Founder of Scoop, this one-off edition of Scoop x Pure will showcase a range of designer women’s, men’s, beauty, lifestyle and homeware collections. This ever-changing and exciting line-up of contemporary UK and international designers includes: Jadien, Eleni Malami, Aspiga, Bayanah, Dea Kudibal, Tomorrow-Denim, One Season, Blank, Hartford, One Hundred Stars, Charlotte Spaare, POM Amsterdam, Cecilie Copenhagen, Goat, Enamour, Primrose Park, Amanda Uprichard, Miss June, Brodie, Osprey, Arche, Mary Ching, Haris Cotton, Scholl, Wicker Wings, Xenia,…
Announcing the International Juries for the Venezia 78 Competition, for Orizzonti and “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film. The International Juries have been selected for the Venezia 78 Competition, for Orizzonti and for the “Luigi De Laurentiis” Venice Award for a Debut Film of the 78th Venice International Film Festival (1 > 11 September 2021) of La Biennale di Venezia, directed by Alberto Barbera. VENEZIA 78 The personalities convened as members of the Jury for the Venezia 78 Competition are: Bong Joon Ho – president (South Korea), Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter, is one of the most original voices in contemporary film. He is…
It’s been an exceptional Festival. It was supposed to be, and it’s certainly lived up to its promise. For 12 days, the 74th Festival de Cannes has celebrated our reunion with the cinema as a great international event full of discoveries, encounters and sharing. On the stage of the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the Master of Ceremonies, Doria Tillier, was joined by the Feature Film Jury chaired by Spike Lee and composed of Mati Diop, Mylène Farmer, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessica Hausner, Mélanie Laurent, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Tahar Rahim and Song Kang-ho, for the announcement of the 2021 Awards. Feature Films Palme d’or TITANE directed by Julia DUCOURNAU The award was presented…
Michael Kors is pleased to announce the launch of its new Fall/Winter 2021 Michael Kors Collection ad campaign, celebrating the designer’s 40th anniversary. Photographed by the renowned Dutch duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the campaign stars an iconic cast of models, including Naomi Campbell, Carolyn Murphy and Liya Kebede, alongside Bella Hadid, Adut Akech and Vittoria Ceretti. Shot on location at night at some of Michael’s favorite Broadway haunts, from the Shubert Theatre, the Booth Theatre and Sardi’s restaurant to a theater-lined stretch of 45th Street, the campaign captures the big city glamour, irreverent attitude and unparalleled energy of New York…
Refocused on the discovery of emerging filmmakers, the 2021 Un Certain Regard has offered twenty features in its competition. Six of them were first films that compete as well for the Caméra d’or. The opening film was Arthur Harari’s Onoda – 10 000 Nights in the Jungle. Lead by the director and screenwriter Andrea Arnold, the Jury was made up of the director and screenwriter Mounia Meddour, the actress Elsa Zylberstein, the director and screenwriter Daniel Burman and Michael Covino, director and actor. In our discussions, the two things we were constantly saying were: “this film is very brave” and “this…
The talented fashion designer Michael Lombard soared to success at Dubai’s VIE Fashion Week after the debut of his Intergalactic Psychedelic Collection. Lombard’s collection blew the audience away, as the designer brought home the “International Fashion Designer of the Year” award. This award is presented to the most skillful and artistic designers of our current generation. It aims to highlight and applaud talent that knows no boundaries. Michael Lombard has been graced with the award after proving that he isn’t just a player in the fashion industry, he is a pioneer. The three-day fashion extravaganza began on July 1, with…
In their first resort offering, Teddy Vonranson defines and refines its approach to modern American Classics. The collection construes the brand icons – from silhouettes, fabrics and details – into a celebration of its protagonist, the actor and musician Hart Denton. Thoughtful of the fragility of our time, Teddy balances refined tailoring with a polished but effortless sense of comfort. The 18-look collection offers a new take on the brand signature silhouettes updated with drape and fluidity; cashmere, silks and suede in a muted yet sophisticated palette of whites, ivories, beiges, soft blues and greys. The iconic fully canvased sport coat in wool twill has been updated to a…
The Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury comprised of Sameh Alaa, Kaouther Ben Hania, Carlos Muguiro, Tuva Novotny, Nicolas Pariser and Alice Winocour, has awarded the 2021 Cinéfondation Prizes during a ceremony held in the Buñuel Theatre, followed by the screening of the winning films. The Cinéfondation Selection consisted of 17 student films, chosen out of 1 835 entries coming from 490 film schools around the world. First Prize L’ENFANT SALAMANDRE (The Salamander Child) directed by Théo Degen INSAS, BelgiumSecond Prize CICADA directed by Yoon Daewoen Korea National University of Arts, South Korea Joint Third Prize PRIN ORAS CIRCULA SCURTE POVESTI…
In recent development surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage, Nigerian citizens have been urged to generate support for the reconstruction of a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Sukur village, Adamawa state, North – East Nigeria. Salma Philips, a reputable African, writer, talk show host, presenter and TV producer from the North Eastern part of Nigeria precisely Adamawa State, was one of the special honorees. Others include, H.E. David Velasquez the Republic of Venezuela Ambassador, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. The Former Speaker of Nigeria’s…