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World's First Climate Positive Gin - Nàdar Gin Available at Select LCBO Locations on April 1st, 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Nàdar ("nature" in Gaelic), the world's first climate-positive gin, arrives at the LCBO in Ontario just in time for Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, March 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Nàdar ("nature" in Gaelic), the world's first climate-positive gin, arrives at the LCBO in Ontario just in time for Earth Day celebrations on April 22nd.
  • Minimizing our carbon footprint and working with the wonderful homegrown ingredients to create one of the world's most sustainable distilleries."
  • Sustainable From Seed to Sip:
    Nàdar breaks the mould by using green peas instead of traditional wheat as its base ingredient.
  • Look for Nàdar at the LCBO starting April 1st, 2024.

Panda Express® to Host One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience Featuring the Return of Firecracker Shrimp

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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ROSEMEAD, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Panda Express®, the American Chinese trailblazer, is thrilled to announce Firecracker Shrimp is making its return to menus nationwide for a limited time starting February 14, 2024. To celebrate, for the first time ever, Panda is inviting guests to enjoy a one-of-a-kind dinner experience, designed to spark conversations and meaningful connections at the table over delicious food and great company.

Key Points: 
  • Guests who are lucky enough to attend the experience in either city will enjoy a five-course prix fixe menu curated by Panda's very own Culinary Innovation Team.
  • Priced at $38.00 per person, the **prix fixe menu dining experience will last approximately 75 minutes.
  • "It's an honor to partner with Panda on creating these completely customized culinary events," said Olivier Cheng, founder of Olivier Cheng Catering and Events.
  • Valid at participating Panda Express locations in-store and online at pandaexpress.com or on the Panda Express app.

SWAROVSKI UNVEILS ITS DAZZLING NEW FLAGSHIP STORE ON FIFTH AVENUE

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swarovski opens the doors to its largest ever flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue this holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swarovski opens the doors to its largest ever flagship store on New York's Fifth Avenue this holiday season.
  • Alexis Nasard, Swarovski CEO, commented: "Swarovski on Fifth is a major milestone for Swarovski, and stands as a symbol of our brand evolution.
  • Kolja Kiofsky, Swarovski North America GM, commented: "Swarovski's first ever New York flagship, located on Fifth Avenue, places the brand at the heart of luxury.
  • A feast for all the senses, Swarovski on Fifth is a world filled with inspiration and magical moments.

Natural Diamond Council Launches Newest Global Campaign with Ambassador Lily James

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lily James poses for the 2023/2024 campaign as part of her global ambassadorship with the Natural Diamond Council. Shot in New York City by photographer Cass Bird, the shoot comprises four looks styled with a variety of natural diamonds to represent a few of life's most brilliant moments. Whether paired with casual streetwear, power tailoring, sophisticated evening wear, or full-blown glamour for a big night out, the campaign celebrates the versatility of natural diamonds.

Key Points: 
  • The new To Treasure Now and Forever campaign celebrates the beauty, uniqueness, and versatility of natural diamonds
    LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lily James poses for the 2023/2024 campaign as part of her global ambassadorship with the Natural Diamond Council .
  • Whether paired with casual streetwear, power tailoring, sophisticated evening wear, or full-blown glamour for a big night out, the campaign celebrates the versatility of natural diamonds.
  • "The talent, integrity, and authenticity Lily brings to the table are the perfect attributes to represent natural diamonds," says David Kellie, CEO of Natural Diamond Council.
  • To take a closer look at the natural diamond jewellery featured throughout the campaign visit NaturalDiamonds.com .

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.
  • Burton, born in Macclesfield, initially joined McQueen in 1996 as a placement student, while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.
  • During her 26 years at McQueen Burton has made a significant contribution to both the fashion industry and to the legacy of the fashion house.

1. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, 2011

    • The choice of designer remained a secret until the day of the wedding.
    • Following the royal wedding, sales at Alexander McQueen reportedly increased by 29%.
    • Burton herself has stated that while legacy can sometimes be seen as curse it is also a “wonderful opportunity for invention”.

2. Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala, 2011

    • Burton dressed Gisele Bündchen – a top supermodel of the 1990s and 2000s who often walked McQueen’s runway shows – for the Met Gala.
    • In 2015, Forbes named Burton’s dress for Bündchen as one of the most unforgettable Met Gala dresses of all time.

3. Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala, 2016

    • The theme for the 2016 gala was Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
    • Burton’s design for Nicole Kidman was an art deco-inspired celestial gown that had been adapted from the 2016 runway collection.

4. Lady Gaga, A Star is Born premiere, 2018

    • Lady Gaga is well known for her eccentric approach to fashion and she was a great fan, and personal friend, of Lee Alexander McQueen.
    • In 2018, Gaga wowed the crowds at the London Premiere to her Star is Born movie.

5. Lady Gaga, the Oscars, 2019

    • Burton’s design had an exaggerated silhouette with padded hips and a long train, reflecting the designer’s skill for combining tailoring with drama.
    • Gaga accessorised the McQueen gown with a 142-year-old Tiffany diamond, that had only been worn three times and was worth USD$30 million (£24 million).
    • Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

Ralph Lauren Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results and Reiterates Full Year Outlook

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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In the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, revenue increased slightly to $1.5 billion on a reported basis and was up 1% in constant currency.

Key Points: 
  • In the first quarter of Fiscal 2024, revenue increased slightly to $1.5 billion on a reported basis and was up 1% in constant currency.
  • Operating income for the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $166 million and operating margin was 11.1% on a reported basis.
  • Net income in the first quarter of Fiscal 2024 was $132 million, or $1.96 per diluted share on a reported basis.
  • To access the conference call, listeners should dial in by 8:45 A.M. Eastern and request to be connected to the Ralph Lauren First Quarter 2024 conference call.

NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Lydia Kirkland, Sharon Tran, and Ethan Watkins

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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RESTON, Va., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) honored Lydia Kirkland of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Sharon Tran of the University of North Georgia (UNG), and Ethan Watkins of Converse University as the recipients of the 2023 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship. Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit. The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music. The scholarship award is open to current NAfME Collegiate members, who have been nominated for NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Recognition.

Key Points: 
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC.
  • Lydia, Sharon, and Ethan were presented the scholarships during the June 2023 NAfME National Leadership Assembly and Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit.
  • The Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship was created by Shannon's family and friends in coordination with NAfME to honor her exemplary life and her love of teaching music.
  • Learn about past recipients of the Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship, NAfME Collegiate Chapter of Excellence Recognition, and NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement Awards.

How 1920s high society fashion pushed gender boundaries through 'freaking' parties

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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The 1920s brought about a rise in androgynous fashion among a high society set that broke boundaries and caused controversy.

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  • The 1920s brought about a rise in androgynous fashion among a high society set that broke boundaries and caused controversy.
  • One of these was Cecil Beaton, the future celebrity photographer, who delighted in cross-dressing both on stage and off.
  • Beaton became part of a set of high society socialites who were known as the “bright young things”.
  • In 1920, high society magazine The Sketch reported that what it termed “freak parties” were suddenly in vogue with the younger set.

For diamonds, disguises and bears, the Met Gala has nothing on Georgian masquerade parties

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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A large, white cat with dazzling light blue eyes appeared on the red carpet of this year’s Met Gala.

Key Points: 
  • A large, white cat with dazzling light blue eyes appeared on the red carpet of this year’s Met Gala.
  • It struck several playful poses, paying homage to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and his beloved cat, Choupette.
  • Setting social media ablaze every year, the Met Gala is the annual Met Museum fundraising ball, which is known for the couture and daring fashion paraded on its red carpet.
  • The moment was covered in newspapers and periodicals in the days and weeks following the masquerade – even inspiring a lively print.

Daring Georgian masquerades

    • Georgian masquerade parties of the 1770s and 1780s often occupied a Monday evening in the elite social calendar of London’s fashionable in-crowd.
    • They were much like today’s Met Gala attendees and known as the beau monde (fashionable society).

The role of the public

    • The route to a masquerade was regularly lined with spectators who watched and judged the costumes as they passed.
    • A ticket from one masquerade at London’s Carlisle House reminded participants to Muto, non ciecho – see all but say nothing.
    • No lord or lady was spared cutting criticism or gushing praise despite their rank, appearing in public reports and private recollections similar to the best dressed lists that circulate today.
    • But as the media frenzy that both follows and sustains it shows, the spectators are just as important as the spectacle itself.

With diamonds, disguises and bears, the Met Gala has nothing on Georgian masquerade parties

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Friday, May 5, 2023
Taste, Dance, Beauty, Met Gala, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Waldegrave family, Culture, Politics, Diary, Policy, Chronicle, Jane Percy, Duchess of Northumberland, Duke, Glitterati, Population, Time, Met, Lil Nas X, Pleasure, Coffee, Transport, News, Independent Chronicle, Social media, Fashion design, Nightclub, Tourism, Jewellery, Entertainment, Savoyard

A large, white cat with dazzling light blue eyes appeared on the red carpet of this year’s Met Gala.

Key Points: 
  • A large, white cat with dazzling light blue eyes appeared on the red carpet of this year’s Met Gala.
  • It struck several playful poses, paying homage to the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld and his beloved cat, Choupette.
  • Setting social media ablaze every year, the Met Gala is the annual Met Museum fundraising ball, which is known for the couture and daring fashion paraded on its red carpet.
  • The moment was covered in newspapers and periodicals in the days and weeks following the masquerade – even inspiring a lively print.

Daring Georgian masquerades

    • Georgian masquerade parties of the 1770s and 1780s often occupied a Monday evening in the elite social calendar of London’s fashionable in-crowd.
    • They were much like today’s Met Gala attendees and known as the beau monde (fashionable society).

The role of the public

    • The route to a masquerade was regularly lined with spectators who watched and judged the costumes as they passed.
    • A ticket from one masquerade at London’s Carlisle House reminded participants to Muto, non ciecho – see all but say nothing.
    • No lord or lady was spared cutting criticism or gushing praise despite their rank, appearing in public reports and private recollections similar to the best dressed lists that circulate today.
    • But as the media frenzy that both follows and sustains it shows, the spectators are just as important as the spectacle itself.