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Innovative fashion brands rise to the GFA Designer Challenge to create more responsible products

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Monday, June 26, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of Global Fashion Summit , Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has unveiled global fashion brands PUMA and Collina Strada's responses to the GFA Designer Challenge 2023.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of Global Fashion Summit , Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has unveiled global fashion brands PUMA and Collina Strada's responses to the GFA Designer Challenge 2023.
  • The challenge ' Sweep the Factory Floor' spans McLaughlin's New York Studio and the PUMA headquarters in Bayern, Germany to show the creatives at work.
  • The GFA Designer Challenges with PUMA and Collina Strada will be showcased at the leading forum of sustainability in fashion, Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition on 27-28 June in an interactive showcase.
  • Nicole McLaughlin says: "The designer challenge is important to push the limits of design and share the hardships in a transparent way.

Innovative fashion brands rise to the GFA Designer Challenge to create more responsible products

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 26, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of Global Fashion Summit , Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has unveiled global fashion brands PUMA and Collina Strada's responses to the GFA Designer Challenge 2023.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On the eve of Global Fashion Summit , Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) has unveiled global fashion brands PUMA and Collina Strada's responses to the GFA Designer Challenge 2023.
  • The challenge ' Sweep the Factory Floor' spans McLaughlin's New York Studio and the PUMA headquarters in Bayern, Germany to show the creatives at work.
  • The GFA Designer Challenges with PUMA and Collina Strada will be showcased at the leading forum of sustainability in fashion, Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition on 27-28 June in an interactive showcase.
  • Nicole McLaughlin says: "The designer challenge is important to push the limits of design and share the hardships in a transparent way.

KBLA Talk 1580 Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Two Organizations: National Association of Black Journalists of Los Angeles and Minority Photo-Journalism Institute

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Friday, March 24, 2023

Tavis Smiley , host of “Tavis Smiley” on KBLA Talk 1580 AM, presented a total of $20,000 in scholarships to the National Association of Black Journalists of Los Angeles (NABJLA) and the Minority Photo-Journalism Institute (MPJI).

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  • Tavis Smiley , host of “Tavis Smiley” on KBLA Talk 1580 AM, presented a total of $20,000 in scholarships to the National Association of Black Journalists of Los Angeles (NABJLA) and the Minority Photo-Journalism Institute (MPJI).
  • “The National Association of Black Journalists of Los Angeles and the Minority Photo-Journalism Institute are making a tangible difference in our community by helping students pursue careers in journalism and communications,” stated Tavis Smiley.
  • “KBLA Talk 1580 strongly believes in enlightening, empowering and encouraging tomorrow’s reporters, editors and potential talk radio hosts.
  • Hopefully, our scholarships make a difference.”
    The scholarship donations were raised at KBLA Talk 1580’s February 28, 2023, Black History Month luncheon in tribute to Black legends in Los Angeles media.

Four FBFK Attorneys Named to 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas-based FBFK Law Firm today announced that four of its shareholder/attorneys, Dan Baucum, Kelly Kubasta, Richard Spencer, and Rachael Smiley, have been selected to the distinguished 2022 Edition of the Texas Super Lawyers list.

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  • Dallas-based FBFK Law Firm announced that Dan Baucum, Kelly Kubasta, Richard Spencer and Rachael Smiley have been selected to the distinguished 2022 Edition of the Texas Super Lawyers list.
  • DALLAS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dallas-based FBFK Law Firm today announced that four of its shareholder/attorneys, Dan Baucum, Kelly Kubasta, Richard Spencer, and Rachael Smiley, have been selected to the distinguished 2022 Edition of the Texas Super Lawyers list.
  • Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
  • He is a Fellow in the American College of Real Estate Attorneys, a Director of the Texas Bar College, and was Chairman of both the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar Texas and the Texas College of Real Estate Attorneys.

ALL SMILES, TAVIS SMILEY CELEBRATES ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF KBLA TALK 1580 THE BLACK-OWNED AND OPERATED TALK RADIO STATION IN LOS ANGELES

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Monday, July 11, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Media personality and philanthropist Tavis Smiley has a lot to smile about after an independent survey recently found that KBLA Talk 1580 is the "most trusted, credible and reliable source of information" for African Americans in Los Angeles. In a fiercely competitive radio market, the findings are a big win for Smiley, who launched the city's first and only "Unapologetically Progressive" talk radio station for the African American listening audience just one year ago on Juneteenth 2021. KBLA Talk 1580 serves an audience long ignored by talk radio in LA – namely, people of color and progressives. Interestingly, KBLA 1580 AM is a heritage station and the original home of the iconic Hip-Hop station KDAY.

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  • KBLA Talk 1580 serves an audience long ignored by talk radio in LA namely,people of color and progressives.
  • Interestingly,KBLA 1580 AM is a heritage station and the original home of the iconic Hip-Hop station KDAY.
  • KBLA Talk 1580 is the "most trusted, credible and reliable source of information" for African Americans in Los Angeles.
  • The independent survey found that KBLA Talk 1580 fills a void in providing relevant programming and content to the Black community.

URBAN OUTFITTERS SUPPORTS LAUNCH OF SMILEY X ANDRÉ SARAIVA NFT AS PART OF 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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Monday, April 18, 2022

LONDON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Outfitters Europe enters the Web3 space with a celebration and epic collaboration commemorating their 50th year anniversary by supporting the launch of Smiley NFT artwork by legendary graffiti artist, André Saraiva.

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  • LONDON, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Outfitters Europe enters the Web3 space with a celebration and epic collaboration commemorating their 50th year anniversary by supporting the launch of Smiley NFT artwork by legendary graffiti artist, Andr Saraiva.
  • As part of the halo partnerships, Smiley enlisted the famous graffiti artist Andr Saraiva to reimagine the iconic Smiley logo.
  • The customised Smiley logo sees Andr play with the recognisable Smiley face and replace elements with his own established graffiti art style.
  • All Smiley products will be available at Urban Outfitters from 28th March with the Andr Saraiva NFT available from 15th April.

 The Smiley Company Celebrates International Day of Happiness by Spreading Smiles in Solidarity with Ukraine

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Timed to International Day of Happiness on March 20, The Smiley Company unveiled a series of large-scale projections around the world featuring the iconic smiley logo in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

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  • Timed to International Day of Happiness on March 20, The Smiley Company unveiled a series of large-scale projections around the world featuring the iconic smiley logo in the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
  • The projections are in support of the United Nations International Day of Happiness 2022 Happiness for All, Ukraine initiative and serve to call attention to and honor the bravery and resilience of the people of Ukraine.
  • The projections are in support of the United Nations International Day of Happiness 2022 Happiness for All, Ukraine initiative and serve to call attention to and honor the bravery and resilience of the people of Ukraine.
  • Smiley is also donating to various humanitarian organizations supporting Ukraine and is using its platform, The Smiley Movement, to further raise awareness and share resources for ways to donate to the Ukraine effort.

Bicycle Playing Cards Partners With the Original Smiley® Brand to Launch Limited-Edition Bicycle Collector’s Deck

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Monday, March 7, 2022

Bicycle, the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand in the world, is today launching a Bicycle x Smiley Collectors Edition.

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  • Bicycle, the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand in the world, is today launching a Bicycle x Smiley Collectors Edition.
  • The collectible Bicycle x Smiley Collectors Edition playing card decks will also be available at major retailers in Germany, Spain and France.
  • Bicycle playing cards are the most widely used playing cards, selling more than 30M+ decks each year.
  • For over 135 years, Bicycle Playing Cards have been the bestselling and most widely used playing card brand in the world.

Iconic Brand, The Smiley Company, Launches Exclusive ‘Collector's Edition’ in Celebration of 50th Anniversary

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

“Over the last five decades, Smiley has collaborated with brands across all categories imaginable -- from fashion to music, to design, accessories, travel and more -- with the iconic smiley influencing culture every step of the way,” said Nicolas Loufrani, CEO of The Smiley Company. “The exclusive Collector's Edition showcases our commitment to continue to spread positivity and smiles within all facets of culture for the next 50 years and beyond.”

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  • Today, The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley, announces The Collector's Edition in celebration of Smileys 50th anniversary.
  • This limited-edition collection pays homage to artists, designers and creators who have spread positivity over the past 50 years.
  • The exclusive Collector's Edition showcases our commitment to continue to spread positivity and smiles within all facets of culture for the next 50 years and beyond.
  • More than an icon, brand and lifestyle, Smiley is a spirit and philosophy and a reminder of how powerful a smile can be.

The Smiley Company Celebrates 50 Years by Declaring 2022 The Year of Smiles

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Monday, January 3, 2022

In honor of its 50th anniversary, The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley, is declaring 2022 the Year of Smiles based on insights from a recent survey revealing the state of smiles nationwide.

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  • In honor of its 50th anniversary, The Smiley Company, the brand behind the iconic smiley, is declaring 2022 the Year of Smiles based on insights from a recent survey revealing the state of smiles nationwide.
  • As people seek optimism in the New Year, Smiley is kicking off 2022 with a series of 50th anniversary initiatives to bring more positivity and happiness to the masses.
  • Launching this spring, Smiley will introduce an exclusive Collector's Edition, featuring over 50 halo brand collaborations across fashion, beauty, art and design.
  • To join The Smiley Company in celebrating smiles in 2022 and to learn more about The Smiley Company, visit www.smiley.com .