Vanity Fair

Milan Salone Del Mobile 2024: illycaffè to feature at the design industry's most important international event

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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MILAN, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is getting ready for its star turn at the Milan Design Week.

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  • MILAN, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- illycaffè is getting ready for its star turn at the Milan Design Week.
  • Those attending will find the global leader in high-quality sustainable coffee both at the Milan Furniture Fair and around the city at key events that celebrate the collision of beauty, innovation, and sustainability.
  • This theme is perfectly in line with the chosen theme for the 62nd edition of the fair: "Materia Natura".
  • Indeed, the press office will feature the chairs and the new A.I.

LIM COLLEGE'S STUDENT-PRODUCED FASHION SHOW APRIL 19 TO FEATURE INDEPENDENT NYC DESIGNERS WHO FOCUS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LIM College today announced that the creations of notable independent New York fashion designers—with a focus on those of color who design for all gender representations, sizes and ages—will be highlighted on the runway at the college's student-produced LIM Fashion Show, April 19 at 6 p.m. at The Glasshouse, 660 12th Ave.

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  • Located in New York City, LIM College is focused exclusively on the business of fashion and lifestyle.
  • Each year, LIM provides students with a hands-on educational experience planning and producing a professional-level fashion show.
  • Among the featured designers who will be showcased at the event, which is themed Fashion Unleashed: Embracing the Elements, will be Carlton Jones , Cheval , Karl Kani , Adrienne Landau and Melesia Robinson.
  • Student models will be joined on the runway by cancer patients who have been helped by the Verma Foundation .

Dr. Ava Shamban Joins MedSpa Partners

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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TORONTO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MedSpa Partners Inc. ("MSP") is proud to welcome Dr. Ava Shamban and her team at Ava MD to its top-tier North American medical aesthetics platform.

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  • TORONTO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - MedSpa Partners Inc. ("MSP") is proud to welcome Dr. Ava Shamban and her team at Ava MD to its top-tier North American medical aesthetics platform.
  • Speaking on her reasons for joining MedSpa Partners, Dr. Shamban shared, "Like many of my colleagues, I was approached by numerous groups looking to acquire my practices.
  • MSP CEO Dominic Mazzone commented, "While Los Angeles can be associated with some of the more extreme approaches to cosmetic medicine, Ava Shamban is an icon for the kind of natural, individualized, and responsible medical aesthetics that MedSpa Partners promotes.
  • We couldn't be more excited to welcome Dr. Shamban and the exceptional team at Ava MD to MedSpa Partners."

Legacy of Aladar Marberger: Pioneering Gallerist and AIDS Activist’s Art Collection Goes to Auction

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.

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  • Rago/Wright proudly announces the auction “Living Out Loud: The A. Aladar Marberger Collection,” slated to go on sale on March 13, 2024.
  • The collection celebrates the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Aladar Marberger, a central figure in New York's 1970s and 1980s art scene.
  • Painted soon after Marberger’s AIDS diagnosis, a leading work of the collection is Elaine de Kooning’s “Aladar #3” (est.
  • “Aladar Marberger was someone who approached both art and life with excitement, generosity, and courage,” says Meredith Hilferty, Rago Director of Fine Art.

At ARCOmadrid, Spanish artist Mónica Mays wins the illy SustainArt award, dedicated to promising young talents in contemporary art

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.

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  • Mónica Mays' artistic oeuvre straddles sculpture, installation, and performance, delving into object symbolism through autobiographical narratives, historical archives, and material knowledge.
  • With "In the Palm of Your Hands," she explores the symbolism of palm plants, drawing from biblical, paradisiacal, and ornamental imagery.
  • Attendees engaged in discussions on contemporary art, savored the illy blend, and explored the latest illy Art Collection by South Korean artist Lee Ufan.
  • The illy Space also showcased "Costas cuentes," crafted by Cristina Mejías, winner of the 2023 edition of the illy SustainArt Award.

MARGARET WATKINS: LIFE & WORK AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Among the first global photographers to turn their lens to the domestic world, Margaret Watkins (1884–1969) was a Canadian artistic innovator.

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  • Among the first global photographers to turn their lens to the domestic world, Margaret Watkins (1884–1969) was a Canadian artistic innovator.
  • TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /CNW/ - Margaret Watkins: Life & Work tells the story of one of the pioneers of Canadian photography: Margaret Watkins (1884–1969).
  • These digital volumes, which include titles such as Norval Morrisseau: Life & Work, Emily Carr: Life & Work, and Kazuo Nakamura: Life & Work, give Canadians unprecedented access to the images, documents, and stories that define our visual culture.
  • "Margaret Watkins: Life & Work joins the ranks of Art Canada Institute books that shed an invaluable light on the underexamined careers of important Canadian women artists."

illycaffè partners with ARCOmadrid to showcase the illy Art Collection signed by Lee Ufan, marking the celebration of the 17th edition of the illy SustainArt award

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.

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  • This year, the company will expose the latest illy Art Collection, signed by the Korean-born artist Lee Ufan, alongside presenting the prestigious illy SustainArt award.
  • Established 17 years ago, this award reflects illycaffè's commitment to promoting art and culture by supporting both artists and institutions.
  • Visitors to the illy lounge at stand B26 in Pavilion 7 of IFEMA MADRID can indulge in the exclusive illy blend while exploring the latest illy Art Collection by Lee Ufan.
  • Additionally, the illy lounge will showcase "Costas Quentes", an artwork by Cristina Mejías, the Spanish artist who won the 2023 illy SustainArt award.

LensCrafters Announces the Return of Sharon Stone as the Face of the "Your Eyes First" Campaign

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LensCrafters, part of EssilorLuxottica and one of the largest optical retail brands in North America, announced today a renewed partnership with Golden Globe award winning actress, producer and artist Sharon Stone as the face of the brand's new 2024 marketing campaigns, with "Your Eyes First" launching on February 20th. The 360-degree one-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels. 

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  • The 360-degree one-year omnichannel campaign featuring Stone will be showcased through digital touch points within LensCrafters stores, on LensCrafters.com, and across the company's marketing channels.
  • The brand has always been and continues to be a respected and recognized leader in the vision care and eyewear industry.
  • From a classic metal frame to bold cat-eye shapes, there is truly the perfect frame to suit everyone at LensCrafters."
  • "We are equally as excited to continue our partnership with style icon Sharon Stone as the face of the brand's marketing campaigns again this year," said Alfonso Cerullo, President of LensCrafters.

Leaders from Across Friends of the Children's National Network Meet with Members of Congress to Advocate for Professional Mentoring for Youth Facing Adversity

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friends of the Children leaders from 36 communities representing youth from more than 650 schools descended upon Capitol Hill last week to deliver one message: put children first. Leaders from Friends of the Children chapters across the country called on members of Congress to prioritize investment in paid, professional mentoring for children who have immense potential and face immeasurable obstacles.

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  • Leaders from Friends of the Children chapters across the country called on members of Congress to prioritize investment in paid, professional mentoring for children who have immense potential and face immeasurable obstacles.
  • "Every child deserves the chance to reach their inherent potential," said Terri Sorensen, national CEO of Friends of the Children.
  • These professional mentors, called Friends, walk alongside youth and their families from kindergarten through high school—12+ years, no matter what.
  • During their visits, Friends of the Children leaders asked Members of Congress to support increased long-term professional mentoring for youth including:
    The demonstrated return on investment ($7 to $1) of the Friends of the Children professional mentoring model.

National Geographic Unveils Trailer for Captivating New Series PHOTOGRAPHER From Oscar®, Bafta and Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Today, National Geographic released the trailer for the unprecedented six-part docuseries PHOTOGRAPHER from award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

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  • Today, National Geographic released the trailer for the unprecedented six-part docuseries PHOTOGRAPHER from award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.
  • Along with the release of the trailer, National Geographic also announced today the names of the eight esteemed directors who have masterfully brought each of the photographers’ stories to life.
  • For over 135 years, National Geographic has built a storied legacy in visual storytelling, showing an interconnected world through the work of thousands of renowned photographers.
  • For Little Monster Films, E. Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin and Pagan Harleman are executive producers, and Anna Barnes and Brent Kunkle are co-executive producers.