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FARFETCH Announces New Guards Group Management Changes

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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She maintains her role as Group President, FARFETCH.

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  • She maintains her role as Group President, FARFETCH.
  • “New Guards has performed extremely well since 2019, and has continued to execute on its strategy with the recent launch of Reebok.
  • I leave behind a resilient, dynamic, and robust group that I'm confident will continue to flourish and uphold our shared vision.
  • NGG, today more than ever and thanks to the involvement and support of FARFETCH, is in an incredible position.

Verb Announces Pride Partnership with the Ali Forney Center to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Verb haircare announced today the launch of its pride campaign and year-round initiative aimed at bringing awareness to efforts of the Ali Forney Center (AFC) and its support of the LGBTQ+ youth community. Since 2022, Verb has worked in partnership with the AFC to donate over $42,000 worth of personal care necessities, pantry items, and meals to the LGBTQ+ youth community with the goal of empowering them with the tools needed to live independently. With the launch of this most recent partnership, Verb has committed to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth by offering its allyship and co-creating an exclusive pride merchandise offering in partnership with the AFC. 

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  • With the launch of this most recent partnership, Verb has committed to advocating for LGBTQ+ youth by offering its allyship and co-creating an exclusive pride merchandise offering in partnership with the AFC.
  • Committed to continued partnership, Verb's Creative Director, Luis Colón, currently sits on the Leadership Council for the Ali Forney Center and supports fundraising and sponsorship opportunities year-round.
  • It's so important for brands to recognize the value of connections with organizations and groups like the Ali Forney Center, which is doing such important work to support LGBTQ+ youth.
  • To learn more about Verb's pride initiative and partnership with the Ali Forney Center, visit verbproducts.com and aliforneycenter.org .

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 Presents 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World'

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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HONG KONG, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), together with the Netherlands, KODW 2023's Partner Country, and CreativeNL, the platform for creative pioneers from the Netherlands, and Create Hong Kong (CreateHK) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR Government) as the Lead Sponsor, Knowledge of Design Week (KODW) 2023 gathers over 40 business leaders and creative forces in various fields spanning design, architecture, academic, hospitality, digital media and tech from around the world to explore under the theme 'The Power of Design: Innovating for a Circular World' from 14 to 16 June 2023 at Hong Kong Palace Museum, advancing and sharing professional knowledge and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Bart Ahsmann, Managing Director of CLICKNL says, "We are very much looking forward to this year's partnership and bringing a series of thought-provoking programmes to share our knowledge and innovation highlighting the power of circular design.
  • Collective efforts of different communities and businesses are called upon to leverage the power of design to build a more equitable, sustainable and resilient society.
  • In keeping with KODW's longstanding objectives to advance knowledge and inform cutting-edge design, KODW 2023 will also host 11 workshops and masterclasses from 14 to 16 June.
  • These interactive and experiential sessions will explore aspects in circular design, inspire through design thinking, and inform professional application through interactive learning and the sharing of successful case studies.

Z SUPPLY Launches Specialty Resort Collection Alongside ALOHA Collection and Slowtide

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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COSTA MESA, Calif. and ENCINITAS, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Z SUPPLY, the fashion house known for its everyday essentials focused on simplicity, comfort and effortless style, has teamed up with ALOHA Collection and Slowtide on a collaborative resort collection called The Cabo Dream Collab launching May 30.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif. and ENCINITAS, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Z SUPPLY, the fashion house known for its everyday essentials focused on simplicity, comfort and effortless style, has teamed up with ALOHA Collection and Slowtide on a collaborative resort collection called The Cabo Dream Collab launching May 30.
  • With ALOHA Collection's water-resistant SPLASH-PROOF® technology and Slowtide's sustainable products, Z SUPPLY created this beach-loving capsule.
  • "This collection seeks to capture the beauty of a Mexican summer getaway while meeting packing and lifestyle needs," said Z SUPPLY President Mandy Fry.
  • The Cabo Dream Collab collection retails for $34 -$88 and is available at ZSUPPLY.com and approved retail partners through ALOHA Collection and Slowtide.

Design Agency Wins Three Silver Awards for Excellence in Website Design and Development for Education and Healthcare

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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BERKELEY, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 2023's first competitive season, Project6 lands three Silver awards in the website design competition. Two of the three works that delivered them this decisive victory were created by Edina Tanović, Project6 co-founder and Creative Director. "This win further strengthens our commitment to design for higher education and healthcare industries," says Edina. "We really enjoy supporting and collaborating with our neighboring University in Berkeley. The win in healthcare also celebrates our dedication to help those who help others." The MUSE Awards is composed of a series of competitions which are organized to honor excellence from various fields. IAA ensures that these competitions are accessible and fair, in order to guarantee recognition only goes to those who truly deserve the accolade.

Key Points: 
  • The MUSE Creative and Design Awards have released their lists of winners for their first competitive season of 2023 and Project6 Design brought home three silver awards.
  • The awards feature branding and website design excellence in education, healthcare, and design/build construction industries.
  • BERKELEY, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For its 2023's first competitive season, Project6 lands three Silver awards in the website design competition.
  • "This win further strengthens our commitment to design for higher education and healthcare industries ," says Edina.

GroundUp Studios Launches Creative Council of Producers to Accelerate Web3 Music and Art in Asia

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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GroundUp Studios' vision is to shine a light on the impressive pool of musical and artistic talent in the region.

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  • GroundUp Studios' vision is to shine a light on the impressive pool of musical and artistic talent in the region.
  • It plans to build a comprehensive web3 ecosystem using NFTs as an access pass, to attract NFT art investors; technology enthusiasts; music and art lovers; songwriters; producers; and artists of all disciplines.
  • The Creative Council is GroundUp's longer term plan to bridge undiscovered and independent artists with top-tier industry professionals in music and art.
  • "GroundUp Studios is honored to work with Derrick, Fergus and Jae - arguably three of the best producers in Asia - to re-imagine music and art using web3 technology," said Adrian Fu, co-founder and Creative Director.

AAPI Victory Power Fund Celebrates the Voices of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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The AAPI Victory Power Fund hosted the sold-out AANHPI Women's Celebration on May 10th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.

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  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund hosted the sold-out AANHPI Women's Celebration on May 10th at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund is also excited to announce that Annie Wu Henry has recently joined as Creative Director.
  • This event is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy CenterCampus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.
  • The AAPI Victory Power Fund is a 501 (c )(4) non-profit organization focused on strengthening American democracy by tapping into the collective power of more Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander voters across the United States.

Room to Read Appoints Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to Global Board of Directors

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Room to Read, a leading global education organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, today announced the appointment of Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to its global board of directors.

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  • Room to Read, a leading global education organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, today announced the appointment of Stanley Hainsworth and Tomoya Masanao to its global board of directors.
  • Commenting on these appointments, Room to Read CEO Dr. Geetha Murali said: “Stanley Hainsworth and Tamoya Masanao are highly valued additions to our global board of directors.
  • Since 2022, Hainsworth has been working closely with Room to Read and leading the organization’s brand identity exploration to more boldly reflect its girls’ education and gender equality portfolio.
  • Tomoya has been a member of Room to Read’s Japan regional board of directors since 2017, alongside his wife Yuri Masanao.

Open Unveils New Mindfulness Studio in Venice, California

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Open, the app that's sweeping the wellness industry, today announced the opening of their flagship location in Venice Beach, California. The mindfulness studio is proving what they set out to do: make the benefits of the present moment accessible to all.

Key Points: 
  • The mindfulness studio is proving what they set out to do: make the benefits of the present moment accessible to all.
  • "Open is committed to creating a mindfulness ecosystem inclusive of the many ways we can practice toward wellbeing," said Open CEO & Co-founder Raed Khawaja.
  • The Open Method™ combines contemplative practice, nervous system regulation, and mindful fitness to master mind and body.
  • For additional information on studio hours, classes, and membership options, visit o-p-e-n.com and follow on Instagram + TikTok for daily inspiration.