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HOUSING WORKS ANNOUNCES 20th ANNUAL "FASHION FOR ACTION" BENEFIT A FOUR-DAY DESIGNER SHOPPING EVENT IN-STORE & ONLINE SHOWCASING FASHION SUSTAINABILITY

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Housing Works, a NYC non-profit organization that provides advocacy, support and lifesaving services to those impacted by homelessness and HIV/AIDS, will hold its 20th annual Fashion for Action fundraiser November 8-11, 2023. The 2023 event, dubbed (RE)Fashion for Action, will focus on sustainability by working with the fashion community to realize their goals through charitable donations that reduce waste while providing a positive impact on the environment and the community. The highly anticipated multi-day event kicks off on November 8, with an opening reception, followed by four-days of shopping featuring VIP and general admission ticketing options.  The sale is free and open to the public November 9-11.  The Housing Works Thrift Shop flagship location in Chelsea will host the in-store portion of the event with online shopping at the Housing Works eShop (https://eshop.housingworks.org/). All sale proceeds benefit Housing Works.

Key Points: 
  • The highly anticipated multi-day event kicks off on November 8, with an opening reception, followed by four-days of shopping featuring VIP and general admission ticketing options.
  • The Housing Works Thrift Shop flagship location in Chelsea will host the in-store portion of the event with online shopping at the Housing Works eShop ( https://eshop.housingworks.org/ ).
  • HOUSING WORKS’ HOSTS ANNUAL “FASHION FOR ACTION” BENEFIT, A DESIGNER SHOPPING EVENT SHOWCASING FASHION SUSTAINABILITY
    (RE)Fashion For Action will showcase an extraordinary array of brand-new designer merchandise marked 50-80% off retail prices, donated by the most recognized names in fashion as well as one-of-a-kind pieces from our favorite style icons, celebrities, and influencers.
  • Proceeds from (RE)Fashion for Action support Housing Works' ongoing advocacy and integrated services including trailblazing work to address HIV/AIDS and homelessness.

TuneCore's Self-Releasing Artists Are Making Noise, $3 Billion Worth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists, has achieved the milestone of $3 billion earned by artists (since the company was founded in 2006), reinforcing its status as the world's highest paying distribution service for self-releasing artists. TuneCore is wholly owned by Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies.

Key Points: 
  • Self-releasing artists represent the fastest growing segment of the global music market, with all self-releasing artists growing from 1.7% of overall market share in 2015 to 5.3% in 2021 (source: MIDiA Research).
  • The achievement of reaching $3 billion earned by self-releasing artists speaks volumes to the importance of supporting all creators equally.
  • Not all artists aim at becoming superstars, but all top artists need a launchpad to blossom."
  • As a result, artists around the world have opted to embrace careers as self-releasing artists.

HOUSING WORKS ANNOUNCES 19th ANNUAL "FASHION FOR ACTION" BENEFIT: A FOUR-DAY DESIGNER SHOPPING EVENT IN-STORE & ONLINE

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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It kicks off on November 9, with a VIP reception, followed by four-days of shopping featuring VIP and general admission ticketing options.

Key Points: 
  • It kicks off on November 9, with a VIP reception, followed by four-days of shopping featuring VIP and general admission ticketing options.
  • The Housing Works Thrift Shop flagship location in Chelsea will host the in-store portion of the event with online shopping at the Housing Works eShop ( https://eshop.housingworks.org/ ).
  • The designer merchandise will be complemented by an exclusive selection of curated pieces from: Mickey Boardman, Lorraine Bracco, Christie Brinkley,J.
  • Proceeds from Fashion for Action support Housing Works' ongoing advocacy and integrated services including trailblazing work to address HIV/AIDS and homelessness.

Getty Images and Dove Announce Winners of #ShowUs Grants Highlighting Inclusive Visual Stories Around Women and Aging

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, in partnership with Dove, has today announced the winners of the #ShowUs Grant, Beauty Has No Age Limit, awarding two photographers US$5,000 each to pursue their stories which shatter stereotypes and conventions celebrating women and aging.

Key Points: 
  • Judges gave particular consideration to photographers and filmmakers who depict authentic stories of women, femmes and non-binary individuals in their local communities.
  • This grant demonstrates Getty Images continued commitment to support emerging artists in creating inclusive visual stories which drive a more diverse and representative visual landscape.
  • Irene said on winning the grant: I am so grateful to have won the Getty Images x Dove bursary.
  • Getty Images founded the Getty Images Grants program in 2004, and since then has supported the photojournalism and photography communities, including emerging photographers, with over $2.4 million in financial grants.

Burb Receives Approval for 8th Store, First-Ever Cannabis Retailer Approved by Major University In Canada and The World at University of British Columbia (UBC)

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Tuesday, July 5, 2022
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Burb Cannabis Corp. ("Burb" or the "Company"), an international cannabis culture brand and high-end retailer of branded products and apparel has received final approval from the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board of Directors to open a cannabis retail store at the University of British Columbia, marking it's eighth location in British Columbia ("BC"), the maximum allowable per the province's current retail cap for any single brand.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the first ever cannabis retail store approved on a major university campus in Canada and the world.
  • "This was a big victory for us after a contentious debate around public safety and community fit," said John Kaye, CEO and Co-Founder at Burb.
  • We're beyond excited to bring Burb to campus and provide safe access to students and residents this fall."
  • Burb's eighth dispensary marks the first-ever cannabis retail store approved on a major university campus in Canada and the world.

Away Announces Annual Designer Collaboration Series

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the global lifestyle brand Away announced an annual designer collaboration series, a first-of-its-kind collaboration program for the brand.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the global lifestyle brand Away announced an annual designer collaboration series, a first-of-its-kind collaboration program for the brand.
  • The collaboration with Liang, Adeola, and Choi, launching Thursday, October 14, marks the first cohort of Away's designer collaboration program, an initiative that will continue as a multi-year series.
  • "Away's designer collaboration series is an exciting new chapter for our brand which I'm thrilled to introduce to our global community of travelers, as well as to the dedicated fans of Sandy, Tia, and Ji.
  • This is an exciting start to our annual collaboration program and eager to see how future iterations come together!"

College for Creative Studies Expands Fashion Programming As Global Industry Looks to Detroit as New Fashion Hub

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Monday, October 4, 2021
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College for Creative Studies (CCS) Fashion Accessories Design program, which was established in 2015 under the leadership of renowned footwear and accessories designer Aki Choklat , is expanding into a more comprehensive Fashion Design program .

Key Points: 
  • College for Creative Studies (CCS) Fashion Accessories Design program, which was established in 2015 under the leadership of renowned footwear and accessories designer Aki Choklat , is expanding into a more comprehensive Fashion Design program .
  • This change will allow CCS the opportunity to educate students in fashion accessories, apparel and multiple other fashion career paths.
  • The need for this program expansion is imperative based on industry trajectory, student interest, and industry growth in Detroit.
  • Located in the heart of Detroit, the College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a world-class institution that educates artists and designers to be leaders in the creative professions.

Burb Announces $4 Million Funding Round to Expand Retail Operations In British Columbia and Launch Products In Ontario and United States

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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The Company also closed the round with participation from American record label 300 Entertainment CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Liles.

Key Points: 
  • The Company also closed the round with participation from American record label 300 Entertainment CEO and Co-Founder Kevin Liles.
  • Burb plans to deploy this capital to increase its network of cannabis retail stores in British Columbia (BC) and to support the launch of its private label, Burb-branded cannabis products across Canada and into California.
  • Burb currently operates three licensed cannabis retail stores in Vancouver's lower mainland and recently received its fourth retail license in the city of Vancouver.
  • Liles added, "I'm proud to join this funding round and support Burb strategically as they continue their expansion."