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Monday, June 30, 2008
AP photo. Fun! Comedian Margaret Cho - celeb guest marshall of SF's Pride Parade - is a dog lover. She was swarmed for a fast & furious paparazzi style snap session with Muggy & Lola, owned by our contingent's organizer Donyale Hoye..(and isn't Lola a pretty bride?). Thank you Margaret! A lil' movie of the big walk below....
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Katerina Bocci brings latest collection to Couture Fashion Week
0 comments Posted by pece at 5:48 AMJune 30, 2008 (USA)
In what promises to be an unforgettable event, designer Katerina Bocci will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week in New York City on Saturday September 6, 2008 at the Westin Times Square, in the heart of the Big Apple. The award-winning designer's latest collection will feature couture suits, cocktail dresses and evening gowns, all in silk fabrics, embellished with Swarovski crystals and trims.
After graduating from the renowned SITAM Institute of Design in Padova, Italy, Ms. Bocci opened her own fashion atelier in her native Albania. In 2001 she moved to the United States - what she calls "My Promised Land" - and quickly became known in the Detroit area for her impeccable fashion designs, selling to a growing savvy and sophisticated private clientele of as well as to boutiques such as Kleinfeld in New York, Roma Sposa and Alessandra Bridal in Michigan and Sposaitalia in Canada."
"Ms. Bocci was named Best Designer in Michigan by Hour Detroit Magazine, WDIV Channel 4 and Strut Magazine. Her designs have been featured in The New York Times, Hour Detroit , Style and Inside Weddings magazines, and she is a favorite designer of TV news anchors Lila Lazuras and Rhonda Walker, Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Albania 2007 Sadina Alla and singer Fergie. Miss Italia 2008, Jordan Monaghan, will be one of the models appearing on the runway at Ms. Bocci's New York fashion show In September."
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June 30, 2008 (USA)
Nike, USA Men's Basketball head coach Mike Krzyzewski, and the entire 12 member 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men's basketball, will join together for a fan celebration at an unprecedented unveiling of Team USA's men's basketball uniforms that they will compete in at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
The event will be hosted by TV personality Kevin Frazier at the famed Rockefeller Center Ice Rink. During the event, Nike will showcase Team USA's new Nike Swift System of Dress basketball uniform. The new Nike designed uniform for the USA Men's and Women's teams eliminates 25 centimeters of material and reduces the weight by 31 percent when compared with current uniforms.
Nike's new uniform also features Nike Aerographics, an engineered mesh providing zoned cooling that reduces up to half the yarn, making it more lightweight and breathable. An exclusively designed "We the People" graphic, inspired by USA's rich history, is also integrated into the uniform.
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June 28, 2008 (UK)
There have been numerous established international labels that design some of the most exuberant and sensual innerwear for women to make them feel beautiful. Recently, Emma Amies has joined the bandwagon with her brand Cupcake Lingerie.
Emma previously worked as a town planner and left the lucrative career to pursue her dream of becoming a fashion designer. In order to make her wish come true she joined the course at De Montfort University, Leicester to learn the fine nuances of designing.
Recently Emma showcased her Cherry Pie collection and received great reviews for her work from the professionals belonging to fashion industry. As the name suggests this lingerie line is created using prints in lovely shades of red and blue with beautiful embellishments.
The entire inner wear collection is extremely sophisticated and ethically designed that perfectly mirrors feminine charm and charisma.
June 30, 2008 (USA)
| Web designing firm Stylophane has just released the All Brand Index, Jeans Index and Footwear Index for the month May 2008. The All Brands Index consists of top 800+ fashion brands that Stylophane currently tracks. Top three fashion brands: 1. Cat Footwear 2. Blink Shoes 3. Sergio Tacchini Click here to view complete details of All Brand Index. Jeans Index consists of leading jeans brands. Top three jeans brands: 1. Hudson Jeans 2. Pepe Jeans 3. Indian Rose Click here to view complete details of Jeans Index. Stylophane Footwear Index consists of Footwear Brands. Top footwear brands: 1. Cat Footwear 2. Blink Shoes 3. Kangaroos Shoes Click here to view complete details of Footwear Index. | |
June 28, 2008 (USA)
Miss Florida USA pageant contestants from all over the state of Florida will soon gather to compete for the coveted title.
The 50 finalists, from over 10,000 applicants, will descend on the city of Hollywood during the week of July 8-12, 2008 to vie for the Miss Florida USA 2009 crown.
The Pageant Finals will be broadcast around the state and overseas in a live two hour show on the evening of Saturday, July 12, 2008.
More than 2.5 million viewers are expected to tune in to watch Jessica Rafalowski, Miss Florida USA 2008, crown her successor.
Miss Florida USA is one of the first pageants to go "hi-tech." Fans are kept up to date with pageant events via video blogs on "The Miss Florida USA Channel". Channel visitors can view daily activities as well as pre-pageant interviews of the contestants.
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Friday, June 27, 2008
It's Pride Week and there are parties everywhere. Jonny Justice has a big reason to Woo Hoo ... he's celebrating his official adoption this weekend. A big loud batch of us will be marching in the Pride Parade - We're #22 in line. If you're planning on being near Market Street this Sunday, wave Congrats to Jonny and Dutch (now Audie). They'll be marching alongside 20 or so other BR canines.
It's going to be FABULOUS!
Photo: Amado Garcia
Hello Blog Readers!
It has been brought to my attention that my blog is formatted differently depending on which browser you view it with. What looks right on Internet Explorer looks very different on Firefox, and the other way around. So. . .while I have both browsers on my computer, and will try my best to format the blog to both browsers, my apologies in advance if any of my captions do not line up with the correct photos, or the formatting looks at all strange. :-)
June 27, 2008 (India)
| Wills Lifestyle presents their new spring summer collection, which includes exquisite shoes for Men and Women! The collection is a mix of latest global trends and classic styles. There is a wide range of footwear classified into sports wear, classic wear and club wear. For Men Wills Lifestyle offers the most stylish and comfortable shoes in shades of Black, Tan, Brown, and White. The styles range from contemporary to classic, with Moccasins, Oxford’s, Loafers etc to complete the collection and complement the metro sexual man. For Women Wills Lifestyle presents chic and cool collection for everyday wear, office formal wear to glamorous party wear. The range includes stilettos in classic colors like black and beige, and for the ultra stylish look there are sandals in metallic also. The range also includes the popular ballerina style in cool pinks and greens perfect for this summer. | |
June 27, 2008 (Italy)
Luxottica Group S.p.A. a global leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of premium fashion and luxury eyewear, will confirm during an investor conference call its previously announced financial outlook for fiscal year 2008.
The objective of the conference call, which takes place starting at 6 PM CET (5 PM UK, 12 PM US ET), is to provide the financial community with a more in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the new Group resulting from the combination of Luxottica's base business with Oakley's and, specifically, their impact on Luxottica Group's financial performance for the first half of the year.
A similar investor call was held in March of this year to take an early look at the significant changes to Luxottica Group's business and financial performance by quarter resulting mainly from the merger of the two companies.
Luxottica Group S.p.A.
June 27, 2008 (Denmark)
The success continues in August, when Gallery International Fashion Fair, which is held in Forum Copenhagen, presents more than 40 new design-driven brands and 8 new catwalk shows with great Scandinavian brands. The fashion fair grows from 4000 m2 to 5200 m2.
Gallery International Fashion Fair Copenhagen is expanding, when the fair in connection with Copenhagen Fashion Week from 7th - 10th August presents more than 40 new brands. Among the new brands, you will find Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Kenzo, Paul & Joe, Helmut Lang, Vanessa Bruno and Cheap Mondays.
• Gallery is expanding and we can sense the interest for the concept the fair is built up on. By expanding the exhibition area from 4000 to 5200 m2 we now have more space for more of the leading Scandinavian design-driven brands, says Christian Gregersen from Gallery.
Gallery already presents profiles such as Filippa K, Lagerfeld, Malene Birger, NOIR, Tiger of Sweden, Peter Jensen, Jens Laugesen, Wood Wood and Stella McCartney - brands that attracted around 12000 visitors in February.
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Garment delegates visit clothing factories in Vietnam & Cambodia
0 comments Posted by pece at 6:28 AMJune 27, 2008 (Hong Kong)
The Hong Kong garment and footwear industry enjoyed a first-hand look at business and investment opportunities in Vietnam and Cambodia earlier this month during a five-day trip organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
The Hong Kong Garment and Footwear Partnership Mission to Vietnam and Cambodia, 5-9 May, included 29 delegates from the garment industry and 14 from the footwear industry.
Ralph Chow, Director of Product Promotion at the HKTDC, and one of the mission leaders, said the visit was organised to help Hong Kong garment and shoe manufacturers "explore the possibility of relocating their factories to Vietnam or Cambodia."
Garment delegates visited two clothing factories in Vietnam and three in Cambodia. These included Vietnam's biggest garment manufacturer, Thanh Cong Textile Garment Co, which boasts 5,000 employees, and Hong Kong company Tack Fat Garment (Cambodia) Ltd, Cambodia's largest foreign investor and employer.
Footwear delegates visited two factories in Vietnam and two in Cambodia, including a Taiwanese company, a Hong Kong factory and a mainland operation.
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
The same story of a child "attacked" in West Seattle as told by an, ahem, committed storyteller...
Plumbers Save Child!
And, as told by the police who responded...
Plumbers Save Shoelaces!
Sigh. Pick your reality, I guess.
Interesting information in Article II illustrating how popular pit bulls are becoming in urban areas. They're the number one breed in Oakland, and they were the third most common dog in SF back in 2005. Considering only 10% of homes tend to license, we're looking at pit bulls as one of America's most popular pets.
June 26, 2008 (USA)
All Angelina Jolie fans have suddenly got a reason to smile, as the sexy and stunning leather jacket that is worn by her in the upcoming film is up for sale. On CharityFolks.com has put the garment for auction. It is anticipating massive online participation as Angelina rests in the hearts of millions world wide.
The Hollywood actress has worn the black jacket in her forthcoming action flick ‘Wanted’. It's the diagonal front zipper and the tassel that gives a glamorous and classy look to the jacket. However, if one wishes to flaunt it, the wearer must have a curvaceous body like Angelina, as it is in extra small size!
The website is expecting to earn big bucks that will help the organization, Plan!t Now, started by the Academy Award winner, Morgan Freeman, one of the most respected Hollywood actors.
June 26, 2008 (Vietnam)
As the Miss Universe 2008 pageant is picking up momentum, the contestants are vying for the most prestigious beauty award in the entire world. Hoa Binh Theatre at HCM City featured the participants modeling the traditional Vietnamese dress, Ao Dai on June 24.
Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza, won the title ‘Best in Ao Dai’. Nearly 80 Miss Universe contestants were donning Vietnamese customary garment, created by four famous domestic designers including Lien Huong, Thuan Viet, Sy Hoang and Vo Viet Chung.
Along with Miss Venezuela, four other participants were chosen in the final round from India, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Vietnam. However, Dayana Mendoza made her smooth way out and won the contest.
There were more that 2000 spectators who had come to become the part of the mesmerizing and enchanting event. As it was a proud moment for Vietnamese people to see stunning participants draped in their beautiful traditional attire.
The grand finale will be held on July 14 at Crown Convention Center, Diamond Bay Resort, in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It all began very early on a picturesque Sunday morning. . .
Watching the athletes cross the finish line is quite exciting. It takes many of the athletes over 10 hours to complete the race, and it is so exciting to see the excitement on their faces when the announcer tells them that they are an Ironman.
Some are so exhausted they have to literally be led to the massage station. And others? They look like they could keep going and do the whole thing over again.
American socialite Kim Kardashian has revealed that she wants to be a Bond Girl, who is rescued by 007 hottie Daniel Craig. Well known for her social life and sex tape, Kim, who is making her big-screen debut in the spoof Disaster Movie in December, would just love to land a part with the heartthrob and film some steamy scenes."I want to be a Bond Girl and film a love scene with Daniel Craig after he's rescued me," the Sun quoted her as saying. "I would be drowning, wearing a bikini with a gun in a sachet, and he would dive in and get me that would be really sexy," she said.
The only thing that would stand in the way of her dream would be her American Football star boyfriend Reggie Bush, who is already not to keen about her posing for Playboy. "Reggie would absolutely hate it," she admitted.
"But I would just say to him, 'Look honey, I've got to do this'," she added.
June 24, 2008 (Brazil)
The starting point for the summer of 2008/09 by Camila Cutolo, of Maria Garcia, was Coney Island, located in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
The brand’s narrative shows the apex of the island in the 1920s until its decadence with reurbanization in the 1960s.
In order to tell the story, she divided the collection in three parts: paradise, beach and decline.
Hues of blue and rose, comfortable dresses, pleated skirts, shorts tunics, pantaloons are among the looks.
Flamingos, plaids and boats as prints. The color chart has somber hues like navy blue, red and black. Taffeta is among the fabrics used by the stylist.
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association
June 24, 2008 (Brazil)
Inspiration comes from the “wings”. From butterflies to Batman, regardless, what counts is the study the brand did to generate volumes.
Volumes that finish in geometric, asymmetric points, in wings or bows. The shorter dresses are also the tighter fitting ones.
The gowns, a must in any André Lima collection, are neater cut and evasé. The incredible creativity with which the brand created unusual shapes added a conceptual freshness that united and explained the collection.
The butterfly look stands out with wings projecting from the shoulders and down the sides of the blue mini dress.
A detailed study on almost impossible shapes and their delicate adaptations.
Raw materials include satin, taffeta and jacquard. The color chart is generous and includes coral, grays, lilac, yellow, pink, navy, black and white.
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association
Red Carter to show spring 2009 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Swim
0 comments Posted by pece at 6:05 AMJune 24, 2008 (USA)
Red Carter, known for his sophisticated, sexy swimwear, has been selected as the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this season's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Red Carter will debut his Spring 2009 collection on July 19th at 10pm, at Cabana Grande at The Raleigh Hotel.
Each Fashion Week, Mercedes-Benz sponsors a designer who reflects unparalleled talent to be on display during the five-day runway event.
Recent former "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designers include Monique Lhulier, Badgley Mischka, Alice Temperley, Kevan Hall, and Veronika Jeanvie.
"We are thrilled to partner with Red Carter for his Spring 2009 runway show," said Lisa Holladay, Manager, Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes- Benz USA. "Red embodies the true spirit of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim.
By uniting the many facets of both Mercedes-Benz and the City of Miami, he seamlessly blends modern inspiration with traditional design elements to create his own bold, yet timeless style."
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At our recent Richmond based Free Shots Fair, BR volunteers David & Mary asked Richmond residents for suggestions for improvements that would help pet owners in Contra Costa County. The tape quality is a little ruff, but some of the quotes are great.
What do urban pet owners want? - The same as everyone, everywhere: More accessible vet care, more responsive animal control, more options for exercising pets, more training and education.
You never know until you ask...
And how much do we love that little kid at the end?
Monday, June 23, 2008
June 23, 2008 (India)
Suashish Diamonds Ltd is planning to invest about Rs. 150 Crores in setting up a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Mumbai’s Santacruz Electronic Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ). The investments will be made through the company’s wholly owned subsidiary Suashish Jewellery Ltd.
Out of this the Rs. 82 Crores is being invested in the first phase in setting up a 16,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility. This facility will become operational in August 2008.
It will add an estimated 500,000 jewellery pieces of capacity to Suashish Diamonds’ already existing annual capacity over 10,00,000 pieces of jewellery.
“The first phase of the facility is expected to achieve Turn Over of Rs.180 Crores in a full year of operation. We are looking at investing the remaining Rs. 68 Crores in second phase in next 2 years.
Once the full resources are committed, and both the phases become operational, we expect the SEEPZ operation to achieve Turn Over Rs. 400 Crores annually,” Mr. Ashish Goenka, Managing Director of Suashish Diamonds said.
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s.Oliver at Akropolis to present new & trendy outfit each month
0 comments Posted by pece at 5:53 AMJune 23, 2008 (Lithuania)
On 13 June, the Apranga Group, leader of retail clothing market in Lithuania and the Baltic States, opens the second s.Oliver store in Lithuania in the shopping centre “Akropolis” in Vilnius.
The new store with an area of 300 square metres offers classic and trendy outfit and will present new collections each month. The store represents “s.Oliver Casual women und men”, “QS by s.Oliver male und female” and “s.Oliver Accessories” product lines.
The first s.Oliver store was opened in Kaunas at the beginning of 2007. s.Oliver was established in Würzburg in 1969, and it currently lines up with the leading European companies of fashion and lifestyle.
Different teams of designers create twelve collections from nine product lines. s.Oliver has 80 own stores and 330 stores in cooperation with partners. 2,600 stores and 1,700 sales outlets represent the s.Oliver brand.
On the international scale, s.Oliver Group goods are sold in 30 countries. Ambitious and moving with the times, the “s.Oliver Casual women und men” collection balances extreme comfort and high quality with low prices.
By the latest fashion trends, top quality and particularly trendy cut, the “QS by s.Oliver male und female” collection creates an individual style with impressive details. A visit to the world of s.Oliver lifestyle ends with the choice of “s.Oliver Accessories”.
Currently, the Apranga Group operates a chain of 88 stores in the Baltic States: 59 in Lithuania, 24 in Latvia, and 5 in Estonia.
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June 23, 2008 (UAE)
According to the preliminary enrollment summary from the internationally acclaimed French Fashion University, a lot of people are staying in Dubai realizing the fun and great value of condensed education for one month only; instead of three or six months in winter.
Open for registration; summer session will start July 1st and will last for one month, offering truly sensed experience by enviable team of instructors who are set to add an entirely new dimension to one's lifestyle through interactive methodologies that gives a greater understanding of technicalities of design & garment making.
"Summer may be the time to relax and forget about tight deadlines. However, as the only fashion University in the Middle East, it is important for us to regularly expand our fashion programs to stay on top of new trends and preferences.
Summer gives students a chance to break from routine - a good intense one month course minus theory books and classes truly makes summer education a heavenly experience." said Tamara Hostal, Director, French Fashion University Esmod.
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June 23, 2008 (UAE)
Damas, the undisputed watches and jewellery retailer in the Middle East, has launched new models of its elegant and distinctive house brand – Montega.
Dedicated to producing superior quality timepieces in a classic and timeless style, Damas has more than accomplished its goal through these amazing models whicwh are setting new trend in the region.
As symbols of sophistication, these coveted Montega watches continue to adorn the wrists of some of the top Arab celebrities in the region.
They are big fans of Montega as it is trendy to wear a watch of nearly every colour this season, including the ‘must have’ red. This ever-so-sophisticated look is enjoying a major resurgence right now.
Not only does a Montega watch flatter your wrist, it is also the perfect accessory to most of the summer’s trendy outfits. No wonder the label is fast becoming one of the most widely recognised brand names, offering stylish connoisseurs a wide variety of designs.
The latest collection is studded with high quality diamonds for that confident sparkle every minute of the day. Montega watches offer a perfect combination of grace and class.
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June 21, 2008 (Brazil)
Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW), which is known to bring some of the most amazing and awe-inspiring designs for fashion savvies nation wide, kicked off on June 17 stylishly. With each passing day the ramp is sizzling and dazzling, as beautiful models walk down the runway, flaunting excellent creations of established Latin American designers.
Cia Maritima, the top most beachwear brand of the country which is famous for creating exuberant designs got high appreciation from spectators this time also. The electrifying era of 1970’s was the source of inspiration for the designer.
Tie and dye prints, big brass beads and huge plastic embellishments brought retro look alive on stage. As Brazil is known for its beautiful beaches, there could not have been anything better for local women, this season.
Another designer that managed to steal the attention of spectators was Fause Haten, who displayed his exclusive eveningwear collection. The designs were extremely sophisticated and were made using fabrics like silk and satin that will surely make the wearer look all the more gorgeous. The narrow cuts and folds added a dash of classiness that the designer is known for.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Here is a funny story for you all. FHM’s sexiest woman, Megan Fox and Jeremy Piven were both at the Spike TV Guy’s Choice Awards. While in the green room, Jeremy was apparently so smitten over the sex kitten that he approached Megan and said, “I don’t know you, but I should…I know you’re getting an award.”Like she hasn’t heard that one before! An unimpressed and disgusted Megan responded, ”Do you even know which one?” She then turned and walked away from an embarrassed Piven.
How funny! I wish it were caught on video! You have to say something a little more on top of your game if you want to talk to the Fox! I’m guessing Brian Austin Green, must be a pretty smooth talker to be engaged to this beauty.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Losing sleep over media headlines and oppressive heat waves has its advantages. In digging around the
Net, it seems that Responsible Owner materials offered in Spanish are either hard to find or sorta preachy, so I updated our Great Owners = Great Dogs poster in hopes that it helps makes a difference to somebody. The blurb
in red reads:
Important! Dogs
that live on chains can become frustrated and dangerous. Do not allow children near dogs that live on chains.
A rather tepid warning perhaps, considering the Texas sized tragedy suffered last week. Please, rev up your printer and use this poster to educate. Get the letter page sized PDF here and mass produce it at Kinko's. Or order the larger 11x17 version here. Send a few to every animal shelter, school, library, day care, etc you can think of - Wherever dog owners with children might get their hands on it. Hec, send it to the media along with this print out. Maybe they'd do something brilliant, like, uhh -- educate.
(By the way, great hand out from HSUS. I have to guess that Adam Goldfarb had something to do with writing that.)
The updated English version of Great Owners will be available shortly. If you'd like this in a large 30x44 sized vinyl banner with grommets, please let me know and we'll help you get one for about fifty bucks.
Friday, June 20, 2008
The story of Uba, our menacing little friend, as told by the media.
1. We first met him in this CNN video, back when he was known as #32 and stacked in a dirty kennel above Hector (#44) in VA.
2. The NY Times met Uba and invented a new label for him: Menacing Dog ....hmph.
3. The NY Daily News went a step futher and speculated that Uba could chew your fingers off....Yeah, baby! Trained to be Killers
4. Fast forward to now. The East Bay Monthly's June edition gives us the full scoop - minus the trash talk & speculation - including word from Uba's very happy new family. ---- Thank you Elizabeth Kennedy!
Home For Good
We're so pleased to announce another Vick dog adoption. Uba is as special today as when he first grabbed our hearts in those early photos. Many thanks to Letti and partner Jamel for your refreshing "no big deal" attitude, and for making him a permanent part of your extended critter family.
NOTE BELOW: All 10 fingers accounted for.
June 20, 2008 (Italy)
3i, the world’s leading mid-market private equity company, and the funds managed by 3i, announce that they have signed a binding agreement with Antichi Pellettieri S.p.A., the Leather Goods Division of Mariella Burani Fashion Group, for the acquisition of a 49% stake of the newly constituted APB Srl (“Antichi Pellettieri Bags” or “APBags”). APB is the holding company of Francesco Biasia, Braccialini, and Coccinelle as well as Mandarina Duck (acquisition to be completed).
3i will invest EUR 128 million in exchange for a 49% stake in APB. EUR 118 million will be exchanged on the date of closing while the remaining EUR 10 million will be paid based on APB’s performance.
The proceeds of the transaction will allow Antichi Pellettieri Group to eliminate its outstanding debt resulting in a positive Net Financial Position.
The enterprise value attributed to APBags of approximately EUR 355 million, slightly lower that the value currently attributed to the complete Antichi Pellettieri Group at the date of acquisition (EUR 415 million).
In addition, the Board of Directors of AP has expressed its intention to transfer, as soon as possible, its listing from the Expandi segment of the Italian Stock Exchange to MTA.
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June 20, 2008 (Brazil)
Movimento’s collection for the summer of 2008/09 is full of elements from the wild universe.
Tininha da Fonte used organic prints with leaf shapes, camouflage and animal fur to create the looks that will be used by contemporary women, and, according to the brand, the "warriors".
Leaf green, purple, red and yellow are in the color chart of the brand that presented low-cut swimsuits and bikinis in diverse models.
The tops have ruffles, drapes, collars and wide straps. The bottoms are straighter and larger. Movimento also suggests ample and long dresses, shorts, overalls and pants.
The mix of prints predominates. The fabrics include stretch with Elastane, Egyptian cotton, pure silk and jersey with Elastane.
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association
June 20, 2008 (India)
Cotton Council International (CCI), a US-based non-profit organization, runs the "cool with cotton campaign" in India to promote the generic cotton fabric. As part of this campaign it is organizing its first ever cotton fashion extravaganza “Romance of Cotton” in association with well-known designer duo of Meera & Muzaffar Ali.
The guests for the show will include well-known names from the Indian fashion and textile industry. The show will be choreographed by the popular choreographer duo of Apu & Tania and will have leading models from the fashion and glamour industry like Indrani Dasgupta, Joey Matthew, Nayanika Chatterjee, Sapna Kumar, Sonalika Sahay, Krishna Somani, Lakshmi Rana and Tina Chatwal among others, walking the ramp in fashionable cottons.
Also joining the show from the US will be Ms Agnieszka Fijol, Senior Manager, Greater Europe and South-East Asia who will be personally interacting with the media and other notable personalities from the fashion industry.
The fashion show is to be held at on 24th June, 2008 at Kamal Mahal, ITC Maurya Hotel, New Delhi 8:00 pm onwards
Cotton Council International
June 20, 2008 (USA)
Bold, lux, and oh so plush ... this fall, A Pea in the Pod has created rich, luxurious fashion for the discerning expectant woman. The styles of New York, Milan, and Paris walked off the runways and into the Fall 2008 Collection.
Texture is a trend, and A Pea in the Pod has it covered with metallic jacquard, perforated leather, and plush velvet. Sweaters are luxurious and cozy in cashmere cables and boiled wools and are the perfect complement to exclusive designer denim.
As the weather cools, it's all about item jackets. In cropped styles and flirty trapeze cuts, these jackets offer flattering silhouettes while she's expecting and after the baby arrives.
When the A Pea in the Pod woman prepares herself for the red carpet, she'll find what she needs in the Fall 2008 collection. The Grecian-inspired chiffon gown and 1920's feather-hemmed cocktail dress will have mom-to-be camera ready.
"This season, A Pea in the Pod is for the bold and the beautiful," said Rebecca Matthias, President and Chief Creative Officer of A Pea in the Pod.
"Striking details such as perforated leather, intricate beading and faux fur will make an unforgettable statement. The expectant woman is sure to be fabulous for fall."
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June 20, 2008 (USA)
CrocsRx, the medical division of Crocs Inc, revealed a new, sleeker addition to its therapeutic collection, the Silver Fox. Combining Crocs’ legendary comfort with fashion-forward sensibility, this classic mary jane style includes a 1½ inch heel.
The new Silver Fox shoe, will be on display for doctors and medical professionals to view, along with the entire CrocsRx collection at Crocs booth no. 211 at The 2008 Western Podiatric Medical Congress show, June 19-22 in Anaheim, California.
Carrying both the distinguished United States ergonomics endorsement, as well as approval from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA), the Silver Fox is the first shoe in the collection to be designed specifically for a woman’s foot.
Complete with Croslite AG+ material, a revolutionary material created from nano-Silver ceramic crystals, the shoe is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, thus killing harmful strains of bacteria and fungi which are routinely the source of foot infections.
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June 20, 2008 (USA)
The Hearts On Fire Company (HOF), the pre-eminent consumer brand in the fine diamond jewelry business, announced the opening of the first Hearts On Fire retail store in the U.S. at the Shoppes at the Water Club, the Borgata's new premium hotel in Atlantic City.
The store, which will be owned by Hearts On Fire's longtime retail partners Harvey and Madalyn Rovinsky of Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelry, will officially open on June 26, 2008 and offer a full assortment of Hearts On Fire diamond jewelry, from bridal, to fashion jewelry and couture.
Modeled after Hearts On Fire's stores in Asia, the new Water Club location exudes a modern elegance and is designed to highlight the intensity of Hearts On Fire's extraordinary diamonds.
Hearts On Fire diamonds, which are cut at 100x magnification, or 10x the industry standard, shine more brilliantly than any other diamond of comparable color, clarity and carat weight.
The name Hearts On Fire, is derived from eight identical hearts that are revealed when peering through a scope, a natural phenomenon of a perfectly cut diamond.
"We are thrilled to be opening our first U.S. retail store as our next phase of building the Hearts On Fire brand," said Mark Israel, President of Hearts On Fire.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Stories like these make me claw at the walls. I want to turn back time and find a way to get to this home and talk to the people that live there before before before the tragedy. Dogs should not be chained sentries. Sorry, responsible chaining people. We know you're out there, but godhelpus, chained dogs in impoverished neighborhoods are so often unstable and children living near them are so often not safe. We know that, but still everyone acts surprised when a chained dog gets loose and a child is hurt or worse.
Remember, Karen taught us well: Function of dog. Function of dog.
For every dedicated dog person scrambling to stop BSL, we need three more out in the neighborhoods, where children live, where dogs are chained and employed as guard dogs - where the next headline is pacing in dusty circles and slowly going insane. Educate, educate, educate.
Vaya con Dios, ángelito.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Meet Tigre.
A Mexico-born, scatterbred pit bull who found himself homeless. Sarah, then dog-less and living in Oaxaca, happened to be out on a jog and saw him curled up and lying in the brush by a trail, weak but happy to meet her. Being the animal lover that she is, she brought him to a vet and had him all fixed up.
That was five and a half years ago.
True to form, Tigre's never met a person he didn't fall madly in love with. And, he's dog social to boot, having had to play foster brother to the many stray dogs Sarah brought home and adopted out while in Mexico.
Tigre has traveled to more places than some people. Sarah herself travels often and she never leaves him behind when she moves from place to place. She's flown him home to the midwest, back to Mexico, and over to California for grad school. Now, they're in Washington, D.C., where Sarah's starting her career in the U.S. Foreign Service, getting ready to leave for her first post. When Sarah had to prioritize where she wanted to be posted abroad, she had to carefully research and cross off the places around the world that have banned pit bulls.
I found Tigre when he was about 1 year old. He was extremely emaciated, anemic and tick-ridden. He was so emaciated that the vet couldn't even tell what breed he was. I've learned so much about pit bulls through the years since having Tigre in my life and have confronted so many people's stereotypes (especially in talking with landlords when looking for places to live!) Tigre is one of the many dogs (and one of several pit bulls) that travel with their Foreign Service owners, living in countries around the world. As we prepare to head off to Pakistan, I look forward to more people around the world meeting him and realizing what kind, friendly dogs pit bulls can be.
Safe travels, Sarah and Teeg!
June 16, 2008 (UAE)
French Fashion University to set Esmod Dubai - Fashion Workshop 1 month July Summer Session class from July 1st to July 31st.
Anyone who wants to get into the industry and has a keen interest in Fashion and trends. Students who need a foundation course prior to entering in the BA degree program in September.
There will be no qualifications or experience need to get on the course. Student will achieve ESMOD Dubai 1 month Fashion Workshop Summer Class Certificate for this course.
To attend the course download the form here and call 04 429 12 28 or 050 356 26 50 to schedule a meeting to remit these forms for registration and payment. Continuous assessment and feedback will be given during the course.
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June 16, 2008 (UK)
Lifestyle Boutique UK (LB UK) is the newest outlet of an internationally successful concierge service only available to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals.
Lifestyle Boutique has been in operation globally for many years and has a unique member-to-Luxury Expert ratio of 2:1. This exclusive relationship ensures excellent results and is the only truly bespoke service available.
Until now, Lifestyle Boutique has been working at full membership capacity but, with the launch of the London office, new memberships are available for the first time in twelve years.
Membership to LB UK costs £50,000 annually with only 50 further memberships available.
Once these 50 memberships are gone, that’s it. Each member receives a personalised solid gold number to identify which membership they have secured, engraved with the mobile number of their personally chosen Luxury Expert. Sixteen memberships have already sold.
LB UK exists as a stand-alone service or as an accompaniment to pre-paid, debit and charge cards through American Express, MBNA and MasterCard. Statements are sent every quarter with no pre-set limit on spending, making it without doubt the most exclusive charge card in the world.
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June 16, 2008 (Brazil)
Six more brands from different locations in Brazil participated in the second day of Rio Moda Hype fashion shows.
Below, see the highlights of the participants in the event’s 9th edition:
Renata Veras (Rio de Janeiro) – The movie "Barbarella" inspired stylist Renata Veras. In order to create the fun pieces, she used leather and chamois, as well as metalized fabric.
The swimsuits receive differentiated cutouts, while the bikinis play with a mix of prints. Earthy tones and emerald green are in the color chart. Drapings and crushed looks add volume.
James Cesari (São Paulo) - The "boys of the world" invade James Cesari’s catwalk with plenty of style attitude. The stylist explored the shifting of the silhouette, which resulted in pieces with various lengths. Military and sports references are in the collection. The highlight goes to the black overalls and sarouel bermudas.
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June 16, 2008 (Brazil)
Napoleão Funyat, owner of the Sandpiper brand, is the eternal boy from Rio and will always use the city as the source for his collections.
This 2009 summer collection brings the parties held on beaches, mixing people from all tribes, habits and fashions.
The men’s collection mixes closer-fitting pieces with voluminous ones such as tight-fitting plaid or striped shirts and sarouel pants.
Blazers with wide horizontal stripes, shorts and terry cloth pants, as well as safari jackets. For women, layers on washed out jeans, short, A-line dresses.
Prints are strongly determined by plaids and stripes of all shapes, colors and combinations. Some more organic blue and green balls in the white background also appear.
The fabrics, besides terry cloth, include serge with Elastane, plush, corduroy, voile and tricoline with dyed yarn providing a plaid pattern with less impact on the environment.
The color chart is in white, deep blue, yellow, green and violet.
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association
June 16, 2008 (Brazil)
Nature’s textures involve Lenny’s collection for the summer of 2008/09.
Lenny Niemeyer sought inspiration in the beginning of life, at birth.
"It is an organic collection," defines the stylist. Lenny’s proposal is to create diversified and always elegant beachwear.
Sequins emerge with differentiated, rusty treatment. Necklines are round. Bottoms are wider, better behaved.
There are models with high waists and others cut low. Single shoulder and conservative front, yet daring from behind swimwear are also present in Lenny’s summer, a brand that increasingly invests in beachwear.
The pieces have more volume and kaftans are revisited. Lycra still reigns among the fabrics.
In the color chart, Lenny uses blues, yellow, white and greens, among others.
Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Rap superstar Snoop Dogg wants to team up with Lindsay Lohan - for a movie and an album of duets.Snoop confesses he's a huge fan of the Mean Girls star and is reaching out to her with a view to becoming the oddest couple in Hollywood.
He tells Ok! magazine, "You never know. I like Lindsay. Why not do both a movie and an album?
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Here are a bunch of pictures taken within the last year. This should give you a pictoral idea of what I have been up to in the last year. The pictures are by no means in chronological order. . .but I have tried to caption each one so that you will know what it is a picture of, and when!
(Left) Just one of the pictures I took at Farragut State Park in September, 2007. This picture does not even do the park justice. It is truly amazing (and huge!) and this picture shows just a tiny fraction.
(Left) Me on the beach after the snow melted.
(Right) The Mannheim Steamroller concert in December, 2007, began with a bang!
(Left) All hail the Sharpie Queen! This is how I spent the majority of my 21st birthday: At work wearing a fake tiara and my new apron with purple butterflies and my name embroidered on it, carrying a sparkly pink wand with Sharpies dangling off of it (the Sharpies were added after this picture was taken). Ye
ah, I'm weird.(Right) Here I am with two of my bestest friends on a nice sunny day in May.
(Left) And lastly, I cannot post a blog entry full of pictures without including at least one dog picture. Here is Reba. Isn't she a beautiful girl?!
For more pictures, look at some of my previous blog entries. . .you'll find pictures of the falls and the local flooding and pictures of my trip to Spokane last week!
I thought I would close with this quote I found online:
"Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you."
~Nathaniel Hawthorne"
