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PARIS — The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will provide an opportunity for beautiful athletes to show off their skills like never before. There are a number of overlapping reasons for this. The Olympics, which run from Friday through Aug. 11 and Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, respectively, will see gender parity — an equal number of female and male athletes taking part in the competition — for the first time, marking a step forward for women in sports at a time when female athletes are becoming beauty superstars. Their influence is enormous: Deloitte predicts that revenue from elite…
You may have apps for your favorite online stores, but have you tried the many fashion apps that make shopping easier and smarter? The worlds of technology and fashion often collide, but most laypeople don’t take full advantage of the potential of the apps available on their smartphones. Professional shoppers tend to carry several “digital assistants” with them, including apps that help them both shop and style. We looked into which apps they’re using to help them shop smarter and better. If you’re looking for a place to create your wishlist, Carted is the place to be. This free app…
Squarespace chief marketing officer Kinzil Masur got his first job by calling companies and saying he was willing to work for free. This was 20 years ago, and Masur had a degree in finance and was working through the Yellow Pages. Kinjil Mathur, CMO of Squarespace, sparked a debate with his statement: {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “I started looking at company listings and calling companies and asking if they had internships available and if I would be willing to work for free,” she told Fortune in an interview. Only on HT to know more about tax impact, key announcements, sectoral…
South Korea’s state-owned Korea Land and Housing Corporation will develop the Southeast Metropolitan Area Project in Bac Ninh city, which is in the province of the same name in northern Vietnam. The project is expected to be implemented and completed between 2025 and 2060. The state-run company plans to increase investment in housing in Vietnam through a new urban area administered by Bac Ninh province, Yonhap News Agency reported. The project will cover an area of approximately 8.5 million square meters and accommodate 49,000 households and approximately 156,000 people. Bac Ninh province is home to many factories owned by major…
This is an episode of the Glossy Fashion Podcast where we take a candid look at how today’s trends are shaping the future of the fashion industry. Continue the series here → Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • Google Play • Spotify Since launching their sustainable fashion brand Christy Dawn in 2014, co-founders and partners Aras Baskauskas and Christy Dawn Baskauskas have prioritized intentional actions and ethical practices. For example, the brand uses deadstock fabrics to create its apparel. Additionally, the Baskauskases have built and maintained relationships with Los Angeles farmers and local manufacturers, further strengthening their commitment to sustainability.…
“We remain confident about the outlook for our China business,” said Zhao Gang, general manager of the German company’s Suzhou operations.The family-run multinational is one of a number of European companies, particularly leading German manufacturers, that continue to do business with China amid escalating trade tensions between China and the European Union and a backdrop of wider decoupling efforts.China’s huge market size combined with a number of charm offensives have persuaded companies to stay and increase investments here, but an increasing number of them are adopting a “in China for China” strategy to cope with fierce competition from local companies…
When it comes to winter fashion, leather jackets are king, so if you feel like your wardrobe is missing a staple piece, it might be time to invest in one of your own. With the wide variety of styles and colors of leather jackets available on the market today, you’re sure to find one that will fit perfectly into your existing closet. Blazers, bomber jackets, trench coats and more, the options for leather jacket shapes and designs are nearly endless. But if you’re not sure which style is a must-have for you, we’ve listed our top picks below. The best…
Attachments Chapter 1 Regional Overview The total number of refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, stateless persons, returnees and other persons of concern to UNHCR in Asia and the Pacific will be 15.7 million by the end of 2023, a 10% increase from 2022. The region is home to 13% of the world’s total population protected and/or assisted by UNHCR (15.7 million out of 122.6 million). This includes 20% of the world’s refugees and asylum seekers (7.7 million out of 38.5 million) and 57% of the world’s documented stateless persons (2.5 million out of 4.4 million). As of the end…
July 23, 2024 by Genevieve Bowen Advertisement Miami’s green canopy could grow to more than 1,000 trees in some of its least shaded areas, as nearly $2 million in federal funding will help establish an urban forest project in the city. The City Commission is expected to receive a $1,999,999.82 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today (7/25) to launch the Miami Urban Forestry and Green Workforce Project. The initiative aims to beat the sweltering summer heat by planting more trees in Miami’s most densely populated and most tree-canopy-deprived southwest part of the city, and to train…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Fashion met philanthropy Tuesday night at an epic screening of “Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,” resulting in a stunning mix of style and substance. “We are one of the few places in the country, certainly the only library, that can premiere this documentary, and it’s centered around the film festival, and the St. Louis County Library is one of them,” said Kristen South, director and CEO of St. Louis County Library. This documentary offers an intimate look at Diane von Furstenberg as a trailblazer, fashion icon and truly responsible woman. The film premiered at…