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Historic art inspires fashion for the future

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NEW YORK , Nov. 25, 2015 / --  H&M is proud to announce a collaboration with the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris to celebrate the new H&M Conscious Exclusive collection. This beautiful new range has been inspired by the archives of the museum, and will be launched on Thursday April 7 th to coincide with the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, Fashion forward - Three centuries of fashion. H&M is delighted to reveal Parisian Art Director, style maven and sustainability champion, Julia Restoin Roitfeld, will be the face of the campaign. "I am honored to be the ambassador of such a unique project. I think that the idea of creating a collection inspired by the history of art and fashion is fantastic, especially since it is made with innovative and sustainable materials which are the future of fashion," says Julia. Known for her distinctively personal sense of style, Julia is the embodiment of effortl...

Ali Rezaian, frère du journaliste du Washington Post emprisonné en Iran

WASHINGTON, le 13 novembre 2015 -- Au cours des jours précédant la visite prochaine du président Rouhani en France et en Italie, Ali Rezaian, frère du journaliste du Washington Post Jason Rezaian, tenait à déclarer ceci : « Dans la mesure où le président Rouhani sera en visite en Europe ce week-end afin de tendre la main aux dirigeants mondiaux, parmi lesquels le pape François et le président Hollande, n'oublions pas tous ceux qui comme mon frère, le reporter Jason Rezaian du Washington Post, sont détenus de manière illégale et injustifiée dans les prisons iraniennes. Jason est un journaliste talentueux et respectueux de la loi, qui a tout simplement été arrêté parce qu'il exerçait son métier. En tant que reporter, fils d'une mère américaine et d'un père iranien vivant aux États-Unis, Jason met un point d'honneur à combler la fracture culturelle opposant l'Iran et l'Occident. Il vit le cauchemar d'un homme innocent emprisonné illégalement dans un...

Sarah Jessica Parker Celebrates 10th Anniversary of LOVELY

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NEW YORK , Oct. 22, 2015   -- After delighting fans for a decade with LOVELY, her classically modern and softly seductive fragrance, Sarah Jessica Parker announces the launch of a 10 th Anniversary special edition, in stores now. To herald this anniversary, Sarah Jessica Parker is kicking off a campaign devoted to her fans that includes the creation of a digital LOVELY memory wall and a limited-edition LOVELY sweatshirt. "I can't quite believe that it's been 10 years since LOVELY was first introduced. I feel incredibly fortunate to be given the opportunity to relaunch this fragrance for all the customers who loved it as much as we did, and still do. It's been a real treat to travel back in time to LOVELY's inception and reminisce on those fond memories. Fragrance is something I'm constantly experimenting with and I'm delighted to continue the exploration and discover what the future holds." LOVELY MEMORY WALL  Sarah Jessica Parke...

Oprah Winfrey et Weight Watchers

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NEW YORK , 19 octobre 2015  Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE : WTW) se sont associés dans un partenariat révolutionnaire afin d'aider les personnes du monde entier à vivre une vie plus saine et plus épanouissante. Mme Winfrey a été convaincue par le programme éprouvé de Weight Watchers combiné à de nouvelles initiatives visant à élargir la mission de l'entreprise qui consiste à prioriser la santé et le bien-être dans leur ensemble. Dans le cadre de ce partenariat à long terme, Mme Winfrey fait un investissement conséquent dans le capital social de l'entreprise et intègre le Conseil d'administration, apportant ainsi ses idées pour les produits et programmes à venir. Oprah Winfrey et « Weight Watchers m'a donné les outils pour entamer le changement durable qu'attendaient avec impatience les personnes, dont je fais partie, qui ont des ...

Salvatore Ferragamo Celebrated 100 Years In Hollywood

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. , Sept. 10, 2015 -- Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian luxury fashion House, celebrated the debut of an impressive design concept by renowned architect William Sofield with the reopening of the Beverly Hills flagship on Rodeo Drive. The unveiling of the new concept, inspired by Salvatore's years of innovation in California , marked a return to Hollywood , 100 years in the making. Salvatore Ferragamo hosted an exclusive cocktail event with Fulvia Visconti Ferragamo , James Ferragamo , Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti , CEO Michele Norsa and architect William Sofield joined by an array of LA celebrities and tastemakers including Demi Moore , Freida Pinto , Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers , Camilla Belle , Kiernan Shipka , Mackenzie Foy , Angela Lindvall , Andy Garcia , Cody Horn , Holland Roden, Eric Buterbaugh , Shiva Rose, China Chow , Amanda Luttrell Garrigus , Joel Silver , Los Angeles Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers , stylist Pe...

2015 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market

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NEW YORK , July 21, 2015 / The inaugural list of the 2015 Most Influential Women of the Mid-Market has been announced by  CEO Connection ®, the only membership organization exclusively for mid-market CEOs.  This list recognizes the top 25 women in the U.S. based on their ability to influence change, innovation, and standards for excellence in companies with annual sales between $100 million and $3 billion . List of Top 25 Most Influential Women in the Mid-Market (in alphabetic order) : Andrea Ayers , Convergys Corporation Tory Burch , Tory Burch Sandy Cochran , Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Kat Cole, FOCUS Brands Gayle J. Delly , Benchmark Electronics, Inc. Tanya Domier , Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC Jane T. Elfers , The Children's Place, Inc. Diane Marie Ellis , Limited Stores, LLC Julie Howard , Navigant Consulting Inc. Katherine Lawther Krill , Ann Inc. Beatrice Lafon , Claire's Store, Inc. Kathy E. Lehne , Sun Coast Resources, Inc. ...

Reese Witherspoon Launches Draper James, a Southern Inspired Retail Brand

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  NEW YORK, May 6, 2015  Reese Witherspoon has announced the launch of Draper James, a retail brand with a focus on fashion, accessories and home decor inspired by the American South.  The brand is named after Reese's grandparents, Dorothea Draper and William James Witherspoon, who remain today her greatest influences. "I created Draper James to honor my past and allow others to embrace the beauty, style and excitement that embodies what is happening in the South today," says Reese, speaking to the ethos behind Draper James. While growing up in Nashville, Reese was taught the importance of grace and charm.  She learned that being overdressed was far better than being underdressed, and she grew to love clothes, accessories and home items that are unabashedly pretty.  These influences are present in Draper James; the brand offers flattering, feminine dresses and separates in bright and cheerful prints, with styles meant to be playfully worn and mixed togeth...