2001: Space Odyssey – the fashion power of designer Hardy Amies

With the re-release of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: Space Odyssey, Lauren Cochrane reports on the film’s secret weapon – the queen’s couturier Hardy Amies, who designed all the costumes

Are you the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2015?

S.Pellegrino launches a global talent search to find the best Young Chef in the world.   S.Pellegrino launches a global gourmet contest to reveal the best Young Chef of the planer, to be elected by an International jury next June during EXPO Milano 2015. The worldwide finalists will also have the chance to work with young … Read more

What happens when UV paint and a Ferrari CaliforniaT meet at 240 km/h?

Ferrari California T in the role of artist, subject and canvas all at once. Inspired by the Ferrari California T and by Maranello‘s dedication to design, experimental artist Fabian Oefner revealed the unseen – a visualization of speed through form. This unique artistic interpretation puts the Ferrari California T in the role of artist, subject … Read more

Edward Enninful honoured for his contribution to the global fashion industry

  At 2014 British Fashion Awards, Edward Enninful, one of the most influential voices in fashion and one of the most influential stylists in the industry, will receive the Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator. Enninful will be honoured at this year’s ceremony for his monumental contribution to the global fashion industry. Edward Enninful began his prolific … Read more

What are the key drivers of wealth creation among top 5% of African-Americans

Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African-Americans. The top 5% of African-Americans invest a greater proportion of their wealth in lower- volatility assets relative to a white comparison group, including insurance, savings bonds and CDs, according to Credit Suisse‘s latest study “Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African- Americans.” The study also shows … Read more

Green news roundup: Green Climate Fund, rhino deaths and plastic bags

The week’s top environment news stories and green events

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