Just like pretty much everything, sales of luxury goods were also affected by Covid-19. However, due to the recent news (Lifting of restrictions, vaccines, etc), an almost 29 percent increase has been noticed in the sales of luxury goods. Especially in luxury handbags. As reported by Bain & Company, who happened to be a … Read more
Mr Armani and Mr Pantaleo Dell’Orco Head of the Men’s Style Office for all collections, Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange pose together with the models after the Giorgio Armani Men’s SS22 fashion show. @Armani
Giorgio Armani Men’s SS22 fashion show celebrated the return of the live runway show.
Giorgio Armani Men’s Spring Summer 2022 collection is imbued with a particular sense of lightness: weightless materials, shapes that fluidly caress the body, a calm and nonchalant attitude.
On Via Borgonuovo, Milano, the place where it all began, Giorgio Armani explored once again the idea of clothing that frees instead of constricting, of carefree thoughts instead of carelessness, of classic as proof of progress. He does so by observing the times in which we live, the shared sense of style that is increasingly moving away from formality and decisively embracing the informality of sportswear. However, Giorgio Armani never gives up his sense of pertinence, which is an idea of dignity, of disdain for any excess — even when he reaches the height of nonchalance, even in the liberating gesture of legs uncovered by Bermuda shorts.
The suit is revamped in its shapes, proposing the idea of coordinated top and bottom: an evening shirt with a stand-up collar or a denim jacket-like cut combined with trousers with darts made in the same pinstripe wool, or a gilet-jacket with Bermuda shorts.
A sporty way of dressing—dynamic, comfortable and bold—made up of instinctive and essential choices and colours that span from blue to sandy hues and chalk white, with pops of red and green that recall the world of nature — always in harmony, of course. Here are some of the key looks from the Giorgio Armani SS22 Men’s Collection which showed in the historic headquarters in Via Borgonuovo 21, Milano, Italy.
According to Alec Shkolnik, CEO and co-founder of LiquidPiston, in the not so distant future, we could see an X-Engine taking hydrogen gas created using energy from solar panels and wind turbines to power electrified vehicles. LiquidPiston,Inc., developer of advanced rotary diesel and multi-fuel internal combustion engines, is creating a truly zero emissions vehicle while minimizing battery size, weight and cost. The company replaced a traditional go-kart engine with its hybrid- electric X-Engine powered by hydrogen.
LiquidPiston Successfully Runs Hybrid-Electric X-Engine on Hydrogen, Proves Zero Emission Engine Technology Is a Reality.
This week, LiquidPiston released a video with Warped Perception announcing its innovative X-Engine’s ability to run on hydrogen gas. The successful use of hydrogen gas to power the X-Engine, a next-generation rotary engine, demonstrates that fuels created using renewable energy are a possible pathway forward to enable engines to become zero emission power generation technologies. This is the sixth fuel variation that has been shown to power the X-Engine along with gasoline, propane, kerosene, diesel, and jet A fuel.
To demonstrate the viability of hydrogen fuel powering the X-Engine, the LiquidPiston team modified its 4.5 lb X-Engine (core) to run on hydrogen. The engine was then installed in a hybrid-electric configuration on a go-kart, which was originally powered by a 39-pound gasoline engine. The hybrid approach combines the benefits of hydrogen power with the benefits of electric power, and can enable regenerative braking, where the simple act of braking works to recharge the go-kart’s battery, allowing for longer travel times between refueling stops.
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The developmental X-Engine was initially tested at the company’s on-site dyno testing facility. In the video from Warped Perception, you can see how the architecture of the X-Engine enables LiquidPiston to overcome the inefficiencies of a traditional rotary engine and run on fuel like hydrogen. The video provides insight into the X-Engine operation through high-speed footage of hydrogen combustion within the engine’s chambers and also shows how the hybrid electric system is set up on the go-kart, including an initial debugging run followed by a successful system test.
Hydrogen can be generated without CO2 emissions, and when the burning hydrogen is recombined with air inside the engine, the primary output is water. Such an approach has proved difficult with piston engines, because the ignition energy of hydrogen is extremely low, and any hot spots cause premature ignition of the fuel. The hydrogen combustion process is also significantly faster than that of traditional fuels. The X-Engine offers a pathway to address these challenges in a package that is more powerful and lower cost than fuel cells.
“An X-Engine running on hydrogen gas could be a viable solution to a number of sustainable transportation challenges – from aviation to automotive,” said Alec Shkolnik, CEO and co-founder of LiquidPiston.
Today’s solutions for power and energy are held back by a lack of technological innovation. Gasoline engines are
inefficient, diesel engines are big and heavy, and electric power/batteries weigh a lot compared to what they produce.
LiquidPiston’s engines are up to 10x smaller and lighter than traditional diesel engines and increase efficiency by up to 30 percent thanks to the company’s patented thermodynamic cycle.
Moët & Chandon champagne house taps Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Jason of Beverly Hills, and Don C. to celebrate the journey to greatness just in time for the 2021 NBA Playoffs.
Each luminary partner was selected for their unique representation of Greatness Under Pressure. Created in partnership with Portland-based independent creative agency, KAMP GRIZZLY, the campaign assets highlight the four luminaries within individual video segments as they tell their stories, with nods to their careers and greatest achievements woven into the set and dialogue.
A wine lover and connoisseur, Anthony represents resilience, determination, and perseverance. Like a fine wine – his storied career transcends multiple generations of NBA talent, and he is still dominating on the court today. As a top-10 all-time NBA scorer, Anthony is driven by his desire to succeed and create a better life for himself, his family, and generations to come, giving back to the community through his many off-court endeavors including the Carmelo Anthony Foundation and the Social Change Fund’s outreach programs and donations. As a board member of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, he remains a leading voice in the league and in the larger ongoing fight for social justice today.
“Greatness is earned, not inherited. My hope is that through this campaign, people will realize that it’s our character, our community, and the obstacles we overcome that make us truly great,” says Anthony.
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Another star of the campaign, WNBA’s all-time assist leader Bird represents dedication to her craft on and off the court, having honed her skills to become the world’s premier point guard, while also advocating for equality across historically underrepresented groups, universal health, and wellness, and expanding opportunities for young women in sports through mentorship programs.
“For me, how you handle the lead-up to a championship is what’s important,” says Bird. “It’s the hard work, discipline and time you put in that define greatness. Of course, with all of this comes taking time to celebrate the milestone moments, no matter how big or small.”
Returning Moët & Chandon partner and designer, Don C., known for his brand, Just Don, has paved his own road to success by staying true to his passion and creativity. He is inspired by the teamwork and greatness exemplified by those around him, especially as exhibited by professional NBA players. A longtime fan of Moët & Chandon and partner from the brand’s 2019 Nectar of the Culture campaign, Don’s ethos reflects the dedication and perseverance that Moët & Chandon highlights within this new campaign.
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As a loyal partner of the NBA and trusted jeweler to athletes across the globe, Jason captures the true essence of
dedication, craftsmanship and resilience through one piece of art – the championship ring — as the final celebration of a player’s journey to career success. Jason also paved his own road, following his passion and remaining committed in his craft to become one of the most successful celebrity jewelers today.
Founded in 1743, Moët & Chandon has faced its own moments of pressure throughout history to become the No. 1
champagne in the world.
“Each luminary has had a unique career path, and we are elevating their stories knowing that Moët & Chandon, as well as the NBA, have a shared history of rising to greatness in the face of high-pressure moments. In this campaign, we not only highlight the crowning moments, but we celebrate the journey, including all of the obstacles and accomplishments we achieve along the way.” – Anne-Sophie Stock, U.S. Vice President at Moët & Chandon.
2021 NBA playoffs
The 2021 NBA playoffs is a postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2020–21 season. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the NBA for the second consecutive year, the regular season was reduced to 72 games for each team and the start date of the playoffs was moved from its usual time in mid-April to May 22, 2021. It will end with the 2021 NBA Finals in July.
The Los Angeles Lakers were the defending champions, but they lost in the first round to the Phoenix Suns; the 2020 NBA finals runners-up Miami Heat were eliminated in the same round by the Milwaukee Bucks.
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