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25 Dec

A Moment Of Appreciation For Madge Sinclair – Essence

A Moment Of Appreciation For Madge Sinclair – Essence
Actress Madge Sinclair graced her roles with an undeniable and regal presence— regardless of the title role— and have become a force to reckon with within the entertainment industry. She was known for her roles as Bell Reynolds within the TV miniseries Roots, as Queen Aoleon in Coming to America, and the voice of Simba’s mother and Mufusa’s wife in The Lion King. In tribute to the above-stated role which will likely be missed within the highly anticipated Coming 2 America sequel out today, we have a look back at Sinclair’s life and achievements. Madge Sinclair, 1983. (Photo by Getty Images) Born in Kingston, Jamaica on April 28, 1938, Sinclair worked as a teacher in Jamaica until she was nearly 30 years...
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25 Dec

WWD Yearbook: Fashionable Philanthropy, Who Gave What

WWD Yearbook: Fashionable Philanthropy, Who Gave What
Corporate citizenship has an extended history at the foremost apparel retailers. Though people, planet and profit may all be key facets of name purpose, weighing each is essential in navigating priorities in an ever-evolving business world and climate. That’s where corporate philanthropy comes into play as a precious depiction of company values. Here, WWD presents an inaugural corporate philanthropist list as informed by the apparel industry’s most up-to-date CEO pay rankings (taking the businesses with the highest 10 chief executive officer compensation packages) examining how Amazon, Warby Parker, TJX Corporations, Nike Inc., Walmart, Ralph Lauren Corp., G-III Apparel Group (figures couldn't be determined), Goal, Gap Inc. and Levi’s, for instance, stack up by way of philanthropy. While the retailers and types...
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25 Dec

No. 9: Let’s Make a Deal 

No. 9: Let’s Make a Deal 
It was the yr that Richemont moved on.  After years of carrying the loss-making Yoox Net-a-porter Group and listening to analysts and shareholders bemoan its drag on Compagnie Financière Richemont’s balance sheet, Johann Rupert finally struck a deal to sell a majority stake to Farfetch and Alabbar.  The complex deal will see the Richemont chairman realize his dream of remodeling YNAP right into a neutral, industry-wide platform, with no controlling shareholder. It's going to also shift toward a hybrid model with help from Farfetch Platform Solutions, a white label tech service for retailers of each size and scale. As a part of the package, FPS will give the Richemont-owned Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chloé and other brands the digital firepower to enhance...
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25 Dec

Tie-Dye Is Trending For The Summer! – Essence

Tie-Dye Is Trending For The Summer! – Essence
As we get well from the fun of Essence Fest over the weekend, we’ve had time to think back on all of the incredible experiences, activations, and performances. In consequence, it’s secure to say that the Recent Orleans event is the place to be to start out the summer. We can be remiss if we didn’t mention fashion as we glance back on the wonderful times, delicious meals, and amazing people. One among the trends our fashion forecasters spotted was the cheerful and festive tie-dye. Allow us to fill you in on the colourful craze, which has roots in China within the fifth century A.D. The tie-dye technique can also be rooted in West Africa within the Hausa region, with renowned indigo...
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