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4 Dec

Jacquemus Heads South, 4 Amyris Brands Sold, Saks Celebrates

Jacquemus Heads South, 4 Amyris Brands Sold, Saks Celebrates
SOUTHERN COMFORT: After bucking expectations with a show on the Palace of Versailles, Simon Porte Jacquemus is on the brink of pack his bags for an additional trip to more familiar territory: the South of France. The designer will stage his next show on Jan. 29 on the Fondation Maeght within the village of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, the brand said on Monday.  Established by Marguerite and Aimé Maeght in 1964, the private foundation — designed by Catalan architect Josep Lluís Sert — houses artworks by the likes of Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Wassily Kandinsky, Alberto Giacometti and Joan Miró. “The gathering is known as ‘Les Sculptures’ in homage to Giacometti’s work,” Jacquemus said in a press release shared exclusively with WWD. The Fondation Maeght...
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10 Nov

Beauties of the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Beauties of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
And there it was. The strange machine of talking to myself. Within the black and white photograph, I appeared as any stranger would. Dazed, worldly, beautiful and dazzling. The silence was magnificent as any silence was at the moment of yr in South Africa. I repeat myself. Forget if those words were a part of an essay, prose, haiku or poetry. Rain. It's purity lit up. An emblem. The veil lifted up. Humanity lit up, lifted up in a way. As cold as ice. Plums stored within the refrigerator. Whatever was stolen is that this. Birdsong, foot stomping on the steps by children scribbling within the air, the celebrities’ survival, the change in climate but you see I don't...
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6 Sep

The Honey Pot Heads Down South To Bring Pleasure

The Honey Pot Heads Down South To Bring Pleasure
The Honey Pot September is Sexual Health Month and The Honey Pot Company has the right initiative for HBCUs to mark the observance. The initiative is an element of a partnership with Impressions of Beauty and focuses on protected sex and hookup culture, in addition to sexual pleasure. The vaginal wellness brand is distributing educational materials, sample gifts, custom journals, product discounts, and onsite education. College students have enjoyed classes co-led by THPC’s co-founder Beatrice Dixon and OB-GYNs, authors, activists, and healers.  Up to now, the brand has gone to Clark Atlanta University, Alabama A&M University, Jackson State University, and Xavier University of Louisiana. The last stop on their list is Hampton University, which they’ll be attending on Friday, September 8. The Honey...
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