No, it’s not still Christmas — but just as more companies are going GREEN for the environment, more companies are going RED in the fight against HIV and AIDS.
Fashion retailer H&M and Designers Against AIDS (DAA) recently launched“Fashion Against AIDS” which hits H&M stores in February 2008.
Rihanna, Ziggy Marley, Timbaland, Good Charlotte, The Cardigans, Rufus Wainwright and MANY others have designed their own shirts for the collection which range from LOUD to more understated.
The idea is to increase young people’s awareness of HIV/AIDS with affordable ware: T-shirts, tank tops and hooded sweaters that retail from about $15 to $40. Twenty five percent of sales will benefit global org, YouthAIDS.
Twelve million young people in the 15-24 age group are now infected with the HIV virus.
Every fifteen seconds someone in the 15-24 age group contracts HIV/AIDS.
“Supporting YouthAIDS through the Fashion Against AIDS campaign was a great way to encourage my fans to join me in the fight against HIV/AIDS,” says 19-year-old Rihanna.
David Yurman luxury jewelry designs have been for 25 years, his logo design — to distort the production of silver into a “rope” shape, is one of fashion’s most famous designs.David Yurman jewelry at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus department stores, luxury goods are sold, while in some of the top upscale neighborhoods where the prevalence of small shops, such as Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive (Rodeo Drive is the fashion center , here Shops and to equate wealth and star, the film Pretty Woman (Pretty Woman) movie scene is within this context. Heung Cornell, Christine Dior, Tiffany and gucci and other world famous gather. too expensive It is hope of frightening away. each, diners have their unique architectural style.), New York City, Los Angeles. The world Supermodel Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, often with a David Yurman jewelry to participate in public activities.
Sybil with the help of his wife, David Yurman has become well-known jewelry designer, and jewelry has become king of the empire. The “rope” design in his jewelry can be seen everywhere, from his most famous cocktail ring, to the sections of the necklace, and earrings. His wife, Sybil, a professionally trained artist, she use her expertise in color will be expensive gemstone jewelry and secondary mixed together for the good works of the same pieces of jewelry, this year, the Pearl also appeared in jewelry.
Philadelphia–Five diamond companies have filed an involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition against Philadelphia-area retailer Leo Robbins and Sons, Inc., which does business as Robbins Diamonds and is known for its ads featuring a cartoon character version of the jeweler wearing a diamond in his beard.
Two New York-based companies, Leo Schachter Diamonds LLC and Sandberg and Sikorski Corp. (doing business as A. Jaffe), and three Ramat Gan, Israel-based companies, including Salant Group Ltd., A.D.R. Kropveld Diamonds Ltd. and Yerushalmi Bros. Diamond Ltd., filed the joint petition Nov. 16 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
According to a summons filed in the case, Robbins Diamonds is required to submit a motion or answer to the Chapter 7 petition within 20 days.
Chapter 7 is a type of bankruptcy intended to fairly distribute the debtor’s available non-exempt property to its creditors. A Chapter 7 filing typically leads to liquidation when a company files on its own accord, although in some cases, the company settles its debt and can continue to operate under the direction of a court trustee and may avoid liquidation.
According to court documents, the five companies are claiming the retailer collectively owes them about $1.37 million for goods.
The largest claim, court papers show, belongs to the Israeli company Salant Group, which claims the retailer owes the company nearly $1.02 million. Leo Schachter is next, with a claim alleging it is owed $182,772, followed by Yerushalmi Bros., which submitted a claim for $106,887 and A.D.R. Kropveld with a claim of $60,000. Sandberg and Sikorski entered a claim for $5,000.
Owner Gerald Robbins did not respond to request for comment on the filing.
According to the company’s Web site, the company operates four retail locations: Robbins 8th and Walnut on Walnut Street in Philadelphia; Robbins Allentown Diamonds in Allentown, Pa.; Robbins Delaware Diamonds in Newark, Del., and Robbins Hamilton Marketplace in Hamilton, N.J.
In a National Jeweler profile story which originally ran in the March 2009 print edition, Robbins Diamonds Vice President Gordon Robbins said the retailer considered itself a “bridal superstore,” and seemed confident the business would weather the tough economic times.
“The challenges we’re facing now are due to the economy, but they’re cyclical and they’ll pass,” he said. |
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As predicted, the rumourregarding Blake Lively as the new face of Victoria Beckham’sfashion line was all just a fanciful dream. A spokesperson for Beckham has dismissed yet another rumour which originated from the Daily Mail in as many weeks.
“I don’t know where this one has come from – other than from Blake being a fan of the Victoria Beckham collection,” her spokeswoman told Vogue.com. “She is not Victoria’s ‘muse’ and there is no ‘face of’ the advertising campaign.”
The Gossip Girl starlet became a fan of Victoria’s line after the pair met during New York Fashion Week. She and her pal Leighton Meester have worn pieces from the Spice Girl’s collections both on and off the screen. Blake was spotted just last month at the 2009 Angel Ball (pictured) wearing one of Beckham’s spring/summer 2010 tailored dresses.
NEW YORK — Reality TV personalities Heidi and Spencer Pratt said Monday they want to branch out from MTV’s “The Hills” and star in their own reality show to give viewers a bigger peek into their lives.
In an interview to promote their new book, “How to be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture,” the couple told The Associated Press they’re shopping the idea around to various networks.
They said that while “The Hills” — which doesn’t acknowledge its cast members’ fame — only focuses on a small part of their lives, their own show would reveal everything that happens to them. They also said they’d be even be willing to include live segments.
“You don’t get to see our everyday lives and what we do,” Heidi Pratt said.
But the Pratts also said they don’t plan to leave “The Hills” and hope to appear in both shows.
Last summer, the newlyweds also appeared on NBC’s “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” during a break from “The Hills.”
MTV did not immediately return telephone calls seeking comment Monday.
BEVERLY HILLS — Angel Grace of Monaco and Cartier were accustomed actuality Thursday night with the Rodeo Drive Walk of Appearance Award, which recognizes appearance legends for their contributions to appearance and entertainment.
The backward angel and Cartier were the 14th and 15th honorees. Previous recipients cover Gianni and Donatella Versace, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Mario Testino and Manolo Blahnik.
The 162-year-old French adornment brand, the aboriginal accomplished jeweler to accept the award, and the angel accept been affiliated back 1956, if Prince Rainier III of Monaco gave the above Grace Kelly a 10.47-carat design assurance ring from Cartier, which she wore in her endure movie, “High Society.” In addition, Cartier has a history as the jeweler to 19 aristocratic houses.
Prince Albert II of Monaco accustomed the accolade on his mother’s behalf.
“All my activity I’ve heard my mother referred to as an figure of style, and what does that absolutely mean? If it’s authentic by an unmatchable aggregate of beauty, appearance and elegance, again I anticipate my mother fits that description abundantly well,” he said. “Since December of 1955, if Women’s Wear Daily ran a affection on the Grace Kelly look, her angel was everywhere.”
Pierre Rainero, Cartier’s administrator of image, appearance and heritage, said, “For us, captivation with appearance is at the centermost of our work. If we do actualize something, you should anon admit it as Cartier, and at the aforementioned time are surprised.”
Debra Messing presented the account to Prince Albert, and Demi Moore, in Zac Posen and Cartier, gave the accolade to the jeweler.
“She’s an icon, this is so applicable for her and so able-bodied deserved,” said Messing, who had a Kelly-esque updo and wore a atramentous Bill Blass dress, Cartier adornment and Brian Atwood shoes. “You can’t anticipate of appearance as we apperceive it after cerebration of Angel Grace. She absolutely authentic a accomplished era.”
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