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Artprice by Artmarket.com congratulates the artist Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the 2023 Marcel Duchamp Prize, sponsored by ADIAF

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

We extend our warm congratulations to them and, in particular, to Tarik Kiswanson, this year's Marcel Duchamp Prize winner.

Key Points: 
  • We extend our warm congratulations to them and, in particular, to Tarik Kiswanson, this year's Marcel Duchamp Prize winner.
  • Artprice.com by Artmarket is proud to support ADIAF and the Prix Marcel Duchamp as a patron."
  • The most recent winners of the Marcel Duchamp Prize were Mimosa Echard (2022), Lili Reynaud Dewar (2021) and Kapwani Kiwanga (2020).
  • Supported by patrons, including Artprice, the ADIAF highlights the French scene and contributes to its international influence.

Artprice by Artmarket.com congratulates the artist Tarik Kiswanson, winner of the 2023 Marcel Duchamp Prize, sponsored by ADIAF

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

We extend our warm congratulations to them and, in particular, to Tarik Kiswanson, this year's Marcel Duchamp Prize winner.

Key Points: 
  • We extend our warm congratulations to them and, in particular, to Tarik Kiswanson, this year's Marcel Duchamp Prize winner.
  • Artprice.com by Artmarket is proud to support ADIAF and the Prix Marcel Duchamp as a patron."
  • The most recent winners of the Marcel Duchamp Prize were Mimosa Echard (2022), Lili Reynaud Dewar (2021) and Kapwani Kiwanga (2020).
  • Supported by patrons, including Artprice, the ADIAF highlights the French scene and contributes to its international influence.

Wellness NFT YogaPetz Sells Out in Less Than 45 Minutes with a Value Close to $3 Million

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Within a mere 45 minutes, the entire 10,000-piece collection was completely sold out, generating an impressive sum of 1,761 ETH, equivalent to approximately USD 3 million in sales.

Key Points: 
  • Within a mere 45 minutes, the entire 10,000-piece collection was completely sold out, generating an impressive sum of 1,761 ETH, equivalent to approximately USD 3 million in sales.
  • The resounding success of the YogaPetz collection serves as a testament to its unique value proposition and the growing demand for wellness-focused NFTs.
  • "The rapid sell-out and the substantial value generated demonstrate the strong appetite for wellness-themed NFTs in the market.
  • The success of the YogaPetz collection has paved the way for exciting developments and partnerships within the wellness ecosystem.

Wellness NFT YogaPetz Sells Out in Less Than 45 Minutes with a Value Close to $3 Million

Retrieved on: 
Friday, October 6, 2023

The resounding success of the YogaPetz collection serves as a testament to its unique value proposition and the growing demand for wellness-focused NFTs.

Key Points: 
  • The resounding success of the YogaPetz collection serves as a testament to its unique value proposition and the growing demand for wellness-focused NFTs.
  • "We are overwhelmed by the incredible response to the YogaPetz collection," said @keung , Co-founder of YogaPetz.
  • "The rapid sell-out and the substantial value generated demonstrate the strong appetite for wellness-themed NFTs in the market.
  • The success of the YogaPetz collection has paved the way for exciting developments and partnerships within the wellness ecosystem.

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.
  • Burton, born in Macclesfield, initially joined McQueen in 1996 as a placement student, while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.
  • During her 26 years at McQueen Burton has made a significant contribution to both the fashion industry and to the legacy of the fashion house.

1. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, 2011

    • The choice of designer remained a secret until the day of the wedding.
    • Following the royal wedding, sales at Alexander McQueen reportedly increased by 29%.
    • Burton herself has stated that while legacy can sometimes be seen as curse it is also a “wonderful opportunity for invention”.

2. Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala, 2011

    • Burton dressed Gisele Bündchen – a top supermodel of the 1990s and 2000s who often walked McQueen’s runway shows – for the Met Gala.
    • In 2015, Forbes named Burton’s dress for Bündchen as one of the most unforgettable Met Gala dresses of all time.

3. Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala, 2016

    • The theme for the 2016 gala was Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
    • Burton’s design for Nicole Kidman was an art deco-inspired celestial gown that had been adapted from the 2016 runway collection.

4. Lady Gaga, A Star is Born premiere, 2018

    • Lady Gaga is well known for her eccentric approach to fashion and she was a great fan, and personal friend, of Lee Alexander McQueen.
    • In 2018, Gaga wowed the crowds at the London Premiere to her Star is Born movie.

5. Lady Gaga, the Oscars, 2019

    • Burton’s design had an exaggerated silhouette with padded hips and a long train, reflecting the designer’s skill for combining tailoring with drama.
    • Gaga accessorised the McQueen gown with a 142-year-old Tiffany diamond, that had only been worn three times and was worth USD$30 million (£24 million).
    • Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

MELANIE GRANT APPOINTED AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 23, 2023

Melanie Grant has been a journalist for over 20 years -- having worked at The Times, The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The BBC and -- until 2022 -- The Economist, where she was luxury editor of 1843 Magazine, its lifestyle sister publication. She worked at The Economist for 16 years as jewellery editor and picture editor and took a sabbatical to write her first book on the jewel as art, entitled Coveted: Art and Innovation in High Jewellery, published by Phaidon in October 2020.  She has been on a mission for the last decade to dismantle boundaries between art forms so that jewellery is considered equal to fine art.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world's leading sustainability standard setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry, today appointed Melanie Grant as its new executive director.
  • A celebrated thinker, writer and curator, Ms. Grant brings more than 20 years of experience in the watch and jewellery industry's biggest and most influential outlets.
  • David Bouffard, Chairman of the Board of the RJC said, "On behalf of the board, staff and all our members, I am proud to welcome Melanie as our new executive director.
  • Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, is available starting today for interview requests.

TexTale Launches Stain Repellent T-Shirt With High Performance Technology and Sustainable Material

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

TexTale redefines men's basics with its unique fabrics, classy craftsmanship and purposeful design

Key Points: 
  • TexTale continues to set the pace in the Men's essential clothing market with its sophisticated craftsmanship designed to improve and enhance traditional clothing.
  • Over the past ten years, there has been a need for brands that cater to the basics of men's fashion statement.
  • TexTale conspicuously differentiates itself from other companies through its ultimate user insight, with the help of excellent fabric design and top luxury standard production technology.
  • TexTale boasts an eco-friendly and modern factory, striving to deliver a long-lasting lifestyle with sustainable material to its global customers.

BIRKENSTOCK LAUNCHES THE THIRD EPISODE OF THE PAID CONTENT CAMPAIGN "UGLY FOR A REASON" ON NYTIMES.COM

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Monday, November 21, 2022

LINZ, Germany, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The third installment of "Ugly for a Reason", the ambitious three-part BIRKENSTOCK video documentary spotlighting the importance of foot health, has been released. "Rethinking Footwear, Redefining Aesthetics" builds upon the series' first episodes, which grounded the audience in the importance of having healthy feet. Episode Three explores how the brand's first orthopedic sandal, the Madrid, shook up the footwear industry and laid the groundwork for putting foot health on the global fashion agenda. Produced by T Brand, the content studio of New York Time Advertising, the ad campaign is available on NYTIMES.COM, BIRKENSTOCK.COM and all other online channels of the iconic brand and inventor of the footbed.

Key Points: 
  • "Rethinking Footwear, Redefining Aesthetics" builds upon the series' first episodes, which grounded the audience in the importance of having healthy feet.
  • At this point Karl Birkenstock released a design that he himself says made him a "laughingstock" at the industry event.
  • BIRKENSTOCK is a global lifestyle brand with a heritage in iconic footwear, rooted in the creation of the BIRKENSTOCK footbed.
  • In 2017, BIRKENSTOCK added sleep systems and natural cosmetics (BIRKENSTOCK NATURAL SKIN CARE) to its portfolio of products.

BIRKENSTOCK LAUNCHES THE THIRD EPISODE OF THE PAID CONTENT CAMPAIGN "UGLY FOR A REASON" ON NYTIMES.COM

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 21, 2022

LINZ, Germany, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The third installment of "Ugly for a Reason", the ambitious three-part BIRKENSTOCK video documentary spotlighting the importance of foot health, has been released. "Rethinking Footwear, Redefining Aesthetics" builds upon the series' first episodes, which grounded the audience in the importance of having healthy feet. Episode Three explores how the brand's first orthopedic sandal, the Madrid, shook up the footwear industry and laid the groundwork for putting foot health on the global fashion agenda. Produced by T Brand, the content studio of New York Time Advertising, the ad campaign is available on NYTIMES.COM, BIRKENSTOCK.COM and all other online channels of the iconic brand and inventor of the footbed.

Key Points: 
  • At this point Karl Birkenstock released a design that he himself says made him a "laughingstock" at the industry event.
  • BIRKENSTOCK is a global lifestyle brand with a heritage in iconic footwear, rooted in the creation of the BIRKENSTOCK footbed.
  • In 2017, BIRKENSTOCK added sleep systems and natural cosmetics (BIRKENSTOCK NATURAL SKIN CARE) to its portfolio of products.
  • BIRKENSTOCK has 16 sites in Germany, in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, Bavaria, and Saxony.