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The 2025 Lavazza Calendar by young talent Omar Victor Diop explores the concept of blending

The 2025 Lavazza Calendar by young talent Omar Victor Diop explores the concept of blending

Who knows whether Luigi Lavazza imagined a hundred and thirty years ago that the Lavazza coffee blend he’d just created would go on to embody such innovative values that they would still be relevant over a century later. It was certainly his hope, because he believed that the secret of quality coffee lay in the composition of the blend, and because his visionary talent recognised the potential of coffee as a prized material that would bring the stories of millions of people together over a steaming cup of coffee.

70% Caught Colds Due to Smart Clothing in Winter

70% Caught Colds Due to Smart Clothing in Winter

A recent worldwide survey uncovers a startling truth that tilts the scales against a common belief - smart clothing may not be your best friend in the face of the blistering cold. As much as 70% of the survey participants report having caught a cold during the winter season, despite the supposed protection rendered by their smart clothing attire.

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN partners with ROBLOX

PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN partners with ROBLOX

Parsons School of Design - The New School is joining forces with Roblox to revolutionize digital fashion education. Students will work with Roblox designers to create items that will be sold both physically at Parsons and digitally on Roblox's avatar marketplace...

 Efficient and Stylish: Tackle Box Units for Optimal Storage Integration

Efficient and Stylish: Tackle Box Units for Optimal Storage Integration

Organizing your fishing gear enhances your overall experience and takes your fishing game to the next level. With many tackle boxes available, bringing a customized unit on board has never been easier.

Mistakes To Avoid While Buying A Raincoat

Mistakes To Avoid While Buying A Raincoat

A raincoat is an essential piece of outerwear that can help to keep you dry and comfortable in wet weather. However, there are several mistakes that people often make while shopping for a raincoat, which can lead to a poor-fitting or low-quality jacket. To avoid these mistakes, you should do some research on the type of raincoat that is right for your needs. In addition, you should find a store where you can try on different styles and sizes before making a purchase so that you can be sure that it fits properly.

Marchi & Fildi Group with a positive balance for 10 years of the photovoltaic installation

Marchi & Fildi Group with a positive balance for 10 years of the photovoltaic installation

Total savings of approximately €1m in energy costs and energy fed back into the electricity grid to cover the average annual consumption of around 4630 families.

Men's Fashion Over the Years: Interesting Facts and Stories

Men's Fashion Over the Years: Interesting Facts and Stories

Men who dress up show their character and image that symbolize self-respect and pleasure. Women may have put various intricacies in the field, but men also make efforts into putting themselves together. Throughout the years, fashion has become a part of everyday life. They may not know it by then, but even the earliest men expressed and carried themselves through self-adornments.

adidas has created a video game and partnered with Snapchat

adidas has created a video game and partnered with Snapchat

adidas has partnered with Snapchat to launch its new 8-BIT cleats and for the first -time consumers can purchase the cleats within Snapchat. The launch of a baseball cleat within a video game is also a premiere. Debuting on MLB: The Show, the video game-inspired 8-BIT collection is designed for the MLB Playoffs.

Your Guide to a Stylish Wedding Proposal

Your Guide to a Stylish Wedding Proposal

When you become engaged, the proposal story will be very important to your bride. She will tell the story to friends, family, and even random strangers. So, it has to be good. You want a proposal as stylish as you are.

Ralph Lauren awarded honorary knighthood

Ralph Lauren awarded honorary knighthood

Lauren was presented with the honorary knighthood insignia by Prince Charles in a private ceremony. His official title, now, is Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE).

6 Celebrity Myths People Still Believe

6 Celebrity Myths People Still Believe

Nowadays everyone appears to be interested in the lifestyle of celebrities. Whether we’re talking about positive or negative rumors, when a piece of information reaches the internet, it will only be a matter of time until it goes viral. This is primarily what would explain the existence of so many prevailing myths regarding celebrities. Here are some interesting facts about celebrities that are actually myths.

The creative director of Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld passed away

The creative director of Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld passed away

The German designer, who was the creative director for Chanel and Fendi, was one of the industry's most prolific figures and worked up until his death.

The dream job - travel for free and as a £2,000 a week Instagram 'apprentice'

The dream job - travel for free and as a £2,000 a week Instagram 'apprentice'

The role is for a Shore Explorer apprentice to go on an all-expenses paid world trip for three weeks. In addition to Japan, Alaska, Europe and the Middle East, they will be one of the first to visit Perfect Day at CocoCay – a new and exclusive private island in the Caribbean.

Forbes announced world's highest paid actors

Forbes announced world's highest paid actors

According to the Forbes annual rating, George Clooney is the highest paid actor for 2018.

BMX Dior Homme and Bogarde

BMX Dior Homme and Bogarde

Dior Homme and French BMX specialists Bogarde are joining together for a collaboration centred around three bikes, the second of which is available as one of 100 numbered pieces. Taking inspiration from motocross wheel dimensions, this second exclusive, gold-finished creation echoes the design codes of Dior Homme, including details in black and white as well as a bee engraved on the hand grips. Made in France, this bike displays leather details which feature the "Dior" signature, created by Dior in Italy.

Suitsupply lost over 12 000 followers in Instagram because of their ad campaign

Suitsupply lost over 12 000 followers in Instagram because of their ad campaign

A Netherlands-based men's suit company has faced a social media backlash in response to an advertising campaign featuring men embracing.

Conor McGregor with a cynical pinstriped suit

Conor McGregor with a cynical pinstriped suit

Conor McGregor wears customised suit which has ‘f*** you’ written in pinstripes for Floyd Mayweather press conference. The Irish fighter showed off his customised suit as he squared off with Floyd Mayweather in Los Angeles.

Illustrations of TOC principles to make the Theory of Constraints understandable to children

Illustrations of TOC principles to make the Theory of Constraints understandable to children

During the International TOCICO Conference in Berlin, Germany, from 15 to 19 July, TOC Fashion Academy Tuscany presented illustrations, inspired by the Theory of Constraints (TOC) principles. They are made in order to be used to explain TOC to children in an amusing way.

Arthur Aprile-Smith - well known tailor is retired at the age of 70

Arthur Aprile-Smith - well known tailor is retired at the age of 70

A BESPOKE tailor is set to close the doors of his shop in Leigh for the last time after almost 50 years in the business.

Techtextil and Texprocess present ‘Living in Space’ in cooperation with ESA and DLR

Techtextil and Texprocess present ‘Living in Space’ in cooperation with ESA and DLR

Beam me up, Scotty: a large amount of material has to be transported for a journey into space – and technical textiles account for a large proportion of them. Examples of the parts and products in which they are to be found will be on show at the ‘Living in Space’ exhibition during this year’s Techtextil und Texprocess (9 to 12 May 2017), which has been organised by Messe Frankfurt in cooperation with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR)

Chivas Icons presents Dev Patel

Chivas Icons presents Dev Patel

Actor Dev Patel, who catapulted to success in 2009 when he starred in the Academy Award winning film SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, will be the guest of honour at the Chivas Icons event on 2nd May 2017, at Play in the H Hotel. The Chivas Icons was launched in October 2016 to recognise and celebrate individuals in The Gulf, who not only make a difference themselves but also inspire others to Win The Right Way. This event will recognise Dev for his work with the #LionHeart campaign, which helps vulnerable children in India.

Patrick Grant has created a suit infused with the latest technology

Patrick Grant has created a suit infused with the latest technology

Patrick Grant, Creative Director of Savile Row tailors, Norton & Sons, and winner of the British Fashion Award for Best Menswear Designer has created a one-of-a-kind suit that is engineered perfectly for the modern man. The suit, taking inspiration from the technology-infused traditional timepieces in Casio Edifice’s Bluetooth SMART range, features several modern twists on classic Savile Row tailoring.

Top 10 most expensive suits in the world

Top 10 most expensive suits in the world

Today, we are going to present the most expensive suits in the world. Most of these suits are necessarily reserved for the superclass: The world’s leading businessmen, celebrities, and world leaders who can afford to spend more money on a single suit than you can afford to spend on your car (or even your house). Such is the nature and allure of the exclusivity inherent in these, the 10 most expensive men’s suits in the world.

INDOCHINO pledges to suit up 25 000 grooms for free in 2016

INDOCHINO pledges to suit up 25 000 grooms for free in 2016

INDOCHINO announced their SUIT UP WEDDINGS initiative for 2016. The beginning was on January 25th, INDOCHINO and rolled out a massive program in North America, pledging to suit up 25,000 grooms for free in 2016. Any groom whose wedding party of four or more groomsmen is outfitted by INDOCHINO will receive his own made to measure suit free of charge.

Happy birthday Prince George

Happy birthday Prince George

Cute Prince George turns three today - and his mother and father celebrated by releasing these adorable photos of the future king.

Bulgarian magic - the asymmetric meters of Bulgarian horo

Bulgarian magic - the asymmetric meters of Bulgarian horo

Bulgarian folk dances are based on asymmetrical meter, built up around various combinations of 'quick' and 'slow' music. The music, in Western musical notation, is often described using compound meter notation, where the notational meter accents can be of different lengths, usually 1, 2, 3, or 4. Many Bulgarian dances are line dances, in which the dancers dance in a straight or curved line, holding hands.

AI-CD - Meet the world's first robot creative director

AI-CD - Meet the world's first robot creative director

'AI-CD β is artificial intelligence that is able to give creative direction for commercials. Moving forward, AI-CD β will be assigned as a creative director to client accounts and will provide creative direction for commercials as per creative briefs. Until now, the production of commercials has been dependent on the intangible experience and know-how of human creators'

Folknetika - for your successful business

Folknetika - for your successful business

FOLKNETIKA is a 10-minute everyday team building - aerobics at the work place - a dance, based on the asymmetric meters of Bulgarian horo (traditional folklore dance) - without choreography or stage attire, without learning complicated steps from the authentic dances - just pure joy of dancing.

The world's first Harris Tweed three-piece suit created for a horse

The world's first Harris Tweed three-piece suit created for a horse

Fashion designer Emma Sandham-King (an apprentice of the late Alexander McQueen) created the world's first three-piece Harris Tweed suit for a horse to celebrate horse racing's 2016 Cheltenham Festival (starting on Tuesday).

The traditional Bulgarian embroidery is already in Paris

The traditional Bulgarian embroidery is already in Paris

Dean Manev, the Sales director of the Men's Fashion Cluster, gifted men's suit jackets with traditional Bulgarian embroidery (shevitza) and linnings with the Bulgarian flag to HE Anguel Tcholakov- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco - and other officials in Paris, France.

French in Paris crazy about Bulgarian folklore dances

French in Paris crazy about Bulgarian folklore dances

The International agricultural fair was held was week in Paris and Bulgaria participated with its own stand. Liqueur and brandy made of roses, as well as buffalo cheese, were among the most wanted products by French people, said Hristo Dimitrov - the organizer of Bulgarian stand and choreographer and producer of National folklore ensemble 'Bulgare'.

A men's suits manufacturer has found the key to employee's health - Folknetika

A men's suits manufacturer has found the key to employee's health - Folknetika

Folknetika is a new type of sport, which prevents from sedentary, stress and depression and serves as prevention against cancer and other diseases. Folknetika is a presentation of folklore in a new, modern way. A combination of beautiful dance movements and rhythmic steps. Even if only 1/5 of the Europeans with a sedentary lifestyle start practicing Folknetika, at least 100,000 lives will be saved for ONE year!

How Much Men's New Year Eve Style Has Changed Over 100 Years

How Much Men's New Year Eve Style Has Changed Over 100 Years

When it comes to changing with the times, most people eventually conform to current trends in an effort to stay styling.

World Premiere of Spectre Will Be a Royal British Affair

World Premiere of Spectre Will Be a Royal British Affair

It's quite possible that Daniel Craig's fourth turn as 007 will be his best and his last turn to play the secret agent who's more like a superhero. Craig, who gives some incredibly candid replies when being interviewed, said he'd rather slit his wrist than play James Bond again, and if he did, it would be only for the money. His co-star, Naomie Harris, who played Eve Moneypenny opposite Craig's secret agent in Skyfall and will be reprising her role in the upcoming Spectre, told BBC News that Craig was "just being sarcastic." She said that his sense of humor doesn't translate well to print and that Craig is definitely immersed in being Bond and will do another Bond flick.

The 1950s gentleman's style is more attractive for women

The 1950s gentleman's style is more attractive for women

A new study revealed that for 61% of today's women the 1950s gentleman is the most desirable of all times, because he made more of an effort with his appearance and manners. These guys regularly wore suits and hold the door open for ladies, which they found (and still find) very attractive.

Cartoon series where the characters wear Bulgarian traditional costumes

Cartoon series where the characters wear Bulgarian traditional costumes

Due to its geographical location, Eastern European mythology and folklore seamlessly blend influences from Asian nomads, the Orient, Ancient Greece, the Thracian and the European Slavic cultures, the result being something completely new and interesting, but still European.

Antonio Banderas wants to be a designer

Antonio Banderas wants to be a designer

Antonio Banderas is the latest celebrity to pursue a fashion career, as he’s moved to London to study at Central Saint Martins, the design school whose alumni include Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and John Galliano.

Celebrities' style: Charlize Theron

Celebrities' style: Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is among the ladies in Hollywood, known not only for their successful movie productions, but also for their charm, class and style. Blue-eyed actress, producer and fashion model usually wears elegant garments with simple cut in one or two colors, combined with delicate jewelry. Black, white and navy are among the often preferred by Theron colors.

The exclusive collection Kusmi Tea by Jean Paul Gaultier

The exclusive collection Kusmi Tea by Jean Paul Gaultier

Kusmi Tea unveils a collection of products specially dressed by the famous designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Inspired by his most iconic pieces, this exclusive collection reworks the designer’s fetish codes of the striped sailor jersey and the tattoo, mixing masculine and feminine.

Celebrities' style: Nina Dobrev

Celebrities' style: Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev is a Bulgarian Canadian actress and model.

Celebrities' style: David Beckham

Celebrities' style: David Beckham

David (Robert Joseph) Beckham has just turned 40 (on May 2nd), but he is getting cooler and more stylish with every passing year. Together with his life Victoria, David Beckham is one of the best dressed celebrities at all Red Carpet events.

Celebrities' style: Lucy Hale

Celebrities' style: Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale (born Karen Lucille Hale) is an American actress and singer. Hale was one of five winners of the reality show American Juniors. She is best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars. Hale recorded and released her debut studio album, 'Road Between', in 2014.

Richmart gives 1 000 men's jackets with the Bulgarian flag on them for May 24th

Richmart gives 1 000 men's jackets with the Bulgarian flag on them for May 24th

Richmart - the most modern factory for men's suits in Europe - gives 1 000 men's jackets with the Bulgarian flag on them for May 24th. The jackets will be worn by celebrities in the country and abroad, who will lead the horo on The Day Of Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian Enlightenment and Culture. This will be the culmination of the International campaign Richmart Vintage, announced the company's manager Martin Yordanov.

The beauty of the Bulgarian folklore dances

The beauty of the Bulgarian folklore dances

The Bulgarian folklore dances are unique with their asymmetrical meters, combining 'quick' and 'slow' beats. The traditional Bulgarian music is often described using 'compound meter notation, where the notational meter accents, i.e., the heard beats, can be of different lengths, usually 1, 2, 3, or 4'.

Zoolander 2 was announced at Valentino runway show during Paris Fashion Week

Zoolander 2 was announced at Valentino runway show during Paris Fashion Week

The Zoolander sequel is on. Paramount Pictures announced the news in the most appropriate way possible by having stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson walk out during Maison Valentino’s runway show at Paris Fashion Week in full Derek and Hansel mode.

H&M loves Coachella

H&M loves Coachella

H&M is excited to announce its first ever festival collaboration with the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. H&M continues their sixth year as a sponsor of the festival by taking their partnership to the next level and creating a first of its kind officially branded collection. The partnership extends beyond the collection, a portion of the official festival merchandise sold will be provided by H&M. The H&M loves Coachella collection will be available on hm.com and in approximately 350 stores in North America beginning on March 19th and worldwide on March 26th.

Getty Images Presents Year in Focus 2014

Getty Images Presents Year in Focus 2014

Monday 12 January, 2015, London: Getty Images announced the launch of a retrospective exhibition, Year in Focus 2014 - a stunning curation of 60 of the defining images that encapsulate the global news agenda and events of 2014.

Nicki Minaj is the new face of Roberto Cavalli

Nicki Minaj is the new face of Roberto Cavalli

Nicki Minaj is chosen to shoot the ad campaign for spring-summer collection of the brand in 2015, because she embodies the modern femininity of "Cavalli woman."

Rihanna To Partner With PUMA

Rihanna To Partner With PUMA

PUMA and Global Cultural icon Rihanna, announced a new multi-year partnership, kicking off in January 2015. Rihanna will become PUMA’s global ambassador for Women’s Training and serve as the PUMA Women’s Creative Director, bringing her styling sensibilities and innovation to PUMA’s collections. Embodying everything that PUMA stands for, Rihanna’s unstoppable spirit, creative energy and prowess both on and off the stage, make her the perfect representation of the PUMA brand.

Olivia Wilde is the face of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign

Olivia Wilde is the face of H&M’s Conscious Exclusive campaign

H&M is proud to announce that Olivia Wilde, actress and humanitarian, will be the face of H&M’s latest Conscious Exclusive campaign. Olivia, well known for her commitment to sustainability and her engagement for environmental causes will appear in the campaign wearing pieces from the collection. Conscious Exclusive will be available in around 200 H&M stores worldwide on April 16, as well as online.