Lifestyle chronics
Taylor Swift named Time’s Magazine 2023 ‘Person of the Year’
Taylor Swift is ending her year with another success: The pop superstar was named Time magazine’s 2023 “Person of the Year”, beating out Barbie and King Charles III. Time said Swift was selected because she found a way to give people around the world hope in some seriously dark times.
Taylor Swift, Xi Jinping, King Charles III among TIME Person of the Year 2023 finalists
The finalists for the 2023 "Person of the Year" award by TIME magazine have been announced, featuring a diverse mix of political and cultural icons. Among them are Chinese leader Xi Jinping, American singer Taylor Swift and British king Charles III.
The Future of Autonomous Mobility with Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 Concept Vehicle at CES 2023
Asahi Kasei, a diversified Japanese multinational company, will be presenting solutions throughout the entire value chain, from raw materials and production technologies to the usage of recycled and recyclable materials, for the automotive industry in the revolutionary transition to electrified, autonomous and more sustainable mobility at CES 2023.
10 Dreamy Winter Wedding Photo Ideas
If you’ve already decided to have your dream wedding take place during the winter, you may be scratching your head and wondering what kinds of photographs to take during winter. You both will be sparkling all the way in beautiful wedding jewelry, a dreamy wedding dress and sharp tuxedo, but you’re not sure how to photograph you and your beau’s look when it’s below freezing.
Give a smile to the children from Zanzibar
A real celebration of the children's smile in Zanzibar was realized by part of the team of EO Dent - Dr. Pavlova, Eva and Ogi Pavlovi, together with Maria Silvester and Nasko Lazarov, who said “We succeeded and made so many children from Africa smile”.
Model and actor David Gharibyan premieres video for "International Women's Day"
Armenian-American actor, model, and social media personality David (Davit) Gharibyan premieres video in honor of "International Women's Day." Digital Journal has the scoop.
Dear Lady Gaga, thanks for leading a superstar concert on my birthday
Lady Gaga has teamed up with the Global Citizen movement and the World Health Organisation to organise a virtual concert, which aims to celebrate health workers on the front line of the coronavirus crisis and will be broadcasted later today, April 18.
Audi and the Berlinale present exciting arrivals and future perspectives on the Red Carpet
-All-electric: Audi drives the stars of the Berlin International Film Festival to the Red Carpet – with a progressive and elegant Audi fleet - Hubert Link, Head of Marketing Deutschland at AUDI AG: “The Audi Berlinale Lounge is the ideal place for new perspectives and event formats” - Berlinale Open House: Audi, a Principal Sponsor of the Berlinale, supports highcaliber daily events in the spheres of cinema, culture, business and society at the 70th anniversary
Trussardi restarts from the Beautiful Minds
Trussardi restarts from the Beautiful Minds. A multi-level collaboration focused on selected talents revolving around fashion and lifestyle. Artistic minds, passionate about the brand of the greyhound’s pret-a-vivre, merge their unique style with the Trussardi’s DNA. The first appointment is the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2020-21 collection conceived and created by Giorgio Di Salvo, Creative Director of the cult brand United Standard.
Calvin Klein hosts a night of music, discovery and celebration in Berlin
Global lifestyle brand CALVIN KLEIN hosted an immersive brand experience at the Musikbrauerei in Berlin on Wednesday, November 20th.
Brandy honored with the BMI president's award at the 2019 BMI R&B/HIP-HOP awards
BMI celebrated the songwriters, producers and publishers of the past year’s most-performed R&B/hip-hop songs during the 2019 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards held at the Sandy Springs Arts Center in Atlanta. Multiple-award-winning singer/songwriter and actress Brandy received the BMI President’s Award in recognition of her powerful impact on the entertainment industry and her timeless hits, which have secured her place in R&B history.
Athens Riviera. The comeback of the international Jet Set
Valentino and Giancarlo Giammetti recently revisited their favorite spot in Athens Riviera, the renowned Island Club Restaurant. The long-lasting friendship between Chrysanthos Panas, owner of Island Club Restaurant, and the two fashion leaders has grown over the years through their mutual love for the Greek gem, Athens Riviera. As always, the guests traveled in style, arriving from Italy with Valentino’s yacht, the legendary T.M Blue One and Giancarlo Giammetti’s high-tech Private GG.
TAG Heuer kicked off the 50th anniversary celebrations for the Monaco timepiece
All eyes were on the Rock of Monaco for the legendary Formula 1 Grand Prix this weekend, and on the iconic TAG Heuer timepiece celebrating its 50th anniversary in the Principality. In honour of this milestone, it was announced that throughout the year, five creations will be successively revealed, inspired by the different decades from 1969 to 2019, and paying tribute to timeless design, enduring innovation and a style icon now more contemporary than ever.
Montblanc Reconnects Through Nature at SIHH
Walking into the Montblanc area at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie is like stepping outdoors, taking a stroll through luscious greenery and breathtaking mountain vistas and valleys. Against this natural backdrop, Montblanc introduces its latest watchmaking collections including TimeWalker, Star Legacy, Heritage and the new 1858 timepieces inspired by the legendary professional Minerva watches from the 1920s and 1930s conceived for military use and exploration. The design of the booth combines natural wood, plants and rock evoking the beauty of mountain landscapes and bringing visitors closer to nature.
BREITLING marks its entry into China with a dazzling Red-carpet Gala Celebration
Breitling, the Swiss watch brand with a worldwide reputation for luxurious high-performance timepieces, hosted a dazzling celebration of its entry into the Chinese market with a red-carpet gala night at Beijing’s breathtaking Phoenix Center on November 20, 2018. International movie stars and Breitling Cinema Squad members Brad Pitt and Daniel Wu were on hand to mark the occasion, along with surfer Sally Fitzgibbons and photographer and filmmaker Peter Lindbergh. They were joined by personalities from the worlds of fashion, high society, sport, music, and film, including Japanese fashion designer Motofumi “Poggy” Kogi, South Korean actress Shin Se-Kyung, Chinese actress Qi Wei, and Chinese actor Li Zonghan.
Hulu surges past 20 million US subscribers
During the Hulu 18 Presentation at the newly-named Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, executives took the stage to reveal the company’s rapid growth, announce multiple original programming and exclusive acquisition deals that expand Hulu’s content offering, and unveil new product and measurement innovations that will bring the future of television to the advertising business.
Ermenegildo Zegna celebrates 50th anniversary with an exhibition
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ermenegildo Zegna’s entrance into the ready-to-wear business, the luxury Italian brand will host a dedicated exhibition at its historic Casa Zegna in Trivero, Italy, where Ermenegildo Zegna opened the Zegna wool mill in 1910.
L.B.M.1911 celebrates Milan Design Week hosting a special exhibition by Magis
THE EVENT - SPIN AND SPUN! On Thursday 19th, starting from 6pm, the Via della Spiga Boutique will host a special Happy Hour and DJ set : the guests will have the chance to enjoy the iconic Spun chair by Magis while spinning a nice selection of craft beers!
An Evening of Smart Innovation that Showcased New Standards for Fashion
On Thursday, March 22nd, C.L.A.S.S., with support from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), hosted an intimate gathering of fashion’s industry leaders, educators, designers and members of the press to celebrate An Evening of Smart Innovation. The event was beautifully orchestrated by Ginger Design, an exceptional team of Italian creatives, filmmakers, food and textile designers as a way to create a unique immersive experience telling the story of C.L.A.S.S.’ visionary journey. Thus, providing guests with an awareness and chance to embrace knowledge related to four key areas that set new standards for fashion vital to C.L.A.S.S.’ business philosophy: Heritage, Smart Innovation, Circular Economy and Design Responsibility.
Palazzina is reconfirmed the "place to be" of the 74th Venice International Film Festival
Palazzina, 5 stars boutique hotel designed by Philippe Starck, after being acquired from the Relegance holding last year, goes back to being the most exclusive location of Venice during the 74th International Film Festival. Once again this year Palazzina is hosting the most glamour nights, becoming the favourite social gathering of celebrities and influencers.
Mabro made a glamorous return at Pitti Uomo
Men's Fashion Group Florence and Richmart celebrated 60 years anniversary of the Italian men's suits brand MABRO at Pitti Immagine Uomo 92.
"Designer for Tomorrow" fashion talent award
Happy 10th DfT! Lara Krude is the winner of the “Designer for Tomorrow” fashion talent award, which Peek & Cloppenburg and Fashion ID have awarded for the tenth time. The graduate of the HAW, Hamburg presented her “What remains” collection this morning on the runway of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin and impressed the Jury Board of Patron Stella McCartney with her innovative tailoring skills. At the start of the award show, 2016 DfT winner, Edda Gimnes, presented her new collection in her first solo fashion show. Among the prominent guests were, among others, international model Kenya Kinski, the newly married Victoria Swarovski as well as German model and actress Susan Hoecke.
Italian Millionaire Gianluca Vacchi is dating Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez?
The 23-year-old Colombian beauty queen was recently spotted on the beach in Miami sunbathing in a fuchsia bikini and reflective sunglasses with Italian millionaire Gianluca Vacchi. Now there are rumors swirling that they could be dating.
IWC Schaffhausen celebrates boutique opening in the heart of Munich
The Swiss watchmaking company IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the opening of its second German boutique with an exclusive event this evening. Around 200 specially invited guests flocked to the magnificent, recently renovated building at Residenzstrabe 13, close to Munich’s opera house. Guests included well-known IWC brand ambassadors and celebrities such as actors Elyas M’Barek, Moritz Bleibtreu and Thomas Heinze. To mark the occasion, IWC is unveiling the special-edition Portugieser Chronograph Rattrapante Edition “Boutique Munich” (Ref.IW371217). Limited to 250 watches, this exclusive timepiece will initially only be available for purchase at the Munich boutique.
Moet Hennessy participates in Vinexpo with 22 Maisons
At its dedicated stand, Moet Hennessy will offer tastings from a selection of its famous products at four different bars: - Champagne: Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart - Estates & Wines: Newton, Cloudy Bay, Cape Mentelle, Terrazas de Los Andes and Numanthia - Chandon: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, California, China and India - Spirits: Hennessy, Glenmorangie, Ardbeg and Belvedere. World-renown for the quality of its products, the group’s Maisons will display their expertise and craftsmanship in sharing share their exceptional wines and spirits at Vinexpo, the leading international event in this domaine.
BVLGARI hosts a red-carpet gala to reveal its new boutique on Frankfurt's prestigious Goethe Strasse
Red-carpet, invitation-only, dress code “Italian glamour” party attended also by JeanChristophe Babin, Princess Lilly zu Sayn Wittgenstein-Berleburg, Nadja and Cosima Auermann, Lena Gercke, Aylin Tezel and Lars Burmeister
PERSOL 100th anniversary
Persol, one of the most important eyewear brands in the world, celebrated its 100th anniversary with an exclusive party in Cannes last night during Cannes Film Festival, in partnership with amfAR, one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations dedicated to the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
Superstar Harry Connick Jr. to sing national anthem at the 143rd KENTUCKY DERBY
Churchill Downs Racetrack today announced that multi-platinum recording artist Harry Connick, Jr. will sing our national anthem at the 143rd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Maserati Polo Tour 2017 in collaboration with La Martina
The second leg of the Maserati 2017 global Polo Tour, held at the Desert Palm Polo Club from 11 - 17 March 2017, concluded with Team Abu Dhabi winning the Maserati Dubai Polo Trophy by an outstanding score of 7 to 4 over Team AES International.
Moet Hennessy Reaffirms Global Partnership with Annual amfAR Gala Hong Kong
Moet Hennessy has reaffirmed its commitment as the Official Wine and Spirits Partner of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, celebrating the third annual amfAR Gala Hong Kong last night at Shaw Studios with over 600 prestigious guests.
Porsche Design and Dezer Development Announce Grand Opening of first-of-its-kind Porsche Design Tower Miami
The Porsche Design Tower Miami, one of the world’s most highly-anticipated luxury high rise developments, has come to life, creating an unmistakable architectural and engineering masterpiece. Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development, and Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group will commemorate the Grand Opening of the first-of-its-kind Porsche Design Tower with an exclusive event held on Saturday, March 18 in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.
Sports celebrities and influencers push the pedals for Laureus
IWC Schaffhausen celebrated the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco in the company of celebrities and influencers from the world of sports. The highlights of the event included a bike tour with the FORMULA ONE world champion Nico Rosberg and the official launch of the Da Vinci Chronograph Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”. Limited to 1,500 watches, this timepiece with its blue dial and back engraving is the 11th special edition to be launched by IWC as part of its commitment to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Some of the proceeds from sales are used to help to support the foundation’s sports projects for children and adolescents.
Bulgari hosted its exclusive "Night of the Legend" party
For the opening night of the 67th Berlinale, Bulgari hosts its exclusive “Night of the Legend” party, welcoming celebrities and VIPs to enjoy a sparkling night with legendary jewels.
Golden Globe Nominations: Mel Gibson, Tom Hiddleston, John Travolta, Hugh Grant and Tom Ford among nominated
This morning were announced the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards nominations at a ceremony at the Beverly Hilton. The marquee Best Motion Picture-Drama category included Mel Gibson’s Hacksaw Ridge. Deadpool has a nomination for Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy, as well as Best Actor-Comedy or Musical nomination for Ryan Reynolds.
MCM celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a glittering evening in Munich
German-born luxury brand MCM celebrated its 40th Anniversary in style last night with a very special evening in its hometown of Munich, Germany. Founded in 1976 in the Bavarian capital’s hedonistic heyday, MCM owes its inspirational founding elements to the city – which has long combined a passion for glamour, music, fashion and travel with traditions of high quality craftsmanship, refinement, opulence and good design.
Turnbull & Asser organised a private dinner to present the rich history of the brand
Turnbull & Asser By Appointment celebrated its Los Angeles arrival last week with a private dinner at the Bel-Air Hotel, hosted by Turnbull & Asser’s James Fayed, Dean Gomilsek-Cole and Steven Quin. The Turnbull & Asser team welcomed a talented group of Hollywood stylists and press to learn more about the brand’s rich history, bespoke shirtmaking services and seasonal collections. Throughout the week, Mr Quin also welcomed clients to attend bespoke shirt fittings at T&A’s private bungalow suite at the nearby Beverly Hills Hotel.
Jeep Brand with the stars of the Celebrity Fight Night
For the second year running, the Jeep® brand is Partner of the third Italian edition of the annual Celebrity Fight Night, one of the major charity events in the world, which is taking place in Tuscany until September 13.
BORSALINO by Nick Fouquet cocktail launch
Exclusive cocktail Thursday September 22, 2016 at the Borsalino showroom in Via Sant’Andrea 5 in Milan for the presentation of the Borsalino Spring / Summer 2017 capsule collection by Nick Fouquet. Borsalino and Californian designer Nick Fouquet welcomed international buyers, influencers, socialite and celebrities for a “meet & greet” with cocktail and live jazz accompaniment.
Celebrity Fight Night 2016 charity event
Established 22 years ago by boxing legend Muhammad Ali, this prestigious event was held for the third year in Italy thanks to Andrea Bocelli - the famous Italian tenor, who since many years is a supporter of the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation. This historic philanthropic institution raises funds for projects related to the Andrea Bocelli Foundation and Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.
Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the 85th anniversary of the Reverso watch in Venice
For over a decade, Jaeger-LeCoultre has demonstrated its commitment to encouraging and promoting all aspects of the filmmaking art. The Maison feels uniquely positioned to continue its work alongside the artists who make film: both are passionate about capturing the fleeting moments.
Millionaire Gianluca Vacchi with a four-day celebration for his 49th birthday
Gianluca Vacchi was born on August 5, 1967. And for his 49th birthday Italian millionaire had a 'GV Lifestyle' celebration on the island of Sardinia, Italy, with his model wife Giorgia Gabriele and a number of friends.
Ermenegildo Zegna and Blake Griffin with a made-to-measure suiting event
The event was held at the the Zegna's Rodeo Drive boutique on June 8, 2016. Among the celebrities, who joined it were L.A. Galaxy soccer player Robbie Rogers and actors Julian Morris, Justice Smith, Mo McRae and Terrence 'J' Jenkins.
Prince George with first postage stamp royal appearance
To mark the Queen's 90th birthday (April 21), Royal Mail has released a new royal family photo. Her Royal Highness poses with her son Prince Charles, her grandson Prince William and her great grandson Prince George. Their faces are being turned into special edition of postage stamps.
Perfect Choice: The Art of the Casting Director
Legendary casting directors Lynn Stalmaster, Juliet Taylor and Mike Fenton will be saluted and will discuss the evolution of their profession and the casting director’s essential role in filmmaking with “Perfect Choice: The Art of the Casting Director” on Wednesday, April 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.
Kate Middleton in a 60s inspired skirt suit by Bulgarian designer Petar Petrov
Five days ago, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a two-piece skirt suit by Bulgarian designer Petar Petrov during a charity event in London. Petar is a tailor at EPONINE - a bespoke womenswear brand, famous for its elegant garments in the styles of 50s and 60s.
Celebrities at launch of world's first scotch whisky (sun) glasses
Sunglasses are synonymous with celebrity, so it was only right that the best of British talent turned out last night to celebrate the launch of the world’s first whisky sunglasses, crafted from Glenmorangie Original casks.
'Audi Night' in Kitzbühel with Jason Statham and Luke Evans
The 'Audi Night' on January 22, 2016, with about 350 invited guests, opened the spectacular weekend of racing on the Hahnenkamm in Kitzb?hel, Austria. Among the invitees were actors Jason Statham and Luke Evans, pop singer, actor and former ski racer Hansi Hinterseer and German footballer Mario Goetze.
Russia's president Vladimir Putin with a 2016 calendar
The issue shows the country's leader in a variety of situations and each month's image is 'accompanied by a quotation from the man himself, on topics ranging from his love of dogs, Russian women and fishing to the country's growing military power'.
Dance formation RICHMART with attractive show at "BG Fashion Icon 2015"
The official award ceremony of the most elegant Bulgarians for 2015 took place on December 10 in Vitosha Park Hotel .
Celebrating Nadal’s ambassadorship for ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ underwear, tailored and fragrance
Tommy Hilfiger, which is owned by PVH Corp., celebrated its global brand ambassadorship with iconic tennis star Rafael Nadal at a pop-up tennis tournament in Stuttgart, Germany, at the Breuninger flagship store on November 10, 2015.