BWW Reviews: Glass and Ginsberg Inspire Cultural Revolution at Milwaukee's Skylight
by Peggy Sue Dunigan
- Mar 17, 2014
"One raindrop begins the universe…" writes Beat poet Allen Ginsberg in his revolutionary literary collection "HOWL." Only one word begins a poem. Only one note begins an opera. One step begins a journey, especially in the 2013-3014 season at the Skylight Music Theatre towards that has amazed audiences with an exciting collection of productions towards their theme of revolution. Artistic Director and Music Director Viswa Subbaraman presented another cultural and personal revolution of two great artists by staging the work of composer Philip Glass and poet Allen Ginsberg in the compelling production Hydrogen Jukebox.
Photo Coverage: Best Dressed from The 86th Annual Academy Awards
by Rachel Stone
- Mar 3, 2014
Last night was the night all fashionistas look forward to - the Academy Awards! It is not only a night to celebrate the year's film achievements but it has become a major night for fashion and glamour. And for those at us at home, we get to watch all afternoon as the stars arrive on the carpet and take in one beautiful dress after another and take to the internet with our opinions of best dressed.
Comedian Bobby Collins to Return to State Theatre, 3/21
by Tyler Peterson
- Feb 21, 2014
A State Theatre Fan Favorite, Bobby Collins is the #1 most played and requested comedian on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio. The 'most natural comedian working today,' according to the New York Times, returns to the State Theatre on Friday, March 21st.
Joe Fresh is Going Global
by Jennifer Diamond
- Feb 20, 2014
Loblaw Companies Limited ('Loblaw') and its affiliates, the owners of Joe Fresh , announced the signing of three separate partnership agreements that bring the brand into 23 new countries. The agreements cover key growth markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and South Korea. The partnerships represent the first expansion for Joe Fresh beyond North America.
Sachin + Babi Names Sal Khokhar as New CEO
by Jennifer Diamond
- Jan 31, 2014
Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, the designers behind Sachin + Babi, ANK and Ankasa, announced the appointment of Sal Khokhar as CEO. Sal is joining the company after being Principal at Koka Consulting for the past 13 years, where clientsrangedfrom Adidas Y-3, Emmanuel Ungaro, and Donna Karan. At Koka,he worked directly with industry CEOs onexecuting key growth plans that involved portfolio optimization through licensing, brand repositioning, and emerging market expansion. Prior to Koka Consulting, Sal held senior roles at Donna Karan and Calvin Klein.
To Tommy, From Zooey: Zooey Deschanel Collabs With Tommy Hilfiger
by Jennifer Diamond
- Jan 27, 2014
Actress, singer and musician Zooey Deschanel is teaming up with Tommy Hilfiger on a capsule collection to debut at Macy's this spring. The collection, To Tommy, From Zooey, mainly consists of flirty dresses that stay true to Deschanel's quirky and girly aesthetic.
Bobby Collins Performs at Comedy Works Landmark Village This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 17, 2014
As one of today's leading and most sought-after comedic talents, Bobby Collins' heartfelt humor engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations that everyone can relate to. He takes the funny business very seriously. In the 1980's, Bobby left a lucrative position as vice president of Calvin Klein to pursue his dream and ended up working alongside such comedy legends as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. While other comics have left stand-up behind, Bobby has kept going, preferring the intimacy and energy he finds in live clubs, theaters and casinos.
VIDEO: Brandon Sun Mercedes Benz Fashion Week
by Jennifer Diamond
- Jan 15, 2014
See the preview of Brandon Sun's Spring Summer collection during the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and learn more about the designer's inspiration behind his work of art down the runway.
Photo Coverage: Golden Globes Best Dressed
by Rachel Stone
- Jan 13, 2014
The 71st AnnuAl Golden Globe Awards, hosted by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for the second year in a row, aired last night, January 12, 2014, LIVE coast-to-coast on NBC from the Beverly Hilton. When it came to last night's fashion, the women really delivered. The red carpet was filled with a lot of black and white dresses, reds as well as some silvers and nudes. Unlike other years, only a few women chose a bright color dress.
Bobby Collins to Perform at Comedy Works Landmark Village, 1/17-18
by Tyler Peterson
- Dec 20, 2013
As one of today's leading and most sought-after comedic talents, Bobby Collins' heartfelt humor engages audiences with a clever blend of characterizations and hilarious observations that everyone can relate to. He takes the funny business very seriously. In the 1980's, Bobby left a lucrative position as vice president of Calvin Klein to pursue his dream and ended up working alongside such comedy legends as Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno. While other comics have left stand-up behind, Bobby has kept going, preferring the intimacy and energy he finds in live clubs, theaters and casinos.
Review Roundup: AMERICAN PSYCHO Opens at the Almeida- Updated!
by Review Roundups
- Dec 13, 2013
Rupert Goold, The Almeida Theatre's Artistic Director, directs the World Premiere of American Psycho, a new musical thriller with book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis. It opens tonight, December 12 and runs through January 25, 2014. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Fashion Designers Promote Export Potential of Peruvian Textiles with PROMPERU
by Jennifer Diamond
- Nov 20, 2013
In a joint effort of the Peru Export and Tourism Promotion Board - PROMPERÚ and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR), a delegation composed of Deputy Minister of Tourism, José Miguel Gamarra, and Peruvian designers Ani Alvarez Calderon and Sergio Davila, among talented new designers, importers and sellers of products related to the fashion industry, visited the Fashion Institute of Technology, FIT, in New York to participate in a series of meetings yesterday focused on highlighting the potential of alpaca and pima cotton as textile fibers with high added-value for apparel manufacturers and designers.
Macy's Herald Square Unveils New Beauty and Fragrance Department
by Jennifer Diamond
- Nov 15, 2013
A state-of-the-art and sophisticated shopping experience awaits shoppers as Macy's Herald Square unveils a striking new look for its signature world of beauty and fragrances today. The long-awaited reveal has been months in the making, culminating with the most dramatic makeover of a beauty department in modern retail history. Re-fashioned within a brand-new 24,000 square-foot space and re-imagined within the grand architectural setting of the majestic Main Floor, the new Cosmetics and Fragrances department at Macy's Herald Square will be the pre-eminent retail showcase for beauty brands and salon services. New luxury and prestige brands in color, treatment and skincare collections, as well as brand new counters, shops and bars for brows, blow-outs and nails will elevate the customer experience and exceed their expectations. Beauty will truly be in the eye of the beholder as Macy's Herald Square restyles the world's ultimate beauty destination.
PVH Corp. Announces More Succession Plans for Tommy Hilfiger
by Jennifer Diamond
- Oct 29, 2013
PVH Corp. announced additional details for the succession plan for Fred Gehring, currently Chief Executive Officer, Tommy Hilfiger and PVH International. Mr. Gehring will become Chairman, Tommy Hilfiger and Vice Chairman, PVH Corp. by the end of its fiscal year 2014. The Company had disclosed in July that it had entered into a new employment agreement with Mr. Gehring that provided for him to transition into this new role, which is part time, no earlier than mid-2014 and no later than mid-2016. In his new role with Tommy Hilfiger, Mr. Gehring will be involved in establishing the overall strategy of Tommy Hilfiger, as well as serve as an advisor to Daniel Grieder, who was named today as his successor. As Vice Chairman of PVH Corp., Mr. Gehring will serve as an advisor to Manny Chirico, PVH's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on matters related to PVH.
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