McCann Worldgroup & The Paley Center for Media are very proud to announce that the critically revered film, theater and TV actress Viola Davis will be joining the 'Creativity is the Only Way to Survive' seminar
Calvin Klein Jeans announced the introduction of the Calvin Klein Jeans #mycalvins Denim Series, a limited edition, logo-driven offering inspired by athletic and urban streetwear. In North America, the line will exclusively debut at Opening Ceremony on April 15th in their New York and Los Angeles stores, as well as online at openingceremony.us.
City of Hope's Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Group will honor Lucian Grainge CBE chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group, with its 2015 Spirit of Life Award, the organization's highest honor, for his outstanding achievements in business and dedication to philanthropic causes.
Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle and accessories brand announced further details of Cole Haan & Todd Snyder, a new ongoing collaboration with the critically acclaimed menswear designer that will launch on March 6, 2015. With the introduction of six new styles in a neutral palette, Todd Snyder brings his directional point of view to Cole Haan's tradition of impeccable craftsmanship.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the launch of New York Fashion Week: Men's, a standalone showcase for American men's fashion. Skylight Clarkson Sq will serve as the official home of New York Fashion Week: Men's. Kicking off with the Spring 2016 collections, the event is scheduled to run July 13-16, 2015. CFDA, which owns the Fashion Calendar, will organize the biannual initiative aligned with New York Men's Market Week.
FashionOne takes BWW Fashion backstage of the latest Mara Hoffman Spring 2015 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. With the exclusive backstage interview from global creative director' Nick Irwin and lead makeup artist of Maybelline' Alice Lane. They showcased a printed collection dresses and swimsuits along with a trendy mix of culottes, maxis and jumpsuit which made up a collection called “The Sunrisers.” The color palette of the collection steered away from Hoffman's usual vibrant use and instead focused on paler, softer tones like peach, lavender and light blue.
Cole Haan, the iconic American lifestyle footwear and accessories brand and retailer, announced its multiyear partnership with three ballerinas of New York City Ballet. A unique opportunity to combine dance-inspired design with Cole Haan's legendary craftsmanship, the Cole Haan Avery Ballet Studio Collection re-materializes the classic Avery Ballet Flat. The collaboration features product inspired and co-created by Principal Dancers, Sara Mearns and Megan Fairchild, as well as Gretchen Smith of the Corps de Ballet.
Timberland, a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand, announced that Stewart Whitney has been promoted to brand president effective October 5, 2014. Whitney, who has successfully led Timberland's growth in the Asia Pacific region since 2008, will report to Patrik Frisk, who has held the position since the brand's 2011 acquisition by VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC). In April, Frisk was promoted to coalition president, Outdoor Americas for VF.
Known for their international vision of new plays, The Play Company (PlayCo) is pleased to announce that Working on a Special Day, their 2013 co-production with Mexico City's Por Piedad Teatro, has gone on to a series of international engagements, including the Edinburgh Fringe (August 2013), Singapore's M1 Festival (January 2014) and the Adelaide Fringe Festival (February 2014 - Winner, Peace Foundation Award). After an award-winning engagement at the Prague Fringe Festival (May 2014 winner the Performance Award and the Creative Award) the play returns to the U.S. for a run at the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; June 18-July 6. The touring life of this play marks a new level of international exchange in PlayCo's pioneering mission to support a global approach to contemporary theatre.
In 'The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: Youth Is Not the Only Thing That's Sonic,' Rothenberg and Okada Reunite with PlayCo, Following Acclaimed Production of 'Okada's Enjoy' (2010), to explore the discontentment bubbling just underneath a generation of urban 30-somethings
The Play Company (PlayCo), led by Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Executive Producer Lauren Weigel, is unique in its commitment to producing plays from around the world, including the U.S., to advance a dynamic, international experience of contemporary theater as part of the American repertoire. They conclude their 2013-14 season with the U.S. premiere of The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: youth is not the only thing that's sonic, which reunites them with award-winning Japanese writer Toshiki Okada, director Dan Rothenberg (Pig Iron), and translator Aya Ogawa, following their collaboration on Okada's critically lauded Enjoy in 2010. The new production will run today, May 24 - June 29 at Jack in Brooklyn.
Cole Haan, the iconic American designer and retailer, opened The Driver Shop, allowing consumers to add their unique style to Cole Haan's Grant Driver for men and women. The first service of its kind, The Driver Shop rolls out in six retail locations, offering personalization of the driving moccasin with several accessories in dozens of colors. And for a limited-time only, Colehaan.comwill be offering limited-edition customized drivers, inspired by the spirit of our favorite American cities.
Cole Haan, the iconic American designer and retailer, announced the launch of its Dog Days of Summer campaign in partnership with The Good Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of animal-assisted therapy using its certified therapy dog teams.
The Play Company (PlayCo), led by Founding Producer Kate Loewald and Executive Producer Lauren Weigel, is unique in its commitment to producing plays from around the world, including the U.S., to advance a dynamic, international experience of contemporary theater as part of the American repertoire. They conclude their 2013-14 season with the U.S. premiere of The Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise: youth is not the only thing that's sonic, which reunites them with award-winning Japanese writer Toshiki Okada, director Dan Rothenberg (Pig Iron), and translator Aya Ogawa, following their collaboration on Okada's critically lauded Enjoy in 2010. The new production will run May 24 - June 29 at Jack in Brooklyn.
WWD announced that the “Queen of Prints,' Mary Katrantzou, is branching out into athletic gear by collaborating with Adidas Originals this fall. The long-term partnership will consist of women's focused apparel and a footwear line. Katrantzou follows in the footsteps of designers like Raf Simons and Rick Owens and is the first women's-focused collaboration since Stella McCartney's.
The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by AT&T, today announced today the winners of the first-ever 'Tribeca Interactive & Interlude: A Music Film Challenge.
The Whitney Museum of American Art today announced that Grey New York, the flagship office of Grey, has been selected as its global agency of record following a review.
Cole Haan announces a multiyear partnership with Dree Hemingway, who will make her debut for the brand in its Fall 2014 advertising campaign. In addition to her collaboration on and appearance in advertising, Cole Haan and Dree Hemingway will co-create a pinnacle collection of women's footwear and handbags.
Pepsi today officially announced its global creative curation, uniting the exciting worlds of photography, street art and sport to celebrate 'The Art of Football' as part of the brand's 2014 football campaign. Combining world-renowned photographer Danny Clinch, six of the world's leading street artists and some of the globe's best footballers, including Leo Messi, Robin van Persie, Jack Wilshere, David Luiz, Sergio Aguero and Sergio Ramos, Pepsi presents a truly bespoke art collection celebrating the artistry of football.
The CLIO Awards, esteemed international advertising, design and communications competition, opens the field for entries for its 2014 awards show, taking place in New York City on October 1, 2014. Agencies from across the global creative landscape are invited to submit their best work from the past year, in eighteen media types, for review and selection by a panel of esteemed CLIO jurors. The period for entries lasts through April 11.