The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced that Chris Good has been promoted to President, United Kingdom and Ireland, and Sandra Main has been promoted to Global Brand President, La Mer. Their new roles became effective on January 1, 2014.
3-Legged Dog Executive Artistic Director Kevin Cunningham announced today that performance pioneer Michael Counts has joined 3-Legged Dog as the Creative Director for 3LD Special Projects Group.
The public's interest in watching and interacting with fashion week has never been greater. (Over 630,000 people watched the live streams from various sites in September 2013, according to Mashable.com.)
BEN RIMALOWER: 'PATTI ISSUES' - the hit solo play hailed as 'ecstatically vivid' by The New York Times and praised for its 'wit, feeling and conviction' by Time Out New York - will be presented in Baltimore, Maryland and aboard the RSVP Vacations' 'Divina Cruise' this winter, plus an upcoming 'mini-tour' of South Florida this spring, on the heels of its triumphant 14-month run in New York and following recent performances in Boston, Berlin, Glasgow, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Berkeley, Provincetown and the Fire Island Pines, as well as its inclusion as an official selection in the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's Summer Conference. The show can be seen at the Patterson in Baltimore, MD on January 25 and aboard the RSVP Cruises' 'Divina Cruise' February 15-22. See below for full listings information. Tickets for all shows can be purchased at PattiIssues.com.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton will continue Season 36 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, tonight, December 12-15, 2013. Click below for a sneak peek at ONE THOUSAND PIECES!
Visitors traveling through Washington Dulles International Airport or northern Virginia or nearby residents who need a little staycation will appreciate a partnership that has recently been formed between the Washington Dulles Marriott Suites and a local shopping destination.
Benefits by Bay Street presented TYPHOON RELIEF FOR THE PHILIPPINES night of bands on Sunday, November 24. The lineup of bands included LOLA, THE VANDETTAS, NANCY ATLAS, INDA EATON, HOODOO LOUNGERS, GENE CASEY, RICK DAVIES, ESCOLA de SAMBA BOOM and JOE DELIA and the THIEVES. The night of fundraising included a silent auction and was co-hosted by Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman and Bonnie Grice for WPPB. All ticket proceeds will be distributed to the Red Cross to aid in helping the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!
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.
Who says holiday shopping has to be stressful and expensive? The Courtyard by Marriott Chicago O'Hare hopes to ease the gifting burden with a seasonal package that all guests will be happy to unwrap.
This year Neiman Marcus' Fashion Director, Ken Downing, has curated an exclusive gift collection of 37 gifts ranging in price from $32 - $1,800. Ten percent of the sales of each of these gifts will benefit a local charity supporting arts experiences for youth. NM Short Hills has selected Paper Mill Playhouse.
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.
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced that it plans to open a new store in Pearl, Mississippi (metropolitan Jackson) on Thursday, November 14, 2013. The store will be located in the Outlets of Mississippi in Rankin County, one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The outlet is developed by Spectrum Capital, an affiliate of the Yates Companies, Inc., and has a 15-mile-radius of the best brand name retailers. With approximately 17,000 square feet of space, the new Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH boutique-style shop will offer over 800 different world-renowned designer brands at value prices.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and Artistic Director Glenn Edgerton will continue Season 36 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park, December 12-15, 2013. Click below for a sneak peek at ONE THOUSAND PIECES!
Last night at the Waldorf-Astoria, Bette Midler hosted Hulaween 2013, her annual gala to benefit the New York Restoration Project. This year's theme was Hulaween in The Big Easy. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the star-studded arrivals!
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.
Fashion fans waiting on pins and needles to know the Season 12 victor of Lifetime's Emmy Award-nominated hit Project Runway (#ProjectRunway) need wait no more!
Lifetime's Project Runway and Tide Pods are joining forces in the two part season 12 finale for a multi-platform sponsorship including in-show integration, a custom washable challenge, custom content and a robust digital sponsorship.