LATKE FESTIVAL Sets Records and Event Winners Announced
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 26, 2019
Great Performances' annual Latke Festival broke records on Monday, Dec. 16, racking up the most attendees and participants in its 11-year history. The event presented annually by the acclaimed catering and events company raises funds to support The Sylvia Center, a nonprofit dedicated to nutrition and healthy cooking education for children in underserved neighborhoods throughout New York City and in Columbia Co., NY.
SAC's SummerFest Benefit Event Raises Half Million Dollars
by Julie Musbach - Sep 3, 2019
Southampton Arts Center announces that a half a million dollars was raised at its 6th annual SummerFestbenefit event on Thursday, August 29 a?" the final major fundraising event of the Hamptons summer season. This year the Champion of the Arts Awardwent to Diane Tuft for her incredible contribution to the arts and the world around us. The event was sponsored by GRAFF along with Media Partner Purist.
Academy Of Art University To Host 2018 Graduation Fashion Show And Awards Ceremony
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2018
The School of Fashion at Academy of Art University will host its annual Graduation Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 26, 2018. The invitation-only event begins with select graduating students from the M.F.A. and B.F.A. programs presenting their work to industry professionals. The programs include: fashion design, textile design, knitwear design, 3D design and pattern making, costume design, journalism, styling, product development, visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, and fashion marketing. The fashion show portion of the event will include womenswear, menswear and childswear collections; several of the collections were created through collaboration by students within the fashion, knitwear and textile design programs.
Omaha Fashion Week Recaps VIP Runway Finale
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2017
The most glamorous red-carpet event of the year, Omaha Fashion Week presented by SAC Federal Credit Union's VIP Runway Finale wrapped up the 10 Year Anniversary celebration last night at the Omaha Design Center. The sold out show was a hit, featuring the work of 14 designers. Before the show, Finest Hour serenaded fans.
Glenn Close and Jane Alexander to Chair Panthera's Conservation Council
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2017
Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization, today announced that it has convened more than 60 of the most respected figures from the worlds of business, law enforcement, government, fashion, media, entertainment, tourism, the military, and the arts in its Conservation Council, a global advisory board.
Omaha Fashion Week Announces VIP Runway Finale Designers
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017
Omaha Fashion Week presented by SAC Federal Credit Union is excited to announce the top ten designers selected to compete in the VIP Runway Finale on Saturday August 26, 2017 at Omaha Design Center.
LATKE FESTIVAL NIGHT at the Brooklyn Museum 12/19
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 12, 2016
Great Performances, the highly acclaimed New York City catering company, will present the 8th Annual Latke Festival, one of the city's most deliciously fun yearly tasting events, on Monday, December 19, 2016 at a new location, the Brooklyn Museum.
The 23rd Annual Watermill Center Summer Benefit & Auction FADA: HOUSE OF MADNESS
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2016
The Byrd Hoffman Water Mill Foundation celebrated its 23rd Annual Summer Benefit & Auction, a one-of-a-kind evening bringing together over 1,000 guests from the worlds of theater, art, performance, fashion, design, and society at The Watermill Center on Saturday, July 30. The event, entitled FADA: HOUSE OF MADNESS, featured new works by Watermill's International Summer Program participants that came from over 25 countries to create installations and performances throughout the eight and-a-half acre grounds. This year, The Watermill Center honored Madame Giancarla Berti.
Cunard's Remastered Queen Mary 2 to debut Transatlantic Fashion Week
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2016
SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb. 18,2016 /PRNewswire/ Leaders in the field of haute couture, currently preparing for London Fashion Week on February 19-23, will join Cunard's Queen Mary 2 7-night Transatlantic crossing in September to New York, the style capital of the world. The inaugural 'Transatlantic Fashion Week' voyage will arrive in the Big Apple the very same day New York Fashion Week 2016 begins.
Breaking News: Oscar de la Renta Passes at 82
by Jennifer Diamond - Oct 21, 2014
Devasting news to the fashion world: Oscar de la Renta has passed away at 82. This comes just after Peter Copping was named Creative Director of the fashion house but de la Renta was to maintain a very active role. De la Renta told WWD, 'I'm very happy Peter has agreed to join us. He is a great talent and along with our shared design sensibilities, we both have a deep curiosity about the wider world, from music and art to architecture and gardens. Our industry has not always done the best job when it comes to changes in design leadership. My hope is that, in leading this selection, and actively participating in the transition, I can ensure the right design future for our company and brand.'
SiriusXM Announces 7 Days of Style
by Robert Diamond - Sep 3, 2014
SiriusXM today announced 7 Days of Style; exclusive fashion programming airing in tandem with New York Fashion Week, beginning Thursday, September 4.