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Author: Keith Hofmann
Keith Hofmann writes about bars, restaurants, men’s fashion, movies and health. Hofmann is a qualified cocktail bartender with a diploma from the European Bartender School and holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Westminster.
Veteran lifestyle vlogger and the first mainstream YouTube star who came out publicly as transgender, Gigi Gorgeous is all set to launch eponymous makeup brand in collaboration with Ipsy — a beauty subscription box service and online retailer that is co-founded by fellow YouTube makeup OG Michelle Phan. Gorgeous took to her Instagram and shared the news there. She however noted that she would be “unveiling everything this weekend on October 13 in New York City at Ipsy Live” — a live event series for creators and customers hosted by the company. The 27-year-old wrote: “I can’t wait to share…
Specialty controller maker Scuf Gaming has appointed Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo de Assís Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho its brand ambassador. Moreira will be an official brand ambassador for Scuf Gaming, and the brand will create a customized controller for Moreira’s new esports team, R10. In the year 2018, Moreira helped found the eLiga Sul league for Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer series. Speaking about the appointment, Moreira said, “To perform on the pitch, I relied on the best boots. In the game, I need a Scuf controller to win.” Moreira took retirement in the year 2018. He won the 2002…
According to reports, Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) Chairman Anil Ambani on Monday said that Reliance capital will no longer be in any lending business because his NBFC has suffered collateral damage due to a combination of factors including reckless selling and rumour-mongering over the past six months Ambani in a statement said, “As a part of transformation process, Reliance Capital has decided it will not be in any of the lending businesses.” Shares of Reliance Capital have reportedly fell to Rs 24.20 on BSE, a level last seen on April 24, 1999. Ambani further said that both the…
La Prairie, the luxury Swiss beauty brand, launched a new product at San Francisco’s DeYoung Museum, a famed fine art institution centrally located in Golden Gate Park. In order to have this launch one-of-its-kind the company launched it purposely through the lens of its historical relationship with modern art At the launch event, President of the Americas for La Prairie, François Le Gloan pulled the connection between the contemporary and the luxury Swiss beauty brand. Gloan in a statement said, “Art has been a source of inspiration from the very inception of the brand. Our minimalist aesthetic, the clean lines…
David Ebbetts and Palmer Smith are just set to start a new high-end home brand. They are neither trying to disturb anything, nor there any middleman to cut out. It’s a straightforward plan with a straightforward name: South + English (Smith is from Georgia and Ebbetts was born in London). Both of them are industry veterans who helped grow Julian Chichester and Mr. Brown, are now tapping into deep experience and a playful spirit. In a statement, Ebbetts said, “I’ve emerged in the ‘buttoned-up Brit’ role, and Palmer is the rather wide-open opposite. I am very process-oriented—I am thinking about…
Danny Frawley’s wife, Anita, has released a statement that has new insight in the months leading up to his death. The St Kilda Hall of Famer Danny Frawley will be farewelled in a private service Wednesday afternoon in Melbourne. In a statement, Anita Frawley wrote, “On Monday, the love of my life was tragically taken from my girls and I. Many have speculated on the cause and lead up to this tragedy. Danny, as a champion of mental health would want me to continue his legacy and be open with the public of the events leading up to this heartbreak.…
In a span of ten years, engineer-turned-financial market wizard Jignesh Shah has already set up 14 exchanges across six continents and now Shah sees 100-times bigger business potential in a ‘startup ecosystem’. He feels startup ecosystem can create up to 10 crore jobs over the next decade. Shah, who was forced out of all Sebi-regulated businesses under regulatory orders amid a multi-agency probe following a payment default of Rs 5,600 crore in 2013 at his smallest venture National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) that had a daily trading volume of Rs 200 crore as compared to more than Rs 1.20 lakh…
The fitness enthusiast, an Industrialist, and Mrs. Universe Lovely winner SHILPA AGARWAL has proved her mettle once again by achieving a new milestone by becoming the brand ambassador for ‘Fit India’ campaign. Agarwal has been awarded with the prestigious ‘Fit India Campaign Brand Ambassador’ that is a part of ‘Fit India’ movement programme which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of National Sports Day August 29. Shilpa came first among 30 women finalists, who from across the country applied for the race to become brand ambassador, in which Shilpa stood first and became the Brand Ambassador…
Hearst Plaza at Lincoln Center is an easily accessible outdoor venue, where the Longchamp show took place, and the outdoor venue was the reason that drew an extra-large group of photographers who were waiting to snap photos of front row attendees, which included Kate Moss and Julianne Moore. And the arrival of campaign star Kendall Jenner also caused some stir at the event, however, and a fight broke out between photographers and security. In a statement, Jenner said, “I have major anxiety, so those things freak me out. I was sitting in the car… my heart was going crazy. I…
The Philly Designer, founder and CEO of D’IYANU, Adesola Elabor quit her job to launch this popular clothing brand. Elabor, who without wasting her time on what she didn’t enjoy, she built her own brand D’IYANU. D’IYANU is the African inspired clothing line, which is known for its daring prints, trendy silhouettes, and vibrant aesthetic. D’IYANU was incepted five years back, and in just five years, Elabor along with her team has skillfully orchestrated much success for the brand. Elabor launched the Norristown Company in the year 2014 after quitting her job so that she could focus on her passion.…
