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  • Canadian Apparel and Home Goods Brand, Consumer Commodity, Launches NFT Product With Fashion Icon Nick Wooster

    Canadian Apparel and Home Goods Brand, Consumer Commodity, Launches NFT Product With Fashion Icon Nick Wooster

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    Fashion icon, Nick Wooster, has officially dropped his first ever NFT in collaboration with Consumer Commodity, a Vancouver based consumer goods brand focused on apparel, personal care, and household essentials. Consumer Commodity aims to be at the forefront of consumer goods and blockchain / NFT. Their Nick Wooster NFT is a bold deep dive into the digital trading space to build community hype around their new product / brand launch.

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    updated: May 19, 2021


    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 19, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    Consumer Commodity’s Nick Wooster NFT debuts the menswear fashion icon wearing Consumer Commodity apparel in the form of a digital motion art piece. There are 4 tiers to the Nick Wooster collectible NFT’s, with a limited number available of each across Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Colour. They are available on RARIBLE as of May 19th. As only a limited number of Nick Wooster NFT’s will be created, there’s added value to the rarity of these collectibles while creating a totally unique brand experience. 

    While NFTs are still speculative in nature, there is added value for Consumer Commodity & Nick Wooster with this new approach. Being able to authenticate ownership of a digital art collectible will create a lasting piece of the brand that will live on the blockchain. There verifiable uniqueness of the Nick Wooster x CON-C NFT’s also deepen the commemoration of their apparel/ products and reputable designer, London Alexander. 

    Consumer Commodity is offering 20% off all sweatsuit pieces (the same as Nick Wooster appears in via NFT) on their online shop, CON-C. 

    Source: Consumer Commodity / CON-C

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  • USPA GLOBAL LICENSING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF U.S. POLO ASSN. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALPAR DO BRASIL

    USPA GLOBAL LICENSING ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF U.S. POLO ASSN. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ALPAR DO BRASIL

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    updated: May 12, 2021


    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Brazil, May 12, 2021 (Newswire.com)
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    U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has partnered with Alpar do Brasil, a Brazil-based leader in apparel, footwear, and sporting goods for nearly 25 years. The two entities have signed an exclusive license agreement for U.S. Polo Assn. apparel and footwear collections that will launch in Brazil for Fall/Winter ’22. 

    Alpar do Brasil, founded in 1997, develops and distributes multinational fashion and sport products for small to major retailers and is the largest distributor of leading brands like Nike, Adidas, Champion, Havaianas and Lacoste in Brazil. U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, footwear, sporting goods, travel and home goods in 180 countries worldwide through 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce. The multi-billion-dollar brand was ranked the 5th largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors.”

    “We welcome Alpar do Brasil, an industry leader who shares our commitment for bringing the U.S. Polo Assn. brand to millions of Brazilian consumers in one of the most important markets in the world,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global Licensing, which manages the multi-billion-dollar, global U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “We continue to seek the best and brightest industry leaders around the world to partner with as we look to diversify our product offerings, increase innovation, expand sustainability and reach more global consumers with our sport-inspired, lifestyle products.”

    Alpar do Brasil has sales, marketing and distribution offices in Rio Grande do Sul and Sao Paulo. They have a dynamic 250-person sales team that has access to every major segment of Brazil and sell products through both wholesale partners and direct-to-consumer. The company also uses its own proprietary virtual reality (VR) app for footwear.

    “As Alpar do Brasil looks to expand our distribution channels across Brazil and increase consumer access to brands, we sought a global, sport-inspired partner that was of the same mindset,” said Luis Fernando Petry, President, Alpar do Brasil. “We are confident that the U.S. Polo Assn. brand proposition, its continued growth and strong performance across its segments and global channels, will work well within our portfolio of world class brands.”

    About U.S. Polo Assn. and USPA Global Licensing

    U.S. Polo Assn. is the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), the nonprofit governing body for the sport of polo in the United States, and one of the oldest sports governing bodies, having been founded in 1890. With a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and worldwide distribution through some 1,100 U.S. Polo Assn. retail stores, department stores, sporting goods channels, independent retailers and e-commerce, U.S. Polo Assn. offers apparel for men, women and children, as well as accessories, footwear, travel and home goods in 180 countries worldwide. Recently ranked the 5th largest sports licensor in License Global magazine’s 2020 list of “Top 150 Global Licensors,” U.S. Polo Assn. is named alongside such iconic sports brands as the National Football League, National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. Visit uspoloassnglobal.com.

    USPA Global Licensing Inc. (USPAGL) is the for-profit subsidiary of the USPA and its exclusive worldwide licensor. USPAGL manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand and is the steward of the USPA’s intellectual properties, providing the sport with a long-term source of revenue. Through its subsidiary, Global Polo Entertainment (GPE), USPAGL also manages Global Polo TV and produces global broadcasts and live streaming that bring greater awareness to the sport of polo. Visit globalpolo.com.

    About Alpar do Brasil

    Alpar do Brasil has been operating in the field of footwear, clothing and sporting goods since 1997, serving retailers of all sizes. Over the years, several brands have been incorporated into our portfolio, due to the many recognitions we have received. Today we are the largest operator of leading brands in Brasil, with oversight of brand positioning and meeting the criteria of our partners. Alpar do Brasil staff is fully dedicated to achieving goals, strong relations and complete client satisfaction. Visit alpardobrasil.com.br.

    For further information contact:
    Stacey Kovalsky – Senior Director, Global Communications
    Phone +001.561.790.8036 – E-mail: skovalsky@uspagl.com

    For further information on Alpar do Brasil contact: 
    Simone Oliveira, Alpar do Brasil
    Phone +55 51 3441 1000 – E-mail: simone.oliveira@alpardobrasil.com.br

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    Source: USPA Global Licensing Inc.

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  • Fashion Meets Engineering With the Introduction of Goldieblox’s New Construction Toys

    Fashion Meets Engineering With the Introduction of Goldieblox’s New Construction Toys

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    updated: Nov 12, 2020


    LOS ANGELES, November 12, 2020 (Newswire.com)
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    GoldieBlox released a new line of construction toys today as the first collection from a partnership with New Zealand-based toy company Flexo. Research shows that construction toys help build motor and spatial skills, which are the building blocks of STEM education. 

    With these new construction toys, GoldieBlox continues its mission to close the gender gap in STEM through entertainment and play. Available starting today on Amazon.com and GoldieBlox.com, the line includes four building kits designed for kids, especially girls, ages 8 and up. 

    The four construction kits that can be adapted into endless creations include:

    ANIMAL PRINT MINI PURSE BUILDING KIT – $24.99

    Build a functional and adorable zebra purse or a picture frame, cow print purse or checkerboard bag.

    RAINBOW MINI PURSE BUILDING KIT – $24.99 

    Build a functional and adorable rainbow purse plus matching bracelet or a pencil holder or cute unicorn collectible.

    FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS BUILDING KIT – $14.99

    Build functional and adorable friendship bracelets or create a flower crown, necklace or cookie collectibles. 

    WATERMELON MINI PURSE BUILDING KIT – $24.99

    Build a functional and adorable watermelon purse as well as other DIY possibilities like a picture frame, flower crown and ornament. 

    The kits are all inter-compatible and can be used in combination with existing major brick building systems, enabling unlimited, creative open-ended play. Flexo’s patented system of parts enables kids to build functional objects that do not fall apart.

    This unique system of bricks and stitches offers the perfect introduction to STEM concepts and is designed for kids 8+. Each construction kit comes with its own reusable storage pouch and videos are available online that showcase several other build ideas as additional inspiration. Compatible with all major brick brands, GoldieBlox + Flexo’s construction toy system offers the ability to build curves, spheres and other three-dimensional objects.

    “We spent the last two years working closely with Flexo to develop this innovative new construction toy line with girls in mind,” said GoldieBlox CEO Debbie Sterling. “There are hardly any products currently in the marketplace designed specifically to appeal to girls in the 7-12 age range that are adequately challenging and offer open-ended play; GoldieBlox’s new line fills that gap.”

    GoldieBlox is a multimedia company rewriting the script for young girls by empowering them with digital-first content and creative products that spark their imaginations. Founded in 2012 by engineer Debbie Sterling, the company aims to equip girls with the right tools to build their confidence and dreams so they can be the catalysts of change in any industry they choose. Our team of visionaries, dreamers, mentors and creatives is dedicated to girls’ empowerment through community, products, partnerships and content. Learn more at GoldieBlox.com.

    Source: GoldieBlox

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  • Something That Fits Introduces Everyday Essentials Collection

    Something That Fits Introduces Everyday Essentials Collection

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    New sewing pattern line is generating buzz for its convenience and wear-ability. Designed for work, relaxation, and adventure: designed for you.

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    updated: Oct 25, 2018


    LA PORTE, Ind., October 25, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    Something That Fits LLC, an innovative sewing company, is pleased to announce a new line of sewing patterns. The line will launch October 28, 2018. Photos by Kenzi Joy Photography.

    Designer Emily from Something That Fits LLC is releasing the brand new Everyday Essentials Collection and each pattern has been individually designed and tested by the designer herself. The Everyday Essentials Collection will be released on Sunday, October 28, 2018.

    Helping real women create beautiful clothes that actually fit.

    Emily Kayser, Owner

    Something That Fits LLC is known for helping real women create beautiful clothes that actually fit. Thus, for the first time, Emily has created an entire product line of her favorite and most popular sewing patterns.

    The collection will be exclusively sold on the website somethingthatfits.com where the products are expected to sell out by the end of the season.

    The sewing patterns are designed to fit all body types as the patterns are uniquely drafted to each client’s measurements to make the finished garments feel luxurious and comfortable all at once.

    Some products even come with a video sew-along so that all sewists will be able to effectively complete the patterns. Patterns vary from fun casual shirts, to office-ready dresses, and range from $10-$20 with free shipping.

    For more information about the Everyday Essentials Collection or for an interview with Emily, please write to info@somethingthatfits.com. Media high-res photos available upon request. 

    About Something That Fits LLC

    Emily started designing her own sewing patterns after she was faced with trying to find clothing she actually liked that also fit her comfortably. She spent over a year learning digital pattern-making, and she individually drafts and tests each design to be able to update every pattern to each customers’ individual measurements.

    www.somethingthatfits.com

    Source: Something That Fits LLC

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  • Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative Launches MOBIfest This May in NYC

    Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative Launches MOBIfest This May in NYC

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    Citywide Festival Celebrates Black Queer Contributions to Art, Film, Fashion and Culture

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    updated: Mar 2, 2018


    New York, New York, March 2, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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    ​​This May, New York City is set to become immersed in a colorful celebration of Black queer art, film, music, fashion and culture as Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) launches “MOBIfest” – the only free curated festival focused on seeing its attendees in their holistic selves.

    Following the success of MOBItalks, the three-part series featuring compelling conversations with LGBTQ+ thought leaders such as DeRay McKesson, Emil Wilbekin, Ty Hunter, and Karamo Brown, MOBI continues to keep its finger on the pulse of Black queer culture with its latest experience.

    Each MOBIfest event will celebrate Black queer trailblazer’s contributions in the arts and media. The festival launches with a community art exhibition and reception showcasing artwork submitted by Black queer artists and a panel discussing the impact of Black queer art. Contributions in popular music, house & ballroom scene, and fashion will be recognized through a party themed day with performances by artists from the community. MOBIfest will conclude with Black gay men from the media and entertainment industries that will share their insights with festival goers during a brunch party.

    What all these events and experiences have in common is that they’re all peer-led and produced by queer people of color. Everyone from the event producers to the volunteers are Black gay and queer individuals working with the overall goal of creating a community that will empower each other at no cost to attendees. This isn’t by chance. It was the main objective that Founder and OUT 100 honoree DaShawn Usher had in mind when developing MOBI.

    “The festival will be primarily centered around increasing health and wellness for the Black queer community,” says Usher. “The events will be free to attend by visiting our community partners and wellness events to gain entry into this celebratory weekend experience. The goal is to link our community with various health and wellness activities, while participants can select how they would like to best take ownership of their health. MOBIfest will continue on the success of MOBItalks in building community and inclusive spaces for the Black gay and queer community.”

    Follow “MOBINYC” on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @MOBI_NYC, and visit www.mobi-nyc.com for festival updates.

    ABOUT MOBILIZING OUR BROTHERS INITIATIVE (MOBI)

    Mobilizing Our Brothers Initiative (MOBI) exists to create experiences that celebrate the diversity of Black gay and queer men while building community, wellness and personal development. The MOBI network features our signature events: MOBItalks, a personal and professional development series for Black gay men and MOBIfest, a citywide interactive wellness festival that celebrates Black queer voices in fashion, music, visual arts and media. With a focus on wellness, MOBI connects individuals to opportunities to better themselves before and during events.

    For press inquiries, please contact:

    Kenneth Courtney

    Kenneth@mobi-nyc.com

    Source: MOBI

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  • Celebrities Support Ethical Brand Hornï Underwear for London Launch Party at Mayfair’s Cuckoo Club on Thursday 8th February 2018

    Celebrities Support Ethical Brand Hornï Underwear for London Launch Party at Mayfair’s Cuckoo Club on Thursday 8th February 2018

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    updated: Jan 25, 2018


    LONDON, January 25, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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     Celebrities are lining up to support global rhino conservation at the London launch party of ethically-made, premium designer underwear brand, hornï underwear, at the magnificent Cuckoo Club in London’s Mayfair.

    The exclusive, invitation-only party starts at 20:45, on Thursday 8th February and marks the arrival of hornï, as a new, socially-conscious clothing brand that encourages consumers to think seriously about the impact of their purchasing power.

    Confirmed stars attending include:

    • Georgia “Toff” Toffolo – I’m a Celeb 2017 Winner & Media personality
    • Simon Webbe – Singer, songwriter and star of British boyband, Blue
    • Oliver Proudlock – Made in Chelsea star & fashion entrepreneur
    • Fabrizio Santino – Actor, producer, & star of popular Hollyoaks TV soap
    • Goldierocks – International celebrity DJ and presenter, who will rock The Cuckoo Club from 21:00 till 23:00

    The cheekily-named brand – hornï basically being an anagram of rhino – is raising awareness of its mission to protect the seriously-endangered species.

    hornï underwear has pledged at least 10% of pre-tax profits to global rhino conservation and has partnered with respected international organisations including:

    Save the Rhino International (UK-registered charity 1035072):
    www.savetherhino.org
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    Wild Tomorrow Fund (US-based charity with the wonderfully cheeky acronym, WTF!):
    www.wildtomorrowfund.com

    The cheekily-named brand – hornï basically being an anagram of rhino – is raising awareness of its mission to protect the seriously-endangered species.

    The Cuckoo Club, renowned for its celebrity clientele, is at Swallow Street in the heart of Mayfair.

    For more information please contact:
    Reema Bawa:
    E-m: reema@horniunderwear.com

    Source: hornï underwear

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  • emnos Rolls Out Its Retail Analytics Strategy for Non-Grocery Segments

    emnos Rolls Out Its Retail Analytics Strategy for Non-Grocery Segments

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    Extends its solution offering for retailing segments of Pet, Auto Parts, Sporting Goods, Office Supplies, and more

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    updated: Jan 23, 2018


    MUNICH, January 23, 2018 (Newswire.com)
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     emnos, the retail analytics and shopper insights organization based in Chicago, USA and headquartered in Munich, Germany, has rolled out its strategy to offer solutions and services to non-grocery retail segments. Having successful, long-term client relationships with some of the world’s leading food and drug retailers, emnos has made the strategic decision to pursue verticals outside the grocery space that include Sporting Goods, Office Supplies, Pet, Consumer Electronics, Apparel, Furniture, Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Auto parts, and Travel.

    This initiative is led by a dedicated team with deep expertise in customer insights, retail analytics, data monetization, and product innovation. They will be focused on building and offering data and insights solutions that enable non-grocery retailers to seamlessly incorporate customer data into category management and planning processes. emnos will take this offering to retailers in the USA and across Europe.

    emnos’ Balanced Promotions solutions have successfully delivered ROI for food and drug retailers, and we are confident we will repeat the same performance in the non-grocery segments as well.

    Florian Baur, CEO

    “We are excited to begin offering our products and solutions to these retailers, especially our latest offering, emnosNavigator, an intelligent solution that pushes guided insights via a visual insights interface directly to key stakeholders across an organization,” said Brian Murphy, who is leading the initiative globally.

    The team also plans to help retailers in these segments better use their data to efficiently and effectively optimize and balance their mass and targeted promotions. “emnos’ Balanced Promotions solutions have successfully delivered ROI for food and drug retailers, and we are confident we will repeat the same performance in the non-grocery segments as well,” said Florian Baur, CEO while announcing the new initiative.

    Recently, emnos shifted focus to a solutions-focused retail insights organization and is investing heavily into the development of innovative, new solutions and enhancing their existing offerings. The expansion into non-grocery segments comes at a pivotal time as these retailers face growing challenges of e-commerce and must find new and unique ways to maintain customer loyalty, drive trips, and build baskets.

    About emnos

    emnos enables retailers to transform shopper data into tangible growth through its retail insights solutions focused on Category Management and Personalized Marketing. Driven by powerful analytics, years of retail insights expertise and intelligent technology, emnos’ quick-to-deploy SaaS based solutions enable retailers to best engage their customers and drive growth.

    With offices in five countries, emnos works with some of the leading global retailers spread throughout Europe and the USA. emnos is part of Loyalty Partner GmbH, a subsidiary of American Express.

    For more details, visit https://www.emnos.com. 

    Media contact: Sachin Pande
    email: press@emnos.com
    Munich: +49 89 2050 7386
    Chicago: +1 312 880 1336

    Source: emnos GmbH

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  • LOOPBAG: The Most Functional Bag Now Available on Kickstarter

    LOOPBAG: The Most Functional Bag Now Available on Kickstarter

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    LOOPSETTER introduces LOOPBAG, the bag that caters to the everyday man through its versatile form and usability

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    updated: Dec 21, 2017


    NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. , December 21, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    LOOPBAG, the perfectly crafted bag designed for the modern man, is now available on Kickstarter. With its interchangeability, LOOPBAG can function as a backpack, messenger bag and duffel bag, making it adaptable to any occasion. LOOPBAG eliminates the hassle of carrying multiple of bags and is ideal for short business trips, vacations and daily life. Through its versatile nature and intricate design, LOOPBAG sets the standard for convenience and style.

    “We created LOOPBAG by replicating the distinct functions of different types of bags and packing them into one sleek, simple bag,” said CEO Hyuntae Roh.

    We created LOOPBAG by replicating the distinct functions of different types of bags and packing them into one sleek, simple bag.

    Hyuntae Roh, CEO and Founder

    LOOPBAG’s straps can be pulled out or hidden to transform the bag into the desired form. In addition, each bag has its own respective features that offer users unique functions. LOOPBAG’s tremendous storage capacity, customizable compartment, bag extension, side strap storage and card pocket can accommodate the user’s needs and daily patterns.

    LOOPBAG is available in two appealing shades: Jet Black and Courtesy Grey. All of LOOPBAG’s fabric, fittings and zippers are 100 percent produced in South Korea. To achieve premium quality and durability, LOOPBAG is manufactured through X-shaped processing and reciprocating stitch lines, rather than traditional sewing methods.

    LOOPBAG’s features include:

    • Hidden Straps: Two available straps to hide or take out for convenient rearrangement
    • Customized Compartment: Organizable dividers to store various small and large items  
    • Backpack Extension: Enlargement of backpack storage capacity of up to 40 liters
    • Side Storage: Straps located on the sides of the bag to secure long items
    • Anti-Theft: Triple-layer fabric and integrated locks to protect belongings
    • Waterproof: Repels moisture when in contact with water

    Pre-order of LOOPBAG is now available through the product’s Kickstarter page (http://kck.st/2jQt3GU), and it is a consumer-ready product with positive reviews. During the campaign, LOOPBAG can be purchased for $169 USD as the Early Bird price and $179 as the Regular Kickstarter price. When the campaign funding goal is achieved, the company anticipates manufacturing and delivery to be complete in April of 2018.

    About LOOPSETTER

    LOOPSETTER is a California-based startup developing premium products for everyday people. The products are designed and developed in Newport Beach, California, and are manufactured in Seoul, Korea. LOOPSETTER’s team of experts and engineers are fully dedicated to the slogan, “Form follows function,” as they aspire to make the highest-quality bags for convenience and usability. More information can be found at their website: http://loopsetter.com.

    Source: LOOPSETTER

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  • The Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase Watch – Bending Time & Space

    The Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase Watch – Bending Time & Space

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    NASA’s recent groundbreaking discovery of the Trappist-1 solar system inspired the team at Xeric to design this otherworldly timepiece.

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    updated: Oct 28, 2017


    SAN FRANCISCO, October 28, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    ​NASA’s recent groundbreaking discovery of the Trappist-1 solar system inspired the team at Xeric to imagine what a journey to these newly found planets might be like. The Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase watch pays tribute to this new planetary system of seven planets resembling our own, located 12 parsecs (39 light years) away from us and orbiting a red dwarf star slightly larger than Jupiter.

    Several key features of the Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase watch set it apart from other traditional watch designs. The large Cupola grille floating over the dial provides a window into the depths of space and time as distant planets slowly come into view amongst the star-riddled void. Two Super-LumiNova™ planets indicate hours and minutes on the dial, and the center viewing window shows the current moon phase. The watch features a domed crystal made from Hesalite, a material that was initially developed for NASA. Hesalite is still used for watch crystals on all space missions due to its rigidity and durability even in the harshest environments of space. Additionally, the straps are made from U.S. Horween leather and the ridges are modeled after texturized space gloves. Each colorway will be limited to 2017 pieces and each watch will be individually numbered.

    “We can not look out into space without looking back into time.”

    Carl Sagan, American astronomer, cosmologist, astrophysicist, astrobiologist, author, science popularizer, and science communicator in astronomy and other natural sciences.

    During observation of the Trappist-1 planetary system, researchers found that these new worlds were within a habitable zone where liquid water and even plant life may be present. Traveling to these planets may still be a long way off, but that doesn’t prevent us from dreaming up the perfect watch about the journey: the Xeric Trappist-1 Moonphase. 

    Xeric was started from a passion to push the boundaries of design and create unique, yet affordable time machines —  watches like you’ve never seen before. Xeric is one of the most successful watch brands on Kickstarter. We started out as watch collectors, and it’s our passion to create unexpected timepieces.

    The team behind Xeric is also responsible for Watches.com (formerly Watchismo). Xeric was founded by brothers Mitch & Andrew Greenblatt who are modern horological enthusiasts with a passion for unique timepieces. They’ve been scouring the globe since 1999 discovering obscure, unusual brands that you’ve probably never heard of as well as carefully curating the brands you love. A watch is a unique form of art, design and personal expression. They have a long-standing mission of providing exceptional and affordable timepieces to adventurous enthusiasts.

    Press release: http://bit.ly/xeric-trappist-1-watch-press-release
    Campaign link: http://kck.st/2hgCPkE
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    Press Contact
    Danny Hunsaker
    4155 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite 101 Danville, CA 94526 USA                                                                 

    Phone: +1 925 385 8849
    Email: press@xeric.com 

    From Xeric Co-founder & Designer Mitch Greenblatt:

    Earlier this year, NASA announced the discovery of a new solar system with multiple planets orbiting the ‘Goldilocks Zone,’ the distance from a star that is neither too hot or too cold to support liquid water like here on Earth.

    A rush of adrenaline hit me with the first real evidence of a (relatively) close solar system with not just one, but up to seven planets capable of supporting life as we know it (or possibly, NOT as we know it).

    My interests in design, astronomy, and timekeeping have led me to design the Trappist-1 collection of Xeric watches. My first watch design that touches upon the questions, ‘What exactly is Time?’ and ‘What is in our future?’ Will Elon Musk really colonize Mars in the next seven years as promised? If so, how many generations away are we from colonizing other planetary system like the Trappist-1? I feel it will be a lot sooner than we expect. Just look at the dizzying pace of technology in the past 50 or 100 years, both merely a blip of time. Travel to the Trappist-1 planets or another even closer, yet undiscovered solar system might only be decades away.

    Accentuating the watch design, I looked to Optical Art pioneer Victor Vasarely and his iconic paintings that transform two-dimensional canvases into mesmerizing illusions personifying the space-age aesthetic of the time-defining 1960s. A print of his Vega series has hung on my cork idea wall for years now, and the image finally spoke to me and how it could bridge the myriad of interpretations in a watch like the Trappist-1.

    The spatial depths Vasarely created also reference Einstein’s theory of relativity which can help visualize space and time as a fabric that wraps around massive planets and stars. I wanted to use this forced perspective into a fully dimensional convex, easily translated to a 12-hour display. Time is revealed simply with planetary spheres and stars in glowing colors of Super-LumiNova beneath the Cupola style windows of the grille. This observatory display simultaneously gives you the feeling of looking out while also looking in.

    The centrally mounted moon display glows with the current lunar phase ranging from new moon to full moon. This moon phase is surrounded by an alternative time display of traditional Roman numerals highlighted by an orbiting North Star indicator. A magnifying porthole lens shows the date amidst the deepest depth of the ombré colored dial.

    Carl Sagan summed it up best when he said “space & time are intertwined. We cannot look out into space without looking back into time.”

    Source: Xeric Watches

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  • Continew Labs Unveils High-Quality Backpacks Made From Cars, Now Available on Kickstarter

    Continew Labs Unveils High-Quality Backpacks Made From Cars, Now Available on Kickstarter

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    updated: Oct 17, 2017


    Newport Beach, California, October 17, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    Continew, one of the most innovative upcycling brands of recent years, has launched a high-quality backpack created from remnants of a car’s interior, such as leather seat covers, seatbelts and airbags. Continew Labs, the company behind this product, has modeled extensive efforts to create value from end-of-life vehicles to manufacture sleek, environmentally-friendly bags.

    “We’ve conducted research and created samples for over a year and a half in order to find an efficient and eco-friendly method of using leather from aged cars to make high-quality and future-friendly backpacks,” says Founder and CEO, Ian Choi. “Our manufacturing process demonstrates our commitment to preserve the environment by reducing waste, saving animals and conserving valuable resources.”

    Our manufacturing process demonstrates our commitment to preserve the environment by reducing waste, saving animals and conserving valuable resources.

    Ian Choi, Founder and CEO

    Even though the Continew Backpack is created from upcycled materials, the car seat leather comes with benefits, as it can withstand high temperatures, moisture and damage due to friction or external forces. The Continew Backpack prioritizes usability and comfort, and its sturdy form helps prevent the damage of personal belongings.

    Some of the key features of the Continew Backpack include: 

    • 15 internal pockets
    • A retractable key leash
    • Customized zippers
    • A one-touch magnetic clasp
    • A separate laptop compartment

    Pre-order of the Continew Backpack is now available through the product’s Kickstarter page (http://kck.st/2xUJx8F), and it is a consumer-ready product with positive reviews. During the campaign, the Continew Backpack can be purchased for $139 as the Early Bird Special price. When the campaign funding goal is achieved, the company anticipates manufacturing and delivery to be complete in February of 2018.

    About Continew Labs 
    Continew Labs is a California-based startup developing premium upcycled and future-friendly products. The products are designed and developed in Newport Beach, California and are manufactured in Seoul, Korea. Continew Labs was founded by team of experts and engineers who are committed to the environment and eco-friendly production practices.

    Source: Altos Business Group on behalf of Continew Inc.

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  • KAFFNY Infinite Cinema 2017 Returns to Willamsburg Brooklyn for 11th Year on Saturday October 14th *Featuring Free Fashion Film Screening*

    KAFFNY Infinite Cinema 2017 Returns to Willamsburg Brooklyn for 11th Year on Saturday October 14th *Featuring Free Fashion Film Screening*

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    ‘Korean American Film Festival New York’ explores the infinite connections between cultures through food, fashion, migration and cinema


    NEW YORK, New York, October 9, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    KAFFNY Infinite Cinema will return to New York City for the 11th year on Saturday, Oct. 14. Held at the Brooklyn hotspot The Wythe Hotel Cinema from 1:00 p.m. until Midnight 12:00 a.m., the annual event will celebrate some of the most promising indie filmmakers of different cultures from around the world.

    This year, five distinct blocks of programming will approach the topic of Infinite Culture through specific lenses: INFINITE FOOD CONNECTION, INFINITE FASHION CONNECTION, WORLDWIDE KOREAN CONNECTION, INFINITE MIGRATION CONNECTION, and CRAZY, RICH ASIAN AMERICANS. Alongside the screening of 25 short films and two feature-length films, the audience will also get the opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions with the filmmakers during the moderated panel discussions.

    The past ten years of experience in telling Korean American stories helped KAFFNY to identify and find commonality with other stories at the intersection of all cultures. We are ready to evolve, with a new mission to identify unifying commonalities and bust cultural stereotypes by connecting voices through our shared experiences.

    Chung Tsang, President of KAFFNY

    “We are very excited about returning to New York and continue to celebrate the connection of cultures through films,” says Chung Tsang, the President of KAFFNY. “The past ten years of experience in telling Korean American stories helped KAFFNY to identify and find commonality with other stories at the intersection of all cultures. We are ready to evolve, with a new mission to identify unifying commonalities and bust cultural stereotypes by connecting voices through our shared experiences.”

    Previously named KAFFNY (Korean American Film Festival New York, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), the group has recently rebranded as KAFFNY Infinite Cinema. For 11 years, it has explored cultural fusion through the medium of film. KAFFNY Infinite Cinema’s mission is to allow the audience to connect stories that are often missing from the mainstream narrative, allow the audience to engage in dialogue with the content makers to fuse a new understanding of our world, and hopefully inspire our audience to repeat this process by seeking out new ways to connect to a culture outside their own. Which is KAFFNY’s motto: CONNECT. FUSE. REPEAT.

    EVENT DETAILS

    The 11th Annual KAFFNY INFINITE CINEMA 2017

    • Venue: Wythe Hotel Cinema (80 Wythe Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11249)
    • Date: Saturday, Oct. 14
    • Time: 1:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
    • Official event site – kaffny.org
    • Tickets Online – $7-$15 per screening (3PM Fashion Film Screening FREE)
    • kaffny.eventbrite.com

    Sponsors:

    • viddsee.com (Asian shorts platform, Singapore)
    • Post Fin (DCP Services, Seoul)
    • Wythe Hotel Cinema (venue sponsor)
    • Karaoke City (venue sponsor)
    • 88rising (music partner)
    • Re/make (content partner)
    • Munchies (content partner)
    • Godmode music (content partner)

    A Complete list of films:

    On Saturday, Oct. 14 KAFFNY Infinite Cinema invites filmgoers to a one-day cinematic passport experience. Embracing the motto of CONNECT. FUSE. REPEAT. KAFFNY Infinite Cinema challenges its audience to discard notions of cultures as separate, discrete and insular, instead exploring the infinite possibilities of contact, fusion, and creation born from the mixing of different backgrounds. Let the screen transport your mind to new places, new practices, and new perspectives, leaving you entertained, challenged and confident to forge new relationships with those outside of your bubble.

    Five distinct blocks of programming will approach the topic of Infinite Culture through specific lenses with thematic panel discussions to follow.

    INFINITE FOOD CONNECTION – 1:00 p.m.

    On the menu of this program is a group of short fiction and documentary films highlighting the bonding power of food as a centerpiece of human nourishment. After the screening, we’ll have a panel to discuss the many different stories behind the people who make the food that we eat.

    Films include The Last Tip by Patrick Chen (4:36), Cooking With Granny by Caroline Shin (10:00), Shield by Yijie Mei (20:00), Kimchi Taco by Seran Kim (14:16), Migrant Kitchen by Sarah K. Khan (10:00), Refugee Chef by Ben Ferguson for Munchies (10:00).

    **FREE** INFINITE FASHION CONNECTION – 3:00 p.m. **FREE with RSVP**

    Go behind the glamour of the runway, exploring the lives of those who create the clothes and the nuanced relationship between self-expression and fashion. Stay woke on world fashion with this selection of short films. After the screening, we will have a panel to discuss ethical fashion and how the clothes we choose impacts people who make them.

    Films include Prince’s Test by Amy Park (5:20), Euna by Seung-Hyun Chong (18:24), Perception by Minu Park (2:13), Factory Man by Jihye Ku (4:33), En Route by Anman Cao (10:04), Made In Cambodia by Asad Faruqi for Re/make (9:33)

    WORLDWIDE KOREAN CONNECTION – 5:00 p.m.

    Shorts. Embracing KAFFNY’s legacy as a platform for narratives of the Korean and Korean Diaspora community, this is our 11th annual selection of both English and Korean language films. A few films focus on mental health & domestic abuse which we seek to discuss and explore after the screening.

    Films include I’m Here, Too by Eunsoo Jeong (5:00), Mom by Mingi Kim (8:00), Fractured by Arnold Chun (13:51), Angeltown by Nancy Liu (20:30), Tetsu Kono’s Crazy Routine by Sébastien Simon (16:30), Fault by Daniel Lee (10:17), Family by Seung-Hyun Chong (22:34)

    INFINITE MIGRATION CONNECTION – 7:30 P.M.

    U.S. Premiere for our centerpiece documentary screening of “Amsterdam Stories: West.” Join a modern day Lewis and Clark as they traverse American communities in various towns and cities named Amsterdam, reflecting on local history, individual struggles, and a poignant examination from the eyes of foreigners of the enduring legacy of the American Dream.

    Along with the short film Dear Mother, these stories that deal with issues of home, migration, and adoption. After the screening, we’ll have an interactive experience led by Kayla Tange, a performance artist and the subject of Dear Mother.

    Films include Dear Mother by Matthew Kaundart (3:45), Amsterdam Stories USA – West by Rob Rombout & Rogier van Eck (90:00)

    CRAZY, RICH, ASIAN AMERICANS? – 10:00 p.m.

    These two films tell two very different stories set around characters who are part of rich Asian American families. Is being rich and Asian American a blessing or a curse? Come to the screening and discussion afterwards as we try to find the answer to that question.

    Films include Lola by Isabella Tan (25:00), The Last Tour by Ryun Yu (71:00)

    About KAFFNY

    KAFFNY Infinite Cinema is a new international cinema festival platform dedicated to the exploring the infinite cultural connections that intersect in our world. Embracing the motto of CONNECT. FUSE. REPEAT. KAFFNY Infinite Cinema challenges its audience to discard notions of cultures as separate, discrete and insular, instead exploring the infinite possibilities of contact, fusion, and creation born from the mixing of different backgrounds. Let the screen transport your mind to new places, new practices, and new perspectives, leaving you entertained, challenged and confident to forge new relationships with those outside of your bubble. For more information, please visit: http://kaffny.org

    For media requests, please contact:

    Chung Tsang
    KAFFNY Infinite Cinema
    Tel: 201-496-4723
    Email: chung@kaffny.com

    Source: KAFFNY Infinite Cinema

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  • New Miami Project Brings Art Into Fashion

    New Miami Project Brings Art Into Fashion

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    This brand reaches out to artists engaging in the digital economy, while providing the cultural consumer with fashionable items from art.

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    updated: Aug 27, 2017


    MIAMI, August 27, 2017 (Newswire.com)
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    For the cultural type, meaning those who enjoy the arts, culture and traveling both to global, cosmopolitan centers and to exotic locations, there’s a new project in Miami that brings together cultural insight, artistic talent, digital communities and style, holMedia reports. The project is called A Taste of Life Gallery, alluding to people with a special taste about life — or as Laura Khoudari, CEO, tells it, “Those who delight themselves in culture.”

    The shop is referred to as a ​gallery​ since it is a selection of items designed with elements from actual works of art by international artists — from neon sculptors and pluritechnique painters to ​multimedia artists ​and writers with expositions and work presented in major urban centers. The ​gallery​ also features ripe, exploding talents who are assisted by the brand and its online community to reach their full digital potential.

    Each item has a story and every artist leaves a piece of his and her soul in their creations. It’s the right project at the right time, when you should invest in a manner that is more personal.

    Christian Schrader, Art Director M-Labs

    The profit of every sale is shared between the brand and the artists, endowing this startup with great potential to impact the global community of artists and cultural project managers.

    The company is run by Laura Khoudari, a third generation textile heiress, who sought out a way to bring her family’s seven decade weaving and knitting factory to the new digital era. With the help of her innovation team, led by anthropologists, they found amazing cultural capital both in cosmopolitan cities and in exotic locations.  

    ​In her words: “The brand is the answer to how to capitalize all that creative talent ​​while impacting the quality of life of the artists and taking unique fashion items to the global consumer who values cultural trends and style.”  

    You can take a look at the Gallery here: A Taste of Life Gallery.

    If you’re an artistic talent, or would like to endorse one you can check out their community-oriented website: Lifer’s Program.

    As Reported by @InsightCulture by holMedia​​

    email: insights@holistics.com.co

    Source: holMedia

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  • Sweet Peony Studio Is Primed to Sell Out of Their Newest Pregnancy Reveal Collection.

    Sweet Peony Studio Is Primed to Sell Out of Their Newest Pregnancy Reveal Collection.

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    Customers are lining up to be added to the wait list for the release of Sweet Peony Studio’s Mini Macaron Collection. Just as scrumptious as it sounds, this sweet collection will showcase the most precious crocheted baby booties, perfect for celebrating the announcement you’ve been dreaming to make… You’re Expecting!

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    Jun 21, 2016


    Cleveland, Ohio, June 21, 2016 (Newswire.com)
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    The new collection, launching July 1st 2016, captures the trendiness of your own adult footwear fashion but in a baby shoe.  Styles including a slouchy boot, boat shoe and petite peep toe pump are just a few of the adorable fashions that will be included in this new collection.  While celebrating announcements for all the events in your life are growing ever more popular on social media- these booties step in as the perfect solution to surprise your recipient with the personal message of your growing family in a treasured keepsake way.  With colors resembling the deliciously popular and trendy desserts, macarons, these baby accessories will not only remind you of a newborns innocence but also their sweet delicate nature.

    Amy Kunz, owner and designer of Sweet Peony Studio (as well as parent company Artizenbox), has been crocheting one of a kind creations for her customers all over the globe.  Here’s what one customer had to say about her work, “I myself have been crocheting for years yet I am overly impressed with the quality and detail of Amy’s work!  Definitely a recommended artist!”   To be included in the VIP club that sees sneak peeks and gets first dibs on all of the new items, click here http://bit.ly/sweetpeonystudio.

    Source: Artizenbox

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