Treccani Milano Finds a Perfect Fit with The Ritz-Carlton Magazine

Company’s Exclusive Handmade Products Will Reach Clients Worldwide Through International Luxury Brand Publication

Treccani Milano ad in Ritz Carlton Magazine. (PRNewsFoto/Treccani Milano)

As a brand that is synonymous with Italian luxury, Treccani Milano offers exquisite leather products to clients in Canada and abroad. In an effort to widen its global reach, the Milan-based company has selected The Ritz Carlton Magazine to promote its shoes, bags and clothing internationally.

Ranked as the highest luxury brand segment by J.D. Power and Associates for the third year in a row, Ritz-Carlton hotels know precisely how to cater to its guests every wish. Naturally, The Ritz-Carlton Magazine mirrors that excellence and is distributed in more than 80 Ritz-Carlton properties worldwide, making it the largest in-room publication in the Five-Star Deluxe category.

Ritz Carlton Magazine cover. (PRNewsFoto/Treccani Milano)

Treccani Milano specializes in true Italian luxury to offer bespoke shoes, dress and polo shirts, boots, handbags, golf bags and belts for men and women. All Treccani Milano items are entirely handmade in Milan by highly specialized artisans. Clients can experience the company’s bespoke service first-hand at the company’s flagship boutique in Toronto’s trendy Yorkville neighborhood or online at www.treccanimilano.com

African-American Exhibits, Shows & Performances Highlight Philadelphia’s Fall Arts Calendar

BIG NAMES ON THE CALENDAR: BARBARA CHASE-RIBOUD, PHILADANCO, BERRY GORDY AND THE TIBERINO FAMILY

As the fall arts season swings into high gear, culture vultures visiting Philadelphia will find plenty of African-American exhibitions, shows and performances to pack their travel to-do lists. Autumn brings the sculptural works of internationally renowned artist and Philly native Barbara Chase-Riboud to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the multi-medium talents of two generations of the Philadelphia-based Tiberino family to the African American Museum in Philadelphia.  The season’s jam-packed arts calendar rounds out with performances by the city’s internationally renowned dance troupe (Philadanco) and the 15th anniversary of an award ceremony that this year honors Berry Gordy (Marian Anderson Award). Here’s a look at the upcoming season:

EXCITING EXHIBITIONS:

Barbara Chase- Riboud, 74, with her work ‘Malcolm X #3,’ 1969

At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barbara Chase-Riboud: The Malcolm X Styles presents a comprehensive survey of more than 40 works by the author, sculptor and native Philadelphian. Her first solo museum show in more than 10 years, the exhibit focuses on her Malcolm X styles, which were inspired by her experiences during the Civil Rights movement. Through January 20, 2014. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100, www.philamuseum.org

Black Bodies in Propaganda: The Art of the War Poster

The Penn Museum takes a fascinating look at war propaganda in Black Bodies in Propaganda: The Art of the War Poster. Curated by PBS History Detectives host Tukufu Zuberi, the provocative exhibit presents 33 wartime posters, mostly targeting Africans and African-Americans, from the Civil War, World Wars I and II and African independence movements. Through March 2, 2014. 3260 South Street, (215) 898-4000, www.penn.museum.org

Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River launches the Independence Seaport Museum’s “River of Freedom” series with an exploration of the concept of freedom through the lens of the African experience along the Delaware. PBS storyteller Tukufu Zuberi narrates the journey through recently uncovered artifacts from the museum’s collection, gripping first-person accounts and interactive elements, including an ongoing social media discussion encouraged at various points of the exhibition. Through 2015. Penn’s Landing, 211 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 413-8655, www.phillyseaport.org

Things Remembered Takes Cancer by the Globes with “Man Balls”

Traditionally feminine retailer contradicts all brand perceptions and taps into the health care decision-making power of its female customers with the launch of “Man Balls”

Things Remembered takes testicular cancer by the globes with the launch of “Man Balls.” With one man in the U.S. diagnosed with testicular cancer almost every hour, the leading national retailer of personalized gifts, is asking women to take cancer by the globes. On October 1st, Things Remembered introduces a new line of engravable, male-centric bobble-head water/snow globes, affectionately known as “Man Balls.” $2 of every Man Ball sale will go directly to the brand’s nonprofit partner, The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation, a nationwide organization, dedicated to raising awareness of testicular cancer and the importance of early detection. (PRNewsFoto/Things Remembered)

“Balls” is not a term heard commonly during ladies lunches, Thanksgiving dinners or baby showers. But, with one man in the U.S. diagnosed with testicular cancer almost every hour, Things Remembered (www.thingsremembered.com), the leading national retailer of personalized gifts, is asking women to take cancer by the globes. The retailer today introduces a new line of engravable, male-centric bobble-head water/snow globes, affectionately known as “Man Balls.” $2 of every Man Ball sale will go directly to the brand’s nonprofit partner, The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation,

“With early detection, testicular cancer has a cure rate of more than 90%. Unfortunately, at an age when most men feel invincible, many are unaware of the facts or uncomfortable with self-checks and talking with their doctors,” explains Amy Myers, Things Remembered’s Vice President of Creative Services. “If we can help save lives by starting this vital conversation in an approachable, but attention-grabbing way, then we have done what we set out to achieve with this product line and partnership.” (PRNewsFoto/Things Remembered)

a nationwide organization, dedicated to raising awareness and the importance of early detection.

The Sean Kimerling Testicular Cancer Foundation was established in memory of Sean Kimerling, the Emmy Award-winning anchor of WB 11 sports and pre-game announcer for the Mets. Sean died from testicular cancer on September 9, 2003. He was only 37. The Foundation is the premier organization focused on the importance of testicular cancer awareness, early diagnosis, and treatment. Through its efforts, the Foundation provides answers, and promotes action in the fight against testicular cancer.

There are six versions of Man Balls (known as “Man Globes” in stores), each celebrating and cajoling men for their occasionally irksome, yet always lovable idiosyncrasies. The line includes:

The Boss: Salute the take-charge man in your life by putting his Man Balls directly on his desk, where he can polish and admire them from the comfort of his leatherback, executive throne.

The Workaholic: If his Bluetooth is fused to his head and the texting stops for no one, then it’s time to get your Workaholic’s hands off his Blackberry and on some Man Balls.

Ladies’ Man: Before you decline that personal invite to check out his new hot tub, give your Ladies’ Man a pair of Man Balls to keep him company.

Beer Man: The party stopped laughing with him about six beers ago, so gently remove his hand from the beer and place it around an ice-cold Man Ball.

Through the partnership, Things Remembered and the Foundation will focus on raising money and communicating the importance of early detection to the brand’s predominantly female customer base, the general public and the media. With women making approximately 80% of health care decisions for families[i], the retailer’s customers have tremendous power to foster awareness among the men in their lives about the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35.

“With early detection, testicular cancer has a cure rate of more than 90%. Unfortunately, at an age when most men feel invincible, many are unaware of the facts or uncomfortable with self-checks and talking with their doctors,” explains Amy Myers, Vice President of Creative Services at Things Remembered. “The majority of our customers are women with tremendous influence over their family’s health care decisions. By introducing Man Balls, we hope our manliest globes ever; serve as an educational tool to remind men to self-check themselves for lumps — a vital routine for early detection.”

Top Halloween Festivities in San Diego: SanDiego.com Recommends the Best Things to Do This Halloween in San Diego

This article was written by Michael Hines, a San Diego native and writer for www.SanDiego.com.

It may not be October yet, but it’s never too early to gear up for Halloween in San Diego. Pirates will be RRRRing and witches cackling all over town this October, so here is www.SanDiego.com’s list of the best Halloween festivities in San Diego.

When it comes to Halloween in San Diego, there is no shortage of things to do. There are downtown parties that completely take over entire city blocks and clubs and fancy get together in classy hotels filled with wine and cheese. Families looking for Halloween activities in San Diego won’t find a shortage of things to do. From festivals to Halloween-themed amusement parks, there is plenty for mom, dad and the kids to do come October.

Ghost of Kate Morgan at The Hotel Del Coronado in san diego, Ca

Hallo-wine and Spirits at the Hotel Del:

The Hotel Del Coronado (http://www.sandiego.com/hotels/hotel-del-coronado) has had celebrities, presidents and even a ghost as its guests! The ghost of Kate Morgan, a young woman who died at the hotel under mysterious circumstances in 1892, is said to haunt the hotel. The haunted Hotel Del is the site of one of the premier Halloween parties in San Diego, the Hallo-wine and Spirits party! This adults-only party is October 26, costs $100 and runs from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. It includes wine tasting, adult trick-or-treating, dinner, dancing and even a giant pumpkin-carving demonstration. Guests who want to enjoy themselves without worrying about driving home should book a stay at one of the hotel’s luxury rooms.

Bang & Olufsen Unveils The Beovision 12-65 New Generation Plasma Television System, A Next TV Steps Up In Cinematic Customization

Bang & Olufsen launches a new innovative technology in its 65-inch plasma solution with BeoVision 12-65 New Generation that will take both sound and vision into a new era. Bang & Olufsen televisions are famous for integrating market-leading sound technology to enhance the overall TV experience, but with the launch of BeoVision 12-65 New Generation, new standards are set. The all-digital video platform and refined aesthetic features create a market-leading package of great features and beautiful looks. To top it off an elegant, motorized floor stand can move the 65-inch Bang & Olufsen flagship to your favorite viewing position as if touched by magic. BeoSystem 4 is Bang & Olufsen’s latest innovation in audio-video technology and builds on the successful video engine from BeoVision 11 taking plasma to a whole new level, both in sound, picture and integration.

Bang & Olufsen Beovision 12-65 New Generation Plasma Television System

To complement the dedicated center channel speaker integrated below the screen, BeoVision 12-65 New Generation Plasma Television System includes as standard a full 7.1 surround sound module. This allows you to create an acoustical experience in your own home matching most cinemas and concert halls by simply connecting your desired number of speakers directly to the TV.

For perfect customization to connected sources, BeoVision 12 New Generation includes a number of dedicated sound modes designed to automatically optimize the film viewing, gaming or dedicated music experiences to whatever you are watching or play. You can even create your own mode, if the preset modes do not fit your personal taste. With the click of a button you can switch between different speaker modes, e.g. stereo and surround sound.

Bang & Olufsen Unveils The Beovision 12-65 New Generation Plasma Television System

As icing on the cake, BeoVision 12 New Generation Plasma Television System applies the new innovative TrueImageTM technology. There are many cases where the number of input channels does not match the number of loudspeakers in your configuration. If you have a large surround sound system with seven main loudspeakers and a subwoofer and you would like to re-distribute the two channels from a stereo CD to all of your loudspeakers you have to up mix the signal to this so it makes use of all the speakers in the system. Conversely, if you have two loudspeakers, but are playing a 7.1 Blu-ray, you have to ‘downmix’ to your two loudspeakers if you are to hear all components of the audio signal. The Bang & Olufsen TrueImageTM handles this up and down mixing automatically so you get the most out of your setup at any time.

GoPro® Launches HERO3+® A Smaller, Lighter Evolution of its Best Selling Camera, GoPro Hero3.

GoPro (www.gopro.com) announced the availability of its new HERO3+ line of cameras, featuring a 20% smaller and lighter design and 30% better battery life than previous models. These upgrades, combined with an improved lens and convenient new video capture modes, produce the most advanced and easy-to-use GoPro, yet. In addition, GoPro announced several new mounting accessories that further enable immersive content capture during any activity. The

HERO3+ Black Edition in and out of waterproof housing

HERO3+ line of cameras and accessories are now available at www.GoPro.com and at select retailers worldwide.

GoPro makes the world’s bestselling and most versatile cameras, enabling people to capture immersive and engaging footage of themselves during their favorite activities. GoPro’s HERO line of wearable and gear mountable cameras is used collectively by more consumers, professional athletes, and video production professionals than any other camera in the world.

GoPro enables people to capture and share life experiences in a way that were never before possible. Prior to GoPro, it was very difficult for anyone to capture content of themselves doing anything without having the help of someone else to film them. GoPro cameras has ushered in a new era of self-documentation whereby people can now easily wear or mount miniature ultra wide-angle GoPro cameras to record themselves doing just about anything, anywhere. The result is a surge of immersive user-generated and professional content made possible by the versatility and affordability of GoPro’s cameras and accessories. An average of three GoPro “tagged” videos are uploaded to YouTube every minute, and GoPro is used by the world’s leading production companies to help produce some of

HERO3+ Black Edition in waterproof housing

today’s most engaging film and television content.

In addition to being the best-selling camera globally in consumer markets*, GoPro’s HERO3 camera has also been the best-selling camera to professional production companies, on a volume basis. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recently awarded the HERO3 camera an Emmy for its contributions to filmmaking and television production.

“We have used GoPro cameras in some of our biggest productions, like Survivor and The Bible. GoPro has allowed us to capture and share fascinating new perspectives that previously weren’t possible or were too costly, which in the end makes for better story telling. We are always excited to see what GoPro is working on next,” remarks award winning producer, Mark Burnett.

“The HERO3+ illustrates GoPro’s commitment to innovation. We took the world’s best-selling ultra compact camera and made it better because we’re relentless in our pursuit of delivering the best possible user experience to our customers. We saw that we could make the HERO3+ significantly smaller and lighter while at the same time increasing battery life 30%. We saw the opportunity to design a sharper lens, so we did it-improving GoPro’s already highly regarded image quality. And we thought up exciting new features like SuperView, which enables the world’s most immersive wide-angle video. These are all features that we as passionate GoPro users want for ourselves, and we’re excited to share them with our customers around the world,” said Nicholas Woodman, Founder and CEO of GoPro.

Celebrate Their First Birthday Party with Fun “Smash” Cakes from Betty Crocker

More than 374,000 babies are born in September and 367,000 in October every year.* That’s a lot of cake. To learn about the special moments during baby’s first birthday, Betty Crocker commissioned a survey with KRC Research of 500 mothers around the country who currently have children ages one to five. Respondents were 18 years of age and older, and responses were collected Aug. 27 through Sept. 1, 2013. According to the survey, the cake is one of the most important elements of a first birthday. In fact, 58 percent of moms shared that watching their one-year-olds explore, taste, smash, smear and dive in to their first birthday cake is the most memorable moment of the party, far exceeding opening gifts and singing “Happy Birthday” to their little one.

First Birthday Smash Cake

Nearly six in 10 moms say their child’s first birthday cake is a messy one, with the baby enjoying a classic “fist-and-face-full of frosting” or a “full-scale cake dive,” creating endless entertainment for everyone. And while 60 percent of moms think it’s important to make their child’s first birthday cake, 46 percent actually whipped them up at home, while 54 percent purchased them.

To make baby’s birthday festivities easy and memory-filled, Betty Crocker ( www.bettycrocker.com) has created a line-up of on-trend, pint-sized, first birthday smash cake recipes that are easy to make, and designed for that special girl or boy to scoop, smear and smash. And, to make sure everyone can “have their cake and eat it, too,” America’s baking expert is serving up simple ideas for those who prefer a sweet treat free of baby’s fingerprints.

Sprinkles Smash Cake

“Smash cakes are becoming a big trend,” said Kristen Olson, senior food editor with Betty Crocker Test Kitchens. “Our easy recipes give moms the inspiration and confidence to create adorable smash cakes that babies can’t wait to get their hands on, and moms can’t wait to show off. As a bonus, use the leftover batter for matching cupcakes for the rest of your guests.”

From round, square and number shapes to bright colors, pastels and fun textures, these itty-bitty smash cakes are as easy to make as they are to enjoy. Just remember to snap pictures before – and after – baby dives in to capture those once-in-a-lifetime messy moments and sweet smiles.

Colony Club to Unveil New Enhanced, Relaxed Look with Modern Updates When it Reopens in October

Elegant Hotels Group’s (www.eleganthotels.com) west coast Barbados resort The Colony Club Hotel (www.colonyclubhotel.com) will unveil its new look on Oct. 1, 2013. Already one of the Platinum Coast’s finest traditional properties, the Colonial-style resort will enhance its tasteful look and feel with modern updates while maintaining its Bajan plantation home feel.

The Elegant Hotels Group owns and operates five of the finest hotels and resorts on the Caribbean island of Barbados. Set on the most desirable of the island’s legendary beaches on the west and south coasts, each hotel features unique attributes and a distinctive personality. Together, they offer styles to suit every taste, from classic to contemporary, family-friendly to adults-only and traditional to all-inclusive. Elegant Hotels include The House, Colony Club Hotel and Tamarind, as well as the all-inclusive Crystal Cove Hotel and Turtle Beach Resort. The group also includes the acclaimed Daphne’s restaurant on Barbados’ west coast – sister to Daphne’s restaurant in London.

A timeless retreat restored from a former Colonial Club, The Colony Club Hotel (Barbados) is a AAA Four Diamond hotel on the platinum west coast of Barbados. Featuring 96 guest rooms and suites each with its own patio or balcony, our family-friendly          resort is also an ideal Barbados destination for couples,     reunions and retreats. While the legendary history of the hotel has been carefully preserved through architecture, décor and landscape, guests will enjoy every modern convenience: Take a dip in one of the four lagoon-style freshwater swimming pools, indulge with a pampering service at our beauty salon, take a stroll through our lush gardens or try your hand at a variety of complimentary water sports. With the hotel shops and two on-site restaurants and bars, you’ll never have to leave the hotel–though it’s just twenty minutes to Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados.

The new concept focuses on relaxation, restoring mind and body, healthy eating, togetherness and minimizing impact on the local environment. Muted decor, soft lighting, natural wood and earthy tones convey the old-world feel, accentuated by vivid color.

Sunil Chatrani, CEO of Elegant Hotels Group, commented, “We have put a lot of thought into what added extras we can offer Colony Club guests without stripping away the essence of what makes it such a special place – it’s set to be stunning.”

You will experience some of the best dining in Barbados, all just steps from your room at the Colony Club. The on-site beachfront and open-air dining choices as well as the Taste of Elegance Dine Around Program offer a variety of venues and cuisine types from which to choose. Enjoy a romantic, private dinner for two right on the beach, or attend one of the exciting themed-cuisine nights such as Lobster and Jazz or Bajan Fish Grill at The Sunset Deck. The intimate cocktail lounge and poolside Sunset Bar provide two chic spots to enjoy evening drinks, and you can experience a quintessential Barbados meal at The Laguna Restaurant and Bar, the property’s signature space where seafood and continental fare are dished up daily. For something more refined, visit Daphne’s Restaurant at our sister property, Tamarind, where you can enjoy Italian fine dining with ideal ocean views.

The Laguna Restaurant and Bar. (PRNewsFoto/Elegant Hotels Group)

The Laguna Restaurant & Bar

Dine on seafood and continental fare in this covered and open-air restaurant, which features tropical garden views that extend to the lagoon pool, the ocean and beyond. Creating more space for socializing, the Laguna Restaurant features a new modern design continuing the original plantation home feel. At the al fresco environment, guests enjoy garden, pool and sea views. Laguna Restaurant uses the freshest local ingredients, some sourced from the new Organic Garden, and offers healthy dining choices. The Laguna Bar serves organic teas and freshly-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices by day, and traditional rum punches and house speciality cocktails by night. This non-smoking restaurant serves a breakfast buffet daily, at which shorts and sport clothing is acceptable but swimwear cover-ups and footwear is required.

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay (San Francisco, California) Introduces the Art of Bathing

Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay can enjoy luxury like no other with one of the resort’s tranquil butler-drawn baths in the privacy of their guest room.

Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay (www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HalfMoonBay/Default.htm) can enjoy luxury like no other with one of the resort’s tranquil butler-drawn baths in the privacy of their guest room. Each bath is designed to stimulate a harmonious balance of mind and body. Bath Butler services are available daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Situated 23 miles southwest of the San Francisco International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is a 261-room destination spa and golf coastal hotel and the San Francisco Bay Area’s only oceanfront resort. Set atop a rugged bluff overlooking 50 miles of pristine California coastline, the timeless oceanfront estate provides guests with a relaxed yet refined experience, whether for a romantic getaway, meeting or special event.

Coastal Lavender Bath

The Coastal Lavender Bath is crafted to calm and soothe. Soak away layers of tension with lavender essential oil and bubbles. The aromatic bath is topped off with hand-made lavender soap and Shea butter moisturizer and is $65.

Muscle Soothing Arnica Bath

After a hard work out or a marathon day of meetings, the quickest road to recovery is slipping into the Muscle Soothing Arnica Bath. Designed to relieve aches and pains, this aromatic soak of regenerating bath salts and Arnica essential oil recharges the body. The bath is $65.

Romance Bath

Glowing candlelight and soft music set the stage for romance. Immerse into a luxurious bath filled with bubbles, infused with alluring essential oils, and topped with fresh rose petals. Luscious Shea butter moisturizer and hand-made soap complete the experience. The Romance Bath is $75 and can be enhanced with a glass or bottle of chilled Champagne.

Fire and Wine Bathing Ritual

With or without sipping the nectar of the gods, the ultimate bathing experience can be had with this vino therapy bubble bath. This antioxidant rich bath includes a Chianti and grape seed scrub to prepare the skin before immersing into vitamin-intense Tuscan oil and grape seed soak. The Fire and Wine Bathing Ritual includes a Shea butter moisturizer and a travel size candle. The bathing ritual is $75 and can be enhanced with a glass or bottle of fine wine.

The Bubbly Bath

Perfect for the young and the young at heart, this fun bath features mounds of bubbles in a milk and honey bath salt soak. Children of all ages will enjoy delicious homemade cookies and their choice of hot chocolate or chocolate milk to accompany the bath. A rubber ducky bath toy and gentle handmade soap are included in the $55 price.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. of Chevy Chase, MD., currently operates 80 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 new hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information, or reservations, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company website at http://www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc.

Jagermeister Introduces Jagermeister Spice

Iconic Spirits Brand Unveils First New Product Offering in Limited Quantities this Fall

Jagermeister, the 7th largest premium spirit brand in the world and the number one selling imported liqueur in the United States, is proud to introduce Jagermeister Spice, a new innovation that uniquely combines vanilla and cinnamon spices with the legendary ingredients found in the original Jagermeister recipe. Jagermeister Spice is the iconic brand’s first-ever product extension in the United States and will be available nationally in limited quantities beginning October 1, 2013.

The full-bodied flavor of Jagermeister, which includes cinnamon, star anise, ginger, orange and cardamom is a result of a

Jagermeister Spice. (PRNewsFoto/Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc.)

lengthy maceration to extract aromatic compounds from a closely guarded recipe of 56 herbs, roots, blossoms and fruits, plus aging in oak casks for one year. The production process is exacting and includes sourcing the ingredients in their raw, unprocessed form, along with 383 quality checks to ensure its iconic taste profile.  Jagermeister Liqueur is 35% Alc. /Vol. and imported exclusively by Sidney Frank Importing Company, Inc., New Rochelle, NY.

Staying true to its roots, Jagermeister Spice was inspired by the original Jagermeister recipe of 56 different herbs, blooms, roots and fruits, and also is held to the same quality standards. Both products boast a complex taste profile as a result of sourcing the finest ingredients from around the world, a lengthy maceration process and 383 quality checks. Jagermeister Spice specifically highlights cinnamon and vanilla to create a rich and complex blend of flavors. Accentuating these premium spices in addition to the herbs found in Jagermeister’s secret recipe offers the new expression a warmer taste profile; albeit one that is unmistakably Jagermeister.

“From our conversations with Jagermeister consumers, we know new flavors and unique experiences allow them opportunities to bond with their friends,” said Adam Rosen, Executive Vice President of Marketing for Jagermeister at Sidney Frank Importing Company. “Jagermeister Spice offers both new drinkers and our longtime fans an innovative product that can be enjoyed in any setting. Whether served neat or mixed with cola, Spice offers new experiences and drinking occasions while delivering the same quality spirit that Jagermeister is known for.”

The original recipe is both inspired by and dedicated to the deep bonds that exist between huntsmen and their craft and Jagermeister Spice builds on this legendary history by offering a new, modern take on the iconic brand.

“As our first major product extension in the United States in more than forty years, the launch of Jagermeister Spice signals an exciting moment in the company’s history. Although Spice is certainly a unique take on our signature recipe, it also stays true to the original blend of Jagermeister, recognized as one of the most iconic spirits brands in the world,” says Michael Volke, Member, Executive Board, Mast-Jagermeister SE.

Jagermeister Spice will be available in limited quantities in October with a suggested retail price of $22.99 for 750ml. With an ABV of 25%, Jagermeister Spice is best enjoyed neat or as a shot at room temperature, so as to let its unique flavor notes shine through. For more information, please visit www.jager.com or www.facebook.com/JagerUSA.

Fancy Vivid Green Diamond Debuts At Select “One and Only One™” Locations

Large Size, Unusual Color and VS1 Clarity Unite in Rare Investment

Rare 1.61-Carat Natural Fancy Vivid Green Diamond, VS1, Cushion Modified Brilliant Cut, GIA-Certified. Price available upon request; purchase includes naming rights. TheOneAndOnlyOne.com. (PRNewsFoto/One and Only One)

An extremely rare Natural Fancy Vivid Green Diamond is now available for viewing — by appointment only — at select One and Only One™ locations nationwide. The 1.61-carat Cushion Modified Brilliant-cut green diamond is unmounted and accompanied by a certificate from the Gemological Institute of America. The price is available upon request.

The unusual color of the green diamond is attributed to its origins in Africa. Unlike the “minty” greens often found in diamonds from Brazil, this stone is deeply saturated “through and through” with a pure Grass Green color. In addition, it has a clarity rating of VS1; there is no fluorescence, nor are there any radiation patches of brown.

“This combination of large size, VS1 clarity and unusually ‘crisp’ Grass Green color is unique in the world of investment diamonds,” said Joe Padulo, CEO of Padulo Prive, an adviser to elite jewelers and luxury brands. “Not only is this the largest Fancy Vivid Green Diamond to come to market in recent years, it’s the most mesmerizing green color we’ve ever seen. For connoisseurs of rare Fancy Color Diamonds, this Fancy Vivid Green is a unique investment opportunity that will undoubtedly increase over time,” he added.

Rahul Kadakia, Head of Jewelry for Christie’s Americas, said last year: “Over the past 10 years Fancy Color Diamonds have jumped ten-fold. What was $100,000, $200,000 or $300,000 per carat can now be worth $1.7 to $1.8 to $2 million per carat, and more.”

Purchase of the unmounted Fancy Vivid Green Diamond includes naming rights. The GIA will issue a new certificate registering the name the new owner selects for the stone. To make an appointment to view the 1.61-carat Fancy Vivid Green Diamond please visit: www.TheOneAndOnlyOne.com

Campaign and Product Images of the Isabel Marant for H & M Released

The first campaign images and product of the Isabel Marant for H&M collection, in addition to one-off men’s collection, was released and they stars none other than Daria Werbowy , the favorite model of the French designer ‘s seasonal campaigns. The campaign, both for print and Television, was shot and directed by Karim Sadli in Paris, and also stars other models and celebrity personalities including actress/model Milla Jovovich, Malgosia Bela, Devon Aoki, Saskia De Brauw, Alek Wek, Lou Doillon, Andreea Diaconu, Sam Rollinson, Iselin Steiro, Actor Niels Schneider, musician Christopher Owens, architect Guillaume Macé, and French male model Clement Chabernaud.

Daria Werbowy in the Isabel Marant for H&M Campaign Photo by Karim-Sadl

Architect Guillaume Macé for Isabel Marant for H&M Campaign (Photo by Karim-Sadl)

In regards to her one-off men’s wear collection, Marant remarked, “Friends and customers have been pushing me for years, asking for a men’s version of the careless and easy Isabel Marant style. When I first started talking about the collection with H&M, we all felt that it was the perfect timing. But, honestly, for the time being I have no intention of adding men’s wear to my workload.”

The pieces Marant has designed for the menswear part of her rather large collection includes basic t-shirts, chunky knits, suede boots, wool coats, biker trousers and jeans with Navajo-inspired embroidery.

PhotoPlus Expo 2013 Seminars to Focus on Education, Inspiration and 30th Anniversary Theme, “Honoring the Past, Envisioning the Future”

Photo District News (PDN), organizers of the 2013 PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo, has released its extensive list of educational seminars during the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo — October 23-26, 2013 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. More than 90 seminars, keynote presentations, and symposiums will be presented by the world’s foremost experts on the trends, technology, and creative techniques in the fields of photography, video, post-production, and business development. In addition, many of this year’s seminars and symposiums will celebrate the 30th anniversary of PhotoPlus Expo with topics supporting the show theme, “Honoring the Past, Envisioning the Future.”

PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo was founded in 1983 and has become the largest photography and imaging show in North America. The show offers the ultimate experience in photography, video and digital imaging. Over 24,000 professional photographers and enthusiasts from around the world attend this event to Explore the exhibit hall featuring more than 230 companies all in one place, see an inspiring array of photography and imaging products and services, discover everything from image capture and color management to retouching and storage and learn about cutting-edge innovations in digital imaging products and techniques from industry experts.

The PhotoPlus Conference offers more than 90 educational seminars in 9 thematic tracks to help attendees hone their skills, learn new techniques, and participate in discussions with some of the most respected, successful and visually creative photographers and digital image-makers in the world. Conference tracks include Mastering Light, In Motion, Tips & Trends, Creating for Clients and Social Media + Marketing, among others. Conference seminars span an extensive and diverse curriculum from Photography and the Struggle for a Better World to Rock & Roll Stories; How Motion is Changing the Future of Still Photography to The 5-Minute Portrait, just to name a few. Presenters, including Joe McNally, Art Streiber, James Estrin, Ben Lowy, Vincent Laforet, Jerry Ghionis, Douglas Kirkland, Corey Rich, Brian Storm and Olivia Bee, and a host of others will entertain and instruct attendees about a wide range of topics certain to fulfill their personal and professional need for extended learning.

The learning begins on Wednesday, October 23 when Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) presents WPPI University, a one-day series of seminars designed to sharpen creative and business skills for photographers who want to break out on their own. Presented by several world-class wedding/portrait photographers and educators, including Tamara Lackey, Bambi Cantrell, Ryan Brenizer, Susan Stripling, and others, these seminars will be a must-attend for anyone looking to start, or grow, their wedding and portrait business. The WPPI University conference pass ($99 online thru Oct. 22/$179 onsite) includes access to all the seminars on October 23. All other PhotoPlus Conference seminars will be held October 24-26.

Touchdown! Virgin Atlantic Airways Offers A Chance at The Hottest Job In Major League Football

ADAM SCHEFTER LAUNCHES THE TRANSATLANTIC AIRLINES’ SEARCH FOR A RED HOT REPORTER TO COVER THE NFL INTERNATIONAL SERIES GAME BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS & JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

Richard Branson’s transatlantic airline, Virgin Atlantic and Adam Schefter, football reporter and television analyst, are on the hunt for someone with an insatiable love for the game and a fiery passion for social media to be a ‘Red Hot Reporter’ for a NFL International Series game in London. The 2013 Red Hot Reporter will interview players, go behind-the-scenes with sideline access and showcase the fan experience from the Virgin Atlantic suite. They will fly in style to cover the game, between the San Francisco 49ers and Jacksonville Jaguars, at London’s Wembley Stadium on October 27th.

Virgin Atlantic’s Red Hot Reporter will go to the NFL International Series game.

This year marks the fifth season that Virgin Atlantic Airways will serve as the official partner for the NFL International Series game. Ahead of the big game, each team will fly on specially chartered flights to London with Virgin Atlantic and enjoy customized menus tailored to fit the players’ diets, and the latest in-flight entertainment, including personal screens which feature media libraries with more than 300 hours of on-demand audio and video.

“If you love football, this is one sure way to have an unforgettable trip to London to see the NFL International Series,” said Schefter. “I’ll be looking for an outgoing, creative person with a red hot passion for football and the journalistic chops needed to be a Red Hot Reporter.”

Discover Ultra-Chic Accessories with a Bezel Box Subscription Box that Delivers More for Your Money

Bezel Box (www.bezelbox.com), a new jewelry subscription box service is making waves by giving its customers what they want and its working. Bezel Box a web-based personal shopper of sorts, is playing the role of personal jewelry stylist by helping subscribers find the latest on-trend accessories and delivering them to their door on a monthly basis, much in the way of Birch Box (grooming products for men) and TestTube from New Beauty magazine. Bezel Box was founded in 2013 to create an avenue that caters to women with busy lives and an eye for style that wants to discover the latest fashionable jewelry and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. For those who want jewelry that is fashion forward but don’t want to pay the exuberant prices or simply don’t have the time to shop for those out of the way boutiques, this online stylist is helping them look stunning while bearing the brunt of the labor in finding the accessories. The service is designed to help any busy businesswoman, student, mom or someone just in the need of some retail therapy feel like a fashionista.

Bezel Box Silver

There are a few things that set Bezel Box–apart from– and ahead of the pack. First with Bezel Box they give you more for your money. The Bezel Box Subscription gives you the most amount of jewelry (4-5 pieces) each month out of all its competitors. The company doesn’t limit the amount of jewelry customers will receive based on shipping prices. In addition, the style of the jewelry is always chic and very trendy. It should also be noted that the company takes customer service very serious. “We treat customers how we want to be treated. We’re tired of giant companies taking our money and giving us poor service. That business model has to change and we’re going to show them that’s what people want,” says Sherree, a founder of Bezel Box.

Richard Prince: Protest Paintings at Skarstedt Gallery London, October 15 – December 20, 2013

Together for the first time in a comprehensive exhibition, Skarstedt Gallery London (23 Old Bond Street London, W1S 4PZ, +44 20 7499 5200) present Richard Prince: Protest Paintings (1989 – 1994), the artist’s sixth solo exhibition at the gallery. Devoted solely to this exceptional body of work and including paintings from across the entire series, a detailed catalogue of the Protest Paintings will be published to accompany the exhibition.

Untitled (Protest Painting) (1994), Untitled (Protest Painting) (1994) by Richard Prince, courtesy of Skarstedt

Painted on a vertical canvas in the shape of a protest placard, the Protest Paintings alternate between monochromatic minimalism and richly layered colorful abstraction. Incorporating recycled jokes, printed and hand-written, as well as mined pattern details silkscreened onto the canvas, these paintings are characteristic of Prince’s tenet of appropriation. A mainstay in his oeuvre, the classic one-liners offers comic respite, whilst also challenging the antipathy between high and low art. Masking a menacing truth behind a veil of humor, the jokes are subversive in their purpose. As the curator Nancy Spector writes in an essay on Prince: ‘humor is a serious business.’ 1

Purposefully ambiguous, the scrawled slogans resist interpretation, enacting their very own protest through language. Refusing to conform to the standards of the art value system, the Protest Paintings seemingly channel the spirit of the 1960’s counterculture, a defining era to which Prince bore witness.

Featuring paintings from public and private collections, the exhibition demonstrates the breadth of Prince’s creativity in this singular body of work. The range of paintings on show includes monochrome canvases with printed and handwritten jokes, patterned canvases with block text and brightly colored abstract compositions overlaid with graffiti and drip marks.

In contrast to the formulaic design of the earlier Monochrome Joke paintings, in the Protest Paintings we see Prince’s full creative involvement. Carefully assembling different segments of canvas to form the symbolic crossbow shape of the protest placard, Prince combines gestural brushstrokes with under-painting, silkscreen and disjointed signs, to create a palimpsest of art historical reference and his own particular brand of humor. A visual expression of the performativity that is both characteristic of a protest and a constant element throughout Prince’s oeuvre, the Protest Paintings are a masterful example of Prince’s unique artistic practice.

Rising to prominence in the 1980s, Richard Prince is a celebrated pioneer of a critical approach to art making. Appropriating images and text from advertising and popular culture, his photographs, sculptures and paintings explore ideas of American identity and consumerism, whilst simultaneously challenging ideas of authorship and the privileged status of the unique artwork. Prince has been the subject of solo exhibitions at leading institutions worldwide, including Serpentine Gallery, London; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and IVAM, Valencia amongst others.