By Hailey Bishop Levitate’s Flannel Jam Festival has made its way to Massachusetts for the 2022 season. This year the festival is featuring some of its greatest designs of flannels for the season. I had the opportunity to chat with Jessica Hassett, co-owner of the Levitate Surf Shop about how her and husband Dan Hassett …
Chris Donovan’s designs dominate the streets well beyond Boston | by Hailey Bishop Chris Donovan is taking over the fashion world from the ground up. Donovan gained prominence for his dazzling designs on the hit Bravo TV show Project Runway, which he won in Season 14 in 2015. Donovan’s star was ascendant in that moment. …
BOSTON – Following their success at the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, the creative team behind the short film “Voyeur De La Jeunesse,” announced that they will be expanding the film and reshooting a key scene that takes place at the Childs Gallery on Newbury Street in Boston. The producers of the film, which …
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LA JOLLA, CA – The team behind Voyeur de la Jeunesse, a short film that was shot entirely in the Boston area, was recognized with the “Best Creative Concept” at the 12th annual La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival. The festival, which was held from July 23-25, is considered to be the Cannes of the …
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By Hailey Bishop Since its founding in 1853, Levi’s denim has been a favorite, a fashion staple for decades upon decades. First chosen by miners and other workers in the Old West for its rugged durability and in the mid-20th century by a range of people from hippies to construction workers, the all-American blue jean …
From its life-sustaining diet to diverse topography to its wine, of course, this Italian island offers much to travelers | by Emily Holowczak While travelers often revel in the beauty of Sardinia’s beaches and emerald waters, they may also dive into the culture of the region through an array of traditional activities. The magical landscape …
Monopoly Unveils First Ever ‘Small City’ U.S. Edition with the Launch of Cambridge Monopoly at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel By Marion McBride CAMBRIDGE – Just in time for the holidays and the upcoming winter months of more social distancing, a Cambridge-themed version of the Monopoly board game that is made by Rhode Island-based Hasbro. The …
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SAN DIEGO – Six days brought the film world to San Diego as the 18th installment of the San Diego International Film Festival stole the focus from Los Angeles last week and saw the Southern California premiere of several films that are already generating award season buzz. That hum intensified into a roar with the …
LOS ANGELES, CA — An Emerson College student turned instructor has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the “Oscar” people). Georden West is one of 16 students as winners of the 46th Student Academy Awards competition for the film Patron Saint. For 2019, the Student Academy Awards competition received a …
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CAMBRIDGE – After 10 years and tons (probably, literally) of glitter, The Donkey Show will end its run this week at the American Repertory Theater’s Club Oberon on the fringes of Harvard Square. The immersive theatrical experience was part of Artistic Director Diane Paulus’ first season in the “Shakespeare Exploded” festival that also included The …
By Jeanne Ferris LA JOLLA — The Film Insider Series saw the golden sun lower its languorous, warm rays on Arclight Terrace — allowing the stars to come out and play for a special screening of Official Secrets. Fit, in a taupe dress shirt with grey denim pants and sporting rock star hair — Gavin …
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If there was a Tony Award for best dress worn by a presenter, then actor-director Billy Porter would have taken the prize. His flowing custom-made ballgown (created from the curtain of Broadway’s Kinky Boots) – the show that won him his Tony Award – was just one more bold choice by the star of TV’s …
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LOS ANGELES, CA – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced its newly elected 2019–20 Board of Governors, including Massachusetts native Ruth E. Carter, of the costume designers branch. They will assume their posts July 1. Born in Springfield, MA, Carter won an Oscar in 2019 for her work on “Black Panther.” …
They both attended Wellesley College and they both faced the usual uncertainty of attending college, surrounded by women of note and, in many cases, privileged. Those campus experiences started both on their paths to serving as the United States’ highest diplomatic position, Secretary of State. Madeleine Albright, Wellesley Class of ’59, and Hillary Clinton, who …
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SEAPORT — Red Sox legend David Ortiz hosted more than 200 select guests at the recent opening of Indochino’s newest location in Boston’s Seaport District in South Boston. The stylish movers and shakers flocked to the newest Indochino location at 79 Seaport Boulevard, which was opened after the company’s Newbury Street location saw 400 percent …
