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☆ Please, no more naked dresses at the Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Naked dresses once again dominated the Met Gala red carpet on Monday night. AdvertisementAnother year, another sea of naked dresses at the Met Gala. John Shearer/Getty ImagesThis isn't to say some of those naked dresses haven't been standout looks — quite a few ended up on our list of the best Met Gala outfits of all time. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesAnd unexpected might be the perfect word to describe what's been missing from so much of fashion lately, especially at the Met Gala. So, let's give the naked dresses a rest and bring some surprise back to the Met Gala.

Persons: Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, —, you'd, hasn't, It's, John Shearer, haven't, Emily Ratajkowski, Cher, Bob Mackie, Mackie, Ron Galella, Kate Moss, Liza Bruce, Rihanna, Alo Ceballos, Christian Siriano, Elle Fanning deservedly, J.G, Ballard, Elle Fanning, Jamie McCarthy, Dynevor's, Victoria Beckham, Beckham, Phoebe Dynevor, Dimitrios Kambouris, what's, Guo Pei Organizations: Service, Time Magazine, Vogue, Getty, Google

☆ Remember that Versace dress Jennifer Garner wore in ‘13 Going on 30"?
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Marie Lodi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

DeSanto accessorized the dress with colorful Swarovski crystal jewelry by Tarina Tarantino, including a blue butterfly statement necklace. Columbia Pictures/Everett CollectionDecades later, the dress has become a beloved artifact for nostalgic rom-com fans and modern fashion enthusiasts alike. “(Garner) put it on, we got her all dolled up, she went to dance, and we moved on,” she said. DeSanto also credits director Gary Winick, who died in 2011, for the film’s fashion sense. As DeSanto points out, “13 Going on 30” is a story about a young woman coming into herself — and how, more than anything, it’s important just to be yourself.

Persons: —, Jenna Rink, Gilson nightgown, baguette, Susie DeSanto, Jennifer Garner, Miu Miu, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Versace, ” DeSanto, “ I’d, Giovanni Giannoni, Jenna, partygoers, Michael Jackson’s, — Versace, DeSanto, Tarina Tarantino, Tarantino, Marc Jacobs’s, — she’s, ”, “ It’s, Betsey Johnson tutus, Christa B, Allen, Ariana Grande, wasn’t, weren’t, “, Garner, Stella McCartney, Alberta Ferretti, Mark Ruffalo, Jen, we’re, I’ve, Gary Winick, Gary, ” Winick, Mark Ruffalo’s Organizations: CNN, Fairchild, Penske Media, Columbia Pictures, Everett Locations: Manhattan, lockstep, Barney’s, Italy, Etsy, Alberta, “, New York

Fran Horowitz, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO: The future of retail is small, efficient, omni stores, and they're located where the customer tells us. I get really, really excited about what this means in the operations of the business, using predictive analytics to help us forecast demand. They're worldwide, a zillion stores, and their operations and execution, aside from their merchandising, I think they're always on top of the game. I think you're going to see an interaction with someone in a setting that doesn't look like retail, but looks like a fantastic experience. Nicholas of Sam's Club: Another retail standard that is really going to be important beyond the customer is energy.

Persons: Christina Locopo, Fran Horowitz, Abercrombie, Patrick MacLeod, WWD, Michelle Gass, Levi Strauss, they're, Jens Grede, Geoffroy van Raemdonck, Neiman Marcus, there'll, Trina, Patrick T, Fallon, Chris Nicholas, Kara Trent, Levi's Gass, Tom Ward, Erin Black, CNBC Abercrombie's Horowitz, Marc Lore, Mickey Drexler, TikTok, Adam Jeffery, Dave Kimbell, It's, Scott Mlyn, CNBC Neiman's van, you've, Yael Cosset, —, Ulta's, Arturo Holmes, Trent, That's, we've, Kroger's, Abercrombie's Horowitz, I've, Dia Dipasupil, Neiman's van, who's, Lulu, Drexler, Armour's, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Armour Levi's Gass, Emma Grede, Kardashian, Kim, Geoffroy van Raemdonck Patrick Mckleod, Nicholas of Organizations: CNBC, Abercrombie, Fitch, Abercrombie & Fitch Co, Penske Media, Getty, Milken Institute Global Conference, AFP, Sam's, Technology, Walmart U.S, Walmart, New York Times, Navy, WWD, Young, Nike, TJX, Zara, Armour's Trent, Americas, Nicholas of Sam's, Sam's Club Locations: they're, Beverly Hills , California, New York City, America, New York, U.S, Skims, Inditex, Kara, Walmart's

☆ Usher, Alicia Keys and Beyoncé made Super Bowl a night to remember for Dolce & Gabbana
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

It was Dolce & Gabbana. Beyoncé pictured wearing a Dolce & Gabbana mini dress at Wynn Las Vegas before ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl. Comprising an organza cape and catsuit covered in — you guessed it — Swarovski crystals, her stunning red ensemble was one of the evening’s best looks. But then it was back to Usher, who appeared at Keys’ piano in a crystal-embroidered custom D&G vest. “Jermaine Dupri was actually the first person who introduced me to Dolce & Gabbana,” Usher told Vogue magazine in a behind-the-scenes video of his final wardrobe fitting.

Persons: Travis Kelce’s, Taylor, Stefano Gabbana, Gaga, baring, Beyoncé, Bey, Usher, Michael Jackson, Kevin Mazur, Alicia Keys, Keys, Virgil Abloh’s, “ Jermaine Dupri, ” Usher, ” Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Hollywood, Kanye, Gabbana, Wynn Las, Sunday's, Wynn, Verizon, Vogue Locations: Italian, Wynn Las Vegas

☆ Ludovic de Saint Sernin makes New York Fashion Week debut with polished BDSM-inspired collection
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images“Robert has always been a huge inspiration to me — in discovering his work, I discovered myself,” de Saint Sernin told CNN backstage. Ludovic de Saint Sernin backstage at his New York debut. De Saint Sernin explores gender with a sense of freedom in his clothes. Actor Hunter Schafer attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a creation by Ludovic de Saint Sernin for Ann Demeulemeester. Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesDe Saint Sernin wanted to capture the energy of a late night out in New York.

Persons: Robert Mapplethorpe, Ludovic de Saint Sernin —, Raf Simons, Robert Mapplethorpe's, Arturo Holmes, Robert, ”, Saint Sernin, wispy, Kim Kardashian, Kim Petras, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Sierra Pruitt, Olivia Rodrigo, Sivan, Oscar, Hunter Schafer, Saint, Schafer, Jules, Ann Demeulemeester, Leon Bennett, Singer Olivia Rodrigo, Jeff Kravitz, de Saint Sernin, Olivier Rousteing, he’s, “, Mapplethorpe’s Organizations: CNN, New York, Saint, Arca, New, MTV, Getty, de Saint, Balmain Locations: Cincinnati, Paris, Belgian, New York City, New York, Mapplethorpe’s New York, LA

The Fall-Winter 2024 edition of Seoul Fashion Week, which wrapped up earlier this week, saw runway shows from more than 20 established and emerging brands. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesA Fashion Week attendee in all-black, complete with hoodie, bomber jacket and chunky futuristic footwear. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesJeong Yoon-gyeong, left, and Lee Yosep, right, wear gray bags from South Korean label Nos Couleurs. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesModels (from left) Yun Mi-young, 58, Choi Soon-hea, 80, and Kang Seun-hee, 64, on the first day of Seoul Fashion Week. Jean Chung/Getty ImagesWearing a black dress and adorned with lipstick kisses, model Shlee Nau was excited to see South Korean brand Ulkin's show.

Persons: Sooy Park’s, Maison, Jean Chung, Kahyun Lee, CNN Parnika, ” Kahyun Lee, CNN Ha, Choi, Jeong Yoon, Lee Yosep, Yun Mi, Kang Seun, Kang, Soeun Kim, CNN Wu Qin Qin, Shlee Nau, Kang Hyun, Jeong Organizations: South Korea CNN, Seoul Fashion, Maison Nica, CNN Locations: Seoul, South Korea, York, London, Milan, Paris, South, South Korea’s

☆ The super-rich are buying more ultra-customized Rolls-Royces and Lamborghinis
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Lamborghini sold more than 10,000 vehicles last year for the first time ever and Ferrari had a more than 17% increase in revenue. But customers purchasing Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys have an even wider array of infinitely customizable paint colors and interior materials, to start with, than carmakers offer for less expensive brands. If the customer has a favorite shirt, for example, the car paint could be matched to the fabric color. At Dixon’s Rolls-Royce dealership three quarters of the roughly 90 cars sold each year include some degree of custom options, she said. While she and Rolls-Royce’s design team can provide guidance, in the end, the choices have to be the customer’s.

Persons: Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, ”, Stephan Winkelmann, Lewis Hamilton, Altrata, Royce Cullinan, Javier Gonzalez Lastra, “, ” Gonzalez Lastra, Pietro Frigerio, Kellyn Dixon, Dixon, Bugatti Chiron, Bugatti, Chiron, Lamborghini’s Winkelmann Organizations: California CNN, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, Royce, CNN, Ferrari’s, Tema, Volkswagen, Ford, Art Basel Miami Beach, Rolls Royce, Bugatti, Bugatti Bugatti Locations: Irvine, California, Newport Beach , California, Irvine , California, Goodwood

☆ Diamonds Made With Solar Power Are Offering Fiancées Ethical Fashion
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Yusuf Khan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +8 min

“She really did not want a natural diamond because of the child labor [concerns],” said Henshall. A lab-grown diamond made with solar power. Made largely in China and India, lab-grown diamonds are produced using heat and pressure but without any mining. Three years later the former retail executive started selling lab-grown diamonds produced in a solar-powered factory in Gujarat, India. The volume and quality can vary but is a good barometer of appetite for natural diamonds, as well as prices.

Persons: Peter Henshall, Tasha Mawdsley, Tasha, ”, Henshall, “, Peter aren’t, Paul Zimnisky, Pandora, Laura Lambert, Fenton, “ It’s, We’ve, ” Lambert, ” Beth Gerstein, David Kellie, De Beers, De, Lightbox, LVMH, Cartier, Richemont, Kyle Grant, Grant, it’s, Yusuf Khan Organizations: Natural Diamond, Business, First Insight, Baker Retailing, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Diamond Exchange, Miners, De Beers, yusuf.khan@wsj.com Corrections, Amplifications Locations: Ibiza, China, India, Danish, London, Gujarat, U.S, Amplifications Danish

☆ How a Drag Performance Artist and Educator Spends Sundays
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Arielle Domb | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

BEYOND GENDER This month, I’m directing a festival called YouthWorks at Brooklyn Arts Exchange for artists aged 8 to 18. REST AND RHINESTONES We’ll eat in front of the TV because eating dinner will transition into rhinestoning costumes. I recently spent many, many Sundays rhinestoning a dreidel costume with blue Swarovski-style crystals. So much of my work is about my identity — sharing my vulnerability and holding space for other people’s vulnerability. Drag completely takes over our home and our lives, so Sacred Sunday is what allows me to actually appreciate it.

Persons: I’m, It’s Organizations: Brooklyn Arts Exchange Locations: Southeast Asia

☆ You can feel like a birdwatching pro with these AI binoculars that identify birds
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The AX Visio are a pair of AI-powered bird-watching binoculars that were unveiled at CES 2024. The binoculars can identify more than 9,000 types of birds and other wildlife. The binoculars use AI image recognition technology and data from the Merlin Bird ID database to help you easily identify more than 9,000 birds and other wildlife at the click of a button. They rely on a built-in camera that allows the binoculars to identify still or moving images of birds, and you can immediately share the photos and videos you create by pairing the binoculars with a smartphone. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Marc Newson, —, Merlin Organizations: CES, Apple, Service, Electronics, Business Locations: Las Vegas

☆ Look of the Week: Kim Kardashian sparkles with new Swarovski x Skims collaboration
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Manav Tanneeru | Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Whether you’re going out or just going to bed, Kim Kardashian wants to make sure you can glisten head-to-toe. The reality star-turned-business mogul’s clothing brand Skims revealed this week a new partnership with jewelry brand Swarovski: A line of shimmering crystal bodysuits, dresses and even underwear launching November 7. Courtesy Swarovski x SkimsThe launch comes at a time when Kardashian is using her label to experiment. Alongside body chains and glittering second-skin dresses, the Swarovski x Skims collection includes embellished flesh-toned jumpsuits and crystal-encrusted briefs. Rabbani and Solimene Photography/WireImage/Getty ImagesAnd while the latest Swarovski collaboration is not quite couture, it is certainly more accessible.

Persons: you’re, Kim Kardashian, ”, Kardashian, Skims, Coco Chanel, Daniel Swarovski, Maison Gripoix, Robert Goossens —, Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Cristóbal, Viktor, Rolf's, Rolf’s, lookers, Maggie Rizer, Rolf, Adam Selman, Rihanna, Rabbani Organizations: CNN, Skims, NBA, Fairchild, Penske Media, of Fashion Designers Locations: New York City

See below for some of the red carpet’s best looks so far. Johnny Nunez/Getty ImagesTinashe Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesChloe Bailey Andrew Kelly/ReutersMåneskin mastered ensemble dressing in a selection of complementary outfits by Rick Owens. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty ImagesOlivia Rodrigo brought the sparkle in a low-cut bejeweled Ludovic de Saint Sernin silver gown made of 150,000 Swarovski crystals. Gilbert Flores/Variety/Getty ImagesColton Haynes Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesKarol G embraced the see-through trend in a sparkling sheer beige dress by French label Ashi Studio. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesOffset Evan Agostini/Invision/APDemi Lovato Jamie McCarthy/WireImage/Getty Images

Persons: ’, Mariah Carey’s risqué, Jared Leto, Emily Ratajkowski, Cardi, Dilara, Dipasupil, Selena Gomez Doug Peters, Shakira Noam Galai, Tiffany Haddish Gilbert Flores, Jared Leto Andrew Kelly, Doechii Jason Kempin, Billy Porter Kevin Mazur, Evan Agostini, Gilbert Flores, Anitta, Noam Galai, Bebe Rexha Angela Weiss, Stephen Sanchez, tote, Johnny Nunez, Tinashe Gilbert Flores, Chloe Bailey Andrew Kelly, Måneskin, Rick Owens, Angela Weiss, Ballerini, Jamie McCarthy, Olivia Rodrigo, Ludovic de Saint, Roger Vivier, Christopher Polk, Anthony Harvey, Megan Thee, Brandon Blackwood, Jacob &, Colton Haynes Dimitrios Kambouris, Karol G, Dia Dipasupil, Demi Lovato Jamie McCarthy Organizations: CNN, Prudential Center, Variety, Schiaparelli's, Couture, Getty, New York, Jewelry, Ashi, Dia Locations: Newark , New Jersey, Turkish, British, New

NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - It is Barbie’s world, and U.S. small businesses hope their social-media marketing can help them cash in on it. But as Mattel-licensed Barbie marketing and products flood big companies' stores, hotel suites and social media posts, small firms also seek to capitalize on the hype. “Small businesses may look at the Barbie promotions and dream of that kind of budget and mass brand awareness,” said Brianne Fleming, an adjunct marketing instructor at University of Florida. MoonFire, an arts boutique based in Dallas, Texas, hosted a Barbie-themed collaboration in person with ten small businesses selling hot-pink, Barbie-inspired products. So, for small businesses, the strategy is to be a quick follower,” he said.

Persons: Barbie, “ Barbie, Inditex’s Zara, ”, Brianne Fleming, there's, Iris, Wilglory Tanjong, Kimberly Wagner, Ken, Mica Garbarino, “ Barbie ”, Walker Smith, Smith, “, gatekeepers, Josie Kao, Nick Zieminski Organizations: YORK, Google, Mattel, University of Florida, Monday, Kailyn, Thomson Locations: Malibu, Friday’s, Airbnb, Instagram, New York City, New York, Blue Curacao, grenadine, Dallas , Texas, Soho, Kailyn Rhone

☆ The 'Barbie' movie could boost Mattel's stock prices and increase the price of old dolls in your closet, but avid Barbie collectors couldn't care less
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Colette Fountain | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Insider spoke to three Barbie collectors who seem unfazed by the potential rise in the dolls' worth. As a collector doing it for love, he told Insider those looking to make money should invest in other things. Antique expert Dr. Lori told Insider she estimates a 25% rise in the doll's value in the build-up to the film's release and immediately afterward. "There are too many elements to the concept of value, and it's rarely just about finance," Yang told Insider. Even if these Barbie collectors were looking to make a quick buck in Gerwig's box office weekend, selling Barbies isn't easy.

Persons: Greta Gerwig's, Jian Yang, Yang doesn't, Yang, Barbie, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, MarketBeat, Lori, Hankwitz, Mattel, Tommy Hilfiger, Gigi Hadid, Calvin Klein, Juno, Teresa, Arjen, Queen Elizabeth, Tina Turner, It's, I've Organizations: Service, Google, Mattel, Warner, Air, Nike, billings, eBay Locations: Wall, Silicon, Singapore, Philadelphia, Netherlands, Poland

☆ Your vintage Barbie doll could fetch as much as $27,000 on the resale market, new research shows
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Sawdah Bhaimiya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Your vintage Barbie dolls sitting at home could make you a quick buck, according to new research. BonusFinder made a list of the most valuable Barbies of all time and their maximum resale price. The first Barbie – released in 1959 for just $3 – has a maximum resale value of $27,450. The second most valuable Barbie doll is Dahlia Barbie, created by Robert Best in 2006, and has a resale value of up to $2,423. The maximum resale value for other Barbies on Bonus Finder's list ranged from $886 to $1,451.

Persons: BonusFinder, Barbie –, —, there's, Ruth Handler, Barbie, Dahlia Barbie, Robert Best, Greta Gerwig's, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling Organizations: Service, Mattel

☆ Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino threw a party with tea and Champagne to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-12 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino threw a party to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding. Yaccarino hosted the party for ad buyers and brand leaders at New York's Baccarat Hotel, per WSJ. Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino reportedly threw a party to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Yaccarino hosted the event for ad buyers and brand leaders at New York's Baccarat Hotel, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the event. At the helm of Twitter, Yaccarino faces the tough job of making Twitter profitable and revitalizing its damaged advertising business.

Persons: Linda Yaccarino, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's, Yaccarino, fascinators, Meghan Markle, skittish, Musk Organizations: New, Street Journal, Twitter, New York Times, Tesla, .

Cook will meet Modi on Wednesday in New Delhi, said the two sources, who included an Indian government official. One of the sources added the Apple chief would also meet India's deputy IT minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Modi's office declined to comment, while Apple and the IT ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The sources did not elaborate, but Cook's meetings come amid Apple's growing focus on India, the world's second-largest smartphone market. The Mumbai store is in the premier Reliance Jio World Drive mall, home to luxury clothing and jewellery brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade and Swarovski.

☆ Imane Ayissi adds African touch to Paris haute couture fashion week
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/3] A model presents a creation by designer Imane Ayissi as part of his Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 collection show in Paris, France, January 26, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier TPX IMAGES OF THE DAYPARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Imane Ayissi wove African textiles into his haute couture collection shown in Paris on Thursday, mixing raffia-lined garments in bright colours with dresses coated in sequins or airy silk fringes. "This is a window to show techniques of African artisans," said Ayissi. The Cameroon-born designer, who is based in Paris, is currently featured in the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibit "Africa Fashion" in London. Haute couture fashion week in Paris, which wound up on Thursday, features some of the most prestigious fashion houses, including Christian Dior (DIOR.PA) and Chanel.

☆ 3 unique and cheap ways I've built strong connections with customers to grow my multimillion-dollar jewelry business
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Erin Greenawald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This article is part of "Marketing for Small Business," a series exploring the basics of marketing strategy for SBOs to earn new customers and grow their business. For one, when I sat down and crunched the numbers, I realized a lot of traditional marketing methods would not be the most effective way to use our budget. I also thought about my target customer, and traditional marketing didn't feel like the best way to reach her, either. Here are three twists on traditional marketing I use to connect more deeply with clients, grow our company reach — and, ultimately, build a multimillion-dollar business. We celebrate our customers instead of doing traditional event marketingEvents are a great way to show prospective customers our products in person and let them try them on for size.

☆ EssilorLuxottica signs 10-year licensing agreement with Swarovski
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A logo of EssilorLuxottica exhibition space is displayed at SILMO in Villepinte, near Paris, France September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File PhotoDec 6 (Reuters) - EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA) signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Swarovski Eyewear, the Franco-Italian eyewear maker said on Tuesday. "We have always seen each pair of frames as a piece of art to be worn, which makes Swarovski and its story such a wonderful fit," Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO of EssilorLuxottica said in a statement, expressing his excitement for the "journey with Swarovski". The agreement, which Swarovski's CEO Alexis Nasard said is in line with the jewels maker's LUXignite strategy, will be effective until the end of 2028, with an automatic renewal option for additional five years. Reporting by Piotr Lipinski in Gdansk, Editing by Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ PHOTOS: New York City lights the 50,000 bulbs of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in NYC from an upstate farm 200 miles away. The Rockefeller Center sees about 500,000 tourists during the holiday season. The 82-foot tree arrived in Manhattan from upstate New York in November and it's illumination is the unofficial indication that it's Christmas time in New York City. Onlookers waited patiently Wednesday night to see its estimated 50,000 multi-colored lights and giant Swarovski crystal star light up the Rockefeller Center, but the tree attracted local attention before it was decorated. NBC's "Christmas at Rockefeller Center" special aired on Wednesday night with many celebrity appearances – including a performance by Alicia Keys.

☆ Russian jeweller Sokolov pivoting to China with Moscow IPO in pipeline
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Olga Popova | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Amid a wave of Russian initial public offerings (IPO) last year, Sokolov said it wanted to list in New York and Moscow in 2023. But Russia sending tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in February led many companies to reassess IPO plans. The strategic objective is to bring the company into the public arena," Sokolov said. At least 10 companies had been looking to go public in 2022 before Russia's IPO market stalled, but signs of life may be re-emerging. "We want to become a prominent player in the local market within three to five years," Sokolov said.

☆ PHOTOS: 82-foot Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center in New York City
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived in NYC from an upstate farm 200 miles away. The Rockefeller Center sees about 500,000 tourists during the holiday season. Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesAlthough the New York City staple has yet to be decorated with its estimated 50,000 multi-colored lights and its Swarovski crystal star, onlookers still gathered to take pictures and admire the massive tree. According to the ABC7NY report, the approximately 90-year-old tree was cut down on Thursday and will have its ceremonial lighting November 30. The tree may only be around for less than two months, but it still attracts around 500,000 visitors during its time lighting up the Rockefeller Center, according to a report from Habitat for Humanity.

☆ LA's Cakeland draws visitors with layers of frosting, crystals
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LOS ANGELES, Oct 18 (Reuters) - Swarovski crystals, mirrors and gallons of fake frosting and cherries are whipped together in an immersive Los Angeles art gallery built to feel like a giant multi-layered cake. Visitors to Cakeland walk through a series of maze-like rooms built from the ground up out of what looks like lavishly decorated cakes, made entirely of artificial materials. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"I've got to use acrylic instead of sugar. It's bizarre," said Maggie Nelson, a 22-year-old Los Angeles resident, as she walked through the gallery. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Sandra Stojanovic and Omar Younis, Writing by Deepa Babington, Editing by Alexandra HudsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ McDonald's is launching Happy Meals for adults, featuring an unnerving set of toys with 2 pairs of eyes
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

From October 3, McDonald's will be selling limited-edition Happy Meals for grown-ups. The boxes are designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market, and merch will also be available. For the Happy Meals currently available, McDonald's charges more for ones that come with hamburgers than those with nuggets. McDonald's x Cactus Plant Flea MarketThe Happy Meals are a collaboration with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, which McDonald's called "one of the most important brands in culture." Cactus Plant Flea Market currently appears to only have four products available on its website – a $70 T-shirt, a $75 towel, a $35 water bottle, and a $60 pair of boxers.

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