The document provides information about a fashion show by the designers Eckhaus Latta. It discusses how they want to offer clothes that people can identify with and see as part of their own vocabulary of self-expression. It also mentions that Zuleika wears clothes by Eckhaus Latta.
The document outlines the creation of the first user-generated fashion magazine called "ilikemystyle Quarterly" which features user submissions from the website ilikemystyle.net including photos, interviews, and fashion editorials from users around the world showing off different styles, outfits, and fashion tips. The magazine includes sections on dressing room piracy from high-end stores, designer inspired cocktails, a fashion story from Brazil, and more topics contributed by the website's global community of users.
The document is about Adidas' Spring/Summer 2011 SlVR collection which was presented during Berlin Fashion Week. It included showcasing the new SS11 line, a new issue of the Ilikemystyle Quarterly magazine, and a user-generated wallpaper installation. Photos from the bubbly event are also included.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
The document outlines the creation of the first user-generated fashion magazine called "ilikemystyle Quarterly" which features user submissions from the website ilikemystyle.net including photos, interviews, and fashion editorials from users around the world showing off different styles, outfits, and fashion tips. The magazine includes sections on dressing room piracy from high-end stores, designer inspired cocktails, a fashion story from Brazil, and more topics contributed by the website's global community of users.
The document is about Adidas' Spring/Summer 2011 SlVR collection which was presented during Berlin Fashion Week. It included showcasing the new SS11 line, a new issue of the Ilikemystyle Quarterly magazine, and a user-generated wallpaper installation. Photos from the bubbly event are also included.
2024 State of Marketing Report – by HubspotMarius Sescu
https://www.hubspot.com/state-of-marketing
· Scaling relationships and proving ROI
· Social media is the place for search, sales, and service
· Authentic influencer partnerships fuel brand growth
· The strongest connections happen via call, click, chat, and camera.
· Time saved with AI leads to more creative work
· Seeking: A single source of truth
· TLDR; Get on social, try AI, and align your systems.
· More human marketing, powered by robots
MISS RAIPUR 2024 - WINNER POONAM BHARTI.DK PAGEANT
Poonam Bharti, a guide of ability and diligence, has been chosen as the champ from Raipur for Mrs. India 2024, Pride of India, from the DK Show. Her journey to this prestigious title is a confirmation of her commitment, difficult work, and multifaceted gifts. At fair 23 a long time ago, Poonam has as of now made noteworthy strides in both her proficient and individual lives, encapsulating the soul of present-day Indian ladies who adjust different parts with beauty and competence. This article dives into Poonam Bharti’s foundation, achievements, and qualities that separated her as a meriting champion of this award.
Amid the constant barrage of distractions and dwindling motivation, self-discipline emerges as the unwavering beacon that guides individuals toward triumph. This vital quality serves as the key to unlocking one’s true potential, whether the aspiration is to attain personal goals, ascend the career ladder, or refine everyday habits.
Understanding Self-Discipline
Insanony: Watch Instagram Stories Secretly - A Complete GuideTrending Blogers
Welcome to the world of social media, where Instagram reigns supreme! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating tool called Insanony that lets you watch Instagram Stories secretly. If you've ever wanted to view someone's story without them knowing, this blog is for you. We'll delve into everything you need to know about Insanony with Trending Blogers!
MISS TEEN LUCKNOW 2024 - WINNER ASIYA 2024DK PAGEANT
In the dynamic city of Lucknow, known for its wealthy social legacy and authentic importance, a youthful star has developed, capturing the hearts of numerous with her elegance, insights, and eagerness. Asiya, as of late delegated as the champ from Lucknow for Miss Youngster India 2024 by the DK Pageant, stands as a confirmation of the monstrous ability and potential dwelling inside the youth of India. This exceptional young lady is a signal of excellence and a paragon of devotion and aspiration.
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
MISS RAIPUR 2024 - WINNER POONAM BHARTI.DK PAGEANT
Poonam Bharti, a guide of ability and diligence, has been chosen as the champ from Raipur for Mrs. India 2024, Pride of India, from the DK Show. Her journey to this prestigious title is a confirmation of her commitment, difficult work, and multifaceted gifts. At fair 23 a long time ago, Poonam has as of now made noteworthy strides in both her proficient and individual lives, encapsulating the soul of present-day Indian ladies who adjust different parts with beauty and competence. This article dives into Poonam Bharti’s foundation, achievements, and qualities that separated her as a meriting champion of this award.
Amid the constant barrage of distractions and dwindling motivation, self-discipline emerges as the unwavering beacon that guides individuals toward triumph. This vital quality serves as the key to unlocking one’s true potential, whether the aspiration is to attain personal goals, ascend the career ladder, or refine everyday habits.
Understanding Self-Discipline
Insanony: Watch Instagram Stories Secretly - A Complete GuideTrending Blogers
Welcome to the world of social media, where Instagram reigns supreme! Today, we're going to explore a fascinating tool called Insanony that lets you watch Instagram Stories secretly. If you've ever wanted to view someone's story without them knowing, this blog is for you. We'll delve into everything you need to know about Insanony with Trending Blogers!
MISS TEEN LUCKNOW 2024 - WINNER ASIYA 2024DK PAGEANT
In the dynamic city of Lucknow, known for its wealthy social legacy and authentic importance, a youthful star has developed, capturing the hearts of numerous with her elegance, insights, and eagerness. Asiya, as of late delegated as the champ from Lucknow for Miss Youngster India 2024 by the DK Pageant, stands as a confirmation of the monstrous ability and potential dwelling inside the youth of India. This exceptional young lady is a signal of excellence and a paragon of devotion and aspiration.
ChatGPT is a revolutionary addition to the world since its introduction in 2022. A big shift in the sector of information gathering and processing happened because of this chatbot. What is the story of ChatGPT? How is the bot responding to prompts and generating contents? Swipe through these slides prepared by Expeed Software, a web development company regarding the development and technical intricacies of ChatGPT!
Product Design Trends in 2024 | Teenage EngineeringsPixeldarts
The realm of product design is a constantly changing environment where technology and style intersect. Every year introduces fresh challenges and exciting trends that mold the future of this captivating art form. In this piece, we delve into the significant trends set to influence the look and functionality of product design in the year 2024.
How Race, Age and Gender Shape Attitudes Towards Mental HealthThinkNow
Mental health has been in the news quite a bit lately. Dozens of U.S. states are currently suing Meta for contributing to the youth mental health crisis by inserting addictive features into their products, while the U.S. Surgeon General is touring the nation to bring awareness to the growing epidemic of loneliness and isolation. The country has endured periods of low national morale, such as in the 1970s when high inflation and the energy crisis worsened public sentiment following the Vietnam War. The current mood, however, feels different. Gallup recently reported that national mental health is at an all-time low, with few bright spots to lift spirits.
To better understand how Americans are feeling and their attitudes towards mental health in general, ThinkNow conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 respondents and found some interesting differences among ethnic, age and gender groups.
Technology
For example, 52% agree that technology and social media have a negative impact on mental health, but when broken out by race, 61% of Whites felt technology had a negative effect, and only 48% of Hispanics thought it did.
While technology has helped us keep in touch with friends and family in faraway places, it appears to have degraded our ability to connect in person. Staying connected online is a double-edged sword since the same news feed that brings us pictures of the grandkids and fluffy kittens also feeds us news about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, the dysfunction in Washington, the latest mass shooting and the climate crisis.
Hispanics may have a built-in defense against the isolation technology breeds, owing to their large, multigenerational households, strong social support systems, and tendency to use social media to stay connected with relatives abroad.
Age and Gender
When asked how individuals rate their mental health, men rate it higher than women by 11 percentage points, and Baby Boomers rank it highest at 83%, saying it’s good or excellent vs. 57% of Gen Z saying the same.
Gen Z spends the most amount of time on social media, so the notion that social media negatively affects mental health appears to be correlated. Unfortunately, Gen Z is also the generation that’s least comfortable discussing mental health concerns with healthcare professionals. Only 40% of them state they’re comfortable discussing their issues with a professional compared to 60% of Millennials and 65% of Boomers.
Race Affects Attitudes
As seen in previous research conducted by ThinkNow, Asian Americans lag other groups when it comes to awareness of mental health issues. Twenty-four percent of Asian Americans believe that having a mental health issue is a sign of weakness compared to the 16% average for all groups. Asians are also considerably less likely to be aware of mental health services in their communities (42% vs. 55%) and most likely to seek out information on social media (51% vs. 35%).
AI Trends in Creative Operations 2024 by Artwork Flow.pdfmarketingartwork
Creative operations teams expect increased AI use in 2024. Currently, over half of tasks are not AI-enabled, but this is expected to decrease in the coming year. ChatGPT is the most popular AI tool currently. Business leaders are more actively exploring AI benefits than individual contributors. Most respondents do not believe AI will impact workforce size in 2024. However, some inhibitions still exist around AI accuracy and lack of understanding. Creatives primarily want to use AI to save time on mundane tasks and boost productivity.
Organizational culture includes values, norms, systems, symbols, language, assumptions, beliefs, and habits that influence employee behaviors and how people interpret those behaviors. It is important because culture can help or hinder a company's success. Some key aspects of Netflix's culture that help it achieve results include hiring smartly so every position has stars, focusing on attitude over just aptitude, and having a strict policy against peacocks, whiners, and jerks.
PEPSICO Presentation to CAGNY Conference Feb 2024Neil Kimberley
PepsiCo provided a safe harbor statement noting that any forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks and uncertainties. It also provided information on non-GAAP measures and directing readers to its website for disclosure and reconciliation. The document then discussed PepsiCo's business overview, including that it is a global beverage and convenient food company with iconic brands, $91 billion in net revenue in 2023, and nearly $14 billion in core operating profit. It operates through a divisional structure with a focus on local consumers.
Content Methodology: A Best Practices Report (Webinar)contently
This document provides an overview of content methodology best practices. It defines content methodology as establishing objectives, KPIs, and a culture of continuous learning and iteration. An effective methodology focuses on connecting with audiences, creating optimal content, and optimizing processes. It also discusses why a methodology is needed due to the competitive landscape, proliferation of channels, and opportunities for improvement. Components of an effective methodology include defining objectives and KPIs, audience analysis, identifying opportunities, and evaluating resources. The document concludes with recommendations around creating a content plan, testing and optimizing content over 90 days.
How to Prepare For a Successful Job Search for 2024Albert Qian
The document provides guidance on preparing a job search for 2024. It discusses the state of the job market, focusing on growth in AI and healthcare but also continued layoffs. It recommends figuring out what you want to do by researching interests and skills, then conducting informational interviews. The job search should involve building a personal brand on LinkedIn, actively applying to jobs, tailoring resumes and interviews, maintaining job hunting as a habit, and continuing self-improvement. Once hired, the document advises setting new goals and keeping skills and networking active in case of future opportunities.
A report by thenetworkone and Kurio.
The contributing experts and agencies are (in an alphabetical order): Sylwia Rytel, Social Media Supervisor, 180heartbeats + JUNG v MATT (PL), Sharlene Jenner, Vice President - Director of Engagement Strategy, Abelson Taylor (USA), Alex Casanovas, Digital Director, Atrevia (ES), Dora Beilin, Senior Social Strategist, Barrett Hoffher (USA), Min Seo, Campaign Director, Brand New Agency (KR), Deshé M. Gully, Associate Strategist, Day One Agency (USA), Francesca Trevisan, Strategist, Different (IT), Trevor Crossman, CX and Digital Transformation Director; Olivia Hussey, Strategic Planner; Simi Srinarula, Social Media Manager, The Hallway (AUS), James Hebbert, Managing Director, Hylink (CN / UK), Mundy Álvarez, Planning Director; Pedro Rojas, Social Media Manager; Pancho González, CCO, Inbrax (CH), Oana Oprea, Head of Digital Planning, Jam Session Agency (RO), Amy Bottrill, Social Account Director, Launch (UK), Gaby Arriaga, Founder, Leonardo1452 (MX), Shantesh S Row, Creative Director, Liwa (UAE), Rajesh Mehta, Chief Strategy Officer; Dhruv Gaur, Digital Planning Lead; Leonie Mergulhao, Account Supervisor - Social Media & PR, Medulla (IN), Aurelija Plioplytė, Head of Digital & Social, Not Perfect (LI), Daiana Khaidargaliyeva, Account Manager, Osaka Labs (UK / USA), Stefanie Söhnchen, Vice President Digital, PIABO Communications (DE), Elisabeth Winiartati, Managing Consultant, Head of Global Integrated Communications; Lydia Aprina, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Nita Prabowo, Account Manager, Integrated Marketing and Communications; Okhi, Web Developer, PNTR Group (ID), Kei Obusan, Insights Director; Daffi Ranandi, Insights Manager, Radarr (SG), Gautam Reghunath, Co-founder & CEO, Talented (IN), Donagh Humphreys, Head of Social and Digital Innovation, THINKHOUSE (IRE), Sarah Yim, Strategy Director, Zulu Alpha Kilo (CA).
Trends In Paid Search: Navigating The Digital Landscape In 2024Search Engine Journal
The search marketing landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies, and professionals, like you, rely on innovative paid search strategies to meet changing demands.
It’s important that you’re ready to implement new strategies in 2024.
Check this out and learn the top trends in paid search advertising that are expected to gain traction, so you can drive higher ROI more efficiently in 2024.
You’ll learn:
- The latest trends in AI and automation, and what this means for an evolving paid search ecosystem.
- New developments in privacy and data regulation.
- Emerging ad formats that are expected to make an impact next year.
Watch Sreekant Lanka from iQuanti and Irina Klein from OneMain Financial as they dive into the future of paid search and explore the trends, strategies, and technologies that will shape the search marketing landscape.
If you’re looking to assess your paid search strategy and design an industry-aligned plan for 2024, then this webinar is for you.
5 Public speaking tips from TED - Visualized summarySpeakerHub
From their humble beginnings in 1984, TED has grown into the world’s most powerful amplifier for speakers and thought-leaders to share their ideas. They have over 2,400 filmed talks (not including the 30,000+ TEDx videos) freely available online, and have hosted over 17,500 events around the world.
With over one billion views in a year, it’s no wonder that so many speakers are looking to TED for ideas on how to share their message more effectively.
The article “5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers”, by Carmine Gallo for Forbes, gives speakers five practical ways to connect with their audience, and effectively share their ideas on stage.
Whether you are gearing up to get on a TED stage yourself, or just want to master the skills that so many of their speakers possess, these tips and quotes from Chris Anderson, the TED Talks Curator, will encourage you to make the most impactful impression on your audience.
See the full article and more summaries like this on SpeakerHub here: https://speakerhub.com/blog/5-presentation-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers
See the original article on Forbes here:
http://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=http://www.forbes.com/sites/carminegallo/2016/05/06/5-public-speaking-tips-ted-gives-its-speakers/&refURL=&referrer=#5c07a8221d9b
ChatGPT and the Future of Work - Clark Boyd Clark Boyd
Everyone is in agreement that ChatGPT (and other generative AI tools) will shape the future of work. Yet there is little consensus on exactly how, when, and to what extent this technology will change our world.
Businesses that extract maximum value from ChatGPT will use it as a collaborative tool for everything from brainstorming to technical maintenance.
For individuals, now is the time to pinpoint the skills the future professional will need to thrive in the AI age.
Check out this presentation to understand what ChatGPT is, how it will shape the future of work, and how you can prepare to take advantage.
The document provides career advice for getting into the tech field, including:
- Doing projects and internships in college to build a portfolio.
- Learning about different roles and technologies through industry research.
- Contributing to open source projects to build experience and network.
- Developing a personal brand through a website and social media presence.
- Networking through events, communities, and finding a mentor.
- Practicing interviews through mock interviews and whiteboarding coding questions.
Google's Just Not That Into You: Understanding Core Updates & Search IntentLily Ray
1. Core updates from Google periodically change how its algorithms assess and rank websites and pages. This can impact rankings through shifts in user intent, site quality issues being caught up to, world events influencing queries, and overhauls to search like the E-A-T framework.
2. There are many possible user intents beyond just transactional, navigational and informational. Identifying intent shifts is important during core updates. Sites may need to optimize for new intents through different content types and sections.
3. Responding effectively to core updates requires analyzing "before and after" data to understand changes, identifying new intents or page types, and ensuring content matches appropriate intents across video, images, knowledge graphs and more.
A brief introduction to DataScience with explaining of the concepts, algorithms, machine learning, supervised and unsupervised learning, clustering, statistics, data preprocessing, real-world applications etc.
It's part of a Data Science Corner Campaign where I will be discussing the fundamentals of DataScience, AIML, Statistics etc.
Time Management & Productivity - Best PracticesVit Horky
Here's my presentation on by proven best practices how to manage your work time effectively and how to improve your productivity. It includes practical tips and how to use tools such as Slack, Google Apps, Hubspot, Google Calendar, Gmail and others.
The six step guide to practical project managementMindGenius
The six step guide to practical project management
If you think managing projects is too difficult, think again.
We’ve stripped back project management processes to the
basics – to make it quicker and easier, without sacrificing
the vital ingredients for success.
“If you’re looking for some real-world guidance, then The Six Step Guide to Practical Project Management will help.”
Dr Andrew Makar, Tactical Project Management
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...Applitools
During this webinar, Anand Bagmar demonstrates how AI tools such as ChatGPT can be applied to various stages of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using an eCommerce application case study. Find the on-demand recording and more info at https://applitools.info/b59
Key takeaways:
• Learn how to use ChatGPT to add AI power to your testing and test automation
• Understand the limitations of the technology and where human expertise is crucial
• Gain insight into different AI-based tools
• Adopt AI-based tools to stay relevant and optimize work for developers and testers
* ChatGPT and OpenAI belong to OpenAI, L.L.C.
Unlocking the Power of ChatGPT and AI in Testing - A Real-World Look, present...
Ilikemystyle quarterly issue 7 short
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2. Zuleika also wears
Eckhaus Latta
EckhausLatta
new, hot, now,
and from New York
The designers Zoe Latta and
Michael Eckhaus presented
their first collection during
New York Fashion Week. They
want to offer clothes that
people identify with and un-
derstand as „part of their own
vocabulary of self-expression“.
Read on page 58
3. Mash FrAgrances
up
Don’t drink this at home:
Eternity Summer and
Sheer Beauty by Calvin
Klein, CK One Summer,
Chanel No. 19, Jersey by
Chanel, Davidoff Cool
Water Pure Pacific,
Sweet Delicious Creamy
Meringue by DKNY,
L’Eau de Chloé;, Peony
& Moss by Jo Malone;,
No. 2 from The Big Pony
Collection by Ralph
Lauren, and No. 7
White Patchouli & Cedar
Wood by Rituals
mini
Bar
Photographer Peter Langer
username: peterlanger from Berlin,
dishes out some fragrances.
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4. Mash
up
right: Marzia Aloisi
(username: marzia)
from New York wears
sequinned striped
cocktail dress and
feather collar worn
as wig, both by Louis
Vuitton.
opposite page: Berit
von Enoch (user-
name: Berit) from
Berlin wears sleeve-
less mini-dress by
Victoria Beckham, and
turquoise leather bag
with golden studs by
Valentino.
Dressing
Room Piracy
Spring/Summer ‘12
It’s always difficult to imagine who
you want to be in the upcoming season,
or what you’d like to wear—which are
basically one and the same. Users of
ilikemystyle.net honed their SS 12
personae in seriously stunning pieces.
(To be continued in the next issue. Feel free to send your piracy
pictures to magazine@ilikemystyle.net)
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5. below: Alison wears paisley
dress and safari jacket, both
Marc by Marc Jacobs.
above: Marzia wears lace wrap
dress and silk slip by Miu Miu.
above:Alison Mazur top right: Marzia wears mink
(username: alisonmazur) fur, black silk, and lace top and
wears crepe blouse and ecru lace skirt by Miu Miu.
sequin skirt, both by Diane
Von Furstenberg. right: Marzia wears gold metal-
lic sequinned top, leather skirt,
right: Alison wears and patent leather high heel
metallic cardigan by Marc sandals by Gucci.
by Marc Jacobs; electric
blue pleated skirt by Diane
Von Furstenberg.
Marzia wears asymmetrical
gold bathing suit with belt by
Lanvin.
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6. Mash
up
top: Lucie wears map printed
dress by Carven, black jeans by
Acne; Max wears tweed blazer
by Marc by Marc Jacobs, sweat-
er by Alexander McQueen,
burnt siena jeans by Corporal;
loafers by Burberry, and scarf
by Larogy.
top right: Lucie wears neon silk
top by A.L.C., tribal jacket by
Thu Thu, and emerald green
dress pants by A.L.C.; Max
wears coral cashmere sweater
and checkered swimming trunks
by Acne, loafers by Burberry,
and black watch by Casio.
top: Max Krumm (username:
Maxx) from Berlin wears bottom: Lucie wears tribal
orange cardigan by Malo, patchwork jacket by Thu Thu
electric orange cashmere and pale animal print jeans
sweater by Ralph Lauren, and by Current/Elliott; Max wears
black jeans by Acne; Lucie striped polo shirt by Bottega
Tamborini (username: Veneta and patterned pajama
lucielua) from Berlin wears pants by Burberry Prorsum.
leather and fur jacket by
A.L.C., pale animal print
jeans by Current/Elliott, coral
cashmere sweater by Acne,
and her own vintage necklace.
left: Max wears uniform-
inspired jacket by Pinky
Laing, and black jeans by
Acne; Lucie wears olive
men’s T-shirt by Valentino,
and jeans by Acne.
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7. FaShion
Altered
States
Fashion goes four-dimensional
(at least): artist Jasmine
Golestaneh and James Valeri
did a mind-augmenting round
of cut & paste with some of their
favorite looks of the season.
art work: Jasmine
Golestaneh (username: jasmineg)
photography and fashion director:
James Valeri (username: jv)
Models: Rita Violentij @ Elite NY and
Annabelle Tsaboukas @ Women NY
Make up: William Murphy @ Joe Management using MAC
Hair: Tiffani Patchett @ Bumble&Bumble
Photography assistant: Drew Vickers
Stylist assistants: Abdoul Diallo and Ellen Pande
A big thank you to: Alex Beck, David Schulze,
James Tinnely @ Women and Trecey Cunningham @ Elite
Rita wears a tulle shirt under
a lace cape and lace shorts,
all by Valentino
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8. FaShion Altered
States
Annabelle wears a silk
jersey, white evening dress
with “diamante” belt,
all by Ralph Lauren
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9. FaShion Altered
States
Rita wears a black shorts
suit, hat with veil, and patent
leather ankle boots, all by Jil
Sander by Raf Simons
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10. FaShion
Urban
Wizardry
When fashion director
James Valeri accepted
an invitation to see Zoe
Latta (username: princelattal)
and Michael Eckhaus’
(username: toothofangel) first
collection of their label
Eckhauslatta, he
discovered something
Willy C. @ Re:Quest
truly otherworldly: the
inventiveness of Tokyo,
a Paris elegance, an Antwerp
deconstructive vibe, and
London’s deadpan humor.
photography:
Andre Herrero
styling: James
Valeri (username: jv)
text: Eva Munz
(username: evvaa)
hair: Brittany Mroczek
shoes: made in collaboration with Ian Horowitz
bags: made in collaboration with Elise McMahon
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11. FaShion Urban
Wizardry
Rafael P. @ Re-Quest Shane @ Marilyn
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12. FaShion
Proof in
process
A bunch of fashion arbiters
check out what really works
this season: fit, silhouette,
quality, fun factor, and
philosophy. These gentle-
women behind the website
styleproofed.com
took on new collections
and crash- and crush-tested
Julia wears neon print dress
the precious pieces.
by Mary Katrantzou from
Apropos—The Concept
Store and platform lace- photography:
ups by Carven for Robert
Clergerie. Tini wears dress Cathleen Wolf
by Mary Katrantzou from (username: cathleenwolf)
styling and production:
mytheresa.com, neon printed
sandals by Carven for
Julia Freitag
Robert Clergerie, and ring
by Alexis Bittar from
mytheresa.com
(username: freakyfriday)
hair and make-up: Abra Kennedy
(username: abrakennedy)
and Lena Schleweis
styling assistant: Ella Josephine
Ebsen (username: josi)
and Claudia Becker
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13. FaShion
Juli (front) wears “Lucky” print
overall by LaissezPasser and
flower boots by Miu Miu. Josi
(back) wears silk paisley tunic
by Etro via maendler.com, pink
wide-legged trousers by Rika, belt
by Kaviar Gauche, and necklace
by Akkessoir.
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14. FaShion
Julia wears skirt and top by Issever
Bahri and shoes by Bally. Pia
wears red dress by Liebig, python
pumps by Missoni, and jewellery
by Alexis Bittar from mytheresa.
com. Tini wears green dress, white
shoes, and beanie, all by Jil Sander,
and pearl bracelet by Prada. Alexa
wears dress by See by Chloé from
stylebob.com, leggings by H&M,
and green sandals by Ballin from
luisaviaroma.com.
models: Tini Solms (username: tschinni1) @Modelwerk
Julia Freitag, Styleproofed founder and publisher
Pia Sundermann (username: PiaS), Styleproofed editor
Alexa von Heyden (username: alexapeng), Styleproofed editor
Ella Josephine Ebsen (username: Josi), intern
Julia Riedel (username: JuliYeah), intern
and Silke Wichert’s mask (Silke, founder and publisher of
Styleproofed was gone for fashion week)
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15. FaShion
new
shoes
They say the right footwear makes
up for even the worst wardrobe
mistakes. Sounds easy, so it might
be wrong. But who needs a
philosophy when a simple pair of
Louboutins will do? Here’s what
users of ilikemystyle.net wear
down there these days.
Etienne Descloux / username: etienne from Berlin
I don’t have these shoes and that’s the story. I want them but they don’t exist for men, so they’ve
been my screensaver for five years! They are the perfect match between classical form and crazy color.
These shoes are the pedestal of style.
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16. FaShion new
shoes
Brook Banham / username: brook from Detroit
This pic shows a brand new pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s in front of a red horse. The reason why I
love these shoes is because Dave White (davewhiteart.com), a UK artist, created the graphics. When you
see his graphic art style, you will know what I mean. The horse is a piece from Aylin Langreuther.
The original Nike price was $195, but, as they were limited, the price quickly skyrocketed
shortly following their release. I paid $350 from Bob’s Classic Kicks, a sneaker boutique at Robin Kranz / username: robin from Hamburg
4717 Woodward Ave. in Detroit. I saw these shoes on a blog and instantly realized that I needed
a pair, so I went to Bob’s, THE local street dealer, who I knew would stock such a rarity. My friend Yves from Boysboysboys called today and said if I wanted these Rick Owens shoes,
These shoes fit into my style, as I normally wear sneakers, and normally Nikes. I usually go for I’d have to be very, very quick; he sold most of them at lightning speed.
the ones with artwork from interesting artists. I think they’re extremely cool.
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17. new
shoes
clockwise from top
left: Black plaform
shoes by Céline,
dress by Marc Ja-
cobs; white high-heel
boots with flower
print by Walter Stei-
ger, jacket by Manish
Arora; plateau heels,
kristalls by Christian
Louboutin; green
dress vintage D&G,
high heels, Sex by
Christian Louboutin
clockwise from top left: Pink
shiny sandals by Paule Ka;
multi-colored heels by Pierre
Hardy, leather jacket by Louis
Vuitton; high heels with
pants, two-in-one by Manish
Arora, pullover by Kenzo
Melina Popp / username:
girlfromparis from Paris
Since I work in fashion as a journalist and
stylist, I always pick my favorite pairs of
shoes for the next season during fashion
week in Paris. The main criteria are look
and comfort. After a ten-hour day, I don’t
want to go home with bleeding or hurting
feet. A high-fashion pair of shoes can
make a cheap, secondhand outfit
glamorous. Great when you live in a city
like Paris, where rent and life costs an
arm and a leg. Shoes carry you through
the day like a princess, even when you
feel like shit!
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18. FaShion
School
ofVol. IV:
Fashion
Maison
Martin
Margiela
All photos were taken by
Charli Lung at the Maison
Martin Margiela show in Paris
for spring/summer 2012.
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19. FaShion School
of Fashion
Since its launch in 1989, the
highly influential fashion house
has followed one rule, and one
rule only: Break every rule. Despite
its founder leaving some years ago
the label is still a powerhouse of
creative rebellion. When asked
to answer Ilikemystyle’s questions
in the ongoing series School of
Fashion,* the design team kindly
accepted—or so it seemed.
Whatever the message might be,
one thing is for sure: the mystery of
Martin Margiela remains untouched.
*previously taught by Luis Venegas, Dries van Noten, Rodarte
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20. FaShion
wild
Palms
Nothing makes you feel more
naked than the gaze of a fortune
teller into the lines of your hands.
A slightly supersticious accessory
story, Berlin-based sorceress
Patricia Woerler-Horzon
(username: Patricia21) deciphers
what these hands reveal.
photography: Alex
John Beck (username: ajb)
styling: Avena
Gallagher
concept: James
Valeri Amdanda King jv)
styling assistant:
(username:
manicurist: Kelly B. @ Defacto for KISS
Preston wears jacket with pearl
beading and pinstripes by Thom
Browne, ebony signet ring with
large white mabe pearl (on left
hand) by Patricia von Musulin,
pearl and gold ring by Ambergris
(on right). Rosalie wears pink
lam and black cotton cowl-neck
dresses by Electric Feathers,
black resin and rhinestone
camellia cuff by Chanel, and her
own diamond ring.
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21. FaShion wilD
PAlms
Amanda wears elongated
lady ring in brass by Arielle
de Pinto, a gold watch by
Salvatore Ferragamo and a
pink resin bracelet and ring,
both by Dinosaur Design.
You are a friendly person
with a sunny disposition. Your
health is stable because you
receive love and support from
your community, and will for
the rest of your life. There is a
strong indication for substan-
tial wealth and professional
success on the horizon. You
reach your goals easily, but
you know that you can only
count on yourself. You know
that relying on luck gets you
nowhere, and that only your
capabilities count. You do not
necessarily seek self-expres-
sion in your career, but you do
in other areas. You’re willful
at times and very reliable.
Bailey wears (left to
right) 24-karat gold and
enamel ring by Jen Kao;
double-finger ring, and all
following rings made of maple-
wood and deer antler by Sticks
and Stones; all painted ceramic
bracelets by Jordan Aiello,
silicone BRB bracelet by Gerlan
Jeans, white G-Shock Baby-G
G8900 by Casio, and off-white
cuff by Alexis Bittar.
You have an unpredictable
temperament, even moody. You
have a lot of imagination and
strong vision. You are driven
by your brain and prefer facts
over feelings, but will excel in
the arts. You’re seeking stable
relationships based on strong
intellectual exchange. You occa-
sionally drift into daydreaming.
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22. StOries
I’m Every
Woman *
Introducing Olga IwogO
(username: MissO) from Paris, a girl
with multiple faces and outfits, yet
a single desire: to express herself
though art. That means costume
changes, lots of props, and an
occasional culinary performance
with rainbow horses. Meet Olga
Iwogo, Cindy Sherman’s fierce baby
sister. A self-portrait ghost-written
by Nika Scheidemandel
photo and styling by Jonathan Icher
(username: JoIcher) and make-up by
(username: nikabianca) from Cadiz.
Anastasia Make Up Pro. Olga wears
epaulettes by Pauline Peyronnel *this headline might seem a little random. But it is a tribute to Whitney Houston.
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23. StOries StOries
I’m Olga. The talented, innovative, eccentric, and crazy Olga—though if you met me as a child,
you’d think I was boring. My parents are from Gabon, and I was born in Paris, where I grew up in
St. Germain with a grey cat named Gribouille and a black dog named Ralph. I was ugly—it was the
rather large teeth—and extremely shy. I was the only black kid at school (more on this later), and it
was horrible. My break came when I was 8, visiting my Uncle Gaston, a painter, philosopher, and
a great man. I became fascinated by one of his paintings—it was of a pregnant black cat sitting on
a chair. Looking back, I’d say that was what triggered my early obsession and foray into drawing
and painting.
I became fascinated and began to study art. At first the Surrealism, then sculpture, art history,
applied arts, performance art, modern art, and advertising. I studied and then I started making. In the
beginning I painted like a cursed artist, like life was very difficult and complicated, and I wanted to
find solace in art. Very pretentious. I haven’t completely changed my mind about it, but I’ve moved
away from painting, into video and performance art, branching out in many artistic directions.
I’ve exhibited paintings and drawings, done radio and TV work, and done performances.
Lately, I’ve been writing films and collaborating on projects with other artists, some friends, others
not, and sometimes just for fun. Art is what I know. In the morning, when I wake up, and at night,
when I lie down—even in the middle of the night—I think about making art. Life without it would
be boring and impossible to imagine.
Because of this, I could never love someone who doesn’t like my work. It’s a part of me,
like my soul, and my body, and my tattoos. Of course, sometimes I hate my art because making
it is anything but simple, and the path of a project—bringing it to completion—can be extremely
difficult. Then again, it’s always worth it. Making things happen is a natural extension of myself.
That’s what I like to think.
I surround myself with artists, filmmakers, actors, bands, fashion designers, painters, sound
designers, filmmakers, dancers, and performers. I love art movies, those small French films nobody
has heard of, and especially Gregg Araki’s work. It’s so pop art: surreal, decadent, disturbing, funny,
colorful, and insane. I want to live it. A friend from Spain asked me today about some crazy photos
I had posted on Facebook, wanting to know if I actually went shopping nude, wearing weird masks.
photo by Jonathan Icher
styling by Laurence Camacho
make-up by Julien Jaunasse
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24. StOries
Citizen
Can
There is new hope in the spectacularly
rundown megapolis. Achille
Bianchi (username: achille) is a Detroit
thoroughbred. Together with
Jonathan Ryan Rajewski
(username: jonathanr) and photographer
Karpov The Wrecked Train,
he interviewed friends, acquaintances,
and other locals to end the lame recession
narrative and write an ode to Detroit.
The view from Broderick
Tower, down Woodward
Avenue. Canada is on the
other side of the Detroit River.
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25. Citizen
Can
Ivan Gamboa, musician, poet, artist
I work at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. The city has really offered me a lot in
the last year: lots of new friends, a great job, new perspectives, and good times. I have
been really lucky to get so deeply involved in the arts here. I’ve been getting my hands
into music, painting, and poetry in ways I never imagined possible. When I lived in Los
Angeles, everything seemed slightly out of reach; things were already happening and I
was just a spectator. I try to look slightly professional for work. Otherwise, I like wearing
beat-up, torn, and stained clothing. northendstudiosdetroit.com
“I see a lot of women who’ve
been here for a while.
These ladies are badass.
I think they’re amazing.”
Lindsay Sebold, works at MOCAD
Larita Triplett, server, guitarist, fashion blogger
I work as a server, practice my guitar, go to local shows, and hit the streets in search of
people to profile for my fashion blog. I like being busy. This week has been crazy: meet-
ings, appointments, packing, moving out of my place, moving into my new place, helping
organize an event, practice and rehearsal, and performing two shows (my own acoustic set
& backup for Housephone at the Metro Times Blowout). Whoa! I do wish there was more
style and originality in Detroit, but the fashion that I have seen here is amazing. There is
fashion here, it’s just not every which way you turn, like in a larger city such as Chicago.
It’s part of Detroit’s underground, gritty appeal. thislovenote.blogspot.com
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26. Citizen
Can
Rob Smith, musician, carpenter
Well, my roommate and I built this place which is why it’s different than other
places. [The heating pipes are] loud as fuck down here. Dude, if you’re watch-
ing something super-baked, you just hear CLANG! And it will scare the shit out
of you. It can be so loud. I’m like, “What the fuck is going on?” There are other
problems here though. There’s the green pipe that goes through my roommate’s
room and whenever it rains it starts to leak. One time it flooded our whole place
because we weren’t here. We walked in and the floor was all shiny … It ruined
some stuff, some records on the floor—it sucked. There’s nothing that can be
done afterwards, so what are you going to do? I do floors mostly. Carpentry
—mainly floors. It’s my specialty. I also do concrete countertops. More fancy
high-end stuff when it comes to countertops: it’s the highest turnover rate for
In the ‘90s I used to materials and the money. I just scored another flooring gig in East Village—some
press my hair in a dude hooked me up. I was like, “Cha-ching!” Mainly what I like to do is music
mop top. That was
my jam for a minute. —hence all this shit in here. I’m doing a band called Dark Red and I do another
band called Feif. The girl from that band Jill is coming over; we’re going to work
on some harmonies. It’s the first time I’ve been in a band with male and female
harmonies—basically it’s matching your vowels, that’s harmonizing. We’ll play
something at MOCAD or something. It’s like Fleetwood Mac; it’s weird shit.
We’re kicking around some different ideas, trying to come up with a slow way
to do “Boys Don’t Cry” and have her sing it and call it “Girls Don’t Cry.” I liked
the mod thing in the mid ‘90s: three-button suits. I used to press my hair in a
mop top. I have some pictures of that. That was my jam for a minute. “This is
kind of awesome.” I started dressing like I did when I was little, and it worked
out. My dad was a pretty hip dude, he dressed tight and I just remember things—
like when I skated, I’d always wear big clothes and stuff—and my dad was like,
“Why don’t you wear clothes that fit? If you’re not doing anything athletic why
are you wearing tennis shoes?” Things like that. That’s when I started wear-
ing boots and stuff like that. It’s the truth…to press your hair all the time is a
big pain in the ass, and I remembered being on tour for two months when I was
in Paik—you can’t maintain that shit on the road if you don’t have your own
bathroom. I let all the chemicals wash out and I picked my hair out and people
were like, “Holy shit!” Turns out everyone loves afros—because of the size or
whatever, people just like afros. Especially old black dudes. They’re like, “I used
to have my hair just like that!” I’m like, “Thanks man!” I just started rocking an
afro. My dad was a cool dude – he’s a painter. I think style in Detroit is awe-
some. We have some of the best-dressed kids anywhere. An ex-girlfriend of mine
was up for the summer, and she lives in Frisco, and she came and said, “I totally
forgot what a unique hipster thing Detroit is.” So many kids get it half right.
Even in New York.
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27. StOries
Brazilliant
Cultural critic Suleman Anaya
(username: vertiz136) went to Fashion
Rio in January this year. Eschewing
runway shows, private dinners,
and parties he hit the street and the
beach to find people who are gifted
with talent, enthusiasm, and sheer
hotness. Here are his Rio favorites.
photography: Rosario Morabito
(username: mrmorabito)
Junior, 20, future stuntman
Junior works as a waiter at Fashion Rio and
couldn’t care less about the scene. His ele-
ment is the beach, where pullups on a city bus
stop is his daily routine. Junior doesn’t speak
any English, or know much about US pop-
culture, but he does know who Oprah is and
dreams of becoming a stuntman.
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28. StOries BraZilliant
Nicholas, 22, model from Chile
Nicholas ended up at Fashion Rio because a
girl on the beach liked him and left an invita-
tion to a show for him at her hotel reception
desk. He used to be a flamenco dancer before
he gave it up to become a model. From his
dancing years he retained a discipline that’s
borderline manic: he wakes up at 5 A.M. every-
day to meditate, practice Ashtanga yoga, and
Rafa Borges, 25, photographer train for endurance. He has a thing for classic
Rafa Borges didn’t have much to say, Russian literature too, and his favorite book
other than that he’s a photographer from is Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita, a
Belo Horizonte. critique of Muscovite society of the 1930s.
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29. StOries
who
i am
and how
many
For SARAH HESS (username:
Lordhenri) home is outside and
ideally by the ocean, so what
better stage for this New York
actress to try on her many
characters than Far Rockaway?
With photographer KATHARINA
POBLOTZKI Sara writes her
story in six wildly different acts.
Sarah wears golden swim-
suit by American Apparel,
pants by Sparkle & Fade,
vintage bolero, and shoes
by Jeffrey Campbell.
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30. StOries who i am
and how many
One stays at home and doesn’t need much else. Home is anywhere—ideally out-
side, by the ocean or in a forest, and hopefully warm. One does yoga to seek quiet,
goes running to seek calm, and swims just to contemplate. One draws for clar-
ity, hems her skirts shorter to practice self-love. One loves to study and read, and
wishes to speak every language. One calls another One on the phone because she
is her good friend. She is doing exactly what she loves: is an artist, is successful, is
good at being alone, and therefore One admires her.
Oh Two, you little party animal. Were you the last girl standing at the club
again this morning? Did you move to a new country again? Did you dance in the
middle of the restaurant? Did you laugh on the subway when everyone else knew
to be quiet at 7 A.M.? You have no boundaries, Two—physical nor personal. A real
fence-jumper, you are!
Two can be hell if you are afraid, but don’t be! Two is a rollercoaster, and
people pay good money to ride those. Take Two out to karaoke. Watch as Two
disappears and you can’t find her for weeks. Two makes animal noises when she
walks. Two is excitable. Two eats like an orphan, licks the bowl clean. Two isn’t the
best driver, but will take the radio’s reins if you let her ride shotgun.
Three can’t decide which hat to wear today. Her collection surpasses 100,
and she lives for the fantasy of being whomever she wants. Three knows which
skirt she’ll wear though: the same one she always does!
Four looks in the bathroom mirror, and sees a Chuck Close painting staring
back at her. Pretending she has something in her teeth, she leans in closer inspecting
each frame. There is an actor’s headshot, a sewing machine, a martini on a tray (up,
with a twist). Behind each face is a story. There is the a salesgirl at the Gap. She
helps a man choose a Christmas sweater for his wife, but clearly cares more about
the chocolate chip cookie sandwich waiting for her lunch break than what color
sweater any woman who’d marry this man would want. The man will later go to jail
for embezzlement—he’s the first of many white-collar criminals she’ll meet. There
is the receptionist at a Japanese salon. Twirling her orange hair, she moshi-moshi’s
into the phone, trying not to giggle at the anguished scream erupting from the wax-
ing room. Too busy checking out the Belgian cycling team that just walked through
the door is the bartender who spills beer on the counter of a Dutch youth hostel,
while, somewhere in North Carolina, a pet store clerk steals the most expensive
dog food she can find from her anti-Semitic boss. A video store employee, barely
legal, checks-in the Chicks with Dicks DVD for the third time that week, but it will
take her years to understand the video’s psychosexual appeal. A radio station DJ
Sarah wears mermaid
dress by California
Costume Collections.
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31. KUltur
kriTik
Yasmine
Hamdan Paris-based musician
Yasmine Hamdan
couldn’t care less if
Tamil M.I.A. hijacks an
Arab aesthetic in pop.
The energetic firecracker-
on-legs coos in her Beiruti
mother tongue instead of
English. Insh’Allah, her
upcoming album with
Nouvelle Vague’s producer
Marc Collin, will make
us find a way to sing along.
interview:
Michael Ladner
(username: appolinaris)
photography:
Adrian Crispin
styling:
Ann-Kathrin
Obermeyer
Yasmine wears knitted sweater by Stella McCartney, flame sandals by Prada,
necklace by Ca & Lou, and stockings by Falke.
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32. KUltur Yasmine
kriTik Hamdan
Michael Ladner: Tell me about the new album. It’s the first album since Arabology?
Yasmine Hamdan: Yes, Arabology came out in 2009. While promoting that album I met dif-
ferent artists and, eventually, a year ago, I found two people I wanted to collaborate with:
Marc [Collin] and the guitarist Kevin [Seddiki]. I wanted this project to be song-centered; I
wanted the instrumental to surround the lyrics, and the melodies, and the voice, and to give
me the space to be in the center.
What’s it called?
It’s under my name; it’s called Yasmine Hamdan.
How did you originally get into music?
In school in Beirut I started singing rock music. I was in love with artists like Nick Cave and
PJ Harvey at that time, and then I discovered Björk and Radiohead and stuff like that...Nina
Simone… At first I was into singing in English, but then I started listening to very old Arabic
music. At that time, old recordings were rare, and I immediately fell in love with one singer,
Asmahan. In a way, this started my career because it made me want to become a singer, an
Arabic singer, but to do Arabic music in an indie, alternative way.
Then what happened?
I initiated a project with my musical partner, Zeid Hamdan, a friend [not a relative]. We
formed the underground band Soap Kills and started touring in the region and in Europe. It
was all very thrilling because we were a pioneer band, in a way. We were doing a new sound.
There had never been any space or structure for independent, or alternative, or underground
Arabic music, so we had to do a lot of funky events, play concerts in weird places—in
churches, in old houses. We used to do a lot of on-the-spot events in bars in Damascus or
Jordan. There was a different energy at that time. We’re talking ’98 and Beirut was still very
tired after sixteen years of war. Half of it was still destroyed. Now it’s more of a sexy city;
everyone wants to go there. But then there was still an underground-ish vibe. There was a
feeling that there’s space for things to be done. There was a feeling of change in the air.
Soap Kills has more of an indie sound, and YAS sounds more electro. What’s the sound of the new album?
I think it’s in the middle. There are two tendencies: one is electro, where we used vintage
synthesizers, and then there are more folky songs, or ballads. There is also this ethnic, but
decontextualized sound. You know the band Cocteau Twins? With the singer, you could
never tell if she was singing in English, Arabic, Indian, or what. I use Arabic the same way. I
don’t care very much about localizing. After YAS, I wanted to come back to something more
roots, and create a sound that revolved around the voice, something that resembles me. YAS
was a collaboration with Mirwais [Ahmadzaï] and he was driving the whole project, so my
role in it was very contextual. With this project, I’m the one driving it.
How did you pick the songs?
I tried to have a balance and I picked the songs very carefully. Some songs are in Egyptian
dialect, some in Lebanese, some Kuwaiti, a little bit of Palestinian. It makes an incredible
difference if you say the word with one accent or the other. The dynamic of the word and the
way it interacts with the melody is completely different. So, according to where I wanted to
go, I would choose which dialect would work with the melody.
The album is definitely vocally driven.
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clOSe-
upS Aesthetic authorities from
around the globe cast a
sharp eye on ilikemystyle.net ’s
sparkling fashion diaspora.
Are you into feet?
by Francesco Vezzoli
Dear Maxx,
Thank you so much for sending your pic.
You seem to be a fan of Grace Jones, a Nan Goldin “collector,” and a BUTT reader. You must
be a well-read and well-traveled guy. Your left eyebrow, when raised in that mildly arrogant way,
is very endearing; and those calves that are gently beginning to show from under your tight jeans
are certainly quite arousing. Unfortunately, none of this is telling me anything about your sexual
preferences or fetishes. Are you a top? A bottom? Are you into feet? Sneakers? Rubber? Leather?
Bondage? Watersports?
I’m not a time waster and certainly do not want to waste yours, so forgive me if, before send-
ing my own picture, I would like to know a little bit more about what you’re into.
maXx Berlin
from Yours, FV
Francesco Vezzoli is an artist who works with different media. He has collaborated with Veruschka
von Lehndorff, Natalie Portman, Roman Polanski, and Miuccia Prada, among many others.
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Nika at age 19 at a disco
bar on Rhodos, Greece.
opposite page: Adriano
at age 28, shot by Ralph
Mecke and styled by
Klaus Stockhausen
Is good
Taste a
bad Habit?
Nika Scheidemandel (username:
nikabianca) from Cadiz and Adriano
Sack (username: adriano) from New
York discuss stylistic hits and misses
during childhood, adolescence,
and whatever people say comes after
(growing up? having children?
behaving?). Talking points: the
soothing effect of knitting, General
Franco, girls as boys and vice versa,
and a baby giraffe on a dress.
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kriTik Taste a
bad Habit?
Nika jumping out of a
cardboard cake celebrat-
ing her 23rd birthday
I’ve known Nika more or less all my life, which means I was 25 when we met. Everything before
that was a mess. We spent days at the pool and nights inebriated together (no sex, no fights). We
share a lot of friends, yet we never really were close friends. Once in a while, we catch up—at a
birthday party in Ibiza (mine) or with a beautiful little girl named Carlotta (hers)—but somehow
there is always too much to do and too many people around to ever talk in-depth and at-length.
When the idea came up to discuss fashion sins though, Nika seemed like the perfect partner: witty,
smart and absolutely not afraid to deliver punchlines, confessions, and odd observations. We chat-
ted on a rather busy Friday—Carlotta was sick and I had various deadlines to juggle. Yet gabbing
back and forth with Nika, it seemed like an early summer evening with lots of vino rosado in the
south of Spain. Animated, a trifle melancholic and, in a funny way, full of hope.
Adriano: Let’s start super stupid. What is the first article of clothing you remember and why?
Nika: My first piece of clothing was a blanket that I used to call “blanket.” I refused to let any
other garment on my naked body. It was baby blue and yellow and I still slept with it (naked)
when I was 22 years old.
Adriano: Where is it now?
Nika: It got lost on an airplane one day, and I had terrible withdrawals. I could not sleep for a week
and had the shivers... no kiddin’! I still dream of it.
Adriano: Was it made of cotton? Does your daughter Carlotta have anything equally crucial to
her well-being in terms of wardrobe? And how did you replace “blanket” (what was the Ger-
man word or did you grow up speaking English?)?
Nika: I grew up in Florida. That’s why it was called “blanket.”
Adriano: Does one actually need a blanket in Florida? It’s so hot and humid, even in December
as far as I remember from my visits to Art Basel Miami. And did you have an alligator pet
toy?
Nika: No, Carlotta does not experience this attachment to one piece of clothing—but I guess par-
ents today are able to give more love. And yes it was hot, but I put it in the refrigerator—kind “I had a lot of
of sick, I know... In any case, it was acrylic for sure. drindls in Florida.
Adriano: Acrylic for a German girl? Are you kidding?
Nika: No! And as for the alligator, I had a real turtle, one of the huge ones, in the swimming pool. A Bavarian look
My favorite dress was orange with a yellow giraffe on it. I still have it —Carlotta wore it last for the beach”
year. And I had a lot of dirndls in Florida. A Bavarian look for the beach. Nika Scheidemandel
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Vivienne is my queen but this is way
The Fashion of the sharpest tongues in its community. Writers, critics,
Ilikemystyle recruited some
Critics too explicit. I also love crap but I don’t
need my clutch doing the talking.
and designers loved, loathed, and laughed at this Spring Summer season’s runways. username: RIPyourself
If you can’t keep your mouth shut about fashion’s fantastic blunders, and terrible
successes, sharpen your pencils for next issue’s backstage. I don’t like crap, but I like the bag.
username: olrik
Eka Yu (username: Olrik Kleiner
eka) from Shang- (username: olrik)
hai is the Creative from Berlin is an
Director of Modern executive producer
Weekly China and for commercial
produces art projects films. His walk-in
for artists such as closet is the size
Wolfgang Tillmans of an NYC two-
and Michael Lin. bedroom.
Joachim Perret Schaad
Bessing (user- (username: perret-
name: jbessing) schaad) is a Berlin-
is a writer. He based fashion label
lives in Berlin. founded in 2009 by
Johanna Perret and Can she read?
Tutia Schaad. Their Does she speak English?
style has oft been username: clark
described as neo-
minimalist.
Emily Segal, Martin Cho,
username: username: bucnam
RIPyourself from from New York is
New York is a a designer working
cultural critic. for Marc Jacobs in
She works for New York.
Wolff Olins
in brand
development.
Clark Parkin Kathrin Bierling
(username: clark) (username:
from Jachenau, TanteMJ) from
writes about fashion, Munich is a fashion
food, and wine. journalist (How
Occasionally, he to Spend It;
goes Nordic skiing Fivetonine; and
in the Bavarian InStyle) and blogs
valley, where he re- as modejournalistin
sides with his wife. at modepilot.com
Karo Brandi
(username: karo) is
a freelance fashion
illustrator and stylist
based in New York.
Vivienne Westwood
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37. Jil Sander Alexander McQueen
Releases a stream of confusing and uneasy associations in me:
Taking sleek to its absurd spider webs, camembert, butterflies’ chrysalides, and, well, unfortunately
the designer himself at the very last stage. But that’s just me.
conclusion. I love anything in plastic username: jbessing
shrink-wrap: amazing.
username: RIPyourself
Wow! Madness gone elegant.
username: eka
Great on skinny people with wet hair, hence not on me. I become my own dream, I am mysterious and live in a trunk in my
username: olrik grandmother’s attic. I am spider web and wedding gown, dusty and beautiful.
username: karo
The PVC fourth sex!! Raf observes and portrays the restless territory
of adolescent extremes. The way he decontextualizes complex Below the waistline comes 2012’s most popular detail.
constellations of meaning sparks a series of emotional fires in me. It’s getting even bigger in fall/winter, so invest in McQueen!
username: eka username: TanteMJ
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The only way to drown in this suit
is at the pool bar.
username: olrik
Oooh dirty, naughty Lolita!
username: eka
The Prada proposal of a time-traveling ’60s housewife is, from head
to crotch, a collage of feral sweetheart: the sweaty, fugitive, post-coital
bangs that scream Long Island Railroad southbound coupling;
the 20s swimsuit under Good Christian Belles floral daywear,
all jazzed up in Sour Patch colors and an indecent number of beads.
Miuccia is giving Rei Kawakubo a toe-to-toe run for lording my world!
username: bucnam
What a great party outfit!
Just take grannie’s old bathing suit,
add some baubles, and off you go!
username: clark
Prada
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Remember
where
you lost it
For NY Fashion Week Ilikemystyle
and the Tribeca Grand Hotel teamed up
Matthew Mazur and
Ilikemystyle host Cyril
for the “This Is New York” party.
Duval. more on page 248 photography: Bailey Rebecca Roberts (username: baileyrebecca)
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KUltur Remember
kriTik
kriTik where
YOu LOSt it
“I drank water
and sucked on ice”.
Luisa Opaleski
more on page 249
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kriTik where
YOu LOSt it
only ever champagne
and dirty martinis
by Candice Lake from London
Who? From? Candice Lake from Australia. I live in London.
What/who made you come here? This party is one of my favorites during fashion
month. Also, I’m the host, so lots of friends were coming.
Most important people? Tommy Saleh, for always making our party dreams come
true. Also, Tommy put on my first NY exhibition here six months ago, so I have
lots of respect for him for believing in my work.
Topics? The “Shit Fashion Girls Say...at NYFW!” parody, because EVERY line is
true, and everyone here has used at least one of those lines sometime this week.
What are you wearing? Rue du Mail fur coat, Topshop jumper and skirt, Preen
heels, lots of mascara to distract from my tired, red eyes, and Tom Ford Black
Orchid perfume to distract from my lack of sleep.
Best outfit besides your own? Bryanboy. Fur-tastic and always super fabulous.
Worst wardrobe? I spotted no malfunctions in the building tonight. I did see some
suspect getups along Canal Street though.
What was special? I’m at a party in my favorite NY hotel, hosting it with some
great friends. Pretty amazing.
Sound track of the night? “Somebody That I Used to Know.” Actually, anything by
Gotye. I love him, and he’s Australian, so I love him more.
Other people? I know all the hosts: Rumi, Susie, Tommy, Phil and Bryan, because
we see each other so much during fashion month. Also, my awesome best friends
who live in NY, whom I rarely see since I left and moved to London.
Transportation (how did you get here and away)? I walked out of my room, got in the
elevator, and rode down to the party. Best form of transportation, EVER.
Drink/Stimulation? Champagne. Only ever champagne and dirty martinis.
Highlight? Taking over the photo booth downstairs with Peony Lim.
Who was missing? Bo Diddley. Because I love him and always want to dance to
Diddley’s music.
Sex? No action that night; my love was on the other side of world.
Sleep? My thoughts at 3:30 A.M.: “Oh shit. I have to get up in three hours. Where
are my melatonin pills?”
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