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The Iconic 1955 Jaguar D-Type Goes Under The Hammer at RM Sotheby’s in Paris

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MOTORING / CARS AND BIKES Revered as one of the best active race cars in existence, the iconic 1955 Jaguar D-Type will go under RM Sotheby’s hammer for over $7,000,000 USD in Paris. Jan 28, 2020 | By Prince Chahal SHARE Going under the hammer for an expected $6,547,466 to $7,103,040 USD in RM Sotheby’s, Paris, the iconic seventh customer 1955 Jaguar D-Type ever produced is revered as one of the best active race cars in existence today. The Iconic 1955 Jaguar D-Type Goes Under The Hammer at RM Sotheby’s in Paris Built in 1955, the model returned to production in 2018, achieving a mythical status with its extensive racing pedigree. Auctioned under the chassis number XKD 520, the prestigious car was initially delivered to Australian motor racer, Bib Stillwell, who later went on to become a four-time  victor ludorum  of the open-wheel Australian Drivers’ Championship from 1962 to 1965. Both setting and breaking records, Stillwell raced the 1955 Jaguar D-Type til

Gucci First Ever Change Makers Impact Fund Awards 16 NGO with $ 50K

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STYLE / FASHION With aims to boost community engagement and create lasting social change in the fashion industry, Gucci announced the recipients of its first-ever Changemakers Impact Fund Awards. gucci 2013 campaign Jan 28, 2020 | By Prince Chahal SHARE Cote d'Ivoire news from Africa - InsideWorld Providing both scholarships and allotments to a diverse range of struggling undergraduate students and start-up organizations, revered Italian luxury, fashion and leather goods brand, Gucci, announced two additional programs under its Changemakers North America scheme in March last year. These programs which aim to boost community engagement and create lasting social change in the fashion industry, provide individuals with the much needed industry-mentorship and other leadership opportunities, necessary for success. Gucci’s First-Ever Changemakers Impact Fund Awards 16 NGOs with $50K Since its initiation in 2019, the brand has plans to periodically unveil a

Dior Presents The Female Divine in Collaboration with Judy Chicago

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STYLE / FASHION Designed at the personal request of Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri, The Female Divine by Judy Chicago presents an alternative history where matriarchal principles take precedence. Jan 25, 2020 | By Julia Roxan SHARE In light of its most recent haute couture show, French luxury brand, Dior officially launched its Spring Summer 2020 ready-to-wear collection in an ‘inclusive garden’ space crafted by creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Since then, the brand is proud to present a follow-up exhibition entitled, ‘The Female Divine’ by American feminist artist and art educator, Judy Chicago at the Rodin Museum garden. Dior Presents The Female Divine in Collaboration with Judy Chicago Resembling a sacred environment, the 225 foot-long and 45 foot-high inflatable space not only serves as a manifestation of a goddess figure, popularized in the late 1970s but was designed in honor of a personal request by Maria Grazia. The highly immersive

Victoria’s Secret model Kelly Gale Channels the Bond girl Life with Bamba Swimwear SS 2020

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STYLE / FASHION Swedish-Australian Kelly Gale, famed Victoria’s Secrets model, emotes Bond Girl and sizzles in this photoshoot by Cameron Hammond for Australian swimwear label Bamba Jan 22, 2020 | By Jonathan Ho SHARE Bamba (pronounced Bum-ba) is an Australian swimwear label that takes muse from the 1980s when women ( I’m looking at you Jane Fonda ) were heavy into the high-rise, cheeky cuts and bold colours and accentuate their “got-it-flaunt-it” assets. What better way for Bamba to launch their Spring Summer 2020 swimwear collection than channeling the visuals of yet another 1980s icon – The James Bond franchise. Leveraging on the exotic Indian and Australian looks of Kelly Olivia Gale, the famed Victoria’s Secret model emoted the vibe and demeanour of the quintessential Bond Girl, expertly and gratuitously captured by lensman  Cameron Hammond . Victoria’s Secret model Kelly Gale Channels the Bond gir