#NHLPeachy #WhomYouKnow NHL Returns to China as the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames Will Face Off in the 2018 O.R.G. NHL China Games Bruins and Flames Are Set to Play in a Pair of Preseason Games in Shenzhen on Sept. 15 and in Beijing on Sept. 19

The National Hockey League will return to China in September for a pair of preseason games between the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames as part of the 2018 O.R.G. NHL China Games™, the NHL®, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and Bloomage International jointly announced today. On Saturday, Sept. 15, the Flames will play host to the Bruins at Shenzhen Universiade Sports Center in Shenzhen, and on Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Bruins will play host to the Flames at Cadillac Arena in Beijing. The matchups in September will be the third and fourth preseason contests played in China following the 2017 NHL China Games™ presented by O.R.G. Packaging, which included games in Shanghai and Beijing between the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks.

The announcement advances the NHL and the NHLPA’s commitment to grow the game globally, while furthering the League and the Association’s international strategy. The Bruins held youth hockey camps in Shanghai and Beijing during the summers of 2016 and 2017, and in 2013, several Flames alumni served as hockey ambassadors and conducted youth hockey clinics in Hong Kong. In addition, numerous NHL clubs have recently conducted hockey camps for Chinese youth both in China and North America, including the Canucks and Kings, as well as the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals.

The NHL dropped the puck in China for the first time at the 2017 NHL China Games™ presented by O.R.G. Packaging between the Kings and Canucks last September. A pair of preseason games were played in front of enthusiastic crowds in Shanghai and Beijing, with the Kings winning both matchups (Los Angeles 5, Vancouver 2 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai on Sept. 21, 2017; Los Angeles 4, Vancouver 3 (SO) at Cadillac Arena in Beijing on Sept. 23, 2017). In efforts to grow the game in China, both the Canucks and Kings participated in youth hockey clinics, and the NHL created a free three-day interactive fan festival outside of Cadillac Arena in Beijing that included beginner hockey instruction, like how to grip a stick, how to pass and shoot a puck, and how to stickhandle. In addition, Andong Song, the first China-born hockey player to be drafted in the NHL (2015 sixth-round draft choice by the New York Islanders), was on hand in both Shanghai and Beijing to discuss the significance of bringing NHL preseason games to his native country.

As the founding partner of the NHL China Games™, O.R.G. Packaging returns as the event sponsor, and this year will be the title sponsor. The company has played an instrumental role in bringing NHL hockey to China and continues to collaborate with the League and its member clubs to conduct various youth clinics and camps. In addition, both SAP and adidas return as event sponsors, and Tsingtao will return as the Official Beer of the 2018 O.R.G. NHL China Games™.

With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China is committed to hockey and expects to expand its participation in all winter sports to 300 million people by 2022. The NHL continues to collaborate with sports bureaus across China in developing grassroots hockey programs, and supporting local youth hockey and hockey development at all levels.

Bloomage International has had a long-term commitment to the promotion of ice hockey in China. The Cadillac Arena, which is wholly owned and operated by Bloomage, had installed ice-making pipelines within the arena during its early establishment in 2006, in hopes to host on-ice events. In 2016, the Cadillac Arena officially began hosting professional ice hockey and was the first venue in China to host a professional ice hockey tournament. In 2017, Bloomage and the NHL introduced the highest level of hockey to China. As the sole promoter of the NHL China Games, Bloomage International, in addition to promoting the NHL games played in China, also supports the NHL in promoting youth initiatives throughout local schools.

The League will continue to develop programs to provide schools with training and instructional content to implement these impactful hockey programs that promote physical education, sportsmanship, teamwork and fitness through participation in hockey.

More information on the 2018 O.R.G. NHL China Games™, including ticketing and broadcast details, will be announced at a later date.

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ABOUT THE NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL®), founded in 1917, consists of 31 Member Clubs, each reflecting the League’s international makeup with players from more than 20 countries represented on team rosters, vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup®. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 250 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio and more than 151 million followers - league, team and player accounts combined - across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube. The NHL reaches fans worldwide with games available online in every country including via its live and on-demand streaming service NHL.TV™. For more information, visit NHL.com.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE PLAYERS’ ASSOCIATION

The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), established in 1967, is a labour organization whose members are the players in the National Hockey League (NHL). The NHLPA works on behalf of the players in varied disciplines such as labour relations, product licensing, marketing, international hockey and community relations, all in furtherance of its efforts to promote its members and the game of hockey. In 1999, the NHLPA launched the Goals & Dreams fund as a way for the players to give something back to the game they love. Over the past 18 years, more than 70,000 deserving children in 34 countries have benefited from the players' donations of hockey equipment. NHLPA Goals & Dreams has donated more than $24 million to grassroots hockey programs, making it the largest program of its kind. For more information on the NHLPA, please visit www.nhlpa.com. 

ABOUT THE BOSTON BRUINS

The Boston Bruins have been entrenched in the fabric of New England for nearly a century. Established in 1924, the Black & Gold are one of the Original Six NHL franchises along with the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. The franchise’s six Stanley Cup championships (1929, 1939, 1941, 1970, 1972, 2011) are tied for fourth all-time with the Blackhawks. TD Garden, home to the Bruins and its loyal bastion of fans, is located in the heart of historic downtown Boston and holds a capacity crowd of 17,565.

ABOUT THE CALGARY FLAMES

For almost four decades, the Calgary Flames have been thrilling hockey fans in southern Alberta. In that time, not only has the team established itself as a successful NHL franchise, but it has grown into a vital and integral part of our community. From their on-ice victories and awards to their off-ice charitable endeavours, the Flames have become one of the premier professional sports organizations in North America. The Flamesrelocated to Calgary in 1980 after the franchise started in 1972 in Atlanta. This upcoming NHL season will mark the 38th season and 39th year the Flames have provided Calgary with premier entertainment. The Flames biggest accomplishment on the ice was in 1989 when they brought home the Stanley Cup after defeating the Montreal Canadiens to capture hockey’s most prestigious award. The team has appeared in the Stanley Cup Finals three times in franchise history (1986, 1989, 2004). Calgary Sports and Entertainment (CSEC), which owns the Flames, launched in 2012 and is the parent company for four other sports franchises including the Calgary Hitmen of the Western Hockey League, the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League, the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, and the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League.

ABOUT O.R.G. PACKAGING 

ORG Packaging Co., Ltd. is a company that provides comprehensive packaging solutions to our customers, including but not limited to brand planning, packaging designing& manufacturing, filling services and information-enabled marketing. ORG started its business in Wenchang, Hainan in 1994. Since its formal establishment in 1997, it has long been devoting to R&D, design, production and sales of metal packaging for foods and beverages. While providing customers with packaging products for foods, beverages, cans, beers, dairy products and condiments, ORG can also provide comprehensive packaging solutions like high-tech packaging design & manufacturing and all-round customer services. After nearly twenty years of development, it has now become a large-scale modern and professional packaging enterprise with an annual revenue of more than 6 billion yuan, enjoying competitive advantages on layout, supply chains, technical R&D, customer resources, operational management, equipment and quality control. ORG was successfully listed on SME board of Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Oct., 2012 and so became the 1st metal packaging company that was listed on A-share.

ABOUT BLOOMAGE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT GROUP CO., LTD.

Bloomage International Investment Group owns investment, operations and industrial entities under the Bloomage group name. Since its inception, Bloomage has been adhering to "quality, efficiency, integrity and responsibility" as the Group's core values throughout the course of more than 20 years of constant development and self-improvement. Through the joint efforts of all within Bloomage, the group now has more than 20 wholly owned subsidiaries and investment holdings companies as well as joint stock companies and several overseas listed firms. Bloomage operates within a multitude of sectors including real estate, culture, sports, biotechnology, financial securities and other industries, with total assets adding to over 50 billion yuan.

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#MovietimeinManhattan #WhomYouKnow @WBPICTURES STEVEN SPIELBERG’S “READY PLAYER ONE” SCORES $300 MILLION WORLDWIDE THE ACCLAIMED ACTION ADVENTURE IS NOW THE BIGGEST WARNER BROS. RELEASE IN CHINA

Propelled by extraordinary returns in China, Warner Bros. Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ready Player One” is crossing the $300 million mark at the global box office. The action adventure, from filmmaker Steven Spielberg, surpasses that number today, April 6, as it enters only its second weekend in release. With nearly $143 million (RMB 897m) and counting at the Chinese box office, “Ready Player One” is already the biggest Warner Bros. release ever in China. Additionally, the widely acclaimed film topped the domestic box office in its opening weekend, and also debuted at #1 in major international markets, including France, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and Australia. The film is also playing strong in such major territories as the UK and Korea, with Germany opening this weekend and Japan on April 20th. Spielberg directed “Ready Player One” from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline, based on Cline’s global bestseller of the same name. The film was produced by Donald De Line, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Spielberg and Dan Farah. Adam Somner, Daniel Lupi, Chris deFaria and Bruce Berman served as executive producers. “Ready Player One” stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Philip Zhao, Win Morisaki, Hannah John-Kamen, with Simon Pegg and Mark Rylance. Spielberg’s behind-the-scenes creative team was led by director of photography Janusz Kaminski, production designer Adam Stockhausen, editors Michael Kahn and Sarah Broshar, and costume designer Kasia Walicka Maimone. The score is by Alan Silvestri. Warner Bros. Pictures and Amblin Entertainment present, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, an Amblin Production, a De Line Pictures Production, a Steven Spielberg Film, “Ready Player One.” Playing in 2D and 3D in select theatres and IMAX, the film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. This film has been rated PG-13.

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#FASHIONALERT @UBM #WHOMYOUKNOW Third edition of MAGIC Japan to run this April Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners

For over fifty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services: 

Tables & Bed Linens 

Suede, Leather & Furs 

Couture & Casual Wear 

Custom Interior Services 

Designer Handbag & Purse Cleaning 

Interior Cleaning Services by Hallak

Wedding Gown Preservation & Bridal Services

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Opening Wednesday, April 25th UBM Fashion presents its third edition of MAGIC Japan, the premier trade event that connects women’s, men’s and children’s contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessory brands, as well as sourcing suppliers, to the leading retail buyers in Japan, Asia, and around the globe.

This three day event will take place April 25th through April 27th, 2018 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center in Japan. MAGIC Japan will be co-located with UBM produced Licensing Expo Japan, which is the most-attended international licensing event in japan for industry professionals.

MAGIC Japan, which was successfully launched last Spring, will showcase a diverse selection of brands from all over the world, as well as designers who can only be seen in Japan. At least eight brands who have won the Tokyo New Designer Fashion Grand Prix will showcase their latest collections, including 2017 winners Phablic X Kazui and YON. In addition, the Tokyo Fashion Award winner of 2017 “Children of the Discordance” will also be proudly showcasing their 2018 Fall/Winter collection.

A new “DENIM Zone” is launching at MAGIC Japan this April that will showcase what Japan is widely known for – denim. With Kurashiki and Kojima in Okayama Prefecture being key hubs for denim brands and supporting factories, MAGIC Japan will host brands such as Japan Blue Jeans, Momotaro Jeans, Red Card (Dr. Denim Honzawa), and Graph Zero will exhibit for the first time, who are all joining this new “DENIM zone” area.

“After a successful MAGIC Japan launch in 2017, we are making the second step towards our objective to be THE fashion event in Asia,” says Hayato Ishihara, Director of MAGIC Japan. “The increase of American and European brands is something that was demanded from the Japanese and Asian buyers, and we are pleased to deliver that.” MAGIC Japan attracts buyers from the top retailers across all regions of Japan, as well as China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore and other Asian countries. “By showcasing at MAGIC Japan, you are not just exposing to Japan, but multiple markets in Asia.”

A significant increase of North American and European brands is another attraction for buyers visiting the show from across Asia. Over thirty brands from US and fifteen brands from France and the UK will be exhibiting in the upcoming April edition of MAGIC Japan – most for the first time.

“In its third edition, MAGIC Japan will showcase not just the best fashion brands Tokyo has to offer, but an amazing selection of UK and US brands as well. Tokyo’s fashion community is both high energy and passionate, and we are honored to play a small part in it,” says Christopher Griffin, President, International Business Development, UBM Fashion Group.

MAGIC Japan and Licensing Expo Japan opens Wednesday, April 25th and will run through Friday, April 27th, 2018 at the Tokyo Big Sight Convention Center, 3 Chome-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan. To learn more about MAGIC Japan visit: http://ubmfashion.com/shows/magic-japan

About UBM plc | UBM plc is the largest pure-play B2B Events organiser in the world. In an increasingly digital world, the value of connecting on a meaningful, human level has never been more important. At UBM, our deep knowledge and passion for the industry sectors we serve allow us to create valuable experiences where people can succeed. At our events people build relationships, close deals and grow their businesses. Our 3,750+ people, based in more than 20 countries, serve more than 50 different sectors – from fashion to pharmaceutical ingredients. These global networks, skilled, passionate people and market-leading events provide exciting opportunities for business people to achieve their ambitions. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com for UBM corporate news, follow us on Twitter at @UBM, UBM Plc LinkedIn

About UBM Fashion | Uniting the most influential fashion retail decision makers and the world’s top fashion brands, UBM Fashion serves the $1 trillion+ worldwide fashion industry through its comprehensive marketplaces in New York (NY Men’s and Women’s) and Las Vegas (MAGIC). UBM Fashion serves the industry by bringing together great brands and retailers in superbly merchandised shows while providing superior customer service and ultimately presenting end consumers with the best apparel, footwear, accessories, and fashion products. For more information, go to www.ubmfashion.com

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@MarriottIntl Launches Club Marriott - The Largest Culinary Loyalty Program in Hong Kong, Bringing Benefits That Go Beyond Dining More Choices and More Benefits with Access to over 250 Hotels across 13 Countries and 16 Brands in Asia-Pacific Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins

Fresh Origins is America’s leading producer of Microgreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest all year. Fresh Origins produces almost 400 Microgreens, Petitegreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and related items. Many are not available anywhere else, with new introductions nearly every month. Fresh Origins products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! Fresh Origins supplies distributors of specialty produce who serve fine dining restaurants and resorts nationwide. There are also a few online sources of their products available to private chefs and home cooks. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga: 

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Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has launched the new Club Marriott in Hong Kong, a leading dining loyalty program that integrates three powerful dining loyalty programs -- Club Marriott, Eat Drink & More, and Star Privilege -- into a single paid membership program. The newly combined Club Marriott provides members with more choices and benefits whenever they dine out in their hometowns or visit one of the 250 participating hotels across 16 brands in 13 countries across the region, with more hotels joining every month.

Each participating hotel will offer locally relevant benefits with a sharp focus on showcasing their innovative dining concepts, and memorable experiences to position Marriott hotels as the preferred place where locals will meet, eat and drink. Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, Courtyard by Marriott Shatin Hong Kong, and The Sheraton Grand Macau, Cotai Central will be the first to bring to life the newly combined Club Marriott experience in South China.

The new membership of Club Marriott is priced at HK$2,888 for the Renaissance Harbourview Hotel Hong Kong and HK$1,688 for Courtyard by Marriott Shatin, Hong Kong. At the Sheraton Grand Macau, membership is priced from MOP2,188.

In Hong Kong, the other key participating hotels are JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, SkyCity Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, Le Méridien Cyberport Hong Kong and Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong.

"Club Marriott is the most eminent food and beverage loyalty program of its kind in Asia-Pacific -- rewarding and recognizing our guests with great experiences and exclusive benefits across our new portfolio of brands under Marriott International," said Ralph Frehner, Vice President, Food and Beverage, Asia-Pacific for Marriott International. "At its core, we know great food brings people together in this region which is why positioning our hotels as 'the favorite destinations where locals go to meet, eat and drink' is so compelling that it has over 200,000 members -- and the number is growing -- who are actively enjoying the program.'"

"Club Marriott gives us the platform to drive loyalty that extends even beyond a stay, via rewarding and recognizing the 'local member' through exclusive benefits and memorable experiences across a vast variety of brands."

In Hong Kong, membership of Club Marriott gives a flat 30% discount off food and beverage in the city's participating properties from which the card was purchased. To reward loyalty, complimentary vouchers to showcase restaurants, wide array of benefits for group dining and special offers for special occasions, and a host of buy-one-get-one-free offers are also included.

The program includes experiences that go beyond food and beverage. Members will receive welcome amenities, significant rooms discounts, upgrades and spa vouchers at participating hotels and enjoy birthday offers as well as access to exclusive events. Membership is recognized with up to 20% off F&B and best available room rates in over 250 participating hotels in Hong Kong and Asia-Pacific, across 16 brands in 13 countries.

Following the launch in Macau and Hong Kong, the newly combined Club Marriott program will be rolled out in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, and other cities in Greater China. The program will also be rolled out in other key countries in the Asia Pacific region by the end of December this year, including Singapore, India, Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, The Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, and Thailand.

For more information, please visit https://www.myclubmarriott.com/

About Club Marriott

Marriott International's Club Marriott combines Club Marriott, Eat Drink & More, and Star Privilege, three powerful dining loyalty programs in Asia Pacific, into one single paid membership program. The program covers 13 countries, 16 brands, and over 250 participating hotels, with more hotels joining every month. Currently with more than 200,000 members, the program aims to target potential members who value a more distinct dining experience, personal recognition, and far more than discounts. Privileges, vouchers, personal recognition on special occasions, and exclusive member events are all part of Club Marriott.

Marriott International, Inc. is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with over 6,200 properties in more than 125 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 leading hotel brands. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com.

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#FashionAlert #WhomYouKnow #ItalianTradeAgency #ICE #WhiteMilano The new platform for Italian businesses at Shanghai Fashion Week Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner

WHITE presentation: Style Routes to Shanghai from WHITE SHOW on Vimeo.

For fifty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services: 

Tables & Bed Linens

Suede, Leather & Furs 

Couture & Casual Wear 

Custom Interior Services 

Designer Handbag & Purse Cleaning 

Interior Cleaning Services by Hallak

Wedding Gown Preservation & Bridal Services

Expert tailoring department located at both locations.

Complimentary Pick Up and Delivery Service 6 Days a Week. 

Hallak Cleaners

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China represents an important opportunity for the fashion industry, as it makes up 33% of the global luxury sales. In this scenario also the Shanghai Fashion Week has grown over the last few years with over 160 events (fashion shows and presentations) 1500 exhibiting brands (designers and brands) and a turnout of 150.000 visitors. Furthermore, the number of multibrand stores and new stores is growing everywhere in China, from the North to the South. Market research has shown that the Chinese fashion system is seeking premium products, with features like craftsmanship, creativity and quality. The Italian businesses have important chances in China, though the country has turned out to be a more complex and insidious marketplace than expected. In order to support Italian small and medium-sized businesses in their internationalization path, Confartigianato Imprese with WHITEand with the support offered by ITA – Italian Trade Agency, are the promoters of a new platform, which is going to take to Shanghai a selected niche of Italian brands. This is not a fair-trade, but a format aiming to represent the best of the Italian lifestyle, thus becoming a touchstone event during Shanghai Fashion Week. The initiative was born under the aegis of Shanghai Fashion Week and benefits from the support by important local and international partners. The idea is to present a brand mix consisting of approximately 56 Made in Italy businesses within a multi-functional exhibiting area in the very heart of the new Art District (West Bund Art Center), right opposite Ontime, one of the most prominent fair-trades, partner of the project. Thanks to the important backing offered by local marketing agencies and PRs, the Italian brands will have the chance to meet not only the buyers and the press, but also distribution partners, agents and professionals, thus allowing them to develop a network and approach a multi-faceted market, like the Chinese fashion scene. The structure of the event foresees, during the three days, several communication and promotion activities, meetings and focus on Italian lifestyle with food tastings, so that the Chinese consumers can enjoy a full immersion experience in our culture and know-how. Among this project’s partners there are also Camera Italiana Buyer Moda – The Best Shops, which will show the Chinese buyers and retailers the style and curatorship of the best Italian multi-brand stores. More precisely, the platform will allow the involvement of several local fashion insiders, so as to aid the participants in their new market strategies; from starting partnership projects with fashion editors, which will back the opening event and the platform’s communication; the communication and promotion of Italian brands through presentations and live shooting during the three days of the event. Focus on the social media through the activation of local and international influencers and through an area dedicated to the editorial services produced by a team of creative talents in collaboration with WHITE Magazine’s editorial staff, the latter will launch a Chinese issue that will be distributed during Shanghai Fashion Week.

Da venerdì a domenica 13, 14, 15 ottobre 2017 – From Friday to Sunday 13,14,15 October 2017

Long Teng Avenue 2555 West Bund Art Center Hall B – Xuhudi District, Shanghai – opposite Ontime tradeshow.

Central location shared with the main actors of Shanghai Fashion Week.

Italian designers list

ALBERTO ZAMBELLI

ALESSANDRA GIANNETTI

AMEN

AVANT TOI

BE POSITIVE

BLUi

BONOMEA

CARDILLO DESIGN

CASADEI

CAVALLI CLASS

COLLECTION PRIVÉE

DAMICO MILANO

DAMIR DOMA

//DELIRIOUS EYEWEAR

DANIELE CARLOTTA

DELFINO FERRARI-GABRIELSI

ENRICO MAZZA

FALIERO SARTI

FEDERICA TOSI

FILIPPO LATERZA

FRANCESCA CASTAGNACCI

GARAGE NOUVEAU

GIOIELLI DOP

GIOVANNI FABIANI

GRAZIANO MAGGIO

KUBERA 108

L’AUTRE CHOSE

LA BELLE

LE DANGEROUGE

LE SARTE PETTEGOLE

LE4UADRE

LUCIANO MILANO

MALLONI

MANUEL RITZ

MARCELA SALVADOR

MAY MOMA

MEMORIA HATS

MOI MULTIPLE

OFFICINE CREATIVE

ONES

PIER ANTONIO GASPARI

+MINI

POMMES DE CLAIRE

POURQUOI ME BY ELENA MONTAGANO

RAMPONI

ROBERTO DI STEFANO

SAN ANDRÈS MILANO

SMARTEEZ

SOSUD

SSHEENA

STEFANO MORTARI

TAMO

TRANSIT PAR-SUCH

TWINS FLORENCE

WOO CLASS + JOCHEN ANDREAS ZEH

EVENTS’ CALENDAR

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 

3pm – Opening Event ONTIMESHOW

Long Teng Avenue 2555 West Bund Art Center – Xuhui District, Shanghai

4pm – Opening Event STYLE ROUTE TO SHANGHAI curated By WHITE

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER

TALKS AROUND THE TABLE: MADE IN ITALY TEXTILE & FABRICS

11am – Special focus on raw matter with stories about the exhibiting companies, whose collections feature

raw fabrics and materials.

Master of Ceremonies: Monica Sarti, from Faliero Sarti

Speakers: Alfredo Ramponi from Ramponi spa, Jacopo Tonelli from Jato Group, Daniele Carlotta,

special guest, dialoguing with Chinese designers Shushu Tong and Angel Chen.

The main Chinese distributors and buyers are invited.

12noon – Light Lunch: a chef presents the special visual and table dressing – curated by Monica Sarti,

Faliero Sarti’s Creative Director – with Italian fabrics.

2pm – 5pm – Special presence of Style Routes to Shanghai with video installation by Fob (Fashion of Bailian, Festival of Bailian, Fair of Bailian) – Nan Su Zhou Road 955 – Bailian Fashion Center.

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER

TALKS AROUND THE TABLE: ATHLEISURE

11pm – Highlight on Athleisure trends by Alfredo Canducci, Tomorrow’s Ltd Sales and Business Development Director.

Focus on the trends of the labels exhibiting at Style Route to Shanghai, curated by

fashion editor Giorgia Cantarini. The main Chinese fashion editors will be attending the event.

Special guest: Queennie Yang – Business of Fashion and Yoho! Hong Kong – reference streetwear store in China.

12noon – Light Lunch: theme Athleisure with healthy Italian food

1.30 – 5.30 – Editorial on the brands exhibiting at Style Routes to Shanghai, shot by Adam Katz Sinding –

Le21eme International Street Style Photographer – styling by Giorgia Cantarini – the live shooting can be followed on Wechat.

SUNDAY 15 OCTOBER

TALKS AROUND THE TABLE: DESIGN & RETAIL

11am – Special focus on retail in collaboration with Camera Italiana Buyer Moda – The Best Shops.

Speaker: Mario Dell’Oglio, President of Camera Italian Buyer Moda, in the audience, the Chinese

fashion insiders that are strongly interested in learning about our Italian buyers’ purchasing experiences and modalities. Special guest Bailian Fashion Group.

12noon – Light lunch – theme: the tables of Italian design

1.30 – 3.30 – White Touch: photographer Adam Katz Sinding captures an exclusive street style version of the faces of the visitors in WHITE-themed outfits. The live shooting can be followed on Wechat.

Location: West Bund Art Center Hall B/ 2555 Longteng Avenue / Xuhudi District, ShanghaiPER PARTECIPARE INFO: TEL. +39 02 34592785 / shanghaiselection@mseventy.com 

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Z.TAO Unveils the new Fashion Zone, Stunning at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Red-hot artist Mr. Huang Zitao made a special appearance at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong to attend the Fashion Zonegrand opening ceremony. Z.TAO also used his usual unique way to introduce the Fashion Zone to the media and fans through live broadcast.

The opening ceremony was held at Fashion Zone, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. Z.TAO walked the runway and learnt Cantonese slangs which surprised the media and fans. During the event, Z.TAO expressed his interest in taking ELLE Hong Kong cover at the Backstage Studio with numerous bird cages. He even chatted with Lucy Cant, Lead Designer from Studio Cassells, on the design concept of the new Fashion Zone. To celebrate the grand opening, Z.TAO sang his new song "Expose" and took many fashion photoshoots. Lastly, Jenny You, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, presented a large poster which consisted of over a thousand fans' photos and a glitter microphone to Z.TAO and wished him a great success on C-Pop. After the event, Z.TAO walked around the site, reacted with Jackie Chan's figures and pretended to be a wax figure at Fashion Zone to play pranks on visitors.

As the first star visitor to the new Fashion Zone, Z.TAO enjoyed his fashion journey to Backstage Studio, Billboard Superstar and Runway. He became the cover superstar with Victoria Beckham and went inside the Madame Tussauds's tramcar and took a photo with Johnny Depp. Z.TAO also enjoyed modeling on the catwalk. The Runway's design draws from the Nathan Road's iconic neon signs and features AR (Augmented Reality) technology which makes Z.TAO's fashion journey more memorable. The new Fashion Zone embodies celebrities, fashion, trendy and technology with Hong Kong cultures and elements which further strengthens Madame Tussauds Hong Kong as a must-visit attraction regardless of age or cultural backgrounds.

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#AtHyattRegency Hyatt Regency Lucknow Opens in Northern India

Conveniently located in the corporate hub of Vibhuti Khand, Hyatt Regency Lucknow is designed to connect business and leisure travelers to all Lucknow has to offer. (Photo: Business Wire)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H)  announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Lucknow, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Lucknow, capital of the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Hyatt Regency Lucknow is the 27thHyatt-branded hotel in India and further expands the company’s brand presence in South Asia by offering enriching, authentic and diversified brand experiences for guests.

“The opening of Hyatt Regency Lucknow marks a significant milestone for the Hyatt Regency brand as it continues to expand its footprint throughout India,” said Kurt Straub, vice president, operations for India at Hyatt. “Not only is the hotel strategically located for business travelers visiting Lucknow, it is also well positioned for leisure guests who are interested in enjoying a journey through the Uttar Pradesh Heritage Arc of Lucknow, Agra and Varanasi.”

“We are delighted to announce the opening of Hyatt Regency Lucknow in the dynamic capital of the largest and most populous state of India. Chartered Hotels Private Limited remains focused on developing full service hotels across tier one and tier two cities in India for the ever growing business and leisure traveler,” said Varun Saraf, managing director, Chartered Hotels Private Limited. “The hotel's strategic location along with the food and beverage offerings and large state-of-the-art meeting and banqueting facilities will provide guests with an unforgettable experience which Lucknow has not yet seen.”

Conveniently located in the corporate hub of Vibhuti Khand, Hyatt Regency Lucknow is designed to connect business and leisure travelers to all Lucknow has to offer. The hotel is in close proximity to the city’s High Court and multiple public sector head offices, and the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is less than 16 miles (25 kilometers) away. Additionally, landmarks and tourist attractions include Bara Imambara, La Martiniere College and Hazratganj Market.

“Our passionate, caring and well-trained team is ready to welcome guests to our contemporary and stylish hotel. At Hyatt Regency Lucknow, we set the stage for dynamic interactions – from a quick coffee meeting to shared culinary experiences, our guests can come together to socialize, collaborate or celebrate,” said Kumar Shobhan, general manager of the hotel. “We are confident that the hotel’s spacious accommodations, premier meeting facilities and superior service will provide an authentic experience and one-stop convenience to business and leisure travelers.”

Guestrooms

With 206 guestrooms, including 19 suites, Hyatt Regency Lucknow offers elegantly decorated, bright and spacious accommodations. All guestrooms feature 43-inch LED HD televisions, a multi-functional workspace, a comfortable seating area, and a well-appointed bathroom. Guests staying in the Regency Club guestrooms and suites can enjoy access to the Regency Club that serves complimentary breakfast, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Other Regency Club benefits include private check-in and check-out and airport transfers.

Culinary Journey

The dining options at Hyatt Regency Lucknow focus on offering different local and international dishes. The all-day-dining restaurant Rocca offers Italian and Awadhi cuisine ideal for a family, a group of friends or work colleagues. The restaurant features a live kitchen and pizza oven and offers a variety of Italian and popular Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.

The hotel’s specialty restaurant LukJin, which will open later this year, will offer a selection of Thai and Chinese dishes, including dumplings, soups, noodles, aromatic curries, stir-fried dishes and desserts. Led by well-trained Thai & Chinese chefs, the restaurant’s authentic flavors will make it the most sought-after place for dinner.

UP’s Lounge is a lounge during the day that transforms into a lively bar in the evening. This social venue offers innovative and creative cocktails inspired by local ingredients and spices, along with a fine selection of alcoholic beverages.

Wellness Experiences

Siddh Spa, which will be launched subsequently, will be an Urban Spa offering beauty and wellness therapies inspired by ancient Siddha practices. Guests can choose a wellness path based on their desired state of being – Vatham, Pitham or Kapham. The spa features a four-treatment rooms and separate male and female hydro areas equipped with steam room and showers for a rejuvenating experience.

Hyatt Regency Lucknow also features a pool and 24-hour fitness center so that guests can maintain their fitness routine while traveling.

Event Venues

Hyatt Regency Lucknow is the perfect venue for a variety of events such as weddings, social banquets, exhibitions, meetings, and conferences. With more than 18,000 square feet (1,579 square meters) of flexible meeting and event facilities, including a 4,200-square foot (390-square meter) ballroom, the hotel provides thoughtfully designed multi-functional spaces with high-tech audio-visual and lighting solutions. For corporate meeting requirements there are seven breakout rooms spread over one floor with different seating capacities.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Hyatt Regency

The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 175 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #AtHyattRegency.

About Chartered Hotels Private Limited

Chartered Hotels Private Limited is a subsidiary of Saraf Hotels Enterprise, a family-owned hospitality company with a strong South Asian presence. Founded by Radhe Shyam Saraf in 1974, the company’s first hotel, The Yak and Yeti, opened in 1977 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The company has expanded several times over and currently has 10 operating hotels in the region. These include the iconic Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Andaz Delhi and Hyatt Regency Chennai, among others. The group also has hotels under construction in Goa (opening October 2017), Guwahati and Bhubaneswar. Hyatt Regency Lucknow will be the 11th Saraf-developed hotel in South Asia and the ninth hotel with Hyatt. Chartered Hotels Private Limited is run by Varun Saraf, a third generation hotelier, who is the company's managing director.

Saraf Hotel Enterprises

The varied portfolio includes Hyatt Regency Kolkata, The Grand New Delhi, Hotel and Residences Goa, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad, Hyatt Place Hampi, Hyatt Raipur, Hyatt Regency Guwahati, Hyatt Regency Lucknow, Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Andaz Delhi, Hyatt Regency Chennai, India, Bodhgaya Hotel and Convention Centre, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Hotel Yak, and Yeti Kathmandu.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 13 premier brands. As of June 30, 2017 the Company's portfolio included 731 properties in 56 countries. The Company's purpose to care for people so they can be their best informs its business decisions and growth strategy and is intended to create value for shareholders, build relationships with guests and attract the best colleagues in the industry. The Company's subsidiaries develop, own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels, resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including under the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt Centric®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt™, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™ and Hyatt Residence Club® brand names and have locations on six continents. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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First ever baseball-themed television series in China draws big television and digital audience "Boyhood" tv series surpasses 5 billion video views, wins primetime time slot on television in China

"Boyhood," the first ever baseball-themed television series in China, reached a large audience of viewers in China across television and digital platforms. The series, which was produced in cooperation with Major League Baseball, generated more than 5 billion video views, 3.1 billion social media impressions in China (@Weibo), and won its time period on television during the golden time window, China's primetime (7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.).

The 40-episode series starred the TFBoys, a popular Chinese boy band, as baseball players trying to turn around the performance of a losing team. The series aired on Hunan Satellite TV, China's top satellite television station, and was available on digital platforms Tencent Video and iQiyi Video. "Boyhood" ranked as the number one topic on @Weibo for the month of July, the first time that has occurred for a baseball topic in China.

The baseball scenes for "Boyhood" were filmed at the MLB Development Center in Nanjing, China. Seventeen players from the MLB Development Center made guest appearances in the series, including three who have signed Minor League contracts with MLB Clubs: "Itchy" Xu Guiyan (Baltimore Orioles), Hai-Cheng Gong (Pittsburgh Pirates) and Justin Qiangbarenzeng (Boston Red Sox).

"The huge audience tuning into this year's 'Boyhood' series is the latest indication that baseball is finding its own distinctive way forward in communities around the world," said Chris Park, MLB Executive Vice President, Global Marketing and Partnerships. "We are delighted to see the MLB Development Centers serve and inspire great Chinese storytelling, even as the Centers continue to lay the foundation for the first full generation of Major League Chinese talent."

MLBI has opened three MLB Development Centers in China in Wuxi, Changzhou and Nanjing. The Centers provide world-class facilities for talented Chinese student athletes in grades 7-12, combining a mainstream school curriculum with baseball skills development.

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IBB Awards launched to celebrate business excellence

India Best Brand Series & Awards (IBBA) today announced the launch of a chain of events to recognize and felicitate the most prestigious brands that have established their foothold in the market. The occasion is scheduled to be held at the end of the year 2017 in New Delhi.

With a rationale to identify and encourage the efforts and achievements of businesses across industries, IBBA will honor ground-breaking startups, brands focused on product and business innovation and outstanding entrepreneurs whose leadership efforts have made a difference. Consumer mapping, market mapping and experts rating would be a few categories to test the mettle of the brands who are in the running.

Commenting on this momentous occasion, Mr. Sudhanshu Rai, Chief Strategist IBB Awards said: “We are delighted to host the IBB Awards 2017, at the end of this year. This is a commemoration for those who have taken over the market by a storm. IBB Awards is an exclusive chain of events with a concluding citation ceremony to celebrate the stability of those who are here to stay and those who have already carved their way to success.”

There are no specific criteria for registration. Companies who register will be assessed on unique parameters like Brand existence, past achievements and market penetration. Brands would be nominated only through the popular poll carried out amongst the brand’s loyal stakeholders, their buyers.

IBBA intends to promote the most impactful brands (industry-wise) for their excellence and proved value to its consumers. The mission involves mapping brand strength for their prospective growth, to share the success stories of corporate, SME’s, entrepreneurs and start up’s and further celebrate their potential.

To submit a nomination for the award, you may visit the official website of IBBA – www.ibbawards.com.

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Chandelier Peachy Takes a Trip to Asia: New cocktail lounge opens at Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel Saipan

Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel Saipan has announced the opening of DÁ Lounge, the hotel’s new cocktail lounge and icon of the entire property.

DÁ Lounge is located in the casino lobby, adjacent to the fairy-like marble staircase and the grand hallway which features the spectacular pastel sky of Saipan and LED ceiling screen.

In addition to its signature cocktail, Imperial Royale, guests of the DÁ Lounge can choose champagne or traditional cocktails. And available on the wine menu, Krug, Grande Cuvée Brut 2000 from France, Reims, is also offered. “This vintage brings together the complexity and the generosity of a very exciting year. Krug 2000 is one of the most intense, dramatic and romantic Krug Vintages ever made,” according to the press release.

The cocktail menu at DÁ Lounge will change seasonally and will also expand in the future. Guests can also ask the mixologist there to create customized cocktails not found on the menu catering to their flavor profile.

DÁ Lounge is located on Level 1, CPL Defence Jack Road, Orchid Street, Garapan, Saipan and features a royal ambiance as well as a wide selection of classic cocktails, snacks, and wines and spirits from around the world. DÁ Lounge is open from Sunday to Thursday from 6pm to 3am.

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited (1076:HK) celebrated the long-awaited opening of Phase I of the $500 million Imperial Pacific Resort Hotel on Thursday, July 6. The facility operates via the Hong Kong-based firm’s casino license transferred from the Best Sunshine Live temporary training facility in Garapan.

Construction of facility’s 374 guest rooms, including 15 luxury villas, is slated to be completed by August 2018.

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Amazon Introduces Prime Now in Singapore: Free Two-Hour Delivery on Tens of Thousands of Items

Prime Now is the first Amazon retail service to launch in Singapore, offering free two-hour delivery on grocery items, local favorites and name-brand goods

In addition to tens of thousands of daily essentials, customers can also shop chilled beer and wine and have these items delivered right to their door

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of Prime Now in Singapore, which offers free two-hour delivery on tens of thousands of items right from your phone. Customers can shop on the Prime Now app for everything on their list from eggs, cold beer and ice cream to baby strollers, toys, and consumer electronics. Local favorites such as Tiger Balm, Milo, Scotch-Brite and MamyPoko diapers as well as products from iconic brands including L'Oreal, Pampers, and Samsung are also available for ultra-fast delivery right to your door with free two-hour delivery on orders of S$40 or more.

"We are excited to introduce the busy people in Singapore to this convenient, ultra-fast delivery solution to get more time back to do the things they love," said Aarif Nakhooda, Director of Prime Now Asia-Pacific. "Prime Now is powered by Amazon's more than 20 years of operational and technological excellence and hundreds of Singapore's talented and skilled associates."

"We are pleased that Amazon has chosen to launch a new operating model with Amazon Prime Now in Singapore, which will leverage data and technology to achieve greater resource efficiency and near real-time delivery of goods," said Mr. Kiren Kumar, Assistant Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board. "With Prime Now, Amazonwill also play a key role in training and equipping our local ecosystem and workforce with cross-disciplinary digital capabilities. This is an excellent example of a global technology company contributing to Singapore's ambition to be a Smart Nation and a location for businesses to innovate and create new value for the world."

Prime Now is an exclusive service for members of Amazon Prime, a membership program to launch in Singapore soon with additional benefits to come. For a limited time, Prime Now will be available in Singapore to try without a Prime membership. Customers who shop using their Visa credit card will receive S$20 off their first Prime Now order using promotional code VISA20 for a limited time. Customers without a Visa card can get S$10 off their first order using promotional code 10PRIMENOW.

Since launching in December 2014 in New York, Prime Now has expanded to more than 50 cities in nine countries including Berlin, London, Madrid, Rome and Tokyo. To enjoy ultra-fast delivery of tens of thousands of items including grocery, home, health and beauty, electronics, toys, outdoor gear, sporting goods and more, customers need to download the Prime Now app, available on iOS and Android devices. Prime Now is available from 10:00 to 22:00, seven days a week. Prime Now offers free two-hour delivery on orders of S$40 or more. For orders under S$40, two-hour delivery is S$5.99. Customers can also get their Prime Now order with one-hour delivery for S$9.99.

Learn more about Amazon Prime Now at www.amazon.com.sg.

About Amazon

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information, visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews.

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Vinitaly China – Shanghai 22-24 September 2017, Shanghai Wine & Dine Festival

The press conference held on the 12th of July at the Mandarin Oriental in Shanghai marked the start of the official countdown to the third edition of the Shanghai Wine & Dine Festival (22‐24 September), one of the most important b2c events in China that attracts more than 70 thousand visitors and 150 exhibitors from 10 different countries. This year the event will encompass more than 50 cooking shows and 40 masterclasses dedicated to wine education.

Italy will be present together with 14 other nations. New entries: USA, Russia and Switzerland. For the third year, Vinitaly Interntional will lead the Italian Pavilion home to famous Italian food and wine brands: amongst them Granarolo, Fabbri, the historic coffee brand Illy as well as many importers operating throughout the country such as Sinodrink, Interprocom Cantine Divine and Yitang. 

For more information visit http://www.vinitalyinternational.com/events/vinitaly-china-shanghai-2017

Vinitaly International Academy

Certification Course in Beijing and Shanghai

September will also mark the first Certification Certification of Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) in China. First stop is Beijing from September 10 to the 14th, and then Shanghai from the 17 to th 21st. The goal is to double the number of Ambassadors in the Country by the end of the year.

For more information visit Vinitaly International or write to via@vinitalytour.com

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Calendario 2017

Vinitaly International Academy Certification Course 10 - 14 September Beijing

Beijing

Vinitaly China - Shanghai 22 - 24 September

International Wine & Dine Festival Shanghai

Vinitaly International Academy Certification Course 17 - 21 September

Shanghai

Vinitaly International Academy Certification Course 16 - 20 October

San Francisco Wine School, San Francisco 

Vinitaly Hong Kong 9 - 11 November 

International Wine & Spirits Fair

Vinitaly Russia 20 November

Lotte Hotel, Moscow

wine2wine 4 - 5 December

Centro Congressi Veronafiere, Verona 

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Hainan Airlines' new uniforms debut at Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2017

The 2017 Laurence Xu Haute Couture Show, an event highlighting the work of the world-renowned fashion designer, was held in the ballroom at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand on July 4, 2017, during Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2017. The uniforms that were showcased combine elements of classical, time-honored Oriental aesthetics and the silhouette of a modern Western suit, infusing new vigor and fashion into the attire.

Repurposing the alluring look of the Cheongsam, a stylish traditional Chinese dress for women usually worn on more formal occasions, the uniforms feature a collar overlaid with a pattern of auspicious clouds and a lower hem with a pattern alternating sea and mountains which contrasts with the collar's clouds and sky, drawing a comparison between a Hainan aircraft that has just taken off, and the roc, a mythical bird denoting strength, as it lifts into flight. The 3/4 sleeves denote simplicity and just the right amount of modesty, symbolic of the cabin crew's high level of competence. The apron is designed like a tulip-shaped dress to emphasize, in equal measure, elegance, femininity, aesthetics and practicality. The Western-style draping incorporates popular international fashion elements alongside a sense of high-quality professionalism. The fusion of traditional Chinese elements and popular international fashion created an Oriental masterpiece that turned heads in Paris.

The new attire maintains and adds a new twist to the previous generations' iconic elements - the Oriental art-inspired patterns and gray-color theme that have always been an essential part of the uniform's design. The uniform pays a tribute to the designs of the previous generations, cleverly updated with a modern aesthetic that incorporates popular international fashion elements. The fourth-generation uniforms have been in use for seven years starting from 2010. Driven by Hainan Airlines' strategic vision of becoming one of the world's most prominent carriers, two years ago, the airline opened a discussion with Laurence Xu that led ultimately to the creation of the new uniforms. During the design process, Hainan Airlines and Laurence Xu met and talked frequently, going through more than 1,000 design blueprints and trying out more than one hundred samples of garments and accessories.

The debut of the new uniforms at this year's fall/winter session is not only the result of a combination of fashion with aviation, but also a cross-industry cooperation in terms of travel and fashion and a testament to Hainan Airlines' ingenuity. The uniforms are now an element of the masterful visual experience that has become part and parcel of what the airline's domestic and international passengers are treated to when they fly with Hainan. The ingenuity that led to the cross-industry partnership is just one component of the commitment that the airline has made in terms of catering to ever-changing passenger expectations. Another example of how that ingenuity played a role is when Hainan Airlines partnered with renowned international pianist Lang Lang in 2016, which culminated in the famous performer playing piano for passengers "in the clouds" on Hainan Airline flight. As for ground services, renowned designer Dr. Patrick Leung, at the invitation of the airline, designed its international VIP lounge, the HNA Club, which provides business class and club member passengers with a comfortable environment amid multifunctional facilities. With a lasting focus on details and a continued commitment to innovation, originality and keeping ahead of passenger expectations, the airline has been providing travelers with the highest quality services over its 24 years of existence.

Hainan Airlines' new uniforms

Hainan Airlines' new uniforms

Hainan Airlines' new uniforms

Hainan Airlines' new uniforms

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