Giambattista Valli éblouit Barcelone lors de la Bridal Night

BARCELONE, Espagne, 22 avr. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le défilé de mode le plus exclusif de la Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week (semaine de la mode nuptiale de Barcelone) a enchanté plus de 450 invités hier soir, lesquels ont profité d’un spectacle unique dans le bâtiment historique de la Llotja de Mar. La Maison Giambattista Valli a célébré en exclusivité le lancement de sa collection nuptiale lors de la Bridal Night, la soirée de gala de l’événement organisé par Fira de Barcelona avec le soutien du ministère catalan des Entreprises et du Travail.

Les 30 créations de Giambattista Valli ont rayonné lors d’un défilé extraordinaire. Les silhouettes se sont succédé, illustrant à merveille le style nuptial contemporain de M. Valli, invitant le public à assister à la manifestation de sa vision. Cette présentation a incarné l’essence de l’individualité, le partage d’un rêve et la célébration de l’amour.

Le défilé a mis en scène 10 robes de la troisième « Love Collection », 10 silhouettes emblématiques des première et deuxième « Love Collections » et 10 créations de Haute Couture. Celles-ci ont reflété la magnificence et le savoir-faire des Ateliers, se démarquant des rituels classiques du mariage et se concentrant sur l’importance des émotions du « moment » et la joie des célébrations. Empreintes de l’esthétique idyllique et de l’excellence de la Maison, les robes de Valli ont su se distinguer par leur caractère contemporain, tant par des lignes épurées que par des volumes mémorables ou des détails surprenants inspirés par la personnalité d’un nouveau groupe imaginaire : les amis de M. Valli. La fusion du classique et du moderne séduit de nombreuses mariées à travers le monde, à la recherche d’une robe de mariée unique, dans le plus pur style Valli et fidèle à leur histoire personnelle.

Le prestigieux créateur a exprimé sa satisfaction après le défilé et a déclaré : « J’ai choisi Barcelone et la Bridal Fashion Week pour présenter ma Love Collection 3 parce que c’est un événement qui attire un public varié composé de passionnés de mode, de créateurs, d’acheteurs et de médias du monde entier, et qui m’offre une visibilité mondiale maximale ainsi que des opportunités de succès. » Il a ajouté : « En outre, l’atmosphère romantique et cosmopolite de Barcelone correspond parfaitement au thème de ma collection, qui célèbre l’amour et le romantisme. »

La Barcelona Bridal Night a réuni un public et un premier rang prestigieux, dont la it-girl, mannequin et icône internationale de la mode Olivia Palermo, la comtesse et mannequin Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, le styliste et designer Pelayo Diaz, l’actrice Hiba Abouk, l’actrice et mannequin Blanca Romero, le mannequin Marco Llorente, l’animatrice de télévision et actrice Marta Torné, pour ne citer que quelques-unes des personnalités présentes.

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Giambattista Valli encanta Barcelona na Noite das Noivas

BARCELONA, Espanha, April 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O desfile de moda mais exclusivo da Semana de Moda Nupcial de Barcelona encantou mais de 450 convidados na noite passada, que desfrutaram de um show único no edifício histórico da Llotja de Mar. A Maison Giambattista Valli comemorou com exclusividade a estreia de sua coleção nupcial na Noite das Noivas, a noite de gala do evento organizado pela Fira de Barcelona, com o apoio do Ministério de Negócios e Trabalho da Catalunha.

Em um desfile espetacular, as 30 criações de Giambattista Valli brilharam com sua luz própria. Foi o ponto culminante de silhuetas, representando uma exibição completa do conceito do Sr. Valli sobre vestidos de noiva contemporâneos, convidando o público a testemunhar de perto a manifestação de sua visão, traduzida em uma apresentação que incorpora a essência da individualidade, compartilhando um sonho, uma celebração e o amor.

O desfile de moda apresentou dez vestidos da terceira “Love Collection”, dez silhuetas icônicas da primeira e da segunda “Love Collections” e dez criações de alta costura, inspirando a grandiosidade e o savoir-faire dos Ateliês, distanciando-se dos rituais clássicos de casamento e concentrando-se no significado das emoções do “momento” e na alegria das cerimônias. Com a estética idílica e a excelência da Maison, os vestidos de Valli sobressaíram com um toque contemporâneo, seja pelas linhas limpas, pelos volumes inesquecíveis ou os detalhes inesperados, inspirados nas personalidades de um novo grupo imaginário: os amigos do Sr. Valli. Essa combinação de clássico e moderno atrai muitas noivas ao redor do mundo que buscam um vestido de noiva exclusivo, no puro estilo Valli e atrelado à sua própria história pessoal.

O conceituado estilista ficou encantado após o desfile e disse: “Escolhi Barcelona e a Semana de Moda Nupcial para a estreia da minha Love Collection 3 porque é um evento que atrai um público diversificado de entusiastas da moda, estilistas, compradores e mídia do mundo todo, além de me proporcionar o máximo de visibilidade internacional e oportunidades de sucesso”. E acrescentou: “Além disso, o clima romântico e cosmopolita de Barcelona combina perfeitamente com o tema de minha coleção, que celebra o amor e o romance“.

A Noite das Noivas de Barcelona contou com um público luxuoso e uma primeira fila que incluiu a modelo e ícone da moda internacional Olivia Palermo, a modelo e condessa Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, o estilista e designer Pelayo Diaz, a atriz Hiba Abouk, a atriz e modelo Blanca Romero, o modelo Marco Llorente, a apresentadora de TV e atriz Marta Torné, entre outras personalidades.

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Media crucial in shaping public perception: Kaulinge


The media plays an important role in moulding public opinions and influencing both corporations and the Namibian society as a whole.

Selma Kaulinge, Communications and PR Manager at Nedbank Namibia, made this statement at the fourth annual Nedbank Women in Media conference in Windhoek on Saturday, which was themed ‘Bringing together diverse voices’.

Kaulinge stated that supporting initiatives such as Women in Media helps to develop and improve the media sector as a whole.

The conference provided an opportunity to connect with and learn from like-minded trailblazing females in Namibia’s media industry, as well as to facilitate a platform for discussing how women in the media industry deal with gender disparities in leadership, mental health, and representation.

Several speakers advocated for a shift towards inclusive storytelling that depicts women’s lives in a nuanced, safe, and representative manner, while award-winning journalist Shelleygan Petersen discussed policy gaps that endanger the safety of fema
le journalists in the newsroom and how these policies should be implemented properly.

‘Many of my colleagues have left the profession because they prioritised their mental health over their passion for the job, which should never be the case. Your mental health should not come at the expense of your title or organisation,’ Petersen stated.

Throughout the conference, emphasis was put on the need of mentorship schemes in nurturing the next generation of female media workers and ensuring their sustained success and well-being in a competitive environment.

Through collaboration and collaborative action, delegates reiterated their commitment to driving good change and moving the needle forward for gender parity in the media sector.

Sylvia Mundjindi of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung delivered a keynote address emphasising the need of the media industry ensuring safe spaces for women in the workplace.

Selma Ikela, a news editor, highlighted how to handle Namibian concerns through storytelling, while Elzita Beukes
and Eva Rakel delivered compelling lectures on entertainment as a catalyst for women’s empowerment and a worldwide view on the media landscape, respectively.

The curtain closer of the event, a panel discussion on the contribution of corporate PR to the media landscape, opened the floor to insightful ideas from experts including Hilaria Graig, Corporate Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager at the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund, Helena Mootseng, Public and Corporate Affairs Manager at Namibia Diamond Trading Company, and Katrina Sikeni, Manager for Stakeholder Engagement at the Government Institutions Pension Fund.

This year’s Nedbank Women in Media conference provided the platform for building new networks, opening up a safe space for tackling difficult dialogues and encouraging constructive conversations.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Otjiwarongo operating without five top executives


OTJIWARONGO: The Otjiwarongo Municipality will as of Friday operate without substantive strategic executives including a chief executive officer (CEO) after all its top five executives have tendered their resignations or went on early retirement.

This is according to the Otjiwarongo Municipality chairperson of the management committee, Godhardt Hoko in an interview with Nampa on Monday, who revealed that the five executives left the municipality between March 2023 and April 2024.

The five vacancies include that of the CEO, strategic executive for finance, human resources, technical and community and economic development services.

‘These executives left the municipality not because there was hostility, but for their greener pastures or to attend to other callings in their lives.

For now, the municipality has a council resolution to have a substantive CEO be recruited first, and once hired, assist the municipality in recruiting the other four strategic executives,’ said Hoko.

The position of CEO is still v
acant since the departure of Moses Matyayi who joined the City of Windhoek in a similar position as of July 2023.

Hoko explained that the town’s current acting CEO, Erickson Mwanyekange who is the strategic executive for community and economic development services has also resigned from the municipality with 26 April being his last official working day.

‘Therefore, as of Friday this week the municipality will not have a substantive top executive, which is a bad situation for its operations,’ said Hoko, adding that the municipality in March this year recommended to the line Ministry of Urban and Rural Development the name of a male candidate who attended interviews on the position of CEO, after he was shortlisted from a total 47 applicants who had applied for the top position.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Capricorn gets IFC edge advanced green building certification


The Capricorn Corner building, which houses the Capricorn Group’s cutting-edge offices in Klein Windhoek, has received EDGE Advanced green building accreditation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group’s private sector arm.

The certification, presented by EDGE certification partner, Green Business Building Certification Inc (GBCI), marks the first internationally recognised operational building to be EDGE-certified in Namibia.

This achievement also preludes this year’s World Earth Day, highlighting Capricorn Group’s progress in environmental stewardship, Ruan Bestbier, Capricorn Group Head of Sustainability on Monday said.

He said that sustainability is central to the banks’ purpose and the group’s strategic imperatives, and achieving the EDGE Advanced certification supports its commitment to integrating sustainable practices and investing with responsibility.

‘The Capricorn Corner building excels in energy efficiency and reducing our environmental footprint, and it has also
significantly enriched the surrounding communities since its inception by generating employment opportunities, driving sustainable growth, and nurturing a culture oriented towards sustainability,’ Bestbier said.

An innovation of IFC, EDGE is an online platform, a green building standard and a certification system for more than 170 countries.

EDGE was created in response to the need for a measurable solution to prove the financial case for building green and help jumpstart the mainstreaming of green buildings, he noted.

Bestbier explained that EDGE empowers building professionals to quickly and easily determine the most cost-effective ways to build green based on occupant behaviour, building type and the local climate.

‘The Capricorn Corner office building was designed according to world-class standards to be future-proof, environmentally friendly and safe to meet the current needs of employees and the future workforce.’

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Khomas Regional Council signs Workplan with Jiangsu province


Khomas Regional Council (KRC) on Monday signed a Workplan with a delegation from the Jiangsu province of China on essential priority targeted areas of the existing twinning partnership.

The delegation headed by China’s Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Wei Ping and the Vice Governor of Jiangsu Provincial, Ma Xin, hailed Khomas Governor Laura-McLeod Katjirua, as the founder and principal orchestrator of Khomas region and Jiangsu province partnership which has culminated in the signing of the work plan.

In June 2015 the KRC and Jiangsu Province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which later translated into another agreement signed between the KRC and the Standing Committee of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Congress on 20 October 2023, leading up to the monumental signing of the Work plan between the twin cities on this day.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, KRC Chairperson Shaalukeni Moonde said ‘The signing of the Workplan is consequent to recognizing the tangible impact of the existing cooperation to the t
wo nations and institutions, based on equality and mutual benefits, to promote two-way exchange.’

As per the signed agreement, the Workplan acknowledges the extreme need to accelerate progress in friendly people-to-people contacts and cooperation, in the fields of science, technology, education, culture, sports, health, trade and investment, agriculture, investment, environment protection, tourism and human resources.

In her address, McLeod-Katjirua acknowledged that the previously signed agreements put the singing of the work plan in motion, ‘it is these two signed agreements that gave us the legitimate authority and absolute mandate to sign this envisaged five-year work plan to make our twinning partnership a more active and relevant force for our present and future development challenges as partners.’

McLeod-Katjirua further called on the administrators of the Work plan to keep the wheel moving in the right direction and the leading agents of the sectoral partnership, to make the fruits of their ties of
partnership more visible, alive and tangible to motivate or encourage others to emulate and to see the strength of this Khomas /Jiangsu partnership.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency