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New exhibition at the Van Gogh Museum – Golden Boy Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt is known throughout the world for his paintings featuring gold and decorative ornaments, his universal symbolism and his pictures of strong women. But where did he find inspiration? The exhibition Golden Boy Gustav Klimt. Inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin, Matisse… offers visitors a remarkable opportunity to view Klimt’s art alongside work by the numerous artists who inspired him.
Klimt’s oeuvre is rarely offered on loan, but this autumn, masterpieces from all over the world will be traveling to Amsterdam. This is the largest retrospective of Klimt’s work ever to be organized in the Netherlands. Works including Emilie Flöge (1902) and Water Serpents II (1904) will be on public display for the first time in the exhibition, which is a collaboration with the Belvedere in Vienna.
‘Golden boy’ Gustav Klimt (1826-1918) was one of the foremost artists in imperial fin-de-siècle Vienna, and his name still resonates today. Klimt was both celebrated and controversial, and remains one of the most fascinating artists of modern art history.
Based on new research, Golden Boy Gustav Klimt presents internationally famous works by Klimt alongside the work of other renowned artists including Vincent van Gogh, Whistler, Sargent, Toorop, Monet, Rodin, Toulouse-Lautrec and Matisse. The exhibition shows how Klimt drew inspiration from this art, before making equally captivating art in a style completely his own.
Turbulent times
Golden Boy Gustav Klimt transports visitors to the turbulent times in which Klimt lived and charts his impressive career. The stories behind the paintings and the people figuring in them also play a role: who were they, why did Klimt paint them and what was the relationship between the painter and his model?The focus of the exhibition is on Klimt’s enormous stylistic development: from a classical portrait of pianist Pembaur from his early years (1890) to Adele Bloch-Bauer II (1912) and Eugenia Primavesi (1913), two explosions of colour inspired by Van Gogh and Matisse.
Iconic Klimt paintings
The exhibition features iconic works including Judith (1901), wich brings the Biblical Judith into Klimt’s time, sensual and bathing in gold. The daring The Bride – which was left unfinished on the easel when Klimt died in 1918 – is also on display, as is the famous portrait of Klimt’s beloved muse Emilie Flöge. A spectacular inclusion is the painting Water Serpents II, on public display for the first time since the 1960s.Golden Boy Gustav Klimt. Inspired by Van Gogh, Rodin, Matisse… is on display at the Van Gogh Museum from 7 October 2022 till 8 January 2023.
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Ninja Kitties are hoping to bring hope and positive thoughts to children in 2022 and beyond
Fox Chapel Publishing is pleased to announce a new character-driven children’s book series and brand: Ninja Kitties. Packed with messages of goodness, kindness, and empathy, the Ninja Kitties—seven royal kitties who transform into ninja kitties to save the day—make their debut this year.
Fox Chapel Publishing worked closely with award-winning creator Kayomi Harai to introduce an empowering book series for young children. Harai originally envisioned Ninja Kitties to inspire children to believe in their inner strengths.
The psychology of play was also a key factor during the creation of Ninja Kitties. Brand advisor Sujata Luther, a former EVP of Nickelodeon Consumer Insights, was on the creative board to map out characters and situations that would make a strong impact on children and their families—especially during today’s environment.
“As kids and parents are navigating today’s complicated and nuanced landscape in their journey through childhood,” says Luther. Ninja Kitties is the perfect stage for teaching valuable life lessons.”
Fox Chapel Publishing will launch several books in 2022 with more to follow in 2023. I’d love to send you a sneak peek of the books!
Meet Zumi
Zumi is the oldest kitty. She is super kind and smart. Zumi is a black belt super ninja, and she can jump super high!
Sometimes Zumi doesn’t remember to listen. She also wants everything to be perfect. Her brothers and sisters help her remember to listen and include everyone’s ideas.
This uplifting picture book combines an empowering story with engaging play that teaches kids the valuable lesson of listening to others! Activity pages for kids are included, each themed around working together, from crossword puzzles and word searches to mazes, trivia, and seek-and-find games—plus tons of cool stickers!
About the Author
Award-winning professional artist Kayomi Harai worked as a commercial art illustrator and animal portrait artist in her native Japan before moving to California. Known for her watercolor paintings of bright-eyed cats in precarious situations, her lifelike artistry has captivated collectors for years. Her works have been exhibited around the world, and are licensed in collectible plates, figurines, puzzles, t-shirts, prints, posters, and greeting cards.
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Here is Me, a Chinese Girl Wearing Our Traditional Dress – Qipao
When I asked my husband which one he loves the most among all my dresses, he answered without hesitate – Qipao. Yes, I trust his opinion. Every Chinese girl wants to have a couple of beautiful Qipao dresses in her closet. Believe me, it is difficult to find a high quality Qipao in US. If you found a $50 Qipao in Chinatown, that is not the one you can wear and appreciate. Qipao needs to be made in high quality materials and beautiful patterns.
Let me introduce my Qipao, which comes from the elegant fashion brand Ming Wang. This dress is a beautiful nod to Ming Wang’s Asian American heritage, the knit qipao-style dress is a part of the brand limited edition Chinoiserie collection. Bold, oversized florals are striking, yet feminine, creating a truly distinctive style. A mandarin collar and ornamental frog closures at the neckline finish off the piece with elegant flair. Comfortable and easy to care for, this lightweight dress is crafted with Ming Wang’s machine washable yarns that resist wrinkling, stretching, and fading for a gorgeous, one-and-done look that lasts season after season and year after year.
- Wrinkle-Resistant Knit Dress
- Fade & Stretch Resistant to Hold Its Shape and Color
- Women’s Dress Length is 38″. Length May Vary Slightly According to Size.
- Machine Wash Gentle or Hand Wash, Wash Separately, Cold Water; Do Not Bleach
- Lay Flat to Dry; Iron with Low Temperature Inside Out
- Short Sleeves (8″); Mandarin Collar; Zip Back; Unlined
- 60% Acrylic / 15% Viscose / 15% Rayon / 5% Nylon / 5% Polyester
- Imported
Other than this beautiful Qipao, there is anther dress from Ming Wang is in my bucket list. It is a light blue dress, perfect for summer and elegant enough to attend some events. One of the reasons that I love Ming Wang’s dresses is they are really easy to take care of. They are wrinkle resistant and machine wash. What you expect more for a good quality knit dress? I think I feel a hundred percent satisfied already.
Ombre Stripe Button-Front Knit Dress
Tap into the timeless beauty of this textural, ombre striped knit dress. Reminiscent of the feminine silhouettes of the ’40s, this elegant piece accentuates the waist for a flattering look, complete with the natural sophistication of shell buttons.
- Wrinkle-Resistant Knit Dress
- Fade & Stretch Resistant to Hold Its Shape and Color
- Women’s Dress Length is 36″. Length May Vary Slightly According to Size.
- Machine or Hand Wash, Cold Water; Do Not Bleach
- Lay Flat to Dry; Iron with Low Temperature Inside Out
- 10″-Length Sleeves; Y-Neck; Button-Front; Unlined
- 52% Rayon / 48% Polyester
- Imported
Should I get this one? I think so. It is so pretty and perfect for Summer! Ming Wang’s signature knits form the foundation of every collection — brought to life by our talented team of designers using vibrant colors, distinctive patterns, and chic Ming Wang touches you will love. At Ming Wang, they inspire all women to be confident in their skin with striking, easy-care statement knits crafted to offer a lifetime of style.
After moving to the US from Taiwan with her young family over 30 years ago, Ming Wang founded her legendary brand, offering a bold range of luxury knits and distinctive styles designed to help all women feel comfortable and confident. Still family owned and operated, the brand continues to be passionate about the same things: Effortless fashion, the artistry of knitting, and a focus on enduring quality.
Complete your wardrobe with our collection of neutral, year-round Basics designed to be the perfect layering pieces for every jacket, sweater, or blazer you have — effortlessly creating the foundation for everlasting style.
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When I talk about in-style, I mean elegant and comfortable
Time changes people taste? I don’t think so, it wouldn’t change too much, but something would evolve, because you know better about yourself, and your comfort zone. For me, when I get in my 30s, I fall in love with the clothes have good quality and last longer. I start to love classic patterns and comfortable fabrics. Easy to take care is also important, since we are getting busier and busier in our life.
At Misook, you won’t find trends that fade, but modern inspirations blended with classic silhouettes for styles that are just like you; timeless and elegant. Korean American Misook Doolittle founded her namesake brand in 1985 as a source of effortlessly refined style to meet the needs of distinguished, jet-setting women like her. Today, CEO Steven Wang and his family-owned company have further elevated MISOOK’s legacy of luxury through striking collections defined by modern designs and intricate, one-of-a kind details — all crafted with uncompromising quality. Success starts with confidence, confidence starts by looking and feeling your best.
This duster-style topper takes a time-honored theme and gives it the modern treatment. Machine washable to fit your lifestyle, the knit is crisscrossed by a sweeping windowpane pattern. With side slits for your best fit, it’s a look that transitions from denim to dressy with ease.
- Wrinkle-Resistant Knit Jacket
- 90% Acrylic / 10% Polyester
- Machine or Hand Wash Cold Water
- Heritage Fit; Women’s Jacket Length is 36″
- Bracelet-Length Sleeves (20″); Jewel Neck; Hook-and-Eye Closure at Collar; Unlined
- Side Slit Design for Comfort and Fit
- Fade & Stretch Resistant to Hold Its Shape and Color
Bluesign® Certified Dyeing
As a part of Misook mindful crafting process, this knit was colored in accordance with Bluesign® certified safe dyeing practices that require the use of non-hazardous chemicals and a more efficient process that saves water and energy.
This topper is an everywhere light coat for me, it is wrinkle-resistant, which is perfect to put in my big bag or in the car and take it out whenever I need it. If you ever come to South California, you would notice the temperature drops a lot when the sun goes down. Preparing a stylish and never wrinkled jacket is so necessary. That’s why I take this beautiful Graphic Plaid Knit Topper everywhere. If you are not a black-white style girl, this design comes with another color option which is red and black.
Discover the right outfit for every attitude. Misook‘s designers envision styles that will look as good on you as they do in the sketchbook. Their clothing is carefully engineered to flatter the figures of real women, gracing your body in all the right places. Each design is created with your lifestyle in mind for a truly timeless and versatile piece that will move with you through the seasons.
When it comes to manufacturing, Misook‘s factories serve MISOOK exclusively, using the finest equipment available. Each piece is crafted individually using the full fashion technique, a top-tier production method generally reserved for couture lines. This eliminates stretching and warping over time, and also allows for precise pattern placement on every garment. Misook‘s quality control process is unsurpassed in the industry. Every finished garment is carefully hand inspected, pressed, and hung before it makes its way to loyal customers. Misook firmly believes that the benefits of their meticulous methods outweigh the costs, resulting in premium clothing that’s perfectly suited to the way you live. -
Body? Eyes? Face? Brows? Contour? Lips? Highlight? Blush? Artis multi-tasking beauty tools can do all of this and more!
So often we take things in our life for granted. We don’t notice the everyday things, and that means we don’t often question them either. Objects we use everyday are not given the attention they deserve, especially since some of these objects, like tools, bring empowerment to our lives. I would like you to open your eyes and minds, and take a good look at the tools you use to help create beauty. Tools that help professionals make careers, and tools that help the everyday person achieve a higher level of personal beauty. I am happy to introduce you to the evolution of what a makeup brush could be. Makeup brushes that not only enable a professional to master the medium of makeup, but also enable the everyday makeup user to achieve far better results than ever before.
Artis, the Latin word for “skill, method, technique,” recognized that the entire category of beauty tools was based on an “artist-applies-to-the-canvas” premise—someone applying product on someone/something else. How different is the experience when the artist is the canvas? The answer is: a totally different beauty paradigm. Artis brought a disruptive perspective to the process of makeup self-application, to design and create a new category of beauty tools which enable a more intuitive, beautiful and ergonomic experience.
The secret to that delicious finish is in Artis CosmeFibre®. It’s engineered to be used with cosmetics and skincare across all types of formulas – liquids, creams, and powders. Each fibre bundle is packed with 3-10 times more fibers than their closest makeup brush counterpart. The tip of each CosmeFibre® tapers down to 3 microns (which you can’t see with the naked eye) so you get the softest application and superior results.
The handle is ergonomically designed to fit more comfortable in the hand of the user. Each brush is weight-balanced, which helps enhance application and performance. The updated 2021 design of the Artis Elite Collection is produced using a proprietary new premium metal alloy that has a luxurious density, increased durability, and feels even smoother to the touch.
The fibre bundle of the brush – what most people know as the brush head – is positioned on the handle to mimic the way the pad of your finger would move across your face if you were using your own fingers to apply a product. This design makes your beauty ritual more intuitive and comfortable.
Artís designs products that are both beautiful to handle and functionally superior to use, for a self-application experience that is graceful, meditative, and expressive, with remarkable results. The innovative makeup application tools deliver gentle control and efficient flawless application for a beauty experience that offers users both strength and softness.
Artis is constantly innovating and designing products that create a better beauty experience. The culture of the organization itself is inspiring, curious and collaborative, the creative aspects of work, but to our mission to offer products that create a beautiful experience.You May Also Like
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Invisible, effective, long lasting protection over your skin not on your skin.
We’ve waited a long time to start traveling again, it’s time to level up! This summer, no more choosing between your favorite fragrance and the harsh odor of toxic bug spray. Bring Pang Wangle luxurious Essential Wrap, with built in odorless Insect Shield®, anywhere that you need mosquito protection.
Pang Wangle is reinventing outdoor leisurewear by adding bug repellent technology into a timeless catalog of dreamy, recycled cotton/Tencel-blended apparel that provides protection from insects in the prettiest way possible. Travel-friendly clothing and accessories include the new Essential Wrap with Insect Shield® Bug Repellent, scarves, bandanas, blankets and leggings. Insect Shield® repels mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, ants and midges.
Your outdoor time is precious. Defend it from flying, crawling and biting pests. Wrap yourself in a sanctuary of soft texture with Pang Wangle extra stylish Essential Wrap. Sustainably made of recycled cotton and high-performance TENCEL®, derived from renewable eucalyptus trees. Pair it with Pang Wangle bug repellent organic cotton leggings for a beautiful day in the wild.
The Essential Wrap is large – 6 feet long – and drapes easily across the shoulders, around the waist as a sarong, or covering your head and neck. Dressed up or down, it’s the perfect accessory for your next tropical vacation, outdoor wedding, picnic, yoga retreat, glamping getaway – anywhere the bugs will bug you.
Insect Shield® repels mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas, chiggers, ants and midges (no-see-ums), with only a small amount of long-lasting active ingredient.
Sustainably made of recycled cotton and high-performance TENCEL®, derived from renewable eucalyptus trees. This dreamy fabric is moisture wicking and breathable, hypoallergenic and biodegradable.
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- 72″ long x 29″ wide
- Made in the USA
- Odorless + Safe Insect Shield® lasts 70+ Washes
- 55% Recycled Cotton / 45% TENCEL®
It is the best-seller, the Essential Wrap won a QVC Big Find product search competition last summer.
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