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New twist on NIMBY: No factory in my backyard
New twist on NIMBY: No factory in my backyard
By Timothy Aeppel and Ben Klayman MARSHALL, Mich. Fred Chapman has a message for Ford Motor Co, which
2023-07-10 18:22
Trump set to return to Washington for monumental court date -- but a national catharsis is unlikely
Trump set to return to Washington for monumental court date -- but a national catharsis is unlikely
Former President Donald Trump on Thursday is expected to return to the epicenter of his alleged bid to overthrow the 2020 election to answer historic charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
2023-08-03 12:08
Are You a Terrible Writer? ChatGPT Can Help, Study Finds
Are You a Terrible Writer? ChatGPT Can Help, Study Finds
AI has gotten a lot of attention lately, especially services like ChatGPT, which can be
2023-07-17 00:09
Thousands of Czechs rally in Prague to demand the government's resignation
Thousands of Czechs rally in Prague to demand the government's resignation
Thousands of Czechs have rallied in the capital to demand the government’s resignation over high energy and other prices as well as the war in Ukraine
2023-09-16 22:01
Twitch streamer stops stalker from harassing woman, followers call him 'good dude'
Twitch streamer stops stalker from harassing woman, followers call him 'good dude'
Sammit acts upon the stalker and rescues the woman, but how did he find out?
1970-01-01 08:00
Raiders need to correct their problems in the red zone to take advantage of schedule
Raiders need to correct their problems in the red zone to take advantage of schedule
The Las Vegas Raiders with one exception couldn’t reach the end zone Sunday against the New England Patriots
2023-10-17 08:55
Will Ranks Reset in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3?
Will Ranks Reset in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3?
Epic Games revealed Fortnite ranks will reset in Fortnite Ranked Season Zero during update v25.10 after Chapter 4 Season 3 goes live.
2023-06-09 02:58
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Complete H2H record
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Complete H2H record
The complete head-to-head record between Liverpool and Newcastle.
2023-08-23 04:15
Shoe designer Jimmy Choo reveals the best advice he has ever received
Shoe designer Jimmy Choo reveals the best advice he has ever received
His shoes have been worn by everyone from Diana, Princess of Wales, to Beyoncé, but legendary designer Jimmy Choo said his greatest achievement is setting up his own fashion school. Professor Choo – as he’s known to his students – set up the JCA London Fashion Academy in September 2021, calling it his “dream”. “I feel very proud – I know my dream has come true,” he told the PA news agency ahead of the masters students presenting their final collections. “My father said to me: whatever you learn, put it back to the industry. So we are lucky we have the JCA – I can put all my spirit and my knowledge, [and] give back to the students.” Before becoming a professor, Choo, 74, made his name with glamorous high-fashion footwear. After moving from his native Malaysia to study in the UK, he set up his eponymous brand in 1996 – designing heels for Diana, as well as being worn on red carpets all over the world and getting a nod in an episode of Sex And The City (when Sarah Jessica Parker’s fashion-obsessed character Carrie Bradshaw famously laments: “I lost my Choo!”) He’s delighted with the JCA Academy, but in a nod to his glittering career, Choo added: “I’ve had a lot of proud moments, from personally designing shoes for Princess Diana and other incredible VIPs [to] seeing emerging designers that I’ve mentored succeeding in their careers.” And while he’s an industry veteran, Choo said he’s still constantly learning. “The best piece of advice I received was to learn as much as possible,” he said, which is particularly important in the fashion industry where “everything changes”. He said: “The material, design, machinery, fabric – everything changes. So you have to adapt. Whatever you do, you must learn something.” Sustainability is one of the biggest areas of change in the fashion industry. “Now people [are] talking about sustainability – how to help the environment and that kind of thing,” Choo explained. “Everyone has to think about the future of the earth – if you spend so much and waste so many things, nature will be in trouble and so will we.” He looks to his students for inspiration, who “never fail to amaze me”. “Sophie Park was one of our footwear designers who made shoes out of plant-based materials such as cacti, pineapple and leaves. Olivia Black and Polly McKevitt both have collections made out of deadstock and materials that would have otherwise been discarded.” Choo enjoys working with young people because “they will listen to you”, and added: “They’re also very down to earth, willing to learn – that’s very important.” In turn, Choo emphasises to his students the importance of asking questions. “You have to ask why,” he said, giving the example of making a suit that doesn’t fit right and questioning why you can’t button the jacket up. “Because you’ve cut the pattern wrong, so your button cannot close. [With] only one inch, you made the whole thing difficult. The key to success, according to Choo, is collaboration – something which isn’t necessarily the norm in the highly competitive fashion industry. At the JCA, he said he never wants anyone to think they’re “better than you, [or] you’re better than me”, he said. “If you’re better than anyone we should share their ideas and the whole thing benefits. We cannot be selfish.” It’s something he suggests is missing from the wider fashion industry. “Of course it’s important to own your ideas, but creativity flourishes when you can bounce ideas off other people. I think it’s important to have a network of people that you can speak openly with in the interest of improving and sparking creativity.” Among all the good advice propelling Choo’s career to the stratosphere, what was the worst he ever got? “Maybe it’s when someone told me I should retire.” Read More The grown-up guide to getting ‘balletcore’ right From tradwife dresses to racist polo shirts: What happens when your clothes become political weapons? Birkenstock or bust: How a deeply uncool shoe became a modern must-have This is shoe designer Jimmy Choo’s proudest achievement See Madonna’s extravagant tour outfits – including an updated cone bra Birkenstock or bust: How a deeply uncool shoe became a modern must-have
2023-10-17 16:05
Trump Loses Bid to Strike Jan. 6 Violence From DC Indictment
Trump Loses Bid to Strike Jan. 6 Violence From DC Indictment
A federal judge in Washington rejected Donald Trump’s request to strike language from the federal election-obstruction indictment that
2023-11-18 02:03
Portugal Hires Ernst & Young, Finantia to Value Airline TAP Before Planned Stake Sale
Portugal Hires Ernst & Young, Finantia to Value Airline TAP Before Planned Stake Sale
Portugal hired Ernst & Young and Banco Finantia SA to carry out valuations of TAP SA as part
2023-07-04 22:41
Is Michael Strahan leaving 'GMA'? Speculation rises as host goes missing from morning show after cryptic quote
Is Michael Strahan leaving 'GMA'? Speculation rises as host goes missing from morning show after cryptic quote
'GMA' host Michael Strahan's absence has raised speculations that he might be switching careers to foster the growth of his own production company
2023-06-06 11:19