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Module Overview
2018/2019, Semester 2
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (Lee Kuan Yew School Of Public Policy)
Modular Credits: 4
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Learning Outcomes
Ethics and good governance are essential to the continuing development of the public sector, in developing as well advanced nations. This module will help you to develop authentic moral positions on public management issues and essential competencies for ethical leadership. You will approach this through first exploring the underlying concepts and philosophical underpinnings of ethical governance and the threats facing it. You will then develop your skills and ethical standpoints by putting your learning into practice with assignments and practical exercises, many of which involve actual cases and dilemma trainings used in professional programs all over the world.
Dr Adam Graycar
Visiting Professor,
Dr Zeger van der Wal
Associate Professor,
Consultation Hours: By appointment
Class Hours: Mondays, 14.00-17.00
Venue: MM SR 3-5
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Course Description
Ethics and good governance are essential to the continuing development of the public sector, in developing as well as advanced nations. This module will help you to understand, manage, and mitigate corruption and unethical behaviour, and develop essential competencies for ethical leadership in order to create organizations of integrity. You will approach this through exploring the underlying concepts and values of ethical governance and the threats facing it.
Then, you will be exposed to recent insights and best practices in ethics management and policies to combat corruption. Throughout the module you will develop your skills and ethical standpoints by putting your learning into practice with assignments and practical exercises, many of which involve actual cases and dilemma trainings used in professional programs all over the world. We will pay attention to both the
as well as the
component of managing corruption.
The themes of the module are reflected in the following six questions:
What is corruption, what are other types of unethical behaviour, and how do we decide what's wrong or right?
What are key values for policy professionals and managers, and how can they identify and nurture them?
How do you create and nurture ethical organizations, what are the most effective instruments?
What works better and when: enforcing compliance, building trust, or promoting values?
Do best practices work across borders and sectors or are all ethics particular or even relative?
How do opportunities for corruption present themselves and how can they be prevented?
Teaching philosophy and format
This module uses a problem-based approach. Most week's sessions will be built around a central topic, problem or case. We will use different class formats, including in-class group exercises, peer assessment, group presentations, and case discussions, (concise) lectures and wrap ups by the instructor, and discussions on the required readings.
We will use a wide variety of problems and cases to enhance your understanding of moral dimensions of issues and how to make sense of them: daily news, popular media, movies, arts, and history. In addition,
will use complex management cases developed by the major public policy schools and business schools. Such cases have a primary protagonist, usually a senior manager who operates in a complex political and organizational environment. This manager is often faced with a decision-forcing situation. One question that should always guide you when reading a case is the following:
What would I do and why
You are expected to read the materials in advance of the class session and be prepared to discuss both the cases AND the required readings (and how they relate) in class.
Needless to say, throughout the entire course you will be challenged to think about public sector challenges from many different, sometimes rivalry, perspectives. You will be asked on the spot for your opinions and reasons for your arguments, aiming to further develop your skills to critically think, make logical arguments, and provide solutions to problems. It is crucial to emphasize that the course does not aim to provide off-the-shelf solutions to problems, but rather it aims to produce public policy professionals that can 'think' and make good decisions on their own.
Student participation is an important part of the course. Students are expected to learn from and build constructively on comments their peers, and provide helpful feedback. This will form a considerable portion of the final grade.
You should expect to be challenged during the course by taking part in discussions that will always remain private and off the record. In order to maximize the learning experience and maintain a good learning environment both in class and outside the classroom, it is important to keep in mind the following points:
Tolerate and celebrate differences in opinions. Listen carefully. Be respectful to others.
Express your opinions clearly. Do not dominate discussions.
Always have an opinion or point of view. Make an effort to participate.
Never be shy to ask questions, no matter how difficult or simple they are.
Laptops are allowed if used for class purposes but smartphones are to be switched off before our class starts.
Core learning objectives
You will
Classical theories of ethics and related central concepts (morals, norms, values, virtues,integrity).
How different contexts shape the anti-corruption and ethics management approachesneeded.
You will
The (often conflicting and contradictory) central principles and values for being a good policyprofessional.
The context of the field of public values, good governance, corruption, ethics management and itsapplications.
Key emerging issues related to the understanding and management of corruption in the Asia Pacificregion.
Key analytic and interpretive strategies used to make sense of ethicalissues.
You will
be able to
Use the widely recognized 7-steps approach to ethicaldecision-making.
Make sense of moral dimensions of policy and management issues using key analytic and interpretivestrategies.
Employ structured reasoning and analysis when faced with a real-life ethical dilemma or integrityviolation.
Develop an authentic moral position towards a problem or dilemma with moraldimensions
Participation in class discussions(25%)
You will be assessed in terms of your contribution to case discussions, readings, group exercises, and overall class dynamics. Because we take a student-centred approach to learning, participation is a major assessment component.
Study the cases and readings before coming to class, formulate questions and position yourself towards the issues that are raised. We will actively involve you in discussions and in-class exercises. If you are not in class, by definition, you cannot participate. We will record and evaluate class presence and participation. Please notify the instructor by e-mail when you are not able to attend class and provide a reason for your absence. Bringing your nameplate to class is conducive to interaction. We will approach you outside of class hours if we notice obstacles to participating in class. Please feel free to approach us pro-actively as well. Participation in our IVLE forum counts too.
Bi-weekly Position Statement (25%)
weeks 2, 6, 8, 10 and 12 you will submit a 1-page position statement of max. 400 words on Friday at 6 PM before the
next class latest
in response to questions showed at the end of the preceding lecture (and on IVLE straight after), about:
The readings for that week (1-2 questions);
The case for that week (1-2questions);
In addition, you will add an issue or question you'd like to see clarified and addressed in class thatweek.
Your statements and questions will serve two purposes: they will prepare you effectively for the session at hand and aid me in tailoring the session according to your interests, needs, and demands.
A total of 5 position statements will each get a mark ranging from 1 (submitted but of poor quality), 2 (submitted, of moderate quality), 3 (submitted, of sufficient quality), 4 (submitted, of good quality, indicating higher-level understanding of readings and case and well formulated class questions), to 5 (submitted, of excellent quality; take- aways and class questions provide new insights to instructor and peers and are likely to considerably elevate the level of class discussion). If you don't submit your statement on time you will get 0 marks for that week.
At the end of week 8, each of you will receive your marks so far for your class participation and weekly statements to get an idea of where you stand, including some 'feed-forward' on how to improve if applicable.
3. Code of Conduct (25%)
You will write an individual code of conduct of (maximum) 1500 words.
The due date is Friday 8 March 2019 at 5PM
on IVLE. The code of conduct is for the staff of an imaginary institute for higher education (e.g., a public policy school; we'll specify in class), and contains three parts (approximately 1 page or 500 words each):
Core valuesstatement
Core values translated into behaviouralnorms
Sanctions for violating these values andnorms
Final Essay (25%)
You will write a 2500-word individual final essay in which you apply the theories and approaches discussed in class to a corruption case or dilemma of your choosing. The case of dilemma has to be related to governance and/or public policy. Please feel encouraged to choose an example from your own sector, industry, and/or country. We'll set aside office time for you to discuss your ideas with us in person. The conclusion of your essay is a well-argued position towards the issue: what is the right thing to do here and why? Cite adequate sources and literature throughout the essay.
The due date is Friday 3 May 2019 at 5 PM on IVLE.
Penalties will be imposed for late assignments. The grading scale ranges from A+ to F. The NUS norm is that no more than 1/3 of students will receive a grade in the A range (A- to A+).
Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week


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Well she woke up at 12:19 and I was able to assist her outside. She did her business, ate a treat and took her 81 mg asperin. She is walking in and out now. But in short order she will go back to sleep. Thanks for the heads up. I want her to be with her regular vet. She has been with Dr. Head for 13 1/2 years.
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It is better to wait for the vet you trust and who knows your pet. Good luck Buster.
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She is doing better. She got up for 90 minutes and then slept again. I heard a whine, got her up she went out and did her business. She ate something and drank some water. For about 30 minutes she walked around the house while also going out. Now she is just laying down - not quite asleep.
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I am at a loss because she is really just failing but not suffering so long as she gets her aspirin. Is failing a basis to put a dog down? The real issue is me being here nearly all of the time to attend to her and she dones well.
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The best hotels in Kuala Lumpur are the ideal retreats for honeymooners and couples, featuring glittering interiors, exquisite suites with stunning views, personalized service and a wide range of quality amenities for an unforgettable stay.
The diverse town of Kuala Lumpur is known for its emblematic Petronas Twin Towers and Menara KL Towers, as well as its vast shopping centers such as Pavilion KL, Starhill Gallery, Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens Shopping Mall.
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There are numerous hotels that can be found in the city of Kuala Lumpur, however, shortlisted list of hotels would be better for tourist or locals who are trying to find a good place to stay for the night. These are a list of the few numbers of KL hotel that you may consider staying.
Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur
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Secondly, The Majestic Hotel. The Majestic Hotel KL is split into two buildings which are the Tower Wing and the Majestic Wing, is an icon in Malaysia and its hotel landscape.
Before, during and after the Second World War, Kuala Lumpur was a chic place and still retains the same charming look of porters dressed in white pants, knee-high socks and pit helmets. The interior looks beautiful with high ceilings, Roman pillars, gold leaf domed roof, antique wrought iron ceiling fixtures, decorative cornices, polished marble floors and chandeliers.
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The Kuala Lumpur edition of the Starwoods Aloft brand was built to impress and entice the senses with its use of bold colors, textured fabrics and gleaming brass and silver columns.
A comparison of contrasts, facilities-wise this location is both functional and somewhat over – the-top: a relatively infinity rooftop pool is located next to a Polynesian-themed nightclub named Mai Bar.
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Parkroyal Hotel
Moving on, set on the corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail, the 21-storey PARKROYAL Hotel Kuala Lumpur boasts a great location; the city's prime shopping and nightlife zone, Bintang Walk is just around the corner and Bukit Bintang Monorail Station is a two-minute walk away.
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Impiana Hotel KLCC
Impiana KLCC on the other hand, is a 25-storey business hotel that is a great choice for those who want to live in the thick of things, with a pedestrian bridge linking the hotel to Suria KLCC and the KL Convention Centre. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool with views of the Petronas Twin Towers, a gym and on-site spa.
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Westin Hotel
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Trump also quoted Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who took the case against Ohr to Fox News' "America's Newsroom."
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Media: Press Releases | 28 January 2019
Clay James named Hogan Lovells office managing partner in San Francisco
San Francisco, 28 January 2019 – Hogan Lovells is pleased to announce that Clay James has been named Office Managing Partner for the firm's San Francisco office.
A member of the firm's board, James is a litigator and trial lawyer who tackles high-stakes intellectual property disputes, class actions, privacy and data security cases, and complex commercial litigation, with a focus on technology-related matters. He joined Hogan Lovells Denver office in 2009 from Sun Microsystems where he served as chief litigation counsel for seven years.
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Which sea turtles are the deepest divers?
Leatherback turtles are one of the deepest diving marine animals. Individuals have been recorded diving to depths as great as 1,280 meters (4,200 ft). Such depths are unreachable for turtles with hard shells, as these would have been crushed by the pressure.
What turtle spends 95% of its life buried and motionless?
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Who's got time / leccy / parts they could donate?
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If you've got time to build a rig one weekend, let us know when that might be and we'll see when we need to amass parts. Or ifyou want to test some parts and send them on that would help too.
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Women Mean Business
Mark International Women's Day with an evening of celebration, story-telling and expertise-sharing.
The Enterprise Centre (University of Hull) has joined forces with the Business and IP Centre, Hull and Sparkfund to arrange this event which is open to everyone with an interest in business who wants to celebrate diversity within the business world. The evening will start at 6pm with drinks and canapes and an opportunity to network until 6.30pm. There will then be a short talk from a local inspirational speaker.
From 7pm, we will be screening live from the British Library Business and IP Centre, London to hear from a panel of some of the UK's most inspirational women in business. Learn from the success and achievements of women entrepreneurs, gain strategies to overcome obstacles and look to the future. The women on the panel are:
Hilary Devey CBE: business woman and entrepreneur, ex-BBC Dragon and CEO of freight distribution company Pall-Ex Group. In 2009, Devey made history as the first woman to win the prestigious Sir Robert Lawrence award for her contribution to the logistics and transport profession.
Dessi Bell: co-founder of award-winning activewear brand Zaggora. Well-known for their Hotpants and Hotwear clothing line, Zaggora has helped over 1 million happy customers in 143 countries get results, with 97% saying they would recommend Zaggora to a friend.
Foluke Akinlose MBE: founder of Precious magazine and awards recognising the professional achievements of women of colour in the UK. The Precious awards have prompted successive UK Prime Ministers and leading political voices to passionately proclaim their support and administration.
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What is better than a creamy luscious potato gratin? A creamy luscious potato gratin baked in a sweet onion! That's what young and talented Executive Chef Paula DaSilva brought to the menu at the chic new farm to table eatery 1500° located in the renovated historic hotel, Eden Roc Renaissance in … [Read more...] about Chef Paula DaSilva
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In projects with global significance, particularly in developing countries, UNSW engineers are solving the problem of intermittent energy supply in outback and rural Australia.
In an energy-hungry world, battery storage is the way of the future. But not all technologies are equal, writes Wilson da Silva.
The $10 million UNSW and Hangzhou Cable Joint Laboratory, the first project of the new Torch Innovation Precinct at UNSW, promises to transform electricity transmission.
Major players in the energy sector are converging on UNSW to share their vision for increasing Australia's contribution to meeting the world's future energy needs.
Could NSW's future power demands be met with renewable energy? UNSW water engineers think pumped hydro storage holds the key.
Even under a conservative government, coal-fired electricity has no future and the power of public opinion will force rapid, effective action on climate change, writes Mark Diesendorf.
A carbon price of between $50 and $100 per tonne would make coal-fired and gas-fired power less economical than renewable electricity, a UNSW study shows.
The well-being of low-income households is being seriously undermined by the increasing cost of housing and electricity, write Alan Morris and Lynne Chester.
Energy systems expert Professor Hugh Outhred examines what's really pushing up the price of electricity
Shanil Samarakoon, a Masters student in Marketing at the Australian School of Business, is leading a team that is bringing electricity to a small rural community in Sri Lanka.


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text: LIC views IDBI acquisition as a sound business deal, says Piyush Goyal Industry: Banking August, 2018The Life Insurance Company (LIC) considers its decision to own 51 per cent in state-owned IDBI Bank a sound business move and a good investment opportunity, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday."With the approval of LIC's board, which was of the view that the proposed acquisition is a sound business proposition and is both commercially viable and a good investment opportunity, LIC submitted a proposal informing, inter alia, of various measures for safeguarding the policyholders fund, to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for acquiring controlling stake in IDBI Bank," Goyal said, in a response to a question in the Rajya Sabha.Following insurance regulator IRDAI's permission, LIC wrote to IDBI Bank last month expressing interest in acquiring the stake in the bank. IDBI Bank has sought the government's approval, which is under consideration, as its stake will come down below 51 per cent following the deal, Goyal said. The government owned 85.96 per cent and LIC 7.98 per cent shares in IDBI Bank at the end of June.In a response to another question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla said there was no "strong" opposition to the move from LIC's policyholders, though some employees' associations from LIC and IDBI Bank expressed concerns. LIC has 220 million policyholders."With regard to whether there is a strong opposition from LIC policyholders, government has checked the position in the matter with LIC, which has conveyed that this is not the case as per its records," Shukla said in a written response.LIC is expected to pump Rs 100-130 billion into IDBI Bank through a preferential allotment of new equity shares at a price determined by a formula under the Securities and Exchange Board of India's rules.The deal will likely trigger an open offer, which LIC will make to IDBI Bank's shareholders. printRelatedSource: Business-Standard


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Agnès Varda
The great Agnès Varda's film career began with this graceful, penetrating study of a marriage on the rocks, set against the backdrop of a small Mediterranean fishing village. Both a stylized depiction of the complicated relationship between a married couple (played by Silvia Monfort and Philippe Noiret) and a documentary-like look at the daily struggles of the locals, Varda's discursive, gorgeously filmed debut was radical enough to later be considered one of the progenitors of the coming French New Wave.
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The final film from the late, beloved Agnès Varda is a characteristically playful, profound, and personal summation of the director's own brilliant career.
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This widely acclaimed film from Soviet director Elem Klimov is a stunning, senses-shattering plunge into the dehumanizing horrors of war. As Nazi forces encroach on his small village in present-day Belarus, teenage Flyora (Aleksei Kravchenko, in one of the screen's most searing depictions of anguish since Renée Falconetti's Joan of Arc) eagerly joins the Soviet resistance.
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Seattle, 1984. Taking their camera to the streets of what was supposedly America's most livable city, filmmaker Martin Bell, photographer Mary Ellen Mark, and journalist Cheryl McCall set out to tell the stories of those society had left behind: homeless and runaway teenagers living on the city's margins
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Sony has beefed up the PlayStation Network with its premium offering on the PlayStation 4. Party chat and other features that were long requested by the PlayStation fanbase have arrived, PlayStation Plus is doling out games on a month-in, month-0ut basis, but Phil Spencer believes that Microsoft's Xbox Live service is still a differentiator.
Xbox Live can be a long-term differentiator, according to Spencer
Spencer, head of the Xbox division for Microsoft, believes that winning with the core gaming customer is important, and making Xbox Live the best online service is at the forefront of Microsoft's plans.
"I know this console has to win first and foremost with the gaming community out there, the gaming fans, the gaming customer," said Spencer in a recent interview with Games Industry. "Winning with the gaming customer, focusing on Xbox Live as a long-term differentiator, and the entertainment experiences are incredibly important to our long-term success, but you have to sequence the focus in such a way that the core customer for your box understands what you're about."
Spencer has spearheaded sweeping changes for the vision of the Xbox One brand. While the console may have been introduced in a rather confusing way, Microsoft has recently put more focus on games, instead of these other entertainment experiences. While Spencer's comments obviously show that they are still committed the other aspects of the Xbox One, they're obviously looking to win gamers over in the meantime.
Microsoft has been hitting a lot of the right notes with the Xbox One lately. Constant updates to the console see a very different product in consumer hands now, then was released last year. Games, there are plenty, and Microsoft has made it clear that there are more on the way. The console also saw a steep price cut, effectively, when Microsoft decided to unbundle the Kinect Sensor from the Xbox One.


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WASHINGTON — When President Trump complained that the $1.3 trillion spending bill he grudgingly signed on Friday did not pay for his border wall, he kept alive an issue that has poisoned relations between the United States and Mexico from the day he took office.
And yet, for Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law and senior adviser, it was a small step in the right direction.
Mr. Trump did not repeat his demand that Mexico must pay for the wall. Mr. Kushner, people who work with him say, has asked the president to refrain from using that line. He also lobbied Mr. Trump to exempt the country from new steel and aluminum tariffs, and to renegotiate, rather than rip up, the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The well-meaning interventions of Mr. Kushner and his wife, Ivanka, with Mr. Trump are a familiar — and to some critics, overblown — theme of this administration. Their influence has been questioned ever since Mr. Trump pulled out of the Paris climate accord last year over their objections.
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From Saturday, December 7, Maison Verrsen will exhibit a selection of ten sculptures by Lucien Petit, artist from La Borne.
Lucien Petit moved to La Borne in the early 80s. Mythical place that will gather from 1940 "pioneers" of modern ceramists, Lerat, Rozay, Ivanoff, Mestre, Joulia, Mohy, Bayer ... Lucien rubs some and will share their questions about creation, with this particular clay of Haut Berry.
To refine his sculptures, as his elders, he chooses the wood oven, emblem of the Borne, to experiment long cooking at very high temperature with unique, beautiful result ...
Opening Sunday, December 8, in the presence of the artist
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In her Hollywood years, Grace Kelly had made only 11 films, then left her movie career to become the Princess of Monaco, at the age of 26. But her career as a style icon, had just started.
There are not many women who can inspire the floral print of scarves of one Italian fashion brand Gucci and made a handbag of another French couture house eternal like Grace Kelly.
On screen in Hollywood or off screen in Monaco, Grace Kelly almost always looks elegant, sophisticated and graceful, and one of her secrets is to carry a scarf with her, big or small, patterned or in solid color, and wear as a headscarf.
Audrey Hepburn as a timeless style icon, has created countless classic look both on screen and off screen, with only a few basic items like black dress, ballet flat, Capri pant, together with accessories like earrings, scarves and sunglasses. She loves to use scarves as headscarves, not only in films like Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, Love in the afternoon, but also in her own life, whether walking on the street, riding a bicycle, at the airport or in the airplane, even on her wedding day when she married the Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti.
Silk is one of the most elegant and versatile fabrics, which can be used for making dresses, blouses, skirt, pants, as well as accessories like scarves, shawls. But it also is famous for being difficult to handle. Here are some of its chacteristics.
In her White House years, Jackie Kennedy remained forever in the collective consciousness of American an elegant and dignified a young, elegant and dignified First Lady, with her sleeveless shift dresses, boxy cropped jackets, white gloves and pillbox hats. As the wife of the richest Greek tycoon, Jackie Kennedy Onassis's style changes dramatically to that of the jet set with Capri pants, fitting t-shirt, over sized sunglasses.
But one thing never changes in her style: the permanent silk scarf she uses as headscarf, worn with dresses, suits, trench coats as well as sportive t-shirts.
Audrey Hepburn is a British actress of Belgian origin and the most well known style icon around the world.
Marella Agnelli is an Italian aristocrat of Neapolitan origin, socialite and wife of Italian industrialist Gianni Agnelli.
Both women are extremely beautiful and elegant, and share a lot in common. Here are 12 similarities we would like to share with you.
Amal Clooney is a British barrister in international law and human rights and wife of Hollywood actor George Clooney, Charlène, Princess of Monaco is a former South African Olympic swimmer and wife of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Both are famed for their beauty and inborn elegance, and share much more similarities than people may have realized.
1. Born in the same year, under the same zodiac sign of Aquarius
Both Amal Clooney and Charlène, Princess of Monaco were born in 1978, Amal on 3 February, and Charlène on 25 January.
2. Born in city of B: Amal was born in Beirut Lebanon, and Charlène was born in Bulawayo Africa.
3. Both left their home country with their family while young for a better life. Amal's family took her to England while 2 year old, Charlene went to South Africa as a teenager with her family.
4. Both acquired British nationality after their emigration.
5. They were both born with statuesque model figure.
6. Both were high achievers as a single woman. Amal is a prominent barrister, and Charlene an Olympic swimmer.
7. Both had a high profile marriage, one with one of the most famous Hollywood actors and another with Prince of Monaco.
8. Both are much younger than their husband.
9. Both have connection with British royalty are invited to one royal wedding of the British princes.
10: Both had their audience with the Pope and Charlene is one of the few who have the privilege to wear white.
11. They shared similar style in more than one occation.
12. Both were pregnant after they married for close to 3 years.
13. Both recovered quickly their figure.
14. And both became mother of twins, and both twins are one boy and one girl!
15. Both can be tiger mother handling their two children one hand only when necessary
16. Both women are involved in philanthropy work after their marriage, contributing to education, health and human rights.
In the mood for cheongsam: The wardrobe of Maggie Cheung from "In the mood for love" (2000)
The film In the mood for love is a cinematic masterpiece created and directed by Hongkog director Wong Kar-Wai. It tells the story of two neighbours living in the same building in HongKong, a Mrs Chan(played by Maggie Cheung) and a Mr. Chou(Tony Leung) met and became friends as their spouses seemed on business trips all the time, until one day, they found the spouses Mr. Chan and Mrs. Chou were actually betraying them with each other. In the process of handling the anger and hurt with the betrayal, Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chou started to spend more time together, and their own feeling changed, but they decided not to behave like their spouses.
The story itself is not unusual, even a little ordinary, that can happen in any place, any city. But with the music of Shigeru Umebayashi and costumes designed by William Chang Suk-ping, in particular the outfits he designed for Maggie Chueng as Mrs. Chan, the story acquires a very poetic aura.
Mrs.Chan wears 21 outfits in the movie, all cheongsam, a traditional Chinese dress(qingpao or mandarin gown, 旗袍) originating in early 20th centuries with fitting shape, side closure and splits(usually quite high).
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The Cheongsams are almost all designed in patterns, sometimes florals, sometimes stripes or spirals, sometimes geometric prints. They are meant to reflect Mrs. Chan's moods as the story develops.
The Cheongsams Maggie Cheung wear as Mrs. Chan are similar in style as the women around her, but different in small details, in particular the closures: Where the traditional cheongsams are usually closed with buttons of same fabric as a distinctive and sometimes important design detail, most of Mrs. Chan's cheongsams are closed subtly, sometimes with invisible snap buttons, to look more smooth, simple and elegant, and better frame her face as her moods and feeling change.
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This scarlet red cheongsam is the most unique one Maggie Cheung wears in the movie. It is designed with very rose patterns so it looks almost solid red from far away, perhaps to hint at pure passion, the roses could be read as symbols of love, and the upper part of the bodice is made of flimsy chiffon, mirroring her longing for him. It is designed as a dress of passion and love and desire, but in the final movie only showed once and from back (all the pictures with details can only be found from the director's cut.). It seems Wong wanted to keep the poetry of the protagonists' feelings, and showing their awkward intent in consummating their romance would destroy that.
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William Chang is a frequent collaborator of auteur director Wong Kar-Wai, as art director, costume designer as well as editor. In this film, he was also production manager and was in charge of the settings, and it seemed he sometimes deliberately matched the costumes of Maggie Cheung (As Mrs. Chan) with the environment she was in, or the objects she was using, to create a visual harmony and give the audience a pure aesthetic experience.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark) was born on 10 June 1921, and today is his 98th birthday.
He was born on the island of Corfu in Greece of Greek and Danish royal blood, but his family was exiled from the country when he was an infant. After being educated in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, he joined the British Royal Navy in 1939 when he was 18. From July 1939, he began corresponding with the 13-year-old Princess Elizabeth, whom he had first met in 1934. During the Second World War he served with distinction in the Mediterranean and Pacific Fleets.
After the war, Philip was granted permission by George VI to marry Elizabeth. Before the official announcement of their engagement in July 1947, he abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles and became a naturalised British subject, adopting the surname Mountbatten from his maternal grandparents.
He married Elizabeth on 20 November 1947. Just before the wedding, he was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth and Baron Greenwich. Philip left active military service when Elizabeth became queen in 1952, having reached the rank of commander, and was formally made a British prince in 1957.
A keen sports enthusiast, Philip helped develop the equestrian event of carriage driving. He is a patron, president or member of over 780 organisations and serves as chairman of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award for people aged 14 to 24. He is the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch and the oldest ever male member of the British royal family.
Philip retired from his royal duties on 2 August 2017, at the age of 96, having completed 22,219 solo engagements since 1952.
For more than 70 years of his life as a Royal consort, Prince Philip has been living under the public eye. With his tall slim and athletic physique and his natural way of carrying himself, plus the help of Savile Row tailors, Prince Philip has almost always managed to look impeccable yet restraint, mastering the art of English Gentleman.
The following slideshow and video demonstrate how Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is really a silent style icon.
Karl Lagerfeld had a very particular drinking habit: he did not drink coffee or tea, and almost never drank water because it does not have taste, his favourite drink was as vulgar as that of a teenager living in Tokyo or Paris: Pepsi Diet Coke Max. But unlike the teenagers, he drank it in a crystal glass of Lalique, and his favourite glass model Langeais cost about 250 euros, which could buy more items Han 300 cans of Pepsi Max.
And when the soda was not poured for him in Lalique, the can would be carried carefully by one of his assistants on a silver platter.
Even the most elegant people could have some vulgar taste, but with some personal touch, it can be transformed into something much more elegant.
It is easy to say "I want to travel around the world", particularly in our time when it has never been easier to travel from one place to another. But between two destinations, not everything is as amicable as traveling itself, the long waiting line, the bad traffic and loud noises, the omnipresent fluorescent lamps, but most annoying or even humiliating aspect of traveling, is the security control. It is necessary for everyone's security including yours, but never pleasant.
Most of people just accept it as part of traveling experience, but not Karl Lagerfeld. He had stopped flying commercial airlines for almost 20 years, so he would never need to take off his belt, his gloves or his sun glasses, which must have made him feel being nude in public.
In one of the interviews, Karl Lagerfeld confessed he had not talked to his family members, in particular his sisters for more than 40 years.
« Ma famille, c'était mes parents. Mêmes mes sœurs, je ne les voyais jamais. Ce n'est pas que je ne les aimais pas, mais on ne se correspondait pas. » (my family, was my parents. Even my sisters, I never saw the,. It is not that I did not like them, but we do not correspond with each other.")
People may think it was cold of him, but for someone who was so sensitive about beauty, culture, art and quality of life, why did he want to communicate with someone who does not share his taste and interest just because they were of the same parents?
Blood is not necessarily thicker than water. Well done, Mr. Lagerfeld!
We can not choose our birth, or the family in which we were born, but we can choose how to relate to them. Or better yet, look for and build our own family, just like we do with love.
For more than one time, Karl Lagerfeld had played the ancient game of "I am as old as I tell you", sometimes he was born in 1935, sometimes 1938, or neither. Coco Chanel had played the same game before him, and many more people before them. Time can change, but "vanity" will never get old.
If the historians were annoyed because it hurt the integrity of their records, it is understandable, but other than them, nobody has the right to feel cheated, after all, his birth date, like his hair and his outfit, belongs only to him, and nobody else.
White shirt, black sunglasses, and fingerless gloves had been the symbolic outfit of Karl Lagerfeld for decades, they became part of him and his personality.
Audrey Hepburn once said she felt protected in the clothes designed for her by Hubert de Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld must have felt that way as well: from his dark sunglasses, he could see everything and everyone without being watched; with his starched high collar, he not only achieved a kind of baroque elegance and authority, but also made himself mysterious, inaccessible; and the countless leather fingerless gloves, while serving as the final touch of his unique outfit, also had the practical purpose of protecting his hands.
Karl had stated that he had stopped using sunscreen for more than 40 years because he did not expose himself to sun at all, not even his hands.
As a public figure who dedicated his life to beauty, he knew very well that he did not want to age under the public eyes.
For most of his adult life, Karl Lagerfeld lived in solitude. Even when he was with Jacques de Bascher, Karl lived separately.
Th chosen solitude allowed him achieve something nobody in the fashion history had ever done before him: directing multiple couture houses both in France and Italy, created more than 10 collections every year for his most important patron Chanel alone, designed everything from haute couture to ready-to-wear to accessories to perfumes, designed, illustrated and published books, took photographers and direct shore movies.....and it allowed him to live just as he wanted: to sleep at least 9 hours a night, eat the food he wanted at exactly the same time he wanted, at home.
When Thierry Demaizière, one of the directors of the 2008 documentary named the film: Un Roi Seul, Karl Lagerfeld did not like it, because he did not feel lonely.
He had chosen to be "seul" (alone), but he did not feel "seul" (lonely).
On 19 February 2019, Karl Lagerfeld was dead of pancreatic cancer in a hospital in Paris.
Shocking may not be the right word to describe the sudden death of Karl Lagerfeld.
When someone existed in the world of fashion, a world of change for so long and his appearance so consistent, it started to give one the impression that it will be forever. Until it's not, reminding us that death is real, is there, always there waiting, and once he decides to pay you visit, you can not say No.
Not even Kaiser.
Since 1983, Karl Lagerfeld's name was connected with Maison Coco Chanel, the most famous haute couture house in the world which by then had remained but legend and memories.
Karl saved Chanel, like he did with Chloé and Fendi, and transfered Chanel into the most successful haute couture house.
"My job is not to do what she did, but what she would have done," had been the formula of Karl Lagerfeld. If Coco Chanel would have been alive, she may not have agreed at all, at least most of the times. For someone so passionately and obsessively searching for simplicity and intentional poverty, Karl Lagerfeld's interpretation was too baroquely flamboyant.
He made Chanel modern, yes; he made Chanel relevant, yes; he made Chanel desirable, yes, to the satisfaction of Bernard Arnault, the owner of LVMH who owns Coco Chanel and Fendi, as well as the famous and infamous buyers around the world from Hollywood Mansions to Russian yachts to Arabian Palaces to Chinese Clubs.
Chanel became so successful that Karl Lagerfeld had no choice but became enormously successful as the man behind Chanel, and unusually, he was satisfied, satisfied being recognised in the name of a woman, satisfied living in the shadow of a legend. Like he himself stated more than one time, he is a mercenary at heart, he does not care about marketing, public relations and all other monetary matters concerning a brand, he only wants to design. It doesn't matter if it is Chloé, or Fendi, or even Chanel, as long as he is paid, and paid well, he will do his job, and he will do it well.
Is Karl Lagerfel elegant?
In his own manners, with his French Baroque powered white pony tail, his high collars, his wide cravate, his fancy fans, his dark sunglasses and fingerless gloves, his countless iPad and iPhones all organised with musics of different moods, together with a white Birman cat with an exotic name of Choupette, who lived with him, modelled for him, inspired him, Karl Lagerfeld has perfected the art of eccentric elegance, the art of mannerism.
And he hates flip flops, bikinis, tatoos and jogging pants, some of the most vulgar phenomenon in fashion.
So yes, Karl Lagerfeld is elegant.
According to his will, Karl Lagerfeld's body will be cremated today as he doesn't like burial, and his ashes will be scattered close to those of his mother and his great love Jacques de Bascher.
For a man who dedicates his life to beauty, fire would be a much more elegant choice than earth, a cold cage with the inevitable invasion of insects.
The fire will take his body away: "je veux juste disparaître comme les animaux de la foret vierge." (I just want to disappear like the animals of the green forest.).
But his soul, invisible, insouciant, will be somewhere, intact, immortal.
"Je n'aime pas les enterrements. Je veux garder l'image de la dernière fois que j'ai vu les gens. J'ai rempli des papiers où je dis que je veux que personne ne me voie mort. Pour moi, pas d'enterrement"
Karl Lagerfeld was deeply mourned by his cat Choupette through her Instagram account:
Thank you everyone for your words of condolence. 😿 With a once cold but now simply broken heart, I am going into mourning. I pray that your kind words and well-wishes will help me to put my best paw forward in my future without Daddy @KarlLagerfeld & as my own woman.
French translation:
«Merci à tous pour vos mots de condoléances. C'est avec un coeur froid et brisé que je vais faire mon deuil. Je prie pour que vos gentils mots et vos voeux m'aident à aller de l'avant sans Papa Karl Lagerfeld»
Spanish translation:
"Gracias a todos por sus condolencias. Con el corazón roto, voy a llorar. Espero que sus amables palabras y buenos deseos me ayuden a poner mi mejor pata en mi futuro sin papá."
German translation:
"Danke an euch alle für eure Beileidsbekundungen. Mit einem einst kalten doch nun gebrochenen Herzen, trete ich in die Trauerphase ein. Ich bete darum, dass eure netten Worte und guten Wünsche mir dabei helfen werden, meine beste Pfote in Richtung Zukunft auszustrecken
Karl Lagerfeld fashion chronicle
1954: won womenswear design competition held in Paris in the category of coat
1963: freelance for Chloé
1965: consultant director of Fendi
1974: full time at Chloé
1977-2019: creative director of Fendi
1983-2019: art director of Coco Chanel
1991: art director of Chloé
Color red, chocolate, roses of various colors, and sometimes surprises like engagement rings...... In order to celebrate the coming St. Valentine, we'd like to take a look together some of the most elegant wedding dresses.
1953: Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
On 12 September 1953, Jacqueline Bouvier marrried John F. Kennedy in a wedding gown designed by African-American fashion designer Ann Lowe, who never received credit for it during her lifetime.
The bridal gown, of ivory-colored silk taffeta, featured a portrait neckline and huge round skirt. The skirt featured interwoven tucking bands and tiny wax flowers. Jacqueline's lace veil had belonged to her grandmother; a lace-and-orange-blossom tiara tied the veil to her hair. Her bridal bouquet was made of white and pink gardenias and orchids.
Jacqueline wore little jewelry with the dress, but what she did wear had personal significance. The single-strand pearl necklace was a family heirloom; she also wore a diamond pin from her parents and diamond bracelet from her groom, John F.
1956: Grace Kelly
On 18 April 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a civil ceremony held in the Baroque Throne Room of the Royal Palace. Grace wore a two piece Alençon lace ensemble designed by Helen Rose, a costume designer of MGM.
Then on the following day, Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III of Monaco were married in the religious ceremony, and she wore a peau de soie satin and Valenciennes lace gown which was also designed by Helen Rose.
1996: Carolyn Bessette
On September 21, 1996, Carolyn Bessette married John F. KennedyJr. in an intimate ceremony on a secluded island Cumberland Island off the coast of Georgia. Only 35 guests were invited and only two photos were taken of the wedding and wedding dress of Carolyn, both by photographer Denis Reggie.
The simple slip style wedding dress was designed by Narciso Rodriguez.
2004: Mary Donaldson
On 14 May 2004, Mary Donaldson married Crown Prince Frederik of Copenhagen in Cathedral of Denmark. Her wedding gown was designed by Danish designer Uffe Frank, which was made of ivory duchesse satin featuring deep scoop neckline with flared sleeve and flowing skirt lined with 31 meters of tulle.
2004: Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano
On 22 May 2004, Letizia Ortiz was married to Prince Felipe VI of Asturias in Almudena Cathedral in Madrid.
Letizia wore an ivory silk satin wedding gown designed by Manuel Pertegaz. It featured fitted bodice with upturned high collar and long flared sleeve, and A line skirt with round shaped train.
2018: Megan Markle
On 19 May 2018, Megan Markle was married to Prince Harry in St George's Chapel in a Givenchy gown designed by its current creative director Clare Waight Keller, which featured bateau neckline and bracelet sleeves in A line silhouette.
On the same day, she also wore a second wedding dress for the evening of white silk crepe with halter neck designed by Stella McCartney.
Red is the color of Christmas, the color of celebration and joy. Let`s celebrate with some of the elegant outfits in red.
Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
A: audrey hepburn in red
B: Balanciaga and his red
C: Christian Dior and his red
D: Dovima in red
E: Elizabeth Taylor in red
G: Grace Kelly in red
J: Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Jean Pachette in red
K: Kate Middleton
M: Madame Gres and Princess Mary of Denmark
Q: Letizia, Queen of Spain in red
P: Princess Diana in red
R: Rania, Queen of Jordan in red
They were born in the same year: 1929
They have demanding mothers
They study ballet and love dancing
They are polyglots: both Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy speak 5 languages, and they speak beautiful French
They are both horse riders
They have the gamine look when they are young
They wear Givenchy dresses
They love reading and solitude
Kitty Spencer: The most elegant woman on royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
She is Kitty Spencer, oldest daughter of Charles Spencer, brother of late Princess Diana, a socialite and model growing up in Cape Town, South Africa.
Although many media insisted that she look just like Princess Diana, like they loved to insist that Jackie Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn´s grand daughters look just like them respectively.
We all share this faible sentiment of hoping for a possible reincarnation of a style icon, particularly among their own descendants, but to say Lady Kitty Spencer looks like her late Aunt, is like saying she looks like Marilyn Monrone, who also had blone hair and blue eyes.
There is no doubt Kitty is beautiful, but from her social media photos, it is obvious that she does not look like Princess Diana, not in bone structure, not in feature, not in looks. their similarity stop at the colors of their hairs and eyes, or at most extends to their love of hats.
But on the day of May 19, 2018, something extraordinary happened, Kitty Spencer looked as if she were another person completely, in that forest green Dolce & Gabana floral dress and matching Philip Treacy fascinator.
She looked perfect from head to toe, with every single detail coordinated. The focal point was the dress, the design was impecable, wide square neckline to give space for her neclace but not expose too much, the slightly flare shaped skirt to accentuate her waistline and alllow the flowers to flow with her while she moved. The mid sleeve and long skirt design made it very appropriate for the occation and elongate her silouette.
The accessories are also in harmony with one another as well: the orange clutch and orange sandals matched the orange of the floral pattern on her skirt, the headpiece dainty with a little bit drama, the Bvlgari yellow and white gold and diamond braided necklace simple framing her beautfiul neck, the diamond studs a right termination for the half veil stopping just above her earlobes. She looked slimmer, her skin fairer, and walked with such a poise, as if walking out of a Botticelli painting.
In fact, she looked so perfect, her family she came with faded into background: Her mother too thin and wilted, her young sister Lady Eliza looked older than her, and matronly in the navy blue blazer dress set, even her brother Louis,
She still does not look like Lady Diana physically in any way, but for the first time, one can see that she could perhaps look like her in demeanor, and for those who still have the illusion of looking for Princess Diana 2.0, then Kitty Spencer definitely should be candidate No. 1, not Meghan Markle.
Megan Markle: elegant transformation from divorced actress to Duchess of Sussex
Before May 19, 2018, Meghan Markle can be defined by any word but ËLEGANT, either before or after she met Prince Harry.
Her choices of outfits, besides her very canadianized lululemon yogi styles while walking around the streets, could at times be overly sexy and daring or even vulgar, like her see through turtle black blouse or the too shiny too low cut v neck grey long sleeve dress she wore for the Vogue Fashion Fund Awards.
After meeting with and dating Prince Harry, Meghan seemed toned down her sexy side or dress up to fit for her future royal image, but by doing so, she went to another extreme, becoming a power woman, which was particularly obvious in her choices of outwear like her coats: almost always with too wide or too sharp lapel, with strong military feel especially when they are double breasted, and at times too many details, like her famous Camel Christmas coat with ruched cuff and L shaped patch pockets,
But strangely enough, the handbags she chose to carry with were almost always mismatched, in style as well as in color: most of the time they were small and hard and angular shaped, with a school girlish look, even the way she carried them gave the feeling of a school girl playing with style, not yet finding one. So that when she almost looked good in the black tie coat designed by Stella McCartney, the mismatched little green handbag killed it,
The only time she looked elegant was on the day of March 12, 20018, when she joined Prince Harry for the Commonwealth Day Services at Westminster Abbey, She was wearing a white standup collared calf-length coat designed by Amanda Wakeley, with a white beret from milliner Stephen Jones to match, and her v neck dress just over knee, the Manolo shoes and the Mulberry shoulder bag she used as a clutch for the first time all matched beautifully in color, style and texture.
This outfit gave one the impression that if she really wanted, Meghan did have the potential to look elegant, but nothing can prepare one´s shock about her total transformation when she stepped out of the bridal car, wearing the simple bateau necked wedding dress with 3 quarter sleeve, no lace, no any sparkling embellishment, just pure white European silk cady, soft, subtle, without any shine.
The wedding dress was designed by Clare Waight Keller, a British designer and the current artistic director of French Couture brand Givenchy.
It was said the dress was inspired by a bateau necked long sleeve evening dress with front zipper worn by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, Meghan´s fashion idol, because when asked about her favorite celebrity wedding dress in her interview with Glamour magazine, Meghan Markle responded "Carolyn Bessette Kennedy," calling the Narciso Rodriguez slip dress worn by the latter "everything goals."
But perhaps it´s inspired by Carolyn´s dress in spirit and neckline only, because in style and siluetee, Meghan´s dress looked more similar to that of Princess Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby of Norway when she wed Norway´s crown prince Haakon on August 25, 2001.
Both wedding gowns are obviously inspired by medieval gowns and look very conservative and chasty, with almost no body exposure, no second fabric, no embellishments. While Mette Marit gown designed by Ove Harder Finseth takes more direct reference from the middle age attaires, with square neck in front and scoop neck in back, and long fitting sleeves, Meghan Markle´s dress has a more French modern look with very Givenchy bateau neck and three quarter sleeve.
And what´s more, both dresses feature a much longer veil than their train: Mette Marit´s veil is 6 meter long covering the 2 metre train, and Meghan´s a little bit shorter at 5 meters, with hand-embroidered flora representing the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.
Even the tiaras worn by both brides, are surprisingly similar: simple, subtle, again with the feel of the middle ages.
There was a saying that the neckline of Meghan´s wedding dress was exposing too much of her shoulder, which is against royal etiquette, but it can´t be true. She definitely has done her homework, and has undoubtedly studied the previous royal bridal dresses with her designer Clare, and perhaps used the neckline of crown princess Mary of Denmark´s wedding dress when she married crown prince Federic in 2004 as reference point, as both necklines are almost identical at the point where the sleevehead touched the shoulders. Princess Mary´s neckline was even more daring, featuring a scoop neckline instead of straight bateau like that of Meghan´s.
After the ceremony, Meghan changed into her second halter necked wedding dress fdesigned by Stella McCartney or the reception, which was again simple elegance.
It was said that Mette Marit had chosen such a simple dress to let the Norway people forget about her troubled past so she can start anew with her prince, although Meghan felt no need to be ashamed of her past, in royal eyes, she does seem an unconventional candidate as future duchess: with divorced parents, herself a divorcee, an actress...So perhaps, subconsciously, she too would like to bid farewell to her history and welcome her future.
Whatever the reason, she has made a wonderful satorial choice on the first day of her new life, and hopefully she would say goodbye to her pre-wedding dressing style as well.
Adieu Monsieur Givenchy
Beauvais is a city and commune 67 km north of Paris, it's the capital of Oise department in Hauts-de-France region. In this city of less than 100,000 habitants, the most famous attraction in this city is its Gothic style Cathedral: San Peter Cathedral, and the second, is perhaps Hubert de Givenchy, one of the last couturiers of our time.
1927, a star was born.
On 20 Feburary, 1927, Hubert de Givenchy was born in a noble family. He was supposed to study law according to the family tradition, but destined to be one of the greast coutouriers in the world.
1944-1951: Michangelo in the making
1944. At 17 year old, Hubert de Givenchy moved to Paris to study art and became apprentice to Jacques Fath, one of the most important couturiers in Paris after World War II, and he also worked for Robert Piguet and Lucien Lelong.
1945. He became first assistant to Elsa Schiaparelli, and worked for her for the next 4 years. Althoug Elsa's free, daring, and flamboyant style has strongly impressed and even influenced Givenchy, it was Cristóbal Balanciaga who became his real and only mentor, whose classic aesthetic sense and impacable draftsmanhip would also be Givenchy's own designing philosophy.
is 1952-1988, le Grand Givenchy
1952, Givenchy opened his own haute couture house and met Audrey Hepburn who became his lifelong friend, muse and embassador of his design. The Audrey the world has never stopped loving, is in someway Givenchy's Audrey, as she herselfe said about the designer:"Les modèles de Givenchy sont les seuls dans lesquels je me sens moi-même. Plus qu'un styliste, il est un créateur de personnalité." (The designs of Givenchy are the only ones in which I feel like myself. More than a stylist, he is a personality creator.)
1957, with the help and support of his brother Jean Claude, Marquis de Givenchy, Givenchy created Parfums Givenchy in his hometown Beauvais and his first perfume L'Interdit was dedicated to Audrey Hepburn. For a whole year she was the only one in the world to be able to carry this perfume.
For the next three decades, Givenchy not only became one of the most famous French couturiers, also the man who have made the most symbolic dresses in the modern fashion history.
At 1.98m tall, Givenchy was called "Le Grand Givench"(the Big Givench), but perhaps the Great Givenchy or the Grand Givenchy is more suitable.
1988-1995: Farewell to Givenchy Couture
1988: Hubert de Givenchy sold his haute couture house to LVMH owned by Bernard Arnold, but kept being the art director, but seven years later, in 1995, he bid farewell to Givenchy Haute Couture because he realized he was just a name in his own creation.
January 2015, Madrid, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Retrospective exhibition of Hubert de Givenchy.
On the day I was there, there were not many people, and other than a few young faces who look like fashion school students, most of the people there are mature, many of them with white hair, deep wrinkles and some with hunched backs.
Givenchy said to Spanish press: "La haute couture est arrivée à sa fin. Il y a des modes mais il n'y a pas la mode" (The haute couture has arrived at its end. There are fashions but there is no more style.)
2018, March 10, Saturday, long live Givenchy
"Monsieur de Givenchy s'est éteint dans son sommeil le samedi 10 mars 2018. Ses neveux et nièces et leurs enfants partagent sa douleur" (Mr. Givenchy died in his sleep on Saturday March 2018. His nephews, nieces and their children all share the pain." Thus announced Givenchy's companion, Philippe Venet, who also emphasized to the press that the funeral will be strictedly intimate.
In 2007, Hubert de Givenchy was awarded master of elegance by his home town Beauvais, but around the world, he was looked upon as king of elegance, by his clients, the press, his contempory collegues, and countless admirers. Bernard Arnault, the president of LVMH and owner of Givenchy Haute Couture, thus said about Givenchy: "...Tant dans les robes longues de prestige que dans les tenues de jour, Hubert de Givenchy a su réunir deux qualités rares : être novateur et intemporel..." (In the evening gowns as well as in daily outfit, Hubert de Givenchy has integreted two rare qualities: innovative and timeless).
Unlike his mentor Balanciaga, Givenchy was aware of his time and the changing needs of the women he dressed, and was willing to adapt to that needs, such as his design of "Seperatables", but at the same time, he has always respected and never comprised in style, so that even today, his designs can be worn by any woman or even a woman of next century, and look timeless.
In French history, everytime when a king dies, his court will cry out:
Le roí est mort, vive le roí! (The king is dead, long live the king.)
Givenchy is dead, long live Givenchy!


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Firefox Desktop 68 + WebRTC failed each 9 in 10 attempts.
In Wowza logs the WARN appears ```WebRTCDTLSServer.notifyAlertRaised: desc:internal_error(80):```
In Firefox Connection Log appears ```STUN-CLIENT(consent): Timed out```
Firefox Android + WebRTC does not show video streaming, black video.
Can you help me? Tnks!
Answer by Jason Tuchler ·
Hello @Randy Vinas
To confirm you are broadcasting WebRTC? We would like to further review this issue you're seeing. I would recommend opening a support ticket with the below link:
Within the support ticket, we'll need the below info for our review:
[install-dir]/logs (only latest access log that shows WebRTC connection attempts
Firefox console logs from Developer Tools copied into a text document.
Answer by Jay Charles ·
Bueller? Bueller?
Any chance a fix for this bug is planned for 4.8?
Answer by Jay Charles ·
I've encountered the same and already submitted a support ticket about it (that was back in February). When I last checked it was still sitting in the engineering backlog.
I found this problem only occurs for me when the stream has only an audio track. Are you seeing the same, or are the consent refresh requests timing out when your stream also has video?
Answer by Randy Vinas ·
I am also facing this issue now in FireFox where WebRTC connection seem to be dropped by Wowza Streaming Engine after 5 seconds, no errors in the server logs, it just show disconnect info. In Chrome it is also doing this but would work after 2 or more attempts, but on FireFox it will work.
Answer by Rose Power-Wowza Community Manager ·
Hey @Jay Charles, let me check for you and I totally understand. If it's not, I know we may be able to help build something custom for you through Pro Services. Let me start a slack conversation between me, you and Engineer Shamrock.
Answer by Jay Charles ·
Thanks Rose. Any signals on this one moving up the priority list? It's been a blocker to the rtmp migration strategy for many of my real-time dependent clients for quite a while now, and with Firefox adding the next round of flash hurdles in version 69 I'm on borrowed time before people get irritated about it and press me for a solution (every change to each browser's flash behavior ultimately results in dev cycles burned on UX/UI). It would be great if I had something concrete to tell them.
Answer by Rose Power-Wowza Community Manager ·
Thanks @Jay Charles for helping out here. I checked and indeed it is still in engineering backlog. Sorry @pork pork for any inconvenience. I'll come back and post here when it is supported.
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Top Chef Food and Wine Festival
The Top Chef Food & Wine Festival 2020 kicks off March 19th at Universal Studios Hollywood. The two-day fest promises to be an incredible time for all in attendance. In addition to tasting food and wine pairings prepared by some of the best chefs in the industry, you're also able to attend panels featuring 'Top Chef' Alumni. If you love Bravo's hit series, you won't want to miss the opportunity to be in attendance at the first-ever Top Chef Food & Wine Festival 2020.
So you can start planning your trip, we've highlighted the details below. You'll learn everything you need to know about the event. That way, you can buy your tickets in advance as the VIP packages are selling out quickly.
All the Details You Need to Know
To plan for the event, you need to know its details. That way, you know what to expect during the festival. You can make special arrangements for March 19-20, 2020.
The two-day event requires either a General Admission or VIP ticket. It starts at 7 PM on the opening day and features food, wine, craft beer, and spirits. 'Top Chef' contestants from the past inspired the food served throughout the festival.
There will be opportunities for you to watch your favorite TV competitors throw down during cooking competitions held live. You can root them on or attend a panel of speakers that starred on the series. VIP ticket holders gain admission to a special tasting and wine pairing event held by 'Top Chef' alum.
They're able to meet and greet their favorite competitors, gain early access to Universal Studios, park their vehicles for free, and return home with a special gift. You get a lot of extra perks by buying a VIP ticket, so that's something you may want to think about right away. If your dream is to meet your favorite chef or be in their presence while you sip wine and feast on incredible food, you've got an incentive to pay $299 for a VIP package.
Now that you know all the details, you can decide which activities to participate in during the fantastic food and wine fest. If you've never been to Hollywood before or experienced Universal Studios, you're in for a surprise. It may be your first trip to the area, but it certainly won't be your last!
Wine, Dine and Live a Glorious Hollywood Life
Get a glimpse of the Hollywood lifestyle up close and personal. The Top Chef Food & Wine Festival 2020 allows you to wine and dine like a celebrity. Take advantage of the experience and all it has to offer you by getting your tickets early and planning your trip to sunny California in March.
You can extend your stay and make it a point to spend a few days checking out Universal Studios Hollywood. You'll find the theme park exciting with all of its rides, attractions, and restaurants. It will make your trip one of the best you've had yet.


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Content of the training
A mindfulness training consists out of 8 sessions of 2,5 hours, each focusing on another topic.
Week 1: The automatic pilot
In the first session we will discover and investigate our automatic pilot & habitual patterns in different ways.
Week 2: Dealing with annoyances and obstacles
The second sessions will cover annoyances and obstacles that hinder us in our exercises. We look into ways of dealing with this.
Week 3: Awareness of the breath
The third session will focus on the breath as anchor and aid for our practice
Week 4: Remaining present
In the fourth session we will practice with difficult and unpleasant experiences.
Week 5: Allowing and accepting
In the fifth session we deepen ourselves in accepting things that we can't change. Opening up to a deep understanding of how things really are.
Week 6: Thoughts are no facts
The sixth session will cover our 'thinking'. Discovering deeply how we are led by our thoughts and how we can find space and freedom.
Week 7: How can I take care of myself kindly?
The seventh session will focus on caring for ourselves. We look into what is nourishing for us and what is not.
Week 8: And now…?
In the last and eight session, we look into integrating mindfulness in our daily life and being.
During the full 8 week course there are a few theme's that will return in every session. These theme's are:
The training is based on the 8-week MBSR/MBCT training developed by Jon Kabat Zinn.
The training consists out of:
What is needed to follow a Mindfulness training?
The setup of this 8 week training is to learn by experience. We don't just assume for things to be as they are, or adopt a theory. We learn by experience and practice. There will be enough space for sharing your experiences. This way we learn and discover what is 'true' for us.
A mindfulness training is a deep discovery and research. We expect of you that most of this is done at home with the support of the workbook and audio exercises. This will ask about 30 to 45 minutes a day, 6 days a week for the period of the training.
Almost everybody finds it extremely difficult to make time for these practices in our often busy lives. But, your practice at home is an essential part of the training. If you think this is not possible for you at this moment in your life, we advise you to start the training at another time.
As the training follows a set up program, it is advisable to not miss more then two sessions maximum.
If you happen to miss a sessions, you will receive a email with an update on the session and the possibility to share through personal (phone) contact.
It helps when you start the training without any expectations or ideas. You probably wish and hope the training will help you with situations that you are dealing with in your life. Maybe you can agree with yourself that at the end of this mindfulness training, you will evaluate what it has brought you. Until that time have an open mind in following the training.
In the mindfulness training you will often be invited to be present with unpleasant feelings or situations. Especially in the beginning this can make you experience these feelings more intens. This is normal and will change. After a couple of weeks most people experience more lightness in these unpleasant situations. If at any point situations become to heavy for you, please share this with your trainer.
If we learn to focus our attention on our breath, thoughts, feelings and physical sensations, we establish a strong foundation. A foundation from which we can expand our awareness to our actions and interactions with ourselves, other people and the world. We choose our behavior based on response and conscious choice instead of habits and automatic behavior. When we are aware, we can take care of our feelings of anger, frustration, anxiety, stress, fear and insecurity. When we are aware we notice all the little things around us that make life beautiful and that lift our mood. When we are aware we feel more calm, joyful and alive.
Dyota is Sanskrit for
Light, Brilliance & Sunshine