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Cost of Living for All Major US Cities Increased in 2023, Making It Less Affordable for Expatriates, According to Mercer Survey NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mercer announced the results of its 2023 Cost of Living Survey with New York City remaining the most expensive city in North America for expatriates, ranking 6th worldwide, while Hong Kong retained the top spot globally out of 227 cities from across five continents. The survey found that all US cities have increased in the ranking, making it less affordable for employees, particularly for expatriates (expats) who move to the US for international assignments. As many global companies with US operations source a significant part of their workforce outside the US, combined with a tight labor market, a higher cost of living could impact expats’ willingness to relocate, further exacerbating staffing needs. Mercer’s Cost of Living survey helps employers design efficient and equitable compensation packages for assignment locations worldwide. The survey found that all US cities have risen in the ranking since last year, primarily due to prolonged inflation and exchange-rate fluctuations, which is having a direct impact on the pay and savings of international employees. In addition to a volatile economic climate triggered by COVID-19 and the introduction of aggressive national monetary policies to help tamp down inflation, a continued hybrid working model is causing many employees to reconsider their priorities, assess their work-life balances, and think about the places in which they have chosen to live. While Mercer’s Cost of Living research primarily helps employers determine compensation strategies for international assignees, Vince Cordova, Partner in Mercer’s Mobility Practice, is mindful that current socio-economic conditions affect all employees and their employers. “The US has had a cost-of-living crisis brewing for some time and a severe housing shortage in high-growth areas, but COVID-19 only exacerbated this issue. This will be a pervasive and persistent issue, not just for international employees, but domestic employees as well,” said Cordova. “Inflation and cost of living impact everyone, and it’s imperative to keep in mind that those who make the least are impacted the most,” Cordova continued. “In developing pay strategies that are equitable and sustainable, employers need to understand how those factors impact these individuals as part of their broader rewards strategies.” Pay equity and transparency are also becoming key factors for both employers and employees as states such as California, Washington, and New York have introduced legislation to disclose salary ranges in job postings. "Companies are still navigating their way in the pay transparency space, but more visibility on compensation factors will also help employees who are considering international assignments understand how they should be thinking about pay and how their financial wellness could be impacted by living in the US,” added Cordova. More than ever before, employees are now armed with information to help them understand the value of their skills, experience, and education in a given market. “Competition in the global talent market is fierce, and with the cost-of-living crisis affecting both employees and organizations, employers need to be flexible. This has prompted multinational employers to reassess how they manage their workforces,” said Yvonne Traber, Partner, and Global Head of the Mobility Practice at Mercer. “Failing to implement competitive international compensation strategies in times of economic uncertainty and to align internal and external pay range will determine organizations’ competency in the ability to attract and retain top talents.” Regional Insights Behind New York City, Los Angeles (11 in the global ranking) is the second most expensive city in North America, followed by San Francisco (14) and Honolulu (15). The largest increases in the cost of living in North America were seen in Detroit (+27 positions), Houston, and Cleveland (both +24 positions). Canadian cities are at the cheaper end of the ranking for North America, with all of them having dropped since last year. Toronto is ranked the most expensive in Canada (90 in the global ranking), followed by Vancouver (116), and Montreal (135). About Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey Mercer's widely recognized Cost of Living ranking is one of the world’s most comprehensive studies and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation strategies for their international assignees. New York City is used as the base city for all city ranking comparisons and currency movements are measured against the US dollar. The survey includes 400+ cities throughout the world; this year’s ranking includes 227 cities across five continents and measures the comparative cost of more than 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods, and entertainment. The data collected provides all of the key elements employers need to design efficient and transparent compensation packages for international assignees. Learn more here. About Mercer Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter. Mercer 2023 Cost of Living Ranking (full list) - click on the pictures to enlarge them

VacationRenter Survey Reveals Summer Travelers are Heading to Diverse Destinations, Taking Road Trips, Savvy Spending, and Enjoying Extended Weekends SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ahead of the July 4th holiday, VacationRenter, a meta-search travel platform that brings all rental options from the leading travel sites together in one place, released new data showcasing the hottest travel trends of the 2023 summer season. VacationRenter partnered with Propeller Insights in June to survey over 1,000 Americans to determine key insights about their travel plans and combined it with VacationRenter’s year-to-date booking data to offer insights into post-pandemic travel and the experiences travelers are seeking. The Hottest Travel Spot for Summer More than half of Americans surveyed (51%) said a beach vacation is top of their list. VacationRenter found that Ocean City, Maryland, has edged out Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as the go-to destination for summer 2023 in the U.S. Internationally, Paris has overtaken San Juan, Puerto Rico, as the most booked destination. The Summer of the Four-Day Work Week Travelers are making the most of summer travel and traveling more days this summer than last. Three-day trips are the most popular this summer — representing 23% of all trips booked — vs. two-day trips from the same time last year — 27% of all 2022 summer trips. We saw a 41% increase in people booking Saturday → Monday instead of Friday → Sunday. While Friday to Sunday is still the most popular booking, that could continue to change as people live and work in new ways. The Search for Value 78% of Americans say higher prices are making them rethink how they spend their summer vacation dollars, with 44% choosing to focus on finding better value in their accommodations, followed by a close tie between lower-cost destinations and cheap or free activities. Sixty percent of Americans are picking less popular destinations or different travel dates to save money, and 45% are choosing a staycation within a few hours of home. One surprising travel destination is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Almost 55% of Americans have heard of Pigeon Forge — with more than 60% wanting to travel there to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. Additionally, more than 30% of Americans enjoy national park vacations and almost 60% of Americans are planning a road trip this summer. VacationRenter CEO Heath Hammett shared, "It’s exciting to see the breadth of locations and experiences that people are setting out to enjoy this summer, despite economic pressures. From Maryland to Paris, travelers are embarking on new adventures and creating lasting memories. The only consistency we see is the diversity of these preferences, which is why we’re dedicated to providing a platform that offers a wide range of options to cater to every traveler's unique tastes." VacationRenter reached over $1 billion in gross bookings just two years after launch, making it the fastest-growing vacation rental search engine at the time. VacationRenter continues to refine its platform to offer extensive options that cater to the preferences of today's travelers. Whether a beachfront villa, boutique hotel, mountain retreat, or countryside cottage, VacationRenter has the perfect property for every getaway. For more information, please visit our Travel Trends page at: www.vacationrenter.com/travel-trends Methodology A national online survey of 1,004 U.S. employed consumers ages 25+ was conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of VacationRenter, between 6/13/23 and 6/16/23. Survey responses were nationally representative to the U.S. population for age, gender, region, and ethnicity. The maximum margin of sampling error was +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence. About VacationRenter Founded in 2018, VacationRenter brings all rental options from the leading travel sites together in one place and showcases only the best results. Eliminating the need to spend hours searching and scrolling, the company’s efficient platform helps travelers find the perfect vacation rental. Whether travelers seek a home, cabin, RV, treehouse, hotel, or even a private island, VacationRenter’s vast and diverse inventory delivers. For more information, visit www.vacationrenter.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Hello July! Our monthly roundup of the most important fashion | art | travel | tech events is here. Ongoing Events Until: 28.08 Yayoi Kusama: You Me and Balloons, Manchester, UK https://www.newexhibitions.com/e/60632 10.09 Alexander McQueen: Arts Meets Fashion, Quebec, Canada https://www.mnbaq.org/en/exhibition/alexander-mcqueen-1299 17.09 Andrew Gn; Fashioning Singapore and The World https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/fashion0923 30.09 The Divina Dali Exhibit, Toronto https://divinadali.com/ 9.10 Fashion Fiction, Vancouver https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/exhibitions/fashion-fictions 1-10 July 2023 1-3 Eleven Fashion Project vol.4, Athens https://eleventhefashionproject.gr/en/the-exhibition-new 1-9 Gdynia Design Days 2023, Poland https://www.gdyniadesigndays.eu/en 2-4 Curve Paris & Interfiliere Paris https://whosnext.com 2-9 Toronto Outdoor Art Fair https://toaf.ca 3-5 FACTUM 2023 Conference Fashion Communication, Pisa, Italy https://digitalfashion.ch/factum23 3-5 Texworld Evolution Paris https://www.instagram.com/texworldevolutionparis/?hl=en 3-6 Haute Couture Paris https://www.fhcm.paris/en/haute-couture-week/calendar 4-6 Premiere Vision Paris https://paris.premierevision.com/en 4-12 Miami Swim Week 2023 https://miamiswimweek.net 5-7 FASHEXPO KENYA 2023, Nairobi https://expogr.com/fashexpo 5-8 New Designers Week 2, London https://www.newdesigners.com 6-9 Tokyo Gendai PACIFICO Yokohama https://tokyogendai.com 7.07 Africa Fashion UP 2023, Paris https://www.africafashionup.com 7-9 AFROFEST 2023 Toronto https://www.afrofest.ca 7-16 Expo Artesano Medellin, Colombia https://www.expoartesano.com.co 8-9 artemonte-carlo 2023 https://artgeneve.ch/evenements/save-the-date-artmonte-carlo-les-8-et-9-juillet-2023 8-9 Summer Fashion Week De Casa 1st edition, Casablanca, Morocco https://allevents.in/casablanca/summer-fashion-week-de-casa-1-%C3%A8re-%C3%A9dition/200024603311149 9-10 MODEFABRIEK Amsterdam https://www.modefabriek.nl/en/event?hide_register_modal=1 9-11 Mare di Moda Miami https://www.maredimoda.com/en/maredimoda-miami-2 9-13 Fashion Island 2023 and Handmade Art Fair, Zanzibar, Tanzania kaloafricamedia.org/2023/06/23/zanzibar-island-fashion-week-festival-to-take-place-from-9-13-july-2023-in-zanzibar-city-tanzania/ 10-15 Berlin Fashion Week https://fashionweek.berlin/en/index.html 11-20 July 2023 11-12 SEEK Berlin https://www.seek.fashion 11-12 Fashion Innovation Summit Munich, Germany https://www.assyst.de/en/news-events/fashion-innovation-summit/index.html 11-12 FASHIONTECH Berlin https://www.fashiontech.fashion 11-12 Premium Berlin https://www.premium.fashion 11-12 INSPIRAMAIS Porto Alegre, Brazil https://www.inspiramais.com.br 11-13 Milano Unica https://www.milanounica.it/en 11-13 Global Sourcing Expo Sydney https://globalsourcingexpo.com.au 11-16 Fashion District Festival London https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/festival 12-13 The LEAD Innovation Summit New York https://summit.the-lead.co 13.07 Trends Webinars 2023: Seasonal Key Material Developments Singapore https://www.eventbrite.sg/o/singapore-fashion-council-53823272903 13-15 Asia Fashion Show Bangkok http://www.af-asiafashion.com 14-16 The Ground Berlin https://www.theground.fashion 14-16 Northern Fashion Week, UK https://www.northernfashionweek.co.uk 14-16 TTF Kolkata 2023, India https://www.indian-travel-places.com/travel-tourism-fairs/ttf-kolkata 15-16 Trafico Bazar Mexico City https://www.instagram.com/traficobazar/?hl=en 15-20 DESTINATION INTERNATIONAL, Dallas, Texas https://destinationsinternational.org/upcoming-events 15-16 BIG on Bloor Festival, Toronto https://bigonbloorfestival.com/ 16-18 SCOOP International London https://scoop-international.com/home 16-18 Punto Expo Guadalajara, Mexico https://puntoexpo.moda 16-18 Just Around the Corner, London https://www.justaroundthecorner.co.uk 16-18 PURE London https://www.purelondon.com/welcome 16-18 INDX Man London https://www.indxshows.co.uk/indx-fashion/menswear/menswear 16-18 Source Fashion London https://www.source-fashion.com 17-19 Project Fashion New York https://www.projectfashionevents.com/ny/en/home.html 18-19 Premiere Vision New York https://newyork.premierevision.com/en 18-20 WITS 2023 Virtual Summit https://womenintechsummit.net/wits-2023-virtual-summit 18-20 TEXWORLD Evolutions New York https://texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com/new-york/en/planning-preparation.html 19-26 Dusseldorf Fashion Days 2023 https://www.fashion-net-duesseldorf.de/de/duesseldorf-fashion-days-307.html 18-21 Intermoda Guadalajara, Mexico https://intermoda.com.mx 19-21 LIFESTYLE Tokyo 2023 https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/summer/en-gb.html# 19-21 Design Tokyo 2023 https://www.lifestyle-expo.jp/hub/en-gb/shows/design-tokyo.html 20-21 Global Textile & Apparel Summit Vietnam 2023, Hanoi http://global-textile-apparel.com 20-22 Alaska Fashion Week https://www.alaskafashionweek.com 20-23 Helsinki Fashion Week http://helsinkifashionweeklive.com 20-24 Showroom Concept Dusseldorf https://www.instagram.com/neonyt.duesseldorf 21-31 July 2023 21.07 Orlando Swim Week, Florida https://destinationsinternational.org/upcoming-events 21.07 RunwayTO Toronto Fashion Show https://www.instagram.com/runway.to 21-24 Supreme Women & Men Dusseldorf https://munichfashioncompany.com/trade-shows/womenmen-dusseldorf 22.07 Couture and Cars Fashion Show, LeMay Museum Takoma, WA https://www.coutureandcars.com 22-23 Mare da Mare Florence https://maredamare.underbeach.eu/en 22-23 hi-Tech Moda Orlando, Florida https://www.hitechmoda.com/hitechmoda-orlando 22-24 NEONYT Dusseldorf https://neonyt-duesseldorf.com/?lang=en 22-24 Ethical Fashion Show Berlin https://10times.com/ethical-fashion-berlin 25-27 COLOMBIAMODA 2023, Medellin https://ferias.inexmoda.org.co/venta-al-publico 27-28 The Design Fashion Marketing Summit Online https://creativepro.com/design-marketing-summit 30.07-1.08 Harrogate Fashion Week, UK https://harrogatefashionweek.com 30.07-3.08 LA Market Week https://www.newmart.net/market-week Would you like to list your local event in our Fashion Calendar? 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As the official Media Partner of Fashion Art Toronto Spring 2023, we are more than happy to bring you some of the highlights of the latest edition through the eyes of talented local photographers (including excellent reportage photography by Michelle Quance who managed to capture the unique atmosphere of the fashion week with elegance and style). Toronto’s longest running multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto took over 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse Black Creek Assembly for its Spring event. Running Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30, the four-day fashion showcase featured runway shows and presentations from 50 designers, style-inspired art installations from 11 Canadian artists, an immersive Fashion Cinema curated by CANIFFF, a Fashion & Beauty Retail Boutique with goods from 20 local artisans and brands, and more. After going through hundreds and hundreds of photos from the event, we selected 18 runway looks that caught our attention last season. From luxe Ellis ESQ suits to ultrafeminine gowns by NARCES and Blanche Hanger, have a look at our selection below and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Enjoy the pictures! Fashion Art Toronto is an annual multi-arts fashion week event celebrated for its 18-year commitment to providing an inclusive platform for Canada’s fashion and artist communities. Atmosphere & guest photos by Michelle Quance: Read more: Best Dressed Guests (By Guia Montellano)

This year’s forum will gather industry leaders across beauty, fashion, technology, retail, and media, on June 26th in New York City to showcase the most advanced generative AI technologies that are transforming the beauty and fashion industries today. NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perfect Corp. (NYSE: PERF), the leading artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, announce the final agenda for the highly-anticipated franchise event, The Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum. The annual forum will take place on Monday, June 26th, 2023 at the Convene, 117 West 46th Street, in New York City from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET and feature comprehensive programming with key opinion leaders across beauty, fashion, technology, retail, and media speaking to “The Future of AI-Driven Innovation”. Tickets are available for purchase here for $250 for the in-person event, and $40 per ticket to attend virtually. The final agenda is now live, and here is a sneak peek at the game-changing technology trends to explore. Forging New Frontiers with Generative AI This year’s Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum will reveal the next phase of AI innovations with Generative AI technologies. The advancements in generative AI and the widespread adoption of these technologies have made our envisioned applications in beauty, fashion, and jewelry a reality. It enables a wide array of highly personalized digital experiences, as an AI visual creation takes care of your fashion style, hairstyles, and makeup. This groundbreaking advancement in the field of AI is transforming business processes by inviting an enriched, ultra-personalized consumer experience and it opens a world of opportunity in helping consumers conveniently experience more styles than ever before and build on more interactive and satisfying purchase decisions. Expansion Across AI Fashion Tech “This year at the Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum, we will reveal our most recent breakthroughs on generative AI technologies for fashion and beauty industries,” shares Perfect Corp. Founder and CEO, Alice Chang. “We are excited to showcase how new fashion styles can now be experienced through true-to-life visual imaging with unlimited options, introducing a whole new way for consumers to shop for fashion items.” Advanced AI Jewelry Tech Brands who are searching for a total look AI fashion solution, Perfect Corp.’s Multi-Stacking and simultaneous Multi-Category VTO now offers users the capability to combine multiple rings at once, or a mix of hand, ear, and neck jewelry accessories along with makeup through virtual looks, creating a seamless and completely digital lifestyle experience. Accurate and Professional AI Skin Tech Continued innovation across skincare technology has enabled live real-time detection verified by dermatologists along with AI generative simulations. Through live camera scans, the AI Skin tech creates visual presentations of skin concerns through AR effects, delivering a more engaging and interactive skin diagnosis experience. The Agenda for the 2023 Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum 11:30 AM – Doors Open 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM (40 minutes)- Session 1: Keynote by Alice Chang Perfect Corp. Founder and CEO, Alice Chang spotlights the groundbreaking new AI and AR technology innovations that are driving the digital transformation across retail today. This insightful keynote presentation will highlight industry trends, impactful results, and include a live demonstration of the newest AI and AR technologies driving the future of retail. 1:40 PM – 2:05 PM (25 minutes)- Session 2: Fireside Chat Moderator: Perfect Corp., Wayne Liu, Chief Growth Officer Panelist: Orveon, Salima Popatia, Chief Digital Officer Orveon’s Chief Digital Officer, Salima Popatia, joins Perfect Corp.’s Chief Growth Officer, Wayne Liu, for a fireside chat exploring the many ways digital innovations are driving the retail strategy across some of the industry’s most iconic beauty brands including BareMinerals, Laura Mercier, and Buxom. Learn about the different AI and AR-powered technologies that are driving the brands digital transformation and viral success and how brands and retailers can leverage digital technology to enhance their customer experience 2:05 PM – 2:20 PM (15 minutes): Break: Technology Showcase & Networking 2:20 PM – 2:55 PM (35 minutes)- Session 3: AI Skin Analysis for MED SPA Moderator: Beauty Matter, Kelly Kovack, Founder and CEO Panelists: Wake Forest University, Dr. Steven R. Feldman, Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Public Health Sciences Airem, Dr. Eunice Park, Facial Plastic Surgeon and Founder iSpa, Jessica Wadley, Co-Chair AI Skin technology has rapidly transformed the skincare space, allowing brands to provide customers with instant skin health tracking and personalized product recommendations with the tap of their smart device. Now, AI Skin technology is set to revolutionize the world of medspas and dermatology, with a recent study out of Wake Forest School of Medicine confirming AI Skin Tech to be as effective at performing skin analysis as physician assessments. Learn from physicians and leaders in skincare how AI skin technology is transforming the modern customer skincare journey and improving patient outcomes. 2:55 PM – 3:30 PM (35 minutes)- Session 4: Digital Transformation and AI Personalization Moderator: WWD, Kathryn Hopkins, Senior Beauty Editor Panelists: Elemis, Stevie Journey, Senior Director, Omnichannel Digital Experience Colgate-Palmolive, Gary Binstock, Director of Technology - Strategic Innovation & Technology Alliances Coty, Shanna Weinblatt, Vice President, Innovation, Beauty Tech & Metaverse For today’s consumers, personalization is more important than ever before. AI technology is a necessity in order to provide customers with product advice and recommendations tailored to their unique needs. Explore the many ways AI technology is helping top beauty, fashion and retail brands deliver more personalized shopping experiences –online and in stores–and learn why personalization is essential across retail shopping today. 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM (15 minutes) – Break: Technology Showcase & Networking 3:45 PM – 4:20 PM (35 minutes)– Session 5: The Evolution of Advertising & Sampling with Virtual Try-On Moderator: Beaute in Tech, Christina Rodriguez, Editor and Founder Panelists: Estée Lauder Companies, Tara Sparks, Executive Director, Global Media and Partnerships SoPost, Jonathan Grubin, Founder and CEO Teads, Tom Deering, VP Teads Studio, North America Dash Hudson, Kate Kenner Archibald, Chief Marketing Officer Experts in advertising, marketing, and social media explore how the emergence of AR-powered virtual try-on technologies have impacted the evolution of advertising and sampling along the consumer journey. Learn how virtual try-on is changing modern day advertising and how AI and AR technologies present new and exciting opportunities for businesses to create more impactful campaigns online, instore, and across social media. Discover how VTO is also aiding businesses in deploying more sustainable sampling programs that reduce product returns and waste. 4:20 PM – 4:55 PM (35 minutes)- Session 6: How Beauty Tech is Changing the Customer Retail Experience Moderator: WWD, James Manso, Beauty Market Editor Panelists: Coresight Research, Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury & Retail Unilever/Tresseme, Alandra Maka, Senior Lead, Consumer Engagement & Beauty Tech Obsess, Neha Singh, Founder and CEO A look at the strategic ways brands are implementing beauty technology solutions to reimagine retail shopping. Discover the many ways beauty tech is reshaping the future of retail, learning from industry experts about the technology trends and their impact on the retail industry. This discussion will highlight how groundbreaking beauty tech innovations are dramatically improving the customer shopping experience and creating a hyper-engaged consumer shopping journey that drives impactful results. 4:55 PM – Closing Remarks 5:00 PM – Event Concludes For more information on how to exhibit or sponsor at the Global Beauty and Fashion Tech Forum 2023 please contact us at beautytechforum@perfectcorp.com. About Perfect Corp. Perfect Corp. is the leading SaaS AI and AR beauty and fashion tech solutions provider, dedicated to transforming shopping experiences through empowering brands to embrace the digital-first world. By partnering with the largest names in the industry, Perfect Corp.’s suite of enterprise solutions deliver synergistic, technology-driven experiences that facilitate sustainable, ultra-personalized, and engaging shopping journeys, as well as equipping brands with next generation of consumer goods. Perfect Corp. offers a complementary suite of mobile apps, including YouCam Makeup and YouCam Perfect, to provide a consumer platform to virtually try-on new products, perform skin diagnoses, edit photos, and share experiences with the YouCam Community. To learn more, please visit PerfectCorp.com.

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--You.com, the world’s first AI chatbot capable of searching the web, introduced YouPro, a subscription service offering unlimited access to the latest AI chat and generative AI writing and image tools at an affordable price and within an intuitive interface. With YouPro, experience the freedom of unlimited access to cutting-edge AI models, including GPT-4 and Stable Diffusion XL, to search, write, code, and create images, all in one place. YouPro includes: Unlimited AI chat searches with citations, rich media, and web results Access to the most comprehensive AI model for summarization, reasoning, and problem-solving Unlimited AI image generation, including photorealistic images Unlimited AI writing generations Priority AI chat uptime, even when demand is high Early access to APIs and the latest AI innovations, including personal assistant features For a limited time, YouPro is available for $9.99/month ($119.99 per year), making it one of the most affordable AI accomplishment tool bundles that utilize GPT-4 (OpenAI’s GPT-4 plan is $20/month). The free version of You.com is accessible worldwide and provides an alternative to Google search with a chatbot, offering AI chat searches and AI image and text generations. “Since introducing the first AI chatbot that searches the web, we’ve been committed to democratizing access to the latest AI technology so people can achieve more. We believe that getting access to cutting-edge AI tools at an affordable price within an easy-to-use interface will help more people elevate their productivity, creativity, and online search experience,” said Richard Socher, founder and CEO of You.com. To subscribe to YouPro, visit You.com. About You.com You.com, founded in 2020 by top AI research scientists, is a revolutionary AI chatbot and search engine. You.com uses a Large Language Model (LLM) to deliver personalized responses to queries with human-like replies. Its AI tools YouChat, YouCode, YouWrite, and YouImagine provide efficient web search, content and image creation, and code generation. With advanced machine learning, You.com streamlines answer to complex questions, aids in tasks, and supports research with citations and up-to-date information, enhancing productivity and saving time.

LDM3D is industry’s first generative AI model to deliver depth mapping. It has the potential to revolutionize content creation, metaverse and digital experiences. SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intel (Nasdaq: INTC): What’s New: Intel Labs, in collaboration with Blockade Labs, has introduced Latent Diffusion Model for 3D (LDM3D), a novel diffusion model that uses generative AI to create realistic 3D visual content. LDM3D is the industry’s first model to generate a depth map using the diffusion process to create 3D images with 360-degree views that are vivid and immersive. LDM3D has the potential to revolutionize content creation, metaverse applications and digital experiences, transforming a wide range of industries, from entertainment and gaming to architecture and design. “Generative AI technology aims to further augment and enhance human creativity and save time. However, most of today’s generative AI models are limited to generating 2D images and only very few can generate 3D images from text prompts. Unlike existing latent stable diffusion models, LDM3D allows users to generate an image and a depth map from a given text prompt using almost the same number of parameters. It provides more accurate relative depth for each pixel in an image compared to standard post-processing methods for depth estimation and saves developers significant time to develop scenes." —Vasudev Lal, AI/ML research scientist, Intel Labs Why It Matters: Closed ecosystems limit scale. And Intel’s commitment to true democratization of AI will enable broader access to the benefits of AI through an open ecosystem. One area that’s seen significant advancements in recent years is in the field of computer vision, particularly in generative AI. However, many of today’s advanced generative AI models are limited to generating only 2D images. Unlike existing diffusion models, which generally only generate 2D RGB images from text prompts, LDM3D allows users to generate both an image and a depth map from a given text prompt. Using almost the same number of parameters as latent stable diffusion, LDM3D provides more accurate relative depth for each pixel in an image compared to standard post-processing methods for depth estimation. This research could revolutionize how we interact with digital content by enabling users to experience their text prompts in previously inconceivable ways. The images and depth maps generated by LDM3D enable users to turn the text description of a serene tropical beach, a modern skyscraper or a sci-fi universe into a 360-degree detailed panorama. This ability to capture depth information can instantly enhance overall realism and immersion, enabling innovative applications for industries ranging from entertainment and gaming to interior design and real estate listings, as well as virtual museums and immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences. On June 20th, LDM3D won the Best Poster Award at the 3DMV workshop at CVPR. How It Works: LDM3D was trained on a dataset constructed from a subset of 10,000 samples of the LAION-400M database, which contains over 400 million image-caption pairs. The team used the Dense Prediction Transformer (DPT) large-depth estimation model (previously developed at Intel Labs) to annotate the training corpus. The DPT-large model provides highly accurate relative depth for each pixel in an image. The LAION-400M dataset has been built for research purposes to enable testing model training on larger scale for broad researcher and other interested communities. The LDM3D model is trained on an Intel AI supercomputer powered by Intel® Xeon® processors and Intel® Habana Gaudi® AI accelerators. The resulting model and pipeline combine generated RGB image and depth map to generate 360-degree views for immersive experiences. To demonstrate the potential of LDM3D, Intel and Blockade researchers developed DepthFusion, an application that leverages standard 2D RGB photos and depth maps to create immersive and interactive 360-degree view experiences. DepthFusion utilizes TouchDesigner, a node-based visual programming language for real-time interactive multimedia content, to turn text prompts into interactive and immersive digital experiences. The LDM3D model is a single model to create both an RGB image and its depth map, leading to savings on memory footprint and latency improvements. What’s Next: The introduction of LDM3D and DepthFusion paves the way for further advancements in multi-view generative AI and computer vision. Intel will continue exploring the use of generative AI to augment human capabilities and build a strong ecosystem of open source AI research and development that democratizes access to this technology. Continuing Intel’s strong support for open ecosystem in AI, LDM3D is being open sourced through HuggingFace. This will allow AI researchers and practitioners to improve this system further and fine-tune it for custom applications. More Context: Intel’s research was presented at the IEEE/CVF Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition Conference (CVPR) June 18-22. For more information, refer to “LDM3D: Latent Diffusion Model for 3D” or view the LDM3D Demo. About Intel Intel (Nasdaq: INTC) is an industry leader, creating world-changing technology that enables global progress and enriches lives. Inspired by Moore’s Law, we continuously work to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address our customers’ greatest challenges. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, we unleash the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. To learn more about Intel’s innovations, go to newsroom.intel.com and intel.com.

Traveling from New York to Boston is a popular route for both locals and tourists alike. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, there are many options available to you depending on your budget and preferences. One of the most popular ways to travel between New York and Boston is by train. Amtrak offers several daily trains between the two cities, with the trip taking approximately 3.5 hours. The trains are spacious and comfortable, with amenities such as Wi-Fi and food service available on board. Additionally, the train route takes you through some beautiful scenery, including the picturesque Connecticut coastline. You can also hire New York to Boston car service for an ideal road trip. If you prefer to drive, you can take the I-95 highway between the two cities. The drive takes approximately 4-5 hours, depending on traffic conditions. Along the way, you'll pass through some charming New England towns and have the flexibility to stop and explore at your leisure. For those on a tighter budget, there are also several bus companies that offer service between New York and Boston. These buses are typically less expensive than the train or driving, but the trip can take up to 5-6 hours due to the number of stops along the way. Recharge in Hartford Hartford, Connecticut is a bustling city that offers a lot of excitement. But sometimes, you just need to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and recharge. Fortunately, Hartford has plenty of options for relaxation and fun. Here are some of the top places to check out when you're in need of some rejuvenation. Elizabeth Park: This 101-acre park is home to stunning gardens, walking paths, and a serene pond. Take a stroll through the rose garden or pack a picnic and enjoy a peaceful afternoon in nature. The Spa at Norwich Inn: Just a short drive from Hartford, this spa offers a variety of luxurious treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps. Relax in the sauna or hot tub, or take a dip in the indoor pool. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: Sometimes, a change of scenery is all you need to recharge. This museum boasts an impressive collection of European and American art, as well as contemporary pieces. Spend an afternoon exploring the galleries and let your mind wander. Bushnell Park: This historic park is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy some fresh air. Take a walk around the pond, catch a concert at the outdoor amphitheater, or simply sit on a bench and people watch. Infinity Music Hall and Bistro: If you're in need of some entertainment, head to this intimate music venue. With performances ranging from jazz to rock to comedy, there's something for everyone. Grab a bite to eat at the bistro before the show and make a night of it. Explore the city in Boston Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and has a rich history and culture. Exploring the city can be a great way to learn more about the country's past and enjoy the various attractions it has to offer. One of the best ways to start exploring Boston is by taking a walk along the Freedom Trail. This trail is a 2.5-mile-long path that takes you through 16 historical sites that played a significant role in the American Revolution, including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and the USS Constitution Museum. Another must-visit attraction in Boston is the Boston Common. This park is the oldest public park in the United States and offers a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. You can also take a ride on the Swan Boats, which have been a Boston tradition since 1877. Boston is also home to several world-class museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The former houses over 450,000 works of art from around the world, while the latter features an extensive collection of European, Asian, and American art. If you're a sports fan, visiting Fenway Park should be on your Boston itinerary. This baseball stadium is one of the oldest and most iconic in the country and is home to the Boston Red Sox. Things to see and do on a road trip from New York To Boston A road trip from New York to Boston is an exciting adventure that will take you through some of the most scenic regions of the northeastern United States. Along the way, there are many sights to see and activities to enjoy. Here are some of the top things to do and see on a road trip from New York to Boston. New Haven, Connecticut New Haven is home to Yale University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world. Take a stroll around the campus and admire the stunning architecture of the historic buildings. Visit the Yale University Art Gallery or the Peabody Museum of Natural History for a chance to see some incredible art and exhibits. Mystic, Connecticut Mystic, Connecticut is a charming seaside town that is home to the Mystic Seaport Museum. This museum is dedicated to the history of sailing and is a must-see for anyone interested in maritime history. You can also take a stroll through the town and enjoy some fresh seafood at one of the many restaurants. Newport, Rhode Island Newport, Rhode Island is known for its incredible mansions and historic architecture. Take a tour of the Breakers, a stunning mansion that was once owned by the Vanderbilt family. You can also visit the Newport Cliff Walk, a scenic walking trail that offers incredible views of the ocean and the mansions. Cape Cod, Massachusetts Cape Cod is a popular vacation spot with miles of pristine beaches, charming towns, and incredible seafood. Take a dip in the ocean or go for a bike ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail. You can also visit the Cape Cod National Seashore for a chance to see some incredible wildlife and stunning views of the ocean. Boston, Massachusetts Boston is a historic city that is home to many famous landmarks and attractions. Visit the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking trail that takes you through some of the most important sites in American history. You can also visit the USS Constitution Museum or take a stroll through the Boston Common.

As a business owner, you understand the importance of having an effective social media presence. Instagram is one of the most popular platforms for businesses, with over a billion users around the world. Here are 12 reasons why you should use Instagram for your business: Reach a large audience: Instagram has a massive audience, which means that you can reach a large number of potential customers. Create brand awareness: Instagram is a great platform for you to share your brand story and create a distinct identity for your business. Connect with customers: Instagram is a great way to interact with your customers, as it encourages two-way communication. Boost website traffic: You can use Instagram to drive traffic to your website. Generate leads: Instagram is a great platform for you to generate leads and convert them into customers. Increase sales: By using Instagram, you can increase your sales by promoting your products and services. Engage with customers: Instagram allows you to engage with your customers directly and respond to their questions and concerns. Grow your network: You can use Instagram to grow your network and connect with other businesses and influencers. Showcase customer stories: Instagram is a great platform for you to showcase customer stories and show how your products and services have helped them. Offer customer support: You can use Instagram to provide customer support and answer any questions that your customers may have. Analyze your performance: You can use Instagram’s analytics tools to analyze your performance and track your progress. Host contests and giveaways: Instagram is an ideal platform for you to host contests and giveaways to engage your customers. These are just a few of the many reasons why you should use Instagram for your business. Instagram can be a powerful tool for you to reach potential customers, create brand awareness, and generate leads. So, if you’re looking to take your business to the next level, start using Instagram today. What is Instagram? Instagram is a popular social media platform that has become a defining presence in the digital age. Founded in 2010, Instagram has grown to become one of the most popular social networks in the world, with over 1 billion active users each month. It is used by people of all ages, from teenagers to professionals, to share images, videos, and stories, and to connect with friends, family, and others. So, what is Instagram? It is a free mobile app that allows users to share photos, videos, and stories with their followers. The platform also allows users to discover new content from all over the world by searching hashtags or by exploring topics, people, and interests they are passionate about. One of the most popular features of Instagram is its ability to take photos and videos with filters. This allows users to impart a unique aesthetic to their posts. Moreover, users can also add text captions, hashtags, and location information to their posts, further enhancing their posts’ visibility. In addition to its photo and video capabilities, Instagram also allows users to connect with one another. Users can follow one another, comment on each other’s posts, and even direct message one another. This makes Instagram a great platform for staying connected with friends and family and for discovering new content and new people. In short, Instagram is a visual platform that allows users to share photos, videos, and stories with their followers, discover new content, and connect with one another. It has become an integral part of many people’s lives, and its popularity continues to grow. 1. More people are using Instagram. As social media continues to rise in popularity, Instagram has become one of the most prominent platforms among users. The platform has seen an impressive growth in users, and in the last year alone, it has become a destination for over 500 million monthly active users. Instagram has become a go-to platform for many people, including celebrities, brands, and everyday users. It allows users to share photos and videos, comment on other people’s posts, and follow accounts. It has also become a powerful tool for connecting with others and creating brand awareness. One of the biggest reasons why Instagram has become so popular is the fact that it is incredibly easy to use. Its intuitive design and layout make it simple to navigate, and the platform’s built-in features make it easy to share content. It also has a wide range of filters and editing tools, which make it simple to customize photos and videos. Finally, Instagram has become a great platform for businesses to reach their target audience. Many businesses have turned to Instagram to promote their products and services, while others have used the platform to create brand awareness. The platform’s ability to reach a wide audience makes it an invaluable tool for businesses to reach their goals. 2. Businesses of all sizes can thrive on Instagram. Businesses of all sizes can make great strides on Instagram, the popular social media platform. Whether you're a small business just starting out, or an established enterprise, Instagram is an effective tool for increasing brand awareness and driving sales. Instagram is an incredibly powerful and efficient way to reach customers. With more than one billion active monthly users, businesses can tap into a massive potential customer base. Plus, Instagram's visuals-based platform gives companies the freedom to express their brand's aesthetic and culture, creating a unique and memorable experience for customers. Using Instagram to build relationships with customers is key. Businesses should post regularly, engage with customers daily, and post content that resonates with their target audience. Companies can also use Instagram stories to keep customers up to date with what's happening in the business, and use fun polls and quizzes to keep customers engaged. Overall, businesses of all sizes can benefit greatly from using Instagram. By creating engaging content, engaging with customers, and using ads, companies can increase brand awareness, drive sales, and build relationships with customers. 3. Businesses can make money from Instagram. First of all, you’ll want to create an engaging profile. Make sure to include a catchy bio, an attractive profile picture, and relevant content. This will help draw people to your page and make them more likely to follow. You’ll also want to use relevant hashtags to make your content easier to find. Another great way to make money on Instagram is through sponsored posts. Companies pay influencers to promote their products on their page. The influencer will post a photo or video of themselves using the product and then include a link to the company’s website. This is an effective way to get your product in front of a wider audience. Finally, you can use Instagram to increase sales by creating an online store. Link your store to your Instagram page and add a “shop now” button to your posts. This will make it easy for customers to buy followers instagram UK to your products directly from your profile. You can also create advertisements to target potential customers who may be interested in your products. In conclusion, Instagram is a great platform for businesses to make money. With the right strategy, you can reach more customers, increase sales, and promote your products. So why not give it a try? 4. Instagram can make your business more relatable. Instagram is quickly becoming one of the most popular social media platforms, and businesses are taking advantage of it. Instagram offers a unique opportunity for businesses to reach out to their customers in an authentic and relatable way. By creating content that is tailored to their target audience, businesses can create a personal connection with their customers and increase their engagement. Businesses can also use Instagram to promote their products and services. By creating visually appealing posts, businesses can draw customers’ attention to their offerings. This can be done by using images and videos to showcase the products, as well as captions to explain what they are and how they can benefit the customer. Instagram is also a great platform for businesses to connect with influencers. Influencers can help to promote the business’s products or services to a larger audience. Businesses can collaborate with influencers who are passionate about their products or services to create content that will be shared with their followers. This can help to increase the business’s reach and build a stronger relationship with its customers. 5. Businesses can partner with influencers to build brand awareness. In the world of digital marketing, building brand awareness is one of the most important objectives for businesses. With the rise of social media, businesses have a great opportunity to leverage influencers to help increase their visibility. Influencers are individuals with a large following and influence over their audience. By partnering with influencers, businesses can take advantage of their large networks and promote their brand to a wider audience. The first step in partnering with influencers is to find the right ones for your brand. Consider the type of influencer that aligns with your brand and your target audience. Once you have identified the influencers, it's important to understand the type of content they typically create and what their audience responds to. This will help you to craft an influencer marketing strategy that resonates with the influencer's audience. 6. Hashtags can increase a business’s visibility on Instagram. Hashtags are special keywords that can be added to posts, and they help users find content related to their interests. When you add hashtags to your posts, they appear in the feeds of people who search for those hashtags. This can help broaden your reach and bring in more potential customers. It’s important to use hashtags that are relevant to your business. Broad hashtags like #business or #marketing may get you some exposure, but it’s better to use ones that are more specific to your industry. For example, if you’re a restaurant, #foodie or #restaurant will be more helpful. You can also search for popular hashtags related to your business and use them in your posts. You can also create your own hashtags. This can help you build a community around your brand and encourage customers to share their experiences with your product or service. For example, if you’re a coffee shop, you could create a hashtag like #MyCoffeeShop and ask your customers to share photos of their favorite drinks. 7. Instagram helps businesses effectively engage with customers. For many businesses, Instagram is a great way to build relationships and create a strong, positive brand identity. By leveraging Instagram’s visual features, businesses can easily craft messages that reach out to customers in an engaging and authentic way. With the ability to upload videos, host live events, and carefully curate posts, businesses can create an engaging and memorable experience for their customers. Instagram also provides businesses with the ability to host giveaways and contests. These can help increase engagement and give customers a sense of connection with the business. Through giveaways, businesses can incentivize customers to follow their page, comment on posts, and share content. Overall, Instagram provides businesses with a powerful platform for effectively engaging with customers. By leveraging the platform’s features, businesses can build relationships, track their success, host giveaways, and use influencer marketing to reach more customers. Instagram is an effective tool for businesses to build a strong presence and engage with their customers. 8. Instagram helps businesses leverage the power of mobile. In today's digital age, businesses need to leverage the power of mobile to stay competitive and connected to their customers. Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms that provides businesses the opportunity to reach their target audience and engage with them in a meaningful way. When it comes to mobile marketing, Instagram offers a range of features that can help businesses grow. 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This can help them understand how their competitors are growing and what strategies they’re using to reach their target audience. In addition, businesses can use Instagram to create content that stands out from their competitors. This could include creating unique visuals, creating stories that engage their audience, or even just participating in conversations. This can help businesses stand out and build relationships with their customers. 10. Instagram offers many ways for businesses to be creative. Instagram offers many ways for businesses to be creative and stand out from the competition. Here are 10 creative ways to use Instagram for your business: Create eye-catching visuals. Instagram is a visual platform, so make sure to create posts with high-quality, eye-catching visuals. Use Instagram stories. Instagram stories are a great way to share short-term content with your followers. Use video content. Video content on Instagram is very engaging and can help you reach a wider audience. Try out Instagram Live. Instagram Live is a great way to interact with your followers in real-time and create more engagement. Offer discounts and promotions. Offering discounts and promotions on Instagram is a great way to increase sales and create customer loyalty. Post behind-the-scenes content. Posting behind-the-scenes content is a great way to show your followers the "real" side of your business. Use Instagram Ads. Instagram Ads are a great way to reach a wider audience and get more exposure for your business. Engage with your followers. Take the time to engage with your followers and comment on their posts. Create contests and giveaways. Contests and giveaways are a great way to attract new followers and create more engagement. Use hashtags. Hashtags are a great way to reach a wider audience and get your content discovered. 11. Businesses can reach new customers through Instagram advertisements. Social media platforms are becoming increasingly popular for businesses to reach potential customers. Instagram is one of the most popular platforms, and with its ability to reach a global audience, it is the perfect platform for businesses to increase their reach and reach more potential customers. Instagram advertisements are a great way for businesses to reach their target audiences. With the platform’s ability to target audiences based on age, location, or interests, businesses are able to target ads to the right people. Additionally, Instagram advertisements provide businesses with the ability to track and measure the success of their campaigns. In conclusion, Instagram is an invaluable platform for businesses to reach new customers. With the ability to customize ads to target the right audiences, track their success, and use a variety of tools to create engaging content, businesses can take advantage of the platform to increase their reach and drive more sales. 12. Businesses can use Instagram Insights to hone their social media marketing strategies. Instagram Insights allows businesses to track key metrics such as post engagement, user growth, and audience demographics. This information can be used to create more effective social media marketing strategies by understanding which content resonates with users, who their target audience is, and how they can better reach them. Insights can also be used to track user growth and find new followers. By understanding who your ideal followers are, you can use targeted campaigns and hashtags to reach out to them. You can also use Insights to track where your followers are located, allowing you to create content that resonates with them more effectively. Overall, Instagram followers Canada Insights is a powerful tool that can help businesses hone their social media marketing strategies. By understanding how users are engaging with their content, what kind of content resonates with their followers, and who their target audience is, businesses can use Insights to create more effective campaigns and reach larger audiences.

Hello June! Our monthly roundup of the most important fashion | art | travel | tech events is here. Ongoing Events Until: 1.06 Denim Premiere Vision Berlin https://denim.premierevision.com/en 1.06 Creative Days Vienna 2023 https://www.kreativwirtschaft.at/en/creative-days-vienna-2023 1.06 Dublin Tech Summit DTS 2023 https://dublintechsummit.tech 2.06 Glossy Futures of Fashion and Luxury Summit, Naples, Florida https://www.glossy.co/events/glossy-future-of-fashion-luxury-summit 2.06 Semi Permanent 2023 and Creativity and Design, Sydney https://www.vividsydney.com/event/ideas/semi-permanent-2023 4.06 European Design Festival, Luxemburg https://www.europeandesignfestival.lu/en 15.11 ¡Moda Hoy! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today, New York https://www.fitnyc.edu/museum/exhibitions/moda-hoy/index.php 01.24 Fashion and Sport, National Museum Krakow https://mnk.pl/exhibitions/213 04.24 OBSSESED Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto https://batashoemuseum.ca/obsessed 6.10. 24 IN BLOOM Flowers and Footwear, Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto https://batashoemuseum.ca/in-bloom 1-10 June 2023 1.06 Chanel Metiers de'Art, Tokyo https://www.timeinternational.co.id/the-chanel-dakar-2022-23-metiers-dart-collection-in-tokyo 1.06 Resort Collection 2024 Carolina Herrera, Rio de Janeiro https://wwd.com/fashion-news/designer-luxury/carolina-herrera-is-headed-to-rio-de-janeiro-for-its-resort-2024-show-1235570424 1-2 Semi Permanent Sydney 2023 https://semipermanent.com/events/semi-permanent-sydney-2023 1-4 Go Ask Alice, Immersive, Toronto https://allevents.in/toronto/go-ask-alice-a-one-of-a-kind-immersive-alice-in-wonderland-experience/10000636990284087 1-25 London Design Biennale https://londondesignbiennale.com 2-4 Strike A Pose, Dusseldorf https://www.strikeaposefestival.de 3-4 We Invented the Weekend, Manchester UK https://www.weinventedtheweekend.com 4-6 IMM Cologne, Germany https://www.imm-cologne.com 5-7 How Design Live 2023, Nashville https://howdesignlive.com/how-design-live-2023 5-9 Creative Pro Week 2023, Phoenix, Arizona and Online https://creativeproweek.com/savethedate2023 6-7 CALA San Francisco https://calashow 7-8 Travel Meet Asia, Kuala Lumpur https://www.travelmeetasia.com 7-9 3days of design Copenhagen https://www.3daysofdesign.dk 7-9 Estonian Fashion Festival https://www.instagram.com/estonianfashionfestival 7-9 Tahiti Fashion Week'23 https://www.instagram.com/tahitian_move 7-11 Tunis Fashion Week 2023 https://fashionweektunis.tn/en 7-18 LUMINATO Festival Toronto https://luminatofestival.com 8.06 Drapers Future of Fashion London https://future.drapersonline.com/dfof2023/en/page/programme 8-9 Birmingham Design Festival 2023 https://birminghamdesignfestival.org.uk/whats-on/events/bdf-2023 8-10 Destination Miami by Coterie https://www.destinationfashionevents.com/en/home.html 8-10 NWA Fashion Week Arkansas Presented by INTERFORM https://interform.art/interform-presents-nwafw-summer-fashion-week-2023 8-11 Affordable Art Fair Shanghai https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/shanghai 8-11 Design Shanghai 2023 https://www.designshanghai.com 8-12 Athens Fashion Week https://www.axdw.gr 8-12 MURAL Festival, Urban Art, Montreal https://muralfestival.com 8-14 ITMA 2023 Textile & Garment Technology Manufacturers, Milan https://itma.com 9-10 SIF Scandinavian International Fashion Week, Stockholm https://www.sifsweden.com 9-12 London Fashion Week https://londonfashionweek.co.uk 9-12 Metaverse Art Exhibition M-Art https://metaverse.exclusible.com/m-art 10.06 Toronto ART Crawl https://www.torontoartcrawl.com 10-12 Rome Fashion Week https://romefashionweek.it/en 11-20 June 2023 11.06 Cruise Max Mara Stockholm https://thailandaily.com/max-mara-to-stage-next-cruise-show-in-stockholm 12 -13 Planet Textiles 2023 Milan https://www.planet-textiles.com 12-15 Graduate Fashion Week London https://www.graduatefashionweek.com 12-16 London Tech Week https://londontechweek.com 12-19 Fashion Film Festival Milano - Digital 9th edition https://londontechweek.com 13-16 Pitti Immagine Uomo Florence https://uomo.pittimmagine.com/en 13-16 Michigan Fashion Week, Detroit https://www.michiganfashionweek.com 14-15 The AI Summit London https://london.theaisummit.com 14-16 The Power of Design, Hong Kong https://uomo.pittimmagine.com/en 14-17 AIAI 2023 Conference, Leon, Spain https://ifipaiai.org 14-17 Viva Technology Paris https://vivatechnology.com 15.05 Fendi Spring/Summer 2024, Tuscany https://hypebeast.com/2023/3/fendi-mens-spring-2024-collection-pitti-uomo-runway-show-tuscany-factory 15-16 Lifestyle Toronto https://allevents.in/toronto/lifestyle-toronto-2023/200023837184801 15-18 Art Basel, Basel https://www.artbasel.com/basel 15-18 Affordable Art Fair Sydney https://affordableartfair.com/fairs/sydney 16-19 International Fashion Week Dubai https://www.instagram.com/internationalfashionweekdubai 16-20 Milan Fashion Week Men's 2023 https://www.cameramoda.it/en/milano-moda-uomo 17-18 Lifestyle London 2023 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lifestyle-london-fashion-show-exhibition-17-18-june-2023-marriott-hotel-tickets-597696023897 18-23 ICAISC 2023 Conference Zakopane, Poland https://icaisc.eu 19-23 Cannes Lions 2023 - 70th International Festival of Creativity https://www.canneslions.com 20-25 Paris Fashion Week Menswear https://www.fhcm.paris/en 20-21 CALA Denver https://calashows.com/16713-2 20-22 Future Stores Seattle by WBR https://futurestores.wbresearch.com 20-26 Frankfurt Fashion Week https://frankfurt.fashion/en 20-25 Paris Fashion Week Menswear S/S 2024 https://www.fhcm.paris/en 21-30 June 2023 21-22 Digital Marketing World Forum, London https://www.digitalmarketing-conference.com/global 22-24 Intex Bangladesh, Dhaka https://bd.intexsouthasia.com 22-25 Tranoi, Paris https://www.tranoi.com/tranoi-event-june-2023 22-25 LA Design Festival https://www.ladesignfestival.org 23-24 Travel Next 2023 Brazil -1st edition https://www.instagram.com/travelnextoficial 23.06-22.10 Africa Fashion, Brooklyn Museum https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/africa_fashion 24.06 International Women Achievers Awards, Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel https://iwaawards.org 24-26 Splash Paris http://www.splashparis.com 24.06-7.04.24 "DIVA" Exhibition V&A Museum, London https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/diva 26-28 Future Fabrics Expo 2023 London https://thesustainableangle.org/future-fabrics-expo-2023 26-29 Data + AI Summit: Shape The Future San Francisco https://moscone.com/events/data-ai-summit-2023 26-29 Collision Toronto https://collisionconf.com 27-28 PI Apparel New York 2023 https://apparel.pi.tv/events/136 27-28 Global Fashion Summit, Copenhagen https://globalfashionsummit.com 27.06-3.07 Torino Fashion Week 2023 https://torino-fashion-match-2023.b2match.io/page-661 28.06 WWD Tech Symposium Paris https://www.events.wwd.com/techsymposium2023 28-29 AI World Congress 2023 London https://aiconference.london 28-29 European Women in Tech https://europeanwomenintech.com 28-29 Fashion Green Days, Roubaix, France https://www.fashiongreenhub.org/fashion-green-days-roubaix-2023 28-30 Vintage Selection 40, Florence https://www.vintageselection.it/en 28.06-1.07 New Designers I Week, London https://www.newdesigners.com 28.06-7.07 Malta Fashion Week 2023 https://www.fashionweek.com.mt 29-30 Thailand Fashion Week Autumn-Winter' 23-24 https://www.thailandfashionweek.org 29.06-16.07 Manchester International Festival, UK https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on 30.06-28.08 Yayoi Kusama: You, Me and Balloons, Manchester, UK https://factoryinternational.org/whats-on/yayoi-kusama-you-me-and-the-balloons Would you like to list your local event in our Fashion Calendar? 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Renowned Celebrity Stylist Expands Partnership With Fashion Retailer to Help Grow Its Styling Community COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR) announces today that global fashion authority, Rachel Zoe, will be taking on a new strategic role as Style Mentor for the Express Style Editor program. As Style Mentor, Zoe will consult with the brand on the expansion of its Style Editor program, bringing her expertise as a world-renowned fashion icon and businesswoman. Zoe will also work closely with the Express team and her own network to attract new Style Editors and nurture those already in the program through exclusive content and experiences. “Rachel’s fashion credibility, business acumen and incredible sense of style solidified her as one of the world’s most recognizable names in fashion. She has been an integral part of our brand the past two years, and one of our most successful partnerships of 2022, with over 40B media impressions,” said Sara Tervo, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “We are so pleased to be working with Rachel in this new role as we continue to grow our Express Style Editor program.” In her new role, Zoe will help Style Editors by sharing insider knowledge on how to succeed in the fashion world through personalized social media content, exclusive masterclass-style videos and more. Zoe’s expert insights will help Style Editors break into the industry – from learning how to cultivate an expansive network, building a clientele and fostering personal style to instill confidence through fashion. She will also help create recruiting tools and styling content only available to the Express Styling Community. “I’m thrilled to continue my relationship with Express as the brand’s new Style Mentor and look forward to helping grow the Express Styling Community by sharing my experience and fashion knowledge,” said Rachel Zoe. “This program is unique because it gives aspiring stylists access to insider knowledge that is so beneficial to becoming experts in fashion and building a successful career in styling.” Express is a brand with a purpose powered by a styling community. That purpose – We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression – has been brought to life through the brand’s diverse community of style enthusiasts. The Express Style Editor program launched in July 2021 and Zoe joined as Lead Stylist in November of that year. Since the launch of the partnership, the Company has seen significant growth in Style Editor recruitment and sales through the program. The program offers fashion enthusiasts a way to style themselves and their clients, inspire through their content and earn commission on sales of special seasonal assortments. Express Style Editors are equipped with the tools and knowledge to become the next generation of style experts through mentorship, coaching and skill-building programs – plus exclusive access to celebrity stylists Rachel Zoe and Tan France. More information on the Express Style Editor program including how to become a Style Editor can be found at express.com/becomeaneditor. You can also follow the brand’s social channels @express @expressmen. About EXPR EXPR is a fashion retail company whose business includes an omnichannel operating platform, physical and online stores, and a multi-brand portfolio that includes Express and UpWest. The Express brand launched in 1980 with the idea that style, quality and value should all be found in one place. Today, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. UpWest launched in 2019 with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet. The Company has approximately 540 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. EXPR is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please visit www.express.com/investors and for more information about our brands, please visit www.express.com or www.upwest.com. About Rachel Zoe Co-CEO and Founder of Rachel Zoe, Inc., CURATEUR, Rachel Zoe Collection and The Zoe Report, Chairwoman of Rachel Zoe Ventures Rachel Zoe is an influential entrepreneur, creative director, stylist, philanthropist, editor, author, media personality, mother, and more renowned for her ability to inspire and transform. After achieving the highest recognition as a globally in-demand stylist, Zoe’s career catapulted to include an eponymous Bravo show, two New York Times bestselling books, and an online style destination where she currently serves as Editor-at-Large, plus an ever-growing list of philanthropic efforts and brand collaborations. In her role as Chairwoman of Rachel Zoe Ventures, Zoe serves as an active and engaged investor and advisor to an esteemed portfolio of brands. Among her latest endeavors, Zoe launched her new podcast, Climbing In Heels, as well as her luxury shopping membership, CURATEUR, which offers women from all over access to her world of curated style.