March 2016

Renovation Angel — Recycling Luxury

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In 2005, Steve Feldman founded Green Demolitions in Greenwich, Connecticut. Green Demolitions has now spread its wings to become Renovation Angel, America’s premier recycler of luxury pre-owned kitchens and renovation items. Steve and his team of professionals have conducted thousands of projects for members of the Forbes 400, Celebrities, Sports Stars, and High-Net Worth property owners.

Recycling luxury is the savvy way to renovate. Homeowners receive:

  • Thousands in savings with a full tax deduction
  • Free professional, insured, white-glove removal/pack/transport
  • Support high quality non-profit organizations
  • Renovation Angel is a donation program of Recovery Unlimited, a section 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2005.

Charitable Mission

a) Creating Jobs – The white-glove removal, transportation, and resale of these items creates numerous construction, logistics, and retail jobs as these items are prepared for re-purposing.

b) Protecting the Earth – Recycling luxury kitchens, bath fixtures, home furnishings, and architectural elements diverts millions of pounds from landfills.

c) Supporting high quality non-profit outreach programs – Proceeds earned from selling recycled luxury creates support for innovative and life-changing outreach programs in the areas of: at-risk youth, addiction recovery, job creation, and social entrepreneurship.

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Achievements since 2005:

  • Job Creation – Over $13 million in jobs
  • Kitchens Sold – Over 4,000 pre-owned and showroom kitchens sold
  • Non-Profit Support – $2 million distributed to outreach programs
  • Positive Press – The New York Times, CNN, This Old House, Success Magazine, NBC-TV, DIY-TV, Forbes, etc.
  • Green Results – Diverted over 22 million pounds from landfills through kitchen recycling

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Ashley Graham — The Model Brand

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So are women sizes 12 and above the new size 4? Bigger bone models looks like the next fad, as Ashley Graham lands the role of Maxim’s cover model and takes another big step forward for her career. The natural beauty turned brand builder was first noticed when she appeared on the much-celebrated Sport Illustrated cover, where mainstream media took notice of women sizes 12 and above in way that has not ever been popular before.

Inside the pages of Maxim — Ashley Graham heats its up wearing lingerie in Maxim’s true men’s style format. It’s inviting, sexy, seductive and makes a statement. Well — one thing is for certain Graham has no qualms curves are beautiful and we could not agree more.

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NEW YORK - JUNE 13: Model Ashley Graham attends the 3rd annual Geminis Give Back at 1OAK on June 13, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)

NEW YORK – JUNE 13: Model Ashley Graham attends the 3rd annual Geminis Give Back at 1OAK on June 13, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Ben Hider/Getty Images)

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World Watch Market – June 4th And 5th

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On June 4th and 5th, 9am to 6pm

Trump International Hotel Las Vegas Nevada

2000 Fashion Show Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The World Watch Market gives American watch and jewelry fans their first opportunity to see the latest and greatest in watches, jewelry and fine writing instruments directly following their introductions at the Basel world fair in Switzerland. You’ll also have the rare opportunity for direct and unfettered access to executives, designers and engineers from your favorite brands.

World Watch Market will take place in the Presidential Suite located on the top floor of the Trump International Hotel affording breath-taking views of the Las Vegas strip and surrounding city. It will be open to the public from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday, June 4th and 5th. Organizers will also be hosting a champagne reception Saturday evening on the parlor’s balcony just after the show’s close where you can mingle and swap stories with industry executives, brand owners and representatives.

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Please click on the provided link to purchase tickets as soon as possible. Only limited amounts are available and once they’re sold out, you’ll have to wait until next year.

Organizers

Glen Bowen and Ehren Bragg are luxury industry veterans with deep contacts in the watch, jewelry and writing instrument industries. Glen is founding publisher of Watch Journal Magazine as well as founder of Pen World International magazine. He has organized dozens of industry trade shows throughout his career, including several years with Couture in Las Vegas. Ehren Bragg is former managing director and co-founding partner of the watch company Devon. He now owns Envoy Trading, a company that distributes watches and jewelry in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

View website:
http://www.worldwatchmarket.com
Contact: Ehren Bragg

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Model Meet & Greet at Club Macanudo 3/28/16

The sun broke through the Manhattan Skyline at around 4pm as 45+ Models strutted their stuff to Madison Avenue’s Model Meet & Greet. The legendary cigar restaurant and lounge, Club Macanudo played the gracious host and will be celebrating in April it’s 20 Year Anniversary. This was the perfect setting – as judges, and clients puffed away on their favorite General Cigar but could not keep up with the smoke the models generated auditioning for promotional, print advertising and runway model work . Highlights included: Nicole Kulovany, Ms. New York 2015-16 who was as comfortable sitting in the drivers seat of a porsche (courtesy of Gotham Dream Cars – www.gothamdreamcars.com) as she was on stage giving the models insights on never giving up on your dreams while judging with: Michael Jacobson, Gavin Murphy, Billy Fazio and Rob Ferretti. Raffles included: Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood-Kuro Restaurant, General Cigars, and shirts/hats for the models and guest.

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Photographer: Wassim Serhan Photography

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Kendall Jenner Walks Catwalk Dazzling Paris Fashion Week

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Kendall Jenner goes for dramatic look

Kendall Jenner is undergoing quite the transformation during Paris Fashion Week – and the star went all out Gothic for Channel, and strutted her best stuff for Elie Saab and Christian Dior.

The reality star hit the catwalk keeping that moody expression in place, as she showed off her legs in a short black coat and other top fashions. Wearing dramatic black lippy and scraping her hair back, the star stood out once again in heeled lace-ups for the fashion giants.

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Elie Saab Fashion Show Ready to Wear Collection Spring Summer 2016 in Paris

Elie Saab Fashion Show Ready to Wear Collection Spring Summer 2016 in Paris

She was joined once again in the city of love by her BFF Gigi Hadid – after they celebrated just hours before on a night out.

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