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“My brand is my heritage,” the Madrid-born designer Alejandra Alonso Rojas, 39, told WWD during her summer vacation on the Spanish island of Menorca. “Spain may not be the largest country in the world in terms of area, but I think it’s one of the richest in terms of art and culture. It has a great tradition in every aspect: artists, history, architecture, and it really has a lot to offer. That was my motivation to start my brand,” she said. Since launching her label in 2016, Alonso Rojas’ love of culture and tradition has been influential and infectious. Each…

SMCP, parent company of fashion brands Sandro Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, has signed two new distribution partnerships with companies in the Philippines and Indonesia, after the company expanded into India more than a year ago. The group has signed agreements with SSI Group (Philippines) and Map Group (Indonesia). SSI Group is a Philippine specialty retailer of luxury and ready-to-wear goods. The company operates 570 stores across the Philippines representing 90 brands and has long-standing partnerships with brands such as Zara, Cartier, Givenchy and Hermes. Don’t miss: Lifestyle magazine ELLE launches in Malaysia Meanwhile, Map Group is an Indonesian distributor…

The incident drew immediate condemnation and calls for explanation from President Trump’s allies on Capitol Hill. (Photo: Shutterstock)5 min read Last Updated: September 16, 2024 | 09:01 AM IST The second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump while he was golfing in Florida has sent shockwaves through a presidential campaign already marred by unprecedented violence and raised questions about why such an incident occurred twice in two months. Secret Service agents shot a man hiding in bushes and pointing an AK-style rifle over a fence while Trump was playing golf at his West Palm Beach club on Sunday afternoon,…

Cast members of “The West Wing” reunited onstage at Sunday night’s Emmy Awards to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary next week. Stars Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney and Richard Schiff took to the stage during the ceremony to present the award for Best Drama Series. Although it was a short scene, the cast appeared in a replica set and lampooned the current political climate. “It’s hard to believe that just 25 years ago, (creator) Aaron (Sorkin) and his writers really had to use their imaginations to create intriguing storylines for ‘The West Wing,'” Janney joked. “Unlike today,…

September 16, 2024, 8:30 AM Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, though able to afford luxury cars, prefers not to buy them as they are falling in value. Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, revealed that she doesn’t own a luxury car even though she can afford it. Radhika Gupta said that a luxury car is a depreciating asset, which bothers her, and revealed that she currently owns an Innova. Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, said she chooses not to own luxury cars as they depreciate in value. (Instagram/@iamradhikagupta) Radhika Gupta reflected on the podcast that…

Sheriff describes moment suspect arrested at Trump golf courseAfter decades without political violence against a major party presidential candidate, the US has seen it twice in two months, with former President Donald Trump the target both times.In mid-July, he was nearly shot in the head by a gunman at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old assailant was shot and killed by a sniper.Two months later, while golfing on a Sunday afternoon, he was apparently targeted by another would-be assassin, according to the FBI, and a suspect is now in custody.Investigators said a man armed with an AK-47-style rifle waited…

Today’s Business News Live Updates: Real-time updates on the biggest news from the world of business, stock market and more.Breaking News, September 16, 2024: Nisha Gowri, an Ola customer from Bangalore, attached a placard to her faulty electric scooter, warning others not to buy it. Her online post garnered a lot of attention, highlighting dissatisfaction with Ola’s product quality amid reports of other customers facing similar issues.Today’s Business News Live Updates: Follow stories on Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani to keep you updated on everything happening in the world of business. Track the latest gold and silver…

As details emerged of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump’s Florida golf course, family members and politicians on both ends of the political spectrum were shocked.Secret Service agents opened fire after finding a man hiding in bushes with an AK-47 style rifle a few hundred yards from where Trump was playing golf. Agents returned fire and the man fled. The suspect was later arrested and the weapon, a scope and a GoPro camera were recovered.Trump was slightly injured two months ago when a gunman attacked him at a rally in Pennsylvania, but the political reaction to the possibility of…

The rumors, spread by Trump on social media and during Tuesday’s televised presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, have exacerbated fears of division and anti-immigrant sentiment ahead of the election in the mostly white, blue-collar city of about 59,000 people where more than 15,000 Haitians currently live and work.6 min read Last Updated: September 16, 2024 | 07:13 AM IST For many Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, Sunday mornings are a time of joyful worship, singing and praying in their native Creole language. This Sunday, they needed that uplifting comfort more than ever. Their community is confused, frustrated and…

Biden says ‘relieved’ and will ‘ensure that Secret Service has every resource’ to protect TrumpThe White House has released a statement from President Joe Biden, in which he says, “I am relieved that the former President is unharmed.”Biden also says he has, “directed my team to continue to ensure that Secret Service has every resource, capability and protective measure necessary to ensure the former President’s continued safety.”Here is the full statement: I have been briefed by my team regarding what federal law enforcement is investigating as a possible assassination attempt of former President Trump today. A suspect is in custody,…