He’s somebody that seems to have all the energy in the world and puts on some of the best parties in the city. Your industry insider today is Jens Marquardt from Canthrill - Move The Crowd.
Explain your job! What is it you do for a living?: The best description for my job is - International Event Management. That means I organize public and private events/parties to create countless, lasting memories. I’ve been doing this in Germany for many years. Since 2005, I have been operating out of Vancouver, however the events I create take place around the globe.
How did you get into the industry?: Must be my passion for music, people and the skill to organize. Originally, I finished my studies as an IT Specialist. But, I very soon realized … more …
This spring Polaroid will release the PoGo….the first camera/printer that allows you to take a photo- edit it - then print out a 2 by 3 inch photo in less then one minute flat.With the help of a Bluetooth or USB cable, you can also connect your phone or another camera to the PoGo and print out inkless snap shots in a flash.
Using Polaroid’s Zink technology, the PoGo heats up a special thermal paper making photos that are dry to the touch; you can even peel off the backing of your photos and use them as stickers.
At $199, this hand held device is much smaller than most portable printers and a better bargain too.
Time to free your photos from your cameras and cell phones. For a release … more …
It can be difficult to find a work of art that evokes a deep personal meaning, but these abstract portraits are literally as unique as you are.
DNA 11 used your own DNA, Fingerprints and Kisses to create a portrait that represents the real ‘you’.
Here’s how it works…Choose the style of portrait, the size, and frame that best suits your personality. Then choose from over 1 million colour combinations or juxtapose your colour palette to give your canvas a Warhol aesthetic.
Once you’ve decided which portrait you want, DNA 11 will send you an easy to use kit to turn your prints into a masterpiece. The process is simple and completely painless.
The lip-print collection kit, for example, features a M.A.C VIVA GLAM Lipstick and plenty of KISS image … more …
If you are a huge fan of dresses, you’ll love Sunday Brunch! They have dresses that will make any girl swoon!
Lululemon Weathering the Tough Retail Season (Seeking Alpha)
Lululemon, the Canadian yoga wear retailer sees its shares jump by 9 percent.
Be the modern working girl. Jump into spring in the latest 2-piece suit! www.refinery29.com
Gap boss takes pay cut (Drapers)
“Gap’s chairman and chief executive Glenn Murphy will take a 15% salary cut as part of plans to cut costs.”
I want I want I want Alexander Wang’s characteristically chic t-shirt dress is an easy, lightweight must-have for summer. Buy it for $89 at www.oaknyc.com.
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
Some links you must check out!
Would you like to zoom around town on a shared scooter? www.popgadget.net
I’ve seen a wide variety of stalkings but I have yet to see something as fabulous as these. Alexander McQueen does leggings! www.net-a-porter.com
Cages are not only meant for the birds…They are fabulous for your feet. Hello YSL! www.barneys.com
You collect magazines and need a handy way to bookmark and reference? Try out the P-Hook bookmarks. www.blackinkboston.com
Sunny Shum, Your Industry Insider
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