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arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

Mara Manus Appointed as Pioneer Works Leader

Mara Manus, former executive director for the New York State Council on the Arts, has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Pioneer Works, a nonprofit cultural center in Brooklyn. Manus will work closely with the founder of Pioneer Works, Dustin Yellin, and other key figures to expand the center's multidisciplinary mission. Pioneer Works plans to open a publicly accessible roof deck observatory as part of its major capital project. Manus's experience in scaling up arts organizations and her understanding of the importance of arts and sciences make her a valuable addition to the team.

via The New York Times|

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fashion2 years ago•1 min saved

"Bold Fashion Statements at Mumbai's NMACC Gala"

Actress Priyanka Chopra put a modern twist on the traditional sari by wearing a custom-made skirt with a thigh-high slit and a silver sparkly bustier for the opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai, India. The skirt was constructed from a 65-year-old vintage Banarasi brocade that featured silver threads and gold electroplating on khadi silk. Chopra paired the look with a chunky diamond necklace, shiny earrings, and stiletto heels. The event was a two-day-long extravaganza, and Chopra pulled all the stops for both nights.

via Yahoo Life|

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fashion2 years ago•1 min saved

Celebrities' Fashion Statements at NMAAC Gala in Mumbai

Gigi Hadid wore a custom gilded sari by Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla to the opening weekend of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. The ensemble featured a golden jewel and sequin-adorned cropped top and a pasted-yellow skirt dotted with silver sequins and embroidered with a golden trim. Hadid completed the look with golden accessories, including pointed-toe jeweled heels, opulent gold stacked bangles, statement earrings with square gemstones, and a matching gemstone ring. The sari took a year to craft and was made in the Lucknow region of India.

via Harper's BAZAAR|

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