Posts made in February 2023

BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas

21st century pop icons BTS continue to break records. BTS released their latest concert “BTS <Yet To Come> in BUSAN” in cinemas beginning on Feb. 1 as BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas which now holds the record for the highest grossing worldwide event cinema release. Presented by HYBE, CJ 4DPlex, and Trafalgar Releasing for a limited run, BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas achieved a global box office gross of $40m and boasted a footprint of more than 5,817 cinemas across 128 countries/territories, including a total of 617 coming from CJ 4DPlex’s 4DX and ScreenX locations.

From opening day Wednesday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb. 5 in North America, the total gross was over $8m with a per-screen average of more than $7,080 across 1,127 movie theaters. In the 4DX and ScreenX premium formats, the film grossed more than $1.5m with a per screen average of $12,000, representing 19% of the North America box office on only 10% of the screens.

Internationally, BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas generated $32m, scoring multiple top five positions for the weekend in territories including Japan, Korea, Italy, and Spain, plus the top ten in UK, Germany, Peru, and Australia. The project also reached number one in Mexico, Colombia, and the Philippines, plus the number one international release in India.

BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas in ScreenX delivers a truly immersive experience that puts audiences in the front row. With a 270-degree field of view and exclusive imagery, audiences will feel like they are watching BTS live in concert. In multi-sensory 4DX, audiences are surrounded by unique motion and environmental effects that reproduce the atmosphere of a live concert. Complete with synchronized seats timed to BTS’ hit songs, 4DX transcends the BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas experience.

Jong Ryul Kim, CEO of CJ 4DPLEX said, “With our collaboration with BTS, HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing – we created a truly historic moment in event cinema. The ScreenX Studio production team focused on providing a totally different experience for moviegoers by shooting the film with fourteen cinematography cameras, which were not used in the live streaming event, and were re-edited for the ScreenX presentation.”

“We’re thrilled to see such a strong response from audiences across the globe,” Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing said. “BTS have a massive and dedicated following, and we’re honored to help them achieve another record-breaking result.”

BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas features a special cinematic cut of “BTS <Yet To Come> in BUSAN,” re-edited and remixed for the big screen, with new close-up angles and a whole new view of the entire concert. Recorded in front of a massive sold-out crowd in Busan, South Korea, in October 2022, cinema audiences watched the group’s RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook perform career-spanning hits. In addition to the standard screenings beginning on Feb. 1, showings on Feb. 4 were dedicated to “Light Stick Screenings,” where audiences celebrated using the band’s signature light sticks.

The event was HYBE and Trafalgar Releasing’s fifth global title with the pop icons, including 2018’s BURN THE STAGE: THE MOVIE, 2019’s BRING THE SOUL: THE MOVIE, 2020’s BREAK THE SILENCE: THE MOVIE, and 2022’s “BTS PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE – SEOUL: LIVE VIEWING.

*BTS: Yet To Come in Cinemas is distributed worldwide by Trafalgar Releasing except in South Korea and Japan where it is exclusively distributed by CJ 4DPLEX. The event film will extend its run with additional encore shows this weekend totaling 2,100 locations worldwide. Details for all new screenings can be found at www.btsyettocomeincinemas.com.

About BTS

BTS, an acronym of Bangtan Sonyeondan or “Beyond the Scene,” are a GRAMMY-nominated South Korean boyband that has been capturing the hearts of millions of fans globally since their debut in June 2013. The members of BTS are RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook. Gaining recognition for their authentic and self-produced music, top-notch performances, and the way they interact with their fans, the band has established themselves as 21st century pop icons breaking countless world records. While imparting a positive influence through activities such as the LOVE MYSELF campaign and the UN ‘Speak Yourself’ speech, the band has mobilized millions of fans across the world (named ARMY), collected six No.1 Billboard Hot 100 singles in a span of a year and just over a month, and performed multiple sold-out stadium shows across the world. They were also named TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2020. BTS are 5-time GRAMMY nominees (63rd to 65th GRAMMY Awards) and have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards like the Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards (Artist of the Year 2021) and MTV Video Music Awards.

About HYBE

HYBE, rebranded from Big Hit Entertainment in March 2021, is a global entertainment lifestyle platform company that seeks boundless expansion in order to innovate the music industry. Ever since, HYBE has been expanding its multi label system including BIGHIT MUSIC, BELIFT LAB, SOURCE MUSIC, PLEDIS Entertainment, KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, ADOR, HYBE LABELS JAPAN, while HYBE AMERICA also manages its affiliate labels including Big Machine Label Group. In addition to the label business, HYBE established an integrated structure with its solution business that creates concert, video content, game, original story and retail, as well as a platform business through Weverse, a global fandom platform. Composed of its three headquarters based in Korea, Japan and the US, the company works towards bringing innovative change throughout the global music industry.

About Trafalgar Releasing

Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in event cinema distribution, harnesses the power of cinema to bring fans together in more than 13,000 locations in 132 countries worldwide. A subsidiary of Trafalgar Entertainment, Trafalgar Releasing’s worldwide operations include production, acquisition, marketing, and distribution of live or pre-recorded content to cinemas led by an international team of specialists. Featuring live concerts, music documentaries, world-class opera, award-winning theatre, and more from the leading names in entertainment such as BTS, Metallica, Oasis, Coldplay, Billy Joel, George Michael, Twenty One Pilots, the Royal Opera House and more. More information about Trafalgar Releasing can be found at www.trafalgar-releasing.com.

About CJ 4DPlex

CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘ScreenX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX draws you into the story on the main screen and immerses you in a virtual reality like setting with cinema quality resolution. To date, there are over 354 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 787 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.

4DXScreen is a powerful combination of our super premium immersive theatre technologies of ScreenX and 4DX in one auditorium, creating a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers. To date, there are 46 4DXScreens installed around the globe.

MUZICSWIPE

Bridging the gap between artists and music lovers, MuzicSwipe is a music discovery app, platform, and community focused on rising artists.

With the lack of female enterprisers on the C-suite level, CEO Jackie Dalius fills a void in the industry. 360 MAGAZINE had an opportunity to have an intimate chat with Jackie. Here’s what she had to say.

What inspired you to develop MuzicSwipe?

I grew up just loving music and artists so much, which led me wanting to pursue a career in this industry. Following graduating from USC in 2019, I shortly began managing an indie-rock band in Los Angeles, where I learned so much more about the behind-the-scenes of being a rising artist. I saw so many missing pieces that I ended up incorporating in MuzicSwipe to give rising artists a home to gain so much more exposure in an organic way.

Is there a difference between MuzicSwipe and what’s currently already offered on the market (i.e., ReverbNation, Sonicbids)?

Of course! MuzicSwipe is a place for rising artists and fans that love being the “first” to discover new music and talent. We offer swiping technology, where our users swipe right if they like the anonymous 15-second music clip or swipe left if they don’t like it. Users can match with artists to unlock their exclusive profiles that offer group chats with the matched artist and their community of fans. MuzicSwipe is the place for music lovers, where users are actively going to discover new music and artists.

Will your app extend paid opportunities for its subscribers?

Yes! We currently have many different features for our users, whether you’re an artist or a fan to help smooth your discovery process, such as Clip Boosting for artists to elevate their music to a wider audience to be discovered faster.

What advice would you offer another woman trying to establish their footing in the tech field?

My advice is to just continue being you and stick to your vision. There will be many different opinions in your ear all the time. However, you should always stay as close as possible to your vision, which will evolve over time. Especially since I mostly find myself in a room filled with men during my meetings, which at first can be intimidating, but if you keep your head up and speak with confidence, then you will conquer the room.

Are you or the app aligned with any philanthropic efforts?

We are always happy to support any philanthropic efforts, especially going into 2023, I definitely want to make that one of the priorities this year!

What can we expect in 2023 from MuzicSwipe?

People can expect MuzicSwipe in 2023 to be out of Beta and fully launched! We have been in Beta since January 31, 2022, while fully developing along the way new features for our users. We will continue our lifestyle side of our brand through events and experiences powered by MuzicSwipe. We did some awesome events last year, such as an artist weekend in Miami featuring artists like Fetty Wap, Thuy, Destiny Rogers, and Tone Stith as well as a holiday party at the Peppermint Club in West Hollywood featuring our top performers on our app. In addition to being launched to the public and our lifestyle events, we will be announcing fun new partnerships with brands that align with our mission.

Is there anything you wish to speak about that we haven’t already mentioned?

I am so thankful for the users and future users of MuzicSwipe, and I can not wait for the future surprises we have up our sleeves to be announced and launched. 2023 will be such a great year for us!

Even the Great Resignation has a silver lining

Market commentators are fond of their buzzwords, and none has been more popular in recent years than the GREAT RESIGNATION. So-called, because workers have been abandoning their jobs in the highest numbers since the Great Suffragette Movement of the early 1900s.

Power to the people is good, but how can small businesses buck the trend and keep their people happy and engaged? How can they find good people to fill the rapidly rising vacancies, especially in a period of super-low unemployment?

With existing technology or E-Commerce 2.0 as it is often called, small business is wasting the time of their people and their customers. In frustrating back and forth looking for the right data to serve customers. It costs money and eventually will cost you good talent as people leave in search of less frustrating and more rewarding roles.

But there is a second benefit and that is efficiency and effectiveness. With E-Commerce 3.0 you’ll be able to deploy your people to more valuable customer facing roles and let technology and integrated systems shoulder a lot more of the load.

Data is easier to find, you own it, and you can therefore service customers more easily and even forecast their needs ahead of time. All whilst your team finds it much easier to answer queries, handle orders, and deliver.

An E-Commerce 3.0 solution is one that integrates all the elements of e-commerce and CRM together in a seamless and single source of truth.

The last thing a small business owner wants to do is roll out a tech solution that then requires them to pay people to get one computer to talk to another. This is the main criticism of old-school, e-comm 2.0 systems – they don’t integrate and in fact can often override or seek to correct each other’s data, resulting in confusion and wasted time trying to get true data.

E-Commerce 3.0 systems are integrated:

there is a single source of truth as all data sits in the same platform with website, POS and e-commerce all integrated
employees will spend less time finding data
follow up messages or order updates can be automated saving valuable employee time
surveys can be automated
customers can be categorized and can get products at their ‘price’ without having to speak to a staff member
customers will get better service as the small business will have the latest information at hand
all parts of the business from sales to operations to customer service to delivery will all be working from the same songbook on a customer

E-Commerce 3.0 solutions are also a smart move for anyone investing in a business because they will improve profit and short and long-term returns as well as make a business more valuable to any purchaser.

Being a customer of an E-Commerce 3.0 business is a vastly more positive experience and the customer will see better more accurate and faster service. Doing business will be easier and this will attract customers to do more business with that organization. It is a positive reinforcement cycle.

Of course, most of the above discussion is about the business and its current customers, but let’s also make mention that all this data and the availability of bulk email and mail merge systems allows onboarding and marketing to new customers and prospects simple, targeted, and powerful.

In summary, E-Commerce 3.0 offers value to small businesses in streamlining systems, but it also offers a great solution to closing any organizational gaps in terms of employees by increasing the productivity per employee and the time spent on needless administrative work.

This can lead to increased employee retention as they find more value in their daily work, and the value of the small business will boom when that silver lining is found.

Author’s Bio

Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and founder of StoreConnect, is an experienced technology entrepreneur whose mission is to infuse small and medium-sized businesses with the power to be successful in eCommerce 3.0 and scale to meet growing demand. Small businesses can’t waste time setting up their business on a platform only to repeat the process by changing platforms when they want to scale, nor do they want to waste time figuring out how to integrate multiple platforms. StoreConnect (built on the World’s Number 1 CRM, Salesforce) gives clients a complete, powerful, configurable eCommerce and CRM solution where they can manage their website, online and in-store sales, provide amazing customer service, run all their digital marketing campaigns, and have up-to-date detailed metrics, reporting and full understanding of their customer. They were awarded Salesforce’s 2021 International Partner Innovation Award of the year for the Retail sector and are changing the ease with which small businesses are run ─ with a manageable price tag. StoreConnect is Time. Well spent.

Visit getStoreConnect.com.

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LV Accessories

Louis Vuitton’s fresh off the runway and recently-dropped collections.

From the recently debuted Yayoi Kusama collaboration, to the latest in menswear such including the LV Skate Sneakers and 4MOTION high-tech sunglasses, and women’s Capsule Collections like LV Ski, Louis Vuitton has you covered for any trend pages or photoshoots in the pipeline.

We encourage you to discover Louis Vuitton’s Ready-to-Wear and Accessory offerings.

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Five Ways to Be More Eco-Conscious in the New Year

There is some good news in the race to prevent climate change’s worst ravages and reverse the damage already done. The world’s top minds report that it is still possible to reach net-zero emissions by the year 2050 if all major world governments agree to triple renewable energy expenditures and devote no new investments in fossil fuel supply projects.

The bad news is current efforts aren’t sufficient to reach the original 2050 goal.

As tempting as it may be to throw your hands up in despair and cry, “My efforts make no difference — why bother,” it’s now that you need to double down on sustainability. Everyone does. The only life you can control is your own — wouldn’t you rather devote your efforts to building hope than wallowing in despair?

You can make a difference, and there is still time. Furthermore, prolonged, daily and reproducible efforts that you can readily manage are often more effective than a single dramatic act like switching to solar or buying a pricey electric car.

What habits should you consider changing that transform your lifestyle into one that’s more planet-friendly, one sustainable choice at a time? Here are five ways to be more eco-conscious in the new year.

Up Your Secondhand Game

Maybe you have a favorite thrift shop that’s supplied at least half of your wardrobe. That’s a fabulous start. Now, ask yourself this — what else can you buy secondhand?

Doing so steps kindly on the planet by preventing the damages caused by harvesting the earth’s resources to make new products. The manufacturing process likewise demands a heavy toll in water and energy.

However, refurbished goods like computer electronics often function as well as a new model for a fraction of the energy cost — and retail price. Some companies do more to facilitate a circular economy process. For example, Apple continues to strive toward 100% renewable energy and has made its products more durable while emphasizing the use of recyclable materials to encourage repurposing.

Take a stroll through your local thrift, consignment or pawn shop to check out what other wares you might be able to bring back to life besides electronics. For example, a new circular saw can run as high as $2,000, but you can pickup new blades for $20 to $100 — if the cord isn’t frayed, go for it.

Power Audit Your Home

Is your home filled with unseen energy vampires? Unless you’ve embraced tiny, off-grid living where you keep tabs on how much power you use, you might have no idea. A power audit of your home might sound intimidating — but it boils down to common sense. Here’s your 4-step guide:

1. Start With Your Outlets

Leaving small appliances plugged in all the time causes them to use electricity even without the power running. This standby electricity loss can add up over time — think of the effect of leaving a faucet dripping.

Wherever possible, install power strips that enable you to unplug multiple objects at once. For example, use one with your entertainment center to instantly douse your television, video players and gaming consoles and clear your internal space of some of that constant ambient light emitted from multiple power indicators.

2. Look to Your Curtains

If you rent an old apartment with drafty windows that your landlord refuses to fix, a set of blackout shades can improve energy efficiency, if only by blocking air entry and escape. It’s understandable to resist paying to enhance someone else’s property, but you might consider simple fixes like a line of caulk you can bead on for less than $20.

Assuming you have energy-efficient windows, take advantage of passive solar to save energy. Take down those heavy curtains and replace them with one-way film that gives you an unfettered view of the outdoors while keeping looky-loos out with their prying eyes. The light will heat your space without a single panel, but the UV protection keeps it from fading your furnishings and floors.

3. Upgrade Your Appliances

Ever since the Energy Star program began in 1992, manufacturers have competed to design the most efficient appliances, saving electricity and water use. Assuming you own your home, evaluate if you’re due for an upgrade. Doing so could save you considerable cash over time.

However, you still have to dispose of your old model. Please take it to a certified transfer center or arrange curbside pickup with your local facility to ensure that reusable metal and plastic see new life instead of moldering in a landfill.

4. Check Your Thermostat

Turning your thermostat up or down a single degree for the 8 hours when you work can save you 1% of your total home energy bill. If you don’t have a programmable model, please consider one.

What if you telecommute? You can still take advantage. You might be too young to remember President Jimmy Carter’s fireside chats, but dialing down the thermostat and putting on a sweater is still a simple way to save energy nearly anyone can afford.

Reconsider Your Commute

You might not be able to afford an electric car or even a bicycle. Fortunately, the prices of both continue to drop, but that hardly helps if they remain out of your budget.

Maybe you resisted taking public transportation in the past because you figured it would be too much of a hassle. However, could you hop on the bus sometimes — like when you aren’t laden with groceries? Consider these advantages:

More time for you: When you drive, you must focus on that task. Public transport lets you read a book, tune into a guided mindfulness meditation or stare out the windows as passersby as you delve into private reverie.
Get work done: Who wants to sit down and do more work when they arrive home? If you leave the office with emails left unsent, use your commute time and phone to get it done.
Open yourself to opportunities: You can meet some interesting characters on public transportation, but here’s the thing — you can never tell who you might encounter. A chance meeting could accelerate your career or lead to a lifelong friendship. Be open to possibilities.

Of course, if you can afford to switch to a green vehicle, please consider doing so, at least for short jaunts around town. Electric bikes are a blast, upping your daily exercise quotient without leaving you sweaty, and they’re perfect for running to the corner market. Some roadways are scary, but here’s the thing about our society — if enough consumers demand better infrastructure by increasing bike use, authorities will eventually listen. Push for change.

Elevate Your Eating

Did you know that red meat contributes to a considerable portion of global warming? Industrial farms incentivize deforestation, and the earth needs more trees, not fewer. Furthermore, livestock emits methane — a greenhouse gas far heavier than carbon dioxide.

Maybe you aren’t ready to switch to a vegan lifestyle, but you can honor meatless Monday. Feeling ambitious? Why don’t you go for fish Friday, too? Your health will thank you, as the World Health Organization casts a skeptical eye on red meat consumption and its link with cancer risks.

Look at how you shop, too. Buying from your local farmer’s market decreases transportation costs and emissions while providing you with organic goods for far less than you’d pay at the grocery. Better yet, go at the end of the day to score even better bargains, as many vendors would rather sell goods at a discount than take them home to rot before the next market opening.

5. Reconnect With Nature

Perhaps the most pleasant way to be more eco-friendly in the new year is to reconnect with nature. Studies show that kids raised in the natural world become better sustainability stewards as adults, and fostering a greater appreciation for the beauty surrounding you will compel you to protect it.

Find a green outdoor space near your home where you can flee for solace if you live in the city. Spend your weekends taking hiking excursions — it’s free and you’ll get more exercise and enjoy the healing qualities of fresh air and sunshine. Better yet, take an extra bag and pick up any trash you see as a thank you to the planet for sharing her healing beauty with you.

JEWELS HERITAGE PROJECT

In celebration of Black History Month, 360 MAGAZINE will be accepting contributions on behalf of The Jewels Heritage Project, Inc. (JHP), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) entity.

The Mission

JHP intends to build a monument to commemorate and showcase an important part of African American history and culture: the beginning of Black Greek-Letter Organizations, also known as “The Divine Nine.” Specifically, the JHP will build a monument at the birthplace of Alpha Phi Alpha. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans. The monument will be located at 411 E. State Street, in upstate, Ithaca, New York.

African American Historical Sites

Once completed, this monument will join other national historic sites in central New York State as part of a freedom trailway dedicated to African American history and culture, including:

The Harriet Tubman Residence and the Harriett Tubman Home for the Elderly Residence, located at 182 South Street and 180 South Street, in Auburn, New York
The Birthplace of Alex Haley, the celebrated author, best known for his books: “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” and “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” who lived at 212 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, New York
The St. James AME Zion Church, located at 116 Cleveland Avenue, Ithaca, New York, was built in 1833. St. James served as a station on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves in route to Canada. Famous leaders of the Underground Railroad who visited St. James AME Zion Church include Harriett Tubman and Frederick Douglass.

Alpha Phi Alpha in History

On December 4, 1906, seven African American men attending Cornell University met at 411 E. State Street, in Ithaca, New York, and established Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to support each other and provide service to, and uplift, the African American community. Following in the footsteps of Alpha Phi Alpha, eight other Black Greek-letter Fraternities and Sororities were founded upon similar principles of service to the African American community. Together, the nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations came together to form the National Pan-Hellenic Council or the Divine Nine.

Alpha Phi Alpha was a leader in establishing voter rights and civil rights for African Americans in the United States. For example, the Fraternity was an early leader in the voting rights struggle for African Americans and founded the national campaign, “A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” to register Black voters. Moreover, in 1919, the Fraternity pioneered the campaign, “Go-to-High School, Go-to-College.” Further, Alpha Phi Alpha played a central role—in providing funding, legal expertise, and public relations—in many landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases that ultimately eradicated racial segregation.

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha have been leaders in the community and occupy prominent roles in American and African American history and culture. They include: W.E.B. DuBois, Jesse Owens, Duke Ellington, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Paul Robeson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, Senator Edward Brooke, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Joseph Lowery (featured on cover), Justice Thurgood Marshall, Comedian and Activist Dick Gregory, Coach Eddie Robinson, Ambassador Andrew Young, Professor Cornel West, Singer/Songwriter Lionel Richie, and U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock. Reverend Joseph E. Lowery, the dean of the Civil Rights Movement, delivered the benediction for President Barack Obama’s inauguration.

About the Monument

The JHP will build a monument in central New York State, in Ithaca, New York, at the birthplace of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We intend to build the monument in two years at an estimated total cost of $4 million. The monument will include a giant wall resembling the front façade of the original residence at 411 E. State Street. In addition, the monument will feature a series of walls that will narrate the historical significance of historic site. See a picture of the proposed design of the monument below.

How You Can Help

To donate to build this monument and showcase a part of African American history and culture, visit our website at www.jewelsproject.org or you may donate by using the QR code below:

Listen to JHP Chairman + Architect on 360 MAG podcast HERE.

Donate to JHP

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IMG NYFW

IMG UNVEILS PROGRAMMING FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK: THE SHOWS FEBRUARY 2023 SEASON

IMG, the official organizer and operator of New York Fashion Week’s central event, New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows presented by Afterpay, announced its slate of programming and events to complement the Official NYFW Schedule released by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in partnership with IMG in January 2023. NYFW: The Shows is produced by IMG FOCUS. and will take place February 10-15, 2023, live at Spring Studios and virtually at NYFW.com.

This season, NYFW: The Shows and the American Collections Calendar will begin on Friday, February 10th with IMG Fashion Alliance designer Rodarte. Following the runway show, IMG will host a party at the newly opened Jac’s On Bond celebrating designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy on their Fall 2023 collection.

On Saturday, February 11th, IMG Model Ella Emhoff will host a one day only ‘Ella Emhoff Likes To Knit’ pop-up at Spring Studios, welcoming the industry to preview her handmade, one-of-a-kind knitwear. The pop-up will close with a cocktail party at Spring Place.

In collaboration with IMG, the Black in Fashion Council Discovery Showrooms supported by Shopify: the commerce platform that powers millions of small businesses and global brands, will return for a sixth season. The Showrooms will feature designers Cise, Diotima, Ella Lisque, Jeofroi, Made by Ciraco, Madamette, Oak and Acorn, Sincerely Ria and Torlowei. The BIFC Discovery Showrooms will run February 11-15, offering visibility to emerging Black designers with leading fashion stakeholders. Alumni of the BIFC Discovery Showrooms include Theophilio, House of Aama, Harbison, A. Potts, Kenneth Nicholson, and Marrisa Wilson.

Afterpay, the leader in Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payments, has created all-access experiences for consumers and will be supporting the next generation of designers with RunwayX by Afterpay, a new space at Spring Studios built exclusively to showcase emerging creatives who represent the future of fashion. Beginning Saturday, February 11th, RunwayX by Afterpay will have two runway shows daily, with Aknvas, BruceGlen, Colin LoCascio, KGL, Melke, Private Policy, Sukeina and Tia Adeola.

In the lobby of NYFW: The Shows, Afterpay has created The Afterpay Xperience, an immersive takeover open to the public with live runway show viewing parties, photo moments, a customization station using deadstock materials and more. Consumers can register for free tickets at NYFW.com/Afterpay. On February 13th, NYFW: The Talks will return with the Future of Fashion presented by Afterpay. An expert panel will discuss fashion technology and innovation featuring Natalie McGrath, VP of Marketing at Afterpay; Lior Cole, American Fashion Model and Web3 Entrepreneur; Leila Mashouf, Co-Founder and CTO of Rubi Labs; and Matt Choon, CEO and Founder of Bowery Showroom; with moderator Nikki Ogunnaike, Senior Digital Director of Harper’s Bazaar.

Throughout the week, TRESemmé will be hosting styling appointments at their NYFW: The Shows Salon, where attendees will also have the chance to view a short film from the latest Pro Infusion campaign titled, ‘Fluid,’ which features a mesmerizing underwater routine centered around the fluidity of hair produced by Creative Director, IMG Model and award-winning Choreographer, Parris Goebel, and performed by the USA Olympic Artistic Swimming Team. Coming straight from The Big Game in Arizona, Parris Goebel will speak on a NYFW: The Talks panel presented by TRESemmé to discuss Fluidity in Fashion and Beauty alongside designer Jonathan Simkhai and Celebrity Hairstylist Lacy Redway.

IMG will roll out two new social series for Black History Month. The first, ‘Spotlight Series – Black Impact,’ highlights designers, models, photographers, stylists, executives, and industry leaders who have left their mark on the industry. The second, ‘Where It Came From,’ will be an educational series with history lessons on trends including Logomania, Luxury Sneakers, and the Portrait Neckline, and their origins in the Black community.

In addition, IMG will be digitally activating with Black Beauty Roster, a digital diversity & inclusion platform focused on diversifying beauty across fashion and media. BBR will bring followers real-time coverage backstage at Studio 189, highlighting hairstylists and makeup artists within their network who will be showcasing methods for styling textured hair and shade matching, live on Instagram and TikTok.

As the official partner of NYFW: The Shows, On Location, a premium experience provider, will offer fashion fans access to once-in-a-lifetime moments that only take place at NYFW. Tickets can be purchased to shows including Altuzarra, Badgley Mischka, Christian Cowan, Sergio Hudson, Bibhu Mohapatra, Puppets and Puppets, and The Blonds among others, HERE.

NYFW: The Shows is presented by Afterpay with official partners TRESemmé®, Yahoo, Core Hydration® and OTRTM Premium Cocktails.

Through NYFW: The Shows, IMG supports designers in various capacities, including runway and fashion presentations, content, programming and premium experiential hospitality. The official expanded programming schedule for NYFW: The Shows February 2023, which features more than 125 designer activations is now live HERE.

The digital destination of NYFW: The Shows is NYFW.com, the go-to destination for exclusive designer content, live streamed fashion shows, cultural programming, and commerce surrounding New York Fashion Week. Shows and presentations will also be presented on Runway360, CFDA’s centralized digital hub. Followers can also get a front row seat to Fashion Week by following @NYFW across TikTok, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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NEXT FRONTIER IN FASHION
NYFW

NFIF NYFW RECAP

‘Having taken NFIF around one spin, we are ready to do it again! It serves as a touchpoint for interacting with like-minded people and forging friendships in the design world while engaging with the consumer in real time. Certainly most-talked about.‘ — Vaughn Lowery (President, 360 MAGAZINE)

‘The event exceeded all expectations. The space was lovely, the designers were incredibly talented, and the ambiance was simply unreal. We’re extremely thankful for the opportunity & looking forward to collaborating on any future events’ — Josh Gottlied (Clapped CEO/Founder)

‘This event was so special to see our culture represented during NYFW meant everything, and to see everyone enjoy our Plant-Based Banana Pudding was a dream come true!’ — Chef Sakari (Hell’s Kitchen Season 21)

‘I absolutely loved the Next Frontier in Fashion show; the show was a culmination of talent in all forms. The event featured great works of four different designers and the open layout of Room & Board.’ — Kaden Olivier

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Next Frontier In Fashion (NFIF), created by Javier Pedroza (Un der One Roof Productions) and D’angelo Thompson (DT Beauty Inc.) is a new and inclusive fashion experience in NYC. This immersive fashion experience will be held at Room & Board in Chelsea (NYC) and is a great opportunity to highlight fashion designers and trends from around the world. Next Frontier In Fashion, alongside education partner Kent State University Fashion NYC and 360 MAGAZINE, will provide an innovative experience promoting designers, brand elevation, pop-up shops, and press on location.

Naima Mora (America’s Next Top Model) will be co-hosting on Thursday, February 9, from 7:00pm-10pm. NFIF will feature fashion designers Victor De Souza, Adrian Alicea, DRTY SMMR, and HiPost. In addition, attendees can buy goodies at our pop-up shops with vendors such as Lana Ogilvie Cosmetics, Privado Eyewear, and ED Designs.

Making the Cut's Esther Perbandt is on the cover of 360 MAGAZINE. — Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn’s Making the Cut’s Esther Perbandt covers 360 MAGAZINE during NFIF NYFW.

Bejeweled e-bike Sprinkles will be on display at Next Frontier in Fashion via 360 MAGAZINE.

6400 Swarovski encrusted decanter on display at Room & Board flagship for NFIF via 360 MAGAZINE. — 6400 Swarovski encrusted decanter on display at Room & Board NYC for NFIF via 360 MAGAZINE.

Reebok and 360 MAGAZINE award a pair of fashion sneakers to the best dressed at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week. — Reebok × 360 MAGAZINE award a pair of fashion sneakers to the best dressed at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week.

Complimentary small tattoos will be offered at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week by 360 MAGAZINE.

Sakari Smithwick (Hell's Kitchen on Fox) serves up vegan banana pudding alongside of Clapped ice cream via 360 MAGAZINE's NFIF presentation at NYFW. — Sakari Smithwick (Hell’s Kitchen on Fox) serves up vegan banana pudding alongside of Clapped ice cream via 360 MAGAZINE’s NFIF presentation at NYFW.

America's Next Top Model Niami Mora and NFIF via 360 MAGAZINE. — America’s Next Top Model Naima Mora co-hosts NFIF via 360 MAGAZINE.

Model Kaden Olivier attends Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week at Room&Board via 360 MAGAZINE. [PHOTO: @vaughnlowery MUA: @simplyshekey | PROD: @jonahaze]

360 MAGAZINE pop-up shop at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week. — 360 MAGAZINE’s pop-up at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week.

Chef Sakari Smithwick from Hell's Kitchen on Fox Network attends Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE. — Chef Sakari Smithwick from Hell’s Kitchen on Fox Network attends Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE.

Beauty Influencer and Tattoo Virgin Nicole Restrepo gets her cherry popped at 360 MAGAZINE NFIF parlor during NYFW.

D'angelo Thompson and Frank Guyton at 360 MAGAZINE pop-up shop at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week. — D’angelo Thompson and Frank Guyton at Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE.

Chef Sakari Smithwick from Hell’s Kitchen on Fox Network attends Next Frontier in Fashion during New York Fashion Week via 360 MAGAZINE.

About Next Frontier in Fashion

We are ‘Next Frontier in Fashion’ with one aim: “to empower strong, independent Fashion Designers and Artists of the future.” Our Fashion Week event is a program that allows brands to showcase their collections on the runway, to press, and multiple social media platforms, and introduce standout concepts in pop up shops, market week and most importantly, connect industry partners.

*In celebration of Black History Month, 360 MAGAZINE will be accepting contributions on behalf of The Jewels Heritage Project, Inc. (JHP), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) entity.

Crooner Jay Wheeler covers via 360 MAGAZINE.

Saweetie, that's my type via 360 MAGAZINE.

Skai Jackson in all denim for 360 Magazine.

Steve Aoki in cornrows for 360 MAGAZINE at the Superclub LA.

Will.i.am BEP makes a splash on 360 MAGAZINE.

Sanaa Lathan in Michael Costello dress for 360 MAGAZINE.

ARTICLES IN THE MEDIA

Soulivity

Eventbrite

Adrian Alicea’s TikTok

Kendam.com

Washington Square News

Door11.com

The Impression

LatinFashion.TV

ARTHUR J. RUTLEDGE

kapworld1212@yahoo.com

+16465090499

Listen to 360 MAG podcast PT 1 + PT 2.

“Shine with your dream by kindling your desire… with confidence and perseverance, prosperity is before you.” – Arthur J. Rutledge

Arthur J. Rutledge, an entrepreneur, orator, and life coach, is a native Detroiter who currently resides in New York City. He’s John Maxwell Training [JMT] certified coach and a guest speaker. In addition, he’s a graduate of the Altru Center, earning a certification in transformative and personal development.

Its mission is to support people on a day-to-day basis to reach higher levels, to take off in purpose, and to build emotional intelligence to conquer life’s obstacles. Objectives with confidence are cited desire is to allow you to move away from the mundane to reach unforeseeable heights.

As a compassionate leader and a connector, he likes to interact with people. He is determined to build a legacy that will be responsible in the evolution of his people’s hearts and minds, living in freedom and to inculcate interdependency in the world.

Further, Rutledge is the co-founder of People’s Pride Shoes. He and designer/CEO Carlyle Hanson have fabricated a footwear collection of which their mantra, “Take pride in what you wear.”

Rutledge hosts a weekly inspirational IGTV discussion with leaders in various industries about manifesting their dreams. Of late, Arthur has a book under way and two podcasts to come.

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