Lady Gaga Explains Her Haus Of Gaga: 'No One Gets It' Nov 7, 2009
" The design house is about much more than just coming up with Gaga's unbelievable fashion, the singer insisted. "They're my best friends," she said. "I'm not really sure what the world thinks. but I do hear things like, 'Who is the Haus of Gaga. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Blige: 'My spirit saved me' from suicide Oct 30, 2009
FFAWN (Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now), which was founded by Blige and Steve Stoute, partnered with design house Gucci and Westchester Jewish Community Services to bring Blige's center to fruition. After local officials spoke, Blige stepped up. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Nokia Removes Chief Financial Officer Rick Simonson From Post After Loss Oct 17, 2009
Ihamuotila, a business school graduate from a Finnish family that includes the former chief executive officer of oil company Neste Oy and the current CEO of design house Marimekko Oyj, has had a low profile outside Nokia. He joined the company in 2003 and has worked in risk management, as the company treasurer, and at Nokias U.S. phone development unit in San Diego. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Is that Megan Fox stripped down to skivvies? Oct 15, 2009
MILAN - American actress Megan Fox will strip down to her underwear for Giorgio Armani's Emporio Armani fashion brand, the Italian design house said on Wednesday. Fox, who starred in the "Transformers" films, follows in the footsteps of "Posh Spice" Victoria Beckham who along with her soccer-playing husband David heads the Emporio Armani autumn/winter underwear campaign. (MSNBC -- News)
* World Business Quick Take Oct 10, 2009
RETAIL Design house in trouble. Japanese fashion design house Yohji Yamamoto says it has filed for bankruptcy protection. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lists for life Oct 9, 2009
"It's just how my brain is wired. It's part of my DNA," said Tahari, vice chairwoman and creative director of Elie Tahari, the fashion design house bearing her husband's name. "I don't know how to operate other than to make a list.". (CNN -- US)
SiGe experts push CMOS envelope for Light Peak transceivers Oct 9, 2009
Silicon germanium design house Ensphere Solutions Inc. (Santa Clara, Calif. cranked up its complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) expertise to design a 10-Gbit/second, dual-channel optical-to-electrical and electrical-to-optical transceiver chip for Intel's Light Peak topology. (EETimes)
Armani execs in re-tailoring Oct 1, 2009
Italian design house Giorgio Armani announced several management changes yesterday, naming a new deputy chairman and an executive in charge of financial management and investments ... Italian design house Giorgio Armani announced several management changes yesterday, naming a new deputy chairman and an executive in charge of financial management and investments. (New York Post -- Business)
Bagpiper may pip Johnnie to become top-selling whisky Sep 30, 2009
Bagpiper's strong growth has been achieved on the back of the investment in the brand, the consistent quality it has delivered to consumers and the imagery which has been spruced up by an English design house, United Spirits president and MD Vijay Rekhi observed. A Diageo representative said Bagpiper is an important brand in India but there is no direct comparison between it and the world's best-selling Scotch whisky brand. (India Times)
Inverto Builds On Family of Unicable Solutions Powered by Entropic Silicon Sep 14, 2009
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 14, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entropic Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ), a leading provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home networking and entertainment, today announced that Inverto, a leading set-top-box design house, controlled by FTA Communication Technologies, has introduced the latest in its family of Black Unicable Multiswitches utilizing Entropic's RF5219 channel stacking switch (CSS) silicon technology. The Inverto Dual... (Primezone Releases)
IIC-China and co-located Components Zone to expand to Wuhan, Chengdu and Dongguan this September Sep 9, 2009
" Leading technology and components vendors to exhibit at IIC-China and Components Zone Some of the biggest names in the technology industry, including multinationals like Altium, Analog Devices, Broadcom, Cyan, Linear Technology, Numonyx and Texas Instruments are due to demonstrate their latest technologies at IIC-China. Joining them will be home-grown design companies such as Biyadi, Kunshan Visionox, Megawin, Shanghai Sino-IC Mircoelectronics and Shenzhen Changyuntong IC Design. A large... (PR Newswire)
Cassidy Haley's tweet success Sep 7, 2009
Graft, which balances "raw underground fashion and sleek, high-end couture." The Los Angeles design house implements unusual techniques and materials in its collections, which have been worn by Fergie, "America's Next Top Model" winner CariDee English, Margaret Cho and Tila Tequila. "I came to L.A. to do music, and I was just going to make some clothes to sell to my friends to get by," Haley says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Auto cos get out of box, hire global designers for curves Aug 31, 2009
Recently, Italian design house Pininfarina announced plans to sell a majority stake and carmaker Fiat bought a bankrupt design house Stile Bertone earlier this month. Tata Motors, which was looking to buy Pininfarina , has lost interest as the main designers have left the place and the company may now pick up a stake when the India centre of the design house opens ... These design houses not only do India-specific projects, but also work for the parent company. (India Times)
Grenade-shaped cologne raises stink in Brazil Aug 28, 2009
The black bottle of Arsenal cologne by the design house of Gilles Cantuel looked realistic enough for police to halt rush-hour traffic Thursday morning. The result was a three-mile traffic jam in South America's biggest city - already known for its congested streets. (AZCentral -- News)
China Mobile to develop smartphones Aug 21, 2009
Wang will kick off a nine-day trip to Taiwan starting Friday, visiting the chairs of HTC and Mediatek, the island's top chip design house, it said. China Mobile said in April it was buying a 12 percent stake of Taiwan's Far EasTone for $592 million, in one of the biggest investments by a Chinese firm in Taiwan as ties warm between the former rivals. (India Times)
A Modern Classic in the Making: All-New 2010 Devon GTX Blends Breakthrough Styling With Track-Proven Performance to Create America's Next Great Supercar Aug 16, 2009
The limited edition supercar is the first product from Los Angeles-based industrial design house Devon Motorworks (devonmotorworks. com). (PR Newswire)
* MediaTek upbeat on Q3 sales Aug 5, 2009
MediaTek, the nations top fabless chip company and design house, forecast total handset chip shipments to reach 300 million units this year. With demand growing fast in China, the company expects to benefit from this booming market, company president Hsieh Ching-jiang (M) said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Junk to java: Missoula man uses bike power to recycle old jars, plywood and wire into travel mugs Jul 24, 2009
The big dream is to have a design house where an entire group of people come up with ideas to produce sustainable products, he said. Products that are good for us and for the planet. (Missoulian, MT)
* The plastic menagerie Jul 15, 2009
There were more crossover products for sale this year, including flash drives from US-based Mimoco and sneakers, bags and T-shirts by like Taiwanese line The Black Skull Union (p) and Hong Kong-based design house Apple Kingdom. Designer 221trees (@, her real name), who won the festivals annual Character Design Award of Taiwan (xWNj{) in 2006 after graduating from university, hopes her punk rock-influenced figures will catch the attention of other artists. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Laguna Beach Art Sculptor Randy Morgan to Expand 'Level One' Sculptured Bronze Door Collection with New Santa Barbara Design Door Jul 10, 2009
The 2006 Orange County Philharmonic Design House in Ladera Ranch, the Zoolu Caf; in Laguna Beach, the Quiet Woman Restaurant in Corona del Mar, and the Gibson Senior Center in Upland are on his list of past accomplishments. The public artwork at these venues ranges from mosaic murals to sculptured doors to entire sculptured wall murals. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Infineon poised for capital raise, sector bankers say Jul 2, 2009
In Asia, MediaTek, the listed Taiwan-based integrated circuit design house, could also be interested, but cultural issues could get in the way, he added. Another potential disposal candidate could be the wireline business, the second banker said. (FT.com -- Markets)
Turn your bookishness into decor Jun 30, 2009
"Books add warmth to a home," says D.C. interior designer Sarah Wessel, whose plush library at this spring's D.C. Design House featured built-in bookcases painted white. On the shelves, hardbacks covered in wallpaper scraps mingled with artwork and shells, creating a room both bookish and beautiful. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Idiot's guide to fashion week Jun 23, 2009
This is a protected term, that can only be applied to design houses who have met the stringent list of standards set by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris and are detailed on their annual list ... The 2009 spring/summer season has only 29 design houses, including Chanel and Dior, who are authorised to call their collections haute couture, although they all produce a more financially profitable prt-a-porter collection as well ... Designers and design houses participate in fashion... (iAfrica.com)
TDF Selects Viaccess, Quadrille, 27M Push VOD Solution for a Trial on the French Market Jun 18, 2009
27M Technologies, a hardware and software design house expert in the field of set-top boxes and DTV, is offering a reference software combination of the 27M DVB software stack and Viaccess ACS 3. 0 Conditional Access which has already passed the Viaccess Certification Process. (PR Newswire)
• Latest design ideas jostle for attention Jun 16, 2009
Trove - Jee Levin and Randall Buck's New York-based wall-covering design house - was back this year with a new collection of lampshades, wood veneer panels and rugs, photoprinted with ethereal feathers, blossoms and tendrils of smoke that gave off a wonderful otherworldly vibe. Boudoir-chic was popular. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Top Asian American Fashion Designer... May 19, 2009
All these bigger-than-life design houses have reigned over high-end fashion for decades upon decades ... During his tenure at the legendary design house Peter s collections received enormous praise from both press and retailers alike. (Suite101.com)
Arylessence Expands Creative Fragrance Design for 100% Organic and Natural Products May 13, 2009
Arylessence, Inc. is a leading fragrance and flavor design house known for innovation and creativity in cosmetics and beauty care, personal care, laundry and home care, home decor, as well as prepared foods, toothpaste, gum, and lip balm. Using materials sourced from around the world, Arylessence creates and manufactures solely in U.S.A. in a state-of-the-art facility near Atlanta that exceeds the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and quality control. (PR Newswire)
Marlborough's Nikita Tucker to exhibit her fashions May 7, 2009
Recently Tucker had an internship in London, where she worked for the design house Les Chiffieres and was inspired by the fashions on the street and in the city s museums. Last month Tucker s junior collection was on display at the Natick Collection, along with other Mt. Ida students. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Michelle's Pricey Sneakers Raise Eyebrows May 5, 2009
According to Daily News Fashion Editor Amy Diluna, "these sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house Lanvin, one of fashion's hottest labels.". Diluna says the sneakers, which are a "cult favorite among fashionistas," come in denim and satin versions, and have been "a brisk seller all spring.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
RECESSION WEAR: MICHELLE'S TENNIS SHOES COST $540? May 2, 2009
That's right: These sneakers - suede, with grosgrain ribbon laces and metallic pink toe caps - are made by French design house , one of fashion's hottest labels. They come in denim and satin versions, and have been a brisk seller all spring. (The Drudge Report)
Design brings multi-touch interface to large displays Apr 29, 2009
A San Francisco design house has demonstrated a technology for bringing a multi-touch interface to large screen displays. claims its approach can cost effectively scale an iPhone-like capability to LCD displays 60-inches in diagonal or larger. (EETimes)
DesignBridge setting up base in India Apr 29, 2009
One would imagine with such strong partnerships, the design house can call the shots. No such thing, states Goodenough. (India Times)
Death Track: Resurrection Apr 9, 2009
Dynamix, the defunct design house that gave us Starsiege Tribes and other classic games, made the first game. This new Death Track comes to us from Russian developer , courtesy of 1C and. (IGN PC Games)
AMD plans more cost cuts Apr 4, 2009
AMD is now a fabless design house, which will reduce costs. In the fourth quarter of 2008, AMD reported a net loss of $1. (EETimes)
Gwyneth Paltrow launches fashion line Mar 30, 2009
Her fall/winter line is said to be a capsule collection for French design house ZOEtees, entitled ZOEtees Loves Gwyneth and influenced by 1970s glam and masculine tailoring. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
* Semiconductor sector may see recovery next quarter Mar 30, 2009
The executives of most integrated circuit (IC) chip design houses, wafer foundries and semiconductor testing and packaging companies said they believed they would see at least 20 percent growth in revenues in the second quarter ... IC design house Sonix Technology Co (Q) expressed confidence that its revenues in the second quarter would grow by between 40 percent and 50 percent over the first quarter. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
'Virtual fab' specialist names sales exec Mar 25, 2009
The company is not a fabless ASIC vendor or an IC design house, Mordue said ... In effect, Siliconaire can become a ''virtual operation'' for a fabless design houses or other companies. (EETimes)
SA's five cheapest cars Mar 25, 2009
at Italian design house Pininfarina Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Maserati Quattroporte, Hyundai Matrix the five-door hatchback features modcons like radio/tape (with speakers), power steering, aircon, and cupholders. But how will it fare in the long-run. (iAfrica.com)
Four-day workweek goes from luxury to necessity for some businesses Mar 23, 2009
Photo by Nicholas Griner, Staff Harry Spector of Design House Kitchens and Appliances LLC.. Related News. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Profits up at luxury group Hermes Mar 20, 2009
Hermes, which also owns also owns the English shoe maker John Lobb, increased its stake in the French fashion design house of Jean-Paul Gaultier to 45% from 35. The company also said it planned to expand and renovate or open 20 outlets in 2009, mainly in the US and Asia. (BBC News -- Business)
New Financial Directory Launched Mar 20, 2009
Mr Osafo-Maafo lauded the initiative of Design House Project, publishers of the directory, and urged the public to avail themselves of the relevant pages on how to invest for future growth ... Mr Dominic Oduro-Antwi, Managing Director of Design House Project, publishers of the Directory, said it would serve as a one-stop shop for information for the public in the face of the increasing number of financial institutions. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Makeup: All dolled up Mar 18, 2009
Japanese cutie Hello Kitty joins MAC Cosmetics' roster of pop culture collaborations, which in recent years has included flamboyant design house Heatherette and French graffiti artist Fafi. The 42-piece Hello Kitty makeup and accessory collection swings between the expected (berry lipstick and fuchsia loose glitter) and the surprising (edgy orange eyeliner and glossy cement-hued nail polish) typical fare from a brand famous for both its exceedingly wearable shades and its outrageously wild... (AZCentral -- Style)
New financial directory to be launched Mar 17, 2009
Mr Dominic Oduro-Antwi, Managing Director of Design House Project, publishers of the Financial Directory, told GNA in Accra on Monday that the initiative stemmed from the desire to give the public access to various financial institutions, enable them to learn more about banking, stock and investment, among others all in one document. "This is the maiden edition and the concept is still evolving and my intention is to develop an easy-to-use directory," he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Four-day workweek no longer a luxury Mar 13, 2009
Photo by Nicholas Griner, Staff Harry Spector of Design House Kitchens and Appliances LLC. ... It doesn t bode well for new construction in our area, said Harry Spector, president of Design House Kitchens and Appliances LLC in Savage ... Design House Kitchens and Appliances, which sells appliances and countertops and has been in the business for more than 85 years, started closing its warehouse on Fridays Jan. 2. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Kitchen Tools Go Color Wild Mar 4, 2009
The kids found them very ergonomically correct. The bird vegetable peeler, though seemingly big for little hands, turned out to have just the right heft and balance for an 8 or 9 year old. (Sioux City Journal)
Perk up kitchen with kooky color Mar 4, 2009
Look for creative toasters, tools and timers from the French design house, Pylones. Robots, pirates and maidens join elephants, puppies and a host of bold graphic patterns in fanciful "outils de cuisine" - tools for the kitchen. (AZCentral -- Home)
Report: Brady marries supermodel girlfriend Feb 27, 2009
Dolce na reportedly dressed the wedding party, with Bundchen wearing a gown from the design house and her three dogs wearing matching lace collars. Forbes. (ESPN -- Football News)
Ebony Fashion Fair: Models play many roles in 'Runway Report' Feb 26, 2009
In the Ebony Fashion Fair show, this bi-color linen mini dress from the Italian design house of Missoni reflects a young and frolicsome sense of style. The look boasts a mirror sphere embellished bodice and head scarf worn with peep-toe platform ankle boots from French shoe designer LaRare. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Why iPhone Service Prices Probably Won't Budge Feb 24, 2009
- February 22, 2009 Swiss automobile design house Rinspeed will unveil at next week's Geneva Motor Show and concept electric car controlled by an iPhone. Featured Resources. (PC World)
ASE Signs MOU with AMPI Feb 23, 2009
"We're excited to form a strategic partnership with ASE, the world's largest provider of independent semiconductor manufacturing services in assembly and testing. Working closely together, this MOU will enable both companies to offer extremely competitive integrated power semiconductor manufacturing services in terms of cost, time to market, cycle time, and technology," said Dr. Hong Yuan Chen, president, AMPI. "AMPI has recently become a Hong Hai Group invested company and formed strategic... (PR Newswire)
Style stars can be winners at the Oscars too Feb 19, 2009
Stephenson suggests J. Mendel, a design house known for sophistication, glamour and luxurious details. Video interactive. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Valentines Day is a busy time for North Iowa florist Feb 14, 2009
3136704 Sonja Jackson reaches for multi-colored roses in a cooler at Jackson Floral Design House and Garden on Friday. ARIAN SCHUESSLER/The Globe Gazette CLEAR LAKE Sonja Jackson opens the floral cooler at Jackson Floral Design House and Garden and quickly scoops up some tie-dyed roses and lively daisies. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Fashion Week Designers Fight Gloom With Cost Cuts, Shared Tents Feb 13, 2009
Badgley Mischka, whose design house is owned by , is focusing on less-pricey, more-practical dresses, and toning down colors and the embellishments they are known for, Badgley said in a joint telephone interview ... For a brand like ours, it would be a mistake to try and change what it is about, , the design houses chief executive officer, said. (Bloomberg)
