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“Fashion at large is readjusting, grounding itself in different sensibilities-not the tired fantasy of taking a limo from house to red carpet, but rather the idea of walking
In the streets and riding the subway. Casual. Real.” – Sarah Mower
CHICAGO NEWS
• “On Wednesday, Dick’s Sporting Goods South Loop store presented the national Little League champs with an oversized check for $164,481.17.” This was the sum of net proceeds from the Jackie Robinson West tshirts that flew off the shelves during and after they won the National Little League World Series. [SUNTIMES]
NATIONAL NEWS
• The practices of Ferguson, Missouri is at the head of the Justice Department’s investigation. “The broader Justice Department inquiry will cover whether the police in Ferguson have a history of discrimination or misuse of force beyond the Brown case. In the Ferguson case, the Justice Department will conduct what it calls a “pattern or practice” investigation, with officials looking for evidence that the police have repeatedly violated residents’ civil rights.” [NY TIMES]
• 42-year-old Antonio Flores is accused of repeatedly stabbing his roommate for making too much noise while having sex with two women in his bedroom. [HUFFINGTON POST]
WORLD NEWS
• President Obama along with other national leaders are gathered for the NATO summit in Wales. Several issues including the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Islamic State(IS) and tougher economic measures against Russia will be discussed. This is “Nato’s most important for decades, as leaders faced the question of whether the alliance is equipped to deal with 21st Century challenges. [BBC]
SPORTS
• The Chicago Sky are headed to the WNBA Finals!!! They beat the Indiana Fever Wednesday in Indianapolis 75-62. [CHICAGO TRIBUNE]
•The semifinals of the US Open are almost set. Serena Williams(USA) defeated Flavia Pennetta(ITA); Novak Djokovic proved his might over Andy Murray in a match that lasted until 1:17 a.m. Thursday morning. Kei Nishikori, defeated Stan Wawrinka to become the first Japanese to advance to the semis in Open history. Caroline Wozniacki defeated Maria Sharapova. The matchup of No. 2 seed Roger Federer against No. 20 seed Gael Monfils; No.6 seed Tomas Berdych against No. 14 Marin Cilic will conclude today.[USA TODAY]
BUSINESS
• Tesla’s $5billion battery Gigafactory will be located in Nevada. The company will make the official announcement today. There were 4 other states vying, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, California.”Texas and Arizona both prohibit Tesla from selling cars at its company-owned stores there.” The move is expected to create 6,500 new jobs. The state proved to be the perfect fit as it is about 5 hours from Tesla’s factory in California and the country’s “only active lithium mine.” [FORBES]
• I’m baaaack! That’s what the workers in hallways of Bloomberg LP hear when it was announced that company founder, former Mayor of NYC and 88% stake holder Michael Bloomberg will return to head the company. That means CEO Daniel Doctoroff will be departing. [FORBES]
CELEBRITIES
• Comedienne Joan Rivers is doing much better than expected according to reports and statement from daughter Melissa. [NY DAILY NEWS]
FASHION
• Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week begins today. NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio hosted a kick off fete with designers such as Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren,Diane von Furstenberg Tommy Hilfiger Carolina Herrera, Tory Burch, Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman, Keren Craig, Prabal Gurung and Proena Schouler’s Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough to name a few. Three new initiatives by the Mayor were announced. Earlier that day at a benefit luncheon, designer Carolina Herrera was presented the 2014 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion by Seth Meyers at The Museum at FIT. [WWD, FIT]
LOOK OF THE DAY
• Jenna Lyons arriving at FIT Luncheon. White after Labor day, so chic!
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