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Pharrell Williams named as creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear

Post Views: 11 Pharrell Williams named as creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear Musician and entrepreneur is second Black American designer to hold position at French luxury house after Virgil Abloh Williams was described as a ‘visionary whose creative universes expand from music to art, and to fashion’ in a …

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Turn Every Page: a peek into Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb’s long creative relationship

Post Views: 25 Turn Every Page: a peek into Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb’s long creative relationship In a new documentary directed by Gottleb’s daughter, the 50-year partnership between the acclaimed author and the renowned editor is examined Robert Caro, left, and Robert Gottlieb. Photograph: AP The director Lizzie Gottlieb …

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The Creative Act by Rick Rubin review – life lessons from the bearded beat master

Post Views: 21 The Creative Act by Rick Rubin review – life lessons from the bearded beat master LL Cool J and Rick Rubin in 1997. Photograph: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc The co-founder of Def Jam Records and the man behind countless hits, from the Beastie Boys and Jay-Z to Neil Young, …

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Deborah Meaden: ‘There is a Dragons’ WhatsApp chat. But we don’t ping each other cat videos!’ Michael Hogan Deborah Meaden. Deborah Meaden: ‘I’m not a regret kind of girl’ Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer As Dragon’s Den returns for its 20th series, the long-serving panellist talks optimism, Brexit and why she used to get called ‘Swampy’ Sun 8 Jan 2023 09.30 GMT Deborah Meaden, 63, was born in Somerset and left school at 16 to study at business college. She set up her first company aged just 19. At 29, she joined the family business, Weststar Holidays, before leading a management buyout a decade later. She now has an estimated net worth of £40m and is a full-time investor with a wide-ranging portfolio but a particular passion for sustainability. She’s best known as a panellist on BBC One series Dragons’ Den. Dragons’ Den is back for its 20th series. What’s the secret of its longevity? It’s one of those rare programmes that all generations can watch and have a view, from young kids who like the inventions, through to great-grandparents who like the human stories. We’re a nation of entrepreneurs. Everybody’s got a good idea so they watch the show thinking: “I could do that.” It’s an inspiring show that turns business from this dull, grey thing into something creative, opportunistic and fun to be in. You need to register to keep reading

Post Views: 15 Deborah Meaden: ‘There is a Dragons’ WhatsApp chat. But we don’t ping each other cat videos!’ Deborah Meaden: ‘I’m not a regret kind of girl’ Photograph: Suki Dhanda/The Observer As Dragon’s Den returns for its 20th series, the long-serving panellist talks optimism, Brexit and why she used to …

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