Michael Jackson's Neverland sculptures are being auctioned once more,but there isn't a box this time

The statues of American pop artist Michael Jackson that were on display at Neverland Ranch are being resold, but this time the artwork is being offered separately rather than as a set, according to TMZ.

Swati Bhat

According to Noble Art Lovers, which provided information to TMZ, the private collector who purchased 28 works from the singer's iconic California house is still looking to sell the artwork and has lowered his asking price of USD 2.5 million for the entire collection.

The complete collection is instead being offered for sale separately, with the majority of the statues fetching five figures plus shipping. Children are frequently featured in bronze statues of Michael Jackson, also known as MJ; one such sculpture, titled "Kids and Tree Swing," is for sale for USD 150,000.

Another one shows children in a manner reminiscent of "Follow the Leader." Prior to that, Noble Art Lovers listed the statues for sale in April 2021 as a set for USD 2.5 million. A few affluent purchasers expressed interest, but no transaction was ultimately finalised, according to TMZ.

The Dubai-based Noble Art Lovers company hopes that the individually priced statues would make it possible for more people to possess a piece of Neverland. The Gloria Victis sculptures, which are being sold in pairs solely because Michael Jackson purchased them as a set, and the Malachite Candelabra, which is being auctioned for USD 500k, are the only exceptions, according to TMZ.

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Ecopel and DyeCoo present reclaimed fur dyed without the need of water.

Ecopel and DyeCoo have announced the development of a recycled polyester fur that is colored without the use of water, following a three-year partnership inspired by Kering.

An innovation that does not yet exist on the market and is touted as having the look and feel of sheepskin. DyeCoo's technique uses CO2 instead of water to avoid using water. The process is not new to DyeCoo, but the challenge was using it to make artificial furs for the French company Ecopel.

"Using it for a different product was a real challenge and an exciting experience," Christian Tubito, head of Kering's Materials Innovation Lab, said. "It was also a foresighted move because a water-free and chemical-free treatment facility will soon be operational in Europe to ramp up production." This is only one of several processing advancements used by Kering to cut resource usage in the apparel business," he mentioned.

Following a testing phase, the concept will move into production, utilizing facilities offered by Areto, a Spanish manufacturer in which Ecopel purchased a stake in February and which FashionNetwork.com featured in an article highlighting its substantial industrial equipment. Areto, located between Alicante and Valencia, produces synthetic fur as well as digital fabric printing and weaving.

The conflict over water continues at a time when European textile and apparel firms are battling with rising energy prices. According to the Fashion Revolution NGO, one tonne of cloth requires 200 tonnes of water. Bleu Océane, a French business with similar ambitions to Ecopel and DyeCoo, demonstrated its revolutionary ozone-washing machines to FashionNetwork.com last year. A non-water-intensive alternative to typical washing processes.

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Noise has released two new products. Know the price & features

Noise has released two new products: the NoiseFit Vortex smartwatch and the Noise Buds Trance TWS earbuds.

Pritish Bagdi

Noise has introduced two new products in India: the NoiseFit Vortex timepiece and the Noise Buds Trance TWS headphones. The former has a 1.46-inch AMOLED screen and supports over 150 watch faces. The latter, on the other hand, receives Bluetooth 5.3, which has a communication range of up to 10m. Continue reading to learn more about them.

NoiseFit Vortex Smart Watch Price and Features

• NoiseFit Vortex will be available in Jet Black, Silver Grey, Vintage Brown, Rose Pink, Space Blue, and Jet Black at a special introductory price of Rs 2,999.

• The smartwatch will be sold on gonoise.com and Amazon.in beginning June 12.In terms of specifications, it has a circular dial with a 1.46′′ AMOLED screen that supports over 150 watch faces.

• The smartwatch's Noise Tru Sync technology allows users to make Bluetooth calls directly from the watch, with speedy pairing and low power usage.

• It also includes the Noise Health Suite, which includes heart rate monitoring 24 hours a day, SpO2 measurement, sleep tracking, stress management, and a menstrual cycle tracker.

• It also features numerous sports modes, is water and dust resistant to IP68* standards, and has a battery life of up to 7 days.

*[IP68-With an IP68 rating, they are water resistant in fresh water to a maximum depth of 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes, and are protected from dust - all without the need for extra cases or covers.]

Noise Buds Trance: Price and features

• In India, the Noise Buds Trance are priced at Rs 999. They are currently available for purchase on the GoNoise online store as well as on Flipkart. The earbuds come in five different colours: Jet Black, Snow White, Space Blue, True Blue, and True Purple.

• Noise's latest earbuds have a 6mm driver and AAC support. While gaming, the earphones provide a low latency mode of up to 40 ms. All of this is accomplished through Bluetooth 5.3, which also allows the buds to operate up to 10 metres away from the device with which they are paired.

• They also have Instacharge technology, which allows for up to 200 minutes of enjoyment with a 10-minute charging. The casing includes a USB Type-C charging connection.

• These earphones are also sweat and water resistant, with an IPX5* grade. Not only that, but you get HyperSync for quick pairing, and the earbuds are said to deliver up to 45 hours of total playtime when paired with the case.

*[IPX5 waterproof meaning: The tested device survives 15 minutes under a jet of water (12.5 liters per minute at a pressure of 30 kilopascals, from a distance of 3 meters). It's considered splashproof or sweatproof but not fully waterproof. Showering: while it's still not advisable, you can shower with such headphones.]

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