Louis Vuitton’s Nike ‘Air Force 1’ collaboration on display in New York exhibition

New York (USA), June 06: An exhibition dedicated to Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Nike has opened in New York, displaying a collection of 47 customised Nike ‘Air Force 1’ styles by the luxury fashion house’s late creative director, Virgil Abloh.

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Running through to the end of May, the public exhibition features some of the beloved designer’s last works, with each of the sneakers on display designed by Abloh and assembled at Louis Vuitton’s manufacturing facility in Venice.

Alongside the signature Nike swoosh and Louis Vuitton monogram, many of the sneaker styles also feature personal details of the designer, including the Ghana flag, a nod to Abloh’s heritage.

Abloh, who passed away in November at the age of 41, was considered a barrier-breaking figure in fashion, known for his vision on streetwear and his unique approach to luxury.

The exhibition follows a recent auction by Sotheby’s which raised 25 million dollars from the sale of around 200 sneakers from the collaboration, with funds going towards a scholarship fund for aspiring designers.

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Pinterest launches first UK Creator Fund for under-represented creators

United Kingdom, June 07: Social media network Pinterest has launched its Creator Fund in the UK to elevate under-represented creators, following the successful launch in the US last year.

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The Creator Fund aims to reduce barriers of entry for creators from historically marginalised communities, including Black, LGBTQIA+, Asian, Indigenous people, as well as people with disabilities.

The programme is part of Pinterest’s ongoing work to make the platform an inclusive and inspiring place, and the first round of UK applications will focus on LGBTQIA+ fashion and beauty-related content creators.

Successful candidates will be invited to join an intimate five-week programme of events and educational sessions to set them up for long-term success. They will learn about content creation and monetisation opportunities, as well as access the creator community. In addition, they will also receive 20,000 pounds in the form of a cash grant, equipment and more, to help them reach new audiences.

Hannah Ngakane, strategic partner manager at Pinterest, said in a statement: “At Pinterest, we’re committed to elevating creators from under-represented communities, and building a positive and inspiring place for their content to be discovered and celebrated.

“Through our Creator Fund, we’re able to assist talent financially and educationally and provide a clear path for creators to access the tools and resources they need to succeed.”

Pinterest’s Creator UK Fund is accepting applications until June 19.

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Apple prepares to launch its new search engine at WWDC 2022 next week

Washington [US], June 5: Apple is planning to launch its own search engine as it prepares for its annual WWDC event.

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A tweet from writer Robert Scoble, which appears after a thread summarizing the Apple surprises he expects in the coming year, is the source of the speculation. According to Mashable, Scoble reportedly stated that the information is based partly on interactions with informants and partly on deduction. "This is the most costly product launch of all time", he continued. Many have speculated that the Cupertino behemoth would eventually dip its toes in the water due to a lack of competition in the search business and a long-standing rivalry between Google and Apple. Although the value of Google Search is difficult to estimate due to the way Alphabet's profits are reported, we do know that it accounts for the majority of the company's ad revenue, which was USD210 billion in 2021.

If Scoble's information is correct, Apple has decided it wants a piece of the action. But why now, specifically? According to a theory, Apple believes that the iOS and Safari install bases have reached critical mass, allowing it to mount a credible challenge to Google's dominance. As per Mashable, Apple has benefited for years from a partnership with Google that ensures Google's status as the default Safari search engine (worth an estimated USD20 billion per year). Apple is also prohibited from releasing a standalone search tool under the terms of this agreement, according to court documents filed as part of a recent class-action lawsuit.

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