Costume Institute Gala 2010

Take a look the Costume Institute exhibition: American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Brilliant, really.

Useful link:
www.metmuseum.org

Ace Of Diamonds

David Domoney is designing the Ace of Diamonds display for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. This garden will celebrate links between plants and precious stones since many of the plants used will either have gemstones in their names or have flowers reminiscent of precious stones such as the hosta diamond tiara. Don't miss.

Useful links:
www.domoney.tv
www.rhs.org.uk

Different: Escaping The Competitive Herd

Different: Escaping the Competitive Herd by Youngme Moon explores what it means for a business to be different, to be meaningfully different, to be different in a way that makes a difference to consumers. A must read.

Useful link:
www.youngmemoon.com

Corporate Social Responsibility Course

Take a look at the first Executive Course in Corporate Social Responsibility offered by the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF). The course will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from June 20 - 22, 2010. www.cibjo.org

Future Of MBA Education

Srikant M. Datar / David A. Garvin was spot on. To remain relevant, business schools will have to rethink many of their most cherished assumptions. The world has changed, really.

Random Thoughts

I'm of a generation that doesn't collect things. We don't appreciate things. I'm kind of old-fashioned in that I appreciate things. I purchase things I enjoy and they are not always the most collectible. I have them because I am inspired by them.

- Jason Wu
www.jasonwustudio.com

Brilliant.

Zaha Hadid Update

Fascinating work indeed. www.zaha-hadid.com

Fairtrade + Fairmined Marks

The Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) has developed the first ever third party independent certification for gold to bring about social, environmental and economic development in artisanal and small-scale mining communities. This partnership enables both organizations to meet shared strategic objectives, creating a system to ensure that artisanal and small-scale miners can earn a better price for their gold. The partnership will be communicated on product via a co-labeling hallmark using both the FAIRTRADE and FAIRMINED Marks. Check it out.

Useful links:
www.fairtrade.net
www.communitymining.org
www.responsiblejewellery.com