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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills announced recently a partnership with The Private Suite, the newly-built private terminal with direct-to-aircraft boarding. Guests who book The Private Suite package will have access to all services, including a private Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Suite at LAX. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is the only hotel in Los Angeles offering Private Suite service to its guests.
“To further our commitment to True Waldorf Service, we’re thrilled to be able to offer our guests another one-of-a-kind experience. We want their entire journey to be luxurious and memorable. That begins long before they arrive on property — and does not end until they are back home. The Private Suite at LAX affords us the opportunity to assure our guests arriving in Los Angeles on domestic or international flights a truly exceptional trip, from beginning to end,” said Peter Bowling, Managing Director at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.
Guests who book the package will enjoy a special gate into LAX, private TSA screening, private Customs and Immigration processing, the comfort of a Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills Suite while waiting at the airport, and the experience of being driven in a BMW 7-Series sedan across the airfield directly to and from their aircraft. It’s a head-of-state experience, with no airport traffic congestion on arrival or departure, no standing in any lines, no long walks down crowded corridors, no waiting at the gate to board and no waiting for baggage.
“At LAX, it typically takes a passenger 2,200 footsteps from car seat to plane seat; for members of The Private Suite, it’s 70 footsteps. This is a game changer for the luxury hospitality industry, and we chose Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills as our first Los Angeles hotel partner because we’re confident that people who stay at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills are a match for our service,” said Joshua Gausman, co-Founder of The Private Suite.
For more information on the new package, visit www.waldorfastoriabeverlyhills.com.
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Sika’a, the fashion brand that brings consumers beautifully crafted African inspired designs, is urging more fashionistas to embrace the vibrant patterns and interesting heritage of African pieces. The fashion house argues that encouraging more people to purchase traditional African designs not only improves cultural understanding but can provide vital support to talented African designers.
The statement follows renowned designer Stella McCartney receiving criticism for using Ankara print fabrics showcased by models of Caucasian and Asian descent in a runway show. The decision led to McCartney facing accusations of appropriation. While such prints have long been associated with African tradition, they originate from Indonesia and were replicated and mass-produced in the Netherlands, where much of Ankara prints are still produced, earning them the name of Dutch wax prints.
Gompa Tchoudi, founder of Sika’a, said, “Rather than criticizing designers that choose to use African inspired prints, it should be celebrated. African fashion is beautifully vibrant, and the continent is home to many incredible designers and businesses that can benefit from the publicity. Fashion is an essential medium for promoting traditions, culture, and a greater understanding.
“Sika’a works with acclaimed Dutch wax prints firm Vlisco to bring stunning African fabrics and designs to a whole new audience that embraces the heritage of the pieces. We believe that all should be able to experience wearable African fashion.”
Sika’a produces a collection of affordable, premium wardrobe staples that draw inspiration from African designs, including feminine dresses, edgy jackets, and must have accessories. Styles are classically bold, bright, and colourful. Through giving traditional African clothing items a modern vibe, the brand makes garments that are both unique and wearable for contemporary fashion lovers that want pieces that won’t go out of fashion.
Core to Sika’a’s values is promoting a positive image of Africa and the creativity if the continent. Through its sustainability policies, ethical consumers know they’re supporting local artisans and communities that work to blend the tradition of African clothing with fresh, modern designs.
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Sika’a is an African inspired fashion house with an emphasis on tailoring and an electric use of custom-sourced African fabrics. The brand combines traditional African wear with an update, contemporary twist for truly unique garments designed with modern life in mind.
Festivals take place year round, so the expression “festival style” is not just a spring or summer term. It means how you dress whenever you feel like relaxing, getting together with friends, listening to great music, and having some good food.