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In response to the current pandemic, online concept store and wholesale showroom, The Folklore, is gathering fashion’s insiders to aid in a series of international relief efforts.
The fashion house has partnered with five of Africa’s top luxury and emerging brands to host The Drawing Board, a two day (April 25 – April 26) virtual fashion summit designed to inform the global fashion community and supply financial support to African brands affected by temporary production shut downs.
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In response to COVID-19's devastating impact, The Folklore has gathered some of fashion’s top voices to aid in international relief efforts. We have partnered with African-based brands @OrangeCultureNG, @MaXhosa, @TokyoJamess, @PichulikAfrica, and @IAMISIGO to host ‘The Drawing Board’, a two-day virtual fashion summit designed to provide access to top industry experts, create a platform for networking, and supply support to African-based brands affected by COVID-19. Early bird registration is available now til Monday at 10am. Find the list of speakers and register for The Drawing Board at the link in our bio. #OurFolklore
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Hosted on the online platform Hopin, Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy 45 minute masterclass discussions led by a dozen top fashion editors, stylists, and creative directors from around the world. Confirmed speakers include GQ Fashion Director Mobolaji Dawodu, Allure and Conde Nast Fashion Director Rajni Jacques, creative executive & social activist Ugo Mozie, and more.
Tickets for the Drawing Board are priced between $20-$30 and the proceeds from ticket sales will go to providing African brands with funds to continue employing their workers. he summit will take place from 10am EST to 5pm EST on April 25th – April 26th, and will be available for attendees to replay after. Purchase tickets here.
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Drinking alcohol can increase the risk of catching COVID-19 and make the symptoms worse if you get infected with the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
According to CNBC, the WHO made the announcement Tuesday, recommending government leaders worldwide limit alcohol access during coronavirus lockdowns.
“Alcohol compromises the body’s immune system and increases the risk of adverse health outcomes,” the WHO’s regional office for Europe said on its site late Tuesday.
The WHO also published a guidance dispelling the “dangerous myth that consuming high-strength alcohol can kill” the coronavirus.
“It does not,” the WHO said. ““Therefore, people should minimize their alcohol consumption at any time, and particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
The WHO added that it could result in serious health issues, including death. About 3 million deaths a year are attributable to alcohol without a pandemic driving up consumption. However, Americans are imbibing more at home now that bars and restaurants are closed. According to the financial services company Rabobank, the bar and restaurant market stands lose $15 billion in alcohol sales over the next two months.
Additionally, alcohol sales at U.S. liquor and grocery stores were up 22% for the week ending March 28 compared with the same time last year. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus offered healthier advice, including eating healthy and getting at least 30 minutes of exercise per day for adults and an hour for kids.
“It’s normal to feel stressed, confused, and scared during a crisis. Talking to people you know and trust can help,” Tedros said. “And try not to read or watch too much news if it makes you anxious. Get your information from reliable sources once or twice a day.”
The coronavirus outbreak has sent the world indoors. Researchers believe it will stay that way for some time. The virus has significantly impacted Americans as more than 16 million people have lost their job.