Technology

Portia & Scarlett Celebrates 10 Years

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3 months ago

July 29, 2024

Dazzling pageant and formalwear house Portia & Scarlett celebrates a decade of design in July 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. and SYDNEY, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, renowned Australia-based pageant and formalwear brand Portia & Scarlett, which was recently acquired by bridal and formalwear designer Allure Bridals, marks a decade of excellence in the fashion industry. After a small-scale initial launch in 2014, Portia & Scarlett has since vastly expanded its presence within the U.S. and Australia, with products sold in over 1,000 stores across 15 countries worldwide.

Founder Vicki Vlahos nurtured lifelong dreams of being a fashion designer, opening The Doll House, a boutique in Sydney, Australia in 2010. Vlahos’s retail location evolved Australian formalwear fashion by providing customers access to U.S.-based designers. Recognizing a demand for distinctive, high-quality dresses, Vlahos launched Portia & Scarlett in 2014 to cater specifically to young women seeking standout pieces for special occasions. The brand rapidly grew in popularity, particularly within the pageant community.

Portia & Scarlett offers red carpet-worthy gowns and cocktail dresses expertly crafted and inspired by luxurious sophistication. The brand isn’t afraid to make a sartorial statement and is celebrated for its daring cuts and luxurious fabrics — empowering its customers to express themselves boldly through fashion. In celebration of Portia & Scarlett’s 10th anniversary, the brand is hosting a party in Atlanta with retailers, influencers and media. Follow along on @portiaandscarlett for a preview of the new 2025 collections, which will be available later this year.

“I am so thrilled and grateful for 10 years with our invaluable Portia & Scarlett team,” said founder Vicki Vlahos. “And I know this is just the beginning. We all eagerly anticipate flourishing and expanding within the Allure Bridals collection of brands. The next decade looks even brighter and more exciting!”

ABOUT ALLURE BRIDALS
Allure Bridals, the award-winning bridal and formalwear industry powerhouse, boasts more than two decades of standout bridal and formalwear design. The recent acquisition of Australia-based pageant and formalwear house Portia & Scarlett bolsters the brand’s portfolio, which also features designer collaborations including the popular Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection and the highly-anticipated 2023 debut Bridgerton Wedding Collection. Allure continues to innovate its flagship bridal collections, bridesmaid dresses, and cutting-edge suiting, all of which highlight the company’s unwavering focus on sizing inclusivity and proprietary textiles. Renowned for exceptional artisanship, attention to detail, and innovative design, the Allure family of brands offers bridal and formalwear for every aesthetic and sensibility – all crafted with care, holding to the core values of a family-owned and operated company. Honoring tradition, while revolutionizing the future. Allure Bridals: For Your Forever.

ABOUT PORTIA & SCARLETT
Portia & Scarlett, a global leader in formalwear, is universally renowned for its sophisticated designs and unwavering commitment to superior quality. Since 2014, the Australia-based brand has captivated the fashion world with dazzling gowns featuring sumptuous fabrics, trending hues, and expert construction. With a strategic presence in the USA, UK, and Australia, along with a vast network of nearly 1,000 stockists worldwide, Portia & Scarlett continues to redefine the standards of luxury event wear. The label combines innovation and tradition to create breathtaking collections, designed to resonate with a global clientele. As Portia & Scarlett forges ahead as part of the Allure Bridals brand family, the brand remains committed to setting new benchmarks in the world of formalwear – offering a timeless and enchanting experience for those seeking unparalleled elegance.

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Charles IT Launches Business-Focused Podcast, One Pour Problems, Tackling Real Business Challenges Over a Drink

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42 mins ago

October 30, 2024

Charles IT, known for providing cutting-edge IT solutions and compliance expertise, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new podcast, One Pour Problems. Unlike their traditional tech-focused content, this podcast shifts the spotlight to business, offering a fresh perspective on the most pressing issues businesses face today—all while enjoying the guest’s favorite drink.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Charles IT, known for providing cutting-edge IT solutions and compliance expertise, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new podcast, One Pour Problems. Unlike their traditional tech-focused content, this podcast shifts the spotlight to business, offering a fresh perspective on the most pressing issues businesses face today—all while enjoying the guest’s favorite drink.

“We have leaned on a lot of smart and influential leaders throughout our journey at Charles IT. I am excited to be able to create a space to bring those leaders together to share their insight and memorialize it for others to lean on and what better way to do it than over a great drink!”

The podcast, hosted by Sal Marino, Director of Finance and Operations at Charles IT, aims to bring together the area’s top business leaders to discuss the real-world challenges they encounter. In the pilot episode, released on October 24, Marino sits down with Charles IT’s founder and CEO, Foster Charles, to give listeners a sneak peek of what’s to come in Season 1.

In each episode, Marino invites a special guest to join him for an engaging conversation, covering topics like post-pandemic workplace dynamics and company culture. The first two episodes feature Bryn Tindall, CEO and Founder of Rebellion Group and Michael O’Rourke, Nasdaq’s Head of AI & Emerging Technology.

Listeners can look forward to more than just inspirational stories too. That’s because each guest will also share their favorite drink along with the fun, personal story behind it. Plus, every episode wraps up with a friendly competition – a unique typing test challenge where guests try to out-type their predecessors in a lighthearted showdown!

“It is so exciting bringing the One Pour Problems podcast to life,” said One Pour Problems Producer, Caitlyn Raftery. “Sal has been a wonderful interviewer, and our guests have been outstanding. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us,” she added.

The pilot episode of One Pour Problems is available to stream now on the Charles IT website, YouTube page, and Spotify. The first episode drops Monday, November 4.

To learn more about One Pour Problems and stay up to date on future episodes, visit www.charlesit.com/one-pour-problems-podcast/.

About Charles IT

Charles IT is a Connecticut-based Managed Service Provider (MSP) and the Northeast’s compliance expert, specializing in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. Their proactive approach ensures that businesses remain secure, compliant, and resilient against cyber threats. For further updates and information, visit CharlesIT.com.

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Technology

Dot Inc. and WEBTOON Entertainment Release World’s First Tactile Digital Comics

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42 mins ago

October 30, 2024

Hit WEBTOON series “Yumi’s Cells” and “Hooky” will be made available for free in braille on Dot Inc.’s Dot Pad technology, expanding access to more fans around the world

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WEBTOON Entertainment, a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms, today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with social venture company Dot Inc. to create tactile digital comics. Through the partnership, popular WEBTOON series will be converted into braille on Dot Inc.’s innovative Dot Pad.

Dot Inc. provides barrier-free products and services to build inclusive public infrastructure for the visually impaired. Its tactile display, the Dot Pad, is the first smart tactile graphics display for the visually impaired, converting any input from a connected device into a tactile graphic.

Hit WEBTOON series “Yumi’s Cells,” by creator Donggeon Lee, and “Hooky,” by Míriam Bonastre Tur, will be the first two series to launch on the Dot Pad. Tactile digital comic versions of both titles will be available globally on the Dot Pad.

“The popularity of webcomics is at an all-time high and we thought it would be great if visually impaired individuals could enjoy them too. This is my first time exploring webcomics, listening to audio descriptions, and reading dialogue. It brought the imagined scenes vividly to life in my mind, and made the content even more engaging,” said Misook Go, the community manager at Dot, who is visually impaired herself. “I was especially curious about how the individual cells in ‘Yumi’s Cells’ looked, and being able to feel their shapes brought a new level of excitement.”

“Part of our mission at WEBTOON is to make webcomics more accessible for fans around the world,” said David S. Lee, Head of US WEBTOON. “Dot Inc. shares WEBTOON’s commitment to innovating for inclusivity. After making comics more accessible to people all over the world in a mobile digital format, we’re thrilled to work with Dot Inc. to create a new content experience for the visually impaired.”

“The new experience of engaging with webcomics through touch was very impressive. Even if you did not know Braille, the process of understanding through illustrations was fascinating, and I hope to help many people visiting the library experience the world through the new tactile opportunities provided by the Dot Pad,” said Monique E. Mariani, Braille instructor at the Braille Institute of America.

The Dot Pad is a real-time tactile graphic and multi-line braille display for the visually impaired and the blind. The Dot Pad is compatible with mobile devices and laptops via Bluetooth. It displays charts, graphs, images and visual data with 320 refreshable braille cells. Users can run their fingers over the display and perceive the image with their fingertips.

About WEBTOON Entertainment
WEBTOON Entertainment is a leading global entertainment company and home to some of the world’s largest storytelling platforms. As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile web-comic format, WEBTOON Entertainment has transformed comics and visual storytelling for fans and creators.

With its CANVAS UGC platform empowering anyone to become a creator, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators and series, WEBTOON Entertainment’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. WEBTOON adaptations are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and other screens around the world, and the company’s content partners include Discord, HYBE and DC Comics, among many others.

With approximately 170 million monthly active users (as of the quarter ended June 30, 2024), WEBTOON Entertainment’s IP & Creator Ecosystem of aligned companies include WEBTOON, Wattpad–the world’s leading web-novel platform–Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Studio N, Studio LICO, WEBTOON Unscrolled, LINE MANGA, and eBookJapan, among others.

About Dot Inc.
Dot Inc., a leader in solutions for the visually impaired, has introduced groundbreaking products like the Dot Watch, Dot Pad, and Dot Kiosk since 2015. Recognized as a CES Innovation Award honoree in 2023 and 2024, Dot is expanding partnerships across North and South America. Through collaborations with Google, Microsoft, and Apple, Dot drives global accessibility. With a strong focus on the Social aspect of ESG, Dot strives to address social challenges through technological advancements for people with disabilities.

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