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One on OneRachel Kanarowski – at just 30, editor of a major glossy magazine
Rachel Kanarowski has the kind of job that must make her the absolute envy
of her peers. At only 30, she is the editor-in-chief of the Czech version
of InStyle, a major international women’s magazine. At the magazine’s
offices, we discussed shopping in Prague and the Czech take on style. But
first Kanarowski described the unlikely sounding way in which the
opportunity to enter the business arose, and how she made the most of that
chance. More
ArtsLeeda – a unique Czech fashion label going strong for seven years
Not far from the National Theatre, tucked away on Bartolomějská street,
the small flagship store of the label Leeda boasts some of the most
original, colorful and hip clothing in the Czech capital. Run by two young
designers, Lucie Kutálková and Lucie Trnková, Leeda has been putting out
its limited edition collections for nearly seven years. The two designers
both studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague.
Lucie Kutálková explains how the two were given a unique opportunity to
establish their own label and retail space. More
One on OneRachel Kanarowski – at just 30, editor of a major glossy magazine
Rachel Kanarowski has the kind of job that must make her the absolute envy
of her peers. At only 30, she is the editor-in-chief of the Czech version
of InStyle, a major international women’s magazine. At the magazine’s
offices, we discussed shopping in Prague and the Czech take on style. But
first Kanarowski described the unlikely sounding way in which the
opportunity to enter the business arose, and how she made the most of that
chance. More
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As temperatures drop even Prague’s statues are bundling up, former US
secretary of state Madeleine Albright was in Prague this week for the
launch of her book Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box and, a
man wins three quarters of a million on the outcome of the senate
elections. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.
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A driver draws his sword in heavy traffic, Lolita-style fashions come to
Prague, and a millionaire turns up at the labour office for his monthly
social welfare bonus. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarová.
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Current AffairsGradual demise of Czech fashion icon
It’s the end of an era for the Czech fashion manufacturer and retailer OP
Prostějov. As of September 1st the company that ruled the roost of the
Czech fashion business has had to close the door on its readymade wear
production, and is hoping to survive as a select producer of tailor-made
clothing.
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Current AffairsNewly opened Prague barber’s shop aims to recreate atmosphere of inter-war period
What is being called the first classic barber’s shop in Prague has just
opened its doors around five minutes’ walk from Wenceslas Square. Its
owner says the aim is to recreate the atmosphere of a barbershop from
Czechoslovakia’s inter-war First Republic, and provide the modern
gentleman with a luxurious experience in a masculine environment. More
PanoramaProtiMysl – a blog dedicated to the latest trends in the Czech Republic
When Barbora Jarešová, the head of marketing at a Prague global real
estate services firm, started blogging about cool places, hip design and
trendy restaurants in the Czech Republic, it was mostly for her own
pleasure and to inform close friends of what’s happening in Prague and
other Czech cities. On her website, ProtiMysl, readers can see gorgeous
photographs of little-known and unique locations – and to many
foreigners, it comes as quite a surprise that there is more to Prague than
dumplings, beer and art nouveau buildings. Barbora talked about what she
would like to change about the country’s reputation, what reactions to
the blog have been like so far and about her time spent abroad. More
Current AffairsFashion Expert: Ministry of Environment’s new dress code merely demands reasonable business attire from employees
Long-sleeved dress shirts and slacks for men, knee-length skirts and
long-sleeved blouses for women, no open-toe shoes or sandals: This is the
dress code that newly appointed Minister of the Environment Pavel Drobil is
asking employees of his ministry to abide by in the future. In addition,
shirts proclaiming affinity or membership of environmental or political
groups will also be taboo. Some current employees feel that the dress code
Mr Drobil is calling for goes too far. Rachel Kanarowski, the Czech InStyle
magazine’s editor-in-chief, speaks about what work attire should look
like and whether the new dress code is reasonable.
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Beatlemania is heading for Prague in the form of a new exhibition recalling
what the Fab Four meant for young people growing up under communism. Brno
is to get a major new tourist attraction and, the man who gets a kick from
collecting tractors. Find out more in Magazine with Daniela Lazarova.
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