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The online edition of the Windhoek Observer reported that the review panel of the Central Procurement Board (CPB) has rejected an appeal that was filed by Prestige Diamond and Global Diamond Valuators Namibia, with regard to the awarding of the diamond valuation tender to Gem Diamonds Namibia. The panel decided in past July that there was no legal merit to the filed appeal.

"Alternatively, the Review Panel found no evidence that the warding of the tender is marred by irregularities as alleged by the applicants. In the result the Review Panel makes the following order: That the applications for review in terms of Section 59(1) of the Public Procurement Act, No.15 of 2015, lodged by Prestige Diamonds and Global Diamonds Valuators, respectively, and which were in the end consolidated into one action, are hereby dismissed in terms of Section 60(a)," the ruling by the panel said.

"It is … reasonable and logical not to expect a bidder to provide a total bid amount based on an unknown quantity of items of which the sought services are to be rendered" the report said.

Two companies had challenged the awarding process that saw Gem Diamonds Namibia emerging on the top of the tender process, "despite concerns over its lack of expertise in the diamond valuation space and its higher bid price," the Windhoek Observer wrote.

"The decision by the two companies to appeal the decision to award Gem Diamonds Namibia the tender, was in line with the Central Procurement Board of Namibia regulations that losing bidders have seven days after the awarding of a tender to delay the final award and bring the matter under review."

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"De Zeen" website reports on a Louis Vuitton exhibition that showcases its collaborations with leading artists over the past 160 years, complete with custom bags and a tropical pop-up shop.

The Louis Vuitton X^[1] exhibition can be seen at  468 North Rodeo Drive building in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles. It has 180 items from the French fashion house's archive on display.

The items are displayed in ten vibrantly coloured rooms. Some of the exhibition spaces are dark black with colorful glowing light designs, while others resemble crisp white galleries or museums with glass-fronted displays.

One exhibit room features checkerboard walls, ceiling and floors in a dusty rose colour. Chunks of the room depict a turquoise ocean with a boat, dock and cliffs. Another space has white walls covered with Louis Vuitton in black font, layered with dozens of colourful contemporary paintings.

Included in the exhibition are six Louis Vuitton Monogram leather duffle bags that have been reinterpreted by renowned artists and designers, including the late Karl Lagerfeld and Zaha Hadid, as well as Rei Kawakubo, Yayoi Kusama, Cindy Sherman and Frank Gehry.

Another highlight of the exhibit is Louis Vuitton's latest Artycapucines collection, a collaborative project with six contemporary artists who have custom designed Capucines bags for the label. Sam Falls, Urs Fischer, Nicholas Hlobo, Alex Israel, Tschabalala Self and Jonas Wood each created a design.

Go here for more information!^[2]...

References

1. ^{^} Louis Vuitton X (eu.louisvuitton.com)
2. ^{^} Go here (www.dezeen.com)

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Stuller Inc., the giant, Lafayette, Louisiana-headquartered merchandise and services supplier for jewelry professionals worldwide, announced it has appointed two new vice presidents.

Brian Henderson joins Stuller as the new vice president of marketing and Alix Gonsoulin has been promoted to vice president of bridal, fine jewelry, and findings.

Henderson, who relocated to Lafayette, has worked for a variety of organizations including Apple, Crate & Barrel, and The Gap. The bulk of this marketing experience has been in eCommerce and database marketing.  "I'm thrilled to join the Stuller team," he said. "I appreciate this special opportunity to continue building strong relationships between professional jewelers and our brand."

Gonsoulin joined Stuller in 2012 as the director of diamond and gemstone fashion before eventually making her way to the product design and development team. "Alix has shown an exceptional ability to work cross-functionally throughout the organization, keeping the big picture in mind, and creating win-win solutions for all," said Danny Clark, president.

"I am excited to be back in merchandising," Alix noted. "This department is where my career at Stuller started and I am honored for the opportunity to lead this team now."...