Word: colorism
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...their part, girls typically use language more deftly, understand complex concepts sooner, and manifest small motor control at an earlier stage than boys. During reading circle at the library, they might sketch or color; the boys, meanwhile, might wrestle. In early grades, the school environment is conducive to the orderly, attentive female members of the class, not to the physically active male members...
...Internet. But unlike diamonds, they do not have a universal grading system, so serious buyers must still rely on skilled eyes, which can take years to develop. Most experts warn against purchasing pearls sight unseen because of the seven factors one must consider when assessing their value: size, color, shape, luster, surface quality, nacre and how well they match...
...earlier this month. The dual-layer glass exterior of the eight-story building lights up at night with an installation by Shozo Toyohisa. Inside, the mood is a vast departure from the hard-edged sex appeal of Gucci's Tom Ford era. The new, less intimidating look incorporates warm color schemes and the use of natural light. Key design elements from Gucci's history accentuate the brand's legacy, while new trademark services are being initiated. Highlights of the store's offerings include a café, the reintroduction of custom handbags and the first-ever Gucci Gallery...
...wife design team Kyra and Robertson Hartnett. Frustrated by their inability to find contemporary designs in wallpaper and textiles, the pair set to work creating their own wall coverings and textiles. Their company, twenty2, with headquarters in Brooklyn, N.Y., produces collections that illustrate their sophisticated yet playful take on color palettes and patterns. The papers and textiles are all hand-printed, and customers can even select colors to match their own design schemes...
...Choco” Litt ’10. His playful eyes belie his now-serious demeanor, making him appear as if he’s always in on a private joke. He’s wearing a knit sweater—blue, of course, the color he says he wears everyday to minimize fashion faux...