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• The Hollywood Costume exhibition at the V&A sponsored by Harry Winston

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  By Natalie Futter

  02 November 2012
  

  Hollywood Costume, the V&A's excellent Autumn Exhibition, gathered 130 of the most exquisite and iconic costumes designed for the most memorable characters from the last century of film. Wired were given a preview of the exhibition before it opened to the public, courtesy of Harry Winston who exhibited their stunning 'lsadora' necklace that was specially commissioned for Kate Hudson to wear inHow to Lose a Guy in 10 days.

  Inspired by the iconic Harry Winston wreath design, the 'Isadora' necklace incorporates different shapes and cuts of diamonds set at different angles to accentuate the incredible stones. It was the only piece of fine jewellery featured in the exhibition and really stood out as an extraordinary piece. Continue Reading

• Future London: Wired Consulting and London First’s new annual conference releases full programme

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  By Natalie Futter

  31 October 2012
  

  Future London, the new annual conference curated and presented by Wired Consulting and London First, has now published its full programme. Viewable here, the programme is packed with industry leaders and thought leaders from London and beyond.

  Taking place at the East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf on 20 November, Future London has already revealed many of its high-profile speakers, including WIRED editor David Rowan, Former CEO of Autonomy and technology investor Mike Lynch, ARUP Chairman Philip Dilley, Rohan Silva, Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister's Office, and Tom Hulme, Design Director of IDEO. Continue Reading

• What’s Next Trend Masterclasses coming soon

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  By Natalie Futter

  30 October 2012
  

  What's Next Masterclasses are the latest instalment from WIRED Consulting which includes a series of 12 inspiring, themed monthly Masterclasses each with their own theme exploring creative innovation, ideas, people, and how they could reshape our world in 2013.

  In partnership with Market Gravity, an innovation and growth consultancy, these engaging masterclasses bring to life trends that could impact your business, helping you to create the tools and strategies you need to navigate new landscapes and encounter forward thinking ideas to aid your business. Continue Reading

• The Invisible City

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  By Natalie Futter

  30 October 2012
  

  Our cities contain some of the most beautiful green spaces in the world. The Invisible City aims to help people engage with these wonderful and unique environments for their health and well-being and to encourage new interactions between art and nature. It's a social environment for the future -- the world's first organic, multi-media venue in the heart of the city, patroned by Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter.

  Launching in central London in 2013, the 'City' consists of a number of Invisible Structures; biophilic treehouse structures that blend into the natural world using technologically advanced modular designs, offering innovative and flexible solutions for activating green public spaces. Continue Reading

• Win tickets to ‘Seduced by Art: Photography Past and Present’ at the National Gallery

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  By Natalie Futter

  29 October 2012
  

  View Old Master paintings through a new lens with the National Gallery's first major exhibition of photography. Win one of 25 pairs of tickets to Seduced by Art: Photography Past and Present, running from 31 October to 20 January 2013.

  The exhibition explores early photography from the mid-19th century and the most exciting contemporary photographs, alongside historical painting. It takes a provocative look at how photographers use fine art traditions, including Old Master paintings, to explore and justify the possibilities of their art. Continue Reading