U.S. - Swiss Dialogue: 3C Roadmap & A 'Whole of Government' Approach to Global Development Policy
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After the Inauguration Dress: Isabel Toledo Presents Her New Collection
The Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States Urs Ziswiler, his wife, Ronit Ziswiler and special partner Nordstrom presented Isabel Toledos spring collection, which featured elegant Swiss fabric of Forster Rohner.
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Isabel Toledo Spring Collection using Forster Rohner Swiss Fabrics
Forster Rohner, a Swiss textile company over a hundred years old, is recognized as a textile leader in the fashion industry for their innovative lace both delicate and durable. In introducing the new collection, Isabel alongside her husband and business partner Ruben Toledo said, "Fashion is culture and culture is the very best of ingredients lovingly combined to invent the future. This is the very definition of what Forster Rohner has been creating for many years. Swiss textiles have always ...
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Perfectly Designed: Soirée Suisse 2009
Washington, DC / September 23, 2009 - 700 guests teemed into a white tent abutting the Swiss Residence for the 8th annual Soirée Suisse. Swiss Ambassador Urs Ziswiler and his wife, Ronit, welcomed their visitors with music, charmingly traditional Swiss cuisine, and—of course—an assortment of imported Swiss wines. "The dedication of this event is first and foremost to express our thanks and appreciation for the great relations Switzerland has with the US The theme of this year's Soirée Suisse ...
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Swiss Lace: Prime Quality
America's First Lady Wears Swiss Lace On inauguration day with millions of people around the world watching, Michelle Obama wowed the world with her intricately patterned lemongrass- colored dress. Reveling in the glory behind the scenes was the textile firm of Forster Rohner AG, located in St. Gallen in northwest Switzerland. Forster Rohner provided the unique fabric known as "etch lace", which designer Isabel Toledo used to make the dress. The technique that produces etch lace is part of a ...
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Green Buildings: MINERGIE - Best Practices from Switzerland
Washington, DC / October 7, 2009 Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) and Russ Carnahan (D-Missouri) hosted a briefing with Swiss leaders in energy and environmental building design. "The Swiss were among the first to recognize what other countries have come to understand: that climate change is real and it threatens our economy, our environment, and our national security," said Congresswoman Baldwin a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Co-Chair of the Congressional ...
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The Residence
The Residence A short meditation on the celebrated Swiss Residence in Washington DC designed by Steven Holl and Justin Russli. Written and directed by Onome Ekeh for featurezoo (www.featurezoo.net.) Images of the Residence © Andy Ryan. ©2009 Think Swiss.
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The Think Swiss Climate Trail Quiz
How much do you really know about current environmental issues? Switzerland is at the forefront of an energy efficient globe movement—and this Think Swiss quiz is just a warm up... Visit www.thinkswiss.org to find out more. Created for Think Swiss by Onome Ekeh/ featurezoo (featurezoo.net).
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