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For Fall 2012, Nanette Lepore Channels Oscar Wilde

February 17, 2012

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Earlier this week, Irish America had the pleasure of attending Business 100 honoree Nanette Lepore's Fall 2012 show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. We were particularly excited to see this collection since the buzz was that it had been inspired by tarot cards, dandyism and the style and attitude of one of our all-time favorite Irish writers and wits, Oscar Wilde. In the days … [Read more...] about For Fall 2012, Nanette Lepore Channels Oscar Wilde

The First Word: Something to Shout About

By Patricia Harty, Editor-in-Chief
February / March 2012

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When we first published the magazine back in 1985, I wasn’t entirely comfortable with our slogan “Mórtas Cine,” which translates from the Irish as “Pride in one’s heritage.” As children we were warned about “pride” and its place at the top of the list of the Seven Deadly Sins. “Pride goes before a fall,” my mother would caution. Growing up in Ireland, surrounded by other … [Read more...] about The First Word: Something to Shout About

Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

February / March 2012

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The 26th annual Business 100 luncheon, which took place on December 15th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, drew many of America’s top corporate leaders. Highlights included the presentation to Jim Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., of the Irish Spirit Award, the keynote address by William C. Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, and a parting song by … [Read more...] about Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

James Quinn:
The Soul of an Irishman

February / March 2012

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The 26th annual Business 100 luncheon, which took place on December 15th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, drew many of America’s top corporate leaders. Highlights included the presentation to Jim Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., of the Irish Spirit Award, the keynote address by William C. Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, and a parting song by … [Read more...] about James Quinn:
The Soul of an Irishman