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San Francisco Chronicle
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
S.F.'s Fillmore Jazz Festival draws thousands after financial rescue, but uncertainty remains
Thousands carted around lawn chairs and squatted down on curbs for the first day of the Fillmore Jazz Festival on Saturday — a feat possible only due to an emergency funding rescue three months ago. The San Francisco festival, founded in 1986, was nearly canceled this year due to insurmountable operating costs. Each year it takes about $400,000 to put on the two-day free event, and by this April, the Fillmore Merchants Association was still in debt from last year, according to President Tim Omi. That month, the association announced it would be canceling this year's festival due to lack of funding. But just a few days later, Omi received a call from Avenue Greenlight, a nonprofit founded by crypto billionaire Chris Larsen that funds free community events in San Francisco. An undisclosed grant from Avenue Greenlight, plus support from District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and District 5 Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, made it possible to hold this year's event, Omi said. The festival filled 10 blocks of Fillmore Street, from Jackson Street south to Eddy Street, with dozens of vendors and live music stretching from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. 'It's great, except that the street is angled, so it's a challenge dancing,' Hong said. The two experienced dancers, both in their 70s, researched each of the festivals' acts ahead of time to decide which would have the best music to dance to. Before Saturday, Hong had not heard about the festival's funding challenges. But he said he believes more money should be put into arts events, such as the festival, to bring people together at a time when many feel divided. Alma Love, 79, said she has come to the jazz festival for the past 20 years both to enjoy the music and to meet new people. Between acts, she browsed the variety of vendors, her attention catching on a booth selling purses shaped like clocks and jars of peanut butter. Love said she was glad the festival found a way to secure funding without charging attendees, keeping it accessible to all. The festival continues Sunday with Kenny Washington, Zepparella, the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble and the Caribbean All-Stars. Omi is planning for the festival to return in 2026, but it will require a renewed search for financial support because the funding from Avenue Greenlight was only a one-time grant. The merchants association is soliciting corporate sponsors for next year and collecting money through GoFundMe, he said. Omi is also hoping that the city will consider changing its fees and requirements to make it less burdensome for community groups to host free events in the city. For example, it cost the festival around $23,000 to comply with a city requirement to have separate cans for trash, recycling and compost — more than the fine it would pay if it just didn't comply, Omi said. There are also costs to reroute Muni bus routes around the street closures, he added. These events attract crowds that patronize both the booths set up along the street and the existing brick and mortar retail and restaurants. 'I think all street fairs in San Francisco, in order to continue, we need to come together as a city and identify that this adds value,' Omi said. 'We're bringing in close to 30,000 on the commercial corridor a day on a weekend that normally everyone leaves.'
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LVMH Awards AI Startup Omi For Disrupting Luxury Visuals With 3D Tech: 'Recognized For Their Entrepreneurial Spirit' Says Bernard Arnault
Omi, a Paris-based startup revolutionizing product visuals with 3D modeling and artificial intelligence, has won the "Most Promising" prize at the 2024 LVMH Innovation Awards. The award was presented on June 12 in Paris at leading European tech conference VivaTech, hosted by LVMH Image and Environment Director Antoine Arnault. Hugo Borensztein, co-founder and CEO of Omi, said the win reflects a broader shift happening across the luxury and retail industries. 'Working with a Maison founded two centuries ago using the most advanced 3D and AI technologies expresses LVMH's bold, innovation-inspired vision. We are both honored and proud to be part of this adventure," Borensztein said in a statement by LVMH. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Omi specializes in using 3D technology to streamline content creation for luxury brands, reducing costs while elevating quality. Its tools allow for the scalable production of photorealistic visuals used in online retail and marketing, according to Omi's website. According to Vogue, the company has already worked with Guerlain, an LVMH-owned beauty house, on high-end product visual campaigns that merge legacy identity with modern production speed. also announced a collaboration with Omi during VivaTech, introducing a new visual design process powered by Omi's 3D AI platform, according to Forbes. The partnership is part of L'Oréal's broader AI strategy within its CREAITECH platform. Trending: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: . Now in its ninth year, the LVMH Innovation Award program spotlights startups that are shaping the future of the luxury ecosystem. According to LVMH, this year's competition featured three top prizes. Alongside Omi's win, the Best Business Award went to U.S.-based Kahoona for its personalization work with Dior. LVMH also announced that The Best Impact Prize was awarded to Genesis, a French startup collaborating with Moët Hennessy to digitally monitor and improve soil health in vineyards. LVMH Chair and CEO Bernard Arnault praised the finalists for their "entrepreneurial spirit and hard work," adding that innovation remains central to the group's mission of excellence. "Innovation has always energized the growth of our Maisons and their desirability. This innovation is not an end in itself, but rather a means to achieve excellence. I'm always delighted to meet these young entrepreneurs, and to see them working with our centuries-old Maisons and be recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit and hard work," Arnault said in the says its technology allows brands to turn static product data into interactive 3D content that can be deployed across websites, e-commerce platforms, and social media. Rather than relying on traditional photography or slow post-production workflows, the platform generates high-fidelity visuals directly from 3D models, streamlining product rollout and campaign development. With LVMH recognizing Omi as a leader in innovation and a new partnership underway with L'Oréal, the startup may push brands a step toward broader adoption of AI-powered visual platforms in luxury. Read Next: Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article LVMH Awards AI Startup Omi For Disrupting Luxury Visuals With 3D Tech: 'Recognized For Their Entrepreneurial Spirit' Says Bernard Arnault originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LVMH Awards AI Startup Omi For Disrupting Luxury Visuals With 3D Tech: 'Recognized For Their Entrepreneurial Spirit' Says Bernard Arnault
Omi, a Paris-based startup revolutionizing product visuals with 3D modeling and artificial intelligence, has won the "Most Promising" prize at the 2024 LVMH Innovation Awards. The award was presented on June 12 in Paris at leading European tech conference VivaTech, hosted by LVMH Image and Environment Director Antoine Arnault. Hugo Borensztein, co-founder and CEO of Omi, said the win reflects a broader shift happening across the luxury and retail industries. 'Working with a Maison founded two centuries ago using the most advanced 3D and AI technologies expresses LVMH's bold, innovation-inspired vision. We are both honored and proud to be part of this adventure," Borensztein said in a statement by LVMH. Don't Miss: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — Peter Thiel turned $1,700 into $5 billion—now accredited investors are eyeing this software company with similar breakout potential. Learn how you can Omi specializes in using 3D technology to streamline content creation for luxury brands, reducing costs while elevating quality. Its tools allow for the scalable production of photorealistic visuals used in online retail and marketing, according to Omi's website. According to Vogue, the company has already worked with Guerlain, an LVMH-owned beauty house, on high-end product visual campaigns that merge legacy identity with modern production speed. also announced a collaboration with Omi during VivaTech, introducing a new visual design process powered by Omi's 3D AI platform, according to Forbes. The partnership is part of L'Oréal's broader AI strategy within its CREAITECH platform. Trending: Maximize saving for your retirement and cut down on taxes: . Now in its ninth year, the LVMH Innovation Award program spotlights startups that are shaping the future of the luxury ecosystem. According to LVMH, this year's competition featured three top prizes. Alongside Omi's win, the Best Business Award went to U.S.-based Kahoona for its personalization work with Dior. LVMH also announced that The Best Impact Prize was awarded to Genesis, a French startup collaborating with Moët Hennessy to digitally monitor and improve soil health in vineyards. LVMH Chair and CEO Bernard Arnault praised the finalists for their "entrepreneurial spirit and hard work," adding that innovation remains central to the group's mission of excellence. "Innovation has always energized the growth of our Maisons and their desirability. This innovation is not an end in itself, but rather a means to achieve excellence. I'm always delighted to meet these young entrepreneurs, and to see them working with our centuries-old Maisons and be recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit and hard work," Arnault said in the says its technology allows brands to turn static product data into interactive 3D content that can be deployed across websites, e-commerce platforms, and social media. Rather than relying on traditional photography or slow post-production workflows, the platform generates high-fidelity visuals directly from 3D models, streamlining product rollout and campaign development. With LVMH recognizing Omi as a leader in innovation and a new partnership underway with L'Oréal, the startup may push brands a step toward broader adoption of AI-powered visual platforms in luxury. Read Next: Image: Shutterstock UNLOCKED: 5 NEW TRADES EVERY WEEK. Click now to get top trade ideas daily, plus unlimited access to cutting-edge tools and strategies to gain an edge in the markets. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? APPLE (AAPL): Free Stock Analysis Report TESLA (TSLA): Free Stock Analysis Report This article LVMH Awards AI Startup Omi For Disrupting Luxury Visuals With 3D Tech: 'Recognized For Their Entrepreneurial Spirit' Says Bernard Arnault originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sydney Morning Herald
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Find matcha, wagyu skewers, sushi tacos and more at a new one-stop Japanese dining hall
Sushi. Gyoza. Fried chicken. Matcha desserts. You can find all the current hits of Japanese food and more at Omi 380, a new all-in-one dining destination on Lonsdale Street inspired by the multipronged dining of Melbourne's own Italian stayer Brunetti. '[They serve] everything from breakfast until supper,' says Omi 380 owner Ven Chin, who also runs a string of fast-casual Omi eateries across Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. 'We thought maybe we could do something similar, but Japanese.' Previous SlideNext Slide Omi 380 is the group's most ambitious venue to date, bringing five distinct offerings together under one roof for a Japanese extravaganza. Want sashimi but your pal is craving yakitori? The market hall set-up lets everyone order what they want yet dine together, with most ordering done via QR code. The space – charcoal-toned with timber accents and decorative Japanese maple trees – seats around 100 people. 'The most troublesome thing when we want to gather with friends is that most restaurants in the city are very packed and very small,' says Chin. 'We're pretty spacious for [our] price point.'
The Age
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Find matcha, wagyu skewers, sushi tacos and more at a new one-stop Japanese dining hall
Sushi. Gyoza. Fried chicken. Matcha desserts. You can find all the current hits of Japanese food and more at Omi 380, a new all-in-one dining destination on Lonsdale Street inspired by the multipronged dining of Melbourne's own Italian stayer Brunetti. '[They serve] everything from breakfast until supper,' says Omi 380 owner Ven Chin, who also runs a string of fast-casual Omi eateries across Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. 'We thought maybe we could do something similar, but Japanese.' Previous SlideNext Slide Omi 380 is the group's most ambitious venue to date, bringing five distinct offerings together under one roof for a Japanese extravaganza. Want sashimi but your pal is craving yakitori? The market hall set-up lets everyone order what they want yet dine together, with most ordering done via QR code. The space – charcoal-toned with timber accents and decorative Japanese maple trees – seats around 100 people. 'The most troublesome thing when we want to gather with friends is that most restaurants in the city are very packed and very small,' says Chin. 'We're pretty spacious for [our] price point.'
