Author: awrensays
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Face to face is better
I don’t know who needs to see this, but please do not send bad news via text. Who wants to be the one to share bad news, have difficult conversations, or give negative feedback? Very few of us. The way of lessening the discomfort, granted to us by modern technology is the text message. It…
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Is in-store retail really back?
In article posted in WWD, analysts have said that the January sales period ended on a high note, while others have said the numbers match the annual growth trend pre-pandemic. What they don’t say is how these numbers look for in-store vs online sales. I think that distinction is important. In January, a different article…
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Robbers target Canada Goose wearers, my fear about luxury
News broke the other day that people wearing Canada Goose coats have been targeted in a string of armed robberies. Robbers placed the victims at gunpoint and ordered them to surrender their coats. Police are pleading with people to comply for their own safety and do their best to get a description of the suspect.…
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Louis Vuitton have finally announced their new men’s creative director, and it’s Pharell!
Louis Vuitton announced today (February 14, 2023) that Pharell Williams will take the role as the creative director of menswear. This comes about after a vacancy of over a year after the death of Virgil Abloh. Though must of us know him for his music, the brand lauds Williams for his creative talent, They point…
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Today I found a $5000 survival kit
Today I found The Prepster Ultra Advanced Fireproof Emergency Bag by Preppi on the Saks Fifth Avenue site. This product is $4995. The bag is made out of custom fire and water-retardant aluminum canvas and natural bridle leather. It includes not just the typical survival items, but also luxury items, including products from Marvis dental,…
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The new Le Serum by Dior is out. This is what I thought of the old version.
My original goal was to come you with a review of the Capture Totale Super Potent Serum. However, that product has been discontinued. No matter how helpful my review is, you cannot buy it. (I will still give you a review towards the end.) Dior have now introduced Le Sérum to the lineup as the…
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Cuir Zerzura by Armani Privé, reviewed
In truth, this Cuir Zerzura from the Armani Privé line made me nervous. Based on the name alone, I knew it would have a leather note. Never in my life had I worn a leather fragrance, yet here we are… and I liked it. There’s something sophisticated about this fragrance. Perhaps it was the mandarin…
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Normally all about the assumptions
I was introduced to the book, The Four Agreements, during a major struggle in my life. I proceeded to read the literal agreements, and not the book they came from. My brother then insisted it is not the same, so I got the audio book. After several days of sitting stuck in city traffic, the…
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Update: Hermès won their case against Mason Rothchild
In a move that helped define the terms of trademarks in the metaverse, a judge awarded Hermès a victory in their case against Mason Rothchild for his MetaBirkin NFTs. What this means? I am personally pleased with the verdict. From my limited exploration, Rothchild was pretty much just selling Birkin bags for the virtual world.…
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