Category: News
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This advent calendar is what is preoccupying my mind
I am one of the grinches who grumbles at each airing of a Christmas themed ad before November. And yet, I’ve got advent calendars on my mind. In particular, I am especially moved by the offering by Dandelion Chocolates. The San Francisco based chocolatiers have put together a beautiful offering based on the solar system.…
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The creative director carousel continues, this time at Hermes
A few days ago, Hermes announced that their creative director of menswear, Véronique Nichanian, was stepping down after 37 years at the helm. Today, they announced Grace Wales Bonner as successor. And now I’m really excited about the brand. To be fair, I’ve already thoroughly enjoyed the showings under Nichanian. Do we remember the skateboard…
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Hermes gains a win in anti-trust lawsuit
Last year three hopeful Birkin customers filed a lawsuit against Hermes. They alleged the company was violating U.S. Antitrust law by compelling customers to run up a purchase history to be considered for Birkin bags. Last month, a federal judge dismissed the case for the second time. In the lawsuit they claimed Hermes was using…
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So Jaden Smith designs shoes now?
News just broke: Jaden Smith will be the men’s director for Christian Louboutin. I don’t know what to do with that news. I could dive into where Smith’s credibility as a shoe designer comes from. I could dive deeper into Monsieur Louboutin’s decision, as he spoke so highly of the former Karate Kid. But I…
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ABC’s rock and hard place
I remember, as I prepped for my own strategy meetings at work, learning that the market was shifting. People, especially Gen Z and Millennial consumers, want brands to have a point of view. They use their dollar as a point of protest. Their politics and values are not divorced from their shopping decisions. They won’t…
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Mr. Armani’s final wish
Giorgio Armani passed away just over a week ago. His brand was one of the few independent luxury houses left. But in his last will and testament, he specifically asked for it to be sold. LVMH, L’Oréal Group or EssilorLuxottica will have the option to purchase stakes in the company. Or the heirs should seek…
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The end of an era at Armani
I read the header of the email and gasped: Mr. Armani has died! I instantly dove into the story, the retelling of his life and career. The man who started this luxury house after his own name, this man who maintained heavily involved in the line until the end of his life at 91. I…
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It’s a love story…
This is the kind of good news I need in my world right now. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged. The Swifties are excited, but also a little concerned. For an artist who has had breakout hits following big breakups, could a happily ever after damage her brand? It’s an interesting question. Personally, I…
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The collab I didn’t see coming: Crocs plus hand sanitizer
Scrolling all the new releases at Sephora, I saw a very odd sight. Touchland, the hand sanitizer spray that your favorite beauty influencer probably keeps in her “favorites” –just partnered with Crocs. What? Now, you can take that already aesthetically designed spray hand sanitizer and adorn it with all of your little Jibbitz. The idea…
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What if you could make cashmere, with fewer goats?
An often -repeated issue that many people have with the fashion industry is waste. We aim our ire towards the fast fashion industry and the literal trash it produces, those countless clothing pieces that fill landfills after the consumer discards them. And yes, post-consumer waste is an issue. However, there is another problem the public…
A Wren Says 