Category: News
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Is retail back?
Over the past year, there was a 4% increase in retail sales. 4% might seem like an insignificant figure, but factor in the losses that happened as a result of the pandemic and rise of online shopping. An increase is still an increase. My question then is “Is retail back?” The reporting by WWD didn’t…
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Mathieu Blazy goes to Chanel
Chanel have named Mathieu Blazy as their new artistic director. This announcement comes after Virginie Tovard announced her departure from the role in June. After much speculation, Blazy will move from his role at Bottega Veneta and be replaced by Louise Trotter. Blazy was heralded for his artistic vision, that led to shake ups in…
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Tiger Woods debuted his first golf shoe
In January of 2024, Nike and Tiger Woods split ways. After a 27 year partnership throughout the golfer’s historic career, their relationship finally came to a close, but it was all for a strategic purpose. This December, Woods debuted his first golf shoe under the Sun Day Red label . The shoe is based on…
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So Starbucks plastic cups take a different journey
All of the plastic cups were found in an incinerator in Alabama. They took the journey from the recycling bin in a Massachusetts Starbucks, not to be used to make new plastic items but to be destroyed and thrown into the waste pile. The article was calling in to question the coffee chain’s practices and…
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CrossFit’s crisis and what to learn from it
A tragedy happened at the most recent CrossFit Games that rocked the community. One of their strongest competitors died by drowning in an open water event. For month, athletes, spectators, and general fans of the sport awaited the results of the independent third-party investigation launched by the sporting body. The results: we can’t tell you…
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Let’s think about the proposed tariffs on Chinese exports to the U.S. a different way
So, regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, the recent U.S. election results will have ripple effects. For the fashion industry, they will really feel it if the proposed tariffs on Chinese exports come to pass. There are multiple brands that rely on Chinese manufacturing for their goods. The question remains whether or…
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FTC issues new rules on fake reviews
You’ve seen them. You’re on the site trying to evaluate whether or not you should order that thing. You’re reading the reviews and there is one that seems … off. Dare I say fake, overly glowing, and like they never actually used the product. Now the FTC is doing something about that. The Federal Trade…
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Finally, Dyson releases haircare products to go along with their famous dryers
It’s happened, at last. Dyson, following the viral success of its supersonic and air wrap. hair dryers, Dyson has released haircare products. The rollout includes prestyle creams and post style serums. Both include options for straight to wavy and curly to coily formulations, as well as a light or rich option. The products all feature…
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How much should a Dior bag cost?
“Did you hear? Dior bags only cost $57 to make.” There were whispers after an expose revealed the conditions an Italian factory used by Dior and other brands for their leather good production. The allegations of worker abuse and low wages. Dior has come out and said that it does not produce their purses there,…
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Tom Ford’s creative director is out. Here is the big lesson in that.
Yet another change at the head of tom Ford. Peter Hawkings, who took the creative Director role after the departure of the brand founder, is now on his way out. This is just yet another major luxury brand this year this position without a creative director. It could easily be seen as there is something…
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