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Designer Spotlight: Abrima Erwiah, advice for those who seek to make fashion a tool for social change
Yesterday, I provided the backstory of Abrima Erwiah, one of the co-founders of Studio 189. As I pulled together that information, I was left with a set of quotes that I believe would be helpful to anyone who is considering how they to can use fashion as a tool for social change. The following are…
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Designer Spotlight: Abrima Eriwah of Studio 189
Post New York Fashion Week, I am spending some time exploring some the brands that showed. First up is Studio 189, with a profile on one of its founders: Abrima Erwiah. Abrima Erwiah started Studio 189 with Rosario Dawson. Prior to starting the brand, you could hardly say she was a fashion outsider. Erwiah had…
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The BeautyStat Universal C Eye Perfector isn’t perfect
I am comfortable admitting when I used a product wrong or when there has been a weird fluke experience. (See the update below.) But no, I didn’t like Beauty Stat’s Universal C Eye Perfector. I am going to contrast my experience with what how the brand describes it on the site. Beauty Stat Universal C…
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The regal smell of Initio Parfums Oud for Greatness
Oud. That word strikes fear in the hearts of newbie fragrance lovers. Okay, my heart, thereis fear in my heart. When other fragrance reviewers have described the note as “skunky,” I couldn’t help but think twice about trying an oud forward fragrance. And with a name like Oud for Greatness, I had no idea what…
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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…