It’s a widely known fact that consumers are increasingly willing to spend their money on experiences rather than on material objects, such as clothing—which comes as no surprise following the influx of studies asserting that money spent on experiences brings more joy to the consumer and increases the quality of life of the consumer more...
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Marchesa Expanding Horizons: Plans to Stage 2 Runway Shows During Arab Fashion Week in Dubai
In addition to its latest store that has recently been inaugurated in Dubai. Marchesa plans to increase its presence in the fashion scene there through its status as the guest designer during this month’s Arab Fashion Week. Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig are set to jet off to the Middle East for these two fashion...
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Recap of the Met Gala
Last night was the star-studded event of what is the Met Gala, dubbed the Oscars of Fashion and indeed there were some fashion statements. With the event itself being so exclusive only allowing cameras a view of the red carpet, and not inside, all eyes were on those staircases leading to the entrance of the...
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The Oscars of Fashion: The Met Gala
It’s that time of year again. The first Monday in May symbolizing the biggest night in fashion. That is, of course, the Met Gala. The gala that is so exclusive, you pretty much have to be an A-Lister or the next Anna Wintour to score a ticket. For years this extraordinary event has had a...
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The Jimmy Choo Debate: Is Coffee Better Than Fashion?
When put in competition, the coffee business seems to be a more favorable one than the luxury fashion business—or at least based on the example of the Reimann family. The Reimann family is comprised of cloistered German consumer goods billions who control JAB Holding, which happened to own a 67.6% stake of luxury shoe brand...
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Frontiers of Fashion: Disability Fashion Exhibit At Cornell University Displays Industry’s Innovations
A new type of fashion—one which celebrates diversity and propagates the ideals of inclusivity, accessibility and personalization—went on display this past Monday at the opening for the Ad(dress)ing Ableism exhibit at the Cornell University Jill Stuart Gallery. The event was co-sponsored by Haven, alongside the Cornell Women’s Resource Center and the Student Assembly. The main...
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Fast Fashion’s Harm to the Environment, as Told by Livia Firth
Fashion spreads far beyond the realm of clothing and trends. It is currently one of the biggest industries, but it is, unfortunately, also one of the industries that yield the greatest amount of pollution. Livia Firth, eco-fashion activist and Creative Director of Eco-Age, calls people to “think about the planet and people in the supply...
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The Fashion World Takes a Stand Against Trump
One of the latest industries to voice their opinion on Donald Trump is the fashion field. Various major members of the fashion world have been continually vocal in relation to their opposition of the immigration policies proposed—and enacted—by the Trump administration. Many of these outspoken figures, such as Prabal Gurung, Joseph Altuzarra and Diane con...
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Palm Sunday Church Bombings in Egypt Accredited to ISIS
ISIS has identified themselves as the culprits of the bombings this past Palm Sunday that killed 43 people at two Coptic churches in Egypt. These attacks targeted a very vulnerable minority one of the most significant days on the Christian calendar. In a declaration divulged by ISIS on the Telegram messaging platform and spread by...
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Iconic Ralph Lauren Manhattan Store to Close
This past Tuesday, Ralph Lauren made a surprising announcement. It was revealed by the luxury fashion company that they intend to close its high-profile Polo store, located on Fifth Ave in New York City, merely three years after the flagship store opened its doors. Leaving loyal customers heartbroken by the brand’s departure from this iconic...