Happily, an end to 2020 is on the horizon. In fact, “Take care of yourself!” has a whole new meaning now. But seriously, it’s time to take care of number one; you. In compiling a litany of daily tasks on how to do so – let’s not forget the basics -maintain a healthy diet, get plenty of rest…
Let’s face it, sunglasses can truly transform a man into the ultimate status of “cool.” In fact, there aren’t too many men’s accessories that can elevate appearance like a killer pair of shades! More to the point, not only will a top-tier pair of shades have you exuding confidence. but rather, will prepare you to tackle the trials…
“One thing is for certain, it’s time to break up with your sweatpants— it’s nearly impossible to imagine a promotion in joggers.” says Fokke de Jong/CEO and Founder at Suitsupply. Founded in Europe in 2000, Suitsupply has since grown to over 140 international stores in cities such as Milan, London, Zurich, Amsterdam, New York, Toronto, Shanghai, Singapore and…
In the luxury fashion business, make no bones about it: funding is the engine that keeps the vehicle of the business running. More to the point, without funding, it is nearly impossible to launch brand. Many times funding is required to ignite the engine to flourish in business. If you ask the folks who own…
Like everything living thing, growth occurs in all facets of human endeavor. This growth is a result of change across systems and sectors. The marketing mix that worked for luxury brands in the past is certainly not the same for today’s customer era. In a word, the nature of consumer needs has changed. In response…
RALPH LAUREN REINVENTS THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A DIGITAL-FIRST APPROACH This holiday season, Ralph Lauren is focused on pivoting their approach. Given the nature of the world people are living in now, Ralph Lauren is re-thinking the global its holiday strategy by creating a holistic, digital-first approach— to bring the season to life in a…
The men’s and women’s outwear scene has certainly come a long way in the past few years with young and ambitious designs paving the way for technically advanced fabrics that balance design innovation. Sure, there are still conservative options where consumers wish to remain cautious, and rightly so, but with so many new options, the…
Menswear of the future will be defined by its intense connectivity of interdependence with the consciousness of mankind. The captivating news in 2020 is that people around the world learned to live and work together remotely. Yet, despite being united in separation, modern times beckon change. More to the point, 2020 has thrust civilization forward…
Since it was founded in 1985, Italian fashion powerhouse Dolce & Gabbana established a trendsetting appeal. From the inception, the apparel brand made it clear that producing the highest quality would be an essential part of its philosophy. This spring/summer 2020 season, the superlative gathering of fine craftsmanship and sleek modification offers persuasive proof of how well…
With the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, CBD sales spread like wildfire in 2019. However, because of the huge numbers of brands entering the market, many consumers became overwhelmed by the abundance of choices. To help you out, I’ve looked at hundreds of CBD brands, taking a variety of factors into account, and have…
Acclaimed American Journalist and International Editor. My interest lies in the pace and direction of trend adoption in luxury fashion and lifestyle, access to real-time fashion through top influencers and how disruption and social-intelligence have transitioned the trend landscape through the democratization of the marketplace
