Way back in 2001, when I was leading strategy for Walmart, a well-respected retail executive told me that e-commerce was “nothing more than a mail order catalogue on a screen.” Those catalogues never made up more than 3 percent to 5 percent of retail sales, he went on to explain, and neither would e-commerce. Obviously, […]
This article contains a major plot development in the first episode of “And Just Like That,” the reboot series of “Sex and the City,” on HBO Max. Following the premiere of the first episode of “And Just Like That,” the revival series of “Sex and the City,” stock prices for Peloton have plummeted. In the […]
Staying competitive in retail means moving swiftly, at lightning speed — that’s why The Lycra Company’s latest venture, Lycra One Online, jump starts its customers’ concepts by offering a newly minted digital presence rich in resources, community, and exclusive content to drive ideas from concept to launch. The Lycra Company, known for its solutions in […]
Curls can be a challenge, and they come by that reputation honestly. A rainy day or the introduction of one new product can throw the whole look off, but now that more of us are shelving our hot tools in favor of rocking our natural hair textures, it can be difficult to know where to […]
Since 2000, the Pantone Color Institute has revealed its predictions for the color of the year based on a myriad of factors. Pantone’s colors of the year — which have largely been bright, eye-catching hues that range across the entire color spectrum — are chosen through in-depth trend forecasting by the institute. Pantone looks at […]
Doing press for “And Just Like That” is one of the stranger experiences in Nicole Ari Parker’s professional life. Normally, episodes would’ve been shared, synopsis would be out — and the interest level would likely be, well, without a rabid fan base with utterly high expectations. Yet, even the day before the show’s premiere, the […]
Dua Lipa and Puma are taking their partnership a step forward with their first collaboration. After being tapped last fall as a brand ambassador, the Grammy-winning musician and Puma are releasing a capsule collection called “Flutur,” which is the Albanian word for butterfly. The ’90s-inspired collection will include four pieces across apparel and footwear styles […]
As E-commerce continues to become the preferred shopping method for fashion consumers, the most common approach to uncertainty over fit and sizing has been overordering. According to a new report from Presize, the size solution company with the goal of bringing one billion perfectly sized garments to shoppers by 2023, currently only 2 percent of […]
When Samantha Bee was doing test shows for her late-night program, “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee,” the Canadian-born satirist, feeling the pressure to conform to nominal precepts of TV show glamour, chose a sartorial statement completely antithetical to her essence. “I willingly squeezed myself into a tube dress and really high heels,” she recalls. “I […]
The return to the in-person red carpet and early Aughts nostalgia proved to be influential in determining the top trending celebrity style stars this year. Google’s Year in Search data showed the 10 celebrities with the top trending style of 2021. Perhaps surprisingly, the top ranking went to actor Adam Sandler, who has become a […]