The House of Dreams

My best friend and I went into Ralph Lauren on Madison on Sunday — the flagship.  When I studied in the city, this used to be a destination I would frequent. I swear you could…

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You’re The Only One We’ve Got

I often get asked why I’m, “so overdressed”. Admittedly, that questioning used to make me feel self conscious and silly — like I needed to turn around, walk right out the door, and crawl into…

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To Maestro Georgio Armani Himself

In the elevator ride up to my office floor yesterday, I opened my phone and read the following- “Georgio Armani, Italy’s Fashion ‘King,’ Has Died.” In an instant, I was taken back to Milan. To…

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Is it all just an Illusion?

Sustainability. The buzz word of the decade so far. Every product claims to be ‘responsible’, ‘sustainable’, or ‘green’. But how do we really know…?  I think in the mix of people actually trying to make…

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Who is AEO?

Last Wednesday, my study tour class and I had the opportunity to explore the American Eagle Outfitters Design Headquarters here in New York City. Although the main campus resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, all product development…

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