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…

Macy’s. Steve Madden. DSW. Aldo. Do any of those ring a bell? Last week I had the opportunity to pull back the curtain and see where all of our favorite shoes really come from. The…

Manhattan may be abundantly covered with concrete and skyscrapers now, but if you can believe it… it wasn’t always this way. In fact, previously known as “Manhatta”, tribes lived on land that carried fruits, nuts,…

When’s the last time you picked up a magazine? Or perhaps a catalog was sent to your house and in a time of boredom, you found yourself aimlessly flipping through pages of your favorite brand?…