Erica Lopez, 31 years old, is having growing pains. “My tastes are growing more expensive,” admits the executive recruiter from Ann Arbor, Michigan. “I’m making more money and buying nicer clothes, accessories and shoes that… Read More
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What Upscale Outlets Can Learn from Prada
August 7, 2018 By Judith RussellI’ve been to a lot of outlet and off-price stores in my life, but nothing prepared me for SPACE, the cavernous emporium in Tuscany that is referred to by its more-descriptive nickname, the Prada Outlet.… Read More
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Modest Moves Mainstream
May 8, 2018 By Judith RussellAt a much-anticipated show in New York in February, models sashayed down the runway in loose-fitting dresses made of opulent textiles adorned with jeweled trims and accessories. Was it a Marrakesh-inspired collection of evening gowns… Read More
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Beyond Sustainable: The Growing Demand for Ethical Fashion
April 3, 2018 By Judith RussellWhen Vogue Australia quietly hit the newsstands in its home country and abroad earlier this month, its theme, which as recently as three years ago would have raised eyebrows among serious fashion-watchers, caused nary a… Read More
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Loving LiketoKnow.it
February 8, 2018 By Judith RussellFor a long time, Rachel M. had neither the time nor inclination to stay up-to-date on fashion trends. Always too busy with work and school to read magazines or actively seek out blog posts for… Read More
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For Millennials, “You Are How You Food Shop”
December 12, 2017 By Judith RussellOn a recent afternoon, I saw two twenty-something women photographing vegetables at the bustling Whole Foods store on Sixth Avenue and 42nd Street in New York City. After taking several shots of organic beets and… Read More
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The RealReal: High-End Disruptor or Gateway Drug to Luxury?
November 12, 2017 By Judith RussellOn a recent Friday, Dr. Stephanie Crandall took the morning off to hold an important meeting at her spacious Westchester County, New York home. The physician, who asked to not be identified by her real… Read More
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Housing and Home Improvement: Intertwined or Diverging?
October 11, 2017 By Judith RussellThe U.S. housing market, which has been undergoing a relatively steady recovery since the Great Recession, seems to be hitting a speed bump. However, that doesn’t necessarily spell trouble for home improvement retailers, according to… Read More
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Debunking the Millennial Brand Preference Myth
October 4, 2017 By Judith RussellMillennial shopping habits differ greatly from those of prior generations. But their apparel brand preferences? Not as much as one might think. After arriving home last month from college, Jake Thomas (not his real name)… Read More
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How Mass Merchants Are Waging the Battle for Brick-and-Mortar Share
February 28, 2017 By Judith RussellIt’s no secret that people are shopping less in physical stores. Walk through any mall on most days and you are struck by a noticeable lack of shoppers. Shrinking crowds are a well-documented phenomenon, a… Read More
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