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Designer bags are trending hard in 2025, with vintage pieces taking the accessory scene by storm. Fashionistas of this decade know that Y2K is the new black, taking inspiration from 1990s and 2000s fashion, from hairstyles and makeup to outfit accessory essentials. Designer bags stay the apple of every fashionista's eye, but finely aged pieces especially have people on their toes. The question ...
Athletic apparel is known for chasing hype—limited drops, influencer tie-ins, and bold claims about comfort. But one billion-dollar brand just did the opposite. Instead of launching something flashy, it quietly fixed the one issue customers had been complaining about for over a decade. While most companies treat online feedback as noise, this one took it seriously, investing 18 months in a ...
Gen Z, those bold, post-’97 babies, are not just chronically online, deeply opinionated, and fluent in memes. They’re also rewriting the rules of self-expression. For this generation, fashion isn’t just about what you wear; it’s about who you are, what you stand for, and how you flex it on TikTok. Born into a world of economic chaos and unlimited Wi-Fi, the zoomers, as they are affectionately ...
There’s a common belief that big-box retailers like Walmart and Target are immune to global trade shifts, that low prices are a given, no matter what. But tariffs don’t just impact factories, they ripple through the entire supply chain. One key supplier in China has already slashed production by up to 70% and laid off a third of its workforce. Even with a recent tariff drop from 145% to ...
When Donald Trump announced his proposed tariffs in early April, they were wide-ranging and affected most countries worldwide. While the United States President temporarily paused those tariffs, they are still expected to return and impact the prices of many products Americans buy. The clothing market could be hit especially hard, as many producers have factories in Asia. Rising retail prices ...
While many great whiskeys are made in the United States, many other countries also bottle the popular spirit, and many of those countries will be hit hard by potential United States tariffs. Here are some of the most prominent examples. 1. Ardbeg - Scotland Ardbeg whisky is made in a small settlement in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and is known for its high quality. In 2022, the ...
The Met Gala has always been a spectacle of fashion extremes—remember Jared Leto's severed head in 2019 or Kim Kardashian's full-body black morph suit in 2021? This year, fashion's biggest night somehow raised the bar. With a $75,000 ticket price and a theme—“Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”—that celebrated Black dandyism, the 2025 Met Gala fused personal identity with boundary-breaking ...
Temu has abruptly ended all direct shipments from China to the U.S., signaling a major disruption for bargain fashion fans. The change follows the Trump administration’s removal of the “de minimis” tariff exemption, once allowing sub-$800 imports to enter duty-free. With new tariffs reaching up to 145%, Temu’s survival strategy now hinges on a “local fulfillment model.” But for shoppers ...
