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 ...
From Tariffs to Thrift: How Trade Policies Are Driving the Second-Hand Fashion Boom
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 ...
The MET Gala Was A Clown Parade Of America’s Out Of Touch Elites
The 2025 Met Gala on May 5 was set against a backdrop of real problems afflicting the world. Wars in Gaza and Ukraine, rising tariffs around the world, and economic uncertainty everywhere. But for one night, the world's focus was momentarily turned to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, where fashion, art, celebrities, designers, and cultural icons converged to celebrate. The theme, ...