Louis Vuitton has pioneered luxury since 1854 and is synonymous with exclusivity and heritage. But its collaborations go beyond marketing; they cross streetwear, art, and high fashion to redefine luxury. These partnerships break conventional rules and make the brand resonate with new generations and cultures. Louis Vuitton has managed to combine old with new and stay relevant through a shifting ...

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Summer fashion is marketed as carefree and for everyone, but for plus-size women searching for seasonal dresses, it more closely resembles a gauntlet of exclusion and labeling.  To add insult to injury, new research shows that exposure to plus-size models in the media improves women’s psychological well-being and body satisfaction; therefore, this has moved beyond a fashion issue to a ...

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Summer wardrobes are not just about suffering through the heat but about finding a way to win with style and comfort on the side of the angels.  The irony? With all that fast-fashion madness, a well-assembled summertime list of staples can do more than boost confidence, lower decision fatigue, or even elevate mood. Given the social-media-driven tyranny of style cycles alone, plus the ...

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The rumors are true, AI is taking over retail, and Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy just confirmed it.  In a June 17, 2025 memo, he urged employees to “explore AI with curiosity” while acknowledging that fewer people will be needed for certain jobs. This isn’t just a tech upgrade, it’s a sweeping transformation of how we shop. With 1.5 million employees, Amazon is using AI to reinvent everything ...

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The 1960s were a wonderful and colorful decade full of bold trends, funky fashions, and quirky inventions that captured the imagination of millions. While some fads have stood the test of time, others have slipped quietly into history, leaving behind only memories, and feelings of nostalgia. From psychedelic décor to playful toys, these trends defined a generation’s spirit of fun and ...

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The 1970s were full of fun, weird, and unforgettable fads that came and went in the blink of an eye. From strange fashion statements to toys and bizarre lifestyle choices, some of these trends blew up overnight but then disappeared just as quickly. Whether they were driven by clever marketing or pure novelty, each of these fads left its own unique mark on pop culture. While most didn’t last ...

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The Los Angeles Fashion District, a thriving community of over 4,000 small businesses and 15,000 workers, has been rocked by a wave of ICE raids, sending shockwaves far beyond its popular avenues. What began as targeted enforcement actions rapidly spiraled into a citywide crisis, exposing the deep reliance of America's fashion industry on immigrant labor and fueling protests, economic ...

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Forever 21 stunned the retail world by announcing the closure of all 354 U.S. stores by April 30, 2025, after filing for bankruptcy again. Social media lit up with nostalgia as shoppers said goodbye.  But just as the narrative seemed set, the company posted on Instagram, “Forever 21 isn’t going anywhere.” It wasn’t just marketing, it was a signal of something bigger. In 2025, closing ...

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