Let’s take a look at gift-giving in 2022. A gift that will be used and remembered fondly is one that shows that you understand the person you’re giving it to. While there’s no one-size-fits-all philosophy, it can be useful to look at different generations, and get to know their motivations and the things they care about.
If you’ve ever watched a Sumo match, there’s a word they use when the wrestlers need some encouragement.The gyōji (a Sumo referee) will call out “Hakkeyoi!” in the ring, meaning “Put some spirit into it!” I’ve recently had the chance to present in front of real live people again and although it feels great to … Continued
Call them what you will: Post-Millennials, Neo-Digital Natives or Zoomers. The most important thing to remember about Generation Z is that they represent a huge, influential group of people. And they’re your next customer. It’s no coincidence that many members of Gen Z also fit right into that new place we’ve been exploring: Newtopia. This … Continued
“It’s still magic, even if you know how it’s done.” – Terry Pratchett – They say that a good magician never reveals how she does her tricks. But what we call “magic” is often just taking everyday objects and doing something surprising with them. A coin is nothing special until you make it disappear. A … Continued
Let’s start the new year with a cup of kindness, like we sing about in “Auld Lang Syne.” Let’s talk about the shire. Just using that word should conjure an image in your mind: a safe and cozy neighborhood where everyone watches out for one another. It’s a place where you could live your best … Continued
We’ve been talking for the last couple months about the trend of Elevated Active, and how utility and luxury come together to make workwear a category worth watching. Now let’s look at it a little differently – still the same subject, but from a different angle. An aspect of Elevated Active that we haven’t really … Continued
Luxury fashion has been greatly influenced by Hip-Hop. Full stop. That is all. This is probably the understatement of the year — and it’s only February. What was once seen as a B-boy or B-girl, “urban” rapper uniform of sorts, has brought the street to the runway and shows no sign of looking back. Streetwear … Continued
In our last blog post we started a conversation about the humble apron. It has a storied past that includes an evolution from “sitcom mom” costume to high-end and artisanal service industry uniform staple. Surprisingly, there is another side to aprons that we are going to peruse that is a bit more rough-and-tumble, but has … Continued
In January of this year, Anne Helen Petersen posted an article on Buzzfeed.news entitled How Millennials became the Burnout Generation and it has provoked a LOT of responses. In reading some subsequent articles, I became aware of a public opinion poll conducted in 2018 by The American Psychiatric Association. They asked: “In general, are you … Continued
In 2014, an incredible book came out called Advanced Style by Ari Seth Cohen, followed very shortly after by a documentary of the same name. It followed a number of stylish women of “advanced” age (thus the title) in New York City who dress in what is considered a maximalist way. What strikes me when … Continued