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Kanye’s ‘Trash Bag Display’ Is Just One of Many Strange Fashion Marketing Strategies

On the surface, it seems like a social experiment, but the reason behind bizarre designer releases like Kanye West's is much more simple.…

September 4, 2022

in an article about perfume commercials, an illustration of perfume bottle surrounded by butterflies

Why Are Perfume Commercials so Weird?

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Those eye-catching fragrance advertisements may not be quite as effective as they are memorable.…

February 4, 2022

Illustration of Lady Gaga and her characters in 2021 true crime film "House of Gucci."

Lady Gaga Carries ‘House of Gucci’ on Her Well-Dressed Back

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

Despite the hype, the new fashion-based true crime film has garnered mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike.…

December 6, 2021

An illustration of pieces from designer brands.

9 Pieces From Designer Brands That Are Worth Investing In

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Are you interested in expanding your closet with timeless, beautiful pieces but aren't sure where to spend your money? Here are nine that are sure to appreciate in value.…

August 25, 2021

Are Gucci’s Best Days Behind It, or Will It Retain Its Cultural Dominance?

Jael Davis, DePaul University

The brand has been hobbled by decades of scandals, mismanagement and most recently, COVID-19. Is it in a temporary lull, or is its fate sealed?…

July 19, 2021

On ‘Ouverture Of Something That Never Ended,’ Gucci Wrestles With Inclusivity

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The fashion brand revealed their new spring and summer collection online in a seven-part mini-series. It begs the question: How progressive can high fashion really be?…

December 15, 2020

Telfar Bags Ask If Luxury Can Be for Everyone

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Luxury bags have been the go-to status symbol for a while, but the top name brands are extremely inaccessible. Telfar changes the game.…

September 21, 2020

In article about Muslim clothing, woman's hands covered in henna and glitter

Double Standards and the Cultural Appropriation of Muslim Clothing

Farah Javed, CUNY Baruch College

Traditional religious clothing marks brown people as targets of discrimination. Meanwhile, companies and celebrities rebrand these styles as chic and trendy.…

July 22, 2020

Kim Kardashian, sometimes the subject of black outrage

How Outrage in the Black Community Was Turned Into a Commodity

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Celebrities like the Kardashians and companies like H&M are praised for the styles that black people are derided for, then profit off of the publicity caused by the anger.…

May 11, 2020

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