The Alexander Report

By Tiffany Plater

Mobolaji Dawodu (pronounced Mo-bo-lah-gi Dah-wu-doo) is a young man with vision, ambition, creative genius, and a cool laid back sense of humor. He is the mind behind Mobolaji, a tailored contemporary African-inspired line for men and women. I had the opportunity to chat with him about his line and being an […]

The phone bracelet by Yanko Design. Well it seems like a very practical idea and it is only a matter of time until we see something similar in stores.

by Tiffany Platter
Designers seem to be scaling back on the ‘in your face’ logo bags. There is so much one can do to a bag besides add a handle and a zipper. Designers are stretching their creative muscles and reaching for individuality.
Of course, there are your typical big name players that will always have their […]

By Jennifer Bailey
French fashion designs have been the benchmark for fashion standards in the world for ages. The remarkable French fashion inspires designs across the world and have earned Paris the unique distinction of the “Fashion Capital of the World.”
The fashion industry made a beeline to France under the tutelage of such designers as […]

By Tiffany Plater
There are times when an actor can actually sing and a traditional sneaker company can successfully design women’s dress shoes. These are instances where talent transcends all barriers. However, these moments are rare in time and few and far between. And New Era is vying for a chance to do what […]

Don’t miss the next one on Monday, March 26th for a Fun, an interactive networking party and celebrate the Spring,

by Jay Dezelic
Until now, men have considered the idea of wearing something other than pants or long shorts in public to be nothing less than a sacrilege against humanity. Although, throughout history, the concept of men wearing skirted garments was all too common. After all, pants were not widely used by any society more than […]

Colorful fashion trends of India by Gaurav Doshi
With the end of the 20th century came the end of all hype which has created a more practical and pragmatic environment and has given a more stable picture of the fashion business. In the 50s, 60s and 70s, the Indian fashion scenario wasn’t exactly colorless. It was […]

By Ted Santos
Most of what is taught in business school has a focus on improvement. I don’t want to throw that out. I do, however, suggest that businesses can create quantum leaps on purpose. And that is the job of leadership.
So, where do I start? I ask: What’s the difference […]

By Tiffany Plater
It has become a growing trend for high-end famous designers to partner with mass-market retailers. We’ve seen it with Karl Lagerfeld and H & M, last season’s partnership with Viktor & Rolf and H&M, and most recently Proenza Schouler and Target. These partnerships have been very lucrative for both sides. One could even […]