April 20, 2025

Simon Doonan Explains “Taste”

The Wall Street Journal asked Simon Doonan (Doonan is the creative ambassador for Barneys) to weigh in on the topic of “Taste”.   Here is what he had to say, “Good taste is an oppressive concept designed to make people feel ashamed – like they’re not quite passing muster.  I hold to the Quentin Crisp belief […]

Is It The Hat?

Is it the hat? #PharrellWilliams is collaborating with #Adidas, #CommedesGarcon on a fragrance, a sunglass line, shirts and owns his own #BionicYarn textile company.  The textile turns plastic debris from the oceans into yarn and fabric.  Am I missing anything?

How Do Stars Get Their Red Carpet Look

Susan J Ashbrook, Author of “Will Work For Shoes – The Business Behind Red Carpet Product Placement”, is interviewed by Naima Turner.  Ms Turner contributes for SheKnows.com, StylePoohBahs.com and  UpTownMagazine.com http://stylepoohbahs.com/we-want-the-look-but-how-do-stars-get-the-look-our-exclusive-glimpse-with-expert-susan-j-ashbrook/

Wheaties Needs a new Cover

So Sage Kotsenburg wins a gold metal and makes the cover of Wheaties – big deal right?  The idea is fun but not winning for Wheaties – a 1935 box featuring Lou Gehrig only sells for $369.95.  Time to freshen up that campaign – who should be featured on the box next time?

Proof Celebrities Influence Consumers

Are people influenced by celebrity fashion? Ask best selling novelist Jennifer Weiner profiled in The New Yorker. Jennifer bought this coat after seeing it on KK – she calls it the “Koat”.