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July 1, 2010, 11:08 am

Don’t Mess with Oscar

In today’s super-social society, judgment is passed at the speed of light. Almost as soon as the news breaks, the judgment drops. Whether it be a movie that doesn’t live up to its hype, a celebrity who has been involved in a scandal, or a simple wardrobe malfunction or fashion faux pas, the social media [...]

May 7, 2010, 4:15 am

The Transformation of American Youth: From Teenager to Teenagent

Originally posted on the Huffington Post.

Would it be an exaggeration to say teenagers are running popular culture? We don’t think so. And, if anything, we’re willing to up the bet. Take a look at teenagers today—their habits, their purchasing power, their mastery of media—and momentarily suspend your belief in the stereotypes or hollow assumptions about [...]

April 14, 2010, 3:16 pm

Why Purple Will Be the New Blue

Originally posted on the Huffington Post.

Ten years ago, I predicted that blue would be the new green. When I released my annual trends forecast for 2000, I pointed to the power of Millennium Blue. I meant it figuratively—our concern with all things environmental would morph into heightened awareness about the world’s water supply (and, sure [...]

March 1, 2010, 3:30 pm

The Future of Fashion

Photo from http://www.forumforthefuture.org/projects/fashion-animations

I recently contributed to Fashion Futures 2025, a forward-thinking project that I’m excited about. The initiative, which launched last week, was a call to arms for companies across the global fashion industry to plan for a sustainable future, taking into account the environment and the living conditions of their customers, suppliers and employees. [...]

February 16, 2010, 3:36 pm

Bad News Travels Fast

creativecommons.org/by Damian Cugley

When British designer Alexander McQueen was found hanged in his London home last Thursday morning, it rocked the fashion world. His suicide, at age 40, was undeniably terrible, and it sparked a powerfully emotional response.

That’s not unusual, but what was distinctive about the response this time was how quickly and efficiently the news [...]