Category Archives: fashion

The Evolution of Fabric: When Technology and Textile Dance Together

Fashion and technology have been converging in some truly groundbreaking ways. With the rise of 3D printing and the emergence of smart fabrics, designers and brands are pushing the boundaries, creating everything from fantastical, otherworldly designs that seem to defy gravity, to a range of features, from moisture-wicking, and temperature regulation to biometric tracking .
Will 3D printing and smart fabrics become more accessible and affordable and will they become increasingly mainstream?

From the Battlefield to the Runway: The Unexpected Evolution of Boots as a Fashion Staple

Historically, boots were primarily seen as practical footwear worn for protection from the elements and rough terrain. They were commonly worn by soldiers, workers, and outdoorsmen, but were not seen as fashionable.

The Business of Aging

The world’s most lucrative consumers are aging, and a marketplace, already flooded with anti-aging solutions and magic potions, is finding new angles and creating new trends, for aging women.There’s a visceral reaction to women aging, whether they opt to intervene with surgery or not. It’s catch-22, you’re dammed if you do and dammed if you don’t.  

How To Become An Astute Consumer

As much as shopping online has opened us up to a big wild world of endless consumer goods it has also opened up a deep dark vortex where people get sucked into a scrolling stupor. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate and have enjoyed the convenience of online shopping as much as anyone else, especially during the pandemic lockdowns. But there is a downside to all of this.

The Boots Still Fit, the World Does Not

I once walked an entire winter in boots filled with icy water, afraid to tell my mother they’d soaked through. That moment of silence, stitched with fear and thrift, stayed with me—through punk years, cowboy boot phases, and Milanese thigh-high obsessions. Looking back now, my wardrobe tells the story of a world that changed—and a fashion industry that forgot how to make things last.

From Fiber to Feel: The Art of Choosing Timeless Textiles

Fabric is one of the most important components in our daily lives. From the clothes, we wear to the upholstery of our home furniture and cars, to our bed linen.  As a consumer, you owe it to yourself to know the difference between valued fabrics and cheap fabrics. because the fabric used will make all the difference.