Is it all just an Illusion?

Sustainability. The buzz word of the decade so far. Every product claims to be ‘responsible’, ‘sustainable’, or ‘green’. But how do we really know…?  I think in the mix of people actually trying to make…

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Immersed into Chagall

Picture this- You walk into a room and there is a single painting taking up the entire wall before you. Then, you just happen to look down to see more artwork on the floor below…

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Who is AEO?

Last Wednesday, my study tour class and I had the opportunity to explore the American Eagle Outfitters Design Headquarters here in New York City. Although the main campus resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, all product development…

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Pulling Back the Curtain at Fortune Footwear

Macy’s. Steve Madden. DSW. Aldo. Do any of those ring a bell? Last week I had the opportunity to pull back the curtain and see where all of our favorite shoes really come from. The…

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Where it all Began

Manhattan may be abundantly covered with concrete and skyscrapers now, but if you can believe it… it wasn’t always this way. In fact, previously known as “Manhatta”, tribes lived on land that carried fruits, nuts,…

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