In the early 1990s, mega toy company Mattel struggled to sell Ken dolls and searched for a solution. They began with a focus group of Barbie’s target demographic, young girls, who were asked if they thought Barbie and Ken should break up. The consensus was that the Barbie fans still
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There are so many styles of art and techniques used to paint that, there are no paints that are alike. Well almost. You have so many styles to choose from Expressionism, Abstract, Realism, Cubism, Surrealism, and so many more. There are artists like Van Gogh who had their own style,
Drug traffickers will go to any lengths to evade law enforcement. The smuggling of drugs—illegally transporting objects, substances, etc.—has been occurring for decades. However, major drug dealers have become increasingly inventive in how they transport these so-called “drugs.” Narco ambulances have been discovered carrying both cocaine and marijuana. Additionally, the
Detournement is the revolutionary act of changing around the structure of an item to express a new meaning and its true colors. For example, imagine you’re walking down a busy street cluttered with graffiti and your attention is grabbed by a collage of a beautiful woman dressed very fashionable and
In 2014, a German heiress by the name Anna Delvey moved from Germany to New York City and quickly worked her way into the exclusive circle of the Big Apple’s upper class elites. She quickly established herself as an up-and-coming New York socialite, and even created the Anna Delvey Foundation
In March of 2023 the popular high fashion corporation Balenciaga was under fire for an ad campaign that featured children holding sex symbols. More specifically, teddy bears in bondage costumes. While the ad was widely condemned and a major controversy, it did the very thing child exploitation aims to do:
Earlier this year Victoria’s Secret announced that they will return with their infamous fashion show. The first Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was held in 1995 at the Plaza Hotel to showcase lingerie which eventually evolved into a global phenomenon with millions of viewers. The show featured elaborate sets, stunning lingerie,
One may find the struggle in keeping up with the latest fashion trends on a tight budget, a clothing business; Shein has attracted millions of customers globally in recent years due to their inexpensive fashionable apparel and ability to stay up with the latest fashion trends at a reasonable cost.
In the world of fashion, people will spend hundreds of dollars to wear certain brands. We have seen this with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, etc. Street fashion has also taken is grip onto today’s society. Celebrities like Kayne West have created their own brand that many
Banana Republic is currently a store known for their business casual clothing, comprised of mid-level priced, versatile yet professional clothes and accessories. The store’s target clientele includes white collar professionals, young and old, and those wishing to present an affordable, luxurious aesthetic. How could this seemingly tame store have such