Author Archives: Catherine Jane

Fashion History: From The Waist Down

Do you ever wonder about the origins of certain fashion trends like platform shoes or wardrobe staples like body shapers most famously known as Spanx? Everything we are accustomed to wearing in our daily lives evolved from somewhere. As we … Continue reading

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Healthy Is The New Thin

In 2007, The Council of Fashion Design of America adopted a voluntary initiative which advocated for age minimums of at least 16 years old during Fashion Week and healthy working conditions. In addition this initiative also addressed the prolific eating … Continue reading

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The Sole Of Fashion

Recently shoe designer Christian Louboutin sued Yves Saint Laurent and its parent company, PPR, for trademark infringement. The famous red-soled shoes that are associated with the Louboutin brand have also been used on Yves Saint Laurent shoes and Christian is … Continue reading

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Looking Through Logo Covered Glasses

In fashion big brands dominate and no brand is more ubiquitous than Marc Jacobs. Marc Jacobs is to clothing what Starbucks is to coffee. You don’t have to look far and wide to find a cup of Joe from Starbucks … Continue reading

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Fashion’s Ground Zero

Do you ever open your closet door looking for something to wear and freeze at the prospect of pulling an outfit together? Suddenly, your fashionable wardrobe takes your breath away as you try to decipher what to wear. In your … Continue reading

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