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April 24th, 2017
Mauritius and African Economic Platform Plans for Economic Development of AU Nations
Mauritius brought together the 54 African Union members in the African Economic Platform this past March. The African nation led the conference to promote their goals of increasing economic development through the continent. First, their course of action was to…
April 18th, 2017
The Business of Escapism. How Festival Fashion Became the New Resort Wear
Music festivals have become the hottest ticket of the spring and summer seasons. From fashion to celebrity sightings to parties and of course music, on the surface these are why they are trending. If you can attend, the anticipation is high…
April 11th, 2017
Tainted by the Trump name? Ivanka Trump’s Line Discontinued From Major Retailers.
Ivanka Trump’s clothing and accessories line is the latest brand to feel the financial repercussions of the Trump backlash. Retail giants Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus, amongst others, decided to drop Ivanka Trump’s brand. Could it be that Ivanka’s brand was not selling as they hoped? Or her…
March 22nd, 2017
Top Fashion Trends – Spring 2017
Top Spring 2017 Fashion Trends The styles to look out for in spring and summer 2017 will be hard to miss. Runways are welcoming a bright, cheerful lineup of exciting fashion trends. Remember the 80’s? Bright orange and fuchsia, puffy…
February 14th, 2017
The Legal Side: Protecting Yourself from Knock-Offs
At some point in every designer’s career, he (or she) may run the risk of dealing with trademark, copyright or patent infringement. Knock-offs are any product intended to look like another brand, by the use of protected logos, designs or…
