Monthly Archives: October 2009
The Denim Diaries: Part 2
Well, it seems I’m not alone in my endless fascination with denim, and the industry is certainly providing plenty of material (forgive) to work with. And I’m not the only one. Today, one half of a seemingly life-sized denim-dressed backside, … Continue reading
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Rag Trade Rally: Schmatta and Swimsuits
Wednesday, at the rally to Save the Garment Center, Joey Raico, a former fabric cutter who took a buyout (“my job was shipped to China”), stood at the podium under the 39th Street button, and called the manufacturing zone on … Continue reading
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For Vanity Fair.com: Is Backlash the New Pink?
Last week I linked to this piece about “buycotting” in The New York Times, which cautioned against confusing cause-related consumption with political engagement. That’s what I was thinking about as I wrote this post for Vanity Fair’s website, about the backlash against … Continue reading
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TODAY in the NYC Garment District
Today in Manhattan, at 39th and Broadway designer Nanette Lepore will be leading a rally to Save the Garment Center between noon and 1:00 pm. A change of the zoning laws that protect the manufacturing spaces in NYC is threatening … Continue reading
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These Boots
This is an archival post from my personal blog, Jaybird, that seemed relevant as temperatures are beginning to drop here in NYC. I imagine I’ll be bringing you on a boot-hunt soon. I never did replace these, and word is … Continue reading
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The Kids are Alright
This thought-provoking piece about “buycotting” in Sunday’s New York Times said that 62% of American consumers were willing to “willing to pay $5 extra for a $20 sweater produced more ethically.” I was curious what the criteria for ethical production … Continue reading
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What Price Freebies?
So the other night I went to a launch party for Cole Haan’s new line, Cole, Rood & Haan. It was a pleasant little affair at the top of a wooden staircase in Soho, and if Todd Selby’s pretty pictures … Continue reading
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I Mean Business
This news made the front of The New York Times’ Business Section today: “Although world trade declined this year because of the recession, consumers are demanding lower-priced goods and Beijing, determined to keep its export machine humming, is finding … Continue reading
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The Denim Diaries: Part 1
I know I’m the consumer here, but sometimes I find myself completely consumed by the process. I’ll give you an example: jeans. Finding the perfect pair is no new obsession of mine. Actually, the first article I ever published was … Continue reading
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The Sartorialist’s Dilemma
In yesterday’s introduction, I mentioned Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, a book that poses a simple question, one I spend a good deal of time, energy, and money in efforts to correctly answer: What should we have for … Continue reading
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