Influencers, Retailers & the Right to Say “No”: Is the Creator Economy Growing Up?
The fashion world loves a good debate, but the conversation unfolding around Nantucket this summer feels bigger than one store, one sign, or one influencer. It is really about something much more complicated: who gets to shape the modern retail experience and who gets to set the rules? On ON NJ Mornings on Wednesday, July 29, I shared my perspective on the conversation everyone seems to be watching: the growing tension between traditional retailers and the creators. And as so
Everyone is Unboxing Hermes, Is Luxury Losing Its Lure?
Jane Birkin’s original Birkin bag, at Sotheby’s in Paris I remember watching Sex and the City, and Samantha wanted a Birkin, but it was virtually impossible to get. Seeing a Hermès bag was a wow moment. You knew if some had it, there was time invested and a very large amount spent, not just on the bag but building a relationship with your SA. It meant access, relationships, and a level of exclusivity that felt untouchable. Now suddenly, it’s everywhere. From social feeds to
