Tag: Caitlyn Taylor

Is Shein Trying To Evolve Above Its Fast-Fashion Reputation?

​Fast fashion has fully cemented itself within the fashion industry. Despite the growing impact of recent tariffs on fashion consumers, global brands like Shein and Temu continue to generate massive amounts of revenue. Despite this, recently it seems that these are attempting to evolve their image in the fashion world. ​Global fast fashion brand Shein […]

The Lost Boys Musical Is The Perfect Pick For Halloween

The cult classic horror comedy film The Lost Boys is finally getting a Broadway musical adaptation. While the news was a surprise for some, the announcement has garnered excitement from the film’s dedicated fanbase, who are always eager for more content of their favorite film. The Lost Boys’ musical adaptation is set to officially debut […]

Will CNN’s Latest Venture Into Fashion Spur New Mainstream Interest?

Global news media company CNN recently added Rachel Tashjian to its ranks of senior reporters. Previously, Tashjian was a fashion critic for The Washington Post, the fashion news director at Harper’s Bazaar, and more. It’s the latest effort from the media company to beef up their digital subscription service, overseen by Choire Sicha, with topics […]

 Are Men Finally Breaking Away From Traditional Western Wedding Attire?

​Wedding attire in Western countries like the United States has been set to a consistent standard for decades. While the style and fabrics may differ, white has been the primary color for bride gowns. ​Traditionally, groomswear has faced fewer changes. While bridal gowns have evolved, groom suits have largely remained unchanged, highlighting an enduring convention. […]

Fragrances Might Be Performing Better Than Cosmetics

​The cosmetics industry economy has fluctuated for years. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed these changes when social distancing mandates lifted. Like other industries, cosmetics businesses have found previously thriving business practices and product lines less profitable than expected. ​Regardless of the reason, this has led cosmetics companies to reevaluate how their operations should be run and […]

Will Whimsical Fashion Dominate The Next Few Years?

​Whimsical fashion is a recent style that has gained popularity. It emphasizes bold colors and unique, loose silhouettes. Drawing on nostalgia and fantastical elements, it helps people create a fairytale-like look inspired by childhood media. ​It’s similar to other fashion styles like cottagecore and whimsical goth. Unsurprisingly, these styles have grown in popularity in recent […]

Will Miss USA Ever Maintain An Audience With Younger Viewers?

Beauty pageants are losing relevance among younger generations, despite retaining their appeal among older audiences. This generational divide has led to declining interest and lower viewership, raising questions about the long-term viability of such events. ​Miss USA has experienced a particularly stark drop in viewership across all age groups. In 2015, the show had one […]

Are High Heels Worth The Health Costs?

High heels have remained a popular fashion choice for many decades. Worn by women on formal and business occasions, they symbolize wealth and femininity, yet the health tradeoff is often overlooked. ​That said, high heels have been known to cause problems in the human body, including bunions, hammertoes, and plantar fasciitis. This is largely caused […]

FX The Bear Writer Gets Pulled Off of NYC Train

An incident on a New York City subway led to police escorting Alex O’Keefe, a onetime writer for the popular FX show The Bear, off its premises. O’Keefe, a black American, described on Instagram that while aboard a Metro-North train headed to Connecticut, a white woman complained about the way he was sitting. After he […]

There Needs To Be More Makeup Collaborations With Wrestling

​Earlier this summer, WWE partnered with global makeup brand Maybelline New York, marking its first venture into cosmetics. This move is significant for wrestling, traditionally seen as male-dominated, and shows that the industry is open to new and diverse collaborations. ​Maybelline aims for this partnership to redefine norms in wrestling, highlighting that makeup has long […]

NYC Ferry Breaks Ridership Records

Surging demand has pushed the New York City ferry system to record-breaking ridership, causing authorities to consider expanding this popular service. According to Bloomberg, the service set a new benchmark, logging over one million boardings in August alone—a 17 percent increase compared to the previous August. Overseen by New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, the […]

Hearings For The NYC Freedom Plaza Casinos Kick Off

​Public hearings opened for the proposed New York City casino projects yesterday, September 15th, 2025. These three hearings were to hear comments on the proposed Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC.  These projects have been in the works for years. ​Following the hearings, attention has turned to the details of the Freedom Plaza proposal. The […]

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