Essays

“Many other mass market retailers have joined the designer partnership bandwagon,and these onetime partnerships have begun to look a little too familiar. ”

“When my parents went away on a trip, it always meant one thing: They would bring back wonderfully wrapped bars of soap from the hotels where they had stayed. ”

“Why do people continue to give gifts that are just wrong? Can’t they tell that this just isn’t your style? The difference lies in perception.”

“In all creatively driven enterprises, the relationship between the designers and the management team is paramount.”

“This movement toward slower consumption is a reaction to our fast-paced, globally-connected world.”

“A handcrafted bag and a specially commissioned font aren’t that different: each expresses our unique sense of personal style and communicates to others how we wish to be perceived.”

“With all the hassle associated with modern air travel, it is no wonder that so many of our fellow passengers show up appearing as if they just rolled out of bed.”

“As the world becomes smaller and Internet connections get faster, consumers are going to be even more hungry for unique products that provide them with a sense of wonder and proud ownership.”

“Global consumers crave authentic
American style and design, which
plays an important role in selling
our products, services, and
environments in foreign markets.”

“The style of the products we
select is a direct reflection of
our personal style, design tastes,
and ultimately, our self-image.”