Category Archives: The Fashion Industry

Ask Alexandra: The Value of “Made in China”

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here.   Hi Alexandra, Thank you for the wonderful article in dissecting the luxury brands. I have a question that relates to the … Continue reading →

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Fashion Quote: Kate Moss on Modeling

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Alexandra

It’s always quite exciting when Kate Moss has something to say, because she rarely gives interviews or says much. But her recent interview with Vanity Fair was quite sad, and highlighted some of the perils of getting into modeling at … Continue reading →

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Fashion 101: How to Find a Manufacturer

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Alexandra

I often get emails from people wishing to start their own companies and asking that I help them find a manufacturer. Believe it or not finding a good manufacturer is probably the second biggest challenge when starting a fashion company, second only to … Continue reading →

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Ask Alexandra: Fashion Douchebags

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Alexandra

Ask Alexandra is my advice column. Have a question you want to ask me? Fill out the form here. Hi Alexandra, First off I heard about your blog through Anya of I’m the It Girl and I’m glad she shared … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago on Searching for Style

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Alexandra

One year ago on Searching for Style I was shocked that Rodarte was ridiculously overpriced (four Rodarte items cost the same as 220 items from Topshop), annoyed at the Advertising Standards Authority for investigating a Miu Miu ad, lusting after … Continue reading →

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