Hot Topics | November 6th
Pandemic
How are we defining "fun" *checks watch* 8 months into the pandemic?
Fashion
Christopher John Rogers has quickly become one of my favorite fashion designers as of late, so I’m excited to see where he’s headed and what he’s going to create next!
Food/Drink
Closing the week on a positive note, wanted to share this kick a$$ feature I secured for our US VP of Belvedere Allison Varone discussing our new brand platform and her career highlights. “Allison Varone of Belvedere Vodka: Five Things You Need To Build A Trusted And Beloved Brand”
In case you were wondering the status of jello shots in 2020…
Culture
Some light news – Gossip Girls is doing a reboot! I am currently rewatching the series and look forward to seeing what this remake brings.
Politics
Don't Despair - There Was Good News on Election Night, Too. With all of the tension and anxiety that came on election night I was so happy to receive some good news as well.
Wellness
We’re all on edge and it’s important to move away from being glued to our screens and actually take a moment to breathe, eat and relax. Here are some ways to release stress as we live through a historic moment in history.
Many of you have seen me working from bed, or heard me complain about back and shoulder pain and I feel relieved to know I am not the only one!
Industry
Luxury brands and retailers like Luisaviaroma, Estée Lauder and Frame are betting on influencers to host live video streams and drive sales. It is interesting to see how influencers are starting to promote products to consumers online using tactics similar to "QVC-style" pitching.
While we know many brands decided to "go dark" this week, some decided to keep their posts/conversations "as usual" and then others, like the GAP (and honestly, Booking.com), decided to lean into the conversation. However, GAP was dragged for what they said was a fake hoodie - with people wondering why they'd take advantage of selling product at a time like this.