...on So Wall Street Likes Dom. And?:
14:02, July 23rd, 2008: Interesting. Gore used the same metaphor on Meet the Press.
Is our official excuse for our economy really, "Hey, so, um...I was really drunk last night...."?
...on Maybe LV Should Sue China Next.:
14:10, July 3rd, 2008: Not only do knock-offs not hurt these brands and their respective fashion houses, they are good for the industry. There is no copyright protection for fashion designs, though not for not trying, but because the piracy paradox is such that the copying that takes place doesn't harm the creator, but creates a "need" for the consumer to partake of the next trend of fashion cycle.
For example, fashion houses like Prada operate under the concept of "copy and drop it;" allow a line to be copied, and move on to the next. Copying may dilute a line or a trend, but this must be diluted or become out-dated at some point for the next line or trend to be relevant or necessary.
Fashion is cyclical, and mass copying expedites these cycles, thus ultimately benefiting the brand. What incentive do I have to get new Prada flip flops if I'm still the only person wearing last year's line? Not much, unless the new ones are fabulous. If they become mass copied and ubiquitous, I would want to distance myself from a tired look.
Maybe LV should get more creative.
...on That Time You Thought Of Becoming A Farmer? Not So Crazy After All!:
14:24, June 9th, 2008: Reminds me of the Dutch auction namesake:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania
Wow, I finally get to use my 2nd favorite Wikipedia entry in a somewhat appropriate and mildly related context!
You'll have to post something related to Ghostbusters II to see my all time favorite Wikipedia entry....
...on Good News Small Retail, Consumers Are Spending.:
18:52, June 5th, 2008: ...yes, stimulus checks timed perfectly with the Sex and the City silver screen debut.... I know I want to go shopping just looking at the poster. Government conspiracy anyone?
...on Jesus Is Coming - Quick, Get Online!:
13:07, June 5th, 2008: I can't wait till God raptures my assets and leaves me behind!
...on Hydrox Cookies Are Back In Stores...But Why?:
19:20, May 28th, 2008: Guess this gives credence to Kevin Kelley's "1000 True Fans" theory....
...on Another One Bites the Dust: Le Coq Sportif:
15:00, May 15th, 2008: "Here you have a European company that's trying to re-ignite an old classic brand, and they're going to put their focus on Europe rather than the U.S.," said Ross Regis, owner of recruitment firm Search Synergy Inc. in Portland. "You can't argue with that strategy."
Yeah, just like Lacoste -- total flop here. I mean, who was the nutcase who thought today's modern American would want a Euro-looking alligator shirt from the 80s?
Why do I suddenly want rooster gear? Is that their game?
