Archive - Musings of a Merchandiser

May 2025

It Was Never About the Sweatshirt

How the Viral Brand Parke and the West Village Merchandised Belonging

May 27 •

The Kitten Heel Goes a Long Way

Not quite flat, not quite stiletto. The little heel is just right.

May 20 •

How I Finally Found My Forever Jeans

Give Me The Hang Jean From Frame or Give Me Death

May 13 •

Stitch, Please: Why Embroidery Is the Detail Designers Can't Let Go Of

The stitched detail that makes modern style feel personal

May 6 •

April 2025

Everything's Coming Up Matching

A Broadway-Worthy Revival for Fashion’s Favorite Duo

Apr 29 •

It's Not Easy Building Your Empire

Running through injuries, rewriting career scripts, and hitting publish — the good life asks more of us, which is exactly why it matters

Apr 22 •

The Tip Jar #7: I’ve Got a Family Spring Break Trip to Pack For — What Am I Packing?

The only two hats you need for beach hangs, flight delays, and every vacation hair moment in between

Apr 15 •

“Tariffs? Ugh, As If!”

What Cher Horowitz Can Teach Us About Shopping Intentionally in 2025

Apr 8 •

The Sam: A Classic Kate Spade Handbag, Reimagined For Today's Consumer

A fresh twist on a beloved original design

Apr 1 •

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