The Controversial Balenciaga Ad Campaign
Back in late November, the Balenciaga luxury fashion brand came under fire for launching a controversial ad campaign featuring young children. The campaign was put together to peddle the brand’s plush and extremely expensive handbags shaped like a teddy bear.…
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Why Teens Wear Hoodies on Hot Days
Forbes magazine recently ran an article about teens with a headline that really grabbed my attention. The headline read, “Is there science behind why teens wear hoodies in summer heat?” Perhaps you, like me, often find yourself scratching your head…
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How Kids Spend Their Money
When I was a young adult, a friend got me thinking more deeply when he said this: “You tell me who or what you daydream about, and I’ll tell you who or what your god is.” I’ve also heard it…
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Brands and Kids
One youth culture trend that reveals just how much the adolescent pressures of past generations have filtered down to the youngest of children, is the obsession our children have over clothing and appearance. Fueled by effective marketing, clothing brands have…
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Where Kids Are Spending Their Money
Last summer, New York Magazine published the results of a survey of teenagers regarding their shopping habits. The magazine wanted to get a read on what’s popular among adolescents in 2021, specifically the thirty-one cool things to buy. As I…
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