The Chanel brand is known for introducing the little black dress, its Chanel No. 5 perfume that has been worn by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, and the classic Chanel Suit. Coco Chanel opened her first boutique in the early 1900s and now the international brand is synonymous with effortless chic, comfortable luxury, and timeless style…. [Read More]
TOMS
TOMS is a great example of a company that truly pays it forward. The company started as a show company and has since expanded into selling eyewear, apparel for men and women, jewelry, bags, and even coffee. When you make a purchase at TOMS those proceeds with help impoverished communities in one of the four… [Read More]
Polo Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren has become a classic brand and is known around the world. Even those who do not wear the brand know the name, and the style alone continues to influence other designers as well. What’s amazing is that the entire Ralph Lauren Polo brand began simply because the designer got tired of selling… [Read More]
Swim
When was the last time you were able to find a great looking bathing suit that fit well in a department store? Sure, you can find swimsuits at good prices at these stores, but they are not always the best quality, and they don’t look great on everyone. In fact, if you wait too long… [Read More]
Patagonia
Technically you could say that Patagonia started with the founder, Yvon Chouinard, selling pitons for climbing that he made out of the back of his car. Eventually this grew to become Chouinard Equipment and by 1970 was the largest supplier for climbing hardware. When the company branched out to start also carrying clothing for climbers,… [Read More]
Mikasa
Few names for all things table wear have much name recognition as Mikasa. This is also partially due to the fact that it is one of the brands that have been around the longest. Yet it is mostly the style and high quality that have kept Mikasa one of the best sellers for over half… [Read More]
Lenovo
While most brands have had to work for years to build a name for themselves, Lenovo is one that has managed to accomplish a great deal in less than a decade. When it comes to Lenovo, the company has an impressive ability to break into the technology industry and make an impact. Of course in… [Read More]
Dell
Dell Computers was formed to develop, sell and then support customer specific computers, related products and other services. Started as a small company, it quickly rose to become one of the largest technology corporations in the entire world. It has a number of employees – more than 1,033,000 people at last count in Dell factories,… [Read More]
Dansko
Dansko has come to mean many things to many people, but anyone who wears them has their own personal reason why they love them so much. What many brand-loyal Dansko wearers don’t know is much about the history of the company itself. Long before being the ideal kitchen wear attire or fashion forward walking shoe,… [Read More]
Carhartt
When many people think of the Carhartt brand, the first thing that comes to mind is work clothing and outerwear. Actually, Carhartt is a whole lot more than that. You will find that Carhartt stores offer a huge selection of clothing and footwear for men, women and children. Of course, there is also a terrific… [Read More]