Walking around Seoul at night, the Christmas spirit was infectious. What were especially a feast for the eyes were the Christmas lights in north Seoul.
With all the cry over rampant consumerism, Joanna Lumley’s deliciously vile Absolutely Fabulous character, Patsy Stone, may have a cure for society after all.
Can fashion houses like Gucci sell more than status and wealth, and perhaps even sustainability? The prospect is a dubious one.
Yes, the holidays–not that the election is over, it is time to think about what you are going to buy online on Cyber Monday, unless of course you plan on waking up at 1 a.m. on Black Friday to snag that cheap flat-screen TV or laptop. Well, if you plan to give presents as part of a group, eBay may just have the solution for you.
Here’s another one of my favorite quips from the British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous: Saffron: “Mum, it’s the thought that counts.” Edina Monsoon: “It’s just the thought I’m worried about, darling.” Edina’s character was afraid of getting some Yardley of London toiletries. I’m scared of a gift we recently received: a $3 garment bag. (more…)