OCTOBER 3, 2004

Full News Archive

• Headline: Broker-Client Relationships Explored. Impact: This friendly broker relationship leads to a future where everyone thinks they can trust their financial advisors. Fast forward to 2008, when that trust results in a global financial crisis because, shocker, not all brokers are actually friends!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'it's not personal, it's just business' was actually coined during a particularly awkward real estate negotiation?.
• Headline: Tory Burch: Beyond Socialite Status. Impact: Tory Burch’s rise to prominence leads to an explosion of lifestyle brands, which in turn gives birth to an entire generation obsessed with athleisure. Thanks, Tory, for making sweatpants fashionable enough to wear to brunch!. Fact: Fun fact: Tory Burch has six kids, which means she’s basically the CEO of a small nation, with fashion as her diplomatic tool..
• Headline: Dolce & Gabbana: Fashion and Profit. Impact: The success of Dolce & Gabbana pushes the idea that fashion can be both a form of art and a business. This leads to the rise of influencers who think they can sell anything—yes, even that avocado toast—just because they have nice clothes on Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that 'bellissimo' is Italian for 'very beautiful'? It’s also what we say when we see someone wearing last season’s trends..
• Headline: Domestic Issues Pushed to Front of Campaigns. Impact: This shift sparks a long-standing tradition of politicians pretending to care about domestic issues, which eventually leads to some really awkward family holiday dinners—just ask any political strategist.. Fact: Did you know that political debates were originally intended to be civil discussions? Yeah, that went out the window faster than you can say 'soundbite.'.
• Headline: The Age of Prada. Impact: Miuccia Prada’s influence kickstarts a fashion revolution, making it acceptable to wear things that look like your grandmother's couch. This eventually leads to the 'ugly fashion' trend we know and love today.. Fact: Fun fact: Miuccia Prada once said that fashion is an art form. So, if that’s true, can we consider my last outfit a modern masterpiece?.