The ugly side of fashion

The A-Peril Industry

I hate the apparel industry. That statement might seem strange coming from someone who has a career in apparel, but I’ll explain. I’ve worked in th...

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Photo collage, left images are Shireen's fashion drawings as a kid, center image is a photo of Shireen as a kid playing dress up and photo on the right is a current fashion sketch.

The Art Of Authenticity

What is authenticity? Well, if you do a Google search of the word, one of the definitions that pops up is being “genuine or real.” And these days, ...

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All’s Fair in Art and War

All’s Fair in Art and War

War is ugly. It’s hostile, it’s destructive, and even the “winners” end up losing too in a lot of ways. Art is the antithesis of war. It’s creative...

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Inside The Army Museum in Paris, France. The Inspiration behind the "American in Paris" graphic T-shirt

An American in Paris

It’s not often that you know the design intent behind the clothes you buy. It’s kind of like going to a museum and looking at a piece of art withou...

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