Has Gucci Gone Too Far?

Has Gucci gone too far? A recent the New York Times article asked the question, “Is Gucci stylish or tacky?”  The answer could go in both ways according the perspective. Gucci embraced the modern. In many ways the looks reflect the “Selfie Times”.  See me! This is what I got! Instagram posting moment! Because life …

Elegance is the Key!

A Black and Paper exclusive interview with shoe designer Walter De Silva. When a man has a love of feminine elegance matched with a skill of design of course he becomes a shoe designer. A background in car design, how did you move into shoe design? Honestly, I consider myself a designer, not a fashion …

Is the Party Over!

Very recently there has been an upheaval in the media and social media world. Has the time of accountability in influencer marketing arrived? Global consumer company advertiser Unilever made a shot across the bow announcing there needs to be more transparency, less bots and false likes. At Cannes Lions, marketing head Keith Weed insisted on …