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    The Birkin Barrier: Status Symbol or Antitrust Concern?

    October 28, 2025By Ashley Sanchez

    What happens when exclusivity is not a barrier but the very essence of what makes something luxurious? Scarcity has long been the driving force behind the prestige and value of the luxury market.[i] Rolex makes you wait for a Daytona, Ferrari chooses who may own its limited releases, and Hermès treats the Birkin as a […]

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    From Bag to Bin: The Hefty Price Tag of Fast Fashion on Sustainability

    March 20, 2025By Kharla Salazar

    In December 2024, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) published a report detailing its findings on textile waste and the harmful effects it has on the environment.[i] This was the first time a government agency acknowledged and provided recommendations for what is considered “one of the biggest issues facing the fashion industry.” [ii] In […]

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