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What’s wrong with Gucci €95,000 underwear
Gucci risks repeating a hype-driven cycle: attention without stability. My thoughts on the Gucci Spring/Summer runway collection.
Maryna Borysenko
Mar 32 min read


Chanel and Hermès Windows Spring 2026: Reading The Intention, Looking for Ideas
Chanel and Hermès Spring 2026 windows. Styling decisions in luxury fashion which reshape perception, brand intention, and growth ideas.
Maryna Borysenko
Mar 22 min read


Dior Spring 2026: Is Good Taste Missing in the Details?
Beyond the clothes, Dior Spring 2026 raises a question about taste and the role of presentation.
Maryna Borysenko
Mar 24 min read


Louis Vuitton Spring–Summer 2026: Online Collection Presentation Analysis
A closer look at Louis Vuitton online presentation of SS 2026 collection. The subtle factors shaping navigation and purchase decisions.
Maryna Borysenko
Feb 264 min read


Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2026: Can Nylon Sustain Luxury Pricing Beyond the Runway?
Saint Laurent Spring Summer 2026 reveals the tension between nylon as concept, luxury pricing, and how clients actually dress.
Maryna Borysenko
Feb 256 min read


#2JourWebsiteCheck: Dr. Barbara Sturm's Launch Almost Had It
Dr. Barbara Sturm is teasing a new product launch — and the anticipation it's building online breaks the very interest it's trying to convert into sales. How to tease a new product launch right.
Maryna Borysenko
Feb 231 min read


A Sold-Out Versace Drop: What's the Secret Behind Dario Vitale Collection
On Tuesday, a collection by Dario Vitale was released for sale on the official Versace website. Almost all runway pieces are already sold out or available only in a few sizes. What’s the secret?
Maryna Borysenko
Feb 182 min read


Why I Created Laundry 2JOUR
Why I set out to create Laundry 2JOUR what I believe could be the best smelling luxury laundry detergent — without compromising on garment care or design. Read more and support the first launch here.
Maryna Borysenko
Feb 62 min read


Saint Laurent’s £2,400 Windbreaker Problem. Price architecture in Resort 2026 collection.
Saint Laurent Resort 2026 windbreakers and the failure of price architecture.
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 272 min read


Who Is CHRISTEN Shoes Really For?
CHRISTEN shoes adopts The Row–style silence at a £1,000+ price point — but does restraint in communications become a limit?
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 192 min read


Chair Theory By Phoebe Philo
How chairs and tables in Phoebe Philo’s shoots serve as tools to express brand language — and what they mean.
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 122 min read


Dior SS26 Boutique Merchandise Review: Gaps and Opportunities
A review of Dior SS26 merchandise in boutiques: what translates well, where pricing and focus break down, and what could unlock demand.
Maryna Borysenko
Jan 35 min read


Why Norway Didn’t Defend Its Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree — and Won
Mocked online for years, Norway reframed the Trafalgar Square Christmas tree in London as a symbol of gratitude — and won. PR lesson from Norway's Minister.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 22, 20252 min read


PR Breakdown: Why Kristin Cabot’s NYT Interview Worked Against Its Own Goal
An analysis of how emotion, framing, and audience mismatch turned an NYT interview of Astronomer's Kristin Cabot into a PR misstep.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 19, 20253 min read


Dior has made a great many mistakes in communicating the appointment of the brand’s new designer. Here is another one.
A communication gap between strategic intent and visual signaling during a transition phase.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Louis Vuitton’s Miss on Value Communication Online
Great materials, weak signals: how Louis Vuitton misses a clear opportunity to communicate value online.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 16, 20252 min read


PR Breakdown of the Prada Kolhapuri Sandals Case
A PR breakdown of Prada’s Kolhapuri sandals case — from backlash and pricing headlines to missed opportunities in narrative control.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 15, 20253 min read


Dior Spring 2026 Preview: What Will Actually Sell
A close look at Dior Spring 2026 through its catalogues — from bags and shoes to what feels commercial, safe, or unresolved.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 12, 20255 min read


Kering’s 2026 Pricing Strategy vs. Reality: Saint Laurent Example
Why Saint Laurent’s £840 swimsuit raises questions—and how it highlights gaps between Kering’s pricing strategy and reality.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 8, 20252 min read


The Identity Crisis of Fashion Giants: What’s Wrong With Chanel and Dior New Approach
As Dior and Chanel try to please everyone, their identities blur — proof that more isn’t better, and luxury loses its sense of belonging.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Luxury Beauty Isn’t Pasta: A Better Way to Show Value Per Unit
A look at why price-per-kilo harms luxury beauty—and how a smarter approach can preserve brand value. Dior Beauty example.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 1, 20251 min read


Cashmere Pants: Which Luxury Brand Breaks the Bank?
From Bottega Veneta to Loro Piana, Hermès and Dior—find out what shapes luxury pricing and which brand ranks highest.
Maryna Borysenko
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Search for the Perfect Cashmere Set. 2025-2026 Edition.
Why luxury cashmere sets are so hard to find — and the brands quietly leading the category for 2025–2026
Maryna Borysenko
Nov 28, 20254 min read


Who nailed festive-mood communication? My top picks for 2025 best practices.
Discover which brands brought true holiday magic to life at the end of 2025 year.
Maryna Borysenko
Nov 26, 20251 min read
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