
Julian Mercer
Senior Fashion Correspondent
I'm Julian Mercer, a senior fashion correspondent covering sustainable textiles, circular manufacturing, and brand accountability. I write about how designers, mills, and retailers turn climate promises into measurable sourcing decisions for everyday shoppers.
Articles by Julian Mercer
24 articles published

Global Gold Jewelry Market: Trends, Cultural Designs, and Market Analysis The global gold jewelry market represents one of the most enduring segments...

Brands That Are Not Fast Fashion: A Practical Guide to Shopping Better You've probably heard the numbers by now. Fast fashion is responsible for...

Resort Casual Dress Code: The Complete Guide to Looking Chic on Vacation You've booked the flight, packed your suitcase, and you're ready for a week...

How to Tuck in a Shirt: The Complete Guide to Every Style There's a moment every man faces when getting dressed for a job interview, a wedding, or...

Defining the Sheath Dress: More Than Just a Simple Silhouette A sheath dress is a fitted, straight-cut dress that follows the body's natural line...

Bridesmaid and Maid of Honor Duties: The Complete Role Breakdown Being asked to stand beside a bride on her wedding day is an honor that comes with...

Meghan Markle's Jordan Jewelry Change: What Happened and Why It Matters When Meghan Markle stepped out in Jordan alongside Prince Harry in February...

How Do You Polish Copper Jewelry: Methods That Actually Work Copper jewelry develops a patina over time that's just chemistry doing its thing when...

Women's Black Tie Dress Code: The Complete Guide to Formal Event Attire Receiving an invitation with "black tie" written on it can feel like solving...

How Many Bridesmaids Is Normal? A Data-Driven Guide If you're stressing over how many bridesmaids to include in your wedding party, there's no magic...

What Are Spring Colors? Your Complete Guide to the Season's Most Radiant Palette Spring colors capture something unmistakable that first rush of...

How to Shrink Denim Jeans: The Complete Guide to Getting Your Perfect Fit Back Your favorite pair of jeans has seen better days. The waistband that...

How to Measure Your Waist for Jeans: The Complete Guide Buying jeans online or in stores without trying them on means you'll eventually need to know...

Body Type Quiz: Find Your Shape and Dress for Success You've stood in front of the mirror, wondering why those jeans that looked perfect on the model...

How to Clean Jewelry with Mild Dish Soap: The Complete Guide Your grandmother probably cleaned her jewelry with nothing more than soap and water, and...

How to Stop Shoes from Blistering: A Practical Guide to Pain-Free Wear New shoes should feel exciting, not like a punishment. Yet millions of people...

Men's Wardrobe Essentials: The Complete Guide to Timeless Style Every man deserves a closet that works for him, not against him. The difference...

Old Money Outfit Men: The Complete Style Guide for Timeless Elegance The old money aesthetic has resurfaced as one of the most influential style...

Old Money Outfits for Women: The Complete Style Guide to Quiet Luxury There's a woman you've seen at a gallery opening, at a summer wedding, at the...

Going Out Outfits in Summer: Types, Trends, and How to Style Every Occasion You've got plans. Maybe it's rooftop drinks, a birthday dinner that...

How to Hem Dress Pants: A Practical Guide to Professional-Looking Results at Home Most dress pants arrive too long. It's one of those irritating...

How to Choose a Wedding Dress: A Practical Guide to Finding Your Gown The moment you start shopping for a wedding dress, you enter a world with its...

Victoria Beckham at the Vogue Office: What She Told Anna Wintour at Forces of Fashion When Victoria Beckham walked into Anna Wintour's office for...

The History of Balenciaga: From a Spanish Fishing Village to the Heights of Global Fashion Few fashion houses have a story as genuinely strange and...