TODAY IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories: under $500 bags, debt financing, fashion companies closing
• in collaboration with: Baublebar
• this week’s watch: run away
• extra stories
• recent articles: 2026 staple winter fashion trends, 10 best nontoxic leggings
• the GG edit
FASHION: UNDER $500 BAGS SEEN AROUND NYC
NYC and Paris fashion girls are carrying Verafied bags—minimal, buttery-leather styles that look luxury but ring in under $500. The slow-fashion brand skips trends and overproduction in favor of timeless design, ethical craftsmanship, and versatile silhouettes (like the cult-favorite Eclair you can wear three ways), proving great bags don’t need a rent-sized price tag.
BUSINESS: DEBT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A DIRTY WORD
Debt doesn’t have to be a last-ditch lifeline when it comes to a business, because debt financing can be a smart growth tool. When done thoughtfully, it can be a powerful growth lever. The key is borrowing with intention…AKA knowing exactly how the capital will be used, understanding cash flow down to the month, and choosing terms that give you breathing room. When the timing and strategy align, debt can help you scale while keeping ownership firmly in your hands.
BUSINESS: FASHION COMPANIES WENT OUT OF BUSINESS IN 2025
2025 was a rough year for fashion, with more bankruptcies and store closures as tariffs, rising costs, and tighter consumer spending, especially mall staples and those stuck in the middle of “not cheap enough, not premium enough.” The shakeout isn’t over, and 2026 could bring more closures as brands without a clear identity, loyal customer base, or strong operations struggle to survive in a more selective, value-driven market.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
BaubleBar is doing an extra 20% off sale. There are custom name necklaces, chic tennis bracelets and necklaces, kids’ jewelry — literally something for everyone. Whether you’re shopping for a statement piece or a little sparkle just because, this is one of those sales worth clicking into.
Author Harlan Coben strikes again, with another captivating series that keeps you on your toes. In Run Away, a father is looking for his runaway daughter & while on the hunt, he uncovers quite the web of darkness + secrets. The question is, how far into the world of dark secrets would you go to find your missing daughter? This just released yesterday on Netflix, what a start to the new year!
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✨ apparently 2025 was a tough year for luxury
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ON TAKING CHARGE: If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into someone else’s plan. — Jim Rohn
