From the UK to L.A., creative director Jennie McGuirk has been at the cutting-edge of design, fashion and advertising trends for more than a decade. From the cultural mecca of London, she was a much sought-after figure in the field, and is now based in Los Angeles, helping to reshape the fashion industry. “I […]
The Meltdown of Morals in Merry Olde England
The Meltdown of Morals in Merry Olde England Analysis «The jolly proceedings of the last week are English to an E, full of the language of responsibility, culpability and doing things properly.» Iddhis Bing "It’s a huge game of chess that’s being played— all over the world — if this is […]
A Hard Year for Heroes (An Ode to Staying Power)
If your retirement account is in good shape this year, you are ahead of Wall Street’s finest. One of the world’s largest hedge funds has nearly been cut in half. John Paulson made billions with a huge bet on the housing bubble. His success attracted a flood of capital. At the peak, Paulson’s funds managed […]
There’s Wrong, and Very Wrong
The world outside the City is having to learn a new vocabulary to keep up with events in the financial markets. Last year’s buzzword was sub-prime, now SocGen’s rogue trader has introduced us to equity derivatives. Jérôme Kerviel lost €4.9bn (£3.7bn) by dealing in them, and outsiders may ask two questions. How can a single […]