Losing a job is the worst. In an instant your world goes from 'hmm, I wonder what's for lunch today' to 'OMG, I can't even afford a bagel.' Your life spirals into a scary world of unknown greeted by infinite feelings of stress and anxiety. And yet, this is a reality many people face at one point in life or another. Take Stuart Pfeifer, for example. The 51-year-old had been a Los Angeles Times reporter for 15 years before taking a buyout last month, ending his 28-year-long career in the field. A life altering moment, for sure. But perhaps not in the way he thought. Pfeifer--in a decision aided by his loss of employment--decided to enter a poker tournament. He bested 1,000 players and won $55,110. Read More »
Back in April, Jack and Kate Spade announced they had signed on to partner with GapKids on a limited-edition collection for children, set to hit stores just in time for the holidays. According to the "Los Angeles Times," childrenswear will be a new category for the pair of Spades. The women's line, Kate Spade New York, started with handbags in 1993, while the Jack Spade men's brand followed with satchel and carry-alls in 1996. Both brands now include full apparel and accessories collections. This project with GapKids marks the first time both Spade brands have worked on a collaboration together. Read More »