Staying on the topic of young people being less likely to have their heads turned by designer labels, the companies which make designer handbags are finding life a little more difficult than it once was. Kate Spade and Michael Kors are still staying afloat, and still selling plenty of bags, but they've had to drop their prices in order to do so - millennials just wouldn't bite at the previous high prices.
Fashion industry experts have opined that this is down to cynicism - the brands became so big that they became 'uncool,' and so people stopped buying them. As is the case with many of the entries on this list, it's equally likely that the lack of spending power millennials have has made designer handbags a luxury they couldn't afford. Also, if the big companies can make a profit selling the bags at a lower price, you can't help but feel they should have been doing it all along.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.