http://themichaelschneider.disqus.com/enThu, 20 Nov 2008 14:36:24 -0000http://www.themichaelschneider.com/technology/zara-is-the-trader-joes-of-fashion/32/#comment-3918582Sizes run a size smaller for Americans and feature primarily athletic cuts. I did run into a problem with a shirt that I liked not being available in my size, but I found enough things there to keep me busyPhashionThu, 20 Nov 2008 14:36:24 -0000http://www.themichaelschneider.com/technology/zara-is-the-trader-joes-of-fashion/32/#comment-3572559casual attire and there is a certain attention to<br> detail without making any of the fashion over-the-tobeauty shopThu, 06 Nov 2008 13:15:14 -0000http://www.themichaelschneider.com/technology/zara-is-the-trader-joes-of-fashion/32/#comment-1903526As with all cultural pioneers, Zara's phenomenal success has led to the coining of bland consultant-speak. Their business model is referred to as "fast fashion", hardly an earth-shattering monicker for a supposedly creative industry. Suffice to say, they have stuck the dagger in the hearts of traditional dinosaur retailers like Macy's and Dillard's. Forget four seasons a year....these guys can turn on a peseta literally.... and almost make the teen crew feel guilty that they have not purchased the "in" color for that month. Bad news for parents of pre-teens but good news for the Spanish economy! <br><br>As for the sizes running snug, Zara hails from the land of tapas, not Twinkies and Velveeta....maybe they are trying to change the world! Quickly!Matthew AustinTue, 10 Jun 2008 14:02:16 -0000