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Vol. 2 Issue 6 Out Now


The Future of Beauty: Michigan’s Cosmetic Innovation Hubs Lead the Way
Photo Credit: Getty Images Under the surface of Michigan’s manufacturing resurgence, a quiet transformation is underway in beauty...
Allyson Adams
Jul 301 min read


From Prototypes to Profits: Michigan’s Fashion Entrepreneurs Find Success
Photo Credit: Getty Images Turning a creative vision into a viable business is no small feat—especially in the competitive worlds of...
Allyson Adams
Jul 301 min read


Bridging Borders: How Michigan’s Location Drives North American Production
Photo Credit: Getty Images Tucked between the Great Lakes and the Canadian border, Michigan sits at a crossroads—geographically,...
Allyson Adams
Jul 301 min read


Sustainability Meets Style: Michigan’s Eco-Friendly Manufacturing Boom
Photo Credit: Getty Images In an era where consumers are asking tougher questions about how their clothes and cosmetics are made,...
Allyson Adams
Jul 301 min read


Luxury with a Local Touch: Michigan’s Growing High-End Fashion Scene
Photo Credit: Getty Images Luxury fashion is often associated with distant fashion capitals—Paris, Milan, New York. But in Michigan, a...
Allyson Adams
Jul 302 min read


Empowering Local Creatives: Small-Batch Production in Michigan
Photo Credit: Getty Images In a fashion and beauty market saturated by mass production, a quiet movement is taking shape across...
Allyson Adams
Jul 291 min read


The Business of Beauty: Michigan’s Role in Cosmetic Production
Photo Credit: Getty Images Beyond the glimmer of packaging and the allure of fragrance lies the engine that powers the beauty industry:...
Allyson Adams
Jul 281 min read


From Cars to Couture: How Michigan’s Industrial Legacy Shapes Modern Apparel
Photo Credit: Getty Images Michigan has long been defined by gears, grit, and gasoline. As the birthplace of American auto manufacturing,...
Allyson Adams
Jul 281 min read


Sewing the Future: Michigan's Industrial WorkforceReinvented
Photo Credit: Getty Images In the heart of Michigan’s industrial landscape, a quiet transformation is taking place — one stitch at a...
Allyson Adams
Jul 281 min read


Behind the Scenes: Michigan's Beauty Labs Power a Quiet Revolution
Photo Credit: Getty Images When most people think of the beauty industry, they picture glitz, glamour, and glowing skin. But behind every...
Allyson Adams
Jul 282 min read


From Factory to Runway: Detroit’s Denim Revival
Photo Credit: Getty Images Detroit is no stranger to production. Known for fueling America’s automotive empire, the city’s industrial...
Allyson Adams
Jul 281 min read


Made in Michigan: The Rise of Fashion Manufacturing in the Auto Capital
Photo Credit: Getty Images Long celebrated for its automotive legacy, Michigan is weaving a fresh narrative—one where fashion,...
Allyson Adams
Jul 281 min read


Reflections from a Collard Green Cook-Off
The 3rd annual Collard Green Cook-Off set for July 26 at Chandler Park is more than a competition, it’s a cultural communion with greens juice as its elixir.

Darralynn Hutson
Jul 152 min read


Soft Life is Self-Defense: Why Rest is a Revolutionary Act
Photo Credit: Getty Images For years, I wore hustle like armor. Like many Black women, I was taught that rest was a reward—not a right....
Allyson Adams
Jun 302 min read


Sacred Corners: The Rise of Altar Aesthetics and Home Ritual Zones
Photo Credit: US Department of Labor In a world that constantly demands our attention, more people—especially women of color—are turning...
Allyson Adams
Jun 302 min read


Sanctuary in the City: How to Curate a Healing Home on a Budget
Photo Credit: Getty Images City life can be chaotic. Sirens, deadlines, overstimulation—some days, the energy is loud before we even...
Allyson Adams
Jun 301 min read


Body After Burnout: Healing Somatically From Hustle Culture
Photo Credit: Getty Images Entrepreneurship can be beautiful—but let’s be honest, it can also break you. We don’t talk enough about what...
Allyson Adams
Jun 302 min read


Glow With Intention: Ancestral Ingredients Making a Modern Skincare Comeback
Photo Credit: Fiona Bulia As a licensed esthetician and beauty educator, I’ve always believed that skincare should be both intentional...
Allyson Adams
Jun 301 min read


Lash Royalty: The Black Estheticians Leading the Beauty Renaissance
Photo Credit: @allyallure_esthetics There’s a beauty renaissance happening—and Black estheticians are at the helm. From spa suites to...
Allyson Adams
Jun 301 min read


Father Figures & Foundations: Honoring Active, Healing Dads
Photo Credit: Getty Images This Father’s Day felt different. More intentional. Less about the tie-and-toolkit gifts, and more about...
Allyson Adams
Jun 301 min read
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