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The Glossy Podcast is a weekly show on the impact of technology on the fashion and luxury industries with the people making change happen.

Episodes

NBA Draft fashion, Skims x Cavalli and LVMH's flip-flops — plus, inside the launch of Daydream

This week, we unpack the fashion spotted at the NBA Draft, including tonal suiting, bold jewelry and designer partnerships. Then, we take a look at Skims’s new swimwear collaboration with Roberto Cavalli, a nostalgia-soaked collection that taps directly into the Italian house’s early 2000s archive. Finally, we explore the return of men’s sandals at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, including Louis Vuitton’s crocodile leather flip flops, and what the open-toed moment says about the future of men’s fashio...

Jun 27, 202553 min

Kering's new CEO, FIFA's luxury bid, France's anti-fast-fashion bill — and a conversation with Warby Parker's Kim Nemser

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss three big news stories: Kering has hired its new CEO, Luca de Meo, who comes from the automotive world, rather than the fashion or luxury sector. It’s an inspired choice at a time when Kering desperately needs a new direction. We also talk about FIFA, the international governing body of soccer, announcing the launc...

Jun 20, 202543 min

Victoria's Secret earnings, Torrid store closures, Disney vs. Midjourney, and luxury's labor problem

This week, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska talk about Victoria’s Secret’s earnings report and the expected impact of its three-day web outage due to a cyberattack on the company. We also talk about the mall brand Torrid closing down 180 stores, and discuss a lawsuit filed jointly by NBCUniversal and Disney over AI image generator Midjourney’s alleged copyright infringement. Later in the episode (19:39), we talk about ...

Jun 13, 202543 min

Saks's struggles and Glossy E-Commerce Summit takeaways — plus, a roundtable on the state of luxury

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we’re talking about the state of Saks Global and bringing you some takeaways from the Glossy E-Commerce Summit in Miami. Later in the episode (17:16), we host a roundtable discussion with luxury leaders about the state and future of the luxury sector. First, we break down two big pieces of news regarding Saks. The company is reportedly lo...

Jun 06, 202559 min

How AI search is changing how we shop — plus, Nike returns to Amazon, Steve Madden v. Adidas, and Maria Grazia Chiuri leaves Dior

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, in our news segment, we break down Nike’s return to Amazon as it rolls back the DTC-focused strategy it launched five years ago and returns to wholesale. We also discuss a lawsuit between Steve Madden and Adidas, which points to Adidas’s zealous protection of its stripe motif. And finally, we talk about Maria G...

May 30, 202546 min

Breaking down the Tariff Playbook — plus the latest news on Richemont, Chanel and Mytheresa

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the state of the luxury business through the lens of three major luxury companies that reported earnings this week. Richemont’s reliance on jewelry has put the company in a good position as the jewelry sector, despite headwinds, has managed to stay afloat. Meanwhile, Mytheresa, having completed its acquisition of Y...

May 23, 202544 min

Burberry cuts, Cannes dress restrictions, and how festivals became fashion’s marketing stage — with Raissa Gerona and designer Asher Levine

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we’re talking about Burberry’s sweeping layoffs and the uncertain future of its Castleford trench coat factory, Saks Fifth Avenue's streamlined vendor list, and the Cannes Film Festival’s stricter red carpet dress rules and their impact on brands and attendees. Later in the episode (20:30), Zwieglinska is joined by Glossy man...

May 16, 20251 hr 1 min

Met Gala reactions, fashion's tariff response and making a Met Gala look with Angela Bassett's stylist, Jennifer Austin

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we’re talking about the Met Gala, the increasingly dominant fundraising event where designers and stylists show off avant-garde looks. We also talk about the spate of fashion earnings reports this week, including results from Pandora, Puma, Warby Parker and more, and see how the industry is reacting to continued tariff chaos....

May 09, 202551 min

Prada's earnings, Nike's NFT lawsuit and a conversation with Rent the Runway CEO Jennifer Hyman

On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff talk about some of the biggest fashion stories in the industry. This week, we talk about Prada’s positive earnings, including the spectacular growth of Miu Miu and why so many other luxury brands are falling behind. We also talk about Nike being sued in a class action lawsuit over the shutdown of its NFT business, RTFKT — one of a number of lawsuits over the ill-fated technology. Later in the episode (21:...

May 02, 20251 hr 6 min

Kering’s luxury slump, Louis Vuitton's price hikes and Another Tomorrow’s push for circular fashion

This week on the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down the latest in luxury earnings, pricing shifts and political pushback. Later in the episode, Zwieglinska speaks with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, founder and CEO of sustainable luxury fashion brand Another Tomorrow, about the brand’s physical retail expansion and its approach to digital product passports. Barboni Hallik also discussed brand opportunities to scale circularity, d...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 6 min

The trade war goes viral, a lawsuit against Revolve, and the WNBA draft with stylist Brittany Hampton

This week on the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest news of the week. And later in the episode, Glossy editor-in-chief Jill Manoff talks with Brittany Hampton (23:00), a stylist who dressed the No. 1 draft pick, Paige Bueckers, for this week’s WNBA draft. In this week's news, we discuss a class action lawsuit against the fashion brand Revolve, alleging that the company has paid and gifted influencers fo...

Apr 18, 202552 min

The tariff chaos, Prada's Versace acquisition, and the state of the department store

On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska discuss two big news stories: the tariffs' last-minute delay and the impact on the fashion industry, and Prada’s acquisition of Versace (16:44). Later in the episode, we’re joined by Glossy editor-in-chief Jill Manoff for a roundtable discussion on the state of the department store (23:55). We cover everything from the graveyard of department stores that have closed — l...

Apr 11, 202558 min

Tariffs, TikTok and CaaStle fraud; and Printemps CEO Jean-Marc Bellaiche on the new NYC store

On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international correspondent Zofia Zwieglinska discuss the biggest news of the week: tariffs. The turmoil caused by the Trump administration’s new tariff plans has already upended the industry. Later, we talk about the looming deadline for TikTok’s potential sale to a U.S. entity to avoid a ban and allegations that the founder of fashion rental platform Caastle defrauded investors. Later in the episode, editor-...

Apr 04, 202555 min

Week in Review: Nike's strategy shift, US recession signs and the deterrence of international travel to the US

This week, we talk about changes at Nike, where the sportswear giant is reducing its reliance on products like the Dunk and trying to reclaim some of its lost market share. Later, we discuss the many indicators that the U.S. is headed toward a recession, as well as the impacts that the Trump administration’s aggressive deterrence of immigration and travel to the U.S. will have on the fashion industry.

Mar 28, 202528 min

Naked Wardrobe's co-founders are projecting 50% growth in 2025, following a rebrand

When Shirin, Shida and Shideh Kaviani, sisters-turned-co-founders, created Naked Wardrobe in 2012, it was meant to fill a gap in the basics market. According to the sisters, up until Naked Wardrobe's inception, many of the brands releasing basics were either fast fashion brands or luxury brands with an out-of-reach price point for everyday consumers. With Naked Wardrobe, the Kaviani sisters provided an option in the contemporary market that prioritized high-quality materials at a reasonable pric...

Mar 26, 202544 min

Week in Review: Jonathan Anderson leaves Loewe, Michael Kors sells on Amazon and buy-now, pay-later platforms gain traction

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss Jonathan Anderson leaving Loewe and his long tenure at the brand, Michael Kors selling on Amazon, and the implications of buy-now, pay-later services like Klarna, which is going public soon.

Mar 21, 202524 min

CMO Sarah Crockett on DSW's rebrand: 'We're not going to throw everything out and just focus on the future'

Nine months into her role as CMO of DSW, Sarah Crockett is making some changes. Crockett, who has led marketing for companies including Dickies and Burton, has been tasked with driving a brand refresh: “What the leadership team was looking for and what was needed [when I was hired] was some level of brand amplification and brand relevance,” Crockett said on the latest Glossy Podcast. While working to meet these demands, Crockett has leaned into DSW’s existing strengths, including its large store...

Mar 19, 202533 min

Week in Review: Breaking down the Fashion Month data

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by guest host Alison Bringé, CMO of Launchmetrics, to break down some of the data around Fashion Month. We discuss the brands that made the most of their shows, the economics of hosting a fashion show and the best ways brands can take advantage of Fashion Month.

Mar 14, 202531 min

Tiny Tags CEO Melissa Clayton: 'We are not in the business of buying customers'

In addition to its DTC business, the customizable fine jewelry brand Tiny Tags has a Target collection that sells in nearly 1,700 stores and is expected to drive $7 million to $9 million in sales this year. On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, the 13-year-old brand’s founder and CEO, Melissa Clayton, discusses how she’s growing the brand with a focus on moms and a “back to basics” approach to marketing, and without outside funding.

Mar 12, 202538 min

Week in Review: Paris Fashion Week, Adidas's comeback and tariff chaos

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we talk about Paris Fashion Week and the lack of political statements made on the runways, as well as Adidas’s surprisingly good financial performance and the chaos of the Trump tariffs.

Mar 07, 202529 min

Métier's Melissa Morris on filling the 'market gap' for a new luxury leather goods brand

If you watched the Oscars and the event’s afterparties Sunday night, chances are you saw a Métier handbag. The brand’s clutches were seen all over the red carpets, carried by stars from Kaia Germer to Amy Poehler to Anna Sawai. And it wasn’t the first time star fans of the brand earned Métier attention. As the brand’s founder and designer, Melissa Morris, pointed out on this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, sightings of Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman and various “Succession” characters carry...

Mar 05, 202532 min

Week in Review: Milan Fashion Week, Steve Madden raises prices, De Beers struggles

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we talk about the goings on at Milan Fashion Week, including the Gucci show and the departure of Jil Sander’s creative directors. Later, we talk about Steve Madden raising prices to deal with the costs of tariffs and the continued struggles of the mined diamond industry.

Feb 28, 202527 min

Fashion director Edward Buchanan: 'Luxury isn’t what it used to be’

In the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska sits down with Edward Buchanan, a designer and creative director whose work has helped define modern luxury. From his early days as the first creative designer at Bottega Veneta to his launch of a gender-fluid knitwear brand, Sansovino 6, Buchanan has continued to push fashion forward. He's now bringing his fresh perspective to Perfect Magazine, founded by stylist and creative director Katie Grand, where he's t...

Feb 26, 202538 min

Week in Review: London Fashion Week preview, Forever 21 bankruptcy, EU waste legislation

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, Zofia provides a preview of London Fashion Week, including last-minute changes to the schedule. Later, the hosts discuss Forever 21 circling its second bankruptcy in only a few years and the new EU legislation set to make companies responsible for where their products end up after they’re sold.

Feb 21, 202526 min

Designer Norma Kamali on the power of AI to keep a designer's legacy alive

For over five decades, Norma Kamali has been at the forefront of innovation in fashion, from pioneering digital retail in the 1990s to integrating AI into the design process today. Kamali’s latest collection, which debuted at New York Fashion Week this month, marks a return to her signature aesthetic, characterized by sleek designs, unique layering and modern interpretations of 20th-century silhouettes. The collection also drew inspiration from Bob Dylan’s style. Kamali's fascination with Dylan,...

Feb 19, 202540 min

Week in Review: Palm Angels acquisition, tariff effects and Kanye West

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we discuss the acquisition of Italian luxury brand Palm Angels by Bluestar Alliance, which also recently bought Off-White. Later, we talk about the immediate effects that Trump’s tariffs have had on brands like Shein and Temu. And we discuss the recent controversy around Kanye West selling clothes with Nazi ima...

Feb 14, 202525 min

A recap of NYFW’s highs and lows

On this episode of the Glossy Podcast, we cap off our New York Fashion Week podcast coverage with a rundown of the most important events and themes from the week. Senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff. We talk about everything from the reduced nature of this season’s affairs — around 54 designers showed compared to more than 70 in 2023 — to the return of previously shunned materials like fur and leather. ...

Feb 12, 202533 min

NYFW designer Pamella Roland: 'Doing a fashion show is expensive'

On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi speaks with Pamella Roland, the founder of her namesake brand that's been a NYFW mainstay for over 20 years. Roland’s first show was at NYFW in 2002, and since then, she’s observed as the week has changed venues and vibes — from the days of everyone showing at Bryant Park to today, when designers are spread out around the city. She shares with Glossy what kind of work and preparation goes into making an effective fa...

Feb 11, 202523 min

Jonathan Cohen's co-founders on balancing creative and business priorities at NYFW

On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, host Jill Manoff sits down with designer Jonathan Cohen and CEO Sarah Leff, the creative and the business mind behind the 14-year-old Jonathan Cohen brand. On Sunday, Jonathan Cohen showcased its fall 2025 collection in a presentation at Rockefeller Center that also incorporated inspiring women and new collaborations with accessories brands. On the podcast, Cohen shares why the show’s format made sense for the business. And Leff discusseds how she and ...

Feb 10, 202524 min

From Beyoncé to Britney: David Blond on leveraging NYFW to win celebrity clients

This latest New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast features David Blond, one-half of the design duo known as The Blonds, known for their ultra-glam, high-drama styles beloved by the entertainment industry. In the fashion industry, they’re also known for their 9 p.m. fashion shows that feel like a party. Blond discusses how The Blonds built their A-list client roster, which includes Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, JLo, Britney and many more. He also breaks down the brand’s runway prepar...

Feb 09, 202518 min
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