As CMO of San Francisco-based Rothy's, Jamie Gersch is fueling sustainability-focused innovation in fashion. With a rich background in retail, including roles at Old Navy and Gap, Gersch brought a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to Rothy's when she joined in 2022. Following its inception in 2012, Rothy's made its mark by turning plastic waste into stylish, comfortable shoes. And, in recent years, the brand has expanded its product assortment to include bags and other accessories, wh...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we take a look at the Paris Olympics, which begin Friday night, including some of our favorite (and least favorite) opening ceremony outfits and the many ways brands are getting in on the excitement. Later, we talk about the week's big creative director departures, including Peter Hawkings from Tom Ford...
Jul 26, 2024•31 min
Since launching the sustainability-focused fashion brand Christy Dawn in 2014, co-founders and partners Aras and Christy Dawn Baskauskas have prioritized intentionality and ethical practices. For example, the brand uses deadstock fabrics to create apparel. Plus the Baskauskases have built and maintained relationships with farmers and local manufacturers in Los Angeles, allowing them to build on their sustainability. efforts. In 2021, they launched the Land Stewardship Program, empowering consume...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min
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 talk about the surprise sale of streetwear brand Supreme to luxury eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, which has no other apparel or fashion brands in its portfolio. Later, we talk about why Coperni is hosting its Paris Fashion Week show at Disneyland and how luxury brands including Balenciaga are making use of the poorly-se...
Jul 19, 2024•33 min
Last week, for the first time in its 40-plus-year history, the bag brand Vera Bradley revealed a 360-degree rebrand. Updates include a new logo, new products, new in-store and online experiences, and a new ambassador: actress and singer Zooey Deschanel. Days prior, Glossy sat down with the company’s president and CEO, Jaqueline Ardrey, and CMO, Alison Hiatt, to discuss how the brand’s fresh look and feel play into the Project Restoration growth plan set by Ardrey last year. They also shared the ...
Jul 17, 2024•39 min
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 take a look at the layoffs at Burberry and what it says about the state of British luxury, the landmark acquisition plans for Saks Fifth Avenue parent company HBC to buy Neiman Marcus, and the surprising collaboration between Shein and Monse.
Jul 12, 2024•26 min
On Tuesday, Etsy rolled out a variety of updates and launches and a reorganization of policies, in the name of preserving human creativity, according to the company. Launched in 2005, the Etsy marketplace is best known for selling handmade products. On the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast, the company's chief operating and marketing officer, Raina Moskowitz, broke down the changes, including what motivated them and how they're expected to benefit the company in the increasingly crowded retai...
Jul 10, 2024•38 min
With an Instagram bio that reads “Welcome to the party,” 6-year-old Retrofête is best known for its sexy, statement, going-out looks that have been worn by celebrities from Taylor Swift to Paris Hilton. And that focus is working to fuel its growth: Retrofête has been hosting NYFW shows since September, it opened physical retail in late 2022, and it’s expanded to categories including footwear. On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Ohad Seroya, co-founder and creative director of the NYC-b...
Jul 03, 2024•46 min
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 confidential IPO filing by Shein in London, the effect of Shein’s low-price model on industry players like Amazon and the ever-growing portfolio of LVMH.
Jun 28, 2024•25 min
This week, 13-year-old direct-to-consumer brand American Giant announced a partnership with Walmart centered on bringing high-quality, American-made apparel to 1,700 Walmart stores nationwide. Starting on July 4, Walmart shoppers will be able to purchase 100% cotton tees completely sourced and made in the U.S. for $12.98. According to Bayard Winthrop, founder and CEO of American Giant, which has always relied on American production, the capabilities proven by the brand’s Walmart partnership have...
Jun 26, 2024•46 min
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 talk all things luxury, including Golden Goose’s postponed IPO due to Europe's rough economic climate, Galeries Lafayette’s bounceback and plans for the Olympics, and Celine’s new Pilates-themed collection.
Jun 21, 2024•24 min
Founded in 1953, the bridal brand Morilee has become known for gowns catering to a wide range of bridal styles. Over the years, the brand has expanded its global presence, now selling through more than 2,500 retail partners. In 2018, Terri Eagle took over as CEO, bringing experience from leading roles at fashion brands including David Yurman and Tom Hardy. Under her leadership, Morilee has experienced innovation and growth and expanded to luxury bridal wear. As Eagle explains on this week's Glos...
Jun 19, 2024•35 min
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 recap the big discussions at Glossy's E-Commerce Summit, which took place in Miami from June 10-12. While breaking down the challenges they're facing, attending fashion and beauty executives revealed high acquisition costs, unachievable content demands and undesirable wholesale contracts as top industry issues.
Jun 14, 2024•17 min
Fashion designer Laura Kim, the creative director behind fashion labels Oscar de la Renta and Monse, is on a roll. Kim has been with Oscar de la Renta for over 20 years and started Monse in 2015 with her creative partner, Fernando Garcia, who also happens to be the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta. Aside from designing and leading two fashion brands, most recently, Kim made her debut in the home category. Announced on June 6, Kim collaborated with home goods company Crate and Barrel on ...
Jun 12, 2024•43 min
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy West Coast correspondent Lexy Lebsack to discuss some of the biggest news in the fashion industry. This week, we talk about Olay sponsoring the Olympics, the sports marketing opportunity for brands, and the rise of waterless beauty products. Later, we talk about Virginie Viard’s departure from Chanel, and Lexy offers a preview of what’s coming up on the Glossy Beauty Podcast.
Jun 07, 2024•31 min
Without outside investment, 16-year-old accessories brand Jenny Bird has become a go-to brand for celebrities including Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez, as well as influencers and a growing community of everyday consumers. With its high-quality products, affordable price points and strategic retail partners, Jenny Bird has become an eight-figure global brand. In July 2022, the brand expanded into eyewear and, most recently, it forayed into hair accessories. According to the brand's namesake found...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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 talk about the challenges recently forcing fashion brands to close up shop for good. We also discuss the disappointing earnings report from Capri Holdings and run down some of the summer trends we see on the horizon.
May 31, 2024•31 min
With "it" girls including Sabrina Carpenter recently sporting Depop finds to major events, the peer-to-peer resale e-tailer is decidedly having a moment — but its growth hasn't been sudden. According to the 13-year-old company, which was acquired by Etsy in 2021, its registered user base grew 17% to 35 million in 2023. The year prior, Kruti Patel Goyal joined the company as CEO, moving over from its parent company. "I spent over 11 years of my career at Etsy. I started in 2011 when the company w...
May 29, 2024•36 min
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 closing of sustainable fashion brand Mara Hoffman, the continued struggles of British high-street brand Ted Baker and the efficacy of events like the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen.
May 24, 2024•23 min
As the co-founder and CEO of 20-year-old luxury fashion resale company Fashionphile, Ben Hemminger has seen the business from its early-stage scrappiness to clearing the $400 million in revenue mark in 2021. Hemminger told Glossy that the company has been profitable since its inception, and resale's growing popularity has undoubtedly helped. According to Statista, the global secondhand market will be worth at least $100 billion by 2026. With new-to-market competitors cashing in on consumers' inc...
May 22, 2024•47 min
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 possibility that De Beers’s parent company may spin it out into an independent company, the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the continued allegations of abuse at Shein.
May 17, 2024•28 min
On the week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Shannon Savage and Laura Low Ah Kee discuss how their long careers at Lululemon led to the launch of their now 6-year-old premium active swimwear brand, Left On Friday. Savage and Low Ah Kee originally bootstrapped the business, which has remained on a growth trajectory and is profitable. And they’re hopeful that their marketing plans for 2024 will fuel even greater brand growth. For starters, Left On Friday will have a strong presence at the Summer O...
May 15, 2024•37 min
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 is all about the Met Gala. The event on Monday proved a big marketing moment for luxury brands like Loewe, as well as a surprising number of mass-market brands including H&M and Gap. We discuss the most interesting looks, the trends that the Met Gala foreshadows and the narrowly averted Condé Nast strike that would have ...
May 10, 2024•22 min
On this week’s Glossy Podcast, Scott Lux, global evp of e-commerce, technology and innovation at Esprit, discussed his role in the brand’s current attempt at a comeback in the U.S. market — Esprit had its heyday in the states in the 1980s. According to Lux, Esprit’s local strategies include getting in front of target customers, getting consumers to engage with the brand, and allowing consumers to shop wherever and whenever they’d like. But, he acknowledged, “retail is hard,” and “e-commerce is e...
May 08, 2024•39 min
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 talk about the perils of unregulated AI, the rumors of LVMH offloading Marc Jacobs and the immense growth (and pitfalls) of TikTok Shop.
May 03, 2024•25 min
Before taking the reins as creative director of Carolina Herrera in 2018, Wes Gordon had been immersed in the world of high fashion by running his own label and going to school at Central Saint Martins. After graduating, he launched his eponymous label in 2009 and quickly garnered attention for his sophisticated and vibrant aesthetic, which blends modern sensibilities with timeless elegance. Since stepping into his role at Carolina Herrera, Wes Gordon has been credited with infusing the brand wi...
May 01, 2024•42 min
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. On this week’s episode, we discuss the ongoing collapse of luxury e-commerce companies like Matches Fashion, the slowdown in luxury spending in China, and the progress of the TikTok ban and its potential impacts on fashion.
Apr 26, 2024•24 min
Before becoming Lilly Pulitzer’s CEO eight years ago, Michelle Kelly had been with the company for 12 years. That experience helped set her up for success as the company’s leader, she said on this week’s Glossy Podcast. "I was able to develop a strong sense of how we operate,” she said. “For everything we've built over the past 20 years, I have some knowledge of how it was done and how we got there. And, of course, the functional knowledge of how different departments work has been really helpfu...
Apr 24, 2024•39 min
Digiday Media's WorkLife is proud to present season three of The Return, a podcast about the modern workforce, with this season focused on middle management. Last season, we heard what it’s like for Gen Z to enter the workforce for the first time in a post-pandemic world. We highlighted themes like why values are so important to Gen Zers, whether or not they are loyal to their employers, how they use TikTok for career advice, what it means to be a young professional who is a boss to older worker...
Apr 21, 2024•3 min
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy managing editor Tatiana Pile and Digiday Media audio producer Sara Patterson to break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. Viewership of women’s basketball skyrocketed last year, with the women’s NCAA championship game eclipsing the men’s counterpart. So, on this special episode, Sara and Tatiana give a report from the Orange Carpet at the WNBA Draft. We also talk about the growing popula...
Apr 19, 2024•27 min
