Fashion People Fashion’s Biggest Year Ever
Dec 29, 2025
Join fashion experts Jacob Gallagher, a journalist from The New York Times, and Becky Malinsky, author of the newsletter Five Things You Should Buy, as they dissect the monumental shifts in the fashion industry for 2025. They delve into designer changes from Dior to Versace, the impact of vintage shopping, and the evolving menswear landscape. The discussion touches on marketing versus product in luxury fashion and the significance of celebrity influences, while also hinting at an exciting future for small, specialized designers.
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Pandemic Boom Left A Fragile Luxury Bubble
- The post‑COVID luxury surge collapsed and exposed pricing and product mismatches across houses.
- Brands rushed to swap designers in 2025 to reignite relevance rather than fix structural pricing issues.
Celine's Refresh Felt Right — Price Will Decide
- Michael Rydér's Celine debut shifted how people want to style clothes and felt timely and wearable.
- Success still depends on pricing and whether clients actually buy at scale, not just on critical praise.
Reprice To Reexpand Your Customer Base
- Brands should reconsider pricing to widen participation and drive volume growth.
- Test lower, strategic pricing on core items to attract more repeat customers rather than only chasing ultra‑wealthy buyers.