

🍑 Juicy Couture Tracksuit: How Cozy-Core Went Viral | 30
13 snips May 6, 2025
Discover how a $200 investment and a pile of used denim launched Juicy Couture, thanks to two fashion-forward friends. Learn about the transformative journey from maternity wear to the iconic Juicy Tracksuit, embraced by celebrities and pop culture. Explore the role of savvy celebrity endorsements and the tracksuit’s viral resurgence in today’s Cozy-Core trend. The podcast reveals the disruption of fashion norms and the cultural impact of a comfy staple that bridged the gap between high fashion and relatable style.
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Maternity Jeans Spark Startup
- Gila, pregnant and frustrated with maternity wear, modified her husband's jeans with a stretchy Lycra band.
- This inspired Pam and Gila to start a maternity jeans business with $200 and used denim.
Celebrity Boosts Travis Jeans
- Pam and Gila's Travis Jeans gained traction after a boutique buyer showed them to Melanie Griffith.
- The jeans were featured in Glamour, boosting credibility and sales rapidly.
Learning When to Pivot
- When the maternity brand's market research clashed with Pam and Gila's instincts, they saw the writing on the wall.
- Recognizing changing market dynamics, they exited maternity wear to focus elsewhere.