The Glossy Podcast Week in Review: Underwear brand Parade acquired, people are abandoning Threads, Aldi enters the sneaker game
Aug 18, 2023
This week's episode covers the acquisition of a Gen-Z underwear brand, the decline of a popular app, and a grocery store chain's entry into the sneaker market. They also discuss the challenges faced by young DTC brands and the rise of dupes and irony in fashion.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Challenges and Changes in the Direct-to-Consumer Landscape
03:48 • 2min
Acquisition of Parade and Consolidation in the Underwear and Intimates Market
05:28 • 2min
Acquisition of Underwear Brand and decline of Threads
07:09 • 11min
Aldi's $13 Sneakers and Nike Controversy
17:48 • 6min
The Rise of Dupes and Irony in Fashion
24:00 • 4min