Join journalist Marisa Meltzer, author of the bestselling book on Glossier, as she dives into the vibrant world of 2024 fashion trends. They dissect the rise and fall of luxury brands like Chanel and Nike, the implosion of Matches, and Glossier's quest for a comeback. Marisa shares thoughts on the shifting landscape of beauty and age fluidity, while also weighing in on the billion-dollar valuation of The Row. Expect laughter as they recount holiday shopping stories and discuss the cultural relevance of fashion in the modern age.

In this lively discussion, journalist Marisa Meltzer shares her insights on Kim Jones’s departure from Fendi and its impact on the luxury fashion pipeline. She delves into the fashion choices of Taylor Swift and Blake Lively, scrutinizing what their outfits reveal about their public personas. Marisa also candidly reflects on her diminishing savings due to the new Armani store on Madison Avenue, and they humorously critique celebrity fashion and its implications for personal branding. Expect fashion gossip, industry dynamics, and a dash of nostalgia!

In this episode, Felix Salmon sits down with Marisa Meltzer, author of Glossy: Ambition, Beauty, and the Inside Story of Emily Weiss's Glossier. They discuss Glossier's origins and rise as a millennial beauty brand, the intersection of feminism and the beauty industry, and the challenges of scaling the brand. They also touch on Glossier's experiment with Glossier Play, the future of the company, and their personal beauty budgets and shopping habits.