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Sep 21, 2023 • 29min

Fashion Month Edition: Lauren Amos on committing to street style and shopping Paris Fashion Week

Lauren Amos, founder of Wish and Antidote, discusses the relevance of fashion shows, the state of luxury consumer behavior, and the shows she's shopping this season. She also talks about the aesthetic and atmosphere of fashion events, the success and vision of Antidote fashion store, the future of Fashion Month, and her excitement for fashion brands and creating complete looks.
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Sep 15, 2023 • 30min

Fashion Month Edition: Susan Fang on leveraging AI for her London Fashion Week show

It’s a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They’re cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event.In this episode, we sit down with Susan Fang, founder of her namesake fashion brand, which will be debuting its spring collection during this season's London Fashion Week. With headquarters in China and the U.K., the brand — best known for pastel ruffled gowns — moved its focus to the Chinese market when China's lockdowns last year left the designer stranded. Now, the brand is back to its international outlook with a renewed focus on sustainability and technology. Ahead of her show, Fang discusses why she prioritized AI, and why balancing technology and creativity is a challenge for designers. She also talks about her collaboration strategy, having teamed with brands including Nike, Zara and Crocs.
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Sep 13, 2023 • 23min

Fashion Month Edition: The show formats and product strategies that ruled NYFW

It’s a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They’re cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event.In this final episode of our NYFW coverage, Glossy senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest brand strategies of the week, discuss insights from backstage designer interviews and give a preview of Glossy's ongoing Fashion Month podcast coverage.
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Sep 12, 2023 • 28min

Fashion Month Edition: Adeam's Hanako Maeda on making the most of a NYFW show

It’s a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They’re cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event.In this episode, we sit down with Hanako Maeda, the founder, CEO and creative director of the luxury fashion brand Adeam. Made in Maeda's home country of Japan, Adeam's clothes have been a favorite of Asian and Asian-American celebrities like Harry Shum Jr. and Naomi Osaka. Maeda talks about how ballet shaped her latest collection, how brands can make the most of a slot at NYFW, and how a fashion show can benefit a brand in ways that lookbooks and Instagram posts can't. This episode was recorded in the midst of NYFW at Showfields' store in NoHo.Related reads:NYFW designer Hanako Maeda on testing ‘the limits of digital’ during the pandemicAre fashion week parties really worth the expense?
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Sep 11, 2023 • 37min

Fashion Month Edition: Highsnobiety editor-in-chief Willa Bennett on building content, commerce and experiences around NYFW

Willa Bennett, Highsnobiety editor-in-chief, discusses the company's content, commerce, and experiential strategies during New York Fashion Week. They highlight the integration of digital and print media, the significance of the September issue, and their perception as a streetwear-focused publication. They also touch on attending fashion shows, supporting emerging designers, and the importance of repurposing content for strategic social media rollout.
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Sep 10, 2023 • 28min

Fashion Month Edition: Studio 189's Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah on using fashion as an agent for social change

Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, founders of Studio 189, discuss the social impact of their sustainable fashion brand. They talk about their collaboration with the Lower East Side Girls Club, using fashion for social change, the importance of collaborations, and the legacy they want to leave in the fashion industry.
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Sep 9, 2023 • 19min

Fashion Month Edition: NYFW designer Jackson Wiederhoeft on learning from Thom Browne and gaining the CFDA's support

In this episode, emerging designer Jackson Wiederhoeft discusses participating in NYFW, the perks of being named an interim CFDA member, and the significance of mentors and the bridal business in the fashion industry.
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Sep 8, 2023 • 20min

Fashion Month Edition: Dora Maar CEO Lauren Wilson on leveraging NYFW's marketing opportunities

The CEO of a luxury retailer discusses leveraging marketing and networking opportunities during New York Fashion Week. They also explore the benefits of fashion week, including networking, brand partnerships, and organic marketing. Additionally, they discuss leveraging muses in the fashion industry and the changing landscape of fashion.
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Sep 6, 2023 • 44min

Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore on why her footwear brand is 'really an engineering company'

Serial entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore discusses her journey from selling her first business to launching FitFlop, a groundbreaker in footwear engineering. She reflects on her traits as a successful entrepreneur and shares insights into creating successful business ideas. Kilgore also talks about the rapid expansion of FitFlop, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the process of growing teams and finding the perfect CEO.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 26min

Week in Review: Kylie Jenner's potential new brand, Rolex's Bucherer acquisition, Lanvin's struggles

Discusses Kylie Jenner's potential launch of a luxury brand with Jens and Emma Grede. Talks about Rolex's acquisition of Bucherer and the struggles facing Lanvin. Explores the challenges and changes in the fashion industry, including attracting young shoppers and using influencers.

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