The Glossy Podcast

Bayard Winthrop, Founder and CEO of American Giant, discusses the importance of American-made products and the collaboration with Walmart to provide 100% cotton tees sourced and made in the U.S. at affordable prices. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in U.S. manufacturing, emphasizing the significance of supporting American workers and investing in domestic production.

Luxury fashion news covers Golden Goose's IPO delay, Galeries Lafayette's success post-pandemic, Celine's Pilates collection. Strategic retail moves, Paris Olympics impact, luxury brands in activewear market, manufacturing collabs and guest preview.

Founded in 1953, the bridal brand Morilee has become known for gowns catering to a wide range of bridal styles. Over the years, the brand has expanded its global presence, now selling through more than 2,500 retail partners. In 2018, Terri Eagle took over as CEO, bringing experience from leading roles at fashion brands including David Yurman and Tom Hardy. Under her leadership, Morilee has experienced innovation and growth and expanded to luxury bridal wear. As Eagle explains on this week's Glossy Podcast, the brand is continuously evolving to meet the needs of modern brides while honoring the brand's rich heritage. Most recently, that's included launching new product categories and updating the in-store try-on experience.

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week.This week, we recap the big discussions at Glossy's E-Commerce Summit, which took place in Miami from June 10-12. While breaking down the challenges they're facing, attending fashion and beauty executives revealed high acquisition costs, unachievable content demands and undesirable wholesale contracts as top industry issues. 

Fashion designer Laura Kim, the creative director behind fashion labels Oscar de la Renta and Monse, is on a roll. Kim has been with Oscar de la Renta for over 20 years and started Monse in 2015 with her creative partner, Fernando Garcia, who also happens to be the co-creative director of Oscar de la Renta.Aside from designing and leading two fashion brands, most recently, Kim made her debut in the home category. Announced on June 6, Kim collaborated with home goods company Crate and Barrel on a collection that includes over 110 pieces across kitchen, decor and entertaining essentials."Designing clothes, cooking and what I did for Crate and Barrel designing home goods, it's all very similar. You have an idea and you have to think about the atmosphere at the end and how it's gonna come together," Kim said on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. "You buy raw materials, you collect images and you have a team that helps you execute it. [For Crate and Barrel], we did a photoshoot when everything was finished, and for fashion, it's a runway or a photo shoot. The content creating at the end is very similar."On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Kim discusses how she navigates designing for two major fashion brands and what's next for her in the creative space.

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy West Coast correspondent Lexy Lebsack to discuss some of the biggest news in the fashion industry.This week, we talk about Olay sponsoring the Olympics, the sports marketing opportunity for brands, and the rise of waterless beauty products. Later, we talk about Virginie Viard’s departure from Chanel, and Lexy offers a preview of what’s coming up on the Glossy Beauty Podcast.

Without outside investment, 16-year-old accessories brand Jenny Bird has become a go-to brand for celebrities including Hailey Bieber and Selena Gomez, as well as influencers and a growing community of everyday consumers.With its high-quality products, affordable price points and strategic retail partners, Jenny Bird has become an eight-figure global brand. In July 2022, the brand expanded into eyewear and, most recently, it forayed into hair accessories. According to the brand's namesake founder, Jeny Bird, growing slowly and intentionally has been key to the brand's success. She added that consumers can expect to see the brand expand into more jewelry categories soon."Simplicity in a brand is key, and diversifying too quickly can be hurtful. I wanted to [first] become an expert in my category … and make those collections better," Bird told Glossy. "I love the idea of committing to excellence in one thing and being good at one thing -- that's what we've done for the past 16 years."On this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Jenny Bird discusses her company's category expansion strategy and her people-first, growth-second motto.

This podcast discusses challenges leading to fashion brand closures and Capri Holdings' disappointing earnings. They also explore upcoming summer trends in the fashion industry, from market struggles of Converse to current footwear trends and evolving consumer preferences.

With "it" girls including Sabrina Carpenter recently sporting Depop finds to major events, the peer-to-peer resale e-tailer is decidedly having a moment — but its growth hasn't been sudden. According to the 13-year-old company, which was acquired by Etsy in 2021, its registered user base grew 17% to 35 million in 2023. The year prior, Kruti Patel Goyal joined the company as CEO, moving over from its parent company."I spent over 11 years of my career at Etsy. I started in 2011 when the company was much smaller and private. And over the years, I worked my way around and through the business. … I got to learn the marketplace inside and out," Patel Goyal said on the Glossy Podcast. "About a year and a half after the acquisition, I was asked to come over and run Depop after the former CEO decided to step down. Looking back, it makes sense why my background was such a good fit for Depop."Along with Patel Goyal’s expertise, Depop has recently benefited from Gen Z’s conscientious shopping habits. “This current young generation cares more than any generation before them about the impact of their choices on the world around them,” Patel Goyal said. “That's a big factor in what's driving resale.” Also on the podcast, Patel Goyal discussed Depop’s valuable Gen-Z shopper base and strong community, and its plan to continue to stand out as resale booms. 

This podcast explores the closure of Mara Hoffman and Ted Baker's North American stores, the challenges of sustainability in the fashion industry, and insights from the Global Fashion Summit. They discuss the struggles of Ted Baker, brand identity importance, and potential turnarounds for fashion brands in a tough market climate. Reflections on the Global Fashion Summit anniversary emphasize the need for concrete action in sustainability efforts.