The Glossy Podcast

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 talk about the surprise sale of streetwear brand Supreme to luxury eyewear group EssilorLuxottica, which has no other apparel or fashion brands in its portfolio. Later, we talk about why Coperni is hosting its Paris Fashion Week show at Disneyland and how luxury brands including Balenciaga are making use of the poorly-selling Apple Vision Pro.

Last week, for the first time in its 40-plus-year history, the bag brand Vera Bradley revealed a 360-degree rebrand. Updates include a new logo, new products, new in-store and online experiences, and a new ambassador: actress and singer Zooey Deschanel. 

Days prior, Glossy sat down with the company’s president and CEO, Jaqueline Ardrey, and CMO, Alison Hiatt, to discuss how the brand’s fresh look and feel play into the Project Restoration growth plan set by Ardrey last year. They also shared the challenges of reaching new audiences while retaining existing customers, and making big changes under the watchful eye of investors as a publicly traded company. 

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week.

This week, we take a look at the layoffs at Burberry and what it says about the state of British luxury, the landmark acquisition plans for Saks Fifth Avenue parent company HBC to buy Neiman Marcus, and the surprising collaboration between Shein and Monse.

On Tuesday, Etsy rolled out a variety of updates and launches and a reorganization of policies, in the name of preserving human creativity, according to the company. Launched in 2005, the Etsy marketplace is best known for selling handmade products.

On the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast, the company's chief operating and marketing officer, Raina Moskowitz, broke down the changes, including what motivated them and how they're expected to benefit the company in the increasingly crowded retail landscape.

With an Instagram bio that reads “Welcome to the party,” 6-year-old Retrofête is best known for its sexy, statement, going-out looks that have been worn by celebrities from Taylor Swift to Paris Hilton. And that focus is working to fuel its growth: Retrofête has been hosting NYFW shows since September, it opened physical retail in late 2022, and it’s expanded to categories including footwear. 

On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Ohad Seroya, co-founder and creative director of the NYC-based brand, discusses its growth trajectory and current strategies, including why its participation in New York Fashion Week is important, how it’s controlling its wholesale presence and how it’s improving upon the common in-store experience.

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week.

This week, we talk about the confidential IPO filing by Shein in London, the effect of Shein’s low-price model on industry players like Amazon and the ever-growing portfolio of LVMH.

This week, 13-year-old direct-to-consumer brand American Giant announced a partnership with Walmart centered on bringing high-quality, American-made apparel to 1,700 Walmart stores nationwide. Starting on July 4, Walmart shoppers will be able to purchase 100% cotton tees completely sourced and made in the U.S. for $12.98. 

According to Bayard Winthrop, founder and CEO of American Giant, which has always relied on American production, the capabilities proven by the brand’s Walmart partnership have big implications for the fashion industry. At the same time, they beg questions about why brands, retailers and policymakers have not yet rallied to rebuild domestic supply chains.

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 talk all things luxury, including Golden Goose’s postponed IPO due to Europe's rough economic climate, Galeries Lafayette’s bounceback and plans for the Olympics, and Celine’s new Pilates-themed collection.

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.