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Designer Norma Kamali on the power of AI to keep a designer's legacy alive Feb 19, 2025

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For over five decades, Norma Kamali has been at the forefront of innovation in fashion, from pioneering digital retail in the 1990s to integrating AI into the design process today.

Kamali’s latest collection, which debuted at New York Fashion Week this month, marks a return to her signature aesthetic, characterized by sleek designs, unique layering and modern interpretations of 20th-century silhouettes. The collection also drew inspiration from Bob Dylan’s style. Kamali's fascination with Dylan, sparked by a Martin Scorsese documentary, influenced the styling, which incorporated black and brown fedoras with feathers, reminiscent of Dylan's iconic look.

But in past seasons, Kamali has taken a more tech-forward approach, including by leveraging AI: In October 2023, she partnered with Maison Meta to develop a proprietary AI model trained on her archives. And in February 2024, she showcased AI-generated designs in an installation dubbed "Fashion Hallucinations." According to Kamali, AI is set to shape the industry’s approach to archiving and to facilitate creative longevity.

Following New York Fashion Week, Kamali joined Glossy international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska on the Glossy Podcast to discuss her latest collection, the role of technology in fashion and the future of her brand, which includes new category expansions.

Week in Review: Palm Angels acquisition, tariff effects and Kanye West Feb 14, 2025

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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 discuss the acquisition of Italian luxury brand Palm Angels by Bluestar Alliance, which also recently bought Off-White. Later, we talk about the immediate effects that Trump’s tariffs have had on brands like Shein and Temu. And we discuss the recent controversy around Kanye West selling clothes with Nazi imagery.

A recap of NYFW’s highs and lows Feb 12, 2025

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On this episode of the Glossy Podcast, we cap off our New York Fashion Week podcast coverage with a rundown of the most important events and themes from the week. Senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff.

We talk about everything from the reduced nature of this season’s affairs — around 54 designers showed compared to more than 70 in 2023 — to the return of previously shunned materials like fur and leather. Later, we talk about some of our most memorable shows, the Super Bowl happening in the middle of the week and the perennial question that plagues every designer: Is doing a runway show even worth it?

NYFW designer Pamella Roland: 'Doing a fashion show is expensive' Feb 11, 2025

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On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi speaks with Pamella Roland, the founder of her namesake brand that's been a NYFW mainstay for over 20 years.

Roland’s first show was at NYFW in 2002, and since then, she’s observed as the week has changed venues and vibes — from the days of everyone showing at Bryant Park to today, when designers are spread out around the city.

She shares with Glossy what kind of work and preparation goes into making an effective fashion show happen and how brands can make the most of the week.

Jonathan Cohen's co-founders on balancing creative and business priorities at NYFW Feb 10, 2025

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On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, host Jill Manoff sits down with designer Jonathan Cohen and CEO Sarah Leff, the creative and the business mind behind the 14-year-old Jonathan Cohen brand.

On Sunday, Jonathan Cohen showcased its fall 2025 collection in a presentation at Rockefeller Center that also incorporated inspiring women and new collaborations with accessories brands.

On the podcast, Cohen shares why the show’s format made sense for the business. And Leff discusseds how she and Cohen balance business and creative priorities.

Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.

From Beyoncé to Britney: David Blond on leveraging NYFW to win celebrity clients Feb 09, 2025

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This latest New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast features David Blond, one-half of the design duo known as The Blonds, known for their ultra-glam, high-drama styles beloved by the entertainment industry. In the fashion industry, they’re also known for their 9 p.m. fashion shows that feel like a party.

Blond discusses how The Blonds built their A-list client roster, which includes Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, JLo, Britney and many more. He also breaks down the brand’s runway preparations and the reasons it’s made an NYFW show a seasonal tradition.

Dennis Basso on NYFWs past and present: Showing at Bryant Park was 'validation’ Feb 08, 2025

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NYC-based designer Dennis Basso is approaching 20 years of New York Fashion Week runway shows, which included multiple shows at Bryant Park. He’ll again be presenting his latest collection at New York Fashion Week this season, on Tuesday.

On the latest New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, Basso discusses his favorite Fashion Week memories and the event’s biggest changes he’s experienced over the years. He also offers a sneak peek of his plans for presenting his fall 2025 collection.

Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.

Inside NYFW designer Patricio Campillo’s plans to create 'a Mexican Loewe’ Feb 07, 2025

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Patricio Campillo is the designer behind the 8-year-old menswear brand Campillo, which blends his Mexican heritage with his take on contemporary menswear and sustainable practices. It also happened to be a semi-finalist in last year’s LVMH Prize.

Ahead of his runway show at New York Fashion Week, Glossy sat down with Campillo to discuss what’s behind his unique fashion focus and to what extent celebrity fans of his brand, including Nick Jonas and Leon Bridges, have contributed to its success.

FIT president Dr. Joyce Brown on preparing students for NYFW and beyond Feb 06, 2025

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Several fashion month favorites honed their craft at FIT, including Michael Kors himself, Calvin Klein himself and Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry.

So, for this week’s New York Fashion Week episode of the Glossy Podcast, Glossy sat down with Dr. Joyce Brown, who will wrap up a 26-year run as the president of the Fashion Institute of Technology this year. Dr. Brown shares the evolving ways the school has set its designers up for industry success. She also weighs in on the role of a fashion show in today’s fashion landscape.

Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.

True Classic CEO Ben Yahalom: 'Diversification is key to marketing success' Feb 05, 2025

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Menswear brand True Classic started out in 2019 with a singular focus: improving on the classic T-shirt. But in the last six years, the brand has scaled profitably and diversified its product categories to include activewear, denim and chinos, among other products. There's even womenswear on the horizon, as well as more physical stores opening throughout the year.

Ben Yahalom, formerly president of the brand who took over as CEO last summer, stopped by the Glossy Podcast to talk about some of the ways True Classic is continuing to evolve, including in physical retail and through an ever-expanding marketing strategy that's not focused on just one channel.

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