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Vera Bradley’s CEO and CMO on the 'fine art’ of transforming a 42-year-old brand Jul 17, 2024

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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.

Week in Review: Burberry layoffs, Saks's parent buys Neiman Marcus, Shein x Monse Jul 12, 2024

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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 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.

COO Raina Moskowitz on why Etsy’s new site updates and policy changes were 'urgent and important’ Jul 10, 2024

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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.

Retrofête's Ohad Seroya on leveraging DTC sales data to build beneficial retail partnerships Jul 03, 2024

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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.

Week in Review: Shein's IPO, Amazon's low-price competitor, LVMH's expanding portfolio Jun 28, 2024

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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 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.

American Giant’s Bayard Winthrop: Presidential candidates are ‘yapping about the importance of American jobs,’ but not supporting domestic production Jun 26, 2024

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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.

Week in Review: Golden Goose postpones IPO, Galeries Lafayette bounces back, Celine embraces Pilates Jun 21, 2024

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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.

Morilee CEO Terri Eagle on how social media is changing the bridalwear industry Jun 19, 2024

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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.

Week in Review: Acquisition costs, content demands and wholesale contracts continue to challenge brands Jun 14, 2024

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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.

Creative director Laura Kim on prioritizing collaboration: 'You can't do it all by yourself' Jun 12, 2024

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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.

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