Podcast Episodes

'The second-hand market isn't going anywhere': Fashionphile founder Sarah Davis on the evolution of luxury resale

Luxury brands typically want little to do with the second-hand market, but resale companies like Fashionphile are slowly winning them over.

Founded in…

5 years, 11 months ago

Universal Standard co-founder Alexandra Waldman on making fashion for the 70%

Plus-size models have made uncertain gains in advertising in recent years, though for Universal Standard co-founder Alexandra Waldman, the problem is…

6 years ago

Naadam co-founder Matt Scanlan on being the CEO of three separate brands

Lately, Naadam co-founder Matt Scanlan has been juggling leading three fashion brands -- on top of being CEO of his 6-year-old cashmere brand, he's t…

6 years ago

Glossy 50 Live: Patrick Herning and Tanya Taylor on the state and future of size inclusivity

6 years ago

Fleur du Mal founder Jennifer Zuccarini on avoiding the missteps of Victoria's Secret

Before launching her lingerie brand Fleur du Mal, Jennifer Zuccarini had a stint at Victoria's Secret -- giving her an idea of what to avoid.

"I think…

6 years ago

Aurate's Sophie Kahn on making DTC jewelry that measures up to Fifth Avenue's luxury options

Aurate sits somewhere between Fifth Avenue's legacy jewelers and the brands that take a cue from Etsy's aesthetic. At least, that's how the company's…

6 years, 1 month ago

Somsack Sikhounmuong on designing for Alex Mill and life after J. Crew

After 16 years at J. Crew, Somsack Sikhounmuong switched to a much smaller company to design clothes for Alex Mill. But he's remaining close to the D…

6 years, 1 month ago

Need Supply founder and CEO Chris Bossola: a brick-and-mortar store 'has to be an experience'

When Chris Bossola opened Blues Recycled Clothing in 1996, "all three TV stations came because they couldn't believe that we were selling vintage, us…

6 years, 1 month ago

Ledbury CEO Paul Trible: We credit our wholesale partners when we make a DTC online sale

With the recession in full swing, 2009 was a tough year to start a luxury brand, as Ledbury CEO and co-founder Paul Trible knows.

But Ledbury bet on l…

6 years, 1 month ago

Cinq à Sept founder Jane Siskin: 'It's a scary time for retail'

Cinq à Sept founder Jane Siskin prides herself on the fashion brand's ability to quickly respond to the stuff that sells. "We have a great 'fast-trac…

6 years, 2 months ago