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The Glossy Podcast

Glossy 669 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

The Glossy Podcast is a weekly show that explores the impact of technology on the fashion and luxury industries. It features interviews with key people driving change in these sectors.

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The end of the shopping calendar
The end of the shopping calendar Jul 24, 2026 2570 The shopping calendar isn't what it used to be. Prime Day has become Prime Week, Black Friday has become Black Friday Month, back-to-school shopping now starts in June, and holiday shopping is starting in October. As brands and retailers compete for an edge during these lucrative periods, the traditional shopping calendar is getting elongated and spread out. According to Kelly Pedersen, global r
Victoria's Secret Pink's Gen-Z-focused holiday strategy, with president Ali Dillon
Victoria's Secret Pink's Gen-Z-focused holiday strategy, with president Ali Dillon Jul 17, 2026 2267 Pink wants to be the first stop on a Gen-Z shopper’s trip to the mall this holiday season. To get there, the Victoria’s Secret-owned brand is expanding beyond the pajamas, fleece and intimates it is best known for, using accessories, denim, beauty and collaborations to position itself as a broader lifestyle brand for 18- to 24-year-old women. The strategy follows a period of renewed momentum. Pin
The new rules of denim (RERUN)
The new rules of denim (RERUN) Jul 10, 2026 2441 On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska are joined by Glossy editor-in-chief Jill Manoff to discuss the new rules of the denim market. Denim is a perennially popular category, and there’s more diversity and competition in denim than ever. We talk about the trends that are dominant and the ways the denim customer is changing, plus we
Oner Active's Krissy Cela on leveraging ambassadors to surpass the $200 million mark
Oner Active's Krissy Cela on leveraging ambassadors to surpass the $200 million mark Jul 3, 2026 1669 Krissy Cela, the fitness influencer and founder of the activewear brand Oner Active, spent 10 years building up her expertise as a creator before finally launching her brand. That time spent researching, getting to know the community, and building an audience has paid off. Just six years of the brand's existence, it has already reached nearly $200 million in annual revenue. For this week's Gloss
What defines 'American fashion' today? – with Articles of Interest host Avery Trufelman
What defines 'American fashion' today? – with Articles of Interest host Avery Trufelman Jun 26, 2026 2330 As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding, we're living in a fashion world that's more globalized than ever. K-pop stars mix with American celebrities and European designers to form a diverse and international fashion consensus. But there's still something ineffably unique about American fashion. From New England prep to country Western and urban hip-hop, there is no sho
Is Saks safe again for brands?
Is Saks safe again for brands? Jun 19, 2026 1862
Quince head of brand strategy Dakota Kate Isaacs on how the brand is capitalizing on its $10B valuation
Quince head of brand strategy Dakota Kate Isaacs on how the brand is capitalizing on its $10B valuation Jun 12, 2026 1353 Fresh off a $10 billion valuation, the direct-from-manufacturer online retailer Quince is on a hot streak. It's been testing physical retail with pop-ups and expanding into new categories, from furniture to caviar. But while the company had no shortage of sales, what it was lacking was a coherent brand story. Dakota Kate Isaacs, formerly a senior director at The Ordinary, started at Quince in Feb
Who will win the World Cup battle between Nike and Adidas?
Who will win the World Cup battle between Nike and Adidas? Jun 5, 2026 2043 The World Cup is in the United States this year for the first time since the 1990s, which creates massive opportunities for many sportswear and apparel brands. Perhaps no brands are as heavily invested in the World Cup as Nike and Adidas. Together, they sponsor many of the teams and have rolled out several large-scale campaigns tied to the tournament. On the Glossy Podcast, international reporter
What are men wearing right now?
What are men wearing right now? May 29, 2026 2818 Pitti Uomo, the largest menswear trade show in the world, is coming up this month. Brands from around the world will show off their newest collections of suits, shoes and elevated basics. But many of the most stylish men aren't wearing new clothes. Vintage and secondhand fashion is having an explosive moment, and menswear content creators are particularly in love with high-quality vintage goods f
Shein bought Everlane. What does it mean for sustainable fashion?
Shein bought Everlane. What does it mean for sustainable fashion? May 22, 2026 1937 Earlier this week, Glossy wrote about Everlane’s reported sale to Shein, a deal that will put one of the defining sustainability-adjacent DTC brands of the 2010s inside the world’s most scrutinized ultra-fast-fashion machine. The headline was a shock to many, as the two companies represent almost opposite ends of the modern fashion conversation. Everlane has built its identity around “radical tra
The AP x Swatch collab is not a wristwatch. Is the hype over?
The AP x Swatch collab is not a wristwatch. Is the hype over? May 15, 2026 1699 This week, the hype around the Swatch x Audemars Piguet "Royal Pop" watch built to a fever pitch. In the lead-up to the big reveal, watch collectors were already planning when they would start to line up at Swatch stores to secure the highly anticipated product. But then the watch was fully revealed: not a wristwatch, but a pocket watch meant to be worn on a lanyard, clipped to a bag or snapped i
'Fashion businesses want immediate contributions': An FIT professor's take on the 'challenging' fashion labor market
'Fashion businesses want immediate contributions': An FIT professor's take on the 'challenging' fashion labor market May 8, 2026 2384 The last year has seen the U.S. labor market enter a challenging position. Layoffs at major companies like Amazon, Microsoft and Verizon have put more people out of work while costs of living are rising. The fashion industry wasn't spared. Saks Global is laying off 16% of its workforce, and other major fashion brands, like H&M and Nike, have made staff cuts. For people just entering the fashion

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