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The Glossy Podcast

Glossy 669 Episodes Aug 21, 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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Why Mike Ashley’s growing luxury empire has the fashion industry on edge
Why Mike Ashley’s growing luxury empire has the fashion industry on edge Aug 21, 2026 1827 On this week’s Glossy Podcast, international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska joins senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi to explain who Mike Ashley is, why the Harvey Nichols deal matters and how Frasers is gaining influence across the fashion industry.
Who is buying the Palantir chore coat?
Who is buying the Palantir chore coat? Aug 14, 2026 2148 It started with the Palantir chore coat. Then it was the Anthropic "thinking cap." Now, OpenAI has its own regular merch drops through its apparel arm, Supply Co. Over the last year, big tech and AI companies have started to get into the fashion game, releasing streetwear-inspired drops, hiring people into roles like "head of vibes" and opening pop-up shops to show off their merch. The reaction
Copenhagen Fashion Week built the Scandi boom. Can it still grow another Ganni?
Copenhagen Fashion Week built the Scandi boom. Can it still grow another Ganni? Aug 7, 2026 1921 Copenhagen Fashion Week has spent the past two decades growing from a regional trade event into fashion’s unofficial fifth city. Along the way, it helped define the Scandi aesthetic, pioneered sustainability requirements that have influenced fashion weeks around the world and launched brands including Ganni, Cecilie Bahnsen and Saks Potts onto the global stage. But as many of its biggest success
The dos and don'ts of method dressing with Micaela Erlanger
The dos and don'ts of method dressing with Micaela Erlanger Jul 31, 2026 1361 Method dressing is once again dominating the red carpet. At the Los Angeles premiere of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on July 27, Zendaya arrived in an Ashi Studio fall 2026 gown with a plunging neckline framed by sculptural elements resembling a spider’s appendages. Three days later, she and longtime stylist Law Roach continued the narrative at the film’s London premiere with a cream Tamara Ralph
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

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