WWD Voices
WWD Voices is a podcast that delivers news, commentary, and industry insights from the worlds of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors, the show features special guests and behind-the-scenes stories. It is produced by Fairchild Fashion Media, the publisher of Women's Wear Daily.
Episodes
WWD Beauty CEO Summit - Leading with Decision Intelligence
Aily Labs' founder and chief executive officer Bianca Anghelina joins Fairchild Media Group chief executive officer Amanda Smith on the WWD Beauty CEO Summit mainstage to discuss how artificial intelligence can support companies' decision-making.
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WWD Beauty CEO Summit - Influence at Scale: The Next Era of Growth
In this session from the WWD Beauty CEO Summit mainstage, Pierre-Loïc Assayag, co-founder & chief executive officer of Traackr and Casey DePalma McCartney, chief strategy & brand communications officer at Unilever US, sit down with Amanda Smith, chief executive officer of Fairchild Media Group, to share how influencer marketing is evolving and why companies should seek out long-term creator partne
Faherty’s Cofounder on Turning a Childhood Goal into a Global Brand
In slightly over a decade, surf-inspired fashion brand Faherty has expanded into a nine-figure business.
On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, the company's cofounder and chief executive officer Alex Faherty speaks with Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about the brand’s early days, run
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Alli Webb
Drybar cofounder Alli Webb talks to WWD's Kathryn Hopkins about her return to hair care with her new brand Messy.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence, the co-founder of body and hair care brand Saltair, chats with WWD's James Manso about her journey from modeling to entrepreneurship.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Jen Atkin
Jen Atkin, professional hair stylist, influencer and the entrepreneur behind brands Ouai and Mane and talent agency Highlight Artists, speaks with WWD's James Manso about her career, working with celebrities and more.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Lauryn Bosstick
Lauryn Bosstick, the founder of beauty, wellness and lifestyle brand The Skinny Confidential — which spans a blog, podcast and product line — speaks with WWD's Emily Burns about the origins and evolution of her wellness empire.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland
Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland, co-founders of Summer Fridays, talk to WWD's Jenny B. Fine about their skincare brand's evolution and their approach toward product and content creation.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Jamie Elden
Jamie Elden, chief executive of Listrak, sits down with Jenny B. Fine, editor in chief of Beauty Inc., to discuss how Generations Z and Alpha are changing the beauty marketing game.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Gucci Westman and David Neville
Westman Atelier's founder and creative director Gucci Westman and founder and chief executive officer David Neville chat with WWD's beauty and fashion market editor James Manso about the luxury beauty label's approach to product development.
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Marine Layer’s Cofounders on Brick-and-Mortar Investments, Why Materials Matter and Running a B Corp Business
More than 15 years ago, two childhood friends decided to
make the switch from finance to fashion, and Marine Layer was born.
What began as a small operation with a single 450-square-foot
storefront today counts 55 locations, with more retail openings in the works.
On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, Michael Natenshon, cofounder and chief executive officer of Marine Layer, Adam Lynch,
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Ajay Salpekar
Ajay Salpekar, general manager of beauty at TikTok Shop, sits down with Noor Lobad, WWD's beauty news editor, to talk growth, K-beauty, fragrance and more.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Lo Bosworth
Former reality TV star Lo Bosworth sits down with WWD's wellness market reporter Emily Burns to discuss what led to building her brand Love Wellness, her pregnancy journey and trying the wildest wellness trends.
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Jonathan Adler on Turning His Pottery Passion into a Profession
What has been the secret to Jonathan Adler’s success? A
little bit of luck, a passion for craft and a philosophy of saying yes.
Around three decades ago, Adler’s “lifelong love” of clay
that began at summer camp transitioned from a hobby to a career. He sold his first pot to the American Craft Museum—now the Museum of Art and Design—and a Barneys New York order quickly followed. The rest is his
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Erin Parsons
Erin Parsons chats with Noor Lobad, beauty news editor at WWD, about her journey as a makeup artist and cosmetics collector, and what's next.
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The Beauty of Tomorrow: Blake Lively
Blake Lively, founder of Blake Brown, sits down with Jenny Fine, editor-in-chief of Beauty Inc and executive editor, beauty at WWD, to discuss her haircare brand.
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Designer Kris Van Assche on Savage Fashion
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Kris Van Assche, who was in Manhattan for the Basic.Space design fair.
"When I left Berluti, after like a 20 something years of a rollercoaster of nonstop working, I never really had the time to sit and think about what else I would possibly do," Van Assche said. "Bu
NRF on Shopping Shifts and That $1 Trillion Holiday Forecast
With news headlines shouting doom and gloom in every direction, is the National Retail Federation’s record-breaking $1 trillion holiday forecast wishful thinking? Or something more nuanced?
“The consumer is sentimentally weak, but fundamentally sound,” explained Mark Mathews, chief economist and executive director of research for the NRF in a special podcast episode for Retail Rx with Ian Freder
Fashion Retail Past, Present & Future - Insights from 2025
At WWD’s recent Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, Jamie Elden, chief executive officer, Listrak, sat with Amanda Smith, chief executive officer, Fairchild Media Group, to dive into the current retail landscape—including pricing, supply chain resilience, and AI adoption—with a look ahead to what will define successful fashion retail leaders in 2026.
This Listrak-sponsored session, titled “Fashion Retai
Dissecting Retail Real Estate: Insights on Investment, Growth and Consumer Behavior
Where should retail go in the next 10 years? Wherever the customers go.
In a VIP breakfast discussion at WWD's recent Apparel & Retail CEO Summit, industry leaders from commercial real estate company CBRE and investment management firm Nuveen delved into the intersection of retail real estate investments, consumer trends and shifting demographic dynamics.
Laura Barr, Americas retail leader, CBR
Future-Proofing the Holiday Season with Agentic AI
The holiday season is make or break time for retailers, as the last two months of the year can account for more than 20 percent of annual sales for many businesses. But this season is expected to be like none other, as 2025 marks the first year with agentic AI rewriting the retail playbook, from marketing to customer support.
In this podcast for Retail Rx, David Dorf, global head of retail soluti
Inside SJ Denim's Fall Issue: A Decade of Denim
SJ Denim turned 10 this year, and after a decade reporting on the business of denim, one thing is clear: trends might be constantly looking to the past, but innovations and sustainability attitudes are all about the future.
In this episode, Sourcing Journal executive editor and denim expert Angela Velasquez chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, about the latest issue of SJ Denim
Balancing Surviving and Thriving While Building
Author and CEO coach Kevin Lawrence works with executives around the world on achieving corporate success while also maintaining personal growth. In his earlier book, “Your Oxygen Mask First: 17 Habits to
Help High Achievers Survive & Thrive in Leadership & Life,” Lawrence instructs CEOs to understand they’re not being selfish by taking care of their own wellbeing.
His newest book, “The Four For
Anthropologie on the Growing Business of Brides
Anthropologie launched its bridal line on Valentine’s Day in 2011 and has been tying the knot ever since. On its website last year, Anthropologie’s weddings category saw over 75 million product views (a double-digit increase over the previous year), and on-site wedding search traffic also increased by double digits. As the definition of what constitutes “bridal fashion” exponentially expands, so h
Eileen Fisher's Business Case for Sustainability
Apparel companies know they should be more sustainable, but with consumers already tightening their purse strings, is sustainable fashion a sustainable business model?
Apparel brand Eileen Fisher, with its 60-plus stores and $300 million in sales would certainly say yes. The certified B Corporation has an almost cult-like following among its very eco-minded consumers, and sustainability factors p
Winning Over Gen Z and Millennials
Gen Z and Millennials may live their lives online, but savvy brands and marketers are finding this cohort increasingly enjoys shopping in real life—or IRL as the kids say.
a.k.a. Brands, whose portfolio of digitally native brands includes Princess Polly, Petal and Pup, Culture Kings and mnml, has been engaging with the brick-and-mortar space, from new stores to a push into wholesale distribution
Scaling Sales Teams for Hypergrowth Brands
Ernesta, an accessible luxury direct-to-consumer rug brand launched in 2023 by a Peloton co-founder, is revolutionizing the home décor industry with quick-turnaround custom rugs measured down to the inch.
In this episode for Retail Rx, Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and the executive director of Hilco Global’s retail and consumer platform, chatted with Jennifer Parker, chi
Cynthia Rowley on Balancing Business Longevity with Experimentation
It's not easy to maintain relevance in an industry that always seeks the next shiny thing, but Cynthia Rowley has enviable longevity. This year alone, the energetic fashion designer wrapped her 101st runway show at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with everyone from State Bags to Pottery Barn to Airbnb Experiences, and will receive the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert in Novem
Carolina Cucinelli on Being a Woman in a Menswear World and Evolving Her Family’s Business
In the latest “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and style director Alex Badia sat down with Carolina Cucinelli, vice president and co-creative director of Brunello Cucinelli, to discuss her journey in the company and how her family business continues to evolve as it looks to the future.
“When I started in the business, I was 19,” Cucinelli said during the po
Inside SJ's Logistics Report: The Technology Issue
When it comes to logistics and technology, machines and humans continue their symbiotic dance to get goods loaded, shipped, railed, trucked, stored, sorted, picked, packed and delivered with ever-greater efficiencies.
And what they’re achieving, is nothing short of amazing, although not without its challenges.
In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, dives into SJ's "Logist
Hanna Andersson Bets Big on Digital and Personal Shopping
Premium childrenswear brand Hanna Andersson is known for its bright, playful prints, family pajamas and a highly sustainable ethos. The label has grown considerably since its start in the 1980s, and shepherding the brand’s most recent growth and digital expansion is Aimée Lapic, who became CEO in 2022.
During her tenure, she launched the Hanna-Me-Downs resale marketplace, introduced the Hanna Re
'Empire of the Elite' Author Michael Grynbaum Dishes on the Conde Nast Empire
In this episode of Savage Fashion, Jim Fallon and Alex Badia sit down with Michael M. Grynbaum, New York Times media correspondent and author, to discuss his new book, "Empire of the Elite: Inside Condé Nast, the Media Dynasty That Reshaped America."
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Michael Kors Talks Fashion Origins, Project Runway Return
In this new “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, WWD’s chief content officer Jim Fallon and fashion director Alex Badia sat down with Michael Kors to discuss his fashion-obsessed childhood, industry success and return to "Project Runway." The session was filmed at the newly renovated and recently reopened Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.
Kors discussed his brand aesthetic and how it responds to th
Inside SJ Denim's 'Made in America' Report
Is there anything more quintessentially American than blue jeans? Denim is so entrenched in the American psyche that it can be easy to forget that most jeans have been manufactured overseas for decades.
To explore this disconnect—and to dive into the trials and tribulations of bringing domestic denim manufacturing back—WWD sister publication Sourcing Journal themed its Summer SJ Denim edition th
Chatting with Willy Chavarria After His Paris Show
Having completed the Men's Spring/Summer 2026 show circuit in Milan and Paris, James Fallon, WWD chief content officer, and Alex Badia, WWD style director, touch on the season's latest news and fashion direction, filmed live at the Four Seasons Hotel Georges V Paris.
They then sat down for a heartfelt chat with Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria, fresh off his second show ever in Paris. C
Inside SJ's Material Innovation Report
Material innovation takes two forms. You can develop new alt materials that have less impact on the planet, or you can take existing fossil fuel-based materials and develop circular recycling systems to keep them out of landfills and use them again. Both innovations are exciting and both are hard.
The good news is that VC funding in the green space has bounced back, albeit with a more selective
Following Through on Size Inclusivity
A lot of fashion brands claim to care about size inclusivity – some offer capsule collections or limited extensions, but few have built their entire business around serving this consumer. FullBeauty Brands has done just that – not just recently, but for over 120 years.
Today, the company is a leading force in size-inclusive fashion, home to more than a dozen brands across apparel, intimates, swim
Warby Parker's Latest Vision
Founded 15 years ago as a digitally native, direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer, Warby Parker set out to disrupt the $150 billion global optical industry with $95 prescription glasses (and at-home try-ons through the mail). Clearly, they were on to something, as five years later, Fast Company named it the “Most Innovative Company in the World.”
Warby Parker went public in 2021 and now has a $2.5
Inside SJ's Tech Report: The Human Issue
Big Business is rapidly embracing technology, but at what cost? Can robots and AI can make the fashion industry smarter, faster, better—without sacrificing humanity?
Sourcing Journal's business reporter/tech editor Meghan Hall chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about the symbiotic relationship between man and machine.
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A (Lab-Grown) Diamond is Forever, Too
A diamond may be forever, but a synthetic one is too. And so begins the ongoing debate between natural and lab-grown diamonds—stones with virtually identical chemical properties but very different back stories, marketing approaches and customer bases.
In this podcast for Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Stephen D’Aquila, senior vice president, Hilco Valuation Se
Beauty’s Digital Future: Listrak’s Jamie Elden Talks AI, Social Commerce and More
Beauty’s Digital Future: Listrak’s Jamie Elden Talks AI, Social Commerce and Gen Z Influence at the WWD X Beauty Inc. Beauty CEO Summit.
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Breaking Down 3G’s $9B Deal to Buy Skechers
In this episode of ‘From the Newsroom,’ Footwear News senior editor Stephen Garner drills down on the big ‘family business’ that’s now going private.
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Kohl's is Trapped in a 'Perfect Storm'
In this episode of From the Newsroom, WWD editors discuss the abrupt departure of the retailer's CEO.
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The True Cost of Tariffs
Talk about tariffs has been filling newspapers, websites, airwaves, boardrooms, factory floors and dinner tables for a while, but reality is just starting to sink in now. What are the true costs of tariffs, and who is going to be paying for them?
In this episode, Ian Fredricks, president and CEO of Hilco, Consumer-Retail, chats with Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, about how tariff wor
The Top 5 Consumer Behaviors to Watch in 2025, and Beyond
In this episode of WWD Voices In Detail, Sarah Engel shares insights into the consumer behaviors defining retail today.
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Inside the Saks-Neiman Marcus Merger
In this episode of From the Newsroom, Evan Clark shares the mic with WWD's David Moin.
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Exotic Leather Truths: Conservation and Commerce CAN Co-Exist
There are many misconceptions about exotic leather—notably the python, crocodile and alligator skins that are transformed into the most luxe handbags and leathergoods. But when sourced and harvested legally and responsibly, these animals are valuable renewable natural resources that support the conservation of the species and their delicate habitats. They also provide income to local communities.
Prada Acquires Versace: A New Chapter in Luxury Fashion?
In this episode of "From the Newsroom," WWD editors explore the impetus behind the deal as well as its implications.
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From the Newsroom: Will the ‘Tariffpocalypse’ Transform Fashion Forever?
In this episode, WWD and Sourcing Journal editors weigh in on recent headlines and the implications of the current trade war.
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Tapestry Talks Luxury in the Digital Age
Yang Lu, the chief information officer at Tapestry, chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to learn how Tapestry is approaching luxury in this digital age.
Upscale legacy brands have a challenge when it comes to technology. How do you blend future-facing digital strategy with the timelessness of luxury? How do you balance exclusivity with digital-first accessibility? And how do yo
The Evolution of Payment Solutions with the President of Bolt
Fresh from the recent ShopTalk conference in Las Vegas, Justin Grooms, president of Bolt, joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to recap some of the trends that emerged from the event as well as how 2025 is evolving from a payments solutions perspective.
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Can Sustainability Survive? Inside SJ's Sustainability Report
The political will toward sustainability is constantly shifting, and with the official exit from the Paris Agreement and a ‘drill, baby drill’ fossil fuel mentality, things are moving in another direction. This has created a climate of uncertainty for eco-minded businesses seeking support from government sustainability requirements.
That said, the underlying drivers of a sustainable future—innovat
From the Newsroom: Fashion Week Wrap-Up
In the week’s special edition of WWD Voices, Alex Badia takes the mic to share what’s behind the headlines.
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How Fabletics is Reinventing Activewear
Launched in 2013, Fabletics is the largest digitally native activewear brand, with over $850 million in sales, compounded annual growth of 30 percent and plans to double its fleet of 100+ stores by 2029. And In a crowded activewear space, Fabletics operates with a unique membership model that sets it apart from the competition.
In this episode for Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild S
Tariff Turmoil: What Now? What Next?
Lately, tariffs have become the most powerful word in the world. They are moving stock markets, upending longstanding international trade agreements, and evoking lots of confusion—and emotion—across industries. Sourcing Journal recently released its annual State of the Industry Sourcing Report, and one thing is clear: tariff turmoil has gripped the fashion sector.
In this episode, Lauren Parker,
Keying Into the Spending Power of Generation Z
In this new feature of WWD Voices, "Inside the Newsroom," the cohosts welcome Jamie Elden from Listrak.
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A Bold New Chapter: Macy's Challenges the Status Quo
Last year, Macy’s unveiled its Bold New Chapter initiative with the goal of challenging the status quo. Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth, and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
In this episode, which falls during Women's History
Obstacles & Opportunities: Highlights from Sourcing Journal's Logistics Report
Whether it be container prices, warehouse demand, port congestion or the automation conversation, the year ahead for retail logistics has plenty of question marks. In this episode, Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, chats with Glenn Taylor, logistics editor, Sourcing Journal, to get some answers.
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Reimagining the Jewelry Shopping Experience
In this week’s episode of WWD Voices, Nicole Wegman, founder and chief executive officer of Ring Concierge, a fine jewelry company, joins host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss how her engagement ring shopping experience in New York's Diamond District led to the inception of her business in 2013. Frustrated by the antiquated and high-pressure sales environment, she saw an opportunity to leverage her e
Big Box Backlash: A Guide to Shopping Small
Independent boutiques have always had a place in retail, but the “shop around the corner” can’t always compete against Big Box stores or online retailers like Amazon. But there’s a backlash brewing, and guides to helping consumer shop small are increasing.
In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Caroline Weaver, small business expert and founder of The Locavore Gu
Demand Planning Insights with Logility’s Roger Mayerson
In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development, welcomes Roger Mayerson, senior vice president and industry principal of apparel and soft goods at Logility — which offers AI-powered forecasting solutions.
Mayerson discussed Logility's role in pioneering computerized logistics and demand planning, which has evolved over 40 years. Mayerson explai
This Former Fashion CEO Now Fights Retail Plastic Waste
There’s an inherent problem with much of traditional retail: The more you sell, the more you waste, especially when it comes to beauty, wellness and home items packaged in single-use plastic.
In this episode for business hub Retail Rx, Fairchild Studio Director Lauren Parker chats with Jeff Yurcisin, CEO of Grove Collaborative. This purpose-driven retailer has a unique mission: it not only sells
Anthropologie Bets Big on Vacations
Anthropologie's eclectic mix of fashion and home items, curated around the store for personal discovery, has created a fiercely loyal customer base, with earnings reports to back this up. Now, Anthropologie is taking its consumers on vacation, with the launch of Celandine.
In this episode of WWD Voices, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with Anu Narayanan, president, women's & h
The Inside Scoop on Transforming Retail Tech with Skypad
In this episode of WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Jeanette Duke, director of marketing at Sky IT Group, about innovations in retail technology. She explains the limitations of traditional Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), particularly EDI 852, which has not adapted to modern retail needs such as detailed insights into sales trends, markdowns, and promotional activities.
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A Journey to Success with Odyssey Retail Advisors
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz met with Rick Strauss and Rich Johnson, principals at Odyssey Retail Advisors, who the current retail landscape and the future of luxury retailing, leveraging the rich experience the duo brings from working extensively in the retail advisory space.
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The Changing Landscape for Valuations and Loans
As long as there have been brands and retailers. There's been the need to evaluate their worth, whether for a sale, asset backed loan licensing deal, brand spin off, or in the worst case scenario, liquidation.
In this episode of business hub Retail Rx, Lauren Parker, director, Fairchild Studio, chats with Ben Nortman, co-chief commercial officer at Hilco Global, and former CEO of Hilco Merchant R
Gita Mirchandani on the Power of Positive Intentions in Business
In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content at WWD, interviews Gita Mirchandani founder of GitaPR, the communications agency.
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How WWD Documented Black Fashion Over the Past 100 Years with 'Black in Fashion' Book
“Black in Fashion,” a stunning 300-page coffeetable book from WWD and Union Square Publishing, doesn’t just focus on the past century’s most influential Black models, muses, designers, photographers, stylemakers and creatives, but it also celebrates how WWD documented them.
In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with cultural historian and archivist Tonya Blazio-Licori
How Outcast Clothing is Going Beyond Selling Bikinis on Instagram
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Lawrence Lees, co-founder of the Australian fashion brand Outcast Clothing. The brand's name was penned by Lees’ wife and co-founder, Paris Merchant. The fashion brand initially launched in 2014 with bikinis sold on Instagram. It quickly added party, occasion and festival wear, and has now expanded into swimwear, casual wear, shoes,
Tariffs, Trade and Turmoil: Highlights from the SJ Fall Summit
Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal’s editor in chief, chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, about the recent SJ Fall Summit, industry issues and how stakeholders are rising to the occasion, despite the challenges.
“With so much uncertainty out there, just sitting around doom scrolling your balance sheets is not really going to get you anywhere. So, people feel that when they’re part
F.I.T. President Discusses Her 26-Year Legacy
In this episode of WWD Voices, Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, about her 26-year tenure, which will end when she steps down from her role at the end of the 2024/2025 academic school year.
F.I.T. has turned out some of the biggest names in fashion today (think Calvin, Kors), and continues to shape
How Millennials and Gen Z are Rebranding Consumer Behaviors
In this episode of WWD Voices, Courtney Alev, Consumer Financial Advocate at Credit Karma chats with WWD’s Alexandra Pastore, Deputy Editor of Strategic Content Development, and Kanika Talwar, Business Reporter, to discuss the landscape of Millennials and Generation Z shoppers. Alev spoke about shopping trends for the holiday season and looking ahead to 2025, how consumers are spending this year c
A Handbag Designer's Next Act
Emily Blumenthal, founder of Handbag Designer 101, The Handbag Awards, and all-around handbag industry connector, chats with WWD Voices host Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, about the business of bags.
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Dick's Sporting Goods
In this special episode of WWD Voices hosted by FN, Emily Silver, chief marketing officer and chief athlete experience officer at Dick's Sporting Goods, chats with FN senior business editor Shoshy Ciment about the retailer's strategies for marketing this holiday season. In addition to her projections for consumer shopping trends in footwear and beyond, Silver discusses how Dick's is imbuing more h
Gap Inc. President & CEO on Reinventing an American Icon
In this panel discussion at WWD's Apparel & Retail Summit on October 29, Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. president and CEO talks with Booth Moore, WWD executive editor, west coast, about revitalizing the beloved brands under the Gap umbrella.
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Catching Up With Coco Rocha
In this episode of WWD Voices, Coco Rocha, a legendary name in the modeling world, chats with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss her 20-year career. Rocha discussed her current ventures, shared her thoughts on the evolving fashion industry and gave an update on her advocacy work with young models.
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What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for the Fashion Industry?
We’ve seen this movie before. Or have we? Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal chats with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio on what a second Trump presidency might mean for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to tariffs, trade and taxes.
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P448 Adds Invasive Python Skins to its ‘Project Sustainability’
Wayne Kulkin of StreetTrend LLC and P448's Sabrina Cohen and Lori Sigismondo chat with Fairchild Studio's Lauren Parker on how the Italian sneaker company is helping to restore the Florida Everglades' ecosystem by removing invasive Burmese Pythons for their skins.
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How One of Rothy's Top Execs Grows a Company Responsibly
Dayna Quanbeck, Rothy’s COO, CFO and president, chats with Footwear News' Nikara Johns about the company’s plans and how she juggles often competing responsibilities.
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Fashion Steps Deeper into the Metaverse
WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes Morgan Evans of Metaverse Studio Karta to discuss the transformative fusion of digital environments and traditional branding and the limitless opportunities the metaverse holds for industries from fashion to automotive.
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