The Glossy Podcast

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The Glossy Podcast is a weekly show on the impact of technology on the fashion and luxury industries with the people making change happen.

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Feb 21, 2025 · 25 min
Week in Review: London Fashion Week preview, Forever 21 bankruptcy, EU waste legislation
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, Zofia provides a preview of London Fashion Week, including last-minute changes to the schedule. Later, the hosts discuss Forever 21 circling its second bankruptcy in only a few years and the new EU legislation set to make companies responsible for where their products end up after they’re sold.
Feb 19, 2025 · 38 min
Designer Norma Kamali on the power of AI to keep a designer's legacy alive
For over five decades, Norma Kamali has been at the forefront of innovation in fashion, from pioneering digital retail in the 1990s to integrating AI into the design process today. Kamali’s latest collection, which debuted at New York Fashion Week this month, marks a return to her signature aesthetic, characterized by sleek designs, unique layering and modern interpretations of 20th-century silhouettes. The collection also drew inspiration from Bob Dylan’s style. Kamali's fascination with Dylan, sparked by a Martin Scorsese documentary, influenced the styling, which incorporated black and brown fedoras with feathers, reminiscent of Dylan's iconic look. But in past seasons, Kamali has taken a more tech-forward approach, including by leveraging AI: In October 2023, she partnered with Maison Meta to develop a proprietary AI model trained on her archives. And in February 2024, she showcased AI-generated designs in an installation dubbed "Fashion Hallucinations." According to Kamali, AI is set to shape the industry’s approach to archiving and to facilitate creative longevity. Following New York Fashion Week, Kamali joined Glossy international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska on the Glossy Podcast to discuss her latest collection, the role of technology in fashion and the future of her brand, which includes new category expansions.
Feb 14, 2025 · 24 min
Week in Review: Palm Angels acquisition, tariff effects and Kanye West
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 discuss the acquisition of Italian luxury brand Palm Angels by Bluestar Alliance, which also recently bought Off-White. Later, we talk about the immediate effects that Trump’s tariffs have had on brands like Shein and Temu. And we discuss the recent controversy around Kanye West selling clothes with Nazi imagery.
Feb 12, 2025 · 31 min
A recap of NYFW’s highs and lows
On this episode of the Glossy Podcast, we cap off our New York Fashion Week podcast coverage with a rundown of the most important events and themes from the week. Senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by Glossy international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff. We talk about everything from the reduced nature of this season’s affairs — around 54 designers showed compared to more than 70 in 2023 — to the return of previously shunned materials like fur and leather. Later, we talk about some of our most memorable shows, the Super Bowl happening in the middle of the week and the perennial question that plagues every designer: Is doing a runway show even worth it?
Feb 11, 2025 · 22 min
NYFW designer Pamella Roland: 'Doing a fashion show is expensive'
On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi speaks with Pamella Roland, the founder of her namesake brand that's been a NYFW mainstay for over 20 years. Roland’s first show was at NYFW in 2002, and since then, she’s observed as the week has changed venues and vibes — from the days of everyone showing at Bryant Park to today, when designers are spread out around the city. She shares with Glossy what kind of work and preparation goes into making an effective fashion show happen and how brands can make the most of the week.
Feb 10, 2025 · 22 min
Jonathan Cohen's co-founders on balancing creative and business priorities at NYFW
On this NYFW edition of the Glossy Podcast, host Jill Manoff sits down with designer Jonathan Cohen and CEO Sarah Leff, the creative and the business mind behind the 14-year-old Jonathan Cohen brand. On Sunday, Jonathan Cohen showcased its fall 2025 collection in a presentation at Rockefeller Center that also incorporated inspiring women and new collaborations with accessories brands. On the podcast, Cohen shares why the show’s format made sense for the business. And Leff discusseds how she and Cohen balance business and creative priorities. Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.
Feb 9, 2025 · 16 min
From Beyoncé to Britney: David Blond on leveraging NYFW to win celebrity clients
This latest New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast features David Blond, one-half of the design duo known as The Blonds, known for their ultra-glam, high-drama styles beloved by the entertainment industry. In the fashion industry, they’re also known for their 9 p.m. fashion shows that feel like a party. Blond discusses how The Blonds built their A-list client roster, which includes Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, JLo, Britney and many more. He also breaks down the brand’s runway preparations and the reasons it’s made an NYFW show a seasonal tradition.
Feb 8, 2025 · 22 min
Dennis Basso on NYFWs past and present: Showing at Bryant Park was 'validation’
NYC-based designer Dennis Basso is approaching 20 years of New York Fashion Week runway shows, which included multiple shows at Bryant Park. He’ll again be presenting his latest collection at New York Fashion Week this season, on Tuesday. On the latest New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, Basso discusses his favorite Fashion Week memories and the event’s biggest changes he’s experienced over the years. He also offers a sneak peek of his plans for presenting his fall 2025 collection. Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.
Feb 7, 2025 · 25 min
Inside NYFW designer Patricio Campillo’s plans to create 'a Mexican Loewe’
Patricio Campillo is the designer behind the 8-year-old menswear brand Campillo, which blends his Mexican heritage with his take on contemporary menswear and sustainable practices. It also happened to be a semi-finalist in last year’s LVMH Prize. Ahead of his runway show at New York Fashion Week, Glossy sat down with Campillo to discuss what’s behind his unique fashion focus and to what extent celebrity fans of his brand, including Nick Jonas and Leon Bridges, have contributed to its success.
Feb 6, 2025 · 28 min
FIT president Dr. Joyce Brown on preparing students for NYFW and beyond
Several fashion month favorites honed their craft at FIT, including Michael Kors himself, Calvin Klein himself and Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry. So, for this week’s New York Fashion Week episode of the Glossy Podcast, Glossy sat down with Dr. Joyce Brown, who will wrap up a 26-year run as the president of the Fashion Institute of Technology this year. Dr. Brown shares the evolving ways the school has set its designers up for industry success. She also weighs in on the role of a fashion show in today’s fashion landscape. Throughout New York Fashion Week, from February 6-11, check back for more daily podcast episodes featuring influential fashion insiders, from brand CEOs to designers.
Feb 5, 2025 · 47 min
True Classic CEO Ben Yahalom: 'Diversification is key to marketing success'
Menswear brand True Classic started out in 2019 with a singular focus: improving on the classic T-shirt. But in the last six years, the brand has scaled profitably and diversified its product categories to include activewear, denim and chinos, among other products. There's even womenswear on the horizon, as well as more physical stores opening throughout the year. Ben Yahalom, formerly president of the brand who took over as CEO last summer, stopped by the Glossy Podcast to talk about some of the ways True Classic is continuing to evolve, including in physical retail and through an ever-expanding marketing strategy that's not focused on just one channel.
Jan 31, 2025 · 29 min
Week in Review: TikTok's ban, Anta's popularity and mass retail's layoffs
On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and special guest host Tom Nowak, CMO of the Midwest-based fashion retailer Evereve, break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. Tom and Danny discuss the murky gray area marketers are finding themselves in thanks to the TikTok ban, the sudden rise to popularity of Chinese sneaker brand Anta, and the recent layoffs at mass retailers including Kohl’s, JCPenney and Macy’s.
Jan 29, 2025 · 34 min
How Danielle Alalu plans to grow Derek Lam 10 Crosby’s sales by 70% in 3 years
President of the contemporary fashion brand Derek Lam 10 Crosby since July, Danielle Alalu has big plans for the company, which include growing its annual revenue from $35 million to $60 million over the next three years and hosting its first New York Fashion Week presentation next week. On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Alalu discusses her strategies for developing the brand, growing its sales and expanding its global footprint. She also talks about the brand perks of being under the Public Clothing Company umbrella, the way forward following creative officer Derek Lam’s departure from the company, and the business challenges she’s navigating under the Trump administration.
Jan 24, 2025 · 30 min
Week in Review: Men's Fashion Week, the second Trump presidency begins
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 Paris Men’s Fashion Week, including a matrimonial show from JordanLuca and the debut of Pharrell’s latest collaboration, with Nigo, for Louis Vuitton. Later, we talk about the first week of the Trump presidency and how everything from implementing tariffs to withdrawing from the Paris Agreement will affect the fashion industry.
Jan 22, 2025 · 37 min
NFL fashion editor Kyle Smith: 'It would be a miss' for fashion to ignore the sports opportunity
In the fall of 2024, the NFL hired its first fashion editor, Kyle Smith. The timing felt right, considering the increasing number of fashion and sports collaborations that had rolled out in the months prior, fueled in part by the Summer Olympics. There was also the growing interest in “tunnel fits,” thanks to social media providing more access to athletes’ lives off the field. Smith joined the NFL with a fashion resume that included writing for magazines, doing brand PR and styling under Karla Welch. For this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, Smith joined host Jill Manoff to discuss the influence of athletes’ style, the current fashion-sports relationship and the responsibilities he has in his new role. He also recaps his recent trips to international fashion weeks and shares his process for styling his clients, including Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Jan 17, 2025 · 29 min
Week in Review: NRF report, Proenza Schouler designers depart, the TikTok ban looms
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 report some of our observations from the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in Manhattan. Later, we talk about the departure of Proenza Schouler’s founders and where they may go next, as well as the looming TikTok ban.
Jan 15, 2025 · 29 min
Mack Weldon's Brian Berger on surviving as a DTC brand in the modern landscape
Brian Berger founded the men’s basics brand Mack Weldon over a decade ago just as the DTC boom was about to begin. Mack Weldon rode that wave to success, but the landscape for DTC brands has changed significantly since then. On this week’s episode of the Glossy Podcast, we talk with Berger about the importance of flexibility, the ways he's navigated Mack Weldon through a challenging few years and the brand’s first big TV marketing spot.
Jan 10, 2025 · 25 min
Week in Review: LA's fires, True Religion's acquisition, Wolford's fulfillment problems
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 about the devastating wildfires hitting the West Coast and how brands are responding. Later, we discuss True Religion’s recent acquisition and consumers' frustration with hosiery brand Wolford’s slow order deliveries.
Jan 8, 2025 · 32 min
MoMA’s Chay Costello on leveraging 3 million visitors and brand collabs to create a popular retail destination
The MoMA Design Store has earned a reputation as a destination for product discovery and a source of cool, limited-edition, gift-worthy finds. On the fashion side, those have included exclusive collaborations with Champion and New Era. On this week’s Glossy Podcast, the curator behind the store’s assortment, MoMA Retail's Chay Costello, breaks down her merchandising secrets.
Jan 3, 2025 · 25 min
Week in Review: Walmart's climate target miss, fraudulent returns and the return of Louis Vuitton x Murakami
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 discuss the swing away from sustainability among large companies including Walmart. Later, we talk about brands' strategies for dealing with fraudulent returns and the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collaboration's grand return.

The Glossy Podcast

Week in Review: London Fashion Week preview, Forever 21 bankruptcy, EU waste legislation

Designer Norma Kamali on the power of AI to keep a designer's legacy alive

Week in Review: Palm Angels acquisition, tariff effects and Kanye West

A recap of NYFW’s highs and lows

NYFW designer Pamella Roland: 'Doing a fashion show is expensive'

Jonathan Cohen's co-founders on balancing creative and business priorities at NYFW

From Beyoncé to Britney: David Blond on leveraging NYFW to win celebrity clients

Dennis Basso on NYFWs past and present: Showing at Bryant Park was 'validation’

Inside NYFW designer Patricio Campillo’s plans to create 'a Mexican Loewe’

FIT president Dr. Joyce Brown on preparing students for NYFW and beyond

True Classic CEO Ben Yahalom: 'Diversification is key to marketing success'

Week in Review: TikTok's ban, Anta's popularity and mass retail's layoffs

How Danielle Alalu plans to grow Derek Lam 10 Crosby’s sales by 70% in 3 years

Week in Review: Men's Fashion Week, the second Trump presidency begins

NFL fashion editor Kyle Smith: 'It would be a miss' for fashion to ignore the sports opportunity

Week in Review: NRF report, Proenza Schouler designers depart, the TikTok ban looms

Mack Weldon's Brian Berger on surviving as a DTC brand in the modern landscape

Week in Review: LA's fires, True Religion's acquisition, Wolford's fulfillment problems

MoMA’s Chay Costello on leveraging 3 million visitors and brand collabs to create a popular retail destination

Week in Review: Walmart's climate target miss, fraudulent returns and the return of Louis Vuitton x Murakami