Chaos and confusion in the Strait of Hormuz could drive apparel production costs up 15% While much of the concern about the Strait of Hormuz has been focused on the lack of oil being shipped through it, that's not the only cargo being delayed. Apparel and textile hubs like India and Bangladesh produce clothing for global brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Zara and H&M.
‘Fashion businesses want immediate contributions’: An FIT professor on the ‘challenging’ fashion labor market On this week's Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi speaks with Keith Fraley, a professor of fashion business management, about the challenges facing new graduates and others seeking entry-level roles in the fashion industry.
Fashion Briefing: How Steve Madden is using resale to ‘hedge against tariffs’ Steve Madden has been weathering the retail storm better than expected. All three of its core brands — Steve Madden, Dolce Vita and Betsey Johnson — have experienced growth in the last year, and direct-to-consumer revenue is increasing.
Chanel domination and anti-Bezos backlash: 5 takeaways from the Met Gala red carpet The Met Gala is often called the biggest night in fashion, but there were some notable absences this year. Gala mainstays like Zendaya and Bella Hadid, as well as figures who have attended in the past, like the mayor of New York City, all abstained from the event.
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reflects a vastly changed fashion landscape In this spoiler-filled Glossy Podcast episode, we talk about how the industry has changed in the 20 years since the original "Devil Wears Prada" was released and examine what the movie says about the current state of fashion.
Fashion Briefing: Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are coming for the fashion industry As betting markets continue to rise in popularity, industry experts say their prevalence in fashion will only grow. But betting markets have also faced significant criticism, which may discourage fashion companies from working too closely with them.
How Wrangler used Spotify and out-of-home advertising to show up at Stagecoach Wrangler's Stagecoach strategy included strategically placed out-of-home advertisements, including billboards along the highway leading to the Coachella Valley and signage at the baggage claim at the Palm Springs Airport.
Glossy Research: 1 in 4 executives expects AI to replace jobs within their company in the next 12 months Our research team surveyed dozens of business workers about how their companies are using AI, where they'd rank their companies' AI efficiency and how likely AI is to replace jobs at their companies in the near future.
Can Kering’s comprehensive plan really turn things around? On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska discuss what was wrong with Kering's previous strategy, what new CEO Luca de Meo's new plan entails, and how likely it is to succeed.