Celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai: ‘I need to build brands I believe in’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao talks to Fekkai live at the Glossy Beauty x Wellness Summit about how he got his start in the industry, what it was like to build and sell his namesake company, and why he says up-and-coming brands...
Saks’ Kate Oldham: ‘There’s always something outside the world of beauty that drives the category.’ In this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao talks to Oldham about the ever-changing beauty category, the redesign of the Saks beauty floor and the reason behind Saks' big bet on hair care. Below are excerpts from the episode, edited for clarity.
Influencers, acquisitions and the rise of DTC: The best of The Glossy Podcast in 2018 On this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, we take a look at some of our top episodes of 2018 through clips featuring guests including Madewell's Libby Wadle; Henry Davis, formerly of Glossier; and influencer Blair Eadie. Below are highlights from the episodes, edited for clarity.
Shiseido president of global development Jill Scalamandre: ‘I’m a brand builder’ In this episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao sits down with Scalamandre to discuss the challenges of overseeing such different brands, the benefits of working with influencers and the future of technology in beauty. Below are excerpts from the conversation, edited for clarity.
Knot Standard’s John Ballay: ‘We’re taking all of our digital efforts and driving customers into a physical location’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes sits down with Knot Standard co-founder and CEO John Ballay to discuss the evolution of menswear, the need for custom-made products for every consumer and trick to selling through retailers with zero inventory. Below are excerpts from the episode, edited...
Dirty Lemon’s Zak Normandin: ‘Conversational commerce is the future’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, Glossy beauty editor Priya Rao sits down with Normandin to talk about how the brand launched on Instagram, why the products can only be ordered through text message and what challenges come with making wellness trends into beverages.
Kate Spade CMO Mary Renner Beech: ‘We are data-informed, not data-led’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes catches up with Mary Renner Beech to discuss how Kate Spade is empowering women across the globe, relying on a combination of data and gut instinct, and continuing to evolve with consumers without straying from the brand's heritage. Below are...
L’Oreal president of acquisitions Carol Hamilton: ‘Transcending all trends is the experience a brand gives you’ In this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao sat down with Hamilton to discuss what she looks for in the brands she acquires, how she stays ahead of the rapid changes in the industry and why authenticity is key when connecting with younger audiences. Below...
Greats’ Ryan Babenzien: ‘Direct-to-consumer is the only way to launch a brand’ In this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes sits down with Babenzien to discuss how he's growing a brand that embraces DTC and traditional retail, balances quality and cost, and serves casual and fashion-forward dressers alike.