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.
Peach & Lily’s Alicia Yoon: ‘An industry is as innovative as consumers are demanding’ Yoon discussed why partnering with larger companies expanded the Korean beauty footprint, why good skin-care products take time and how Korean consumers are driving innovation.
Etsy’s Raina Moskowitz: ‘We’re investing in our sellers’ success’ On this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Moskowitz discusses Etsy's investment in its sellers, how they're using marketing to drive consumers and why she believes Etsy is still in its early days.
Krewe’s Stirling Barrett: ‘We had to create a lot of our own opportunities’ In this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, founder and creative director Stirling Barrett, talks about how Krewe got its credibility in the market, why mobile retail is key to brick-and-mortar expansion and why New Orleans is the best place to build a business. Below are excerpts from the episode,...
- Lilly Pulitzer’s Michelle Kelly: ‘The customers are in charge’
In this episode of The Glossy Podcast, Kelly discusses what it’s like to have a truly loyal following, how Lilly Pulitzer approaches capsule collections and how influencer marketing is a natural extension of the brand. Below are excerpts from the conversation, edited for clarity.
- The Glossy Report: Fall 2018
Each quarter, the Glossy team explores key themes and topics from the rapidly evolving beauty and fashion industries and breaks them down for you. In this report, we looked at the future of beauty and wellness and the top five trends shaping the industry.
- Wilhelmina Models CEO Bill Wackermann: ‘Brands today are looking for a fuller picture, it’s not just about the pretty face’
In this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Wackermann discusses why Instagram followers should be more about quality than quantity, how consumer demand is shaping the industry and why his company has turned its focus to Snapchat.