AYR co-founder Maggie Winter: For DTC brands, infinite triple-digit growth is a ‘fallacy’ Maggie Winter, co-founder of the direct-to-consumer brand AYR, joined the Glossy Podcast to discuss the current climate for direct-to-consumer brands, beginnings at Bonobos and the persistent importance of appealing directly to customers.
- How Alibaba makes Singles’ Day appealing to luxury brands
Ahead of Singles' Day, Alibaba hosted the Tmall Collection, a see-now-buy-now promotional event to help boost the profiles of brands participating in the upcoming shopping holiday. For the massive event, Tmall Collection was able to attract luxury brands including Opening Ceremony, Guerlain and Jason Wu.
- Mr Porter turns focus to casualwear with launch of its own contemporary line, Mr P.
As the menswear market continues to grow at a rate expected to outpace womenswear in the near future, Mr Porter is looking to capitalize by launching a contemporary line of its own.
- Gen Z is hawking Yeezys on mobile shopping app Yeay
Similar to Musical.ly, which features user-generated lip-syncing videos, Yeay (pronounced like the exclamation "yay") allows users to post short video clips shared through an app interface. The difference is that individuals use Yeay videos to sell products -- anything from a slightly used pair of Yeezys to a pair of...
- Married to the Mob’s Leah McSweeney: Women’s streetwear is an afterthought
Married to the Mob founder Leah McSweeney shares insight on whether or not streetwear's spotlight in the mainstream will help boost the women's business, what Supreme's success means for other brands and why department stores that shunned streetwear brands in the past are now aboard the bandwagon.
- In bid for relevance, American Eagle Outfitters is testing concept stores
In order to avoid the demise of some of its fellow mall brands, American Eagle Outfitters is testing experiential retail with a temporary concept store set to launch in Manhattan’s Union Square.
- Musée Yves Saint Laurent has brought 7,000 pieces of the brand’s history online
The Musée Yves Saint Laurent is digitizing the complete archives of designer Yves Saint Laurent, in order to make it easier to access and appreciate the couture house's history.
- MatchesFashion adds new designer styles to its site every day
MatchesFashion has hit its stride in the crowded pool of luxury e-commerce. Its secret: focusing on exclusive designs and close relationships with nascent brands and designers that get support from the retailer in the form of customer data.
The Dreslyn founder Brooke Taylor Corcia: ‘Data needs to be taken with a grain of salt’ The Dreslyn launched in 2014 as a specialty boutique offering worldwide access to West Coast fashion. Founder Brooke Taylor Corcia joined the Glossy Podcast to talk about staying niche and building two-way relationships with brands, and how data fits into her buying process.