Ahead of New York Fashion Week Fall 2024, designers clearly revisited their show strategies to better balance two imperative goals: appealing (and selling) to consumers and meeting business objectives involving retailers, their own production schedules and press. 

Along with the 35th anniversary of Mark Badgley and James Mischka’s fashion brand, the show marked the debut of the designers’ prestige fragrance collection with Horizon Beauty Group. The company had worked as Badgley Mischka’s fragrance distributor before acquiring its beauty license in 2021. 

On this New York Fashion Week episode of the Glossy Podcast, Roland discusses her secrets to longevity in fashion, including how her business has evolved. She also shares what she’s come to believe about the importance of retail partners, community and fashion week.

On the first of six dedicated New York Fashion Week episodes of the Glossy Podcast, which will roll out daily throughout the event, Tommy Hilfiger, the founder and principal designer of his 39-year-old namesake fashion company, discusses the opportunity that Fashion Week presents his company today, the power of the...

An invitation that has gone out for a mid-New York Fashion Week party at the long-awaited KidSuper Headquarters dubbed the KidSuper Gala. The event, which mandates black tie attire, will double as the launch party for KidSuper’s latest product collaboration, and first home project, with the furniture brand Lovesac. 

"In 2023, we celebrated our 50th anniversary. And we told ourselves, ‘This isn't a birthday party; this is our moment to propel the brand into the future,’" said Geraldo Rodriguez, the brand's head of energy marketing and collaborations.

In 2018, Chris Echevarria launched Blackstock & Weber, the Brooklyn-based footwear brand that has become well-known for its updated takes on classic loafers. Still, he’s finding time to launch other businesses and tackle new projects: In November, he introduced the brand Academy, which brings his signature preppy-with-a-twist style to menswear. And,...

With her 7-year-old leather goods brand, Métier, Melissa Morris is rewriting the rules of luxury. By design, despite traditional theories about the business implications, Métier bags aren’t meant to be replaced. And, in contrast to the cold and intimidating feel that’s become synonymous with luxury retail, Métier’s first store, in London’s...

Based on the way she runs her third fashion label since the 1980s, it's clear that Tracy Reese has learned from the fashion industry's mistakes.