Founder Amahlia Stevens on selling Vitamin A: ‘We’ve always been self-funded and under-resourced’ Announced on Wednesday, Vitamin A was just acquired by Swim USA, a family-owned company that also counts Miraclesuit and Amoressa in its portfolio. Its licensed brands include Polo Ralph Lauren and Reebok.
Luxury Briefing: Pharrell, ‘Damouflage’ and the merch-ification of fashion This week, a look at what Pharrell’s history and first Louis Vuitton show say about the brand’s new direction. Scroll down to use Glossy+ Comments, giving the Glossy+ community the opportunity to join discussions around industry topics. So much for quiet luxury. Louis Vuitton’s spring 2024 menswear fashion show in...
Luxury Briefing: With new waitlist, Louis Vuitton is making it harder to buy a Neverfull tote After an era of luxury brands working toward inclusivity in a bid for Gen Z, the pendulum is swinging back to exclusivity. Appealing to ultra-high-net-worth shoppers less impacted by the turbulent economy is the current focus.
H&M Americas Head of Customer & Marketing Linda Li Steiner: 2023 Top Marketers In Glossy’s second annual list of top marketers in beauty and fashion, we're spotlighting the people generating the most buzz – socially, fiscally or virally – for their respective brands.
J.Crew & Madewell Chief Marketing Officer Derek Yarbrough: 2023 Top Marketers In Glossy’s second annual list of top marketers in beauty and fashion, we're spotlighting the people generating the most buzz – socially, fiscally or virally – for their respective brands.
Fashion Briefing: So much for self-expression — Gen Z just wants in on the trend At Glossy's Fashion & Luxury Summit this week, brand marketers discussed what’s driving sales among young shoppers. References to TikTok trends and pop culture dominated the conversations, while products’ affordability and IRL shopping channels were also called out as top purchase drivers. In addition, they said, an early presence on...
Brixton CEO Raph Peck: ‘Liquidity is king right now’ “Brixton is, in some ways, smaller than most of the challenges I’ve taken on in my career, but it’s much more complex,” Peck said on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. “It has a much narrower consumer focus, an underdeveloped direct-to-consumer channel — both in physical retail and in...
Fashion Briefing: This summer, brands are ‘meeting customers’ at airports, hotels and the beach With post-peak-pandemic revenge travel still in swing, fashion brands are seeking out opportunities to support consumers checking off packing lists, tap vacationers’ indulgent shopping habits and even team up with tourism boards, which are upping their own plays for travelers.
Designer Michael Costello: ‘You don’t feel like a major player in the industry until you’re sold at a high-end department store’ Fashion designer Michael Costello came onto the scene by way of "Project Runway" in 2010. Now, his namesake brand, best known for glamorous, sexy dresses and inclusive sizes, is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. Plus, he's behind Revolve's best-selling brand.