Pangaia chief innovation officer Dr. Amanda Parkes: ‘Fast fashion is slowly dying’ Dr. Amanda Parkes never thought she'd wind up in fashion. Then again, 2-year-old Pangaia, where she serves as chief innovation officer, isn't your typical fashion company. "We are a materials science company," Parkes said on the latest Glossy Podcast. "We're all about the future of materials, and we really think that's...
Ba&sh North America CEO Desiree Thomas: ‘2021 was a record sales year’ “Since the middle of March last year, we’ve seen this excitement around getting dressed again; a lot of women are just wanting to take a moment for themselves and celebrate the joys of life,” Thomas said on the latest Glossy Podcast. As a result, Ba&sh has seen “explosive growth” in...
Fashion Briefing: Moving to Brooklyn’s Industry City is proving a ‘no-brainer opportunity’ for fashion brands Though fashion brands and retailers are newly debating the need for physical office space, along with physical retail, Brooklyn’s expansive Industry City complex is ticking all the boxes for reasons to go all in. Young startups to established industry leaders are increasingly moving into the space, sold on the creative,...
Hatch founder Ariane Goldman: ‘Building this from the ground up was my proof of concept’ At the center of the Hatch's success is an engaged community that has worked wonders to fuel its growth. Hatch’s annual sales grew 80% in 2021, and Goldman is projecting 40-50% growth this year.
Fashion Briefing: Why brands are still betting on physical showrooms Even with the rise of wholesale marketplaces including NuOrder and Joor, the physical showroom model is holding on. That was evidenced last week when French brand Ba&sh, which is backed by LVMH’s L Catterton, announced 10Eleven as its exclusive wholesale retailer in North America.
Gucci opens a two-story store in New Jersey megamall American Dream On Tuesday, American Dream announced that Gucci is expanding its footprint at the East Rutherford-based shopping-slash-entertainment center from a shop-in-shop within Saks Fifth Avenue to a 10,000-square-foot standalone store encompassing two stories. The store will be part of American Dream’s luxury-focused wing dubbed The Avenue that opened in mid-September.
J.Jill CEO Claire Spofford: ‘We’re keeping the focus on what’s new and full price’ J.Jill is more than 60 years old. But Spofford has moved fast to ensure evolution across the business and adoption of emerging tools and technologies that can contribute to its current growth. Personalization, an optimized store fleet and next-level customer experience – the latter, with the help of a new...
Fashion Briefing: ‘Prada ski or nada ski’: How skiwear became the ‘it’ girl uniform As the world heads into its third year under the dark cloud of the pandemic, cabin fever has officially set in. Though many people are deeming indoor destinations off-the-table and winter weather has officially arrived, the desire to go out remains strong. As a result, skiing has become an increasingly...
Week in Review: Prada and Adidas expand partnership, fashion opts out of CES, and Omicron wreaks havoc on brands’ plans This week, a look at the significance of the latest Prada x Adidas collection. Plus, what fashion's presence at CES says about the industry's focus on innovation, and how the Omicron variant is impacting physical retail, IRL fashion shows and beyond.