As fashion and the metaverse come together, it seems it’s only a matter of time before brands bring gaming concepts into the IRL world via their physical stores. 

Introducing Glossy's "Week in Review" podcast, where editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and fashion reporter Danny Parisi discuss the week's need-to-know fashion news, launches and events. This week, that includes the Balenciaga x Fortnite partnership, the London Fashion Week business trends and the latest funding mega-round to hit the luxury resale space.

As retailers evolve to compete, they’re infringing on the territory of one-time industry disruptors. Now, those with formerly innovative business models are expanding their horizons. 

On this bonus episode of the Glossy Podcast, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and fashion reporter Danny Parisi break down what they experienced while show- and event-hopping this NYFW. As they tell it, the event had highs and lows, plus a few surprises that hinted at the future of fashion week.

This season, an increasing number of shows steered away from the traditionally enclosed studio setup, in favor of outdoor venues and livestreams. And on a metaphorical level, the walls of the fashion industry, which some have called out for impeding diversity, have begun to break down amid the stream of...

New York Fashion Week doesn’t officially wrap until tomorrow night. But with today marking the 20th anniversary of September 11, crowds have tapered, venues have quieted, and events have been streamlined, compared to earlier in the week.

J.Crew is embarking on a fresh start, but it’s keeping a key component of its old playbook: Product collaborations are set to remain a core focus.

So much for taking inspiration from amusement park-like international malls. In the pandemic world, malls are taking cues from Americans' newly realized comforts of home. 

In his 13 years working on the events production side of IMG, Dominic Kaffka -- now svp of IMG Fashion Events -- has not only had an insider’s view of New York Fashion Week’s ongoing transformation, but he’s also had a hand in steering its course.