Fashion brands are relying on hackathons to limited effect To compete with groundbreaking competitors that seem to have sprung up, fashion companies are investing in a variety of initiatives aimed at driving their operations and products forward. The goal is to retain or establish their positioning as industry frontrunners, but the means are often tech labs and hackathons too...
Glossy Research: 70% of fashion workers have been harassed or discriminated against on the job A recent survey by Glossy of 58 workers found that discrimination and harassment are rampant in fashion, with 70% of industry workers stating they've been discriminated against or harassed over the course of their career. And despite more efforts being made to ensure safe workplaces across industries, fashion has been...
‘Fashion is ripe for female talent’: Why a male-dominated board of directors remains the industry norm At a time when establishing authentic connections with customers is the name of the game, it seems the heads of fashion companies are starting to see the value of female voices and perspectives. Whether out of legal obligation, in response to media backlash or because they’ve come to appreciate diversity, more...
Glossy Research: 87% of fashion employees surveyed say they’re overworked The latest Glossy survey shows that, while the fashion industry has evolved, expectations put on workers -- who historically put up with long hours and loads of responsibilities to be a part of the inner circle -- have remained high.
‘Stay humble, but raise the bar’: Goop and Farfetch investor Felix Capital plots its next steps Following a $300 million funding round, Frederic Court, Felix Capital’s founder, discussed with Glossy the state of company’s portfolio, its next moves and the evolution of its processes amid rapid growth.
The Rise of #SelfcareSunday The workweek is no longer largely confined to a person’s hours in the office. The widespread desire to set boundaries on work in the name of reserving “me time” has led to the rise of #SelfcareSunday, a hashtag-driven trend popularized by Instagrammers ranging from Kourtney Kardashian to Michelle Obama. Workers are...
Retail’s forever war on ‘friction’ At the National Retail Convention’s Big Show, an annual conference held this week at New York City’s Javits Center, many execs spoke of "friction" within the shopping experience, everything from lines in-store to lack of inventory to delivery times beyond same-day. The hope is by removing extra steps, retail players...
You can’t work with us: How the new, ultra-exclusive shared workspaces stack up A number of ultra-exclusive shared workspaces touting themselves as gathering spots and community hubs have sprung up. Here’s how they stack up.
Glossy Research: 44% of fashion and beauty workers are looking for a new job The fashion and beauty industries are losing their luster. That's the resounding message of a survey Glossy conducted with 62 workers in the industries across job levels and responsibilities. The results will be rolled out to Glossy+ members over the next four weeks.