COP27’s top takeaways for fashion brands With the biggest climate conference in the world wrapping up in Egypt last week, the fashion industry has a lot to focus on to enhance their work on emissions and impact to meet the 1.5 degree limit by 2030. Here we outline three key ways that brands can contribute more...
Post-FTX, fashion brands are launching phygital collections and their own metaverse platforms Despite cryptocurrency's and NFTs' falls from grace in recent months, brands still view the closely-related web3 as a lucrative creative opportunity. Brands including Nike and Italian footwear brand Casadei are building their own metaverse platforms and phygital collections to provide more tangible value to customers.
The future of UK malls is ‘hyperphysical’ Shopping centers in the United Kingdom, especially in London, have become a vital part of the local retail landscape. Battersea Power Station, a new opening, follows Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross that opened in 2018 in the trend of redesigned heritage London sites transforming into shopping and living destinations.
Glossy Summit Spotlight: How Summer Fridays is staying ahead on social media Marianna Hewitt, co-founder of skin-care brand Summer Fridays, launched the cult brand in 2018 with fellow influencer Lauren Gores Ireland with a single SKU product: the Jet Lag Mask. Now, the brand is stocked in Sephora and sells 14 cult products. Since its launch, Summer Fridays has used the lessons...
Coach and Crocs are investing in virtual holiday stores Brands like Coach and Crocs are investing in virtual stores for the holidays, aiming to outperform last year's e-commerce site engagement and sales through fantastical recreations of their own boutiques.
The race to create the first sustainable cult sneaker Innovation and sustainability are becoming more entwined, as companies like On Running, Allbirds and Athleta focus their product design and development on getting the best of both worlds.
Brands are winning on Roblox with avatar fashion, gaming Head-to-toe looks and immersive role-playing games on Roblox are becoming more attractive opportunities for brands, especially as the gaming platform gains popularity, making it harder to stand out.
Katia Walsh, Levi’s | Glossy 50 2022 At Levi's, Katia Walsh has grown the AI and data team, streamlined processes across the supply chain, implemented demand pattern forecasting and incorporated AI into business operations across the board.
Ditte Reffstrup, Ganni | Glossy 50 2022 After Ditte Reffstrup and her husband took ownership of Ganni in 2009, they transformed the small Danish brand into a destination for consumers seeking the “cool girl” aesthetic. It opened 20 stores in 2022.