Fashion brands are distancing themselves from Twitter Balenciaga and Gigi Hadid have already left Twitter, and marketing experts say other fashion brands should follow suit.
Weekend Briefing: From COP27, a dire warning for the fashion industry The U.N.’s annual climate conference took place in Egypt last week, presenting a dire case for the need to reduce emissions across the fashion industry and the world. Also: I take a look at how Adidas was able to keep the design rights to Yeezy sneakers and the likelihood that...
Fashion Briefing: Recruiting executive talent has never been harder Hiring top-level talent is getting more difficult, plagued by many of the same challenges that hiring at lower levels presents. The pandemic has made remote work a reality, which is affecting where brands recruit and how willing candidates are to relocate. On top of that, as the stakes are higher...
Week in Review: Johnny Depp’s Savage x Fenty cameo, The RealReal’s profitability push, Condé Nast sues Drake This week, Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance in Rihanna's Savage x Fenty show, prompting criticism after he was accused of domestic assault. Elsewhere, The RealReal announced some of its plans to reach profitability sooner, including offering a warranty program for bigger purchases and data monetization. Finally, Condé Nast, the...
Glossy Research: Brands predict big jumps in ad spend over next 12 months Based on a survey of 34 brand workers, new Glossy and Modern Retail research shows that brands are prepared to spend more on advertising in the next year, compared to the past 12 months.
Harry Lambert, stylist | Glossy 50 2022 Fashion stylist Harry Lambert’s work has turned stars from Emma Corrin to, most famously, Harry Styles into fashion icons. In step, he’s fueled the success of young designers by putting their clothes in the spotlight.
Brendon Babenzien, J.Crew | Glossy 50 2022 "This felt like starting a new business," Brendan Babenzien said, of stepping into the role of J.Crew men's creative director. Styles in his first J.Crew collection, released in July, fueled buzz and sold old.
Mercedes Abramo, Cartier North America | Glossy 50 2022 In March, Morgan Stanley reported that the Swiss watch industry's No. 2 spot, traditionally held by Omega, was usurped by Cartier. Mercedes Abramo is leading the brand’s expansion into the U.S., the company's largest market.
Emma Grede, Good American | Glossy 50 2022 Along with being co-founder of Good American, the denim-fueled brand co-run by Khloé Kardashian, Emma Grede is co-founder of cleaning supply company Safely, chairman of influencer agency ITB Worldwide and founding partner of booming Skims.