Knot Standard’s John Ballay: ‘We’re taking all of our digital efforts and driving customers into a physical location’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes sits down with Knot Standard co-founder and CEO John Ballay to discuss the evolution of menswear, the need for custom-made products for every consumer and trick to selling through retailers with zero inventory. Below are excerpts from the episode, edited...
Dirty Lemon’s Zak Normandin: ‘Conversational commerce is the future’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, Glossy beauty editor Priya Rao sits down with Normandin to talk about how the brand launched on Instagram, why the products can only be ordered through text message and what challenges come with making wellness trends into beverages.
Kate Spade CMO Mary Renner Beech: ‘We are data-informed, not data-led’ On this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes catches up with Mary Renner Beech to discuss how Kate Spade is empowering women across the globe, relying on a combination of data and gut instinct, and continuing to evolve with consumers without straying from the brand's heritage. Below are...
L’Oreal president of acquisitions Carol Hamilton: ‘Transcending all trends is the experience a brand gives you’ In this week's episode of The Glossy Beauty Podcast, beauty editor Priya Rao sat down with Hamilton to discuss what she looks for in the brands she acquires, how she stays ahead of the rapid changes in the industry and why authenticity is key when connecting with younger audiences. Below...
Greats’ Ryan Babenzien: ‘Direct-to-consumer is the only way to launch a brand’ In this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Hilary Milnes sits down with Babenzien to discuss how he's growing a brand that embraces DTC and traditional retail, balances quality and cost, and serves casual and fashion-forward dressers alike.
Peach & Lily’s Alicia Yoon: ‘An industry is as innovative as consumers are demanding’ Yoon discussed why partnering with larger companies expanded the Korean beauty footprint, why good skin-care products take time and how Korean consumers are driving innovation.
Etsy’s Raina Moskowitz: ‘We’re investing in our sellers’ success’ On this week's episode of the Glossy Podcast, Moskowitz discusses Etsy's investment in its sellers, how they're using marketing to drive consumers and why she believes Etsy is still in its early days.
Krewe’s Stirling Barrett: ‘We had to create a lot of our own opportunities’ In this week's episode of The Glossy Podcast, founder and creative director Stirling Barrett, talks about how Krewe got its credibility in the market, why mobile retail is key to brick-and-mortar expansion and why New Orleans is the best place to build a business. Below are excerpts from the episode,...
- Lilly Pulitzer’s Michelle Kelly: ‘The customers are in charge’
In this episode of The Glossy Podcast, Kelly discusses what it’s like to have a truly loyal following, how Lilly Pulitzer approaches capsule collections and how influencer marketing is a natural extension of the brand. Below are excerpts from the conversation, edited for clarity.