It’s a safe bet that, rather than wait around for Philo’s next move while strictly wearing Old Céline, fans of Philo’s quiet approach to luxury have found solace in other brands of a similar mindset. The Row, Loro Piana, Lemaire, Deveaux, Brunello Cucinelli, Jil Sander and Lafayette 148 all trade...
In late 2019, when Anna Harman and Lisa Bubbers launched ear piercing and pierced earring company Studs, providing IRL services was at the center of their business model. But then the pandemic hit. Today, e-commerce is every bit as important. "In 2022, we're focused on both [channels]," said Harman, on...
This week, the founders of two very different brands discuss how they’re leveraging a hot hero product to build a business that transcends fads.
Dr. Amanda Parkes never thought she'd wind up in fashion. Then again, 2-year-old Pangaia, where she serves as chief innovation officer, isn't your typical fashion company. "We are a materials science company," Parkes said on the latest Glossy Podcast. "We're all about the future of materials, and we really think that's...
“Since the middle of March last year, we’ve seen this excitement around getting dressed again; a lot of women are just wanting to take a moment for themselves and celebrate the joys of life,” Thomas said on the latest Glossy Podcast. As a result, Ba&sh has seen “explosive growth” in...
Though fashion brands and retailers are newly debating the need for physical office space, along with physical retail, Brooklyn’s expansive Industry City complex is ticking all the boxes for reasons to go all in. Young startups to established industry leaders are increasingly moving into the space, sold on the creative,...
At the center of the Hatch's success is an engaged community that has worked wonders to fuel its growth. Hatch’s annual sales grew 80% in 2021, and Goldman is projecting 40-50% growth this year.
Even with the rise of wholesale marketplaces including NuOrder and Joor, the physical showroom model is holding on. That was evidenced last week when French brand Ba&sh, which is backed by LVMH’s L Catterton, announced 10Eleven as its exclusive wholesale retailer in North America.
On Tuesday, American Dream announced that Gucci is expanding its footprint at the East Rutherford-based shopping-slash-entertainment center from a shop-in-shop within Saks Fifth Avenue to a 10,000-square-foot standalone store encompassing two stories. The store will be part of American Dream’s luxury-focused wing dubbed The Avenue that opened in mid-September.