Bonus Podcast: Glossy staffers recap a whirlwind NYFW On this bonus episode of the Glossy Podcast, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and fashion reporter Danny Parisi break down what they experienced while show- and event-hopping this NYFW. As they tell it, the event had highs and lows, plus a few surprises that hinted at the future of fashion week.
NYFW Briefing: Celebrating the melting pot that is New York City This season, an increasing number of shows steered away from the traditionally enclosed studio setup, in favor of outdoor venues and livestreams. And on a metaphorical level, the walls of the fashion industry, which some have called out for impeding diversity, have begun to break down amid the stream of...
NYFW Briefing: Fashion remembers 9/11 New York Fashion Week doesn’t officially wrap until tomorrow night. But with today marking the 20th anniversary of September 11, crowds have tapered, venues have quieted, and events have been streamlined, compared to earlier in the week.
Fashion Briefing: Amid a brand refresh, J.Crew is prioritizing collaborations J.Crew is embarking on a fresh start, but it’s keeping a key component of its old playbook: Product collaborations are set to remain a core focus.
‘Work, play, live’: How pandemic home life is changing the mall So much for taking inspiration from amusement park-like international malls. In the pandemic world, malls are taking cues from Americans' newly realized comforts of home.
IMG’s Dominic Kaffka on the ‘festivalization’ of NYFW In his 13 years working on the events production side of IMG, Dominic Kaffka -- now svp of IMG Fashion Events -- has not only had an insider’s view of New York Fashion Week’s ongoing transformation, but he’s also had a hand in steering its course.
Fashion Briefing: In the pandemic world, brands are celebrating milestone years in a bigger way Going into 2020, many brands with several years under their belt had the benefits of financial stability and strong product associations, sans marketing. However, many also had longstanding systems in place that were fixed to a fault, when nimbleness was a virtue. As such, getting through the last 18 months is,...
Social media on steroids: NYFW is giving consumers IRL access to shows A record number of NYFW events are being offered to consumers this season, largely due to more designers being open to the idea. Along with organizer IMG and presenting sponsor Afterpay, designers see it as a natural progression of the event -- but also a money-making opportunity. IMG is contending...
Glossy+ Research: Brands are holding back on back-to-school sales With class back in session, many brands are forgoing the opportunity to offer up big promotions around their school-perfect product categories. However, many have returned to investing in back-to-school campaigns to get in front of those in shopping mode.