- ‘You’ve got to keep an open mind’: Next’s Joel Wilkenfeld on the evolution of modeling
Like the rest of the fashion industry, the modeling world has undergone great change in recent years: Today, bloggers-turned-influencers are being featured in high-fashion campaigns, an increasing number of non-white, other-than-a-size-2 models are walking top runways, and models’ Instagrams have widely replaced their portfolios. Joel Wilkenfeld, who launched Next Models...
- Confessions of a female fashion employee: ‘Men are getting opportunities women aren’t’
In our latest Confessions, in which we grant anonymity for honesty, we chat with a female employee at a popular menswear brand. Not only do men make up most of the top spots at the company, but they’re also repeatedly given recognition and promotions. The women, on the other hand,...
- Day in the Life: XO Group editor-in-chief Kellie Gould
The Knot, which describes itself as a wedding media and service company, is a major player in the $100 billion wedding industry — and much of its recent success can be owed to XO Group editor-in-chief Kellie Gould. In addition to updating The Knot's social strategy, she has revamped the...
- ‘Brands come to us’: Athleta looks to lead market with new sustainability plan
On Earth Day, Gap Inc.’s Athleta launched four lofty goals for 2020, which are set to solidify it as a sustainability leader among activewear brands.
- Glossy 101: The gray market, explained
To get a feel for the gray market, just look at the array of designer bags currently stocked at your local Marshalls. No, Gucci and Fendi didn’t put them there, and yes, the retailers are selling them legally. It’s complicated, but this explainer spells it out.
- ‘It’s so unforgiving, you want to give up’: What it takes to survive 10 years as a designer
According to Steven Kolb, president and CEO of the CFDA, “[Designers] who have made it [to 10 years] have done a good job in establishing their voice and identity. To continue to grow, they need to expand sales and look at investment opportunities.” And some say that’s where the real...
- ‘It’s not as much of a novelty’: Why sex doesn’t sell in 2017
Evident in the latest campaigns and runway collections, and the retailers managing to survive, revealing and body-conscious styles have taken a backseat to easy pieces and modest looks that leave much to the imagination. Today, skin is out, comfort is king and blatantly sexy is frowned upon. Some say it's...
- Elyse Walker on building her fashion empire
On a recent call from Los Angeles, fashion retail veteran Elyse Walker mapped out her road to success, plus she explained how she has differentiated her brand and what she’s doing to remain competitive.
- ‘Evolve, or you disappear’: Inside Uniqlo’s aggressive growth strategy
At Uniqlo's global press presentation on Wednesday, Fast Retailing executives revealed details of the retailer's aggressive growth strategy and its next designer collaboration: J.W. Anderson.