Sabrina Ellis, Pinterest | Glossy 50 2023 Along with growing its commerce business, Pinterest has made progress on goals surrounding search responsibility and inclusivity. The latter has been driven by a computer-vision AI technology spearheaded by chief product officer Sabrina Ellis and her team of engineers and designers.
Anne Spangenberg, Ugg | Glossy 50 2023 Since being appointed president of cult shoe brand Ugg in 2022, Anne Spangenberg has been busy. Ugg’s sales in the second quarter of 2023 reached $610.5 million, a 28.1% jump year-over-year and nearly 56% of parent company Deckers’ total earnings. And it’s not just new products making Ugg the shoe...
Janet Wang, Tmall Luxury Pavilion | Glossy 50 2023 Janet Wang leads the Tmall Luxury Pavilion, the Chinese shopping giant Alibaba’s luxury shopping platform. Launched six years ago, Tmall Luxury Pavilion has become China’s leading luxury digital platform, selling over 200 luxury brands worldwide. This year, more than 80 million Tmall shoppers have browsed or added luxury goods to...
How London’s designers are leveraging luxury members clubs for customer acquisition Patrick McDowell is looking to private members clubs in London as a way for potential customers to get to know his namesake brand and what it offers. McDowell specializes in bespoke outerwear pieces leveraging sustainable materials and production, with prices ranging from $3,000 upward.
Chriselle Lim is building the next era of Phlur on storytelling and ‘fragrance wardrobes’ At Glossy's Beauty x Wellness Summit on Monday, Lim discussed how she's leading a brand while also being an influencer, and how she plans to turn Phlur fragrances into Gen Alpha-friendly products.
Alibaba and Tmall are betting on AI to boost Singles Day sales This year, Alibaba's strategies for fueling sales on Singles Day, the biggest shopping event in China, include increasing technology integrations and catering to luxury consumers.
Is Stockholm beauty the next Stockholm fashion? In the Nordic countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland, beauty brands are seeing success in DTC and, more recently, retail channels.
MAC Cosmetics aims to inspire the next generation of trans makeup artists Through its 29-year-old Viva Glam philanthropic program, MAC Cosmetics has a new initiative focused on educating and inspiring the next generation of trans makeup artists.
Fashion Briefing: Why the time is ripe for another Belgian fashion era This week, a look at the burgeoning Belgian design scene and the enduring appeal of the Antwerp Six, and their current impact on American fashion.