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The Glossy Podcast is a weekly show on the impact of technology on the fashion and luxury industries with the people making change happen.

  1. Recapping Milan Fashion Week, and breaking down the competition between LVMH and Hermès

    23 HR AGO

    Recapping Milan Fashion Week, and breaking down the competition between LVMH and Hermès

    On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi, editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we’re starting with a look back at Milan Fashion Week. Danny and Zofia break down a few of the notable shows, including a big debut from Dario Vitale as the new creative director of Versace. Vitale is the first designer for the brand who is not a member of the Versace family, but his debut collection was well received. And in the same week, the acquisition of Versace by Prada Group was approved by E.U. regulators. Giorgio Armani’s show was a fitting tribute to the recently deceased designer who had a profound impact on Italian fashion. And the Brunello Cucinelli show was outshone by allegations from a short seller that the brand has been operating in violation of E.U. sanctions in Russia. Cucinelli has denied the claims. In the second half of the episode (20:00), in light of Paris Fashion Week, we discuss two of the biggest luxury companies in the world. LVMH and Hermès, both French and both presenting this season in Paris, have traded the top spot for the most valuable luxury company in the world several times this year. We break down the strengths of each company. For Hermès, its laser focus on a single brand and high-value customer; for LVMH, its diversified portfolio and broader appeal. Both approaches have their upsides and their challenges, depending on market conditions. And both companies also face competition from independent brands. We also hear from Luca Solca, senior analyst at Bernstein covering luxury goods, who weighs in on the challenges that megabrands like LVMH and Hermès face.

    44 min
  2. Inside Milan Fashion Week: Gucci’s high-stakes debut, Diesel’s spectacle and what’s next for Bottega

    26 SEPT

    Inside Milan Fashion Week: Gucci’s high-stakes debut, Diesel’s spectacle and what’s next for Bottega

    On this special Milan Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and Betches’s new style director Madeline Galassi to break down the shows, shifts and standout debuts shaping the season. The episode kicks off with a discussion on NikeSkims, the buzzy new partnership dropping this week. From there, the hosts recap London Fashion Week highlights, including Burberry’s youthful pivot under Daniel Lee and Simone Rocha’s viral-ready mix of toughness and tulle. They also dig into how new BFC head Laura Weir is boosting visibility and cutting designer fees. In Milan, Diesel and Fendi set the tone early, with Glenn Martens staging an interactive citywide scavenger hunt and Fendi leaning into color over logos. Prada’s architectural silhouettes and Jill Sander’s tailoring kept the momentum going. But at the center of the week is Gucci: Demna’s fast-tracked debut came with a film premiere featuring Edward Norton, Demi Moore and Kiki Palmer, plus an immediate product drop in select boutiques. Zofia and Jill debate whether the pared-back collection signals stability or a transition phase, while luxury analyst Luca Solca weighs in on the stakes for both Gucci and parent company Kering. With Bottega Veneta and Versace still to show, Milan is proving to be the season’s biggest stage for reinvention.

    34 min
  3. Burberry’s turnaround and the new era of London Fashion Week

    19 SEPT

    Burberry’s turnaround and the new era of London Fashion Week

    On this special London Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska is joined by editor-in-chief Jill Manoff to break down the shows, shifts and standout moments shaping the season. London has been particularly charged this week, with President Trump’s visit, Parliament debating fashion’s cultural and economic value, and new BFC head Laura Weir waiving designer fees and boosting international visibility. The London Fashion Week schedule reflects the mix of pressures and possibilities: More fast-fashion names like Zara joined the calendar, bringing visibility but also sustainability concerns. The stalwarts are still showing, including JW Anderson, Simone Rocha and Erdem, which are holding strong among a tough macro environment. And a wave of NEWGEN designers, such as Jenn Lee, The Ouze and Ewusie, are bringing fresh energy. NEWGEN is the British Fashion Council’s talent support scheme that gives emerging designers financial backing, mentoring and a platform to show at London Fashion Week. Zofia also shares highlights to come this week in Glossy's coverage, including what is going on at Rixo, Edeline Lee and Patrick McDowell. But at the center of it all is Burberry. Zofia and Jill trace the brand’s turbulent recent history — from executive and creative director shifts to pricing resets — and assess Joshua Schulman’s “Burberry Forward” strategy (9:00). Luxury analyst Luca Solca from brokerage firm Bernstein joins the episode to weigh in on Burberry’s turnaround, stressing the importance of heritage, consistent execution and the brand’s ongoing challenge in accessories. We discuss how Burberry's new campaigns — like "Festival Season," featuring Liam Gallagher, and "Back to the City," shot on a red London bus — are reframing the brand. We also talk about how wholesale partners are responding to the brand's Fall 2025 collection and what’s next for Burberry, in both the U.K. and the U.S.

    38 min
  4. Recapping a covered-up, color-free New York Fashion Week season

    16 SEPT

    Recapping a covered-up, color-free New York Fashion Week season

    On this special New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, we’re looking back at some of the shows, trends and interesting moments that arose from this season on the runway. Senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi is joined by editor-in-chief Jill Manoff and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska to discuss what they saw over the course of the week. Danny and Jill were on the ground attending shows, while Zofia was reporting from the U.K. In our preview episode last week, we discussed the move toward smaller, more intimate shows that were happening this NYFW, and that proved to be the case. Many brands held intimate presentations, often in their own stores or leveraging unique formats, like dinners, brunches and presentations, in locations including coffee shops. We also talk about some of the trends we saw on the runway, including the lack of color in many of the collections. And we discuss the continued prevalence of ouside-the-box sponsorships like Christian Siriano’s collaboration with the drink brand Capri Sun. And lastly, we talk about which shows were the most memorable, from Zankov’s welcome splashes of color to Off-White’s use of New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant on the runway.

    43 min
  5. Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour on runway value and independent brand survival

    12 SEPT

    Collina Strada’s Hillary Taymour on runway value and independent brand survival

    For the latest NYFW designer episode, international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska sat down with Hillary Taymour, founder and creative director of Collina Strada, to discuss her Spring-Summer 2026 collection. The collection's show featured a striking visual: Every colorful look was mirrored by a black duplicate, like a “shadow” that followed each model down the runway. The doubled styling underscored how progress, in fashion and in politics, is never free from the weight of what came before. The collection arrived as the U.S. navigates heightened scrutiny abroad following Donald Trump’s return to office in January 2025. With sweeping tariffs and immigration crackdowns, America’s cultural exports now carry a dual narrative: vibrant and innovative on the surface, but shadowed by policies that shape international perception. Collina Strada’s runway mirrored the tension, with the more colorful brand expression tempered by stark reminders of consequence. But Taymour is expanding the Collina Strada universe beyond the runway.  At NYFW, she announced a new partnership with OnlyFans, debuting as a creator on the platform while introducing a limited-edition OnlyFans x Collina Strada “Level Up” T-shirt. Through her channel, she’ll give fans an inside look at her design process, plus offer business lessons, creative inspirations and everyday style, while extending NYFW coverage to OFTV. Alongside that came another first: Collina Strada’s debut fine jewelry collaboration, with Awe Inspired, featuring surreal sterling hedgehogs, molten talons and thorn-like forms, priced $225–$1,145 and made available immediately following the runway.

    33 min
  6. Kicking off New York Fashion Week with a look at what's to come this week

    11 SEPT

    Kicking off New York Fashion Week with a look at what's to come this week

    On this special New York Fashion Week edition of the Glossy Podcast, we’re kicking off our Fashion Month coverage. New York Fashion Week has officially started, and the shows are underway. On this episode, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi, international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff give a preview of what they’ll be looking for during the week, what shows are the most notable, and what New York Fashion Week’s identity is now that many mainstay brands have moved their shows to Europe. First, we break down how the shows themselves are differing. The CFDA, along with a new organization called KFN, is experimenting with a new format this season, with 30 designers over the course of the week showing in a few centralized locations in lower Manhattan. The move is an effort to rein in the geographic sprawl that has affected New York Fashion Week over the last few years. While in previous decades, shows were centralized in places like Bryant Park or Spring Studios, recent years have seen shows continue to spread out across the city. Whether the move will be a success remains a question mark. But one thing that’s certain is that brands are looking for ways to cut costs this season. Several shows this week are held at the brand’s own stores, office or headquarters. We also discuss some notable shows this week, including Ralph Lauren, Tibi and Christian Siriano, which is showing at Macy’s, plus the return of the Rachel Antonoff x Susan Alexandra dog show. And lastly, we talk about New York’s place in the global fashion landscape. While many of the big brands, including American brands, have moved their shows to Paris or Milan, New York Fashion Week has slowly morphed into a great showcase for indie and advanced contemporary brands.

    34 min
  7. Glossy Podcast: New leadership at Vogue, Proenza Schouler, layoffs at YNAP — and a luxury watches update with SwissWatchExpo CEO Eugene Tutunikov

    5 SEPT

    Glossy Podcast: New leadership at Vogue, Proenza Schouler, layoffs at YNAP — and a luxury watches update with SwissWatchExpo CEO Eugene Tutunikov

    On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, we remember Giorgio Armani, whose death was announced Thursday morning. We also talk about the appointment of Chloe Malle as the new editor of U.S. Vogue and Rachel Scott as the new creative director of Proenza Schouler. And we discuss the phenomenon of creative directors leading multiple brands at once, as Scott will continue to design for her own brand, Diotima. Lastly, we talk about MyTheresa announcing layoffs at Yoox Net-a-Porter and the state of the luxury e-commerce market. Later in the episode (20:00), we speak with Eugene Tutunikov, the founder and CEO of SwissWatchExpo. The Swiss watch industry is in a time of turmoil right now, as U.S. tariffs wreak havoc on its export plans and the prices of luxury watches fluctuate wildly.

    46 min
  8. Abercrombie’s earnings, Kelce’s American Eagle role and eBay's branded resale — plus, back-to-school trends with After School's Casey Lewis

    29 AUG

    Abercrombie’s earnings, Kelce’s American Eagle role and eBay's branded resale — plus, back-to-school trends with After School's Casey Lewis

    On the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. This week, they discuss Abercrombie’s continued earnings winning streak and how its sub-brand, Hollister, and NFL partnership are helping the company scale without overextending. They also look at how American Eagle is bouncing back from a misfired campaign with Sydney Sweeney with a strategically timed Travis Kelce collab, reflecting a bigger shift toward athletes acting as creative partners. Finally, they explore Marks & Spencer’s new resale storefront on eBay and how it ties into eBay’s growing role as resale infrastructure. Later in the episode, Glossy brings you a Back-to-School Trend special, where Zofia Zwieglinska sat down with the founder of the After School newsletter and Gen-Z consumer trends expert Casey Lewis. Launched in 2021, After School has become a trusted source for brand marketers and editors, thanks to its sharp insights on everything from TikTok hauls to youth retail habits. This year, Lewis tracked thousands of back-to-school hauls on TikTok to decode what Gen Z is buying for back-to-school and why.

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