FSW Conversations

Jessica Quillin and Bryce Quillin
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FSW Conversations brings together strategic leaders, creatives, and makers to discuss practical strategic and research-based insights for leaders in the fashion and luxury industries. FSW Conversations is a media publication from Fashion Strategy Weekly by It's A Working Title, LLC. www.fashionstrategyweekly.com

  1. Laura Lanteri, Strategist and Creative Director: Reshaping the beauty narrative through film

    08/27/2025

    Laura Lanteri, Strategist and Creative Director: Reshaping the beauty narrative through film

    In this third installment of FSW Conversations en Été, Bryce and Jessica speak with Laura Lanteri, a strategist, creative director, and filmmaker with nearly 20 years of experience in fashion, luxury, and tech. She talks in depth about her latest project, a documentary exploring beauty, capitalism, and freedom of expression in America, using film to challenge and reshape harmful narratives in fashion and culture.

    50 min

  2. 08/12/2025

    Suad Fakih, Suad's Gems: Navigating the luxury market in an age of uncertainty

    In this episode, Suad Fakih, a luxury data and insights expert and writer of the popular Substack Suad's Gems chats with Bryce and Jessica about what luxury brands are up against in today's uncertain economic landscape. This enlightening and deep-ranging conversation touches upon key issues luxury brand decision-makers face every day in navigating the financial challenges of stagnating consumer purchasing, tariffs, and overall global uncertainty. Suad outlines practical approaches brands can take, along with concrete examples of luxury brands with standout strategies.

    35 min

  3. 08/05/2025

    Mario Lang, Estée Lauder - Using tech to build meaningful customer connections

    In this episode, Jessica and Bryce speak with Mario Lang, Executive Director of Global Retail Technology at The Estée Lauder Companies. Global retail, fashion, and luxury brands face many challenges to stay relevant and to anticipate and cater to changing consumer needs across key demographics. Mario speaks of the need for contextualized, meaningful applications of retail technology, including AI, DPPs, and other innovations. He emphasizes the importance of technology as a tool that can augment human discovery, bring operational efficiencies, and contribute to better, more consumer-centric retail experiences, rather than just innovation for innovation’s sake.   We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode: email jessica@fashionstrategyweekly.com.   To discuss the episode with fellow subscribers and access bonus episodes, visit fashionstrategyweekly.com.

    21 min
  4. FSW Conversations en Été 2025 Trailer

    SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    FSW Conversations en Été 2025 Trailer

    Hello and welcome to FSW Conversations en Eye, brought to you by Fashion Strategy Weekly. Hosted by me Jessica Quillin. And me, Bryce Quillin, co-founders of FSW & as well as It's A Working Title, the luxury strategy agency. FSW Conversations brings together fashion and luxury leaders, creatives, and makers to discuss practical, strategic, and research-based insights to help you, our listeners, keep on top of our fast-moving sector.    We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to contact us via the show notes. Plus click follow in your podcast app to be the first to hear our latest bi-monthly episodes, so now on to our special summer edition.

    1 min

  5. 03/25/2025

    Sanja Bećirović, Centric Software: Pricing dynamics for luxury brands

    In this episode, Bryce speaks with Sanja Bećirović, Regional Sales Manager EMEA & APAC at Centric Software, a leading market intelligence & pricing firm.  Against the backdrop of President Trump’s ’reciprocal’ tariff plan & the threat of an imminent global trade war, pricing dynamics have taken on a renewed importance for consumer & luxury brands.  During her conversation with Bryce, Sanja explains the factors influencing luxury pricing across markets, including taxes, import duties, exchange rates, market perception & purchasing power. Sanja also explores how consumer interest in paying a premium for more sustainable products fluctuates & explains why true dynamic pricing has not yet been widely adopted within the luxury sector.  Alongside pricing strategies, Sanja also shares the non-price tools that luxury brands employ to maintain exclusivity, including selective distribution, personalized customer experiences & controlled supply.  We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode: email bryce@fashionstrategyweekly.com.   To discuss the episode with fellow subscribers and access bonus episodes, visit fashionstrategyweekly.com.

    29 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Chiara Marconi, Former CEO: Balancing creativity with business acumen

    In this episode, Bryce speaks with Chiara Marconi, founder of the B Corp-Certified Italian lingerie brand Chitè Milano.  Chiara was inspired to co-launch her brand to provide sustainable lingerie to women who had experienced insecurities & help them embrace their bodies.  Chiara shares with Bryce how Italy’s enduring reputation for craftsmanship & luxury gave the brand an initial platform to build upon.  Chiara also explains the importance of building close relationships with manufacturing partners & demonstrating your sustainability credentials to build trust with customers.  To succeed in fashion, Chiara highlights the importance of balancing creativity with business acumen, especially when it comes to understanding finance & the operational aspects of running a business.  We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode: email bryce@fashionstrategyweekly.com.  To discuss the episode with fellow subscribers and access bonus episodes, visit fashionstrategyweekly.com.

    34 min

  7. 02/25/2025

    Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen, Confidence & Style: Fostering size inclusivity in the fashion industry

    In this episode, Jessica hears from Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen who founded her consultancy, Confidence & Style, to drive change in the fashion industry by helping brands embrace size inclusivity, authenticity & diversity.  Having struggled to find directional, on-trend plus-size clothing, Michaela began documenting her experience on Instagram to highlight the untapped demand for plus-size clothing.  Michaela shares with Jessica her insights into how fashion brands can increase the size of their target market & unlock the spending power of plus-sized customers by providing designers with more education on sizing & fitting techniques.  Given the importance of reducing overconsumption in the fashion sector, Michaela also explains how on-demand production models & live shopping events can help reduce waste by ensuring that clothing truly accommodates the customers it is aimed at.  We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode: email jessica@fashionstrategyweekly.com.  To discuss the episode with fellow subscribers and access bonus episodes, visit fashionstrategyweekly.com.

    37 min

  8. 02/11/2025

    Tom Marchant, Black Tomato: Using storytelling to sell emotive experiences

    In this episode, Jessica is joined by Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato, a leading luxury travel company creating bespoke experiences for its discerning clients.  Influenced by an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Tom set out with his co-founders to build truly unique travel experiences that deeply inspire & delight travellers across the world.  Tom shares with Jessica how Black Tomato leverages storytelling to communicate the emotionally fulfilling & authentic aspects of their experiences & how they contrast with traditional notions of luxury.  Tom also shares that while technology is vital in generating efficiencies, it shouldn’t overshadow the authentic storytelling & in-person experiences that build long-term client relationships in the luxury sector.  We would love to hear your thoughts on the episode: email jessica@fashionstrategyweekly.com. To discuss the episode with fellow subscribers and access bonus episodes, visit fashionstrategyweekly.com. Edited & produced by Juliet Fallowfield, 2025.

    40 min
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FSW Conversations brings together strategic leaders, creatives, and makers to discuss practical strategic and research-based insights for leaders in the fashion and luxury industries. FSW Conversations is a media publication from Fashion Strategy Weekly by It's A Working Title, LLC. www.fashionstrategyweekly.com

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  • Creator
    Jessica Quillin and Bryce Quillin
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
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    © 2025 FSW Conversations
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