Welcome to WWD Voices, where you will find news, commentary, and industry insights as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors with special guests.
Anu Narayanan, president, women's & home at Anthropologie Group, on why vacation/resortwear is the next new niche.vacation.
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The Inside Scoop on Transforming Retail Tech wi...
In this episode of WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Jeanette Duke, director of marketing at Sky IT Group.
15 min
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A Journey to Success with Odyssey Retail Advisors
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz met with Rick Strauss and Rich Johnson, principals at Odyssey Retail Advisors.
30 min
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The Changing Landscape for Valuations and Loans
Ben Nortman, co-chief commercial officer at Hilco Global, explains how there has been tremendous change, creativity and ingenuity over the years from the capital markets to help retailers access more capital.
24 min
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Gita Mirchandani on the Power of Positive Inten...
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How WWD Documented Black Fashion Over the Past ...
In this episode, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, chats with cultural historian and archivist Tonya Blazio-Licorish, the co-author of “Black in Fashion” and Archives Editor/WWD and Fairchild Media Group.
24 min
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How Outcast Clothing is Going Beyond Selling Bi...
Lawrence Lees, co-founder of Outcast Clothing, talks about the evolution of the Australian fashion brand.
17 min
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Tariffs, Trade and Turmoil: Highlights from the...
Peter Sadera, Sourcing Journal’s editor in chief, chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, about the recent SJ Fall Summit, industry issues and how stakeholders are rising to the occasion, despite the challenges.
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F.I.T. President Discusses Her 26-Year Legacy
Dr. Joyce F. Brown, president of the Fashion Institute of Technology (F.I.T.), chats with Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio about her 26-year tenure, which will end when she steps down from her role at the end of the 2024/2025 academic school year.
25 min
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How Millennials and Gen Z are Rebranding Consum...
Credit Karma’s Courtney Alev discusses the shopping trends that have staying power for today’s young consumers.
28 min
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A Handbag Designer's Next Act
Emily Blumenthal, founder of Handbag Designer 101, The Handbag Awards, and all-around handbag industry connector, chats with WWD Voices host Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, about the business of bags.
35 min
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Dick's Sporting Goods
In this special episode of WWD Voices hosted by FN, Emily Silver, chief marketing officer and chief athlete experience officer at Dick's Sporting Goods, chats with FN senior business editor Shoshy Ciment.
16 min
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Gap Inc. President & CEO on Reinventing an Amer...
In this panel discussion at WWD's Apparel & Retail Summit on October 29, Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. president and CEO talks with Booth Moore, WWD executive editor, west coast, about revitalizing the beloved brands under the Gap umbrella.
24 min
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Catching Up With Coco Rocha
Coco Rocha talks 20 years in fashion, model mentorship and the Importance of “thoughtful art."
23 min
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What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for the Fashion Indust...
We’ve seen this movie before. Or have we? Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio chats with Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal on what a second Trump presidency might mean for apparel, footwear, textiles and retail when it comes to tariffs, trade and taxes.
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P448 Adds Invasive Python Skins to its ‘Project...
Wayne Kulkin of StreetTrend LLC and P448's Sabrina Cohen and Lori Sigismondo chat with Fairchild Studio's Lauren Parker on how the Italian sneaker company is helping to restore the Florida Everglades' ecosystem by removing invasive Burmese Pythons for their skins.
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How One of Rothy's Top Execs Grows a Company Re...
Dayna Quanbeck, Rothy’s COO, CFO and president, chats with Footwear News' Nikara Johns about the company’s plans and how she juggles often competing responsibilities.
26 min
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Fashion Steps Deeper into the Metaverse
Morgan Evans of Metaverse Studio Karta discusses the transformative fusion of digital environments and traditional branding, and the limitless opportunities the metaverse holds for industries from fashion to automotive.
17 min
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How a Perfect Hair Day Created a Billion Dollar...
Carolyn Aronson, the Latina founder and CEO of It’s a 10 Haircare, chats with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio about transforming the hair of millions of women, and transforming herself (a former foster child and hairdresser) into a trailblazing billionaire.
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Women in Power - Navigating the Intersection of...
In this special episode of WWD Voices, Jenny B. Fine, editor in chief of Beauty Inc and executive editor, Beauty at WWD, interviews Jane Lauder, chief data officer and executive vice president, Enterprise Marketing at The Estée Lauder Companies, on the mainstage at the fourth annual WWD x FN X Beauty Inc Women in Power event in New York, on the intersection of leadership and AI.
20 min
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The Home Front: A Market Update
Tim Anderson, executive vice president of Hilco Valuation Services, discusses the home goods sector, how it changed and what lies ahead.
16 min
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The Evolving Landscape of Beauty World Trade Shows
Julia Uherek, vice president of consumer goods fairs at Messe Frankfurt, shares insights into the current and future state of the global beauty industry.
17 min
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Women in Power - Lifting Women Through Design
Gabriela Hearst, Founder & Creative Director, Gabriela Hearst, with Booth Moore, Executive Editor, West Coast, WWD
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Is Fashion Doing Enough for Sustainability?
To see how the fashion industry is faring regarding sustainability, Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studios, sat down with Peter Sadera, editor-in-chief, Sourcing Journal, to discuss the positives pushing things forward, as well as the obstacles blocking more progress.
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A Founder's Story: Breaking Habits, Breaking Bi...
In this special episode, Christina Oster-Daum, president & founder, cosnova Beauty sits with Jenny B. Fine, editor-in-chief, Beauty Inc and executive editor, Beauty, WWD, at Women in Power event to discuss women in beauty.