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.
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.
18 min
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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.
32 min
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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.
19 min
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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
20 min
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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.
18 min
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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.
26 min
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How Etsy is Making Transactions Easier for Buye...
In this bonus episode, Etsy’s Raina Moskowitz shares policy updates as the platform prepares to celebrate 20 years.
19 min
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Women in Power - Fashion, Fame and Authenticity...
In this special episode, Booth Moore, executive editor, West Coast at WWD, interviews Erin and Sara Foster, cofounders of Favorite Daughter, on the mainstage at the fourth annual WWD x FN X Beauty Inc Women in Power event in New York, on fame, authenticity and the perils of hustle culture.
29 min
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Reshaping Work Culture for Women
In this episode, Eugenia Richman, Editor-in-Chief, WWD, and Tiffany Dufu, President, Tory Burch Foundation (and author of "Drop the Ball: Achieve More by Doing Less"), chat about women's entrepreneurship, leadership, giving back, women and girls' rights, and knowing what matters most to you.
20 min
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How Etsy is Transforming the Maker Community
In this episode, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of WWD, chats with Raina Moskowitz, COO and CMO of Etsy about the global maker community and how it has transformed over the past 20 years.
19 min
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How Max Retailer Helps Retailers and Brands Man...
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, an executive editor at WWD, interviewed Melodie van der Baan, co-founder and CEO of Max Retailer.
18 min
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Exploring the Gen Z Mindset
Three Gen Z consumers share behavior traits, career aspirations and societal priorities.
35 min
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Inside WWD Weekend: WWD Goes Luxe
Amanda Smith, president of Fairchild Media Group, joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to chat about WWD Weekend.