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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exploring the Gen Z Mindset
Three Gen Z consumers share behavior traits, career aspirations and societal priorities.
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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.
13 min
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Inside SJ x WWD's Tech Report: The Artificial I...
Sourcing Journal tech editor Meghan Hall joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio to discuss the report
17 min
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Trailblazers of Re-Commerce
Actress and author Alicia Silverstone and eBay’s Renee Morin say living sustainably is not as hard as you think.
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Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J.Crew Group, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker.
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Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and President North America of Coach, joins Fairchild Studio Director Lauren Parker.
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This Macy’s Executive Wears Two Hats
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy’s, joins WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
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Understanding Great Design
Whipsaw CEO Dan Harden joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old design question.
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How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz.
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How Listening to Your Customer Builds Long-term...
Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin, on listening to customers.