WWD Voices

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.

Fashion & Beauty
Business
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A Path to Greater Circularity
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs.
17 min
77
The Future of Sustainability Talent
Guest host Nancy Miller leads a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing companies from a talent perspective.
29 min
78
Catching Up With Ken Natori
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz connects with Ken Natori, president of The Natori Company.
20 min
79
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
Guest host Deborah Metts leads a discussion about fashion tech with LIM College students and an alumna.
37 min
80
AI’s Arrival, In Retail and the World
Evan Clark is joined by Jordan Fisher, CEO and Founder of Standard AI, who digs in on artificial, retail and where it's all going.
33 min
81
The Company Behind the Fight Against Microplastics
In this episode, WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to Dr. Paul Servin, applications development director at Xeros.
18 min
82
Opportunities in Online Marketplaces
In this episode, WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to the co-founder and co-CEO of Miraki.
22 min
83
Change, Agility and the Power of Connection
Guest host Sarah Engel talks to Ralph Lauren’s Sharonda Weatherspoon and Orveon’s Salima Popatia about women in leadership.
41 min
84
Fashion on Our Minds
WWD’s Alex Badia and Rolling Stone’s Kyle Rice help break down the latest fashion trends.
32 min
85
Meet Hanesbrands’ Sustainability Guru
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Chris Fox of Hanesbrands.
20 min
86
Shop Premium Outlets’ Neel Grover Discusses Shi...
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Neel Grover, CEO of Shop Premium Outlets.
19 min
87
Meet the Founders of Talent Resources Sports
WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by the Talent Resources Sports co-CEO’s David Spencer and Michael Heller.
23 min
88
Catching Up With the Founder of Paka
In this episode of WWD Voices, co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz speaks with the founder of Paka’s, Kris Cody, about the brand, its products, and what guides the company’s sustainable practices.
19 min
89
What It Takes to Be Zero Waste
In this episode, WWD’s Sustainability Editor Kaley Roshitsh interviews Brianne West, the founder of Ethique. The two discuss the challenges of creating a zero-waste product as well as the impetus behind launching Ethique.
21 min
90
Leveraging The Power of Google Shopping
In this episode, WWD's Evan Clark interviews Stephanie Horton, who is the global consumer marketing director of commerce at Google. Horton shares insights into Google Shopping, and how it can empower brands and retailers.
25 min
91
Arch NYC's Founder on Footwear Design and Advoc...
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Arch BYC founder Jazmin Veney.
27 min
92
Thirty Years of Tommy Bahama
WWD's Jean Palmieri interviews CEO Doug Wood.
20 min
93
BMO Capital Markets’ Simeon Siegel Take on the ...
Evan Clark is joined by Simeon Siegel, who shares insights into retail stock valuations.
34 min
94
Co-Founder of Ellen DeGeneres Beauty Brand On P...
Victoria Jackson has developed over 600 products in her career.
21 min
95
Resale Revolution with ThredUp’s James Reinhart
In this episode of WWD Voices, host Evan Clark speaks to CEO and co-founder James Reinhart on the business of resale, how brands are joining in the movement, and more.
30 min
96
Breaking the Zero-waste Barrier
In this episode, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes guest host Shelly Socol, chief executive officer and co-founder of One Rockwell, who will be in conversation with Goldberg — discussing the impetus behind launching the company and what it takes to be truly zero waste.
33 min
97
Re-Imaging Brand Purpose
In this final episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by Jill Kramer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Accenture to discuss re-invigorating and re-imaging brand purpose in a post- pandemic market.
33 min
98
Bonus Episode: Re-weaving the ‘Fabric’ of Retai...
In this special bonus episode of the Retail’s Responsible Reset Series with Accenture, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by series guest host Jill Standish, Senior Managing Director-Global Lead, Retail of Accenture, and Mark Curtis, Head of Innovation and Thought Leadership of Accenture Interactive and co-author of the Fjord Trends report.
34 min
99
Bonus Episode: A Re-cap of the Top Retail, Fash...
In this bonus episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz asks co-host Evan Clark, WWD’s deputy managing editor and lead financial editor, and Alex Badia, WWD’s style director, to share their three most surprising news stories and trends of 2021.
31 min
100
Inclusive and Sustainable Beauty
In this episode, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz is joined by guest host Audrey Depraeter-Montacel, Managing Director, Global Beauty Lead, Consumer Goods and Services, Accenture, and Nancy Mahon, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability, The Estée Lauder Companies, to discuss what it takes to put ESG and inclusion initiatives into daily practice.
28 min