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WWD's Evan Clark, Arthur Zaczkiewicz and Lauren Parker host this weekly podcast where they talk all things fashion with some of the industries most influential and talented people.
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.
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36:4325/11/2024
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 about the retailer's strategies for marketing this holiday season. In addition to her projections for consumer shopping trends in footwear and beyond, Silver discusses how Dick's is imbuing more humor into some of its campaigns.
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17:0822/11/2024
Gap Inc. President & CEO on Reinventing an American Icon
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.
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24:4819/11/2024
Catching Up With Coco Rocha
In this episode of WWD Voices, Coco Rocha, a legendary name in the modeling world, chats with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss her 20-year career. Rocha discussed her current ventures, shared her thoughts on the evolving fashion industry and gave an update on her advocacy work with young models.
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24:4218/11/2024
What Will Trump 2.0 Mean for the Fashion Industry?
We’ve seen this movie before. Or have we? Kate Nishimura of Sourcing Journal chats with Lauren Parker of Fairchild Studio 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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18:5908/11/2024
P448 Adds Invasive Python Skins to its ‘Project Sustainability’
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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33:4007/11/2024
How One of Rothy's Top Execs Grows a Company Responsibly
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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27:1507/11/2024
Fashion Steps Deeper into the Metaverse
WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes Morgan Evans of Metaverse Studio Karta to discuss 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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18:2622/10/2024
How a Perfect Hair Day Created a Billion Dollar Business
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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20:0316/10/2024
Women in Power - Navigating the Intersection of Leadership and AI: A Journey in Innovation and Legacy
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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21:4415/10/2024
The Home Front: A Market Update
In this episode of WWD Voices, Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of WWD, welcomes guest Tim Anderson, executive vice president of Hilco Valuation Services, who discusses the home goods sector, how it changed and what lies ahead in what he calls the "post-post-COVID" period.
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16:5914/10/2024
The Evolving Landscape of Beauty World Trade Shows
In this episode of WWD Voices, Julia Uherek, vice president of consumer goods fairs at Messe Frankfurt, shares insights into the current and future state of the global beauty industry with Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor at WWD>
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17:5314/10/2024
Women in Power - Lifting Women Through Design
Gabriela Hearst, founder & creative director, Gabriela Hearst, chats with Booth Moore, executive editor, West Coast, WWD, on the main stage at the Women In Power event.
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21:1308/10/2024
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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19:1004/10/2024
A Founder's Story: Breaking Habits, Breaking Big, Breaking the Mould
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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27:4001/10/2024
How Etsy is Making Transactions Easier for Buyers and Sellers
In this bonus episode of WWD Voices, host Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes Raina Moskowitz, COO and CMO of Esty, who shares policy updates as the platform prepares to celebrate 20 years.
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20:3825/09/2024
Women in Power - Fashion, Fame and Authenticity: Inside the Fosters’ Empire
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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30:2724/09/2024
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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21:2717/09/2024
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 how the 20-year old marketplace has transformed the global maker community.
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20:3606/09/2024
How Max Retailer Helps Retailers and Brands Manage Excess Inventory
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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18:5604/09/2024
Exploring the Gen Z Mindset
In this special edition of WWD Voices, hosted by Arthur Zaczkiewicz, the spotlight turns to the much-talked-about Generation Z. This demographic, known for its significant market influence and unique consumer behavior, has businesses keen to connect in meaningful ways. Zaczkiewicz welcomed three young Gen Zers: Benjamin Francis, Taylor Kane and Nikki Salvestrini, who each shared insights into their lives, career aspirations and the values that shape their decisions.
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36:1103/09/2024
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.
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14:2820/08/2024
Inside SJ x WWD's Tech Report: The Artificial Intelligence Issue
In this episode, Sourcing Journal business reporter and tech editor Meghan Hall joins Lauren Parker, director of Fairchild Studio, to discuss the SJ x WWD Tech Report: The Artificial Intelligence Issue.
Far from some distant sci-fi fantasy, artificial intelligence has made its way into all aspects of our lives and the fashion industry is no exception.
The podcast teases the various highlights of the report, from how AI is impacting demand planning on the “back end” of fashion to more consumer-facing applications like personalization and customization. Also explored are whether the mere letters “AI” in a value proposition boost investment and stock prices, and how companies are allocating such funds if and when they do procure them.
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17:5013/08/2024
Trailblazers of Re-Commerce
In this episode, actress and author Alicia Silverstone and eBay’s Renee Morin joined WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, to discuss how consumers can live more sustainably and participate in re-commerce, which about is re-selling pre-loved products.
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24:4831/07/2024
Shaping J.Crew’s Digital Transformation Strategy
Danielle Schmelkin, chief information officer of J.Crew Group, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker to discuss digital success.
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24:4109/07/2024
Balancing Product and Purpose at Coach
Sandeep Seth, CMO and President North America of Coach, joins Fairchild's Lauren Parker to discuss why product alone isn't enough.
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29:1301/07/2024
This Macy’s Executive Wears Two Hats
Adrian Mitchell, COO and CFO of Macy’s, joins WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz to talk about the retailer's “A Bold New Chapter” plan.
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20:4124/06/2024
Understanding Great Design
Dan Harden, CEO and principal designer at Whipsaw, joins Arthur Zaczkiewicz to answer an age-old question: Can you design a better hammer?
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27:3818/06/2024
How Retail Has Changed Since the Pandemic
Ian S. Fredericks of Hilco Consumer — Retail joins WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz to discuss retail’s ongoing evolution.
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27:3504/06/2024
How Listening to Your Customer Builds Long-term Loyalty
In this episode of WWD Voices, Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO of J. McLaughlin, shares insights into customer engagement where the specialty apparel retailers takes on a more active listening role.
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21:3124/05/2024
Retail’s State of Play
In this special edition episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz interviews Joshua Goldberg, senior managing director at Hilco Corporate Finance.
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22:4714/05/2024
Retail’s ‘Secret Sauce’
WWD's Arthur Zaczkiewicz welcomes Michael Appel, managing director at Getzler Henrich & Associates, and Claire Spofford, president and chief executive officer of J. Jill Inc., to figure out what retailers need to do today to succeed.
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23:4011/04/2024
Catching Up with Sourcing Journal
Arthur Zaczkiewicz chats with Pete Sadera, editor in chief of WWD sister publication, Sourcing Journal, on the state of the fashion industry.
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24:0704/04/2024
The Fashion-Cannabis Connection
In this episode, WWD Voices host Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive director of strategic content at WWD, turns the mic over to guest host Michael Londrigan, chairman of business and an associate professor at LIM College who leads a panel discussion about the fashion-cannabis connection.
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37:3608/03/2024
Retail Update with Michael Appel
In this episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Michael Appel from Getzler Henrich & Associates.
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24:0716/02/2024
Better Cotton’s Lena Staafgård On a Better World
In this episode, Evan Clark, deputy managing editor of WWD, speaks with Lena Staafgård, chief operating officer of the Better Cotton Initiative, which offers a voluntary standard for the industry to follow, but is calling on the government to offer some more back up.
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21:4119/12/2023
A Path to Greater Circularity
In this episode, WWD’s Arthur Zaczkiewicz catches up with Sim Gulati, co-founder and CEO of Bloom Labs, which is innovating in the fiber market.
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17:5208/12/2023
The Future of Sustainability Talent
Guest host Nancy Miller, dean of undergraduate studies and chair of the Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Department at LIM College, leads a panel discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing companies from a talent perspective.
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29:4923/10/2023
Catching Up With Ken Natori
In this episode, Ken Natori shares insights into current fashion trends, the state of the consumer and the evolution of The Natori Company.
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21:2226/09/2023
Where is Fashion Technology Headed?
In this episode, guest host Deborah Metts, an adjunct professor in the Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Department at LIM College, leads a discussion about fashion tech and where it is headed. Joining her are Anna Bennudriti, LIM College Class of 2004 and vice president of digital marketing at Belk, and LIM College students Cheyenne Monica Hynes, Lillianna Runacres, and Chloe Schmidtbauer.
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38:0019/05/2023
AI’s Arrival, In Retail and the World
This episode of WWD Voices features Jordan Fisher, chief executive officer and founder of Standard AI, which has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence in retail. While Standard AI has worked to bring automated checkout to the convenience retail sector, he said the technology is going to become second nature in fashion.
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34:1417/05/2023
The Company Behind the Fight Against Microplastics
WWD Voices co-host Arthur Zaczkiewicz talks to Dr. Paul Servin, applications development director at Xeros, which is a green tech innovation business “with solutions that transform the performance, impact and economics of the fashion and laundering industry,” the company said.
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19:3231/03/2023
Opportunities in Online Marketplaces
This episode of WWD Voices features Adrien Nussenbaum, co-founder and co-CEO of Mirakl, which is a software-as-a-service solution used by leading brands and retailers to manage their third-party marketplace and drop-ship businesses.
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22:5830/03/2023
Change, Agility and the Power of Connection
In this special episode, guest host Sarah Engel, president of January Digital, talks with Sharonda Weatherspoon, senior vice president of stores and co-chair for diversity and inclusion at Ralph Lauren, and Salima Popatia, chief digital officer at Orveon, about women in leadership today and leading through change.
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42:1606/03/2023
Fashion on Our Minds
In this episode, co-hosts Evan Clark and Arthur Zaczkiewicz are joined by Alex Badia, style director of WWD, and special guest Kyle Rice, senior multimedia editor at Rolling Stone.
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33:2106/02/2023
Meet Hanesbrands’ Sustainability Guru
In this episode Arthur Zaczkiewicz, executive editor of strategic content development at WWD, catches up with Chris Fox, Hanesbrands’ chief sustainability officer. Fox said sustainability is a top priority for the $6.5 billion company.
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21:1220/01/2023
Shop Premium Outlets’ Neel Grover Discusses Shifts in Consumer Preferences
In this episode, Neel Grover, chief executive officer of Shop Premium Outlets, shares insights in how consumer behavior is evolving and how the online marketplace meets new demands.
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20:1228/12/2022
Meet the Founders of Talent Resources Sports
In this episode, WWD catches up with the co-founders of Talent Resources Sports, the company that works with retailers and brands such as Neiman Marcus on various sports-related campaigns.
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24:1922/12/2022
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.
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20:1002/12/2022
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.
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22:1821/10/2022