Thanks to listener Julia for sending this insight on Raf Simons and his confidant Pieter Mulier
It’s game on for Amazon’s apparel biz, we talk up the big rumors surrounding Dior’s next designer, and Ardene and Aldo stores face questions about their jewelry. We find a way to talk about the NBA, and within minutes break down what the $5 mark means for fashion-brand stocks. Our main topic this week is mindfulness and meditation. Are these practices a cure-all, or are we jumping on the happy train too quick?
Episode 88: Dior and Lanvin Fashion Shakeups, Amazon’s Black Friday, Elizabeth Holmes and Perfection
Major fashion news this week as we discuss Raf Simons’ departure from Dior and Alber Elbaz’s ouster from Lanvin. There’s a new attempt at legislating protections for models, including the very young. Bill Blass is making an ecommerce comeback, and American Eagle Outfitters bought a single retail store in order to access its awesome concept. Amazon’s going overboard prepping for Black Friday, and we’re still talking about Halloween because of Walmart’s costume chaperones. Our main topic is perfectionism. In light of Elizabeth Holmes’ company Theranos coming under fire for not living up to expectations, we discuss what it means to be perfect - or be just good enough to launch and pivot as needed. Are you a perfectionist? Does it hold you back?