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Imran Amed interviews James Whitner, founder of The Whitaker Group, about his personal journey and the origins of his purpose-driven approach to building retail spaces. Whitner discusses his childhood in Pittsburgh, the impact of violence in his community, and how these experiences shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. He...
In this episode of The Debrief, Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin are joined by Lei Takanashi and Mike Sykes to discuss the fashion revival of basketball sneakers. They explore the reasons behind the decline in popularity of performance basketball sneakers, the shift towards embracing new talent and aesthetics, and ...
In this episode of The Debrief, Sheena Butler-Young interviews Sophie Soar, BOF Careers Editor, about the 2025 Careers Report, which explores what fashion and beauty professionals want from employers today. The discussion covers the high percentage of professionals actively seeking new job opportunities, the impact of ...
In this episode of The BOF Podcast, Imran Ahmed interviews Dutch designer Duran Lantink, now the creative director at Jean Paul Gaultier. Lantink discusses his early fascination with fashion, influenced by his family's involvement in the club scene and drag culture in The Hague. He recounts his first fashion show at ag...
In The Debrief podcast, Senior Correspondent Sheena Butler-Young and Chief Sustainability Correspondent Sarah Kent discuss the recent scandal surrounding Loro Piana, an LVMH luxury label, and allegations of labor exploitation in its supply chain. Milan prosecutors allege that jackets sold by Loro Piana were made in ill...
In this episode of the BOF podcast, Imran Ahmed interviews Jérôme Mage, the founder and creative force behind the luxury eyewear brand Jacques Marie Mage. Jérôme discusses his journey from growing up in France to moving to Los Angeles and establishing his brand. He shares his early inspirations, including his love for ...
Imran Amed and Tim Blanks discuss recent fashion events, including men's and women's collections and couture shows, focusing on designer debuts and departures. They analyze Jonathan Anderson's work at Dior and his own brand, the challenges of managing luxury brand expectations amid market changes, and the importance of...
In this episode of The Debrief, Brian Baskin and Sheena Butler-Young interview Diana Pearl about the evolving relationship between the fashion industry and The Real Housewives reality TV franchise. They discuss how the perception of the Housewives has shifted from "lowbrow" to a source of influence, with cast members i...
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