FSW Conversations

In this third installment of FSW Conversations en Été, Bryce and Jessica speak with Laura Lanteri , a strategist, creative director, and filmmaker with nearly 20 years of experience in fashion, luxury, and tech. She talks in depth about her latest project, a documentary exploring beauty, capitalism, and freedom of expression in America, using film to challenge and reshape harmful narratives in fas...

In this episode, Suad Fakih , a luxury data and insights expert and writer of the popular Substack Suad's Gems chats with Bryce and Jessica about what luxury brands are up against in today's uncertain economic landscape. This enlightening and deep-ranging conversation touches upon key issues luxury brand decision-makers face every day in navigating the financial challenges of stagnating...

In this episode, Jessica and Bryce speak with Mario Lang , Executive Director of Global Retail Technology at The Estée Lauder Companies . Global retail, fashion, and luxury brands face many challenges to stay relevant and to anticipate and cater to changing consumer needs across key demographics. Mario speaks of the need for contextualized, meaningful applications of retail technology, including A...

Hello and welcome to FSW Conversations en Eye, brought to you by Fashion Strategy Weekly . Hosted by me Jessica Quillin. And me, Bryce Quillin, co-founders of FSW & as well as It's A Working Title, the luxury strategy agency. FSW Conversations brings together fashion and luxury leaders, creatives, and makers to discuss practical, strategic, and research-based insights to help you, our lis...

In this episode, Bryce speaks with Sanja Bećirović , Regional Sales Manager EMEA & APAC at Centric Software , a leading market intelligence & pricing firm.  Against the backdrop of President Trump’s ’reciprocal’ tariff plan & the threat of an imminent global trade war, pricing dynamics have taken on a renewed importance for consumer & luxury brands.  During her conversation with Br...

In this episode, Bryce speaks with Chiara Marconi , founder of the B Corp-Certified Italian lingerie brand Chitè Milano .  Chiara was inspired to co-launch her brand to provide sustainable lingerie to women who had experienced insecurities & help them embrace their bodies.  Chiara shares with Bryce how Italy’s enduring reputation for craftsmanship & luxury gave the brand an initial platfor...

In this episode, Jessica hears from Michaela Leitz-Aslaksen who founded her consultancy, Confidence & Style , to drive change in the fashion industry by helping brands embrace size inclusivity, authenticity & diversity.  Having struggled to find directional, on-trend plus-size clothing, Michaela began documenting her experience on Instagram to highlight the untapped demand for plus-size cl...

In this episode, Jessica is joined by Tom Marchant , Co-Founder of Black Tomato , a leading luxury travel company creating bespoke experiences for its discerning clients.  Influenced by an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, Tom set out with his co-founders to build truly unique travel experiences that deeply inspire & delight travellers across the world.  Tom shares with Jessica how Blac...

In this episode, Jessica hears from Heidi Svane Pederson , Head of Digital at Lifestyle & Design Cluster , Denmark’s leading organisation for promoting sustainability & innovation in the fashion, interior & lifestyle sectors.  With the global fashion industry responsible for nearly 10% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, it’s clear that innovative solutions are required to reduce th...

In this episode, Jessica speaks with Marco Ruffa , former Chief Marketing Officer at PINKO , the Italian womenswear brand, who shares his lessons and insights into luxury fashion marketing.  With Statista reporting the global value of AI usage in marketing is set to reach $36 billion by the end of 2024, it’s crucial for luxury sector marketers to understand its capabilities and limitations.  Durin...

In this episode, Jessica hears from Philipp Labkovskiy , Global E-Commerce Director at ECCO , the Danish footwear & accessories brand. With responsibility for the omnichannel transformation of ECCO customer journeys, Philipp has a wealth of fashion e-commerce knowledge to share.  Since the pandemic, customers have come to expect more from e-commerce businesses and are demanding higher standard...

In this episode, Jessica speaks with Michael Spicher, PhD , an independent consultant & speaker who co-founded Aesthetics Research Lab in 2016 to explore the impact of aesthetics.  Michael’s work explores how aesthetics influence our everyday lives & how moments of beauty impact identity & societal well-being.  Michael shares with Jessica his insights into how luxury brands can leverag...

Hello, and welcome to FSW Conversations, brought to you by Fashion Strategy Weekly , hosted by me, Jessica Quillin.  And me, Bryce Quillin, co founders of FSW, as well as It's a Working Title, the luxury strategy agency.  FSW Conversations brings together fashion and luxury leaders, creatives, and bankers to discuss practical, strategic, and research based insights to help you, our listeners,...

In this edition of FSW Conversations, we chat with Richard Kuchinsky, Principal and Owner of The Directive Collective , a full-service design footwear design consultancy. With over 20 years of experience in the footwear industry, he has driven the creative design and development process for a range of clients focused on design DNA and strategy. Richard is a Boston Qualifying marathoner and is very...

In this edition of FSW Conversations, our co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Caroline Priebe, founder of Driftless Goods and the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making . A longtime sustainability advisor, consultant, and designer with deep experience in the fashion industry, Caroline has spent her career using systems thinking to design pioneering apparel, supply chains, and business m...

In Episode 9 of FSW Conversations, Jessica Quillin speaks with Kate Pankoke, the designer and owner of luxury bridal, evening wear, and accessories line Elaya Vaughn . A Project Runway All-Star and award-winning designer, Kate’s designs for Elaya Vaughn are frequently worn by major celebrities and featured at red-carpet events and galas, including the Oscars. A Florida native, Kate currently resid...

In this eighth installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Vera Giusti, who is co-creative director of Italian heritage shoe brand Attilio Giusti Leombruni, better known as AGL , along with her sisters Sara and Marianna. Founded in 1958 by Vera’s grandfather, Piero Giusti, AGL is part of a small coterie of Italian-native luxury shoe brands that have been creating...

In this seventh installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with Gill Linton, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Byronesque , an editorial-based e-commerce brand that specializes in contemporary-vintage clothes and subculture. Originally from London, Gill divides her time between Paris and New York, collaborating with brands, designers, consultants, editors, and stylist...

This sixth episode of FSW conversations features fashion guru Kate Sheldon, CEO of The Fashioneering Lab , in conversation with FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin. Kate is a luxury fashion industry veteran with a career spanning over three decades. She has influenced an array of iconic brands, including Chanel, Dior, Prada, Moschino, La Perla, and many others, and is regularly featured in prestigiou...

In this fifth installment of FSW Conversations, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin chats with Sasha Charnin Morrison, former Style Director of CBS Style Watch Magazine and author of "Secrets of Stylists: An Insider’s Guide to Styling the Stars." During the episode, Sasha reflects on her long career and talks candidly about how fashion editorial has changed over the years. She also divulges...

In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with fashion PR and branding guru, Alison Lowe, MBE. As a serial entrepreneur and business mentor, she is well known as the founder of Felicities, a fashion branding and PR agency that supports, educates, and nurtures young creative talent. Alison is the author of the book “How to Start Your Own Fashion Label - the Definitive Guide,” which be...

In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin sits down with Aliza Licht, award-winning marketer, two-time author, personal branding expert, podcaster, and founder of Leave Your Mark. She was the original social media influencer as DKNY PR Girl. Throughout the conversation, Aliza speaks about how her experiences in fashion and luxury marketing shaped her future work as a brand strategy and mar...

In this episode, FSW co-publisher Jessica Quillin talks with Clare Tattersall, the founder of Digital Fashion Week , about the future of fashion and technology. The conversation covers all the events happening at the upcoming Digital Fashion Week events in New York, Paris, and Milan in February. Clare also dives deep into the value of digital fashion and the possibilities it offers to bring about...

We are proud to announce the launch of the new Fashion Strategy Weekly podcast, “FSW: Conversations.” In this podcast, members of the FSW team chat with decision-makers, makers, doers, and thinkers about on how strategy, economics, tech, and sustainability impact fashion, luxury, and the experience economy. Our inaugural episode, which was recorded in October 2023, features textile artist and sust...