Podcast
Retail Revolution
Hosted by Joshua Williams / Fashion Consort · EN
RETAIL REVOLUTION is a unique podcast that features in-depth conversations with guest experts in omni-channel retailing with myriad perspectives: technology, consumer engagement, data analytics, merchandising and more. We pay special attention to current socio-political issues and challenges and their implications on fashion retail, as well as opportunities to innovate and rethink retail's future. RETAIL REVOLUTION is hosted by Christopher Lacy and produced by Joshua Williams, fashion industry leaders and educators.
10episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Summer Intern Takeover: Influencers and Authenticity
Sep 9, 202100:11:33Tap to summarizeMaria Soubbotina discusses the foundation for authentic influencer campaigns with Gabrielle Lamy. Maria and Gabrielle are both graduates of the Fashion Management program at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Maria works in publicity at Random House in New York City.Gabrielle did her capstone research on influencer marketing models in the fashion industry and is an Associate Account Manager at Narrative PR in Toronto Canada.Learn more: Maria Soubbotina LinkedIn | Gabrielle Lamy LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Summer Intern Takeover: Creating Your Fashion Brand
Aug 9, 202100:14:47Tap to summarizeMaggie Kanan gets tips on how to develop a new fashion brand in a saturated market with designer and professor Susanna Moyer. Maggie is a graduate student in the Fashion Management program at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Susanna Moyer is a consultant with Fashion Consort and professor in the Fashion Management program at Parsons. .Learn more: Maggie Kanan LinkedIn | Susanna Moyer LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Summer Intern Takeover: Experiential Retail Post Covid
Jul 15, 202100:20:58Tap to summarizeNaomi Kennedy discusses the tenets of experiential retailing with PhD candidate and retail specialist, Kelcie Slaton, and how the pandemic has accelerated its shift. Naomi is a graduate student in the Fashion Management program at Parsons School of Design. Kelcie is completing her PhD from Iowa State University and is a part time professor at Parsons.Learn more: Naomi Kennedy LinkedIn | Kelcie Slaton LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer: Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Summer Intern Takeover: Diversity, Inclusivity and Swimwear
Jul 14, 202100:15:50Tap to summarizeMaggie Kanan discusses the intersection between body diversity and inclusivity in swimwear with Creative and Casting Director Gilleon Smith-Mercado. Maggie is a graduate student in the Fashion Management program at Parsons School of Design in New York City. Gilleon is represented by CAA.Learn more: Maggie Kanan LinkedIn | Gilleon Smith-Mercado LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Summer Intern Takeover: Women's Leadership in Fashion
Jul 13, 202100:11:26Tap to summarizeMaria Soubbotina discusses the lack of women in leadership positions in the fashion and retail industries with Natalie O'Neal. Both are graduate students in the Fashion Management program at Parsons School of Design in New York City.Learn more: Maria Soubbotina LinkedIn | Natalie O’Neal LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Conversation with Camilla Olson, CEO, Savitude
May 4, 202100:29:40Tap to summarizeBorn in Alaska, Camilla Olson is an inventor and holds two U.S. patents with three more in process. She is a serial entrepreneur; was a venture capitalist. She founded two big data predictive modeling companies in the pharma industry: one had its IPO the other was acquired for $95M a year after founding. Camilla returned to graduate school to learn design and her first fashion collection was selected to be shown in Lincoln Center as part of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Her designs were seen on the red carpet of the Academy Awards, Met Gala and the White House. In 2011, she received the Distinguished Alumna Award from the University of Maryland and Honorable Mention as “Best Second Act Reinvention” on the website SecondAct.com. TEDx speaker January 2016.Camilla's specialties include lateral thinking, business development and strategy, inspiration driven visual research, textile manipulation and creative processes.Camilla is the CEO of Savitude, a company that focuses on helping fashion designers solve the fit, return and excess inventory problems by providing Enhanced Sketching using AI Design Intelligence. Savitude offers an integrated product design SaaS solution that enables brands/retailers to improve their margins by assuring designs cover the full spectrum of real bodies, optimizing line planning with enhanced sketching and predictive trends, iterative product design for JIT manufacturing, and reducing post-consumer excess & unfinished inventory.Learn more: LinkedIn | SavitudeHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Conversation with Tricia Carey, Director of Global Business Development, Lenzing Group
Apr 27, 202100:34:20Tap to summarizeTricia is a results-focused professional with over 20 years of experience in progressive merchandising and marketing roles within the fashion industry. She is experienced in supporting supply chain related functions, performing market research, developing collaborations, attending trade shows, and managing vendors. She is currently the Director of Global Business Development for the Lenzing Group.Learn more: LinkedIn | Carved in BlueHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Conversation with Sass Brown, Author / Educator
Apr 20, 202100:34:23Tap to summarizeSass Brown is a writer, journalist, researcher, educator and activist in ethical fashion. She was the former acting dean of the School of Art and Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, and the Founding Dean at Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), a collaboration between Parsons and MIT.Sass has authored two books, "Eco Fashion" and "ReFashioned," both published by Laurence King in multiple languages. Her now archived website, EcoFashionTalk, was one of the original forums for the fashion industry to share information and feature designers whose focus was different than the traditional fashion system. This led to her participation as a guest expert and speaker at venues worldwide.Sass received her bachelor's degree in fashion design from Ravensbourne University and her master's degree in Global Fashion Management from FIT. Recently, she completed her PhD thesis entitled, "Global Artisanship Models for the Craft Sector" at Manchester Metropolitan University.Learn more: LinkedInHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Conversation with Buxton Midyette, VP Marketing & Promotions, Supima
Mar 30, 202100:26:43Tap to summarizeBuxton Midyette is an accomplished marketing executive with expertise at identifying key product attributes then translating them into successful marketing campaigns and promotional activities that connect with consumers. His specialities include ingredient branding and licensing. Currently, Buxton is the VP of Marketing and Promotions for Supima.Learn more: LinkedIn | SupimaHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →
Conversation with Stephen Richards Jr., Owner, Richards Bespoke
Mar 23, 202100:32:04Tap to summarizeStephen Richards Jr. is an entrepreneur and bespoke clothier. He is the owner of Richards Bespoke a custom clothing company that specializes in custom made suits, sport coats, slacks, dress shirts, and accessories.Learn more: LinkedIn | Richards BespokeHosted by: Christopher Lacy, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignProduced by: Joshua Williams, Assistant Professor, Parsons School of DesignExecutive Producer:Fashion ConsortFollow the podcast on Instagram: @RetailRevolutionPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcribe →