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Fashion Month Edition: The show formats and product strategies that ruled NYFW

The Glossy Podcast · with Danny Parisi · September 13, 2023 · 23 min

Summary

This episode breaks down how fashion brands are revolutionizing their strategies during Fashion Month, moving beyond traditional runway shows to embrace innovative marketing tactics, new e-commerce plays, and advanced digital capabilities. It offers crucial insights for ecommerce operators on leveraging experiential events, shoppable content, and digital tools to enhance product showcase and compete effectively in a crowded retail landscape. Learn how top brands are cutting through the noise and connecting with consumers in novel ways.

Key takeaways

Themes

dtc strategyretail & omnichannelbrand & contentconversion & cro

Topics covered

fashion week strategiesexperiential marketingshopper contentdigital fashion innovationsinfluencer collaborationsdtc commercear/vr in retaillive stream shoppingbrand narrative development

Episode description

It’s a new era for fashion month, where designer collections are just one piece of the pie. As brands across price points and specialties aim to compete in the increasingly competitive retail landscape, more are taking advantage of the opportunity and approaching it strategically. They’re cutting through the noise with innovative marketing tactics, introducing new commerce plays and leveraging advanced digital capabilities to best showcase their products. In this podcast series, running throughout Fashion Month Spring 2024, Glossy and influential leaders are breaking down the evolution of the experiential event. In this final episode of our NYFW coverage, Glossy senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and editor-in-chief Jill Manoff break down some of the biggest brand strategies of the week, discuss insights from backstage designer interviews and give a preview of Glossy's ongoing Fashion Month podcast coverage.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Adopt 'phygital' experiences that blend physical and digital elements to enhance customer engagement during product launches or promotional events, moving beyond traditional showcases.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Integrate shoppable content and direct-to-consumer (DTC) strategies, such as exclusive drops and pre-order models, directly into marketing campaigns to shorten the path to purchase and boost conversions.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Utilize advanced digital tools like AR/VR, live streaming, and AI for virtual try-ons or immersive product presentations to elevate the online customer experience and differentiate your brand.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Develop unique marketing tactics, including strategic influencer collaborations and social media engagement, to create buzz and cut through the noise in competitive markets.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Focus on creating memorable experiential events that build a strong brand narrative and foster customer loyalty, rather than just showcasing products.

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