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Week in Review: Paris Fashion Week, International Women's Day and the brands breaking ties with Russia

The Glossy Podcast · March 11, 2022 · 22 min

Summary

This episode breaks down the week's biggest news in fashion, focusing on how global events impact the industry. It covers the evolution of Paris Fashion Week, the significant withdrawal of fashion brands from Russia, and how companies recognized International Women's Day. For ecommerce operators, this highlights the critical need to adapt brand strategy and supply chains to geopolitical shifts and evolving consumer ethics.

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retail & omnichannelbrand & contentsupply chain & operations

Topics covered

paris fashion week evolutionfashion brands russia withdrawalinternational women's day marketinggeopolitical impact on fashionethical consumerismsupply chain disruption

Episode description

On the Glossy Week in Review podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and co-host fashion reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down some of the biggest fashion news of the week. In this week's episode, the hosts discuss the evolution of historically traditional Paris Fashion Week, the accumulating fashion brands retracting their business operations in Russia and the way fashion companies opted to recognize this year's International Women's Day, on March 8.

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What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Geopolitical events directly influence brand strategy and market access; plan for agility in international operations.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Consumer and ethical considerations are increasingly intertwined; brand activism and corporate social responsibility are no longer optional.
What does this episode say about supply chain & operations?
Supply chain resilience is paramount; disruptions impact everything from production to market availability.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Traditional industry events like Paris Fashion Week are evolving; consider incorporating diverse perspectives and digital strategies.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Public perception and marketing efforts around social causes like International Women's Day require genuine commitment to avoid appearing opportunistic.

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