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(This is a video podcast; if you are an Apple Podcasts user, kindly watch on ⁠YouTube⁠ for the timebeing!) What happens when a top-tier pop star decides her primary product is intellectual curiosity? In this episode, we dissect how Service95 serves as a tactical blueprint for the next decade of digital influence. By leveraging newsletters, deep-dive podcasts, and global book club picks, Lipa has built an ecosystem where critical thinking, global citizenship, and pop culture co-exist seamlessly. We look at how up-and-coming creators can adopt this high-touch editorial approach to cultivate deeply engaged communities, build sustainable media equity, and command real intellectual authority in an automated digital world. -- Book a 1:1 strategy ⁠consultation⁠ Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for business newsletter access Hang with your host, Jenn Celeste: Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

(This is a video podcast; if you are an Apple Podcasts user, kindly watch on YouTube for the timebeing!) Is luxury content officially dead? For years, designer hauls, private jets, and self-serving "day in the life" flexes dominated social media. But today, the internet is fighting back. In this episode, we dive into the rise of "De-Influencing," the shift from aspirational living to digital fatigue, and why flex culture now triggers envy, scorn, and instant unfollows instead of admiration. We break down the psychology of modern audiences, why performative luxury is driving creator burn-out, and what type of authentic content creators actually need to post to build real trust in 2026 and beyond. -- Book a 1:1 strategy consultation Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for business newsletter access Hang with your host, Jenn Celeste: Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

It's been sooooooo long. But not much longer! -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for business newsletter access Hang with your host, Jenn Celeste: Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

Two decades after the original cultural phenomenon, the Devil Wears Prada sequel arrives as a stark case study in industrial decline. In this episode, we analyze the film’s "hyper-realistic" pivot—moving away from theatrical fantasy toward the grim reality of "undertaker" consulting firms and the commodification of heritage brands. We explore the transition from editorial authority to the "Retail-First" era of Dior and other luxury brands, and why the film’s portrayal of the rich but tasteless executive class is a chillingly accurate reflection of the current white-collar landscape. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for business newsletter access Hang with your host, Jenn Celeste: Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

After a staggering $90 billion loss on the Metaverse, Mark Zuckerberg is pivoting. But this time, he’s not building a virtual world—he’s buying into a physical one. We’re breaking down the strategic brilliance (and desperation) behind Meta’s rumored stake in EssilorLuxottica and why the tech giant is using Prada as a trojan horse to get smart glasses onto your face. From the failure of Google Glass to the "aesthetic hardware" revolution, we discuss why tech is finally waving a white flag to the fashion industry. Note- somewhere in this episode I mentioned that Dior is licensed to EssilorLuxottica. I misspoke and was thinking of Chanel! (P.S.- This is our last episode of the season! We are going on hiatus while we work on the next batch of stories. Thanks for your listenership!) -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

In 2026, the map of American luxury has been redrawn. As Saks Global struggles with debt and "unloved" merchandise, the Nordstrom family is playing a different game. This episode deconstructs the Wall Street vs. Heritage paradox. Today, we’re looking at why "The Right to Linger" is the most profitable strategy in retail. From integrated F&B to empowered stylist-led service, we explore how Nordstrom is harkening back to the 1950s service model to win a 2026 audience. How is Nordstrom using privatization to build a "Human Moat" that e-commerce (and AI) can't touch? -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

While competitors are struggling in the "retail doldrums," Coach is posting record-breaking engagement. In this episode, we deconstruct the Coach comeback. From the "Tabby" bag frenzy to the FOMO business model around "Coachtopia" circularity initiative, we break down the exact brand strategy used to hack the TikTok algorithm and win back cool-girl status. Stop chasing trends and start building an ecosystem. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

In less than 10 years, Glossier went from a $1.8B unicorn to a cautionary tale of layoffs and identity crises. They were the blueprint for the "No-Makeup" Millennial—but what happens when that girl grows up? This week, we analyze the business metrics behind the shift from Glossier Pink to Merit Gold. We discuss why Merit Beauty is winning the war for the adult Millennial wallet and the "Product-Market Fit" mistake that cost Glossier its crown. We contrast Glossier’s "sticker sheet" marketing with Merit’s high-performance minimalism to ask: Should you chase the next generation of youth, or evolve with the one that made you famous? -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

In 2025, Gucci’s wholesale revenue plummeted by 34%. This isn't just a "bad season"—it’s a vote of no confidence from the entire industry. Enter: Demna as Creative Director and the reprisal of Tom Ford Gucci. Everyone is obsessed with the Tom Ford Gucci era, and Demna knows it. But is serving up "Internet Discourse" on a platter enough to save a sinking ship? This week, we’re looking past the Kate Moss runway cameo to the brutal math of the Kering Group. Why did they let Alessandro Michele walk away? Was appointing Demna a strategic masterstroke or a sign of terminal desperation? As a former merchant and buyer, I’m breaking down why "Internet Mania" is a dangerous bet when 41% of a conglomerate’s revenue is on the line. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

Is New York Fashion Week losing its pulse? In this episode, we break down why the "Big Two"—Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs—ditched the official calendar and why rising stars like Willy Chavarria are fleeing to Paris. We also dive deep into the elephant in the room: the Saks Fifth Avenue Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the $400 million debt shaking the industry. From the $136M owed to Chanel to the rise of "safe" fashion, we discuss why pragmatism is the only way to survive the falling American "empire" cycle. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

If the biggest artist in the world is wearing Zara, does "tangible luxury" even exist anymore? This episode explores the transition from owning "stuff" to owning "experiences." Is "Quiet Luxury" being replaced by "Strategic Accessibility"? We break down the late-stage result of the pandemic spending boom: a world where there is no distinction between high-street and luxury craftsmanship, and why your next flex won't be an expensive bag, but it might be a plane ticket to a branded destination. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

(ep. starts at 2:05!) Following Neelam Ahooja’s viral open letter to The Row, we’re unpacking the messy divorce between luxury brands and the influencers who built their modern hype. We discuss the impossible choice facing the industry: aggressive scaling vs. radical exclusivity. Does a leg-up from an influencer "cheapen" the $50,000 alligator bag, or is The Row simply biting the hand that feeds its bottom line? Plus, we weigh in on the Neelam scandal—is she a hero for the understated elegance girlies or did she break the first rule of The Row (which is, obviously, you don’t talk about The Row)? A smart, slightly self-deprecating look at why we care so much about the approval of a brand that doesn't even have a logo... -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@itsthoughtfulthreads) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

The newfound success of brands like Pierre Laborde and the 'Bushwick Birkin' phenomenon of Telfar raises a crucial question: Are we unintentionally capping the profit potential of Black businesses by demanding they remain niche or exclusive? This episode breaks down the difference between a movement and a for-profit company, and the complexities of moving from 'cult favorite' to global market leader without losing cultural authenticity. -- Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review! Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thoughtfulthreadspod) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

It’s official: The physical luxury hierarchy is dead. From Tokyo to London, the new "it" bag isn't Hermès, it's the humble, canvas Trader Joe's tote. We unpack the theory we predicted in 2023: that ubiquity killed the classic status symbol. This is your permission slip to ditch the designer bag and flaunt the merch that signals you're cultured and diverse. The new luxury isn't about buying expensive things; it's about intangible assets like being well-traveled and "in the know." (NOTE: In this episode, we incorrectly stated that the Chanel CEO was previously at Procter and Gamble. She was previously at Unilever.) -- Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thoughtfulthreadspod) Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3

Beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira recently posted a luxury haul video that left a lot of people unimpressed; what does this signal about the times we're in? Mikayla’s haul backlash wasn't about the products themselves, but the shocking volume and the visible death of discernment. How did the luxury market, once defined by restraint and craftsmanship, become so desperate for relevance that it enables this spectacular, tacky overflow? We examine how a certain class of wealthy, but uncivilized, consumer is now the market's target, forcing legitimate luxury houses to trade quiet quality for garish visibility, ultimately lowering the bar for everyone with a discriminating eye. -- Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for newsletter access Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Insta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (@thoughtfulthreadspod) Support this small creative platform ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi! [email protected] 3