Episodes

  • Clothing Brief Ep 15 | Dior, Chile and Anna Wintour
    Jul 17 2025

    Date: 7/1/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

    This week, Bret and Emily discuss Anna Wintour leaving US Vogue, Dior and Chile.

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    9 mins
  • Stop Overbuying & Underbuying with AI-Powered Retail with James Theuerkauf
    Jul 15 2025

    Delve into the world of retail innovation with Bret Schnitker, Emily Lane, and James Theuerkauf, co-founder of Syrup. Learn how Syrup is revolutionizing the fashion industry by addressing the waste epidemic through AI and sophisticated technology. Discover insights on inventory management, reducing markdowns, and enhancing customer satisfaction with data-driven decision-making.

    Connect with Syrup:

    https://www.syrup.tech/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamestheuerkauf/

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    32 mins
  • Clothing Brief Ep 14 | Nordstrom, Gap and Iran.
    Jul 12 2025

    Date: 6/24/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

    This week, Bret and Emily discuss Nordstrom closing stores, Gap, and Iran.

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    18 mins
  • Clothing Brief Ep 13 | Michaels' Acquiring JoAnn's, Lace and Crochet, and Kering's new CEO.
    Jul 10 2025

    Date: 6/17/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

    This week, Bret and Emily discuss Michaels' Acquiring Joanns, Lace and Crochet, and Kering's new CEO.

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    12 mins
  • Clothing Brief Ep 12 | Rent The Runway, Lululemon and Chanel Launches Nevold to Tackle Fashion Waste
    Jul 7 2025

    Date: 6/10/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

    This week, Bret and Emily discuss Rent The Runway, Lululemon, Chanel Launches Nevold to Tackle Fashion Waste, and more.

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    11 mins
  • How Fashion Marketing Is Evolving for Today’s Audience
    Jul 1 2025

    Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane explore evolving trends in branding and marketing over the past five years, emphasizing authenticity and community connection. They discuss the impact of aesthetics, technology, and socially driven influences on brand resonance. Key highlights include the rise of AI for personalized experiences, the shift towards minimalistic designs, and the importance of ethical practices. Listen in for insights on maintaining brand consistency while adapting to modern consumer expectations.

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    26 mins
  • Phillip Bloch on Celebrity Style, Diversity, and Sustainable Fashion
    Jun 18 2025

    Join hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane as they sit down with fashion industry icon Phillip Bloch to explore his multifaceted career spanning modeling, styling, and fashion innovation. Bloch shares insights into his early modeling days with top designers, his transition to celebrity styling, and his transformative impact on the red carpet. Discover his ventures into corporate creative direction and his passion for upcycling in sustainable fashion.

    Connect with Phillip:

    https://www.instagram.com/phillipbloch

    https://phillipbloch.com

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    46 mins
  • Clothing Brief Ep 11 | Cyber Attacks, Coach and more Tariffs
    Jun 12 2025

    Date: 6/3/2025 - Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

    This week, Bret and Emily discuss cyber attacks, Coach Viral bags, and more tariffs.

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    13 mins