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Welcome to the Eyes on the Brands Podcast. Hosted by Benie-Francisca, and guests sharing our views and insights on the industry. We our keeping the conversation going, by highlighting key topics around the industry, and challenging old Fashion views. Stay Tuned !

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    • Dec 28, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Eyes on the Brands

    Queuing & Self checkouts in RETAIL

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 28:07


    Have we all become impatient shoppers or do we enjoy scanning our new items at self checkouts .. which one is it ? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eyesonthebrands/message

    O.G Influencers, staying on top

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 32:41


    In todays day and age, anyone can become an influencer and we've even seen some become signed to agencies. However, for those that paved the way, where are they and how are they keeping up with the times --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eyesonthebrands/message

    Kering's Creative directors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 24:36


    Sarah Burton showcased her last show recently at Fashion Week for the final time at Alexander McQueen. Her departure from the house, meant that all the remaining (and her replacement) are now all Male. The uproar created by this was highlighted by Diet Prada and just shows how far back we've gone in the industry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    H&M Greenwashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 34:12


    H&M this year has collaborated with designers such as Mugler and recently announced another collaboration with Paco Rabanne. It is really the year of collaboration. However, this doesn't hide the fact that H&M are under scrutiny for greenwashing. Customers are able to donate their unwanted items for £15 vouchers and these items are said to be reused or repurposed into new garments. Yet, a majority of their items are sent to landfill sites in Ghana, which has gone on for several years.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vogue's new editor is announced

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 29:54


    we've cracked LFW Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    September - The month of Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 39:27


    scrap everything in your calendars when it hit September because it is dedicated to Fashion. For 4 weeks straight we are whisked to New York, London, Milan and Paris, yet this year London Fashion Week have put themselves back on the map. Starting off with Vogue world, the return of the Supers, LFW, MFW and also Naomi Campbell's new collection with Pretty little thing. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Barbie movie and its influence on Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 34:12


    the importance of marketingSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    British Fashion Council - The Designer fund winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 26:52


    on this episode join us as we discuss the British fashion council and the winners of the fashion fund. where are the winners now? Has It benefitted them in the long run and how are the winners selected.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Edward Enninful steps down as Editor in Chief of British Vogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 27:51


    A few months ago Edward Enniful announced that he will be stepping down as the editor and chief of British Vogue. From his iconic debut cover putting Adowa on the cover it was set the tone for diversity for British Vogue. Enniful says he would move into a more creative position giving him more control, however he will still oversee the role. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    H&M and Mugler - Was it worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 21:05


    H&M and Mugler recently launched a collection together making luxury accessible to all. However, was this affordable at high street prices or were the designs a hit or miss for the regular shopperSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fashion and Pre-loved clothing LOVE ISLAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 26:27


    eBay, Vinted, Brand deals are moreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pharrell Williams Louis Vuitton Mens debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 29:32


    On the 20th off June 2023 Pharrell Williams' the new creative director of Louis Vuitton was the most highly anticipated event of Paris Fashion Week. Benie was unsure whether Pharrell would be the right fit for the role but has her mind changed since?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Catch up with us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 1:15


    Welcome back to another short teaser of whats to come ! its our fourth year and we are going to celebrate, stay tuned and follow us on all our platformsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pharrell Williams as new CD Louis Vuitton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 35:16


    Resellers and MarketplaceSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fashion Week - Daniel Lee's new Burberry

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 32:03


    Looking back at London Fashion Week we highlight Daniel Lee's new collection as creative director of Burberry, was it a hit or miss? We also look at London Fashion Week PR and guestlist attendees, do they fit the brand or are they solely there for the hype?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Truth on Designer outlets

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 32:49


    The popularity of designer outlets such as Bicester village are one of the locations Brits march down to weekly to discover discounted rates of luxury brands. however, most of these designs aren't what you find in the main stores ... quality too Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BooHoo sustainability flop with Kourtney Kardashian

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 31:38


    BooHoo thought it would be a good idea to put kourtney kardashian as the new sustainability brand ambassador ... vogue quote it as "a move that can only be viewed as another blatant attempt at greenwashing in the fashion industry."Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Balenciaga Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 38:34


    Balenciaga's recent campaign was beyond public outrage and raised concerns about the brands ethos and child safe guarding rules. Since then the brand have released that they will be partnering with the National Children's association to train over 2,000 employees on child safety. However, will this be effective?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Welcome back

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 1:15


    New episodes, more vibes and more FashionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Calling for the end of Fast Fashion by 2030 ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 26:14


    Act now !Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Stylists - The unappreciated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 35:02


    SHINE THE LIGHT ON THEMSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Y2K era of Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 21:08


    The Y2K era of fashion, making a comeback? Benie-Francisca, Miiellee and Destini break down the era and explore the affects of Y2K and body dysmorphia Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Scam that made it - SHEIN

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 26:53


    Discussing all things SHEIN the unknown company bursting at the seams as fast fashions leading giant estimated to be valued at $100 billion dollars Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Milan and Paris Fashion week, with a hint of LFW Fall Winter recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 45:30


    If you've listened to our previous episodes, our last fashion week recap was a total, full of negativity and bad vibes. However on this Fashion Recap, your girls were quite amazed at the quality and standard of this years FW22 shows. We look back at Dior, Moschino, Balmain, Offwhite, and a hint of LFW. London Fashion Week is still very much hit or miss but is it needing a vast revamp or do we need to get the British Fashion Council a wake up call to shake the scene again... London is in need of a revival ASAPSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Is nepotism killing fashion? stop privileging the privileged

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 40:06


    Our first visual episode and we're discussing nepotism in the fashion industry. Those that have benefitted from the modelling industry and given a head start to booking major shows and magazine covers are those such as kendall jenner and the hadids. Yet to what extent has nepotism ruined the likes of other models to be given the spotlight ?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eyesonthebrands. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The British Fashion Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 27:24


    On this episode we look back at Virgil Abloh's career and what he has done for the industry and his impact on young creatives today.We also have a sweet chitchat on The British Fashion Awards. Who was more deserving of winning the title, designer of the year?Was it Kim Jones for Fendi and Dior Men or Daniel Lee for Bottega Venetta ?.... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Should Brands consider same-day delivery?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 26:18


    Business of Fashion recently reported that Fashion Brands Ultra & Abercrombie & Fitch are the latest brands that have launched same delivery.What sort of impact would same day delivery have on the industry and the environment? How would workers feel? Will this cause more damage? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Coach you've been caught out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 20:43


    On today's episode of EOTB we will be discussing a viral tiktok video by a fashion activist who caught Coach dumping hundreds of damaged back when they have a recycling policy on their website. Is fashions plan of sustainability just a marketing ploy or are we ever going to see change? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Makeup Mishaps & Brand Collaborations ... give it a rest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 30:50


    Welcome back to a new episode of Eyes on the Brands and on todays episode we will be discussing Black models and the continuous makeup mishaps backstage and Fendi collaborating with Skims.Leomie Andersons recent tik tok video created such a buzz where yet again diversity is back for another round of social buzz. When will black models be catered to appropriately?Fendi x Skims an unexpected collaboration. is it needed, why is it here and must brands always collaborate ? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Flashback to Fashion Week - Did they meet the assignment ?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 41:46


    Join Benie-Francisca, Miiellee and Destini as they discuss the shows on SS22. Though the Fashion season has come to an end, episode 2 we are bouncing back to SS22 and asking whether designers met the assignment. From Burberry, David Koma, Fendace and Body types on the runway and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Catching up & Spilling Fashion Frustrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 22:30


    To new beginnings and fresh startsNew hosts, catching up and releasing all our fashion frustrations Eyes on the Brands (EOTB) is back and you may hear some new voices in the mix. We can officially welcome Miellee and Destini to the EOTB with our first episode back alongside Benie-Francisca. On this episode the Women are catching up on the comeback of EOTB and Fashion since the lifting of covid lockdown restrictions, where and what they've been up to individually, MET Gala and what they are most looking forward to, in this new season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Hey it's Eyes on the Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 0:24


    We're back and as you can hear we've got some new voices added to the team. Joins us as we catch a vibe, breaking down all Fashion does and don'ts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion's reluctance to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 57:02


    Lockdown has shaken the Fashion industry. It has forced the industry to pause and rethink their structure and how fashion is viewed and showcased to the world. The set of digital shows that have taken place during lockdown has shown how digital fashion still needs more attention and thought to be as successful as the aspect of physical shows. However, Fashion is physical, fashion is the glitz and the glam, fashion is present and thrives when it’s alive. How will the industry adjust to change --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    BooHoo: Fast Fashion Bondage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 35:19


    The Fast Fashion Bondage continues, as Boohoo comes under fire once again. Join myself and guest Miellee on EOTB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Instagram vs Agency Models, who has the industry prioritised?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 41:33


    Following on from BBC Four the Woman’s Hour Podcast. Naomi Campbell shared her POV on the industry and professionalism of Instagram models, as compared to professional models. Have agencies switched their priorities and catered to an open range ? Join Benie-Francisca and special guest Model Kia Lee, on this next episode of EOTB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    The EOTB Fundraiser, help us reach our target !

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 5:34


    Hello guys after a long break and adjusting to the changes due to covid-19. We’ve decided to set up a fundraiser for EOTB. Join us in our journey to keep our podcast running and set a solid foundation. Check out the link in our bio, or on our website to donate --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion on Covid - The State of Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 59:01


    The Business of Fashion recently released their report on the State of Fashion however due to the rise of the pandemic an altered report based around the Issues of Covid-19 and it’s potential affect on the Fashion Industry. On today’s episode we will be joined by Jefferson Ocran, exploring the current state the Industry is in. As the days goes on few of the statements in the report are quickly becoming dated as more companies (Luxe and Fast Fashion) show changes within revenue. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion on Covid - Special Guest Jefferson Ocran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 0:14


    Join us today at 4pm with Director and Founder of LaMarche Fashion, Jefferson Ocran --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion on Covid - Adapting to working from home & being furloughed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 41:03


    Welcome to episode 2 of Fashion of Covid! On today's episode we will be joined with Graphic Designer, Rianna Joseph, catching up on all thing Covid-19 and how she has had to adapt to working from home. Of course we went off topic and had a little comparison to how other brands, have adapted to sudden changes. Is it business as usual or must companies adhere to stricter rules even after Covid-19. Kick back relax, and join in on our conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion On Covid - Special Guest Rianna Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 0:14


    Join us alongside Graphic Designer Rianna Joseph, on our next episode which will be out on Thursday ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    FASHION ON COVID - With Hasaria London

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 41:21


    Introducing our new weekly series Fashion on Covid - the affects of the pandemic. On the first episode of the series, we will be joined with CEO of Hasaria London, Aneesa Qureshi. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    FASHION ON COVID-19 with EOTB

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 3:00


    Introducing our new weekly series Fashion on Covid - the affects of the pandemic. During this time we will be releasing episodes featuring, small fashion businesses and creatives. Our first episode will be out next week Thursday at 7pm. In the meantime if you are a: Small Luxe business, Photographer, Retoucher, Stylist, Creative director, in Production, Designer, PR & Marketing etc and you would like to be featured in future episodes, send us an email at info@eyesonthebrands.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Did you catch our tea ? Rebranding and a team - LFW WAS 10/10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 1:25


    There’s something brewing in the EOTB camp --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    SHOULD WE CANCEL FASHION WEEK ? - NEW YORK AW20 BUZZ WHERE, BUZZ WHO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 21:28


    New York fashion week AW20, sparked the question of whether, fashion week should be cancelled. Major Fashion Brands this season, have announced that they would rather showcase abroad rather than New York .... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Jean-Paul Gaultier has retired ! - The art of couture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 43:18


    For today’s episode we are focusing on, Fashion Atelier and Couture. Its only right that we bring back our favourite @tifaqui_ , to break this down with us as we also look back and celebrate the success of @jpgaultierofficial, at his final couture show which took place last week. Question to our listeners: Do you think more designers would take a step back and retire? 7PM --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    PARIS COUTURE FASHION WEEK 10/10 - THE BREAKDOWN COMING SOON

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 2:19


    This week we have seen Paris Fashion Week set the standards and the bar that we’ve been waiting for, for Fashion Week ! Yesterday we saw Jean-Paul Gaultier retire at 50yrs of constant couture. We will be breaking this all the way down stay tuned next week ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    HASARIA LONDON - A sense of Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 38:46


    Luxury Lingerie Designer @hayatihasaria will be joining us on EOTB to discuss all things Lingerie and Luxury. Every woman wants to feel beautiful wearing lingerie and @hayatihasaria delivers this desire specifically to her niche and breaks the taboo around Lingerie and modesty --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    HAPPY NEW YEAR - just checking in

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 1:48


    Hello all happy new year, we are officially back from next week Thursday at 7pm ! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion and Politics - Brexit madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 13:18


    Last week the general election happened and it’s only right that we discuss Fashion and Politics in terms of the general election and the highly anticipated Brexit saga. Christmas is a few days away and Sale season is approaching. Do consumers still have enough disposable income to splash on the high street? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    “The money is in the accessories”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 40:04


    On today’s episode, we are back with Sarah ! On the last episode she stepped on our necks, stating Zac Posen didn’t survive because he didn’t have other forms of commerce...... interesting right ! We also chopped it up on, Klarna and other saucy topics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

    Fashion Week Highlights - PFW

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 40:10


    For our Fashion week highlights finale we our covering Paris Fashion Week! - Yes i know we are well deep away from Fashion and are soon heading into a new season but its always nice to look back on a few things. Joining Benie-Francisca on todays episode is Fashion Debutant Sarah and she will be sharing her views on Brands such as: Balenciaga, Balmain, Valentino, and comparing the collaboration of Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eotbpod/message

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