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In this episode, Laura Cantor shares key takeaways from her experience at Vendors in Partnership, including emerging trends in retail, the growing importance of meaningful partnerships, and how brands can cut through the noise in a tech-saturated landscape.  She dives into why people—and the partnerships they build—are still the foundation of innovation and growth, even as AI continues to transform the industry.  Laura also highlights tactical approaches that are driving real results today, including insights on high-impact ecommerce solutions like AfterSell, a platform helping brands maximize revenue through post-purchase optimization.  In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro [02:38] Learning the value of brand building [06:20] Sponsor: Migrate [08:19] Prioritizing learning over job titles [12:46] Sponsor: Intelligems [14:46] Overcoming organizational status quo [17:08] Streamlining operations for future tech [21:06] Sponsor: Electric eye [22:14] Optimizing brands for agentic AI search [23:43] Monetizing traffic through retail networks [25:34] Callouts [25:44] Leveraging partnerships for mutual wins [28:00] Emphasizing human strategy alongside AI  Resources: Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube Women's apparel specialty retailer nyandcompany.com/ Follow Laura Cantor linkedin.com/in/lauracantor/ Migrate and grow more klaviyo.com/honest Book a demo today at intelligems.io/ Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

THEY’RE BACK! After a brief hiatus, Jersey Shore's Snooki and her best friend Joey are finally back behind the mic, and this time they’re bedazzled. Returning richer, more professional, and all glammed up in head-to-toe Ralph Lauren denim, from their brand new sets with The Volume. Kicking off their new chapter of It’s Happening, this season brings brand new segments, including Confession Sessions, presented by Hard Rock Bet, where Snooki and Joey spill what they’ve been keeping to themselves. This week? They’re confessing the most unhinged things they’ve been up to while they’ve been away.Chaos ensues with these two as they catch us up on the last three months — Snooki turns Spooky, ghost hunting in Canada while facing her new diagnosis with cancer. Joey also faces off a brush with death as his nanny-cam catches him fainting. Nothing’s off limits as we fire rapid round questions featuring the latest obsessions, pet peeves, and the biggest plot twists and major life changes they’ve experienced during their time away. Of course, no episode is complete without the details on the latest celebrity gossip, including Joey’s allegation that Gypsy Rose may have copied his brand-new highlights. And a new hotline is open and ready for your business. Get ready, the mawmas are back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of All Things Croatia, I sit down with Tanya Golešić, one of the most influential Croatian women in the global fashion industry. Born in Canada to Croatian parents from Zagreb, Tanya has built an extraordinary career leading some of the world's most recognized luxury brands, including Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, Canada Goose, and now Mackage.We discuss her Croatian roots, the values and work ethic she inherited from her family, and how those experiences shaped her journey to the top of the luxury fashion world. Tanya also shares the story behind Mackage's collaboration with the Croatian National Football Team, and the story behind the awesome shoots with Luka Modrić, Joško Gvardiol, and more!https://www.instagram.com/tanyagolesic/https://www.mackage.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooIN8nbG1LVi2xYERwmDb2uk65HeVsxvYuUu5klGv0J98tTl8Vq

In this episode, we chat to acclaimed Canadian artist, AHI. We discuss the power of storytelling in folk music and how personal experiences shape the songs we connect with most deeply. We also touch on AHI's journey as an artist, the role of vulnerability in songwriting, and how he's learned to channel criticism into creativity and growth throughout his career.Be sure to catch AHI live on his upcoming tour and connect with him on Instagram, Facebook and on his website.About AHIWith an unmistakable voice like “gravel on silk”, and a colourful landscape of tightly-crafted lyrics, driving rhythms and uplifting melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter  AHI (pronounced “eye”) is creating folk music the whole world can sing to. From charting on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, to delivering captivating performances on CBS & NPR Tiny Desk and touring internationally with Mandy Moore, Lauren Daigle and Milow, AHI has earned over 100 Million streams worldwide, propelling him to the forefront of today's Folk/Roots music scene.On the international stage, AHI has received glowing reviews from Billboard (US) and Rolling Stone (Germany), and his voice has been featured by Starbucks, Ralph Lauren, IKEA, and many more. Meanwhile, back home in Canada, AHI has earned multiple JUNO Award nominations and been recognized by the prestigious Polaris Prize, establishing him as one of Canada's most exciting new voices.______________Tune in to the latest episodes of Refolkus, featuring latest music releases from Folk Canada members and Refolkus guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

When Tanya Golesic took the helm of Mackage in July 2021, she inherited a Canadian brand with extraordinary product and almost no story. "The minute you put the product on, you wouldn't want to take the product off," Golesic tells Ken. "But it was lacking a brand story. It was lacking storytelling." Four years and a record-breaking 2025 later, the former Jimmy Choo president has transformed a down-outerwear specialist into a global luxury lifestyle brand—stretching price points to $3,500, balancing the men's-women's split, and betting on the Croatia national team at the World Cup. This is a masterclass in brand building from someone who learned the craft at Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Canada Goose, and LVMH.In this episode of The Retail Pilot, Ken sits down with Tanya Golesic, CEO of Mackage, to trace her journey from a Croatian immigrant family in Canada to the top of global luxury fashion, and to unpack how she's scaling Mackage beyond its outerwear roots. This is a conversation about craftsmanship, curation, building inside a private-equity-backed startup, and why fashion has more in common with sports than most people think.In this episode you'll learn:How Tanya went from a Croatian immigrant family in Canada to leadership at Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, LVMH, Canada Goose, and Jimmy ChooWhy she turned down Mackage the first time—and how a "six-and-a-half-year interview" led her to the CEO roleThe "aesthetics that protect" brand ethos: why Mackage product must be fashionable, functional, and technical all at onceHow Mackage shifted from 50% heavyweight down to a 12-month lifestyle business spanning leather, cashmere, ready-to-wear, and rainwearWhy 2025 was a record year with double-digit growth—and how launching a real spring collection unlocked itThe logo strategy: segmenting between a "quiet luxury" customer and a streetwear customer with flexible brandingHow she stretched price points from $850–$1,200 up to $3,500 without raising prices across the boardThe wholesale discipline: applying the 80/20 rule and pulling back doors to focus on top-tier accountsMackage's global retail expansion across Canada, the US, Paris, Japan, China, and Korea—and when to use partners vs. going in-houseDon't forget to subscribe to The Retail Pilot podcast for more conversations with retail industry leaders and visionaries shaping the future of commerce.If you missed our last episode, where Pete Nordstrom unpacks the eight-year journey to go private, the strategic partnership with Liverpool that made it possible, and what's actually changed since May 2025, be sure to tune in.Connect with Ken:-Follow Ken Pilot Ventures on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Pitti Uomo, the largest menswear trade show in the world, is coming up this month. Brands from around the world will show off their newest collections of suits, shoes and elevated basics. But many of the most stylish men aren't wearing new clothes. Vintage and secondhand fashion is having an explosive moment, and menswear content creators are particularly in love with high-quality vintage goods from years past when clothes were made to last. Not only do menswear brands have to compete with each other, but they also have to compete with the decades' worth of vintage clothing still on the market. Why buy the latest from Corso Mille when there are mountains of vintage Ralph Lauren available on eBay? On the Glossy Podcast this week, we spoke with Albert Muzquiz, the menswear writer and content creator better known as @edgyalbert, about exactly this phenomenon. Muzquiz said menswear enthusiasts tend to obsess about quality, and while there are brands making good clothes now, they're often the exception rather than the norm. "There are the lowest common denominator brands that are pushing everyone further down," Muzquiz said. "And then there are these American companies controlled by private equity that have no soul or substance. And when you touch good fabric, it's like night and day. You can tell the difference. But this is why the JFK Jr. trend happened. There were eras where basically any clothes from the department store were that good."

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Lea Oetjen über das Rekordhoch von Arm Holdings, den spannenden KI-Vorstoß von Spotify und den Kurseinbruch bei Intuit. Außerdem geht es um Walmart, Ralph Lauren, IBM, Workday, Merck, Airbus, Air France-KLM, Munich Re, Swiss Re, Ströer, OHB, Rocket Lab, Viavi Solutions, Vodafone, Ericsson, Microsoft, MACOM, Nvidia, AMD, IonQ, JPMorgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, Scalable Capital, Trade Republic, BBVA, Crédit Agricole, Novo Nordisk. Hört unter diesem Link direkt in die neuen Folgen des Politico-Podcasts rein: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LDG3PPA0NnCbNWbQy45up Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Miramos a Nvidia después de sus cuentas, con vistazo a también a más resultados como los de Ralph Lauren o Walmart. Con Celso Otero, gestor de fondos de Renta 4.

Andreas har varit på måttsömnadsevent hos Ralph Lauren i Stockholm och trots att ingen beställning lades var det en av de bästa helhetsupplevelser han varit med om. Vi svarar även på frågor kring vart man bäst hittar skjortor med en mer tilltagen krage. Är det ens möjligt inom konfektion eller är måttsömnad vägen att gå? Stort tack till månadens partner Tumi som är aktuella med väskserien Harrison i exklusivt skinn som är lika lämpliga för jobbet som privat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if you could build your dream lifestyle without ever leaving your 9-to-5? Patricia Drain sits down with married couple Terry and Maureen McGrath, a software engineer and a high-profile event producer, who have renovated and sold 13 homes over 30 years while holding demanding full-time careers. Their story is proof that you don't have to be an entrepreneur or have a massive budget to live creatively and intentionally. From Venetian plaster walls and light-reflective Ralph Lauren paint to a Palm Springs studio currently in the works, Terry and Maureen share how passion, planning, and a willingness to take risks transformed their homes into a living art form. You'll walk away with a powerful reminder that your lifestyle is yours to design, no matter how full your calendar already is.

Man, I don’t know how else to say this — this one got me. I sat down with Christian Zeron, the guy behind the Theo N. Harris Instagram, and what started as a watch-world conversation turned into one of the most honest, wide-open talks about hunting, identity, manhood, and what it means to find something that actually moves you. That’s the kind of episode this is. Christian grew up in New Jersey selling vintage Rolexes in college and built a marketing company around it. He’s sharp, he’s articulate, and — up until about six months ago — he had zero connection to the hunting world. Then a client invited him on a hunt in Kentucky and, well, here we are. He killed his first turkey this spring, he’s already got hog hunts lined up in Texas and a dove trip to Argentina on the books, and the guy is all in. Completely, unapologetically, joyfully all in. What I love about Christian is that he brings this fresh set of eyes to our world. He’s not pretending to be someone he’s not. He’s a Ralph Lauren, vintage shotgun, lever-action rifle kind of guy who gets genuinely emotional talking about his late grandfather while butchering his first bird. That’s real. That’s the stuff hunting is actually made of, and it’s the stuff that’s really hard to explain to people who haven’t lived it. We go deep on the watch world and what Rolex figured out about aspiration and identity that most brands never do. We talk camo as identity, Sitka vs. First Lite, Yeti coolers, LVMH, Omega, Casio — and somehow it all connects back to hunting, brand building, and what it means to be a man who collects experiences instead of just stuff. Plus, we dig into what I’m trying to build with Bridger Watch and Christian gives me some real, unfiltered marketing advice on how to position it against Garmin and Apple. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to call your old man, fire up a steak, and go outside. Strap in. Episode Sponsors onX Hunt If you’re serious about hunting out west, onX isn’t optional — it’s foundational. We’re talking land ownership, access layers, terrain intel, and a full suite of tools built for every phase of the hunt: planning, preparation, and execution. The difference onX makes is simple. It’s confidence. Confidence that you’re in the right spot. Confidence that you’re legal. Confidence that you can find your way back to the truck when the day goes long and the country gets weird. Download the onX Hunt app and become an Elite member today. Use code TRO for 20% off your membership. Website: onxmaps.com Bridger Watch I set out to build a better smartwatch for the hunting community — plain and simple. I was frustrated. I kept pulling my phone out 100 times a day to check onX in the field and thought, why can’t we just have the map on our wrist? So we went down the rabbit hole and built what I genuinely believe is the best smartwatch ever made for hunters. If you’re a watch guy and a hunter, this was built for you. Use code TRO at checkout. Website: bridgerwatch.com Timestamp Chapters 0:00  —  Intro & Sponsor — onX Hunt 1:45  —  Sponsor — Bridger Watch 3:00  —  Welcome Christian Zeron | Who Is This Guy? 5:30  —  From Jersey to the Deer Woods — How a Watch Guy Found Hunting 9:00  —  Building a Marketing Company on the Back of Rolex 12:30  —  Christian’s First Turkey: Buck Fever, Clown Makeup, and Grandfather Moments 17:00  —  Why Hunting Hits Different — The Emotional Depth Non-Hunters Don’t Understand 20:30  —  Serving Elk Steak & The Pride of the Harvest 23:00  —  Where Does Christian’s Hunting Journey Go From Here? Argentina, Texas, Bear Hunts 26:30  —  Identity in the Hunting World — Camo Brands, Sitka, First Lite & the Yeti Effect 30:00  —  Decor, Taxidermy, and Why Rural Men Are More Aesthetic Than Manhattan Bankers 33:30  —  The Smartwatch Debate — Where Does a Luxury Watch Guy Land on Wearables? 37:00  —  Marketing Advice for Bridger Watch — What Rolex Got Right & What We Should Learn 40:30  —  The Watch World Deep Dive — Omega, Tag Heuer, LVMH, Casio & Vintage Markets 44:00  —  Lever Guns, Grandfather’s .35 Remington, and Planning Future Hunts 46:00  —  Wrap Up — Follow Christian & Final Thoughts 3 Key Takeaways 1. Hunting Connects You to Something Bigger Than the Kill Christian’s story about his late grandfather flooding back while he was butchering his first turkey is one of the most honest descriptions of why hunters hunt that I’ve heard in a long time. The harvest, the meat, the field dressing — it all becomes this vessel for memory and emotion and people you’ve lost. And it’s something you genuinely cannot explain to someone who hasn’t felt it. If you’ve ever felt your dad or your grandfather or someone you loved in a duck blind or a wall tent, you know exactly what Christian is talking about. That feeling doesn’t go away. It doesn’t get old. That’s why we keep going back. 2. Identity Is at the Core of Every Purchase Decision — Hunting Included Christian has been living inside luxury brand psychology for over a decade, and watching him apply that lens to the hunting world is genuinely eye-opening. Whether it’s Sitka gear, a Yeti cooler, or a vintage duck camo jacket — we are all making identity statements with every piece of kit we buy. And what’s fascinating is that hunters, who largely pride themselves on being no-nonsense, practical people, are actually some of the most identity-driven consumers out there. The trophy room, the curated camp setup, the brand of camo you wear — it all means something. Knowing that isn’t a bad thing. It’s human nature. 3. Lead With the Tool — Let the Lifestyle Follow Christian’s marketing insight for Bridger Watch — and honestly for any product in the outdoor space — is worth writing down. The temptation is to lead with the vibe, the lifestyle, the beautiful photos. But for a product that has genuine technical superiority in a specific use case, the smarter play is to lead with education and product proof first, and let the lifestyle layer build behind it. Rolex works because it’s 90% signal and 10% tool. A hunting watch should be the opposite: 90% tool, 10% signal. Prove what the product does for real people doing real things, and the identity follows naturally.

En el episodio de hoy de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Valentina Orduz repasan una semana que arranca cargada: las amenazas de Trump contra Irán durante el fin de semana, el ataque con drones a la planta nuclear de Barakah en los Emiratos, y la reunión del martes en el Situation Room donde la administración evalúa opciones militares sobre la mesa.En el frente corporativo, se analiza la fusión all-stock entre NextEra Energy y Dominion Energy, un deal valuado en aproximadamente 66 mil millones de dólares que crearía la mayor utility de Estados Unidos con una base de clientes combinada de diez millones de cuentas y capacidad instalada de 110 gigawatts. En el bloque corporativo de la semana, se anticipan los reportes de Home Depot, Target, Lowe's y Toll Brothers el martes y miércoles; Nvidia after market el miércoles como evento central del ciclo capex de inteligencia artificial; Walmart, Zoom, Workday y Ralph Lauren el jueves; y Booz Allen Hamilton y BJ's Wholesale el viernes.

In today's edition of The Update Journal, apparently the universe has decided that patience is no longer a required life skill. First, we dive into the absolute emotional warfare known as UNO: No Mercy — because regular UNO apparently wasn't destroying enough friendships already. Somewhere along the line, somebody looked at Draw Fours and said, “You know what this family game needs? Psychological damage.”Then we head underground into the daily survival simulator known as the NYC subway system — where the sound of a construction horn instantly translates to: “Congratulations. Your commute is now being held together with duct tape and prayers.” We'll talk track fires, earlier incidents, residual delays, reroutes, and that exact moment every New Yorker realizes: “Yeah… I'm not getting home anytime soon.”And finally, in today's Honorable Mention, Ralph Lauren unveils an America 250 stamp collection celebrating “icons” — because nothing says patriotism quite like fashionable postage arriving while the rest of us are stuck between stations wondering if the Q train still believes in itself.Friendships were tested. Trains were delayed. America got commemorative stamps. Just another normal day in New York.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Thursday, a chunk of debris fell from an overpass on the Cross Bronx Expressway – striking a car below and injuring one person, the FDNY said. The incident comes just days after another incident where another massive piece of debris fell, nearly crushing another driver.A man pleaded guilty to repeatedly ramming his car into the Chabad Lubavitch world headquarters in New York City, telling a judge he did so because he was intent on damaging the Jewish landmark.And in South Carolina, Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty.

Inside the costumes of Apple TV+'s Imperfect Women: Tiffany Hasbourne reveals how fashion, psychology, collaboration, and storytelling shaped every character. In this deeply inspiring conversation, costume designer Tiffany Hasbourne pulls back the curtain on the creative process behind Imperfect Women — exploring how wardrobe becomes emotional storytelling. From collaborating with Kerry Washington and Elisabeth Moss to working with luxury fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, Coach, and Ralph Lauren, Tiffany shares how clothing choices revealed hidden trauma, friendship dynamics, class differences, and emotional transformation. The episode dives into costume design for film and television, creative collaboration, character psychology, color theory, luxury fashion in storytelling, and the realities of budgeting high-end productions. Tiffany explains how jackets, silhouettes, pastel palettes, couture gowns, and repeated wardrobe pieces subtly shaped audience perception without distracting from the story. The "Voice of Costume" is the first podcast created between working costume designers sharing stories, inspiration, struggles, and insights into the creative career of costume design. A behind-the-scenes podcast to showcase the voices of Costume Designers around the world. Listen in on this inspirational, one-on-one conversation with Catherine Baumgardner. Audio available wherever you get podcasts. https://voiceofcostume.com/

El mundo entero conoce su logotipo. Empezó vendiendo corbatas. Y hoy su marca vale $11 billones de USD. Creó uno de los estilos más reconocibles de la historia: El americano elegante, el lujo clásico y blazers cruzados. Viste a presidentes y la realeza. Inventó las campañas que parecen películas donde tú quieres ser el protagonista. Y fue el primero en construir todo un ecosistema que incluye el Polo Bar en NYC, Ralph's Coffee y una coleccion entera de muebles y decoración para tu casa. Este episodio es un caso de estudio completo donde analizo desde el día cero hasta hoy cómo Ralph Lauren construyó la marca personal más elegante y sofisticada en la historia de los negocios. Cada decisión estratégica, cada riesgo, cada movimiento de marketing, precios, posicionamiento, psicología del consumidor y storytelling que lo llevó de un departamento chiquito en el Bronx a un imperio que cambió para siempre la forma en que el mundo vende.  Para tener la experiencia completa: Este caso de estudio incluye notas descargables gratuitas con cada principio de negocio, las campañas más icónicas y las estrategias de Ralph escritas para que las imprimas y las apliques directo a tu marca.   ⭐️ Únete a Marca Personal 360° CLIC AQUÍ ✨  

Ralph Lauren isn't just a brand — it's one of the only American fashion houses that has shaped culture for nearly 60 years. And right now, it's having one of its biggest cultural moments yet, resonating across every generation. Today we're joined by longtime WWD fashion editor and friend of the house, Bridget Foley, who's had a front row seat to the brand's evolution. She's also the author of Lauren's latest book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, which covers over 100 runway shows and the brand's most iconic moments. In this episode, we get into:What actually defines a brand with longevity (and why so few designers achieve it)Ralph's "meet cute" moment with fashion and why he calls himself a storyteller, not a designerThe authenticity that makes Ralph different from every other luxury houseWhy Ralph was doing "lifestyle" decades before the term existedThe hand-me-downs, vintage uniforms, and Bronx childhood that shaped his entire aestheticRalph's belief in longevity and preservation, sustainability before it had a nameInside the Ralph Lauren archive (and why Bridget calls it a "fashion lover's wonderland")Why Gen Z fell in love with Ralph Lauren and what their parents' closets have to do with itThe codes that have permeated time: the tuxedo jacket over jeans, the polo shirt, the patchworkRalph Lauren's optimism and what it's actually rooted inWhat Ralph has done to stay relevant with the next generationShop the new book, Ralph Lauren Catwalk, here: https://go.shopmy.us/p-56009344 Let's Get DressedYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livvperezInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/Newsletter: https://substack.com/@livvperezLiv Perez Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperezTikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perezShopMy: https://shopmy.us/livvperez Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patreon Preview from Blamo! Welcome to the first installment of Die, Workwear!'s new series on building a wardrobe without taking out a second mortgage.    The premise is simple: if your closet disappeared tomorrow and you had $3,000 to rebuild it from scratch, what would you actually buy?   Not fantasy grails. Not “quiet luxury.” Real clothes Derek and Peter would genuinely wear themselves: sport coats, tropical wool trousers, vintage eBay overcoats, loopwheeled T-shirts, Cone Mills denim, penny loafers, and a surprising amount of discussion about sweatshirts.   Along the way, Peter tries to justify $140 OCBDs, Derek explains the perfect vintage-straight jean fit, and both make a compelling case for buying old Ralph Lauren off eBay instead of almost anything new. ** Listen to the FULL episode on the Blamo! Patreon  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it actually look like to evolve from a successful photographer into a fully embodied luxury brand? In this deeply personal episode of the Play It Brave podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes with my client and dear friend, Kristen Marie, as she walks through a massive identity shift, creative rebirth, and business rebrand. Kristen has been photographing weddings and adventure elopements for over eight years, and after years of success in the elopement world, her body finally told her something had to change. Together, we talk openly about burnout, redefining success, and the emotional process of growing out of an old identity that no longer fits. We also share what happened during Kristen's immersive coaching retreat at my cabin, where we explored her values, archetypes, subconscious beliefs, and the deeper emotional patterns underneath her business. Then, in a rare behind-the-scenes look, we bring you directly into one of Kristen's real coaching calls along with her brand designer, Kass. You'll hear us brainstorm everything from visual identity and positioning to luxury storytelling, artistic authority, nature-inspired branding, and what it truly means to create a brand that resonates instead of imitates. In this episode, we talk about: The hidden burnout that can happen even inside a successful photography business Why Kristen realized she could no longer continue as an overextended adventure elopement photographer How identity work and nervous system healing play a huge role in luxury rebranding The values and archetypes that shaped Kristen's new direction Moving from "cute girl with a camera" into grounded artistic authority The difference between copying luxury branding and creating true resonance Building a brand inspired by nature, stillness, cinematic storytelling, and emotional depth Why luxury positioning is often more about embodiment than skill level The visual and emotional references influencing Kristen's rebrand, from Ralph Lauren campaigns to Terrence Malick films How photographers can evolve their businesses without abandoning themselves in the process One of the biggest things I hope you take away from this episode is that rebranding is never just about aesthetics. It's not just new fonts, prettier colors, or a more elevated website. A true rebrand asks you to become honest about who you are now, who you've been, and who you're ready to become. Watching Kristen move through this process with so much courage, self-awareness, and openness has been incredibly beautiful. She's not simply trying to book higher-paying weddings. She's learning how to trust herself, honor her energy, deepen her artistry, and create a business that actually supports the life she wants to live. That's the kind of transformation that changes everything. I cannot wait for you to hear this behind-the-scenes conversation and witness what it really looks like to build a brand from the inside out. Click here for more ways to listen to this episode.

In this episode of the He Said, She Said: Razor Branding Podcast, Jaci and Michael sit down with Juliana Pereira, marketing consultant and fractional CMO, to talk about what B2B brands are getting wrong and what they could learn from the consumer world. Juliana brings a rare perspective, having worked across both sides of the marketing divide at companies including Ralph Lauren, The Met Store at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Smartling, and Ziff Davis before joining Flow Commerce post-Series A and helping drive its $500M acquisition in just three and a half years. She now works as a consultant and fractional CMO for startups and established businesses across the U.S. and Europe. She shares why B2B brands cling too tightly to features and descriptions while missing the emotional connection that actually drives decisions, and how removing friction from the buying process can be a game-changer for complex sales cycles. From her parallel-path approach to walking into a new client engagement, to her dream of spending her first months at a company actually selling the product, this is a practical and refreshingly jargon-free conversation about what it really takes to build a brand that connects. Key Takeaways B2B brands can learn a great deal from B2C by focusing on the individual buyer rather than treating companies as faceless decision-making entities Emotional connection does not mean sentimental – it means making your audience feel something, whether that is confidence, ease, or trust Removing friction from the B2B buying process, through pilots, guarantees, or try-before-you-buy models, is an underutilized competitive advantage Walking into a new engagement with deep preparation allows you to start solving problems on day one rather than spending weeks just assessing Authenticity has to run through every touchpoint – if your campaign promises warmth and humor but your sales team is stiff and technical, the disconnect will cost you The best marketing is clear, simple, and direct – buzzwords and industry jargon get in the way of connection every time Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at razorbranding.org

Endurfluttur þáttur frá 2024: Steinunn Sigurðardóttir fatahönnuður er fædd í Reykjavík árið 1960 en bjó um árabil í Frakklandi, Ítaliu og Bandaríkjunum. Hún stundaði nám í fatahönnun í París og við Parson School of Design í New York. Eftir útskrift starfaði hún hjá erlendum tískuhúsum á borð við Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, La Perla og Gucci, en ákvað árið 2000 að flytja heim til Íslands og stofna sitt eigið merki: Steinunn. Síðan þá hefur Steinunn einnig rekið verslun í verbúðunum á Granda, þar sem hún framleiðir í takt við eftirspurn vel sniðin föt úr hágæðaefnum. Hún segist lifa í núinu þökk sé fjölfötluðum syni sem hefur kennt henni meira um lífið en allt annað, hún klæðist ull frá toppi til táar alla daga, allan ársins hring og helst bara svörtu.

On this episode of Humans of Travel, new host Chelsee Lowe talks with fashion and lifestyle pro Carson Kressley, who is well known from the Emmy-winning television series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, as well as reality competition shows Dancing With the Stars and RuPaul’s Drag Race. Kressley discusses how curiosity and a love of exploration have shaped his life and career, including how a post-college move to New York City led to a job with Ralph Lauren and how a sense of humor has helped him carve his professional path. When he took a risk and joined the original Queer Eye cast, a long television career began. All the while, travel remained a constant passion. Kressley also looks back on childhood road trips to horse shows and family vacations planned with the help of AAA TripTiks. Today, he hands all the travel planning responsibilities over to travel advisors, and as ALG Vacations’ (ALGV) Travel Advisor Champion — a title he’s held for three consecutive years — he recommends other explorers do the same. ALGV estimates that Kressley has helped the company reach 130 million travelers in the last year, thanks to joint projects such as the “Carson Curates” and “Carson Checks In” social media series, both of which are available on ALGV’s consumer-facing website TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com. This episode is sponsored by Tourism Cares. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Follow Carson Kressley on Instagram ALG Vacations TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com Designs by Carson Kressley Via Ballard Designs Carson Judges on BBQ Brawl RuPaul’s Drag Race ABOUT YOUR HOST Chelsee Lowe is Senior Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She’s an avid reader, writer, interviewer and traveler. Los Angeles is her home base. The TravelAge West team also produces travel industry events, including Future Leaders in Travel, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum. ABOUT THE SHOW TravelAge West’s award-winning podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the highs and lows that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren is joined by Nili Lotan, founder of the namesake fashion brand, for a candid look at what it takes to build a fashion brand from scratch—in her 40s, as a mother, and on her own terms. Lotan discusses the brand's evolution, how she navigates wholesale and direct-to-consumer, and her growing international presence. She also reflects on formative years at Liz Claiborne and Ralph Lauren, and how the desire for creative freedom became the driving force behind everything she's built since. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back with a flourish after a bit of a hiatus, the couples view of life has plenty to chew on. Documentaries, travel anticipation and planning, music, fun events and more. In the mix Ralph Lauren, water running, business retreats, cruises, Rick Steves, Mary Tyler Moore, Blake Edwards, Benny Goodman, Chicago, and more. Join the fun!

FULL EPISODE www.patreon.com/dopeypodcast Dave opens another Tuesday teaser by welcoming back Heart Attack Doug and immediately calling Patreon listeners winners and free listeners losers. Doug paints a hilarious picture of arriving at Dave's house to find him shuffling around in a heavy dusty Ralph Lauren robe and knit cap looking 40 years older than he is.   They talk about Dave holding down the fort while his partner is away, buying three air conditioners for one room, family stress, and trying to stay productive. Dave describes making breakfast for Nora while Doug offers unsolicited nutrition takes and pushes cheap Aldi eggs. This spirals into a rant about dirty supermarkets, poor-quality yolks, and Popeyes chicken.   The conversation shifts into anxiety territory as Dave admits fears of escalators, airports, and bridges. He tells stories about navigating giant Manhattan subway escalators as a kid and nearly panicking while driving over the Throgs Neck Bridge. Doug piles on while also admitting everyone has fears.   They read Spotify and Patreon comments about Ray Brown, background noise, body image, and escalator anxiety. Dave uses the comments to plug Dopey's five-shows-a-week schedule and Patreon tiers, including stickers, socks, beanies, ad-free episodes, and even a $100-a-month life coaching tier.   Before ending, Dave and Doug tease Doug's recent mysterious bad stretch known only as “two weeks,” available behind the Patreon wall. The show closes with a touching listener cover of the Dopey classic “Good So Bad,” recorded while missing Dopey Zoom because the fan wanted to get it right. FULL EPISODE IS ON PATREON - CHEAPOS!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, Donny breaks down the brands that are winning, losing, and making headlines. NFL Draft sensation Fernando Mendoza goes viral for his LinkedIn-powered endorsement strategy — and why he could rival Tom Brady as a brand ambassador. American luxury labels like Ralph Lauren and Coach are defying the odds with double-digit sales growth, even as global luxury slumps. The shocking human cost of USAID cuts comes into focus: over 518,000 children have died from preventable causes. RFK Jr. spreads dangerous misinformation about fluoride — and gets debunked fast. The Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office records for biopics despite major controversy. QVC files for bankruptcy as shopping culture shifts. Road rage shootings hit an all-time high. Plus: drone pizza delivery in New Jersey, deepfake nude dangers for teens, AI privacy risks, animal shelter adoptions at record highs, foot fillers for high heel wearers, and the viral slang term "mogging" explained. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"There will be a lot fewer people employed doing existing work in not just insurance, but in all business." Phillip reports from the press pool at Semafor World Economy 2026, where 500 CEOs, a quarter of the US Senate, and 20 G20 finance ministers spent two days in Washington DC sketching out the next decade. Inside: why the AI race is really the electricity race (and why we may have already lost it to China), the $10 trillion and 250 gigawatts Meta says AGI will cost, Senator Mark Kelly on the new commercial space economy, Levi's 50% DTC milestone, Ralph Lauren's experience-economy flex, and why Balzac saw the "exterminator economy" coming 200 years ago. Plus: white smoke from Apple Park. Key Takeaways: Space is getting a concentric-circle economy. NASA hands low-Earth orbit to private industry; the moon is next; Mars is the horizon. Sen. Mark Kelly laid out the vision at Semafor. AGI has a price tag, and it's $10T. Meta's Dina Powell McCormick framed the path forward: trillions in capital, 250GW of power, and geopolitical fallout to match. The AI race is actually the electricity race — and the US lost it five years ago. Chips and lithography aren't the bottleneck. Power is, and China builds more in a year than the US builds in a decade. NIMBY has evolved into BANANA. Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone is the new posture from Virginia to Maine, and the quiet threat to American AI competitiveness. The heritage brand isn't dead; it just needs a thesis. Levi's built a three-layer AI framework — process, product, people — and is posting 16 consecutive quarters of DTC growth to prove the strategy works. Everyone's becoming an exterminator. The age of sovereignty is producing a wave of DIY micro-entrepreneurs using ChatGPT as their back office. Every job AI takes, it seems to hand back, just in a flat-brimmed hat. The American consumer is less bearish than the algorithm suggests. Ralph Lauren, Kickstarter, and Chime all reported data at odds with recession narratives. Spending is healthy, savings are up, and creators are launching. In-Show Mentions: The Commerce Department is a hedge fund now Dispatch from Semafor: Pritzker on what beats fear [POLICY BRIEF] The Halo Effect of the New Economy Future Commerce Podcast: Marcus Collins Associated Links: Check out Future Commerce on YouTube Check out Future Commerce Plus for exclusive content and save on merch and print Subscribe to Insiders and The Senses to read more about what we are witnessing in the commerce world Listen to our other episodes of Future Commerce Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTtf5DMA7ms&t=1769s Jackson&co substacK: https://substack.com/@jacksonandco $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #travelblogger #france #eurolife #europe #travelblogger #travel #podcast #france #paris #doomer #solotravel Summary Al of episode - Nick (Bold Perceptions) sits down in Paris with his friend Ben Jackson, meeting in person for the first time after connecting online three years ago. Ben moved from New York to France a year ago with his French wife, settling in Paris after six months in Normandy. The two smoke cigars by the Seine and compare notes on Paris, pushing back hard against the social media narrative that the city has gone downhill — both find it cleaner, friendlier, and more affordable than expected, with Nick estimating that $5,000/month in Paris buys a comparable or better lifestyle to what that same budget gets you in Latin America's major cities. The conversation drifts into European lifestyle, travel, and geopolitics — covering train systems (Italy wins), the high-trust Nordic social model, gun ownership myths in Europe, and whether Europe's comfortable lifestyle is sustainable without American military protection footing the bill. They also riff on history, tracing Napoleon's obsession with Rome, Caesar's breakdown at the statue of Alexander the Great, and how the entire Western tradition — from Washington D.C. to Haussmann's Paris — is essentially a Roman copy chain ending in plastic. The back half centers on men's style and Ben's Substack publication Jackson & Co., which he launched as a response to GQ and Esquire becoming unrecognizable. Ben argues that a generational rebellion is underway — Gen Z rejecting their athleisure dads and swinging back toward timeless, classic menswear — pointing to Ralph Lauren's 25-30% sales surge and suit retailers like Suitsupply unable to build stores fast enough. Nick ties this into broader cultural swings: young men going back to church, the "old money" aesthetic as a synonym for intentional living, and the Italian concept of sprezzatura — looking effortlessly put-together — as the gold standard. -

B. Jeffrey, a teacher at Parsons School of Design and author of Creative Careers, discusses how to make a living from your ideas without chasing false definitions of success. He explores the difference between having a vision and proving a concept, why obsession is a necessary condition for building empires like Ralph Lauren or Apple, and how most creative people never ask themselves what success actually looks like to them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Henzlik has seen every corner of the golf merchandise world. Started as a PGA Professional, worked at Ralph Lauren in the heyday, before going to the cathedral of golf merch: The Masters. After that Jared leaned into the Ops side of the business at a pair of fast growing brands before landing in the Ozarks where he leads retail for Big Cedar Lodge. Big Cedar is owned by Johnny Morris, of Bass Pro Shop fame, and knows a thing or two about great retail experiences. 

Interview Date: March 29Episode Summary:In this episode of the Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with internationally acclaimed dancer, creative, and entrepreneur Loïc Mabanza to explore his inspiring journey from street dancing in Paris to working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. Entirely self-taught, Loïc shares how dance was never something he formally planned for—it was simply part of who he was. Everything shifted when, at just 16 years old, he was paid for his first music video, opening his eyes to the possibility of building a real career through dance.Loïc reflects on the mindset that carried him through uncertainty, rejection, and doubt. He speaks candidly about being underestimated by peers, yet staying committed to a vision that others could not see. Rather than waiting for the perfect opportunity, he focused on consistent action, trusting that small steps would eventually lead him where he wanted to go. His story is a powerful example of how clarity, preparation, and resilience can turn impossible dreams into real opportunities.Throughout the conversation, Loïc shares pivotal moments that shaped his career, from using street performances to fund travel, to taking bold risks like crashing auditions and placing himself in rooms he technically was not invited into. Those decisions became defining turning points that led to major professional breakthroughs, including opportunities on the global stage.This episode is filled with wisdom for dancers and creatives carving out their own path. Loïc challenges the idea of having a “plan B,” encouraging artists to fully back themselves while building confidence through small wins and real-life evidence. His perspective is a reminder that success is rarely linear, but with vision, adaptability, self-belief, and persistence, it becomes possible to create a career far beyond what others expect.Shownotes:00:00 – Introduction to Loïc Mabanza and his global career04:00 – Growing up self-taught and naturally connected to dance05:50 – First paid music video sparks professional ambition08:15 – Choosing dance fully and moving with intention13:20 – Being doubted by others and staying committed20:00 – Success as a step-by-step journey26:30 – The overseas journey that led to Madonna28:30 – Street performances funding career opportunities37:40 – Crashing an audition and making the finals49:30 – Building confidence through small wins52:00 – Advice for dancers pursuing their dreamsBiography:Loïc Mabanza is a French-born professional dancer, choreographer, actor, filmmaker, author, model, and entrepreneur known for his versatility and high-energy performance style. Over the course of his career, he has worked with global artists including Madonna, Usher, Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey, Cher, Jay-Z, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, and Wizkid. He was also selected by creative director Jamie King and choreographers Richmond and Anthony Talauega to be one of Michael Jackson's dancers for the posthumous album Xscape.His commercial portfolio includes campaigns for major global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Levi's, Swarovski, Diesel, Timberland, Samsung, Toyota, and Equinox, where he became a brand ambassador following the “Life is the Luxury” campaign. He has also appeared in respected editorial publications including W Magazine, Vogue Germany, Vogue Arabia, V Magazine, GQ, and Harper's Bazaar Brazil.As an actor, Loïc has appeared in Moon Knight (2022), And Just Like That... (2023), Girls5eva (2024), and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (2026). He is also the founder and CEO of Underground Justice Studios, a creative studio and production company, and has written, directed, and produced multiple short films and music videos. His debut novel is set for release later this year.Connect with Loïc:Website: www.undergroundjustice.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loicmabanza/

This week, we're excited to welcome a relative newcomer, but certainly no slouch, to menswear into the studio, Ethan Martin. A recovering sneakerhead, if you will, and a huge fan of cycling and Uncle Ralph, we had a great conversation about what brought him into the ranks of clothing aficionados's, modern “extreme” sports, a love for old Armani, how AI is utter bullshit, catching the heavy music bug, searching for the coolest Ralph Lauren garments, travel hacks, and a whole lot more!

Matt Hranek is one of those guys who makes you want to live better immediately.Matt is the founder and editor of William Brown magazine, author of A Man & His Watch, A Man & His Car, Negroni, and Martini, and the world's most interested guy. Not interesting. Interested.In this episode, we talk about taste, why AI still can't fake it, the problem with modern fashion, how Ralph Lauren mannequins mess with our heads, why great style should feel lived-in, and what actually makes a good life. Matt also shares stories from his early photography days, building WM Brown, hosting his legendary Florence Negroni party, and why dressing well still matters.This one made me want to buy a ticket, put on a jacket, and pay closer attention.Thanks for listening! -Andrew

I've worked with a lot of speakers over the years, but Andy Nunn brings something truly unique to the stage. He's a mentalist turned keynote speaker who knows how to captivate an audience.In this episode, Andy and I talk about what it really takes to evolve from entertaining an audience to transforming them.Because getting laughs, applause, and “that was amazing!” is one thing… but creating a keynote that actually changes how people think and act is a completely different skill.Andy shares his journey from performing magic and mentalism to working together to build a thought leadership keynote, including what surprised him, what challenged him, and what finally clicked.We also get into the behind-the-scenes of shaping a talk that's not just engaging, but structured, clear, and impactful (and yes, still includes some mind-blowing moments).If you've ever wondered how to go from being “good on stage” to being truly bookable as a keynote speaker, this conversation will give you a whole new perspective.Andy and I talk about:Why being entertaining isn't enough—and what audiences actually need from a keynoteThe biggest mindset shift from performer to thought leaderHow to turn audience engagement into meaningful transformationWhat it takes to structure a keynote that works at 30, 45, or 60 minutesThe role of storytelling and personal experience in building a powerful talk About My Guest: Andrew (Andy) Nunn is a sought-after speaker for leading organisations including Google, Amazon, SAP, Sony, and Ralph Lauren, where he delivers interactive keynotes that spark self-awareness, connection, and change. Andy's reputation as a speaker grew from his acclaimed TEDx talk, “Seeing Is Believing,” which explored how perception shapes trust, decisions, and performance. His sessions aren't lectures. They're immersive experiences where audiences don't just learn about mindset and bias, they feel them in real time. A professional mentalist with over 20 years on stage, Andy has performed and spoken for thousands across Australia and internationally. His talks fuse science with storytelling to reveal how tiny shifts in perception can create massive results in leadership, communication, and culture.About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/467/ Andy's website: https://www.andrewnunn.com/Andy's TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/BZWzcuIkD0c?si=KXqJEGD6wvaXbgvJ Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Work with us to develop your keynote talk = https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxAndy Nunn (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/andythementalist/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 422: How to Create a 10-Out-of-10 Keynote that Leaves Your Audience in Awe with Julia KornEpisode 361: How to Land a TEDx Talk with Carol CoxSpeak with Confidence series Become Bookable Live Online Workshop - April 15, 2026If you want to speak more but you're not sure where to start or your efforts haven't produced the results you want, I'm hosting a live online workshop called “Become Bookable: How to Get Speaking Invitations” on Wednesday, April 15th.A lot of brilliant women assume they just need to pitch themselves more. But the real reason speakers get invited isn't because they pitch harder — it's because they're positioned as bookable.In this 3-hour interactive workshop live on Zoom, I'll show you how speakers actually get invited — and help you clarify the positioning that makes event organizers say yes.As a podcast listener, use the coupon code “Podcast100” to save $100 on your registration.Learn more and register at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/bookable 

What makes a home feel timeless…elevated…and effortlessly pulled together? In this episode, we're breaking down the iconic Ralph Lauren design aesthetic—a look that has defined classic American interiors for decades. Known for its rich layers, tailored details, and a sense of understated luxury, Ralph Lauren style blends American heritage with classic European influence, often incorporating subtle nods to equestrian and nautical design. But here's the best part: You don't need a massive budget or a designer label to achieve this look in your own home. In this episode, I'll show you exactly how to recreate this aesthetic using thoughtful, intentional design choices—so your home feels cohesive, grounded, and timeless (not trendy or overdone). ✨ Inside This Episode, We Cover: What defines the Ralph Lauren design aesthetic (and why it works) How to create a timeless, classic home that won't go out of style The signature color palettes that ground this look (think rich neutrals, deep blues, warm woods) How to layer textures and materials for depth and sophistication The role of pattern (and how to mix it without overwhelm) Key furniture styles that feel tailored and substantial How to use lighting to add warmth and character Window treatments that elevate the entire room Subtle ways to incorporate equestrian and nautical elements without feeling theme-y    Ready to Bring This Look Into Your Home? If you love this aesthetic but aren't sure how to translate it into your own space—what to keep, what to change, or where to start— A Decorating SOS Call is your next step. Together, we'll take your ideas (whether it's Ralph Lauren-inspired or something else entirely) and turn them into a clear, step-by-step plan for your home—so you can create a space that feels cohesive, timeless, and truly you.

Danny McMillan and Shubhash Sharma are back with another Claude Sessions episode covering both the back end and front end of building your Amazon business infrastructure with AI. Shubhash walks through exactly how to register for Amazon's Seller Partner API — your free, direct access to your own sales, inventory, pricing, and order data — no third-party subscriptions required. Danny then breaks down the 165-feature design system he built to eliminate AI slop from websites, landing pages, and app interfaces. Part 1: Amazon SP-API Setup (Shubhash) What SP-API is — Amazon giving you a key to your own data warehouse: live inventory, real-time orders, pricing, catalog data, and sales reports 5-step registration process — Register as developer, create an app, select permissions, self-authorize, and connect to Claude Code to build dashboards Common rejection reasons — Usually a missed checkbox or vague answer about data usage. Keep answers focused on personal brand development and safe data storage Advertising API is separate — Different credentials, different registration, different refresh token. You cannot reuse SP-API tokens for ads What you can build once connected — Custom dashboards, forecasting engines, inventory alerts, automated reporting — all built by Claude Code without knowing Python Danny's guardrails — Hire a $50 Upwork specialist to help with paperwork submission, keep them on retainer for when APIs go down (especially Q4, Black Friday, Prime Day) Part 2: The 165-Feature Design System (Danny) The AI slop problem — Default fonts (Roboto, Arial), purple-blue gradients, three-column card layouts, floating animated orbs, oversized border radius — all telltale signs of generic AI output 15 anti-patterns cataloged — The system actively fights against common AI design defaults Four-phase pipeline — Decide, Design, Build, Refine — with 15 databases and components extracted from 11 repos Gap analysis scoring — Rates output out of 60 points. Seller Sessions Live went from 33 to 50; Databrill went from 48 to 55 Psychology of design baked in — Hick's Law (limit choices to 5-7), Miller's Law (chunk information in groups), Jacob's Law — all running automatically in the background "Pretty doesn't convert" is a cop-out — Apple, Ralph Lauren, Sony all prove that quality design builds trust. The real issue was budget — now AI removes that barrier Design is about subtraction — Cut 69% of animations in one project. Overcooking destroys user experience 25 quality gate techniques — Color tokens, typography rules, contrast ratios, accessibility (100+ rules), spacing, and composition patterns Claude Loom workflow — Record feedback via Cmd+Shift+L, Claude extracts screenshots and browser URLs, and the system pushes back if changes violate the design system Key Takeaways: SP-API is free and gives you direct access to your Amazon data — do it tonight The Advertising API requires a completely separate registration process Have a backup developer on standby for API downtime, especially during peak sales periods AI-generated interfaces all look the same because they default to the same fonts, colors, and layouts A design system isn't about making things pretty — it's about trust, conversion, and consistent user experience across all devices Before your customer reads a single word of copy, your page load time and visual quality have already made an impression Coming Next: Shubhash experiments with running AI models locally on an old MacBook using Ollama — cutting token costs to zero. Connect: Shubhash Sharma — LinkedIn Danny McMillan — sellersessions.com

Today on Classic & Curious, I'm joined by AD100 designer Patrick Mele, whose colorful design journey began at Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren before building  one of today's most celebrated interior design firms. Patrick's work has been featured in leading publications including Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Frederic, and New York Magazine. He has been named to the prestigious AD100 List and Elle Decor A-List, and was recognized by Vogue as one of the five designers to watch.In today's conversation:We talk about Patrick's design journey and the evolution of his signature style.His vibrant Color Field Collection, and his new launch with Schumacher. His beautifully curated design shop in Greenwich—an extension of his studio, available both in person and online A thoughtful tip for design enthusiasts looking to elevate their own homes with confidenceWhat strikes you immediately about Patrick is his graciousness. There's a warmth and ease in the way he speaks about design that gently draws you into his creative world. It's a quality that feels as natural to him as the beautiful environments he creates. Connect with Patrick at PatrickMele.com and on IG @patrickmele and @shop_patrickmeleConnect with Anne at Classicandcurious.com and on IG @classicandcuriouslife

In this week's episode photographer Perry Ogden takes on our 'Proust Photo Quiz'. The Proust Questionnaire is a set of questions answered by the French writer Marcel Proust. Proust answered the questionnaire in a confession album, a form of parlour game popular at the end of the 1890s. The album, titled An Album to Record Thoughts, Feelings, etc. was found in 1924 and published in the French literary journal Les Cahiers du Mois. Our 'Proust Photo Quiz' is an adaption of the original text. Perry Ogden Perry Ogden was born in Shropshire, England, grew up in London and now lives in Dublin, Ireland. His photographs have appeared in countless magazines worldwide including Italian Vogue, Luomo Vogue, British Vogue, W, The Face and Arena. He has photographed advertising campaigns for Ralph Lauren, Chloe and Calvin Klein amongst many others. These have supplemented his personal projects including his Pony Kids body of work, which was published by Jonathan Cape/Aperture in 1999. His photographs of the artist Francis Bacon's studio,7 Reece Mews, were published by Thames and Hudson in 2001 and exhibited widely at galleries and museums including The Hugh Lane in Dublin, the Fondation Beyeler in Basle and the Fondation van Gogh in Arles. His first film Pavee Lackeen (The Traveller Girl) premiered in 2005 and won numerous awards around the world including the Satyajit Ray award for Best First Film at the London Film Festival and the Irish Film & Television Award for Best Film. Exhibitions of his work since 2010 include: Inspiration at the Sebastian Guinness Gallery, Dublin, 2010. Twenty at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in 2011, a group show celebrating the first twenty-years of the museum and Reined In, 2020, at The National Gallery of Ireland. Ogden's most recent book Paddy & Liam documenting two Traveller brothers Paddy and Liam Doran was published in 2018. In 2019 his 16 minute film FÍ made for the Design and Craft Council of Ireland was screened in Dublin, Paris, Tokyo and New York. A film about Perry's work Skin & Soul:The Life and Work of Perry Ogden was premiered at the Dublin International Film Festival in March 2020. www.perryogden.com and www.ifiinternational.ie/film/skin-soul/ Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8 magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006), Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012) and Inside Vogue House: One building, seven magazines, sixty years of stories (Orphans Publishing 2024). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. © Grant Scott 2026

On this episode of Previously On, Jillian and her husband Tyler are diving into a fact check of FX and Hulu's Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette (Episodes 1 thru 8), separating the drama from what actually happened in real life. From viral conspiracy theories about JFK Jr. to the truth behind Daryl Hannah's portrayal, Carolyn's rise at Calvin Klein, and the real story behind some of the show's biggest dramatic moments, we're breaking down what's FACT, FICTION, and WHO KNOWS. We also unpack the rumors surrounding Carolyn and the pressures of life in the spotlight, plus revisit iconic moments like John failing the bar exam, the infamous fight in the park, and how much creative license the series has really taken. If you've been watching Love Story and wondering what's historically accurate versus TV storytelling, this episode is your ultimate companion guide to the series so far. 00:00: Intro to pod03:46 What are our sources?06:55 Was Daryl Hannah portrayed accurately?12:29 Did Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis dislike Daryl Hannah?14:59 Was John responsible for the death of Daryl's dog?16:27 Did John and Carolyn have security?17:54 Did Carolyn move into John's apartment?18:54 Did Carolyn become a shut-in?21:52 Did Calvin Klein introduce John and Carolyn?22:49 Did Carolyn start working for CK at the mall?25:25 Did Carolyn discover Kate Moss?26:24 Did Carolyn turn her boyfriend into a CK model?27:26 Did someone give John a letter bashing Carolyn?30:49 Was Carolyn into drugs?34:20 John F. Kennedy Jr. is alive?41:54 Did Carolyn's mom warn her about marrying JFK Jr.?43:29 Did Ethel Kennedy quiz people?44:33 John and Carolyn's fight about the proposal?46:31 Hunk flunks?47:30 Was Caroline Kennedy Carolyn's maid of honor?49:40 Did Ed Schlossberg try to make an HBO documentary, angering John?51:12 Did John announce Jackie's death to the press on the street?51:39 Was John on Murphy Brown?51:56 Carolyn's Ralph Lauren interview ruined by paparazzi?52:24 Was Carolyn late to own wedding?53:26 John's dating history55:15 Most shocking truthsSOURCES: TKThank you to Matt Buechele (@mattbooshell) for creating our new theme song. You can listen to "Sunscreen" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1gFHHF3QyQxjbbKXV3qLu9Buy our merch: ⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/PreviouslyOnTeenTV⁠Follow Previously On Teen TV on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/previouslyon_teentv/Follow Previously On Teen TV on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@previouslyon_teentv⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2lgvvZGKMrQ8v24FmDdWQ?sub_confirmation=1⁠

Steven Gay discusses the convergence of Generative AI, spatial awareness and commerse. Steven is the CEO and Co-Founder of Mode Maison Labs, an innovative AI research lab.  With a background at Ralph Lauren, Steven brings a unique retail perspective to AI-driven innovation. Listen as we explore emerging techniques for sales, marketing and brand building via spatially-aware AI. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise

Few designers have influenced the way American men dress in the 21st century as much as Todd Snyder has. On this episode, the designer tells Dan about how he grew up as a fashion-obsessed young athlete before chasing his dreams in New York, his formative years at Ralph Lauren and J.Crew, cutting loose to start his eponymous brand, his latest collection that recalls the 50s and 60s, his advice for young designers, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Jessica Is Sipping Casa Martinez Wines Bonitas 2023 Chenin Blanc. Light, crisp, a little grassy, with apple in the back. Jessica's words: "That's really good." High praise, coming from her. Casa Martinez is out of the Napa area, founded by Daniel Martinez, whose Pinot Noir called Camila donates proceeds to care for his daughter. Episode Description Ven siéntate, porque this one is going to stay with you. This week, Jessica sits down with award-winning activist filmmaker, top 100 podcaster, sought-after international speaker, and now author Denise Soler Cox for a conversation that had Jessica reaching for tissues before they even got into the chisme. And honestly? Same. Denise is the creative force behind the documentary Being Enye and the upcoming book What Will They Say? (Simon & Schuster, August 18th), and she joins Wine & Chisme to talk about the secrets we carry, the taboos baked into our cultura, and why so many Latinas feel both seen and shackled by the very values that raised us. This is not just an interview. It's a mirror. In This Episode Jessica and Denise get into the real stuff, including how a night at a bar in Miami in the 90s planted the seed for a documentary that would go on to reach listeners in 32 countries. Denise shares the three-part storytelling framework from Harvard professor Marshall Ganz, the one that helped her understand why Being Enyé resonated so far beyond what she ever expected, and how it laid the foundation for the book she has been building for years. They talk about the moment at age 9 that Denise carried silently for decades, the power of finally putting it on the page, and why she believes telling that story was the only way to truly reclaim it. Denise also opens up about losing over $200,000 in speaking revenue when DEI cuts swept through corporate America, and why that painful chapter made the book more honest than she ever thought she could be. Jessica brings her whole self to this one too. She shares her own experience navigating second-gen identity, the guilt of not carrying the same burdens as her first-gen friends, and the realization, mid-read of Denise's first chapter, that Wine & Chisme itself might be rooted in something far deeper than she had ever let herself acknowledge. They also dig into why Latinas are leaving corporate America faster than any other group, what the physics concept of thermal equilibrium has to do with the secrets we keep, and how a preemptive offer from Simon & Schuster on Valentine's Day two years ago became the moment Denise finally stopped settling. About Denise Soler Cox After going from stay-at-home mom to award-winning activist filmmaker, Denise Soler Cox has spent over a decade on a mission to transform how we think and speak about culture, identity, and belonging. Her documentary Being Enyé has been screened internationally and led her to 400+ stages, including two TEDx talks. She has partnered with brands like Ralph Lauren, Amazon, Progressive, and Microsoft, and has been featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, PBS, Forbes, Telemundo, and more. Her debut book What Will They Say? is published by Simon & Schuster under the Primeros Sueños Press imprint and releases August 18th, just ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month. Resources + Links Pre-order What Will They Say? wherever books are sold Add the book on https://www.goodreads.com/https://www.goodreads.com/ and click "Want to Read" Join Denise's book launch team: email Denise directly to get access to a digital galley ahead of release at Denise@denisesolercox.com Follow Denise on social media @denisesolercox on all platforms Connect with Denise about speaking at your ERG, conference, or event

How do we keep craft alive in an over-technological society? Is it via the individual maker? Or more of a collective workshop approach? Houston-based bespoke cowboy bootmaker Zephan Parker has plenty of thoughts on all of it. Zephan used to write graffiti and listen to hip hop while wearing Ralph Lauren. Now he runs a custom bespoke cowboy boot workshop in Houston, Texas. All those things, it turns out, are very connected. I swear. Zephan and I get into plenty on this one, including their entire range of offerings, how the absence of design leads to the magnification of character, how Parker Boot Company is nailing the fit on $20k custom gator skin boots via remote measuring, regional differences in Texas cowboy boots, just how incredibly different running a business is from making things, and plenty more.https://zephanparker.com/ Support the Shoecast, get full bonus episode access, and join the most interesting shoe-and-boot-loving community on the internet with a Stitchdown Premium membershiphttps://www.stitchdown.com/join-stitchdown-premium/A website. We have one.https://www.stitchdown.com/We'd better see you at Stitchdown Chicago 2026—the world's fair of shoes and boots and leather and more—Nov 6-7 at Artifact Events.https://www.stitchdownbootcamp.com/

Where do ideas come from? Michael Petry of Golden West Boots has a few thoughts on that and what to do if you get arrested in Vietnam with a suitcase full of one-of-a-kind Prada samples. In this well-heeled snack break, he shares what he's learned from working with some of the biggest names in fashion, like Ralph Lauren.  And yes, there's a discount code https://goldenwestboots.com Code: ENT10 for 10% off  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hortense le Gentil is an executive coach, author, and leadership expert who has worked extensively with C-suite leaders on authentic leadership and personal transformation. She's the author of the book, The Unlocked Leader which has been read and recommended by Ralph Lauren, Arianna Huffington, and Marshall Goldsmith among others. Hortense argues that too many leaders remain trapped in the outdated myth that they must be superhero leaders - infallible, unflappable, and fearless, even though the human leaders who embrace empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity are proven most effective. In the episode we discuss the following: Hortense had been ignoring her inner voice and had become physically ill for not making the decisions she knew she needed to make. But thanks to a dream of her wise grandmother, Hortense decided to find her “path of roses” and make choices she knew she needed to make. As CEO of her company, in a room full of engineers, she gained the trust of the engineers, not by pretending to be one but by honestly admitting what she didn't know. As Hortense said, the world doesn't need a repetition of someone else. The world needs us to be courageous enough to be ourself.    

The USA is a young country, but our fashion design is even younger. Like who are the titans of American fashion design? It's Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren...these designers who are all still alive.And if you want to look at where these titans of American fashion design got it all from, there was a great American fashion designer who many of them were looking towards. To see Claire McCardell's incredible modern fashions for yourself, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The real winner of the Olympics? Ralph Lauren… the stock's near a gold-medal all-time-high.Actor Jennifer Garner's baby food biz IPO'd… Once Upon A Farm's growth hack is 1st time mommas.Snap's CEO is turning their spectacles into their own business… But will Zuck zuck ‘em?Plus, we found the founder who invented Black History Month… exactly 100 years ago.$SNAP $RL $OFRMBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYAustin, TX (2/25): SOLD OUTArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.