Drapers Talks podcast

Topshop and Topman managing director Michelle Wilson details her future plans for bricks-and-mortar stores.

Stefan Lewis, chief digital officer of Represent, reflects on the brand’s journey from a small graphic design project to a globally recognised label.

Fred Perry, Asda and Belstaff review who the future leaders in fashion will be, and how to encourage young people into the industry.

Industry leaders from Aligne, Alo and Nadine Merabi share their insights and tips to grow a fashion brand.

Superdry chief operating officer Shaun Packe details how the business is tackling international tariffs and trade deals.

Laura Hilton, COO at With Nothing Underneath, reveals how to keep returns low.

Abhy Thomas Joseph, global COO and president for Asia-Pacific, Pentland Brands highlights his tips to tackle the global supply chain landscape.

Primark’s marketing and community leads reveal how it is utilising its community to drive social media.

Industry leaders from Dr. Martens, Fred Perry and Vervaunt dive into paid media’s role in brand growth.

Odd Muse's Aimee Smale and Never Fully Dressed's Lucy Aylen reveal their expert tips on how to build and maintain a brand in the world of social commerce.

Charlotte Dewhurst, former marketing director at Matalan, shares insights into the retailer’s relationship with influencer Lady of the Manor.

Marlies Hersbach, Mango's ecommerce executive director, shares insights into the tech and innovation driving the brand's ecommerce success.

Orlebar Brown’s Jamie De Cesare and Shopify’s Deann Evans discuss how unified commerce is driving personalisation at the brand.

David Clark, chief customer officer at Frasers Group, explores the launch of Sports Direct’s new benefit-based membership programme.

This chat with Simone Williams, technology, digital and business development director at Cos, uncovers how the brand transformed its tech stack.

Patagonia’s marketing and product director Tyler LaMotte reveals how the outdoorwear brand is expanding its repair offering for its customers.

Leaders from Infor Nexus and Gauge81 share their tips for working with suppliers towards achieving sustainability regulations.

Mike Coates, assistant director for consumer protection at the CMA, discusses how fashion retail should follow the Green Claims Code.

Leaders from UKFT, Superdry, Neem London and Cotton Connect discuss what retailers and brands should be prioritising ahead of regulations.

John Lewis executive director Peter Ruis details his plans for the retailer's turnaround and opportunities for growth.

Sweaty Betty global brand president Melissa Mullen shines a light on the sportwear company’s values in the latest episode.

Daniel Rubin, founder and chairman of Dune London, reveals why he has his heart set on international growth.

Leaders from Primark, Nobody’s Child and Asda share how they have rolled out circular business models and reveal their tips for success.

Discover how AllSaints is managing its supplier base to achieve sustainability goals in the latest episode with chief operating officer Catherine Jobling.

Matalan’s chief supply chain operations officer, Phil Hackney, shares his top tips on how retailers can improve their supply chain capabilities.

Industry leaders from Harrods, Neem London, Deckers Brands and Infor Nexus highlight the challenges facing the supply chain, and their tips to navigate them.

Drawing from her broad knowledge in machine learning, Tian Su, vice president personalisation and recommendation at Zalando, explores the opportunities that generative AI will potentially be able to offer fashion brands in serving their customers.

Listen to Jonny Longden, group digital director at Boohoo Group, as he discusses the fusion of fashion trends and digital technology. Discover how brands can leverage AI-powered tools and emerging platforms to stay ahead of and respond to trends as well as shape market narratives.

Crystal ball forecasts: what should fashion retailers be investing in to future-proof their businesses? Chris Williamson, group director of technology at N Brown, Papinder Dosanjh, director of data science and AI at Asos, Stephanie Legg, chief marketing officer at Schuh and Sangeetha Chandrum, senior vice president, AI at EXL, share their top tips.

Peek at other industries' technology innovations with Paul Wilkinson, product director at Deliveroo, who drew on his experience driving innovation at industry giants like Deliveroo, Amazon and Tesco.

Understanding how and where fashion retailers are tackling sustainability is critical: these changes – even seemingly small ones – can have a huge impact. Hear more insights from New Look, Primark and CottonConnect.

Fashion resale, rental, repair and recycling are at the beginning of a rapid growth projection. Our panel of speakers hosted a deep dive into the opportunities offered by circular business models.

From sustainable materials to consumer strategies and scope 3 targets, everyone across the fashion retail industry needs to be on the same page to reach sustainability goals. Listen to speakers from Boden, Hirestreet, M&S and Zedify discuss these topics.

Four startups battled for the chance to win the title of the ‘One to Watch’ at the Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference, and for the first time this year, the audience had the chance to vote for their favourite via a live poll. To find out who won, listen now.

Michael Thomson closed the conference in conversation with Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan, discussing how to lead a business through change.

The core values you hold as a company and as a leader are the guiding principles that can influence everything you do, and underpin your business’ personality: how do you and your business shape, live and breathe them?

David Gandy, founder of David Gandy Wellwear, told attendees at Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023 why he decided to launch the business two years ago and where he sees the market heading.

Paul Marchant, CEO of Primark, kicked off Drapers Inner Circle Summit 2023. He identified ways the retailer is progressing with its click and collect offering, international expansion and making headway with its sustainability strategies.

Delving into the 360 elevation strategy that is driving the sports arm of Frasers Group into a new era – from shaping experience-led stores to building relationships with key brand partners that resonate with and inspire consumers.

Are new clothes being viewed as an unaffordable luxury today? Or is a price-conscious mindset driving the need for higher-quality, longer-lasting clothing? Tune in now for expert insights.

Tune in for a a succinct insight into what matters, where to gain inspiration, and how to stay ahead.

Following a remarkable rise in an extremely competitive market, Castore co-founder Tom Beahon will join us to discuss the innovation that the premium sportswear brand is built on.

Fashion can be circular; it doesn’t have to mean take, make, dispose. But are alternative models financially viable? Find out how non-linear models can make business sense, as well as impact on the industry’s environmental footprint.

Listen in as we explore Isko’s newest hub in London, The Creative Room. We delve into how working in partnership with designers, brands, retailers and universities drives shared knowledge and brings circular ideas, concepts and mindsets to life.

Listen in as Drapers leads an intimate, in-depth exploration into an industry leader's journey so far towards sustainability and circularity, and the shape of future plans and ambitions with Jill Geoghegan, editor, Drapers and Sébastien Kopp, co-founder, Veja.

Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan leads the Drapers' Den session from the the 2023 Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference, where sustainable companies battled for a chance to win mentoring support from industry leaders.