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Welcome to The Debrief, a new weekly podcast from The Business of Fashion, where we go beyond the glossy veneer and unpack our most popular BoF Professional stories. Hosted by BoF correspondents Sheena Butler-Young and Brian Baskin, The Debrief will be your guide into the mega labels, indie upstarts and unforgettable personalities shaping the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry.

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Latest Episodes

Luxury’s best salespeople have always been in demand, but the stakes have changed. As AI automates more of the shopping experience and price hikes strain loyalty, retailers are leaning harder on the one thing a machine can’t replicate: a human salesp... more

For years, a coveted pair of Air Jordans could send sneaker fans into a frenzy. But when Nike brought back the black-and-blue Air Jordan 1 Royal this month, the response was muted — days after release, the shoe was still available in several sizes, w... more

Fashion has long been obsessed with youth, treating young shoppers as both trendsetters and the engine of growth. Yet brands including Evereve, Ulla Johnson, Frances Valentine and Poppy & Peonies are finding opportunities in catering to women in thei... more

A $15,000 mechanical bird named Molly has become an unlikely flashpoint for retail. After pop star Kelly Clarkson accused Brooklyn boutique Art of Play of treating her “like Julia Roberts’ character” in Pretty Woman, the dispute ignited a much bigger... more

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Cathaleen Chen
Retail editor at The Business of Fashion
The Business of Fashion
Episode: What Makes a Million-Dollar Luxury Salesperson?
Mike Sykes
BoF correspondent reporting on Nike and sportswear
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Diana Pearl
US editor at The Business of Fashion
The Business of Fashion
Episode: The Generation Fashion Forgot
Jessica Kwon
Correspondent covering retail customer service
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Who’s to Blame for Bad Customer Service?
Robert Williams
BoF's chief luxury correspondent
Business of Fashion
Episode: The Verdict on Luxury Fashion’s Designer Reset
Sarah Kent
BoF Global Markets Editor, co-writer of the latest report
Business of Fashion
Episode: Luxury’s Italian Supply Chain Reckoning Isn’t Over
Hailey Crawford
BoF Marketing correspondent
Business of Fashion
Episode: Fashion’s Latest Obsession: The Grocery Store
Dan Hastings
BoF Commercial Features Editor
The Business of Fashion
Episode: Can Fashion Sell a New Generation on Trade Jobs?
Eugene Rabkin
Fashion critic, involved in the simulation era discussion
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Episode: Has Fashion Had Enough of AI?

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Sheena Butler-Young
Host of The Debrief
Brian Baskin
Co-host/Correspondent

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Veneta

    As an Italian who lives in NY and lives fashion , it’s shocking to hear fashion experts pronounce Bottega Veneta wrongly. It comes across as disrespectful. The accent in VEneta is in the “VE” .

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    Plutopiccolino
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative

    Best podcast covering the business aspects of fashion, great length too

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    NeverAReviewer
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it

    In-depth analysis of interesting topics. Lauren Sherman does an amazing job, I’m definitely going to subscribe to BOF for more from her.

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    zonoia!
    United States4 years ago
  • So so good

    Great investigative coverage

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    princesspeach1310
    United States4 years ago
  • > BOF

    Lauren delivers a deeper dive in a more digestible format.

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    United States4 years ago

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Some listeners critique pronunciation or vocal delivery but overall find the content valuable for industry understanding.
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What Makes a Million-Dollar Luxury Salesperson?
Q: What do you think it takes to be really good at a job like this?
Chen describes it as a relationship-driven role requiring hustle, charm and the ability to build and maintain a client book. Butler-Young adds that experience and a client book are hard skills, while charisma, diligence, listening and follow-up are essential soft skills.
What Makes a Million-Dollar Luxury Salesperson?
Q: What does Catherine Bloom's move from Neiman Marcus to Nordstrom tell you about where luxury retail is?
Chen says retail remains an old-school industry where loyalty and long tenure matter, while upheaval and product shortages at Saks Global gave competitors an opportunity to recruit established sellers.
Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Q: My last question, you could probably predict this, but is there one signal that you would look for or that you would watch that lets you know Nike is turning a corner?
Sykes looks to resale performance, since premiums show how much people covet a product and the cultural moment around it. He says Nike's turnaround is likely to take years.
Why Nike Can’t Find Its Next Hit
Q: What is the reception to that shoe this month tell you about what's happening at Nike? How does that tell you a story about where Nike is at as a company?
Sykes says Nike no longer knows which products consumers will gravitate toward. Familiar retro styles are out of vogue, while some running products show promise but have not yet generated broad excitement.
The Generation Fashion Forgot
Q: Can you talk a little bit about this idea of multi-generational selling or creating a balance that's really important right now for brands?
Pearl says reaching mothers, daughters and grandmothers gives brands access to a wider range of customers and can build lasting loyalty through shared shopping experiences. She notes that brands must also communicate with generations in different ways.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Debrief

What is The Debrief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on the business of fashion, highlighting talent trends, brand strategy, and market dynamics across luxury, beauty, and retail. Episodes often feature BoF executives, editors, and industry leaders who unpack recruitment trends, sustainability, AI in marketing, and evolving consumer expectations, with practical takeaways for candidates, brands, and investors. A notable through-line is the blend of rigorous industry analysis with behind-the-scenes context from BoF's reporting teams, offering listeners actionable insights and a clear view of what drives the fashion world today. The format tends to balance data-driven rankings, brand narratives, and real-world case studies, making it valuable for professionals, recr... more

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4. Jessica Kwon
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