Retail at all levels in a state of flux. What is the role of the curated fashion boutique today? In this episode recorded in 2017, Clare interviews Parlour X founder Eva Galambos.
They talk about who decides what’s on trend, the purpose of fashion shows, and what happens on a buying appointment and in the Paris showrooms. We cover the importance of longevity and timeless design, what the term ‘investment piece’ really means, the pressures and opportunities of online retailing. And we talk about clothes because we both love them!
We also ask, what does luxury means today. How has oversupply and the oxymoronic concept of ‘masstige’ affected the way we view luxury fashion?
Eva says, “Luxury always meant something that you held onto forever, because of the quality, craftsmanship and the price tag. And because it was rare.” Are we losing sight of that?
This conversation is a must for anyone studying fashion, working in the business or just trying to figure out how it all works.