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Kelly N Cook It is amazing that everything you become a part off leads to bankruptcy. First, Sears/Kmart & now David's Bridal. More than 9,000 employees will be laid off. I knew it from day one that the partnership would have been a failure. Your marketing skills & techniques are below par and it clearly shows that you are being hired based upon you being white & blonde. How do you sleep at nights knowing that you only bring complete failure to the Companies that you hold the title CMO? Companies need to stop hiring executives based upon being white with blonde hair and seek personnel based upon qualifications & productive performances. Please do not go to another brand. They will certainly declare bankruptcy. In fact, only a company that needs to fail should consider hiring you. #hiring #marketing #brand https://lnkd.in/eA558qU3

When I am in Los Angeles I always make it a point to go to Rodeo Drive and talk to customers, store managers and sales associates to get a reality check. Traffic is definitely down, according to managers and sales associates. I saw lots of empty stores on a Saturday, and not so many bags in the hands of shoppers. This time I heard a great deal of uncertainty about the present and future from store staffs. The uncertainty has several factors:  1-While the UHNW and HNW are still buying, there seems to be a lack of excitement about current collections. And even the wealthiest are unhappy about prices. 2-At some major brands there is staff uncertainty about the viability of relatively new, unproven Creative Directors, and their ability to be good stewards of the brand. 3-There is uncertainty about departing Creative incumbents and their replacements. Associates wonder how HNW and UHNW SuperClients will react. 4-Obviously there is uncertainty about the economy and whether it turns up or down next few months. What will the holidays and 2025 bring? Fashion, by its very nature carries a great deal of uncertainty, but this is a time where there is much more sense of fragility, fear, and concern from associates than I have heard since Covid. If you want to master true luxury expertise, not just punditry or academic expertise, go out into the field and spend quality time with customers and associates. We spend most of our days living with, and interviewing HNWs and UHNWs, and speaking with front-line teams across multiple luxury categories. True, unmatched luxury expertise is what The Luxury Institute, LLC delivers.

There's uncertainty in the luxury industry right now—among both buyers and associates. I was crazy to make luxury one of my niches. I was also crazy to continue my freelance writing journey despite its ups and downs. But I'm passionate about this stuff. It's what I enjoy writing about. But enough about me. How can we make people excited about luxury again? How can luxury maintain exclusivity while still selling a dream? By listening to buyers, of course. #luxuryindustry #luxuryretail #business

Such an accurate account of the magic and the science of retail merchandising.

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When it comes down to money, NOBODY IS YOURS. Even your parents will start pushing you to earn money. Even your partner will start asking about your spending. Even you yourself will just keep wishing to buy stuff rather than buying it. STOP RELYING ON PEOPLE FOR MONEY. Nobody will be there for you when you want to buy your first Louis Vuitton. Let's work and earn together ❤️ Isn't it true? #financialindependence #womenempowerment

During interviews, one big reason for not moving forward with candidates is their motivation and passion. It's not just about wanting to work for a company, but also loving the industry itself. It's important to stay updated on trends, know key people, and be aware of what's happening globally. For those interested in joining the fashion industry and BOYGAR's, I suggest following Business of Fashion (BOF) to stay informed. Passion and knowing about the industry can make a big difference in interviews and your career.

We had a company-wide Town Hall last night, recapping our 2023 success and sharing our strategies for 2024. Each executive was asked to share a story about their favorite Marc Jacobs item. My story began 16 years ago when I interviewed at the company and didn't get the job. It was devastating, especially for my younger self, because I was just in love with this brand...and I wanted to work there so badly. That love and loyalty for Marc started years before that interview when I made my first purchase at the Bleeker store - blue rubber rain boots. I must have waited in line for two hours for them. They didn't even have my size; I didn't care. Who needs functional rain boots anyway? I think they were $35, and I wore them religiously - at the slightest chance of precipitation. I remember I would even style complete looks around them. 😬 Are we surprised I didn't get the job then? But those $35 boots made me feel like a million bucks. I could be ANYTHING in those shoes...even on a rainy day. And isn't that what we're really doing? Yes, we're selling product. Yes, we're selling fashion. But we're also selling confidence, and empowerment, and individuality. It's that little spark of confidence that could light a fire in someone that gets them to a place they never thought they could be. Which, for me, was here. As CMO, I'm grateful I didn't get that job many years ago because I wouldn't be working with the people I'm working with today during the company's most profitable time in history. Life has a funny way of getting you where you need to be at the right time. Do you have a Marc story? #marcjacobs #makeyourmarc #rejectionisredirection #mymarcstory #fashionisconfidence

Black is the new, Red, at least for Poured. 🖤 Don't forget that the Poured dress standard is an all black business casual outfit. Tag us in yours, for a chance to be featured on the Poured socials. 👔 #NYC #LA #MIA #SD #business #socialmedia #marketingdigital #lifestyle⁠ #retailtherapy #shop #marketing⁠ #jobs #career #employment #nowhiring #careers #recruitment #hiring #jobopportunity #jobhunt #fashion #fashionretail #fashionjobs #luxuryfashion #managers #luxuryretailmanager #summerjob #jobsearch

Yesterday, as my wife and I stumbled upon her once pristine Louis Vuitton handbag now covered in mold, it served as a rude awakening to who we were and who we now are. It's a tangible symbol of our past pursuit of wealth and status, a stark reminder of our once materialistic way of life. In this moment, we realise that our priorities have shifted. This symbolic image reminds us that no longer are materialistic things the measure of our worth. Instead, we yearn to make a difference in the lives of others, to add value beyond our own circles. It's a transformative realisation that true fulfilment comes not from what we own, but from the impact we have on those around us. Today, as we navigate our journey with a newfound sense of purpose, we strive to prioritise empathy, kindness, and meaningful connections over material possessions. Our focus has shifted from accumulating wealth to enriching the lives of others, and it's a shift that brings us greater joy and fulfilment than we ever thought possible. Let this mold-covered handbag serve as a reminder to all of us: true wealth lies not in what we own, but in the positive impact we leave on the world and the lives we touch. Let's strive to make every day an opportunity to add value to others, for therein lies the true measure of success.