Catching the Editor’s Eye
Whether you are an emerging fashion designer, a beauty brand founder, or a curious observer of the industry, join us as we connect the dots between creativity and commerce.
For deeper dives into each podcast episode, explore the essays below.
The Season 1 Retrospective
From how to build creative longevity to why the old corporate retail playbook is failing, CTEE’s debut season examined how independent designers and creatives can chart a path forward.
Episode 9: Season 1 Retrospective
And that’s a wrap on our debut season! Launching Catching the Editor’s Eye has been a rewarding learning curve for my producer, Julie Bassignani, and me. To celebrate, we are stepping back to look at the defining lessons and overarching themes we’ve explored over our first eight episodes.
Navigating the Luxury Machine: High Fashion, Showroom Reality, and the Power of Product
Key takeaways from my conversation with Peter M. Taub on creative director churn, runway spectacle, and why the retail floor still drives the business.
The Creative Polymath’s Playbook: Life, Career, and Craft with Erika Massaquoi
From museum curation to building The OULA Company, my conversation with Erika explores why multi-talented women make great entrepreneurs, should prioritize sustainable growth, and stay curious.
Episode 5: Erika Dalya Massaquoi & Melding Heritage and Silhouette
In a saturated fashion market, true differentiation comes from having a distinct point of view. Erika Dalya Massaquoi is the creative force behind The OULA Company and the ultimate definition of a creative polymath. In this episode, Erika discusses how her holistic understanding of culture and consumer behavior has shaped her brand’s signature blending of African wax print textiles with classic fashion silhouettes. We also discuss balancing business with wellness, and the challenges of scaling an independent brand.
Sustainability and Traceability Are the New Business Requirements
For mid-to-high end fashion brands, traceability is no longer just a "nice-to-have" but is becoming a standard business requirement.
Episode 3: Lori Kirkland, Fashion Business & AI
Dive into Part 2 of my conversation with Lori Kirkland of DeepHumanX. We unpack how AI’s impact on the fashion business, from trend forecasting to who owns AI-generated designs, and how human values ultimately center a brand in the new economy.
Episode 2: Lori Kirkland, Creativity & AI
In the latest episode of Catching the Editor’s Eye, I sat down with futurist and AI strategist Lori Kirkland, co-founder of DeepHumanX to look past the media hype. We dive deep into the big picture—from creative design to trend forecasting—and discuss why human emotional intelligence is actually the ultimate competitive edge in a machine-driven market.