Drapers Talks podcast

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.

Revolutionising, shaping and educating the fashion retail industry on the future of garment production is key to a circular fashion future. Listen in as we explore Isko’s newest hub in London, The Creative Room. From technology that drives a closed loop, to its role as a platform for education and support for the wider UK denim community, 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.

Join editor Jill Geoghegan live from the 2023 Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference, which was held 28 March at Kings Place in London.

This session, Drapers Den, invited our pick of the sustainable companies to watch to pitch head-to-head to an expert panel of judges, battling for a chance to win mentoring support from industry leaders.

The judging panel was made up of Natalie Binns, sustainable fashion consultant; Christopher Raeburn, creative director at Raeburn and collaborator-at-large for Timberland; and Touker Suleyman, founder and owner of Hawes & Curtis, Ghost and Low Profile Holdings.