Fashion Broadcaster Newsletter - 1.29.2025

Plus, vibe culture is reshaping fashion

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Sophie Bruxner-Randall
January 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

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📊 REPORT

Fospha's latest research reveals the true halo effect of top marketing channels on Amazon revenue. It's a must-read for any brands selling on Amazon in 2025.

Sector Spotlight 🎥

FOOTWEAR REVIVAL

Jacquemus' Fall/Winter 2025 collection, "LA CROISIERE," merges retro aesthetics with modern execution, offering strategic insights for marketers exploring nostalgia in brand storytelling. Key elements include:

  • Retro Appeal: Emulates 1950s fashion with full-swing skirts, cinched waists, and polka dots, aligning with a growing trend of vintage-inspired design. This highlights an opportunity for brands to leverage past styles to engage consumers.

  • Innovative Presentation: Filmed exclusively on Apple's iPhones, marking a first in fashion shows. This strategic use of technology underscores the potential for marketers to innovate in presentation and audience engagement.

The Jacquemus x Nike collaboration stands as a strategic exemplar in product synergy, reviving Nike's "Moon Shoe" to enhance nostalgic appeal. This collection offers insightful takeaways on how brands can successfully blend tradition with innovation.

STRATEGIC LUXURY EVOLUTION

Stella McCartney's reacquisition of LVMH's minority stake marks a bold stride towards independent innovation while preserving a sustainability advisory role. This maneuver highlights a balance between brand heritage and modern practices. The LVMH partnership epitomizes strategic collaboration, facilitating initiatives like upcycled grape material, crucial for evolving luxury digital strategies.

LUXURY RETAIL EXPANSION

Madison Avenue is experiencing a revitalization, attracting major brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Sothebys, and Vince. These openings, facilitated by the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, reflect strategic investment and appeal to the Upper East Side's demand for sophisticated, local experiences in retail, dining, and nightlife, strengthening its market vibrancy.

FASHION TRENDS

Designers redefine Fall/Winter 25 menswear by exploring modern masculinity through emotional depth, rebellion, and history. Collections from Prada, Moschino, Dior, and others integrate storytelling with fashion, blending past influences and contemporary elements. This season emphasizes the multifaceted nature of identity, offering strategic insights for marketing professionals.

FASHION TRENDS SHIFT

Vibes are replacing micro-trends in fashion, emphasizing authenticity and emotional connection over algorithm-driven styles. This shift reflects a deeper cultural transformation, prioritizing personal expression and community engagement. Brands must align authentically with these evolving aesthetics to remain relevant in the emerging vibe economy, focusing on genuine cultural resonance.

FASHION PROMOTION

Áwet New York's showroom, showcasing emerging Black and women-owned brands during New York Fashion Week, highlights strategic growth in diversity. From Feb. 6-9, notable brands spanning luxury apparel to accessories will be presented. This initiative aligns with broader industry trends promoting inclusivity and global marketing opportunities.

Influencer Corner 📣

Barry Hott on LinkedIn: Stop overthinking your ads!

Too many marketers obsess over finding that “one magic element” that makes an ad work.

While compelling storytelling matters (it absolutely does), success often comes down to unexpected factors you can’t predict:

• A random detail in the frame
• The comment section taking off
• Something you only notice AFTER the ad goes viral

Jessie Healy on LinkedIn: Is bad product page copy blocking your customers from buying?

Spoiler alert - it probably is (I see it in 80% of pages I look at).

Steal my checklist to harness consumer psychology and persuade more customers to RUN to your checkout: 🏃‍♀️

Optimization Hub ⚙️

ADVERTISING INNOVATION

Amazon Ads launched Brand, an AI-optimized capability on Amazon DSP, to transform TV advertising by targeting audiences based on shopping signals. This innovation enhances brand awareness and conversion effectiveness, allowing advertisers to leverage advanced machine learning for strategic impact without sacrificing control or transparency, showing promising early results and industry potential.

ADVERTISING INNOVATION

Elevate Your Brand and Master Strategic Marketing in an Unstable Social Media Landscape

Marketers face challenges due to social media instability, with platforms like TikTok, Meta, and X under scrutiny. To ensure brand safety, marketers should leverage in-platform controls, embrace diverse cross-platform strategies, and employ techniques like Marketing Mix Modeling for data-driven decisions to navigate evolving digital landscapes effectively.

PERFORMANCE MEDIA

In the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions, 62% of marketers prioritize performance-driven media investments. Key performance indicators such as awareness, sales lift, and return on ad spend remain focal points. Most marketers handle retail media metrics in-house, underscoring the importance of reliable measurement tools for future success.

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