When built, Regent Street was the original purpose-built shopping street for the capital and over 200 years it has grown into a world-renowned destination that is known for its world-class shopping. Today, Regent Street is home to a host of premier flagships and firsts, including global fashion retailers such as Tory Burch, Burberry, Coach, Kate Spade and J. Crew. In this episode, Elizabeth talks to Vogue’s Fashion Features Editor, Ellie Pithers and Dylan Jones OBE, Editor in Chief at GQ. Together, they discuss the future of the fashion industry from the rise of online retailers and the consequential multi-platform approach fashion brands have taken, to the future of catwalks and the effect of David Attenborough on the fashion industry. How is the fashion industry dealing with sustainability? How does the current generation of young British designers compare to last? Have a listen to find out.
Launched to celebrate Regent Street’s 200th anniversary year, Shaping The Future is a cultural podcast brought to you directly from this iconic London street that has hosted and helped shaped so many of the cultural milestones over the years. Host Elizabeth Day will take you on a journey across fashion, wellness, art and design, sustainability and more, speaking to experts who are helping to mould the future of these cultural forces today.