Retail Coffee Break

In this episode I had a drink with former Barneys menswear buyers Cliff Rodriguez and Chris Beadle to talk about what it took to build thier careers and their take on the changing state of menswear during and post-pandemic. It got wild.

Show Notes

Cliff Rodriguez and Chris Beadle started their careers like many of us do on the retail floor. After working their asses off to make way into the buying office they eventually landed jobs as tailored clothing buyers for Barneys New York. Since the Barneys closure they have since moved on to new endeavors and have their finger on the pulse of the menswear industry.

Over a couple of Aperol Spritz's (true Italian company employees) we dug in deep into how they approached getting into careers as menswear buyers, the state of menswear in 2021, and so much more. 

What is Retail Coffee Break?

Do you work in fashion and retail and are interested in talking business strategy? Are you looking to grow or start your own retail business? Do you just love retail???

If this is you, go crank up your Keurig or stop by your favorite coffee shop as we discuss the business of fashion and retail every single week over a cup of joe. In these casual conversations, Nick sits down with the leaders of the industry as well as those on the front lines to discuss the current state and future of the retail business.

Since Covid 19 hit, it is no secret that retail has been hit hard, and the hardest-hit category is fashion. Through these conversations, we hope to empower the industry to get through this stronger than ever.