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Clothing Coulture

The Clothing Coulture podcast is hosted by Stars Design Group CEO, Bret Schnitker and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer), Emily Lane

Each episode discusses solutions to fashion industry challenges through the lens of experts, disruptors, and innovators. 

Stars Design Group is a global apparel design and manufacturing company, built on combining talent with technology to create efficient systems which support lifestyle brands and retailers. 

Learn more about us at: www.StarsDesignGroup.com

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Mar 3, 2026

Date: 11/25/2026

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

This week, Bret and Emily discuss changes at Zegna Group, Black Friday, Human Made IPO, and more. 

#clothingbrief #fashionnews


Mar 3, 2026

As part of a special relaunch of Clothing Coulture and in celebration of Women's History Month, we’re revisiting this inspiring conversation with Eva Hughes, former CEO of Condé Nast in Latin America and Mexico.

Eva joins Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane to discuss her experiences as a woman in leadership and the...


Feb 27, 2026

Date: 11/11/2025

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

This week, Bret and Emily discuss the end of Teen Vogue, Balmain, and layoffs at Target. 

#clothingbrief #fashionnews


Feb 23, 2026

Date: 11/4/2025

Designed to keep you informed without the fluff, this series delivers sharp, essential updates to help you stay ahead in fashion and business.

This week, Bret and Emily discuss Tariffs, Korean Giant Sae‑A Trading, and 3D printed shows.

 


Feb 17, 2026

In this episode of Clothing Coulture, hosts Bret Schnitker and Emily Lane break down why fashion brands must rethink their economic strategies for 2026 as growth slows and costs rise. Instead of chasing volume and expansion, they argue the new winning playbook is margin protection, operational efficiency, and...