Shows
Handbag Designer 101: The Stories Behind Handbag Designers, Brands, and Industry IconsDr. Jessica Quillin & The Power of Cohesive Luxury Brand Storytelling | Emily Blumenthal & Dr. Jessica QuillinWhat if the real engine of modern luxury isn’t loud marketing—but meaning delivered consistently across every touchpoint? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Quillin, fashion strategist and PhD in 19th-century poetry, breaks down how elevated storytelling creates brands that feel unified on the site, in the feed, and in the store. She shares her journey from studying the philosophy of beauty to advising global fashion houses, revealing how emotions become experiences—and how experiences become communities that buy, return, and advocate.Jessica takes us through the post-pandemic clutter of beautiful but disjointed brand moments: e-commerce that doesn’...
2025-11-1838 min
FSW ConversationsMichael Spicher, PhD, Aesthetics Research Lab: How aesthetics can shape luxury brand storytellingIn this episode, Jessica speaks with Michael Spicher, PhD, an independent consultant & speaker who co-founded Aesthetics Research Lab in 2016 to explore the impact of aesthetics. Michael’s work explores how aesthetics influence our everyday lives & how moments of beauty impact identity & societal well-being. Michael shares with Jessica his insights into how luxury brands can leverage aesthetics in brand identity, storytelling & product design to create memorable experiences & build emotional connections with clients. Given the important role aesthetics plays in building compelling luxury brands, Michael highlights how luxury brands should build aesthetics into their offering right...
2025-01-1449 min
The co-lab career storiesJessica Quillin - Co-Founder and Principal for It’s A Working Title, LLCJessica Quillin, PhD is the Co-Founder and Principal for It’s A Working Title, LLC, a boutique agency and think tank focused on content strategy and research for fashion, luxury, and the experience economy. Jessica is an experienced content strategist, published author, and the former Fashion Editor for Glass Magazine. She has an extensive background in fashion, luxury, and retail, including strategy consulting and magazine editorial work with a range of brands, designers, and celebrities, including Maria Grazia Chiuri, Virgil Abloh, Sandra Choi, Tiffany & Co, and Burberry, among others. Jessica holds a PhD in English Literature and Music from th...
2022-12-0629 min