

WWD Voices
Fairchild Fashion Media
Welcome to WWD Voices, where you will find news, commentary, and industry insights as well as behind-the-scenes stories from the world of fashion apparel, retail, luxury, and beauty. Hosted by WWD editors with special guests.
Episodes
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Mar 24, 2026 • 40min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Alli Webb
Drybar cofounder Alli Webb talks to WWD's Kathryn Hopkins about her return to hair care with her new brand Messy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2026 • 43min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Iskra Lawrence
Iskra Lawrence, the co-founder of body and hair care brand Saltair, chats with WWD's James Manso about her journey from modeling to entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2026 • 42min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Jen Atkin
Jen Atkin, professional hair stylist, influencer and the entrepreneur behind brands Ouai and Mane and talent agency Highlight Artists, speaks with WWD's James Manso about her career, working with celebrities and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 3, 2026 • 42min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Lauryn Bosstick
Lauryn Bosstick, founder of The Skinny Confidential and creator of viral wellness products, reflects on turning a college blog into a lifestyle brand. She discusses building scalable business tentacles, crowdsourcing product creation like the ice roller, making unsexy products desirable, balancing partnership work, and daily ritual hacks including sauna, cold plunges and habit stacking.

Feb 24, 2026 • 31min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland
Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Ireland, co-founders of Summer Fridays, talk to WWD's Jenny B. Fine about their skincare brand's evolution and their approach toward product and content creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2026 • 33min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Jamie Elden
Jamie Elden, chief executive of Listrak, sits down with Jenny B. Fine, editor in chief of Beauty Inc., to discuss how Generations Z and Alpha are changing the beauty marketing game.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 1h 10min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Gucci Westman and David Neville
Westman Atelier's founder and creative director Gucci Westman and founder and chief executive officer David Neville chat with WWD's beauty and fashion market editor James Manso about the luxury beauty label's approach to product development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 4, 2026 • 39min
Marine Layer’s Cofounders on Brick-and-Mortar Investments, Why Materials Matter and Running a B Corp Business
More than 15 years ago, two childhood friends decided to
make the switch from finance to fashion, and Marine Layer was born.
What began as a small operation with a single 450-square-foot
storefront today counts 55 locations, with more retail openings in the works.
On this episode of WWD Voices for Retail Rx, Michael Natenshon, cofounder and chief executive officer of Marine Layer, Adam Lynch, cofounder and chief operating officer of Marine Layer, chat with
Ian Fredericks, chief executive officer of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and
executive director of Hilco’s consumer and retail platform, about their company’s early stages, how they are approaching product
development and what is next for the brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 3, 2026 • 29min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Ajay Salpekar
Ajay Salpekar, general manager of beauty at TikTok Shop, sits down with Noor Lobad, WWD's beauty news editor, to talk growth, K-beauty, fragrance and more.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 27min
The Beauty of Tomorrow: Lo Bosworth
Former reality TV star Lo Bosworth sits down with WWD's wellness market reporter Emily Burns to discuss what led to building her brand Love Wellness, her pregnancy journey and trying the wildest wellness trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


