DeepSummary
In this podcast episode, Lauren Sherman interviews fashion editor and stylist Becky Malinski about her journey from being a market editor and denim expert at magazines like Lucky and Glamour to starting her own Substack newsletter called '5 Things You Should Buy.' They discuss the business of running a paid newsletter, Malinski's approach to curating content, and her experiences working with brands on sponsored newsletters.
They reminisce about their time working at magazines like Lucky, sharing anecdotes about the office culture and dynamics. Malinski shares how she started her personal styling business alongside the newsletter and balances the two revenue streams. They also touch on the evolution of fashion journalism and speculate on the future of the Substack landscape.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including specific fashion items and trends Malinski is currently recommending, her thoughts on the recent departure of Virginie Viard from Chanel, and her admiration for designers like Hedi Slimane who can maintain a consistent brand aesthetic while keeping it relevant.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Becky Malinski transitioned from being a traditional fashion editor at magazines to running her own successful Substack newsletter called '5 Things You Should Buy.'
- Malinski's newsletter focuses on curating a highly edited selection of fashion items and providing context and explanations rather than just highlighting trends.
- Malinski has diversified her revenue streams by adding a personal styling business alongside her newsletter.
- The fashion media industry is constantly evolving, with traditional roles and publications disappearing, requiring adaptability and a willingness to embrace new platforms and business models.
- Malinski speculates that Hedi Slimane could be a strong candidate to take over as Chanel's creative director due to his ability to maintain a consistent brand aesthetic while keeping it relevant.
- The future of the Substack landscape is uncertain, with many creators potentially struggling to maintain consistency and facing the need for consolidation or alternative revenue models.
- Collaboration with brands on sponsored content is a potential revenue stream for newsletter writers, but maintaining authenticity and editorial integrity is crucial.
- Malinski's approach emphasizes building a direct relationship with readers and providing a curated, trustworthy experience.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Essentially, the Chanel statement said, we're good. The studio team can handle designing collections, which is definitely true. All these people have worked there forever. They're going to do couture on June 25. It's fine. We will announce a new creative organization soon.“ by Becky Malinski
- “I would actually say my time at the journal probably was more influential in that, in being able to give people the why and be able to explain fashion in a way where fashion was not the. Everything influenced that more.“ by Becky Malinski
Entities
Company
Person
Product
Book
Episode Information
Fashion People
Audacy | Puck
6/7/24
Becky Malinsky, the stylist and 5 Things You Should Buy newsletter-ist, joins Lauren to recall her days as a "denim editor" and entrepreneurial journey. The duo also weigh into the evolution of fashion journalism, and what's lurking around the corner.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices