Adidas’ Samba trainers have gone beyond cult status – they’ve become an iconic shoe for both Millennials and Gen Z, rewriting the playbook for sneaker success.

However, as Samba fatigue sets in across the market, retailers and customers alike want to know what the next big trend will be.

In the final episode of the season, Grace Hill is joined by EDITED Retail Analyst Karis Munday, author of the report “What will be the next Samba” (used in reporting by Business of Fashion, Bloomberg, and Hypebeast).

Karis and Grace discuss the story of how a single pair of trainers has reshaped the market as well as the power of celebrity endorsements and collaborations.

Plus, Karis shares lessons retailers can take from the Samba, key strategies for a successful launch, and ways to continue to drive growth and hype.

Have we reached peak Samba? If so, what’s next?

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Did you know that every 7 minutes, a pile of clothing waste the size of Mount Everest goes into the landfill?

In the EU, policymakers are working toward a world where, by 2030, textile products will be durable and recyclable, free of hazardous substances, and produced with respect for both people and the planet. Fast fashion will be a thing of the past, clothes will no longer be destroyed or incinerated, and landfills will be relieved of usable garments consumers wrongly categorize as waste.

Someone who is taking dead stock and giving it new life is All Saints founder, Stuart Trevor in his namesake brand.

Stuart joins Grace Hill to discuss why brands and retailers must stop overproducing and reconsider their approach to inventory management.

In this episode, we dive into how to avoid the disastrous impacts of dead stock on both profit and the planet. Plus, Stuart explains the real-life and often shocking impact that inspired the ‘Stuart Trevor’ brand and why he enjoys the constraints of only using materials that already exist.

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Vogue Business’s recent sustainability article highlights that, ”A spate of new regulations could come with serious implications for an industry unaccustomed to navigating policy.”

The regulatory environment is undergoing such drastic changes that the fashion industry cannot sustain its current operations. Reports forecast that up to 75 percent of existing businesses may vanish within the next three to five years due to their inability to meet compliance standards. Historically, the onus has been on the consumer to recycle, and while brands have a desire to engage, the challenge has always been how?

Formerly at ASOS, Simon Platts is now a co-founder of Recomme, a platform that allows brands to easily join the circular economy.

In this conversation with Grace Hill, Simon explains the urgent need for a circular economy in the fashion industry, how the Recomme platform is helping brands take responsibility for recycling, and how brands can design products for longevity with profitability in mind.

Looking ahead, Simon discusses innovative solutions like product passports to enhance transparency and that retailers must adapt quickly to scale sustainability efforts and meet consumer expectations.

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