Cynthia Rowley on Balancing Business Longevity with Experimentation

from WWD Voices · host Fairchild Fashion Media

It's not easy to maintain relevance in an industry that always seeks the next shiny thing, but Cynthia Rowley has enviable longevity. This year alone, the energetic fashion designer wrapped her 101st runway show at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with everyone from State Bags to Pottery Barn to Airbnb Experiences, and will receive the CFDA’s Founder’s Award in honor of Eleanor Lambert in November. And you can still find her catching a wave in Montauk on a printed Cynthia Rowley designer surfboard and matching wetsuit. In this WWD Voices podcast for Retail Rx, Cynthia Rowley chats with Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Global Capital Solutions and the executive director of Hilco Global’s retail and consumer platform, about her distinguished career, whimsical creativity and why she’s never slowing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Sep 23, 2025

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Cynthia Rowley on Balancing Business Longevity with Experimentation

0:00 29:46

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

Fearless Podcasting Academy | Unlock Your Voice and Audience Dr. Stephanie Dean | Podcasting Strategist Your voice has the power to inspire, impact, and ignite change—but only if people hear it. Join Dr. Stephanie Dean at Fearless Podcasting Academy, where creators and entrepreneurs learn podcasting strategies to amplify their voices and build podcasts that demand attention. Here, we don't just talk about podcasting. We talk about bold storytelling, creative innovation, and the courage to show up unapologetically. Whether you're launching your first episode or leveling up your platform, you'll get proven strategies, expert insights, and the confidence to make your message matter. Because your story isn't just worth telling—it's worth hearing. Hit subscribe and step into your fearless voice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of WWD Voices?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this WWD Voices episode published?

This episode was published on September 23, 2025.

Can I download this WWD Voices episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!