Ep 48: Rethinking Growth in Fashion with Shamin Vogel

This week, Andrew sits down with Shamin Vogel, editorial director and co-publisher of of WeAr Media Group—the people behind WeAr Global Magazine, one of the most widely read fashion trade publications in the world, and WeAr Denim, the biannual deep dive for the denim supply chain, backed by a monthly newsletter that actually gets read—to talk about where fashion really is right now, and why so much of it feels off.They dig into the tension between growth and meaning, why sustainability still has no shared definition, and how fashion lost its ability to lead culture instead of chase it. Shamin brings a rare, long-term perspective shaped by decades of industry observation, global publishing, and a deep belief that fashion is a lifestyle business first, not a financial spreadsheet.The conversation moves easily from denim and luxury to retail, media trust, trade shows, and the uncomfortable truth about why doing nothing feels safer than taking risks. It’s not a hype-driven episode. It’s a clear-eyed one about perception, responsibility, and what actually lasts.If you care about fashion beyond trends, and want to understand the forces shaping what survives next, this one’s worth your time.Thank you to our sponsor Inside Denim.Shamin VogelEditorial Director & Co-Publisher, WeAr Media Group & WeAr DenimWeAr Media Group, WeAr Book Store, WeAr LinkedIn, InstagramWeAr Denim NewsletterShamin's Personal Linked-InPlease follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.