Ralph Rucci Goes Into Detail



The preeminent American designer’s designer, Ralph Rucci, is back with us (swing back to episode #50 to listen to the previous recording). In this episode, Mr. Rucci updates us on his RR331 venture, the couture work he has been doing for private clients, and his plans to return to show during Paris Haute Couture.

There is also discussion of his take on the current retail environment, opinion on the exposure level of the Michael Kors brand, pre-show jitters, and Rucci’s interest in working with classic American brands like Levis and Hanes on updating staple garments. The conversation turns to his thoughts on fast fashion, making high fashion accessible, the changing seasons and schedule changes for Fashion Week, and the shift he sees coming away from darkness and toward leadership in the industry again by “kind people.”References
Ralph Rucci Teams Up With Moda Operandi for Made-to-order Initiative (WWD)

<h2>Ralph Rucci Goes Into Detail</h2>
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<p>The preeminent American designer&#8217;s designer, Ralph Rucci, is back with us (swing back to <a href="https://americanfashionpodcast.com/2015/05/050-ralph-rucci-the-american-fashion-podcast/" target="_blank">episode #50</a> to listen to the previous recording). In this episode, Mr. Rucci updates us on his RR331 venture, the couture work he has been doing for private clients, and his plans to return to show during Paris Haute Couture.</p>
<p>There is also discussion of his take on the current retail environment, opinion on the exposure level of the Michael Kors brand, pre-show jitters, and Rucci&#8217;s interest in working with classic American brands like Levis and Hanes on updating staple garments. The conversation turns to his thoughts on fast fashion, making high fashion accessible, the changing seasons and schedule changes for Fashion Week, and the shift he sees coming away from darkness and toward leadership in the industry again by &#8220;kind people.&#8221;</p>
<h2>References</h2>
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<li><a href="http://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/ralph-rucci-teams-up-with-moda-operandi-for-made-to-order-initiative-10538319/" target="_blank">Ralph Rucci Teams Up With Moda Operandi for Made-to-order Initiative</a> (WWD)</li>
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Exploring fashion as an art and a business. American Fashion Podcast is the fashion show for fashion people, diving deep into the designing, making, and selling of garments and accessories through long-form interviews with people at all levels and in all corners of the business, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, since 2014. Hosted by Charles Beckwith and Cathy Schepis.

<p>Exploring fashion as an art and a business. American Fashion Podcast is the fashion show for fashion people, diving deep into the designing, making, and selling of garments and accessories through long-form interviews with people at all levels and in all corners of the business, with an emphasis on sustainability and innovation, since 2014. Hosted by Charles Beckwith and Cathy Schepis.</p>

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The preeminent American designer's designer, Ralph Rucci, is back with us (swing back to episode #50 to listen to the previous recording). In this episode, Mr. Rucci updates us on his RR331 venture, the couture work he has been doing for private client...

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