<p>We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people&nbsp;actually&nbsp;buying?</p><br><p>I&nbsp;sit&nbsp;down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data,&nbsp;and the brands actually getting it right,&nbsp;we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.</p><br><p>In this conversation, we get into:</p><ul><li>What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;buying</li><li>The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them</li><li>The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now</li><li>The stores and brands that are actually getting it right</li><li>Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever</li><li>What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)</li><li>The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up</li><li>What the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)</li><li>The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashion</li><li>The price point people are really shopping right now</li><li>Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes</li><li>How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)</li><li>Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms</li><li>How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Shop the episode here:</strong> <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437</a></p><br><p><strong>Timestamps&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>00:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check</p><p>02:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What a channel check actually is and how to read a store</p><p>04:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)</p><p>05:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)</p><p>07:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”</p><p>08:30&nbsp;&nbsp;What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)</p><p>10:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments</p><p>11:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The problem with endless scroll and too many options</p><p>13:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed</p><p>15:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)</p><p>17:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like</p><p>18:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells</p><p>20:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)</p><p>21:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it</p><p>22:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes</p><p>24:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes</p><p>25:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck</p><p>27:00&nbsp;&nbsp;AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)</p><p>29:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language</p><p>31:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores</p><p>32:00&nbsp;&nbsp;How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style</p><p>33:00&nbsp;&nbsp;“Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting</p><p>35:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)</p><p>Let’s Get Dressed</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/</a></p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://substack.com/@livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@livvperez</a></p><br><p>Liv Perez&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez</p><p>ShopMy: <a href="https://shopmy.us/livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shopmy.us/livvperez</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Let's Get Dressed

Liv Perez

What Everyone’s Buying Right Now (And Why) From a Retail Expert

APR 6, 202640 MIN
Let's Get Dressed

What Everyone’s Buying Right Now (And Why) From a Retail Expert

APR 6, 202640 MIN

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<p>We’re in an era of endless options, constant drops, and algorithm-driven trends…but what are people&nbsp;actually&nbsp;buying?</p><br><p>I&nbsp;sit&nbsp;down with retail expert and Puck writer Sarah Shapiro to do a real-time “channel check” on the fashion industry. From what’s selling in stores right now to the pieces quietly dominating across data,&nbsp;and the brands actually getting it right,&nbsp;we break down what’s working, what’s not, how to actually make sense of it all, and where you should be shopping.</p><br><p>In this conversation, we get into:</p><ul><li>What a “channel check” is and why it reveals what people are&nbsp;<em>really</em>&nbsp;buying</li><li>The shift away from leggings and what’s replacing them</li><li>The rise of the “easy pant” and why it’s everywhere right now</li><li>The stores and brands that are actually getting it right</li><li>Why curated retail experiences matter more than ever</li><li>What’s not working in retail right now (and why overproduction is a problem)</li><li>The brands quietly winning vs. the ones struggling to keep up</li><li>What the data actually says people are buying (and the pieces that keep selling out)</li><li>The “airplane outfit” effect and why it’s one of the most powerful drivers in fashion</li><li>The price point people are really shopping right now</li><li>Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes</li><li>How AI is starting to shape the future of shopping (and where it still falls short)</li><li>Why personal style still matters more than trends or algorithms</li><li>How to filter the noise and figure out what actually works for you</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Shop the episode here:</strong> <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/home/post/p-192896437</a></p><br><p><strong>Timestamps&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>00:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Intro, “retail whisperer” and setting up the spring channel check</p><p>02:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What a channel check actually is and how to read a store</p><p>04:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The rise of “easy pants” spotted IRL (channel check in the wild)</p><p>05:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Why people are moving away from leggings (but not fully)</p><p>07:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Girlfriend Collective leggings, High Sport pants, and the “cookie theory”</p><p>08:30&nbsp;&nbsp;What stores are actually doing well right now (Mohawk, curated retail)</p><p>10:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Discovery in stores vs overwhelming assortments</p><p>11:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The problem with endless scroll and too many options</p><p>13:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What defines a “mall brand” today and how retail categories have changed</p><p>15:00&nbsp;&nbsp;What people are actually buying right now (ShopMy + Puck data)</p><p>17:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Seasonal shift: what spring shopping will look like</p><p>18:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The “airplane pant” and why product framing sells</p><p>20:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Brands to watch right now (Still Here denim and expansion beyond hero pieces)</p><p>21:30&nbsp;&nbsp;The $300–$800 “middle market” and how people are shopping it</p><p>22:30&nbsp;&nbsp;Why resale is changing how we think about buying clothes</p><p>24:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The RealReal mindset: depreciation, longevity, and wearing your clothes</p><p>25:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Her background: from retail to Substack to Puck</p><p>27:00&nbsp;&nbsp;AI in retail: where it works (logistics, tagging) vs where it doesn’t (taste)</p><p>29:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Why AI styling still misses nuance and personal language</p><p>31:00&nbsp;&nbsp;The future of retail: tech vs human experience in stores</p><p>32:00&nbsp;&nbsp;How to filter the noise and actually figure out your personal style</p><p>33:00&nbsp;&nbsp;“Let’s Get You Dressed” — what to wear to a big business meeting</p><p>35:00&nbsp;&nbsp;Investment pieces, blazers, and how to shop strategically (RealReal, vintage)</p><p>Let’s Get Dressed</p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@livvperez</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressedpod/</a></p><p>Newsletter: <a href="https://substack.com/@livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://substack.com/@livvperez</a></p><br><p>Liv Perez&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: www.instagram.com/livvperez</p><p>TikTok: www.tiktok.com/livv.perez</p><p>ShopMy: <a href="https://shopmy.us/livvperez" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://shopmy.us/livvperez</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>