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Designer Michael Costello: 'You don't feel like a major player in the industry until you're sold at a high-end department store'

Designer Michael Costello: 'You don't feel like a major player in the industry until you're sold at a high-end department store'

FromThe Glossy Podcast


Designer Michael Costello: 'You don't feel like a major player in the industry until you're sold at a high-end department store'

FromThe Glossy Podcast

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Fashion designer Michael Costello came onto the scene by way of "Project Runway" in 2010. Now, his namesake brand, best known for glamorous, sexy dresses and inclusive sizes, is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. Plus, he's behind Revolve's best-selling brand. 
"I have the best of both worlds," he said, regarding designing for both his namesake brand and Revolve. "I get to create fantasy and high-end glamour, and really live out the things that come into my mind and that I dream about, which is the couture and over-the-top, gorgeous gowns. But I also get to make things that everyone can wear, [for Revolve]," he said.
Costello has sold at Revolve for the past six years, creating 120-180 exclusive pieces for the retailer per month. 
And in 2022, his brand was picked up by Saks, which he calls his “I made it” moment.
In September, Costello will be participating in New York Fashion Week, after stepping away for three seasons before taking part in Revolve Gallery in September 2022. He plans to leverage a more intimate show format than in seasons past, to cater to long-term customers and buyers. "We want to see the impact this time. Before it was all for fun," he said. 
Released:
May 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Glossy Podcast is a weekly show discussing the impact of technology on the fashion and luxury industries with the people making change happen.