Fashion Means Business Podcast

Hosted by CEO Shahrooz Kohan, Fashion Means Business unravels the inner workings of the fashion industry through candid conversations with designers, founders, and innovators shaping what’s next. From production to retail, sustainability to technology, we explore how fashion truly runs — behind the runway and beyond the seams.

Each episode offers insider stories from every corner of the industry: the brands redefining success, the tech transforming workflows, and the people driving fashion’s evolution. Thoughtful, practical, and future-focused — this is your backstage pass to the business of fashion.

For brand founders, operators, and anyone curious about the systems that power style, Fashion Means Business is where insight meets inspiration.

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Episode 1: The State of Fashion 2025 — A Conversation with Frances Harder

In this debut episode, we sit down with Frances Harder, author of Fashion for Profit, to discuss the state of the fashion industry in 2025. From emerging fashion brand challenges and supply chain pressures to the growing role of fashion ERP software and business management tools, we explore how today’s fashion leaders are adapting to change.

This candid conversation dives into the realities of running and scaling a fashion business — from apparel manufacturing and margins to the impact of sustainability trends and the digital transformation of fashion operations. If you’re a fashion entrepreneur, brand owner, or industry professional looking for fashion business strategies and technology insights, this episode will give you practical takeaways and a forward-looking perspective.

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