Waxing Cynical
🎙️ Waxing Cynical is here – yes, it's another podcast nobody asked for, brought to you by two brown girls who were never given the mic (so we took it). As self-appointed outsiders and full-time sceptics, we're not here to solve anything – just to dig in, analyse, and side-eye the world of culture and business.
I'm an existentialist; Jamila Ali is a nihilist. Together, we’re here to see if there’s any meaning, substance, or even hope in consumer culture, or if it’s all just noise with a nice aesthetic. From fashion to digital, beauty to retail, we’ll be wading through it all and asking how brands might find more depth (without us holding our breath). Tune in if you’re into grumpy insights, big questions, and a little eye-roll or two.
Waxing Cynical
Ep 3 - Trend forecasting SUCKS
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In this third episode, we dive deep into the "flop era" of luxury brands – how once-iconic names seem to be losing the plot. We break down why the allure of luxury is fading: declining quality, a loss of unique brand identity, obsession with trends, and a creativity crisis that’s left many brands looking more the same than ever.
In a world where the cost of living is skyrocketing and luxury is mass-produced, consumers are falling out of love. Is this the end of true luxury, or can brands find their way back? Tap the link in bio to listen now!
