Dive into the career of Jodi Kahn, who transformed her childhood passion into a remarkable 17-year journey at luxury retail giant Neiman Marcus.
Jodi pulls back the curtain on Fashion Week's influence, revealing the fascinating six-month journey from runway to retail. Learn how resilience through the 2008 recession and nine different roles—from human resources to buying—shaped her success overseeing women's designer ready-to-wear collections. Discover how growing up in a retail family influenced her career and why she was determined to work at Neiman Marcus despite never having visited Dallas before. Jodi explains how world events subtly influence designer collections and how buyers translate extravagant runway looks into wearable pieces that resonate with sophisticated clientele—making fashion curation both an art and science.
About Our Featured Charity:
This season, Alex Perry On Fire is making a monetary contribution to each guest’s charity of choice. Jodi Kahn’s charity is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). MSK is a world-renowned institution dedicated exclusively to cancer care, research, and education. Founded in 1884, MSK's mission is "ending cancer for life," guiding its comprehensive approach to patient treatment and scientific discovery. Combining compassionate clinical care with groundbreaking research, MSK strives to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, while also training the next generation of oncology professionals.
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