Diane opens with a bittersweet announcement—Saks Fifth Avenue will no longer showcase their iconic Christmas windows, marking the end of a 100-year tradition. She reminisces about the magical Manhattan holiday experiences that once made Fifth Avenue the epicenter of luxury and joy.

Luxury’s Golden Age

From the bustling department stores of the 1970s and ’80s to the rise of shopping as a social event, Diane paints a vivid picture of an era where luxury shopping was more than a transaction—it was an experience. Hear her stories of Saks’ early-morning post-Christmas sales, where shopping was a thrilling adventure.

The Decline of Luxury Shopping

Diane examines the cultural and economic shifts that led to the decline of brick-and-mortar luxury shopping. She discusses the impact of remote work, the rise of fast fashion, and the move to online platforms, which forever altered how people engage with fashion.

Nostalgic Memories

From buying her first little black dress to the camaraderie of fellow shoppers at exclusive sales, Diane shares personal anecdotes that highlight the joy and excitement of a bygone era.

Looking Forward

As the episode concludes, Diane contemplates the future of fashion itself. With luxury Retail dwindling, she poses a provocative question: Is fashion even necessary in today’s world?

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A fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, the charismatic pearl-haired, “Queen of Jeans,” Diane Gilman is 78 years young and embracing aging instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane is The top Tele-retailing brand globally who is just getting started, and not unlike many women’s stories, recognition for Diane came later in life with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally, over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, could be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia & Canada. Her latest book, “Too Young to be Old,” is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfillment.

After 30 years of experience in front of the camera connecting with the baby boomer audience on television, Diane has set out to become a proaging advocate and a "Silver-haired Influencer". Through social media, YouTube and the launch of her podcast, Too Young To Be Old, Diane's goal is to educate and inspire the 50+ community in a range of lifestyle topics such as nutrition, health & wellness, fashion, beauty & skincare, and any other topics covering aging solutions.