Articles from The Wires

Following a resounding success for its first conference, WiresConnect announces its second conference, taking place December 10, 2025, at the Virgin Hotel in New York City. Founded by Kimberly Carney, CEO & Founder of The Wires, WiresConnect is an exclusive, invite-only gathering of visionary designers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry leaders shaping the future of fashion and beauty. The conference agenda includes curated panels, high-impact networking, and showcases that spark meaningful conversations and collaboration.

The Wires announced today that over 100 pet brands from around the globe have joined PawWire, a discovery and shopping platform that connects pet brands directly with consumers in a fresh, interactive, and seamless way. PawWire’s unique interface welcomes users with The Edit, a curated showcase of emerging and established pet brands. Each time the app is opened, a new mix of products appears, and consumers can swipe to like or pass, creating a personalized discovery experience inspired by the simplicity of popular dating apps.

WiresConnect, the first-ever conference hosted by The Wires, the parent company of the B2B2C platforms FashWire, GlossWire, and PawWire, brought together an invitation-only group of leaders across retail and technology for two days of strategic conversation and actionable insight. With a focus on connected commerce, the event convened founders, executives, operators, and investors who are building the future of consumer engagement for the retail sector.

The Wires, the parent company of the B2B2C platforms FashWire, GlossWire, and PawWire, is pleased to announce its first WiresConnect conference. The one-day event will feature notable speakers, including fashion and business icon Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank and the founder and CEO of global fashion brand FUBU. WiresConnect brings together visionary founders, strategic investors, innovative retailers, and cutting-edge tech providers to drive what’s next in commerce.

Kimberly Carney, CEO of FashWire, announces partnership with evening wear-focused and celebrity fashion brand Badgley Mischka. To celebrate the announcement, Mark Badgley, James Mischka and Kimberly Carney will be hosting a private cocktail reception for stylists, celebrities, and members of the press on Wednesday, February 28 in Los Angeles.

The Wires, which operates three B2B2C platforms FashWire, GlossWire, and PawWire, announces its newest charity partner, Water.org. Each month, The Wires commits one dollar for every download of the FashWire, GlossWire, and PawWire apps to different charitable organizations. For the month of February, The Wires is proud to support Water.org. Founded by Gary White and Matt Damon, Water.org helps break down the barriers to people living in poverty and the safe water they need to survive and thrive.

Kimberly Carney, The Wires Founder and CEO, will take home the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Fashion Group International 27th Annual Rising Star Awards. The Wires, a collective of global B2B2C discovery and shopping platforms for fashion, beauty, and home, has nearly 1,000 brands across all three platforms from around the world, and the mobile apps are consistently ranked in the top downloads for paid shopping apps in the App store. Carney launched FashWire in 2018 as the first of its kind technology platform that gives fashion designers around the globe a platform to connect with consumers and gather valuable data on shopping preferences and trends.