The Luxury Item Podcast

Home
The Luxury Item Podcast

The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury, and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the industry.

25/06/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of American luxury electric automaker Lucid Motors, about how the company evolved from an electric battery and powertrain supplier to a frontrunner in the electric vehicle market competing head-on with Tesla and German luxury manufacturers. Rawlinson, an auto industry veteran who previously engineered the Tesla Model S, discusses the technology innovations and design thinking behind the Lucid Air (its first vehicle) as well as its upcoming Gravity model entry into the competive luxury SUV market. He also talks about the EV marketplace and where it's going, how Lucid intends to generate consistent demand for its vehicles, scaling the business to profitability, why Chinese automakers are still years behind on EV tech, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3xnVhCa

🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VHgnU7

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/c01iGnRegqc

🎧 Other ways: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7

🎧 Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

11/06/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, where she oversees a prestigious portfolio of luxury brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, JW Marriott and W Hotels.

Tina discusses her strategic priorities since being elevated to president, why the Marriott International and Starwood Hotels merger was a "perfect marriage" and the white space it filled in the luxury segment, and where Marriott is exploring growth opportunities to reach UHNW customers.

She also talks about more guests holding its luxury hotels to an even higher standard of experience driven services, building meaningful connections with guests through hyper-personalization, big luxury travel themes over the next 12 months, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/3xajnA8

🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4cc0QSM

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/47GN-RtKwHc

🎧 Other ways: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7

04/06/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr joined by Guido Conti Caponi, chief operating officer at Loretta Caponi, the legendary family-owned Florentine luxury label founded by his grandmother more than 50 years ago and renowned for its hand-embroidered sleepwear, linens, and ready-to-wear. Guido talks about the brand's remarkable history and how Loretta turned her love for the craft of embroidery as a young girl into a successful global business with a client list that includes top Hollywood celebs and European royals.

Guido also discusses how he and his mother Lucia, who oversees design, are taking the brand into the future, the company's growth and distribution strategies, riding the 'quiet luxury' movement, bringing younger audiences into the brand, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
🎧 Apple: https://apple.co/4c3KLi6

🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4e9fqMu

🎧 YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zdgljlxIg4

🎧 Other ways: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7

07/05/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr is joined by Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and founder of ultra-luxury African safari company ROAR AFRICA, to discuss how she turned her love for Africa and her desire to share its beauty with the world into a business. Calmeyer talks about her journey from growing up in the Zimbabwean bush to moving to New York City and launching a luxury African travel company, how the company's female-centric approach is a new model for the male-dominated African safari industry, what's fueling the surge in safari tourism, how luxury travelers to Africa have changed, and creating custom itineraries that cater to the upper echelon of global wealth, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bsPR7e
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/4brmYIx
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/_KbOTbT-MJ8
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

23/04/2024

Don't miss the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast where Scott Kerr sits down with legendary fashion designer Norma Kamali to talk about the journey of running her own business for over 50 years, her enthusiasm for technology, and her continuous drive to learn and create.

Famously known for her innovative designs like the "sleeping bag" coat and "parachute dress", Kamali, now 78, discusses her approach to designing clothes that are timeless, why she embraced e-commerce before the rest of the fashion industry, and building a custom AI tool to preserve her design legacy. She also talks about how the 80s AIDS epidemic inspired her to put health and wellness at the heart of her brand, what the key is to building a strong brand identity, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49J1ohm
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/49TECDs
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/FJRER0_zwKA
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

09/04/2024

Tune in to the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast and Scott Kerr's conversation with Antoine Pin, managing director of Bulgari's watch division, about the realities of the shifting luxury watch market, how the brand is aiming to win the battle for the wrists of wealthy buyers, and the artistic inspiration behind some of the new luxury timepieces that mark the 140th anniversary of the storied Roman jewelry house.

Antoine also talks about why gold is a hallmark element of Bulgari and the current trend towards yellow gold timepieces, why the brand introduced a collection of watches that incorporate the original design sketches on the dials, why multi-brand watch retailers are a key part of its long-term strategy, and more. Plus: Antoine announces Bulgari's new world's thinnest watch unveiled at Watches and Wonders and why the brand keeps creating wafer-thin watches

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43SHXRZ
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3vJ07sO
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-OV0CuykNtA
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

02/04/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company), one of the world’s largest superyacht brokerages, about the health of the luxury yacht market and the shifting buyer demographic. Raphael discusses his main strategic focus since joining as CEO in 2022, how he's navigating a market reversal after the post-pandemic yacht-buying boom, the rising influence of wealthy Millennial yacht owners, and fashion designers taking on superyacht projects. He also talks about how "quiet luxury" hit the superyacht market, why more UHNW owners are adding fitness facilities on their boats, the role of strategic partnerships with luxury brands in IYC's growth, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xkTUni
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/43JWLlL
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/6bLcDmUem2Y
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

19/03/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Simon Kim, owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the brand behind the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, Miami, and Singapore as well as the newly opened high-end fried chicken and Champagne concept Coqodaq.

Kim, who came to the U.S. from Korea at age 13, talks about what's driving Americas' sharp demand for Korean cuisine and his journey to fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening a game-changing Korean restaurant. He also talks about what he learned about fine dining hospitality from working for the world's best chefs, the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant, the importance of having a great restaurant culture, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3IG22kP
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3IIoCsT
▶️ YouTube:
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

05/03/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts, a leading luxury vacation homes and rentals company that offers the ability for HNWIs to buy fractional ownership in vacation properties in the world's top destinations.

Greg discusses how Timbers Resorts strives to deliver the same top-of-the-strata services and opulent experiences to its wealthy co-owners as ultra-luxury hotels, why the wrenching correction in the second-homes market didn't impact Timbers' business, creating a culture of hospitality excellence through creative solutions, why the 'experiential luxury' trend compliments its business model, big luxury travel themes for the coming year, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3V1qJ2k
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/433FVhq
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9aQtW_fqVFA
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

27/02/2024

Season 11 of The Luxury Item podcast kicks off with Scott Kerr's conversation with John Gerhardt, global creative director at Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits business of luxury giant LVMH. Gerhardt, a TIME Magazine "Design 100" honoree, discusses his role as the Moët Hennessy brand lead and how he partners with the twenty-seven Maisons, how Moët Hennessy is re-evaluating its creative approach in a challenging market, how its heritage brands are speaking to a new generation of drinkers, strategies behind some of the rebranding and new product efforts, and more. Don't miss this episode.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/42WhzpQ
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3URQodF
▶️ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OUTdqE
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

30/01/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr is joined by Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris, the restaurant group for world renowned chef Alain Ducasse. Pascal discusses his career working as a top chef in many of Alain Ducasse's emblematic fine dining restaurants including Le Louis XV in Monaco and Le Jules Verne located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Pascal also talks about the Ducasse philosophy that's shared across the Group's extensive global empire of restaurants, adjusting his approach for American tastes and habits when he worked in Los Angeles, how the role of executive chef has changed over the years, Ducasse's haute chocolate universe, fine dining trends, the challenges that come with operating a high-end restaurant in the Eiffel Tower, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OpMHIm
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/48ReE41
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/tn9Per5Rwio
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

16/01/2024

Tune in to the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, where Scott Kerr speaks to Roland Herlory, CEO of luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin, about how the company began as a love story in the early '70s and grew into an iconic global brand. Roland talks about why taking the helm of Vilebrequin after 23 years at Hermès was the "most beautiful gift" in his professional life, why its physical stores will play an even more important role in the company's growth, and how the brand's distinctive product and positioning helps withstand increased competitive pressures in the luxury swimwear category. He also discusses Vilebrequin's approach to brand extensions, why it embraces collabs with artists in a big way, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/47Dvule
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/47Cngty
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/d2FihFBlnME
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

02/01/2024

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, one of the leading online global retailers of pre-owned luxury watches, about the state of the secondary luxury watch market. Eugene discusses coming to the U.S. with his family from Ukraine and realizing the American Dream with the success of his company, navigating the luxury watch demand slowdown, the impact of Rolex's certified pre-owned watch program on his business, new consumer segments leading the upswing in luxury watch sales, the watch collaboration explosion, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3TLtd4j
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3NPrWWe
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/PCJ8eyUFP_o
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

19/12/2023

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Sophie Brocart, CEO of Patou, the iconic French luxury couture house founded by Jean Patou in 1914 and acquired by LVMH in 2018.

Sophie discusses how she and artistic director Guillaume Henry have revived the storied fashion label after being dormant for thirty years, why Jean Patou was a pioneer and his rivalry with Coco Chanel, and where LVMH saw the opportunity in resurrecting the maison.

She also talks about the business strategy for growing the brand, moving beyond a wholesale model, partnering with Fairly Made on a traceability solution, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3NyBa9g
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3RNxYZB
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZqE9JHwVXwQ
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

28/11/2023

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Jamie Ritchie from BlockBar, a two-year-old direct-to-consumer NFT platform for high-end wine & spirits. Ritchie, who joined earlier this year from Sotheby's where he was worldwide chairman of Sotheby’s wine and spirits, discusses BlockBar's asset-backed NFT business model and how it's transforming the ultra-premium spirits business.

He also talks about BLockBar growing its audience beyond millennial cryptoenthsiasts, how brand partners have leveraged the community aspect of NFTs, unqiue NFT drops from Glenfiddich and Midleton Very Rare, the future of fractional ownership, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49Ssfsx
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40ZFLXj
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9BzYy6vViNs
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

31/10/2023

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Stefano Giacomelli, CEO of Tivoli Group, the Florentine company that produces leather goods for some of the world's most well known fashion and luxury brands. Stefano discusses why its "beyond craftsmanship" credo is an important part of Tivoli Group's success, why the leather goods industry will continue to thrive despite the softening luxury market, how AI and craftsmanship can collaborate successfully, why it acquired the 135-year-old British luxury leather goods brand Smythson. the new face of "Made in Italy", and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3s5jnyV
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49i8quA
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/HJ4n_ImUcFM
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

10/10/2023

On the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Leona Qi, president of VistaJet U.S. about the white-hot private business aviation sector and why VistaJet's unique 'asset-free' business model has helped drive record growth. Leona talks about the ways VistaJet curates top-of-the-strata voyages for its high-spending members, why creating an incredible on-board dining experience is a key strategy for company, how feedback from its pilots and crew inspired a number of in-flight family-oriented programs, share growth of female private jet passengers, and more

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PQOUMz
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3rL27i8
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/u1lsI4REiJs
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

26/09/2023

Don't miss the season 10 premiere of The Luxury Item podcast and Scott Kerr's interview with Chuck Cashman, chief revenue officer at MarineMax, the world's largest yacht retailer. Chuck talks about how Covid-19 made superyachts a hot commodity among the ultra-rich and why it hasn't cooled down, super-charging the company's global position in yachting through a number of high-profile acquisitions, millennial superyacht owners and how they're shaping the industry, why superyachts are getting bigger, the most notable onboard perks, and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3RBnDQX
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3LCtpxV
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/tvKsuPiH2Nk
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

15/08/2023

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr is joined by Jeff Lotman, owner and CEO of iconic luxury retailer Fred Segal. Jeff discusses the influence that Fred Segal had on the culture and why his licensing firm Global Icons acquired and relaunched the 60-year-old Los Angeles lifestyle brand.

He also talks about making the brand relevant to young people, finding undiscovered brands for Fred Segal stores, bringing back its infamous Jean Bar, launching its first in-house collection inspired by Los Angeles neighborhoods, why brand licensing is "misunderstood", and more.

Listen to the conversation on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YCwN0Q
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3KFDjOF
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oa_retleNbE
▶️ Other ways to listen: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7
Or just say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

11/07/2023

Don't miss the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, as Scott Kerr speaks with Carrie Baker, president of luxury outerwear company Canada Goose, whose signature coats and parkas are commonly spotted on Hollywood celebrities and affluent urban consumers. Carrie discusses how the six-decade-old family-owned business, once a brand worn exclusively by Canadian rangers and arctic explorers evolved into a $1 billion global luxury lifestyle brand. She also talks about its commitment to remaining a “Made in Canada” brand, how winter wear became a hot category, why the brand is all-in on brick-and-mortar, expanding its offerings into non-parka products, putting a focus on the female consumer, why it finally went fur-free, its Web3 approach, and more

Listen now on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pG6aew
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3JNEpaT
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/dTcS1PXC-54
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

27/06/2023

Don't miss the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, as Scott Kerr has a great conversation with David Hurley, Deputy CEO of top international luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland Group, about what's been driving the rampant demand for Swiss luxury timepieces over the last few years and how long the boom will continue.

David also talks about the state of the company's five-year global expansion plan, how the UK-based Watches of Switzerland gained a foothold in the US, playing offense in Europe's growth, why its multichannel business model of mono-brand and multi-brand boutiques has been so successful, and the rise of independent Swiss luxury watch brands, speaking to new consumer segments (e.g., young people, women), and more,

Listen now on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3prnFzd
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/430iaFp
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/s_ylkGV-n-A
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

This episode is brought to you by Ulysse Nardin

13/06/2023

On the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr is joined by Anne-Lise Cremona, CEO of luxury bespoke fragrance house Henry Jacques. Anne-Lise discusses how the maison was born nearly a half century ago from her father Henry Cremona's love of the time-honored French perfume traditions.

She also talks about taking over as CEO at a critical time and elevating it to new global heights without losing sight of her roots, how the fragrance collaboration with tennis star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perello came about, why today's consumer has a new appetite for fragrances, the process behind creating and naming a new scent, and more.

Listen now on...
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3P9yKj0
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/462xYtM
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/43UCHfl
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/6P-MiGjZMlo
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

06/06/2023

On the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr chats with Ducati North America's CEO Jason Chinnock to discuss the strategy behind the record sales performance of the renowned Italian luxury motorcycle manufacturer and the importance of the U.S. market to the overall business. Jason also talks about how Ducati constantly innovates to keep customers engaged, measuring success beyond sales figures, how it's gearing up for the electric era, and more.

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43NVcSN
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NdCIp5
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qxjJwN
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/42Qw_7AioRc
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

30/05/2023

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr sits down with sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, who currently run the legendary Palazzo Avino on Italy's Amalfi coast, to talk about growing up in the hospitality world in this glamorous destination, taking the reins of the family business, and how they're keeping the celebrated five-star luxury 'Pink Palace' in a league of its own.

They also discuss the challenges of renaming and re-branding an already distinguished hotel, the importance of maintaining the spirit of Italian hospitality and a family-owned feel, how luxury hospitality has changed, ways they're improving the guest experience that give them an edge, and more.

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OJGoQI
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/45zkiX8
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3WDE5R2
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/aNw7Cyue9GU
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

23/05/2023

LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. On The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Manuel Reman, President of Krug, about what's driving the surging demand for Champagne and why the 180-year-old French house has such an extraordinary reputation.

Manuel also talks about Krug iD transparency technology, the craftsmanship devoted to producing its iconic flagship Krug Grande Cuvée, how its first female cellar master Julie Cavil is upholding the maison's revered legacy, and more 🍾

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3oqQoUd
▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41WrVnn
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/45o6e2E
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Q4cATOx_9M
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake

Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or check us out wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

09/05/2023

On The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to award-winning legendary chef, restauranteur (Aureole, et al.), and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer, about his journey from a 23-year-old executive chef at one of New York City's preeminent fine dining institutions to building a company of iconic restaurants and food-focused hotels.

Charlie also discusses his signature “Progressive American” cuisine, the challenges of managing his growing brand footprint, maintaining his staying power in the dining scene, how people's shifting views on food have impacted the restaurant business, the launch of his new 'culinary-forward' hotel brand Appellation, the future of high-end dining, and more.

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MiyWut
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3ppKcvK
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42neIoL
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/kWqErk-iVZk
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

This episode is brought to you by Beau Lake

The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

02/05/2023

Family-owned and -operated Palmaz Vineyards in Napa Valley is regularly voted one of the best wineries in the region and is known for fusing the time-honored art of winemaking and cutting-edge technology.

On the premiere episode of Season 9 of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Christian Palmaz, COO at Palmaz Vineyards, about its unlikely beginning, the engineering marvel of its 18-story subterranean winery, the smart technologies and big data analytics used to improve the winemaking process, expanding into cattle operations and creating a Wagyu beef enterprise, why Millennials are their best wine customers, and more.

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgRKbq
▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpI8Qu
▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3oYRRky
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Hs6QhvCCM8
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake

The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

04/04/2023

Casadei is one of the largest exporters of Made in Italy luxury shoes all over the world and its designs favored by top celebrities and models. On the latest The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Arianna Casadei, the third generation of the founding family and newly appointed CEO of the 65-year-old brand. Arianna discusses how growing up in the family business and learning from her father, renowned Italian shoe designer Cesare Casadei, has prepared her for leading the company.

Arianna also talks about how women and shoe design have changed since her father elevated the brand's international growth in the 80s, and celebrating 10 years of the bestselling "Blade" heel style, going phygital with a limited run NFT, and more

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3U9NQVO
▶️ Spotify: http://bit.ly/4381ptk
▶️ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3K9CUTH
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/sjjBK9ZQcGk
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

28/03/2023

Isamaya Ffrench is a globally-renowned British makeup artist known for creating a beauty revolution with her dramatic transformations to some of luxury fashion's buzziest labels and biggest celebrities. On The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr is joined by Isamaya to discusses her new namesake beauty brand ISAMAYA BEAUTY and her unconventional approach to beauty. She also talks about working alongside iconic luxury fashion brands like Burberry and Tom Ford, her drop model strategy of themed collections including the latest one with NSFW lipstick packaging, collaborating with Vivienne Westwood and more.

Where to Listen:
▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3nm4God
▶️ Spotify: http://bit.ly/3KnIt2p
▶️ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3nfFpMn
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/e3q7Y0F9t_w
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

14/03/2023

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton—is the biggest and most successful luxury goods conglomerate in the world. On the latest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr sits down with Anish Melwani, chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America to discuss the evolving relationship between luxury and the US consumer and why LVMH is well positioned to navigate through economic uncertainty.

Anish also talks about price increase trends, why luxury is connected to our identity, the role of the physical store and measuring customer impact, the relationship between the maison's creative and business leaders, the latest on the Aura Blockchain Consortium, its approach to the metaverse, and more. Don't miss this episode!

Where to Listen:

▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3l4oY56
▶️ Spotify: http://bit.ly/3FlIktc
▶️ Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3JCN6VC
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/O1c222B4RNw
▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Address

Website

http://www.theluxuryitempodcast.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Luxury Item Podcast posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to The Luxury Item Podcast:

Videos

Don't miss the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, as Scott Kerr speaks with Carrie Baker, president of luxury outerwear company Canada Goose, whose signature coats and parkas are commonly spotted on Hollywood celebrities and affluent urban consumers. Carrie discusses how the six-decade-old family-owned business, once a brand worn exclusively by Canadian rangers and arctic explorers evolved into a $1 billion global luxury lifestyle brand. She also talks about its commitment to remaining a “Made in Canada” brand, how winter wear became a hot category, why the brand is all-in on brick-and-mortar, expanding its offerings into non-parka products, putting a focus on the female consumer, why it finally went fur-free, its Web3 approach, and more Listen now on... ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pG6aew ▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3JNEpaT ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/dTcS1PXC-54 ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

Don't miss the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, as Scott Kerr has a great conversation with David Hurley, Deputy CEO of top international luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland Group, about what's been driving the rampant demand for Swiss luxury timepieces over the last few years and how long the boom will continue. David also talks about the state of the company's five-year global expansion plan, how the UK-based Watches of Switzerland gained a foothold in the US, playing offense in Europe's growth, why its multichannel business model of mono-brand and multi-brand boutiques has been so successful, and the rise of independent Swiss luxury watch brands, speaking to new consumer segments (e.g., young people, women), and more, Listen now on... ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3prnFzd ▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/430iaFp ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/s_ylkGV-n-A ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend! This episode is brought to you by Ulysse Nardin

On the latest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr chats with Ducati North America's CEO Jason Chinnock to discuss the strategy behind the record sales performance of the renowned Italian luxury motorcycle manufacturer and the importance of the U.S. market to the overall business. Jason also talks about how Ducati constantly innovates to keep customers engaged, measuring success beyond sales figures, how it's gearing up for the electric era, and more. Where to Listen: ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43NVcSN ▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NdCIp5 ▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3qxjJwN ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/42Qw_7AioRc ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr sits down with sisters Mariella and Attilia Avino, who currently run the legendary Palazzo Avino on Italy's Amalfi coast, to talk about growing up in the hospitality world in this glamorous destination, taking the reins of the family business, and how they're keeping the celebrated five-star luxury 'Pink Palace' in a league of its own. They also discuss the challenges of renaming and re-branding an already distinguished hotel, the importance of maintaining the spirit of Italian hospitality and a family-owned feel, how luxury hospitality has changed, ways they're improving the guest experience that give them an edge, and more. Where to Listen: ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3OJGoQI ▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/45zkiX8 ▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3WDE5R2 ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/aNw7Cyue9GU ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. On The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Manuel Reman, President of Krug, about what's driving the surging demand for Champagne and why the 180-year-old French house has such an extraordinary reputation. Manuel also talks about Krug iD transparency technology, the craftsmanship devoted to producing its iconic flagship Krug Grande Cuvée, how its first female cellar master Julie Cavil is upholding the maison's revered legacy, and more 🍾 Where to Listen: ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3oqQoUd ▶️ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41WrVnn ▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/45o6e2E ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/2Q4cATOx_9M ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or check us out wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

On The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to award-winning legendary chef, restauranteur (Aureole, et al.), and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer, about his journey from a 23-year-old executive chef at one of New York City's preeminent fine dining institutions to building a company of iconic restaurants and food-focused hotels. Charlie also discusses his signature “Progressive American” cuisine, the challenges of managing his growing brand footprint, maintaining his staying power in the dining scene, how people's shifting views on food have impacted the restaurant business, the launch of his new 'culinary-forward' hotel brand Appellation, the future of high-end dining, and more. Where to Listen: ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MiyWut ▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3ppKcvK ▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/42neIoL ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/kWqErk-iVZk ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode This episode is brought to you by Beau Lake The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Family-owned and -operated Palmaz Vineyards in Napa Valley is regularly voted one of the best wineries in the region and is known for fusing the time-honored art of winemaking and cutting-edge technology. On the premiere episode of Season 9 of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Christian Palmaz, COO at Palmaz Vineyards, about its unlikely beginning, the engineering marvel of its 18-story subterranean winery, the smart technologies and big data analytics used to improve the winemaking process, expanding into cattle operations and creating a Wagyu beef enterprise, why Millennials are their best wine customers, and more. Where to Listen: ▶️ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgRKbq ▶️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpI8Qu ▶️ Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3oYRRky ▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Hs6QhvCCM8 ▶️ Say 🗣 "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode The episode is brought to you by Beau Lake The Luxury Item is available wherever you get your podcasts.

Shortcuts

Address
Alerts
Contact The Business
Videos
Claim ownership or report listing
Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Country:

City: