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**?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> feed xmlns:yt="http://www.youtube.com/xml/schemas/2015" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> link rel="self" href="http://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw"/> id>yt:channel:sVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/id> yt:channelId>sVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>The Luxury Item Podcast/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2020-05-13T14:48:13+00:00/published> entry> id>yt:video:c01iGnRegqc/id> yt:videoId>c01iGnRegqc/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S12 E01: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c01iGnRegqc"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-06-25T08:53:16+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-28T01:48:56+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S12 E01: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/c01iGnRegqc?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i4.ytimg.com/vi/c01iGnRegqc/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr is joined by Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of American luxury electric automaker Lucid Motors, to talk about how the company evolved from an electric battery and powertrain supplier to a frontrunner in the electric vehicle market competing head-on with the German luxury manufacturers. Rawlinson, an auto industry veteran who 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 completive 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, and capitalizing on Tesla's media 'noise'. Plus: Why Chinese automakers are still years behind on EV tech Featuring: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors (lucidmotors.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="15" average="5.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="336"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:6ZuZLeI6LcI/id> yt:videoId>6ZuZLeI6LcI/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E10: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZuZLeI6LcI"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-06-18T09:12:39+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-23T20:44:06+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E10: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/6ZuZLeI6LcI?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/6ZuZLeI6LcI/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>When it comes to high-end audio equipment, few companies have cornered the market quite like McIntosh Group. The group has been a leader and innovator in the premium and luxury audio category for decades and today has a portfolio of the worldâ€™s most revered audio brands including McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Rotel. Scott Kerr speaks with McIntosh Group CEO Daniel Pidgeon about how McIntosh became a favorite among audiophiles and audio enthusiasts and why the pandemic drove consumers to invest more in higher quality audio experiences and the ultra-wealthy to install the best audio systems in their private jets and yachts. He also discusses its car audio partnerships with Lamborghini, Maserati, and Jeep. Plus: The backstory on how McIntosh amplifiers shaped music history by powering the Grateful Dead's legendary 'Wall of Sound' concert in the 1970s Featuring: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group (mcintoshgroup.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="26"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:47GN-RtKwHc/id> yt:videoId>47GN-RtKwHc/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E09: Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury at Marriott International/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47GN-RtKwHc"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-06-11T09:27:11+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-17T02:54:48+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E09: Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury at Marriott International/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/47GN-RtKwHc?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/47GN-RtKwHc/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr talks 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 in her role 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, and big luxury travel themes over the next 12 months. Plus: The core strategy behind its brand adjacencies like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and St. Regis branded residences.Â Featuring: President, Luxury at Marriott International (marriott.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="67"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:8zdgljlxIg4/id> yt:videoId>8zdgljlxIg4/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E08: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zdgljlxIg4"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-06-04T09:09:50+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-10T04:23:37+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E08: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/8zdgljlxIg4?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/8zdgljlxIg4/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr is 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, riding the 'quiet luxury' movement, the company's growth and distribution strategies, and bringing younger audiences into the brand. Plus: The challenge of finding skilled artisans to help keep up with product demand Featuring: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi (lorettacaponi.it) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="17"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:_KbOTbT-MJ8/id> yt:videoId>_KbOTbT-MJ8/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E07: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KbOTbT-MJ8"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-05-07T08:48:38+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-06T14:53:26+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E07: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/_KbOTbT-MJ8?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i4.ytimg.com/vi/_KbOTbT-MJ8/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>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. Plus: Why "being the in the wild is a prescription for the soul" Featuring: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA (roarafrica.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="20"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:FJRER0_zwKA/id> yt:videoId>FJRER0_zwKA/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc./title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJRER0_zwKA"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-04-23T09:37:11+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-23T14:20:42+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc./media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/FJRER0_zwKA?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/FJRER0_zwKA/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Legendary fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Scott Kerr 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 and what the key is to building a strong brand identity. Plus: Why she returned her Apple Vision Pro soon after she purchased it Featuring: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc. (normakamali.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="51"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:-OV0CuykNtA/id> yt:videoId>-OV0CuykNtA/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E05: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OV0CuykNtA"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-04-09T09:35:01+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-23T13:33:06+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E05: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/-OV0CuykNtA?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/-OV0CuykNtA/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Antoine Pin, managing director of Bulgari's watch division, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss 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, and why multi-brand watch retailers are a key part of its long-term strategy. Plus: Antoine announces Bulgari's new world's thinnest watch unveiled at Watches and Wonders and why the brand keeps creating ultra-thin watches. Featuring: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division (bulgari.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="2" average="5.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="63"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:6bLcDmUem2Y/id> yt:videoId>6bLcDmUem2Y/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E04: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company)/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bLcDmUem2Y"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-04-02T09:24:48+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-27T11:03:19+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E04: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company)/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/6bLcDmUem2Y?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/6bLcDmUem2Y/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr speaks to Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company), one of the worldâ€™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, and the role of strategic partnerships with luxury brands in IYC's growth. Plus: How the role of yacht broker has evolved in the new digital era and yachting influencersÂ Featuring:Â Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company) (iyc.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="46"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:3QH5Hf6FapY/id> yt:videoId>3QH5Hf6FapY/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QH5Hf6FapY"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-03-19T09:54:22+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-18T09:14:07+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/3QH5Hf6FapY?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i4.ytimg.com/vi/3QH5Hf6FapY/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>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 and opening (and closing) his very first restaurant. He discusses the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant and the importance of having a great restaurant culture. Plus: How being a restaurateur has changed the way he thinks about food and his customers Featuring: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (gracioushm.com, cotekoreansteakhouse.com, coqodaq.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="104"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:9aQtW_fqVFA/id> yt:videoId>9aQtW_fqVFA/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E02: Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQtW_fqVFA"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-03-05T10:05:59+00:00/published> updated>2024-06-04T13:43:44+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E02: Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/9aQtW_fqVFA?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i2.ytimg.com/vi/9aQtW_fqVFA/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr is joined by 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. 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, and why the 'experiential luxury' trend compliments its business model. Plus: Big luxury travel themes for the coming year Featuring: Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts (timbersresorts.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="66"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:rLy8oTV1iAQ/id> yt:videoId>rLy8oTV1iAQ/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLy8oTV1iAQ"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-02-27T11:37:47+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-29T11:20:32+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/rLy8oTV1iAQ?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/rLy8oTV1iAQ/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr sits down with John Gerhardt, global creative director at MoÃ«t Hennessy, the wines and spirits business of luxury giant LVMH. Gerhardt, a TIME Magazine "Design 100" honoree when he was at luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, discusses his role as the MoÃ«t Hennessy brand lead and partnering with the twenty-seven Maisons, how MoÃ«t Hennessy is re-evaluating its creative approach in a challenging market, and how its heritage brands are speaking to a new generation of drinkers. He also talks about the strategies behind some of the rebranding and new product efforts he's been involved in. From refreshing the Chandon sparkling wine brand, to rebranding a 200-year-old French vineyard to launching MH's first-ever cocktail bar in Paris. Plus: What the luxury fashion industry can learn from high-end wines and spirits Featuring: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy (lvmh.com/houses/wines-spirits) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="4" average="5.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="201"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:B5lL8AVBLHU/id> yt:videoId>B5lL8AVBLHU/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5lL8AVBLHU"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-02-27T10:14:19+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-29T11:33:55+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/B5lL8AVBLHU?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i3.ytimg.com/vi/B5lL8AVBLHU/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr sits down with John Gerhardt, global creative director at MoÃ«t Hennessy, the wines and spirits business of luxury giant LVMH. Gerhardt, a TIME Magazine "Design 100" honoree when he was at luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, discusses his role as the MoÃ«t Hennessy brand lead and partnering with the twenty-seven Maisons, how MoÃ«t Hennessy is re-evaluating its creative approach in a challenging market, and how its heritage brands are speaking to a new generation of drinkers. He also talks about the strategies behind some of the rebranding and new product efforts he's been involved in. From refreshing the Chandon sparkling wine brand, to rebranding a 200-year-old French vineyard to launching MH's first-ever cocktail bar in Paris. Plus: What the luxury fashion industry can learn from high-end wines and spirits Featuring: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at MoÃ«t Hennessy (lvmh.com/houses/wines-spirits) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="1" average="5.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="36"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:tn9Per5Rwio/id> yt:videoId>tn9Per5Rwio/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S10 E09: Pascal FÃ©raud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tn9Per5Rwio"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-01-30T10:20:35+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-22T08:37:30+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S10 E09: Pascal FÃ©raud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/tn9Per5Rwio?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/tn9Per5Rwio/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr speaks to Pascal FÃ©raud, 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, and the impact of advanced technology on his kitchens. Plus: The challenges that come with operating a high-end restaurant in the Eiffel Tower Featuring: Pascal FÃ©raud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris (ducasse-paris.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="0" average="0.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="56"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:d2FihFBlnME/id> yt:videoId>d2FihFBlnME/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S10 E08: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2FihFBlnME"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-01-16T10:01:54+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-22T04:54:11+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S10 E08: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/d2FihFBlnME?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/d2FihFBlnME/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Roland Herlory, CEO of luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss 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 HermÃ¨s 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 and why it embraces collabs with artists in a big way. Plus: Sustainability and protecting the oceans has become an essential part of Vilebrequin's work way before consumers demanded it. Featuring: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin (vilebrequin.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!/media:description> media:community> media:starRating count="1" average="5.00" min="1" max="5"/> media:statistics views="93"/> /media:community> /media:group> /entry> entry> id>yt:video:PCJ8eyUFP_o/id> yt:videoId>PCJ8eyUFP_o/yt:videoId> yt:channelId>UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/yt:channelId> title>S10 E07: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo/title> link rel="alternate" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCJ8eyUFP_o"/> author> name>The Luxury Item Podcast/name> uri>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVbbWgf2banMSbsmqDSTZw/uri> /author> published>2024-01-02T10:30:28+00:00/published> updated>2024-05-29T17:24:58+00:00/updated> media:group> media:title>S10 E07: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo/media:title> media:content url="https://www.youtube.com/v/PCJ8eyUFP_o?version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="640" height="390"/> media:thumbnail url="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/PCJ8eyUFP_o/hqdefault.jpg" width="480" height="360"/> media:description>Scott Kerr is joined by Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, one of the leading online global retailers of pre-owned luxury watches, to give his perspective on the recent slowdown in the secondary watch market and the outlook for next year. He also talks about 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, the new consumer segments leading the upswing in luxury watch sales, and the watch collaboration explosion. Plus: The key drivers will be to take pre-owned luxury watch market from $24 billion to $35 billion by 2026 Featuring: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo (swisswatchexpo.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected:Â Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. 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1:: S12 E01: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 25.06.2024 · 08:53:16 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is joined by Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO of American luxury electric automaker Lucid Motors, to talk about how the company evolved from an electric battery and powertrain supplier to a frontrunner in the electric vehicle market competing head-on with the German luxury manufacturers. Rawlinson, an auto industry veteran who 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 completive 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, and capitalizing on Tesla's media 'noise'. Plus: Why Chinese automakers are still years behind on EV tech Featuring: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors (lucidmotors.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

2:: S11 E10: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 18.06.2024 · 09:12:39 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· When it comes to high-end audio equipment, few companies have cornered the market quite like McIntosh Group. The group has been a leader and innovator in the premium and luxury audio category for decades and today has a portfolio of the world’s most revered audio brands including McIntosh, Sonus faber, and Rotel. Scott Kerr speaks with McIntosh Group CEO Daniel Pidgeon about how McIntosh became a favorite among audiophiles and audio enthusiasts and why the pandemic drove consumers to invest more in higher quality audio experiences and the ultra-wealthy to install the best audio systems in their private jets and yachts. He also discusses its car audio partnerships with Lamborghini, Maserati, and Jeep. Plus: The backstory on how McIntosh amplifiers shaped music history by powering the Grateful Dead's legendary 'Wall of Sound' concert in the 1970s Featuring: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group (mcintoshgroup.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

3:: S11 E09: Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury at Marriott International

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 11.06.2024 · 09:27:11 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr talks 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 in her role 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, and big luxury travel themes over the next 12 months. Plus: The core strategy behind its brand adjacencies like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and St. Regis branded residences. Featuring: President, Luxury at Marriott International (marriott.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

4:: S11 E08: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 04.06.2024 · 09:09:50 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is 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, riding the 'quiet luxury' movement, the company's growth and distribution strategies, and bringing younger audiences into the brand. Plus: The challenge of finding skilled artisans to help keep up with product demand Featuring: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi (lorettacaponi.it) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

5:: S11 E07: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 07.05.2024 · 08:48:38 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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. Plus: Why "being the in the wild is a prescription for the soul" Featuring: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA (roarafrica.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

6:: S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc.

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 23.04.2024 · 09:37:11 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Legendary fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Scott Kerr 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 and what the key is to building a strong brand identity. Plus: Why she returned her Apple Vision Pro soon after she purchased it Featuring: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc. (normakamali.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

7:: S11 E05: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 09.04.2024 · 09:35:01 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Antoine Pin, managing director of Bulgari's watch division, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss 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, and why multi-brand watch retailers are a key part of its long-term strategy. Plus: Antoine announces Bulgari's new world's thinnest watch unveiled at Watches and Wonders and why the brand keeps creating ultra-thin watches. Featuring: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division (bulgari.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

8:: S11 E04: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company)

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.04.2024 · 09:24:48 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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, and the role of strategic partnerships with luxury brands in IYC's growth. Plus: How the role of yacht broker has evolved in the new digital era and yachting influencers Featuring: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company) (iyc.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

9:: S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 19.03.2024 · 09:54:22 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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 and opening (and closing) his very first restaurant. He discusses the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant and the importance of having a great restaurant culture. Plus: How being a restaurateur has changed the way he thinks about food and his customers Featuring: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (gracioushm.com, cotekoreansteakhouse.com, coqodaq.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

10:: S11 E02: Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 05.03.2024 · 10:05:59 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is joined by 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. 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, and why the 'experiential luxury' trend compliments its business model. Plus: Big luxury travel themes for the coming year Featuring: Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Resorts (timbersresorts.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

11:: S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 27.02.2024 · 11:37:47 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr sits down 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 when he was at luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, discusses his role as the Moët Hennessy brand lead and partnering with the twenty-seven Maisons, how Moët Hennessy is re-evaluating its creative approach in a challenging market, and how its heritage brands are speaking to a new generation of drinkers. He also talks about the strategies behind some of the rebranding and new product efforts he's been involved in. From refreshing the Chandon sparkling wine brand, to rebranding a 200-year-old French vineyard to launching MH's first-ever cocktail bar in Paris. Plus: What the luxury fashion industry can learn from high-end wines and spirits Featuring: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy (lvmh.com/houses/wines-spirits) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

12:: S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 27.02.2024 · 10:14:19 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr sits down 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 when he was at luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, discusses his role as the Moët Hennessy brand lead and partnering with the twenty-seven Maisons, how Moët Hennessy is re-evaluating its creative approach in a challenging market, and how its heritage brands are speaking to a new generation of drinkers. He also talks about the strategies behind some of the rebranding and new product efforts he's been involved in. From refreshing the Chandon sparkling wine brand, to rebranding a 200-year-old French vineyard to launching MH's first-ever cocktail bar in Paris. Plus: What the luxury fashion industry can learn from high-end wines and spirits Featuring: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy (lvmh.com/houses/wines-spirits) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

13:: S10 E09: Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 30.01.2024 · 10:20:35 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr speaks to 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, and the impact of advanced technology on his kitchens. Plus: The challenges that come with operating a high-end restaurant in the Eiffel Tower Featuring: Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris (ducasse-paris.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

14:: S10 E08: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 16.01.2024 · 10:01:54 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Roland Herlory, CEO of luxury swimwear brand Vilebrequin, sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss 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 and why it embraces collabs with artists in a big way. Plus: Sustainability and protecting the oceans has become an essential part of Vilebrequin's work way before consumers demanded it. Featuring: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin (vilebrequin.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

15:: S10 E07: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.01.2024 · 10:30:28 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is joined by Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo, one of the leading online global retailers of pre-owned luxury watches, to give his perspective on the recent slowdown in the secondary watch market and the outlook for next year. He also talks about 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, the new consumer segments leading the upswing in luxury watch sales, and the watch collaboration explosion. Plus: The key drivers will be to take pre-owned luxury watch market from $24 billion to $35 billion by 2026 Featuring: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo (swisswatchexpo.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

16:: S09 E07: David Hurley, Deputy CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 27.06.2023 · 10:28:16 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· David Hurley, Deputy CEO of top international luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland Group joins Scott Kerr to discuss what's been driving the rampant demand for Swiss luxury timepieces over the last few years and how long the boom will continue. He 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. Plus: How new consumer segments (e.g., young people, women) have changed the way Watches of Switzerland does business Featuring: David Hurley, Deputy CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group (watchesofswitzerland.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com This episode is sponsored by Ulysse Nardin Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

17:: Jean Dousset, Founder & CEO of Jean Dousset

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 20.06.2023 · 09:15:33 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr speaks to Jean Dousset, a descendant of Louis Cartier and founder of namesake designer jewelry brand Jean Dousset, about his journey from selling only natural diamonds to fully embracing lab-grown. Jean also discusses training at the most esteemed high jewelers before venturing solo, how his diamond engagement ring creations for Eva Longoria and Amy Adams helped make a name for himself when he was starting out, and why shifting to only lab-grown was a better strategic business move. He talks about why UHNWIs are a prime target for lab-grown diamonds, changing people's minds about lab-grown diamonds firsthand at his new boutique, and why lab-grown diamonds are just as much an emotional purchase as earth-mined natural ones. Plus: What would Louis Cartier say about lab-grown diamonds? Featuring: Jean Dousset, Founder & CEO of Jean Dousset (jeandousset.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast: Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

18:: S09 E06: Anne-Lise Cremona, CEO of Henry Jacques

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 13.06.2023 · 09:08:37 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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, why today's consumer has a new appetite for fragrances, the process behind creating and naming a new scent, and how the fragrance collaboration with tennis star Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Perello came about. Plus: Why it took so long to open a Henry Jacques boutique in Paris Featuring: Anne-Lise Cremona, CEO of Henry Jacques (parfumshenryjacques.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

19:: S09 E05: Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 06.06.2023 · 09:17:16 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr sits down 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. He also talks about how Ducati is constantly innovates to keep customers engaged, measuring success beyond sales figures, the type of person Ducati appeals to, and why it has no plans to introduce 'affordable' entry-level motorcycles. Plus: How Ducati is gearing up for the electric era Featuring: Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America (ducati.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

20:: S09 E04: Mariella and Attilia Avino, Co-Owners of Palazzo Avino

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 30.05.2023 · 09:16:17 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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, who they see as their competition, and ways they're improving the guest experience that give them an edge. Plus: What is The Pink Closet? Featuring: Mariella and Attilia Avino, Co-Owners of Palazzo Avino (palazzoavino.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, and check us out wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

21:: S09 E03: Manuel Reman, President of Krug Champagne

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 23.05.2023 · 09:18:39 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. Manuel Reman, President of Krug, joins Scott Kerr to discuss what's driving the surging demand for Champagne and why the 180-year-old French house has such an extraordinary reputation. He also talks about Krug iD transparency technology, the craftsmanship devoted to producing its iconic flagship Krug Grande Cuvée, tackling climate change, and how Krug's first female cellar master Julie Cavil is upholding the Maison's revered legacy. Plus: Why pairing music with Champagne is an important element of the Krug experience Featuring: Manuel Reman, President of Krug Champagne (krug.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or check us out wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

22:: S09 E02: Charlie Palmer, Chef/Restauranteur/Hospitality Entrepreneur

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 09.05.2023 · 09:23:37 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Award-winning legendary chef, restauranteur (Aureole, et al.), and hospitality entrepreneur Charlie Palmer sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss 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. He also talks about his signature “Progressive American” cuisine, the challenges of managing his growing brand footprint, why he has maintained so much 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, and the future of high-end dining. Plus: Is the TV show "The Bear" a realistic portrayal of life in a restaurant kitchen? Featuring: Charlie Palmer, Chef/Restauranteur/Hospitality Entrepreneur (charliepalmer.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

23:: S09 E01: Christian Palmaz, Chief Operating Officer at Palmaz Vineyards

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.05.2023 · 11:49:28 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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. Scott Kerr sits down with Christian Palmaz, COO at Palmaz Vineyards, to discuss his father Dr. Julio Palmaz's journey from inventor of the balloon-expandable heart stent to vineyard owner. Christian also talks about the engineering marvel of the vineyard's 18-story subterranean winery "Cave", 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 navigating through climate change and extreme California weather. Plus: Is AI technology eliminating the romance in winemaking? Featuring: Christian Palmaz, Chief Operating Officer at Palmaz Vineyards (palmazvineyards.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

24:: S07 E08: Sarah Davis, Founder and President of Fashionphile

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.05.2023 · 10:46:38 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Sarah Davis, founder and president of leading luxury goods reseller Fashionphile, sits down with Scott Kerr for an in-depth discussion on the booming luxury resale market and the enormous success of the brand. Sarah talks about Fashionphile's rigorous authentication process, distinguishing itself from other luxury resellers, the pandemic's shot in the arm for resale, the flourishing partnership with Neiman Marcus, Gen Z trends that are fueling resale growth, and how luxury fashion house price hikes on signature handbags have impacted resale pricng dynamics. Plus: Why secondhand goods will play a significantly larger role in the future luxury fashion landscape. Featuring: Sarah Davis, Founder and President of Fashionphile (fashionphile.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

25:: S07 E07: Harvey Moscot and Zack Moscot of MOSCOT Eyewear

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.05.2023 · 10:39:21 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is joined by Harvey Moscot (CEO) and Zack Moscot (CDO), the 4th and 5th generation of Moscot who currently run renowned global luxury eyewear brand MOSCOT. They discuss the New York brand's rich heritage and how it grew from Hyman Moscot selling ready-made glasses from his pushcart on Orchard Street at the turn of the 20th century to a global fashion accessory giant whose iconic glasses adorned famous faces from Andy Warhol to John Lennon, Johnny Depp and Jeff Goldblum. Harvey and Zack also talk about the keys to the company's longevity, staying true to the family's core values, the quirky vintage spirit of its boutiques, the impact of Warby Parker on their business, and reaching into the family heritage for innovative design inspiration. Plus: Why we love celebrities and pop culture characters with enigmatic eyewear Featuring: Harvey and Zack Moscot of MOSCOT Eyewear (moscot.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

26:: S08 E10: Arianna Casadei, Chief Executive Officer of CASADEI

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 04.04.2023 · 09:13:28 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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 this episode, 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. She also talks about her top priories in the new role, 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. Plus: Casadei goes phygital with a limited run NFT Featuring: Arianna Casadei, Chief Executive Officer of Casadei (casadei.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

27:: S08 E09: Isamaya Ffrench, Makeup Artist and Founder of ISAMAYA

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 28.03.2023 · 09:04:49 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· 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. She joins Scott Kerr on The Luxury Item to discusses launching and growing her namesake beauty brand ISAMAYA and her unconventional approach to beauty. She also talks about what she learned working alongside iconic luxury fashion brands like Burberry, YSL, Louboutin, and Tom Ford, her drop model strategy of themed collections including the new one with NSFW lipstick packaging, and collaborating with Vivienne Westwood before she passed. Plus: Isamaya on her newest role as the beauty curator for Off-White *WARNING: Some of the content has NSFW themes and may not be suitable for children Featuring: Isamaya Ffrench, Makeup Artist and Founder of ISAMAYA (isamaya.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

28:: James Gardner, Founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 21.03.2023 · 09:31:16 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr speaks to James Gardner, founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano, a growing celebrity-fueled hospitality group whose restaurant and beach club concepts are built through a fashion lens. James discusses his journey from technology to fashion to launching a ritzy seen-and-be-seen bar & kitchen concept on the beaches of Tulum, Mexico. He also talks about duplicating the Tulum experience at its New York City and Miami locations, what he learned about brand building from working with top luxury fashion houses, opening a retail marketplace, and achieving success by taking "big swings and big risks". Plus: The making of Gitano Island on New York's Governors Island Featuring: James Gardner, Founder & CEO of Grupo Gitano (gitano.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast: Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

29:: S08 E08: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 14.03.2023 · 09:08:57 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· LVMH—Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton—is the biggest and most successful luxury goods conglomerate in the world. It's home to a constellation of prestigious luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co, Moët & Chandon, and Séphora to name a few. 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. He 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, and the latest on the Aura Blockchain Consortium. Plus: How LVMH approaches Web3 and the metaverse Featuring: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America (lvmh.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About 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 luxury industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

30:: Julie Macklowe, Founder and CEO of The Macklowe

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 07.03.2023 · 10:14:26 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Scott Kerr is joined by serial entrepreneur Julie Macklowe, founder and CEO of The Macklowe, described as the first luxury American single malt whisky brand. Julie discusses how she turned her lifelong love of single malt whisky into an ultra-premium product that she calls "the Birkin bag of single malts." She also talks about her journey from hedge funds to fashion to beauty before her latest venture trying to fill the gap in the American whisky market. Julie describes finding one of the top master distillers to bring her vision to life, launching with a highly limited release of only 237 bottles at $1,500 each, and the inspiration for its collectible-worthy bottle. Plus: Julie talks about the upcoming launch of new whisky product along with an NFT Featuring: Julie Macklowe, Founder and CEO of The Macklowe (themacklowe.com) Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About Facing the Giants podcast: Luxury entrepreneurs talk about competing with the Goliaths of the industry. Stay Connected: Twitter: @facinggiantspod, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc Email: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!