Best Scott Kerr Podcasts (2024)

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S13 E05: Amy Smilovic, Founder and Creative Director at Tibi 1:04:04

16d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Scott Kerr is joined by Amy Smilovic, founder and creative director behind popular fashion brand Tibi, and whose personal style ethos of 'creative pragmatism' has amassed a large devoted following. Amy discusses launching Tibi nearly thirty years ago in Hong Kong and how it gained traction in the US, what motivated her to later pivot Tibi's visual …

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S13 E04: Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery 42:17

15m ago42:17

42:17

Scott Kerr sits down with Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich, the legendary whisky distillery located on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. Douglas discusses the demise and rise of the 143-year-old Bruichladdich Distillery and why the brand is positioned as the 'antidote' to the whisky industry norm. He also talks the distillery's visionary and progres…

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S13 E03: Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger 28:01

29d ago28:01

28:01

Scott Kerr is joined by Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger, the nearly century-old British luxury leather goods company known for its high-quality, bespoke products and traditional manufacturing methods. As the third generation to take over the business that bears his family name, Robert talks about the brand's journey to becoming one of…

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S13 E02: Lukas Czinger, Founder, President and CEO of Czinger Vehicles 34:01

28d ago34:01

34:01

Scott Kerr sits down with Lukas Czinger, founder, president and CEO of American hypercar manufacturer Czinger Vehicles. Founded along with his father Kevin Czinger in 2019, Lukas discusses how their 3D-printed '21C' hypercar is catalyzing a new age of designing and building cars. He also talks about why Czinger launched with a $2 million hypercar i…

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S13 E01: Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

Samina Virk, North America CEO of leading luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective, speaks with Scott Kerr about how relying on the company's core values has helped it thrive over the last 15 years. Samina talks about fast-tracking growth in the US, the company's path to profitability and possible IPO, its crowdfunding campaign, the impo…

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S12 E09: Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Zenith 39:59

2M ago39:59

39:59

Scott Kerr is joined by Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Zenith, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the 160-year-old brand and his vision for continued growth. He also talks about what brought him over from Panerai to LVMH Watches to lead Zenith, why Zenith's El Primero watch movement is regarded as one of th…

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S12 E08: Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises 43:07

3M ago43:07

43:07

Scott Kerr sits down with Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the world's leading luxury cruise lines, to discuss why the cruise industry is booming at record highs and why more new-to-cruise guests are wealthy Gen Xers and luxury hotel side travelers. She also talks about why Regent Seven Seas puts itself in ultra-luxury…

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S12 E07: Hendrik Malinowski, Managing Director at Bugatti Automobiles 36:27

3M ago36:27

36:27

Scott Kerr is joined by Hendrik Malinowski, CEO of French luxury automotive manufacturer Bugatti, a 115-year-old brand renowned for producing luxurious, well-crafted, multi-million dollar high-performance cars. Hendrik discusses the legacy of company's founder, automobile designer Ettore Bugatti and the marque's extraordinary rise to a world-class …

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Encore Episode: Silvio Ursini, Bulgari Group Executive Vice President, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts 40:58

4M ago40:58

40:58

In this encore episode of The Luxury Item (published September 13, 2022), Silvio Ursini, Bulgari Group executive vice president in charge of Bulgari Hotels & Resorts division joins Scott Kerr to discuss the steady and calculated expansion of the Italian jeweler's ultra-luxury hotels. Silvio talks about the recent opening of its seventh property in …

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S12 E06: Tiara Chesmer-Williams, VP and Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at Moët Hennessy 35:09

4M ago35:09

35:09

Scott Kerr is joined by Tiara Chesmer-Williams, vp and head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at wine & spirits giant Moët Hennessy, to talk about how DEI can drive business success for luxury brands and the programs she's implemented to create a more inclusive corporate culture. Tiara discusses how she works with parent company LVMH on diversity an…

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S12 E05: Frédéric Fekkai, Founder of FEKKAI 32:41

5M ago32:41

32:41

Scott Kerr speaks with Frédéric Fekkai, legendary celebrity hairstylist and founder of FEKKAI brands. Frédéric discusses reinventing the luxury hair salon experience by creating the concept of beauty hospitality at his namesake salon atop New York’s Bergdorf Goodman and why he bought back his brand after going through a handful of different owners.…

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S12 E04: Sabine Brunner, President of MCM Worldwide 46:36

5M ago46:36

46:36

Scott Kerr speaks with Sabine Brunner, president of MCM Worldwide, the legendary German luxury lifestyle goods and fashion house founded in 1976 and known for its high-quality leather goods and instantly recognized monogram — the Cognac Visetos. Brunner, who joined MCM in 2023, discusses injecting new energy into the brand with a fresh design team,…

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S12 E03: Giuseppe Santoni, Chairman and Executive President of Santoni 37:38

5M ago37:38

37:38

Scott Kerr sits down with Giuseppe Santoni, chairman and executive president of Santoni, the nearly half-century-old luxury Italian footwear company famed for its artisanal craftsmanship, high-quality leather and contemporary style. Founded as a men's shoe business by his father Andrea Santoni in 1975, Giuseppe talks about the workshop being his "p…

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S12 E02: Christian Vernet, CEO of La Compagnie 54:05

5M ago54:05

54:05

Scott Kerr is joined by Christian Vernet, CEO of La Compagnie, a unique Paris-based airline that offers premium all-business-class transatlantic flight experiences but at competitive pricing. Christian discusses why the 10-year old company's all-business-class model has endured while others have failed in the space, how post-pandemic trends have in…

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S12 E01: Peter Rawlinson, CEO and CTO at Lucid Motors 47:29

6M ago47:29

47:29

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…

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S11 E10: Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of McIntosh Group 32:59

6M ago32:59

32:59

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 Gro…

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S11 E09: Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury at Marriott International 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

Scott Kerr talks Tina Edmundson, president of luxury at Marriott International, who 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 si…

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S11 E08: Guido Conti Caponi, COO at Loretta Caponi 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

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 t…

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S11 E07: Deborah Calmeyer, CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA 43:24

7M ago43:24

43:24

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 Afric…

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S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc. 1:18:53

8M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

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 designi…

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S11 E05: Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division 52:53

8M ago52:53

52:53

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 jew…

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S11 E04: Raphael Sauleau, CEO of IYC (The International Yacht Company) 55:05

8M ago55:05

55:05

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 y…

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S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management 41:36

9M ago41:36

41:36

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 dr…

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S11 E02: Greg Spencer, CEO of Timbers Company 46:13

9M ago46:13

46:13

Scott Kerr is joined by Greg Spencer, Chief Executive Officer of Timbers Company, a leading luxury vacation homes and rentals company that offers the ability for HNWIs to buy whole and fractional ownership in vacation properties in the world's top destinations. Greg discusses how Timbers Company strives to deliver the same top-of-the-strata service…

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S11 E01: John Gerhardt, Global Creative Director at Moët Hennessy 38:52

10M ago38:52

38:52

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-…

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Encore Episode: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America 41:18

10M ago41:18

41:18

In this encore episode from March 14, 2023, 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 iden…

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S10 E09: Pascal Féraud, Executive Chef at DUCASSE Paris 35:28

11M ago35:28

35:28

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. …

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S10 E08: Roland Herlory, CEO of Vilebrequin 46:45

11M ago46:45

46:45

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 wi…

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S10 E07: Eugene Tutunikov, CEO of SwissWatchExpo 43:00

12M ago43:00

43:00

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…

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S10 E06: Sophie Brocart, CEO of Patou 49:31

12M ago49:31

49:31

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 Cha…

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S10 E05: Jamie Ritchie, Chief Operating Officer at BlockBar 37:16

1y ago37:16

37:16

Scott Kerr is joined by Jamie Ritchie, chief operating officer at BlockBar, a 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-premiu…

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S10 E04: Piero Braga, CEO of Slowear 44:27

1y ago44:27

44:27

Scott Kerr sits down with Piero Braga, the CEO of Slowear, the high-end Italian fashion company whose portfolio of brands include Incotex, Zanone, Glanshirt and Montedoro. Braga, a seasoned executive who recently joined from Gucci, discusses Slowear's 'durable fashion' philosophy, his key priorities for the company and the avenues for growth, and t…

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S10 E03: Stefano Giacomelli, CEO of Tivoli Group 43:53

1y ago43:53

43:53

Scott Kerr speaks with 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 the company's adaptable business model and why its "beyond craftsmanship" credo is an important part of Tivoli Group's success. He also talks about wh…

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S10 E02: Leona Qi, President U.S. of VistaJet 44:11

1y ago44:11

44:11

Scott Kerr is joined by Leona Qi, President U.S. of VistaJet to discuss white-hot private business aviation sector and why VistaJet's unique 'asset-free' business model has helped drive record growth. She also talks about the ways VistaJet curates top-of-the-strata voyages for its high-spending members, why creating an incredible on-board dining ex…

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S10 E01: Chuck Cashman, Chief Revenue Officer at MarineMax 55:36

1y ago55:36

55:36

Scott Kerr sits down 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. He also discusses super-charging MarineMax's global position in yachting through a number of high-profile acquisitions, m…

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Encore Episode: Michael Kliger, CEO of Mytheresa 37:48

1y ago37:48

37:48

In this encore episode from June 7, 2022, Michael Kliger, CEO of multi-brand luxury fashion e-tailer Mytheresa, talks with Scott Kerr about how its focus on curation, content and service has been driving the company's success. Michael also discusses why Mytheresa fills the void in the current US luxury retail landscape, its unique customer-centric …

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S09 E09: Jeff Lotman, Owner and CEO of Fred Segal 31:37

1+ y ago31:37

31:37

Scott Kerr is joined by Jeff Lotman, owner and CEO of iconic luxury retailer Fred Segal. He is also CEO of brand licensing agency Global Icons, which acquired Fred Segal in 2018. Jeff discusses the influence that Fred Segal had on the culture and where he saw the business opportunity in breathing new life into the 60-year-old Los Angeles lifestyle …

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S09 E08: Carrie Baker, President of Canada Goose 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

38:53

Scott Kerr sits down with Carrie Baker, president of Toronto-based 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 e…

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S09 E07: David Hurley, Deputy CEO of Watches of Switzerland Group 1:11:22

1+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

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 …

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S09 E06: Anne-Lise Cremona, CEO of Henry Jacques 53:08

1+ y ago53:08

53:08

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 wi…

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S09 E05: Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

46:47

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 beyo…

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S09 E04: Mariella and Attilia Avino, Co-Owners of Palazzo Avino 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

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. T…

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S09 E03: Manuel Reman, President of Krug Champagne 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

33:46

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 craftsma…

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S09 E02: Charlie Palmer, Chef/Restauranteur/Hospitality Entrepreneur 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

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 signa…

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S09 E01: Christian Palmaz, Chief Operating Officer at Palmaz Vineyards 52:29

1+ y ago52:29

52:29

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 balloo…

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Encore Episode: Nicolas Girotto, CEO of Bally 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

In this encore episode (published May 10, 2022), Nicolas Girotto, CEO of Bally, talks to Scott Kerr about how the iconic 170-year-old Swiss luxury house is moving to boost relevance and growth these days. Nicolas talks about Bally's recent appointment of LA-based streetwear designer Rhuigi Villaseñor to oversee the creative direction of the brand, …

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Encore Episode: Shannon Knapp, President and Chief Executive Officer at The Leading Hotels of the World 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

In this encore episode (published January 18, 2022), Scott Kerr is joined by Shannon Knapp, president & CEO at The Leading Hotels of the World, a prestigious hotel group with a worldwide collection of more than 400 independently owned and operated luxury hotels. Shannon discusses Leading Hotel's business model, its unique selling proposition to pot…

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S08 E10: Arianna Casadei, Chief Executive Officer of CASADEI 30:20

1+ y ago30:20

30:20

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…

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S08 E09: Isamaya Ffrench, Makeup Artist and Founder of ISAMAYA 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

38:19

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 bea…

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S08 E08: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America 41:18

2y ago41:18

41:18

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…

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