The Luxury Item Podcast

On this week's episode, Scott Kerr is joined by Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery Company, 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 progressive approach to creating a diverse portfolio of peated and unpeated Scotch whiskies, why it also got into the gin business, the challenges and opportunities of taking over the leadership from a founding CEO, navigating the Scotch whisky market slowdown, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple: https://apple.co/4fA1I5L ?? Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3YWMDEh ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e5QznfWX ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

On this week's pod, Scott Kerr is joined by Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger London, 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 the most renowned names in leather goods. He also discusses how being granted the prestigious Royal Warrant by the Prince of Wales was a game changer for Ettinger, what goes into developing and marketing a new collection, its collaboration with the hit Netflix series "The Gentlemen", and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3YNPDmi ?? Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4fGs0D9 ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eqGhqses ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

On the newest episode, Scott Kerr speaks to 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 in an already saturated market, smashing production car lap records, targeting ultra-wealthy owners, and how Czinger positions itself against iconic luxury car brands with illustrious racing histories, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3UGfhbA ?? Spotify: https://bit.ly/3UEmHfo ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eKv8R8A3 ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869

Season 13 of The Luxury Item Podcast kicks off with Scott Kerr's conversation with Samina Virk, the North America CEO of leading luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective. Samina discusses how relying on the company's core values has helped it thrive over the last 15 years, fast-tracking growth in the US, the company's path to profitability, a possible IPO, and authenticated resale collaborations with brands like MyTheresa. She also discusses the profile of today's secondhand luxury resale shoppers, Vestiaire's strategic partnership with hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/4e5uytj ?? Spotify:https://bit.ly/3YppgmH ?? YouTube:https://lnkd.in/ewDTicnd ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

Season 13 of The Luxury Item podcast drops Tuesday, October 29. Don't miss an episode and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

On this week's episode, Scott Kerr is joined by Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Swiss luxury watch manufacturer ZENITH Watches, to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the 160-year-old brand and his vision for continued growth. Benoit 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 the world’s best, how Zenith has been faring through a slumping luxury watch market, how it's bringing more younger watch buyers and women into the brand, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4gMmekO ?? Spotify: https://bit.ly/47KXxB1 ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eaxDUJq2 ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

On this week's episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr sits down with Andrea D., 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. Andrea also talks about why Regent Seven Seas puts itself in ultra-luxury category, how it competes against the slew of new luxury hotel brand yachts, what goes into creating luxury cruise itineraries that appeal to UHNW travelers, why the new "Grandeur" ship boasts a multi=million dollar art collection, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple: https://apple.co/4gu9xuQ ?? Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gm1HDr ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eAzstmpS ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

On the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to Hendrik Malinowski, CEO of French luxury automotive manufacturer BUGATTI, a 115-year-old brand renowned for producing multi-million dollar high-performance cars that have long been synonymous with speed, power, and craftsmanship. Hendrik discusses the legacy of company's founder, automobile designer Ettore Bugatti and the marque's extraordinary rise to a world-class luxury brand, why its vehicles are sold out well into the next couple years, why expensive art and real estate investments are considered key competitors, ways Bugatti keeps ultra-wealthy customers loyal to the brand, why the new $4 million hybrid hypercar Tourbillon takes its name from the watchmaking world, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4d1tJRR ?? Spotify: https://bit.ly/4gkDai4 ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eFXBv5RH ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

On the newest episode, Scott Kerr is joined by Tiara Chesmer-Williams, vp and head of Inclusion, Diversity & Equity at wine & spirits giant Mo?t 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 also discusses how she works with parent company LVMH on diversity and inclusion goals, ways a company can build a culture of curiosity, whether DEI efforts in the luxury industry are backsliding, why companies should reframe the DEI conversation as a business-driver, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple: https://apple.co/4caOYQt ?? Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46zRMW9 ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e_mdWrWP ?? Other ways: pod.link/1477187869 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode

For three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the international beauty landscape. On the newest episode of The Luxury Item Podcast, Scott Kerr speaks to the legendary celebrity hairstylist and founder of FEKKAI brands about 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. He also talks about how listening to customers informed his strategies and innovations, why he and his wife purchased French beauty and lifestyle company C?té Bastide,?how he adjusted his formulations to meet the demands of the post-Covid self-care market, his first-ever professional ambassador program, and more. Listen to the conversation on... ?? Apple: https://apple.co/4cQ0Wjz ?? Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4bPGKgE ?? YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gF5542KG ?? Other ways: https://bit.ly/3XUReG7 ?? Say ?? "Alexa, open The Luxury Item podcast" to hear the episode