The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr

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The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr

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. Join marketing and brand expert Scott Kerr for insightful discussions with business leaders and innovators on topics that matter most for the global luxury industry. The show shines a spotlight on the challenges that are creating a new competitive landscape in the luxury sector. You'll get valuable insights and takeaways that will hopefully inspire you to rethink your strategies and unlock new growth opportunities.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    S13 E06: Andrea Zagato, CEO and Marella Rivolta Zagato, Art Director at Zagato

    Scott Kerr speaks to Andrea Zagato and his wife Marella Rivolta Zagato, the powerhouse duo leading the legendary Italian design house and coachbuilding company Zagato. CEO Andrea Zagato discusses how his grandfather Ugo grew a small coach build company in Milan more than a century ago into a top name in automotive design and forging long-standing partnerships with Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Maserati, and many others. They both talk about why Zagato renews itself every 10 years, its 'rationalist' design philosophy, creating automotive 'works of art' for wealthy clients, the challenges and opportunities of the electrification era, and using ambassadors rather than dealers to promote its projects. Plus: The story behind Ugo Zagato's creative partnership and friendship with Enzo Ferrari Featuring: Andrea Zagato and Marella Rivolta Zagato, Zagato (zagato.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!

    55 min

  2. NOV 26

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

    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 design and eventually 'completely disrupt' the brand. She also talks about how the idea of 'creative pragmatism' was born out of during Covid-19 lockdown and why it's turned into a movement,  why having a direct line to customers on social media has been a game changer, and what's been the biggest contributor to her brand's longevity. Plus: Why the US department store model is broken Featuring: Amy Smilovic, Founder and Creative Director of Tibi (tibi.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!

    1h 4m

  3. NOV 19

    S13 E04: Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery

    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 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, and Bruichladdich's achievements in sustainability. Plus: Is the Scotch whisky market slowdown here to stay? Featuring: Douglas Taylor, CEO of Bruichladdich Distillery (bruichladdich.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!

    42 min

  4. NOV 12

    S13 E03: Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger

    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 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 an idea for a collection, why Japan is its biggest global market, and Ettinger's collaboration with the hit Netflix series "The Gentlemen." Plus: What it means to be "quintessentially British"? Featuring: Robert Ettinger, CEO and Chairman of Ettinger (ettinger.co.uk) 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 or colleague!

    28 min

  5. NOV 5

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

    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 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. Plus: Could its proprietary Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) be used to manufacture luxury goods? Featuring: Lukas Czinger, Founder, President and CEO of Czinger Vehicles (czinger.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 or colleague!

    34 min

  6. OCT 29

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

    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 importance of building trust through advanced authentication, and its AI-powered search engine. She also discusses its partnership with hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris.' Plus: Does transparency influence consumer perceptions of the true value of luxury products? Featuring: Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective (vestiairecollective.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 or colleague!

    39 min

  7. SEP 24

    S12 E09: Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Zenith

    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 the world’s best and most accurate, how Zenith has been faring through a slumping luxury watch market, and how it's bringing more younger watch buyers and women into the brand. Plus: Why Zenith was the first Swiss watchmaking manufacture to open itself to the public. Featuring: Benoit de Clerck, CEO of Zenith (zenith-watches.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 or colleague!

    40 min

  8. SEP 17

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

    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 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, and the upcoming launch Regent Seven Seas new Prestige-Class ships. Plus: Why the new Grandeur ship boasts a multi=million dollar art collection that includes several Picassos and the first Fabergé egg on display aboard a passenger ship. Featuring: Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises (rssc.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 or colleague!

    43 min
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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. Join marketing and brand expert Scott Kerr for insightful discussions with business leaders and innovators on topics that matter most for the global luxury industry. The show shines a spotlight on the challenges that are creating a new competitive landscape in the luxury sector. You'll get valuable insights and takeaways that will hopefully inspire you to rethink your strategies and unlock new growth opportunities.

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  • Creator
    Scott Kerr
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2019-2024 by Silvertone Consulting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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