The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr

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  S18 E04: Tina Necrason, Global Head of Branded Residential at Hyatt 11.08.2026 31min

  Branded residences are one of the most dynamic growth stories in luxury today, bringing together real estate, hospitality, and affluent consumer lifestyles. For Hyatt, branded residences is a strategic growth pillar in luxury and lifestyle real estate. Scott Kerr sits down with Tina Necrason, Hyatt's global head of branded residential, to discuss why branded residences are becoming a major luxury real estate growth category, how today’s affluent buyer is seeking “lifestyle per foot", and what goes into translating each hotel brand’s distinct personality and lifestyle promise into residences. She also talks about seeing the great wealth transfer unfolding in who's buying branded residences, and how wellness has become a big differentiator that's moving beyond amenities, preventative care. Plus: Why today's young branded residences buyers want completed, turnkey homes they can experience immediately. Featuring: Tina Necrason, Global Head of Branded Residential at Hyatt (hyatt.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: Host Scott Kerr gives listeners in-depth, unfiltered interviews with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. Kerr chats with the biggest names in the luxury business, from CEOs and C-suite executives to creative directors and fashion designers, about the forces redefining the sector: from customer expectations and brand relevance to new approaches in creativity, operations, AI and growth strategy. Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  Bonus Episode: Eva Chow, Founder of KHEE Soju and Co-Chair of the LACMA Art + Film Gala 04.08.2026 31min

  Eva Chow has been dubbed the "culture queen of Los Angeles" by The New York Times. She is a prominent cultural figure and Korean-American entrepreneur whose career spans fashion designer, restaurateur, arts patron, and founder of premium spirits brand KHEE Soju. Eva also co-chairs the star-studded Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art + Film Gala along with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. In this bonus episode, Eva talks with Scott Kerr about why Koreans’ deep cultural heritage and focus on quality make Korea a unique driver of global luxury demand and how she believes luxury houses are tapping K-culture superficially. She discusses how the LACMA Art + Film Gala became the "Met Ball of the West" and Gucci's steady partnership over the years. Eva describes launching KHEE as a way to reset what people think soju is and to position it squarely in the white spirits conversation. Plus: How she helped transform the iconic Mr Chow restaurant into a contemporary cultural salonFeaturing: Eva Chow, Founder of KHEE Soju and Co-Chair of the LACMA Art + Film Gala  (kheesoju.com, lacma.org/ArtPlusFilmGala)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S18 E03: Lisa Bauer, President and CEO at Starboard 28.07.2026 30min

  Cruise ships have become some of the most dynamic luxury retail environments in the world, and Starboard is the biggest player in the cruise retail business. Starboard's president and CEO Lisa Bauer sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss how the company brings top luxury maisons to life at sea with boutique‑level standards. She shares the psychology behind cruisers spending four or five figures on watches and jewelry, why cruise retail is an untapped luxury and experiential channel, and breaking the "mall at sea" stereotype. She also talks about how onboard clienteling strategies are different than land-based ones, and how Starboard builds luxury lineups for specific ships and itineraries. Plus: LVMH’s role as minority partner in sharing data and co-creating onboard concepts and experiences.Featuring: Lisa Bauer, President and CEO at Starboard (starboardretailgroup.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: Host Scott Kerr gives listeners in-depth, unfiltered interviews with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. Kerr chats with the biggest names in the luxury business, from CEOs and C-suite executives to creative directors and fashion designers, about the forces redefining the sector: from customer expectations and brand relevance to new approaches in creativity, operations, AI and growth strategy. Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S18 E02: Francesco Galli Zugaro, Founder & CEO of Aqua Expeditions 07.07.2026 30min

  Scott Kerr is joined by Francesco Galli Zugaro, founder and CEO of Aqua Expeditions, an ultra-luxury small‑ship cruise operator specializing in taking UHNW travelers on immersive expeditions to some of the world's most remote destinations. Francesco, who founded Aqua in 2007 and a pioneer of luxury river cruising, discusses why expedition cruising resonates with wealthy travelers and if their risk tolerance has changed in the last 20 years. He also talks about why Aqua deliberately chooses to slow down and go deeper into each destination’s ecosystem and culture on its voyages, how ultra-affluent guests getting younger and more active, and why its fine dining program is a psychological luxury counterpoint to the sensorially intense expeditions. Plus: Preserving Aqua's founder-led culture and exploratory DNA after its recent acquisition by Ponant Explorations GroupFeaturing: Francesco Galli Zugaro, CEO of Aqua Expeditions (aquaexpeditions.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: Host Scott Kerr gives you the in-depth, unfiltered interviews with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. Kerr chats with the biggest names in the luxury business, from CEOs and presidents to creative directors and fashion designers, about the forces redefining the sector: from customer expectations and brand relevance to new approaches in creativity, operations, AI and growth strategy. Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S18 E01: Kresten Bjørn Krab-Bjerre, Creative Director at Bang & Olufsen 30.06.2026 30min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Kresten Bjørn Krab-Bjerre, creative director at Bang & Olufsen, the Danish luxury audio company renowned for its synthesis of minimalist Scandinavian design with high-end speakers, headphones, and home entertainment systems. Kresten discusses the design and business principles that have anchored B&O's longevity for the last 100 years, staying culturally relevant without chasing trends, and why Scandinavian luxury resonates with consumers. He also talks about why B&O thinks about products in terms of customer life phases, how the brand is making itself more visually distinctive for the next generation, and taking a long-term brand perspective to ensure coherent evolution. Plus: How B&O designs automotive sound experiences to ensure each system feels emotionally native to that luxury car brand.Featuring: Kresten Bjørn Krab-Bjerre, Creative Director of Bang & Olufsen (bang-olufsen.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: Host Scott Kerr gives you the in-depth, unfiltered interviews with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands. Kerr chats with the biggest names in the luxury business, from CEOs and presidents to creative directors and fashion designers, about the forces redefining the sector: from customer expectations and brand relevance to new approaches in creativity, operations, AI and growth strategy. Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E09: Ben Trodd, CEO of Four Seasons Yachts 16.06.2026 32min

  Scott Kerr speaks to Ben Trodd, CEO of Four Seasons Yachts, a new venture by Four Seasons designed to bring the brand's renowned ultra-luxury hospitality to the high seas. The inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I, officially launched in March. Trodd, a 25+ year veteran of Four Seasons, explains why ultra-luxury yachting is a natural extension of the Four Seasons brand and outlines how ultra-wealthy guests are shifting from overt opulence to intentional, hyper-personalized travel experiences. He also breaks down Four Seasons Yachts' competitive lens, how he preserves Four Seasons’ brand integrity while operating at sea, and using deep guests insights to anticipate preferences and design itineraries. Plus: Trodd unpacks the economics and KPIs behind the Four Seasons Yachts asset-light modelFeaturing: Ben Trodd, CEO of Four Seasons Yachts (fourseasonsyachts.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E08: Simon Kneen, Brand President at J.Hilburn 09.06.2026 32min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Simon Kneen, brand president and creative force at custom menswear clothier J.Hilburn. Over the course of his career at places like Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, and French fashion house Balmain, Simon has helped shape some of the most recognizable names in apparel. He explains why men have shifted their desire towards better fit apparel and intentional dressing, what he learned from repositioning Brooks Brothers and how his Banana Republic x Mad Men collaboration set a benchmark for TV‑to‑retail capsules. Simon also discusses how J.Hilburn blends atelier‑level product with a direct, stylist‑driven distribution model, why its stylists think like hoteliers, and what differentiates good, better, and exceptional materials in real life. Plus: How social meida platforms now function as each man’s “personal magazine."Featuring: Simon Kneen, Brand President at J.Hilburn (jhilburn.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E07: Stuart McNeill, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle 02.06.2026 29min

  Scott Kerr is joined by Stuart McNeill, founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle, one of the most exclusive invitation-only luxury concierge firms in the world. McNeill, who founded the company in 2012 after previously launching the American Express Centurion Card Elite Service, explains how his experience at Amex inspired him to build Knightsbridge Circle as a deliberately niche, ultra‑high‑touch concierge model that caters to the ultrawealthy. He shares how an Elton John philanthropy event helped seed his initial client base of centimillionaires, the extreme anticipation of member needs required to keep them engaged (and the firm's revenue stream flowing), and the surge in young crypto- and tech-wealthy members. Stuart also unpacks why the ultrawealthy have shifted from ownership to access and bespoke, unrepeatable experiences. Plus: Why he runs Knightsbridge Circle as a capped community of around 250 members worldwide versus a scaled model.Featuring: Stuart McNeill, Founder and CEO of Knightsbridge Circle (knightsbridgecircle.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E06: Debbie Propst, President of Global Retail at MillerKnoll 19.05.2026 28min

  Scott Kerr is joined by Debbie Propst, president of global retail at MillerKnoll, a design collective of high-end furniture, interiors, and lifestyle brands formed in 2021 by the merger of American design giants Herman Miller and Knoll. Some of their most iconic designs include the Aeron chair, Noguchi table, Eames Lounge Chair, and Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chair. Debbie discusses joining MillerKnoll right before the pandemic and how her direct experience with digital-first home retail and e-commerce gave her an edge in accelerating the company’s digital and omnichannel transformation during the crisis. She also talks about why the Herman Miller-Knoll merger made strong strategic sense, how it protects distinct brand identities within a broader design collective, how MillerKnoll managed through the post-pandemic correction in home-office and furniture demand, and why luxury consumers are shifting toward fewer, better things. Plus: Why storytelling, education, and design literacy are central to MillerKnoll's retail growth.Featuring: Debbie Propst, President of Global Retail at MillerKnoll (millerknoll.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E05: Benoît Repellin, Worldwide Head of Jewelry at Phillips 28.04.2026 39min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Benoît Repellin, the highly respected auctioneer and global jewelry head at premier international auction house Phillips, to discuss the mechanics, the culture, and the human drama behind the jewelry auction world. Benoît sheds light on the strong appetite for signed jewelry pieces from heritage Maisons, why valuing jewelry comes down to art, nature, and provenance, and how Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the collector base and are drawn to pieces surfaced through pop culture moments. Benoît talks about how curation, not volume, is Phillips' competitive edge and how the smartest collectors buy with passion, patience, and a discerning eye. He grounds almost every conceptual point in specific, real auction stories. Plus: How Repellin's 100k Instagram followers have directly translated into consignments and biddersFeaturing: Benoît Repellin, Worldwide Head of Jewelry at Phillips (phillips.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E04: Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik 14.04.2026 44min

  Manolo Blahnik is one of the world’s most influential footwear and accessories designers. His shoes are known for their elegance, craftsmanship, and being a favorite of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. Scott Kerr sits down with Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik and the eponymous designer's niece, to discuss how she's been growing the brand globally while keeping the magic and artistry of the family-led business alive. Kristina talks about how her architecture training shapes how she works as CEO, how being independent keeps the company on a craftsmanship-first growth path, why the company leaned hard into a DTC strategy, and how the brand is protecting it's "insider" aura with younger customers. Plus: Why its virtual archive is protecting and extending Manolo Blahnik’s legacyFeaturing: Kristina Blahnik, CEO of Manolo Blahnik (manoloblahnik.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting (silvertoneconsulting.com)About: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E03: Mike Giannattasio, President of Leica Camera Americas 31.03.2026 41min

  Among the plethora of camera brands on the market, none is as synonymous with luxury as Leica. Scott Kerr welcomes Mike Giannattasio, president of Leica Camera Americas, to discuss how Leica has not only survived, but thrived, in the smartphone era, how Leica’s 35mm innovations and the original Leica I helped invent modern street and documentary photography and why younger creators are rediscovering “real” cameras and what Leica’s resurgence says about authenticity and analog craft. Mike also talks about Leica’s expansion into sport optics, projection, and mechanical watches as extensions of its precision‑engineering DNA, collaborations with luxury brands like Hermès and Moncler. Plus: Why the Leica community has been described as a cult-like subculture.Featuring: Mike Giannattasio, President of Leica Camera Americas (leica.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E02: Ons Gherib, SVP of Design & Construction at Belmond 24.03.2026 35min

  Scott Kerr is joined by Ons Gherib, senior vice president of design & construction at Belmond, one of the most enduring luxury hospitality brands and whose philosophy is anchored in 'slow luxury'. Ons, who joined Belmond a year ago, has played an instrumental role in Belmond's journey to elevate its hotels, trains, safaris and river cruises offerings to new heights of luxury and experience. Ons discusses how Belmond's slow luxury ethos show up in design and construction decisions and why Belmond invests in renovating existing properties rather than pursuing growth. He also talks about how being part of LVMH has helped Belmond grow and collaborate with sister Maison's like Dior and Guerlain. Plus: Designing a new luxury train car with Oscar-winning director Baz LuhrmannFeaturing: Ons Gherib, SVP of Design & Construction at Belmond (belmond.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Let me know what you think of the show. Email me at scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S17 E01: Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky at Bacardi 17.03.2026 48min

  Scott Kerr speaks to Stephanie Macleod, director of blending, Scotch whisky at Bacardi. Stephanie oversees the blending and innovation for some of the world’s top luxury whisky brands, including Dewar’s Scotch whisky and Aberfeldy single malt whisky. Macleod, one of the few women in her role, discusses her journey from food science student to Dewar's award-winning master blender—only the seventh one in brand's 180-year history. Stephanie talks about what goes into designing new whisky expressions to keep drinkers engaged and moving them up in price and status, tailoring expressions to compliment regional tastes and habits, why India is a major priority for Dewar's, and why she loves being a public-facing representative of the brand. Plus: How Stephane mentors the next generation of whisky makersFeaturing: Stephanie Macleod, Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky at Bacardi (bacardi.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting (silvertoneconsulting.com)About: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S16 E09: Ryan Serhant, Founder and CEO of SERHANT., Star of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan' 03.03.2026 41min

  Scott Kerr is joined by luxury real estate titan Ryan Serhant, founder and CEO of his eponymous brokerage SERHANT. He is also the star and executive producer of the hit Netflix reality series 'Owning Manhattan’. Ryan returns to the show to discuss the unique strategic framework credited to the company's rapid growth and success, and how 'Owning Manhattan' has become a global demand engine for the firm and "competency porn" for viewers. Ryan also shares his approach to leadership, accountability, and culture and highlights “The Serhant Effect” brand impact on agents' careers. As the exclusive brokerage for Mercedes‑Benz Places luxury branded residences in Miami, Ryan talks about his sales strategy for projects with existing brand equity and how virtual launches force decisions and speed. Ryan believes there's no real slowdown in top‑end New York luxury pricing, cities should be treated like corporations and the housing market is like a superhero movie. Plus: Why authentic stories move luxury real estate (and luxury brands)Featuring: Ryan Serhant, Founder and CEO of SERHANT, and Star of Netflix's 'Owning Manhattan (serhant.com, netflix.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast: It's a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com
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  S16 E08: Maribel Lieberman, Founder and CEO of MarieBelle New York 24.02.2026 34min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Maribel Lieberman, entrepreneur, chocolatier, and founder of MarieBelle New York, one of the most recognizable luxury chocolate houses. Maribel, who moved to New York City from Honduras to pursue fashion before switching to the culinary arts, opened the MarieBelle store shortly after 9/11 and quickly becoming a welcomed fixture in the neighborhood during a period of recovery and rebuilding. She discusses why design‑driven storytelling is at the heart of the brand, navigating the rising costs of cocoa and tariffs, and younger consumers splurging on chocolate. She also talks about what she's learned from her disciplined expansion strategy into Japan and what luxury fashion boutiques can learn about fostering emotional connections with customers. Plus: How to know when to embrace new trends.Featuring: Maribel Lieberman, Founder of MarieBelle New York (mariebelle.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting (silvertoneconsulting.com)About: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S16 E07: Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet 03.02.2026 51min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet, one of the world’s oldest and most exclusive luxury watch brands and renowned for its intricate craftsmanship, technical innovation, and iconic designs like the legendary Royal Oak timepiece. Ilaria, who joined the independent Swiss watchmaker as CEO in 2024, discusses how AP thinks with a 'telescopic' time horizon to keep the brand relevant in the future, how it nurtures a culture of experimentation and disruption, and the complexities of heading a family-controlled business. She also talks about why its Le Brassus, Switzerland factories are critical to AP's identity and how the brand maintains desirability in a challenging watchmaking environment. Plus: How AP is appealing to more women and younger collectors.Featuring: Ilaria Resta, Chief Executive Officer at Audemars Piguet (audemarspiguet.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S16 E06: Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Co-Founder, President, and COO of Flag Luxury Group 27.01.2026 45min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, one of the most influential figures in luxury real estate and hospitality. Dayssi is co-founder, president, and COO of Flag Luxury Group, a prominent New York-based hospitality real estate development firm specializing in luxury hotels and residences, known for projects like The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad and others. Dayssi discusses the firm's longtime development partnership with The Ritz‑Carlton brand, what goes into studying customer lifestyle patterns when developing a luxury hotel or residence, and how Flag Luxury thinks about building for the next generation of luxury guests. She also talks about the surging demand for hospitality-led branded residences and creating brand narratives around each luxury development. Plus: Why Daysii and her daughter launched the Women’s Power Series leadership and networking platform for women.Featuring: Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Co-Founder, President, and COO of Flag Luxury Group (flagluxury.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S16 E05: Nili Lotan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director at Nili Lotan 20.01.2026 49min

  Scott Kerr is joined by highly acclaimed ready-to-wear designer Nili Lotan, founder and CEO of her 25-year-old namesake fashion label, to discuss her path to building a successful culturally-vibrant brand that has redefined what luxury means for a modern woman. Nili also talks about branching out on her own after years of leading design teams at top American fashion houses, shaping a distinct design language rooted in music and art, and following her instincts and often rejecting fashion industry norms. She discusses collaborating with rock duo The Kills, expanding her brand into menswear, and launching a handbag collection after 22 years. Plus: Why her experience as head designer at Ralph Lauren was her most formative.Featuring: Nili Lotan, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Nili Lotan (nililotan.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout: The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!
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  S16 E04: Christoper Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels 13.01.2026 32min

  Scott Kerr sits down with Chris Norton, chief executive of Equinox Hotels, the hospitality brand that promises to give guests the same experience its high-end gyms provide: "the ultimate high-performance luxury lifestyle." Norton, who joined Equinox Hotels as CEO in 2016 after a long tenure at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, discusses how the hotel is rewriting the playbook of luxury hospitality and guest experience, the challenge of designing a luxury hotel that matches the Equinox ethos, and why health is the new wealth for affluent consumers. He also talks about how Equinox Hotel is embracing the longevity trend and why community is a core pillar of its strategy. Plus: Is AI slop eroding the core signals of luxury?Featuring: Chris Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels (equinox-hotels.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingThe Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead. Listen to insightful conversations with leaders of the world's most influential luxury brands as they share the latest trends, insights, and strategies that are helping them forge a strong path forward.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!