The Luxury Society Podcast

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  The winner takes it all: Robin and David on the luxurification of sport 28.07.2026 21мин

  In this bonus episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, Founder and CEO of DLG, examine the luxurification of sport and what a summer of football, tennis and athletics reveals about where the relationship between luxury brands and sport is heading next. With FIFA set to announce revenues of between $13 and $15 billion from this World Cup, luxury brands largely bypassed official sponsorship channels in favour of player-centric activations, airport arrivals as d...
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  Neighbourhood watch: The 1916 Company CEO John Shmerler on Luxury Retail 3.0 21.07.2026 57мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, Founder and CEO of DLG, are joined by John Shmerler, Chief Executive of The 1916 Company, to examine how the primary and secondary watch markets are converging and what it really takes to build a luxury retail business for the long term. From the story behind bringing four separate businesses, Govberg, Radcliffe, Hyde Park and WatchBox, under a single name, to the decision to retire the WatchBox brand entirely,...
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  Success is not final: former Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron on how to stay ahead in luxury 14.07.2026 40мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, are joined by Cyrille Vigneron, Chairman of Culture and Philanthropy at Cartier and the maison's former President and CEO, to examine what the current upheaval in luxury really demands of its leaders. Drawing on nearly three decades across Richemont and LVMH, Vigneron reflects on the decisions that defined his tenure at Cartier, including the reversal of a failed masculine watchmaking strategy and the return to...
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  The great luxury reset: how to beat the chaos with Professor Stéphane Girod 07.07.2026 56мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, Founder and CEO of DLG, are joined by Professor Stéphane Girod, Professor of Strategy at IMD Lausanne and Leader of IMD’s Luxury 2050 Initiative, to examine what the great luxury reset actually demands of the industry's leaders. The engine of growth that powered luxury for three decades, built on globalisation, unjustified price hikes and an emotional playbook, is sputtering. Girod argues the industry faces a s...
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  Shooting for the Moon: Davide Cerrato on rebooting Bremont 30.06.2026 53мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, Founder and CEO of DLG, are joined by Davide Cerrato, CEO of Bremont Watch Company, to examine one of the most scrutinised brand turnarounds in contemporary watchmaking. Three years in, Cerrato reflects on the decisions that defined his tenure: cutting the collection from 200 references to fewer than 100, overhauling the brand identity, scrapping a long-anticipated in-house movement and navigating a fierce back...
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  The pleasure of excellence: Parmigiani’s Guido Terreni on private luxury 23.06.2026 46мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank is joined by Guido Terreni, Chief Executive of Parmigiani Fleurier, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it means to lead one of watchmaking's most singular houses. Drawing on 21 years at Bulgari, where he oversaw the creation of the Serpenti and the record-breaking Octo Finissimo, Terreni reflects on the relaunch of Parmigiani through the critically acclaimed Tonda PF collection, the brand's philosophy of private luxury and ...
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  BONUS episode: Robin, David & Dominic talk AI & ‘FOBO’, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete 24.02.2026 25мин

  In this bonus episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh, Founder and CEO of DLG are joined by Dominic Baldwin-Weir, Strategy Director at DLG, to examine artificial intelligence and its growing impact on the luxury industry. From AI-powered leadership “agents” analysing grey markets, pricing and search data to the broader cultural resistance within luxury, the conversation moves beyond hype to address what AI really means for competitiveness, craftsmanship and w...
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  Risky business: Max Büsser of MB&F on how pride comes before it all 17.02.2026 1ч 6мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Max Büsser, Founder and Creative Director of MB&F, about creative risk, independence and long-term brand building. Büsser reflects on leaving Harry Winston to launch MB&F without a safety net, why his gut feeling guides his decisions more than profit and how independent creators have reshaped modern watchmaking. He also discusses the unexpected rise of MAD Editions as a direct-to-consume...
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  Right time, right price: LVMH’s Jean-Christophe Babin on Bulgari's hotels & TAG Heuer’s CEO woes 10.02.2026 40мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of both Bulgari Group and LVMH Watches Division about leadership, resilience and long-term value creation in a volatile luxury landscape. Drawing on more than three decades at the top of the industry, Babin reflects on navigating economic uncertainty, why gaining market share matters more than market growth, and how Bulgari has delivered record results despite global h...
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  Not for everyone: Michael Lohscheller's common sense approach to Polestar 03.02.2026 48мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh explore how innovation, sustainability and intelligence are reshaping luxury, through two timely conversations. The episode opens with Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Polestar, who discusses leading a premium EV brand through global uncertainty, Polestar’s positioning as a design-led brand “not for everybody,” and why disciplined growth, sustainability and retail trust remain central to its long-term str...
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  Margin gains: Edouard Meylan on turning Moser into an independent powerhouse 27.01.2026 58мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh explore two defining forces shaping luxury today: the resilience of independent watchmaking and the realities of AI adoption across the industry. The episode opens with Edouard Meylan, CEO and owner of H. Moser & Cie, who reflects on leading an independent Swiss watch brand through economic uncertainty. He discusses Moser’s growth over the past decade, its focus on profitability over volume, and shares...
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  Time to get real: Julien Tornare on Hublot's human touch 20.01.2026 49мин

  Season 3 of The Luxury Society Podcast opens with hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speaking with Julien Tornare, CEO of Hublot, who reflects on leading the brand through a period of industry reset following years of post-pandemic volatility. The conversation explores Hublot’s strategic rebalancing, from stepping back from major football sponsorships to refocusing on emotion-led brand building through art, music and immersive client experiences. AI is a key theme, with Tornare sh...
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  BONUS Episode: Robin and David review Dubai Watch Week 02.12.2025 18мин

  In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh look back at the big themes that shaped Season 2, from Dubai Watch Week and the GPHG to the shifting dynamics of China, the rise of AI and what luxury can expect heading into 2026. Fresh from Dubai Watch Week, they discuss why the event has become a global force in watchmaking and what the Middle East’s growing influence reveals about the future of the industry. They also examine how the GPHG...
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  Unbottling beauty: Giulio Bergamaschi on Acqua di Parma’s secret recipe 25.11.2025 47мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh explore two major forces reshaping luxury: the rise of AI and the evolution of high-end fragrance. Robin begins by interviewing David about DLG’s new report, The State of AI in Luxury, revealing why brands feel urgency around AI yet remain stuck in early-stage experimentation – held back by data fragmentation, talent gaps, and cultural resistance. The hosts then speak with Giulio Bergamaschi, CEO of ...
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  A line in the sand: Hind Seddiqi on the rise of Dubai Watch Week 18.11.2025 42мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Hind Seddiqi, CEO of Dubai Watch Week and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Seddiqi Holding, about how a family-led vision transformed Dubai Watch Week into one of the most influential events in global watchmaking. As the event celebrates its 10th anniversary, Seddiqi shares how it evolved from a small gathering for independent brands into a global platform for innovation, dialogue...
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  Ride and seek: Fran Millar on her plans for Rapha’s turnaround 11.11.2025 51мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Fran Millar, CEO of high-end cycling brand Rapha. From helping to build Team Sky into a Tour de France-winning powerhouse to leading the turnaround of Belstaff, Millar now faces her steepest climb yet – restoring Rapha’s reputation as the world’s most desirable cycling brand. With trademark clarity and energy, Millar shares what it takes to lead through transformation, the importance of culture,...
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  The godfather speaks: Jean-Claude Biver on a life in luxury watchmaking 04.11.2025 50мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Jean-Claude Biver, Swiss watchmaking legend and co-founder of Biver Watches, who has over five decades at the forefront of the industry on why he believes true luxury lies in passion, art and eternity. From reviving Blancpain and reinventing Hublot to launching a new family-run maison with his son Pierre, Biver reflects on a lifetime of transformation and leadership in watchmaking. With characte...
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  An Indian luxury watch? C K Venkataraman on Titan’s giant ambitions 28.10.2025 44мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with C K Venkataraman, Managing Director of Titan Company, part of the Tata Group, about the rise of India’s homegrown luxury and how Titan is redefining what it means to make fine watches outside Switzerland. With over three decades at Titan, Venkataraman reflects on the company’s journey from mass-market success to its bold "bridge to luxury" ambitions – including the creation of the Nebula Jalsa, ...
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  BONUS Episode: Jacques Roizen on China’s revival 07.10.2025 15мин

  In this special bonus episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, host Robin Swithinbank speaks with Jacques Roizen, Managing Director, China Consulting at DLG, about the state of the Chinese luxury market and why we may be entering a new paradigm. From recovery signals to the realities of a maturing industry, Roizen shares why the days of double-digit growth are behind us, and why optimisation and innovation, not expansion, will define the next era for luxury brands. Drawing on insights from doze...
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  The show must go on: Ilaria Resta takes Audemars Piguet into a new era 30.09.2025 47мин

  In this episode of The Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet, about leading one of Switzerland’s most storied watchmakers through a period of transformation and challenge. With a career spanning FMCG, fragrance, and now fine watchmaking, Resta reflects on her first years at Audemars Piguet, the opportunities presented by the industry’s so-called “perfect storm,” and why she sees this moment as a chance to reset th...