S1E7: Architecting Branded Experiences with Adam Blackwood, Founder of Private Drama Events — a Belmond Partner

S1E2: The Beauty of In Between Places with Sam Highley, Founder of All Roads North: Throwing up a middle finger to conventional notions of luxury travel, Fred is joined by Sam Highley, Founder of All Roads North – an unpretentious luxury travel company that custom designs unforgettable American road trips. Tune in as these two old... by What The Luxe

37 min listen

S1E3: The Spirit of Innovation & Web3 with Charlotte Shaw, CMO of BlockBar: Fred & Anant are joined by Charlotte Shaw, CMO of BlockBar — the world’s first DTC NFT marketplace for luxury wines and spirits — talking everything from their blockchain business model, the benefit for both brands and buyers as well as... by What The Luxe

44 min listen

S1E4: ‘Deepen, Don’t Dilute’ — Serving Up a Cult Brand Steeped in Story with Kavi Thakrar, Co-Founder of Dishoom: Everyone knows about Dishoom, the decade-defining success story of London’s restaurant scene. To dive deeper, Fred is joined by Kavi Thakrar, Dishoom’s formidable and admirably humble Co-Founder & Head Babu. Weaving truly fascinating... by What The Luxe

47 min listen

S1E1: 'Why I Hate The Word Luxury' with Anant Sharma, CEO, Matter Of Form.: Covering everything from the blanding phenomenon and eccentric brand ambassadors to NFTs and Anant’s hypothetical life as a DJ, What The Luxe’s first episode is a one-on-one between MOF co-founders as Fred dissects Anant’s distaste for the term... by What The Luxe

37 min listen

S1E5: The Wild Side of Conservation Tourism with Keith Vincent, CEO of Wilderness: Keith Vincent, CEO of Wilderness, a world-leading conservation and hospitality company, fascinates and entertains Fred with his tales from the wild — both in nature and the unpredictable landscape of business & ecotourism. A total legend... by What The Luxe

41 min listen

S1E6: A Love Letter To Craft with Ming Lampson, Renowned Designer & CEO of Ming Jewellery: Continuing our channel-wide deep dive into fine jewellery, Fred is joined by world-renowned designer, jeweller & CEO of Ming Jewellery, Ming Lampson — whose love for gemstones has spanned both decades and continents — to mine her philosophy... by What The Luxe

39 min listen

S1E7: Architecting Branded Experiences with Adam Blackwood, Founder of Private Drama Events — a Belmond Partner: With an intuitive understanding of people, Adam Blackwood, Founder & Creative Director of Private Drama Events, illuminates Fred on the power of complete immersion in one-of-a-kind experiences and creating the mystery of a lifetime on Belmond’s... by What The Luxe

34 min listen

S2E4: Demystifying Digital IDs with Natasha Franck, Founder & CEO of EON: As the digitisation partner for world-leading brands like Pangaia, Mulberry, Coach, Chloé and many more, EON uses proprietary digital ID technology to make every product traceable, intelligent and valuable. Fred sits down with EON’s founder,... by What The Luxe

34 min listen

S2E3: Crafting “Stop The Clock” Moments with Mike Battle, Founder & CEO of Lapland UK: In 2007, Mike and Alison Battle founded Lapland UK – an immersive, festive experience for every kind of family. As clients of Matter Of Form, we invited Mike to sit down with Fred to illuminate the complexities of the immersive experience business... by What The Luxe

41 min listen

S2E1: Transformative Twenties – A Defining Decade with Chris Sanderson, Co-Founder of The Future Laboratory: Chris Sanderson is the co-founder of The Future Laboratory, one of the world’s most renowned futures consultancies, and the best guest to kick off the second series of this podcast. A clear authority in what makes timeless brands, Chris and Anant... by What The Luxe

45 min listen

S3E3: Masterminding Creative Platforms with James Lees, Strategy Director at Matter Of Form: Always armed with a pen and something sharp to say, James was the perfect victim for What The Luxe’s first video episode. He and Anant begin by debunking innovation myths and misconceptions surrounding the U/HNW cohort before moving through the... by What The Luxe

35 min listen

S1E8: ‘Integrity Over Growth’ — A Call To Action for Luxury Hospitality with Julia Perowne, Founder & CEO of Perowne International: A long-time friend of Matter Of Form and all-round luxury industry ace, Julia Perowne gives What The Luxe a glimpse of her innate sense of what makes a hotel special, some guidelines on what an exquisite hotel proposition looks like and why she is... by What The Luxe

41 min listen

S2E2: Reinventing an Industry with Robin Chadha, Chief Brand Officer of citizenM: From Wall Street to luxury fashion to the wild world of nightclub ownership and now to Chief Brand Officer of citizenM, Robin Chadha’s career has been a vibrant one. As he and Anant talk everything innovation, tech and a shared, permanent... by What The Luxe

30 min listen

S2E6: Provenance, Context & The Soul of Things with Tom Goodwin – Speaker, Consultant & Author of ‘Digital Darwinism’: As a provocateur who stands against the hype, Tom Goodwin doesn’t mince words. It’s a candour he brings to What The Luxe’s latest episode as, alongside Anant, the two journey through topics like the philosophy of superfakes, death of longform,... by What The Luxe

39 min listen

S2E5: The Power of International Perspectives with Rosie Shephard, Founder of The Luxury Communications Council: With over seventeen years of experience in the luxury space, Rosie Shephard is a font of knowledge for brands who wish to be first-movers. In the episode, she sits down with Fred to talk everything from luxury’s ever-evolving landscape and ongoing... by What The Luxe

29 min listen

S3E2: ‘In The Moment’ Travel with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato: For nearly two decades, Black Tomato has been lighting the way for curious travellers, providing bespoke experiences designed to inspire, challenge and connect. Sitting down with What The Luxe, co-founder Tom Marchant taps into the brand’s driving... by What The Luxe

38 min listen

S3E1: Hype, Luxury & Street Culture with Streetwear Icon & Founder, Jeff Staple: All-round streetwear icon, founder of STAPLE and creator of the Pigeon SB Dunk, Jeff Staple, joins the podcast to kick off What The Luxe’s coolest series yet – talking everything from 1980s/90s NYC to self-expression, individuality and why... by What The Luxe

54 min listen

S2E7: Don’t Hate The Player with Perla Bloom, Global Strategy Lead at Electronic Arts: Our first team host and Head of Marketing Juliet Watkin-Rees sits down with Perla Bloom, Global Strategy Lead at Electronic Arts, to enlighten forward-thinking luxury brands on the gaming opportunity, clarify widespread misconceptions and demystify... by What The Luxe

32 min listen

S2E8: ‘Destination-Last Travel’ with Geordie Mackay-Lewis, Co-Founder & CEO of Pelorus: Wrapping up What The Luxe’s second series, Fred is joined by Geordie Mackay-Lewis; a former soldier turned co-founder of bespoke experience group Pelorus, who design and lead transformative travel experiences for those who desire something... by What The Luxe

37 min listen

S3E5: A Lifetime in Hospitality with Paul Jones, CEO of The Lux Collective: From Blackpool to the Maldives, Paul Jones has lived a fascinating career to say the least. Sitting down with What The Luxe, Paul takes us back to the beginning, before weaving the tale of his life in hospitality to date, unveiling secrets of the... by What The Luxe

41 min listen

S3E6: Making The “Everyday Extraordinary” with Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and D&I Officer at Bentley Motors: Wayne Bruce, known as ManBat to some and Bentley’s Chief Comms and D&I Officer to many, has had an illustrious career in automotive – one he unpacks in the latest episode of What The Luxe, along with everything that makes Bentley Motors what... by What The Luxe

36 min listen

S3E4: The Compulsive Pursuit of Beauty in Craft with Fromental Founders, Tim Butcher & Lizzie Deshayes: In 2005, Tim Butcher and Lizzie Deshayes founded Fromental, establishing their reputation with hand-painted, hand-embroidered silk wall coverings. Twenty years later, they've carved out a singular space in the interiors market. Sitting down with What... by What The Luxe

42 min listen

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S1E7: Architecting Branded Experiences with Adam Blackwood, Founder of Private Drama Events — a Belmond Partner

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