What The Luxe
What The Luxe
What makes something worth more than the sum of its parts? Why do certain brands command belief whilst others struggle for attention? What does ‘luxury’ even mean? What qualifies? Investigating the minds, mechanics and mythologies of modern luxury, What The Luxe is a series of conversations with the founders, directors and creatives behind modern marques. Together, we unpack the psychology of value, the business of brand, and the spirit that drives today’s best-in-class. Expect founding stories, bold positioning calls, and the messy truths behind polished brands. Because whether it’s craft, commerce, psychology or lore—all roads lead to value. A weekly podcast from Matter Of Form. Hosted by Anant Sharma & Fred Moore.
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May 22, 2025

Sarah Vachon • Citizens of Soil • Founder

S4E12: From Commodity to Community — The Value of Provenance with Sarah Vachon, Founder of Citizens of Soil

What does it take to transform one of the world’s oldest commodities into a force for good? In this episode of What The Luxe, host Fred Moore sits down with Sarah Vachon, founder and CEO of Citizens of Soil, to explore how her purpose-driven brand is shaking up the olive oil industry.

Sarah shares the personal journey that led her from supporting family friends in Crete to becoming an olive oil sommelier and launching a business built on transparency, sustainability, and fair compensation. Discover how Citizens of Soil champions small-scale, often female-led growers, pays producers above market rates, and promotes regenerative agriculture-turning every bottle into a story of provenance and positive impact.