Videos

May 9, 2024

S3E6: Making The “Everyday Extraordinary” with Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and D&I Officer ...

S3E6: Making The “Everyday Extraordinary” with Wayne Bruce, Chief Communications and D&I Officer ...

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 it is today, from the strategic trifecta…

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May 1, 2024

S3E5: A Lifetime in Hospitality with Paul Jones, CEO of The Lux Collective

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 trade along the way.

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April 11, 2024

S1E1: 'Why I Hate The Word Luxury' with Anant Sharma, CEO, Matter Of Form.

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 ‘luxury’ despite their line of work, complimented by some light-hearted jabs and…

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April 11, 2024

S1E2: The Beauty of In Between Places with Sam Highley, Founder of All Roads North

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 friends tap into All Roads North’s ‘unpretentious luxury’ ethos,…

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April 11, 2024

S1E3: The Spirit of Innovation & Web3 with Charlotte Shaw, CMO of BlockBar

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 Web3’s potential to revolutionise luxury. Disclaimer: You will find…

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April 11, 2024

S1E4: ‘Deepen, Don’t Dilute’ — Serving Up a Cult Brand Steeped in Story with Kavi Thakrar, Co-Fou...

S1E4: ‘Deepen, Don’t Dilute’ — Serving Up a Cult Brand Steeped in Story with Kavi Thakrar, Co-Fou...

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 tales of both his life and business, Kavi tells Fred all about Bombay’s beautiful melting pot of…

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April 11, 2024

S1E5: The Wild Side of Conservation Tourism with Keith Vincent, CEO of Wilderness

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 in the industry, he leads Wilderness’ 3000-strong collective with over 60 camps across 8…

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April 11, 2024

S1E6: A Love Letter To Craft with Ming Lampson, Renowned Designer & CEO of Ming Jewellery

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 for crafting one-of-a-kind pieces, the story behind the stones and where fine…

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April 11, 2024

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

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

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 legendary British Pullman.

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April 11, 2024

S1E8: ‘Integrity Over Growth’ — A Call To Action for Luxury Hospitality with Julia Perowne, Found...

S1E8: ‘Integrity Over Growth’ — A Call To Action for Luxury Hospitality with Julia Perowne, Found...

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 another hater of the term ‘luxury’.

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April 11, 2024

S2E1: Transformative Twenties – A Defining Decade with Chris Sanderson, Co-Founder of The Future ...

S2E1: Transformative Twenties – A Defining Decade with Chris Sanderson, Co-Founder of The Future ...

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 tap into the science behind trends, sources of newness…

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April 11, 2024

S2E2: Reinventing an Industry with Robin Chadha, Chief Brand Officer of citizenM

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 fascination with hospitality, Robin reveals the story of citizenM,…

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April 11, 2024

S2E3: Crafting “Stop The Clock” Moments with Mike Battle, Founder & CEO of Lapland UK

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 model, the importance of integrity when working with…

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April 11, 2024

S2E4: Demystifying Digital IDs with Natasha Franck, Founder & CEO of EON

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, Natasha Franck, to tap into the tech’s revolutionary potential and how it adds modern luxury…

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April 11, 2024

S2E5: The Power of International Perspectives with Rosie Shephard, Founder of The Luxury Communic...

S2E5: The Power of International Perspectives with Rosie Shephard, Founder of The Luxury Communic...

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 market shifts to new definitions and their role in…

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April 11, 2024

S2E6: Provenance, Context & The Soul of Things with Tom Goodwin – Speaker, Consultant & Author of...

S2E6: Provenance, Context & The Soul of Things with Tom Goodwin – Speaker, Consultant & Author of...

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, whether AI hype is warranted, loyalty myths and more. All…

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April 11, 2024

S2E7: Don’t Hate The Player with Perla Bloom, Global Strategy Lead at Electronic Arts

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 the space for those who have yet to get to grips with it – underpinned…

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April 11, 2024

S2E8: ‘Destination-Last Travel’ with Geordie Mackay-Lewis, Co-Founder & CEO of Pelorus

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 different. Covering the big subjects like sustainability, diversifying luxury audiences and market gaps, Fred and…

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April 11, 2024

S3E1: Hype, Luxury & Street Culture with Streetwear Icon & Founder, Jeff Staple

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 streetwear has become synonymous with the world of luxury. Plus we get…

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April 11, 2024

S3E2: ‘In The Moment’ Travel with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato

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 forces as well as the need for a symbiotic relationship between traveller and…

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April 11, 2024

S3E3: Masterminding Creative Platforms with James Lees, Strategy Director at Matter Of Form

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 subjects of status, digital assets, healthy friction in the customer…

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April 11, 2024

S3E4: The Compulsive Pursuit of Beauty in Craft with Fromental Founders, Tim Butcher & Lizzie Des...

S3E4: The Compulsive Pursuit of Beauty in Craft with Fromental Founders, Tim Butcher & Lizzie Des...

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 The Luxe, Lizzie and Tim illuminate listeners on the innate fun of creation, the nuances…

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