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Luxury News Weekly

Luxury News Weekly

Elizabeth Solaru & Simba Wakatama

For those who value rarity, luxury, and keeping in the know, welcome to Luxury News Weekly 💎 Your #1 source for luxury news!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Luxury News Weekly episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Luxury News Weekly for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Luxury News Weekly episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Luxury News Weekly - S02E12 - Why Blackpinks's Rosé Has Tiffany & Co Hooked!
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04/04/22 ‱ 40 min

Luxury News Weekly

Instagram: @luxurynewsweekly

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Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

Fashion Nova CEO buys Bel Air Mansion 'The One'

Tiffany & Co collaborates with Blackpink's Rose a second time

ASAP Rocky and Mercedes collaboration

Maximilian Davis is Salvatore Ferragamo's new creative director

Porsche and Pixar to make real life Sally Carrera from Cars

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Luxury News Weekly - EP02 - Flea-market "stone" is $2.7 million diamond!
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11/04/21 ‱ 38 min

Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

House of Gucci Film with Lady Gaga drops the second trailer

The second trailer for one of the most anticipated films of the year, House of Gucci, dropped this week.Her casting was somewhat surprising but not entirely shocking as her background in music and dramatic arts makes her more than equipped for the role. With a stellar cast including Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Adam Driver and Jeremy Irons and direction by Ridley Scott we are truly looking forward to this masterpiece.

£295,000 bottle of wine stolen from Spanish restaurant’s cellar

Two thieves stole 45 bottles of wine, including an extremely rare 215-year-old bottle valued at €350,000 (£295,000), from a collection at an upmarket hotel and restaurant complex in south-west Spain, the owner has said was carried out by an English speaking couple who managed to distract a waiter before making off with the loot.

HermĂšs Revenues Jump 31.5% in Q3 as Asia Remains Strong

Hermùs International said revenues jumped 31.5 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, helped by a “remarkable” performance in Greater China.

"Stone" turns out to be rare 34 carat diamond

We all dream of winning the lottery but sometimes life just delivers a jackpot unexpectedly.

An exceptionally rare 34-carat stone whose owner believed it was a cheap piece of costume jewelry has been valued at over $2 million. The giant gem, which is about the same size as a $1 coin, belongs to a woman in her 70s living in Northern England.

WC Schaffhausen announces six week series on Clubhouse with Abraxas

Luxury Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen has partnered with Abraxas Higgins to release a six-week series of discussions on audio social platform Clubhouse.

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Luxury News Weekly - EP01 - Balenciaga, hottest Q3 brand according to Lyst Index
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10/28/21 ‱ 60 min

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Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

Jonathan Akeroyd named as new Burberry CEO

Burberry's former CEO was instrumental in Burberry's turnaround and his departure mid strategy left big shoes to fill.

Balenciaga Is Officially the Hottest Luxury Brand in the World Right Now

According to the Lyst Index for Q3 of 2021, Balenciaga is the hottest luxury brand right now.

Sotheby’s Launches Metaverse, a Dedicated Digital Art Platform

With a Little Help From Pak, Paris Hilton, and Time Magazine, in an industry first, Sotheby’s launched Sotheby’s Metaverse, its very own dedicated platform aimed at digital collectors offering a curated selection of NFTs chosen by the auction house’s specialists.

Royal Caribbean All Around the World Cruise

This week, Royal Caribbean International announced its Ultimate World Cruise that will take passengers to all seven continents in the span of 274 days. On the world’s farthest-reaching cruise to date, passengers can expect to arrive at 150 destinations in 65 countries.

A Shortage of White Truffles Is Pushing Prices Up to Around $4,500 a Pound

The price of the luxury delicacy has quadrupled for distributors. Native to Italy and the Balkan Penninsula, we were warned of shortages a few years ago but this is an opportunity to grow more truffles artificially as a few farms are starting to.

Emma Raducanu becomes Dior's newest ambassador

Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has been tapped by Dior into becoming their newest ambassador.

An incredibly rare California license plate paired with an NFT is on sale for an astounding $24 million.

A perfect example of scarcity is expensive is one rare license plate with the letters MM is set to sell for a record price of $24 million.

Adjaye Associates reveals designs for upside-down New York skyscraper

Concept designs for a teetering supertall upside-down skyscraper in New York’s Hudson Yards district have been unveiled. Formed of stepped cantilevered blocks, the 450-metre tower proposed for a state-owned plot dubbed ‘Plot K’, would be the British-Ghanaian architect's tallest scheme yet.

Meet the Visual Artist Using Algorithms to Make Multi-Million Dollar NFTs

Tyler Hobbs is partnering with Bright Moments for a unique NFT minting experience.

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Luxury News Weekly - EP03 - Why a pair of Air Jordans just sold for $1.5 million
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11/08/21 ‱ 31 min

Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

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Nike Air Jordan 1 1985 sneakers listed for sale for $250,000

A prototype pair of 1985 Nikes made specifically for the Michael Jordan just hit the resale market.
The pre-owned sneakers are a player sample and come with the NBA legend’s signature on the right shoe. Now up for auction on eBay for $250,000, the Nike Air 1 OG Chicago Player Sample—with a left shoe in size 13 and a right in 13.5—was kept in multiple safe deposit boxes to keep the kicks in pristine condition. California sports company, Upper Deck also authenticated the GOAT’s signature on the shoes in 1998.

Michael Jordan 1984 Nike Air Jordans become the most expensive sneakers sold at Auction

The 1984 Nike Air Ships are now the most expensive sneakers ever sold at auction and the first to reach more than $1 million under the gavel. The slam-dunk kicks—which hammered for $1.472 million, to be exact—were acquired by avid cards collectors Nick Fiorella, according to our friends in the auction house Sotheby's.

LVMH Swaps in Dior’s Damien Bertrand to Lead Loro Piana

LVMH has named a new chief executive for the Italian luxury brand Loro Piana, tapping Damien Bertrand, a managing director at the group’s fast-growing Christian Dior label for the position.
Fabio d’Angelantonio, a former marketing executive at Luxottica who became Loro Piana’s chief executive in 2016, will leave the brand, the French luxury group said in an internal announcement seen by BoF.

Drake's exclusive see-through Richard Mille watch

Drake is no stranger to Luxury News Weekly as he is rumoured to probably have the world's most impressive watch collection. His collection might not be to everyone's taste but his passion for exclusive watches cannot be denied. His latest acquisition is a Richard Mille watch with a case made from sapphire crystal, making it basically see-through. There is a bit of a debate as to whether it's a RM 5602 (one of 10) or an RM056, which was the world’s first production watch with a sapphire crystal case when it was introduced in 2012. The dial of this watch is however more colourful and could have cost Drake at least $2m.

Christian Dior Exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum unveiled a major Dior extravaganza, “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” on the 10th of September.
Set in an epic 22,000-square-foot space it is a very glamorous ode to a brand often considered the epitome of French fashion. Dior has passed through the hands of seven different designers. Featuring tons of fairy tale dresses, the exhibition is the intersection of couture, art and technology.

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Luxury News Weekly - S02E10 - Worlds Worst Rapper Launders $4.5Billion
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03/15/22 ‱ 41 min

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Luxury News Weekly - S02E09 - The Meme That Canceled Estée Lauder
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03/10/22 ‱ 42 min

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Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

  • EstĂ©e Lauder exec posts insensitive meme
  • Germans seize Russian Superyacht
  • First-Ever Openworked AP Royal Oak Flying Tourbillon
  • Assouline publishes book on Louis Vuitton Manufactures
  • Gucci x Adidas at Milan Fashion Week
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Luxury News Weekly - S02E08 - Space Diamonds & Strange Gold Cubes
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03/02/22 ‱ 39 min

Luxury News Weekly

Instagram: @luxurynewsweekly

TikTok: @luxurynewsweekly

Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

Rare black diamond from 'outer space' goes on sale

Richemont appoints Chief Sustainability Officer

Kim Kardashian's skims doubles its valuation

Picasso's descendants selling never-before-seen ceramic pieces as NFTs

An Artist Placed a Cube Made From $11.7 Million Worth of Gold in Central Park

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Luxury News Weekly - S0207 - LNW x Hustle Over Everything Collab Episode
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02/22/22 ‱ 72 min

Luxury News Weekly

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TikTok: @luxurynewsweekly

Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Hustle Over Everything

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Luxury News Weekly - EP04 - Chanel Hikes Prices...Again!
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11/15/21 ‱ 30 min

Elizabeth Solaru

Linkedin: Elizabeth Solaru

Instagram: @luxurybusinessemporium

Website: www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Linkedin: Simba Wakatama

Instagram: @simbawakatama

Website: www.volobespoke.com

Stories:

Valentino Unveils Vintage Project

Valentino wants to enter the booming resale and vintage market.

The Italian luxury house and its creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli forged partnerships with a number of vintage stores around the world.
Owners of Valentino vintage pieces will be encouraged to submit them to the boutiques in exchange for store credit to use on new Valentino collections.

Harrods ÂŁ68m in red and faces strike by dozens of restaurant workers

Harrods plunged ÂŁ68m into the red last year after pandemic lockdowns halved its revenues, according to recently published accounts, and the luxury department store is now facing a strike by dozens of restaurant workers.

Chanel Hikes Handbag Prices in Run-up to Christmas

French luxury group Chanel has hiked prices of some of its most sought after handbags at a time when strong consumer demand and low stock in the run-up to the holiday shopping season are boosting their exclusivity.

Michael Jordan is the highest paid athlete of all time

The retired NBA great is the highest-paid athlete of all time, with an estimated $2.62 billion in inflation-adjusted career earnings, according to an analysis by Sportico. His Airness tops a list of 12 billionaire athletes, which includes long-retired greats like Arnold Palmer and present-day stars such as Lionel Messi.

Aston Martin starts Valkyrie production

Aston Martin has completed its first hypercar, a huge milestone in the company's history.

Indeed, the hybrid ride—the brainchild of Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing—packs the power and tech of a formidable Formula One racer. Crafted entirely from carbon fiber, the featherlight body has been honed for performance. In fact, the underfloor aerodynamics will reportedly generate 4,000 pounds of downforce.

At a cost of $3.25million, only 150 models will be produced as it has taken 5 years of painstaking work to get to this stage.

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How many episodes does Luxury News Weekly have?

Luxury News Weekly currently has 22 episodes available.

What topics does Luxury News Weekly cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Luxury News Weekly?

The episode title 'S02E12 - Why Blackpinks's Rosé Has Tiffany & Co Hooked!' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Luxury News Weekly?

The average episode length on Luxury News Weekly is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Luxury News Weekly released?

Episodes of Luxury News Weekly are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

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The first episode of Luxury News Weekly was released on Oct 28, 2021.

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