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S08 E01: Paul Altieri, Founder and CEO of Bob's Watches
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr
10/25/22 • 37 min
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S14 E07: David Rosenblatt, CEO of 1stdibs
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr
04/22/25 • 37 min
Scott Kerr sits down with David Rosenblatt, CEO of online luxury design marketplace 1stdibs, to discuss how the 25-year-old company evolved from providing vintage and antique offerings of the Paris Flea Market online into a publicly-traded $400 million e-commerce powerhouse. He also talks about taking the helm of 1stdibs and transitioning the business model from a listings platform to a full online marketplace, why wealthy buyers and professional sellers are attracted to 1stdibs, capitalizing on the digital shift and housing boom in the COVID-era economy, the decision to IPO, why it entered and exited the NFT and online auction business, the effects from tariffs, and what the future holds for expanding into brick-and-mortar. Plus: Design trends from the latest 1stdibs luxury e-commerce report.

S11 E03: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr
03/19/24 • 41 min
Scott Kerr speaks to Simon Kim, owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management, the brand behind the highly acclaimed Michelin-starred Cote Korean Steakhouse in New York City, Miami, and Singapore as well as the newly opened high-end fried chicken and Champagne concept Coqodaq. Kim, who came to the U.S. from Korea at age 13, talks about what's driving Americas' sharp demand for Korean cuisine and his journey to fulfilling his lifelong dream of opening a game-changing Korean restaurant. He also talks about what he learned about fine dining hospitality from working for the world's best chefs and opening (and closing) his very first restaurant. He discusses the economics of running a Michelin star restaurant and the importance of having a great restaurant culture. Plus: How being a restaurateur has changed the way he thinks about food and his customers
Featuring: Simon Kim, Owner and CEO of Gracious Hospitality Management (gracioushm.com, cotekoreansteakhouse.com, coqodaq.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Email: [email protected]
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

S08 E05: Tom Marchant, Owner and Co-Founder of Black Tomato
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02/14/23 • 63 min
On the newest episode of The Luxury Item podcast, Scott Kerr speaks with Tom Marchant, owner and co-founder of award-winning bespoke luxury travel operator Black Tomato. The company has made a name for itself by pulling together expertly tailored, highly imaginative private travel experiences that give clients insider access to some of the world’s farthest-flung destinations. Tom discusses how he built and grew the Black Tomato brand in the face of crippling travel sector disruptions. He also shares a few of Black Tomato's luxury travel trend themes for 2023, (including "Storification and "World Family Robinson"), what's motivating today's wealthy travelers, and how Black Tomato forged a partnership with the James Bond movie franchise to create a curated trip that mimics 007's most iconic adventures. Plus: The importance of being humble, thoughtful, curious, and remarkable
Featuring: Tom Marchant, Owner and Co-Founder of Black Tomato (blacktomato.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

S08 E08: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America
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03/14/23 • 41 min
LVMH—Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton—is the biggest and most successful luxury goods conglomerate in the world. It's home to a constellation of prestigious luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co, Moët & Chandon, and Séphora to name a few. Scott Kerr sits down with Anish Melwani, chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America to discuss the evolving relationship between luxury and the US consumer and why LVMH is well positioned to navigate through economic uncertainty. He also talks about price increase trends, why luxury is connected to our identity, the role of the physical store and measuring customer impact, the relationship between the maison's creative and business leaders, and the latest on the Aura Blockchain Consortium. Plus: How LVMH approaches Web3 and the metaverse
Featuring: Anish Melwani, Chairman & CEO of LVMH for North America (lvmh.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Twitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc
Email: [email protected]
Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!

S04 E01: Mona Akhavi, Chief Executive Officer of VRAI
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07/01/21 • 43 min

S01 E11: Thomas Matthews, Executive Editor of Wine Spectator
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04/28/20 • 40 min

S11 E06: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc.
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04/23/24 • 78 min
Legendary fashion designer Norma Kamali joins Scott Kerr to talk about the journey of running her own business for over 50 years, her enthusiasm for technology, and her continuous drive to learn and create. Famously known for her innovative designs like the "sleeping bag" coat and "parachute dress", Kamali, now 78, discusses her approach to designing clothes that are timeless, why she embraced e-commerce before the rest of the fashion industry, and building a custom AI tool to preserve her design legacy. She also talks about how the 80s AIDS epidemic inspired her to put health and wellness at the heart of her brand and what the key is to building a strong brand identity. Plus: Why Norma Kamali returned her Apple Vision Pro soon after she purchased it
Featuring: Norma Kamali, Fashion Designer and Owner of Norma Kamali, Inc. (normakamali.com)
Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting
About The Luxury Item podcast:
The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.
Stay Connected:
Email: [email protected]
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend!

Season 5 Trailer
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr
11/23/21 • 1 min

S05 E06: Alex Assouline, Chief of Operations, Brand & Strategy at Assouline Publishing
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr
01/11/22 • 48 min
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How many episodes does The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr have?
The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr currently has 155 episodes available.
What topics does The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr cover?
The podcast is about Millennials, Branding, Marketing, Advertising, Podcasts, Business and Strategy.
What is the most popular episode on The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr?
The episode title 'S08 E01: Paul Altieri, Founder and CEO of Bob's Watches' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr?
The average episode length on The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr released?
Episodes of The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr?
The first episode of The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr was released on Aug 20, 2019.
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