S14 E07: David Rosenblatt, CEO of 1stdibs

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.

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S14 E06: Adam Banfield, President and CEO of Baccarat North America

Baccarat, French luxury crystal house with a remarkable legacy, recently celebrated its 260th anniversary. Scott Kerr sits down with Adam Banfield, president and CEO of Baccarat North America, to discuss the brand's vision of moving beyond crystal and become a true lifestyle brand. Adam talks about how it brings Baccarat's brand identity to its hotels and residences, investing in its boutiques to improve the shopping experience, expanding into wax, porcelain and leather product categories, winning over younger audiences with the success of its 'Emily in Paris' collaboration and becoming a TikTok sensation for its Rouge 540 fragrance. Plus: The strategy behind moving its Manhattan flagship from tony Madison Avenue to the Meatpacking District.

Featuring: Adam Banfield, President and CEO of Baccarat North America (baccarat.com)

Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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S14 E08: Gilles Mendel, Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of House of Gilles

Scott Kerr is joined by world-famous fashion designer Gilles Mendel, who recently launched a new business venture House of Gilles, a couture atelier he founded along with his daughter Chloe Mendel Corgan. Gilles discusses the next chapter of the family-run house and how its offerings are bringing the essence of a Parisian atelier to New York City. He also talks about the rise of young couture clientele and their new expectations, why there has been a greater appreciation for artisans, why couture defies the economic climate, and designing costumes for New York City Ballet dancers. Plus: A new couture bridal footwear collaboration with Casadei

Featuring: Gilles Mendel, Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of House of Gilles (houseofgilles.com)

Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

About The Luxury Item podcast: It's a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.

Stay Connected: [email protected]

Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!