Beyond Luxury

Get ready to have your understanding of luxury revolutionized with our guest, Jonathan Siboni. Data now guides luxury brands, helping them predict upcoming trends and openings in the market, making an impact, particularly in the beauty sector of the fashion industry. Our special guest underlines the value of a personal touch and originality in this industry and how technology can enhance these aspects. We discuss the concept of 'personalized luxury,' diving into the strategies brands employ to communicate successfully with their consumers and stand out in the ever-evolving market. We also take an exciting detour into the future of luxury, particularly in emerging markets like China, and examine societal and political impacts on the industry. Join us as we unravel the complexities of luxury and the transformative power of data in reshaping the fashion industry's future.

Meet Ben Gallagher, the 23-year-old mastermind and content creator behind Lux Collective, an innovative luxury platform redefining the pre-loved fashion industry. We're diving into the world of second-hand luxury fashion, discussing everything from the rise of Gen Z and their impact on the stigma surrounding second-hand fashion to the importance of storytelling and community building in the luxury industry. This episode is about understanding the younger generation's perspective on luxury items as investments, their consciousness about sustainability, and the impact of their choices. Listen in as we delve into the future of fashion, with sustainability at its core. We're exploring the shifting landscape of the luxury industry, the rise of pre-loved luxury shops, and the urgent need for a more personalized and welcoming customer experience.

What if you could not just glimpse but actively shape the future? That's exactly what we explore with our esteemed guest, Cece Tham, a pioneer in future studies. Ever heard of 'Synthesizing Futures'? Brace yourselves as Cece invites us on an awe-inspiring journey into her groundbreaking methodology—a harmonious blend of design, thinking, and technology that preps us for the future. Understand the challenges of adopting this methodology across various sectors and discover NASA's Technology Readiness Level (TRL) - a tool to measure the speed of a concept's transition to a marketable product. As we journey further, Cece unravels futuristic innovations and sustainable solutions, discussing the potentials of synthetic biology, generative AI, and autonomous vehicles. Learn about the implications and potential misuse of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and explore the concept of necro-bots. This thrilling exploration, guided by Cece's captivating insights, will surely spark your curiosity about the future.

Get ready to challenge your understanding of luxury. This podcast series of Beyond Luxury guarantees to equip you with fresh insights into the revolution of the luxury industry in our rapidly changing world. I am your host, Carlota Rodben, luxury, beauty, fashion, and hospitality futures and innovation specialist. I am also the author behind Beauty As It Is and my most recent book, Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion, which sets the stage for our podcast discussions. Join me as we engage in stimulating conversations with industry thought leaders across multiple sectors, challenging traditional concepts of luxury and exploring its shift towards a more human-centric, purpose-driven industry. This is your gateway to the future of luxury, and I can't wait to co-create it with you.