Luxurynsight x FashionNetwork

Meet our latest podcast guest, Stephen Jones, who is a leading figure in the world of millinery, renowned for his innovative designs and bold approach to hat-making. In this episode, Stephen sits down with Godfrey Deeny to discuss his journey as a milliner, beginning in the late 1970s, and his behind-the-scenes experiences with fashion icons such as Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Jeremy Scott, Maria Grazia Chiuri, Daniel Roseberry, and more. Stephen also shares his inspiration behind several of Dior's everlasting high-profile couture shows, from designing the infamous Harris Tweed Crown for Westwood to setting up his own millinery and re-enacting archived works for Schiaparelli.Throughout the podcast, Stephen offers heartfelt advice for young talent aspiring to pursue a career in the fashion world, drawing on emotional moments from his own career to inspire and encourage. Join us for an insightful conversation with one of the most influential milliners of our time.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Etienne Russo, Founder of Villa Eugénie, a company that produces major league fashion shows and events internationally. Join us as he sits down with Godfrey Deeny to talk about how he started his career as a model in the 80s, working with Dries Van Noten and other Belgian designers, before eventually moving on to producing shows for brands like Chanel, Hermès, Lanvin, Moncler, and more!From creating signature lighting to designing elaborate, immersive cinematography at events — Etienne shares his experience and process of producing shows – from briefs to realization, bringing the designer’s vision to life, evolution of press and events and how it will continue to evolve in the future thanks to new technologies and growing concerns over sustainability.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Mossi Traoré, Founder and Creative Director of Mossi, his eponymous fashion label. Join us as he sits down with Godfrey Deeny to talk about how he started his career in fashion and eventually developed his label.From creating bridges between artistic encounters to finding inspiration in cultures around the world — Mossi shares his experience on linking business with social issues, working with students in fashion high schools, rise of African fashion, textile innovation, and chasing dreams.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Laure Betsch, Co-founder of Fairly Made, a company that is helping fashion brands become more sustainable. Join us as she sits down with Olivier Guyot to talk about how she developed the concept for her business with co-founder Camille Le Gal and the importance of measuring the environmental and social impact of the textile industry. From visiting over 200 factories to understand the issues in the supply chain to establishing trust with the suppliers — Laure shares her insights on the evolution of the market, the importance of traceability in the value chain and how she’s helping brands get out of greenwashing by providing concrete proof with Fairly Made’s solution.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Pierre-Nicolas Hurstel, CEO & Co-Founder of Arianee, an end-to-end Web3 solutions for fashion and luxury brands. Join us as he sits down with Olivier Guyot, to talk about the challenges, opportunities and impact of the Web3 digital ecosystem.Pierre takes us through his entrepreneurial journey of growing his business by leveraging the understanding of the supply chain and his network, understanding the current challenges, and navigating the milestones of the digital transformation of luxury and fashion brands.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Lucien Pages, a leading fashion publicist and the Founder of Lucien Pages Communication. Join us as he sits down with Godfrey Deeny, to talk about the evolution of fashion press, promoting brands pre-internet and how different actors interact and influence each other within the fashion ecosystem.Lucien explains how he works with different types of brands, success of Jacquemus, finding different opportunities and experiences to match the brand image, rise and decline of written press and fashion’s relationship with influencers.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Pierre Mahéo, Founder of Officine Générale, a Parisian fashion brand offering tailored essentials. Join us as he sits down with Olivier Guyot, to talk about the journey of building his brand over the past 10 years, the challenges of raising funds and working with external shareholders, while maintaining a majority stake in the business.Pierre explains how he stays true to his brand DNA and shares his product development process. He also talks about the state of men’s fashion weeks around the world, how he anticipates supply chain challenges and the impact of tourists have had on growing his business.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our first podcast guest of the year — Marc Chaya, CEO & Co-Founder of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, a niche luxury fragrance brand. Join us as he sits down with Godfrey Deeny, to find out how he created a unique brand with the world-renowned perfumer, Francis Kurkdjian and his passion for bring the artistic expression of the perfumer to the forefront.Marc deep dives into the DNA of the brand, how the brand differentiates itself in the fragrance industry and how the industry has evolved over the years. He also talks about the role of LVMH in brand’s transformation and growth, importance of bringing joy to their consumers and advocating legal rights for protecting perfume creation. This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Martine Naman, CEO of Rainbow Gems, a company specializing in sourcing rare & unique colored diamonds. Join us as she sits down with Olivier Guyot, to take a peek behind the curtains and learn everything there is to know about the world of colored diamonds – from its historical significance to its resurgence in the new age.Martine explains how she navigates challenges like supply chain, market scarcity, and collaborations with designers and luxury Maisons. Find out the difference between colorless and colored diamonds, what clients are looking for and the rise in interest from younger buyers.This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.

Meet our latest podcast guest, Barbara Werchine, CEO of Eric Bompard, a brand that specializes in Cashmere. Join us as she sits down with Olivier Guyot, to talk about how she is preserving & promoting the French savoir-faire at Eric Bompard while developing the brand to be more appealing to international & younger audiences.Barbara shares how she finds a delicate balance between working with creatives while maintaining a rational approach to business. She also highlights the importance of nurturing professional relationships, ethical sourcing, traceability and much more!This podcast is brought to you by Luxurynsight, the pioneer and leader in providing data-driven solutions for luxury, fashion, and beauty industries, and FashionNetwork.com, the leading source of information for fashion professionals worldwide.