Podcast appearances and mentions of Harvey Nichols

Victoria Ha is the co-founder of Match My Makeup, the world's first scientifically and mathematically derived foundation shade matching platform. Match My Makeup's technology has been adopted around the world by major retail clients and cosmetics houses such as Net-a-Porter, Clarins and Harvey Nichols. Prior to launching Match My Makeup with her sister in 2012, Victoria was in Silicon Valley working in health-information, a field that allowed her to combine both her skills as a Computer Scientist and Lawyer. Victoria joins Justin to discuss the industry, technology and more!

This podcast is about an amazing woman and her journey from Wall Street to Purpose-Driven Leadership. Meet India Gary-Martin's and listen to her amazing journey to Chair the Women Business Collaborative (WBC). On this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I had the great pleasure of speaking with India Gary Martin—an accomplished global executive, entrepreneur, and now the new Chair of the Women Business Collaborative (WBC). India's story is more than a professional journey—it's an inspiring narrative about opportunity, resilience, and leadership rooted in purpose. A Global Journey Rooted in Advocacy India began her career with ambitions far from Wall Street—initially pursuing drama at Spelman College, an all-women's institution that helped shape her lifelong commitment to advancing women. A pivot to business led her to Wall Street, where she spent nearly 25 years rising through the ranks and across borders, holding CEO and CTO roles in major financial institutions. Her global career took her to London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, all while raising a family and nurturing a growing passion for justice and equity. Through it all, India remained grounded in one core belief: opportunity emerges when you stay open to change. Her career was not meticulously planned but rather built through taking chances—ones that would later translate into entrepreneurial ventures and global leadership roles. From Banking to Beauty: The Entrepreneurial Chapter India's foray into entrepreneurship was sparked not only by her desire to chart her own path but by a wake-up call. After returning from a business trip, her young daughter barely recognized her. It was a moment of reckoning—and renewal. What followed was a bold leap: the launch of a green nail polish line that grew from two retail shops in London to 300 stores across Europe and the Middle East, including Harvey Nichols and Space NK. But success is never linear. Brexit disrupted the business, scaring off investors and forcing India to shut it down. “It was the hardest thing I've ever done,” she told me, “but I learned how to pivot, and that failure isn't failure—it's just learning.” Her next chapter returned her to her roots in leadership. With Leadership for Execs and Lucent Learning, India created scalable coaching and leadership development platforms for companies, governments, and nonprofits. She also launched Act Three, a community designed to support women in midlife transition. Each venture reflects her holistic vision of leadership: adaptive, inclusive, and deeply human. Carrying Forward a Vision: Honoring Edie Fraser The Women Business Collaborative (WBC), which India now chairs, was founded by the remarkable Edie Fraser, a visionary leader in her own right. Edie had a bold and clear mission: to accelerate progress for women in business by uniting the efforts of organizations, corporations, and individuals under a single collaborative umbrella. She recognized that too many were working in silos—fighting the same battles for equal pay, position, and power. Edie's vision was both simple and powerful: we can go farther, faster, together. Her leadership transformed a concept into a movement, building a platform that now connects over 80 partner organizations, dozens of corporate champions, and countless advocates committed to equity. India Gary Martin steps into this legacy with both reverence and readiness, taking WBC into its next chapter of impact. You will enjoy watching our podcast with India here: Why WBC, Why Now? India's appointment as Chair of the Women Business Collaborative couldn't have come at a more important time. As she told me, “WBC has a tremendous opportunity right now to be a beacon for women in business. It's not just about convening—it's about shaping the future.” With over 80 partner organizations, sponsors, and donors, WBC stands at the forefront of driving change. India brings to it not just experience, but a deeply reflective, philosophical approach to leadership. She believes that collaboration doesn't mean compromising your mission—it means amplifying what unites us. “I don't believe in pushing the boulder uphill,” she said. “We do this with ease because it's who we are. It's how we operate.” Leading by Redesigning the Container One of the most profound insights India shared during our conversation was about the importance of culture in shaping behavior. “People behave as the container creates,” she explained. Rather than focusing on fixing people, she argues, organizations should focus on fixing the environment in which they operate. This anthropological lens is close to my heart. Culture isn't changed with a program or a policy—it's transformed through trust, relationships, and the daily experiences that shape how people feel and behave. As India noted, work has become transactional. We must bring it back to being relational. A Call to Community As we wrapped up our conversation, India left listeners with three powerful takeaways: You are not alone. Find your tribe. WBC is one of them. Opportunity is everywhere. Even the stormiest moments will pass—every storm runs out of rain. We are better together. None of the changes we seek can happen in isolation. Collaboration is not a strategy—it's a necessity. India also shared her excitement for the upcoming Women's Capital Summit in New York City on May 21–22. This event is all about connecting women founders with funders—and building the future of shared success. “Founders and funders, please come out,” she urged. “This is a real moment for us.” Final Thoughts India Gary Martin's story reminds us that the path to leadership isn't always straight—but it is always full of opportunity if we stay open. She embodies the power of living with purpose, leading with vision, and building together. To learn more, listen to the full podcast on On the Brink with Andi Simon and be sure to check out WBC's work and the Women's Capital Summit. Let's go further, faster—together. Other podcasts you will enjoy: 432: Gloria Bohan: From School Teacher to Travel Titan 419: Jennifer Leslie: Transform your Business with Self Awareness 405: How Denielle Finkelstein and Thyme Sullivan Are Revolutionizing Period Care Additional resources for you: My two award-winning books: Rethink: Smashing The Myths of Women in Business and On the Brink: A Fresh Lens to Take Your Business to New Heights Our newest book, Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success, co-authored with Edie Fraser and Robyn Freedman Spizman All of our white papers, particularly those on Blue Ocean Strategy Our Medium publications (come friend us) Our website: Simon Associates Management Consultants Listen + Subscribe: Available wherever you get your podcasts—Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and share with someone navigating their own leadership journey. Reach out and contact us if you want to see how a little anthropology can help your business grow.  Let's Talk! From Observation to Innovation, Andi Simon,PhD CEO | Corporate Anthropologist | Author Simonassociates.net Info@simonassociates.net @simonandi LinkedIn

Before running a multi-million euro global skincare brand, Noella Gabriel had run a health food shop and trained as a classical singer in Cork, but it all started with a chance phone call while she was working in Harvey Nichols in her late twenties.

Tom MacPherson Le Maire is a seasoned luxury and skincare expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in luxury hotel and spa channels, he is passionate about hospitality and the integration of innovative wellness concepts. Tom has worked across multiple channels, supporting go-to-market strategies for a number of emerging skincare brands. His career began with industry icons like The Body Shop, followed by nearly a decade at Clarins, where he honed his expertise in fast-paced commercial retail. During his time at Clarins, he held senior roles in training and field management, overseeing more than 70 staff members and driving significant business revenue. Transitioning to work with SMEs and challenger skincare brands, Tom sought to amplify the voices of smaller brands often overshadowed by larger budgets. He led the EMEA region for Intraceuticals, an Australian oxygen facial brand, and later helped launch the Icelandic skincare brand BioEffect in Space NK, while also developing their spa and clinic division. He then established his own consultancy, collaborating with brands like Aromatherapy Associates across EMEA, Swedish skincare brand Swiss Clinic (launching them in Harvey Nichols), and The Hut Group. Following the pandemic, Tom joined British luxury skincare brand 111SKIN, where he has spent the last five years overseeing their global spa division and export markets across MEA and LATAM. His extensive network within luxury hospitality facilitated 111SKIN's successful entry into major hotel groups worldwide, including Mandarin Oriental, Marriott Luxury, Four Seasons, Rosewood, ACCOR Luxury, Hilton Luxury Brands, and Kempinski. Under his leadership, the brand's spa channel grew exponentially, with high-profile partnerships like the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and other iconic global properties. Known for his servant leadership style and a “feel the fear and do it anyway” mentality, Tom is also a passionate lover of fine food, wine, and culture. A proud bon vivant with French roots, he often spends his leisure time in Paris, where he enjoys embracing the city's culinary and cultural offerings. In this episode, we discover the following: 1. Tom's top three tips for growth. 2. How to find uniqueness in what we do. 3. The importance of the entrepreneurial spirit & having the right tribe. 4. The power of an “Ethos“ you believe in.With podcast host Mark SephtonHope you'll enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-86-jeremy-craigen-part-1Episode #86 features legendary creative, CD, ECD, CCO, bonvivier and lover of life, Jeremy Craigen.It's hard to know where to start with Jeremy's incredible body of work, which has won every gong going for just about every client going.So we took a corporate decision and split him in two. Ooeerr.Part one is all about Optrex, Marmite, Budweiser, The Labour Party, The Financial Times and Harvey Nichols.Iconic work with brilliant stories told by the man himself. Hear how Jeremy's chest hair inspired a marmite billboard. How the Optrex brief was cracked in the blink of an eye

Say hi to Ella. She's the founder of Fatso, the chocolate challenger, on a mission to prove that dark chocolate can be just as fun, delicious and chunky as milk. Founded in 2022, Fatso is stocked in over 350 stores with taste-makers and independents like Liberty, Harvey Nichols as well as hotels and offices, counted amongst its many stockists. Driven by an all female team, they're proof that you can have your chocolate and eat it. That dark chocolate can be bold, premium and playful, and that life's more fun when it isn't full of modesty. Her guiding philosophy: ‘more matters', is not only threaded into the fibres of her maximalist brand but it's an idea that reflects what modern consumers expect from brands of today. More. And with flavour names like Morning Glory, Sweet Tart and Home Run she's definitely providing the whole package.  In this episode we'll unwrap the secrets behind Fatso's success diving into the tired stereotypes of dark chocolate she's fighting against and what her mantra of ‘more matters' means in the context of both work and play. Tuck in, guilt free.

As any founder needs to conquer their fear of sales I wanted to interview a founder who rapidly grew a new sector. After overcoming chronic illness, Founder of LYMA, Lucy Goff, set out to redefine the wellness landscape and share her learnings. Since launching in 2017, LYMA has been at the forefront of science-driven wellness & health optimisation securing listings with Harrods & Harvey Nichols with its truly transformational & effective supplements. Keep listening to hear Lucy's advice on acquiring & retaining clients & what to consider when developing a loyalty programme. Lucy's advice:If you want to stand out, look differentSurprise peopleRemember everything is aiming towards a salePlan your PR stories in advance of the launch; that way you reduce any riskThe product will stand on its own; but the brand storytelling is what will set you apartThink about how your brand will resonate with customers and stand out in the marketplaceListen to your customers and engage with them; their feedback will be crucial Customers won't always want what you want to give themAny loyalty scheme should be designed around the product you are sellingA loyalty scheme should also repay the length of time your customers have stayed with youOn a personal level, eliminate fear and don't listen to your subconscious!FF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2023 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. FF&M recommends: LastPass the password-keeping site that syncs between devices.Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesBuzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

The Happy Home Designer Holly Scott is an award-winning interior designer with a passion for creating beautifully curated spaces. She has designed and styled for some of the world's most iconic brands, including Ralph Lauren, Harvey Nichols, and Harrods.    She joins us to plot her journey from window dressing at iconic stores to becoming a successful business owner. With a rich tapestry of experiences ranging from Ralph Lauren to Stella and Dot Jewellery, Holly's story is a masterclass in balancing creativity with entrepreneurial acumen. Having won a Silver Award for Customer Service at the 2024 Best Businesswomen Awards, Holly's insights into excellent customer service and personalised design reveal the heart of her thriving business, demonstrating a desire to delight her clients. Her passion for design shines through as she shares practical tips for homeowners eager to infuse personal style into their living spaces. She launched The Happy Home Design online academy to empower individuals to harness the emotional power of colour and functionality, turning ordinary rooms into extraordinary reflections of personal taste. From planning plug sockets to choosing the perfect colours and motifs, Holly's wisdom offers a roadmap for anyone looking to create a home that feels like a truly happy place. Networking and community-building take center stage as Holly discusses the evolution of her business offerings and the importance of collaboration. With the launch of her hybrid program, and her upcoming in-person event, Happy Home Design Live, Holly embodies the spirit of continuous growth and innovation. Her journey underscores the value of embracing change and leveraging networks to foster creativity and build meaningful relationships. This is the perfect podcast for anyone wanting to learn more about interior design or the essence of excellent service.   {1:37} Holly's journey to starting her business. {8:03} How Holly works with clients. {12:06} When and how to use colour and memorable design. {17:36} What makes for outstanding customer service. {21:23} What a customer service award has done for the business. {24:09} Holly's tips from 5 years in business.   Connect with Debbie at: https://thebusinessawardsshow.co.uk Connect with Holly: http://hollyscottinteriordesign.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyscottinteriordesign/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-scott-5a942024/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollyscottinteriordesign YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hollyscottinteriordesign9635 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hollyscottinteriordesign Happy Home Design VIP: https://hollyscottinteriordesign.co.uk/happy-home-design-vip Happy Home Design LIVE: https://hollyscottinteriordesign.co.uk/hhd-live Design Academy for free blogs, downloads, and online course: https://hollyscottinteriordesign.co.uk/designacademy FREE DOWNLOAD - 4 Essential Design Secrets: To Create A Home You Love - https://academy.hollyscottinteriordesign.co.uk/products/courses/view/1165405

Selling any product is a skill but selling a product with a luxury price tag is a nuanced skill. As this season is focused on sales I wanted to interview people with experience in differentiating their product in a crowded market & find out how they managed to sell it.Molly Goddard & Joel Jeffery co-founded the luxury pyjama brand Desmond & Dempsey in 2014. Over a decade the couple has redefined the concept of luxury sleepwear & secured listings in Harrods, Harvey Nichols & Selfridges very early on in their business. Keep listening to hear Molly & Joel's advice on how they tackled sales.Molly and Joel's Advice:Impart your message (in their case the benefits of relaxation) with positivity; buying this product is a treat for yourself, it's all about funIt's one thing to love your product but you must take sales seriouslyEnjoy the art of selling!  Share news of your product as widely as you can, and always in an optimistic wayPay attention to the market and always note customer preferencesAsk your clients questions, constantly monitor their tastes and their attitudesBe aware of daily sales; if you can achieve wholesale orders this will give you the freedom to take out loansWhen selling to retail clients, find your niche in the marketUse instagram / a website / word of mouth / email your customersPR will pay off and is a valuable toolBranding is important; while obviously the product must be good, you also need to make your customers feel special.  This is often achieved with some extra-special packagingYour customers are buying an expensive product and they should feel excited by both the purchase and the product, the anticipation and the realityFF&M enables you to own your own PR & produces podcasts.Recorded, edited & published by Juliet Fallowfield, 2023 MD & Founder of PR & Communications consultancy for startups Fallow, Field & Mason.  Email us at hello@fallowfieldmason.com or DM us on instagram @fallowfieldmason. FF&M recommends: LastPass the password-keeping site that syncs between devices.Google Workspace is brilliant for small businessesBuzzsprout podcast 'how to' & hosting directoryCanva has proved invaluable for creating all the social media assets and audio bites.MUSIC CREDIT Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod.  Link &  LicenceText us your questions for future founders. Plus we'd love to get your feedback, text in via Fan MailSupport the show

If you only listen to one thing this week make it this.Tracey Woodward is one of the most influential women in the beauty industry, she's also one of the kindest. Her career has seen her hold roles at beauty brands including Aveda, Urban Retreat Spa at Harrods and Harvey Nichols. She's worked as an advisor for Marks & Spencer where she helped re-design and develop the beauty department and was CEO at Aromatherapy Associates (and that's just for starters).But it's not only Tracey's career that is so startling, it's her strength, resilience and the way that she rose like a phoenix from a childhood that could have taken her on a very different path. During this episode, Tracey opens up and talks from the heart about her incredibly difficult childhood, the women who held her hand and helped her to become the person he is today, navigating a very scary cancer diagnosis and how she keeps herself mentally and physically as health and balanced as possible.This is an interview that will stay with you and if you're anything like me, inspire you in a multitude of ways.

My guest on the show this week is James Read, founder of sunless tanning range ‘Self Glow by James Read.' James started his career in retail, then went on to become one of the UK's top tanning artists, working with celebrities, models and customers who wanted a healthy glow, applied using the best products.This lead to James creating his own brand using all the experience he amassed during his career. ‘Self Glow by James Read' has a 'skincare-first' philosophy and combines natural cacao with high-performance active and fermented ingredients. The formulas work with all skin tones and skin types. As we discussed during our conversation, I was a self-tan novice, but I started using James' ‘Sunblush' tan mist once a week - and it's SO easy to apply, literally a few sprays on my face and I'm done. No lines, no weird smell, so I'm a convert :)https://www.jamesreadglow.com/products/sunblush-hydrating-tan-mist-100mlSelf Glow is available in the UK in - Space NK, Liberty, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Lookfantastic and via the James Read ‘Self Glow' website.https://www.jamesreadglow.com/James mentioned the following brands/products from his routine:Medik8 - Vit C SPF, Hyaluronic Acid, Cleanserhttps://www.medik8.com/La Prairie - https://www.spacenk.com/uk/brands/l/la-prairieREN - https://www.renskincare.co.uk/Fragrances from - Diptyque, Byredo, Floral StreetYou can find Self Glow by James Read on the web:https://www.jamesreadglow.com/Also on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamesreadtan/- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -You can ‘tip' me via the link below. This really helps me with the podcast running costs (it's a costly business!): https://ko-fi.com/maninthemirrorYou can follow me @maninthemirrorpod on IG:https://www.instagram.com/maninthemirrorpod/On TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yousmellgreatwhatisit————————————————————————————————Special thanks to Anders Sundberg for ‘Man in the Mirror' sound mixing and production, Andy Goff @goff_andy for the artwork and Andy Gilbert (ATRX) @andygilbert_atrx for the theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

aroline Hirons, revered as a skincare guru and one of the most powerful voices in the beauty industry, has built an empire from the ground up. From her early days on the shop floor at Harvey Nichols to becoming the CEO of her own brand, Skin Rocks, her journey is nothing short of inspiring. Over a decade ago, she shook up the online skincare world with a blog that has since amassed over 125 million views, leading to her Sunday Times bestselling book—the most successful beauty book in history. In her trademark no-holds-barred style, Caroline chats with Elle and Kell about brand building, her beauty must-haves, finding humour even in life's toughest moments, fixing lipsticks in the most unlikely situations—as we get to see just why her devoted followers, affectionately called her “freaks,” adore her.

In this episode of Style DNA I go on a Style Journey with the Founder and CEO of the online publisher SheerLuxe … the brilliant Georgie Coleridge Cole. Georgie founded SheerLuxe from her kitchen table back in 2007 inspired by the concept of sharing her recommendations, magazine style in a digital format. It was early days in the digital revolution, but knowing that she had slightly missed the heady days of print publishing she backed herself to create the now formidable SheerLuxe which has shaped what successful digital marketing looks like in the UK. She has a team of over 70 employees, over 700,000 newsletter subscribers, over 2 million social followers and a myriad of emerging and well-established brands and retailers as its commercial partners – from Net-a-Porter, and Harvey Nichols, to Reiss, Charlotte Tilbury & Chanel. Alongside well established retail brands they are huge supporters of British founder led businesses and entrepreneurship. Not surprisingly Georgie has a great sense of her own style and we chat about how her mother and she approach clothes and style in a very different way…but both care deeply about their appearance. I question Georgie about being a deb in the 21st century and we talk about how her wardrobe has evolved now she is spending more time at her new office  in the Middle East. I challenge her on ageism in fashion…something that I feel a lot of brands and publishers are missing a trick on…I do firmly believe that this is going to be the next big Ism… I hope you enjoy this conversation – and if you haven't signed up to SheerLuxe I highly recommend it.   Thank you Georgie for being such a great guest.

Caroline Hirons, arguably the most important figure in British beauty, stopped by this week's Pretty Curious and is holding serious court, babes. Caroline gives the best skin in the biz, and she's breaking down all the goodness she's got going on over at her skincare brand, Skin Rocks. Plus! We're talking Gen Alpha skincare, English breakfasts, and just exactly how the “Caroline effect” has taken over the British beauty space. Caroline grew up around the beauty industry, as both her mother and grandmother worked in the industry. From her first day on the counter in Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, Caroline fell in love with skincare in particular and went on to qualify in beauty therapy, leaving the shop floor for more senior roles in 2001. After gaining a wealth of experience across all departments in the previous 10 years, Caroline moved to consulting for brands and retailers in 2008, working with and advising some of the top names in the industry. Launching her blog back in 2010, she quickly amassed the eyes and ears of millions. She's utilized all her knowledge to launch her own brand, which includes her Limited-Edition Kits of recommended products which sell out in hours as well as the Skin Rocks brand, which consists of the award winning skincare line and app. She's also the host of the new beauty podcast, Glad We Had This Chat - which just wrapped up its first season! Caroline Hirons is on Instagram @carolinehirons and you can follow Skin Rocks @skinrocks Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to learn more about the products from this episode, or head to JonathanVanNess.com for the transcript. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Find books from Getting Curious and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our Senior Producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie  Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caroline Hirons, the Queen of Skincare, stopped by this week's Pretty Curious and is holding serious court, babes. Caroline gives the best skin in the biz, and she's breaking down all the goodness she's got going on over at her skincare brand, Skin Rocks. Plus! We're talking Gen Alpha skincare, English breakfasts, and just exactly how the “Caroline effect” has taken over the beauty space. Caroline grew up around the beauty industry, as both her mother and grandmother worked in the industry. From her first day on the counter in Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge, Caroline fell in love with skincare in particular and went on to qualify in beauty therapy, leaving the shop floor for more senior roles in 2001. After gaining a wealth of experience across all departments in the previous 10 years, Caroline moved to consulting for brands and retailers in 2008, working with and advising some of the top names in the industry. Launching her blog back in 2010, she quickly amassed the eyes and ears of millions. She's utilized all her knowledge to launch her own brand, which includes her Limited-Edition Kits of recommended products which sell out in hours as well as the Skin Rocks brand, which consists of the award winning skincare line and app. She's also the host of the new beauty podcast, Glad We Had This Chat - which just wrapped up its first season! Caroline Hirons is on Instagram @carolinehirons and you can follow Skin Rocks @skinrocks Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to learn more about the products from this episode, or head to JonathanVanNess.com for the transcript. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Find books from Getting Curious and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our Senior Producer is Chris McClure. Our editor & engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello, fashion enthusiasts! I'm David M. Watts, your host for Just A Fashion Minute, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to this week's episode featuring the insightful Kenny Annan-Jonathan. We have an engaging conversation lined up, discussing the intersection of sports and fashion, the impact of influential figures in these industries, and the evolving nature of luxury and consumer awareness.Kenny shares intriguing insights about professional athletes venturing into fashion as a post-sports career revenue stream, the challenges they face, and the growing awareness of overconsumption. We delve into the influence of sports personalities, including their off-field endeavours and their involvement in the fashion industry. Kenny also sheds light on the importance of personal values and ethical considerations in the fashion industry, drawing from his experience as a black entrepreneur and founder of The Mail Room sports marketing agency.As always, we have our Just A Fashion Minute News Round Up, bringing you the latest updates on fashion and retail trends, including the debuts, expansions, challenges, and evolutions in the industry.Don't forget to subscribe on your podcasting app of choice to stay updated on all our future episodes. Join us as we explore the dynamic world of fashion and its intersection with various spheres of influence.Timestamps & Topics00:01 - IntroductionJust A Fashion Minute News Roundup and Welcome Kenny Annan-Jonathan.04:03 - Nike's Challenges & InnovationDiscussion on Nike's recent struggles with innovation and connecting with cultural trends/collaborators.07:19 - Kenny's Background in FashionKenny shares how his older sister's musical interests and style influenced his early exposure to fashion. He also talks about starting his own streetwear brand.13:33 - Mentorship from Darren SkeyKenny highlights how Darren Skey, formerly of Harvey Nichols, provided crucial mentorship early on regarding the business side of fashion.16:13 - Defining FashionKenny defines fashion as an outward expression of inner feelings.17:10 - Sports & Fashion RelationshipThe growing relationship between sports, especially football/soccer, and the fashion industry is discussed.20:02 - Nike's Nigeria Kit ImpactAnalysis of the cultural significance behind the viral success of Nike's Nigeria kit compared to England's.24:21 - Addressing Racism in SportsKenny discusses if he has faced any racism while working in sports/fashion and how representation matters.26:43 - David Beckham's Fashion StatementsDavid Beckham is cited as an athlete who used fashion to make bold statements and be expressive.28:45 - Non-Traditional Sports & FashionKenny highlights how non-traditional sports like the Paralympics, boxing, and skateboarding are embracing fashion collaborations.33:25 - Athletes Pursuing Fashion Post-CareerThe trend of professional athletes pursuing fashion as a revenue stream after retiring from sports.36:02 - Risks of Working with Athlete BrandsDiscussion on the potential risks brands face when working with athlete endorsers who may misbehave.37:52 - Being a Black Founder in Sports MarketingKenny shares his experience as a black man and founder of a sports marketing agency navigating the industry.40:48 - Advice for NewcomersContext: Kenny's advice for newcomers trying to make it in the sports/fashion industries.42:12 - Quick Fire QuestionsQuick fire questions on embarrassing fashion moments, favourite stores, unsung heroes, and his outfit that day.Guest BioKenny Annan-Jonathan is a pioneering figure in the intersection of sports and fashion, currently serving as the first-ever creative director for the English Premier League football club, Crystal...

Elizabeth Cowper has over 20 years of HR leadership experience and is a working mother of 3 and Founder of Ludo.  Ludo provides multi-award-winning tech for inclusion in the workplace.  Elizabeth spent her HR career working for brands such as Planet Organic, Harvey Nichols, LVMH, and Tapestry.  Tapestry is the umbrella company for Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman where Elizabeth was VP HR Europe, Global Head of Wellbeing, and part of the Global DEI Committee.  Elizabeth has been described as the ‘Culture Adjuster' and has been listed in the HR Most Influential Awards for 5 years straight.  Elizabeth understands how to engage talent and drive wellbeing in the workplace.  It's her thing.  In 2022 Ludo won Inclusion Initiative of the Year by Corporate Livewire and Rising Stars in Corporate Wellbeing.  Elizabeth has been listed as one of the 10 Most Futuristic Business Women Pioneering Innovation 2022 and Top Five Unstoppable Women Leaders to Watch 2023.   ---- SOCIALS: Website: https://weareludo.com/ Instagram: @we_are_ludo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weareludo/?viewAsMember=true 

Hatem Alakeel is an award-winning Saudi designer, fashion entrepreneur and podcast host. He has designed for global icons including Mattel's Barbie, Evian, Lexus, Fairmont, Raffles, and the Ritz Carlton among others, and he was among the first regional artists to create and celebrate Saudi traditions. With his first company, Toby Hatem Alakeel, Hatem brought the traditional thobe into the luxury fashion world, with displays at Harvey Nichols, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Boutique 1. Today, he runs Authenticite, a consulting and creative production agency connecting creators and brands who want to understand Saudi culture. He also continues developing content with his editorial pieces showcasing Saudi artists on his website, and through his podcast, Gems of Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Hannah Spicer joins me to share how she created a thriving e-commerce consultancy working with some of the UK's leading luxury brands. This episode is part of my Service Pro Spotlight series, highlighting individuals and businesses who have built excellence in their niche and sharing their journey and experiences to inspire and guide others.Hannah is an e-commerce and Digital Marketing Consultant with over 18 years of experience working with fashion and luxury retailers, including Harvey Nichols, Stella McCartney and Kurt Geiger. She founded Hannah Spicer Consulting to help ambitious brands develop their E-commerce and CRM activities, to achieve increased revenue and active customer base.Connect with Hannah:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahspicer/https://www.instagram.com/hannahspicer_consulting/https://www.hspicerconsulting.com/Mentioned in this episode:DubsadoThe Island of Missing Trees ::FOLLOW + CONNECT WITH CEELShttps://www.instagram.com/ceels.lockley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceels/::GET MY WEEKLY EMAILSSubscribe for Profitable Peace, the weekly email series that teaches you how to double your corporate salary working just 20hrs/week:https://www.ceelslockley.co/email-list::APPLY FOR COACHINGSubmit an application for my 1:1 coaching and group programs:http://ceelslockley.co/application

Hannah Spicer has been helping luxury brands sell more online – especially with their email marketing since 2004. Including roles at Harvey Nichols, Stella McCartney, De Beers, and Kurt Geiger. Wow! She now runs her own consultancy “Hannah Spicer Consulting” specializing in email marketing for an equally impressive list of luxury and fashion brands. In this episode, we discuss: Why you should prioritize quality over quantity in email lists How to optimise your website pop-ups for to grow your email list The importance of continuous testing and analysis Dive in: [05:45] Encourage sign-ups with incentives and added value. [09:13] Constantly test and adapt messaging to change. [10:19] Standard email opt-in placements, promoting on social media. [14:03] Lead generation ad strategy depends on performance. [17:01] Ask for email address upfront, add later. [18:32] Hannah's Insider Tips! Find the notes here: https://keepopt.com/196 -----WooCommerce Deal > Save 30% for 3 months and get a $1,000 migration package for free >>> https://keepopt.com/woo----- ****Get all the links and resources we mention & join our email list at https://keepopt.comLove the show? Chloe would love your feedback - leave a review here: https://keepopt.com/review or reply to the episode Q&A on Spotify.Interested in being a Sponsor? go here: https://keepopt.com/sponsor

In this episode of MFM Speaks Out, Dawoud Kringle comes out of retirement to present a 2023 retrospective. We will share some of the content we brought to you in 2023, and  enjoy a few other surprises as well.   Our guest for the January episode was Haana.  Haana is a violinist, vocalist, electronic music artist, visual performer, and entirely self-contained as a one-woman orchestra. She played with Kanye West, and Alvin Ailey, as well as festivals such as Joshua Tree Festival and Coachella and others in the US, Canada, UAE, and Australia, Barack Obama's inaugural ball, and at Michael Jordan's wedding. Haana has endorsement deals with Ableton, Native Instruments, Even Headphones (manufactured by Blue Microphones), and Realist Violins. She appeared in ads for Intel, Harvey Nichols, Nike, Ferrari, and Apple Computers. In addition, she has experience as a film composer and does artist mentorship/marketing, branding, and production consultation.  In February, MFM board member and co-producer of this very podcast Adam Reifsteck joined us for a very fascinating discussion. Adam is a New York-based composer, electronic music artist, producer, entrepreneur, and music activist. He writes for small ensembles, produces electronic music, and performs improvised group compositions on Wi-Fi-connected laptops. He has collaborated with string quartets, university choirs, and visual and electronic artists. His approach to composition includes elements of improvisation. He is a recipient of grants from the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation, and the Kalamazoo (MI) Community Foundation. His music has been performed by the Attacca Quartet, Amernet String Quartet, Cadillac Moon Ensemble, Duquesne University Chamber Singers, Flutronix, Gaudete Brass Quintet, Mana Saxophone Quartet, Western Michigan University Chorale, and many other ensembles. Adam is also an active recording engineer and producer whose studio alias SONIC FEAR has become synonymous with lush, genre-bending sounds—from dance floor-ready tracks to downtempo meditations. He is the founder and CEO of Teknofonic Recordings, an independent record label and artist development platform providing electronic musicians with learning resources, networking opportunities, and career support. Adam holds a master's of music degree in composition from Western Michigan University and a bachelor's of music in music technology from Duquesne University. He is a member of Broadcast Music Inc., the Society of Composers and Lyricists, the Recording Academy, the Audio Engineering Society, and Musicians for Musicians. Our March episode was a landmark. We interviewed Keyna Wilkins, the first MFM member from Australia. Wilkins holds a Master of Music Composition at Sydney Conservatorium, studied composition, classical and jazz piano, and classical flute with several prestigious instructors, and intuitive conceptual improvisation with Tibetan Buddhist musician Tenzin Cheogyal. holds an MA in Flute Performance at Bristol University (UK) in 2008. She is known as a soloist and leader of cutting-edge ensembles and has written over 60 compositions, including 4 major orchestral works. Her works have been commissioned and/or performed by ensembles such as The Metropolitan Orchestra, Syzygy Ensemble, Elysian Fields, The Sydney Bach Society, and many others. She has released 9 albums of original music on all streaming platforms including 4 solo albums. Wilkins is also an Associate Artist with the Australian Music Centre and has five tunes in the Australian Jazz Realbook. She also writes music for films and theatre including the short film "Remote Access" which won Best Short Film at the Imagine This International Film Festival in New York in 2019 and her works are featured on ABC, Triple J, Fine Music FM, Cambridge Radio, SOAS London and many more. Her music is published by Wirripeng and she is a member of Musicians for Musicians. MFM member Sylvian Leroux was our guest in April. Sylvian is a flutist, saxophonist, guitarist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator, inventor, and prominent member of Musicians for Musicians.  Sylvain Leroux grew up in Montreal where he studied classical flute at Vincent d'Indy; and improvisation and composition in New York at the Creative Music Studio where he attended classes by luminaries Don Cherry, the Art Ensemble of Chicago, Karl Berger, Cecil Taylor, and many others. A pioneer of African/Jazz collaborations, Sylvain is a foremost player of the Fula flute, the traditional flute from Guinea. He was selected as “Rising Flute Star” by the Downbeat Magazine Critics' Poll for many years, achieving the #2 spot in 2019. As a bandleader, he brought traditional West African music to Zankel Hall with his Fula Flute Ensemble and held the fort for more than a decade at New York City's Zinc Bar with his African Jazz group “Source”. His 2002 CD “Fula Flute" achieved cult status, and stimulated a worldwide interest in the instrument. His 2012 album “Quatuor Creole” was hailed as “a perfect contemporary music release.” He curated New York's “Griot Summits” which featured performances by 25 West African griots from five countries. He has performed and recorded with Emeline Michel, Adam Rudolph, Karl Berger, Hassan Hakmoun, Billy Martin, and many West African stars. As a maker and seller of Fula flutes around the world, he invented and patented the Qromatica, a Fula flute capable of chromatic functionality. This led him to initiate "L'ecole Fula Flute", a music literacy project that graduated many excellent young flutists who are now re-energizing an endangered flute tradition. Our May 2023 episode featured Mark Chimples, a.k.a. Mark C. Mark is the guitarist and synthesizer player with Live Skull. Formed in 1982, Live Skull is considered by many aficionados to be the quintessential New York City noise band. Rising concurrently with bands such as Sonic Youth and Swans, Live Skull helped define the post-No Wave underground "noise rock" in the 1980s music scene in New York City. Over the following decades, Live Skull released five albums and three EPs with a rotating cast of 11 members, all of whom added new ideas to the group's evolving sound. Themes of struggle and chaos permeated and inspired their music. Their constant progression inspired New York Times critic Robert Palmer to call them “as challenging, as spiritually corrosive, and ultimately as transcendent as Albert Ayler's mid-'60s free-jazz or the implacable drone-dance of the early Velvet Underground. It's one of the essential sounds of our time." Music on this episode:Haana - Bison RougeAdam Reifsteck / Sonic Fear - AuroraKeyna Wilkins - Floating in SpaceSylvain Leroux - In Walked BudLive Skull - Party ZeroSpaghetti Eastern - Jungle BlueArturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra - Amidst the Fire and WhirlwindDave Liebman - Journey Around Truth  SoSaLa - Dadada Dadada DaaDawoud Kringle - Keep Trying CreditsProducer and host: Dawoud KringlePublisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc. and Sohrab Saadat LadjvardiTechnical support: Adam ReifsteckLinksBe sure to follow and tag MFM on Facebook ([https://www.facebook.com/M4M.org/] and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mfm_association/).

The Inside Stylists Podcast: Episode 136 Designing Luxury: The Art of Bespoke Furniture with Jo Hauptman of Hyde House.   Today's guest started her career in publishing after gaining a degree in Graphic Design. She hit the ground running at the forefront of luxury fashion with big names like Harvey Nichols, Aspreys, and Harpers Bazaar gaining a deep understanding of luxury and style. Working with client's including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Harrods, Estee Lauder, and Tiffanys paved the way into interior design, where she has redefined the essence of luxury living. In 2007 she teamed up with third-generation master artisan and furniture maker, Richard Searle and their luxury British bespoke furniture and joinery company was born I am thrilled to have Joanna Hauptman, Managing Director of Hyde House on the podcast today. Show notes for today's episode are here Web: HydeHouse.co.uk Insta: @HydeHouseUK Find us here InsideStylists.com Instagram: Instagram.com/InsideStylists  Facebook: Facebook.com/InsideStylists Podcasts : Insidestylists.com/podcast/ Blogs : Insidestylists.com/inside-stylists-blog/

Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-65-dan-fisherPodcast episode #65 features Dan Fisher, Global ECD at Ogilvy and WPP, the man behind a vast portfolio of award-winning billboards and the owner of a classy beard.With Christmas nearly upon us, it was most apt we discussed the brilliant “I spent it on myself” Harvey Nichols campaign which on its own could've filled an entire episode. Listen out for how Dan had to haggle on the price of gravel to get the campaign through. A real lesson in the lengths you have to go to for great work. We also covered The Sunday Times Rich List and another great anecdote involving a dragon and a gold Lion on a yacht in Cannes. And of course we spent plenty of time on Dove and the incredible work Dan has presided over these past few years. Some of the stories behind the work are humbling and inspiring in equal measure. Thanks so much again Dan. Please come back again when you've snaffled a few more Grands Prix

On this episode we hear from Marion. She was born into hospitality, quite literally. Her earliest memories are from the restaurant her family ran and they used to live above. She went onto have an extensive career in hospitality at many of the brands that I have grown to love and admire - Relais Chateaux, Laduree, Ping Pong, Harvey Nichols, citizenM and more. Each time she took on a new role, the business scaled with her. International expansions allowed her to experience new cultures and understand how business models needed to be adapted according to your location. She talks about how being a woman in business we need to speak up more, which takes courage and comes with maturity. Taking care of yourself and making yourself a priority, while its hard sometimes makes a big difference in her mental wellbeing. Have the courage to say no and ask yourself what do you want?

In her own words, Rokeya Khanum has achieved the goals she once referred to as impossible acts. Born to parents who moved from Bangladesh to East London, she was raised alongside her seven siblings and Rokeya has always been really honest about her childhood, opening up about her teen pregnancy at 17 years old where she was then made homeless, moving from hostel to hostel and barely affording the basic necessities. Fast forward to the present day and Rokeya is founder of the luxury clothing brand Khanum's. Rokeya shares her incredible origin story, from initially spotting a gap in the market, to generating six figures in 7 months, all from what she viewed as a side hustle.Now stocked in Harvey Nichols, taking the Middle East by storm and turning over 7 figures, Rokeya shares her success story from hardship. She talks about how she was determined to turn it around and exactly how she did that, after her journey on becoming a teenage mother to then going back into education and going to university to study law to realising she couldn't study law because she couldn't afford the LPC. Then working for a few years before she found herself unemployed for 18 months which led to her starting Khanum's. It really is an incredible story.After hearing this, Rokeya is proof that you can always come back stronger from setbacks and build a future you are very much proud of. As Rokeya says herself, she is “turning pain into power and shattering those f'ing glass ceilings.”Download Revolut for free for £20 when you make one transaction: www.revolut.com/grace (T&Cs apply)Currency exchange is available in 30+ currencies with no fees Monday-Friday, within your plan allowance. Revolut Shops subject to change, and T&Cs apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most of us know Mary Portas as a swashbuckling TV presenter with a flame-red bob, but her career away from the screen has been no less remarkable. She did the window displays for Topshop during its heyday and was the creative director of Harvey Nichols when it was immortalised on Absolutely Fabulous. Nowadays, however, she runs her consultancy, Portas, which helps brands create purpose and beauty in everything they do. As this episode reveals, her life story is incredibly rich and filled with both trauma and triumph. This episode was recorded in person at the Portas offices, London.For more: Head over to our website for more images of the places discussedVisit Portas Sign up to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration Check out Matt Gibberd's latest book, A Modern Way To Live This episode is sponsored by Vitsoe.Executive Producer: Kate Taylor of Feast CollectiveProduction: Hannah PhillipsMusic: FatherGraphic Design: Tom Young Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nina Patel is a product and technology innovation leader with experience working with well known luxury retail brands such as NET-A-PORTER, Harvey Nichols and FARFETCH.  She's what we would call a ‘Frequent Flyer', someone who prioritises career development through coaching and mentorship, value networking. With a foundation in consulting, she made a strategic shift to luxury fashion more than ten years ago. Throughout her journey, she has delved into diverse technical and operational stints, decoding how technology continually reshapes the fashion world. A consistent thread woven throughout Nina's journey is the emphasis on balance in every facet. This guiding principle has afforded her the breathing room to recalibrate during challenging periods of her career.  Nina is passionate about empowering female and minority talent, serving as an advisor, investor and mentor to many incredible female founders. She has a commitment to inclusion, mentorship of minority groups as well as driving innovation and demonstrates this via various Non-Executive Roles (NED) at Women for Women International, Sadler's Wells and Institute of Digital Fashion.  Key Takeaways: Her strategies for doing the triple jump - switching location, role, and industry How she's navigated exits to ensure she has a break in between roles The importance of building strong female relationships and networks The impact of London Business School MBA on her career Her three strategic career plays You can follow Nina on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/msninapatel/ Join the community and sign up to the newsletter at www.meetpursuit.com and don't forget to follow us on IG at @meetpursuit www.instagram.com/meetpursuit/ This is an AiAi Studios Production - www.aiaistudios.com IG: @aiai.studios  

Gavin is the director of digital and ecommerce at Creed, a luxury fragrance brand. He has extensive product development and sales & marketing experience across a wide variety of business categories, mostly within the luxury and premium sector. During his career, he's worked with brands like Farfetch, Liberty, Creed, The Wine Society, Laithwaites, Harvey Nichols, and Auto Trader.

Caroline Hirons is a skincare guru and is described as the most powerful woman in the beauty industry. She started off on the shop floor, working on beauty counters at Harvey Nichols. Now she's the CEO of her own brand, Skin Rocks. She took the internet by storm after launching her blog over ten years ago, which has now been viewed more than 125 million times. That led to a Sunday Times bestselling book, which became the bestselling beauty book of all time.

In the latest episode of Retail Refined, host Melissa Gonzalez converses with Dawn Clark, Co-Founder of Osean Studios, a design strategist, and retail design expert. The spotlight of the conversation is the impact of wellness in retail experiences, delving into Clark's professional journey that spans eminent brands like Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike, Amazon, and more. During their conversation, they discuss the importance of human-centric design and the need to prioritize the experience of both customers and employees in the physical space of a store. With a particular focus on the evolution of consumer behaviors, the narrative underscores the strategic role of wellness in creating positive, engaging, and memorable retail experiences.About DawnDawn Clark is a design strategist and architect with deep experience and knowledge of global brands and retail design. She has worked worldwide with iconic brands, including Harrods, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nike, Harvey Nichols, Nordstrom, Amazon, SOGO, Seibu, and Starbucks. Most recently, as Director of Design and Construction for Amazon, Clark led the store product design team, UX design and research, brand design, visual merchandising, and store development for the new Amazon Style Store Concept. Before that, Clark was SVP of Design and Construction for Nordstrom, where she led the design, construction, and visual merchandising for all stores, including the NYC flagship. As VP of Design for Starbucks, Clark led the design of global concepts and development of all international stores across 60 countries.

Today's episode I interview a very good friend of mine Roshni Khemlani Meta. Roshni is famously known for confounding Izaak Azanei with her 2 sisters back in 2014, They fiercely pushed strong female entrepreneurship in the fashion industry  where now the brand is carried in some of the world's most desirable retail locations, including Bergdorf Goodman. Harrods, Saks Fifth Avenue and Harvey Nichols. As if  being a business owner and mom of three wasn't enough she decided to add another project to her already full plate. Roshni launched a spin-off company,   Little IA  which has now skyrocketed as the go to brand for a children's wear. Little IA  specializes in personalized baby gifts, knitwear, and keepsakes . I don't want to give too much away so ill hand it over to her. Enjoy!Website: www.little-ia.comwww.izaakazanei.comCheck out her amazing brands and follow her on instagram  for some great content.@littleiaworld@izaakazanei

Rokeya is the founder of the luxury fashion brand, Khanums. She is a British Bangladeshi, born and raised around what she calls the “dodgy” ends of East London. She came from a working class family of seven siblings, with parents who immigrated from Bangladesh for better opportunities. She became a young teen mum and ended up a lone parent.  Statistically, the odds were stacked up against her but she wouldn't let societal expectation (or lack of it) hold her back.  Rokeya put herself through law school and started a job in the corporate world. On the side she started to design her own clothes and launched her own brand. And it went from strength to strength. So she quit the day job.  Khanums has grown to become a luxury brand stocked in Harvey Nichols and on track to a turnover of £1 million this year. Rokeya is also an ambassador for the Bangladesh Education Trust dedicated to ending child labour. For Emmeline's bookshelf she recommends The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy. The brand: https://khanums.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxkeya/?hl=en Marie Claire feature: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/khamuns-designer-profile  

Amanda Wakeley is one of the UK's top fashion designers having designed for Princess Diana, Harvey Nichols, Elizabeth Hurley, Jennifer Lopez and Queen Rania of Jordan, amongst many other celebrity clients. Amanda was a great influence on Princess Diana, providing her with many of her most iconic outfits, including the bottle-green executive suit she wore when she resigned from public life in 1993. She has her own podcast, Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA, where each week a celebrity guest reveals their own style DNA. Guests, including Jasmin Le Bon, Elaine Page, James Blunt and Sophie Ellis Bextor.Amanda Wakeley is guest number 287 on My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things she'd like to put in a time capsule; four she'd like to preserve and one she'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Listen to Amanda Wakeley: StyleDNA here: podfollow.com/1647015036Follow Amanda Wakeley on Twitter & Instagram: @AmandaWakeley .Follow My Time Capsule on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter: @fentonstevens and Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people. Get this podcast ad-free by becoming a team member with Acast+! Your support will help us to keep making My Time Capsule. Join our team now! https://plus.acast.com/s/mytimecapsule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren's work, expertise and skincare products have been seen on billboards, award shows, the world's most iconic publications, movies and television series. Napier's career includes working with some of the world's most influential people in entertainment, politics, sports and music including a Bond, a Beatle, an American president, feminist icons and 4 EGOT winners.After years as a celebrity makeup artist, in 2014, Lauren Napier pioneered Black beauty in the luxury retail space by launching an eponymous skincare brand that revolutionized skincare on the go. Lauren Napier Beauty sold in prestige retailers including Net-A-Porter, Harvey Nichols, Colette Paris, Mecca Australia, Bloomingdale's, Anthropologie, JCrew, Revolve and more. In today's episode we reflect on her founder journey and learnings, her new ventures, the state of funding in the black beauty space, and the exciting shift in narratives around beauty being led by Gen Z! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Portas discusses books, poetry, her connection to nature and tells us what we can all do to help protect our planet and build our communities. Mary is one of the UK's most well-known and innovative people in business.She made her name turning Harvey Nichols into a global fashion destination, by the age of just 30 she was on the board of directors. At 37, she left corporate life to launch Portas, her own creative company, with the mission to turn businesses into brands, places and spaces people want in their lives. She has been a regular on our TV screens, advised the government on the future of high streets and developed a fashion label. She is the author of Shop Girl, Work Like a Woman and most recently Rebuild: How to thrive in the new Kindness Economy. Mary's book choices are:  ** Angel by Elizabeth Taylor  ** The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs ** The Cost of Living by Deborah Levy **  Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver ** The Pocket by Pema Chodron Vick Hope, multi-award winning TV and BBC Radio 1 presenter, author and journalist, is the host of season six of the Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast. Every week, Vick will be joined by another inspirational woman to discuss the work of incredible female authors. The Women's Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world, and they continue to champion the very best books written by women. Don't want to miss the rest of Season Six? Listen and subscribe now! This podcast is sponsored by Baileys and produced by Bird Lime Media.

Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-56-james-day/Podcast episode #56 features one of the sharpest snappers in the business. And one of the nicest and most charming guests we've had on the show.It's James Day on Good Friday folks. Settle down with a cuppa and a hot cross bun. This is a belter.James has had his name attached to some of the most iconic billboards of the past 30 years.He's come a long way since picking up his first camera, which was a foggy affair:“I spent quite a lot of time in the photography room at school. Well I say photography room, it was more like a smoking room. Everyone used taking photos as an excuse to smoke a sneaky cigarette.”Thank God for those sneaky fags and that dark room, because amongst all the smoke and teenage angst, a light was switched on in James mind and made him the brilliant photographer he is today.Most recent and most brilliant work has been for Uncommon for B&Q. Clean, sharp, beautifully crafted images, they've won plaudits and awards across the board and rightly so. The image of the mobile phone is sensational - worthy of an album cover.We discussed the formative years when James worked with JustinTindall & AdamTucker on numerous projects, including the Harvey Nichols calendar campaign which features the stuffed cat and the 31 plates of baked beans stories. But the absolute winner was behind he Guardian and how they achieved the imprint of the rattan furniture on the model's bottom. This is honestly one of the funniest stories we've ever heard on the pod.We finished with XXXX Extra Cold posters and heard how the legendary Mark Reddy, Head of Art at BBH at the time, sprinkled gold dust on the idea, involving spiders and gloves and hair, taking the craft of the work to another level (we're hoping to have Mark on the show at some point soon).Thanks again James for being so generous with your time and the stories behind the work. It was a real pleasure. 

It was just another normal day at the Harvey Nichols flagship store in Knightsbridge.  As the day was drawing to a close at about 7.50pm, 22 year old Clare Bernal was finishing up her shift in the beauty department. With only 10 minutes to go there were a few customers still milling around, and Clare and her colleagues were looking forward to the end of another day. Nobody paid much attention to the man who approached Clare from behind and when a colleague realised what was happening, it was too late.... Find out more about the UK True Crime Podcast: https://linktr.ee/uktruecrime Sources https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-stalker-idUKL1819195720070118 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/feb/27/gender.ukguns https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/clare-bernal https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/152888/My-stalker-broke-in-and-bugged-my-sofa https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-woman-22-shot-dead-14017132 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/harvey-nichols-assistant-s-death-was-unforeseeable-432752.html https://www.kentonline.co.uk/tunbridge-wells/news/tragic-story-of-murdered-clare-to-air-tonight-199131/ https://www.thefreelibrary.com/HARVEY+NICKS+GIRL%27S+NEW+LOVE%3B+Shot+Clare+planned+to+marry%2C+says...-a0136244169 https://www.protectionagainststalking.org/ https://www.channel5.com/stalked-murder-in-slow-motion/season-1/clare-bernal https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20482930 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17294314

Katharine Story tells it all in our newest SHEPRENEUR episode, from her early life raised by the beach in sunny California, to her time working at Harvey Nichols in London's 80s fashion scene, to bringing her designs back to the states (and somehow in it all meeting George Micheal), Story tells us how to create a renowned and relevant fashion line, that's resistant to time and fast internet trends.

Hannah Spicer has been helping luxury brands sell more online – especially with their email marketing since 2004, including roles at Harvey Nichols, Stella McCartney, De Beers, and Kurt Geiger. She now runs her own consultancy, Hannah Spicer Consulting, specialising in email marketing for an equally impressive list of luxury and fashion brands.In this episode we discuss:How to overcome some of the challenges with email marketing for luxury and premium brandsWhat you can do with abandoned cart and abandoned browse through emailMapping out our your customer's post-purchase flows and following, so you don't have one-time customersThe power of SMS and what we can learn from the US marketSegmentation for your VIP customers (hint: it's not about discounts)Get 30% off Omnisend for your first three months >> https://keepopt.com/omnisend Join our brand new 'Chloe's eCommerce Club' here >> https://keepopt.com/club Find everything Keep Optimising at KeepOptimising.com

Join us for a discussion with the visionary and leading surgeon behind the skincare that has been to space and back, Dr Yannis Alexandrides. In this episode Dr Yannis explains the new trends in aesthetic medicine and how 111SKIN is paving the way to make surgically precise skincare the new benchmark for achieving truly transformative results from topical products. DR. YANNIS ALEXANDRIDES is an American and British board certified plastic surgeon specialising in facial reconstructive and rejuvenation surgery. Since 2001 he has been the founder, director and head of surgical practice at 111 HARLEY ST. in London, one of the city's most renowned cosmetic surgery practices specialising in both surgical and non-surgical procedures. A pioneer in innovative cosmetic treatments, Dr. Yannis was among the first in his field to advocate non-surgical procedures to his clients with his ethos being that surgery is always the last resort. This unique perspective combined with the success of his original Dramatic Healing Serum that Dr Yannis developed and used on his patients as a part of their post-surgical aftercare led to the launch of 111SKIN. An advanced anti-ageing product range featuring a key proprietary formula NAC Y2, 111SKIN combines Dr. Yannis' knowledge of effectively targeting the signs of ageing with space scientists' expertise in protecting the skin against environmental damage. In keeping with the holistic approach that Dr. Yannis takes to his work and his belief that a patient's overall health and wellness need to be addressed before embarking on any aesthetic treatments, 2016 saw the launch of 111CRYO, the first full body, non-nitrogen cryotherapy chamber in the UK, exclusively at Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge. Most recently, Dr. Yannis has launched 111SPA/CLINIC by 111SKIN; a revolutionary spa concept offering the latest aesthetic performance face and body treatments for the first time in a multi-sensory spa environment. Inspired by his surgical expertise, powered by clinically-engineered, aesthetician-grade skincare and utilising in-clinic technology, 111SPA/CLINIC by 111SKIN is a true fusion of proven clinical results within a luxurious, sensual experience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/skincareanarchy/support

"When I Started to Consciously Put it all Together, I was Forging My Own Path and Creating My Own Way of Putting These Elements Together."Our guest for this episode of MFM Speaks Out is Haana. Haana is a violinist, vocalist, electronic music artist, visual performer, and entirely self-contained as a one woman orchestra. She played with Kanye West, Alvin Ailey, as well as festivals such as Joshua Tree Festival and Coachella and others in the US, Canada, UAE, and Australia, and other gigs such as Barack Obama's inaugural ball and at Michael Jordan's wedding. Haana has endorsement deals with Ableton, Native Instruments, Even Headphones (manufactured by Blue Microphones), and Realist Violins. She appeared in ads for Intel, Harvey Nichols, Nike, Ferrari, and Apple Computers. In addition, she's experienced as a film composer, does artist mentorship / marketing, branding, and production consultation, and is an accomplished photographer (and used to be a managing editor for photo.net).  Topics discussed:The topics discussed include Haana's inspiration to become a "one woman orchestra," her studies of contemporary composition at New England Conservatory and electronic music production at Dubspot NYC, the growing trend among many classically trained musicians to combine the European classical tradition with modern electronic music, how she incorporates her improvisational methods and Nordic and Icelandic elements into the context of electronic music / beats, the aesthetic concepts behind her music videos and her use of dancers and other visual elements in her live performances, how the presence of her skills as an instrumentalist are received among EDM audiences, her practice of yoga and meditation, and incorporate this into her musical endeavors including the Deepsonos by Haana project, her work as a film composer for the Heavy Water and The Cold Life projects, her work with Alvin Ailey performing for festivals in the US, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Portugal, Hungary, Australia, Mexico, at festivals such as Joshua Tree Music Fest and Coachella, her performances with Kanye West when he opened for The Rolling Stones at Gillette Stadium, and at Madison Square Garden for MTV, at Michael Jordan's wedding, and at Barack Obama's inaugural ball, her endorsement deals with companies such as Ableton, Native Instruments, and Realist violins, other ways she monetizes what she does, and her ideas on music activism.Music featured in this episode:"Ornate""Seli""Teardrop"  (All compositions by Haana Thiem. "Seli" is a collaboration between Haana and Bison Rouge. Used with permission)

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What you'll learn in this episode:   How Beatriz discovered and catalogued the 2,600 rings in the Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection at the Swiss National Museum How Covid lockdown changed how people wear jewelry Beatriz's tricks for making a jewelry exhibit more engaging What it's like to work with jewels uncovered from shipwrecks How global trade has influenced how jewelry is designed and made   About Beatriz Chadour-Sampson   Beatriz Chadour-Sampson studied art history, classical archaeology and Italian philology at the University of East Anglia, and at the University of Münster, Germany. Her doctoral thesis was on the Italian Renaissance goldsmith Antonio Gentili da Faenza. In 1985 she published the jewelry collection of the Museum für Angewandte Kunst, Cologne. Since 1988 she has worked freelance as a jewelry historian, curator of exhibitions and academic writer in Britain. Her numerous publications on jewelry, ranging from antiquity to the present day, include the The Gold Treasure from the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción (1991), and 2000 Finger Rings from the Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Switzerland (1994). She was the consultant curator in the re-designing of the William and Judith Bollinger Jewelry Gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum (opened in 2008), London and was guest curator of the ‘Pearl' exhibition (2013-14). She is an Associate Member of the Goldsmiths' Company, London. Today Beatriz Chadour-Sampson works as a freelance international and jewelry historian and scholarly author. Her extensive publications range from Antiquity to the present day.    Additional Resources: Instagram Museum Jewellery Curators - Goldsmiths' Fair Photos available on TheJeweleryJourney.com Transcript:   Working in jewelry sometimes means being a detective. As a freelance jewelry historian and curator of the Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection at the Swiss National Museum, Beatriz Chadour-Sampson draws on her wealth of knowledge to find jewelry clues—even when a piece has no hallmark or known designer. She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about how she creates jewelry exhibits that engage viewers; how she found her way into the niche of shipwreck jewelry; and what it was like to catalogue 2,600 rings. Read the episode transcript here.  Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. My guest is Beatriz Chadour-Sampson. She's been the curator of the Alice and Louis Koch Ring Collection at the Swiss National Museum for almost 35 years. Welcome back.   Beatriz: You asked about the catalogue. We didn't know if the exhibition was going ahead at one point, but I was asked by V&A Publishing to do a book on pearls, which I did. So, yes, we did a book which was for sale during the exhibition. That was in 2013. We redesigned the jewelry gallery, and 2008 was the end of that. The pearls exhibition was in 2013, the beginning of 2014.   Sharon: Why was it redesigned, the gallery?   Beatriz: The jewelry gallery. With all galleries, there comes a point where they need to be refreshed and renewed, and the previous design needed it. You even had gates you had to get through, and if you weren't quite as slim as myself, you would have problems getting through the gates. When it was redesigned, it was a completely different aesthetic. As I said, the boards have to tell the story, so when the visitor walks in, they have to understand the story and go from one to the other. Some people say the gallery is very full, but it is a study collection. We asked the education department artists to do certain things.    I was very keen on going “from cradle to grave.” The gallery is chronological, so you want a display before you start to know why you wear jewelry. A child wears jewelry or a mother wears jewelry to protect them at childbirth, or they wear it for status or religion or whatever it is. Jewelry is multitasking, multifunctional. Today we think of jewelry as decorative, but that is not the case. Jewelry was made for an occasion and a reason. With status, you always have the big diamonds and the big stones. That has always existed, in recently centuries definitely. But there are so many more reasons for jewelry, for mourning and birth and good luck. That sort of exists today, probably with charms. So, jewelry is multifunctional.    Then we have a screen with pictures from different centuries showing portraits because, at a jewelry gallery, you can't see the pieces on someone. They need the body, but they don't have the body. So, it's good to have a screen showing how the jewelry was worn through the centuries, which is very important. Also in the display, each board—let's say you had earrings, a necklace and a bracelet. The concept was that what you wear on the top of the head goes on top. What you wear around your neck comes next and then the base, so you have a feeling of an abstract body in a way. It's not always obvious, but I try to think of it logically.    Of course, with the contemporary, we couldn't do that. It is all chronological until you get to about the 1950s, and that's it. You have to find a completely different concept. So, we decided to do it by materials. Good chronology at the beginning, but then it comes into materials. Natural materials, new metals, techniques. You couldn't do decades. That couldn't work. So, we did it by materials, which is an interesting aspect because you have all the different materials they use in comparison to all the gold and silver you see throughout the gallery. Suddenly, you're seeing a whole wall of completely different materials.   Sharon: What is your role as co-curator? You're curator and co-curator of so many places. What's your role as a co-curator? What do you do? What do they call in you for?   Beatriz: It's an advisory role. The Victoria and Albert Museum is a bit more than just an advisory role. You're working with the team, with the architect. It's a team procedure, but as I say, everybody has their own role to play. It intermingles, of course.    Sharon: At other times, you've talked about a different museum in Switzerland where you came, and it looked just—was it at eye level? Was it low? Was it too high?   Beatriz: Oh, that one, no. You remembered that detail. The eye level, that was the Victoria and Albert Museum. That is in the center of the gallery because we did a display for a tourist who goes to the museum and only has 10 minutes to look at jewelry history. So, in the center you've got these curved glass cases. The jewelry is on special mounts. You remember that. I asked my colleagues of different heights, from four foot something to six foot something. In the storage room, we had glass doors where there was a lot of storage space with artifacts in it, and I used Post-it Notes to put the different heights of people to see what a good eye level is. So, if you're looking at a broach or a tiara or something, you want it on the level where you more or less visualize it on your body so you can see it well. So, yes, that's the Post-it Notes. I used not only double-sided tape and pieces of paper, but also Post-it Notes, trying to find the right height for the pieces.    Eye level is hugely important, but the other museum you're thinking of may be something I'm current advising on. This is really an advisory role. It is a museum that will open next year, the Dubedeen, a German museum. Of course, there are gemologists there that are very specialized, but their museum experience is missing. So, I'm giving a little bit of advice on the background of things. Don't put a plinth that you can fall over. Don't make drawers that a child can get their fingers caught in. You learn these things from places like the Victoria and Albert Museum. There's health and safety. There's also the height of displays, the attention span of visitors. Text shouldn't be too long. It's more of an advisory role than an active role.   Sharon: I'm thinking about attention span. You must have seen that really go down. It seems nobody has more than two seconds for attention anymore.   Beatriz: There is an element of that. I think the Koch Collection of rings in the Jewelry Gallery is one of the most visited in the England museums. When you get to sparkle and glitter, there's more attention span, but not so much on the text.   Sharon: Yeah, that's probably true. You've also done a lot of work on shipwrecks. That's very interesting.   Beatriz: That goes back to 1989. By sheer coincidence, I came to work on shipwrecks. I was in New York when I was working on the Concepción Collection. I met Priscilla Muller of the Hispanic Society of America in New York, and I helped her with some Spanish and Portuguese jewelry. When she was asked, she just didn't have the time to work on the shipwrecks. She thought with my Spanish and Portuguese knowledge, I would be suited for that, so I was asked by Pacific Sea Resources in 1989 to work on an incredible shipwreck called the Nuestra Señora de la Concepción from 1638 that sank. It was the usual thing, mutiny and the wrong person taking care of the ship. That's a private story, not a jewelry story, but the interesting thing is that the jewelry was basically made for Spaniards in the Philippines. The jewelry was made in the Philippines, the majority of it for Spaniards. It was a Spanish colony at the time.   When I was first went through it, I thought, “It looks quite European. It looks O.K.” I signed the contract, and little did I know how much research was involved for the material, which I hardly knew. It was because of the influence. The Spaniards definitely had European design books they brought with them. By then, you had printed books with designs in them, and they must have had them there. Chinese craftsmen were working for them in the Philippines, and of course the Chinese had great skills with outside countries. Some of it looks very European, and some of it is Indian influences, Siamese influences, and influences from Java, Sumatra. The chains, heavy gold chains, were certainly Chinese filigree. In fact, I told the Ashmolean Museum it belonged to Sir Elias Ashmole, whose portrait and chains still exist in the Ashmolean Museum, and I told them that one of the gold chains he had was Chinese. It was given by the Kuffners from Brandenburg, and I happened to find out that the Kuffners from Brandenburg travelled to China. So, that all fit. That was a little like detective work. That was published in 1990.   I've recently been working again on shipwrecks, just a few pieces of absolutely fascinating jewelry found off the shore of the Bahamas, which has now been in the Maritime Museum on the Bahamas for only a few months. I also worked on the Atocha in Key West. I organized an exhibition in Hanover for them, where we did a display of the Atocha and Santa Margarita events. But what's so fascinating about shipwrecks is that we see so many portraits of beautiful jewelry from the Renaissance, the 16th, 17th centuries, where they really documented beautifully painted jewelry in paintings. Thanks to that we can study them in detail. All this jewelry doesn't exist anymore, especially gold chains, because gold chains were the easiest thing to melt and reuse for more modern jewelry. As I have said, I have a smile when somebody talks to me about recycled gold being something new. Well, it's nothing new. Recycling gold goes back centuries.    Sharon: I'm surprised because in the pictures, you always think it's a straightforward gold chain with no Chinese engraving or anything. You think of it as a gold chain.   Beatriz: Some of it is simple, what they called a P-chain. You saw loads of it, especially on Dutch paintings. But in the Atocha there was a spiral. You can see they're very tidy on the portraits, but it looks as if they had a spiral at the back holding the chain so they flowed down properly. Some of those chains we had were definitely Chinese filigree because those chains are filigree. In the 1655 shipwreck from the Bahamas, there's a chain like that, and that's mainly why they asked me to look at it. That certainly reminded me of some of the Concepción work, which was Chinese craftsmanship.    The trade was amazing. You had trade happening in the Philippines. Even the Dutch were trading with the Spaniards. The Dutch were trading silks and spices from China and so on. These big galleons went from the Philippines to Acapulco and Vera Cruz and then to Havana. They went on a route around South America, loading and offloading things from Europe. It's interesting because in Seville, there's the Archivo General de Indias, and there they have all the books on the shipping material. Like with the Atocha, they found out which ship it was because the gold bars have a text mark on them, and that coincided with the documents they have in Seville. It's fascinating. It's a fascinating field.   Sharon: It seems like it.   Beatriz: It's a mystery and it's global, of course. Made in Asia; there's nothing new. It's hundreds of years. There would not be any porcelain in 18th century Europe the other way around.   Sharon: Do you get to see the ship right away? When it comes up, do you see it when they pull it from the ocean?   Beatriz: No. When I was asked to work on the Concepción, I had to travel to Singapore where it was being cleaned and conserved. In one instance I had to say, “Stop cleaning because I think there's enamel underneath, black and white enamel. Stop.” You have to be careful because you have to get rid of the marine dirt. No, I got to see it after it was cleaned or while it was being cleaned.    Sharon: Wow! And then what? It goes to the museum? What happens afterwards?   Beatriz: It nearly got split up and sold at auction. I'm glad it didn't because it's a historical find, but unfortunately you have to go the Mariana Islands to see it. You can't see it always. The material is put together, and it was published in a black and white archaeological report. It was published in 1990, so at least it's documented. National Geographic did a beautiful spread with color, so you know what it's like.   Sharon: What have you learned from parsing these shipwrecks, from researching the shipwrecks?   Beatriz: The extent of influence in Europe of some motifs and how far they went. It was made in the Philippines and sold in Europe because everything that was made and transported on this galleon, the Atocha, at some point went to Seville and then it was traded on. We definitely know that the emeralds the emperors were after came from Colombia and then went through Havana to Seville. It's a fascinating trade, but the trade is something we never think about. In Roman times, the Roman emperor wanted pearls, so they traveled to southern India to get pearls. History does amaze one.    Sharon: It does. You're working on many projects now. What can you tell us about some of them?   Beatriz: I can tell you what's half-finished and what's coming. I've had a year of three books. I co-edited a book with Sandra Hindman, founder of Les Enluminures. I need to add Les Enluminures because for many years, I've been their jewelry consultant. They're based in Chicago, New York and Paris and are specialized mainly in Medieval and Renaissance jewelry, but this has nothing to do with the book we did. It just happened to be that we worked together again. Sandra and myself did something called a liber amicorum in honor of Diana Scarisbrick, a leading jewelry historian. It was for her 94th birthday, and we kept it a secret until her birthday. It had 20 authors in three languages all writing in her honor. That has come out. It's now available. It was published by Paul Holberton. It's on varied topics, from archaeology to today, really. 20 authors contributed towards that.    Today I received my copy of a book I worked on for the Schmuckmuseum, so it's now published. The launch is on Sunday, but I won't be traveling to Germany for that, unfortunately. It has to be a Zoom celebration for me. It's to do with the humanist Johann Reuchlin. He was from Pforzheim. He lived in the late 15th to the 16th century, and it's about script and jewelry from varying periods. It's a lot of contemporary jewelry as well. The cover doesn't really tell you that because it was the 500th anniversary of, I think, his death date. So, he was honored in this book, which has just come out, with essays from many people. Lots and lots of jewelry. That was published by Arnoldsche, and it's called—I have to think of it—German sounds so much easier in this case. It means script and pictures worn on the finger. I worked on rings with script on them.   Sharon: With writing you mean?   Beatriz: Yeah, writing, that's it. There are a lot of other topics in the book as well, but jewelry is certainly the dominant. Yes, they are rings. Mary Queen of Scotts is somebody who wrote her inscription inside the ring and was loyal to the queen. Had that been seen, her head would have gone to the chop. It's rings with prayers on them or rings with some sort of amuletic inscriptions. It's all inscriptions on rings in my case, and it's about Josiah Wedgwood who gave this ring to John Flaxman. You've got a whole history behind it. It's rings with script on them, highly visible on the bezel, either visible on the bezel or inside the hoop.   Sharon: In English or German?   Beatriz: It's basically German, I'm afraid to say, but with lots of good pictures with excellent captions, which are international. I am bilingual in German and English, but I haven't written German for a long time.    I've actually written a third book that's coming out, but that won't come out until January. That was a huge task. It's on jewelry from Bossard from Lucerne. It started in the early 19th century, but the two I worked on were a father and son from 1869 until 1934. That was the period of historicism. It was also a time of fakes of Renaissance jewelry being made, because there were so many collectors who wanted Renaissance but couldn't afford the real Renaissance jewelry. So, it was very tempting for fakers to make fake jewelry. When I started, I didn't know what I was in for, but I have come to the conclusion that it's pure historicism, what Bossard made. I had very little jewelry to go on, just a few pieces in private hands, but I did find by sheer coincidence a drawing, and I found the bishop who it belonged to. You have a hundred drawings by the Bossard Company over this whole period, and it's very interesting material to see their designs they were making. In some instances, it's real Renaissance. I don't know if they were Renaissance or if it was actually made later. Then it gets critical. It's a very complex period, but a very interesting archive in the Swiss National Museum in Zurich.   Sharon: For next year, do you have other projects going on?   Beatriz: Yes, the coming projects. I mentioned the gem museum, which is opening next year. I'm in the midst of advising. I'm going to be working very shortly—I've already started a bit—on the jeweler Eileen Coyne from London. She's been working on jewelry since the 1970s and continues to make jewelry very, very different to anything I've worked on before. What I find so fascinating is that her imagination and inspiration come from the material. It comes with the material and the tools. She also uses interesting gemstones and beads that come from ethnic backgrounds. She uses the most amazing materials. Also jades, carnelians, all kinds of things. So, we're going to do a book. She had a shop in the 80s and into the 90s. Her jewelry was displayed in Harvey Nichols in London, and she had a shop where all the celebrities and royals went shopping. It was quite an interesting clientele. We'll see if we get photographs or if they allow us to show some of the things they bought. It's very much about discretion in such cases. So, that's interesting, a completely different type of jewelry.    I'm really excited about it, but at the same time, I've also been involved, and am more involved now, in an artificial intelligence project. That is a ring that has been designed by Sylvia Reidenbach and John Emeny in England. Sylvia Reidenbach is German, but she teaches in Glasgow and London and all over Europe as well. She has created, with John Emeny, a ring with artificial intelligence based on one or two rings from the archaeological museum in Munich, a few rings from the  Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremburg, and 150 rings from the Koch Collection. There's one design. The machine makes the design, mixes it all and combines it into one design. The ring is now being made. The stone is labradorite. It's been on display since Wednesday last week in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum but will be coming to Zurich afterwards. So, I'll be learning a lot about AI and design. That is completely different from anything. I like the natural materials and history, and then the contrast is the AI.   Sharon: The AI is the dimensions of all these hundreds of rings?   Beatriz: Yes, the images are put into the machine, the AI. Don't ask me the technology of it because I haven't got a clue about AI technology. I'm at the beginning of it all. I'm learning, but I have seen how it develops. The images are fed into the machine, like the 150 rings from the Koch Collection and the others, and the machine designs one ring out of that.   Sharon: Wow! So, it's already made and in the museum.   Beatriz: Only just now. It's hot off the press, but there's more to come on that. There will be more to come on that, yes.   Sharon: You've written several other books. You wrote “A Life in Jewels.”   Beatriz: That is the book we did for Diana Scarisbrick, honoring her. I've written books since 1981, so it's added up quite a bit. Sometime I can give you a list.    Sharon: How about the influence of women on 20th century jewelry? Has it changed jewelry? Has it made it more feminine?    Beatriz: It's an extremely complex story, the role of women in design. You have to see it from the role of the woman in history. Just recently by coincidence, I've seen some material on women painters from the 16th and 17th centuries. In Bologna, for example, there were quite a few, and it's only now coming to the fore. You also have to see high jewelers' workshops in the field of jewelry. You don't have a Renaissance piece of jewelry and know, “So-and-so made it.” That didn't exist. It's only in the 19th century that we start that. The hallmarking system in England goes back to the 13th century, but jewelry was considered smallware, so they didn't consider putting a hallmark on it.    That changed later on, the but the name of the designer is something that we very often don't know. The high jewelers of the 19th century, when you knew the name of who made it in Paris or New York, you never know the name of the designer. That is something that came in in the 20th century. You have some classical examples. With Cartier, it was Jeanne Toussaint. She designed some of the iconic pieces for Cartier and the Duchess of Windsor. She worked for I don't know how many decades designing jewelry. She was a very important female designer. Then you've got Coco Chanel. She designed jewelry, mostly costume jewelry, but she also designed diamond jewelry. Not that she wanted to, but it was for the nation and probably the economy that she did it. Elsa Schiaparelli, with her fantastic surrealist jewelry, made that incredible neckpiece with beetles in plastic. If you had to date that as a jewelry store and you didn't know the background, you'd easily say 1970s or 80s. It's so amazing. In that period, you also had Suzanne Belperron with her really unique designs in jewelry.    Of course, the role of the woman changed after the First World War. You had millions of widows, and they had to work. The whole society was changing. After the Second World War, it became even more evident that women were working. I was very cheeky. I did a lecture. It was in the British Museum, and I was talking about the changing role of men and women buying jewelry. You can imagine the shock of some of them. I said, “Women go out and buy their own jewelry.” Before it was classical: the husband bought the jewelry for the wife. They were the earners, so they bought it. There were a few examples in the early 1900s, like the Duchess of Manchester, whose tiaras are in the Victoria and Albert Museum. She was one of these Dollar Princesses and quite a character. She liked smoking cigars and all. She went off with the family diamonds to Cartier and said, “Make me a tiara, and use up the garments.” You have Lady Mountbatten, who, after the birth of her daughter, Pamela, decided to go to Cartier and buy herself a nice bracelet that she could also wear in her hair in the 1920s.    There are a few examples. On the whole, it was always the husband buying the jewelry, but past that, you have women earning money and buying their own jewelry. The 60s sets off in that direction, and then it becomes jewelry that's more affordable. Jewelry has never been so diverse as in the last decades. It's never been so diverse in all its history. If you look at the Royal College of Art, I think you'll find that, in general, there are a lot more women in training to become jewelers. You find so many names of women designers, now one doesn't even talk about it. Whether it's a man or a woman, it's just become a norm.    Sharon: That's interesting. If you stop to think about it, I don't even know if there are that many male designers. I'm thinking about when I go to studios. You see more women than you do men.   Beatriz: It's more and more, yes. There are more and more women, absolutely.   Sharon: What would you advise? What piece of advice would you give emerging jewelers or people who want to follow in your steps?   Beatriz: Remember that if you're a jewelry historian, you're an academic. Remember that. You have to really enjoy what you're doing. In my case, I was very lucky. I've worked for so many different projects and so many different jewelers internationally. I've specialized in that, but it's very difficult. Maybe, depending on the economic situation, people can volunteer in a museum to learn the trade. I think what you really have to know is do you want to work in a gallery, or do you want to work in an auction? Do you want to work in a museum? They don't always mingle, so you have to learn where you want to go. It depends on what your interests are. If you have anybody, send them to me privately. I'm happy to talk it through.   Sharon: Thank you for being with us.   Beatriz: My pleasure.   Sharon: Well will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.   Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

Harriet Hastings launched Biscuiteers in 2007 after identifying a gap in the market for luxury food gifting. Over the past 15 years she has grown the business from a small startup to a unique artisan business working at scale and employing over 150 people. Biscuiteers' beautiful hand-iced biscuits are sold directly online as post-able biscuits and are available to buy in retailers including Selfridge's, Hamley's, Harvey Nichols, and at the Royal Palaces. Outside of the UK, Biscuiteers ships to countries around the world, with the US and Australia the next biggest markets after the UK. Corporate clients include Google, Barclays, Chanel and Christian Dior.  The business is headquartered in Wimbledon at the Ministry of Biscuits, a purpose-built head office and bakery, where over 3 million biscuits are iced each year. In 2012, Biscuiteers expanded its offering, opening the world's first ever Icing Cafe located in Notting Hill where both adults and children can learn how to ice like a Biscuiteer. It now has an additional flagship location in Belgravia (opened in 2021) where customers can see live icing on display for the first time. Biscuiteers holds the license for Paddington, Mr Men, Beatrix Potter, The Snowman, the RHS and Monopoly, and has achieved some impressive biscuit feats over the years, having recreated Covent Garden, Leeds Castle and Waddesdon Manor in gingerbread, the latter taking 500 hours to complete. In 2022 it even got the royal seal of approval with a Biscuiteers x Buckingham Palace collection created with the Royal Collection for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Listen in to find out more about Harriet's journey and how she was able to collaborate with fantastic brands.Find out more about Harriet Hastings via: LinkedIn.Find out more about Biscuiteers via: website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedIn.A new episode EVERY WEEK, showcasing the journeys of inspirational entrepreneurs, side hustlers and their mentors. We discuss their successes, challenges and how they overcame setbacks. Focusing mainly on what they wish they had known when starting out. The podcast aims to give aspiring entrepreneurs the confidence to START UP and START NOW by showcasing real and relatable entrepreneurs. After all, seeing is believing! Join the conversation using #startupstartnow and tagging us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Don't forget to leave a review as it really helps us reach those who need it and allows us to get the best guests for you! Connect with START UP. START NOW. and to nominate a guest please visit: www.startupstartnow.co.uk.  To connect with Sharena Shiv please visit: www.sharena.co.uk.

Tone of voice documents and brand guidelines are the business staple that most brands don't have. And if they do, it's probably not as thorough or as thoughtful as it needs to be. Today's guest, copy chief and brand and TOV consultant Vikki Ross, has written for or created brand books Nando's, Harvey Nichols, Sky, Sony, ITV, and more. In this episode, she shows us how copywriting goes beyond captions for the brands that really get it, and how words can be your best friend when building your brand - which is what advertising is all about. Expect to learn Vikki's copywriting principles and how to apply them, why you have to get granular when crafting a persona for your brand, and how to make words count, make words work, and make words dance. Got a question or a suggestion for the Social Minds podcast? Get in touch at social.minds@socialchain.com.

Welcome back to another episode of Sustainably Influenced. In today's episode we are discussing the world of leather and asking the question, can leather ever be eco-friendly? We are joined by Emily Rea, co-founder of The Restory Source: https://moralfibres.co.uk/can-leather-be-eco-friendly/The Restory are a retail company that provide aftercare for Luxury Fashion. They have previously partnered with Harrods, Manolo Blahnik, FarFetch, Selfridges and Harvey Nichols among others. They revive and repair bags, shoes and clothing. Their team consists of specialists brought together from all over the globe to ensure items are in the most capable and passionate hands. They are also training the next generation of masters to ensure the best and brightest are retained and have room to grow and develop their careers.Thanks for listening today, you can follow us on @sustainablyinfluenced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode ninety four of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the co-founder of Korres, Lena Korres. Korres began as the oldest herbal apothecary in Athens, Greece. Whilst working there, George Korres began formulating topical cosmetics for his friends and loyal customers of the pharmacy, and word quickly began to spread. Lena Philippou, now Lena Philippou-Korres, a chemical engineer, commenced work at the pharmacy in 1996 and, following consumer demand, the KORRES brand was officially launched. By the turn of the century, George and Lena's tech-driven, naturally formulated skincare products had been picked up by Henri Bendel in New York and Harvey Nichols in London. Today, despite being a truly global brand, KORRES remains true to its origins and its patented Full Circle sustainable manufacturing processes. In this conversation, Lena shares why she feels there should be more women working in STEM globally, why she has youthful naivety to thank for the brand's initial launch, and why it's not enough to rely on consumer demand when it comes to new product ideas. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Korres on Instagram @korres and @korres.athens. Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week our third drinker is Bryan Rodriguez, a wine and spirits buyer for Harvey Nichols, one of Britain's most luxury department stores. Plus we try sour beer and the perfect crisps to go with Champagne. Thank you to Franklin & Sons for sponsoring this podcast. Creating remarkable, great-tasting drinks that turn the ordinary moment into an extraordinary one.

Mary Portas is not afraid of change and is never short of new ideas. An innovative bussiness woman, she transformed Harvey Nichols into a global fashion brand in the 90's and has graced our screens and our bookshelves in the two decades since. She's advised governments and developed clothing lines of her own. But now, at 61, how does she feel about the Mary underneath all of this? Is she afraid of slowing down? Or does parenting Horatio, who's just 9 years old, keep her feeling energised? Mary reflects on the importance of following your heart, and fixing her broken sleep pattern. We also hear from Nick Littlehales, who tells us how to create the ideal conditions for mental recovery and preparing for sleep.