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The Luxury Item is the leading podcast on the business of luxury, and an important resource for global industry decision makers who want to stay one step ahead.
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S18 E06: Aaron Kirman, CEO of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California (opens the original)
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While the rest of America's homebuyers are stuck waiting out high rates, the ultra-wealthy are on a buying spree. As demand concentrates around truly distinctive properties, expertise in positioning and storytelling has become as important as the asset itself. Scott Kerr is joined by Aaron Kirman, founder and CEO of Christie's International Real Estate Southern California, and one of the most successful and influential figures in global luxury real estate. Aaron explains why the luxury real esta
S18 E05: Francois-Xavier Hotier, President of Ulysse Nardin Americas (opens the original)
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Swiss watchmaking’s most compelling momentum may be coming from its independents. These small maisons pairing centuries of technical discipline with remarkably personal creative vision. One Swiss luxury manufacture that has repeatedly shown how an independent spirit can challenge the conventions of high horology is the 180-year-old Ulysse Nardin. Scott Kerr speaks to Francois-Xavier "FX" Hotier, president of Ulysse Nardin Americas, about the modern appeal of independent watchmaking, why direct r
S18 E04: Tina Necrason, Global Head of Branded Residential at Hyatt (opens the original)
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Branded residences are one of the most dynamic growth stories in luxury today, bringing together real estate, hospitality, and affluent consumer lifestyles. For Hyatt, branded residences is a strategic growth pillar in luxury and lifestyle real estate. Scott Kerr sits down with Tina Necrason, Hyatt's global head of branded residential, to discuss why branded residences are becoming a major luxury real estate growth category, how today’s affluent buyer is seeking “lifestyle per foot", and what go
Bonus Episode: Eva Chow, Founder of KHEE Soju and Co-Chair of the LACMA Art + Film Gala (opens the original)
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Eva Chow has been dubbed the "culture queen of Los Angeles" by The New York Times. She is a prominent cultural figure and Korean-American entrepreneur whose career spans fashion designer, restaurateur, arts patron, and founder of premium spirits brand KHEE Soju. Eva also co-chairs the star-studded Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art + Film Gala along with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. In this bonus episode, Eva talks with Scott Kerr about why Koreans’ deep cultural heritage and focus on qual
S18 E03: Lisa Bauer, President and CEO at Starboard (opens the original)
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Cruise ships have become some of the most dynamic luxury retail environments in the world, and Starboard is the biggest player in the cruise retail business. Starboard's president and CEO Lisa Bauer sits down with Scott Kerr to discuss how the company brings top luxury maisons to life at sea with boutique‑level standards. She shares the psychology behind cruisers spending four or five figures on watches and jewelry, why cruise retail is an untapped luxury and experiential channel, and breaking t
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