Luxury has always promised quality, craftsmanship and permanence. But what happens when making products last conflicts with the need to keep selling more? This panel brings together fashion designer Maria Grachvogel, Gemma Metheringham, founder of The Elephant in my Wardrobe, and designer Noah Bier, co-founder of Makers Cabinet, in conversation with Shaun Borstrock. Together they … Continued

Who really creates the value behind luxury – the brand whose name appears on the product, or the craftspeople whose knowledge and skills made it possible? Recorded at The Luxury Conversation 2026, this panel brings together Bidisha Sinha, Charos Kamalova, Yiran Duan and Timur Kamalov with conversation curator Dr Kelly Meng to examine the people, … Continued

Who really decides what we wear, what we want and what we believe is desirable? Influence has always been central to luxury. But the people shaping our choices — and the money, platforms and algorithms operating behind them — have fundamentally changed. In this panel discussion from The Luxury Conversation 2026, communications strategist Julian Vogel … Continued

Why do we keep buying things we don’t need? Why do wardrobes keep getting bigger while satisfaction gets smaller?

Why do we keep buying things we don’t need? Why do wardrobes keep getting bigger while satisfaction gets smaller? And who benefits from keeping consumers trapped in an endless cycle of wanting more? In this episode of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast, Shaun Borstrock sits down with Dr Brett Staniland – fashion writer, academic, sustainability advocate … Continued

How much fashion do we really need? In this episode of the In Pursuit of Luxury Podcast, we sit down with Gemma Metheringham – former fashion creative director, sustainability researcher, founder of The Elephant in My Wardrobe, and PhD candidate exploring the future of second-hand fashion. After more than 30 years working within the fashion … Continued

How much fashion do we really need? In this episode of the In Pursuit of Luxury Podcast, we sit down with Gemma Metheringham – former fashion creative director, sustainability researcher, founder of The Elephant in My Wardrobe, and PhD candidate exploring the future of second-hand fashion. After more than 30 years working within the fashion … Continued

What are you really paying for in luxury? In this episode of the In Pursuit of Luxury Podcast, we sit down with Mary Fellowes – founder of GreenWith Studio and one of the industry’s most respected commentators – to discuss the growing questions surrounding value, transparency, and trust in the luxury sector. As consumers become … Continued

What are you really paying for in luxury? In this episode of the In Pursuit of Luxury Podcast, we sit down with Mary Fellowes – founder of GreenWith Studio and one of the industry’s most respected commentators – to discuss the growing questions surrounding value, transparency, and trust in the luxury sector. As consumers become … Continued

What was the fashion industry really like before social media, influencers, and billion-pound luxury conglomerates? In this episode of In Pursuit of Luxury, we sit down with Julian Vogel – brand strategist, creative consultant, and longtime insider to the luxury fashion world – to explore the decades that transformed fashion forever. From the era of … Continued

What was the fashion industry really like before social media, influencers, and billion-pound luxury conglomerates? In this episode of In Pursuit of Luxury, we sit down with Julian Vogel – brand strategist, creative consultant, and longtime insider to the luxury fashion world – to explore the decades that transformed fashion forever. From the era of … Continued

Continuing from our set at the fantastic Henry’s Town House luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Central London, we are delighted to bring you episode two of the In Pursuit of Luxury Podcast. This time, we are speaking to Strategy Advisor and Creative Consultant Mimma Viglezio, bringing insight from senior leadership roles at Bulgari, … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you the second part of our conversation between Bijou Abiola, Vice President and Chief … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you a conversation between Bijou Abiola, Vice President and Chief of Staff to the … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you a conversation between Bijou Abiola, Vice President and Chief of Staff to the … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you a conversation between Margaret Macleod, CEO of Harris Tweed Hebrides and Gordon Ritchie, … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you a conversation between Margaret Macleod, CEO of Harris Tweed Hebrides and Gordon Ritchie, … Continued

Welcome to In Pursuit of Luxury Live, Season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. Continuing our focus on the amazing live discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference 2025, Honest Luxury. This time we are bringing you part 2 of an amazing conversation between Dame Zandra Rhodes, Maria Grachvogel, Richard … Continued

Welcome to season 10 of the In Pursuit of Luxury podcast. This is a special season because we are focusing on In Pursuit of Luxury, Honest Luxury live, and that means it’s the live debates and discussions we had at the In Pursuit of Luxury Conference in June 2025. We’ve got some amazing guests including … Continued

Known for her fabulously bold prints, the iconic British designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes, launched her eponymous fashion brand 56 years ago. Nicknamed ‘The Princess of Punk’, Rhodes burst onto the fashion scene in the late 1960s and continues to work from her studio in London. Rhodes began as a printed textile designer and is renowned … Continued

Obsessed with the idea that clothing can transform your body, your mood and your confidence Maria experiments with innovative cutting always keeping the woman who wears the clothing front of mind. She is personally committed to preserving the craft of luxury fashion and is working with a technology partner to reimagine the future of fashion. … Continued

Adam Brand is the 4th generation co-owner of M&S Schmalberg the flower makers in New York. M&S Schmalberg, founded in 1916, is the last remaining manufacturer of artificial flowers in the New York City garment district. Using the same vintage manufacturing process since 1916, they provide exquisite quality and a level of artisanal customization that is … Continued

Kathryn started her career in the wonderful world of tailoring at Gieves & Hawkes in 1996, rising to the position of Head Cutter, the first woman to do so in the entire history of Savile Row. She founded her own tailoring house in 2012 and is the world’s only female Master Tailor. Breaking tradition, she … Continued

Kenya Hunt is the Editor-in-Chief of ELLE UK. Kenya’s career spans working for some of the most influential women’s titles on both sides of the Atlantic. From her post-graduate days as an Assistant Editor at the seminal magazine, Jane, to her time as Deputy Editor of Grazia UK and ELLE UK. She has written for … Continued

T Michael is a bespoke tailor/ designer /artist with a conceptual approach to men’s tailoring inspired by his love of sartorial traditions and his passionate quest for a different narrative within tailoring, design and creativity, that celebrates stylistic and cultural diversities present in today’s zeitgeist. He is known for his meticulous attention to details and … Continued

Jenny King has run an established embroidery studio for 20 years. Specialising in free hand satin stitch embroidery created on Irish machines the studio offers all aspects of design and development , production and bespoke.  Jenny King Embroidery now counts amongst its clients and ever-growing list of high profile designers including Erdem, Vivienne Westwood, Aspinal … Continued

Having been at the forefront of women’s’ fashion for almost three decades, Jo Hooper has worked as a buying director and design director for some of the largest retailers including Freemans Debenhams and John Lewis. Her newish venture, NRBY, focuses on women who more than ever are working from home or part-time and are not … Continued

Crombie was founded in 1805 on the River Don in Aberdeenshire and it has been the choice of royalty, presidents and popstars ever since. It ceased trading at the start of the pandemic in 2020 and was acquired by Gordon and his partners early in 2022. Gordon has a history with the company, he was … Continued