TheIndustry.fashion & TheIndustry.beauty Podcast

Laura Lambert is the Founder of Fenton & Co the ethical precious gemstone experts focussed on the Bridal market.

Fenton & Co is shaking up the fine jewellery market with a new online ethical proposition by bringing fine jewellery to (almost) everyone and dispelling the unhealthy notion that you should spend 3 x your salary on an engagement ring and making a more efficient supply chain and passing on the saving to the customer.

Laura comes from a long line of entrepreneurs with her Great Grandfather moving from Poland in the 1920's and kicking off his retail career from a barrow in London's East End to her Grandfather and Father who were involved in the creation of Bicester Village. 

Laura Lambert is the Founder of Fenton & Co the ethical precious gemstone experts focussed on the Bridal market.

Fenton & Co is shaking up the fine jewellery market with a new online ethical proposition by bringing fine jewellery to (almost) everyone and dispelling the unhealthy notion that you should spend 3 x your salary on an engagement ring and making a more efficient supply chain and passing on the saving to the customer.

Laura comes from a long line of entrepreneurs with her Great Grandfather moving from Poland in the 1920's and kicking off his retail career from a barrow in London's East End to her Grandfather and Father who were involved in the creation of Bicester Village. 

Cecile Reinaud is the Founder of Seraphine the fashion-forward maternity brand favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge.

In 2018, Seraphine turned over €26m and now, in 2020 the brand has a strong global footprint with a website in seven languages and 10 different currencies. Its retail stores grace the world's major cities including New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Hong Kong plus a strong wholesale business with leading stockists including John Lewis.

In this episode, Cecile talks to us from her office – it's a rare treat for her to be there due to the pandemic – and tells us about the beginning of her career, which started in advertising, her move to fashion and how she's running her business in the post-lockdown world.

Cecile Reinaud is the Founder of Seraphine the fashion-forward maternity brand favoured by the Duchess of Cambridge.

In 2018, Seraphine turned over €26m and now, in 2020 the brand has a strong global footprint with a website in seven languages and 10 different currencies. Its retail stores grace the world's major cities including New York, Paris, London, Dubai and Hong Kong plus a strong wholesale business with leading stockists including John Lewis.

In this episode, Cecile talks to us from her office – it's a rare treat for her to be there due to the pandemic – and tells us about the beginning of her career, which started in advertising, her move to fashion and how she's running her business in the post-lockdown world.

Tom Shearsmith, TheIndustry.fashion's news & features writer, speaks to Lauren Quinn, Creative Director and Founder of ethical Swimwear brand Bromelia Swimwear.

Lauren exclusively employs women, LGBTQ+ or BAME individuals and supports local artists to create pieces that tell a story through pattern, art, photography and design.

Bromelia Swimwear was born from the powerful mix of Brazilian soul and California beach lifestyle.

In this episode, Lauren tells us about her move to Brazil in her mid-thirties where she wanted to open a very different business to the one she has today and how she went on to launch Bromelia which has caught the eye of the journalists at Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire. 

Tom Shearsmith, TheIndustry.fashion's news & features writer, speaks to Lauren Quinn, Creative Director and Founder of ethical Swimwear brand Bromelia Swimwear.

Lauren exclusively employs women, LGBTQ+ or BAME individuals and supports local artists to create pieces that tell a story through pattern, art, photography and design.

Bromelia Swimwear was born from the powerful mix of Brazilian soul and California beach lifestyle.

In this episode, Lauren tells us about her move to Brazil in her mid-thirties where she wanted to open a very different business to the one she has today and how she went on to launch Bromelia which has caught the eye of the journalists at Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire. 

In this episode, Lauretta Roberts, TheIndustry.fashion’s Editor in Chief speaks to Fiona McIntosh, Co-founder of Blow LTD, the UK’s leading provider for at-home beauty services. 

After a long career in media as former Editor in Chief of ELLE and Grazia magazines, Fiona, along with business partner the entrepreneur and venture capitalist Dharmash Mistry, embarked on their journey into the on-demand world to deliver fast and expert beauty services to busy women.

When not in lockdown the business was delivering over 15,000 services per month, with over 1,200 expert beauty professionals across the UK.

Fiona tell us how she’s been keeping her customer base engaged during lockdown and how the business is gearing up to re-open with an enhanced service offer.

In this episode, Lauretta Roberts, TheIndustry.fashion’s Editor in Chief speaks to Fiona McIntosh, Co-founder of Blow LTD, the UK’s leading provider for at-home beauty services. 

After a long career in media as former Editor in Chief of ELLE and Grazia magazines, Fiona, along with business partner the entrepreneur and venture capitalist Dharmash Mistry, embarked on their journey into the on-demand world to deliver fast and expert beauty services to busy women.

When not in lockdown the business was delivering over 15,000 services per month, with over 1,200 expert beauty professionals across the UK.

Fiona tell us how she’s been keeping her customer base engaged during lockdown and how the business is gearing up to re-open with an enhanced service offer.

Lauretta Roberts speaks to Sean Dixon, Co-founder of Richard James Savile Row.

Sean started his career at luxury multi-brand retailer Browns where he met his business partner Richard James and launched the brand in 1992 during the Brit Pop era shaking up Savile Row and creating bespoke suits for the likes of Oasis and Pulp. 

In this episode, Sean tells us about his journey from working with John Galliano to launching the menswear business, how it has coped under lockdown and how important it is to retain vital tailoring skills. 

Lauretta Roberts caught up with Sean when non-essential retail was still not open.

Lauretta Roberts speaks to Sean Dixon, Co-founder of Richard James Savile Row.

Sean started his career at luxury multi-brand retailer Browns where he met his business partner Richard James and launched the brand in 1992 during the Brit Pop era shaking up Savile Row and creating bespoke suits for the likes of Oasis and Pulp. 

In this episode, Sean tells us about his journey from working with John Galliano to launching the menswear business, how it has coped under lockdown and how important it is to retain vital tailoring skills. 

Lauretta Roberts caught up with Sean when non-essential retail was still not open.