Brown Thomas Podcast

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What's Brown Thomas Podcast about?

Come behind the scenes with us and listen to the most exciting voices in fashion, beauty and lifestyle on the all new Brown Thomas Podcast.

We open this series with a dynamic guest line-up including; Rotate designers - Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars, fine jewellery and luxury piercing enthusiast Maria Tash, CEO and Founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills, Anastasia Soare and New York based Irish influencer Erika Fox aka Retro Flame.

Hosted by broadcaster and MC Louise Duffy, who is known for her warm and intelligent interview style, join us for a fascinating insight into fashion and beauty’s most talented stars from the luxury leading brands of Brown Thomas.

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73: Positive Change Festiva...

04.30.2023

In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan is joined by Dana Thomas. A sustainability pioneer, Dana has authored three industry-disrupting books and is the Sustainability Contributing ...

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04.30.2023 73: Positive Change Festival, Jo Linehan and Dana Thomas, Sustainability Contributing Editor for British Vogue In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan is joined by Dana Thomas. A sustainability pioneer, Dana has authored three industry-disrupting books and is the Sustainability Contributing ...
04.24.2023 71: Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg, Designers & Founders of Otiumberg In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast the sister duo behind the brand Otiumberg sit down with host Louise Duffy to discuss sustainability red flags, the allure of seasonless fashion and what it’s really like to run a business ...
04.23.2023 72: Positive Change Festival, Jo Linehan and Jacquelyn Kankam, Senior Director of Sustainability & Social Impact at The Ordinary In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan sits down with Jacquelyn Kankam, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact for Deciem. They discuss The Ordinary’s goal of ...
03.23.2023 70: Tommy Mallet, Co-Founder Of Mallet Footwear Reality TV star turned entrepreneur Tommy Mallet talks to BT Podcast about how he started designing footwear, his Irish family, visiting the Brown Thomas Dublin store and how everything he does now is about changing the lives of other people.
03.08.2023 69: Aimee Connolly, Makeup Artist and Founder of Sculpted by Aimee Connolly In this episode, our host Louise Duffy talks to one of Ireland’s best loved brands, Sculpted by Aimee Connolly. She chats about her career trajectory, on being a young female entrepreneur and how Ireland is blessed with an amazing network ...
01.29.2023 68: Caroline Hirons Caroline Hirons, Founder of Skin Rocks and author of The New Edit In this episode, we speak to much loved beauty industry expert, Caroline Hirons, founder of the app Skin Rocks and author of the skincare bible The New Edit. ...
11.13.2022 67: Nigel O'Reilly In this episode, we speak to goldsmith and jewellery designer Nigel O’Reilly, who has forged his approach to design by his exposure to excellence. Nigel started his professional life in engineering but his creativity moved him in the direction of ...
07.31.2022 66: Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers - Rhode In this week’s podcast, Louise talks to Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers, founders of Rhode. The friends speak about the evolution of Rhode, founded in 2014, their distinctive colourful and playful aesthetic and their plans for the future.
07.03.2022 65: Viola Gayvis Viola Gayvis aka Tafadzwa Donald Mzondo is one of Ireland’s most exciting talents within the Drag Art scene. Viola’s revolutionary performances have quickly catapulted her to deserved heights and she can be found performing regularly across Dublin and the rest ...
06.08.2022 64: Norman Crowley – Ava In today’s podcast, we talk to Norman Crowley, CEO of Wicklow-based, Ava. Sitting in the heart of Powerscourt Estate, Ava Studio push the limits of advanced engineering to breathe energy of the future into cars of the past.
05.22.2022 63: Justine Picardie - Catherine Dior Today Louise speaks with renowned author, Justine Picardie. Justine Picardie has enjoyed the most illustrious writing career at the Sunday Times and British Vogue before becoming editor of the Observer Magazine and Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town ...
05.15.2022 62: Tonya Kidd-Beggs - STORIES Parfums In todays podcast, we talk to Tonya Kidd-Beggs, founder of STORIES Parfums. Inspired by the memories that have shaped her life. Tonya tells her fascinating story today involving a transformative trip to the heart of perfume making in France which ...
05.08.2022 61: Jamie Genevieve - VIEVE In this week's episode we welcome back Jamie Genevieve to the Brown Thomas podcast to chat through the incredible success of new brand VIEVE which has launched in Brown Thomas Dundrum and online. Jamie gives us insight into the pillars ...
04.26.2022 60: Emily Rea - The Restory In today’s episode Louise speaks with Emily Rea, Co-Founder of The Restory, an aftercare company that restores luxury handbags, shoes and clothes. The Restory combines art, craft and the power of technology to make sure cherished items can last forever.
04.17.2022 59: Spencer Matthews - CleanCo Spencer Matthews, Founder and CEO of CleanCo Podcast supremo, entrepreneur and television personality, Spencer Matthews, joins Louise Duffy to discuss family life, career trajectory, his very important ties to Ireland and what led to the creation of his new brand ...
04.10.2022 58: Dr. Yannis and Eva Alexandrides - 111SKIN In today's podcast, we speak with Dr. Yannis and Eva Alexandrides, founders of one of the world's fastest-growing global skincare brands 111SKIN. Yannis, a globally renowned cosmetic surgeon along with his wife Eva share how their brand grew from a ...
03.27.2022 57: Dr. Helena McMahon - Seabody In today’s podcast we speak with Dr. Helena McMahon, co-founder of Ireland’s most exciting new skincare and supplement brand, Seabody. The team at Seabody have developed bespoke skincare formulations with biomolecules and bioactives harnessed from ocean plants from the Irish ...
03.06.2022 56: Chloe Lloyd - Bobbi Brown In today's podcast we speak with model, fashion designer and beauty fanatic Chloe Lloyd in partnership with Bobbi Brown. Chloe has graced the pages of Vogue and Elle and her approach to fashion, beauty and interiors has garnered her almost ...
11.28.2021 55: Sarah Harris – British Vogue In this episode of Brown Thomas Podcast Louise chats to British Vogue Deputy Editor and Fashion Features Director, Sarah Harris. Sarah talks about her role at the iconic magazine and how they adapted throughout the pandemic, her minimalist aesthetic and ...
11.14.2021 54: Victoria Magrath - UK ambassador for Bvlgari In this episode of Brown Thomas Podcast Louise chats to fashion and beauty influencer Victoria Magrath, creator of @inthefrow and UK ambassador for Bvlgari. Victoria talks about her role and love for this luxury jewellery and accessories brand which has ...
08.22.2021 53: Art of Beauty Brown Thomas presents the Art of Beauty - a series exploring the relationship between art, fashion and beauty. In this episode we've taken highlights from the series which speaks to Irish actress Olwen Fouéré, Irish model & artist Clara MacSweeney, ...
08.15.2021 52: Alannah Weston – Chairman of the Selfridges Group Following the release of series two of the 'How To Lead A Sustainable Business' podcast with Selfridges Group Chairman, Alannah Weston, Louise Duffy speaks to Alannah about her mission to discover how businesses can innovate and transform to put sustainability ...
08.01.2021 51: Melissa Snover, Founder & CEO of Nourished Melissa Snover is an award-winning entrepreneur, registered nutritionist, and self-confessed health fanatic. In this episode, we hear how Melissa first came up with the concept of Nourished when travelling back in 2018. She discusses the importance of tailor-made nutrition, how ...
07.06.2021 50: CREATE Push for Progress Now in its eleventh year, Brown Thomas will launch CREATE Push for Progress, the annual showcase celebrating and supporting the future of the country’s most compelling Irish design talent. CREATE champions a roster of innovative, imaginative and emerging design talents ...
06.27.2021 49: Magali Pascal In this episode Louise chats to Magali Pascal, founder and creative director behind Parisian namesake label Magali Pascal. Magali discusses how her passion for design brought her to Bali and how the minute she set foot on the heavenly island ...
06.06.2021 48: Roxie Nafousi This week we speak with Roxie Nafousi, an emotional health adviser, manifestor and writer. Roxie tells us how manifesting changed her life three years ago and how she is now developing the lives of others through her self-love and motivational ...
05.30.2021 47: Anya Hindmarch In today’s podcast Louise speaks to one of the world’s most renowned fashion accessory designers, Anya Hindmarch. An environmentalist with philanthropy at the core of many of her campaigns Anya is famous for her creativity and craftsmanship when it comes ...
05.16.2021 46: Sarah Chapman - Founder CEO This week Louise chats to Founder, CEO and product formulator Sarah Chapman. When forming her brand, Sarah merged two areas of skincare - results driven ingredients and the feel-good factor that comes with luxurious beauty products. Sarah covers all things ...
05.09.2021 45: Lucy Hagerty – Founder of La Bougie This week, we speak to expert perfumer and founder of luxury brand La Bougie, Lucy Hagerty. Lucy discusses starting her business, the intricate process of creating scents, her previous career as a chef to the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson ...
04.25.2021 44: Sustainability Brown Thomas places sustainability at the heart of everything we do; how we work, what we buy and sell. We see it as ‘Doing the Right thing’ which is one of our core business values. With a vision to reinvent ...
04.18.2021 Camille Perry and Holly Wright of TOVE This week Louise is joined by Camille Perry and Holly Wright of TOVE, a new and exciting label to Brown Thomas. TOVE can be described as a minimalist meets romantic brand which over the last two years has gained a ...
04.11.2021 43: Georgiana Huddart Creative Director and Designer at Hunza G In today’s episode, Louise speaks to Georgiana Huddart, Creative Director and Designer at Hunza G. Georgiana discusses her background in fashion & interior design whilst sharing her love for the heritage crinkle fabric that she wore throughout her youth and ...
04.04.2021 42: Amanda Harrington This week Louise is joined by Amanda Harrington, founder of luxury tanning brand Amanda Harrington London. Amanda tells Louise how her love for classical art and her passion for body painting led her on a very special journey. After a ...
03.28.2021 41: Geza Schoen In this episode Louise talks to Geza Schoen, founder of minimalist fragrance brand Escentric Molecule. Geza talks to Louise about how it all began with a secret passion for fragrance which he developed at the age of 13 when he ...
03.21.2021 40: Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer of Sweaty Betty In today’s episode, Louise speaks with Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer of Sweaty Betty. Jemma discusses what the role of Chief Product Officer entails, and her journey to get there with stints in Topshop and Dunnes Stores along the way. ...
03.14.2021 39: Hayley Menzies This week we speak with Hayley Menzies, who takes us through the wonderful journey of her eponymous brand. Hayley Menzies' fashion training began in the London College of Fashion where she studied design and styling. Her career took a meandering ...
03.08.2021 38: Anne Pitcher In today’s episode we are celebrating International Women’s Day with a very special guest, Anne Pitcher. Anne is MD of the Selfridges Group, a collection of 5 iconic global brands - Selfridges in the UK, Holt Renfrew in Canada, di ...
02.28.2021 37: Peigín Crowley – Founder of Ground This week we speak to the founder of Ground, Peigín Crowley. Ground Wellbeing is a collection of natural aromatherapy oils and balms with interwoven wellness rituals to encourage mindful selfcare. Having spent over 20 years in the world of Spa ...
02.21.2021 36: Harris Reed We speak with muse, model and fashion designer Harris Reed. Harris talks about growing up with an early love of fashion, having a supportive Mother who encouraged experimentation with gender fluidity, and the new M·A·C collection that celebrates freedom and ...
02.14.2021 35: John Molloy, Memo Paris This week Louise is joined by John Molloy, co-founder of Memo Paris. John talks to Louise about his Irish heritage, building a family brand from scratch with wife Clara and what the future looks like for Memo Paris. John talks ...
02.07.2021 34: Sean Barron, RE/DONE In today’s episode we speak to Sean Barron, Co-Founder of cult brand RE/DONE. RE/DONE was born online in 2014, with their first batch of jeans selling out within 12 minutes and from there the brand has grown from strength to ...
01.31.2021 33: Sali Hughes In this episode we speak to journalist, broadcaster and author Sali Hughes. As the only girl in a household full of boys, Sali fell in love with beauty and luxury skincare from an early age. During the podcast, Sali reminisces ...
01.24.2021 32: Zoe Taylor This week we talk to CHANEL ambassador and makeup artist Zoe Taylor. Louise talks to Zoe about her amazing life as a CHANEL ambassador, how she got into the world of beauty and her journey so far. Zoe shares with ...
12.20.2020 31: Kilian Hennessy, Founder Kilian Paris This week Louise is joined by Kilian Hennessey, the man behind luxury fragrance brand Kilian Paris. Heir to a long line of cognac makers who were pioneers in luxury, Kilian decided to take up the torch of family tradition. Kilian ...
12.13.2020 30: Asya Varetsa Co-founder of Sleeper In today’s episode we speak to Asya Varetsa Co-founder of Sleeper, the world’s first walking sleepwear label. Sleeper debuted in AW14 & was highly regarded by then editor-in-chief of Vogue Italia Franca Sozzani who named Sleeper as the brand of ...
12.06.2020 29: Roksanda This week we speak with Roksanda, one of the most recognisable fashion designers in London and key supporter of M·A·C and Viva Glam. Roksanda speaks of the incredible fundraising efforts of Viva Glam, raising over €4m for Irish organisations since ...
11.29.2020 28: Jake Hall, Founder and Creative Director of Prévu This week Louise is joined by Jake Hall, Founder and Creative Director of Prévu. The former football and TV star talks about launching at Brown Thomas Menswear and how he turned his personal brand from a garage start-up into a ...
11.22.2020 27: Bernadette In today’s episode, we meet Charlotte and Bernadette, mother and daughter duo behind Antwerp’s cult fashion label, Bernadette. Together with their combined inspiration and expertise, they have created a cross-generational label, famous for its vibrant prints all of which are ...
11.15.2020 26: Gucci Westman This week we speak with Gucci Westman, Founder of Westman Atelier. Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editorial makeup artist, contributing to publications like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. She rose to prominence creating ...
11.08.2020 23: Olivia Von Halle The queen of luxury nightwear, Olivia Von Halle takes us through the fabulous journey of her eponymous brand. We discuss life in lockdown, juggling family and career, her past in Trend Forecasting and the intricacies of running your own company. ...

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