From the Glory Days of Topshop to Building Every Woman's Capsule Wardrobe with Sinead Keary

In our Season 5 finale, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sineadkearythelabel/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sinead Keary </a>reveals how her experience in personal shopping and luxury retail helped her create a digital-first brand, bringing personalization to the online space. </p> <ul> <li><strong>Sinead Keary</strong> brings together lessons learned from both <strong>Topshop</strong> and <strong>Brown Thomas</strong> to create a <strong>digital-first brand</strong> that merges premium accessibility with luxury craftsmanship.</p> </li> <li>Her brand stems from her years of experience in <strong>personal shopping</strong>, <strong>understanding client needs</strong> and delivering capsule collections that women can rely on season after season.</p> </li> <li>Even with roots in traditional retail, <strong>Sinead’s focus on online sales and digital strategies allowed her to create a brand that thrives in today’s digital-first landscape.</strong> </p> </li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 5 of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techpoweredluxury/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Powered Luxury</a> is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash.mcdonnell/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley McDonnell</a>. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders.</p> <br /></p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

00:41:51

Live from Paris Fashion Week: Decoding the Luxury Industry Ecosystem in Ireland

This week, we bring you the live podcast episode from our most important event to date: Live from Paris Fashion Week, where we gathered <strong>Aoife McNanamara, Una McGurk, Paul Sheeran, Bairbre Power and Shana Chu</strong> to discuss how each of them are <strong>elevating the Irish fashion ecosystem in all its different forms: from retail to journalism, from beauty and fine jewellery to innovation</strong>. </p> The event took place at the heart of Paris, at the best place to gather an outstanding lineup of Irish speakers: the Embassy of Ireland. <strong>Drawing back on the essence of diplomatic union and collaboration</strong>, <strong>guests were welcomed to a showcase of the best of beauty, fashion, jewelry and spirits Ireland can offer in Paris.</strong></p> The first room showcased the best of Irish fashion: <a href="https://aoifemcnamara.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aoife McNamara</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/colinburke_/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colin Burke</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurajaynehaltondesign/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laura Jayne Halton</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kindredofireland/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kindred of Ireland</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelandskein/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Landskein</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roisinlinnane/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roisin Linnane</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twgboutique/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The White Era</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tidings.ie/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tidings</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosduke/?hl=it" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ros Duke</a>.</p> The second room featured a mix of brands with alcoohol-free sparking wine from <a href="https://www.frenchbloom.com/en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">French Bloom</a><strong>, </strong>beautiful lab-grown diamonds from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chupi/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chupi</a><strong>, </strong>and beauty brands <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellaandjocosmetics/?hl=it" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ella & Jo </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seoulista_beauty/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seoulista Beauty</a>.</p> <br /></p> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 5 of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techpoweredluxury/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Powered Luxury</a> is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash.mcdonnell/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley McDonnell</a>. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders.</p> <br /></p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <br /></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

00:33:12

Optimizing for Success in China with Digital Luxury Group

The delicate powerplay of localized strategies to reach the Chinese consumer anywhere, at anytime.</p> <strong>The pandemic drastically shifted how Chinese consumers interacted with luxury brands</strong>, and the impact of these changes is still being felt. While many brands thrived by focusing on local markets, the return of international travel presents both a challenge and an opportunity: <strong>one-third of Chinese consumers</strong> <strong>are now spending more on luxury goods</strong> <strong>outside of China</strong>.</p> For luxury brands, this means ensuring they can <strong>connect with Chinese consumers whether they’re shopping in Shanghai or Paris.</strong> But achieving this involves more than just having a presence in multiple markets—<strong>it demands a deep understanding of China’s digital ecosystem and how, in consequence,</strong> <strong>consumer behavior has evolved</strong> the expectation surrounding the luxury experience, “<strong>The Chinese luxury consumer has gotten used to the speed, convenience, and rewards of the Chinese digital ecosystem</strong>,” explains Jacques.</p> To remain competitive, brands must adapt their digital and operational strategies both locally and internationally, <strong>ensuring that Chinese consumers receive the same high-level service globally.</strong> </p> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 5 of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techpoweredluxury/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Powered Luxury</a> is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash.mcdonnell/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley McDonnell</a>. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders.</p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

01:01:35

Oceanus: From Swimwear to Eveningwear with Founder & Designer Hannah Attallah

<strong>Hannah Attalah</strong>’s journey with <a href="https://oceanusthelabel.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oceanus</a> began with her love for fashion and hand-embroidery. After studying at the London College of Fashion and working with big names like <strong>Donna Karan and Jenny Packham</strong>, Hannah realized her true passion lays in textiles and elaborate designs. <strong>Her work with the intricacies of evening wear and the management of different hand-beading techniques ultimately led her to founding Oceanus</strong>, where she could express her love for color, texture, and craftsmanship. </p> <ul> <li>Hannah Attalah is the founder of Oceanus, <strong>a London-based luxury brand that is renowned for its intricate hand-embellished swimwear and bold designs</strong> inspired by the founder’s love of fashion and textiles.</p> </li> <li>Oceanus stands out for its distinctive use of <strong>hand-beading, sustainable fabrics, and vibrant colors</strong>. The brand has achieved <strong>international recognition</strong>, being featured from the beginning in top retailers like <strong>Neiman Marcus and Revolve, while also boasting a strong celebrity following.</strong></p> </li> <li>The growing demand for luxury swimwear, <strong>driven by sustainability, experiential luxury, and social media influence, is consolidating swimwear into a statement of status</strong>, with the market projected to reach $30.8 billion by 2032.</p> </li> </ul> <br /></p> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 5 of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techpoweredluxury/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tech Powered Luxury</a> is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash.mcdonnell/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ashley McDonnell</a>. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders.</p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

00:48:56

Dr Vali: The Pioneer of Luxury Biohacking

Welcome to our Season 5 premier of Tech Powered Luxury! Get ready for our first episode to be recorded live from Selfridge's in London with the incredible <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bydrvali/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Dr Vali</a>. </p> <ul> <li>Dr. Vali is a <strong>leading figure in luxury wellness</strong>, known for her innovative approach that combines <strong>extensive medical expertise with cutting-edge biohacking techniques</strong>. What glues it all together? Her <strong>integrity</strong>.</p> </li> <li><strong>Biohacking is the practice of making lifestyle changes to enhance health and performance</strong>, ranging from simple diet modifications to advanced medical techniques. The global biohacking market is growing rapidly, <strong>reflecting a rising consumer demand for personalized wellness solutions.</strong></p> </li> <li>Luxury brands like <strong>La Mer</strong> are already exploring this space by offering <strong>exclusive wellness experiences for their top clients</strong>. These activations not only <strong>enhance customer loyalty but also significantly increase sales</strong>, creating new opportunities for luxury brands to expand their reach into wellness.</p> </li> <li>Our <strong>Community Rewards</strong> this week are brought to you by the <a href="https://www.iconicoffices.com/">Iconic Offices</a>, keep reading to find out what we’ve got for you! </p> </li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 5 of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/techpoweredluxury/">Tech Powered Luxury</a> is brought to you by luxury and tech entrepreneur <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ash.mcdonnell/">Ashley McDonnell</a>. With 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of luxury and technology, Ashley carved out a career across Paris, Dublin and Geneva, working at LVMH, Dior, Google and luxury group PUIG. The podcast is also taught as a module at leading business and design schools around the world, with the goal to share insightful and actionable stories and experience from industry leaders.</p> <br /></p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a><strong></strong></p> <br /></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch, Grace Slattery and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co </p>

00:52:48

Content Creator Turned Tech Founder: Limitless Influencing with Lauren Arthurs

This week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenarthurs_/">Lauren Arthurs</a><strong>, the Irish influencer who has created her own app to solve what most influencers and content creators struggle with: the lack of a one-stop solution to edit and manage content.</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenarthurs_/">Lauren Arthurs</a> is a fashion and lifestyle influencer from Ireland who started her career with a blog in 2012, and just recently launched her own app, <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/la-edit/id6471419182">LA Edit</a>, to <strong>solve all the inefficiencies related to content creation</strong>.</p> </li> <li>We explore <strong>the work routine and the behind the scenes of an influencer</strong> and how to organize yourself to create content, from sourcing inspiration all the way to managing your organic content around branded ad campaigns.</p> </li> <li><strong>Brand partnerships 101</strong>: from finding the right match to understanding when brand partnership are successful, <strong>Lauren stresses the importance of authenticity and consistency to keep audiences engaged and ensure coherence in your online presence.</strong> </p> </li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well as our sponsors, Sinead Keary the Label and Digital Luxury Group.</p> <strong>LISTENER BENEFITS</strong></p> Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a 20% discount on https://seoulistabeauty.com/ and <a href="https://sineadkeary.com/">https://sineadkeary.com/</a> with the code TPL20, as well as a complementary perspective on building your brands strategy for China with Digital Luxury Group. Email  <a href="mailto:hello@digital-luxury.com">hello@digital-luxury.com</a> to organise your consultation. </p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Partnerships: Cliona Jordan</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill, Christos Celniku and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Social Media Management: Grace Slattery</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

00:48:53

From Racing Teams to Chasing Dreams: Building A Lifestyle Food Brand with Nutbutter's Paddy Hogan

<ul> <li>Paddy Hogan's transition from the <strong>adrenaline-fueled realm of Formula 1</strong> to the <strong>dynamic</strong>, <strong>health-focused dining world of </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nutbutter.ie/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"><strong>Nutbutter</strong> </a>is an intriguing mix of <strong>entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal evolution</strong>.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The core reason behind Nutbutter was <strong>creating a healthy lifestyle that combined efficient operations, great design and a better quality of work</strong> (and life balance) to everyone involved. Their founding values? <strong>Work smarter, not harder.</strong></p> </li> <li>Drawing from Paddy Hogan’s experiences with Lewis Hamilton, <strong>we explore the dynamic intersection of fashion and Formula 1</strong>. In recent years, these two worlds have increasingly merged, <strong>showcasing how luxury and high-performance racing influence and inspire each other</strong>.</p> </li> </ul> The common denominator between Paddy Hogan, Formula 1, Fashion and Luxury? <strong>Lewis Hamilton</strong>.</p> <strong>He coached Paddy Hogan for a Renault Championship</strong> just after having won it himself the year prior, and instilled in Nutbutter’s founder the <strong>essential soft skills</strong> that define a winning crew, “<strong>he just had that championship mindset</strong>”<strong>, </strong>says Paddy.</p> Formula 1 isn't just about racing; <strong>it's a dynamic blend of luxury, fashion, and cutting-edge technology.</strong> The world of Formula 1 has always attracted high-end brands and designers, drawn by the <strong>sport's inherent glamour and global reach.</strong> From the sleek designs of the cars to the personal style of the drivers, <strong>fashion started to play a crucial role in the identity of Formula 1.</strong></p> <br /></p> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well as our sponsors, Sinead Keary the Label and Digital Luxury Group.</p> <strong>LISTENER BENEFITS</strong></p> Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a 20% discount on https://seoulistabeauty.com/ and <a href="https://sineadkeary.com/">https://sineadkeary.com/</a> with the code TPL20, as well as a complementary perspective on building your brands strategy for China with Digital Luxury Group. Email  <a href="mailto:hello@digital-luxury.com">hello@digital-luxury.com</a> to organise your consultation. </p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Partnerships: Cliona Jordan</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill, Christos Celniku and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Social Media Management: Grace Slattery</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

00:46:24

Where Fashion Meets Innovation: The Fashion Innovation Agency with Matthew Drinkwater

This week we explore the role of education in the sweet spot of where technology meets fashion: how to foster experiential learning to educate the upcoming generation of fashion leaders. </p> <ul> <li><strong>Matthew Drinkwater is at the forefront of the Fashion Innovation Agency (FIA)</strong> at the London College of Fashion (LCF), <strong>driving the integration of technology and fashion education.</strong></p> </li> <li>The FIA acts as a <strong>bridge between the fashion industry and emerging tech,</strong> promoting <strong>experiential learning</strong> by allowing students to work hands-on with AI, AR, VR, and other emerging technologies. <strong>Fostering innovation in education</strong> is crucial for developing <strong>creative problem-solvers who can push the boundaries of traditional fashion practices.</strong></p> </li> <li>One of the roles of education is defining the applications of tech in fashion, and <strong>creating a space where conversations can happen openly</strong>, where <strong>boundaries, ethics and best-practices are discussed and implemented through trial and error</strong>, creating a blueprint for future professionals<strong>.</strong> </p> </li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well as our sponsors, Sinead Keary the Label and Digital Luxury Group.</p> <strong>LISTENER BENEFITS</strong></p> Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a 20% discount on https://seoulistabeauty.com/ and <a href="https://sineadkeary.com/">https://sineadkeary.com/</a> with the code TPL20, as well as a complementary perspective on building your brands strategy for China with Digital Luxury Group. Email  <a href="mailto:hello@digital-luxury.com">hello@digital-luxury.com</a> to organise your consultation. </p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Partnerships: Cliona Jordan</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill, Christos Celniku and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Social Media Management: Grace Slattery</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co </p>

00:43:34

Why Rental is The Future of Fashion with Rachel Hennessy from Happy Days

This week, we are thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with <strong>Rachel Hennessy</strong>, founder of fashion rental <a href="https://happy-days.ie/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">Happy Days</a>.</p> Are you new here? <strong>Welcome to our amazing community</strong> - keep reading to discover everything about Tech Powered Luxury, our <strong>Community Rewards and </strong><a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank"><strong>Substack</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p> <ul> <li><strong>Rachel Hennessy</strong> leveraged her experience at KPMG and Google before launching her own fashion rental Happy Days in Ireland. The driving force behind the project? <strong>Searching for a solution to replace countless one-time purchases that would eventually go to waste.</strong></p> </li> <li>The starting approach set the grounds for her success: u<strong>nderstanding what people around her were looking for, and how to include that in her business.</strong> The result is a <strong>consumer-centric business model</strong> that is translated into different services and experiences.</p> </li> <li>Rental as a business model is nothing new in the industry, but <strong>ensuring profitability, let alone long-term business health, is still a tricky balance between operating costs and revenues.</strong></p> </li> </ul> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well as our sponsors, Sinead Keary the Label and Digital Luxury Group.</p> <strong>LISTENER BENEFITS</strong></p> Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a 20% discount on https://seoulistabeauty.com/ and <a href="https://sineadkeary.com/">https://sineadkeary.com/</a> with the code TPL20, as well as a complementary perspective on building your brands strategy for China with Digital Luxury Group. Email  <a href="mailto:hello@digital-luxury.com">hello@digital-luxury.com</a> to organise your consultation. </p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Partnerships: Cliona Jordan</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill, Christos Celniku and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Social Media Management: Grace Slattery</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p>

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Cryo-Powered Beauty Start-Up to Scale-Up with Seoulista Beauty Founder Una McGurk

Join us for Episode 7 of Season 4 with <strong>Una McGurk, </strong>founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/seoulista_beauty/" rel="noopener noreferer" target="_blank">Seoulista Beauty</a>, a brand that focuses on bringing salon-standard skin experiences to your home with two concepts at the core: <strong>cooling temperatures and applying pressure</strong>, techniques that allow for changing and improving the texture of skin. </p> From their award winning Instant Facial masks (<em>created with 100% biodegradable fermented coconut</em>) to their innovative and easy to use tools, Una shares a wealth of knowledge on Seoulista's journey from start-up to scale-up.</p> <br /></p> <strong>ABOUT</strong></p> Season 4 of Tech Powered Luxury is brought to you in partnership with Seoulista Beauty, a cryo-powered skincare brand, as well as our sponsors, Sinead Keary the Label and Digital Luxury Group.</p> <strong>LISTENER BENEFITS</strong></p> Tech Powered Luxury listeners benefit from a 20% discount on https://seoulistabeauty.com/ and <a href="https://sineadkeary.com/">https://sineadkeary.com/</a> with the code TPL20, as well as a complementary perspective on building your brands strategy for China with Digital Luxury Group. Email  <a href="mailto:hello@digital-luxury.com">hello@digital-luxury.com</a> to organise your consultation. </p> <strong>NEWSLETTER & COMMUNITY REWARDS</strong></p> Each week, we bring a dedicated newsletter as well as Community Rewards to Tech Powered Luxury listeners. Subscribe to our substack to have full access: <a href="https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/">https://techpoweredluxury.substack.com/</a></p> <strong>THE TECH POWERED LUXURY TEAM</strong></p> Producer & Host: Ashley McDonnell</p> Partnerships: Cliona Jordan</p> Videography: Ben O’Neill, Christos Celniku and Morgan Prudhomme</p> Photography: Anastasiia Redko, Anastasiia Lopushynska and Madeline Gillespie</p> Production Assistants: Abigail Herbert, Gemma Brennan, Tessa Haughton Lynch and Klaudia Skierska</p> Newsletter: Beatriz Barros</p> Styling: Johanna Dooley</p> Styling Assistants: Cian Crowe and Alison Murphy</p> Social Media Management: Grace Slattery</p> Public Relations: Align Agency</p> Content Creation: Kinsman & Co</p> <br /> </p>

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