The Luxury Society Podcast

In this episode, hosts  Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh welcome Arjen van de Vall, CEO of Watchfinder & Co., for a deep dive into the fast-evolving pre-owned luxury watch market. They explore how the industry has matured since the pandemic-era boom, how buyer behavior is shifting, and why trust—not timepieces—is the real product Watchfinder sells. Arjen shares insights on market volatility, brand performance, counterfeits, and the company's global expansion strategy.

Highlights include:

Market correction: Has the post-COVID speculation phase finally settled?Buyer behavior: Why Gen Z and Millennials are embracing pre-owned watchesBrand leaders: How Omega and C...

In this episode, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh welcome Luca Solca, one of the most respected analysts in the global luxury sector. They explore the current turbulence in the luxury market, from macroeconomic pressures and post-pandemic consumer behavior to creative turnover and digital transformation. Luca offers razor-sharp commentary on everything from Swatch Group’s boardroom drama to China's shifting luxury landscape.

Highlight include: 

The macro view: Is luxury really in crisis, or just correcting after post-COVID exuberance?China's impact: How real estate and consumer confidence are shaping Chinese luxury demand.Luxury’s pricing problem: Have...

In this episode, Robin Swithinbank is joined by Chabi Nouri, Global CEO of Bonhams and former CEO of Piaget, to explore the dynamic world of luxury auctions. From classic cars and contemporary art to collectible watches and rare artifacts, Bonhams operates across 60+ categories with an expanding global footprint.

Chabi shares why she moved from private equity back into luxury, what makes Bonhams unique in today’s market, and how consumer behaviour is evolving in the high-end resale world. She discusses what’s hot (cars, jewellery, Asian art), what’s changing (younger, more digital collectors), and what lies ahead...

In this episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh speak with Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer at Jaguar Land Rover, about Jaguar’s dramatic reinvention. With car sales paused and a controversial brand overhaul underway, McGovern explains why the future of Jaguar depends on embracing change—even if it means dividing opinion.

They discuss:

The global reaction to the Type 00 concept and rebrandThe backlash on social mediaThe creative vision behind transforming Jaguar from a struggling carmaker into a modern luxury brand.

Gerry shares insights on branding, polarising design and why emot...

In this episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, hosts Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh explore the rapidly evolving landscape of the Chinese luxury consumer market. 

Joined by Pablo Mauron, Managing Partner China & Board Member at DLG (Digital Luxury Group) and expert on luxury brands in China, the conversation delves into the shifting preferences and growing confidence of Chinese buyers.

Key topics discussed:

The Paradigm Shift: How the Chinese luxury consumer has matured in a short period, evolving from an "educated" consumer to one with distinct preferences and a stronger sense of self.The Role o...

In this fourth episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh explore the remarkable rise of Porsche with rare insights from Deniz Keskin, Director of Brand Management and Partnerships, Porsche.

Recorded at Soho House Summit at Soho Farmhouse in the UK’s cotswolds, the conversation reveals how the brand rejected rigid definitions in favor of internal dialogue, emotional connection, and a bold reimagining of what luxury can mean.

In this episode:

The Power of Purpose: How Porsche’s brand values—engineered precision, timeless design, and emotional relevance—drove a decade o...

In this third episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh discuss the ever-evolving world of luxury following Trump’s tariff announcements. 

Key topics include: 

LVMH’s Q1 Performance: Sales missed expectations with a 5% shortfall. Fashion & leather goods saw a 5% dip, and issues at their Texas site raise quality concerns.Hermès on the Rise: Surpasses LVMH’s market cap (briefly). Touted as a “tech stock in disguise” due to tight supply control, no discounting, and high investor confidence.The China Question: Is China luxury’s comeback kid in 2025? Max Peiro from DLG’s Re-Hub dives in...

In this second episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, Robin Swithinbank and David Sadigh dive deep into the ever-evolving world of luxury as they are joined by Brian Duffy, CEO of Watches of Switzerland, who gives a rare behind-the-curtain view of Europe’s largest Rolex boutique, the state of global watch demand, and the future of luxury retail.

In this episode: 

Rolex’s retail revolution: Why Watches of Switzerland invested tens of millions into a new Rolex flagship & certified pre-owned watches and the psychology of the Rolex buyersMarket Trends vs. Reality: Is the luxury watch market in de...

A very warm welcome to the very first episode of the Luxury Society Podcast, brought to you by DLG (Digital Luxury Group), hosted by Robin Swithinbank & David Sadigh.

Together, we're going to be deep-diving into the world of luxury to try and figure out how it works, who is behind it, and just what brands and businesses need to do to be successful in it. 

Coming up in this first episode, we'll be speaking to one of the industry's top CEOs about a billion-dollar partnership that looks set to transform his brand's fortunes, Antoine Pin, C...

Welcome to The Luxury Society Podcast, hosted by journalist Robin Swithinbank & David Sadigh, founder and CEO of DLG (Digital Luxury Group).

In this podcast we’re going to be dissecting the brands, the businesses and the behaviours that make the luxury world go round.  We will be bringing you exclusive insider conversations, data-driven insights, expert analysis and interviews with the biggest names in luxury. 

So who’s behind all these bewilderingly beautiful brands that decorate airport billboards and pepper our social media feeds.  

How do they grab our attention – and of course, our wallets...