Luxury Icons: The Marketing and PR Podcast with Rosie Shephard

Step inside the world of editorial excellence. In this special episode of Luxury Icons, recorded live at the Luxury Communications Council Leaders Forum 2025, Rosie Shephard is joined by leading Editors: - Elizabeth Paton - FT’s Fashion Editor - Matthew Whitehouse - Editor-in-Chief at The Face Magazine - Teo van den Brooke - Editor-in-Chief at Esquire UK.We explore how storytelling, inclusivity, and immersive experiences are reshaping luxury media. From global perspectives to bold creative collaborations, discover what’s next for editorial and audience engagement.

Designing Desire: The Architects of AspirationWhy do some luxury brands endure for generations while others fade into the crowd? Julie Michael, CEO of Team One unpacks the mechanics of aspiration, sharing how Team One helps brands like Lexus and The Ritz-Carlton balance heritage with cultural relevance. For luxury leaders, aspiration isn’t just a feeling—it’s the design principle and system for connecting with next gen affluents that keeps brands iconic in a culture that reinvents itself daily.Julie previously served as Executive Director, Account Management, overseeing the agency’s Lexus National and Dealer Association accounts, and has been with Team One since 1998. She held a number of senior management positions, including director of experiential marketing, director of business development, and executive director leading numerous agency clients, among them Icelandic Glacial, The Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, HSBC Premier, Häagen-Dazs International, American Express, Flexjet, Anaheim Ducks, and Procter & Gamble. Before joining Team One, Julie was the Marketing Director at a premier Northwest resort, Crystal Mountain, running all aspects of marketing and sales. Admittedly, she still misses the “research” part of that job, which she admits involved spending more time on the slopes than in her office.Julie is both fiercely competitive and “Minnesota nice.” Team One clients benefit from her tenacity and flair for making the seemingly impossible, possible. She has led dozens of integrated marketing programs for modern brands, from launching the car-of-the-future with Steven Spielberg to giving affluents permission to fly private jets again. Protecting pricing power and shifting market share for clients drives her competitive spirit.

What does it take to shape the identity of the world’s most iconic luxury brands? In this special Cannes Lions edition of Luxury Icons, Rosie sits down with Mathilde Delhoume-Debreu, Global Brand Officer at LVMH – the powerhouse behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, and more.Recorded live in Cannes, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the branding genius behind the most desirable maisons in the world. Mathilde shares how LVMH balances timeless heritage with cultural relevance, what true brand consistency looks like across 75+ houses, and why creativity is still king in the age of data.From red carpets to quiet craftsmanship, we explore how luxury branding evolves without ever chasing trends—and what Cannes means to those shaping the future of prestige. Insightful, inspiring, and full of wisdom from the very top, this episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the magic behind the monogram.

In this episode of Luxury Icons, Anouska Ruane, Chief Communications Officer at Soho House & Co., finds herself in an unfamiliar position - on the mic and on camera!Having shaped the public image of some of the world’s most influential brands, including Disney, Tesla, Facebook, Microsoft, and Samsung, Anouska is no stranger to managing narratives. But at Soho House, the challenge is different: how do you build desire while keeping exclusivity intact? How do you make a private members’ club a household name, without making it too public?For the first time, Anouska lifts the curtain on the art of balancing visibility with discretion, why luxury thrives on anticipation, and why, in a world of excess, the ultimate luxury isn’t wealth, it’s time.A must-listen for luxury marketers, communications leaders, and brand custodians navigating the delicate dance between allure and accessibility.

In this special live-recorded episode of Luxury Icons by the Luxury Communications Council, host Rosie Shephard dives into the world of editorial excellence with a powerhouse panel from Hearst. Featuring Lydia Slater (Harper's Bazaar), Kenya Hunt (Elle), and Ben Spriggs (Elle Decoration), this conversation uncovers the evolving relationship between luxury audiences and media.Explore how these iconic editors are redefining storytelling, blending local and global perspectives, and creating immersive experiences, from Harper’s Women of the Year Awards to Elle's trailblazing inclusivity initiatives and Elle Decoration’s cutting-edge design events. With fresh insights on the future of editorial content, creative collaborations, and audience engagement, this episode is packed with inspiration!