{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr","title":"S14 E08: Gilles Mendel, Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of House of Gilles","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1661,"description":"Scott Kerr is joined by world-famous fashion designer Gilles Mendel, who recently launched a new business venture House of Gilles, a couture atelier he founded along with his daughter Chloe Mendel Corgan. Gilles discusses the next chapter of the family-run house and how its offerings are bringing the essence of a Parisian atelier to New York City. He also talks about the rise of young couture clientele and their new expectations, why there has been a greater appreciation for artisans, why couture defies the economic climate, and designing costumes for New York City Ballet dancers. Plus: A new couture bridal footwear collaboration with CasadeiFeaturing: Gilles Mendel, Fashion Designer and Co-Founder of House of Gilles (houseofgilles.com)Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone ConsultingAbout The Luxury Item podcast: It's a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.Stay Connected: scott@silvertoneconsulting.comListen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or a colleague!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pnzHEDg_0eoP61TTegy3_axuDU6MC94UZiG0tUt1M58/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5NTQvMTU2NjA2/NTIxOC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}