{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Luxury Item with Scott Kerr","title":"S08 E02: Kentaro Nishimura, Chief Operating Officer at Mikimoto America","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fc40d778\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2451,"description":"Famed Japanese luxury jewelry brand Mikimoto is the world leader in cultured pearls. Kentaro Nishimura, chief operating officer at Mikimoto America joins Scott Kerr to discuss the resurgence of pearls and how the 129-year-old Mikimoto brand has gained its worldwide reputation. Kentaro talks about Mikomoto's unique process of cultivating pearls, competing with other jewelers, partnering with avant-garde fashion label Comme des Garçons, why more men are wearing pearl jewelry, and how the aesthetics of its new NYC flagship store pays tribute to the sea. Plus: Are cultured pearls good for the environment?\r\n\r\nFeaturing: Kentaro Nishimura, Chief Operating Officer at Mikimoto America (mikimoto.com)\r\n\r\nHost:\r\nScott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting\r\n\r\nAbout The Luxury Item podcast:\r\nThe Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry.\r\n\r\nStay Connected: \r\nTwitter: @theluxuryitem, @scott_kerr, @silvertone_inc\r\nEmail: scott@silvertoneconsulting.com\r\n\r\nDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!","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}