Responsible Luxury Podcast

In this enlightening episode, Lauren Petrovic sits down with Toby Pomeroy to delve into the world of ethical gold and mercury-free mining. They explore the intricacies of mercury-free mining practices, the challenges surrounding responsible gold sourcing, and the pivotal role of technology in promoting ethical mining endeavors. The discussion also delves into the impact of consumer choices on ethical practices, the future of the jewelry industry in conjunction with blockchain technology, and the vision for responsible luxury. The episode concludes with insightful final thoughts and a discussion on future directions in the ecology of commerce. Tune in for a deep...

Show notes: This episode features live interviews by Lauren Petrovic and special guests recorded during the Responsible Luxury Roundtable and Dinner during New York Climate Week 2024. * [03:06] Malyia McNaughton - Designer at Made by Malyia Instagram Website LinkedIn * [13:16] Lisa Koenigsberg Founder and President at Initiative in Art and Culture Instagram Facebook LinkedIn * [18:38] Welcome Toast by Tiffany Stevens - Chief Business Officer & Head of Sustainability at IGI and Tehmasp Printer -Managing Director and CEO at IGI Website LinkedIn Instagram: @tiffanycstevens, @igi_gemgrams * [20:55] Michelle Graff, Editor-in-Chief at National Jeweler LinkedIn * [30:13] Samantha Ory...

Show notes: This episode features live interviews by Lauren Petrovic and special guests recorded during the Responsible Luxury Roundtable and Dinner during New York Climate Week 2024. * [2:33] Iris Van der Veken - Executive Director at Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 Website LinkedIn * [14:20] Rosena Sammi - Founder and CEO at The Jewelry Edit Website LinkedIn Instagram * [22:43] Monica Stephenson - Founder and President Anza Gems Website LinkedIn Instagram: @idazzle , @anzagems * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: lauren@laurentinewyork.com, concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn Instagram: @laurendpetrovic, @responsibleluxurypod Back to Episodes

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [06:18] Early passion for Fashion and Entrepreneurship [12:46] Meeting Co-founders and Starting Arête [15:39] Pivoting to Personalized Discovery for Emerging Designers [17:15] The Power of AI and Machine Learning in Fashion [23:11] Observations on the New York Tech and Fashion Scenes [24:59] Challenges and Triumphs of Fundraising [27:50] Building a Fashion Tech Company [30:30] Challenges and Opportunities in Fashion Tech [33:51] Virtual Try-On Technology [38:41] Responsible Luxury in Fashion Tech [39:32] The Future of Fashion and Tech * Guest Speaker: Kotryna Jukneviciute Website: https://areteforyou.com Instagram: @arete_ai Tik Tok: @arete_ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kotryna-jukneviciute-09a56ba5/ * For comments, questions, or speaker...