How do you scale a luxury brand without losing what made customers love it in the first place?
Live from Retail Technology Show 2026 in London, Chris Walton sits down with Sebastian Picardo, CEO of Monica Vinader, to discuss the future of modern luxury retail.
Sebastian shares lessons from leadership roles at Alexander McQueen, Net-a-Porter, and Burberry, plus what it takes to grow Monica Vinader across the UK, US, and beyond.
Key Topics Covered:
• Why great luxury retail always starts with product
• Balancing quality, affordability, and responsible sourcing
• How founder-led brands scale successfully
• The difference between growing in the UK vs. the US
• Building awareness in competitive global markets
• Why relationships matter as much as product in luxury
• How culture becomes a competitive advantage
• Growing a brand customers genuinely love
Thank you to VusionGroup for supporting our coverage from Retail Technology Show 2026.
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