11. Interview: Rosemin Madhavji, luxury and beauty expert and founder of RR&CO.

Rosemin Madhavji, founder and managing director of RR&CO, a bespoke luxury management firm, joins Stephanie for this episode of #NOFILTER. 

RR&CO., specialises exclusively in the Luxury Goods sector for brand management based in Dubai and boasts clients such as Fendi, Hermes and Tiffany&Co.

Prior to launching RR&CO., Rosemin started her career at Gucci where she was personal assistant to Mr Tom Ford and later assistant to Creative Director in the women's wear design team (Milan, Italy). Headed hunted by Juicy Couture, she became European PR Director and was instrumental for re-branding Juicy Couture and obtaining editorial coverage in magazines such as Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and Tatler. Rosemin was a presenter and luxury contributing editor for Harpers Bazaar Arabia and is also recognised as one of the Most Influential Women, and 100 Most Influential Asians by ITP.

During the episode, Rosemin explains how she made a global name for herself in the luxury goods industry and built an award-winning bespoke luxury management firm. 

Talking points include:

Rosemin's career overview - 00:01:00
Overview and the story behind RR&CO. - 00:03:25
Case Study 1: Tiffany&CO - how to give consumers the ultimate brand experience - 00:10:40
RR&CO. launches the first ever multi-brand showroom in Dubai - 00:13:00
Tool 1: how to become a TV presenter - 00:14:12
Dealing with difficult decisions and being open to new opportunities - 00:18:45
Case Study 2: the accidental entrepreneur, an unconventional journey to CEO - 00:25:00
Education at the London College of Fashion - 00:29:15
Tool 2: How to build transferrable skills and learn time management (Prada/Burberry/Sotheby's/Blane's Fine Art) - 00:32:20
Formal education vs learning on the job - 00:34:10
Tool 3: How to secure a job in corporate fashion - 00:41:25
Tool 4: How to make the most out of work experience in retail and corporate fashion - 00:45:00
Establishing a Unique Selling Point - 00:48:38
Mentorship, role models, and learning from podcasts, YouTube and Netflix! - 00:50:40
Secrets of Success: the consumer journey and questioning the client - 00:57:25
Tool 5: Networking: How to get invited to events and make contacts and connections. What to do vs what not to do! - 00:59:45
Social Media's role in luxury fashion and fashion shows - 01:01:40
Future of brick and mortar and online shopping - 01:02:50
Brand ambassadors and ethical influencing - 01:05:45
Tool 6: What to do when building a team (SWOT) - 01:09:55
Tool 7: How to evolve and futureproof your business - 01:15:50
Future of luxury fashion - 01:19:20
Tool 8: How to dress creatively in the workplace - 01:22:50
Promoting female entrepreneurs (The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) - 01:25:25
Tool 9: How to achieve a work/life balance - 01:28:00
Rosemin's favourite luxury - 01:31:45
Making executive decision - moving to Milan - 01:35:45

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