Brown Thomas Presents…
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
78: How Irish women support each other in business; Co-founder of BEO Wellness Aoibhin Garrihy talks to Peigín Crowley founder of GROUND Wellbeing
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Female-led Irish brands are having a moment right now, in this episode of Brown Thomas Presents much-loved co-founder of BEO Wellness Aoibhín Garrihy...
77: Angela Scanlon meets CREATE 2023 designers Sara O’Neill, Rachel Maguire (Rashhiiid) and Sarah Caine
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Broadcaster and former CREATE alumni Angela Scanlon guest host’s our latest episode of Brown Thomas Presents. This year marks an amazing 13 years of...
76: Kyle Sven, Visual Artist & Ciaran Gaffney, Founder of Seanchoíche
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BT Pride special: The importance of sharing stories To celebrate Pride 2023 guest host and friend of Brown Thomas Kyle Sven, the photographer and art...
75: Shelly Corkery, Brown Thomas Arnotts Fashion Buying Director
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the best shows to the hottest new season designers, the coolest muses and the key pieces we will all want to add to our wardrobe this autumn, Lou...
74: Sam McKnight, founder of Hair by Sam McKnight
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To coincide with the launch of Hair by Sam McKnight in store and online host Louise Duffy chats with celebrity hairstylist on how he created looks for...
73: Positive Change Festival, Jo Linehan and Dana Thomas, Sustainability Contributing Editor for British Vogue
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan is joined ...
71: Rosanna and Christie Wollenberg, Designers & Founders of Otiumberg
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast the sister duo behind the brand Otiumberg sit down with host Louise Duffy to discuss sustainability red fl...
72: Positive Change Festival, Jo Linehan and Jacquelyn Kankam, Senior Director of Sustainability & Social Impact at The Ordinary
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan sits down ...
70: Tommy Mallet, Co-Founder Of Mallet Footwear
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reality TV star turned entrepreneur Tommy Mallet talks to BT Podcast about how he started designing footwear, his Irish family, visiting the Brown Tho...
69: Aimee Connolly, Makeup Artist and Founder of Sculpted by Aimee Connolly
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our host Louise Duffy talks to one of Ireland’s best loved brands, Sculpted by Aimee Connolly. She chats about her career trajector...
68: Caroline Hirons
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Hirons, Founder of Skin Rocks and author of The New Edit In this episode, we speak to much loved beauty industry expert, Caroline Hirons, fo...
67: Nigel O'Reilly
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to goldsmith and jewellery designer Nigel O’Reilly, who has forged his approach to design by his exposure to excellence. N...
66: Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers - Rhode
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Louise talks to Purna Khatau and Phoebe Vickers, founders of Rhode. The friends speak about the evolution of Rhode, founded ...
65: Viola Gayvis
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Viola Gayvis aka Tafadzwa Donald Mzondo is one of Ireland’s most exciting talents within the Drag Art scene. Viola’s revolutionary performances ha...
64: Norman Crowley – Ava
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, we talk to Norman Crowley, CEO of Wicklow-based, Ava. Sitting in the heart of Powerscourt Estate, Ava Studio push the limits of ...
63: Justine Picardie - Catherine Dior
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Louise speaks with renowned author, Justine Picardie. Justine Picardie has enjoyed the most illustrious writing career at the Sunday Times and ...
62: Tonya Kidd-Beggs - STORIES Parfums
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In todays podcast, we talk to Tonya Kidd-Beggs, founder of STORIES Parfums. Inspired by the memories that have shaped her life. Tonya tells her fascin...
61: Jamie Genevieve - VIEVE
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we welcome back Jamie Genevieve to the Brown Thomas podcast to chat through the incredible success of new brand VIEVE which has...
60: Emily Rea - The Restory
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode Louise speaks with Emily Rea, Co-Founder of The Restory, an aftercare company that restores luxury handbags, shoes and clothes. T...
59: Spencer Matthews - CleanCo
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Matthews, Founder and CEO of CleanCo Podcast supremo, entrepreneur and television personality, Spencer Matthews, joins Louise Duffy to discuss...
58: Dr. Yannis and Eva Alexandrides - 111SKIN
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we speak with Dr. Yannis and Eva Alexandrides, founders of one of the world's fastest-growing global skincare brands 111SKIN. Yann...
57: Dr. Helena McMahon - Seabody
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast we speak with Dr. Helena McMahon, co-founder of Ireland’s most exciting new skincare and supplement brand, Seabody. The team at...
56: Chloe Lloyd - Bobbi Brown
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast we speak with model, fashion designer and beauty fanatic Chloe Lloyd in partnership with Bobbi Brown. Chloe has graced the pages of...
55: Sarah Harris – British Vogue
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brown Thomas Podcast Louise chats to British Vogue Deputy Editor and Fashion Features Director, Sarah Harris. Sarah talks about her...
54: Victoria Magrath - UK ambassador for Bvlgari
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Brown Thomas Podcast Louise chats to fashion and beauty influencer Victoria Magrath, creator of @inthefrow and UK ambassador for Bv...
53: Art of Beauty
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brown Thomas presents the Art of Beauty - a series exploring the relationship between art, fashion and beauty. In this episode we've taken highlights ...
52: Alannah Weston – Chairman of the Selfridges Group
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following the release of series two of the 'How To Lead A Sustainable Business' podcast with Selfridges Group Chairman, Alannah Weston, Louise Duffy s...
51: Melissa Snover, Founder & CEO of Nourished
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Snover is an award-winning entrepreneur, registered nutritionist, and self-confessed health fanatic. In this episode, we hear how Melissa firs...
50: CREATE Push for Progress
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now in its eleventh year, Brown Thomas will launch CREATE Push for Progress, the annual showcase celebrating and supporting the future of the country’...
49: Magali Pascal
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Louise chats to Magali Pascal, founder and creative director behind Parisian namesake label Magali Pascal. Magali discusses how her pa...
48: Roxie Nafousi
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Roxie Nafousi, an emotional health adviser, manifestor and writer. Roxie tells us how manifesting changed her life three years...
47: Anya Hindmarch
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast Louise speaks to one of the world’s most renowned fashion accessory designers, Anya Hindmarch. An environmentalist with philant...
46: Sarah Chapman - Founder CEO
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise chats to Founder, CEO and product formulator Sarah Chapman. When forming her brand, Sarah merged two areas of skincare - results driv...
45: Lucy Hagerty – Founder of La Bougie
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we speak to expert perfumer and founder of luxury brand La Bougie, Lucy Hagerty. Lucy discusses starting her business, the intricate proces...
44: Sustainability
25 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brown Thomas places sustainability at the heart of everything we do; how we work, what we buy and sell. We see it as ‘Doing the Right thing’ which...
Camille Perry and Holly Wright of TOVE
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise is joined by Camille Perry and Holly Wright of TOVE, a new and exciting label to Brown Thomas. TOVE can be described as a minimalist ...
43: Georgiana Huddart Creative Director and Designer at Hunza G
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Louise speaks to Georgiana Huddart, Creative Director and Designer at Hunza G. Georgiana discusses her background in fashion &am...
42: Amanda Harrington
04 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise is joined by Amanda Harrington, founder of luxury tanning brand Amanda Harrington London. Amanda tells Louise how her love for classi...
41: Geza Schoen
28 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Louise talks to Geza Schoen, founder of minimalist fragrance brand Escentric Molecule. Geza talks to Louise about how it all began wit...
40: Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer of Sweaty Betty
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Louise speaks with Jemma Cassidy, Chief Product Officer of Sweaty Betty. Jemma discusses what the role of Chief Product Officer ...
39: Hayley Menzies
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Hayley Menzies, who takes us through the wonderful journey of her eponymous brand. Hayley Menzies' fashion training began i...
38: Anne Pitcher
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we are celebrating International Women’s Day with a very special guest, Anne Pitcher. Anne is MD of the Selfridges Group, a col...
37: Peigín Crowley – Founder of Ground
28 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak to the founder of Ground, Peigín Crowley. Ground Wellbeing is a collection of natural aromatherapy oils and balms with interwoven ...
36: Harris Reed
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with muse, model and fashion designer Harris Reed. Harris talks about growing up with an early love of fashion, having a supportive Mother wh...
35: John Molloy, Memo Paris
14 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise is joined by John Molloy, co-founder of Memo Paris. John talks to Louise about his Irish heritage, building a family brand from scrat...
34: Sean Barron, RE/DONE
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we speak to Sean Barron, Co-Founder of cult brand RE/DONE. RE/DONE was born online in 2014, with their first batch of jeans selli...
33: Sali Hughes
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to journalist, broadcaster and author Sali Hughes. As the only girl in a household full of boys, Sali fell in love with beaut...
32: Zoe Taylor
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to CHANEL ambassador and makeup artist Zoe Taylor. Louise talks to Zoe about her amazing life as a CHANEL ambassador, how she got in...
31: Kilian Hennessy, Founder Kilian Paris
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise is joined by Kilian Hennessey, the man behind luxury fragrance brand Kilian Paris. Heir to a long line of cognac makers who were pion...
30: Asya Varetsa Co-founder of Sleeper
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we speak to Asya Varetsa Co-founder of Sleeper, the world’s first walking sleepwear label. Sleeper debuted in AW14 & was hi...
29: Roksanda
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Roksanda, one of the most recognisable fashion designers in London and key supporter of M·A·C and Viva Glam. Roksanda speaks...
28: Jake Hall, Founder and Creative Director of Prévu
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Louise is joined by Jake Hall, Founder and Creative Director of Prévu. The former football and TV star talks about launching at Brown Thoma...
27: Bernadette
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we meet Charlotte and Bernadette, mother and daughter duo behind Antwerp’s cult fashion label, Bernadette. Together with their...
26: Gucci Westman
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Gucci Westman, Founder of Westman Atelier. Gucci Westman has more than 20 years of professional experience as a major editoria...
23: Olivia Von Halle
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The queen of luxury nightwear, Olivia Von Halle takes us through the fabulous journey of her eponymous brand. We discuss life in lockdown, juggling fa...
25: Caroline O'Donoghue
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline O’Donoghue is one of Ireland’s brightest literary stars. Author of two best-selling novels, journalist and host of her very own award-win...
24: Emily Oberg, Sporty & Rich
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we meet ultimate cool girl Emily Oberg, founder of Sporty & Rich. What originally began as a lifestyle magazine and moodboard has ...
22: Jamie Genevieve
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Genevieve is a Scottish Makeup Artist and Digital Creator with one of the biggest social media following with a combined fan base of over 2.5 mi...
21: Rixo Founder Orlagh McCluskey
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we speak with Orlagh McCluskey, one of the founders of the ever growing contemporary fashion brand RIXO. We hear of how two best friends ...
20: International Women’s Day
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrate International Women’s Day by looking back at all the inspiring, hardworking talented Women we’ve had the pleasure of speaki...
19: Flowstate
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with the minds behind Flowstate – fitness coach John Belton and artist Al Maser on their recent collaboration and how the business all star...
18: Melissa Odabash
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Odabash, Founder and CEO of Melissa Odabash In this episode, we are escaping the weather outside and looking forward to sunshine and summer wi...
17: Terry Barber, M.A.C. Director of Makeup
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to legendary British make-up artist and Director of Makeup Artistry for M.A.C cosmetics, the one and only Mr. Terry Barber. Terry is one...
16: Keilidh Cashell
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Keilidh Cashell is a makeup artist from Monaghan and one of the biggest social media beauty superstars with a combined fan base of over 1,000,000 acro...
15: Noelle Wolf – Founder of Noelle Wolf Lingerie
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by her personal passion for lingerie and following a very successful career as a fashion publicist, Noelle brings us on her journey to create...
14: Kerry O’Brien, Founder and CEO of Commando
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Vice President of one of the world’s largest financial PR firms to conquering the world of intimate apparel and bodywear, discover how Kerry O’...
13: Marco Baldassari, Eleventy
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Marco Baldassari, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Eleventy. Discover the philosophy behind the luxury Italian menswear label; how to ...
12: Nicola Elliott – Founder of NEOM Organics
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Start off your New Year with an inspiring conversation with the founder and creative director of NEOM Organics, Nicola Elliott. Hear about what led th...
11: 16Arlington
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This season’s most coveted party separates come by way of a super-cool, celebrity-loved London/Italian label, 16Arlington. We speak with designers M...
10: Sonia Deasy
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Sonia Deasy, co-founder and CEO of one of Ireland’s fastest growing skincare brands; Pestle and Mortar. In 2004 Sonia launched the compan...
9: Vogue Williams
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Influencer, model, TV presenter and DJ, Vogue Williams is one of Ireland’s most loved personalities. In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast, Vo...
8: Roland Mouret
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone who has worn a Roland Mouret design, the experience is memorable. Join us as we speak with leading French designer Roland Mouret on his imp...
7: Pernille Teisbaek
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Copenhagen’s brand of Scandi-cool is perfectly personified by fashion influencer, stylist and entrepreneur Pernille Teisbaek. Known for her effortle...
6: Shelly Corkery
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Brown Thomas Fashion Director, Shelly Corkery, one of the most influential names in Irish fashion. From her projects like ...
5: Abigail Ahern
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interiors maven Abigail Ahern talks to us about the world of interiors, about her journey from stylist to designer to founder of her own London-based ...
4: ERIKA FOX AKA RETRO FLAME
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The fashion blogger and Kerry native, who lives and works in New York City as a lifestyle influencer, chats about her career, investing in luxury fash...
3: Anastasia Beverly Hills
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty pioneer and business woman Anastasia Saore of Anastasia Beverly Hills talks to the Brown Thomas Podcast about her rise to success. From growing...
2: MARIA TASH
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We meet New Yorker Maria Tash who has built an empire on design-led luxury piercing, boasting Gwyneth Paltrow, FKA Twigs and Candice Swanepoel among h...
1: ROTATE BY BIRGER CHRISTENSEN
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Designers and fashion influencers Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimars talk to the Brown Thomas Podcast about how they met as fashion editors, on being...
1: Trailer
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come behind the scenes with us and listen to the most exciting voices in fashion, beauty and lifestyle on the all new Brown Thomas Podcast. We open th...