Fashion has always been about commentary. No one knows this better than Byron and Dexter Peart, juggernauts of the fashion industry who cut their teeth building their minimalist lifestyle brand, WANT Les Essentiels, into a global empire before departing to start something new. That something was Goodee, an online marketplace that focuses on “good people, good design, and good impact.” In this episode, Lance chats with Byron and Dexter about conscious consumption and the future of luxury.KEY HIGHLIGHTS[6:07] What lessons did Byron and Dexter learn from their experience building WANT Les Essentiels that they applied to their latest venture, Goodee? It's about looking forward.[9:00] What makes an exceptional brand? Story and consistency.[15:06] Why start a company like Goodee in the first place?[19:27] The future of luxury lies at the intersection of purpose and design.[25:15] Today's consumers look to retailers for a curated point of view to save time.[27:35] How does Goodee keep its supply chain, and itself, accountable to its values and mission?[34:25] Where is the balance drawn between shareholders and stakeholders within an organization?

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