Brown Thomas Presents…
Welcome to Brown Thomas Presents… our new podcast series where we hand over the mic to incredible guest hosts. Each episode features a conversation with a creative mind about the things that inspire them, from fashion and beauty, to culture, art and much more.
Episodes
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 takes over the mic and speaks with wellness expert and founder of GROUND Wellbeing Peigín Crowley, they talk about the generosity of Irish women in business, how their brands developed from the kitchen table and why their intuitive self-care products are designed to bring a sense...
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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 Brown Thomas CREATE, a platform which continues to support the next generation of Irish design talent. Angela chats with 3 designers Sara O’Neill of Éadach, Rachel Maguire of Rashhiiid and Sarah Caine on life as a young designer and their Brown Thomas CREATE journey...
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June 25, 2023 • 35 mins
BT Pride special: The importance of sharing stories
To celebrate Pride 2023 guest host and friend of Brown Thomas Kyle Sven, the photographer and artist behind many of our incredible shoots and campaigns, interviews Ciaran Gaffney, founder of Seanchoíche, a storytelling night founded in Dublin but taking on the world to inspire people to share their stories of love, identity and so much more.
To celebrate Pride 2023 guest host and friend of Brown Thomas Kyle Sven, the photographer and artist behind many of our incredible shoots and campaigns, interviews Ciaran Gaffney, founder of Seanchoíche, a storytelling night founded in Dublin but taking on the world to inspire people to share their stories of love, identity and so much more.
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June 25, 2023 • 27 mins
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, Louise Duffy talks to our Fashion Buying Director Shelly Corkery on her favourite fashion moments from AW23 and what really happens at fashion month...
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May 28, 2023 • 31 mins
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 Vogue shoots in the supermodel era, that iconic hairstyle for Princess Diana and the hero products he has created for his incredible brand Hair by Sam McKnight.
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In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan is joined by Dana Thomas. A sustainability pioneer, Dana has authored three industry-disrupting books and is the Sustainability Contributing Editor for British Vogue. Here the pair discuss the future of fashion, the positive changes happening within the industry and why despite challenges,...
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April 24, 2023 • 22 mins
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 flags, the allure of seasonless fashion and what it’s really like to run a business with your sibling.
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In this episode of the Brown Thomas podcast recorded for our Positive Change Festival, guest host and sustainability journalist, Jo Linehan sits down with Jacquelyn Kankam, Director of Sustainability and Social Impact for Deciem. They discuss The Ordinary’s goal of growing a sustainable beauty business.
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March 23, 2023 • 17 mins
Reality TV star turned entrepreneur Tommy Mallet talks to BT Podcast about how he started designing footwear, his Irish family, visiting the Brown Thomas Dublin store and how everything he does now is about changing the lives of other people.
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March 8, 2023 • 30 mins
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 trajectory, on being a young female entrepreneur and how Ireland is blessed with an amazing network of inspiring, encouraging business women.
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January 29, 2023 • 33 mins
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, founder of the app Skin Rocks and author of the skincare bible The New Edit. She’s loved by beauty aficionados everywhere for her honest approach to the industry. Host Louise Duffy discusses the business of skincare with her, tune in for her take on ingredients to beauty routin...
In this episode, we speak to much loved beauty industry expert, Caroline Hirons, founder of the app Skin Rocks and author of the skincare bible The New Edit. She’s loved by beauty aficionados everywhere for her honest approach to the industry. Host Louise Duffy discusses the business of skincare with her, tune in for her take on ingredients to beauty routin...
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November 13, 2022 • 26 mins
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. Nigel started his professional life in engineering but his creativity moved him in the direction of jewellery. He has spent the past decade creating for some of the world’s most luxurious jewellery houses. In 2009 he founded his own studio in the West of Ireland. Hear Nigel discuss ...
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July 31, 2022 • 20 mins
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 in 2014, their distinctive colourful and playful aesthetic and their plans for the future.
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July 3, 2022 • 31 mins
Viola Gayvis aka Tafadzwa Donald Mzondo is one of Ireland’s most exciting talents within the Drag Art scene. Viola’s revolutionary performances have quickly catapulted her to deserved heights and she can be found performing regularly across Dublin and the rest of Ireland. In conversation with Louise Duffy, Viola explores her experiences of being a Drag Queen of colour in Ireland as well as discussing the power of pushing the b...
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June 8, 2022 • 42 mins
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 advanced engineering to breathe energy of the future into cars of the past.
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May 22, 2022 • 50 mins
Today Louise speaks with renowned author, Justine Picardie.
Justine Picardie has enjoyed the most illustrious writing career at the Sunday Times and British Vogue before becoming editor of the Observer Magazine and Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town and Country. Justine discusses her newest book, Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture which focuses on the extraordinary life of Catherine Dior, the sister of...
Justine Picardie has enjoyed the most illustrious writing career at the Sunday Times and British Vogue before becoming editor of the Observer Magazine and Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar and Town and Country. Justine discusses her newest book, Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture which focuses on the extraordinary life of Catherine Dior, the sister of...
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May 15, 2022 • 24 mins
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 fascinating story today involving a transformative trip to the heart of perfume making in France which unlocked the power that fragrance has to heal her personal tragedy and inspire happiness and this incredible brand.
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May 8, 2022 • 28 mins
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 launched in Brown Thomas Dundrum and online. Jamie gives us insight into the pillars that make her brand what it is today and we find out the number one VIEVE product you need in your beauty bag.
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April 26, 2022 • 27 mins
In today’s episode Louise speaks with Emily Rea, Co-Founder of The Restory, an aftercare company that restores luxury handbags, shoes and clothes. The Restory combines art, craft and the power of technology to make sure cherished items can last forever.
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April 17, 2022 • 32 mins
Spencer Matthews, Founder and CEO of CleanCo
Podcast supremo, entrepreneur and television personality, Spencer Matthews, joins Louise Duffy to discuss family life, career trajectory, his very important ties to Ireland and what led to the creation of his new brand CleanCo.
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