Episodes

  • Black Tie: Rules, Rituals, and Relevance with Aleks Cvetkovic

    Black Tie: Rules, Rituals, and Relevance with Aleks Cvetkovic
    Mar 24 2026
    In this first episode of Season Two, Tom Chamberlin is joined by Aleks Cvetkovic to explore the enduring world of black tie. From its origins in nineteenth-century Britain to its place on modern red carpets, they unpack the rules, the myths, and the subtle details that separate the merely correct from the truly elegant. Along the way, they discuss everything from lapels and cummerbunds to James Bond, Savile Row tailoring, and why the dinner suit continues to hold such power more than a century on. And thanks to our sponsor Swaine, a house defined by its long-standing commitment to British craftsmanship and the creation of refined accessories that sit naturally alongside formal dress. https://swaine.london/ Music by Alex Mendham & His Orchestra https://www.alexmendham.com/ The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Platform Media. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • The Luxury Dispatch Is Back

    The Luxury Dispatch Is Back
    Mar 20 2026
    Season Two of The Luxury Dispatch is here. Deeper conversations, rarer worlds, and the people who know them best. We are back exploring the places, passions, and pursuits that define a life lived with genuine discernment - not the loud or the obvious, but the considered, the crafted, and the quietly extraordinary. This season we go further. Into the cellars and the driving seat, the hallways and the riverbanks, the listening rooms and the long lunches. We meet the obsessives, the custodians, the connoisseurs - the people who have given their lives to understanding something deeply and beautifully. Because true luxury has never really been about price. It has always been about knowledge, time, and the stories that the finest things carry with them. So settle in, and welcome back to The Luxury Dispatch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 min
  • The Quartz Crises: The Battle That Redefined Luxury Timekeeping

    The Quartz Crises: The Battle That Redefined Luxury Timekeeping
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, we explore the Quartz Crisis, a moment in the 1970s when the Swiss watch industry, long seen as an immovable pillar of luxury, came close to collapse. As quartz technology promised greater accuracy and lower costs, centuries of mechanical watchmaking were suddenly thrown into question. Tom Chamberlain is joined by writer and historian Nick Foulkes to examine how this technological shock unfolded, why it caused such deep anxiety in Switzerland, and how brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe chose not to compete on precision alone, but to redefine what a luxury watch could be. From Seiko’s pioneering innovations to the rise of Swatch and the revival of mechanical craftsmanship, this episode looks at how crisis reshaped the industry, and why Swiss watchmaking ultimately survived by changing the rules of the game. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Gentleman's Clubs: From Coffee Houses to Corridors of Power

    Gentleman's Clubs: From Coffee Houses to Corridors of Power
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, we take a look behind the most imposing yet secretive buildings in all of London, the Gentlemen's Clubs of St James's. How they emerged, what they represent and who joins. Tom’s guests, Geordie Willis and Peter Howarth, discuss how these institutions have lasted up to now and why would you want to be a member. Available on Spotify, YouTube & Apple. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices London Clubland: A Companion For The Curious - https://amzn.eu/d/d7Vj4mp Palaces of Power: The Birth and Evolution of London's Clubland - https://amzn.eu/d/8HzpR0G The London Club: Architecture, Interiors, Art - https://amzn.eu/d/dNXjRPj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Tattoos: Mo Coppoletta On The History Of Ink

    Tattoos: Mo Coppoletta On The History Of Ink
    Jan 20 2026
    How did an ancient practice of "back alley symbols" become the ultimate playground for European royalty? In the latest episode of The Luxury Dispatch, Tom Chamberlin sits down with Mo Coppoletta, the world-renowned artist who transformed ink into a high-society decorative art. Together, they explore the "refined and rare" history of tattoos, from the skin of King George V to the master craftsmanship of Clerkenwell. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • The Off-Roader: Workhorse Turned Status Symbol

    The Off-Roader: Workhorse Turned Status Symbol
    Jan 13 2026
    The off-roader was never meant to be perfect, polished or precious. So how did it become one of the most desirable luxury objects of the modern age? In Episode 7 of The Luxury Dispatch, Tom Chamberlin and Simon de Burton dig into the history, myths and contradictions. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatchLearn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Cohiba: A history of Communism and Culture

    Cohiba: A history of Communism and Culture
    Jan 6 2026
    How does a socialist revolution accidentally create one of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands? In Episode 6 of The Luxury Dispatch, Nick Foulkes joins Tom to discuss the perfect cigar, scarcity and assassination attempts. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Rafe Spall: Locking Eyes with Spielberg & What Makes Cricket So Great

    Rafe Spall: Locking Eyes with Spielberg & What Makes Cricket So Great
    Dec 30 2025
    In this episode of The Luxury Dispatch, Tom Chamberlin is joined by actor and lifelong cricket obsessive Rafe Spall for a deeply personal conversation about the game that shapes time, memory and character. Rafe also draws striking parallels between elite sport and acting, recounting the moment he stepped on stage opposite Rachel Weisz & Daniel Craig, locking eyes with Steven Spielberg. The Luxury Dispatch is produced by Listen, a Platform Media label. Follow us on socials: https://linktr.ee/theluxurydispatch Learn more about your ad choices at podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins