From: Retail, Luxury & Consumer Club Date: February 21 Subject: RLCC Newsletter: February 2025
RLCC Newsletter - February 2025
Hi everyone, and welcome to the very first edition of our newsletter! 🎉
You can expect this in your inbox every month - a roundup of everything we’ve been up to and all the exciting things you can look forward to. We hope you’ve had a great start to the year and are settling into the rhythm of the new term.
It’s been a fantastic few months for the RLCC, and we’re excited to share highlights from our journey since January - plus a sneak peek at the incredible events coming your way!
RLCC’s Beyond the Brand Conference, 2025
Beyond the Brand is one of the premier student-led conferences on the future of retail and luxury in Europe. Bringing together top industry leaders, founders, and innovators, this year’s edition will explore the theme: Brand Authenticity – Growth Without Compromise.
We are thrilled to welcome Vidhi Dwivedi, Global Director of Strategy at Aman, Anusha Couttigane, Head of Advisory, Vogue Business and Jacqueline Windsor, Head of Retail & Strategy & Consumer Markets Partner, PwC UK, as just a few of our brilliant speakers.
March 11th, 2025 – Pre-Conference Networking Reception
The Dining Room, Radcliffe Building, London Business School
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
March 12th, 2025 – Main Conference
Nuffield Hall, London Business School
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Introducing the first-ever RLCC Conference Ball: Masters at the Met - a night where high fashion, bold creativity, and black-tie elegance collide.
Venue: The Baptist Bar at L’oscar London – a Michelin Key-awarded hotel known for its opulent interiors and rich history. Date: Friday, March 14th Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Price: £30 (includes canapés, a welcome drink and three drink tokens) Dress Code: Black tie with a creative twist - channel Met Gala energy with daring details, luxe fabrics, and statement accessories.
The Milan Trek is one of our calendar's most anticipated annual events, offering an exclusive look into the world of luxury. This year, participants will be able to visit HERNO, Moncler, Bain & Company and Santoni, alongside Valentino and Golden Goose, gaining firsthand insights from top industry leaders. We look forward to sharing more insider insights and key takeaways after the experience. Stay tuned!
(Registration closed)
Annual Retail & Luxury Career Fair
The 9th Annual Retail & Luxury Career Fair is going virtual this year! Meet top fashion, beauty, and travel retail recruiters and connect with 250+ MBA students from HEC Paris, ESADE, LBS, IESE, INSEAD, and SDA Bocconi. This year’s event will also feature industry-leading companies and speakers, offering valuable insights into the future of luxury and retail.
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM GMT
(Registration closed)
Navigating A Career in The Luxury Beauty Industry: A Conversation with Carolyne Denzler
Carolyne Denzler, Brand Business Director for Lancôme Fragrances at L’Oréal, shared her decade-long journey in the luxury beauty industry, including experience with brands like Giorgio Armani and Prada. She emphasized the importance of building strong teams, having a clear career vision, and understanding personal strengths. The discussion also addressed industry trends, highlighting how beauty brands innovate in a rapidly evolving market and explore new opportunities to capture customer segments.
Diversified Recruitment Prep & Resume Review
RLCC recently hosted a panel discussion featuring MBA 2025s from RBI, Kraft Heinz, Harrods, and Santoni, focusing on insights from the retail, consumer, and luxury industries. The panellists shared their experiences and offered practical advice on networking, applications, and interview techniques. Following the discussion, attendees received personalized resume reviews with targeted feedback to enhance their job search strategies and CVs.
Proctor & Gamble are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager (Full Time) to join their dynamic Beauty Care Team in the United Kingdom. Apply here
Diageo E-commerce Manager
Diageo is looking for an E-commerce manager (Full Time) to work across Irish Brand Homes in Dublin, Ireland. Apply here
The Rise of Burberry's Trench Coat - An Icon of British Fashion
Born on the battlefield? That's right! Thomas Burberry invented Gabardine, the fabric used in most trench costs, in 1880. Initially meant to protect soldiers from the rain on the battlefield, it was only after the war that the Trench became so popular and eventually a timeless wardrobe staple.
