Luxury isn't about doing more, it's about knowing what to leave out. For Lanuuk's SS25 launch, ev...Luxury isn't about doing more, it's about knowing what to leave out. For Lanuuk's SS25 launch, ev...
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Luxury isn't about doing more, it's about knowing what to leave out.
For Lanuuk's SS25 launch, every creative decision came back to one question: Does this feel like the brand?
Because beautiful content isn't enough. The way you package your story should make people feel something.
i'm still processing all the emotions but it was amazing to speak at The Retreat by FWDHer.
in my session i talked to the women founders about building a content strategy you can actually sustain.
we went through an exercise to help them ideate content ideas by starting with a "thesis" that helps ground their useful content & then commit to a repeatable practice rhythm
then we moved on to how to execute that useful content using different production levels in mind:
🌱high effort: think an edited video or designed carousel)
🌱medium effort: think a one-take video, repurposed video, picture carousel/photo dump or text or graphic photo + caption)
🌱low effort: think photo with caption, short text post or simple story)
your content shouldn't be built on high-effort posts alone. a mix of effort levels and repurposing is what keeps it sustainable.
the takeaway i left them with: you don't need to post every day. you need one idea, three ways to use it (teach, prove, invite), and a rhythm you can return to when the week gets busy.
this was my first time speaking/teaching like this IRL, and it reinforced what i believe about content: it works best as a practice, not a pressure. 🌻
if you're planning a retreat, workshop, or event and want a speaker on social media & content strategy, i'd love to talk.
Monsieur started with a clear ambition: build a grooming brand that felt elevated and confident, without slipping into the usual world of black packaging, old-school barbershops and overly masculine clichés.
So we built the identity around a different kind of luxury. Refined, warm and full of personality.
A brand that can sell grooming products today, but has enough range to grow into something much bigger tomorrow.
Do you think premium brands are finally moving away from the idea that luxury has to feel serious?
Monsieur avoiding black barbershop clichés while still feeling premium is a hard lane for grooming. Warm personality with room to grow beyond SKUs feels like the win.