The first of its kind in the world, this by invitation-only, membership-based alliance brings together an exclusive legion of elite designers, innovators and thought-leaders who propel the luxury industry into the future. Connecting these visionaries with high-end connoisseurs allows designers to prioritize their artistry, craftsmanship, and futuristic vision without the need to compromise or strive for commercial appeal.
Craftsmanship
Technology
Personalization
Non-Commercialism
Sustainability
Innovator’s presentation to Royalty & Family offices
Curated Mentorship from legendary icons
Global Exposure to Bespoke Media
Information sharing with peers on industry developments
Market research data on designer luxury trends
◼ Art
◼ Bespoke Consultants
◼ Fashion
◼ Interior
◼ Sustainable Beauty
◼ Fragrances
The aim is to strive for excellence and quality, to have creations that last as long as possible. That are handed down from generation to generation, adapting and transforming over time.
From the beginning, I have supported the growth of two successful companies, Orange Fiber, and Renoon. These start-ups are led by women and offer an innovative and green contribution to the fashion system. They have collaborated with the fashion big players and raised money. In addition, I supported a made-in-Italy marketplace that will be listed on Euronext before the summer.
Luxury should be read as synonymous with exclusivity, research, experimentation, purity, class, discretion in wealth. Luxury is not show off but is made of details. Is something that makes us feel good, it is time and self-care, it is space.... An immaterial world, of experiences beyond objects.
◼ Industries
◼ Apparel
◼ Retail
◼ Advertising
◼ Marketing
Futuristic luxury will and has been slowly making its way back to the industry detailing, craftsmanship, artisanship, and true quality of differentiation.
There were 2 success stories of mentorship but quite a while go… one was with Swarovski and one was with the company Jamba Juice when it first came out. Also, I have published research articles in luxury advertising in top tier journals.
Luxury, true luxury will slowly make a return to those consumers who desire quality and craftsmanship.
◼ Web3/Metaverse
◼ NFTs
◼ Fashion
◼ Jewelry
◼ Startups/Entrepreneurship
Now is the time to be bold, be brave, innovate and lead. Those who do not will get left behind. There is no ‘wait and see’ when it comes to the future. It is better to experiment and embrace trial and error to determine what works best.
Before e-commerce was available I was able to sell my eponymous label across eight countries armed with only a fax machine and a phone number.
Follow your passion, be authentic and ensure your product resonates with your audience and confirm you have the correct financials in order to back the product you are launching. Also, never negotiate on quality, value and aesthetics.
◼ Fashion
◼ Sustainability
◼ Consumer behaviour
◼ Innovative tech
◼ Fashion Tech
◼ Web3
◼ Metaverse
◼ NFT
Futuristic luxury should not be about greed and showing off and we can’t confuse luxury with snobbery. True luxury should be about quality, transparency and appropriate values. We will be shortly living in mixed realities, surrounded by new experiences and will have many new ways of expression. We will witness super personalised and customised offerings based on data tracking and neuromarketing methods.
Advisor to successful innovative startups and their success story can’t be shared as yet due to confidentiality clauses.
On the backdrop of your experience and knowledge within the luxury industry. We are experiencing a technology revolution. This change should be about bettering our physical worlds and we need to be very careful while creating it.. Let’s remember that real quality is an investment in the future.
This invitation-only premier event will launch The Future Connoisseurs out into the world, bringing together our exclusive alliance of luxury innovators and connoisseurs for the very first time. Featured innovators will have the opportunity to exhibit their work, designs, and craftsmanship with coverage by representatives from the top luxury media outlets. This gathering of connoisseurs, designers, artists, innovators, and thought-leaders will provide invitees with the opportunity to interact on an interpersonal level, propelling the global industry of luxury into the future.
With over two decades of experience in the field of high-end luxury, Shahzad Haider’s expertise within the global luxury industry is multi-dimensional. Featured in renowned publications such as Forbes, Vogue, BBC Business, and Women's Wear Daily, Haider has established himself as a fixture within the industry, and a driver of its global future.
Positioning himself as an industry catalyst has given Haider a unique understanding of the multi-faceted world of luxury. This translates into the ability to liaise between the private sector, academia, and governmental parties. He has also served as chair to luxury advisory boards and spoken at the top art and design institutions around the globe.
Perceptive to how quickly technological innovations and sustainability have influenced the trajectory of the luxury world, Haider was inspired to create a new collective, one unlike the world has seen before. With The Future Connoisseurs, he aims to connect the future realms of art, innovation, design, and ultra-luxury with the highly niche audience ready to embrace them.
An exclusive group of entrepreneurs & CEOs within the luxurious designer domain that exchange opportunities and challenges of niche business. This group will steer the facets of designer luxury into the future with sustainable solutions.
Projects with defined KPIs within a limited time frame and budgets will be taken to achieve refreshed objectives. The Future Connoisseurs will help to manage designer brands' marketing, positioning, and identification of the right target market within exclusivity and uniqueness.
The most intelligent minds and strategists from an international pool of consultants will be invited to set the right direction for the member brands. Advising on the strategic brand architecture towards governance and compliance issues related to the luxury market, and supply chain management.
We will create a special hub for the research & analytics on the category of luxury designer brands on the national and international front by engaging an astute market research agency.
Well-defined certificate courses to equip our professionals including students, young & new brand owners, industry representatives, and mid-managers will be organized by engaging the internationally recognized trainers specialized in the designer luxury industry.
We aim to create a special Luxe incubation fund for the selected students, inspiring artists, creators, makers, craftsmen to realize their dream profession. Young entrepreneurs will also receive coaching and guidance as part of the incubation support system.
