I am Carlo Pignataro, and this is a new episode of Lux and Friends. Luxury, as an industry, has many faces. When thinking of luxury, some people portray in their mind fashion, others jewelry. For some, it's all about exclusive experiences; others are into art, or the finest wines and spirits. Many products, services, and categories belong to luxury, and yet only a few professionals have managed to navigate this vast and fascinating territory in its various dimensions. My guest today did just that. Previously at the helm of the high-end jewelry division of legendary brands like Cartier and Dior, Eliott Collin, a man of superb taste and vast experience, has shared with me in this interview a behind-the-scenes worth listening to. And he's brought me to one of the most secret, inaccessible, and exclusive luxury frontiers: private equity.