Reflections from The Three Bells: S6#2
Title
Luxury brands and culture predictions…
Contributor
Stephanie Fortunato
In her first Reflections of Season 6, Hilary Knight explores the idea that luxury brands could replace museums as sites of cultural trust for Gen Z – and why she doesn’t buy it.
Date of Recording
27 January 2026
Date of Publication
26 February 2026
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THEME MUSIC
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Hilary Knight: Hello, and welcome to The Three Bells. This podcast is part of the sixth season produced by AEA for the Global Cultural Districts Network. The focus is, as always, the relationship between culture and urban life, and the ways in which cultural life contributes to urban vitality and vice versa. The series and supporting materials can be found at www.thethreebells.net.
And if you like our content, please subscribe and give us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Hilary Knight, and this is Reflections from The Three Bells.
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External Links
‘Enshittification’ is coming for absolutely everything – FT article by Cory Doctorow
Brand Valued: How socially valued brands hold the key to a sustainable future and business success – by Guy Champniss & Fernando Rodés Vilà
About our Contributor
Hilary Knight Hilary Knight is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. +
