Inside Parlour X: Eva Galambos on Retail Vision, Curation and Longevity
My guest in this episode is Eva Galambos, the Founder and Director of Parlour X, Australia’s leading luxury fashion boutique, renowned for its exclusive curation of the world's most sought-after designer collections.
After building her career in London and Sydney as a commercial fashion agent, Eva launched Parlour X in 2001. She quickly became one of Australia’s most influential buyers and fashion ambassadors abroad, regularly travelling to Paris and Milan to bring the best of global style to the local market.
With Your Host, Elizabeth Formosa
Eva Galambos, the Founder and Director of Parlour X
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A long-time champion of Australian fashion and independent business, Eva has mentored emerging designers and students, judged major industry awards, led philanthropic initiatives, and continues to shape the future of fashion in Australia.
In our conversation, Eva and I explored:
How she identified a clear gap in the Australian market and launched Parlour X with a bold, instinct-led vision
What it takes to build a globally recognised boutique that blends commercial success with creative integrity
Her approach to brand curation and why resisting sameness is essential for long-term relevance
How to create an exceptional customer experience, and why emotional connection, service, and space matter more than ever
The importance of trusting your gut in buying, visual merchandising, and retail strategy, even as trends and technologies evolve
Lessons from over 20 years of navigating the highs, lows, and constant change in luxury fashion
Eva’s advice on staying original, resilient, and deeply committed to your own path, no matter the noise around you
This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone in fashion, retail, or creative leadership. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Meet your host Elizabeth Formosa
Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth and her team deliver fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business.
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