Are you looking for some inspiration about what to listen to this year? If so, keep reading for a curation of insightful podcasts, featuring different viewpoints and approaches across the landscape of fashion and design. Beginning with the rise of fashion houses leading their own spaces for creative input, these podcasts are a go this year.
Chanel Connects
Chanel Connects has certainly risen as one of the most captivating podcasts about fashion, which has gained quite some popularity recently. The podcast, since season 1, has brought together some of the most celebrated talents from film, art, architecture, dance, music and fashion. From Tilda Swinton, Pharrell Williams, Grimes and Kelsey Lu, the podcast has discussed the future of culture, such as what lies ahead for museums, galleries and cultural venues at the edge of innovation.
Dior Talks
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior’s runway shows have become one of fashion’s most visible forums for feminist messaging, with examples of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wearing a “We Should All Be Feminists” printed tee, to the collaborative efforts with female artists like Judy Chicago and Anna Paparatti to create immersive sets resembling art installations. And this commitment extends to Dior Talks, which places a distinct emphasis on the pivotal role of women in the creative realm. Featuring notable friends of the house such as actor Felicity Jones, choreographer Sharon Eyal, and poet-activist Robin Morgan, the podcast is an intellectually stimulating space.
Gucci Podcast
The podcast delves into the expansive spectrum of projects endorsed by the house, spanning from the Chime Zine to collaborations with Dapper Dan and the recent “brand hacking” collaboration with Balenciaga, featuring an intriguing conversation between Alessandro Michele and Demna Gvasalia. Notably, a recent episode offered an in-depth exploration of Gucci’s Vault project, where a group of young designers reimagined pieces from the brand’s archive, complemented by a guest appearance from Vogue’s archive editor, Laird Borrelli-Persson. Gucci’s podcast takes a similar approach to that of Dior and Chanel, primarily centring on dialogues among creatives, but it also mirrors the playfulness and edginess of former creative director Alessandro Michele.
Forbidden Fruits
If you like the tea, this one is for you: “If it naturally comes up in conversation, Niki and I are willing to go there and divulge things about our own life and our own personal experiences,” Julia Fox tells W over the phone. Rightfully, this a good description of the show Forbidden Fruits: a place that feels safe, free of judgment, and because of all the good and bad tea, it’s a bingeable one, as it discusses personal matters that we can all relate to — with a twist of drama and celebrity, you only need to consider that an array of personalities from Fyre Festival villain Billy McFarland to Amber Rose have been invited to the show. “Our podcast is a safe place. We want weirdos,” she adds.
The Business of Fashion
The Business of Fashion gained a global following as an indispensable daily digital resource for fashion creatives, executives and entrepreneurs around the world. Now, with their BoF Podcast, the fashion news outlet covers all aspects of the industry, from going inside the Hearst Media empire to life lessons from serial entrepreneurs like Marcia Kilgore. One to stay up-to-date with.
Fashion no Filter
As its title suggests, fashion journalists Camille Charriere and Monica Ainley offer a unique insight into the way the fashion industry operates. Since December 2016, a new episode has been coming out every 3 weeks, exploring the world of fashion behind the scenes and offering style advice with powerful stories of female entrepreneurship in turn. The hosts aren’t only honest but enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge, and those interested in understanding how the industry moves will find this podcast a great source.
Design Matters
Boasting over 50,000 monthly downloads, Design Matters stands out as one of the preeminent design podcasts. Hosted by Debbie Millman, the podcast is characterised for inquiring into the broader world of creative culture, through expansive discussions with designers, writers, artists, curators, musicians, and other luminaries shaping contemporary thought. This podcast is praised for Millman’s thorough research and thoughtful questions, which foster groundbreaking interviews and fresh perspectives about design.
*Header image: Chanel Connects via Chanel Online
