Best Bronwyn Cosgrave Podcasts (2024)

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From Rihanna’s Right Hand to Diesel Sport’s Creative Director - Meet Melissa Battifarano 40:15

2+ y ago40:15

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Melissa Battifarano was once known as “Rihanna’s right hand.” That’s how Vogue has described her work helping to establish Fenty Corp. as a fashion player with Rihanna. On the episode, Melissa unpacks how she created Fenty X Puma and Savage X Fenty with the diamond-drenched performer. She talks about how rising through the ranks of labels like Sean…

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My Breakfasts With André 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

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Timothy Han, the London-based Canadian founder of Timothy Han / Edition, reveals how his passion for literature, and his time assisting one of fashion’s greatest storytellers, John Galliano, inspired him to build his brand. To commemorate the passing of André Leon Talley, Tim harks back to a special moment during his Galliano days when he spent six…

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Escape From Kyiv 26:19

2+ y ago26:19

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Anastasia Ivchenko and Eugenia Skibina, founders of the boutique PR agency, Public Kitchen, explain how they helped to establish their city, Kyiv, as the most vibrant fashion capital in Eastern Europe. From Latvia’s capital Riga, where they are temporarily settled, they also share their heartbreaking story of escaping Ukraine in late March, a few d…

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Patricia Treib on Valentino Des Ateliers Haute Couture A/W ‘21 40:32

3y ago40:32

40:32

The Brooklyn-based artist, Patricia Treib, talks about her experience contributing to Valentino Des Ateliers Haute Couture. This is the critically acclaimed autumn/winter 2021 couture collection produced as a cultural exchange by Valentino's Creative Director, Paolo Piccioli, his Rome atelier and 17 international contemporary artists, including Pat…

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Alexander Fury's Front Row Viewpoint 34:21

3y ago34:21

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Alexander Fury is the men's fashion critic of the Financial Times newspaper and the fashion features director of AnOther magazine. He comes back on the show to discuss being front row at what he describes as the “first big return of physical fashion shows.” That is, the live presentations showcasing the Spring/Summer 2022 men’s ready-to-wear collec…

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Karam Gill on Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry 36:03

3y ago36:03

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The film director Karam Gill talks about spending four years making Ice Cold: The Untold Story of Hip Hop Jewelry. This is the first ever TV series exploring the culture and importance of jewelry in the world of Hip Hop music. It premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival and it is airing now on Youtube Originals as well as the Youtube channel of …

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Mary Katrantzou on Collaborating with Bulgari 42:26

3+ y ago42:26

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The London-based women's wear designer, Mary Katrantzou, discusses her recent collaboration with the Italian luxury brand Bulgari. She explains how her work with Bulgari began by pairing Bulgari high jewelry with her Spring/Summer 2020 collection which she presented in October 2019 at the Temple of Poseidon. Mary references this grand scale fashion…

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Fashion Auctioneer Kerry Taylor Discusses the L’Wren Scott Collection 42:11

3+ y ago42:11

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Kerry Taylor explains how she set up the world’s leading auction house specializing in vintage fashion. She reveals how she revived the profession of auctioning one-of-a-kind garments initially for Sotheby’s and then how, after striking out on her own, she set auction records and generated headlines by selling couture worn by the likes of Audrey He…

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Jeriana San Juan on Costume Designing Halston 42:41

3+ y ago42:41

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Jeriana San Juan takes a deep dive into her magnificent work costume designing the Netflix miniseries Halston. Starring Ewan McGregor, Halston portrays the untold story of the sensational rise and tragic downfall of the pioneering fashion designer, Roy Halston Frowick. Jeriana reveals the intricacies of dressing Ewan McGregor to portray the title c…

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Best Of: Erdem Moralioglu Commemorates 15 Years in Fashion 37:44

3+ y ago37:44

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A few days ago Erdem Moralioglu presented his resort collection for 2022. Because it commemorates the 15th anniversary of his fashion house, we are listening back to a recent interview during which he reflected on his life and work. Erdem explains how his fascination with fashion began at school in suburban Montreal. He talks about realizing his dr…

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Fiona Hayes & Julia Zirpel discuss The Fashion Yearbook 2021 37:10

3+ y ago37:10

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Vetran Condé Nast magazine professionals, Fiona Hayes and Julia Zirpel, discuss collaborating on The Fashion Yearbook 2021. Recently published by Callwey of Munich, Germany, The Fashion Yearbook features striking images representing outstanding fashion ad campaigns, editorials and covers published last year. Fiona and Julia explain how, with pictur…

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Elza Kephart On Writing & Directing Slaxx 33:55

3+ y ago33:55

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The writer and director, Elza Kephart, discusses her new film Slaxx. Described by the Guardian’s film critic, Peter Bradshaw, as an “often amusing and sharp, horror satire...set in an unbearably cool clothes shop,” Slaxx shines a light on the inhumanity of the cotton trade and fast fashion. Kephart explains how her commitment to climate change acti…

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A Tribute to Alber Elbaz with Christine Vachon, Christopher Petkanas and Dana Thomas 27:43

3+ y ago27:43

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On April 24th, the fashion designer, Alber Elbaz, died in Paris. He was 59 and the cause was Covid-19. This episode is a tribute to the women’s fashion designer who rose to fame when - after a stint designing ready-to-wear at Guy Laroche - Pierre Bergé appointed him to be a creative director at the House of Saint Laurent. Following his short tenure…

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From Oslo To Saint Tropez: The Story of Varsity Headwear 38:16

3+ y ago38:16

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Brothers Alexander and Sebastian Adams explain why they founded their brand, Varsity Headwear, to create the perfect baseball cap, simply because they couldn’t find one. They reveal putting everything on the line to launch a boutique for their brand in Saint Tropez, France and how their caps have sold seven at a time from their destination shop. Lo…

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Claire Wilcox on Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes 44:29

3+ y ago44:29

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Claire Wilcox - the Senior Fashion curator at London's Victoria and Albert Museum discusses her new book, Patch Work: A Life Amongst Clothes. As the title suggests, Patch Work is a memoir. But as the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Patchwork is an unconventional memoir. The original storytelling method Claire conceived for this book por…

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Alexander Fury On the Future of Fashion 35:52

3+ y ago35:52

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Over the last month designers in London, New York, Paris, Milan - and some other places - have streamed presentations of their fall/winter 2021 ready-to-wear collections. Alexander Fury - AnOther Magazine’s Fashion Features Director and the Financial Times’ Menswear Critic - joins Bronwyn Cosgrave to assess the direction of fashion for the season a…

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Helena Coan Explains Her Audrey Hepburn Documentary 40:32

3+ y ago40:32

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The writer and director of Audrey - a new documentary exploring the life and work of Audrey Hepburn - discusses how her own life prompted her to craft a film about one of the greatest movie stars of all time. Helena Coan explores the craft of working with archive footage and voiceover narration to reveal Hepburn’s life story. She discusses Hepburn’…

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Anna Sui on Making Her New Collection Phantasmadelic 42:12

3+ y ago42:12

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Anna Sui discusses her fall 2021 collection, Phantasmadelic, and making a film to showcase it with her family. She recalls her rise from operating out of her New York apartment, as an indie designer in the early Eighties, to be a global fashion force. She considers her longtime creative partnership with Steven Meisel and how Madonna, Linda Evangeli…

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Nina-Sophia Miralles on Glossy: The Inside Story of Vogue 43:40

3+ y ago43:40

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The new book, Glossy: The Inside Story of Vogue, is a comprehensive history of American Vogue magazine – and some of Vogue’s international editions. The author, Nina-Sophia Miralles, reveals why she told Vogue’s history through the lens of its editors. She discusses the careers and cultural impact of renowned Vogue editors including Edward Enninful…

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P. David Ebersole & Todd Hughes on The House of Cardin 39:56

4y ago39:56

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P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes talk about producing and directing House of Cardin. This documentary tells the story of Pierre Cardin’s life and work. House of Cardin premiered at the 2019 Venice Film Festival. But on December 29, when Pierre Cardin passed away - at the age of 98 - Ebersole & Hughes’s film attained new relevance as the last word …

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Lou Eyerich on Collaborating With Ryan Murphy 27:47

4y ago27:47

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The 14-time Emmy Award nominated costume designer, Lou Eyerich, explains how she got her start working behind the scenes in the music industry before going on to costume Popular. This was the first series created by the “super-producer”, Ryan Murphy, in 1999. Eyerich reveals the craft and creative process of masterminding wardrobes evoking Murphy’s…

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Christian Wijnants: In Pursuit of Happiness 42:53

4y ago42:53

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From his design studio in Antwerp, Belgium, Christian Wijnants explains how working in isolation on his Spring/Summer 2021 collection, In Pursuit of Happiness, prompted him to imbue it with memories of his upbringing in Brussels. He revisits his childhood and reveals how his decision to pursue a fashion career was prompted by an exhibition showcasi…

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Sandy Schreier on Gathering & Letting Go Of Her Couture 46:08

4y ago46:08

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Sandy Schreier - the renowned collector of 20th century French and American couture - reveals how she pioneered collecting vintage originals. She goes back to her time as a toddler in her hometown, Detroit, and explains how the wives of the city’s famed “auto titans” - and later the legendary Old Hollywood costume designer, Jean Louis - contributed…

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Gero von Boehm on Helmut Newton 47:58

4y ago47:58

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The filmmaker, Gero von Boehm, discusses his new documentary, Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful. The film is as seductive and dazzling as Helmut Newton’s fashion photography and Hollywood portraiture. But on this episode as von Boehm explores Newton’s iconic work, he also explains why a serious and frank discussion about the nature of his su…

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Erdem Fondly Looks Back & Moves Boldly Forward 38:20

4y ago38:20

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Prior to 2021’s 15th anniversary of Erdem Moralioğlu’s namesake brand, the award-winning London designer looks back on his fashion career. Erdem - who is famed for dressing Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Keira Knightley, Madonna and Lucy Boynton - traces the heritage of his signature floral print to his childhood in suburban Montreal and explains…

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Paul Gorman On The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren 43:32

4y ago43:32

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Malcolm McLaren rose to fame in the early Seventies as the manager of the Sex Pistols. With his partner, Dame Vivienne Westwood, he invented punk fashion. Their London boutiques, World’s End and Nostalgia of Mud, proved forerunners of the concept store. Paul Gorman – author of the new biography, The Life & Times of Malcolm McLaren (Constable) – dis…

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Daisy Knatchbull Makes History Opening The Deck London on Savile Row 43:21

4y ago43:21

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On September 14 Daisy Knatchbull is making history by opening her made-to-measure women’s clothing brand, The Deck London, on Savile Row. The Deck London will be the first Savile Row tailor to cater exclusively to women. Daisy reveals how, in 2016, she first shook up the bespoke scene by appearing at Royal Ascot in a Lock & Co. top hat and tails by…

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Analucia McGorty on Costuming the FX TV Series Pose 38:33

4y ago38:33

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On this bonus episode of the two-part series exploring the work of a trio of costume designers, who have received nominations for the 72nd Prime Time Emmy Awards for their work on critically acclaimed Ryan Murphy television productions, Analucia McGorty explains how after collaborating with Lou Eyrich on Season One of the FX series Pose, she flew s…

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Lou Eyrich & Sarah Evelyn on the Netflix Miniseries Hollywood 45:43

4y ago45:43

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This is the first of a two-part series exploring the work of a trio of costume designers - Lou Eyrich, Sarah Evelyn and Analucia McGorty - who have received nominations for the 72nd Prime Time Emmy Awards for their work on critically acclaimed Ryan Murphy television productions. First up is Lou Eyrich. This 14-time Emmy Award nominee explains how s…

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Roja Dove Followed His Nose 35:58

4y ago35:58

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The sensory pleasure many of us derive from perfume is said to be somewhat easing the strain of enduring the pandemic. And so on our final ‘listen back’ episode of Summer 2020, Roja Dove presents a masterclass on the art, craft and history of fragrance. This scholar, author, sought-after public speaker, consultant and retail guru - whose specializa…

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Lisa Eisner On The Politician & Tom Ford 38:35

4+ y ago38:35

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Season Two of The Politician is streaming right now on Netflix. And so on this episode, listen back to Bronwyn’s interview with Lisa Eisner. She's the Los Angeles jewelry designer whose personal style - let's call it an earthy take on high fashion - has inspired the look of Georgina Hobart. That's Gwyneth Paltrow’s character on The Politician. You'…

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Meet Christelle Kocher, Couture’s Modernist 33:42

4+ y ago33:42

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Christelle Kocher is the founder of the Paris-based couture-meets-streetwear label, Koché. Two months after Bronwyn Cosgrave conducted this interview with her in New York City, Christelle received one of the fashion industry’s highest honors - the ANDAM Award. Christelle’s career changed dramatically. The fashion tycoon, Renzo Rosso, backed Koché. …

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We Did It For Love – How Karl Plewka and Val Garland Aligned, Part II 28:49

4+ y ago28:49

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After Val Garland - the first global makeup director for L'Oréal Paris – embarked upon a book exploring her groundbreaking work as one of the most in-demand fashion makeup artists - she grapples with putting herself center stage and struggles to find her ideal co-author. All the while, Karl Plewka reveals he was experiencing a “bit of a weird trans…

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We Did It For Love: How Val Garland and Karl Plewka Aligned 29:35

4+ y ago29:35

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This is the first of a special two-part series exploring the very productive relationship which developed between the fashion director, Karl Plewka, and Val Garland, the makeup artist. Val is the first global makeup director for L'Oréal Paris and the breakout star of BBC TV’s makeup competition show, Glow Up. Karl styles Val to face the cameras. To…

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Documentarian Mark Bozek On The Times of Bill Cunningham and Bradley Cooper 41:23

4+ y ago41:23

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On this episode, we listen back to Mark Bozek discuss making The Times of Bill Cunningham. This documentary - about the late New York Times photojournalist and fashion historian, Bill Cunningham – ultimately proved the result of an impromptu, four-hour video-taped conversation which Bozek conducted with Cunningham in 1993. Bozek goes back to his be…

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Noel Stewart On Crafting Headgear for Celine Dion, Givenchy & the NHS 48:32

4+ y ago48:32

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The fashion milliner, Noel Stewart, explains how he became involved with the #VisorArmy. This volunteer group of professional creatives is applying their superlative technical skills to making visors for ICU doctors and nurses working in London hospitals. Noel reflects on collaborating with the best names in British fashion including Erdem, Roksand…

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Paola Jacobbi On Covid 19 & the Milan Fashion Scene 43:02

4+ y ago43:02

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Filmmaker and journalist Paola Jacobbi begins A Different Tweed’s periodic series of Covid 19 conversations with fashion professionals around the world. Paola lives in Milan where she works as a contributing editor to the Italian editions of Grazia, Harper’s Bazar and Marie Claire. She is also at work on a hybrid documentary, The Girl In the Founta…

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Sam Ratelle On Styling Billy Porter 55:11

4+ y ago55:11

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The stylist Sam Ratelle takes a deep dive into his work with Billy Porter, explaining how the black velvet tuxedo dress which Christian Siriano conjured - for the Pose star’s appearance at 2019’s 91st Academy Awards - became the most important outfit that has graced the red carpet in the 21st century. Sam discusses why it is vital to support emergi…

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Annoushka Ducas Decodes Her Jewelry Style 41:12

4+ y ago41:12

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As Annoushka Ducas reflects on operating her namesake, London-based fine jewelrybrand over the last 10 years, she considers how throughout her entire career she has always derived inspiration from women starting with her dynamic mother to her clients as well as the famous females who wear her jewels including Patricia Arquette, Catherine, Duchess o…

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Filmmaker Mark Bozek On The Times of Bill Cunningham 39:42

4+ y ago39:42

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Mark Bozek discuss his momentous career which prompted him to make the documentary, The Times of Bill Cunningham. This film - about the late New York Times photojournalist and fashion historian – ultimately proved the result of an impromptu, four-hour video-taped conversation which Bozek conducted with Cunningham in 1993. With that, Bozek merged da…

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Caviar & Vintage Gucci - Rachel Zabar's Fashion Story 44:05

4+ y ago44:05

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Rachel Zabar explains how she made tracks from New York’s Upper West Side – where her family has long owned and operated the gourmet emporium, Zabar’s - to pursue a career as a dealer of vintage ready-to-wear and haute couture in Los Angeles. Rachel discusses her lifelong obsession with fashion and how her one-time neighbor, Donna Karan, helped to …

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Roja Dove On Perfume & His “Mania” For Christian Louboutins 36:43

4+ y ago36:43

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Roja Dove – who is regarded as one the world’s most respected perfumers - explains how he cultivated his lifelong fascination for fragrance into a legendary career. He reveals how he put everything on the line at a challenging time in his life to conceive Roja Parfums. This rarified perfume collection sells out at Bergdorf Goodman and proved the mo…

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Lisa Eisner On Crafting Jewels for Gwyneth Paltrow & Inspiring Tom Ford 39:22

4+ y ago39:22

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Lisa Eisner discusses her work crafting bold, sculptural jewelry for her sought-after brand. And she reveals how encountering the TV mogul, Ryan Murphy, at Vanity Fair’s Oscar party resulted in her jewels adorning Gwyneth Paltrow portraying Georgina Hobart on The Politician. For decades, Lisa’s distinct personal style and dynamic work - as a magazi…

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Dave Thomas On Styling John Legend + Lionel Richie Plus Celine Dion’s Shoe Fetish 37:19

4+ y ago37:19

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Dave Thomas - who counts John Legend and Lionel Richie as longtime clients - discusses why, lately, there has been so much talk about what men are wearing on the red carpet. Hear about Celine Dion’s shoe fetish as Dave recalls his past experience working with the icon and he discusses details of his forthcoming book, Vanity Project: A Tale of Fashi…

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Dana Thomas Talks Fashionopolis 38:42

5y ago38:42

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The best-selling author, Dana Thomas, discusses her most recent book, Fashionopolis - The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes. This is a compelling history of fast fashion and, expanding on her research, Dana reveals some shocking findings about its manufacture and consumption. She also recalls the experiences which contributed to her w…

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Awards Season Special 42:26

5y ago42:26

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On this ‘best of’ episode, Elizabeth Saltzman decodes the intricate work that she conducts styling women who are tearing up Hollywood's red carpet including Little Women’s star, Saorise Ronan, Fleabag’s writer and star, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, plus the principal cast of Killing Eve - Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer. Elizabeth recalls her work on Vanity Fai…

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From Alexander McQueen to Princess Beatrice - Shaun Leane Recounts His Creative Journey 53:01

5y ago53:01

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Shaun Leane recalls how his fine jewelry brand began 21 years ago as an outlet to channel influences of the outlandish adornments he produced for Alexander McQueen. Shaun remembers the life-changing moment when McQueen paid a visit to his workshop. He also reveals details about creating an engagement ring for Princess Beatrice with her fiancé, Edoa…

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Juergen Teller, Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela – their documentarian, Reiner Holzemer, speaks. 27:00

5y ago27:00

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Reiner Holzemer explores his transition from an artworld filmmaker to a fashion documentarian. He traces it all back to a 2009 encounter with Juergen Teller and Charlotte Rampling in a Paris elevator. That spontaneous meet-up led to Reiner’s 2012 German television documentary about Juergen Teller. He explains how he went on to make critically accla…

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Ruth E. Carter’s Road to Oscar Glory 47:44

5y ago47:44

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In February 2019, Ruth E. Carter became the first African American to win the Best Costume Design Oscar for Black Panther. Ruth reveals the mashup of influences which went into conceiving Black Panther’s look. Hear about her latest project, Dolemite Is My Name. And Ruth holds forth on the major motion pictures from the 40 she has costumed, includin…

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Backstage With Sam McKnight 29:25

5y ago29:25

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At the spring/summer 20/20 ready-to-wear shows, the hairstyles Sam McKnight created were recognized as conclusive trends. These included neon feather bangs beautifying Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix’s epic collaboration, the striking center part defining Virginie Viard’s Chanel debut and the slicked back tresses seen at Mary Katrantzou’s Ath…

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