Zandra Rhodes is one of the most recognisable and influential figures in fashion, as well as the founder of the Fashion and Textile Museum in London. Describing herself as both ‘chaotic’ and ‘fastidious’, she possesses a unique sense of colour and pattern. Over the years, she has dressed some of the world’s most famous people from Freddie Mercury, Elizabeth ... Show More
Jun 2
Designing for Survival with Harry Blakiston Houston of Insulate Ukraine
Can a $21 window help a nation survive a war? Harry Blakiston Houston, founder of Insulate Ukraine, joins Grant Gibson for this landmark 150th episode to discuss how a simple double-layer window — made from PET and manufactured entirely in Ukraine — is helping families stay warm, ... Show More
57m 40s
May 26
Hella Jongerius on craft, industry and the power of imperfection
Can imperfection reshape modern industry? Hella Jongerius — one of the most influential designers of her generation, and one of the field's sharpest critical voices — joins Grant Gibson to discuss craft, colour, and her enduring fascination with the messy edges of mass production ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 2023
A brush with... Sutapa Biswas
Sutapa Biswas talks to Ben Luke about her influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped her life and work. Biswas was born in Santinekethan, India, in 1962, and her work in painting, drawing, photogra ... Show More
1h 1m
Dec 2024
"Bad Bunny Announced as 2024 Met Gala Co-Chair, Highlighting His Influence in Fashion and Music"
Bad Bunny, the acclaimed Puerto Rican singer and rapper, has been announced as one of the chairs for the 2024 Met Gala, a prestigious event held annually at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The Met Gala is one of the most prominent fashion events in the world, kno ... Show More
3m 4s
Jun 2013
Amanda MacKenzie Stuart, “Empress of Fashion: Diana Vreeland, A Life”
The title says it all: Diana Vreeland was, in fact, that Empress of Fashion, reigning over Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute for half a century. As a result, her life story stretches the conventions of biography, which so often present ... Show More
44m 52s
Aug 2023
Material Imagination: A Conversation with Costumier Christiane Joy
Step into the enchanting world of costume artistry with this biographical podcast interview featuring Christiane Joy, an acclaimed costumier, designer, and creative visionary known for her innovative approach to character, texture, and identity. In this episode, Christiane shares ... Show More
1h 4m