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Behind the glamour of couture week, away from the spotlight of the runway shows, lies the quiet brilliance of the artisans. These skilled craftsmen pour their expertise and passion into every stitch, bead, feather, and flower that adorns each runway creation. Few understand the importance and artistry of this better than Christelle Kocher. After graduating from Central Saint Martins in London, Kocher spent over a decade in the luxury fashion industry, working with renowned brands such as Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, Chloé, Sonia Rykiel, Martine Sitbon, and Emporio Armani. In 2010, she took on the role of Artistic Director at Lemarié, and joined the Fashion Métiers d'art in 1996, where she worked closely with artisans to craft some of the most intricate couture textiles. This experience proved transformative, honing her understanding of both the technical and creative sides of luxury fashion.In this conversation, Kocher reflects on the beauty and importance of handmade traditions, staying inspired, sustainability and its impact on the industry and the future legacy of Lemarié.

In Conversation with ODDA Digital, Josh and Jack explore the layers of grief that shape the journey of their characters, the thrill of the cowboy life, the shirtless scenes and the heartfelt conversations that make Ransom Canyon both an exciting and deeply emotional Western.

Lumi Tan is a curator, and her job involves more than just spotting new talent. At the heart of her practice is listening to the needs and wants of artists and audiences alike, and creating a synergy between narratives, cultural commentary, and innovation. As the curator of the Focus section at Frieze New York, Tan aimed to showcase a diverse range of artistic practices and create a conversation around uniqueness, storytelling, and identity—highlighting each artist and gallery's own voice. Lumi Tan talked to ODDA Digital about her keen eye for art, the challenges of the industry today, and the importance of listening to artists to create a meaningful curatorial practice. Her insights offer a thoughtful look into how curators can shape the future of art by fostering dialogue, trust, and experimentation within the creative community.

Tahir Karmali is a multidisciplinary artist, but before that he was an immigrant, and his work is deeply influenced by the complexity of displacement and the fragility of walls. For Frieze New York, Karmali references martyrdom and the eroticized imagery of Saint Sebastian, blurring the lines between suffering and sensuality. What emerges is an exploration of vulnerability and resilience, told through fragments of walls that hold more than just structure—they hold feeling, memory, and meaning. In a Conversation with the artist, he tells us about his inspirations, his practice and the romantic yet political meaning behind each installation.

Hubert Marot's artistic expression knows no boundaries: He began his journey in photography by graduating from Gobelins, l'École de l'image, in 2009, marking the start of his intricate and evolving artistic path. Conversations with Marot offer a glimpse into his unique universe, where his projects emerge through a meticulous process of refinement, research, and selection. The inspiration never stems from a specific experience, image, or location. It can range from objects such as inner tubes, featured in his recent exhibition in Paris, to still lifes, a recurring theme he has been exploring lately. However, it's the demanding and curated gaze he applies to the object in almost an obsessive way that defines his signature. At the same time, this obsession causes a feeling of unease and restlessness, driving him to endless self-questioning and resulting in continuous experimentation with various expressive forms.

Harry Nuriev talks about his collaboration with Jimmy Choo for Salone del MobileJimmy Choo and Crosby Studios have joined forces to transform its Sant'Andrea boutique into an immersive space where design, fashion, and memory converge. The result is a powerful installation imagined by Harry Nuriev, the architect and creative director, known for his bold use of materiality and his ability to blur the lines between art and function. Nuriev's concept is rooted in the archive of Jimmy Choo, treating each shoe as both a brushstroke and a pixel in a larger visual tapestry. Glass becomes more than just a material—it acts as a threshold between the viewer and the object, evoking the layered tension of window displays and museum vitrines.What unfolds is not only a celebration of almost 30 years of Jimmy Choo's iconic designs, but also a reflection on time itself—its intimacy, its distance, and its power to shape emotion. In this conversation, we dive into Nuriev's process, his obsession with archives, and the subtle tension between feeling and function in his work.

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Nicklas Skovgaard is an exploration of the self and a deep understanding of the human experience. His brand started as a way to find calmness and peace and now transcends mere garments. After working in the interior design industry, a sick leave and a career change led Nicklas to create unexpected combinations and explore new paths. As he learned to weave by himself, he created the first braids of this new journey with a simple loom, where every thread woven is a declaration of self-love and self-discovery, representing the quest for expression and creation. We sat down with Nicklas in his studio in Copenhagen, to discuss his brand, his inspiration for Madonna and his mom, the subtle dance between art, craft, and the dreamlike narrative that de!nes his label.

One early January morning, while the snow was still falling down in Paris, Stephanie D'heygere cleared her throat on camera. In her hand was a mug of tea to keep her company. Beyond the view presented on screen, a sunflower-shaped lamp stood tall on what seemed like a fireplace behind her. It seems that the flora and beautiful objects that ornament Stephanie will never escape her immediate periphery. This idea of beauty–one that seeps into and away from the jewelry designer–is done with ease. Second nature even. As such, it only makes sense that beauty holds no structural meaning at her namesake label, D'heygere. The designs are first conceptualized with a unique story, holding multi-functionality at the heart of each piece that exits D'heygere's atelier door

Paramount Pictures' is set to release "Mean Girls" theatrically on January 12, 2024, from directors Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne. The husband and wife filmmaker duo will be making their feature directorial debut with their delicious take on the hilariously classic 2004 comedy. The duo meets with ODDA ahead of the film's release to talk about their approach on adding their own spin to the story, their casting process, and how they became entangled with Tina Fey.

Focused on a diverse range of brands, as well as a diverse group of consumers, Tomorrow amplifies the voices of designers within the fashion market. Co-founder and CEO, Stefano Martinetto, sits down to discuss the trajectory of this market and the domain that they are intent on pursuing. Reflecting on the vision of Tomorrow, aimed at being the “independent record label” for fashion brands, Martinetto also reminisces on his humble beginnings in the industry. Having started as a designated sandwich maker and fitting “mannequin” for his father's showroom during his teenage years, he has worked his way up to create a company that supports and elevates the purpose-driven and value-oriented entrepreneurial creatives of tomorrow.

If there is a brand that has successfully achieved subjective ambiguity, whereby anyone viewing is able to place themselves, their emotions or their desires into carefully curated collections, it is Completedworks. Using sustainable materials to establish shape and structure, Completedworks hones into the expressive nature of its pieces to capture the indefinite aura of movement. Emerging as a jewelry line in 2013 before expanding into the realm of homeware, Completedworks founder and Artistic Director, Anna Jewsbury, places her community and family at the forefront of her creative vision–a vision that she continues to refine and elevate a decade later. Jewsbury gets comfortable with ODDA to speak about first impressions, the processes of planning and execution and the importance of “future-proofing” in modern society.

we explored the process that creates the world's finest cotton. During our time there, we explored the SUPIMA Cotton Gin and the farms where the long staple fibres are birthed. In turn, we were educated on the processes of cotton production and the levels of surety placed to ensure its best classing. 

we explored the process that creates the world's finest cotton. During our time there, we explored the SUPIMA Cotton Gin and the farms where the long staple fibres are birthed. In turn, we were educated on the processes of cotton production and the levels of surety placed to ensure its best classing. 

Kizzy Edgell is a British-based actor who made their acting debut last year in Netflix's “Heartstopper,” the hit LGBTQ+ show based on the popular graphic novel of the same name. Ahead of the premiere of the second season on August 3, we invited Edgell to meet with us to not only celebrate the success of their show and their character Darcy, but to celebrate Pride, as Edgell identifies as non-binary.  SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike; as part of the strike, union actors are not promoting their film and TV projects. This interview was conducted prior to the strike.

Fin Argus is a Los Angeles based actor, musician, and performer who most recently can be seen on screen as Lucas in Season 3 of Max's “The Other Two.” Last year, they starred in Peacock's reimagining of “Queer As Folk'' and previously had a breakout role in the Disney+ feature film “Clouds.” They meet with ODDA to talk about celebrating Pride, his ideal type, and what's on the horizon.

Shae Detar is a model-turned-artist who currently splits her time between New York City and a house in the woods an hour and twenty minutes outside of the city. She most recently released her debut book, “Another World,” taking quite an interesting look at the female form through photos. DeTar meets with ODDA to talk about her main inspirations, interning with Zac Posen, and committing to being an artist until her dying day.

Artist Darcy Miro's metal work has straddled the line between sculpture, jewelry, glass, fashion, and functional objects. Her pieces have earned a place in museum collections like the Museum of Art and Design and captivated collaborators like architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, who worked with Darcy on the façade of the American Folk Art Museum. She meets with ODDA to discuss her practice and what's next for her.

LA-based writer Spencer Walker and Juno Youn of Galerie Youn have launched Mon Dieu Projects at Mohilef Studios on April 1, 2023 in Los Angeles. We spoke with three of the artists from their inaugural exhibit, Shen Wei, Ian Stone, and Nadine Faraj to learn more about them as an artist and how they're contributing to this show.

LA-based writer Spencer Walker and Juno Youn of Galerie Youn have launched Mon Dieu Projects at Mohilef Studios on April 1, 2023 in Los Angeles. We spoke with three of the artists from their inaugural exhibit, Shen Wei, Ian Stone, and Nadine Faraj to learn more about them as an artist and how they're contributing to this show.

American fashion's cultural connector is back — just in time for New York Fashion Week. Mr. Tommy Hilfiger speaks with ODDA about his knack for staying ahead; his first and favorite collaborations; and how he's pushing the core visual concepts of his brand forward today.

Actress Dree Hemingway shares with ODDA immersive tales on her personal and professional life — revealing what it's like to become an “It Girl” for luxury brands, expressing her love for vintage cars, and unpacking how her idea of womanhood connects to her relationship with beauty.

An intimate conversation between two long-time friends. That's how we can define this exchange between legendary Italian Sculptor, Designer, and Architect Gaetano Pesce and design Entrepreneur and Founder of Moss [Design Gallery] and Moss Bureau, Murray Moss.

10 Corso Como Seoul, a multipurpose concept store with the core idea of a living magazine that mixes a myriad of sections such as fashion, design, books, and music — as well as a beautiful garden and a restaurant cafe — has become a full sensorial experience for its customers. With the aim of speaking about the matter of the importance of printed books and the relevance they have in the Korean society, ODDA had the pleasure of chatting with Jiyoung Lee, Book Chief Buyer at 10 Corso Como Seoul, to find out more about the store focusing on the book section, which offers an incredible selection of art books and special items.

The rise of screen devices offers new opportunities to readers and writers, but printed books are still a relevant part of our culture and society. ODDA had the pleasure of talking with Romma Alyskewycz, the Head of the Magazine, Fashion, and Architecture sections at La Librairie du Palais de Tokyo in Paris, guided by Arnaud Frémaux, its manager. In a technological world, they're boosting the cultural and poetical importance of printed art books.

Gimaguas is a Barcelona-based clothing brand founded in 2018 by twins Claudia and Sayana Durany. For ODDA, there was no better time to interview the sisters than the summer itself from the comfort of their home in Barcelona before they embark on a vacation with their family to discuss where the name originated from, how they divide their day to day, and their proudest moments of the brand thus far.

Gustaf Westman speaks about his creative process, his aspirations for his career as a designer, and hopes for the design world.

Illustrating the human experience with jewelry as her medium, the internationally renowned American jeweler Jacqueline Rabun has gained recognition amongst collectors of contemporary art and design with her wearable art pieces and miniature sculptures that convey a profound message. Rabun explains to ODDA the immersive, meditative process that allows her to create and materialize ideas, as well as her personal ambitions and feelings about the future.

Linda Simpson was at the core of the New York City Drag scene during the industry's golden era when it was still underground, prior to becoming a mainstream movement. From her own origins to her professional work, Simpson shares with ODDA her story, creative view, and the roots of the Drag world.

Tattoo artist Laure-Anne Tchen's art and aesthetics have been shaped by her Colombian heritage, fascination with manga art styles, and Paris's lifestyle and diversity. Known for creating fun and colorful tattoos, Tchen shares with ODDA the process from starting tattooing her friends in her bedroom for the first time to now being part of the cool Parisian tattooing collectives.

Known for his bulbous silhouettes and massive dresses, celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, Karlie Kloss, and Rina Sawayama have been seen wearing his pieces. We caught up with Terrence Zhou to talk about how his cultural roots have influenced his designs, how living in Wuhan has impacted him as a designer and penning the nickname “Bad Binch Tong Tong.”

From suburban Northern England to the top of the LVMH prize, Steven Stokey-Daley's career has risen like no one else's. Only graduated from the University of Westminster in 2020, he took the world of fashion by storm during the pandemic.

The fantasy expert and Milan-born multidisciplinary artist Flaminia Veronesi invites us to question what is fantasy and experience wonder in all its possible ways. Using her own contemporary symbolic language, she fights patriarchy and violence to free our reality from taboos. Veronesi sits down with ODDA to talk about her whole journey, her mission of bringing back a less oppressive reality, and highlights the importance of having fun and playing all the time through art.

Set to reclaim and celebrate the meaning of being creole, Vincent Frederic-Colombo, founder of the Paris-based and Caribbean-focused brand C.R.E.O.L.E shares the story you have never been told about creole heritage, its history, its culture, and the incredible people that form this diverse and huge family. What started as a photographic exhibition led to a marvelous fashion project and probably the best event in Parisian nightlife, strengthening the union between minorities.

Michaela Bosch is a makeup artist living in New York who got into this industry in a very curious and funny way. After six years of professionally working as a makeup artist, she's been put on the list of the 50 most innovative and inspiring young creative talents from around the world by the British Fashion Awards 2022.

Ruben Östlund is a two-time winner of the top prize, the Palme d'Or, at the Cannes Film Festival. With consecutive wins for his two latest films, “Triangle of Sadness” is widely accredited as one of the best films of the year as a yacht filled with snobby, rich elites takes off into the open seas before chaos reigns down on all vacationers and employees. Beyond a wildly successful year, Östlund collaborated with CDLP, a Swedish design house of luxury essentials, to bring together a collection celebrating his portfolio of films. He meets with ODDA to discuss the pressure of making his new movie after his first Palme d'Or win, where he drew inspiration from, and what it was like collaborating on a fashion collection.

The ethical luxury brand AMNA ALSALEM yields its own articulations of art, time, and humanity from a multidisciplinary practice, mixing a sense of freedom with a witty spirit.

Known in the fashion world as Maison ARTC, his influences come from history, culture, and traditions, which he translates into colors and prints to create imaginative designs reflecting on space and time.

Her sustainable slow-fashion, wearable-wood brand BOADḰ focuses on the experience of belonging to nature to create spirited wooden handcrafted bags centered on material individuality and uniqueness.

Her brand SIEDRÉS represents a utopian lifestyle in an imaginary Mediterranean town, for which she uses playful graphics, prints, and textures to embody a relaxed but refined lifestyle

Her contemporary luxury brand Talel Paris offers leather handbags and accessories with sharp designs with unconventional shapes, designed for modern urban life with a sustainable approach

Dani Coyle, an award winning visual and visibility artist, activist, and model, meets with with German based artist Shalva Nikvashvili to talk about a myriad of topics including how intersecting identities and backgrounds influence Shalva's work, using queerness in art, and what's to come.

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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Moses Sumney produces a kind of music that is so difficult to define, and maybe we shouldn't even try, because categories are not that important. The singer, songwriter and all-round artist has opened up with ODDA to guide us through his world.

Tom O'Connor is an Australian artist, actor, and visual storyteller who currently resides in Los Angeles. Driven by his need to create and express, his art, whether that be his paintings or photography, depict his personal experiences, often recalling moments of falling in love to the thrills of attraction and connection. Most recently, O'Connor released his latest series, titled PLAYGROUND, which is a continuation of his self-documentation work and explores vulnerability, impermanence, and his own interplay of masculinity and femininity. He met with ODDA to talk about making the move to California, expressing his creativity through different mediums, and self nudity within his art.

Known for his experimental silhouettes with sharp tailoring that fuse together men's wear and women's wear, Dion Lee started his eponymous brand fresh out of college. At just over a decade old with massive success, there is still an element of people still discovering the brand internationally. We caught up with Lee ahead of New York Fashion Week to chat about his Fall 2022 collection, learning through mistakes, and hopes of dressing Björk one day.

Naturally hilarious, easygoing and down-to-earth are all perfect adjectives to describe the iconic Meg Ryan. Throughout her incredible — and incredibly funny — career, she has achieved a massive and global success, getting three Golden Globes nominations, acting with some of the most important actors and directors of the international panorama — such as Tom Hanks and Nora Ephron — and also dedicating herself to directing as well.

Diana Silvers has spent the last 11 years of her life establishing herself as an actress, and is currently celebrated as one of the industry's upcoming talents. Working with hard-hitters like Olivia Wilde, Octavia Spencer, Steve Carell, and more, the actress meditates on the importance of being grateful for her opportunities while creating more on her own. She speaks with us about her career inspirations, youth's perspective on our digital culture, and her future hopes for coming-of-age films with a distinctive female gaze.

On Friday, June 3 “Signs of Love'' premiered at the Brooklyn Film Festival. Ahead of the premiere, we sat down with stars Hopper Jack Penn, Dylan Penn, and Zoë Bleu, as well as director Clarence Fuller and producer David Michaels to talk about filming in the rocky neighborhood of Port Richmond, Philadelphia, working alongside family members, and the outpour of love that radiates both through the set and on screen.