Podcasts about Alexander McQueen

British fashion designer and couturier

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Woman's Hour
Met Police, Secrets, Dirty Looks exhibition

Woman's Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 58:20


Secret filming by the BBC's Panorama programme last night revealed evidence of racism, misogyny and officers revelling in the use of force at one of London's busiest police stations. Panorama's evidence suggests that a toxic culture still exists inside the Met and that racist and misogynistic attitudes haven't been eliminated but have been driven underground. Anita Rani speaks to Matt Jukes, Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.The secrets we keep reflect the conventions, taboos and laws of the outside world, and women have traditionally had the bigger burden of secrets, often unable to reveal things that could get them or others judged, in society or by law. Anita talks to Juliet Nicolson about her new book The Book of Revelations which explores secrets through social history, her own family and many case studies she spoke to. The conservationist and primatologist Dame Jane Goodall died yesterday, aged 91. According to the Jane Goodall Institute, she died of natural causes in California where she was staying as part of a speaking tour in the US. There has been tributes from around the world. Joining me Anita to remember this ground-breaking conservationist who revolutionised the study of great apes is wildlife biologist, National Geographic Explorer and President of the Wildlife Trust, Liz Bonnin, and Jillian Miller who is the director of the Gorilla Organisation who work to save gorillas from extinction.From gowns buried underground to transforming fabrics with melted bandages, fashion has a history of exploring the aesthetics of dirt and decay. A new exhibition at the Barbican, Dirty Looks, explores 50 years of designers from Vivienne Westwood to Alexander McQueen, who used dirt and distress to make statements about luxury, beauty, class and the environment. The exhibition also looks at waste as fashion is now one of the most polluting industries in the world. Anita is joined by the exhibition's curator, Karen Van Godtsenhoven, and artist and designer, Michaela Stark, whose work challenges ideas of imperfection.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Back To One
Catherine LeFrere

Back To One

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 51:06


Catherine LeFrere plays Isabella Blow in the inventive off-Broadway production “House of McQueen" at The Mansion At Hudson Yards in New York City. The play depicts the life of the brilliant fashion designer Alexander McQueen, who was discovered by Blow. On this episode, LeFrere takes us on a deep dive into the creation of her version of Isabella. She talks about starting with the voice, why she doesn't want to be off-book in first rehearsals, the importance of playing off the audience, and much more. “House of McQueen” has been extending into November. Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from  Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft.  Follow Back To One on Instagram

The Successful Fashion Designer
264: How Jade Strategically Prepared Her Freelance Business During Pregnancy (Part 1)

The Successful Fashion Designer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 40:53


If you've ever wondered how to keep your freelance momentum going during one of the most life-changing transitions—this episode is for you. Jade Wei didn't wait until after having her baby to get back into freelancing. She made the bold decision to start rebuilding *while* she was pregnant. With no recent work, no active portfolio, and a toddler on the way, she used this time to reset everything—from her niche to her mindset. If you're in a season of transition or feeling like you need a fresh start, this conversation is going to light a fire under you.Resources:CLO3DStyle3DChris DoThe Fabricant AILook AINano Banana AI4 Fashion Designers Battle for $500 - Freelancer Pitching ChallengeAbout Jade:Jade is a seasoned 3D sartorial streetwear designer, pattern maker, and product developer who previously contributed her technical expertise at Alexander McQueen. Since 2013, has led design innovation through her creative studio, Atelier WCMF.With over 20 years of experience in pattern engineering and garment construction, Jade blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital tools (such as Clo3D, AI-enabled workflows, and virtual sampling) to streamline development, reduce waste, and deliver consistent high-quality results across collections.Connect with Jacqueline:Email her at j.w@atelier-wcmf.comCheck out her websiteFollow on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Download my Freelance Price List just for fashion (it's free!): sewheidi.com/price

HALF HOUR with Jeff & Richie
House of McQueen: Alexander McQueen's Legacy on Stage

HALF HOUR with Jeff & Richie

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 31:24


In this episode of “Half Hour”, we examine House of McQueen, the Off-Broadway production at the Mansion at Hudson Yards. Jeff and Richie break down the show's blend of fashion, theater, and music, assessing the direction, set design, and its representation of Alexander McQueen's legacy. Follow and connect with all things @HalfHourPodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Share your thoughts with us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on our podcast cover post on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

featured Wiki of the Day
Joan (collection)

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 3:02


fWotD Episode 3065: Joan (collection) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 25 September 2025, is Joan (collection).Joan (Autumn/Winter 1998) was the twelfth collection by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen for his eponymous fashion house. Continuing McQueen's dual fascination with religion and violence, it was inspired by imagery of persecution, most significantly the 1431 martyrdom of French Catholic saint Joan of Arc, who was burned at the stake. The collection's palette was mainly red, black, and silver; colours which evoked notions of warfare, death, blood, and flames. Many looks referenced ecclesiastical garments and medieval armour, including several items that mimicked chainmail and one ensemble that had actual silver-plated armour pieces. The runway show was staged on 25 February 1998 at Gatliff Road Warehouse in London. McQueen caused an upset by banning several tabloid journalists, one of whom responded with an angry editorial. Production was handled by McQueen's usual creative team. The set design for Joan was sparse and industrial: a dark room lit by metal lamps suspended over the runway. The 100-foot (30 m) runway was covered in black ashes, and models entered through a black backdrop backlit in red. Ninety-one looks were presented; primarily womenswear with some menswear. The show concluded with model Svetlana wearing a red beaded dress which covered her face, swaying in a circle of flames.Critical response to the clothing and the runway show for Joan was positive, and it is regarded as one of McQueen's most memorable shows. Academic analysis has focused on interpretation of the styling, the finale, and the meaning of several garments printed with a photograph of children. Several items from Joan have appeared in museum exhibitions, including Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty and Lee Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:10 UTC on Thursday, 25 September 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Joan (collection) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ayanda.

ALEF SecurityCast
Ep#299 - Kyberútok způsobil chaos na největších evropských letištích

ALEF SecurityCast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 9:20


V této epizodě řešíme kyberútok na Collins Aerospace, který způsobil chaos na největších evropských letištích, červa Shai-Hulud šířícího se přes NPM balíčky, únik dat zákazníků značek Gucci, Balenciaga a Alexander McQueen, špionážní kampaň UNC1549 mířící na telekomunikace a také zatčení mladých hackerů ze skupiny Scattered Spider.

The Voice of Retail
Leadership Lessons and Luxury Retail Insights with Sebastian Picardo, President & CEO of Holt Renfrew

The Voice of Retail

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 35:02


In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc sits down in person with Sebastian Picardo, President & CEO of Holt Renfrew, to explore the evolution of luxury retail in Canada and the global forces shaping the industry.Sebastian begins by sharing his personal journey from Buenos Aires to London, where he launched his luxury career at Alexander McQueen, followed by senior roles with Net-a-Porter, Burberry, and leading a Hong Kong department store group. In 2020, he joined Holt Renfrew at the height of the pandemic, taking on the challenge of steering Canada's most iconic luxury retailer through one of the most disruptive times in modern retail history.He offers a rich perspective on what makes Holt Renfrew remarkable—its deep Canadian heritage dating back to 1837, its ability to evolve with consumer tastes, and its strong relationships with global brands, employees, and customers. Sebastian discusses how Holt Renfrew balances being both a branded house and a house of brands, creating a unique identity in a highly competitive market.The conversation delves into the diversity of Canadian consumers, from the European-influenced Montreal shopper to Vancouver's strong Asian luxury demand, and how these cultural differences shape merchandising and strategy. Sebastian highlights the challenges of Canada's vast geography, the pressures of competing with U.S. retailers, and the importance of personalization and CRM in strengthening customer relationships.AI also takes center stage as Sebastian explains how technology is reshaping discovery, service, and operations. From empowering associates with smarter tools to anticipating customer needs, he shares how Holt Renfrew is integrating AI into its strategy while staying focused on human connection at the store level.Finally, Sebastian reflects on leadership—what it means to empower teams, why humility and enabling others is central to his philosophy, and why leadership is always more about others than yourself. As he prepares to move back to Europe, Sebastian leaves listeners with inspiring lessons on adaptability, vision, and building a retail brand that can thrive for nearly two centuries. The Voice of Retail podcast is presented by Hale, a performance marketing partner trusted by brands like ASICS, Saje, and Orangetheory to scale with focus and impact. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fifth year in a row, the National Retail Federation has designated Michael as on their Top Retail Voices for 2025, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Cyber Briefing
September 16, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

Cyber Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 9:00


If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave us a review and tell a friend!Recent cybersecurity developments span phishing campaigns, malicious extensions, insider breaches, and major corporate acquisitions. Companies like Google, Microsoft, Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen faced security incidents, while F5 and Silent Push announced significant business moves.

Last Call Trivia Podcast
#195 - Which Fashion Moment Lives Rent-Free in Your Mind?

Last Call Trivia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 45:11


Episode #195 of the Last Call Trivia Podcast begins with a round of general knowledge questions. Then, we've got a themed round of “In Style” Trivia that's all the rage!Round OneThe game kicks off with a Celebrities Trivia question about a famous person whose career spanned an impressive 76 years.Next, we have a Cities Trivia question that asks the Team to identify a Canadian territory based on its capital.The first round concludes with a Government Trivia question about Article V of the US Constitution.Bonus QuestionToday's Bonus Question is a follow-up to the Government Trivia question from the first round.Round TwoTrivia is so hot right now, and we're staying on-trend with today's theme round of “In Style” Trivia!The second round begins with a Fashion Trivia question about an unusually shaped footwear created by British designer Alexander McQueen and popularized by Lady Gaga in the music video for her song Bad Romance.Next, we have a Terms Trivia question about a trendy term for a second job.Round Two concludes with a Musicians Trivia question that asks the Team to name the celebrity who wore a reimagined version of an iconic dress during Milan Fashion Week in 2019.Final QuestionWe've reached the Final Question of the game, and today's category of choice is Food. It's a sweet one!For today's Final, the Trivia Team is given five different cookie names and asked to determine whether each is a real discontinued Girl Scout cookie or a fake Girl Scout cookie.Visit lastcalltrivia.com to learn more about hosting your own ultimate Trivia event!

As the Actress said to the Critic
Bonus episode: Bridgerton star Luke Newton talks returning to the stage – and why it is his safe space

As the Actress said to the Critic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 17:03


Luke Newton has won over millions of hearts as Colin Bridgerton, but will face a wholly different challenge when he stars in Darrah Cloud's House of McQueen off-Broadway at The Mansion at Hudson Yards. Newton will take on the role of Lee Alexander McQueen, more commonly known simply as Alexander McQueen, in a show based on the iconic fashion designer's life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In VOGUE: The 1990s
What Vogue Is Looking for in the Next ‘It' Model

In VOGUE: The 1990s

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 47:31


What makes a modern-day supermodel? According to Ignacio “Iggy” Murillo, Vogue's global talent casting director, it's all about personality. As Vogue launches its worldwide search for the next top model, two members of the esteemed selection committee, Iggy and José Criales Unzueta—Vogue's fashion and news editor—stop by The Run-Through to share what they're looking for… and why the internet is the best place to find it.They also dive into how the modeling industry has evolved in recent years and why size diversity is so rare on runways these days. Plus, the duo break down some of fashion's most iconic modeling moments—from Gisele Bündchen's broken-heel strut (Givenchy, spring 2000) to Shalom Harlow's unforgettable spray-painted dress (Alexander McQueen, spring 1999).But first, Chloe and Chioma talk about the end of And Just Like That…, the impact of the Sex and the City franchise on their lives, the new show that has everyone in the office buzzing (Netflix's The Hunting Wives, of course), and…whether or not it's appropriate to bring your Birkin bag to the beach. (Short answer: yes!) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

featured Wiki of the Day
Scanners (collection)

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 2:09


fWotD Episode 3008: Scanners (collection) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Wednesday, 30 July 2025, is Scanners (collection).Scanners (Autumn/Winter 2003) was the twenty-second collection by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen for his eponymous fashion house. The collection is based on the idea of exiles travelling eastward through northern Eurasia: Siberia, Tibet, and finally Japan. The designs borrow heavily from the traditional clothing and art of those areas, and reflect an overall aesthetic of luxury, with voluminous silhouettes and rich materials. Cultural motifs include heavy embroidery, traditional patterns, and kimono-like shapes. The runway show was staged on 8 March 2003 at the Grande halle de la Villette in Paris, with production by McQueen's usual creative team. The set was made to look like a desolate tundra with rocks and snow. A clear plastic wind tunnel was suspended over the runway on industrial scaffolding for some models to walk through. Fifty-nine looks were presented in roughly three stages, representing the journey through each of Siberia, Tibet, and Japan. The show ended with a model struggling through the wind tunnel in an enormous kimono.Critical reception was mostly positive and sales were reportedly strong. Academic analysis has considered whether McQueen was engaging in cultural appropriation of Asian culture. Items from Scanners have appeared in exhibitions like the retrospective Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Scanners (collection) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Amy.

In VOGUE: The 1990s
In Conversation with Givenchy's Sarah Burton | PLUS Doechii Is British Vogue's Cover Star!

In VOGUE: The 1990s

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 46:59


Sarah Burton is one of the fashion industry's most beloved figures and one of the few women creative directors at the helm of a legacy maison. When she was named to the top job at Givenchy, almost a year to the day after she had announced she was stepping down from her post at Alexander McQueen, where she had spent two decades, the excitement was palpable. Her debut collection for the French label, in March of this year, was a resounding success—the proof? Anne Hathaway wears it exclusively in her August Vogue cover story.Burton joined Nicole Phelps from her home in London to talk about her new gig, the impact of social media on fashion, and what she loves most about her job.Plus, Chioma and Chloe talk about Doechii's new British Vogue cover, perverted prep at Michael Rider's Celine debut, and Wimbledon couples style. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送
打掛に、ボロ、アイヌの着物からAlexander McQueenまで?!古今東西のあらゆる着物がメルボルンに大集結!NGV『KIMONO』展

SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 12:27


メルボルンのNGV(ビクトリア国立美術館)では10月5日(日)まで着物展を開催しています。

Pair of Kings
12.17 - How to Host a Perfect Runway Show, The Horribly Dressed Men of New York, and The Photographer-to-Influencer Pipeline with Tanya Ravichandran (@tanyar)

Pair of Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 88:14


You can hear episodes early and get access to all of our giveaways for only $4 on HeroHero! Go support the show!We're back this week with our wonderful friend Tanya Ravichandran! Join Michael and Sol as they discuss the incredible team at Coach, Tanya's love for Ann D., how to host the perfect runway show, why all the guys in New York dress like shit, making the Margiela 5 Zip Exodia, Lee Alexander McQueen, some grails still eluding her collection, her wonderful boyfriend Roman's style, getting hangry, the direction of high fashion today, what it was like to work as a photographer at 14, and the very simple process to blowing up on the internet!Thanks again to Tanya for an amazing episode, and we hope you enjoy!SolSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol's Substack (One Size Fits All) Sol's Instagram Michael's Instagram Michael's TikTok

featured Wiki of the Day
Illusion of Kate Moss

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 1:48


fWotD Episode 2957: Illusion of Kate Moss Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 9 June 2025, is Illusion of Kate Moss.The illusion of Kate Moss is an art piece first shown at the conclusion of the Alexander McQueen runway show The Widows of Culloden (Autumn/Winter 2006). It consists of a short film of English model Kate Moss dancing slowly while wearing a long, billowing gown of white chiffon, projected life-size within a glass pyramid in the centre of the show's catwalk. Although sometimes referred to as a hologram, the illusion was made using a 19th-century theatre technique called Pepper's ghost.McQueen conceived the illusion as a gesture of support for Moss; she was a close friend of his and was embroiled in a drug-related scandal at the time of the Widows show. It is regarded by many critics as the highlight of the Widows runway show, and it has been the subject of a great deal of academic analysis, particularly as a wedding dress and as a memento mori. The illusion appeared in both versions of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty, a retrospective exhibition of McQueen's designs.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:43 UTC on Monday, 9 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Illusion of Kate Moss on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Geraint.

Decisive Podcast Series
Episode 147: Lorand Lajos & Franz Schmidt - Talk Style and Vision

Decisive Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 91:26


Decisive Podcast Series Episode 106: Lorand Lajos and Franz SchmidtThis is the audio version of a video conversation originally recorded for YouTube.In this episode, I'm joined by fashion designer and creative director Lorand Lajos, along with his business and creative partner Franz Schmidt. We talk through Lorand's journey from Transylvania to Munich, including his experience working in haute couture, his creative independence, and how they've built something lasting together through the artist collective LOVERS Munich.We also reflect on his time at Atelier Lemarié in Paris, where he contributed to Alexander McQueen's final collection, and his collaborations with iconic figures and brands like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Dita von Teese, Swarovski, and Rolls Royce. More than anything, this conversation focuses on creative process, vision, and building a life and community rooted in authenticity.Watch the full video version on YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZSwRYfm78I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZSwRYfm78I)Listen and follow the Decisive Podcast SeriesSpotify[https://open.spotify.com/show/6ErWC4m2HbewiIzAC3KWi3](https://open.spotify.com/show/6ErWC4m2HbewiIzAC3KWi3)Apple Podcasts[https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/podcast-series/id364388579](https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/podcast-series/id364388579)SoundCloud[https://soundcloud.com/roberto-q-ingram/sets](https://soundcloud.com/roberto-q-ingram/sets)Podomatic[https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/decisivepodcastseries](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/decisivepodcastseries)Follow the guests and hostsLorand Lajos – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lorandlajos](https://www.instagram.com/lorandlajos)LOVERS Munich – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/loversmunich](https://www.instagram.com/loversmunich)Franz Schmidt – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/fraenzee](https://www.instagram.com/fraenzee)Zoe Mazah – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/zoemazah](https://www.instagram.com/zoemazah)Zoe Mazah – Website: [https://www.zoemazah.com](https://www.zoemazah.com)Roberto Ingram – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/robertoingram](https://www.instagram.com/robertoingram)Roberto Ingram – Website: [https://www.robertoingram.com](https://www.robertoingram.com)Subscribe to the Decisive Podcast Series on your preferred platform and share the episode with others who value creative insight and independent voices. Every follow, repost, and listen supports what we're building.TagsLorand Lajos, Franz Schmidt, LOVERS Munich, Fashion Designer, Artist Collective, Creative Journey, Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen, Atelier Lemarié, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Dita von Teese, Independent Creators, Fashion and Identity, Creative Business, Munich Artists, Podcast GermanyHashtags#LorandLajos#FranzSchmidt#LoversMunich#DecisivePodcast#CreativeConversation#FashionPodcast#ArtistInterview#IndependentDesign#McQueenLegacy#StyleAndIdentity#RobertoIngram#ZoeMazah#PodcastGermany

Dressed: The History of Fashion
Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities, Part II, an interview with Dr. Colleen Hill

Dressed: The History of Fashion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 39:26


In Part II of this week's episode, Dr. Colleen Hill joins us to speak about some of the incredible objects in her exhibition Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities which is on view at The Museum at FIT through April 20. 2025. From the rare Victorian era sterling silver posey to the insatiable mind of Alexander McQueen, Fashioning Wonder is reminds us of the awe-inspiring power of fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Done & Dunne
217. Dunne in Haute Couture | Au Revoir, Paris!

Done & Dunne

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 34:39


This week, we conclude our journey into Dominick Dunne's time in Paris for the January 1998 couture shows. So many more shows, including the collections of Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler, and Karl Lagerfeld. There is a Princess Diana moment, and a few international and political drops too, including Dunne's rapprochement with Adnan Khashoggi and the brewing Clinton scandal in Washington D.C., which is beginning at the time to get some press. Sources and more at doneanddunne.com. Continue your investigation with ad-free and bonus episodes on Patreon! To advertise on Done & Dunne, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Small & Supercharged Podcast
SPECIAL EPISODE- You've Got This Kasia Bromley, founder of ACAI Outdoorwear

The Small & Supercharged Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 32:27


Kasia Bromley's career started at Alexander McQueen in haute couture after she came over from Poland to study fashion in Edinburgh. Soon after her graduation, she started designing clothing, but it wasn't until 2016 that the brand we know today as ACAI officially launched. Kasia and her husband, Joe, co-founded the brand when they were expecting their first child. Kasia had previously identified a gap in the market for outdoor clothes for women that allowed them to confidently explore the outdoors- something she'd really wanted as she always had an affinity with spending time in nature and knew of the positive impact this could have. Utilising her fashion background and her extensive knowledge of technical fabrics, ACAI was born, but it took a long time to build it to the brand that's so well known and loved today. At one point, financial issues led to the couple having to move out of the family home and live apart in different countries to make ends meet, but this only served as fuel for Kasia and ACAI. A change in strategy saw ACAI launch online in 2017 and the business has grown at an incredible rate since then. I was delighted to speak to Kasia for my latest book, You've Got This, and it's a joy to share this interview with you here today. Don't forget, you can grab your copy of You've Got This through Amazon, Bloomsbury direct and all good bookshops.

featured Wiki of the Day
What a Merry-Go-Round

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 2:27


fWotD Episode 2894: What a Merry-Go-Round Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 7 April 2025 is What a Merry-Go-Round.What a Merry-Go-Round is the eighteenth collection by British fashion designer Alexander McQueen, made for the Autumn/Winter 2001 season of his fashion house Alexander McQueen. The collection drew on imagery of clowns and carnivals, inspired by McQueen's feelings about childhood and his experiences in the fashion industry. The designs were influenced by military chic, cinema such as Nosferatu (1922) and Cabaret (1972), 1920s flapper fashion, and the French Revolution. The palette comprised dark colours complemented with neutrals and muted greens. The show marked the first appearance of the skull motif that became a signature of the brand.The collection's runway show was staged on 21 February 2001 at the Gatliff Road Warehouse in London, as part of London Fashion Week. It was McQueen's final show in London; all his future collections were presented in Paris. Sixty-two looks were presented in the main runway show, with at least six more in the finale. The show was staged in a dark room with a carousel at the centre. During the finale, the lights came up to reveal piles of discarded childhood bric-à-brac at the rear of the stage, while models dressed as evil clowns cavorted around the stage, posing in their eveningwear.Critical response to the collection was generally positive, and it has attracted some academic analysis for the theme and messaging. Like McQueen's previous show Voss (Spring/Summer 2001), Merry-Go-Round served as a critique of the fashion industry, which he sometimes described as toxic and suffocating. It contained elements that several authors have taken as references to French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH and its management, with whom McQueen had a turbulent relationship. Ensembles from Merry-Go-Round have appeared in exhibitions such as the McQueen retrospective Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:13 UTC on Monday, 7 April 2025.For the full current version of the article, see What a Merry-Go-Round on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Kajal.

TomGirl with JJ Jurgens - AfterBuzz TV
Kasey Kitchen - CEO Marque PR

TomGirl with JJ Jurgens - AfterBuzz TV

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 51:30


“Nothing is certain.  You can go about life and be afraid of everything and never do anything and wonder what would happen or you can just leap and take the chance.” – Kasey KitchenKasey Kitchen started out as a dancer, following her passion to New York City where she would perform in numerous Broadway shows. Then, shifting to acting, she headed west to Los Angeles and would land roles in televisions shows like theiconic daytime soap General Hospital. Now, she's landed the starring role in her own company as CEO of Marque PR. She took a leap of faith and founded the company in the pandemic and has since helped shape the careers of numerous celebrity and lifestyle clients.  A super savvy businesswoman, she started with an office in Los Angeles, branched out to New York, and is just getting ready to open a brand-new office in Atlanta. On this episode, Kasey talks about her journey and starting her own business, dives into the duties involved with a career in public relations, and discusses the importance of her daily meditation and moments of gratitude.  She also shares her favorite travel spot, fashion designer (Alexander McQueen all the way), love of dogs, and why she was recruited by the FBI!

Beyond The Tech
In Conversation with Versace's CIO: Valeria Breda on Innovation, Influence & Identity

Beyond The Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 61:05


In this episode of Beyond the Tech, Bryan and Alex sit down with Valeria Breda, CIO of Versace, to explore her inspiring journey through the world of luxury fashion and technology. Valeria shares how her early days at Louis Vuitton, followed by senior roles at Kering (including Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen), shaped her approach to leadership, innovation, and resilience in a dynamic industry. Valeria opens up about the unique challenges of balancing brand autonomy with group-level strategy, while also reflecting on the deep passion embedded in Versace's culture, the importance of breaking down silos, and what it means to lead with both authority and influence in a heritage brand undergoing transformation. The conversation explores the evolving role of technology as an enabler rather than a full-blooded disruptor, with Valeria speaking candidly about Versace's enthusiastic embrace of AI and other digital innovations. She is clear, however, that while technology is playing a growing role in streamlining operations and driving innovation, it will not compromise or intrude upon the brand's creative and design processes. Finally, she shares her personal leadership journey as a woman in tech, offering honest reflections and valuable advice for emerging female leaders and detailing how she built resilience and influence in a traditionally male-dominated industry.Listeners will hear honest reflections on imposter syndrome, digital transformation, the convergence of retail and e-commerce, and what it really takes to lead change in a high-pressure, highly creative environment. Whether you're in fashion, tech, or leadership, this episode is packed with insights, strategy, and inspiration you won't want to miss.

Olivia Attwood's So Wrong It's Right
Jodie Kidd: Panic Attacks, Modelling for Alexander McQueen and What Karl Lagerfeld is REALLY Like

Olivia Attwood's So Wrong It's Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 41:36


Modelling extraordinaire Jodie Kidd joins Liv to reveal the highs and lows of modelling in the 90s and 00s. She shares fond memories of working with some of the greatest designers, including ALEXANDER MCQUEEN and KARL LAGERFELD and travelling around the WORLD walking catwalks.Behind the glitz and glam, Jodie struggled with serious anxiety and panic attacks, which she shares with Liv, detailing the moment she WALKED OFF a Milan catwalk due to a panic attack. Jodie gets frank about the BRUTAL press at the time and what led her to returning to the countryside and back to her roots.New episodes every Thursday!Keep up to date on all socials: https://linktr.ee/sowrongitsright

Palace Intrigue: A daily Royal Family podcast
Kate buys some pints. Do the British viewing public have internalised racism that they're not even aware of?

Palace Intrigue: A daily Royal Family podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 11:06


Colonel Kate was back on parade yesterday, raising a half-pint of Guinness to celebrate St Patrick's Day with the Irish Guards. The Princess of Wales, looking absolutely gorgeous in green Alexander McQueen, made her triumphant return to the annual celebration after missing last year due to her cancer treatment.The Princess, ever generous, even put money behind the bar for the troops, telling them: "It's the least I can do." Now that's royal class! The 43-year-old beamed as she inspected the regiment, pinned traditional shamrocks beneath her gold Cartier brooch, and even presented one to Turlough Mor, the Irish wolfhound mascot who serves as the regiment's most adorable soldier.During candid chats with the guardsmen, Kate revealed she's keen to take her children Down Under. "George finds it fascinating that he has been to Australia and New Zealand," she told an Australian reservist. "I would like to go back there with them now." Little Prince George, now 11, was just nine months old during his parents' 2014 tour. While no joint trips have been announced yet, we're all hoping to see the Wales family on a royal tour soon.Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!We now have Merch!  FREE SHIPPING! Check out all the products like T-shirts, mugs, bags, jackets and more with logos and slogans from your favorite shows! Did we mention there's free shipping? Get 10% off with code NewMerch10 Go to Caloroga.comGet more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Every Outfit
211: On the Oscars

Every Outfit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 64:14


Apologies for the delay, Chelsea has had yet another rough week, but we are back to discuss Hollywood's biggest night and all of the best Karla Sofía Gascón jokes. Topics discussed include the deeply healing The Color Purple reunion, Anora's shocking sweep, Demi Moore's life-imitating-art moment, the sensational Wizard of Oz tribute, David Lynch erasure, and Adrian Brody's deeply annoying acceptance speech.  P.S. this episode was recorded before we knew the deeply f**ked up and unbelievably tragic details of Gene Hackman's death. R.I.P. King. Let's watch The Birdcage in his honor

Behind The Billboard
Episode 85 - Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes

Behind The Billboard

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 55:39


Visuals: https://getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-85-felipe-serradourada-guimaraesEpisode #85 features Felipe Serradourada Guimaraes, the recently appointed ECD at BBH. It was a real pleasure talking with Felipe, who we think is the only creative ever to go from being on placement at BBH, to being the ECD at BBH. That is some achievement, but no surprise considering his portfolio of work. During his 14 years with the Black Sheep, Felipe has been behind some incredible campaigns and yet feels like he's only getting started.We discussed Tesco's and discovered the stories behind the recent ‘Bags' campaign. We also had another chat on ‘Icons', which was fascinating. Hearing about the craft that went into both campaigns a real lesson and reminder in how to get to great work. And making it happen.We also covered Burger King and three fantastic campaigns - Grill Lines, National Burger Day and Bundles of Joy. Some great insights into how the work came about, especially the perseverance and passion to get Bundles of Joy made.Then there were the Paddy Power ‘A shirt is not just for Christmas' billboards, posted next to the grounds of various Premier League teams in suitably un-PC PaddyPower fashion. And we even had time to find out how an Alexander McQueen dress inspired the campaign for F+F Homeware.Felipe thank you so much for being such a charming and gracious guest. We loved it and v much look forward to you coming back with more stories.This was also the first episode in our new streamlined approach, where we get in and out within the hour. It feels more focussed that way, but apologies if any listeners miss Hugh droning on ;-)

Charlotte's Web Thoughts
You Ask Me How I'm Doing, Part II

Charlotte's Web Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 5:47


On Friday, actress and model Hunter Schafer posted an eight-and-a-half minute video on TikTok in which she revealed that the replacement passport she had just received had the gender marker changed from female to male.Ms. Schafer is a trans woman, widely beloved among Gen-Z for her acting—particularly her performance in “Euphoria”—and broadly considered one of the most beautiful women in the world. Over the years, she's modeled for Prada, Vera Wang, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and many other houses. She came out as a teen girl and has renewed previously with the correct gender marker, with no issues. That means the State Department is either intentionally flagging all American passports with record of a gender marker change and/or they're intentionally cross-referencing passports with birth certificates, some of which are issued by states that ban gender marker changes.Not to mention: the ridiculous complexity for intersex Americans.Florida, Kansas, Montana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas all prohibit gender marker amendments on birth certificates. Their number will very likely grow by the end of this year. Last week, the Arizona House approved a bill banning residents from amending their birth certificates to reflect their authentic gender identity.I'm worried for all the obvious reasons: the government tracking, the likely surveillance of trans people, the grave risk of an incorrect, “outed” passport for any trans person who needs to travel internationally, the potential for confusion and obstruction over government documents for things like security clearances, etc.That same day, the Bureau of Prisons announced that trans people incarcerated in federal prisons would be moved to facilities that align with their sex assigned at birth, as early as next week. There are nearly 2,300 trans people incarcerated in federal prisons at the moment.Trans women transferred to men's prisons will obviously be at substantially greater risk of violence.The same day—yes, all on Friday—Iowa Republicans announced a bill that, if successful, would remove ‘gender identity' as a protected class in the Iowa Civil Rights Act, thus eliminating anti-discrimination protections for all transgender Iowans. It would make Iowa the first state to remove a protected class from civil rights law.Meanwhile, at the White House—yes, same exact day—Trump was speaking to a large, bipartisan group of governors and went after Maine Gov. Janet Mills from behind his podium.“Is Maine Here? The governor of Maine?”“Yeah, I'm here,” she said from her seat in the audience.“Are you not going to comply with that?” Trump demanded of her, referencing the executive order he signed on Feb. 5th that bans trans girls and young women from competing on girls' and women's sports teams.“I'm complying with the state and federal laws,” she responded.“We are the federal law,” snapped Trump. “You better do it… You better comply , you better comply, because otherwise you're not getting any federal funding.”“See you in court,” she retorted from her seat.“Good,” said Trump. “I'll see you in court. I look forward to that. That should be a real easy one, and enjoy your life after governor, because I don't think you'll be in elected politics.”It was yet another moment Trump attempted to intimidate elected officials across the political spectrum over trans issues. On Saturday, Trump spoke to the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), where he took a victory lap for ending “transgender insanity.”“It's all out now — critical race theory and transgender insanity. It's all gone from our schools and from our military and I believe it's gone, too… I believe that it's all gone.”Today, Bill Maher appeared on the “Pod Saves America” podcast and argued with co-host Jon Lovett about trans issues, urging him that Democrats would “lose every election” if they don't give up more on trans equality.Side note here: anti-trans punditry that claims to be offering the “reasonable middle” argument always seems to intensely focus on what they don't want. There is never a good faith framing of what they believe should be legal. There are reasons for that: either they don't actually believe in minimum rights for trans people or they fear being targeted by extremists for offering support for even a modicum of trans equality.The relentless pace of anti-trans actions and rhetoric have become overwhelming.That's how I'm doing.Charlotte's Web Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Charlotte's Web Thoughts at charlotteclymer.substack.com/subscribe

Stil
Samtal med Stil: Så dog idén om modeskaparen som konstnär

Stil

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 25:09


Nyligen var det 15 år sedan modeskaparen Alexander McQueen gick bort. Var han möjligtvis en av modevärldens sista kreatörer som tilläts vara konstnär? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ”Om designers vill bli konstnärer borde de måla eller skulptera. Idag ska modeskapare designa kläder eller lädervaror skapade för att kunna säljas i stora mängder.” Det menade i alla fall Antoine Arnault, den äldsta sonen i Arnault-familjen, i en intervju. I veckans Samtal med Stil diskuterar Susanne Ljung och Samanda Ekman om en talang som Alexander McQueen hade hittat en plattform i dagens modeklimat.

Young Again
Cynthia Erivo

Young Again

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 42:30


Born and raised in south London, Cynthia Erivo made her name with musical theatre in London, starring in shows including The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg and Sister Act. In 2015 she became a Broadway star and won Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards for her role in The Color Purple, the musical adaptation of the Alice Walker novel which had transferred from London. Her screen acting credits include the title role in Harriet, about the 19th century abolitionist and campaigner Harriet Tubman, a film which earned her two Academy Award nominations, including for Best Actress. Oscar nominated again for her lead role in the musical film Wicked, she became the first black British woman to receive multiple Academy award nominations for acting. An acclaimed singer, she performed a solo show of songs made famous by female artists including Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Barbra Streisand at the 2022 BBC Proms.Cynthia Erivo tells John Wilson about the influence of her Nigerian born mother, who raised her as a single mum. She remembers two mentors who encouraged her to perform at at young age; school music teacher Helen Rycroft, and Rae McKen who ran a local drama club. Cynthia recalls winning a place at the prestigious drama school RADA, and returning to become Vice President of the institution last year. She talks about the emotional pressures she underwent on playing Celie in The Color Purple, a story of abuse and survival, and how the themes of prejudice and acceptance explored in the musical Wicked, resonated so strongly with her. Cynthia also chooses the 2015 Alexander McQueen exhibition Savage Beauty at the V&A as a inspiring creative moment, and discusses her love of glamorous fashion.Producer: Edwina Pitman

THE STANDARD Podcast
7 Things We Love About...EP.39 | เจ็บ งาม ดิบ ประวัติศาสตร์เหนือจินตนาการ Lee Alexander McQueen

THE STANDARD Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 49:36


ชมวิดีโอ EP นี้ใน YouTube เพื่อประสบการณ์การรับชมที่ดีที่สุด https://youtu.be/e_Wl-B8NrQk . ปี 2025 ถือเป็นการครบรอบ 15 ปีที่ Lee Alexander McQueen ผู้ก่อตั้งแบรนด์ Alexander McQueen ได้จากเราไป . 7 Things We Love About จะพามาโฟกัสเรื่องราวของดีไซเนอร์ที่สร้างอิมแพ็กต์ให้กับวงการแฟชั่นได้อย่างมหาศาล ผ่านเสื้อผ้าที่ผสมความเจ็บปวด ความงาม ผสานความดิบและเรื่องเล่าประวัติศาสตร์ที่เหนือจินตนาการ . ติดตามฟังและชมได้ในวันจันทร์ เวลา 19.00 น. ทุกช่องทางสตรีมมิ่งและ YouTube ของ THE STANDARD POP

This Cultural Life
Cynthia Erivo

This Cultural Life

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 43:32


Born and raised in south London, Cynthia Erivo made her name with musical theatre in London, starring in shows including The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg and Sister Act. In 2015 she became a Broadway star and won Tony, Emmy and Grammy awards for her role in The Color Purple, the musical adaptation of the Alice Walker novel which had transferred from London. Her screen acting credits include the title role in Harriet, about the 19th century abolitionist and campaigner Harriet Tubman, a film which earned her two Academy Award nominations, including for Best Actress. Oscar nominated again for her lead role in the musical film Wicked, she became the first black British woman to receive multiple Academy award nominations for acting. An acclaimed singer, she performed a solo show of songs made famous by female artists including Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Barbra Streisand at the 2022 BBC Proms. Cynthia Erivo tells John Wilson about the influence of her Nigerian born mother, who raised her as a single mum. She remembers two mentors who encouraged her to perform at at young age; school music teacher Helen Rycroft, and Rae McKen who ran a local drama club. Cynthia recalls winning a place at the prestigious drama school RADA, and returning to become Vice President of the institution last year. She talks about the emotional pressures she underwent on playing Celie in The Color Purple, a story of abuse and survival, and how the themes of prejudice and acceptance explored in the musical Wicked, resonated so strongly with her. Cynthia also chooses the 2015 Alexander McQueen exhibition Savage Beauty at the V&A as a inspiring creative moment, and discusses her love of glamorous fashion. Producer: Edwina Pitman

MUNDO BABEL
Que el Glamour sea contigo

MUNDO BABEL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 119:32


Elegancia depurada, encanto que fascina, mágico hechizo para denominar esa cualidad llamada glamour que a algunos adorna y a otros se niega Originalmente del escocés “grammar”, de los practicantes del ocultismo y las artes mágicas, pero la moda parece haber acaparado. ¿Es cuestión de dinero? ¿Exclusividad? ¿Es Audrey Hepburn la que aporta el glamour a Givenchy en “Desayuno con Diamantes" o a la inversa? ¿Bowie o Astaire? ¿Alexander McQueen o Balenciaga? ¿“Smoking o chandal? ¿Es el glamour cosa del pasado? Astaire, Cary Grant, Marlene Dietrich, Ferry , Grace Jones o yo mismo en la pasarela y que el glamour nos sea propicio. Puedes hacerte socio del Club Babel y apoyar este podcast: mundobabel.com/club Si te gusta Mundo Babel puedes colaborar a que llegue a más oyentes compartiendo en tus redes sociales y dejar una valoración de 5 estrellas en Apple Podcast o un comentario en Ivoox. Para anunciarte en este podcast, ponte en contacto con: mundobabelpodcast@gmail.com.

featured Wiki of the Day
Nihilism (Alexander McQueen collection)

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 3:10


fWotD Episode 2827: Nihilism (Alexander McQueen collection) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 30 January 2025 is Nihilism (Alexander McQueen collection).Nihilism (Spring/Summer 1994) is the third collection by the British designer Alexander McQueen for his eponymous fashion house. McQueen developed the collection following the launch of his own label with Taxi Driver, which was exhibited in March 1993 at the Ritz Hotel in London in lieu of a fashion show. An eclectic collection with no straightforward theme, Nihilism pushed back against dominant womenswear trends with its hard tailoring, and aggressive, sexualised styling. It was created in collaboration with McQueen's associates Simon Ungless and Fleet Bigwood. Like Taxi Driver, Nihilism included experimental techniques, silhouettes, and materials, such as dresses made from cellophane, stained with clay, or adorned with dead locusts. Nihilism was McQueen's first professional runway show. The British Fashion Council provided backing; it was the first time they had done so for a new designer. It was staged during London Fashion Week on 18 October 1993 at the Bluebird Garage, which had a reputation as a hub for drug use and criminal activity. The styling was intended to be provocative and disturbing. The clothing was highly sexualised: thin fabric that exposed the skin underneath, or garments cut to expose breasts and vulvas. McQueen's signature bumster trousers, whose extremely low waist exposed the top of the intergluteal cleft, made their first runway appearance in Nihilism. Models were styled to look filthy and aggressive, with inspiration from the punk subculture, and were encouraged to act belligerently on the runway. The collection received mixed reviews. Journalists had a difficult time deciding what to make of it. Many accused McQueen of misogyny for presenting such extreme designs; the claim persisted throughout his career, although he consistently objected to it. McQueen returned to many of the ideas he explored in Nihilism throughout his lifetime, especially the interplay of sexuality and violence. Three items from Nihilism appeared in the retrospective exhibit Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:30 UTC on Thursday, 30 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Nihilism (Alexander McQueen collection) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Ruth.

featured Wiki of the Day
Telephone (song)

featured Wiki of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 3:51


fWotD Episode 2823: Telephone (song) Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Sunday, 26 January 2025 is Telephone (song)."Telephone" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), The Fame Monster (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, The Fame (2008). Featuring American singer Beyoncé, it was released as the EP's second single on January 26, 2010. Gaga and Rodney Jerkins wrote and produced "Telephone", with additional songwriting by LaShawn Daniels, Lazonate Franklin and Beyoncé. Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears, who recorded a demo. "Telephone" conveys Gaga's fear of not finding time for fun given the increasing pressure for her to work harder as an artist. Musically, the song consists of an expanded bridge, verse-rap and a sampled voice of an operator announcing that the phone line is unreachable. Beyoncé appears in the middle of the song, singing the verses in a "rapid-fire" way, accompanied by double beats."Telephone" received positive reviews from critics who called it a stand-out track from The Fame Monster and praised Gaga's chemistry with Beyoncé. Several critics included it in their best-of list of 2010. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, and won a ASCAP Pop Music Award and a BMI Award. Following the album's release, the song charted in many countries, including Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden and Hungary. Peaking at number three in the US, it was particularly successful in Europe where it topped the charts in Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Ireland, Norway and the UK. The song sold 7.4 million digital copies worldwide in 2010, making it the year's fourth best-selling single.The accompanying music video for "Telephone", shot as a short film, was filmed in an intense two-day shoot across multiple locations, with minimalist lighting and meticulous planning, allowing 150 setups per day to be captured. It is a continuation of the video for "Paparazzi" (2009), the fifth single from The Fame. It follows Beyoncé as she bails Gaga out of prison for killing her boyfriend; they go to a diner and poison the customers' breakfast. The video ends as they attempt to escape a high-speed police chase. It references Quentin Tarantino and his films Pulp Fiction (1994) and Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003). The video received generally positive reviews and was nominated for three awards at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year. In January 2015, Billboard named it the best video of the decade. NME listed it as one of the 100 greatest music videos of all time. Retrospective reviewers analyzed the video's themes, including feminism, lesbianism, and commentary on fame and celebrity culture.In memory of fashion designer and friend Alexander McQueen, Gaga performed an acoustic rendition of "Telephone" at the 2010 BRIT Awards. She also sang it during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, and many of her concert tours and other live appearances. The song was covered by several artists, as well as characters from the television show Glee.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:33 UTC on Sunday, 26 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Telephone (song) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Emma.

Creative Blood
Photographer & Filmmaker Casper Sejersen On Fetishes & Creative Freedom

Creative Blood

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 48:56


From his ‘Orgasm Portraits' for Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac to shooting the likes of Harry Styles, Tilda Swinton, Willem Dafoe and Kirsten Dunst (to name a few), Danish-born Casper Sejersen is known for creating iconic visuals for brands including Alexander McQueen, Gucci and Burberry, and editorial platforms such as Dazed, and Beauty Papers… as well as publishing zines, directing a TV series, and that's just for starters!In this episode, we journey into his psycho-visceral world, as he shares how he found his photographic feet in commercial photography before transitioning into fashion editorial, cinema and fine art, where he found creative freedom. You'll also hear about the poetry and pianist that inspires him, the deeply personal reason why he began taking more risks, and how – with meticulous preparation and by allowing them to share in his artistic vision – he gets the best out of his creative collaborators – both behind and in front of his lens.“When I shoot Cate Blanchett with, you know, a banana, she's still wearing Gucci. And for me, that kind of cultural icon with the reference to Andy Warhol's Velvet Underground cover — that's fashion to me”Link to references from this episode include:Images Casper curated for this episode here – or for those listening on platforms (other than Spotify), you will find the images appearing on your phone's lock screen as we discuss them. Watch Tilda Swinton recite All Kinds of Love,  the Claes Oldenburg poem that inspired Casper for his Numéro China shoot with the actor. And find out more about composer August Rosenbaum.Until next time, Farvel!Follow @caspersejersenstudioAnd a big thank you to Julia at MAP for bringing us all together!Episode Insights:How a well-prepared, safe space leads to beautiful ‘mistakes'Why having plans A, B, and C is key when working with clientsThe reward of pitching bold ideas to the right peopleHow commercial, editorial, and personal work all feed into each otherThoughts on the episode? DM us @creativebloodworldEPISODE CREDITSHosted by Laura ConwayProduced by Scenery StudiosEpisode music by Ben Tarrant-Brown

MALASOMBRA
Alexander McQueen. Auge y caída del artista que cambió la moda.

MALASOMBRA

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 44:27


Alexander McQueen no es solo un icono de la moda, sino del arte. Representa los dilemas estéticos y filosóficos de una época de cambio. El final de un siglo donde la publicidad, el espectáculo y la industria cultural lo ha absorbido todo y las diferencias entre las casillas culturales no existen. Pero además, McQueen supone la actualización del genio romántico, el desmantelamiento de un mito que vuelve al tormento y la herida mental en una realidad prosaica y poco romántica, en absoluto deseable, pero bella al fin y al cabo. En este vídeo te encontrarás un relato que mezcla lo biográfico con lo psicológico, lo ensayístico con lo literario y lo público con lo íntimo y personal. ¿Qué precio tiene ser inmortal en el mundo del arte? Te leo en comentarios.

Turning The Tables By Teresa Giudice
You Might Also Like: The Run-Through with Vogue

Turning The Tables By Teresa Giudice

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


Introducing The Best Moments of the Last 25 Years in Fashion from The Run-Through with Vogue.Follow the show: The Run-Through with Vogue Vogue's fashion features director Mark Holgate and senior archive editor Laird Borrelli-Persson join Nicole Phelps to look back at the first quarter century of fashion. From the birth of Style.com to Alexander McQueen's dramatic runway shows—these are the best fashion fashion moments of the 2000s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

In VOGUE: The 1990s
The Best Moments of the Last 25 Years in Fashion

In VOGUE: The 1990s

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 30:58


Vogue's fashion features director Mark Holgate and senior archive editor Laird Borrelli-Persson join Nicole Phelps to look back at the first quarter century of fashion. From the birth of Style.com to Alexander McQueen's dramatic runway shows—these are the best fashion fashion moments of the 2000s. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Coco Mocoe Tarot
Your flaws are about to become much more lucrative

Coco Mocoe Tarot

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 33:15


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit cocomocoe.substack.comBecome a member of the best-selling Substack to unlock the extended version of every episode: cocomocoe.substack.comI was driving through Los Angeles the other day and noticed an uptick in WayMos. Those are the driverless cars that originated in San Francisco. As I realized this meant that Uber and Lyft drivers could eventually get replaced by robocars, it made me wonder:What other jobs are at risk of being replaced by robots or CGI?Then the fear donned on me: influencers. We could potentially see a world in the next 10-15 years where our comfort creators are not actual humans but rather made up of Sim-like avatars. These “generated influencers”, as I am calling it, have no racist Tweets to be unearthed, they won't call out for sick days or face creative burn out. But most importantly, they won't ask for any money.We already saw the rise of CGI-creators the last 10-years with influencers like Lil Miquela growing to 2.5 million followers on IG. Spotify Wrapped launched an AI podcast episode that recaps listeners music habits through out the past year. Boston Dynamic robo-dogs walked the runway alongside models at a 2023 Coperni fashion show.Does the rise of A.I. and robotics for art foreshadow the end of human influencers, models and podcasters?TOPICS DISCUSSED:0:00 - The rise of robots as social status (Alexander McQueen 1999 show)2:00 - The first CGI Influencer: Lil Miquela6:30 - TikTok Ban + Housekeeping7:39 - Why I have never run an ad on this podcast9:50 - What I mean by “generated influencers”11:10 - Future technology influences in media (Zenon, Back to the Future, The Jetsons)13:00 - Robots don't understand consequences16:13 - The Kardashians and the Tesla Robots (Kim Kardashian x Elon Musk)18:50 - Cyborg Fashion Trends22:04 - The rise of “fake” influencers23:58 - Why audiences don't actually want “authenticity”26:06 - The risk of working with influencers28:15 - Why you shouldn't feel bad for charging for a brand deal29:15 - The reason brands will lean into generated creators33:15 - Spotify using AI hosts for the wrapped podcast *38:50 - Why flaws will become much more lucrative40:18 - The commodification of “authenticity”43:28 - Why live streaming will be hard for generated influencers44:11 - The two things audiences will never stop cravingBecome a paying member of the best-selling Substack to unlock the extended episodes of the podcast: cocomocoe.substack.comREFERENCE LINKS:* Join my best-selling Susbtack to unlock the extended episodes: cocomocoe.substack.com* My Amazon Storefront for Creators: https://amzn.to/3ltAuqs“Ahead of the Curve with Coco Mocoe” is a marketing podcast that covers internet and pop culture but from a branding angle. Coco Mocoe is a trend forecaster and marketing expert who loves diving deep into why things go viral on the internet and how you can apply that to your own brand or creator journey.Thank you for reviewing the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Follow Coco Mocoe on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube!* IG: @cocomocoe* TT: @cocomocoe* YT: coco mocoeEmail: cocomocoe@gmail.com

Pair of Kings
11.16 - Alexander McQueen's Lasting Influence and The Reseller Epidemic That Doesn't Exist

Pair of Kings

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 77:35


You could have heard this episode early on our HeroHero!Sol and Michael are back for a boys episode! Join the boys as they talk about designers as public figures, the debate over the misogyny (or lack thereof) of McQueen's work, social media causing a race to the bottom for archive resellers, the politicization of Rick Owens' work (for good reason), what the 'right' price for a t-shirt is, and the horror movies that the boys think will influence a new generation of designers!We hope you enjoy!Lots of love,SolSol Thompson and Michael Smith explore the world and subcultures of fashion, interviewing creators, personalities, and industry insiders to highlight the new vanguard of the fashion world. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comSubscribe to get early access to podcasts and videos, and participate in exclusive giveaways for $4 a month Links: Instagram TikTok Twitter/X Sol's Instagram Michael's Instagram Michael's TikTok

World’s Your Oysta
The Power of Style: How Elizabeth Sulcer Shapes Trends and Stays on Top of the Fashion World

World’s Your Oysta

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 71:48


In this episode, Paula sits down with the one and only Elizabeth Sulcer—a true fashion force who's built a career on her bold vision and ability to set trends that define the industry. From her beginnings in New Jersey to working alongside Alexander McQueen in London, Elizabeth's journey is nothing short of spectacular, and it's thrilling to share it with you.Here's what we're diving into:- Elizabeth's signature style and how she masterfully blends androgyny into fashion.- How she transitioned from fashion design to becoming one of the top stylists in the world.- What it really takes—confidence, resilience, and a relentless work ethic—to thrive in the fashion industry.- Her exciting new project: Surfskin, a skincare line inspired by the ocean's healing powers.Plus, Elizabeth dishes on:- The secrets behind flawless red carpet moments.- How to curate a wardrobe that balances investment pieces with savvy finds.- Staying confident and positive while keeping up with the fast-paced fashion world.- Navigating personal style while adapting to evolving trends.If you love fashion, beauty, or just need a dose of inspiration, this episode is for you. Elizabeth's story is all about hard work, creative vision, and trusting yourself—truly a masterclass in success.Where to find Elizabeth and her latest venture, Surfskin:- Instagram: @elizabethsulcer- TikTok: @elizabethsulcer- Surfskin Instagram: @surfskinJoin the World's Your Oysta community!Instagram: @wyo.podTikTok: @wyo.podYoutube: World's Your Oysta PodcastWebsite & Newsletter: WYO PodcastThis episode is brought to you by Harlo, Stellar, and Tronque. Please support our shows sponors. Use code OYSTA20 for 20% off on all Harlo and Stellar products. This is a conversation you don't want to miss. Elizabeth's journey is filled with wisdom, style, and so many takeaways for anyone passionate about fashion and life. Enjoy the episode!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Garde with Alyssa Vingan
Pop Style Symposium (w/Brittany Spanos)

The New Garde with Alyssa Vingan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 71:56


It's been an incredibly fun year for pop music, and the same can be said about the fashion that's come along with it. This week, Alyssa sits down with Brittany Spanos, a senior writer at Rolling Stone and pop connoisseur, to discuss how the newest names on the scene are using aesthetics strategically to brand themselves and introduce their personas to the world. The ladies touch on the biggest breakout talents of 2024, particularly Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Chappell Roan, Tate McRae, and brat-era Charli XCX, and how they all (like the pop stars who came before them) use fashion to build their identities and create their narratives. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on this and much more, including Brittany's thoughts on the smart ways that Carpenter, Rae, and Olivia Rodrigo are subtly introducing retro pop culture references to a new generation; why Rae's slightly weird creative direction led by Mel Ottenberg is so genius; who are the best pop star/stylist pairings in the game right now; how we've reached Peak Britney Spears reference over the past year and why it's getting out of hand; why the best pop stars are embracing pastiche at a time when fans are exhausted by repetitive references; what the future might hold for pop acts designing collections with luxury fashion brands, like Harry Styles for Gucci or Dua Lipa for Versace; and what could be the next big avant-garde pop star/fashion designer partnership on the level of Lady Gaga and Alexander McQueen.This episode was recorded in the podcast studio at The SQ @ 205 Hudson. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewgarde.substack.com

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Meanwhile | Moo Deng The Tiny Hippo

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 10:46


Meanwhile... The world's cutest animal is a baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng, Chipotle has a new machine that makes guacamole, scientists did some weird experiments involving mice and the dust from a bag of Doritos, NFL stars Jason and Travis Kelce are hawking cereal, designer Alexander McQueen wants to sell you boots shaped like animal hooves, movie theaters are selling a $31 cocktail at screenings of "Beetlejuice," and Stephen believes Paul Rudd may be eating dirt to stay healthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Jungian Life Podcast
SHADOWLAND: Relentless Pain - the story of Jean Campbell

This Jungian Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 87:47


JEAN CAMPBELL  is a supermodel who from the outside looks to be living a fairy tale life. Stunningly beautiful, she has modeled on the international stage for brands including Alexander McQueen, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton and Burberry. Of course, nothing is ever so simple (especially in fairy tales). After experiencing a traumatic injury at a young age, Jean had to learn how to live with chronic pain. She underwent multiple surgeries, and confronted despair induced by the extreme physical and emotional challenges she faced.  Shadowland is our This Jungian Life forum for exploring the lives of people who exist in the hidden places of our culture. Life with chronic pain is one of those hidden places: for many it is characterized by loneliness and fear. At home and at work, people with chronic pain conditions are often asked to mask the reality of what they're experiencing.  In this episode, Lisa and Deb explore the gulf Jean experienced between persona and shadow. In private, Jean searched for ways to cope with physical pain and suffering, whilst in public she built a successful career based on her exceptional physical beauty.  According to Jean, embracing and befriending pain has been key in her path to healing. This is explored through a discussion of A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin, in which the protagonist, Ged, must confront and befriend his shadow:  “Only in silence the word, only in dark the light, only in dying life: bright the hawk's flight on the empty sky” (A Wizard of Earthsea). Listen to Jean Campbell's podcast, https://www.if-podcast.com/  Follow Jean Campbell: https://www.instagram.com/jean_campbell/ You might also be interested in our This Jungian Life episode on  https://thisjungianlife.com/episode-68-chronic-illness/ LOOK & GROW TRY OUT THE TEMENOS DREAM INTERPRETATION APP FOR FREE: https://inf.temenosdream.com/eiNh/tjlmeta *Unlock The Power of Your Dreams: https://thisjungianlife.com/join-dream-school/ *Support Dreams and Depth: Join Our Patreon Community Today: https://www.patreon.com/ThisJungianLife *Don't Miss Out - Submit Your Dream Now for a Chance to Be Featured on Our Podcast! https://thisjungianlife.com/share-your-dream/ *Help Shape Our Show! Share Your Ideas for Our Next Podcast: https://thisjungianlife.com/podcast-form-topics/ *Shop Exclusive 'This Jungian Life' Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/thisjungianlife/products *Get Caught up! Check Out All Our Previous Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcE4RL3VIbzGWHI-Sq0Y2lZc7R6Zxmfb6  STAY INSPIRED EVERY DAY! *YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8QSBLNlv765pT097FDeLA *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisjungianlifepodcast *Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisJungianLife *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisJungianLife/  EXPLORE DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY WITH OUR COMPREHENSIVE STUDIES - TRANSFORM YOUR UNDERSTANDING *Discover the Power of Jung's Insights: Enhance Your Clinical Skills with Our Advanced Seminar. https://bit.ly/cgjungphiladelphia *Engage Your Inner Wisdom: Join the Philadelphia Jung General Seminar: https://bit.ly/cgjungphiladelphiaseminar   

StyleZeitgeist Podcast
Fashion, London, Clubbing with Mark C. O'Flaherty

StyleZeitgeist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 103:09


On this episode we speak with the London-based fashion and interior design journalist and photographer Mark C. O'Flaherty. Mark is the author of The Narrative Thread, a book about the relationship of fashion collectors to their clothes, and a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Financial Times, the Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, the World of Interiors, among others.We talked about the early '90s London club and queer culture and how it influenced London's fashion scene, Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood's enduring sway over it, his work with Alexander McQueen, about the now forgotten London fashion heroes Body Map. We discuss Mark's almost accidental career, the difference between writing about and shooting fashion and interiors, and frustrations about doing genuine journalism today.Support the Show.

Night Fever
Lauren Ezersky

Night Fever

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 51:10


Fashion icon/cable TV pioneer Lauren Ezersky gives Fenton, Randy, and James the lowdown on her long-running series "Behind the Velvet Ropes" which ran from 1989 until 2012. The timeless beauty with the voice of a velvet foghorn spills the tea about interviews with Alexander McQueen, Halston, Karl Lagerfeld and more!

The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein
Daphne Guinness: “Everything is About Taste”

The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 55:35


Through art, film, fashion, collecting, and now music, Daphne Guinness has been a creative force and industry muse second to none. On this season finale of The Grand Tourist, Dan speaks with Guinness about her new album “Sleep,” what it was like collaborating with legendary producer Tony Visconti, the unconventional summers of her youth with Salvador Dalí, her memories of Alexander McQueen and Isabella Blow, her thoughts on AI and the future of creativity, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.