Karine Laudort Today we would like to talk about some influential podcasts that fashion lovers should take into consideration. Listening and subscribing to podcasts is the perfect way to stay updated while maintaining a busy lifestyle. You can easily follow your daily tasks and, at the same time, put on a conversation to listen to about a topic that you are interested in. The web is offering a wide range of accessible options besides YouTube, such as Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud and Spotify being the main platforms where podcasts are regularly uploaded. Here is a list of our recommendations:
“In Vogue: The 1990s” is the latest podcast presented by Anna Wintour that emphasises the impact of the glamorous era of the ’90s on today’s fashion. A podcast about the decade that changed the fashion society and “the world took ownership of fashion.” Taking into consideration that fashion exploded at the same time that global communications did, many professionals including Miuccia Prada, Marc Jacobs, and Tom Ford will discuss relevant topics in order to dive deeply into the industry’s origins.
Other captivating topics are discussed in “The Business of Hype”. With host Jeff Staple, this podcast is a selection of weekly interviews that host well-known creative established designers and entrepreneurs from the fashion world. The series dives into the successful careers of these well-known creatives and entrepreneurs from various corners of youth culture and we are able to learn about the realities behind the dreams they’ve built with encouraging words of advice peppered along the way. These are allowing us to get familiar with many professionals who expose their vision about different scenarios from the world of fashion.
“The Business of Fashion”, founded by Imran Amed, who have also recorded their own podcasts that are released on the podcast platforms. BoF has gained a global following as fashion creatives, executives and entrepreneurs in over 200 countries see it as an essential daily resource for the latest fashion news. So much so, it is frequently described as “indispensable,” “required reading” and “an addiction”. If you are aware of the content on the global website you should listen to the company’s podcasts to access daily fashion news and talks as an easier approach to listen to the insights and updates The Business of Fashion has to offer.
“Fashion No Filter” is hosted by fashion journalists Camille Charriere and Monica Ainley who are giving their opinion about how the fashion industry operates. They are consistently uploading for their hugely popular podcast, discussing race, reporting runways, and interacting with their listeners through Q&A’s. This podcast gives you a unique, behind the scenes look at how the fashion industry is so we are recommending it as it is highly appealing for any fashion heads who love to keep up to date with everything that’s going on in the industry.
“Creative Conversations With Suzy Menkes” is an amazing eponymous podcast hosted none other than Suzy Menkes, Vogue International Editor, for in-depth interviews with the fashion industry’s most influential designers, thinkers and fashion creatives such as Paul Smith, Christian Louboutin, Michael Kors or Olivier Rousteing, to name a few… Personal stories, the process of building a brand, and unrevealed conversations are included in the platform. An example of an industry professional meeting with Suzy Menkes is Laudomia Pucci, whose title now is Image Director of Emilio Pucci. The daughter of the aristocratic Marquis Emilio Pucci reveals how she started to work with her father in Florence when she was 23.
“Dressed: The History Of Fashion” is the podcast that explores the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when, and why we get dressed. Cassidy Zachary and April Calahan interview guests regarding iconic black women who revolutionised fashion and the fashioning white femininity: the ethnic masquerade of modern fashion are one of the hottest episodes uploaded, along with discussions on topics such as fashion exhibitions, the symbolism of colour and men’s heels.
“Sheerluxe” podcasts are within the list of the most listened fashion podcasts for 2020. The Founder & Editor, Georgie Coleridge Cole, of the online magazine SheerLuxe, decided to expand its platforms and launched a podcast discussing all things relevant and desirable for the modern woman: from fashion and beauty to culture and lifestyle. Open discussions about race as well as favourite gins, brunch recipes & outdoor fitness activities are part of the wide range of flashy titles.
“Dior Talks” by Dior are a mini-series of compelling podcasts that explore the House’s position regarding art, culture, and society. Charlotte Jansen, the host of these talks, provides interactive dialogues with guests who open up about their areas of expertise as well as their connection with the brand.
You might also enjoy “Fashion Fix with Charli Howard”. Charlie Howard launched her podcast about “What makes ethical dress sense for people and the planet?” The model is advising the listeners to combine fashion with sustainability, giving tips, and recommendations for an ethical choice. Fashionable masks, sustainable trainers, vegan fashion, and thrifting in second-hand shops are among the topics of conversation.
So this was our favourite podcast list but there are way more out there, and you can always keep up to date with every aspect regarding the world of today’s fashion. As podcasts have become increasingly popular, with more people using them as a way to have conversations that may not be suitable on YouTube, the digital world has left the general public with easy access to a varied range of other online platforms to have open and uncensored conversations on any topics they may like.
