Polimoda Podcast: Recent Episodes
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This is the Polimoda Podcast.
Discover conversations with some of the biggest fashion figures in the industry. Best Jobs in the World is a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most notable professions in fashion and Polimoda Duets features the voices and stories of leading creatives.
Polimoda is a Florentine fashion school founded in 1986.
In the second episode of Fashion: The New Establishment, we delve deeper into the evolving landscape of the fashion industry by engaging with Tessa Griffith, the Managing Director of Molly Goddard.
Curated by Mimma Viglezio, this episode continues the series’ mission to illuminate the journeys, strategies and insights of the new vanguards shaping fashion’s future.
Fashion: The New Establishment is a podcast series aimed at providing a broader perspective by featuring discussions with a new class of successful professionals in the fashion industry, including photographers, agents, art directors, influencers, editors and CEOs. We delve into their work and the past that lead them to success as we believe this young individuals are the one shaping the industry of tomorrow.
This podcast series is produced and edited from a discussion which took place from the talent and Mimma Viglezio, conducted in front of hundreds Undergraduate and Master students inside Polimoda's Aula Magna in Florence.
Our guest on October 12th, 2023 was South African designer and LVMH prize 2019 winner, Thebe Magugu.
What does fashion need? Advisor of Strategy and Vision Linda Loppa and Business Coordinator Eva Zimmerman e-met future Master in Fashion Critique and Curation students in an exclusive online talk. From developing a critical point of view on contemporary fashion to the importance of the written experience in this moment of change, the program aims to shape independent thinkers under the mentorship Tim Blanks, Editor-at-large of The Business of Fashion.
In November 2021, Massimiliano Giornetti and Linda Loppa headed to London and met up with Tim Blanks, the newest mentor of the Master in Fashion Critique and Curation. From fashion rebels to the weight of words, Blanks shared his thoughts on a variety of topics and talked about how he hopes to help students develop an independent voice. The Master in Fashion Critique and Curation aims to shape independent thinkers with an in-depth understanding of contemporary fashion culture who aren’t afraid of questioning the current fashion system and driving change. Fashion is a conversation.
Surrounded by some of the most iconic and glistening contemporary sculptures of all time, a group of students interviewed American artist Jeff Koons.
Palazzo Strozzi chose Polimoda as educational partner of the exhibition, and the two institutions have joined forces to reach an international community of young people who are passionate about fashion, art and creativity.
Sitting in front of Balloon Venus Lespugue (Red), Jeff Koons’ reflection bounced off the glossy red surface as he freeheartedly answered the curious questions Polimoda students Alisa Rebecca Watson (Master in Fashion Brand Management), Rano Karimova (Undergraduate in Business of Fashion), Autumn Caroline Mowery (Master in Fashion Brand Management), Ario Mezzolani (Master in Fashion Critique and Curation), Ana Maria Barth Teixeira (Master in Fashion Trend Forecasting) and Julian Restrepo Espinal (Master in Fashion Trend Forecasting) asked about his remarkable career.
On the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 99 on PittiConnect and curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Fashion Designer Haider Ackermann.
On the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 99 on PittiConnect and curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Fashion Designer Dries Van Noten.
On the occasion of Pitti Immagine Uomo 99 on PittiConnect and curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Fashion Designer Iris van Herpen.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features The New York Times Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic Vanessa Friedman.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Orchestra Director Beatrice Venezi.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Trend Forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features The Business of Fashion's editor-at-large Tim Blanks.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Rick Owens, Founder and Creative Director at Rick Owens in conversation with editor and fashion critic Stephan Rabimov.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features GQ and GQ Style Fashion Director Mobolaji Dawodu.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Visual Artist John Rankin.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Gucci President and CEO Marco Bizzarri.
Curated by Polimoda, this episode of Polimoda Duets, a series of documentary interviews involving some of the most outstanding cultural figures of our time, features Marina Abramović, one of the most famous and controversial figures in contemporary art.
Elise By Olsen shares her take on independent publishing. From her entrepreneurial spirit to gaining respect as a young creative, By Olsen talks about the importance of learning from your mistakes and collaborating with talented contributors.
French stylist Serge Girardi talks creativity, compromise and storytelling. From working with a creative team to dealing with advertisers, Girardi gets honest about the emotion, the energy, the exhaustion and the excitement of being a fashion stylist.
Former Creative Director of Ferragamo and Director of Polimoda Massimiliano Giornetti deep dives into the world of fashion design. Previously Head of Design Department at Polimoda, he talks openly and honestly about what it takes to succeed in his world.
Linda Loppa shares everything she has learned over her impressive 40 years in the fashion industry. From staying curious to becoming adaptable, Loppa is full of surprises as she reveals the secrets to successful creative direction.