Fashion Deep Dive

Welcome to our episode dissecting the Chanel Fall-Winter 2025/26 Haute Couture show!

While the collection featured an autumnal palette and reinvented tweed in a setting reminiscent of early haute couture salons, the online community delivered a mixed and often passionate verdict.

Join us as we unpack the diverse impressions, exploring why many viewers found the collection "absolutely beautiful" and "genius", prai...

Today, we're diving into a show that truly captivated the fashion world: Jacquemus' Spring/Summer 2026 collection, famously titled "Le Paysan" or "The Peasant".

Held at the majestic Palace of Versailles, specifically the L'Orangerie, a location deeply connected to agriculture and the earth, this collection was a heartfelt tribute to designer Simon Porte Jacquemus' rural upbringing and family heritage as farmers in the South of Franc...

Welcome! Have you ever envisioned the morning after a grand, formal event – a wedding or a prom – transforming into a romantic stroll on the beach at dawn?

Join us as we delve into Julian Klausner's remarkable debut men's collection for Dries Van Noten, where this very narrative unfolds.

Aptly titled 'Just a Perfect Day,' this collection, his first as creative director, embodies a romantic revolution in menswear.

Kl...

Jonathan Anderson's debut Spring/Summer 2026 men's collection for Dior was an undeniable "hit", warranting the immense hype with its "delightful, whip-smart" presentation that earned a standing ovation. This highly anticipated collection, sees Anderson taking the reins of both menswear and womenswear.

His first show for Dior is a bonafide hit and, we argue, may be the "Animal Crossing of fashion&quo...

This episode, we're unpacking Seán McGirr's Autumn/Winter 2025 collection, which has stirred significant conversation among fashion enthusiasts.

McGirr's vision draws inspiration from the radical spirit of the dandy and the shadowy allure of the Victorian era, presenting a 'gothic reimagining' characterized by sharp black tailoring, severe peaked shoulders, and attenuated shoes.

We'll also touch upon the Pre...

Step into the story of two titans of fashion who dared to do things differently: Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons.

We discuss how Miuccia, starting from a family leather goods business, harnessed her unconventional background and a desire for the subversive to build Prada into a global powerhouse.

Explore her revolutionary design philosophy, which consistently challenged established ways of thinking and redefined what it means for luxu...

In this episode, we step into the opulent world of Charles Frederick Worth, the visionary widely recognized as the "father of haute couture" and the inventor of Parisian haute couture itself. This podcast offers an exclusive look at the groundbreaking "Worth: Inventing Haute Couture" exhibition at the Petit Palais in Paris, an event "waited for for 100 years" and the first retrospective of its kind ded...

Explore the unique creative universe of Belgian fashion designer Dries Van Noten. Drawing on his own words and those close to his work, this episode delves into his design philosophy centered around instinct and the art of mixing diverse elements – from contrasting fabrics and prints to blending historical references with contemporary styles. Learn how inspiration comes from everything around him, including art, music, film, histor...

Today, we uncover the strategic necessity behind Chanel's acquisition of struggling independent firms since 2002, including legendary houses like Lesage (embroidery), Lemarié (feathers and flowers), Desrues (jewelry and buttons), Goossens (jewelry), Massaro (bootmaker), Maison Michel (milliner), and Causse (glovemaker). These firms, grouped under the division appropriately named Paraffection, meaning "Out of Affection," were not ju...

Join us as we explore the groundbreaking nine-year tenure of Maria Grazia Chiuri at Christian Dior. As the first female creative director, Chiuri profoundly impacted the iconic French brand, infusing it with feminist messaging and challenging traditional notions of femininity and power in fashion.

Discover her bold statements, from the viral "We Should All Be Feminists" T-shirt – a quote from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – th...

In this episode of Fashion Deep Dive, we explore a Gucci-sponsored project that celebrates the history and significance of bamboo within the brand. Artists and designers were invited to engage with bamboo as a material they might not typically use, resulting in unexpected and creative applications. The project, titled "Bamboo Encounters," highlights the contrasting qualities of bamboo, such as its organic nature and surpr...

Today we're diving deep into the "Crafted World" of LOEWE, the luxury house's first major brand exhibition.

This ambitious showcase celebrates nearly two centuries of brand history, its rich history, Spanish heritage, and an unwavering commitment to the handmade.

Designed as an immersive experience steeped in art, culture, and a unique sense of play, it unfolds through thematic spaces featuring archival pieces, re...