Taking it one step further than their eternally magnificent runways, CHANEL's podcast offers up exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with many CHANEL muses, including Marion Cotillard, Pharrell Williams, Keira Knightley and the late Karl Lagerfeld himself. Perfect for those who are mesmerized by Lagerfeld's runway spectacles, the podcast opens up a new world of CHANEL that many don't get to see.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image ChanelA rare glimpse into the enigmatic world of Gucci, each episode features the voices who are collaborating with the Florentine fashion house's creative director, Alessandro Michele. Showcasing the likes of Florence Welch talking about poetry and actress Hari Nef on unconventional beauty, it's an intriguing look at the eclecticism that Gucci is so famous for.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image GucciOne of the latest to fashion brand to launch a podcast, Coach recently teased the upcoming release of their show Dream It Real, a weekly download hosted by writer and editor Heben Nigatu. The podcast will feature some of the brand's many faces and celebrity guests, including Selena Gomez, Michael B. Jordan and Maisie Williams of Game Of Thrones. Its premiere episode featured Selena Gomez, who discussed her musings on social media, self-acceptance and her collaboration with Cardi B.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image CoachHosted by Maison Margiela creative director, John Galliano, this show offers rare access to the inner sanctum of the critically acclaimed fashion house. Featuring stories "usually only heard by select fashion insiders", the 12-minute show covers an array of topics, from Galliano's decision to hold a co-ed show with genderless style to the fascinating story and people involved in the creation of Maison Margiela's first fragrance, Mutiny. It's perfect for those who love to delve deep into the art of fashion in a matter of minutes.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image MargielaAlways on-brand, Oh Boy is very much in line with blogger and entrepreneur Leandra Medine Cohen's mantra for Man Repeller: "where an interest in fashion never minimises one's intellect". Featuring an incredibly interesting mix of industry insiders and culture changers, host Jay Buim talks to the likes of journalist and activist Gloria Steinem, author and illustrator Garance Doré and style icon, Alexa Chung. Each episode falls around the 45 to 60 minute mark, making it ideal for those longer walks and commutes.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image Man RepellerFor those who prefer their style with a side of commerce, this podcast by fashion industry bible The Business Of Fashion is the ultimate listen. Covering fashion from a 360 degree perspective with a special focus on culture, the podcast offers exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the biz, including renowned fashion critic Tim Blanks, Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri and Kim Kardashian West.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image Business of FashionHosted by emerging American designer Recho Omondi, this podcast takes a no-holds-barred approach to a variety of issues plaguing the fashion industry. From whether fashion criticism is still relevant in 2019 to the lack of diversity in the industry, it is extremely insightful listening for anyone interested in fashion on a deeper socio-political level. Despite being a fairly new name on the fashion scene, Omondi even managed to score an interview with the likes of Diet Prada and Alexander Wang's chief strategist, Stephanie Horton.
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Text by Harper's Bazaar; Image The Cutting Room FloorUK6 is the podcast hosted by Alexandra “Miniswoosh” Hackett of ALCH and Meg Parry and tackles sneakers and streetwear. The podcast gives useful and concrete information about how to break into the industry, going beyond the typical ‘follow your dreams’ advice heard elsewhere. The duo also bring a women’s perspective to the male-dominated streetwear world, a welcome change from the majority of rival podcasts in this arena.
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Text by Hypebeast; Image UK6Maekan is the work of HYPEBEAST alumni Alex Maeland and Eugene Kan. Taking a deep dive into the world surrounding fashion, the duo take a longer look topics such as mega-influencers, the need for criticism as well as looking into newer niche publications such as 502 Bad Gateway.
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Text by Hypebeast; Image MaekanBlamo! Podcast is the work of Jeremy Kirkland, who interviews prominent people from the fashion industry weekly. The in-depth podcast takes a look at the person’s entire careers from how they got started to the intricacies of the position they hold now. People interviewed range from Union’s Chris Gibbs to stylist to the stars Ilaria Urbanati.
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Text by Hypebeast; Image Blamo!Failing Upwards is the work of Grailed’s Brand Director Lawrence Schlossman and James Harris. FU is definitely the most irreverent podcast on this, mixing in serious insights with a plethora of in-jokes and humour. They’ve interviewed a host of US-based menswear luminaries such as John Januzzi, John Geiger and Mr Mort.
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Text by Hypebeast; Image Falling UpwardsHosts Jian DeLeon and Noah Thomas dish out the hot takes with a weekly special guest and listener calls from the hotline.
Text by Highsnobiety; Image HighsnobietyRegular podcasts from The Hype Report discussing music, culture and fashion, and Business of Hype covering the fashion industry, including business trends and industry news, and interviews with business leaders.
Image HYPEBEASTWhoever thought fashion and philosophy made an unlikely match, Avery Trufelman begs to differ on her new podcast Articles of Interest. A spin-off series from the design podcast hit 99% Invisible, Trufelman takes us on a thought-provoking fashion quest examining the real meaning behind certain trends and how they inform what we wear. If you’ve ever wondered why women’s clothes have tiny pockets or how your denim collection is impacting the environment, this podcast should be on your radar.
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