British journalist and fashion critic, Suzy Peta Menkes OBE has launched the ‘Creative Conversation with Suzy Menkes’ podcast which offers in-depth interviews with some of fashion industry’s most influential designers, thinkers and executives.
The podcast, which is already in motion begins with a chat with Maria Grazia Chiuri, the Creative Director of Christian Dior, where she discusses her quarantine experience, female empowerment, couture and female artists.
On the conversation regarding her new routine under lockdown, Maria disclosed, “I have been organising my apartment – normally I don’t have much time to do this. Rearranging pictures, books, and a little bit of the wardrobe. For the last four years I have been living between Paris and Rome – it is impossible to organise well. So this is a good chance to do something now. I spend a long time reflecting on my job and fashion, because in these difficult circumstances it is not only about business, but also identity – and it’s a good opportunity to reflect on the future.”
“I am happy that I am working with Dior and the women artists, writers, and dancers, and to help them have a voice – I really like it a lot. The conversation with these women is something I really like to do; this relationship is a new way to work. Also during this time I am in contact with these women – we speak about the situation and our personal life. It’s like a community, in some way, and that is the part I am very happy about,” she added.
To catch-up on the conversation with the creatives in fashion, download and subscribe on Apple podcast, Spotify, Google, TuneIn, Sound Cloud, Stitcher, and YouTube.
The next conversation according to vogue.com is with Stephen Jones OBE, a leading British Milliner based in London.
By: Larry Adams
