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Welcome to another episode of Blazon! Our guest today is Kelsey Ann Kasom, a Sculptural Textile Artist and Designer with a fascinating approach to woman's wear. She bends the norms and sculpts around the body in a way that blends sculpture and fashion into a form of artistic expression. We discuss her journey to becoming an innovative artist combining fine art and fashion design. We delve into her process, the exploration of concepts, the idea of audience, and the dynamic between art and design.

This is a conversation about finding your own creative path, the interplay between concept and material, and the beauty of organic evolution.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/moulding-fashion-the-fusion-of-art-and-design-journal/ 

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In this episode, we sit down with Birgit, a passionate heels enthusiast who turned her dreams into a reality. From a young girl exploring her mother's shoe collection to becoming the founder of Empress of Heels, a luxury vegan shoe brand, Birgit's journey is one of passion, resilience, and innovation. Discover how she transitioned from a 15-year career in finance to launching a sustainable high heels brand, leveraging unique materials such as apple leather and recycled plastic bottles.

She navigates us through the challenges of balancing sustainability and fashion, and the importance of staying true to her brand's core values. Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation about ambition, sustainability, and the art of crafting the perfect pair of heels.

 Link to the transcript can be found here:  https://blazon.revstance.com/walking-tall-the-journey-from-finance-to-vegan-fashion-journal/

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Have you ever thought about how we give meaning to the physical world around us? Have you ever tried giving that meaning shape? These fundamentals are arguably an important part of what makes us human.

In this episode we dig into these questions with Juliette Bigley, a sculptor that works with metal. Whose work explores how we live in the world, who we are as humans, and our life. We also dig into her journey as a sculptor.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/sculpting-as-a-medium-for-exploration-journal/

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As a creative, sometimes the path that lies ahead is full of possibilities and potential, particularly when your skills and experience span multiple industries. The art you create is an embodiment of this path, creating a journey filled with experimentation, adventure, hope, inclusion and joy. 

In this episode, we talk to Benjamin James Ryan who gives us an insight into going on such a journey and following such a path. Benjamin is a traditionally trained silversmith with a background in engineering.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/a-silversmiths-journey-journal/ 

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Have you ever wondered how tradition and culture impacts what we wear ... the textiles used, the symbology ingrained in every stitch and fold? In this episode, we dig into exactly that.

On this episode of Blazon, I'm talking to Francesca, the founder of  Filanda N.18, a design project exploring textiles, cultural narratives through textile-centric editorials and capsule collections.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/exploring-textiles-cultural-narratives-journal/ 

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The fashion industry spends so much time looking to the past for inspiration and people who follow fashion often focus on a mix of the past and the present... so what about the future? Who builds the future of fashion?

In this episode of Blazon, I'm talking to Bolor Amgalan, an experimental, anti-disciplinary designer investigating the role of e-textiles, virtual reality and other disruptive emerging technologies as catalysts for social change.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/investigating-emerging-technologies-in-fashion-journal/

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Art Directors in advertising work on campaigns and commissions where they have to manage complexity to deliver a media tapestry woven together by a team of creative talent. It is this complexity that requires art directors to have multidisciplinary knowledge and experience. 

In this episode we talk to Sophie Allen about her journey into Art Direction and what it means to be an Art Director in the advertising space.

Sophie is an Art Director, Motion and Graphic Designer who pushes cultural and social boundaries through bold and daring creative executions. Sophie has worked with some of the world's leading brands, such as Nike, Google, Adidas, Warner Music and Nokia.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-art-of-art-direction-journal/ 

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Textile design is all around us, it is our most ubiquitous interaction with the creative arts… wherever we look we see examples of work put in by talented textile designers all over the world. Despite this, it's an area of design people often overlook. 

In this episode we discuss the artistry of textile design with Margo Selby who gives us a candid insight into her journey as a textile artist, talking to us about the creativity, dedication and perseverance required.

Margo is  a renowned British textile artist and designer whose textiles are found the world over. Her design philosophy is focused on pushing the boundaries of weaving to create contemporary stylish fabrics and a range of textile applications. 

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-textile-designer-journal/

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As a creative sometimes you follow the path that appears in front of you... some creatives though carve their own path through sheer determination and clear intentions; creating a journey filled with experimentation, adventure, hope, inclusion, joy, determination and everything in between.

In this episode we talk to Rhona Ezuma who gives us an insight into carving such a path, talking to us not only about her journey as a stylist, but also founding an independent magazine that highlights communities commonly overlooked and ignored.

Rhona is a stylist, writer and founder of THIIIRD, an independent magazine and inclusive platform amplifying underrepresented voices in print and online. Based in London with a versatile book of clients, she regularly works between the realms of commercial campaigns, music, magazine and celebrity styling.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/a-stylist-and-creative-entrepreneurs-journey-journal/

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A lot of people have preconceived notions about what a fashion art director does. Depending on who you ask the role could be explained as everything from taking care of the artistic vision to the sourcing of materials to the production. What we all agree on is that it requires a great deal of creativity and leadership.

In this episode we talk to Eva Dziedzic de Aguirre about what it really means to be a fashion art director.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-fashion-art-director-journal/ 

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Using makeup for most of us is a lifelong journey filled with experimentation and discovery… In addition to this, being a professional in the field requires you not only to further delve into the art and the science, but also the psychology of working with people on such a personal level in a variety of settings and environments.

On this episode we talk to Kayleigh Keen who talks to us about her journey as a makeup artist.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-makeup-artist-article/

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On this episode I'm talking to Joel, a photographer from Venezuela who is based in London. He uses arts, lighting and colours for inspiration and enjoys creating images with meaning. He uses a dark, colourful and cinematic style to create his imagery.  

You don’t wake up one day fully turned out as an expert, as a professional photographer. It is a journey many experts and professionals in their fields are familiar with. It’s a journey involving wonder, magic, missteps, pain and adventure that binds us to our professions and creates a bond only an expert in their field would truly understand.

On this episode Joel gives us a candid insight into his journey; talking to us about his adventure. 

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/a-photographers-journey-article/

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This week I’m talking to JC Candanedo, who is a London-based Visual Artist. JC uses photography to explore Human Rights, Mental Health, and Identity. These themes influence his commercial work in Fashion, Beauty and Portraiture.  

When we think about photography most people usually think about casual imagery for social media. However it is so much more. Throughout history photography has not only been used as a tool to document your immediate surroundings, but also a powerful tool for change, an instrument of social impact.

In this episode we dig into how photography can be used for social impact and how it can be used to pursue sustainable change.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/photography-as-a-tool-for-social-impact-article/

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On this episode I'm talking to Darren Black, who is a fashion and portrait photographer based in London. An early adopter of trends and the zeitgeist, his approach is that of an artist rather than a fashion photographer. A lecturer at London College of Fashion and Instituto Marangoni. Darren teaches as a practitioner and has nurtured some great new creatives in the fashion industry. 

What does creativity in photography involve? How do you progress as a photographer? What sets you apart as a photographer? These are questions that all creatives face, not just people in the field of photography. In this episode we discuss discovering what kind of photographer you are, what it means to be a photographer and discuss photography as an art form.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/discovering-the-art-of-photography-journal/

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On this week's episode I'm talking to Julia Petrov, who is the Curator of Daily Life and Leisure at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton,  Canada. And as the Exhibit Reviews Editor for the Costume Society of America Journal. Julia is also the author of Fashion, History, Museums, inventing the display of dress, which explores the history of fashion displays highlighting the continuity of past and present curatorial practices. 

The roles museums play in educating us and preserving our history is well known, that is indeed why many people go to museums. An integral part of visiting a museum involves experiencing the exhibits that have painstakingly been sought out, preserved and then presented by highly specialised and trained teams of experts. One particular area of exhibits that have only recently started gaining in popularity is that of fashion.

In this episode we discuss the art of fashion curation and give you a real insight into an area of museum curation which when done right can instantly and seamlessly transport your imagination to a different place and time as it involves an area of our lives that we are intimately familiar with… our clothes.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/an-insight-into-fashion-curation-in-museums-article/

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In this episode I'm talking to Suzanne Ferriss, who is professor emeritus at Nova Southeastern University. She has published extensively on fashion, film and cultural studies. She's the author of The Cinema of Sofia Coppola, which considers the central role of fashion and its various manifestations to Coppola’s films exploring fashion's primacy in every cinematic dimension.

Fashion and Cinema have often worked together to highlight what makes the other so special, from iconic outfits to memorable scenes that last with you forever. In each case the care and effort taken to build worlds in which we lose ourselves and the role that fashion plays is often overlooked. On this episode we dig into this rich tapestry and give you an insight into fashion in cinema.

On this episode we discuss all of this and more.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/discovering-fashion-in-cinema-journal/

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This week I'm talking to Camila Straschnoy, who's a brand strategist, trends researcher, editor, creative storyteller, and educator located in Miami Beach, Florida. As an independent consultant in the fashion, beauty and media industries Camila's clients list include L'Oreal, In style, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue, as well as developing sustainable brands and startups.

Trend research and trend forecasting play a significant role in the fashion and beauty industries but are rarely discussed in an open and candid manner. What does it really mean to forecast and research trends and how do brands get a head start on consumer demand and what do they do to identify what will be popular in the future? How do fashion designers, startups, and retailers stay ahead of the curve…

On this week's episode we discuss all of this and more.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/an-insight-into-trend-forecasting-journal/

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This week I’m talking to Deborah Cantor, who is a British costume designer. Deborah predominantly works within on-screen wardrobe for television. She has been involved in producing costumes over the years for all the major UK networks, including the BBC ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.

Whenever you watch something on the TV, at the Theatre or the Cinema you are drawn in not only by the story and the acting, but also by what the actors and actresses are wearing. The people responsible for this are the costume designers. Make sure to listen in if you’re interested in costume design and what it involves! We cover everything from what costume design involves to what skills are needed to be successful as one…

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-costume-designer-article/

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This week I’m talking to Ashlee-Rose Brisley about luxury personal shopping. Ashlee works as a personal shopping coordinator at Harrods. The world’s leading luxury department store. She has worked across the fashion industry, starting in blogging, e-commerce and journalism, reporting from the front row of London fashion week to interning with a London swimwear designer.

Luxury personal shopping conjures up images of glamour and mystique… but what exactly is it really and what does it involve? In this episode we talk to Ashlee who works in The luxury department store as a personal shopper, giving us an insight into what this role involves.

We cover everything from what does a luxury fashion shopper do, to what skills are needed to excel as one.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/an-insight-into-luxury-personal-shopping-article/

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This week I’m talking to Virna Pasquinelli, who is a milliner, props, and set fabricator based in London. Virna specializes in contemporary millinery and props design. She founded her studio in 2017, where she creates props and millinery for shows, fashion editorials, music videos, and film productions.

If you’re considering working as a prop maker and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already a prop maker and are interested in another perspective then this article is for you.

We cover everything from how to progress as a prop maker to what skills are needed to excel as one.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-prop-maker-article/

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This week I’m talking to Kelly Gellard, who is a qualified photographer and retoucher based in London. Kelly specializes in fashion, sportswear, portraits, beauty, and editorial photography.

If you’re considering working as a fashion photographer and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already a fashion photographer and are interested in another perspective then this podcast is for you.

We cover everything from how to progress as a fashion photographer to what skills are needed to be a fashion photographer.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-fashion-photographer-article/

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This week I’m talking to Adele Cany who’s a fashion stylist based in London. Adele specializes in styling, design and creative direction for advertising, consulting, editorials, music videos, and red carpet events. 

If you’re considering working as a Fashion Stylist  and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already a Stylist and are interested in another perspective then this article is for you. 

We cover everything from various characteristics of the job, including the creative aspects, plus how to progress as a Stylist to what skills are needed to be a Stylist.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/how-to-excel-as-a-fashion-stylist-article/

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This week I'm talking to Alessandra Scandella. Alessandra is an illustrator based in Milan working primarily on advertising and publishing projects. In 2004, she co-founded The Studio Container in Milan, which deals with illustration, graphic design, video, and animation.

If you’re considering working as a fashion illustrator and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already an illustrator and are interested in another perspective then this article is for you.
 
We cover everything from how to progress as a fashion illustrator to what skills are needed to excel as one.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-art-of-fashion-illustration-article/

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This week I'm talking to Debora Saveriano. Debora is a Graphic Designer and Art Director who specializes in branding. Based in London, she runs Heima Design, a creative consulting and branding business and supports companies in house. With past projects at Rimmel London, Ralph & Russo, Net-a-Porter, Club Med, Black Tomato Studio, Fabrica, amongst others.

In Fashion and Beauty, branding can be the difference between success and failure. The importance of your branding cannot be understated. It is what differentiates you and raises you above what has now become a crowded market. 

In this week's episode we dive into branding… what it is, what it is used for and how you do it. We also discuss what’s needed to succeed in the current environment, both as a brand and to improve your skills in branding. 

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-importance-of-branding-article/

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This week I'm talking to Cathryn Anneka Hall, currently undertaking a practice based PhD at the Centre of Circular Design at the University of the Arts London. Here Cathryn explores the potential for design to drive a more circular materials economy in which her research focuses on design for mechanical textile recycling.

If you’re interested in sustainability in fashion, or sustainability in general then this article is for you.

We cover everything from business models and product usage models to recycling and what you can do personally to be more sustainable in your choices. We also discuss useful resources to help you on your journey into sustainability.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/sustainability-in-fashion-article/

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This week, I’m talking to Elena Shvab, who is a professional milliner and textile designer who lives and works in London, taking inspiration from nature, history, contemporary art and modern culture. Elena is an experienced millinery tutor, teaching students from around the world.

If you’re considering working as a milliner and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are working in a role as a creative and are interested in another perspective then this podcast is for you.

We cover everything from how to progress as a milliner and what skills are needed, to how to excel in a job in the creative industries in general. 

Link to the transcript: https://blazon.revstance.com/how-to-excel-as-a-milliner-article/

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This week I'm talking to Katie Eleanor.  Katie is a photographic artist based in London. She specialises in creating hand coloured prints that play on the border of fantasy and reality, and has shot fashion stories for magazines such as Hunger and Notion.

We discuss Katie’s style of photography and she gives us an insight into her creative process, including what it takes to level up your photography skills.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-photographic-artist-article/