Creative Conversations with Suzy Menkes

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GIAMBATTISTA VALLI Nov 08, 2022

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Suzy has a very special conversation with the Rome-raised, Paris-based fashion designer Giambattista Valli, about his work and his view of the fashion industry, and its impact on his life.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

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JOAN BURSTEIN - MRS B OF BROWNS Oct 25, 2022

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Suzy speaks to Joan Burstein, a.k.a. Mrs B of Browns, the legendary, groundbreaking boutique in South Molton Street, London, which Mrs B co-founded in 1970 with her late husband Sidney.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com

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THEBE MAGUGU Oct 11, 2022

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Suzy speaks to inspirational South African designer Thebe Magugu about his career and vision.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com

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CELIA BIRTWELL Sep 27, 2022

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Suzy talks to iconic textile designer Celia Birtwell, ahead of the exhibition Mr & Mrs Clark, which explores Celia's work with her former husband, the late Ossie Clark.

The exhibition will take place from 17 September 2022 - 8 January 2023 at Museo del Tessuto, Prato, Italy.

https://www.museodeltessuto.it/en/exhibitions/ossieclark/

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com

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MYCOWORKS - DR MATTHEW L SCULLIN Jul 19, 2022

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Suzy speaks to Dr Matthew L Scullin, American materials scientist and CEO of California-based MycoWorks, a company helming the drive to use fungal mycelium to make clothing and accessory materials.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

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SCHIAPARELLI - DANIEL ROSEBERRY Jul 05, 2022

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Suzy speaks to American designer Daniel Roseberry, the current artistic director of the iconic brand, as Schiaparelli open their long-awaited retrospective exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, Shocking! The surreal world of Elsa Schiaparelli.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

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CAMILLE MICELI - PUCCI Jun 21, 2022

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Suzy speaks to the new artistic director of Pucci, Camille Miceli.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

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HUBERT DE GIVENCHY: Christie's Paris Auction Jun 08, 2022

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Just as finishing touches are made to the auction Hubert de Givenchy the Collector at Christie’s headquarters in Paris, Charles Cator, Deputy Chairman of Christie's International and confidente of the haute couturier, exclusively talks Suzy through the designer’sart collections and furnishings, and discusses Givenchy’s love for artisans.

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

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HOMO FABER with Hanneli Rupert and Alberto Cavalli Mar 15, 2022

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Ahead of this year's Homo Faber exhibition in Venice, Suzy speaks to Hanneli Rupert, organiser of the event and board member of the Michelangelo Foundation, and Alberto Cavalli, the foundation's executive director. Together they discuss this year's international show, championing artisanal talent. Homo Faber takes place from 10 April until 1 May 2022.

https://www.homofaber.com

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com

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DAVE BENETT Feb 22, 2022

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Suzy speaks to a photography legend: the ultimate celebrity insider, Dave Benett, who has taken iconic shots of Kate Moss, Elizabeth Hurley and hundreds of others. Dave has recently opened his solo exhibition, Great Shot Kid, at the JD Malat Gallery in London's Mayfair; it's showing until 8 March 2022.

https://jdmalat.com/exhibitions/dave-benett-great-shot-kid/

Produced by Natasha Cowan @tashonfash

Edited by Tim Thornton @timwthornton

Music by @joergzuber

Graphics by Paul Wallis

To find Suzy's articles visit https://suzymenkes.com

...find Suzy on Instagram @suzymenkes and Twitter @thesuzymenkes

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