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Our guest today is Dan Thawley, an Australian artistic director, editor and journalist based in Paris. With a rich 15-year career in Europe, Dan has worked extensively in the creative industries, contributing to the growth of influential publications and cultivating a deep understanding of the creative process of designers and artists. His journey, which began with a leap from Sydney to London before Antwerp and eventually Paris, has been marked by his 14-year tenure as Editor in Chief of the Belgian cultural title, ‘A Magazine Curated By’, guest-edited every issue by a prominent fashion designer.
In this episode, Dan discusses his multifaceted role in the creative industries. He shares insights into his latest venture, Matter and Shape, a new design salon set to take place in Paris during Women's Fashion Week from March 1 - 4 2024 in the Jardin des Tuileries.
This innovative event aims to blur the lines between commerce and creativity, showcasing a curated mix of design, art, and fashion. Dan's vision is to create a platform where designers, buyers, and enthusiasts can connect, collaborate, and inspire each other. Matter and Shape is not just an exhibition but a movement that encourages a fresh approach to design and a celebration of the senses.
What you will learn:
- How he presents himself to the world
- What motivates him every morning
- What he dreamed of during his childhood in Australia
- The beginnings of his career
- His vision of what he has accomplished
- The DNA of Dan
- The role of social media in his work
- His inspirations for 'Matter and Shape' for which he is the creative director.
- The reasons why he accepts the projects that are offered to him
- The freedom he has in his projects
- The milestones of his career
- Key learnings from his experience at 'A magazine curated by'
- His working method
- What he would do differently
- Who he would like to hear on this podcast
➜ Find all the references and photos taken during the recording on www.theboldway.fr
References :
Personalities
Mali Marciano : Founder and artistic director of Le Kasha.
Matthieu Pinet : Founder of the Matter and Shape Salon.
Rick Owens : American designer known for perpetuating the minimalist and antifashion movement of the 1990s.
Willo Perron : Canadian designer and co-founder of Perron-Roettinger studio.
Jil Sander : German fashion designer known for minimalist fashion, founder of Jil Sander AG.
Marcelo Gomes : Brazilian photographer.
Ann Demeulemeester : Belgian minimalist fashion designer.
Dries Van Noten : Belgian fashion designer.
Demna Gvasalia : Georgian fashion designer.
Chitose Abe : Japanese fashion designer and founder of the Sacai brand.
Alessandro Michele : Italian fashion designer, former creative director at Gucci.
Delfina Delettrez-Fendi : Italian jewelry designer and heiress of the Fendi fashion house.
Pierpaolo Piccioli : Italian fashion designer and creative director of Valentino since 2008.
Giambattista Valli : Italian fashion designer who presents his ready-to-wear and haute couture collections in Paris.
Tim Blanks : Canadian-New Zealand fashion journalist, presenter, and writer.
Olivier Theyskens : Belgian fashion designer who has been artistic director of Rochas, Nina Ricci, and Theory.
David LaChapelle : American photographer and director known in the fields of fashion, advertising, and art photography.
India Mahdavi : French architect and designer of Iranian-Egyptian origin.
Places
Hôtel des Arts et Métiers : Chic boutique hotel located in a Haussmann-style building in the bohemian neighborhood of Haut-Marais.
RA : Multi-brand boutique located in Antwerp, Belgium.
Assin : Boutique with a selection of clothing and accessories for men and women including Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Dior Homme, and Maison Martin Margiela, located in Sydney.
Companies
WSN : Leading organizer of international fashion events in Paris such as Première Classe, Who's Next, Impact,...
Alessi : Italian decoration and design object company.
Flos: Design lighting company.
Space Caviar : Architecture studio at the intersection of design, technology, politics, and material experimentation.
We are ona : Culinary creation studio.
Perfumer H : British perfumery.
Etam : French family-owned company of ready-to-wear and lingerie.
L'Oréal : French industrial group of cosmetic products.
Assouline : Luxury publishing house.
OTB : Italian fashion group whose brand portfolio includes Diesel, Maison Margiela, Marni, Viktor & Rolf.
Rimowa : German company of high-quality luggage, founded in 1898 in Cologne.
Magazines
A Magazine Curated by : Fashion magazine exploring the universe of a fashion designer in each issue.
British Vogue : British edition of the American fashion magazine Vogue.
Book
Radical Renaissance : Book co-written by Dan and Renzo Rosso, tracing the evolution of the Diesel company and the Only The Brave group.
Rimowa : Book written by Dan, tracing the history of the eponymous luggage company.
Salons
MATTER and SHAPE : New design salon in Paris where Dan is the creative director. It will be held at the Tuileries Gardens during the next Fashion Week.
Alcova Milan 2024 : Milan Design Week to be held from April 15th to 21st, 2024.
Art Basel : Contemporary Art event present notably in Paris.
School
Polimoda : Politecnico Internazionale della Moda is a private fashion school in Florence.
Nb: TheBoldWay or The Bold Way, formerly known as Entreprendre dans la mode or EDLM, is a podcast produced and directed by Adrien Garcia.
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