When hitting shuffle on your playlist doesn’t get you in the groove, an alternative option steps in, just right for the job. In this case, it’s when a cadence of voice satisfies rather than harmony or melody. Whether it presents itself as a roundtable discussion, hard-hitting interview or vulnerable conversation that comes from the heart—it’s all in the name of a podcast.
There’s a podcast for everyone. Spanning a myriad of genres with heard voices from all over the world, this digital media format is an open door to endless branches of information at the mercy of our fingertips (and ears). And the audience is certainly aware—the most popular podcast shows range from true crime and mystery, to pop culture, celebrity features and education.
For the uninitiated on the fashion industry, the podcast is a great starting point. For example, Articles of Interest shines a different light on a common thread we all share—clothes. A clothing article is highlighted every episode, diving into its origins and evolution throughout history.
Or have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of your fashion heroes? Designer Bella Freud’s Fashion Neurosis is your answer. Here, she gathers the industry’s key players for meaningful conversations on the essence of who they are and what they do.
Press ‘play’ on an episode from some of the fashion podcasts you shouldn’t miss out on, below.
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Chanel Connects
Chanel Connects is the maison’s flagship arts and culture podcast. Now on its fifth season, it features significant and celebrated figures across the arts—from film, art, dance and fashion, amongst others. You’ll lean into intimate conversations you wouldn’t hear anywhere else, on the future of creativity and the lives that build it. It is hosted at La Pausa, a private home entirely imagined and designed by Gabrielle Chanel that sits on the French Riviera. Its newest episode features a special guest—the Guggenheim Museum in New York.
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Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud
Fashion designer Bella Freud blends her psychoanalytical roots and personal craft in her show Fashion Neurosis. The granddaughter of Sigmund Freud, she invites notable names in the sartorial landscape to ‘lie on the couch’ and delve deeply into their inner thoughts, contemplating fashion through identity, culture, relationships and society. It’s a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, where Freud takes her guests through thoughtful questions that come from the heart.
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The Cutting Room Floor
Founded by designer Recho Omondi, The Cutting Room Floor invites celebrated names in the fashion industry for an honest, unfiltered conversation. Keen and incisive questions form the foundation of each episode, courtesy of Omondi’s bold and sharp personality. You’ll glean answers you won’t typically hear elsewhere, as heavyweights from the likes of Law Roach, Gwyneth Paltrow and Steve Madden take you behind the scenes of their respective fields.
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Vogue Uncut
Vogue Singapore’s inaugural podcast spotlights local and international trailblazers who are making their unique mark on the industry. Hosted by the editors of Vogue Singapore, topics that lead the cultural zeitgeist are imbued with genuine insight through a regional lens with guests that include creatives in food, technology, fashion, beauty and culture.
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Articles of Interest
Once a miniseries under the 99% Invisible podcast, the critically acclaimed Articles of Interest has since spearheaded its own independent show. The brainchild of Avery Trufelman, it examines the very basis of fashion—clothes. Each episode is centred around a specific clothing item, where Trufelman dissects its origins, evolution and impact of the article in our everyday lives. From dress codes of American Ivy and wedding dresses to accessories that often go amiss like zippers and pockets, this podcast provides a refreshing perspective on the common threads we all share.
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The Business of Fashion
The audio arm of The Business of Fashion, this podcast gives access to the other side of the industry—where investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders come into play. It’s an insightful resource that is not to be missed as authoritative voices share insightful outlooks on the commercial aspect of fashion. Glean savvy case studies on brand business models, retail playbooks and retail strategies, from mass to couture.