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...

Welcome to Blazon! 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...

Welcome to Blazon!  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:...

 Welcome to Blazon!  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...

Welcome to Blazon! 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:...

 Welcome to Blazon  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...

Welcome to Blazon 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...

Welcome to Blazon 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...

Welcome to Blazon 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...

Welcome to Blazon 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:...

Welcome to Blazon.   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:...

Welcome to Blazon.  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,...

 Welcome to Blazon.  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...

Welcome to Blazon. 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?...

 Welcome to Blazon.  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...

Welcome to Blazon. 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...

Welcome to Blazon. 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...

Welcome to Blazon. 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...

Welcome to blazon.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...

Welcome to blazon.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...

Welcome to blazon.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...

Welcome to Blazon. 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...

Welcome to blazon. 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,...

Welcome to Blazon. 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....