[EN] Dan Thawley | Artistic Director Of MATTER and SHAPE : a new design salon in the heart of Paris
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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.Nb: TheBoldWay ou The Bold Way, anciennement connu sous le nom de Entreprendre dans la mode ou EDLM , est un podcast produit et réalisé par Adrien Garcia.
[EN] Dan Thawley | Artistic Director Of MATTER and SHAPE : a new design salon in the heart of Paris