What's Contemporary Now?
Designed for curious minds, "What's Contemporary Now?" engages various thought leaders across cultural industries taking in their broad, compelling perspectives and unveiling their common threads.
Hosted by Christopher Michael
Produced by Shayan Asadi
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 86
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Why W Magazine Matters (Again): A Conversation with Sara Moonves
The Best Performances issue of W Magazine is here, marking the unofficial start of awards season with its iconic event this past weekend. To kick off our own season, we’re sitting down with the woman…
00:41:23 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Season 5 Trailer
As the curtain falls on one year and rises on the next, we find ourselves poised at the edge of a new season—one brimming with conversations that illuminate the creatives shaping, and at times challe…
00:00:50 |
Mon 23 Dec 2024
We Want to Hear From You
It's that time again where we end the season and take pause to review where we've been, where we are, and of course where it is that we'd like to go with this conversation. As always, we want to hear…
00:00:53 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Journey Through the Lens of Suzanne Koller: From Vienna to Paris and Beyond
Suzanne Koller, a Paris-based fashion stylist and art director, is renowned for her impactful contributions to the fashion industry. Cofounding Petronio Associates in 1993 and Self Service Magazine i…
00:23:17 |
Mon 09 Sep 2024
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund: Melitta Baumeister and Henry Zankov on Doing It Your Way
Melitta Baumeister and Henry Zankov, the 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner and runner-up, are two trailblazing designers working at the intersection of quality and artistry, exploring the tension b…
00:34:51 |
Mon 02 Sep 2024
Fashion, Film, & Fantasy: The World of Shona Heath
Set and Production designer Shona Heath creates enchanting, dense, and detailed worlds. Dreams within themselves, her visions have been manifested across the pages of top publications, and in collabo…
00:28:28 |
Mon 26 Aug 2024
The Muse and the Dream: Dara's Story
Dara is a model, stylist, and fashion director at Interview magazine. From her beginnings in San Diego to the iconic runways of New York, Dara speaks of a journey that is a testament to creativity an…
00:33:33 |
Mon 19 Aug 2024
Zoe Ghertner on the Importance of Connection in a Fast World
Zoe Ghertner is a photographer renowned for captivating work blending art, fashion, and documentary storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and an innate sense of composition, Ghertner’s imagery tra…
00:27:07 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
Behind the Scenes with Emanuele Farneti: A Magazine Maker's Journey
Editor-in-chief of all la Repubblica magazines, Emanuele Farneti, is an influential figure in the fashion and design industries. Born in Italy, Farneti’s career trajectory skyrocketed as he took the …
00:28:23 |
Mon 05 Aug 2024
The Marni Evolution: Francesco Risso's Story
Italian fashion designer Francesco Risso is renowned for his offbeat, innovative approach to contemporary clothing. He learned how to cut and sew from the age of eight with any fabric he could find, …
00:32:37 |
Mon 29 Jul 2024
Pierre Rougier on Vision, Trends, and Challenging the Algorithm
Pierre Rougier, a distinguished fashion publicist and founder of PR Consulting, boasts a career spanning several decades. After studying political science in Bordeaux, Rougier honed his skills in Par…
00:26:07 |
Mon 22 Jul 2024
The Evolution of Media: Insights from Willa Bennett
Willa Bennett, a trailblazing force in media, is the editor-in-chief of Highsnobiety, steering the publication to new heights of innovation and influence. A Forbes 30 Under 30 luminary, her journey b…
00:36:56 |
Mon 15 Jul 2024
Driven by Curiosity: Erik Torstensson on Brand Building
FRAME cofounder and chief creative director, Erik Torstensson, is a pioneering figure in the fashion industry. He created Mr. Porter, co-founded and led creative agencies Saturday Group and Wednesday…
00:36:28 |
Mon 08 Jul 2024
Breaking the Mold: Throwing Fits on Independence, Influence, and Irreverence
James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman, hosts of the podcast Throwing Fits, are influential figures in menswear with decades of fashion and media experience. Hailing from New Jersey and Manhattan, resp…
00:42:04 |
Mon 01 Jul 2024
Robin Givhan: Bridging Fashion Criticism and Cultural Commentary
Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Robin Givhan renowned for her insightful fashion commentary, seamlessly integrates fashion into broader cultural discussions. She started as a writer on the Detroit …
00:44:42 |
Mon 24 Jun 2024
Style, Stoicism, Optimism: Daphne Guinness's Perspective
Daphne Guinness is a style icon and creative force. Heiress to the Guinness brewing dynasty, she transcends her lineage as a fashion muse, designer, and philanthropist. Renowned for her avant-garde f…
00:25:07 |
Mon 17 Jun 2024
Katie Grand on Magazine-Making: “I like Observing Change”
Editor-in-chief, stylist, and creative consultant Katie Grand is renowned for her relentless creativity and influential contributions to the fashion and print industries. Born in the UK, Grand’s visi…
00:35:07 |
Mon 10 Jun 2024
Casting Contemporaries, Crafting Culture: The Makings of Greg Krelenstein
New York–born Greg Krelenstein, cofounder of global creative studio gk-ld, lets his instinct for what’s contemporary guide his matching of talent to brands, magazines, and collaborative projects. For…
00:26:12 |
Mon 03 Jun 2024
Writing Her Story: The Multifaceted World of Paloma Elsesser
Paloma Elsesser is a trailblazing model, advocate, and writer heralded for her unapologetic celebration of body positivity and diversity in the fashion industry. Growing up in Los Angeles, she naviga…
00:43:10 |
Tue 28 May 2024
Season 4 Trailer
While fashion has become culture's greatest Trojan horse, it's only natural that there should be a show exploring both the contemporary landscape and modern-day human experience through its lens. You…
00:01:03 |
Mon 20 May 2024
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