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‘Willi Smith: Street Couture’ is the first exhibit dedicated to American designer Willi Smith (1948–1987) held at Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York. The exhibit of more than 200 pieces highlights how the designer and co-founder of iconic brand WilliWear broke down social, cultural, and economic boundaries. In this episode, two of Willi Smith’s friends, Bethann Hardison and Kim Hastreiter join William Ndatira to reflect on Willi Smith’s life, career and spirit. Bethann Hardison, member of the Gucci Global Equity Board and of the Gucci’s Global Corporate Executive Committee, is a model and activist and met Willi Smith when she was just starting out in New York working in the garment business. Journalist, editor and publisher Kim Hastreiter grew up in New Jersey and moved to New York to become an artist. She switched paths to become a journalist and in founded Paper Magazine in 1984, Willi Smith was her downstairs neighbor. Listen as these long-time friends reflect on fond memories of Willi Smi

Elle Fanning’s short film called ‘Gucci Always Wins’ featuring the Jackie 1961 bag launched as part of the Absolute Beginners series in collaboration with Dazed. #GucciABsoluteBeginners is a series which sees artists do something they have never done before: direct their very first short-film. Listen to this episode to hear Elle Fanning deep-dive into the process and thinking behind her work with her friend and seasoned writer, graphic designer and director Mike Mills, who previously directed Elle Fanning in the 2016 comedy-drama ‘20th Century Women’. Watch 'Gucci Always Wins' by Elle Fanning: on.gucci.com/ElleFanningGucciPodcast Read more about #GucciAbsoluteBeginngers: on.gucci.com/AbsoluteBeginnersGucciPodcast

For Alessandro Michele’s return to Menswear in January of this year with the Fall Winter 2020 collection, hosted at the Palazzo delle Scintille in Milan, punk legend and writer Richard Hell was seated on the front row. Revealed on the runway were a lineup of T-shirts which featured word combinations from Richard Hell's book 'Psychopts,' created in collaboration with his friend and artist Christopher Wool. Original artworks include pairs of words overlapping one another, such as ‘think’ with ‘thank’ and ‘impatient’ with ‘impotent’ which were featured in the Menswear collection as slogan T-shirts. Throughout the years, from his punk band era through to career as a writer, Richard Hell has been collecting these unusual word combinations. In this podcast, Richard is interviewed by William Ndatira, otherwise known as William Cult on Instagram. Their conversation is themed around words and more specifically around Freudian slips. Together they discuss Richard’s word pairings seen in the Gucci Fall Winter 2020 colle

Blossoming into life, the new Gucci Bloom campaign is set in a garden of dreams at the revered La Scuarzuola, a mystical landmark found deep in Italy's Umbrian hills near Orvieto in Italy. La Scuarzuola is a surrealist architectural compound built around an old Franciscan convent, designed by architect Tomaso Buzzi in the late 1950s with stairs and bridges that lead no where, this enchanting and mysterious place becomes the set of a campaign for the first time and is transformed to express a dream filled with flowers and plants. To celebrate the new Gucci Bloom visionary campaign, we will hear a story, written and read by Vanessa Grall, writer and founder of the blog Messy Nessy Chic. Vanessa, or “Nessy", has spent the last few years dedicating her blog to discovering the quirks and curiosities of Paris and beyond. Given the curious nature of this magical garden, in this episode she explores in her own words the secrets and story of La Scuarzuola - the magical set of Gucci Bloom's new campaign.

Listen as Mother and daughter duo Tonya and Satchel Lee—director of the new Gucci Changemakers film—reflect on the year so far in an honest and open conversation. They discuss the instability we have lived through this year particularly the impact the Black Lives Matter movement and what actionable change really is. They also touch on how important family is to them, their daily rituals and how they have maintained their creativity during this uncertain time. Since graduating from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts film program in 2017, filmmaker Satchel Lee is creative director of queer fashion and art publication Drøme. Tonya Lewis Lee, Satchel’s mother is a film and television producer, author, entrepreneur and advocate for women and infant health. Watch Satchel Lee's film for Gucci Changemakers on equilibrium.gucci.com/

The new special edition of the CHIME FOR CHANGE Zine amplifies the voices of Black women and girls in gender violence discourses to uplift their stories, advance a gender-inclusive narrative in the movement for Black lives, and demand intersectional justice. Created in collaboration with the African American Policy Forum and guest-edited by Kimberlé Crenshaw, the CHIME Zine is dedicated to the #SayHerName campaign—first launched in December 2014 to bring awareness to the often-invisible names and stories of Black women and girls who have been victimized by police violence. This podcast episode features the stories of three Black women who were victims of police violence. Their stories will be told by family members who carry forth their legacy—mothers and sisters who are also contributors to the Zine. You will hear from Gina Best, the mother of India Kager who was killed by Virginia Beach police in 2015; then Maria Moore, the sister of Kayla Moore who was killed by Berkeley police in 2013; and to conclude, Me

Introducing #GucciOffTheGrid - a campaign based on the idea of taking an extra step outside our confines to live a little bit freer, to express ourselves with respect for the environment, nature and people who share the planet with us. The collection is made from recycled, organic, bio-based and sustainably sourced materials, including ECONYL®, a regenerated nylon as well as headstock from Gucci’s manufacturing processes. Taking an ever collaborative approach, Gucci invited five individuals to help collaborate and star in the Off The Grid campaign. The stars include: actress and climate activist Jane Fonda; Japanese guitarist, actor and activist Miyavi; Rapper singer-songwriter Lil Nas X; Singer and producer King Princess; and finally David de Rothschild, eco-explorer and environmentalist. In this one-of-a-kind episode, we hear from the guests as they send reflections, thoughts, advice, inspirations and motivations from their areas of work, brought together through Gucci’s Off The Grid Campaign to collaborat

In honour of International Beat Plastic Pollution Day, June 7th, renowned environmentalist David de Rothschild connects with disability advocate Sinéad Burke. David, otherwise known as the 'Lost Explorer’ is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the launch of The Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran he made entirely from 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles which he sailed across the Pacific. He also a face from Gucci’s new Off The Grid Campaign, a collection created using recycled, organic, bio-based and sustainably sourced materials, including ECONYL®. Sinéad is a writer, academic, teacher and disability advocate whose work focuses on inclusivity within fashion and design industries. She campaigns for the inclusion of all, particularly those whose voices struggle to be heard. Recorded remotely from two opposite corners of the globe, listen as they deep dive into the importance of nurturing and cultivating curiosity across all ages, David’s involvement with Gucci Off The Grid Campaign and the benefits of learning as well

¿Cuál es tu platillo favorito? Respondiendo a la pregunta favorita de todo mundo para hacerle a un chef, Karime López, la jefa mexicana de cocina de Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura en Florencia platica sobre su amor por los tacos en el principio del episodio grabado en la cocina de su casa en Modena. Tras haber ganado una estrella Michelin el año pasado— la única mujer mexicana en tener una— Karime, refleja en este reconocimiento, el por qué se convirtió en una chef y la inspiración detrás del menú del íntimo restaurante que sienta a 45 comensales. El episodio es también rico en sonidos de cocina ASMR (Respuesta Sensorial Meridiana Autónoma): el freír de las tostadas, el hervir del agua de los tortellini y los cuchillos metódicamente cortando zanahorias. Descubre más en la cuenta de Instragram de Gucci Osteria: on.gucci.com/GucciOsteria_

What’s your favorite dish? Answering everyone’s favorite question to ask a chef, Karime López, the Mexican-born Chef de Cuisine at Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Florence talks about her love for tacos in the opening of an episode recorded in the kitchen of the restaurant. After winning a Michelin star last year—the only Mexican female chef to do so—Karime reflects on this award, why she became a chef, and the inspiration behind the menu for the intimate 45-seat restaurant. The episode is also rich with ASMR sounds from the kitchen: tostadas frying, tortellini boiling in pasta and knives methodically chopping carrots. Discover more on the Gucci Osteria Instagram Account: on.gucci.com/GucciOsteria_

Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura opened two years ago in Piazza della Signoria, Florence. It forms part of Alessandro Michele's reinvented Gucci Garden and it made possible the vision of lifelong friends, Three-Michelin Star Chef, Massimo Bottura and Marco Bizzarri, Gucci President and CEO. Recorded in Los Angeles, to celebrate the opening of the second Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura on the rooftop of Gucci’s store on Rodeo Drive, the world-renowned Chef Massimo Bottura and his friend Gucci President and CEO, Marco Bizzarri, come together to reflect on their friendship, the story of Gucci Osteria and their ongoing creative ventures. In this episode, we hear them both reminisce on childhood memories, discuss their take on the secret to success and look ahead to future creative ventures together. Discover more on the Gucci Osteria Instagram Account: on.gucci.com/GucciOsteria_ Find out more about Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura Beverley Hills: on.gucci.com/GucciOsteriaBeverlyHills

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw MBE joins in conversation with activist and writer Scarlett Curtis. Together these remarkable women dive into their thoughts on feminism, ongoing cultural and global issues, and touch on why Gugu is drawn to roles that start conversations more than others. Listen to this remarkable female duo question the process of categorising oneself, expectations for actors to be activists and the importance of starting new dialogue. In November last year, Scarlett was awarded the second annual Changemaker Award for young activists presented by Equality Now, Gucci and CHIME FOR CHANGE. At the age of 24, she has already published two bestselling books, co-founded the activist collection The Pink Protest as well as being an official UN Women UK Advocate. Gugu started her career in theatre before moving onto the big screen where she now boasts an acommplished record in both TV and cinema from the likes of Black Mirror, Beauty and T

Earlier this year, Fast Company Magazine held their first ever European Innovation Festival in Milan, powered and hosted by Gucci. The Festival—titled The Dawn of Superintelligence—brought together talented and high-profile global thought leaders from the worlds of design, business, science and culture to discuss and share their insights on the relationship between man and machine. A handful of these influential visionaries were asked to share some of their thoughts with Gucci Podcast in short interviews recorded live from the Festival. In this episode eco-explorer, environmentalist and ecologist David de Rothschild and research scientist Africa Flores-Anderson speak to Fast Company Magazine editor and writer, KC Ifeanyi, to discuss environmentalism, climate change and how to improve the disconnect between scientific data and the public in an age of fake news.

Earlier this year, Fast Company Magazine held their first ever European Innovation Festival in Milan, powered and hosted by Gucci. The Festival—titled The Dawn of Superintelligence—brought together talented and high-profile global thought leaders from the worlds of design, business, science and culture to discuss and share their insights on the relationship between man and machine. A handful of these influential visionaries were asked to share some of their thoughts with Gucci Podcast in short interviews recorded live from the Festival. For this episode, Editor in Chief of Fast Company Magazine, Stephanie Mehta, is joined by two world renowned artists and creators, Kevin Abosch and Martine Jarlgaard. Together they examine the evolving notion of identity in the technological era and the progressive and regressive outcomes of being able to create multiple digital selves at any one time.

Earlier this year, Fast Company Magazine held their first ever European Innovation Festival in Milan, powered and hosted by Gucci. The Festival—titled The Dawn of Superintelligence—brought together talented and high-profile global thought leaders from the worlds of design, business, science and culture to discuss and share their insights on the relationship between man and machine. A handful of these influential visionaries were asked to share some of their thoughts with Gucci Podcast in short interviews recorded live from the Festival. In this episode, Editor in Chief of Fast Company Magazine, Stephanie Mehta, picks the brain of Moran Cerf, former hacker turned neuroscientist and business professor.

Earlier this year, Fast Company Magazine held their first ever European Innovation Festival in Milan, powered and hosted by Gucci. The Festival—titled The Dawn of Superintelligence—brought together talented and high-profile global thought leaders from the worlds of design, business, science and culture to discuss and share their insights on the relationship between man and machine. A handful of these influential visionaries were asked to share some of their thoughts with Gucci Podcast in short interviews recorded live from the Festival. During the second day of the Festival, Editor in Chief of Fast Company Magazine, Stephanie Mehta, sits down with venture capitalist, Sheel Tyle. Graduating from Stanford University aged 19 and with a JD from Harvard Law School, Sheel founded Amplo in 2017, a US-based global venture capital firm which invests in software developers and technology companies.

“For the bold the bright and the beautiful” - a slogan used for #GucciBeautyNetwork, Alessandro Michele’s first Gucci Makeup lipstick collection. Shot by Martin Parr, the campaign captures the feminine ideals that surround and encapsulate lipstick and flip them, highlighting that authentic beauty lies in imperfection. In this episode, fashion blogger and writer, Susie Lau, interviews the four stars of the campaign. First she meets with three of the models Achok Majak, Mae Lapres and Ellia Sophia in Rome. Together they discuss the challenges of being a model, their own beauty ideals and how they are evolving. Then Susie is joined by the punk singer Dani Miller and musician Jeffertitti on the even of Gucci’s Spring Summer 2020 show in Milan. Together, they reflect on the reaction to the campaign and how using the lipsticks in different ways makes them feel empowered. Find out more about the #GucciBeautyNetwork on.gucci.com/GucciBeautyNetwork or on on.gucci.com/GucciBeautyInstagram

In celebration of International Day of the Girl, the release of the second CHIME Zine and the launch of CHIME FOR CHANGE’s new campaign #letgirlsdream, four guests join Editor in Chief of Teen Vogue, Lindsay Peoples Wagner, in New York to share their experiences of being youth activists. The episode is filled with the inspiring voices of Sage Dolan-Sandrino, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Winona Guo and Priya Vulchi. Sage is a Youth Leader, Creative Director of TEAM, and new member of the CHIME FOR CHANGE Advisory Board. Xiuhtezcatl is a Climate Warrior and Youth Director of Earth Guardians – an organisation that trains diverse youth to be leaders in environmental, climate and social justice movements. Finally, high-school friends and racial literacy campaigners, Winona and Priya, who co-founded the non-profit CHOOSE and co-authored their book ‘Tell Me Who You Are’—an exploration of race and identity across America. Listen to hear these change makers discuss their activism, how they stay motivated and the burden and h

Connie Constance says she’s best summed up in the words ‘punk princess’. Her energy, individuality and style is seen in images photographer Sophie Jones shot for digital collaborative project #GucciGig—where musicians and artists come together to create original work featuring sunglasses designed by Alessandro Michele. The duo created a Zine together with graphic artist Morgan Benjamin, where Connie is captured behind-the-scenes on a recent European tour wearing Gucci Eyewear, the resulting images scrawled with lyrics from Connie’s songs. On this episode, the friends talk with writer Ana Kinsella about their creative partnership which inspires each other’s work. Listen to the Connie’s playlist ‘Agbalumo’, a mashup of her favorite Nigerian artists created especially for Gucci’s Spotify: https://on.gucci.com/GucciConnieConstancePlaylist Read more about #GucciGig: https://on.gucci.com/GucciStoriesConnieConstance

Old King Cole Younger is the side project of Cole Alexander, guitarist of the garage-rock band Black Lips as well as Crush. His sound inspired Alexander’s collaboration with artist Ariana Papademetropoulos for #GucciGig to highlight Gucci Eyewear, seen on a fictional album cover and gig posters. Together they are interviewed by William Ndatira, founder of Instagram page @williamcult, to talk about their collaboration for #GucciGig. Read more about the project: on.gucci.com/PodcastColeAlexander Listen to Cole Alexander’s playlist on Gucci’s Spotify: on.gucci.com/PlaylistColeAlexanderGucciGig