Sotheby's Talks – Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection, with Lady Burlington
Jul 1, 2024
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British fashion journalist Lady Burlington joins Creative Director Erdem Moralıoğlu to discuss designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah. They explore historical textile influence, friendship anecdotes, and the creative curation process at Chatsworth House. The podcast dives into the significance of historical clothing collections, the detailed creation process of dresses, and the Imaginary Conversations exhibition. It also delves into the influence of podcasts in connecting with audiences and expanding brand reach.
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Quick takeaways
Erdem infuses historic narratives into his collections, resonating with modern audiences.
Fashion plays a significant role in the Cavendish family, showcased through exhibitions like 'How Stav'.
Deep dives
Exploring Erdem's Creative Process
The podcast episode delves into Erdem's creative process when designing a new collection inspired by Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire. British fashion journalist Charlie Porter and fashion consultant Lady Burlington discuss the collection's inspiration and the exhibition at Chatsworth House showcasing its translation of an individual's life and legacy into a tangible fashion collection.
Nurturing Fashion Heritage at Chatsworth House
The importance of fashion and garments to the Cavendish family, particularly highlighted through exhibitions like 'How Stav' at Chatsworth in 2017, is emphasized. The exhibition showcased significant pieces like wedding dresses and funeral attire, underscoring the family's deep connection to fashion and textiles across generations.
Uncovering Historical Narratives in Fashion
The episode explores Erdem's approach to infusing narratives into his collections. Narratives serve as the foundation for his creative process, drawing inspiration from historical figures like Ernest Bolton and Frederick Park. By weaving historic stories into modern collections, Erdem creates designs that resonate with contemporary audiences.
Showcasing Erdem's Spring-Summer 2024 Collection
The narrative behind Erdem's Spring-Summer 2024 collection is discussed, highlighting the meticulous research process and design inspirations that led to the runway show. Collaborations with Barbara and the inclusion of Elvis-inspired elements demonstrate Erdem's innovative design approach and how historical influences are translated into modern fashion interpretations.
In celebration of Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, join British fashion journalist Charlie Porter in conversation with Erdem Moralıoğlu, Creative Director of ERDEM, and Lady Burlington. Together they will discuss Moralıoğlu's creative process in designing a collection inspired by Duchess Deborah, drawing upon the historic textile collection and archives at Chatsworth House, as well as the creation of Imaginary Conversations, an exhibition that showcases the inspiration, craft and tools involved in translating the life and legacy of an individual into a fully realised fashion collection.
Visit Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection inspired by Duchess Deborah at Chatsworth House until 20th October 2024.
This podcast was recorded at Sotheby’s London in June 2024.