DIANA D'ORVILLE | THE PODCAST

What a treat it was to have Bea Carranza on the mic in sunny Madrid! With a resume that sparkles with stints at Versace, Emilia Wickstead, and haute-couture legend Jan Taminiau, Bea has now pivoted to a role as a Luxury Brands Strategist in the haute-fashion, haute-beauty & tech realms.She has that elusive je-ne-sais-quoi and an energy that could wake up the sleepiest of souls. In this episode, we dive into the balancing motherhood and a successful career—"I managed as I could, because I didn’t know better," she candidly shares. We also explore her insights on fashion, feminism, politics, and her unique perspective on the future of the luxury industry. You can find Bea’s latest myriad of projects on her socials at https://www.instagram.com/beacarranzavn/?hl=fr All our latest treasures & projects on https://dianadorville.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianadorville/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5/20/24 • 17:47

ABOUT DAVINA Davina is a contributing editor for Vogue International and new biannual title, Violet, having also written for leading publications including the FT, Evening Standard and Interview.With a grandfather working in film during the golden age, Davina has grown up on filmsets and has recently written/directed a short film and written/directed/presented a documentary, which was launched in UK independent cinemas to favourable reviews and online at Curzon Home Cinema.She is regularly speaks on a programme called Fashion and Cinema, which hosts screenings and in conversation events looking at the intersection of style and film.Davina has been written about and featured in many leading publications for her body of work, including Harpers Bazaar, Interview, Vogue Italia, ID, Lula magazine. She has been photographed by famed lensman Rankin amongst others and starred in campaigns for designers such as Lara Bohinc jewellery, Vogue Italia.Davina is passionate about supporting small, independent designers with limited production runs and authentic stories.Website www.davinacatt.comInstagram @davina.catt PRINCIPAL SUBJECTS COVERED IN THIS EPISODEHer background, strong connections to the French Riviera, via literature and her grandfather in the Golden Age.AI implications on society, culture, fashion at largeThe interlinking between media art fashionThe return to handicraft, bespoke, hopeful vs. AI tech.  Fashion & politics – is fashion inherently political?  Her relationship to clothing.Diversity, body image, and the visual impact of the images/standards we grew up with.Couture as a form of art - Is Couture still relevant today?Mental health & neurosciences development in a filtered world driven by image.Journalism in a no-time-to-think time?Generational gaps & impact on society’s culture & politics at large.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/19/23 • 32:48

J’ai l’immense plaisir d’être aujourd’hui avec Stéphanie des Horts, romancière de fabuleuses fresques historiques que j’ai dévorés en un rien de temps et peuplent ma bibliothèque dans mon nouvel appartement madrilène ! Des histoires qui vous transportent dans des époques fastueuses, mais dont les sujets restent totalement au goûtt du jour… à remettre entre toutes les mains !Chacun de ses romans parle de destins de femmes d’exception, décomplexées, souvent scandaleuses, sans jamais tomber dans une moraline pour nunuches !Passant de l’Intelligence Service à la chambre à coucher, Stephanie pratique une littérature décorsetée, appuyée sur une documentation solide et d’une fascinante virtuosité.Dans cet épisode, nous parlons :-De son parcours, ses procédés d’écriture et de documentation, de comment elle ‘habite’ ses personnages-De ses héroïnes aux destins hors normes, telles que Pamela Churchill, Les Sœurs Livanos, Jackie Kennedy, Lee Radziwill, Jeanne Toussaint la joaillière derrière la Belle Époque de Cartier, Doris Delevigne…-De sa vision du féminisme & du concept de puissance des femmes à travers ses héroïnes et leurs époques-De ses époques de prédilection telles que les Années 30 ou ‘les gens dansaient sur un volcan’-Ses rituels beauté/feel-good-Ses livres, musique et cinéma de prédilection-Ses chocs littéraires-Sa réception idéale (avec un cocktail explosif d’invités tels qu’Hemingway, Gianni Agnelli, Aga Khan, Hugh Grant, Orson Wells, Fitzgerald… !)-Ce que lui inspire Diana d’Orville-Son prochain projet de roman Vous pouvez retrouver nos derniers épisodes sur Spofity, Instagram @dianadorville et nos derniers trésors de collections sur www.dianadorville.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/30/22 • 11:14

 “I think art is a necessity – it’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity – people survive a lot of things because of the existence of arts, creation & culture’ Welcome back to our interview series featuring industry leaders extraordinary lives in the form of exclusive conversations. Today, I have the immense honor to have grandiose Farrah el Dibany at the mic!Born & raised in Egypt, Farrah is a mezzo soprano performing between prestigious Opera de Paris, Bolchoi in Moscow, Berlin Opera, Biennale del Arte di Venezia & at Dubai Opera soon – in other words, I AM AN ABSOLUTE FAN!As solar as the Alexandria sun, she makes me think of a modern Fairuz, an Egyptian ‘Carmen’, or a Middle Eastern diva seen at the magnificent exhibition at Institut du Monde Arabe seen last year in Paris!In this interview, we cover different subjects from her love for 1960s Egyptian music & independent cinematography, our common passion for combining different forms of art into a unique subtle alliance of East & Western cultures, traditional and modern, her vision of the future of the opera industry in a world that gets increasingly digital, and the role of Art in our everyday lives. I hope you will enjoy this episode as much as I did interviewing her! Photo credits @voguearabia Find our video interview on our platforms :Instagram hereWebsite hereYoutube channel here And Farrah’s Instagram here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1/20/22 • 10:55

Welcome back to our podcast featuring the inspiring lives of figures in the arts, cultural & design industries that incarnate the Diana d'Orville spirit in their own way.In the form of coffee conversations discussing subjects that reflect their commitments, visions & adressing the challenges of tomorrow, each episode is an invitation to inquire, discover and dream through their eclectic unique narratives.Today I’m immensely honored to have Sara Brajovic for a conversation over breakfast at sublime Hôtel de Crillon in Paris.A bustling life and career around the globe as a model, pianist, actress, writer & her new album coming our in February, Sara embodies the epitome of effortless elegance inside and out, the essence of the Diana d’Orville woman - she is, to me, a swiss knife of life!I hope you will enjoy this episode as much as I did interviewing her! Bonne écoute!You can find more about Sara & her latest projects at:https://www.instagram.com/sarabrajovic/https://www.instagram.com/taramisinteriors/Shop our sustainable luxury treasures at https://dianadorville.com/And follow our behind the scenes on instagram https://www.instagram.com/dianadorville/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/13/21 • 07:22

« Le respect de la nature c’est un art de vivre, il y a une logique »« Les livres sont comme des boucliers qui m’aident à avancer. »Petit rat de l’opéra de Paris, Margaux apparaît au cinéma dans son premier rôle à 15 ans aux côtés de Nicolas Le Riche, danseur étoile à l’Opéra de Paris. Véritable Romy Schneider des temps modernes, Margaux crève l’écran dans des longs-métrages tels qu’Un Avion sans Elle, De Gaulle, Outlander. J’ai eu la chance de la retrouver entre deux tournages à Paris pour une merveilleuse conversation hors du temps.Dans cet épisode nous parlons de l’équilibre entre discipline et lâcher-prise, d’évoluer en tant qu’actrice en incarnant des univers, personnages, héros inconnus, ainsi que sa relation proche à la nature provenant de ses racines familiales. Nous nous sommes trouvé des passions communes telles que la musique classique qui nous recharge l’âme et l’esprit, La Recherche du Temps Perdu de Proust et bien évidemment, Sissi l’Impératrice ! Mais aussi nos tocs de surligner au fluo des passages entiers dans les bouquins !J’espère que vous prendrez autant de plaisir que j’ai eu à discuter avec elle– bonne écoute !01.05 : Son parcours – de l’Opéra de Paris au cinéma02.10 : Un mantra / L’équilibre entre discipline & lâcher-prise.02.49 : Sa vision du futur du cinéma04.15 : Un rôle qui l’a particulièrement bouleversée06.13 : Livre, film, musique de prédilection08.44 : Son rapport à la nature/éco-responsabilité09.08 : 3 premiers mots qui lui viennent à l’esprit en pensant à l’univers Diana d’Orville09.28 : Ses rêves enfant09.52 : Son dîner idéal – convives, menu, outfit !11.29 : Sa journée idéale12.41 : Ses top tips aux jeunes filles rêvant d’être actricesRetrouvez Margaux sur IG @margauxchatelier https://www.instagram.com/margauxchatelier/?hl=frEt l'interview vidéo sur notre IGTV @dianadorville https://www.instagram.com/dianadorville/?hl=frAinsi que nos trésors sur www.dianadorville.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/12/21 • 13:55

MONTE-CARLO FASHION WEEK 2021IN CONVERSATION WITH – AUDREY TASIAUX INTERVIEWED BY MURIEL PLASIER ‘Bringing back creativity & clothing as works of art through sustainable craftsmanship’‘Keep going, stay strong, make it a laugh!’ SUBJECTS COVERED:02.20 Audrey’s approach to Sustainable Luxury infused in Diana d’Orville’s DNA07.46 How Diana d’Orville differenciates itself on the luxury business landscape  (business model, historical & art dimension, inspirations)11.27 Launching a business during covid – Business with a purpose (customer retention, sustainable production – fashion as a tangible leverage to new consumption)15.26 Fashion Business, Social & Environmental dimension – sponsoring development projects in Africa, and emergency crisis in Lebanon17.00 From storytelling to storyliving! Incarnating the brand with soul & heritage18.27 The collaborative economy, crave for ethical commitment, the 4th industrial revolution & dangers of Greenwashing22.00 Phygital business & new opportunities (Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality)23.26 The ‘Are Fashion Shows/Fashion Weeks still relevant’ debate25.40 Audrey’s motto / advice to aspiring designers!Find video interview on Fashion Channel on Youtube, FashionChannel.com & Monte-Carlo Fashion Week website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9/15/21 • 28:06

Hello and welcome back to Diana d’Orville podcast! Today I’ve had the immense pleasure to have radiant India Weber for a little conversation in her Parisian home! TV Host on Paris Première, mother of a little angel and model, India also runs her blog where she shares all her tips and secret travelling gems on IndiaInsights.com – a real bible of all things art de vivre with India’s secret sauce!In this episode, India speaks about her relationship from sustainability, modelling, her career, to crucial subjects such as her ideal dinner reception! India is wearing our Sin silk palazzo that you can find exclusively on www.dianadorville.com I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did! Bonne écoute!With love, Audrey xxx EPISODE TIMELINE / SUBJECTS COVERED:00.50 HER STORY03.34 HOW SHE STAYS ON TOP OF HER GAME04.12 HER VISION OF THE FUTURE OF THE LUXURY & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES05.55 RELATIONSHIP TO SUSTAINABILITY08.30 MODEL SECRETS TO LOOKING SO FRESH!09.24 FIRST THREE WORDS THAT COME TO HER MIND WHEN SHE THINKS OF DIANA D’ORVILLE!09.58 DREAMS AS A LITTLE GIRL AND WHAT WOULD SHE TELL HER TODAY10.46 HER IDEAL DINNER! HER TOP GUESTS, MENU & WHAT SHE WOULD WEAR12.39 FAVOURITE BOOK, FILM, MUSIC14.05 INDIA’S SAFE HAVENFind more about India on her socials: India Insights blog "Fashion, Beauty & Urban Living" India's Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9/15/21 • 15:31

“Things don’t happen to you, they happen for you”✨Moment hors du temps with wonderful @eleonoragalasso ! TV host, writer, mother, activist, Eleonora recently published her latest book “Ma Grossesse Plaisir” at Éditions Flammarion. - a moment to reflect on motherhood, womanhood & our roles as women in society. As she says “a baby is born, certainly, but a mother is born too”. I can’t get enough of re-watching this interview - profound, fun & smart, an invitation to reflect on many subjects Eleonora has been digging through her many experiences around the world -An interview that tastes & feels like a summer in Puglia where she comes from. I hope you will take as much pleasure watching it as I do!✨Find more of our interviews, latest projects and collections on www.dianadorville.com, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6/24/21 • 23:18

At home in sunny Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris with Zita d’Hauteville !'Model turned geek' at Google, baptised Real Parisian It-girl by Tatler Magazine, top it up with a disarming smile and a sensitivity to all things good for the planet, we talked about her relationship to sustainability, the future of fashion with cutting edge technologies such as VR & AI opportunities, her dreams as a little girl, books, music and film that keep her inspired. You can find all our sustainable luxury pieces & latest projects at www.dianadorville.com and on our official instagram @dianadorville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5/25/21 • 06:51

We’ve had immense pleasure to have the one & only Hum Fleming at the mic!A bustling life as Luxury & Fashion PR, James Bond creator ian Fleming’s grand niece, and active ambassador for Young Epilepsy Charity, Hum is the epitome of the bright & energetic woman that inspires our collections!‘I live by the expression of live life to the full. I always want to make sure I make the most of what I’ve been given and its incredible opportunities’  Find our video interview on our Instagram IGTV @dianadorville & shop our sustainable luxury treasures on www.dianadorville.com!Her storyAbout her epilepsy and work for Young Epilepsy CharityHer philosophy and what she holds on to in turbulent timesHer vision of the fashion & luxury industries post-CovidHer bet on next Bond girl – as grand-niece of James Bond writer & former spy Ian Fleming!Her relationship to sustainabilityThree words when she thinks of Diana d’OrvilleWhat she dreamt of as a little girl & what she would Merci Hum & special thanks to Heloise who made this interview happen!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4/26/21 • 11:57

Today I’m honored to have Marie Moatti on board!A bustling life as Head of Communications at Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès PR, Marie is also a V&A Museum patron & has now founded her own London-based consultancy firm providing global communications, development strategy & investor advisory specializing in luxury, art & lifestyle.Main conversation subjects in this interview:Her backgroundHow she stays on top of her gameHer vision on the future of luxury, art & fashion post-covidSustainabilityDiana d'Orville in her own wordsWhat she dreamt of as a little girl & what she would tell her younger self todayA typical day in her lifeHer ideal dinnerHer favourite book, music, filmHer safe haven/dream destinationFind all our treasures, exclusive collections and other interviews on our website www.dianadorville.com and instagram @dianadorville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4/8/21 • 15:33

I’ve had the IMMENSE pleasure to interview phenomenal Vincent Darré at his surrealist home in Paris! What better way to inaugurate ‘Voices of Diana d’Orville’ series?!I laughed a lot, I learnt a lot, and hope you will take as much pleasure listening to him as I did!« Le vrai luxe c’est manger une pêche au bord de l’eau »‘Le grand ennemi de l’art c’est le bon goût ?’Son parcours dans la mode avant de fonder Maison DarréSon moment/lieu idéal à la créationL’univers Diana d’Orville par Vincent DarréSes rêves enfantSa réception idéaleQuel avenir pour l’artisanat français et les métiers d’art ?Une journée idéaleFind all our treasures, exclusive collections and other interviews on our website www.dianadorville.com and instagram @dianadorville Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4/8/21 • 24:31