INTRODUCTION OF A NEW ‘DIOR TALKS’ PODCAST SERIES, “THE FEMALE GAZE”

Exploring the power and acuity of the female gaze, this new series of podcasts, titled The Female Gaze – a term developed in response to the writings of feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey – gives voice to Maria Grazia Chiuri as well as to House photographers, friends and collaborators: Brigitte Niedermair, Maripol or Janette Beckman. As an extension of her book Girl on Girl: Art and Photography in the Age of the Female Gaze, which sets out to decipher the relationship between women and photography, British journalist and author Charlotte Jansen, moderating these insightful interviews, addresses issues of self-affirmation, image, identity and representation. How does art shape our relationship to gender? How does photography interact with fashion? Can a feminine vision transform the way we view society?  These are just some of the questions raised through dialogues with these exceptional guests, and the kind which serve, more than ever, to inspire the Creative Director’s statement collections. Since her arrival at Dior, Maria Grazia Chiuri has worked almost exclusively with female photographers for her campaigns. Through such exchanges she has shown her support for these artists who are changing our perception of fashion and the world, capturing the essence of couture with their talent, and producing captivating shots that reflect their own interpretation of the multiple facets of femininity. 

Listen to these fascinating and exclusives conversations starting May 15 on podcasts.dior.com.