The quarantine caused by the coronavirus continues, just like the period of #stayathome and smart-working and the weekends spent fully at home.
There are a million ways to spend our free time at home, there are those who improvise chefs or pizza-makers and those who engage in workout and beauty tutorials, those who do not stand social distancing anymore and decided to download TikTok, but also those who prefer to stay offline or away from social networks.
For those who want to learn something new, in free moments or even during smart-working, the ideal is to listen to a podcast. The digital alternative to reading books and magazines, it requires minimal concentration and only the passive effort of listening.
From fashion podcasts, to the ones about social and feminist topics, to the others about beauty.. there is something for all tastes and needs! We collected the 10 best podcasts to keep company during your days at home. Enjoy!
1. DIOR TALKS
Dior's official podcast, with a series of episodes dedicated both to people who are directly part of the Maison's creative direction, and the ones that influence the brand's narration with their artistic, cultural or intellectual impact. From the artist Tracey Emin, to the art critic and curator Paola Ugolini, to the inevitable Maria Grazia Chiuri, you will find inspiration from many special women.
Listen to the episodes here.
2. MIU MIU
'
Miu Miu Musings' is a project that gathers reflections and debates with great female protagonists. An original podcast, where the key formula is to tackle predefined topics, different each time, in different locations where guests can taste the menu created by chefs from all over the world.
Among the protagonists the runner Dina Asher Smith, the model and movie director americana Hailey Gates, and many more.
Listen to the episodes here.
3. THE BOF PODCAST: INSIDE FASHION
The
Business of Fashion, leading platform and trademark for anyone who is passionate or has a professional role in the industry, presents its
Inside Fashion podcast: each episode hosts a special guest with whom a particular topic is treated. Unlike many other podcasts, The BoF podcast is making its "Special editions" in the last period to treat and investigate the impact of Coronavirus in the fashion industry.
Listen to the episodes here.
4. THE MEMORY OF.. WITH JOHN GALLIANO
Maison Margiela presents a unique fashion podcast series, a real front row seat to "observe" and analyze the Maison's collections, with a detailed look at products and garments, their construction techniques, all narrated by the creative director John Galliano. In the last episode, which recounts the FW20 'Défilé' collection,
Recicla is also introduced: authentic finds, selected by Galliano, restored and resold as limited edition garments or accessories.
Listen to the episodes here.
5. GURLS TALK
Gurls Talk is the online community for young women, which deals with social topics like relationships, mental health, art and culture, education, body positivity, in an in-depth and conscious way. Its founder, themodel and activist
Adwoa Aboah, is the host of each episode of the podcast, during which she deals with various topics in company of exceptional guests: sports champions like Serena Williams, Ibtihaj Muhammad and Bebe Vio, movie stars like Emma Mackey, and music divas like Mabel and Jorja Smith, but also experts in different areas of conversation.
Listen to the episodes here.
6. GIRLBOSS RADIO
Girlboss is the platform that brings together strong, curious and ambitious women who redefine success, on their own terms. Their goal is to inform, entertain and inspire action through the contents and experiences they create. The podcast in particular, gives voice to
women in the business world, who tell their story and how they achieved their goals.
Listen to the episodes here.
7. FEMINISTS DON'T WEAR PINK
What does the F-word mean to you? Journalist and activist Scarlett Curtis interviews inspiring women about what feminism means to them, and why it matters. This podcast contains some strong opinions, very honest discussions and women who could change your life. Sounds interesting!
Listen to the episodes here.
8. BREAKING BEAUTY
Co-hosted by Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, the podcast tell us inspiring stories behind
revolutionary brands and beauty products, with insights directly from their founders, like Emily Weiss of
Glossier and Tata Harper of the homonymous brand. Moreover, you will find tips from
brilliant minds that influence today's beauty trends, from the make-up artist of Kim Kardashian
Makeup By Mario, to the skincare guru
Dr. Pimple Popper and the pro hairstylist
Jen Atkin.
Listen to the episodes here.
9. THE GLOSSY BEAUTY PODCAST
Podcast of the digital platform
Glossy, it presents conversations on today's trends, which are shaping the future of brands in the beauty and wellness industry. With a unique assortment of guests,
The Glossy Beauty Podcast offers its listeners a variety of insights: from new retail strategies, to the importance of filtering skincare products through crystals, the podcast wants to keep the listeners up to date on everything that is happening today and predict what will happen tomorrow in the beauty industry.
Listen to the episodes here.
10. THE GREAT WOMEN ARTISTS
Created off the back of @thegreatwomenartists Instagram, this podcast is
all about celebrating women artists. Presented by art historian and curator Katy Hessel, this podcast interviews artists, curators, writers on their career, or general art lovers. Katy usually asks about the female artist who inspires and means the most to them.
Listen to the episodes here.
