Fabien Baron's guest appearances

Fabien Baron

Design Matters with Debbie Millman

The Business of Fashion Podcast

A Matchesfashion Podcast

Lucinda Chambers

Norma Kamali

Nick Knight

Dana Thomas

Catherine Opie

Christian Louboutin

Paul Smith

Simon Sinek

Stephen Jones

Lulu Kennedy

Tim Brown

Charles Jeffrey

Antwaun Sargent

John Bielenberg

Maggie Macnab

OwlTail

Fabien Baron wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps—so he dropped out of school to conquer the magazine world, and has since realized that storytelling is at the core of everything he does, including his latest passion: film.

The celebrated art director Fabien Baron talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of image-making. LONDON, United Kingdom — For famed art director Fabien Baron, the chaos and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to go “back to basics.”“When there’s doubt like this there’s not really an answer… so there’s opportunities to take more risks and be more creative,” Baron told BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks in the latest episode of The BoF Podcast. “It’s going to bring a lot of changes… but there’s something very optimistic about change. To be forced to change allows one to really [reflect] on the issues we are all facing.”This period of uncertainty has unlocked conversations that were rippling below the surface, said Baron. Both the pandemic and the recent political unrest has highlighted an opportunity for the fashion industry at large to reshape “old formats” that feel at odds with the world’s new normal. For Baron, that means “a new way of looking things… which may lead you to a new path… it’s going to be an evolution [for the industry].”According to Baron, creativity is the key to unlocking change and as the world adjusts to a new set of challenges, industries must do the same. From this health crisis a new way of approaching magazines, photography, styling and the buying and selling of merchandise will emerge where storytelling must supersede superficiality, said Baron. Brands and publications must hone an authentic voice which reflects the time and inspires “people with new ideas and new ways of looking at things. You need freshness and you need a lot of positiveness.”Simplicity could be the antidote to the incessant pace at which the industry has been operating. The months of travelling it took to view runway shows or presentations, whether it was buyers or editors, hopping from “this city to that city just to see a show… After a while it [didn’t] make sense.” However, the outbreak of the coronavirus brought the fashion calendar to a standstill and designers turned towards digital tools in order to showcase their collections. This new way of using technology means “the way we communicate is going to change because the tools are changing and they’re opening new doors,” he said.They allow us to do different things and view things [from] different angles.”Related Articles: A Year Without Fashion Shows Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle? Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020 Fabien Baron Is Not Nostalgic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The celebrated art director Fabien Baron talks to BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks about the future of image-making. LONDON, United Kingdom — For famed art director Fabien Baron, the chaos and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic presents an opportunity for the fashion industry to go “back to basics.”“When there’s doubt like this there’s not really an answer… so there’s opportunities to take more risks and be more creative,” Baron told BoF Editor-at-Large Tim Blanks in the latest episode of The BoF Podcast. “It’s going to bring a lot of changes… but there’s something very optimistic about change. To be forced to change allows one to really [reflect] on the issues we are all facing.”<ul><li>This period of uncertainty has unlocked conversations that were rippling below the surface, said Baron. Both the pandemic and the recent political unrest has highlighted an opportunity for the fashion industry at large to reshape “old formats” that feel at odds with the world’s new normal. For Baron, that means “a new way of looking things… which may lead you to a new path… it’s going to be an evolution [for the industry].”</li><li>According to Baron, creativity is the key to unlocking change and as the world adjusts to a new set of challenges, industries must do the same. From this health crisis a new way of approaching magazines, photography, styling and the buying and selling of merchandise will emerge where storytelling must supersede superficiality, said Baron. Brands and publications must hone an authentic voice which reflects the time and inspires “people with new ideas and new ways of looking at things. You need freshness and you need a lot of positiveness.”</li><li>Simplicity could be the antidote to the incessant pace at which the industry has been operating. The months of travelling it took to view runway shows or presentations, whether it was buyers or editors, hopping from “this city to that city just to see a show… After a while it [didn’t] make sense.” However, the outbreak of the coronavirus brought the fashion calendar to a standstill and designers turned towards digital tools in order to showcase their collections. This new way of using technology means “the way we communicate is going to change because the tools are changing and they’re opening new doors,” he said.They allow us to do different things and view things [from] different angles.”</li></ul>Related Articles:<a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/a-year-without-fashion-shows" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> A Year Without Fashion Shows</a><a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/fashion-week-digital-instagram-youtube-coronavirus" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Who Will Win the Digital Fashion Week Battle?</a><a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/fashions-new-2020-outlook" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Fashion’s New Outlook on 2020</a><a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/tims-take/fabien-baron-is-not-nostalgic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Fabien Baron Is Not Nostalgic</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Fabien Baron Says, 'The Way We Communicate Is Going to Change'

From his work on Madonna’s Sex book to Kate Moss in the Calvin Klein ads and the l’Eau d’Issey perfume bottle: Fabien Baron is considered one of the most influential art directors of the past 30 years. He sits down with Danielle Radojcin to reminisce about working with Steven Meisel and Calvin Klein, the difference between a good and a great photographer, what makes a great fashion editor, his work with Instagram and what magazines need in order to survive.