ODDA Conversations

In conversation with ODDA Digital Sadie Stanley and Jackie Chan discussed humility, martial arts, legacy, and filmmaking. From first impressions on set to powerful lessons on kindness, perseverance, and staying grounded in fame, two generations of stars bridging cultures and stories.

Behind the glamour of couture week, away from the spotlight of the runway shows, lies the quiet brilliance of the artisans. These skilled craftsmen pour their expertise and passion into every stitch, bead, feather, and flower that adorns each runway creation. Few understand the importance and artistry of this better than Christelle Kocher. After graduating from Central Saint Martins in London, Kocher spent over a decade in the luxury fashion industry, working with renowned brands such as Bottega Veneta, Dries Van Noten, Chloé, Sonia Rykiel, Martine Sitbon, and Emporio Armani. In 2010, she took on the role of Artistic Director at Lemarié, and joined the Fashion Métiers d'art in 1996, where she worked closely with artisans to craft some of the most intricate couture textiles. This experience proved transformative, honing her understanding of both the technical and creative sides of luxury fashion.

In this conversation, Kocher reflects on the beauty and importance of handmade traditions, staying inspired, sustainability and its impact on the industry and the future legacy of Lemarié.

In Conversation with ODDA Digital, Josh and Jack explore the layers of grief that shape the journey of their characters, the thrill of the cowboy life, the shirtless scenes and the heartfelt conversations that make Ransom Canyon both an exciting and deeply emotional Western.

Lumi Tan is a curator, and her job involves more than just spotting new talent. At the heart of her practice is listening to the needs and wants of artists and audiences alike, and creating a synergy between narratives, cultural commentary, and innovation. As the curator of the Focus section at Frieze New York, Tan aimed to showcase a diverse range of artistic practices and create a conversation around uniqueness, storytelling, and identity—highlighting each artist and gallery’s own voice. Lumi Tan talked to ODDA Digital about her keen eye for art, the challenges of the industry today, and the importance of listening to artists to create a meaningful curatorial practice. Her insights offer a thoughtful look into how curators can shape the future of art by fostering dialogue, trust, and experimentation within the creative community.

Tahir Karmali is a multidisciplinary artist, but before that he was an immigrant, and his work is deeply influenced by the complexity of displacement and the fragility of walls. For Frieze New York, Karmali references martyrdom and the eroticized imagery of Saint Sebastian, blurring the lines between suffering and sensuality. What emerges is an exploration of vulnerability and resilience, told through fragments of walls that hold more than just structure—they hold feeling, memory, and meaning. 

In a Conversation with the artist, he tells us about his inspirations, his practice and the romantic yet political meaning behind each installation.

Hubert Marot’s artistic expression knows no boundaries: He began his journey in photography by graduating from Gobelins, l'École de l'image, in 2009, marking the start of his intricate and evolving artistic path. Conversations with Marot offer a glimpse into his unique universe, where his projects emerge through a meticulous process of refinement, research, and selection. The inspiration never stems from a specific experience, image, or location. It can range from objects such as inner tubes, featured in his recent exhibition in Paris, to still lifes, a recurring theme he has been exploring lately. However, it’s the demanding and curated gaze he applies to the object in almost an obsessive way that defines his signature. At the same time, this obsession causes a feeling of unease and restlessness, driving him to endless self-questioning and resulting in continuous experimentation with various expressive forms.

Harry Nuriev talks about his collaboration with Jimmy Choo for Salone del Mobile

Jimmy Choo and Crosby Studios have joined forces to transform its Sant’Andrea boutique into an immersive space where design, fashion, and memory converge. The result is a powerful installation imagined by Harry Nuriev, the architect and creative director, known for his bold use of materiality and his ability to blur the lines between art and function. Nuriev’s concept is rooted in the archive of Jimmy Choo, treating each shoe as both a brushstroke and a pixel in a larger visual tapestry. Glass becomes more than just a material—it acts as a threshold between the viewer and the object, evoking the layered tension of window displays and museum vitrines.

What unfolds is not only a celebration of almost 30 years of Jimmy Choo’s iconic designs, but also a reflection on time itself—its intimacy, its distance, and its power to shape emotion. In this conversation, we dive into Nuriev’s process, his obsession with archives, and the subtle tension between feeling and function in his work.

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