On Creativity with Paula Wallace

Ten Years And New Beginnings…

For Derek Lam and Jan-Hendrik Schlottmann, 2021 is a significant year. Lam’s brand 10 Crosby celebrates its tenth anniversary, and Schlottmann co-founded a new fashion business, Callas, which launched its first collection this fall. Today’s interview comes from a time just before these major business shifts where we hear their passions for, and the beginnings of, their major leaps towards greater sustainability and equity in the fashion industry. Tune in to hear their conversation with Paula Wallace during SCAD Fashion Weekend!

Unordinary Parent Conference...

On today’s episode, we hear from a SCAD mom who is also one of the top interior designers in the country: Ghislaine Viñas. Her insights into arts education are amplified tenfold by her more than twenty years in bold interior design. She’s been a consistent and valued supporter of SCAD, and Paula Wallace reunited with her this fall to reflect on Ghislaine’s exciting career and her daughter’s educational experience at SCAD.

Call The Collaboration King…

On today’s episode, we hear from the most trusted source in lifestyle, Peter Som. From his years helming his personal fashion label to collaborations with Kohls and Anthropology to starring in cooking videos for “The New York Times,” Som’s trusted aesthetic has helped shape society for over twenty years. Tune in to hear his conversation with Paula Wallace during SCAD Style!

Smile At The Small Victories…

With animation being SCAD’s most popular major by enrollment, today we bring you one of the medium’s hardest working creators: Everett Downing Jr. He was the distinguished honoree of the 2021 SCAD AnimationFest and an industry staple who’s taken on every role from storyboarder to animator to director to producer. He and Paula Wallace connected following his festival experience to reflect on career highlights like “Hair Love” and “We The People,” how he adapts to his varying roles, and his success in pitching “My Dad the Bounty Hunter” to Netflix.

Atelier Day III…

Today, we’ll hear from SCAD’s Spring 2021 Alumni Atelier Ambassadors: Delfin Gomez and Adrian Perez. Gomez pushed the bounds of themed entertainment with a virtual performance experience utilizing SCAD’s Poetter Hall. Perez found 21st-century artistry in the Levant’s ancient source of sacred wool from Awassi sheep. Tune in as they reflect on their atelier experience with Paula Wallace at the conclusion of their memorable artist in residency.

The Chicest Home in America…

Today, we hear from Stephen Sills: interior designer, decorator, curator. As one of the leading designers globally with clients including Vera Wang, Anna Wintour, and Tina Turner, Sills takes interiors to new heights through a delightful combination of creativity and functionality. He’s a dedicated creator and committed discoverer of the world’s finest antique furnishings and accent pieces. Join Sills and Paula Wallace as they discuss his design firm’s longevity, what makes for a successful designer, and how he goes the extra mile for his clients.

Living 148% Of The Dream…

Emily Smith is one of the thousands of examples of how far a SCAD education can take you. As Creative Director of Lafayette 148, she’s lived her fashion and branding dream practically since the day she graduated in 2001. She’s an honored SCAD alumna and continual mentor for current students and alumni – four of whom you’ll hear from on this episode: Nzingha Helwig, Daniela Gutierrez, Mallika Patel, and Cassie Dean. Join Smith and Paula Wallace as they discuss global fashion, finding your dream, and the hopeful future our fashion graduates are entering.

Eyes Always Open…

On today’s episode, we hear from Christian Siriano ahead of his first-ever solo museum exhibition, “People are People,” hosted by the SCAD Museum of Art. Siriano is many things: a dreamer, a lightning-fast facilitator, a generous mentor, and a fascinating talker. Listen as he and Paula Wallace reminisce about his early days, explore the core of his creativity, and how fashion can work for everyone and every body.

Welcome back to SCADcast for season six of On Creativity with Paula Wallace! In today’s premiere episode, we hear from entrepreneurial icon, queen of fashion, and longtime friend of SCAD: Diane von Furstenberg. Within her latest book, “Own It,” von Furstenberg mines the values that have propelled her career as a leader and innovator. Paula Wallace and von Furstenberg explore the book’s inspiring messages, the impact of empowerment, and the remarkable road to personal independence open to all of us. You’ll also hear from recent SCAD School of Fashion alumni Lauren Hays and Nzingha Helwig as they moderate a Q&A from the virtual student audience.

Caps And Gowns...

In today's season five finale, you'll hear from SCAD film and television alumni and the creative team behind HBO's "Murder on Middle Beach," Madison Hamburg and Solomon Petchenik. Their intimate docuseries follows Madison's investigation into the unsolved murder of his mother in 2010. It's an often heart-wrenching tale of coming of age, familial ties, and commitment. Today's interview comes from SCAD's 2021 aTVfest, where Madison and Solomon returned to SCAD as panelists. Paula Wallace reconnected with the team, and they spoke about the years-long making-of process, where the investigation stands, and how the two will continue to work together in the future. As commencement approaches, Madison and Solomon are a powerful example of SCAD partnerships staying alive beyond the hive.