Robert Ossant & Jessica Pile - The Art of Couture Embroidery [NX136]

In this episode of NeedleXChange I interview Jessica Pile and Robert Ossant.Jessica Pile and Robert Ossant are researchers and authors focused on couture embroidery, combining technical analysis with historical and creative context to better understand how and why these works are made.In this conversation, we explore their approach to breaking down couture garments - examining not just the stitches, but the ideas behind them. The discussion moves through fashion history, the role of inspiration versus technique, and how couture functions as both a creative laboratory and a cultural statement. Along the way, we consider the relationship between fashion and art, and how embroidery sits at the centre of that dialogue.Timestamps:00:00:00 – Introduction00:01:15 - Introduction to Fashion Embroidery00:02:31 - Overview of the Book's Purpose00:04:19 - Deep Dives into Designers00:09:36 - Selecting Designers for the Book00:11:18 - Gaining Respect for Italian Designers00:19:17 - Inspiration vs. Intimidation in Embroidery00:27:16 - The Disconnect Between Runway and Reality00:35:10 - Economic Disparities in Fashion00:37:02 - The Art of Fashion: A Complex Relationship00:38:25 - Sustainability in Couture: A New EraLinks:Instagram: houseofossant & jessicajane_pileIntro music is Lost Lover Undercover by Ryan James Carr via Epidemic Sound.About NeedleXChangeAn artist interview podcast exploring contemporary embroidery and textile art. Hosted by Jamie "Mr X Stitch" Chalmers.Stay Connectedneedl.exchange | Newsletter: bit.ly/NeedleXChangeNewsmrxstitch.com | xstitchmag.comSocial: Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube | LinkedIn