For almost three centuries, Sotheby’s has been the place to discover the greatest stories of creativity. We’ve been the temporary custodians of some of the world’s finest treasures, which you can see on display in our galleries on any given day. Sotheby’s Talks is the podcast that celebrates art, culture, and collecting. Featuring conversations with tastemakers, collectors and luminaries from the world of art and culture, this series invites you inside the world of Sotheby’s: a place where you can find the extraordinary – including contemporary art, Old Master paintings, rare books, jewellery, and memorabilia. To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit sothebys.com.
In this episode, we ask: when does fashion become art? Taking inspiration from Icons: 100 Extraordinary Objects from Sotheby’s History, published by Phaidon, the discussion explores how garments and objects acquire iconic status through design, craftsmanship, cultural memory, celebrity and provenance.
Joining the discussion are Dutch fashion designer Tess van Zalinge and Sebastiana Fanari, Specialist in Handbags & Fashion at Sotheby’s Paris, in conversation with Sarah de Clercq, Managing Director & Senior Specialist of Sotheby’s Netherlands. From Vermeer and Mondrian to Margiela, the Birkin bag, Jacqueline Kennedy’s faux pearls and Tupac Shakur’s crown ring, they consider where the boundaries lie between fashion, art and cultural artefact.
This podcast was recorded in Amsterdam, September 2026.
To step further into the world of Sotheby’s, you can visit any of our galleries around the world; they’re open to the public. For more information, visit Sothebys.com.
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