Episode 147: Lorand Lajos & Franz Schmidt - Talk Style and Vision

Episode 147: Lorand Lajos & Franz Schmidt - Talk Style and Vision

Author: 100 % Quality Artists, Music & Interviews June 3, 2025 Duration: 1:31:26
Decisive Podcast Series Episode 106: Lorand Lajos and Franz SchmidtThis is the audio version of a video conversation originally recorded for YouTube.In this episode, I’m joined by fashion designer and creative director Lorand Lajos, along with his business and creative partner Franz Schmidt. We talk through Lorand’s journey from Transylvania to Munich, including his experience working in haute couture, his creative independence, and how they’ve built something lasting together through the artist collective LOVERS Munich.We also reflect on his time at Atelier Lemarié in Paris, where he contributed to Alexander McQueen’s final collection, and his collaborations with iconic figures and brands like Lady Gaga, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Dita von Teese, Swarovski, and Rolls Royce. More than anything, this conversation focuses on creative process, vision, and building a life and community rooted in authenticity.Watch the full video version on YouTube[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZSwRYfm78I](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZSwRYfm78I)Listen and follow the Decisive Podcast SeriesSpotify[https://open.spotify.com/show/6ErWC4m2HbewiIzAC3KWi3](https://open.spotify.com/show/6ErWC4m2HbewiIzAC3KWi3)Apple Podcasts[https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/podcast-series/id364388579](https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/podcast-series/id364388579)SoundCloud[https://soundcloud.com/roberto-q-ingram/sets](https://soundcloud.com/roberto-q-ingram/sets)Podomatic[https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/decisivepodcastseries](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/decisivepodcastseries)Follow the guests and hostsLorand Lajos – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/lorandlajos](https://www.instagram.com/lorandlajos)LOVERS Munich – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/loversmunich](https://www.instagram.com/loversmunich)Franz Schmidt – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/fraenzee](https://www.instagram.com/fraenzee)Zoe Mazah – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/zoemazah](https://www.instagram.com/zoemazah)Zoe Mazah – Website: [https://www.zoemazah.com](https://www.zoemazah.com)Roberto Ingram – Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/robertoingram](https://www.instagram.com/robertoingram)Roberto Ingram – Website: [https://www.robertoingram.com](https://www.robertoingram.com)Subscribe to the Decisive Podcast Series on your preferred platform and share the episode with others who value creative insight and independent voices. Every follow, repost, and listen supports what we’re building.TagsLorand Lajos, Franz Schmidt, LOVERS Munich, Fashion Designer, Artist Collective, Creative Journey, Haute Couture, Alexander McQueen, Atelier Lemarié, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Christina Aguilera, Dita von Teese, Independent Creators, Fashion and Identity, Creative Business, Munich Artists, Podcast GermanyHashtags\#LorandLajos\#FranzSchmidt\#LoversMunich\#DecisivePodcast\#CreativeConversation\#FashionPodcast\#ArtistInterview\#IndependentDesign\#McQueenLegacy\#StyleAndIdentity\#RobertoIngram\#ZoeMazah\#PodcastGermany

For over ten years, Decisive Podcast Series has served as a unique meeting point for curious minds drawn to the inner workings of artistic life. Host Roberto Ingram guides these conversations, bringing a perspective shaped by his own winding path through dance choreography and DJing into a deeper exploration of the creative landscape. This isn't just about the final product; it's about the often messy, personal, and fascinating journey there. Each episode leans into genuine dialogue, whether through in-depth Artist Series interviews or candid discussions on creative process. You'll hear from a wide range of authentic voices-composers, visual artists, designers, performers-sharing stories that cross traditional boundaries. The focus is on multidisciplinary creativity, where ideas from one discipline fuel innovation in another, all set against a backdrop of global sounds and music narratives. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair in a studio late at night, listening as guests unravel how they think, work, and overcome the hurdles of bringing something new into the world. It’s a sustained inquiry into what drives makers across fields, curated by 100 % Quality Artists, Music & Interviews for anyone interested in the real conversations happening behind the scenes of culture.
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