{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Homing","title":"Dame Zandra Rhodes: the fashion legend on living a life in Technicolor","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f779fd04\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3137,"description":"Zandra's home is one of the most colourful, cluttered and downright bonkers living spaces I've ever been in. \n \nWe recorded this podcast just before Christmas, so there was an extra layer of sparkle on top of the kaleidoscope. \n \nZandra walked me through her incredible life story... from being born during an air raid in 1940, to being discovered by American Vogue's fashion editor Diana Vreeland... dressing people like Freddie Mercury, and having lunch with Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol.  \n \nWe discussed why she dyes her hair pink and wears flamboyant clothes, and why she's never seen herself in the mirror without makeup on.  \n \nShe told me about her colourful family history, including a dad she was embarrassed by, a mum who channelled all of her ambition into Zandra, and a grandmother who was murdered.  \n \nZandra's in her mid-eighties now. A few years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and given six months to live, so I wasn't sure quite what to expect. \n \nBut I found someone who's incredibly full of life, working as hard as ever, and optimistic about the future.  \n\nThis episode was recorded in person at Zandra's home in London.\nFor more:\nPick up a copy of Zandra Rhodes' latest book, Iconic\nSubscribe to The Modern House newsletter for weekly interiors inspiration\nPick up a copy of Matt Gibberd’s latest book, A Modern Way To Live\nFollow Matt Gibberd on Instagram\nFollow The Modern House Instagram\nWatch our Homing In films on YouTube\nProducer: Laconic Collective\nGraphic Design: Ben Tucker\nMusic: Simeon Walker\nThis episode is sponsored by Vitsoe.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/jfhTOve5zkBU-4TRtFPERWb8yNLRKVKLKahjrWvoDdk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNWNk/YTE1NTI1ZWQ0NjI1/MTBhNDlkOWY1ZTU1/OGM1YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}