• Ep349 - Isaac Mizrahi: Professionals Do It Until They Can't Get It Wrong

  • Aug 27 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Ep349 - Isaac Mizrahi: Professionals Do It Until They Can't Get It Wrong

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  • Isaac Mizrahi, an acclaimed fashion designer, performer, and television personality, has achieved an iconic status in the fashion industry—despite initially having little desire for a career in this field. In this episode, Mizrahi unveils the source of his bold creativity and charismatic presence, offering a candid look into his extraordinary journey. From his beginnings in Brooklyn, where his passion for fashion first took root, to his childhood fascination with designing clothes for puppets, his path has been both unique and inspiring. He discusses his formative years at Parsons School of Design and the subsequent launch of his celebrated fashion label. Mizrahi also shares his personal habit of reading obituaries, driven by a desire to ensure his own legacy is accurately remembered—ideally as a performer rather than merely a fashion icon. Despite his substantial success in fashion, Mizrahi reveals a long-held aspiration to act, sing, and perform—dreams he once hesitated to pursue. With new acting opportunities on the horizon, his future is poised to be as dynamic as ever. Reflecting on his experiences, Mizrahi expresses a preference for failure over success, acknowledging that setbacks are a natural part of pursuing an acting career. He emphasizes that, regardless of the outcome, delivering a stellar performance in auditions ensures that one's talent is recognized. Isaac Mizrahi is a creative force with an unparalleled ability to blend fashion, entertainment, and art. He has left an indelible mark on each field he touches, and his journey from the vibrant streets of Brooklyn to the glittering stages of Broadway and the forefront of fashion innovation has been nothing short of extraordinary. With a decades-long career, he has become a household name known for his sharp wit, bold designs, and magnetic personality. Whether behind the scenes or in the spotlight, he has consistently pushed boundaries and redefined what it means to be a modern-day Renaissance man. He can be seen performing at 54 Below from August 28th through 31st. Connect with Isaac: Website: https://www.isaacmizrahi.com/ Instagram: @imisaacmizrahi Isaac Mizrahi: A Brief History at 54 Below: Get tickets here Connect with Heather Vickery and the Was it Chance podcast: Slip into our Instagram DMs at @wasitchance More about Heather via @heather_vickeryandco on Instagram, @Braveheather on TikTok, and listen to The Brave Files More about Was It Chance using bpn.fm/wasitchance Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support the podcast on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast YouTube: YouTube.com/TheTheatrePodcast Threads, Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com My personal Instagram: @alanseales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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