Alec Maxwell: Vogue insider reveals all, how to be creative and break into the industry you want

The Break

Patricia Bright

Personal Journals, Society & Culture, Business, Careers

4.8 • 751 Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

In this week’s episode, I delve into the extraordinary life and career of Alec Maxwell, the visionary behind Kloss Films and husband to the brilliant Edward Enninful. Originally from the Wirral, just outside Liverpool, we chat about Alec’s path from studying fashion at university, becoming a lecturer to founding Kloss Films - Alec offers a really interesting insight that anyone wanting to get into the fashion and film industry needs to hear. We also explore his perspective on breaking into fashion today, why he hates the word ‘networking’ and the controversial topic of unpaid internships. Plus, he shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse into some of his most famous collaborations, including a shoot with Rhianna, which I was obsessed with. We also talk about his meticulous planning schedule and why he lives by the mantra of "failing to prepare is preparing to fail." There is so much in this episode, so listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the full episode over on my YouTube channel The Break here: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Break Follow the Break Social on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/thebreaksocial/ For Business and Sponsorship Opportunities: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.8	I don't think you should use that word because to me, networking seems like you're kind of
0:33.9	begging.
0:34.3	But I know at the end of the day, if there's something in that film that I'm not happy with,
0:38.3	I'm the one that's got to live with it.
0:39.3	They don't look as you've seen them on TV.
0:43.3	I don't want to say any names, but there's one model that comes to mind straight away and she's like,
0:47.3	National Sweetheart, we all love her.
0:49.3	She's very shy. shine. You know, for me, for example, when I'm working with somebody who really understands those things,
0:55.3	it's kind of a blessing and occurs.
0:59.2	Hello, Alec. It's so amazing to have you on today. Thank you. Thank you for coming. And people
1:05.3	may not know who you are, but I feel like you're one of these people who are the
1:10.3	movers and shakers behind the scenes
1:12.9	that everybody who needs to know will know, but maybe mainstream people wouldn't know.
1:18.7	So I'd love you to like give yourself a little intro.
1:21.7	Okay.
1:21.9	Share your title.
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