Recanati-Kaplan Talks

Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis: Dennis Basso

Oct 08, 2025

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Dennis Basso’s luxe coats helped Meryl Streep become Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada. His gowns and furs have been worn by icons from Michelle Obama to Nicole Kidman to Rihanna, and bring new heights of glamour to red carpets around the world. Gabrielle Union was married in a Basso wedding gown. The iconic American designer sits down with Fern Mallis for an intimate conversation about his remarkable career. Hear Basso talk about his creative journey, the groundbreaking new ideas he brought to designing with fur, and his lifelong passion for bridal design. He shares the philosophy behind adding a ready-to-wear QVC line to the couture evening wear in his fashion empire. And he reveals where he finds his inspiration, and more – including who he’d still love to dress.

This program is part of 92NY Recanati-Kaplan Talks.
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