April 7, 2025 |
Aside from the clothes, the first thing you remember from a legendary fashion show is its soundtrack. Inside 10 Magazine Issue 74, we spotlight 10 musicians and sound engineers who are adept in masterminding catwalk scores that have gone on to become certified fashion moments in their own right. Next up, the renowned Mark Ronson.
When he’s not producing smash hits and award-winning film soundtracks, Ronson likes to dabble in the fashion world. DJing many a fashion week party, he also was an integral part of Sabato De Sarno’s Gucci journey, soundtracking the designer’s elegant catwalk shows with emotive cuts from The xx’s Romy and Lykke Li.
Mark wears shirt by THE ROW, watch by AUDEMARS PIGUET
What’s your approach to creating a fashion show soundtrack? For me, it’s like working with an artist to create an album. I always start by sitting down with the designer. We’ll look at the clothes, discuss their vision and sometimes even start with a song or a tone they want to lead with. But fashion is unpredictable – everything gets thrown out and changed at the last minute. That’s just how it works, so I’ve learned not to get too attached to any one idea.
What makes the perfect finale track? It’s like the last song of a DJ set or the encore at a live show. It needs to leave everyone walking on air, full of energy and emotion. It’s the triumphant closer that ensures the audience remembers the show – and feels its impact long after it ends.
If you could only save three records from your collection, which would you choose? Bill Evans and Jim Hall’s [1962 jazz album] Undercurrent. Chet Baker Sings [from 1954]. And Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book [from 1972].
Taken from 10 Magazine Issue 74 – MUSIC, TALENT, CREATIVE – on newsstands now. Order your copy here.
THE MUSIC MAKERS
Portrait by CARLOS RUIZ
Creative Editor GARTH ALLDAY SPENCER
Text PAUL TONER
