Here, I will first describe the “truth about love” that Diotima conveyed to Socrates. I will then explain why we might assume that Diotima is based on a real person – Aspasia of Miletus – and suggest ...

Early in the process of designing her own Met Gala look—a version of a black mourning coat and trousers—the designer behind Diotima wasn’t sure if she should use her signature embellishment ...

In his dialogues, Plato mentions an enigmatic figure who stands out both for her wisdom and her gender: a woman named Diotima of Mantinea. She was a priestess who instructed none other than Socrates ...

Diotima, the female philosopher in Plato’s Symposium, has puzzled historians for centuries with her theory of love and beauty. Painting of Socrates and student discussing love with Diotima by Franz ...

Plato’s Symposium portrays Diotima as an enigmatic figure, a philosopher and priestess who teaches the Greek philosopher Socrates about the nature of love. Her influence on Western philosophy is ...

Diotima Fall 2025 ready-to-wear runway, fashion show & collection photos. Designed by Rachel Scott at New York Fashion Week, February 2025.

Each New York Fashion Week season the delightful creations by Rachel Scott of Diotima are a highlight. Her designs evoke visceral feelings and with each presentation her fanbase of editors ...

Diotima Spring 2025 ready-to-wear runway, fashion show & collection photos. Designed by Rachel Scott at New York Fashion Week, September 2024.