- 41 minutes 57 secondsConner Ives: Charity Shop Tuxedos, A Full-Circle Met Gala Moment, and Protect the Dolls
Born and raised in Bedford, New York, Conner Ives moved to London to attend Central Saint Martins, where he graduated from BA Fashion Womenswear in 2020. Now six years on, Conner is one of the most lauded young designers with everyone from Rihanna and Olivia Dean to Sienna Miller obsessed with his brand that is built on the idea of high-low dressing. In this episode, Conner sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss his Met Gala full-circle moment, returning to New York for SS27, and his own style signatures.
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CONNER wears:
Vintage Gianni Versace jacket
Brooks Brothers tie
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Elisabeth Trinder
Music Supervisor: Giango
Filmed at 180 Studios
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20 October 2026, 7:30 am - 44 minutes 4 secondsFran Burns: Well-Loved Denim, The Power of Reinvention and Challenging The Fashion System
One of fashion’s most respected stylists, Fran Burn’s work with brands including Chanel, Gucci, i-D and British Vogue influenced and defined how we want to dress. In 2016, Fran co-founded PRINT with art director Christopher Simmonds, which pushed the industry’s perceptions of what magazine publishing could look like. Now, Fran is stepping back from styling to focus on her work as a creative consultant and human potential coach. In this episode, Fran sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss denim, her multi-faceted career and changing the narrative.
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Elisabeth Trinder
Music Supervisor: Giango
Filmed at 180 Studios
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13 October 2026, 7:30 am - 43 minutes 43 secondsSusie Lau: Joyful Dressing, Not Being Chic and Two Decades of Street Style
Susie Lau launched Style Bubble back in 2006 and swiftly became one of the most renowned fashion bloggers and street style stars, sharing her bold looks and astute observations on fashion with an ever-growing audience. Lau has been an editor at Dazed and System Magazine and is a contributor to the Business of Fashion, POP magazine and Perfect. In this week’s episode, Susie sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss her 20-year career, her most extravagant purchase and why she’s anti-chic.
KAY wears:
ALICE wears:
Comme des Garcons Girl dress
SUSIE wears:
Chopova Lowena T-shirt
Christopher Kane skirt
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Elisabeth Trinder
Music Supervisor: Giango
Filmed at 180 Studios
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6 October 2026, 7:30 am - 33 minutes 27 secondsIsamaya Ffrench: Studio Iron, Mongolian Deel and The Power of Craft
Isamaya Ffrench has spent over a decade at the forefront of the beauty industry as a make-up artist, creative director and total innovator. Isamaya has painted the faces of everyone from Rihanna to Rosalía and led the creative vision for brands including Byredo and Tom Ford Beauty as well as launching her own eponymous product line. Earlier this year, she founded Studio Iron, an interdisciplinary design gallery and concept platform. Isamaya joins Kay and Alice for the first episode of An Excellent Fit season two where we discuss her unique sense of style, love of artisans and the avant garde, and building her ever-expanding universe.
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ALICE wears:
JW Anderson dress
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Elisabeth Trinder
Music Supervisor: Giango
Filmed at 180 Studios
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 September 2026, 7:30 am - 39 minutes 43 secondsYasmin Sewell: Building Vyrao, The £28k Rodarte Gamble, and Mood Dressing
Yasmin Sewell spent two decades working as one of the most prominent, influential buyers in the fashion industry, from Browns Focus to Farfetch. Five years ago, Yasmin poured her passion and intuition into Vyrao, a wellbeing brand fusing energetic healing with exquisite fragrances. Yasmin joins Kay and Alice for the final episode of An Excellent Fit where we discuss being a super buyer and street style sensation, her most expensive purchase, and creating the world of Vyrao.
ALICE wears:
Khaite embellished ballet flats
KAY wears:
YASMIN wears:
Wales Bonner x Adidas Originals trousers
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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11 August 2026, 7:30 am - 34 minutes 57 secondsRaven Smith: Preppy not Preppy, £900 hoodies, and Finding The Perfect Loafer
For the penultimate episode of the first season of An Excellent Fit, Kay and Alice are joined by Raven Smith, the much-loved writer, social commentator and Instagram sensation. We discuss Raven’s style evolution from plunging necklines at Boombox to one of London’s best-dressed, his vast shoe collection and penchant for Simone Rocha and The Row.
ALICE WEARS:
Vince dress (similar Massimo Dutti)
KAY WEARS:
ALC dress (similar FFORME find)
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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4 August 2026, 7:30 am - 41 minutes 10 secondsAlex Eagle: '90s Nostalgia, Creating A Lifestyle, and Clothes To Feel Powerful In
Designer, curator, stylist, store owner and Substacker, Alex Eagle is the ultimate aesthete. Most recently, Alex has turned her impeccable eye to creating St Clement, a new hotel and apartments development in London that has swiftly become the hottest destination in town. Alex joins Kay and Alice for the eighth episode of An Excellent Fit where we discuss building her multi-faceted fashion and lifestyle brand, her most expensive purchase, and falling in love with clothes at 15.
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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28 July 2026, 7:30 am - 43 minutes 55 secondsTish Weinstock: Everything John Galliano, Naked Dresses and Becoming an Accidental Actress
Writer, editor, model and author of How To Be A Goth, Tish Weinstock, is one of the most distinctive voices with the most distinctive look in fashion. Tish joins Kay and Alice for the seventh episode of An Excellent Fit where we discuss her unrivalled wardrobe and shopping habits, and career trajectory from i-D intern to Vogue editor. Plus, her cameo in Charli xcx’s The Moment, of course.
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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21 July 2026, 7:30 am - 42 minutes 43 secondsAlva Claire: Instinctive Style, Wearing Pieces On Repeat, and The Transformative Power of Accessories
Fresh from walking the Balenciaga couture show, for episode six Kay and Alice are joined by one of the most exciting faces in fashion: Alva Claire. We discuss taking style inspiration from Fagin and Helena Bonham-Carter, Alva’s love of hats and hosiery, and the approach to dressing she picked up from David Beckham.
Discover the looks from episode 6:
ALICE wears:
Luella T-Shirt
KAY wears:
Citizens of Humanity barrel-leg trousers
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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14 July 2026, 7:30 am - 43 minutes 30 secondsJo Ellison: Dressing For Fashion Week, Dior in Pitlochry, and the Death of the Skirt
One of the best-dressed and most influential people in the fashion industry Jo Ellison, editor of the Financial Times’ HTSI, joins Kay and Alice for the fifth episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss Jo’s go-to looks for the fashion week circuit, the cinematic characters who have influenced her style, and the brands that excite her most.
Discover the looks from episode 5:
ALICE wears:
Paul Smith suit
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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6 July 2026, 10:09 am - 32 minutes 50 secondsIsabella Burley: Threadbare T-Shirts, Building Climax Books, and Uptown/Downtown Style
Creative consultant Isabella Burley joins Kay and Alice for the fourth episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss falling in love with fashion working on the shop floor at cult store Dover Street Market at 17 and Isabella’s style and career trajectory – from being the youngest ever editor-in-chief of Dazed & Confused magazine to launching much-loved Climax Books in 2020.
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Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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