Podcast
An Excellent Fit
An Excellent Fit is a podcast exploring personal style, and the way we live; dissecting wardrobe essentials, fashion regrets, and the outfits worn for defining life moments.
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- Fashion & Beauty chart
- #25
- Episodes
- 17
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 42 min
- On air since
- 2026
- Latest episode
- 19 hours ago
Episodes
17 episodes, newest first
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34 min
Julia Sarr-Jamois: Colour-Coded Hoodies, Anti-Quiet Luxury and Building Best
Season 2, Episode 6
Show notes
This week’s guest is fashion director, stylist, and agency co-founder, Julia Sarr-Jamois. In this episode, Julia sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss her career ascendence from joining i-D at just 19 to becoming the youngest and first black fashion director in British Vogue’s history. We talk about colour-coding clothes, the problem with quiet luxury, and her unmatched holiday wardrobe.
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
JULIA wears:
Discover the episode edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/8631097
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42 min
Lauren Sherman: Defending the skirt, her $35 go-to blouse, and what would Sofia Coppola wear?
Season 2, Episode 5
Show notes
Building an impressive career at Forbes, Fashionista, and Business of Fashion, Lauren Sherman is now the author of Puck’s Line Sheet, the industry-leading fashion newsletter that provides the inside scoop first. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Kay and Alice to discuss her love of shopping, being one of the industry’s most revered (and feared) journalists, and the brands that excite her the most.
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
LAUREN wears:
Alaïa pumps
Discover the episode edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/8463023
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42 min
Conner Ives: Charity Shop Tuxedos, A Full-Circle Met Gala Moment, and Protect the Dolls
Season 2, Episode 4
Show notes
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.
KAY wears:
ALICE wears:
CONNER wears:
Vintage Gianni Versace jacket
Brooks Brothers tie
Discover the episode edit:
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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44 min
Fran Burns: Well-Loved Denim, The Power of Reinvention and Challenging The Fashion System
Season 2, Episode 3
Show notes
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.
KAY wears:
ALICE wears:
FRAN wears:
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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44 min
Susie Lau: Joyful Dressing, Not Being Chic and Two Decades of Street Style
Season 2, Episode 2
Show notes
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
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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33 min
Isamaya Ffrench: Studio Iron, Mongolian Deel and The Power of Craft
Season 2, Episode 1
Show notes
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.
KAY wears:
ALICE wears:
JW Anderson dress
ISAMAYA wears:
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 https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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40 min
Yasmin Sewell: Building Vyrao, The £28k Rodarte Gamble, and Mood Dressing
Season 1, Episode 10
Show notes
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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35 min
Raven Smith: Preppy not Preppy, £900 hoodies, and Finding The Perfect Loafer
Season 1, Episode 9
Show notes
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
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41 min
Alex Eagle: '90s Nostalgia, Creating A Lifestyle, and Clothes To Feel Powerful In
Season 1, Episode 8
Show notes
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.
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
ALEX wears:
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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44 min
Tish Weinstock: Everything John Galliano, Naked Dresses and Becoming an Accidental Actress
Season 1, Episode 7
Show notes
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.
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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43 min
Alva Claire: Instinctive Style, Wearing Pieces On Repeat, and The Transformative Power of Accessories
Season 1, Episode 6
Show notes
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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44 min
Jo Ellison: Dressing For Fashion Week, Dior in Pitlochry, and the Death of the Skirt
Season 1, Episode 5
Show notes
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
KAY wears:
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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33 min
Isabella Burley: Threadbare T-Shirts, Building Climax Books, and Uptown/Downtown Style
Season 1, Episode 4
Show notes
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.
Discover the looks from episode 4:
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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45 min
Miquita Oliver: Second-hand Treasures, Skipping and the Truth in Style
Season 1, Episode 3
Show notes
Beloved broadcaster Miquita Oliver joins Kay and Alice for the third episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss being catapulted into the centre of popular culture hosting Popworld at just 16, Miquita’s love of shopping second-hand, and how her brilliant mum Andi, Neneh Cherry, Judy Blame and her close-knit community of creatives have influenced her style and work ethic.
Discover the looks from episode 3:
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
Saint Laurent black suede pumps
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
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41 min
La Roux: Vintage Jackets, the Four-Hour Quiff and Reinvention
Season 1, Episode 2
Show notes
Elly Jackson aka La Roux joins Kay and Alice for the second episode of An Excellent Fit. Watch as the singer/songwriter discusses her style journey from bursting onto the scene with Bulletproof and her 80s-inspired aesthetic, to her fresh look for upcoming album Old Flames. There’s a lot of love for jackets, 90s R&B, and Gucci loafers you can dance in.
Discover the looks from episode 2:
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
Gianvito Rossi leopard print suede heels
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer: Laura Hyde
Video Editor: Molly Richmond
Music Supervisor: Giango
Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42 min
Pixie Geldof: Style, Nostalgia and a Little Bit of Chaos
Season 1, Episode 1
Show notes
Pixie Geldof sits down with An Excellent Fit to talk 90s style nostalgia, her most expensive ever purchase, and growing up under the paparazzi glare in the Indie Sleaze heyday. Watch as Pixie also shares her holiday capsule wardrobe (and she has the best vacation looks around), the pieces she’s preserved from her childhood, and the period of her style evolution that she’d scratch out entirely.
Discover the looks from episode 1:
ALICE wears:
Le Monde Beryl Ballet Mary-Janes
KAY wears:
PIXIE wears:
Ashley Williams grey skull cardigan
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron
Executive Producer Laura Hyde
Video Editor Lucy Kirwen
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2 min
Introducing... An Excellent Fit Trailer
Show notes
Introducing An Excellent Fit, a new fashion and culture podcast hosted by Kay Barron and Alice Casely-Hayford. Join us each week as we sit down with the most stylish guests to discuss personal style and the way we live. Guests include Pixie Geldof, La Roux, Alva Claire, Tish Weinstock and many more influential voices.
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