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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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest Episodes:

Susie Lau: Joyful Dressing, Not Being Chic and Two Decades of Street Style Oct 06, 2026

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:

Haider Ackermann shirt

Agolde jeans

The Row boots

ALICE wears:

Comme des Garcons Girl dress

Mango burgundy loafers

Cartier watch

SUSIE wears:

Erdem jacket

Chopova Lowena T-shirt

Christopher Kane skirt

Calzedonia socks

Marques Almeida shoes

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isamaya Ffrench: Studio Iron, Mongolian Deel and The Power of Craft Sep 29, 2026

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:

Toteme turtleneck

House of Dagmar trousers

Alexandre Birman shoes

ALICE wears:

JW Anderson dress

Le Monde Beryl shoes

Chopova Lowena necklace

ISAMAYA wears:

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yasmin Sewell: Building Vyrao, The £28k Rodarte Gamble, and Mood Dressing Aug 11, 2026

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:

Sir dress

With Nothing Underneath shirt

Khaite embellished ballet flats

KAY wears:

Gianvito Rossi sandals

YASMIN wears:

Climax Books T-shirt

Vyrao Witchy Woo

Wales Bonner x Adidas Originals trousers

Dear Frances boots

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.

Raven Smith: Preppy not Preppy, £900 hoodies, and Finding The Perfect Loafer Aug 04, 2026

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:

Toteme raw lapel blazer

Vince dress (similar Massimo Dutti)

Massimo Dutti sandals

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Eagle: '90s Nostalgia, Creating A Lifestyle, and Clothes To Feel Powerful In Jul 28, 2026

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:

Alex Eagle Studio lace vest

Alex Eagle Studio blue shirt

Alex Eagle Studio trousers

New Balance trainers

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.

Tish Weinstock: Everything John Galliano, Naked Dresses and Becoming an Accidental Actress Jul 21, 2026

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:

Arma suede jacket

Asceno black dress

Sezane leopard print pumps

KAY wears:

JW Anderson dress

Gianvito Rossi boots

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.

Alva Claire: Instinctive Style, Wearing Pieces On Repeat, and The Transformative Power of Accessories Jul 14, 2026

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

Agolde jeans

Lili Curia yellow sneakers

KAY wears:

Sacai white top

Citizens of Humanity barrel-leg trousers

Saint Laurent black pumps

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.

Jo Ellison: Dressing For Fashion Week, Dior in Pitlochry, and the Death of the Skirt Jul 06, 2026

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:

Khaite black patent shoes

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.

Isabella Burley: Threadbare T-Shirts, Building Climax Books, and Uptown/Downtown Style Jun 30, 2026

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:

Me+Em brown dress

Chopova Lowena necklace

Sézane leopard pumps

KAY wears:

Me+Em leather jacket

Me+Em silk vest

Love Stories leopard bra

Me+Em jeans

Saint Laurent black pumps

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.

Miquita Oliver: Second-hand Treasures, Skipping and the Truth in Style Jun 23, 2026

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:

Cecilie Bahnsen white top

Agolde jeans

Celine black loafers

KAY wears:

COS Boxy black T-shirt

TWP blue Tiny Dancer jeans

Ysso flower bud earrings

Saint Laurent black suede pumps

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde