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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.

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Latest Episodes:

Julia Sarr-Jamois: Colour-Coded Hoodies, Anti-Quiet Luxury and Building Best Nov 03, 2026

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:

The Row top

Dala jeans

Saint Laurent boots

KAY wears:

L.F. Markey boilersuit

JULIA wears:

Gucci x Palace loafers

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lauren Sherman: Defending the skirt, her $35 go-to blouse, and what would Sofia Coppola wear? Oct 27, 2026

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:

Marc Jacobs pumps (similar)

LAUREN wears:

Banana Republic silky shirt

Alaïa skirt

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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conner Ives: Charity Shop Tuxedos, A Full-Circle Met Gala Moment, and Protect the Dolls Oct 20, 2026

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

Levi’s jeans

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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.

Fran Burns: Well-Loved Denim, The Power of Reinvention and Challenging The Fashion System Oct 13, 2026

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:

Citizens of Humanity shirt

Citizens of Humanity jeans

Jennifer Chamandi heels

ALICE wears:

Citizens of Humanity T-shirt

Citizens of Humanity jeans

Mango pumps

FRAN wears:

Junya Watanabe shirt

Levi’s jeans

Maryam Nassir Zadeh sandals

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.

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.