Podcasts by BFC Fashion Forum

How the rules of the red carpet have changed from 2022-11-23T15:00

Entertainment editor Josh Smith is joined by celebrity stylist Rose Forde and red carpet photographer Richard Young to discuss the past, present and future of the red carpet. From iconic fashion mo...

What's next for Nicholas Daley? from 2022-11-09T15:00

2022 BFC/GQ Designer Fashion Fund recipient Nicholas Daley is joined by Tan France to discuss his journey in the fashion industry, from his studies at Central St Martins, receiving NEWGEN suppor...

Is fashion overlooking Gen X and Baby Boomers? from 2022-10-26T14:00:25

Creative Director Susan Bender Whitfield is joined by Lucinda Chambers and JoAni Johnson to discuss age diversity in the fashion industry. From supermodel revivals to intergenerational teachin...

Fashion’s opportunity in the Metaverse from 2022-10-14T14:00:52

Journalist Amanda Cosco is joined by Metaverse strategist Damara Ingles and co-founder of The Fabricant Amber Jae Slooten to explore fashion's opportunities within the Metaverse discussin...

Being There with Nineties Fashion Show Photographer, Gavin Bond from 2022-09-28T14:00

Designer, Giles Deacon, is joined by renowned 90’s fashion show photographer, Gavin Bond, ahead of his first solo exhibition at London’s Hamilton Gallery and the upcoming release of his retrospecti...

Fashion on Screen from 2022-08-17T14:00

Writer & Fashion Historian Shelby Ivey Christie hosts a conversation with costume designer Colleen Atwood and Katy Lubin, VP of Brand at Lyst about the impact of fashion on screen. From blockbu...

Non-traditional entries into fashion from 2022-08-03T14:00

Outreach practitioner Berni Yates speaks to Foday Dumbuya, founder and creative director of LABRUM London and Georgina McManus, chief legal officer at Manolo Blahnik about their individual journeys...

Intersection of fashion & beauty from 2022-07-20T10:00:33

Writer and journalist Dominic Cadogan speaks to BFC NEW WAVE: Creatives & makeup artists Raisa Flowers and Mata Marielle about the intersections of fashion and beauty. Discussing their rise to ...

Rooting our sustainability in action from 2022-07-06T14:00:21

Activist and content creator Aditi Mayer is joined by communications consultant, George MacPherson, and Josephine Philips, founder of sustainability start-up Sojo, to discuss the current state of t...

Celebrating visible differences and individuality from 2022-06-22T14:00

Model, actor and musician Shaun Ross hosts a conversation with fellow model and activist, Aaron Rose Philip, and co-founder of inclusive talent agency Zebedee, Laura Winson, about the importance of...

Standing up against Asian Hate in fashion from 2021-11-04T11:00

The journalist Susie Lau, aka Susie Bubble, hosts a touching and emotional conversation with her friend, the designer Prabal Gurung, about issues around racism towards the Asian community in the fa...

Individualise yourself from 2021-10-25T14:00

The prize-winning British menswear designer Bianca Saunders speaks to her creative collaborator, the stylist and publisher Karen Binns, about breaking down preconceptions around menswear design and...

Giving clothes history from 2021-09-01T14:00:15

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the actress and British Fashion Council ambassador for positive change, shares stories with her stylist, the “image architect” Law Roach and Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of I...

Gender euphoria and allyship from 2021-08-18T14:00:46

Josh Rivers, creator and host of the podcast Busy Being Black, speaks to journalist Phillip Picardi (formerly CCO at Teen Vogue and founder of .them), fashion designer Charles Jeffrey, and gender n...

The power of perseverance from 2021-08-04T14:00:28

Acclaimed fashion designer Mary Katrantzou talks to Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine, about how their Greek heritage informs their work, overcoming naysayers and endu...

Transformation and evolution from 2021-07-21T14:00:04

Zinnia Kumar, the model, cultural advisor and writer, talks to London-based designer Kaushik Velendra about overcoming culture shock and systemic discrimination as well as discussing their contribu...

Learning to unlearn from 2021-07-14T16:01:04

Florence Huntington-Whiteley, model and co-founder of CogDis, a creative ethics consultancy, talks with her partner and co-founder, the designer Claire Yurika Davis, and Tori West, editor...

Partnership, not competition from 2021-06-23T14:00:52

Highsnobiety editorial director Christopher Morency speaks to Farfetch founder, chairman and CEO José Neves about the post-pandemic fashion and retail landscape, and how a modern brand can evolve t...

Fighting for fluidity from 2021-06-09T14:00:10

Fashion designer Harris Reed speaks to Tim Blanks about dressing without gender boundaries, and how the reaction to the Harry Styles American Vogue cover is an example of how far the dial still nee...

In search of authenticity from 2021-06-07T14:00:13

Trey Gaskin, the writer, model and podcaster, talks to designer Olubiyi Thomas and stylist and founder of Boy.Brother.Friend, KK Obi, about sustainability, creating authentic publishing, and h...

How a fashion superbrand is evolving with the times from 2021-04-21T11:00

Tommy Hilfiger talks to Financial Times' Jo Ellison about his brand’s work around inclusivity, equal opportunities and environmental initiatives. He also shares his tips on how to build an enduring...

How to build a career in the fashion industry from 2021-04-07T14:00:36

The American model Tess Holliday speaks to ELLE UK Editor in Chief, Farrah Storr, about her journey overcoming negative attitudes to her appearance in order to realise her dream. The pair also shar...

Collective problem-solving and fashion as a platform for change from 2021-03-24T15:00:56

Friends Julietta Dexter, founder and chief growth and purpose officer at ScienceMagic.Inc, and designer Anya Hindmarch talk about how to build forward-looking, conscious entrepreneurial endeavours ...

Futuristic interactions between our bodies, materials and the environment from 2021-03-10T15:00:53

Sustainability advocate Wilson Oryema leads a discussion with Allbirds sustainability manager Hana Kajimura, fashion designer Phoebe English and fashion designer and textile researcher Rosie Bro...

Environmental mindfulness and the tools for change from 2021-02-24T15:00:06

Gabriela Hearst, the creative director of her namesake brand and newly-appointed creative director at Chloé, speaks to journalist and contributing editor at British Vogue, Ellie Pithers about her p...

The spirit of British fashion, community and craftsmanship from 2021-02-10T15:00:48

Stylist Amanda Harlech and designer Erdem Moralioglu MBE spend the evening sharing stories and discussing everything from the value of the British craft industry and forward-looking solutions ...

Tracking the impact of politics on fashion and culture from 2021-01-27T12:37:52

Hoor Al Qasimi, creative director of Qasimi and president and director of Sharjah Art Foundation, speaks to her friend John Akomfrah CBE, the artist and film-maker, about social responsibility in a...

Sharing brand values through creativity from 2021-01-13T13:13:50

Rosh Mahtani, the designer of jewellery brand Alighieri, and Supriya Lele, designer of the eponymous clothing label, speak to Gianluca Longo, style editor at British Vogue, about how personal histo...

Community building and finding a voice from 2020-12-22T11:00:19

Irish designer Richard Malone speaks to Nell Kalonji, the stylist and senior fashion editor-at-large for AnOther Magazine, and Berni Yates, the fashion and textiles lecturer, about how aspiring fas...

Being a force for positive environmental change in fashion from 2020-12-10T14:00:29

Stella McCartney OBE has a powerful, passionate message for young people working in fashion today. This episode explores Stella’s own creativity, activism and the iconic brand that has pioneered su...

What’s Next for Music and Style? from 2020-09-09T13:22:23

Tiffany Calver, DJ and Radio Host, talks to Stylist Leah Abbott and Musician Jimothy Lacoste about what influenced their fashion choices growing up, how 2020 has changed the relationshi...

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Breaking Boundaries in the Fashion Industry from 2020-09-02T14:24:02

At a time of momentous change, the Photographer and Filmmaker Campbell Addy sits down for a conversation with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Fashion Director of Garage Magazine, addressing the importanc...

The Evolution of Fashion and Street Culture from 2020-08-27T09:44:12

Alastair McKimm, editor in chief and creative director of i-D magazine, talks to Evan Mock, the Hawaiian skater and surfer, and Jordan Vickors, the British DJ and stylist, about how the...

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Waking up to Racism in the Fashion Industry from 2020-08-20T13:41:12

Elgar Johnson, Fashion Director at GQ Style, leads a discussion with Priya Ahluwalia, Designer of the label Ahluwalia, and Gary Armstrong, Senior Fashion Editor at GQ Style, relating fr...

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What Now For The Fashion Student? from 2020-08-12T09:00:30

Charles Jeffrey, founder of the fashion label Loverboy, is joined on the podcast by fellow designer Matty Bovan and their former tutor, MA course leader at Central Saint Martins, Fabio Piras, to ex...

Finding a Voice Through Fashion Design from 2020-06-14T09:15:49

Caroline Issa, co-owner and Fashion Director of Tank Magazine, talks to British menswear designer Paria Farzaneh, to discuss how her Iranian heritage imbues her designs. As well as recalling her ow...

Fashion, Tech and Positive Change from 2020-06-13T12:30:02

June Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, talks to former Porter Magazine Editor Lucy Yeomans about her pioneering fashion gaming app Drest. Having worked at the intersection of fashi...

Diversity and Change in the Fashion Industry from 2020-06-13T09:00:19

Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as ...

Fashion, Football and Creative Expression from 2020-06-11T06:00:02

Catherine Hayward, Fashion Director of Esquire UK, meets Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin to talk about veganism, photography and meditation, and how he developed a love of fashion. They discu...

British Fashion, Music and Brand Building from 2020-06-02T12:04:51

Recorded on the 27th May, Dylan Jones, BFC Menswear Chair and Editor-in-Chief of British GQ , talks to the musician and British Fashion Council Ambassador Tinie Tempah about the relationship betwee...