This week’s guest is Violette Serrat, makeup artist, beauty entrepreneur and one of the most influential creative voices in the industry. In this episode, Violette sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss building a career working with some of the biggest beauty names including Estée Lauder and Guerlain, before launching her own brand, Violette_FR in 2021. We talk about how Paris and her now-home of New York have influenced her personal style and work ethic, as well as her romantic approach to home decor.

ALICE wears:

Massimo Dutti cardigan

Levi’s 501 90s jeans

Massimo Dutti loafers

KAY wears:

Me+Em top

TWP belt

TWP trousers

Gianvito Rossi boots

VIOLETTE wears:

Victoria Beckham shirt

Stine Goya cardigan

The Frankie shop trousers

Aritzia belt

Manolo Blahnik flats

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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.

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

Love Stories bra

Alaïa pumps

JULIA wears:

Céline jacket

Levi’s jeans

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.

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:

Sacai cardigan

Dala jeans

Prada pumps

KAY wears:

Tibi knit

High Sport trousers

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.

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:

Zara top

Tibi trousers

Saint Lauent boots

ALICE wears:

Pucci Adidas top

Agolde jeans

Celine loafers

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

Cartier watch

ISAMAYA wears:

Samuel Gui Yang set

Celine boots

Panconesi earrings

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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.

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

Lucy Delius necklace

KAY wears:

Simone Rocha dress

COS sweater

Lucy Delius earrings

Lucy Delius ring

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.