An Excellent Fit

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

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.

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 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 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

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 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.