Episodes
The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Bri…
Lucy Clayton is joined by Verity Wilson, author of Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain, for a glorious exploration o…
Dress: Fancy needs your Christmas costume dramas!
This year, our Christmas special theme is costume anxiety and the nativity play. Together with a nursery school head teacher, Luc…
The House of Embroidered Paper – Reimagining Regency Fashion with art…
Host Lucy Clayton visits artist Stephanie Smart, on location at Worthing Museum, for a masterclass in quilling and a tour of Step…
The Crown Bonus Special: Meet Lucy’s Mother AKA Accidental 90s Prince…
DRESS:FANCY podcast celebrates the launch of the new season of Netflix’s The Crown with this by popular demand bonus show… follow…
Lady Diana Revenge Looks
In this episode we turn our attention to one of the most revered style icons in all the world – Princess Diana. Join host Lucy Cl…
Haunting Fashion: Clothing Beyond the Grave
Our annual Halloween show is the highlight of the DRESS:FANCY year. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by writers Rosalind Yana and Chri…
The Official Laura Ashley Fan Club
Dress: Fancy begins a new season with a special episode exploring the history and influence of Laura Ashley – join host Lucy Clay…
New season trailer – Autumn/Winter 2022
Host Lucy Clayton gives a glimpse of what's in store for the new season of Dress: Fancy. Links Follow Follow
Unhidden: Disability, accessibility, and universal design in fashion …
Lucy Clayton is joined by Victoria Jenkins, Founder and CEO of the clothing brand Unhidden. Victoria is an award winning adaptive…
“You’re Doing it Wrong” – A Celebration of Fashion, Beauty and Misogy…
Lucy Clayton is joined by guest Kaz Cooke, bestselling author of “You’re Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Wom…
Gloves: Function, Fashion and Fantasy
Lucy Clayton is joined by Dr Anne Green, author of "Gloves: An Intimate History" for an exploration of the history of gloves, rig…
How to Care for the Shoes, Bags & Clothes You Love with The Restory
Lucy Clayton is joined by Emily Rea, Co-aFounder of The Restory for a masterclass looking after the stuff you love. From simple r…
Launch Party for "Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears" with Author …
Feather boas at the ready! Join Lucy Clayton in conversation with author Terry Newman to celebrate the upcoming launch of her new…
Fashioning Masculinities – The Art of Menswear at the V&A
Join Lucy Clayton for a private guided tour of the V&A’s new blockbuster exhibition: Fashioning Masculinities, The Art of Menswea…
In Intimate Detail: Everything you need to know about lingerie with C…
For the first time, in this episode of DRESS:FANCY we’re taking OFF our clothes to uncover what lies beneath... Guest Cora Harrin…
Behind the scenes at Beauty Banks
Welcome to a new season of DRESS:FANCY where we’re using our collective power to do some good by partnering with the charity Beau…
New Season Trailer – Spring 2022
THE podcast about dressing up. Listen to discover what the new season of Dress:Fancy has in store. Links Follow
Dressing Up With… Lou Taylor
From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton i…
Part 2: A Very British Scandal, with Adrian Tinniswood
Join Lucy Clayton, author Adrian Tinniswood, Margaret Ducness of Argyll and the international jet set for a conversation about th…
A Very British Scandal: The Real-Life Wardrobe of the Duchess of Argy…
Hands up if you enjoyed “A Very British Scandal” the BBC drama written by Sarah Phelps, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany? ***…
Christmas Special - Dress: Fancy Goes to Claridge's
It’s here! The DRESS:FANCY Christmas special. This is always a show full of delight and sequins but this year, it’s an extra-glit…
Dressing up with... Alex T Smith
From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton i…
Styling Sustainability with Patrick McDowell
Lucy Clayton is joined by special co-host - maverick designer, sustainability campaigner and consummate dresser upper, Patrick Mc…
Mary Quant: the Life and Times of a Fashion Legend – In Conversation …
Lucy Clayton is joined by special guest co-host Sadie Frost – fresh from directing the new documentary about the life and times o…