Episodes

Host Lucy Clayton gives a glimpse of what's in store for the new season of Dress: Fancy. Links Follow  Follow

Lucy Clayton is joined by Victoria Jenkins, Founder and CEO of the clothing brand Unhidden. Victoria is an award winning adaptive designer, disability advocate, write and speaker and here she shares her story, as we discuss socially responsible,...

Lucy Clayton is joined by guest Kaz Cooke, bestselling author of “You’re Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women” for a fresh, funny and furious look at the terrible advice women have been told for centuries. Recorded while...

Lucy Clayton is joined by Dr Anne Green, author of "Gloves: An Intimate History" for an exploration of the history of gloves, right through to their role in contemporary fashion. This episode is full of surprising and startling stories and...

Lucy Clayton is joined by Emily Rea, Co-aFounder of The Restory for a masterclass looking after the stuff you love. From simple reheeling to full blown reimagining - discover how aftercare can transform your wardrobe, future-proof your favourites and...

Feather boas at the ready! Join Lucy Clayton in conversation with author Terry Newman to celebrate the upcoming launch of her new book - a delicious, deep dive into the wardrobe of fashion icon Mr Harry Styles. A rock and roll fashion history lesson...

Join Lucy Clayton for a private guided tour of the V&A’s new blockbuster exhibition: Fashioning Masculinities, The Art of Menswear with curators Claire Wilcox and Rosalind McKever. Recorded on location at the V&A museum. Please support our...

For the first time, in this episode of DRESS:FANCY we’re taking OFF our clothes to uncover what lies beneath... Guest Cora Harrington is an American writer and commentator widely recognised as one of the foremost authorities on the subject of...

Welcome to a new season of DRESS:FANCY where we’re using our collective power to do some good by partnering with the charity Beauty Banks. Together, we’re launching their micro donation campaign. Join beauty industry legend and co-founder Sali...

THE podcast about dressing up. Listen to discover what the new season of Dress:Fancy has in store. Links Follow

From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the...

Join Lucy Clayton, author Adrian Tinniswood, Margaret Ducness of Argyll and the international jet set for a conversation about the social context surrounding this fashion icon and controversial society figure. Inspired by the BBC drama "A Very British...

Hands up if you enjoyed “A Very British Scandal” the BBC drama written by Sarah Phelps, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany? ****OF COURSE YOU DID! So, here’s a treat for everyone craving more salacious and sartorial details about...

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-glittery treat because we’re taking you all to Claridge’s. Join Host Lucy Clayton as she uncovers the magic and...

From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the...

Lucy Clayton is joined by special co-host - maverick designer, sustainability campaigner and consummate dresser upper, Patrick McDowell. Sustainable fashion is the future - but it's also an opportunity to demonstrate some...

Lucy Clayton is joined by special guest co-host Sadie Frost – fresh from directing the new documentary about the life and times of fashion legend Mary Quant. Lucy and Sadie discuss the legacy of Quant as a design pioneer, the relationship between...

Join Lucy Clayton and Guest Co-Host Patrick Grant for an exploration of the history of dressing for disguise. This episode covers clothes for evading detection, getting away with murder, avoiding unwanted attention or for fleeing to freedom. With...

From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the...

Join Lucy Clayton and author Adrian Tinniswood to celebrate the launch of his new book. With the grandest houses in Britain as the backdrop to this episode, we take you to a period where tradition meets tripping out and grandeur gets groovy. We’ll...

Join Lucy and Ben for an exploration of fashion's eternal fascination with Glow in the Dark. From the heart-wrenching story of the Radium Girls in the 1920s to neon nights in the 1990s' rave scene, this is a halloween episode like no other. Links ...

Reflecting on the season that has been, and teasing exciting future developments, Lucy and Ben introduce a frighteningly fun competition for Halloween to keep listeners engaged in the costume drama!  Links Follow on Instagram

In this episode, Lucy and Ben are joined by author Casci Ritchie to talk about the life and wardrobe of one of the greatest artists of all time: Prince. Reflecting on gender, race and the role of costume in the performance of Prince’s complex and...

Alice in Wonderland and Fashion History