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Sept. 28, 2022

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

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June 24, 2022

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 designer, disability advocate, write and speaker and here she shares her story, as we discuss socially responsible,...

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June 10, 2022

“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 Women” for a fresh, funny and furious look at the terrible advice women have been told for …

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May 27, 2022

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, right through to their role in contemporary fashion. This episode is full of surprising and startling stories and...

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May 13, 2022

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 reheeling to full blown reimagining - discover how aftercare can transform your wardrobe, future-proof your favourites and...

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April 29, 2022

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 book - a delicious, deep dive into the wardrobe of fashion icon Mr Harry Styles. A rock and …

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April 15, 2022

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 Menswear with curators Claire Wilcox and Rosalind McKever. Recorded on location at the V&A museum. Please support our...

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April 1, 2022

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 Harrington is an American writer and commentator widely recognised as one of the foremost authorities on the subject of...

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March 18, 2022

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 Beauty Banks. Together, we’re launching their micro donation campaign. Join beauty industry legend and co-founder Sali...

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March 11, 2022

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

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March 4, 2022

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 is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the...

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Feb. 4, 2022

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 the social context surrounding this fashion icon and controversial society figure. Inspired by the BBC drama "A Very British...

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Jan. 28, 2022

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? ****OF COURSE YOU DID! So, here’s a treat for everyone craving more salacious and sartorial details about...

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Dec. 15, 2021

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

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Dec. 10, 2021

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 is joined by designers, artists, activists, celebrities and members of our listening community to share the...

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Dec. 3, 2021

Styling Sustainability with Patrick McDowell

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...

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Nov. 26, 2021

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 of fashion legend Mary Quant. Lucy and Sadie discuss the legacy of Quant as a design pioneer, the …

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Nov. 19, 2021

Dressing in Disguise: Evasions, escapes, and emancipation

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...

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Nov. 10, 2021

Dressing Up With... Phin Harper

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...

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Oct. 29, 2021

Noble Ambitions: The Rise and Fall of the Post-war Country House, wit…

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 …

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Oct. 18, 2021

My Beautiful Radium - Glow in the Dark Halloween Special

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 …

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Sept. 17, 2021

Dress the Baby Halloween Costume Competition

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

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Sept. 3, 2021

Code Purple: Costumes & Cavorting with Prince

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 …

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Aug. 25, 2021

Dressed x Dress: Fancy Go Through the Looking Glass

Alice in Wonderland and Fashion History

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