An Excellent Fit is a podcast exploring personal style, and the way we live; dissecting wardrobe essentials, fashion regrets, and the outfits worn for defining life moments.
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Conner Ives: Charity Shop Tuxedos, A Full-Circle Met Gala Moment, and Protect the Dolls
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 (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94947067 )
Tibi trousers (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94946083 )
Saint Lauent boots (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94946278 )
ALICE wears:
Pucci Adidas top (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94943789 )
Agolde jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94944558 )
Celine loafers (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94944957 )
CONNER wears:
Vintage Gianni Versace jacket
Brooks Brothers tie
Levi’s jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-94974754 )
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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
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13 Oct 2026
Fran Burns: Well-Loved Denim, The Power of Reinvention and Challenging The Fashion System
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 (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93027097 )
Citizens of Humanity jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93027110 )
Jennifer Chamandi heels (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93027715 )
ALICE wears:
Citizens of Humanity T-shirt (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93027066 )
Citizens of Humanity jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93027130)
Mango pumps (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93028035 )
FRAN wears:
Junya Watanabe shirt (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93195382 )
Levi’s jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93195661 )
Maryam Nassir Zadeh sandals (https://go.shopmy.us/p-93195555)
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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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
6 Oct 2026
Susie Lau: Joyful Dressing, Not Being Chic and Two Decades of Street Style
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 (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91359946 )
Agolde jeans (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91360170 )
The Row boots (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91360516 )
ALICE wears:
Comme des Garcons Girl dress
Mango burgundy loafers (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91360458 )
Cartier watch (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91360396 )
SUSIE wears:
Erdem jacket (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91361584 )
Chopova Lowena T-shirt
Christopher Kane skirt
Calzedonia socks (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91365481 )
Marques Almeida shoes (https://go.shopmy.us/p-91362337)
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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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Sept 2026
Isamaya Ffrench: Studio Iron, Mongolian Deel and The Power of Craft
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 (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88483993 )
House of Dagmar trousers (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88484260 )
Alexandre Birman shoes (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88485128 )
ALICE wears:
JW Anderson dress
Le Monde Beryl shoes (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88830909 )
Chopova Lowena necklace (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88830817 )
Cartier watch (https://go.shopmy.us/p-89981841 )
ISAMAYA wears:
Samuel Gui Yang set (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88496515 )
Celine boots (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88499149)
Panconesi earrings (https://go.shopmy.us/p-88501445 )
Discover the episode edit (https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/7781686)
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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
11 Aug 2026
Yasmin Sewell: Building Vyrao, The £28k Rodarte Gamble, and Mood Dressing
Fashion buyer Yasmin Sewell discusses building her wellbeing brand Vyrao with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron, sharing insights on intuition and energetic healing.
4 Aug 2026
Raven Smith: Preppy not Preppy, £900 hoodies, and Finding The Perfect Loafer
Hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron interview writer Raven Smith about his style evolution, designer obsessions, and the quest for the perfect loafer.
28 Jul 2026
Alex Eagle: '90s Nostalgia, Creating A Lifestyle, and Clothes To Feel Powerful In
Alex Eagle shares with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron how she built her lifestyle brand and created a powerful sense of self through fashion.
21 Jul 2026
Tish Weinstock: Everything John Galliano, Naked Dresses and Becoming an Accidental Actress
Writer Tish Weinstock discusses her fashion journey, career, and acting cameo with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron in this interview.
14 Jul 2026
Alva Claire: Instinctive Style, Wearing Pieces On Repeat, and The Transformative Power of Accessories
Hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron interview model Alva Claire about her instinctive style, repeating favorite pieces, and the transformative power of accessories.
6 Jul 2026
Jo Ellison: Dressing For Fashion Week, Dior in Pitlochry, and the Death of the Skirt
Financial Times HTSI editor Jo Ellison discusses fashion week style, cinematic influences, and brand excitement with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron in this interview.
30 Jun 2026
Isabella Burley: Threadbare T-Shirts, Building Climax Books, and Uptown/Downtown Style
Creative consultant Isabella Burley shares her fashion journey with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron, detailing her rise from Dover Street Market to launching Climax Books.
23 Jun 2026
Miquita Oliver: Second-hand Treasures, Skipping and the Truth in Style
Broadcaster Miquita Oliver shares with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron how second-hand treasures and creative influences shape her unique style and work ethic.
16 Jun 2026
La Roux: Vintage Jackets, the Four-Hour Quiff and Reinvention
Singer Elly Jackson, also known as La Roux, discusses her evolving style and reinvention with hosts Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron in this interview.
9 Jun 2026
Pixie Geldof: Style, Nostalgia and a Little Bit of Chaos
Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron interview Pixie Geldof about 90s style, childhood memories, and navigating fame, offering insights into personal fashion evolution.
2 Jun 2026
Introducing... An Excellent Fit
Host Kay Barron and Guest Alice Casely-Hayford explore personal style and lifestyle with influential guests in this new fashion and culture podcast.
Who has been a guest on An Excellent Fit
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Yasmin Sewell
Raven Smith
Alex Eagle
Tish Weinstock
Alva Claire
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5.0 / 5
19 ratings
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