An Excellent Fit

This week’s guest is Violette Serrat, makeup artist, beauty entrepreneur and one of the most influential creative voices in the industry. In this episode, Violette sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss building a career working with some of the biggest beauty names including Estée Lauder and Guerlain, before launching her own brand, Violette_FR in 2021. We talk about how Paris and her now-home of New York have influenced her personal style and work ethic, as well as her romantic approach to home decor. ALICE wears:Massimo Dutti cardigan Levi’s 501 90s jeans Massimo Dutti loafers KAY wears:Me+Em top TWP belt TWP trousers Gianvito Rossi boots VIOLETTE wears:Victoria Beckham shirt Stine Goya cardigan The Frankie shop trousers Aritzia belt Manolo Blahnik flatsDiscover the episode edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/8888327 Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed at 180 Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest is fashion director, stylist, and agency co-founder, Julia Sarr-Jamois. In this episode, Julia sits down with Alice and Kay to discuss her career ascendence from joining i-D at just 19 to becoming the youngest and first black fashion director in British Vogue’s history. We talk about colour-coding clothes, the problem with quiet luxury, and her unmatched holiday wardrobe.ALICE wears:The Row top Dala jeans Saint Laurent boots KAY wears:L.F. Markey boilersuit Love Stories bra Alaïa pumps JULIA wears:Céline jacket Levi’s jeans Gucci x Palace loafers Discover the episode edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/8631097Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed at 180 Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building an impressive career at Forbes, Fashionista, and Business of Fashion, Lauren Sherman is now the author of Puck’s Line Sheet, the industry-leading fashion newsletter that provides the inside scoop first. In this episode, Lauren sits down with Kay and Alice to discuss her love of shopping, being one of the industry’s most revered (and feared) journalists, and the brands that excite her the most.ALICE wears:Sacai cardigan Dala jeans Prada pumps KAY wears:Tibi knit High Sport trousers Marc Jacobs pumps (similar) LAUREN wears:Banana Republic silky shirt Alaïa skirt Alaïa pumps Discover the episode edit: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/8463023 Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed at 180 Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 jacketBrooks Brothers tie Levi’s jeans Discover the episode edit: Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed 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 BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed 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 dressMango burgundy loafersCartier watchSUSIE wears:Erdem jacket Chopova Lowena T-shirtChristopher Kane skirtCalzedonia socksMarques Almeida shoes Discover the episode editHosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed 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 dressLe Monde Beryl shoes Chopova Lowena necklace Cartier watch ISAMAYA wears:Samuel Gui Yang setCeline bootsPanconesi earrings Discover the episode edit Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Elisabeth TrinderMusic Supervisor: GiangoFilmed 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 BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the penultimate episode of the first season of An Excellent Fit, Kay and Alice are joined by Raven Smith, the much-loved writer, social commentator and Instagram sensation. We discuss Raven’s style evolution from plunging necklines at Boombox to one of London’s best-dressed, his vast shoe collection and penchant for Simone Rocha and The Row.ALICE WEARS:Toteme raw lapel blazer Vince dress (similar Massimo Dutti)Massimo Dutti sandals KAY WEARS:ALC dress (similar FFORME find)Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Designer, curator, stylist, store owner and Substacker, Alex Eagle is the ultimate aesthete. Most recently, Alex has turned her impeccable eye to creating St Clement, a new hotel and apartments development in London that has swiftly become the hottest destination in town. Alex joins Kay and Alice for the eighth episode of An Excellent Fit where we discuss building her multi-faceted fashion and lifestyle brand, her most expensive purchase, and falling in love with clothes at 15. ALICE wears:Bode shirt Agolde jeans Jimmy Choo pumps KAY wears:Toteme tie-waist top Toteme trousers Givenchy sandals ALEX wears:Alex Eagle Studio lace vest Alex Eagle Studio blue shirt Alex Eagle Studio trousers New Balance trainers Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.