An Excellent Fit

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 dress

Le Monde Beryl shoes

Chopova Lowena necklace

Cartier watch

ISAMAYA wears:

Samuel Gui Yang set

Celine boots

Panconesi earrings

Discover the episode edit

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 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 Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video 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 Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video 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 Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, editor, model and author of How To Be A Goth, Tish Weinstock, is one of the most distinctive voices with the most distinctive look in fashion. Tish joins Kay and Alice for the seventh episode of An Excellent Fit where we discuss her unrivalled wardrobe and shopping habits, and career trajectory from i-D intern to Vogue editor. Plus, her cameo in Charli xcx’s The Moment, of course. 

ALICE wears:

Arma suede jacket

Asceno black dress

Sezane leopard print pumps

KAY wears:

JW Anderson dress

Gianvito Rossi boots

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from walking the Balenciaga couture show, for episode six Kay and Alice are joined by one of the most exciting faces in fashion: Alva Claire. We discuss taking style inspiration from Fagin and Helena Bonham-Carter, Alva’s love of hats and hosiery, and the approach to dressing she picked up from David Beckham.

Discover the looks from episode 6:

ALICE wears:

Luella T-Shirt

Agolde jeans

Lili Curia yellow sneakers

KAY wears:

Sacai white top

Citizens of Humanity barrel-leg trousers

Saint Laurent black pumps

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best-dressed and most influential people in the fashion industry Jo Ellison, editor of the Financial Times’ HTSI, joins Kay and Alice for the fifth episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss Jo’s go-to looks for the fashion week circuit, the cinematic characters who have influenced her style, and the brands that excite her most.  

Discover the looks from episode 5:

ALICE wears:

Paul Smith suit

Paul Smith knit

Celine homme loafers

KAY wears:

Khaite denim shirt

Khaite jeans

Khaite black patent shoes

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creative consultant Isabella Burley joins Kay and Alice for the fourth episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss falling in love with fashion working on the shop floor at cult store Dover Street Market at 17 and Isabella’s style and career trajectory – from being the youngest ever editor-in-chief of Dazed & Confused magazine to launching much-loved Climax Books in 2020. 

Discover the looks from episode 4:

ALICE wears:

Me+Em brown dress

Chopova Lowena necklace

Sézane leopard pumps  

KAY wears:

Me+Em leather jacket 

Me+Em silk vest

Love Stories leopard bra

Me+Em jeans 

Saint Laurent black pumps

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beloved broadcaster Miquita Oliver joins Kay and Alice for the third episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss being catapulted into the centre of popular culture hosting Popworld at just 16, Miquita’s love of shopping second-hand, and how her brilliant mum Andi, Neneh Cherry, Judy Blame and her close-knit community of creatives have influenced her style and work ethic.  

Discover the looks from episode 3:

ALICE wears:

Cecilie Bahnsen white top

Agolde jeans

Celine black loafers

KAY wears:

COS Boxy black T-shirt

TWP blue Tiny Dancer jeans

Ysso flower bud earrings

Saint Laurent black suede pumps

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elly Jackson aka La Roux joins Kay and Alice for the second episode of An Excellent Fit. Watch as the singer/songwriter discusses her style journey from bursting onto the scene with Bulletproof and her 80s-inspired aesthetic, to her fresh look for upcoming album Old Flames. There’s a lot of love for jackets, 90s R&B, and Gucci loafers you can dance in. 

Discover the looks from episode 2:

ALICE wears:

WNU white linen shirt

COS denim shorts

Déhanche belt

Miu Miu slingback pumps

KAY wears:

Mango denim shirt

Mango jeans

Gianvito Rossi leopard print suede heels

Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron

Executive Producer: Laura Hyde

Video Editor: Molly Richmond 

Music Supervisor: Giango

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.