Threads, Luxe Collective launch in London, haut couture fashion week and Anna Wintour standing ovation for Valentino – a second year running.

This week we talk about Barbie Core and the Jacquemus show inspired by the queen of people’s hearts, Diana. We discuss her infamous ‘Black Sheep’ sweater that is being auctioned off for an estimated $80,000 over 4 decades after she first wore it.

We get to hear what life as a level 4 student is like at the Fashion Retail Academy. Students Nadia, 21, and Ella, 19, tell you what they do daily and what they plan to do next after their studies. If you are wondering whether to study Level 4, this is the podcast for you!

This week is all about Peta, animal rights group activists, and their intent on making the fashion industry see wool and leather as unacceptable as fur or mink. Pharrell Williams and his creative direction debut at Louis Vuitton and finally, the impact of Harry Styles re-wearing his love on tour outfits.

Students and style enthusiasts Freya and Megan cover their top tips to build a capsule wardrobe and some of their essential pieces to create an outfit out of everything you own.

 Are you wondering what happened on trip week? Students Pollyanna Eve and Lucie cover their experience on two of the exciting trips we offer at the Fashion Retail Academy. All things fashion, activities, and food – discussing what went on in two of the world’s biggest fashion capitals.

How do films affect fashion? Podcast host Ellie sits down with FRA Editor, Theo - to find out his perspective on this question!

This week on fashion news we cover the shocking news of Edward Enniful stepping down from his editor-in-chief position at British Vogue, an exciting opportunity to volunteer at London Fashion Week and the winner of the huge LVMH prize, Setchu's Satoshi Kuwat.

Ellie gives you our top tips for a final major project as a fashion student...

On this week’s student-led podcast, you get to here from the people behind FRA, one of those being Sarah Hansford, industry fashion buyer and group lead at the Fashion Retail Academy, her experience within the industry, the good things and the not so great, while giving YOU some key advice to help you in the fashion buying career.