An Excellent Fit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 pumpsKAY wears:JW Anderson dress Gianvito Rossi boots Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango

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-ShirtAgolde 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 BarronExecutive Producer: Laura HydeVideo Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango