BFC Fashion Forum

Tiffany Calver, DJ and Radio Host, talks to Stylist Leah Abbott and Musician Jimothy Lacoste about what influenced their fashion choices growing up, how 2020 has changed the relationship between music and style, and the new music emerging from across the UK that they’re most excited about.

At a time of momentous change, the Photographer and Filmmaker Campbell Addy sits down for a conversation with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Fashion Director of Garage Magazine, addressing the importance of mentors, keeping your ego in check, and the power of the collaborative spirit.

Alastair McKimm, editor in chief and creative director of i-D magazine, talks to Evan Mock, the Hawaiian skater and surfer, and Jordan Vickors, the British DJ and stylist, about how their shared love of surfing, music and skate culture led to an interest in fashion, as well as how British street style culture in general influences fashion on a global scale.

Elgar Johnson, Fashion Director at GQ Style, leads a discussion with Priya Ahluwalia, Designer of the label Ahluwalia, and Gary Armstrong, Senior Fashion Editor at GQ Style, relating from personal experience how racism manifests in the British fashion industry, and how to implement effective change.

Charles Jeffrey, founder of the fashion label Loverboy, is joined on the podcast by fellow designer Matty Bovan and their former tutor, MA course leader at Central Saint Martins, Fabio Piras, to examine how fashion education has changed since lockdown and to identify some surprising new creative opportunities.

Caroline Issa, co-owner and Fashion Director of Tank Magazine, talks to British menswear designer Paria Farzaneh, to discuss how her Iranian heritage imbues her designs. As well as recalling her own uncompromising path to becoming a designer, she talks about how others can follow their own dreams by staying true to their vision.

June Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, talks to former Porter Magazine Editor Lucy Yeomans about her pioneering fashion gaming app Drest. Having worked at the intersection of fashion and tech since her tenure at the helm of Porter Magazine, Lucy talks about how tech and fashion can work together to promote positive changes in the industry, and how her own journey as a fashion creative has taught her that fashion is not just about being well-dressed, but about having a voice.

Kenya Hunt, Fashion Director of Grazia UK, talks to Bethann Hardison, the pioneering fashion advocate, former model and agent best known for her work creating change within the fashion industry as it relates to diversity. As well as recalling stories from Bethann’s own experience as a black model, they discuss how fashion brands are responding to the current political climate, and the positive steps many of them are taking towards change.

Catherine Hayward, Fashion Director of Esquire UK, meets Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin to talk about veganism, photography and meditation, and how he developed a love of fashion. They discuss how he has overcome prejudice and bullying in his career, and how he believes fashion and sport can unite to support diversity and push boundaries even further.This episode was recorded on 5th June.