Recorded on the 27th May, Dylan Jones, BFC Menswear Chair and Editor-in-Chief of British GQ , talks to the musician and British Fashion Council Ambassador Tinie Tempah about the relationship between fashion and music and the entrepreneurial spirit required to build a clothing brand.

British Fashion, Music and Brand Building 

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the actress and British Fashion Council ambassador for positive change, shares stories with her stylist, the “image architect” Law Roach and Laura Brown, editor-in-chief of InStyle. As well as telling the stories behind some of Priyanka’s most famous red carpet looks, they talk about the power of heritage and legacy clothing as a sustainable fashion option; the importance of supporting up-and-coming designers; and creating opportunities for South Asian designers.

Giving clothes history

Josh Rivers, creator and host of the podcast Busy Being Black, speaks to journalist Phillip Picardi (formerly CCO at Teen Vogue and founder of .them), fashion designer Charles Jeffrey, and gender non-conforming musician James Potter from the Scottish band Walt Disco about their personal experiences with faith and identity; how they fell in love with fashion; and how individual actions can lead to collective change.

Gender euphoria and allyship

Acclaimed fashion designer Mary Katrantzou talks to&nbsp;Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, editor-in-chief of 10 Magazine, about how their Greek heritage informs their work, overcoming naysayers and enduring through challenging times.&nbsp;

The power of perseverance

Zinnia Kumar, the model, cultural advisor and writer, talks to London-based designer Kaushik Velendra about overcoming culture shock and systemic discrimination as well as discussing their contribution to an Indian luxury fashion renaissance.

Transformation and evolution

Florence Huntington-Whiteley, model and co-founder of CogDis,&nbsp;a creative ethics consultancy, talks with&nbsp;her partner and co-founder, the designer Claire Yurika Davis, and Tori West, editor of independent, queer-led publication Bricks Magazine, about their utopian ideas on the importance of boundaries and mental wellbeing in the workplace and how the fashion industry can adapt.

Learning to unlearn

Highsnobiety editorial director Christopher Morency speaks to Farfetch founder, chairman and CEO José Neves about the post-pandemic fashion and retail landscape, and how a modern brand can evolve to stay relevant.

Partnership, not competition

Fashion designer Harris Reed speaks to Tim Blanks about dressing without gender boundaries, and how the reaction to the Harry Styles American Vogue cover is an example of how far the dial still needs to move. Reed also shares thoughts on the new wave of creatives leading&nbsp;the fashion industry, as well as how the future of the industry is playing out.&nbsp;

Fighting for fluidity

Trey Gaskin, the writer, model and&nbsp;podcaster, talks to designer Olubiyi Thomas and stylist and founder of Boy.Brother.Friend, KK Obi, about sustainability, creating authentic publishing, and how the fashion industry can help foster change.

In search of authenticity

Tommy Hilfiger talks to Financial Times' Jo Ellison about his brand’s work around inclusivity, equal opportunities and environmental initiatives. He also shares his tips on how to build an enduring fashion business, and his favourite things about London.&nbsp;

How a fashion superbrand is evolving with the times 

Brought to you by the British Fashion Council, a series of conversations with designers and the broader creative community, all of whom play a vital role in the fashion industry’s culture and reputation, promoting British creativity on a global scale.

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