Fashion Radio

For more than 40 years, London girl group Bananarama has shaped the British pop landscape with chart-toppers like ‘Venus’ and ‘Cruel Summer’. Dynamic duo Sara Dallin and Karen Woodward join Fashion Radio host DJ Fat Tony to reminisce on their career, tackling the highs, the challenges and the unforgettable moments that shaped their journey. Plus, they reflect on how they’ve influenced the next generations’ sound and style and dish on the tracks that keep them inspired.

From helming British GQ to becoming editor of the Evening Standard, journalist Dylan Jones has long been at the forefront of the latest news across fashion and culture. Still, it’s his passion for music that’s seen the writing become a best-selling author with books charting some of the UK’s defining musical acts and subcultures like David Bowie A: Life and Sweet Dress: From Club Culture to Style Culture, the Story of the New Romantics. Reuniting with friend DJ Fat Tony, Jones joins Fashion Radio to discuss the ever-changing media landscape, his personal style, and music's role in all of it.

When it comes to London’s original Club Kids, nightlife legend Princess Julia stands out among the crowd as a luminary still going strong. Since she first hit the scene during those heady days of the Blitz Club in the 1980s, the DJ and performer turned fashion muse has solidified her status as a pioneer of rebellious creativity. With a magnetic presence and a keen eye for avant-garde fashion, she’s transcended the boundaries of convention, influencing generations with her fearless individuality. Joining DJ Fat Tony, Princess Julia breaks down her outfit in Visage's 'Fade To Grey' music video, DJing for London's hottest fashion designers and the tracks that she’ll always have on repeat.

While best known for his work with Lady Gaga, Nicola Formichetti's multifaceted career has seen the creative take on the role of stylist, editor, and director and more Renowned for his innovative approach and boundary-pushing aesthetics he’s seamlessly transitioned between roles, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. Now, Formichetti is joining DJ Fat Tony in the Fashion Radio booth to break down the tracks that kept him inspired on his journey to becoming one of today’s top talents.

As one of the UK’s most renowned creatives, Tracey Emin rose to prominence during the 1990s as an original YBA (Young British Artist). Her deeply personal works, often drawing inspiration from her tumultuous life experiences, explore themes of love, loss, sexuality, and femininity. Working across various mediums from drawings, paintings, sculptures, neon signs, and installations, Emin’s inspirations are wide-ranging. Joining host DJ Fat Tony discusses the tracks that keep her inspired and shares stories of nights out with David Bowie, Jarvis Cocker and more.

Russell Tovey may have started as a television heartthrob, but it's his podcast, Talk Art that’s propelled him to new heights among London’s creative circles. Since it was launched in 2018 with gallerist co-founder Robert Diament, the podcast has set out to make discourse around art approachable and relatable, with in-depth interviews from the likes of Dan Levy, Judy Chicago and more. Joining DJ Fat Tony, Tovey tells our host why it was important for him to make the enjoyment of art less daunting, the queer artists that keep him inspired, and the pop girls he listens to day-to-day.