Fashion Unzipped

Fashion Unzipped

Author: The Telegraph Language: English Episodes: 71
Fashion Unzipped, brought to you by The Telegraph, is a conversation about the clothes we wear and the stories they tell. This isn't a lecture on hemlines or a dry analysis of trends; it's a lively exploration of an industry that shapes culture, identity, and our everyday lives. Each episode delves into the forces shaping what ends up in our closets, from the glittering pressure of the runway to the practical realities of the high street. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that bridge the gap between artistic expression and commercial reality, examining fashion as both a creative pursuit and a global business. The tone is inquisitive and accessible, designed for anyone curious about the meaning behind the material. In this podcast, you can expect to find interviews with a diverse range of voices-designers, journalists, historians, and innovators-who provide unique perspectives on beauty, craftsmanship, and consumerism. The dialogue moves seamlessly from the history of a specific garment to the future of sustainable design, always with a focus on the human element behind the seams. It’s a space where haute couture is discussed with the same engaging curiosity as a beloved vintage find. By listening, you join a nuanced discussion that respects fashion's impact while never taking itself too seriously. Fashion Unzipped unpacks the layers of this dynamic world, offering listeners a deeper understanding that goes far beyond the surface.
Episodes
From the Duchess of Sussex to the dresses: AAA at the Fashion Awards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:12
Fluffed autocue lines, wardrobe disasters, Meghan’s surprise appearance and all the gossip from the Fashion Awards 2018 - plus, what a fashion editor wears on Christmas Day... Subscribe, give us a five star review (pleas…
Ciao from Milan Fashion Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
Fashion may attract the rich and famous, but it’s not often that you’d find a Princess, a Viscountess and the most beautiful woman in the world walking the same catwalk. This week on Fashion Unzipped, Lisa Armstrong and…
Alexa Chung joins us for a London Fashion Week debrief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
How did you spend your weekend? On Saturday morning, we lay on a bean bag the size of a football pitch; on Saturday night, we walked through a ring of protesters chanting ‘shame’, and on Sunday we watched Rose McGowan ch…
Dispatches from New York Fashion Week [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:08
Oprah, Hillary Clinton and Robert De Niro walk into a park. This isn't the beginning of a bad joke, but just the tip of the front row iceberg at Ralph Lauren's 50th anniversary catwalk show. This week, Lisa Armstrong and…
That back to school feeling: your guide to new season style [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:13
Kat Farmer, author of the Does My Bum Look 40 In This? blog and Marianne Jones, editor of Stella Magazine join host Charlie Gowans-Eglinton in this guide to the new season. From the man-repelling trends we love to the sc…
Into the mama-merch universe (and beyond) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:24
Would you wear a t-shirt that read 'MOTHER', 'Strong Girls Club' or 'Mother like no one's judging'? Do you already own all three? In this episode, Emily Cronin, Victoria Moss and Charlie Gowans-Eglinton explore the growi…
A very 2018 guide to beach style [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
Last week we talked about the misery and the mastery of packing for a summer holiday. Today we’re pretending that we’ve made it into the taxi, through the airport and to the sun lounger on the other side. What does the b…
So much holiday style, so little suitcase space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:13
Sometimes packing for a holiday feels like one final, near-insurmountable challenge to get through before you truly earn the right to relax. But we've sought advice from expert travellers to help make packing for your ne…