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
Babies, Burberry and the truth about selfies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:51
The week of Prince Louis's christening, we ask the big questions: Is there such thing as mother-of-the-baby dressing? What to buy for the royal baby who has everything? (Our suggestion: Gucci kidswear from Net-a-porter.)…
Parisian couture, Japanese manners, and British style inspiration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:10
Berets, bouclé, and a scale replica of the left bank: the Paris couture shows are underway, with Lisa Armstrong reporting from the front row.Back in the studio, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, Bethan Holt, Victoria Moss and Car…
The “Do you like my hat?” Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:07
Millinery in the recording studio can mean only one thing: it’s Royal Ascot. The annual racing event is a festival of horses, fashion and especially hats — but what does it all mean? Also in this bumper episode, Emily Cr…
The lasting fashion legacy of the 2006 World Cup WAGs - yes, really [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:37
Nelly Furtado was number one, Borat was playing in cinemas, and best pals Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Tweedy, Coleen McLoughlin and Abbey Clancy, newly arrived in Baden Baden for the World Cup, were setting the fashion agen…
Beyond tutus: SATC fashion 20 years later [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
Cupcakes and cosmos at the ready: this week marks the 20th anniversary of Sex and the City. On June 6 1998, HBO introduced the world to Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda -- and a few other household names, like Man…
Because pregnancy style really does exist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:36
Until recently, ‘pregnancy fashion’ was something of an oxymoron. It’s one of the small indignities of fashion that pregnancy — a time when many women feel their most womanly -- can also be the point at which women are l…
A royally good wedding special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:25
The champagne corks are popped, the bunting sagging, and the cake eaten: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are now, finally, husband and wife. On Saturday, St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle hosted the wedding of the year…
The royal wedding countdown is ON [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:45
It’s all happening, people! In a matter of days, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry at Windsor Castle -- and as the numbers on our months-long countdown dwindle, the guessing game over what Meghan will wear has ki…
Worshipping at the altar of Met Gala fashion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:25
Sport has the Super Bowl, Hollywood the Oscars, and fashion, the Met Gala. The first Monday in May sees some of the most avant-garde - and often bizarre - fashion out there, and last night’s ball was no exception - cue K…