Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up
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Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up
A smart, playful and interrogative take on contemporary fashion and its context – weaving together sartorial and social history to tell powerful, surprising stories of identity. Hosted by Lucy Clayton together with a selection of special guests including designers, artists, writers, activists, a...
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Behind the scenes at the Met for "Women Dressing Women", with conservator Melina Plottu (Christmas Special)
In this episode we go behind the scenes at the Met for the Costume Institute’s new exhibition “Women Dressing Women” with curator Melina Plottu, texti...

The Lee Miller Story. With Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Josephine Ross and Lucy Clayton
In this episode we explore the life and work of iconic artist, Lee Miller, in anticipation of the new film starring Kate Winslet.

Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners Shaped Global Style
Today’s episode takes us to the Museum of London – where the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city is recogni...

Fashion & Propaganda with Amber Butchart and the Fashion & Textiles Museum
This episode celebrates a new exhibition at the Fashion & Textiles Museum here in London: “The Fabric of Democracy: Propaganda Textiles from the Frenc...

Season of the Witch – Dress: Fancy Halloween special 2023, with Cathi Unsworth
You can trust Lucy Clayton to take you to some dark places each Halloween but this year, we bring you the ultimate guide to Goth. Author Cathi Unswort...

The Closet, with author Teo van den Broeke
Lucy Clayton meets with Soho House's editorial director and former style director for British GQ and Esquire, Teo van den Broke to discuss his debut b...

Dressing Barbie: the Movie Debrief, with Carol Spencer
As promised! Following our interview with Barbie designer Carol Spencer, author of “Dressing Barbie” host Lucy Clayton meets up with Carol once more,...

End of Season Message + Summer Holiday Things to Do & Read!
Welcome to this end of season message from host Lucy Clayton. Full of recommendations for things to see and read over the summer. Please review the sh...

Peak 90s Fashion & the Ghost phenomenon with founder Tanya Sarne
Ghost. Iconic 90s fashion – accessible, desirable and machine washable. In the latest episode of Dress: Fancy, Lucy Clayton revisits this fashion mome...

Dressing Barbie: Designing Fashion for a Style Icon – An Interview with Carol Spencer
At DRESS:FANCY podcast we are eagerly anticipating the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie Movie (July 20th). To prepare, host Lucy Clayton tracks down C...

Part 2. Behind the Scenes: “Crown to Couture” at Kensington Palace
Join host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace. This is Part Two of a two part sp...

Coronation Special: Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace
Join host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace - for a behind the scenes tour of...

Launch Party for “Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears” with Author Terry Newman
On DRESS:FANCY podcast we love nothing more than a shameless rummage around in a celebrity wardrobe. And there is no one we’d rather do it with than a...

Secrets from a Victorian Woman’s Wardrobe
On the latest episode of Dress: Fancy, Lucy Clayton uncovers the secrets from a Victorian woman’s wardrobe with author Kate Strasdin and her enchantin...

Inside the Real Bridgerton Court: Who Was the Real Queen Charlotte?
In advance of the eagerly anticipated Shondaland spinoff series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (Netflix, 4th May), Lucy Clayton takes a look at...

The Crown in Vogue with Robin Muir & Josephine Ross
Lucy Clayton interviews Robin Muir & Josephine Ross, authors of “The Crown in Vogue) – join us as we rifle through the Vogue archive of a century’s wo...

Costume Anxiety & the Nativity Play – The DRESS:FANCY 2023 Christmas Special!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the DRESS:FANCY podcast Christmas special! Join Lucy Clayton for an episode filled with glitter, nostalgia a...

The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Britain
Lucy Clayton is joined by Verity Wilson, author of Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain, for a glorious exploration of the creative and ch...

Dress: Fancy needs your Christmas costume dramas!
This year, our Christmas special theme is costume anxiety and the nativity play. Together with a nursery school head teacher, Lucy will be answering y...

The House of Embroidered Paper – Reimagining Regency Fashion with artist Stephanie Smart
Host Lucy Clayton visits artist Stephanie Smart, on location at Worthing Museum, for a masterclass in quilling and a tour of Stephanie’s work – Regenc...

The Crown Bonus Special: Meet Lucy’s Mother AKA Accidental 90s Princess Diana Lookalike
DRESS:FANCY podcast celebrates the launch of the new season of Netflix’s The Crown with this by popular demand bonus show… following our episode with...

Lady Diana Revenge Looks
In this episode we turn our attention to one of the most revered style icons in all the world – Princess Diana.
Join host Lucy Clayton and Elois...

Haunting Fashion: Clothing Beyond the Grave
Our annual Halloween show is the highlight of the DRESS:FANCY year. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by writers Rosalind Yana and Chris Woodyard to explore...

The Official Laura Ashley Fan Club
Dress: Fancy begins a new season with a special episode exploring the history and influence of Laura Ashley – join host Lucy Clayton and fellow Laura...

New season trailer – Autumn/Winter 2022
Host Lucy Clayton gives a glimpse of what's in store for the new season of Dress: Fancy.

Unhidden: Disability, accessibility, and universal design in fashion – with entrepreneur and activist Victoria Jenkins
Lucy Clayton is joined by Victoria Jenkins, Founder and CEO of the clothing brand Unhidden. Victoria is an award winning adaptive designer, disability...

“You’re Doing it Wrong” – A Celebration of Fashion, Beauty and Misogyny Throughout the Ages
Lucy Clayton is joined by guest Kaz Cooke, bestselling author of “You’re Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women” for a fresh, funn...

Gloves: Function, Fashion and Fantasy
Lucy Clayton is joined by Dr Anne Green, author of "Gloves: An Intimate History" for an exploration of the history of gloves, right through to their r...

How to Care for the Shoes, Bags & Clothes You Love with The Restory
Lucy Clayton is joined by Emily Rea, Co-aFounder of The Restory for a masterclass looking after the stuff you love. From simple reheeling to full blow...

Launch Party for "Harry Styles and the Clothes He Wears" with Author Terry Newman
Feather boas at the ready! Join Lucy Clayton in conversation with author Terry Newman to celebrate the upcoming launch of her new book - a delicious,...

Fashioning Masculinities – The Art of Menswear at the V&A
Join Lucy Clayton for a private guided tour of the V&A’s new blockbuster exhibition: Fashioning Masculinities, The Art of Menswear with curators Clair...

In Intimate Detail: Everything you need to know about lingerie with Cora Harrington and Lucy Clayton
For the first time, in this episode of DRESS:FANCY we’re taking OFF our clothes to uncover what lies beneath...
Guest Cora Harrington is an Ame...

Sali Hughes & Lucy Clayton introduce Beauty Banks x DRESS:FANCY
Welcome to a new season of DRESS:FANCY where we’re using our collective power to do some good by partnering with the charity Beauty Banks. Together, w...

New Season Trailer – Spring 2022
THE podcast about dressing up. Listen to discover what the new season of Dress:Fancy has in store.

Dressing Up With… Lou Taylor
From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear.
Host Lucy Clayton is joined by des...

Part 2: A Very British Scandal, with Adrian Tinniswood
Join Lucy Clayton, author Adrian Tinniswood, Margaret Ducness of Argyll and the international jet set for a conversation about the social context surr...

A Very British Scandal: The Real-Life Wardrobe of the Duchess of Argyll
Hands up if you enjoyed “A Very British Scandal” the BBC drama written by Sarah Phelps, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany? ****OF COURSE YOU DID! S...

Christmas Special - Dress: Fancy Goes to Claridge's
It’s here! The DRESS:FANCY Christmas special.
This is always a show full of delight and sequins but this year, it’s an extra-glittery treat beca...

Dressing up with... Alex T Smith
From the makers of DRESS:FANCY podcast comes a new series about the messages and meaning behind what we wear.
Host Lucy Clayton is joined by des...

Styling Sustainability with Patrick McDowell
Lucy Clayton is joined by special co-host - maverick designer, sustainability campaigner and consummate dresser upper, Patrick McDowell.
Sustain...