The award-winning London Fashion Week designer takes Senior Fashion Editor, Emily Cronin behind the scenes at her East London studio to talk about fifteen years of her eponymous fashion label. She reveals how her Serbian roots inspire her use of bold colours, how architecture informs her creative decision-making and why she has started listening to her nine-year-old when it comes to fashion. Plus, having dressed everyone from Michelle Obama to the Duchess of Sussex, the designer tells us who she...
Dec 26, 2019•36 min
The age of “woke”, the end of the circle of shame, the rise of Instagram. The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editors, Emily Cronin and Charlie Gowans-Eglinton are joined by Head of Fashion, Lisa Armstrong to unpick the last ten years in the fashion industry. How has our relationship with fast fashion changed? Are we more obsessed than ever with royal style? And which trends have stood the test of time? All is revealed within. Have a fashion question of your own? Or thoughts on what we should be cove...
Dec 20, 2019•47 min
Award-winning womenswear designer, Rejina Pyo joins The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton to reveal whether the job is as glamorous as it seems. She opens up about the pressures of owning your own label, how having a child has improved her work-life balance and the differences between working in the UK and her birthplace, South Korea. Plus Rejina and Charlie bond over a particularly formidable teacher they shared at the world-renowned Central Saint Martin’s art school. G...
Dec 05, 2019•32 min
Netflix’s smash hit period drama is back and the costumes are more fabulous than ever. Olivia Colman takes the helm, Princess Anne is having a sartorial moment and the hats truly are fit for a Queen. So this week, Emily Cronin is joined in the studio by her colleagues on The Telegraph fashion desk, Caroline Leaper and Bethan Holt, to talk sherbet colours, nods to Prada and “investiture chic”. Plus, Caroline takes us behind the scenes of her interview with Erin Doherty, who plays the Princess Roy...
Nov 21, 2019•28 min
The third instalment in our series giving you a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of those working in fashion industry. Victoria Prew is the first to admit she’s an unlikely fashionista. She tells The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton how she went from training as a chartered surveyor to owning what Forbes called “the Airbnb of fashion”: the UK’s first peer-to-peer fashion rental service, Hurr Collective. What’s it like quitting your full-time job to go it alone? Doe...
Oct 31, 2019•24 min
Fashion editors Emily Cronin and Charlie Gowans-Eglinton solve all your style problems. You’ve been in touch in your droves to ask where to find the perfect leather jacket, how to style bolder fashion choices and which trends you should avoid altogether this winter. Tune in for full sartorial enlightenment. Have a fashion question of your own? Or thoughts on what we should be covering on the podcast? Email unzipped@telegraph.co.uk or leave us a voicemail on 07867 162 170. Get 30 days' free acces...
Oct 17, 2019•27 min
Looking for a new coat that doesn’t make you look like a tent? Wondering how often you should wash your cashmere? Or maybe you just want to know how to update your wardrobe for the new season? Emily and Charlie are here to answer all your questions! Call the Fashion Unzipped hotline on 07867162170 or email us at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk by the end of the day on Monday 14th October, and we’ll do our best to solve all your sartorial dilemmas! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Oct 10, 2019•2 min
Aaaand breathe. Fashion month is over once again, and The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is hibernating away from the shows, parties and painful shoes in the comfort of our audio studio. Joining her this week are Bethan Holt and Caroline Leaper from the fashion desk, ready to discuss the designers that made the most impact, how flared jeans are having a moment and their best Paris recommendations. Plus, Charlie tells us what happened when she found herself distinctly ...
Oct 03, 2019•35 min
Stop three on the Telegraph fashion team’s whirlwind fashion month: it’s the city of glamour, Milan. Senior Fashion Editors, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, Emily Cronin and Caroline Leaper dissect the week that was on the catwalks and swap their Milanese café tips. On the podcast menu: how designers are balancing their carbon footprints, why big bags are back and why brands our fashion editors aren’t ready for the return of “sexy” And, following her jaw-dropping appearance at the Versace show, Charlie...
Sep 25, 2019•31 min
Fresh from the front row, Emily Cronin, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and The Telegraph’s Head of Fashion, Lisa Armstrong give you their takes on the looks of the moment. On the podcast menu: which designers are putting sustainability front and centre, how to wear this season’s scarf and why our panel were particularly impressed by the spectacular locations of this London Fashion Week’s shows. Plus Lisa reveals all from her backstage conversation with Victoria Beckham. Get 30 days' free access to The ...
Sep 18, 2019•34 min
Regular listeners will recognise the dulcet American tones of this week’s guest: it’s the podcast’s first host, Emily Cronin. She makes her hotly-anticipated return to the show after maternity leave. And with New York Fashion Week underway there’s plenty for Charlie and Emily to talk about: Which shows hit the mark? Why is royal style making an appearance on the US catwalks? And what does Rihanna keep in her miniature handbag? Listen to Fashion Unzipped for full sartorial enlightenment. Get 30 d...
Sep 11, 2019•28 min
Episode two of our mini-series about the day-to-day realities of working in the fashion industry.This week, fashion blogger, influencer and podcaster Lindsey Holland talks to The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, about paying her dues, not getting paid, and finding a work/life balance.And an answer to the million dollar question: is blogging a viable career?Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/fashionunzippedsubSubscribe and give us a fiv...
Aug 15, 2019•26 min
In this new mini-series The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton finds out what key players in the fashion industry actually do. Starting at the top, she speaks to the new editor of Stella Magazine, Caroline Barrett. Is the role as glamorous as it sounds? How much of her time goes into choosing the cover? And how does working at a newspaper supplement differ from an independent magazine?All is revealed within.Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co...
Aug 09, 2019•23 min
Katherine Ormerod and Alex Light both have considerable social media followings, but are reluctant to call themselves influencers. They join The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton to talk about why the term makes them uncomfortable, why it’s important to scroll “actively” and whether they worry about over-sharing online. Plus, they share their secrets to making the platform work for your mental health, not against it.< Content warning: this episode contains discussion ...
Jul 11, 2019•41 min
There are numerous reasons summer dressing can make you sweat, but luckily the Telegraph’s fashion team is on hand to keep you looking and feeling cool. This week, senior fashion editors, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton, Frankie Graddon and Caroline Leaper solve each other’s their summer style pitfalls and, hopefully, some of yours too.Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/fashionunzippedsubSubscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what y...
Jun 27, 2019•46 min
The Telegraph fashion team fall into two camps: those who are royal fashion obsessed and those who’ve had to become royal fashion obsessed. This week Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is joined by Fashion News and Features Director, Bethan Holt (the former) and Acting Senior Fashion Editor, Frankie Graddon (the latter) to discuss the politics of dressing as a member of the Royal Family, who gets it right and who misses the mark.Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/fashionun...
Jun 13, 2019•38 min
Two years after stepping down as editor of one of the world’s most iconic fashion magazines, Alexandra Shulman talks candidly to The Telegraph's Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton about the “third act” of her career, the realities of life at Vogue and why she isn’t afraid to speak her mind. Plus, brings us details of her plans for a television series set in a fashion magazine… Sound familiar?Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/fashionunzippedsubSubscr...
May 30, 2019•38 min
Dame Helena Morrissey, Erica Davies and Isabel Spearman join Bethan Holt, the Telegraph’s Fashion News and Features Director, to talk about why fashion shouldn't be dismissed as frivolous. Up for discussion: the key to finding your personal style, why the dress is the busy woman’s secret weapon and how colour can help you get ahead in the workplace.This episode was recorded at Stella Live in London.Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/fashionunzippedsubSubscribe a...
May 16, 2019•32 min
Not sure what to wear to that wedding/garden party/race day on the horizon? Don't know your fascinator from your floppy sunhat? This week editor of Stella Magazine, Marianne Jones and acting senior fashion editor, Caroline Leaper join host, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton to talk all things event dressing, from their go-to brands and how to navigate tricky dress codes to the perils of control pants and the dreaded bridesmaid dress... Plus, Fenwick's millinery expert, Mr Tony shares his tips and tricks f...
May 02, 2019•31 min
With Brexit chaos making politicians more visible than ever, The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton sat down with our Associate Editor covering politics, Camilla Tominey and fashion journalist, Frankie Graddon to weigh in on how political figures use fashion as a tool. Up for discussion: why it's not frivolous for politicians to be interested in their appearance, how fashion choices can bolster leadership bids and the politics of wearing pink.Read Frankie’s piece on Brexi...
Apr 18, 2019•39 min
Elizabeth von der Goltz is Net-A-Porter's global buying director - which means it's her job to oversee every piece that hits the e-tail giant's virtual shelves, sifting the forever from the flash-in-the-pan and identifying the next big thing before anyone else. She talks to the Telegraph's Charlie Gowans-Eglinton about trend-predicting, her own shopping habits, and how she got the biggest job in the business. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you t...
Apr 04, 2019•36 min
Few people understand Instagram better than the platform's Head of Fashion Partnerships, Eva Chen. She talks to The Telegraph's Charlie Gowans-Eglinton about what's off-limits, monitoring screen time for her kids, and the realities of life as an influencer.Plus she reveals her favourite British food, shop, and TV show - and they're not what you might expect from a fashionista.Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk a...
Mar 21, 2019•35 min
For the last of our fashion week specials, host Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is joined by the Telegraph's head of fashion, Lisa Armstrong and acting senior fashion editor, Caroline Leaper.Up for discussion are Chanel's tribute to Karl Lagerfeld, Hedi Slimane's woman-friendly New New Celine, Jacquemus' 2 inch It bags and the pieces we'd buy if money was no object.Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegraph.co...
Mar 06, 2019•35 min
Fresh from the front rows of Milan, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is joined by the Telegraph’s Head of Fashion Lisa Armstrong and journalist, blogger and author Hannah Rochell. On the agenda are Edie Campbell's body shaming revelations, why the trainer might finally be falling out of fashion and - because we couldn't resist - our highlights from the Oscars red carpet. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegra...
Feb 27, 2019•32 min
For this access all areas special, host Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is joined by the Telegraph’s Head of Fashion, Lisa Armstrong and Fashion News and Features Director, Bethan Holt in the studio. On the agenda are Harper Beckham’s new Anna Wintour haircut, 50+ models and the legacy of fashion legend Karl Lagerfeld, one of the biggest names in fashion. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegraph.co.uk/fashio...
Feb 21, 2019•32 min
Host Charlie Gowans-Eglinton is joined by Sarah Kennedy, Telegraph columnist and Brit in New York, and Bethan Holt, fashion news and features director, to dissect a week of shows in the American fashion capital. Up for discussion are the new inclusive casting, the trends we actually want to wear, how clean-eating replaced champagne and cigarettes backstage, and why front-row influencers are all doing the 'Mariah lift'. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know ...
Feb 14, 2019•32 min
TV fashion guru turned beauty entrepreneur, Trinny Woodall joins The Telegraph’s Senior Fashion Editor, Charlie Gowans-Eglinton to talk about all too common beauty mistakes, learning to relax her fashion ‘rules’ and why she won’t be returning to our screens.Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion-unzipped-podcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...
Feb 07, 2019•41 min
Award-winning author and podcaster Bryony Gordon and the Telegraph's fashion news and features director Bethan Holt join host Charlie Gowans-Eglinton to share their personal experiences of eating disorders, representation of women in the media, and the wild west of social media. Please note, this episode contains discussion of eating disorders and mental health. To get in touch, email unzipped@telegraph.co.uk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...
Jan 24, 2019•41 min
Senior fashion editors Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and Caroline Leaper and fashion editor Chloe Mac Donnell talk all things Golden Globes - from the changing climate of the red carpet post #TimesUp to how awards ceremony style became big business. And, of course, who made our best dressed list. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts (please!) - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion-unzipped-podcast/See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Jan 10, 2019•35 min
How to get into fashion journalism, how to get a raise once you're in - and what a day in fashion is really like. With senior fashion editors Charlie Gowans-Eglinton and Emily Cronin, and head of fashion Lisa Armstrong. Subscribe and give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts (please!) - and let us know what you think at unzipped@telegraph.co.uk and www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion-unzipped-podcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...
Dec 27, 2018•27 min
