Comedian, presenter, artist and troublemaker Joe Lycett chats to Kiri. Joe shares his love of big coats and queer icons, his aversion to formalwear, and his fondness for playing with convention and gender fluidity in his style. Kiri and Joe talk Sewing Bee and the invaluable skill of dressmaking, and fawn over Joe's oscar-winning costume designer housemate Jenny Beavan. Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production. The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntits Music by An...
Jan 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Kiri's back with a brand new series and her first guest is the impeccably well-dressed television presenter Miquita Oliver! Miquita takes us through her personal style from the grunge days of her youth, squat parties of her teens, and her time hosting Popworld. Kiri and Miquita deep dive on their shared passion for charity shops and second-hand clothing. Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production. The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntits Music by Ani Glass. Follow ...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min
In this bonus episode, Kiri asks her series one guests what they wear at home on Christmas. Featuring Sindhu Vee, Rosie Jones, Stephen Bailey, Susie Wokoma, Sofie Hagen and more! 'Dolig llawen i chi gyd!Series 2 coming soon in 2022!!Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production. The producer is Jo Southerd. Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntits Music by Ani Glass. Follow Who Are You Wearing on instagram: @whoyouwearingpod Send us an email: whoyouwearingpod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad c...
Dec 25, 2021•23 min
Drag queen, DJ, cabaret performer and star of TV's Drag SOS, TeTe Bang is Kiri's guest! TeTe chats to Kiri about her rebellious rural upbringing, extols the virtues of the 90s Woolworths children's clothing range, and remembers the very real trauma of Geri leaving the Spice Girls. TeTe tells us her style journey through myspace, artschool, and the Harajuku girls of Japan, all informing the colourful character we see today. Kiri and TeTe list their best-dressed Disney villains, talk working class...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Comedian, podcaster, author and activist Sofie Hagen joins Kiri. Sofie describes her childhood in Denmark as being largely disconnected from fashion, and tells of how she spent years cosplaying with femininity until she embraced being non-binary. Kiri and Sofie embark on a candid conversation that includes perceived gender, fat acceptance, thin white privilege, and the additional stigmas that weight, race and class bring to fashion. Sofie kicks back at style snobbery and school uniforms, berates...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 38 min
'Ghosts' actor Kiell Smith-Bynoe takes Kiri on his style journey from the tracksuits and reebok workouts of his grime MC days, via the cardigans of funky house, to his love of formalwear and tailoring. Kiell shares his experience of code-switching, and tells Kiri how fashion helped him cement his identity as one of the only black kids at his drama school. Kiell also spills the beans on always matching his pants to his socks, living in a flat with no mirrors, and the incredible phenomenon of "und...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Beloved standup, presenter and writer Stephen Bailey joins Kiri. Snappy dresser Stephen tells Kiri how he'd get into trouble wearing a dickie bow with his high school uniform, and then opt for jeans, shirt and a nice smart shoe to go drinking in the park as a teen. Stephen challenges the stigma surrounding men that wear makeup, and breaking the boundaries of gendered clothing. Pussy bow blouses for everyone! Stephen and Kiri discuss embracing the femme, not letting outside opinions get in your h...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Writer, stylist and consultant Aja Barber joins Kiri. Exceptionally well-dressed and exceedingly wise, Aja shares knowledge of her mastermind subject: the intersection of fashion and sustainability. Aja revels in the glory days of 90s Esprit, praises slow fashion and intentional shopping, and argues that all kids should be taught to sew in school. Aja tells Kiri what drove her to give up fast fashion for good, and how she gradually acquired a designer wardrobe via a combination of tactics and pa...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 8 min
CoppaFeel founder Kris Hallenga is Kiri's guest. Kris shares memories of her childhood wardrobe of clothes handmade by her mum, and the universal 90s girl dilemma of not having the guts to wear your best crop-top to school on non-uniform day. Kiri and Kris pay homage to style icon Avril Lavigne, praise the utterly transformative effects of liquid eyeliner, and discuss finding empowerment in your body after surgery. Oh - and there's A LOT of sequin chat.Kris's memoir 'Glittering A Turd' is availa...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Kiri speaks with comedian, writer and actor Sindhu Vee. Brilliantly creative, Sindhu recalls the bold fashion choices she's unconsciously made throughout her fascinating life, from formative experiences at kindergarten in the Philippines, to dressing for defiance through college, and rocking tiny skirts on the trading floor. In this open and honest chat, Sindhu and Kiri discuss the stories clothes can tell, the memories they hold, and the relationship between style and grief, insecurity, fear, a...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Comedian, actor, and children's author Rosie Jones chats to Kiri about her brilliant style. Rosie tells Kiri how cerebral palsy affected her early relationship with clothes, how Dr Martens helped 4-year-old Rosie learn to walk, and how teenage Rosie used fashion to hide her sexuality. Rosie explains how her current fashion choices embrace both masc and femme, and the importance of looking FIT while balancing her need for practicality. Hear all about Rosie's secret beanie hat, her experimentation...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Kiri chats to award-winning writer, performer and theatre-maker Travis Alabanza about all aspects of their personal style, from being a fashion-focused school kid with a platinum blonde afro, to realising gender is performative and clothes can give control when dysphoria feels uncontrollable. Travis discusses how their fashion choices helped them carve out their identity as an artist, and issues a firm call-to-arms against Crocs. Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production.The producer is ...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Fashion designer Coco Fennell creates stunning, hyper-femme, vintage-inspired pieces that have been worn by the likes of Kylie, Rihanna and Liz Hurley (what an iconic dinner party that would be!), so it's no surprise that her own wardrobe is also a veritable treasure trove. Coco and Kiri stroll down memory lane via low-waist Britney jeans, corsets and tutus, diamante thongs, and the Minnie Mouse t-shirt dress that baby Coco never wanted to take off. Also up for discussion: smudged beauty spots, ...
Aug 23, 2021•59 min
Super-stylish comedian Darren Harriott chats to Kiri, in a festival of light-up trainers, animal prints, and vintage baseball jerseys. Darren tells Kiri how he went from being the best-dressed kid in his class, to dressing like a skater but never going near an actual skateboard. Darren shares some confessions of a shopaholic, and pays homage to style icons Will Smith, Kanye, and Elton John.Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production.The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @myt...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Talent machine Sara Pascoe takes Kiri from her childhood as a headstrong gal bleaching her batman t-shirt in the bath, through her teen years in £3 wedges from Romford Market, to the present-day style we know and love. Sara says her penchant for bright colours and soft fabrics makes her feel like a 9-year-old with a debit card, and honestly, we're here for it. Kiri and Sara dig into the universality of body image trouble, and deep-dive on the highs and lows of learning how to dress for stage and...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Where do we start with style sensation Siobhan Murphy? Exploding onto our screens in February 2021, the former fashion student turned NHS comms boss was a finalist on BBC Two's Interior Design Masters, showcasing her talents in a festival of colour, print and texture. Siobhan speaks to Kiri from her stunning 1930s Art Deco house in West Yorkshire, sharing delights from her eclectic wardrobe of colourful wigs, gorgeous dresses and phenomenal accessories. Siobhan tells Kiri how she felt growing up...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Seye Adelekan is the incredibly stylish Gorillaz bassist who's toured in the bands of Paloma Faith, Lana del Rey and Emeli Sandé. As well as a brilliant musician and songwriter, he's also one of the best-dressed in the biz! Seye tells Kiri about his formative years spent between Nigeria, Holland and Ecuador, and how his love for Sunday best led to a tricky relationship with formalwear. Seye opens up about the delicate balance of dressing for your wellbeing, and how his time in rehab changed the ...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Dark cabaret darling, musical comedy misfit and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Joe Black joins Kiri to talk vintage villains, not saving it for best, and playing with gender in and out of costume. Joe tells Kiri about his teen goth years in Portsmouth, and how moving to Brighton helped with tapping into his queerness.Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production.The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntitsMusic by Ani Glass.Follow Who Are You Wearing on instagram: @whoyouwear...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Laura Whitmore - TV star, podcast host, radio presenter, bestselling author - and, she’s ALWAYS turning looks. Laura chats to Kiri about her impeccable style, from growing up in a small Irish town, to dressing herself for MTV, navigating extreme media scrutiny, and choosing those iconic Love Island outfits. Laura reminisces over Adidas poppers, discusses sustainable fashion, tells us how she learnt to love her legs, and all about how's she's doing maternity wear her way.Who Are You Wearing is a ...
Jul 12, 2021•59 min
Award-winning actor and star of Enola Holmes, Chewing Gum and Crazyhead, Susan Wokoma joins Kiri. Susie talks us through her show-stopping red carpet looks, the joy of drama, and the power of a great silhouette, as well as shedding light on the reality of being the only black actor on a TV set, and telling Kiri about the the time she met Christian Louboutin.instagram.com/loveofhunsWho Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production.The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntitsMu...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 26 min
TV icon Jonathan Ross is Kiri's first guest. Fashion-obsessed Jonathan tells us where it all began, from the orange flares of his childhood, to seeing the Sex Pistols on TV and making his own clothes as a teenage punk, to using his chat show wardrobe budget to buy his first designer suits. Jonathan recalls the magic of shopping in Seventies London, and takes us through his ever-growing collection of designer and vintage.Watch Gay Byrne talking to a punk, a goth, a new romantic and a mod in 1983:...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Get ready for the new weekly podcast from comedian and clothes magpie Kiri Pritchard-McLean. Launching Monday 28 June.Produced by Jo Southerd, Artwork by Mari Phillips, Music by Ani Glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2021•2 min
