Off the Hanger

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," join Emma as she chats with Christina Florencio, the vibrant owner of Revival, a vintage boutique in Vancouver. Christina shares her journey into the world of vintage fashion, starting from her childhood experiences with secondhand clothing. She reflects on how attitudes towards vintage have transformed over the years, turning what was once a necessity into a c...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we welcome Paula Burns, a creative business mentor with a flair for fashion. Paula shares her journey of self-expression through clothing, highlighting how her wardrobe choices reflect her personality. From cherished childhood memories of "Sunday best" dresses to the oldest item in her wardrobe Paula's stories are both nostalgic and inspiring. Paula opens up ab...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we welcome Nancy Rhodes, co-founder of AlterNew, to explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. Nancy shares her inspiring journey from a childhood dream of designing to a successful career in the fashion industry, working with icons like Beyonce and Kenneth Cole. She introduces AlterNew, a pioneering tech platform that enhances post-pu...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," fashion and retail strategist Amy Wenham shares her unique style journey, from her early days in retail to her love for menswear-inspired simplicity. Amy discusses her preference for classic, tailored pieces over fleeting trends, emphasising the importance of comfort and personal style. She recounts her earliest fashion memories, including a cherished caftan fr...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," I sit down with the fabulous Lindi Mngaza founder of Explode Social Media and Balance - an utterly brilliant wellness magazine. You may recognise Lindi from her time on series 4 of BBC's The Apprentice. In this episode she shares her love for bright colours and bold prints, Lindi explains how her fashion choices have evolved alongside her career. We delve into...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," I chat with fashion and style coach Samantha Harman about the fascinating world of fashion psychology and personal style. Samantha shares her thoughts on how our wardrobes are more than just clothes—they're reflections of our beliefs and cultural backgrounds. We delve into the emotional side of fashion spending and discuss the value of investing in quality piec...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," I chat with Instagram influencer Morag Atkinson, celebrated for her vibrant and eclectic style. Morag shares her journey of maintaining authenticity in the influencer world, embracing colourful pieces that truly stand out. She reveals how fashion serves as a mood booster, encouraging listeners to swap loungewear for outfits that uplift. We chat about a sentimen...

Get ready for a fabulous journey into the world of sustainable fashion! In this episode, we chat with Hannah Ford, the mastermind behind Newd Vintage, who reveals her wardrobe secrets—every piece is pre-loved, except for the essentials like underwear and socks. Discover the epic stories behind her vintage treasures, from her aunt's iconic 90s cowboy boots to a leather jacket with a biker's past. H...

Welcome to Off the Hanger! This week I'm chatting with Sarah Williamson. Sarah is the author of Drink Less; Live Better, she decided to take a break from alcohol in 2019 for one year... and hasn't gone back to it. Sarah is a best-selling author, coach, mentor, trainer and expert speaker. She believes life is better lived in full colour rather than shades of grey. Her wardrobe is packed with beauti...

Off the Hanger is BACK!!!! I often like to think I'm a good multitasker but this summer proved theres only so much one person can do, so unfortunately the podcast had to take a slightly longer than expected break! But its back and kicking off with a fabulous fashion filled episode: We welcome personal stylist and Hollywood fashion historian April Clemmer. Exploring the evolution of personal style,...

***New*** If you listen rather than watch and would love to see the pieces we're chatting about head to the new Off the Hanger Pinterest to get a look at our guest's style! Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/offthehangerofficial/ In this episode of "Off the Hanger," I chat with entrepreneur Lisa Maynard-Atem about her passion for fashion and sustainability. Lisa shares her jo...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we chat with Molly and Harriet, the dynamic sister duo behind the Secret Linen Store. They share insights into their personal wardrobes, revealing their favourite fashion pieces and the stories behind them. From childhood memories of hand-me-downs to their current style preferences, the sisters discuss their love for sustainable fashion and how it inf...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we welcome Keira O'Mara, founder of the accessories brand Scott Samuel. Keira shares her journey from accessories lover to business owner, discussing her obsession for handbags and accessories. The conversation delves into Keira's personal fashion history, including her earliest fashion memories and the sentimental pieces in her wardrobe. We e...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we chat with model Rachel Peru about her fashion journey and the evolution of her style. Rachel shares her experiences of rediscovering her love for fashion later in life, the importance of inclusivity in the fashion industry, and her fondness for vintage pieces. They discuss the challenges of finding well-fitting swimwear, the joy of wearing bold col...

"Off the Hanger" is the fashion podcast that delves into the wardrobes of its guests, uncovering their favourite pieces and the stories behind them. In this episode, I chat with Nishaa Sharma, a journalist, social media manager, and content creator. Nishaa shares her experiences of living out of a suitcase while travelling the world, her love for Australian fashion, and her brilliant pac...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we dive into the vibrant and eclectic wardrobe of drag queen Plastiq. From everyday masculine attire to the ultra-feminine, glamorous outfits worn in drag. Plastiq shares insights into the importance of gender fluidity in fashion, reminisces about early fashion memories, and discusses the creative process behind customising affordable pieces into show...

In this episode of "Off the Hanger," we chat with writer and journalist Mia Cavan about her eclectic fashion sense and the stories behind her favourite wardrobe pieces. Mia shares how her love for characters like Wes Anderson's creations and childhood icons like Hannah Montana have influenced her maximalist style. She reminisces about dressing up as a child and how fashion allowed he...

Fabulous fashionista Lexy Silverstein is this weeks podcast guest, with her life long love of all things style Lexy has perfected the art of thrifting - so much so she has created a fantastic new book packed with all the best tips and tricks for finding those bargain fashion treasures. In this episode we chat about her prized vintage dress, her unique signature style and the horror of a wardrobe m...

This weeks podcast guest is Ashlee Rose, her incredible career in fashion has taken her from being a teenage blogger creating fashion boards on Polyvore and cutting up glossy magazines in her bedroom to the front row of major fashion shows and shopping for celebrity and high net worth private clients. We chat about the childhood impact of a fashionista moving in next door, her fascinating and uniq...

Fashion is often down played as something frivolous and shallow but this week's guest proves this is far from true. Robyn Electra is the founder and CEO of Gaff & Go, a lingerie brand specialising in underwear and swimwear for Transgender, Non-Binary and anyone that tucks. We chat about how wearing the right underwear is paramount to the safety of many trans women and how a wardrobe malfun...

For the majority of us sustainability in fashion is something we learn however for fashion designer Abbie James its something that has been ingrained in her personality from her upbringing. Her love of fashion and sustainability led to the creation of her beautiful self named clothing label. In this weeks episode we chat about her long running family history of creating your own clothes, how timel...

**** Firstly I need to apologise for the echo on my sound - the technology god's were not on my side that day, I've done my best to have it removed but sorry if its a little annoying **** Anyway back to the good bit ... Founder and CEO Laura Bartlett is this weeks guest on Off the Hanger. I absolutely loved chatting with Laura - she's one of those people that is like human sunshine, li...

Stylist Jessica Rea is this weeks guest of Off the Hanger. Throughout her extensive styling career she has become a master at one of the most difficult fashion challenges - the weather! Dressing a wide range of well known faces for tv and sporting events, I wanted to find out about her own personal style and the things she loves most. We chatted about the importance of understanding and dressing f...

Erica Feggeler is the founder of sun safe clothing brand Low Ultra Violet - on this weeks Off the Hanger Podcast we chatted about why she created the brand - her journey from learning to sew with her Grandma through to founding her brand in 2019.In her personal wardrobe we discuss her love of function as well as form, minimalist dressing and investing in your wardrobe. Find more of Erica & Low...

This weeks guest is casting director Coralie Rose, she opened up her wardrobe and shared the stories of all her favourite things. We chatted about her life long love of jewellery, the fantasy of owning a Hermes Birkin and having the most fabulous pair of shoes named after her! The conversation also delved into the idea of being more compassionate towards ourselves and our style journey, never look...