Fashion is my Foreplay

Part 2 with Ruben is here 💚 In this episode of Fashion Is My Foreplay, we move beyond building sites and Berlin clubs and dive into: • Shopping almost exclusively in charity shops • Why making your own clothes changes how you shop • Falling out of love with creativity (and how to stay in love with it) • Sharing vulnerability online • Body image, insecurity & confidence • Going on I Kissed A B...

This week on Fashion Is My Foreplay, I’m joined by Ruben, creative, designer, body-paint enthusiast and self-described fashion alien. I originally found him on Instagram after a Reel where he talked about working on a construction site while secretly listening to Drag Race in his headphones. Fast forward to painting himself green, building avant-garde queer fashion, and unlearning internalised hom...

This week on Fashion Is My Foreplay, I’m joined by Ben, the creator of Brighton’s brand new monthly queer night: Dirty Talk  This episode is a little different, more of an event special, where we talk all about what Dirty Talk is, why Brighton needs more queer nightlife spaces, and what you can expect from the launch night this Friday 6th February at CHALK. We cover: – The vision behind Dirty Talk...

PART 2 of my conversation with Violet (@imissviolet) goes deeper, into politics, protest culture, trans survival, sexuality, confidence, and what it actually means to build a livable future while you’re exhausted. We talk about: – Protest culture, burnout & why communities turn on themselves – ACT UP, AIDS history & what’s been erased from collective memory – Being trans in the current pol...

Welcome back to Fashion Is My Foreplay, and we’re kicking off with Violet   (@imissviolet) for a chaotic, honest, hilarious conversation that covers everything from London Fashion Week shows to identity, hormones, dating, and why pretending to be “normal” is overrated. We talk about: – How we met through the Dr Noki /fashion show circuit – Modeling, TikTok, agencies & unexpected fashion moment...

I’m back ✨ After a short (and very unplanned) break thanks to tech chaos, Christmas, and life doing its thing, I’m finally back behind the mic with a little welcome-back mini episode. In this solo chat, I catch you up on where I’ve been, what’s been going on in my life, why consistency sometimes disappears when you’re doing everything yourself, and what’s coming next for Fashion Is My Foreplay. W...

This week I’m joined by Sabry El Klifi (@sabryelklifi), Brighton-based fashion lover, model, stylist and content creator. To talk about style, confidence and why fashion is so much more than just clothes. We chat about how we met over  those  glasses, building a personal brand on Instagram, and the love, hate relationship with social media. Sabry opens up about growing up in France, moving to Lond...

This week I’m joined by the incredible Katie France London, the designer behind the iconic heart bags you’ve seen all over Instagram, including my own blue & orange one-off piece. We talk about how her brand began with kids’ clothing, how inclusivity led her to designing bags, and why accessories were can be the first tool for confidence when clothing didn’t feel available. Katie opens up abou...

In this episode, I’m joined by dancer, fitness instructor, and Brighton icon Luke Haley, who opens up about finding their people through dance, discovering their identity, and building confidence through performance. We talk about Luke’s journey from growing up in a conservative area to training at the BRIT School and Laine Theatre Arts, coming to terms with being non-binary, and finding freedom i...

In Part 2 of my chat with hair artist and author Vicki Lord, we dive even deeper, into dating, ADHD, self-pleasure, and what truly makes a woman good in bed. We talk about her new book "Lets talk... Sex, cuts and blowdries", why dating yourself is essential, and how confidence and connection are at the heart of great sex. From the female orgasm to self-love, this episode is raw, real, and full of...

In this episode, I talk with hair artist and author Vicki Lord about her brand-new memoir  Let's talk... Sex, cuts and blow-dries: Choosing the chair instead of the closet (out in print October 22nd). A raw memoir about love, sexuality, ADHD, and self-discovery. Vicki opens up about her journey from hairdresser to writer, from suppressing her sexuality for 30 years to living loudly and proudly as...

This is Part 2 of my two-part mini-series , the one where I tell my sex story. In this episode, I open up about my views on sex, confidence, and sex work. Why I believe in being open, unfiltered, and sex-positive. I talk about how my relationship with sex has changed from teenage insecurity to full empowerment, how ADHD and mindset affect intimacy, and why I support decriminalising sex work for sa...

In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Chan, activist, Mr Gay Britain finalist, and Chair of Swale Pride, to talk about his journey from surviving brutal bullying in rural Kent to leading change for the queer community. Jordan opens up about his experiences with identity, activism, and the power of visibility. We talk about the Red Ribbon Calendar, his latest charity project raising money for the...

In this first of a two-part special, I share my journey into the fashion industry, how becoming a mum pushed me to find my identity beyond parenting, and how that led me into design, styling, production, and eventually hosting this podcast. From my early days creating children’s clothing on Instagram, to studying fashion at UCA, becoming a Dazed finalist, working backstage at London Fashion Weeks,...

In this episode of  Fashion Is My Foreplay , I sit down with my mum for an unfiltered conversation about sex-positive parenting and what it means to raise five daughters with honesty, openness, and without shame. We talk about her own childhood, teaching without judgement, navigating slut shaming, body confidence, eating disorders, and the challenges of generational cycles around food and image. W...

Note:  This episode has some tech issues with microphone quality, but it’s been fixed for future recordings. Also, a content warning: we discuss sensitive topics including sex, fetishisation, and violence against trans women. In this episode of  Fashion Is My Foreplay , I sit down with Zorana Dawn (@zoranadawnart) a Brighton-based burlesque and drag performer, character artist, and fashion chamele...

In this episode of  Fashion Is My Foreplay , I sit down with Rebecca, the face behind Vixn. A bold, Brighton-based activewear brand that’s about more than just leggings. We dive into gym fitness and body confidence, the power of pole, and how dopamine dressing can transform not only how you look, but how you  show up  for yourself. Rebecca talks about confidence in the gym setting, from feeling st...

Welcome to the first full episode of Fashion Is My Foreplay. Where I tell you exactly why I started this podcast, how fashion and sex shaped my identity, and how it all ties into my past. I’m sharing why I started this podcast, how fashion shaped my identity, and why the world of style is just as seductive, chaotic, and political as anything we label “taboo.” In this episode: My background in the...

Welcome to Fashion Is My Foreplay, the podcast where fashion, sex, identity, and way-too-much-information collide. This short trailer is your first taste of what’s to come: stories, interviews, deep chats, wild opinions, and unapologetic realness from a stylist, designer, and sex-positive storyteller navigating life with ADHD, eyeliner, and no filter. Expect weekly episodes with guests, behind-the...