Threads of Conversation

In this episode, I speak to Bianca Saunders , a menswear designer from South London, who began her brand back in 2017. Since then, she’s won a slew of awards including New Establishment Menswear Designer At The 2023 British Fashion Awards and the prestigious Grand Prize at the 2021 ANDAM Awards (previous winners include Martin Margiela and Simon Jacquemus). She also dressed Usher for 2023’s Met Ga...

My guest for this episode is Alec Leach . Formerly Style Editor at Highsnobiety, in 2018 Alec left his role to pursue a career in sustainability. In 2022, he published a book called ‘ The World is on Fire, But We’re Still Buying Shoes ’, a short, sharp manifesto about how we can fix our shopping habits. The book has now sold over 10,000 copies. In this episode, Alec talks us through 8 items from h...

Season 4's first guest is none other than @brendahashtag (real name Brenda Weischer), fashion’s favourite monochrome multi-hyphenate. She’s the founder of secondhand fashion platform Disruptive Berlin , the fashion editor at 032c, and a tastemaker to thousands thanks to her ever-expanding social media following. She’s also the keeper of the keys to one of Europe’s most enviable archives, featuring...

My guest this week is the director and writer Caleb Femi . As a filmmaker, Femi has produced numerous short films, including Giraffe , which was selected for this year’s Sundance Film Festival. He’s also directed episodes of the HBO show Industry , and BBC’s Champion . Femi’s filmmaking work has also caught the fashion industry's eye - he was a frequent collaborator of Virgil Abloh during the desi...

In this episode, I interview Lauren Sherman , one of the fashion industry’s most respected journalists. Lauren cut her teeth at Forbes, before moving on to publications such as Fashionista.com , Lucky magazine, and Business of Fashion , where she spent seven years as one of their chief correspondents. A few months ago, Lauren announced her departure from Business of Fashion, joining the newsletter...

In this episode I chat to Claire Burman . You might not know her name, but you’ve definitely seen her work. As a producer extraordinaire, Claire is the person that - in short - makes cool stuff happen. In 2014, Claire co-founded the creative agency Babyface , a collective of women who pioneered feminism in fashion way ahead of the Millenial pink chokehold. After shuttering in 2019, Claire founded...

Introducing the first guest of Season 3 - Alva Claire . As a model, she’s walked for some of the world’s hottest designers, everyone from Versace to Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Luar. She’s appeared in Vogue, i-D, Elle and more, and is a regular in Rihanna’s Savage Fenty shows. Outside of work, her style speaks for itself - a mashup of mini skirts, strong-shouldered jackets and enviable vintage pie...

Host Georgia Graham meets Willy Ndatira aka. @williamcult . An enigmatic figure despite his 100k Instagram followers, Willy’s astute perspective on fashion has made him one of the industry’s most respected critical voices. He invites dialogue with an open mind, offering a rare blend of insight, wit and authenticity. From making gowns in Johannesburg to starting a streetwear label in London, Willy’...

In this episode host Georgia Graham meets Lynette Nylander , the Executive Editorial Director at Dazed . Based in New York but originally from London, Lynette began her career at Industrie magazine, going on to work at titles such as Teen Vogue and i-D, before landing her current role at Dazed. She’s also interviewed the likes of bell hooks, Solange Knowles and Vivienne Westwood. In this episode w...

In this episode host Georgia Graham heads to Paris to meet Agathe Rousselle , star of Titane , the stunning body horror film which scooped the Palme D’Or prize at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival. Here, we cover Agathe’s fascinating creative journey, from writing poetry as a teenager to trying out different careers in her twenties and finding acting in her thirties. From a pair of plastic boots to a...

If laughter is the best medicine, then Raven Smith is big pharma. The author of two books ( Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits and Raven Smith’s Men ), a Vogue columnist, and everyone’s favourite Instagram follow, Raven is as beloved for both his way with words and his impeccable style. Here he joins host Georgia Graham to talk about an unforgettable Gucci suit, dressing like a writer™ and the dance m...

In this episode, host Georgia Graham meets Ronan Mckenzie , the London-based photographer and creative. She’s also the designer behind Selasi , a fashion line she began during lockdown, and the founder of HOME , a gallery and community space which champions the work of POC artists. What’s inspiring about Ronan is not only her flawless taste and impressive career, but also her bravery and determina...

Host Georgia Graham catches up with Margaret Zhang , the original multi-hyphenate and now Editor-in-chief of Vogue China. After rising to fame as a teenager via her blog, Shine By Three , Margaret then transitioned into photography and film direction, moving to New York and founding her consultancy, Background (all whilst completing a law degree). In February 2021 she was named Vogue China’s new E...

In this episode, host Georgia Graham chats to Australian DJ HAAi , whose unique sound has taken the music industry by storm. She’s made hits with the likes of The Chemical Brothers , Jon Hopkins , The Blessed Madonna and Fred again .. and routinely headlines festivals and clubs around the world. With a flavour that’s uniquely her own, HAAi blends chonky techno beats with a refreshingly warm and hi...

In this episode of Threads of Conversation, host Georgia Graham chats to international fashion stylist Celestine Cooney . Celestine talks us through career highs, Chanel handbags, Patrick Bateman suits and her enduring love of Crocs. Get full access to Threads of Conversation at threadsofconversation.substack.com/subscribe