Our Favorite Fashion Podcasts To Elevate Your Style IQ
For your morning commute or lazy weekends.
Podcasts are a great way to stay in the loop with fashion’s ever-evolving landscape, offering digestible, thought-provoking discussions on the go. Whether you’re navigating the whirlwind of industry shifts or simply looking to stay sharp, these short episodes make for the perfect soundtrack to your commute or lazy weekend. We’ve curated a list of our favorite shows, each offering fresh perspectives and must-know insights, so you can effortlessly tune into the latest trends and key players shaping the world of fashion.
Keep reading to peep our favorite podcast picks.
Fashion Neurosis
Designer Bella Freud launched her podcast, Fashion Neurosis, towards the end of 2024 in a nod to her great-grandfather, the psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. The series has quickly become a firm favorite among both industry insiders and fashion rookies alike. Each week, Freud brings on a new guest to lie on her couch as she asks them intimate questions exploring both fashion and identity. The special guests have included Kate Moss and Alexa Chung, alongside designers like Jonathan Anderson and Alessandro Michele.
This Old Thing
This Old Thing is a fashion podcast hosted by stylist and “Queen of Thrift” Bay Garnett, celebrating secondhand clothing and the art of thrifting. Each episode sees Garnett host a different guest, where they reminisce about their earliest fashion memories and share a passion for the pre-loved. Previous guests have included Jameela Jamil and Camille Charriere. Tune in for some thrifting top tips.
Bande à Part
Bande à Part is hosted by two fashion academics, Rebecca Arnold, a fashion history lecturer at the Courtauld Institute of Art, and Beatrice Behlen, the curator at the Museum of London’s fashion and decorative arts. While you might expect this to be too scholarly for a casual listen, it is, in fact, very digestible. The podcast takes the form of a weekly 30-minute phone call between the pair as they cover a range of topics surrounding the fashion industry. It feels more like joining a relaxed conversation between two girlfriends.
Brendawareness
Everyone’s favorite fashion journalist turned influencer, Brenda Hashtag, blesses us with her podcast brendawareness. She talks all things fashion, community, monetizing her platform, therapy and much more in a very personal style that takes the form of a voice note. Recorded whenever and wherever on her phone, this is unedited and unfiltered, Brenda at her finest.
Business of HYPE
Business of HYPE is an exclusive and thoughtfully curated interview series hosted by the visionary Creative Director and Founder of Awake NY, Angelo Baque. Through intimate and deeply engaging conversations, Baque delves into the inspiring journeys of prominent creatives, influential brand architects and entrepreneurs from the diverse world of streetwear culture. Each episode unveils the triumphs and challenges behind their visionary endeavors, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the realities of their success.
Fashion Radio
SHOWstudio‘s Fashion Radio podcast, hosted by DJ Fat Tony, delves into the fusion of fashion and music. Each episode features industry leaders — from designers to stylists, discussing their creative process, career highlights and how music influences their work. Designers like Lulu Kennedy and Ashish to fashion editors like Anna Trevelyan and Dylan Jones provide an insider’s view into the ever-evolving world of fashion, all while grooving to the rhythm of their own creative journeys
The Cutting Room Floor
Hosted by designer Recho Omondi, The Cutting Room Floor delves into fashion with insightful discussions and interviews with industry leaders. Omondi’s candid approach provides a fresh perspective on the industry’s most important conversations and tackles pressing issues such as environmental and racial challenges in fashion, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative processes of top figures like Diet Prada and Law Roach.
Dior Talks
Under Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior has turned its runway into a feminist platform, from empowering tees to inviting female artists. Dior Talks mirrors this ethos, offering listeners a deep dive into creativity, politics and art, starring guests like Felicity Jones and Sharon Eyal. Think of it as a backstage pass to the intellectual side of Dior — where fashion meets feminist flair and the conversation is as chic as the brand itself.
The Business of Fashion Podcast
The Business of Fashion Podcast is a quick fix when you’re in need of a dose of fashion news. Want to know what’s going on with Gucci and why your favorite brand is no longer sold in stores? The answer can most likely be found here.
Green Flags
Green Flags, a podcast brought to you by PUMA, is hosted by Manchester United captain, fashion and lifestyle expert Oli Bromfield and content creator Moses Duckrell to prove that prioritizing the planet is the ultimate “green flag” in today’s world. Each week, the dynamic trio tackles surprising and thought-provoking challenges designed to showcase how small, practical shifts in daily habits can collectively create a significant impact on the environment. Through candid discussions and real-world experiments, Green Flags offers listeners a fresh, engaging perspective on sustainable living — because every action matters when it comes to the future of our planet.
Wardrobe Crisis
Clare Press‘ The Wardrobe Crisis podcast tackles the urgent climate crisis in fashion, focusing on the industry’s environmental impact and the innovators working toward solutions. Launched in 2017, it highlights the shift toward sustainability in fashion, exploring topics like circular economy practices and ethical production. Press, Vogue Australia‘s first sustainability editor, offers an accessible and inspiring approach to environmental advocacy without judgment, making the podcast a valuable resource for those wanting to learn and make a difference.
Gucci Podcast
Gucci’s podcast covers the brand’s wide range of creative projects, including its Chime Zine and its recent “brand hacking” with Balenciaga. The show also highlights the innovative “Vault project,” where emerging designers breathe new life into Gucci’s archives. Through conversations with designers and industry insiders, the podcast delves into the brand’s evolving creative direction, giving listeners an inside look at how the brand continues to shape the fashion landscape.
Chanel Connects
Chanel Connects brings together cultural heavyweights to discuss everything from art and film to fashion and music. Featuring stars like Keira Knightley, Tilda Swinton and Pharrell Williams, the conversations around the future of our cultural spaces — post-pandemic, are a must-listen.
The Review of Mess
The Review of Mess, hosted by fashion writers, Jessica DeFino and Emily Kirkpatrick, offers a sharp and unfiltered take on pop culture’s messiest moments. DeFino and Kirkpatrick dive into the most absurd celebrity happenings, offering their honest opinions on the latest in fashion and beauty. Each episode is a critical dissection of the industry’s biggest (and often dumbest) moments.
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