Fashion Neurosis

FKA twigs on Drive, Mary Magdalene, and Wushu | Fashion Neurosis

13 may 2026

FKA twigs is a Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, producer, dancer-choreographer, visual artist and actor. Raised in Gloucestershire, twigs moved to London aged 17 and became embedded in the underground art and club scene. She released her debut EP EP1 in 2012, and breakthrough album LP1 in 2014, establishing herself as a singular creative force who writes, directs, and physically embodies her work. Her subsequent albums Magdalene (2019), Eusexua (2025), and Eusexua Afterglow (2025), melded movement, experimental sound, and cinematic storytelling. In 2022, she became the youngest solo artist ever to receive NME’s “Godlike Genius” Award, recognizing her impact as a boundary-breaking innovator across disciplines. In addition to her musical achievements, twigs has worked as an actor in films including The Crow, The Carpenter’s Son and most recently starred alongside Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in Mother Mary. This week, it was revealed that twigs will portray Josephine Baker in a new biopic written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. twigs has graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Dazed, and i-D, and fronted major campaigns for Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Apple, and Sotheby’s - where her durational performance The Eleven became one of the institution’s most-attended live exhibitions. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and FKA twigs discuss creating new language inspired by David Cronenberg, shyness versus reservedness, and the difference between dance and doing extraordinary feats with the body. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 What are you wearing today? 00:03:25 twigs’ mother and dance 00:07:18 Childhood obsessions 00:10:10 Academic pressure 00:20:42 Poly Styrene 00:25:14 Background dancing 00:33:15 twigs’ name 00:35:58 Shyness v Reservedness 00:37:16 Bodily extremes 00:42:30 Polyvagal theory 00:48:05 Mary Magdalene 00:54:50 Pole dancing 00:57:58 Wushu 01:02:53 Fame and public image 01:10:40 Caring for the body 01:12:30 Rick Owens 01:17:22 If you fancy someone… 01:18:30 Eusexua 01:20:50 Acting and autonomy 01:25:20 Outro

Dan Levy on Versace, Nudity, and being an Introvert in Extrovert’s Clothing | Fashion Neurosis

6 may 2026

Dan Levy is an Emmy award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Levy is the son of actor and comedian Eugene Levy. Dan Levy became a sensation for his work on Schitt’s Creek, one of the most beloved shows on television, which he co-created and featured in with his father Eugene Levy and which also starred Catherine O’Hara. The series garnered countless awards, and a total of 165 nominations, including nine Emmy wins for its sixth and final season. Levy launched a film and television production company, Not a Real Production Company, in 2022. Levy made his directorial debut with Netflix’s, Good Grief, an original film that he wrote, produced and starred in, released in 2024. Levy produced and starred in the Loewe’s advert Decades of Confusion alongside Aubrey Plaza, and produced the documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, about Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan’s 1990s all-female music festival Lilith Fair. His new Netflix series, Big Mistakes, is a family crime comedy series which Levy co-created, stars in and executive produced. Levy is a life-long fashion obsessive, and worked to source vintage or second-hand the majority of the clothing worn by the Schitt’s Creek cast. He is a great friend of Jonathan Anderson and had his own eyewear company, DL Eyewear. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Dan Levy discuss being a High Fashion Introvert, the allure of Anthony Vaccarello’s shoulder, and the genius of Peaches and Rachel Sennott. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 What are you wearing today? 00:03:25 Eugene Levy 00:05:11 Comedians and low mood 00:11:25 Childhood obsessions 00:17:45 Fashion inspirations 00:19:57 Schitt’s Creek costuming 00:26:26 Bodily insecurities 00:30:25 Suitcase packing 00:33:05 Confidence and security in fashion 00:40:41 Nudity 00:42:02 Stylists 00:49:12 If you fancy someone… 00:50:38 Jonathan Anderson 00:56:45 Peaches and Big Mistakes 01:01:14 Rachel Sennot 01:05:45 Schitt’s Creek wedding 01:14:10 Outro

Kristen McMenamy on Steven Meisel, Insecurity, and What Makes a Good Model | Fashion Neurosis

29 abr 2026

Kristen McMenamy is an American model. Born in Pennsylvania, she rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the legendary group of Supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista. McMenamy was a muse to Peter Lindbergh and Karl Lagerfield, and her short dark hair and bleached eyebrows made her an icon of the early 90s grunge scene, appearing in the famous American Vogue “Grunge and Glory” spread shot by Steven Meisel and styled by Grace Coddington. Known for her unconventional, androgynous look, she has worked with many of the world’s most iconic fashion photographers, including Helmut Newton, Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel, Arthur Elgort, Tim Walker, and Juergen Teller, who described her as “the best model I have ever worked with”. After taking a hiatus to raise her children, McMenamy returned to modelling in the mid 2000s. She is more in demand than ever, a favourite of Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford and has appeared on a multitude of covers including British Vogue in 2022. She regularly walks in the shows of top designers including Miu Miu, Tom Ford, and Valentino. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Kristen McMenamy discuss how insecurity can make a good model, Karl Lagerfeld, and the artistry of the selfie. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 What are you wearing today? 00:01:52 Childhood Pin-Ups and Modelling 00:09:30 90s Supermodels 00:13:55 Garren and Steven Meisel 00:17:44 External impressions and assumptions 00:20:18 Childhood obsessions 00:23:41 Transition from girlhood to womanhood 00:32:07 School and bullying 00:33:58 What makes a good model 00:36:00 Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel 00:39:47 Ru Paul’s Drag Race 00:43:49 Steven Meisel 00:46:55 Instagram and Art 00:51:38 Dressing in relationships 00:55:27 If you fancy someone… 00:57:17 Memoir writing 01:01:15 Outro

Arlo Parks on Restlessness, Zadie Smith and the Inner Critic | Fashion Neurosis

22 abr 2026

Arlo Parks is an English singer-songwriter, and poet. Born and raised in Hammersmith, West London, Parks released her first EP Super Sad Generation aged 19, going on to win the Mercury Music Prize, a Breakthrough Artist Brit Award, and Grammy nominations for her first album Collapsed in Sunbeams, released in 2021. Parks performed at Glastonbury and Coachella, opening for artists including Billie Eilish and Harry Styles. Parks’ second album, My Soft Machine, was Brit-nominated and included a song featuring musician Phoebe Bridgers. Parks toured this album globally, and it was named one of the Best Albums of 2023 by Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Billboard. In 2023, Parks released a debut poetry collection, The Magic Border, and has cited poets including Sylvia Plath, Allen Ginsberg, Mary Oliver and Ezra Pound as influences on her lyricism. Her newest album, Ambiguous Desire, is inspired by the clubs and nightlife scenes of New York, London, and Los Angeles, where Parks has lived since 2021, and was released in April 2026. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Arlo Parks discuss favourite album covers, restlessness, and drive. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 What are you wearing today? 00:03:52 Success 00:07:39 Escapism and identity 00:09:00 Early memories of clothing 00:10:00 Reading 00:14:35 Childhood dressing 00:15:30 Restlessness 00:18:50 Zadie Smith 00:21:41 Name changes 00:24:00 Album covers 00:27:10 Caring for friends 00:29:04 Mental health 00:33:30 Clothes to improve mood 00:35:20 Designers 00:37:18 If you fancy someone… 00:39:00 Exercise 00:42:07 Hair colour 00:44:00 Screenwriting 00:46:10 Compliments 00:47:30 Sampha 00:50:00 Lyrics 00:52:00 Outro

Thom Browne on Dressing Teyana Taylor, Uniform and Individuality, and Gray | Fashion Neurosis

8 abr 2026

Thom Browne is an American fashion designer, who is widely recognized for challenging and modernizing our contemporary uniform and tailoring. By questioning traditional proportions, Browne’s designs consistently convey a true American sensibility rooted in quality craftsmanship and precise tailoring. Browne began working in fashion in the late 1990s for brands including Giorgio Armani and Ralph Lauren. In 2001, Browne began his eponymous label with five suits in a small “by appointment” shop in New York City’s West Village and, in the years following, expanded his business to include ready-to-wear, accessories and fragrance collections for men, women and children. Browne has dressed leading figures across culture, including Teyana Taylor, LeBron James, Diane Keaton, Janelle Monae, and Timothee Chalamet. Browne has also become known for his highly conceptual runway presentations which have gained global attention for their thought provoking and dramatic themes and settings. In 2023, Browne became the Chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America and has been honored with the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year Award four times, the GQ Designer of the Year, the FIT Couture Council Award, and the Cooper Hewitt National Design Award. His designs are recognized by museums around the world including the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum, and the Mode Museum Antwerpen. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Thom Browne discuss how individuality is heightened by a uniform, long vs short runway shows, and how sadness can be uplifting. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 What are you wearing today? 00:01:40 Parisian fashion scene 00:06:55 School uniforms 00:07:32 Rules about clothing 00:11:03 Thom’s mother 00:12:30 The individuality of uniforms 00:14:25 Proportion 00:19:20 Insecurities 00:21:00 American sensibilities 00:24:00 Employee dress code 00:29:34 Runway shows 00:31:55 Short suits 00:34:45 Subversiveness in clothing 00:37:00 Intellectualism in Thom’s designs 00:40:00 Cinematic inspirations 00:41:35 Andrew Bolton 00:43:30 If you fancy someone… 00:44:15 Nudity 00:45:25 Dressing Teyana Taylor 00:49:25 Outro

Lynne Ramsay on Glaswegian Identity, Award Ceremony Dressing, and Martin Scorsese | Fashion Neurosis

1 abr 2026

Lynne Ramsay is an award-winning director and writer. Born and raised in Glasgow, Lynne made the short film Little Deaths during her time at the National Film and Television School, which won the 1996 Prix du Jury at Cannes. In 1998, she wrote and directed the short film Gasman, starring her brother James, which won the BAFTA short film award and another Prix du Jury. Her feature film debut was the 1999 film Ratcatcher, which won numerous awards, follows a young boy growing up in working-class Glasgow during the bin workers strike in the 1970s. She has since written and directed four feature films, often adapting books such as Morvern Callar, which starred a young Samantha Morton as a woman grieving her boyfriend’s suicide at a party resort in Spain, We Need To Talk About Kevin, and You Were Never Really Here. Her latest film, Die My Love, is produced by Martin Scorsese and stars Jennifer Lawrence as a new mother suffering post-partum psychosis, whilst her husband played by Robert Pattinson struggles to cope with her illness. Lynnw Ramsay studied photography at Napier College Edinburgh, and much of her film work has been inspired by photographers including Robert Frank, Richard Billingham and Nan Goldin, influencing her meticulous use of colour and framing. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Lynne Ramsay discuss the working class Glasgow Intelligentsia, seizing the moment on a film shoot, and the generosity of Martin Scorsese’s brilliance. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:47 Intro 00:01:07 What are you wearing today? 00:02:10 Creating feeling in films 00:04:25 Glasgow 00:08:00 Imagination 00:10:35 Childhood clothing obsessions 00:11:25 Directing children 00:18:00 Choosing shots 00:22:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:23:20 Chaos in filmmaking 00:25:45 Fashion growing up 00:29:44 Transition from girl to woman 00:31:01 Lynne’s brother 00:35:30 Female directors 00:37:58 Casting films 00:41:40 Advertisement for Claude 00:43:00 Editing films 00:45:30 Making people attractive in films 00:46:30 Music in Lynne’s films 00:48:50 Die My Love 00:54:25 Red Carpet dressing 00:57:00 If you fancy someone… 00:58:58 Clothes to improve mood 01:01:00 Martin Scorsese 01:06:00 Advertisement for Claude

Riz Ahmed on Codeswitching, Burgundy, and Why Hamlet Still Has a Lot To Say | Fashion Neurosis

25 mar 2026

Riz Ahmed is an Academy and Emmy Award winning actor, director, musician, and writer. Born and raised in Wembley, Ahmed studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University, going on to study acting at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Ahmed’s breakthrough role was in the 2006 film The Road to Guantanamo. He has starred in the satirical film Four Lions, the HBO award-nominated series The Night Of, and The Sound of Metal, for which Ahmed received a Best Actor nomination at the Academy Awards. More recently, Ahmed has featured in Wes Anderson’s latest film The Phoenician Scheme, and plays the titular role in Aneil Karia’s modern adaptation of Hamlet. In October, Riz will be seen alongside Tom Cruise and Sandra Hüller in DIGGER, Alejandro Iñárritu’s first English language film since The Revenant. Ahmed is the founder of the award-winning production company, Left-Handed Films, which has produced films including the 2020 feature film Mogul Mowgli, and the 2020 short The Long Goodbye, both of which were written by and starred Ahmed, which won an Academy Award for Best Short Film. Ahmed has written, produced, and starred in a forthcoming comedy series for Amazon Prime titled BAIT, following the struggles of aspiring actor Shah Latif, whose life takes a surreal turn as he navigates an existential crisis and a bizarre conspiracy. His performance has been described as ‘dazzling, with sharp comic timing and a mega-watt charisma.’ As a musician, his career has spanned two decades across battle rap, techno, a successful American band Swet Shop Boys, and most recently, his critically acclaimed, award-winning 2020 solo album “The Long Goodbye”. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Riz Ahmed discuss the importance of Hamlet today, using colour to represent different personalities, and how to speak by just listening. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:40 Intro 00:01:04 What are you wearing today? 00:05:10 Language 00:09:00 Perfectionism 00:14:30 Codeswitching 00:18:00 Insider/Outsider 00:19:45 Advertisement for Claude 00:21:07 Childhood obsessions 00:26:20 Being consciously attractive 00:27:55 Burgundy 00:29:30 Muslim dress codes 00:31:00 Provocation and Muslim representation 00:38:00 Hamlet 00:40:45 Advertisement for Claude 00:42:10 Shakespeare’s couplets 00:46:39 Love and marriage 00:48:55 Photographers 00:51:20 If you fancy someone… 00:53:33 The Sound of Metal and recovery 00:58:45 Learning Sign Language 01:02:28 BAIT 01:06:35 Outro 01:06:55 Advertisement for Claude

David Byrne on Talking Heads, the Big Suit, and Vampire Movies | Fashion Neurosis

18 mar 2026

David Byrne is a musician and visual artist. He was born in Dumbarton, Scotland, moving to Canada aged 2, and later Maryland, where he was raised in Baltimore. Byrne studied photography, performance, and video at RISD and the Maryland Institute College of Art, before moving to New York in the early 1970s. In 1975, Byrne co-founded the group Talking Heads, who released eight studio albums before splitting up in the early 1990s. The band made the concert film Stop Making Sense in 1984, directed by Jonathan Demme, which in 2024 was remastered and re-released by A24. Byrne established the record labels Luaka Bop and Todo Mundo, which have released music by artists including William Onyeabor, Cornershop, and Floating Points. As a solo musician, David Byrne has released over 10 solo albums, the most recent Who Is The Sky? released in 2025, and collaborated with artists including Brian Eno, St Vincent, and Olivia Rodrigo. He has written soundtracks for films including Bernando Bertolucci’s The Last Emperor, for which Byrne won an Academy Award for Best Original Score. Byrne has written several books including Bicycle Diaries and How Music Works, and in 1986 wrote, directed, and starred in True Stories, a musical collage of discordant Americana released in 1986. His theatrical work includes his 2019 American Utopia tour which was transferred to Broadway and a film version directed by Spike Lee, and his immersive theater production Theater of the Mind from 2022, which will be shown in Chicago in March 2026. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and David Byrne discuss the Big Suit, the joy of Vampire movies, and being useless at dinner party conversations. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:42 Intro 00:01:16 What are you wearing today? 00:03:20 Psycho Killer and Talking Heads 00:04:15 Childhood obsessions 00:05:40 Introversion/extroversion 00:07:52 Dancing 00:11:30 David’s laugh 00:13:00 Known/unknown 00:15:40 Body 00:18:50 Dressing to hide/reveal 00:20:28 Advertisement for Claude 00:21:50 Talking Heads outfits 00:25:45 Talking Heads split 00:27:30 Love 00:33:32 If you fancy someone… 00:36:33 Advertisement for Claude 00:37:58 How Music Works 00:44:12 Autism 00:47:40 Costumes for performing 00:49:00 Tiny Desk Concert 00:50:37 Paul Thomas Anderson and Stop Making Sense 00:51:34 Outro 00:52:07 Advertisement for Claude

Fecal Matter on Lady Gaga, Shaving Eyebrows, and Falling in Love | Fashion Neurosis

11 mar 2026

Fecal Matter are a fashion design and artist duo made up of Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj. The two met at fashion school in Montreal in 2012, and formed Fecal Matter in 2014. Matières Fécales, the duo’s brand, was founded in 2025, and creates unique garments defined by their phrase “Provoke Society”. The brand is known for their post-human aesthetic and ethos of unlimited freedom and radical self-expression, with products spanning fashion, film, politics and music. Matières Fécales’ name reflects its mission to capture the beauty and grotesque of the human experience, whilst also challenging the codes of luxury culture. They debuted at Paris Fashion Week with a FW25 collection, positioning themselves as one of the most notable shows of the season and a fresh voice pushing boundaries in contemporary fashion through razor sharp tailoring and couture-like silhouettes. Hannah and Steven are respected and adored by members of the fashion elite including Rick Owens, Christian Louboutin, and milliner Stephen Jones. They have collaborated on shoes with Louboutin and created headpieces with Jones. They live and work in Paris. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Fecal Matter discuss falling in love, their dream of dressing Oprah, and exploring identity in the face of punishment. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:40 Intro 00:01:06 What are you wearing today? 00:03:02 Early experimentations in fashion 00:06:45 Relationships to body 00:09:15 Family 00:16:30 Freedom of self expression 00:21:00 Hannah and Steven’s Relationship 00:28:44 Advertisement for Claude 00:30:00 If you fancy someone… 00:33:15 Nudity 00:39:58 Consumerism in fashion 00:46:02 Dressing celebrities 00:52:44 Advertisement for Claude 00:54:05 Interior design 01:03:00 Art and Paris 01:10:10 Self care 01:13:00 Outro 01:14:00 Advertisement for Claude

Erin O’Connor on Catholic Drama, Androgyny, and Alexander McQueen | Fashion Neurosis

4 mar 2026

Erin O’Connor is a British supermodel, writer, and advocate. She grew up in the West Midlands and was scouted as a teenager at the iconic 90’s cult show The Clothes Show live. Erin O’Connor’s modelling debut was in i-D magazine in 1996, shot by Juergen Teller. She soon rose to prominence, walking the runway for esteemed designers including Prada, Gucci, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior, Versace, John Galliano and Jean-Paul Gaultier. More recently, Erin has walked for Tom Ford and Willy Chavarria. Karl Lagerfeld once described O’Connor as “one of the best models in the world” and Erin has been photographed by industry giants including Richard Avedon, Steven Meisel, Nick Knight, Mario Testino, David Bailey, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh and Tim Walker. Erin featured in the Channel 4 documentary This Model Life in 2003, and has since written and presented two documentaries about fashion for BBC Radio 4, as well as contributing articles to British Vogue, The Times, i-D, and GQ. Alongside her modelling, Erin is an advocate for model well-being and mental health. Through her position as Vice Chair of the British Fashion Council Erin founded Model Sanctuary, a non-profit initiative, providing support and resources for models during fashion week. Since 2011, Erin has been an ambassador for Save the Children and is an ambassador for Borne, a UK-based medical research charity dedicated to preventing premature birth and improving outcomes for mothers and babies. In recognition of her substantial contributions to fashion and charitable causes, Erin was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2017 by Queen Elizabeth II. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Erin O’Connor discuss walking for Alexander McQueen, coming from a working class background and being described as aristocratic, and holding her own against an unfriendly Feminist. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:41 Intro 00:01:03 What are you wearing today? 00:02:08 Self image 00:07:34 “Aristocratic” beauty 00:11:05 Self-suppression 00:15:25 Transitioning from girl to woman 00:28:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:29:17 Alter egos 00:30:42 Erin’s Model friends 00:36:20 Support in the industry 00:41:30 Collaborating with designers 00:45:13 Favourite models 00:50:46 Androgyny and sexiness 00:55:48 If you fancy someone… 00:58:36 Advertisement for Claude 01:00:00 Alexander McQueen 01:07:00 Feminism and fashion 01:11:00 Memoirs 01:17:00 Outro 01:17:33 Advertisement for Claude

Richard E. Grant on Ugly Feet, Withnail and I, and Barbra Streisand | Fashion Neurosis

25 feb 2026

Richard E. Grant is an actor, director, writer and presenter. Born in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), his father worked for the British government and Grant grew up as part of an ex-pat community in the country. He made his film debut in 1987 as the titular character in Withnail & I, about an alcoholic out-of-work actor. Grant played a series of eccentric characters in the 1990s, from a fashion designer in Robert Altman’s Pret-A-Porter, to a villain terrorising Bruce Willis in Hudson Hawk, and the manager of the Spice Girls in Spice World. More recently, Grant has starred in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Emerald Fennel’s Saltburn, and Can You Ever Forgive Me? for which he received Golden Globe, BAFTA and Oscar nominations as Best Supporting Actor. In 2005, Grant made his directorial debut with Wah Wah, a fascinating account of his childhood in former Swaziland. He has written several books, his most recent A Pocketful of Happiness in 2023, about his grief following the death of his wife Joan Washington from cancer after 38 years of marriage. Richard E. Grant has become a muse to fashion designers on the catwalk, walking for Burberry AW25 and Miu Miu SS26. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Richard E. Grant discuss his narrowly avoiding being shot by his father, his life long crush on Barbra Streisand, and how to play comedy straight. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:45 Intro 00:01:00 What are you wearing today? 00:02:40 Compliments 00:06:20 Richard’s childhood 00:08:45 Talking behind people’s backs 00:15:29 Importance of language 00:18:08 Attraction to addicts 00:21:29 Eroticism 00:23:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:24:37 Withnail’s clothing 00:26:27 Handling extreme feelings 00:30:00 Richard’s marriage 00:33:44 Changing weight for roles 00:36:00 Acting comedy 00:40:00 Honesty 00:44:00 Richard and his mother 00:46:37 Advertisement for Claude 00:47:42 Barbara Streisand 00:52:22 Quentin Tarantino 00:54:24 Fashion 00:58:06 If you fancy someone… 01:03:00 Nudity 01:05:10 Outro 01:05:32 Advertisement for Claude

Charlotte Gainsbourg on A Good Pair of Jeans, Shyness vs Modesty, and Grief | Fashion Neurosis

18 feb 2026

Charlotte Gainsbourg is an actress and musician. The daughter of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, she was born in London and raised in Paris. She made her acting debut at the age of 13 playing Catherine Deneuve’s daughter in the film Paroles et Musique, and her musical debut the same year with the song “Lemon Incest” duetting with her father Serge. In 1986, she won a Cesar Award for her starring role in the film L’Effrontée. Her debut album was released the same year, produced by her father to accompany the film Charlotte For Ever, which starred a 15 year old Charlotte alongside her father Serge. Gainsbourg has since released four further albums, her most recent Rest in 2017, which explored her grief following the deaths of her father and sister Kate Barry. In 2009, Gainsbourg starred in Lars von Trier’s film Antichrist, for which she won the Cannes Best Actress award, marking the beginning of a collaboration between the actress and director. She went on to star in his 2011 film Melancholia, and 2013’s Nymphomaniac. Gainsbourg directed and produced a documentary about her mother, Jane par Charlotte, in 2021, exploring their relationship two years before Birkin’s death. Charlotte Gainsbourg is a reluctant fashion icon, cited by all those with a love of fashion, independent film, and music as a truly original figure of glamour and cool. She has fronted campaigns for fashion houses including Balenciaga and Yves Saint Laurent, with YSL’s Anthony Vaccarello directing Gainsbourg’s most recent music video Blurry Moon. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Charlotte Gainsbourg discuss relationships with powerful fathers, her work with Lars von Trier, and love and grief. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Advertisement for Claude 00:00:45 Intro 00:01:08 What are you wearing today? 00:04:28 Charlotte’s Parents 00:07:26 Serge Gainsbourg 00:15:13 Nymphomaniac and Masochism 00:17:21 Charlotte’s first film 00:22:06 First clothing obsessions 00:27:00 Self esteem and charm 00:31:15 Advertisement for Claude 00:32:50 Charlotte’s accent and use of language 00:41:04 Charlotte and her father 00:45:35 Working with Lars von Trier 00:56:25 Self confidence and clothing 01:03:08 Hair 01:04:25 Advertisement for Claude 01:05:30 If you fancy someone… 01:09:00 Bella’s homage to Jane Birkin 01:14:00 Jane Par Charlotte and Jane’s relationship with her mother 01:25:52 Outro 01:30:05 Advertisement for Claude

Esther Perel on the Passage from Pain to Pleasure and Risk Taking | Fashion Neurosis

11 feb 2026

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist and author, recognized as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. Fluent in nine languages, she helms a therapy practice in New York City, serves as an organizational consultant for Fortune 500 companies, and is an advisor to both Hinge and Culture Amp on the intricacies of human connection. Esther was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, the daughter of two Polish Jewish Holocaust survivors who owned a clothing shop. She gained a Masters degree from Lesley University in Expressive Art Therapy in the 1980s, and has lived in the United States with her partner, Jack Saul, for more than 40 years. Her celebrated TED Talks have garnered millions of views, and her bestselling books, Mating in Captivity and The State of Affairs, are global phenomena which have been translated into more than 30 languages. Perel is also the host of the hit podcast Where Should We Begin?, which has captivated millions of listeners around the world for nearly a decade. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Esther Perel discuss Perel’s childhood in her parents’ clothing shop, the rules of dressing as a therapist, and fragile masculinity. Esther Perel’s podcast Where Should We Begin? can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and her Substack is Entre Nous, estherperel.substack.com This is the last of our Fashion Neurosis in New York series - see you next time. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:24 What are you wearing today? 00:02:28 Therapising men 00:08:10 Esther’s appearance 00:11:29 Childhood and clothing 00:13:50 Esther’s mother 00:17:20 Mother figures 00:20:59 Patients clothing 00:24:00 Risk taking in dressing 00:26:44 Style inspirations 00:29:03 Men’s clothing 00:32:17 Erotic formula 00:39:00 The importance of vanity 00:44:37 If you fancy someone… 00:48:20 Parents expectations and grief 00:52:46 Esther’s husband Jack Saul 00:57:25 Transition from girl to woman 01:06:11 Outro

Abiodun Oyewole on Poetry, Hip Hop and Nina Simone | Fashion Neurosis

4 feb 2026

Abiodun Oyewole is an American poet, painter and author, and one of the founding members of the music and spoken-word group The Last Poets. Born in Ohio, Oyewole was raised in New York by his aunt, whose love of jazz and gospel music greatly influenced him. He was given the name Abiodun Oyewole aged fifteen, by a Yoruba priest at a temple in Harlem. The Last Poets were formed by Abiodun Oyewole, David Nelson & Gylan Kain in 1968, releasing their first album in 1970. The group is credited, along with Gil Scott-Heron, as having had a profound effect on the development of the hip-hop genre. Abiodun missed the launch of The Last Poets first album after being sentenced to four years in a North Carolina prison for robbing the offices of the local Ku Klux Klan. During his time in prison he attended a nearby college where he earned his B.A. degree. He went on to earn a Ph.D. from Columbia University, where he has served as a faculty member. Oyewole rejoined The Last Poets during its 1990s resurgence, with their latest albums released in 2018 & 2024, and he has also released several solo albums. Oyewole has published two volumes of poetry, Naked, 2020, and Branches of the Tree of Life, 2020, and an essay collection titled Black Lives Have Always Mattered. Oyewole hosts Sundays @ 110 each week at his home in Harlem, opening his doors to fellow artists, encouraging performance and a shared creative experience. Oyewole is one of several poets credited for liberating American poetry by creating vocal, spontaneous, energetic and uncensored vernacular verse that paved the way for spoken word and hip-hop. He continues to write poetry every day. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Abiodun Oyewole and Bella Freud discuss how they first met, being treated as the Pope of Poetry, and spending time backstage with Nina Simone. Paid Substack subscribers get our weekly liner notes. This week: behind the scenes with Bella and Abiodun. Join us there if you’d like to explore the conversation further. https://fashionneurosis.substack.com/ Painting by Malù dalla Piccola. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:25 What are you wearing today 00:01:55 The Last Poets formation and lyricism 00:06:20 Childhood 00:16:43 How Bella and Dun met 00:21:00 The Last Poets legacy 00:28:03 Dun’s Name 00:36:11 Performing Prayer 00:41:39 The Last Poets Early Years 00:53:43 Dun’s Time in Prison 01:06:09 Langston Hughes 01:09:39 Nina Simone 01:21:08 If you fancy someone… 01:23:25 New Generation of Poets 01:33:40 Outro

Alexi Wasser on Sexy Underwear, Insecurities, and Neurotic Dating | Fashion Neurosis

28 ene 2026

Alexi Wasser is a New York–based filmmaker, writer, and actor whose work blends razor-sharp comedy with raw emotional candor. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Wasser’s late father was the photojournalist Julian Wasser, who photographed 20th century cultural icons including Joan Didion and Jack Nicholson, and her mother Leslie Knauer is a musician who was in rock bands in the 1970s and ‘80s. Wasser’s feature directorial debut, Messy - which she also wrote, produced, and stars in - was released in 2025. Messy is an intimate portrait of romantic humiliation, self-discovery, and reinvention in New York, drawing inspiration from the work of Nora Ephron and Carrie Fisher. As an actor, Wasser has appeared in acclaimed series including Rian Johnson’s Poker Face (Peacock), HBO’s Girls, and Search Party. She is currently developing her second feature, a modern-day New York comedy about the humiliations, disappointments, and occasional joys of adult life. Wasser continues to craft deeply personal comedic stories that interrogate identity, intimacy, and reinvention with an honesty and edge entirely her own. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Alexi Wasser discuss directing your own sex scenes, big feet, and the tyranny of looking for love. Paid Substack subscribers get our weekly liner notes. This week: behind the scenes with Bella and Alexi. Join us there if you’d like to explore the conversation further. https://fashionneurosis.substack.com/subscribe Painting by Malù dalla Piccola. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:23 What are you wearing today? 00:02:10 Alexi’s directorial debut 00:07:12 Oversharing 00:11:32 Julian Wasser 00:15:02 Alexi’s mother Leslie Knauer 00:17:22 Embarrassment of parents 00:19:02 Insecurities 00:25:52 Nudity 00:27:39 Working at APC 00:31:34 Discussing sex 00:36:40 Film inspirations 00:39:16 Underwear 00:44:47 Clothes to improve mood 00:47:46 Men’s clothing 00:48:45 If you fancy someone… 00:50:37 Hair 00:54:00 Outro

Christy Turlington on George Michael, Supermodels, and Advocacy within Fashion | Fashion Neurosis

21 ene 2026

Christy Turlington Burns is the Founder and President of Every Mother Counts. Christy’s work in maternal health began after she experienced a childbirth-related complication in 2003—an experience that inspired her to direct and produce the documentary feature film, No Woman, No Cry, about the challenges women face throughout pregnancy and childbirth around the world. Under Christy’s leadership, over the past 15 years Every Mother Counts has invested nearly $50 million to support awareness raising, community-led solutions, and advocacy for systems change, with the goal of ensuring that the maternal health journey before, during, and after childbirth is safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere. Before founding EMC, Christy received international acclaim as a model representing the world’s biggest fashion and beauty brands which she leveraged to become a health and wellness advocate. She authored a book about yoga, Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice (Hyperion 2002), edited the book, Arrival Stories: Women Share Their Experiences of Becoming Mothers (Random House 2022) with Amy Schumer, and served as an executive producer for the 2023 Apple TV documentary series, The Super Models. In 2025, Christy was named to the inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list as one of the most influential people shaping the future of giving, and she received the Distinguished Alumni Award from New York University in 2023. Christy graduated Cum Laude from NYU’s Gallatin School of Independent Studies and studied Public Health at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. She has completed 10 Marathons on behalf of Team EMC and lives in New York City. In this episode of Fashion Neurosis, Bella Freud and Christy Turlington discuss being roommates with Naomi Campbell, whether George Michael had a crush on Linda Evangelista, and advocating for women’s health. Paid Substack subscribers get our weekly liner notes. This week: behind the scenes with Bella and Christy. Join us there if you’d like to explore the conversation further. https://fashionneurosis.substack.com/subscribe Painting by Malù dalla Piccola. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:22 What are you wearing today? 00:06:13 90s New York 00:10:01 Early modelling 00:16:35 Beauty as burden 00:25:23 Being a mother figure in the industry 00:29:30 Guardians in modelling and Kate Moss 00:33:26 Naomi Campbell as a roommate 00:36:25 Runway walking 00:43:43 Vivienne Westwood 00:51:22 Steven Meisel 00:56:28 Marc Jacobs and Supporting designers 01:00:12 Catwalk documentary 01:06:41 Naughtiness 01:09:52 If you fancy someone… 01:15:10 George Michael and Freedom ‘90 01:22:21 Every Mother Counts and Christy’s Birth story 01:32:20 Advocacy in Fashion 01:35:58 Outro