The make-up phenomenon and star judge of BBC Three’s ‘Glow Up’, behind the screen Val is the go-to make-up artist in the fashion industry. In this episode Val breaks down her club days in Bristol, the origins of her catchphrase ‘ding-dong’ and the influence of music on her make-up. London-based, Val has travelled the world spreading her make-up magic. She has worked on now legendary catwalk shows for Alexander McQueen, music videos for Lady Gaga, and her work has been on the cover of all the...

In this episode, Monroe confides the music that has chaperoned her inspiring life. Having spoken at the UN and Oxford University, Munroe is a force to be reckoned with, and is considered the voice of a generation. An ambassador for gender variant and transgender youth charity Mermaids, Munroe was appointed as British Vogue Contributing Editor in 2022, released her debut book ‘Transitional’ earlier this year and is the host of the podcast ‘The Way We Are’ and MTV hit show Queerpiphany. ...

Kristen has worked with all the greats when it comes to fashion. Hitting the runways of Paris for Valentino, Jean Paul Gaultier and Versace, she’s become the defining ‘anti-model’ since the 1990s. In this episode, she discusses the creative process behind her Instagram photoshoots, and why music is so important when walking the runway. Born in Pennsylvania, Kristen became known for her unique, androgynous look in the 1990s. Over her illustrious career, she is a Vogue cover girl, and has...

Influenced by soul and jazz, in this episode Faith shares her own favourite tracks from the record pile, and how music and fashion icons Madonna and McQueen influenced her as a performer. Originally from Hackney in East London, Paloma rose to fame in the 2010s, winning Best British Female Solo Artist at the BRIT Awards in 2015. With two double-platinum albums, and numerous top-10 singles, she’s also appeared in films including ‘St Trinian’s’ and ‘The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'. A mother...

One of the most influential fashion image-makers of our time, Nick has consistently challenged conventional notions of beauty and is fêted for his groundbreaking creative collaborations with leading designers. In this episode, he talks about breaching the world of music, how 70s skinheads inspired his personal style and working with global icons. Since his unflinching depiction of Skinhead culture in the early ‘80s, the visionary Nick Knight has created award-winning fashion editorials and...

From rocking out to The Sex Pistols on her way to school, and why punk is more relevant than ever, Cora shares the songs on her playlist, and and her work alongside her grandmother to develop the Vivienne Foundation. After finishing school, Cora worked on an event hosted at the United Nations, producing and coordinating a global non-profit decimated to upscaling next GEN women leaders from minority and marginalised communities. The Vivienne Foundation continues to support and collaborate with...

Long inspired by London's plethora of subcultures, in this episode Martine shares an inspiring roster of tracks that never fail to impress, discussing the role of community in fashion, inspirations including Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and raves on Clapham Common. The British-Jamaican fashion designer launched her brand as a menswear shirting label in 2007, showcasing a debut collection of 10 shirts at Blacks private members club in Soho. Her eponymous label has gone from strength to strength, and...

Host DJ Fat Tony and Nick Knight introduce the brand new SHOWstudio podcast, Fashion Radio, where influential individuals working in fashion and music share the stories behind the sounds that have defined their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Fashion Radio, the new podcast by SHOWstudio where music and fashion collide. Hosted by DJ Fat Tony, today's biggest creative names step into the DJ booth to discuss the inextricable link between fashion and music. From their favourite catwalk moments to the most fashionable music videos, you won't want to miss tales on the tunes that keep Martine Rose, Nick Knight, Cora Corré, Kristen McMenamy, Munroe Bergdorf, Sam McKnight, Val Garland, and Paloma Faith inspired. Hosted on...