Singer. Songwriter. Icon. Jake Shears looks back on his sartorial choices from his teenage years, through to his time in the Scissor Sisters and beyond. How did moving to New York change his personal style? Why does he think he’s bad at dressing himself? And what was he thinking when he would perform on stage wearing as little as possible?

Jake lets us in on his most memorable fashion moments including exploring the Vivienne Westwood vault and finding a lacy piece that he fell in love with, his days shopping in New York thrift stores and finding Princess Leia inspired fits and how The Rockettes inspired his style when he was doing Kinky Boots on Broadway. 

Check out our Instagram to see the looks Jake talks about @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and follow us on Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

Singer. Songwriter. Icon. Jake Shears looks back on his sartorial choices from his teenage years, through to his time in the Scissor Sisters and beyond. How did moving to New York change his personal style? Why does he think he&rsquo;s bad at dressing himself? And what was he thinking when he would perform on stage wearing as little as possible?
Jake lets us in on his most memorable fashion moments including exploring the Vivienne Westwood vault and finding a lacy piece that he fell in love with, his days shopping in New York thrift stores and finding Princess Leia inspired fits and how The Rockettes inspired his style when he was doing Kinky Boots on Broadway.&nbsp;
Check out our Instagram to see the looks Jake talks about @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and follow us on Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

A personal billboard to the outside world, fashion really can reflect a much wider personal story than is often told. The clothes we choose to wear help to reveal the story of our lives. Join Henry Holland on a sartorial journey like no other where he speaks to ICONIC guests about the looks that changed their lives and the stories behind them.

WARNING: This is not a podcast about celebrity fashion fails! It’s a personal fashion history straight from the horse's mouth. Are you ready? Subscribe to What Were You Thinking so you don’t miss an episode. 

In partnership with Vestiaire Collective

A personal billboard to the outside world, fashion really can reflect a much wider personal story than is often told. The clothes we choose to wear help to reveal the story of our lives. Join Henry Holland on a sartorial journey like no other where he speaks to ICONIC guests about the looks that changed their lives and the stories behind them.
WARNING: This is not a podcast about celebrity fashion fails! It&rsquo;s a personal fashion history straight from the horse's mouth. Are you ready? Subscribe to What Were You Thinking so you don&rsquo;t miss an episode.&nbsp;
In partnership with Vestiaire Collective

What Were You Thinking?

A personal billboard to the outside world, fashion really can reflect a much wider personal story than is often told. The clothes we choose to wear help to reveal the story of our lives. Join Henry Holland on a sartorial journey like no other where he speaks to ICONIC guests about the looks that changed their lives and the stories behind them.

WARNING: This is not a podcast about celebrity fashion fails! It’s a personal fashion history straight from the horse's mouth. Are you ready? Subscribe to What Were You Thinking so you don’t miss an episode. Follow us on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast or Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

In partnership with Vestiaire Collective

A personal billboard to the outside world, fashion really can reflect a much wider personal story than is often told. The clothes we choose to wear help to reveal the story of our lives. Join Henry Holland on a sartorial journey like no other where he speaks to ICONIC guests about the looks that changed their lives and the stories behind them.
WARNING: This is not a podcast about celebrity fashion fails! It&rsquo;s a personal fashion history straight from the horse's mouth. Are you ready? Subscribe to What Were You Thinking so you don&rsquo;t miss an episode. Follow us on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast or Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast
In partnership with Vestiaire Collective

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Designer. Curator. Living legend. Sir Paul Smith shares the highs and lows from his fashion journey which spans 50 years this year. What was the first collection he showed at Fashion Week like? How did he feel going to Chanel shows in the presence of Coco Chanel? Has the thought of retiring ever crossed his mind?

Sir Paul talks us through the unique dilemma of deciding what to wear when you’re getting knighted in the morning and married in the afternoon, David Bowie giving customers in his store the shock of their lives and the art of being a collector (we didn’t say hoarder, okay). 

Check out our Instagram to see the looks we discuss @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and follow us on Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

Designer. Curator. Living legend. Sir Paul Smith shares the highs and lows from his fashion journey which spans 50 years this year. What was the first collection he showed at Fashion Week like? How did he feel going to Chanel shows in the presence of Coco Chanel? Has the thought of retiring ever crossed his mind?
Sir Paul talks us through the unique dilemma of deciding what to wear when you&rsquo;re getting knighted in the morning and married in the afternoon, David Bowie giving customers in his store the shock of their lives and the art of being a collector (we didn&rsquo;t say hoarder, okay).&nbsp;
Check out our Instagram to see the looks we discuss @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and follow us on Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

Shatter the myth Paul Smith

Designer Daniel Fletcher takes us through his creative process and how his deeply personal collections explore his thoughts on current affairs and social issues that he is passionate about. How he grew up drawing dress designs for his mum, his first job in fashion with Victoria Beckham and how he gained experience working for some of the biggest names in the fashion world. 

How did it feel when Harry Styles was one of his first customers, buying some of his graduate collection? What was it really like on set of the Netflix show Next in Fashion? And what will be the next political issues he tackles through his work?

Daniel gives some sage advice to the fashion graduates in the audience and for anyone looking to break into one of the toughest industries there is. How he found his stride and what makes his work stand out.

See all the looks we talk about on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and check out our Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

Designer Daniel Fletcher takes us through his creative process and how his deeply&nbsp;personal&nbsp;collections explore his thoughts on current affairs and social issues that he is passionate about. How he grew up drawing dress designs for his mum, his first job in fashion with Victoria Beckham and how he gained experience working for some of the biggest names in the fashion world.&nbsp;
How did it feel when Harry Styles was one of his first customers, buying some of his graduate collection? What was it really like on set of the Netflix show Next in Fashion? And what will be the next political issues he tackles through his work?
Daniel gives some sage advice to the fashion graduates in the audience and for anyone looking to break into one of the toughest industries there is. How he found his stride and what makes his work stand out.
See all the looks we talk about on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and check out our Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

I got wheeled out on a stretcher after my night with Daniel Fletcher

Model. Singer. Tabloid proclaimed wild child. Pixie Geldof gets candid about her personal style. What was it like growing up in the public eye during a time when the paparazzi were social media? How does her parents' style influence the way she dresses? And what was she thinking when she wore stripper heels to the British Fashion Awards?

Pixie takes us through her take on event dressing and how she decided what to wear to a Royal wedding (a last minute borrowed Celine number, of course!), why she wore a pretty Moschino dress to the Met Gala when the theme was punk and the story behind that iconic pixie haircut.

See all the looks Pixie talks about on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and check out our Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

Model. Singer. Tabloid proclaimed wild child. Pixie Geldof gets candid about her personal style. What was it like growing up in the public eye during a time when the paparazzi were social media? How does her parents' style influence the way she dresses? And what was she thinking when she wore stripper heels to the British Fashion Awards?
Pixie takes us through her take on event dressing and how she decided what to wear to a Royal wedding (a last minute borrowed Celine number, of course!), why she wore a pretty Moschino dress to the Met Gala when the theme was punk and the story behind that iconic pixie haircut.
See all the looks Pixie talks about on Instagram @whatwereyouthinkingpodcast and check out our Twitter and TikTok @WWYT_podcast

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