Who Are You Wearing?

Kate McGuire: from Laura Ashley to luxury conversions

Who Are You Wearing?

Show Notes

Kiri speaks to conversion designer, sustainable fashion activist and founder of Converted Closet, Kate McGuire. Kate tells Kiri how a childhood fascination with Cindy dolls and Bunty magazine evolved into a celebrated career in clothes conversion, turning cherished second-hand pieces into high-end couture collections. Kiri and Kate talk post-pandemic values, the problem of perfectionism, and clothing as an armour or a comfort.Who Are You Wearing is a Little Wander production. The producer is Jo Southerd.Artwork by Mari Phillips @mythsntits Music by Ani Glass. Follow Who Are You Wearing on instagram: @whoyouwearingpod Send us an email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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