Show Notes
Beloved broadcaster Miquita Oliver joins Kay and Alice for the third episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss being catapulted into the centre of popular culture hosting Popworld at just 16, Miquita’s love of shopping second-hand, and how her brilliant mum Andi, Neneh Cherry, Judy Blame and her close-knit community of creatives have influenced her style and work ethic.
Discover the looks from episode 3:
ALICE wears:
Cecilie Bahnsen white top
Agolde jeans
Celine black loafers
KAY wears:
COS Boxy black T-shirt
TWP blue Tiny Dancer jeans
Ysso flower bud earrings
Saint Laurent black suede pumps
Hosted by Alice Casely-Hayford and Kay Barron Executive Producer: Laura Hyde Video Editor: Molly Richmond Music Supervisor: Giango Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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