Best Amber Butchart Podcasts (2024)

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Behind the scenes at the Met for "Women Dressing Women", with conservator Melina Plottu (Christmas Special) 54:31

9M ago54:31

54:31

In this episode we go behind the scenes at the Met for the Costume Institute’s new exhibition “Women Dressing Women” with curator Melina Plottu, textiles conservator, as our guide. Learn about the process of preparing garments for display and discover the secrets of this extraordinary role that plays such an important but often unseen part of fashi…

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The Lee Miller Story. With Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Josephine Ross and Lucy Clayton 1:05:18

9M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

In this episode we explore the life and work of iconic artist, Lee Miller, in anticipation of the new film starring Kate Winslet. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram The Lee Miller Archives Lee Miller: Fashion in Wartime Britain Leave us a reviewBy Josephpine Ross, Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Lucy Clayton

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Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners Shaped Global Style 46:10

10M ago46:10

46:10

Today’s episode takes us to the Museum of London – where the major contribution of Jewish designers in making London an iconic fashion city is recognised in a new exhibtion. Revealing the stories of Jewish fashion makers who became industry leaders, founded retail chains still familiar on the high street today, and dressed the rich and famous Told …

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Fashion & Propaganda with Amber Butchart and the Fashion & Textiles Museum 59:27

10M ago59:27

59:27

This episode celebrates a new exhibition at the Fashion & Textiles Museum here in London: “The Fabric of Democracy: Propaganda Textiles from the French Revolution to Brexit” with curator, writer and broadcaster Amber Butchart. Discover how textiles have played a key role in the art of propaganda throughout the ages. Links Visit the exhibition Follo…

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Season of the Witch – Dress: Fancy Halloween special 2023, with Cathi Unsworth 44:41

11M ago44:41

44:41

You can trust Lucy Clayton to take you to some dark places each Halloween but this year, we bring you the ultimate guide to Goth. Author Cathi Unsworth has written the definitive history of Goth and joins us to talk music, eyeliner and icons of this spookiest of genres. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram…

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The Closet, with author Teo van den Broeke 32:53

12M ago32:53

32:53

Lucy Clayton meets with Soho House's editorial director and former style director for British GQ and Esquire, Teo van den Broke to discuss his debut book - a memoir about self discovery and finding yourself through fashion. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @teovandenbroeke on Instagram Leave us …

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Dressing Barbie: the Movie Debrief, with Carol Spencer 16:31

1y ago16:31

16:31

As promised! Following our interview with Barbie designer Carol Spencer, author of “Dressing Barbie” host Lucy Clayton meets up with Carol once more, to discuss the Barbie Movie. This treat sized episode is a forensic and fabulous dissection of the costumes in all it’s pink and sparkly glory. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @msl…

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End of Season Message + Summer Holiday Things to Do & Read! 6:42

1y ago6:42

6:42

Welcome to this end of season message from host Lucy Clayton. Full of recommendations for things to see and read over the summer. Please review the show. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram The Offbeat Sari Leighton House Guys & Dolls Regent’s Park Diva’s Exhibition Luminary Bakery Giffords Highly Desirab…

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Peak 90s Fashion & the Ghost phenomenon with founder Tanya Sarne 28:05

1y ago28:05

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Ghost. Iconic 90s fashion – accessible, desirable and machine washable. In the latest episode of Dress: Fancy, Lucy Clayton revisits this fashion moment with the Ghost founder herself, Tanya Sarne, whose rollercoaster, rock-and-roll lifestyle makes for a mesmerising memoir, Free Spirit. From modelling in Mayfair to running a global powerhouse brand…

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Dressing Barbie: Designing Fashion for a Style Icon – An Interview with Carol Spencer 40:40

1+ y ago40:40

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At DRESS:FANCY podcast we are eagerly anticipating the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie Movie (July 20th). To prepare, host Lucy Clayton tracks down Carol Spencer, who designed Barbie's wardrobe for over 35 years - this is a gorgeous and revealing conversation for anyone who ever played with Barbie, or admired her tiny, fabulous outfits. A celebrat…

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Part 2. Behind the Scenes: “Crown to Couture” at Kensington Palace 37:32

1+ y ago37:32

37:32

Join host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace. This is Part Two of a two part special, recorded after the curator tour of the exhibition itself. If you’ve ever wondered how an exhibition of this scale is put together, or what the role of a curator comprises - this episode reveals…

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Coronation Special: Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace 1:02:34

1+ y ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Join host Lucy Clayton and curators Polly Putnam and Claudia Acott Williams on a grand day out at Kensington Palace - for a behind the scenes tour of the new Crown To Couture exhibition. This is Part One of a two part special. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @historicroyalpalaces on Instagram F…

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Launch Party for “Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears” with Author Terry Newman 45:02

1+ y ago45:02

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On DRESS:FANCY podcast we love nothing more than a shameless rummage around in a celebrity wardrobe. And there is no one we’d rather do it with than author Terry Newman, who’s forensic knowledge of who wore what and when and why is world class. Her latest book, Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears is an encyclopaedic look at a style icon who’s versati…

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Secrets from a Victorian Woman’s Wardrobe 54:04

1+ y ago54:04

54:04

On the latest episode of Dress: Fancy, Lucy Clayton uncovers the secrets from a Victorian woman’s wardrobe with author Kate Strasdin and her enchanting new book The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes. This extraordinary fashion scrapbook contains thousand of swatches of fabric, which together tell the story of female friendship, industry and empire, art…

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Inside the Real Bridgerton Court: Who Was the Real Queen Charlotte? 1:06:04

1+ y ago1:06:04

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In advance of the eagerly anticipated Shondaland spinoff series “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” (Netflix, 4th May), Lucy Clayton takes a look at the real-life story behind one of television’s most compelling characters. Guest Catherine Curzon, author of a gorgeous new biography, joins us to discuss the scandals, fashions and kangaroos of Char…

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The Crown in Vogue with Robin Muir & Josephine Ross 1:15:24

1+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Lucy Clayton interviews Robin Muir & Josephine Ross, authors of “The Crown in Vogue) – join us as we rifle through the Vogue archive of a century’s worth of Royal Reporting. From Coronations, Weddings, Jubilees, Abdications, and Investitures – this is a celebration fashion history as told through one family, in the pages of Vogue. Links Follow @dre…

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Costume Anxiety & the Nativity Play – The DRESS:FANCY 2023 Christmas Special! 55:07

1+ y ago55:07

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the DRESS:FANCY podcast Christmas special! Join Lucy Clayton for an episode filled with glitter, nostalgia and dressing up as we explore the chaotic world of the Christmas Nativity Play. Recorded on location at an actual nursery school with head teacher Lucy Morley, we serve up top tips for creating costume…

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The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Britain 54:44

2y ago54:44

54:44

Lucy Clayton is joined by Verity Wilson, author of Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain, for a glorious exploration of the creative and chaotic ways costume plays a role in national identity. Full of inspiring and surprising ideas to recreate at home, this is the ultimate costume party. See the remarkable images that accompany this conv…

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Dress: Fancy needs your Christmas costume dramas! 1:37

2y ago1:37

1:37

This year, our Christmas special theme is costume anxiety and the nativity play. Together with a nursery school head teacher, Lucy will be answering your questions about making papier-mâché camels, sourcing the best red reindeer nose, and many more things. We want to hear from you! If you have a question you'd like us to answer or an anecdote about…

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The House of Embroidered Paper – Reimagining Regency Fashion with artist Stephanie Smart 56:29

2y ago56:29

56:29

Host Lucy Clayton visits artist Stephanie Smart, on location at Worthing Museum, for a masterclass in quilling and a tour of Stephanie’s work – Regency fashions crafted only from paper. In this extraordinary, intimate behind the scenes episode we learn about Stephanie’s creative process, the relationship between research and reality and how to beco…

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The Crown Bonus Special: Meet Lucy’s Mother AKA Accidental 90s Princess Diana Lookalike 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

DRESS:FANCY podcast celebrates the launch of the new season of Netflix’s The Crown with this by popular demand bonus show… following our episode with Eloise Moran of @ladydirevengelooks, host Lucy Clayton interviews her own mother about what it was like to be Princess Diana’s double throughout the 90’s and Noughties. The similarity is frankly uncan…

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Lady Diana Revenge Looks 1:05:37

2y ago1:05:37

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In this episode we turn our attention to one of the most revered style icons in all the world – Princess Diana. Join host Lucy Clayton and Eloise Moran, founder of the cult Instagram @ladydirevengelooks and author of “The Lady Di Look Book – What Diana Was Trying to Tell Us With Her Clothes” for a shameless indulgent tour of Diana’s wardrobe evolut…

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Haunting Fashion: Clothing Beyond the Grave 1:02:59

2y ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Our annual Halloween show is the highlight of the DRESS:FANCY year. Host Lucy Clayton is joined by writers Rosalind Yana and Chris Woodyard to explore the perplexing human impulse to imbue clothes with meaning beyond the grave. Can a garment embody a spirit? And how can what someone wore serve as a tool to process the concept of death? Inspired by …

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The Official Laura Ashley Fan Club 1:00:20

2y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Dress: Fancy begins a new season with a special episode exploring the history and influence of Laura Ashley – join host Lucy Clayton and fellow Laura Ashley obsessives Isabel Spearman, founder of the hugely influential Daily Dress Edit, Telegraph Fashion Director Bethan Holt, and designer Justine Tabak to glory in the legacy of a brand that has not…

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New season trailer – Autumn/Winter 2022 4:09

2y ago4:09

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Host Lucy Clayton gives a glimpse of what's in store for the new season of Dress: Fancy. Links Visit our website Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Amber Butchart Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Making a Splash with Amber Butchart

Amber Butchart

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Dress: Fancy: The Podcast About Dressing Up

Lucy Clayton

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Behind the scenes at the Met for "Women Dressing Women", with conservator Melina Plottu (Christmas Special) 54:31

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The Lee Miller Story. With Ami Bouhassane, Robin Muir, Josephine Ross and Lucy Clayton 1:05:18

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Fashion City: How Jewish Londoners Shaped Global Style 46:10

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Fashion & Propaganda with Amber Butchart and the Fashion & Textiles Museum 59:27

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Season of the Witch – Dress: Fancy Halloween special 2023, with Cathi Unsworth 44:41

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The Closet, with author Teo van den Broeke 32:53

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Dressing Barbie: the Movie Debrief, with Carol Spencer 16:31

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End of Season Message + Summer Holiday Things to Do & Read! 6:42

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Peak 90s Fashion & the Ghost phenomenon with founder Tanya Sarne 28:05

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Dressing Barbie: Designing Fashion for a Style Icon – An Interview with Carol Spencer 40:40

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Part 2. Behind the Scenes: “Crown to Couture” at Kensington Palace 37:32

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Coronation Special: Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace 1:02:34

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Launch Party for “Rihanna and the Clothes She Wears” with Author Terry Newman 45:02

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Secrets from a Victorian Woman’s Wardrobe 54:04

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Inside the Real Bridgerton Court: Who Was the Real Queen Charlotte? 1:06:04

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The Crown in Vogue with Robin Muir & Josephine Ross 1:15:24

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Costume Anxiety & the Nativity Play – The DRESS:FANCY 2023 Christmas Special! 55:07

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The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Britain 54:44

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Dress: Fancy needs your Christmas costume dramas! 1:37

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The House of Embroidered Paper – Reimagining Regency Fashion with artist Stephanie Smart 56:29

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The Crown Bonus Special: Meet Lucy’s Mother AKA Accidental 90s Princess Diana Lookalike 30:54

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Lady Diana Revenge Looks 1:05:37

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Haunting Fashion: Clothing Beyond the Grave 1:02:59

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The Official Laura Ashley Fan Club 1:00:20

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New season trailer – Autumn/Winter 2022 4:09

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