Threads of Conversation

In recent years, Lyas (born Elias Medini) has become one of the fashion industry’s most recognisable faces. The French it-boy got his start on social media, where he amassed a large audience thanks to his cheeky sense of humour, deep knowledge of fashion, and authentic point of view.
This episode is one from the archive, conducted in July 2024. Since then, Lyas has become even more beloved by the fashion industry after launching La Watchparty last year. The idea happened by chance - Lyas wasn’t invited to Jonathan Anderson’s first Dior show, so he did a callout to gather fans to watch the livestream in a local Paris bar. Hundreds of people showed up, and La Watchparty was born. Now, the free, open-to-all events happen across all the fashion capitals, attracting thousands of fans and creating massive viral moments.
In the midst of fashion month, I thought it would be fun to revisit this interview where we discuss the roots of Lyas’ creativity and how he built his community. Click here to see pictures of Lyas' items in the accompanying newsletter.


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Today’s guest is Chani Ra, also known by her TikTok username, The Fashion Nap, because she started making her videos during her newborn’s nap time. Now her child is three, and Chani has become one of fashion’s favourite social media stars.
In this episode, I sit down with Chani to talk through 5 items of clothing that chart her life and career in fashion. We discuss going viral on TikTok, building a career on social media, and how she balances content creation with her most important job: motherhood.
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In recent years, Emilia Petrarca has emerged as one of fashion’s most distinctive voices. She first honed her blend of wit, obsession and journalistic rigour at The Cut, where she rose to the position of Senior Fashion Writer, before going freelance in 2023. These days, her work regularly graces heavy hitters like The New York Times, The New Yorker and the Wall Street Journal. She’s also leading the ‘new media’ charge - her newsletter Shop Rat has over 30,000 loyal subscribers. In this interview, we discuss the items of clothing (mostly Prada) that chart her career in fashion, plus her infamous disdain for flaccid totes. Find the accompanying newsletter here, and don’t forget to subscribe for more Threads of Conversation.


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Today my guest is Jessica Willis, fashion director of The Cut at NY Magazine, and the stylist behind some of the most important cultural moments of recent years. She's worked on Solange’s album 'When I Get Home' and Kendrick Lamar’s music videos for 'Not Like Us' and 'Squabble Up'. In February 2025, she styled the entire ensemble cast for his Superbowl halftime show - the most viewed in history. She's also responsible for The Cut's stunning cover story with Rama Duwaji, the new first lady of New York.
Here, we discuss the items of clothing that chart Jess' impressive rise through costume design, music and fashion. From a tongue-in-chic pair of Chanel boots, to a Prada dress with a dramatic history.
A reminder that you can also watch the video episode and see pictures of Jess' chosen items - find both in the accompanying newsletter here.
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What a fashion month it’s been! The SS26 season saw 13 new creative directors make their debuts at some of the world’s biggest luxury houses, from Jonathan Anderson’s Dior, to Demna’s first taste at Gucci. Recorded in the cinema at Selfridges London for a live audience, I gathered three industry experts to discuss what we saw and what it all means: Dazed's Fashion Features Director Emma Davidson, curator and art director Willy Ndatira aka. williamcult, and Beauty Editor Dominic Cadogan.
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