Who Are You (Wearing)?

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What does it take to create an iconic character...and how much of that character is actually you?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by character actor, comedian and creator Selina Mosinski, best known for bringing the unforgettable Charity Shop Sue to life.
Selina takes us behind the look that made Sue an internet sensation, including the story behind her famous hair and how much of Sue's wardrobe came from Selina's own clothes. She also talks about the process of building a character through costume, personality and attitude, before revealing how different her own style is these days.
The conversation moves from Charity Shop Sue to Selina's love of minimal, structural, Asian-inspired fashion, as well as some of her favourite vintage looks and why Bananarama remain a style inspiration.
Selina is currently bringing her new Edinburgh Fringe show, Puss in Boots: A Working Class Fairytale, to the stage. Drawing on her own journey from strip club to performer, the campy and absurdist show explores late 90s and 00s ladette culture, third-wave feminism, early 00s tabloid culture and the experience of being a woman in the public eye.
It's a conversation about character, identity, ambition and the complicated relationship between who we are, who we're seen to be and what we choose to wear.
In this episode:
Creating the iconic Charity Shop Sue look
The story behind Sue's famous hair
How much of Sue's wardrobe came from Selina's own closet
Selina's love of minimal and structural fashion
Her favourite vintage looks and Bananarama style inspiration
Going from strip club to stage
90s and 00s ladette culture
Third-wave feminism and early 00s tabloid culture
Being a woman in the public eye
The inspiration behind Puss in Boots: A Working Class Fairytale
See Selina at the Edinburgh Fringe
Selina Mosinski: Puss in Boots – A Working Class FairytalePleasance Dome21:30 every night throughout the Edinburgh Fringe
 
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
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What happens when you stop dressing to blend in and start dressing entirely for yourself?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by comedian, author and BAFTA-nominated actor Rosie Jones. Known for Taskmaster, The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo, Out of Order and Pushers, Rosie is also the proud owner of around 50 jumpsuits (and counting!)
What begins with a mutual appreciation of colourful fashion becomes a much bigger conversation about confidence, identity and being seen. Rosie talks about how her disability and sexuality have influenced her relationship with fashion, and the journey from wearing "cute dresses" to blend in to embracing bold, unapologetic looks, including latex on the cover of Gay Times and at the TV BAFTAs.
Rosie and Alice also get into the particular pressures female comedians face around their appearance, and what it means to be judged not just on your comedy, but on how you look while doing it.
There's plenty of Taskmaster chat too, including the element of her outfit that was deemed too much for television, before Rosie talks about her new Edinburgh Fringe show, I Can't Tell What She's Saying, and why the Fringe has become one of her favourite places in the world.
Funny, frank and full of fashion chat, this is a conversation about finding your style, finding your confidence and deciding that being yourself is much more fun than trying to fit in.
In this episode:
Why Rosie loves jumpsuits
How disability and sexuality have shaped her style
Going from "cute dresses" to latex at the TV BAFTAs
The pressure on female comedians to look a certain way
The Taskmaster outfit that was too controversial for TV
Life as a comedian, actor, author and television personality
Why Edinburgh Fringe is so special to Rosie
Her new show, I Can't Tell What She's Saying
See Rosie at the Fringe
Rosie Jones: I Can't Tell What She's Saying4pm | Cabaret Bar, Pleasance CourtyardThroughout the Edinburgh Fringe
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
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Can the clothes we wore growing up tell the story of who we became?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by actor Darren Brownlie, best known for playing Mikey Duffy in River City and as a familiar face in Glasgow's King's Theatre, Glasgow pantomime.
Darren is now starring in Crocodile Rock at the Edinburgh Fringe: a moving and entertaining one-man play with music exploring what it was like growing up gay on a Scottish island in the 1990s before having life changed forever by a visiting drag queen.
Using fashion as a starting point, Darren and Alice take a nostalgic trip through 90s and 00s style, debating the worst shoes ever made, reminiscing about school fashion trends and revisiting the nicknames Darren collected over the years, from "Darren Broon-shoes" at school to "DD" (Double Denim) today.
They then dive into Scottish soap River City, and changing times now the show has been cancelled. Darren shares the story of how he landed the role of Mikey Duffy, and how as an actor the character and your sense of self are always linked.
The conversation then turns to Crocodile Rock and the deeply personal experiences that helped shape the production, from Darren as well as the writer Andy McGregor. Darren reflects on growing up gay in Paisley during the era of Section 28, how those memories influenced the play, and why he believes optimism has carried him through every stage of his life and career.
They also chat about the joy of pantomime, Darren's favourite costumes over the years, and why he's more than happy to do the weekly shop in sequins and a pussybow blouse if the occasion calls for it.
Funny, thoughtful and deeply heartfelt, this episode is about identity, resilience, nostalgia and finding the confidence to wear exactly what feels like you.
Find tickets to Crocodile Rock at the Edinburgh Fringe here.
Follow Darren Brownlie on Instagram.
In this episode:
Starring in Crocodile Rock at the Edinburgh Fringe
Playing Mikey Duffy in River City
Growing up gay in Scotland during Section 28
How Darren's own experiences inspired Crocodile Rock
The worst shoes and best fashion memories of the 90s and 00s
The stories behind "Darren Broon-shoes" and "DD" (Double Denim)
Favourite pantomime costumes
Why sequins belong in the supermarket
Fashion, confidence and staying optimistic
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Recorded at EH3 Studios in Edinburgh.
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Can fashion help you become the most authentic version of yourself?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by drag performer, actor, host, interior designer and RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 6 contestant Chanel O'Conor.
The conversation begins in unforgettable fashion, with Chanel arriving at the studio wearing a Vivienne Westwood-inspired bin bag, proving that great style isn't about what you wear, it's about how you wear it. From there, the pair explore how drag became a vehicle for confidence, creativity and self-expression.
Chanel reflects on growing up on the Isle of Bute, what it means to return home as a drag artist, and how embracing authenticity has shaped both her personal life and her career. She also discusses balancing multiple creative roles, from hosting and performing to acting and interior design, and why she's always happiest when she's creating.
The conversation also goes behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Chanel shares her honest thoughts on how she was edited and represented on the show, reveals some memorable off-camera moments with RuPaul, and opens up about the emotional comedown that followed life after the competition.
Funny, candid and full of heart, this episode is a celebration of individuality, resilience and having the confidence to take up space.
Follow Chanel O'Conor on Instagram.
In this episode:
The story behind the Vivienne Westwood bin bag
Growing up on the Isle of Bute
Taking drag back to her hometown
Finding confidence through drag
Balancing life as a performer, host, actor and interior designer
Behind the scenes of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 6
Being edited for reality television
Off-camera moments with RuPaul
Life after Drag Race UK and the post-show comedown
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Follow and subscribe for new episodes.
Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok for more content.

In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by soul singer-songwriter James Emmanuel. Born in Nigeria and now proudly calling Edinburgh home, James shares the remarkable story of his journey from singing while cleaning pub toilets to performing on one of the world's most prestigious stages: London's Royal Albert Hall.
Using fashion as a starting point, James reflects on the artists who have shaped him, both musically and stylistically. Inspired by the timeless elegance of Marvin Gaye, he explains why a leather jacket has become his ultimate confidence boost and how what he wears helps him embody the music he creates.
The conversation explores the realities of building a career in music while raising a young family, from opening for Nile Rodgers one night to coming home to change nappies the next. James also discusses the deeply personal meaning behind his songs Time and Brothers and Sisters, why his "Be a Good Man" mantra has become more than just a lyric, and how he hopes the music he's making today will become a lasting time capsule for his children.
Warm, thoughtful and full of heart, this episode is a conversation about identity, purpose, fatherhood and the courage to keep believing in your dreams even when the journey takes unexpected turns.
Listen to James Emmanuel on Spotify. 
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In this episode:
Growing up in Nigeria and finding a home in Edinburgh
Singing while cleaning pub toilets
Performing at the Royal Albert Hall
Why Marvin Gaye remains the ultimate style icon
Dressing like the music you make
Why a leather jacket is the ultimate confidence boost
The stories behind Time and Brothers and Sisters
The meaning of "Be a Good Man"
Balancing music, fatherhood and everyday life
Why Edinburgh means everything to James
And why his manager insists he should show off his arms…
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Follow Who Are You (Wearing)? on Instagram and TikTok for more content.

What if your wardrobe and your home were telling the same story?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by architect, designer and television presenter Danny Campbell. As the founder of HOKO Design and co-presenter of the award-winning Scotland's Home of the Year, Danny has built a career helping people discover their own sense of style not in what they wear, but in how they live.
The conversation explores the surprising overlap between fashion and interiors, from building a personal style uniform as a busy business owner to the latest design trends making their way into our homes. Danny shares why he's unapologetically devoted to Crocs, how his own wardrobe has evolved over the years, and why dressing for television and red carpets requires a very different approach.
Along the way, he reveals the story behind his brief stint working at a zoo (and why dressing as a lion got him in trouble!), what it's like filming Scotland's Home of the Year, and why Scotland's iconic traffic cones and statues are helping to inspire a new wave of playful design.
In this episode:
How fashion and interior design influence one another
Building a personal style uniform
Danny's love affair with Crocs
The "tiramisu" interiors trend
Dressing for television and red carpets
The story behind becoming a lion
Why Scottish creativity deserves the global spotlight
Life on Scotland's Home of the Year
Danny is also working with Sterling Home on their Style Index, helping people discover their interior design personality. Explore it here.
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About the podcast
'Who Are You (Wearing?)' is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Follow and subscribe for new episodes.

What does strength really look like?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by Sheli McCoy—better known as Sabre from the BBC's Gladiators.
A weightlifting record-holder, gym owner, educator and BAFTA winner, Sheli has built a career around strength, but as this conversation reveals, there's far more to her story than muscles and medals.
Using fashion as a starting point, Sheli reflects on the journey to becoming Sabre, how stepping into such an iconic role has changed her life, and why discovering her personal style in her 30s has been just as empowering as breaking records in the gym.
The conversation explores what it means to be a true "girls' girl", creating space for other women to succeed, and how confidence isn't about fitting into someone else's idea of who you should be. Sheli also shares why tailoring has transformed the way she shops, dresses and feels in her clothes, proving that great style isn't about following trends: it's about finding what works for you.
Warm, funny and refreshingly honest, this episode is about embracing your strengths, supporting others and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
In this episode:
Becoming Sabre on BBC's Gladiators
The journey from elite athlete to television star
Finding confidence and personal style in your 30s
What it means to be a "girls' girl"
Holding space for and empowering other women
Winning a BAFTA
Why finding a great tailor is a game changer
Fashion, confidence and self-expression
Follow @sheli_mccoyofficial for more updates from Sheli.
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Subscribe for new episodes. Follow 'Who Are You (Wearing?)' on Instagram and TikTok for more content.

In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by actor, writer, comedian and broadcaster Sanjeev Kohli. Best known for playing the iconic Naveed in Still Game, Sanjeev reflects on the moments, memories and characters that have shaped both his career and his personal style.
The conversation begins with an unexpected fashion confession: the cardigan Sanjeev wore to the recording turned out to feature the unmistakable carpet pattern from The Shining... and a fashion ghoul complimented him on it!
From there, they explore his relationship with clothes, from growing up as the only brown child in his part of Glasgow and trying to blend in, to embracing a bolder sense of style that reflects who he is today.
Sanjeev shares behind-the-scenes stories from Still Game, including how his portrayal of Naveed was inspired by his own father and what it felt like being transformed into an older version of himself. He also discusses the subtle ways costume shapes character and continues to influence his own wardrobe, from rocking tiny glasses in Dinosaur to why the wardrobe for his role in the new series of Department Q is among his favourite ever.
The episode also looks ahead to Sanjeev's latest creative projects, including his new Scottish football anthem, Back in the Game, recorded with actor and musician Tom Urie.
Stream Back in the Game here.
In this episode:
The story behind the accidental The Shining cardigan
Growing up as the only child of Indian immigrants in his part of Glasgow
Finding confidence through personal style
How Sanjeev's dad inspired Naveed in Still Game
Seeing himself aged up for one of Scotland's best-loved sitcoms
How costumes and accessories help build a character
Filming the new series of Department Q
Writing and recording Back in the Game with Tom Urie
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Follow and subscribe for new episodes. Find us on Instagram and TikTok for more content.

In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Amy Matthews. A favourite on the Edinburgh comedy circuit, Amy's previous show I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders was adapted into a special for ITVX, and she has also appeared on Scot Squad.
Using fashion as a starting point, Amy reflects on personal style, growing confidence in your own taste, and why not every outfit—or every joke—needs to be understood by everyone.
The conversation explores Amy's new Edinburgh Fringe show, Definitions of Toast, including the story behind its unusual title and why she wasn't ACTUALLY on fire for the show's promotional artwork... this time!
Along the way, Amy and Alice dive into millennial fashion nostalgia, from Tesco Cherokee children's clothing and the questionable era of "officewear chic" on nights out, to the joy of borrowing clothes from friends and experimenting with style before everything became quite so curated.
Amy also shares her admiration for unapologetically eccentric women, discussing why style icons such as Helena Bonham Carter feel increasingly aspirational, and why self-expression is often at its most interesting when it refuses to fit neatly into a category.
Amy Matthews returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with Definitions of Toast at Monkey Barrel, The Tron from 5th to 30th August at 3pm (not Wednesdays). Tickets here. She will also be touring in the autumn, for more information please visit www.amymatthewscomedy.com
In this episode:
Amy's new Edinburgh Fringe show Definitions of Toast
Why not all comedy is for everyone (and why that's OK)
Tesco Cherokee nostalgia and growing up in the 2000s
Millennial fashion memories and officewear chic
Helena Bonham Carter and the rise of the eccentric fashion icon
Why not every look needs a label
The lost art of borrowing clothes
Comedy, confidence and finding your own voice
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Recorded at EH3 Studios in Edinburgh.
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What does it take to find your purpose before you've even left school?
In this episode of Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice Cruickshank is joined by Cherry West, Scotland's youngest drag queen. Cherry began performing in drag at just 13 years old and has since built a career that has taken her across Scotland and beyond, while also becoming one of the breakout stars of the BBC series The Agency: Unfiltered.
Using fashion as a starting point, Cherry reflects on the realities of life as a drag performer, including the pressure not to outfit repeat, the cost of keeping up appearances, and why delivering a memorable performance will always matter more than what you're wearing.
The conversation explores Cherry's journey from discovering drag as a teenager to launching an events company at just 15 years old, finding confidence through performance, and learning to build a career on her own terms. Cherry also shares what it was like filming The Agency: Unfiltered, the opportunities the show has brought, and why visibility and community remain so important.
As Pride celebrations continue around the world, Cherry discusses why Pride is more important than ever and the role drag can play in bringing people together, creating joy and challenging perceptions.
In this episode:
Starting a drag career at 13
The realities of being Scotland's youngest drag queen
The pressure not to repeat outfits in drag culture
Why performance matters more than appearance
Building an events company at 15
Finding confidence, purpose and ambition at a young age
Behind the scenes of The Agency: Unfiltered
Why Pride is more important than ever
About the podcast
Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes.
Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, the show uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the stories that shape us. Through conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, each episode uncovers the experiences behind the public image.
Follow Cherry West on TikTok and Instagram. Her upcoming show, Cherry West: A Star on the Rise is on at Churchill Theatre, Edinburgh on 10/10. Stream The Agency: Unfiltered on iPlayer. 
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