Liberty Discovers

In the UK alone, an estimated 1 in every 700 people are trapped in modern slavery, and the effects of COVID-19 are worsening an already critical situation. As part of our Liberty, for Life 2020 partnership with The Sophie Hayes Foundation, CEO Red Godfrey-Sagoo tells us why this is a cause that needs your support - promoting freedom for everyone, everywhere, always.

Colville is a collective of designers, established in 2018 by former Marni design director Molly Molloy and former fashion director of British Vogue Lucinda Chambers, with a network of regular collaborators and project partners. As the brand launches at Liberty, listen back as Lisa Armstrong, Head of Fashion at the Daily Telegraph chats to Molly and Lucinda about their passion for innovation, and the unexpected.

As Liberty embraces the future of shopping with the launch of rental platform, MY WARDROBE HQ, we invited supermodel and sustainability-consultant, Arizona Muse and co-founder and CEO of Positive Luxury, Diana Verde Nieto to talk about the change in our attitudes to fast fashion.

Sartorial Stories is London College of Fashion’s In Conversation series in which Senior Research Fellow Susanna Cordner interviews leading figures from the fashion industry and invites them to bring in one item from their work or from their wardrobe. Susanna stopped by at Liberty to talk to our very own Madeleine Macey, Chief Marketing Officer about the journey of her career.   Credits Created and presented by Susanna Cordner, Senior Research Fellow: Archives London College of Fashion, UAL. Find the rest of the Sartorial Series here: https://soundcloud.com/lcflondon/sets/sartorial-stories

In his debut podcast, Young Designer and Liberty Fabrics collaborator Matty Bovan talks twisted Liberty florals and the changing face of the fashion industry.

Executive editor, beauty director and columnist Funmi Fetto has been a powerful voice for change within the beauty landscape – her book Palette is a beauty bible for women of colour, who have been too long left out of the conversation.

Having held the helm in historical interior curation for over 35 years, renowned Arts & Crafts dealer, Patch Rogers, tells us about his vintage-found treasures – dating from the 1850s to the present day. A Cup And Nuzzle Production.

Activist, non-binary campaigner and editor of Fruitcake magazine Jamie Windust celebrates queer excellence and making your voice heard – a true champion of the non-conformist. A Cup And Nuzzle production.

From bold geometrics to courageous colour choices, Liberty Fabrics’ Lead Bespoke Designer, Adam Herbert, shares stories about his diverse career journey which spans fashion, illustration, interiors and fabrics. A Cup And Nuzzle production.

Marking 50 years in fashion with her free-spirited take on design, legendary Zandra Rhodes takes us on a journey through her creative career, from hand-printed textiles, to the creation of her own Liberty printed fabric. A Cup And Nuzzle production.

To mark International Women's Day on the 8th of March, we teamed up with Bloody Good Period, a charity project on a mission to create a sustainable flow of period products for asylum seekers, refugees and those who can't afford them. On 7th March, we hosted a bloody good debate with Bloody Good Period founder Gabby Edlin, period poverty activist Amika George, and curator and cultural researcher, Nicole Crentsil. 

Rosh Mahtani, founder of Danté-inspired jewelry brand Alighieri is in conversation with Charlie Gowens-Eglinton, senior fashion editor at the telegraph.

Project Love founders, Selina Barker and Vicki Pavitt share why they are so passionate about busting the modern day myth that love is something that comes from that one romantic partner in your life. They show you how to awaken love on the inside and bring it into ALL areas of your life; from the way you work, to the way you live your day to day, even to the way you speak to yourself.   

Episode 32 of the Liberty Discovers podcast features a conversation between Bare Biology founder Melanie Lawson, and journalist and author Bryony Gordon.

As part of our Reset series of events, we invited Votary co-founder Arabella Preston, Heartcore founder Jess Schuring, and Nutritional Therapist Frances Phillips to talk all things wellness.

Nanushka founder and designer Sandra Sandor is in conversation with British fashion blogger Susie Bubble.

In episode 29 of the Liberty Discovers Podcast, one of the fragrance world's foremost figures, Frédéric Malle, speaks with beauty columnist Sali Hughes.

Matilda Goad is a new breed of creative, straddling fashion and interiors, styling and design to realise an eclectic aesthetic that teems with playful charm.  Matilda recently unveiled an exclusive collection of Liberty print lampshades and ceramic bases. 

Episode 27 features a conversation with multi-talented British writer, model, and fashion designer Alexa Chung. Here, Alexa talks to British Vogue columnist Raven Smith.

In episode 26 of the podcast, we welcome Geza Schoen, founder of Escentric Molecules and rebel of the perfume world. Geza is interviewed by Nicola Bonn.

As part of our celebration of alternative fragrance, award winning perfume designer Azzi Glasser drops by to talk about all things bespoke scent with Kathleen Baird Murray, Contributing Editor at Vogue. 

In this episode, we bring you an exclusive conversation with Shaune Leane, whose eponymous jewellery brand is the four-time winner of the UK jewelry designer of the year award. Shaune was interviewed in front of a live audience by jewellery historian Vivienne Becker.

Liberty Archivist Anna Buruma speaks to Monocle. First broadcast & produced by Monocle on Design, Monocle 24's weekly design show. Available here: Monocle.com

In episode 22 of the Liberty Discovers Podcast, rising menswear star Daniel Fletcher speaks to GQ contributing fashion editor Nick Carvell.

With London Fashion Week Men's underway, home-grown London menswear designer Oliver Spencer talks to Catherine Hayward, Fashion Director at Esquire UK Magazine.

In episode 20 of the podcast, Serbian-born Roksanda Ilincic of fashion house Roksanda is in conversation with British Vogue contributing editor Harriet Quick.    

London-based Lebanese womenswear designer Mira Mikati is known for her colour-packed ready-to-wear. Here, she talks with Stacey Duguid, editor at large at Elle, and founder of bestdressedguest.com

In episode 18 of the Liberty Discovers Podcast, we welcome three guests from the world of jewellery and gemstones: Annoushka Ducas of Annoushka, Katie-Jane Wright of Crystal Muse, and Annabel Davidson - editor of Vanity Fair on Jewellery.

In episode 17 of the Liberty Discovers Podcast, we hear from three talented young artists stocked at Liberty. Laura Bird, Amy-Isles Freeman and Alexa Coe sat down with Lily Worcester, Deputy Beauty and Lifestyle Editor at ES Magazine.

Luke Edward-Hall, London-based artist, designer of interiors, fabrics and ceramics, is in conversation with Dipal Archarya.

Following the success of 2017’s 'How to Grow a Baby and Push it Out: Your No Nonsense Guide To Pregnancy and Birth', 2018 marks the release of Clemmie’s second book, the How to Grow a Baby Journal, filled with reassuring tips to help parents delve into their feelings and experiences. This episode invites you to listen as Clemmie Hooper talks to Julie Anne Dorff.

Gal-dem is a magazine and creative collective which supports the creative work of women and non-binary people of colour. Created in response to the lack of diversity in Britain's top institutions, gal-dem has made its mark as a platform for thought provoking content. 

Fine Cell Work is a charity dedicated to teaching prisoners needlecraft skills, as a route to rehabilitation. In this podcast, recorded in front of a live audience at Liberty, we hear the full story. Katy Emck OBE, founding director of Fine Cell Work, is in conversation with Michelle Ogundehin, former Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decoration UK.  

In episode 12 of our podcast, we celebrate 50 years of Sonia Rykiel by hosting a literary salon in front of a live audience in-store.

In the 11th episode of the Liberty Discovers podcast, Pandora Sykes and Dolly Alderton of 'The High Low' drop by for chat on The Heritage Suite sofa.

What happens to a country and its people once a war is over? Giles Duley has been asking this question for over 10 years in his career as a photojournalist.  In the podcast, Giles talks to Jonathan Heaf of British GQ, and recounts more than a handful of incredible stories.  You can show your support by purchasing an exclusive Legacy of War tee created by Citizens of Humanity, available in-store on 2, with all proceeds going to the project.  

Belgian designer Dries Van Noten recently celebrated his 100th collection with a comprehensive retrospective book. He visited Liberty London to greet fans and to sign copies of his book, and while he was here, we were excited to grab him for a brief chat, interviewed here by Caroline Issa.

Bryony Sheridan, homeware buyer at Liberty London, talks to Becky Sunshine, and gives her tips for hosting this Christmas.

JJ Martin tells us about her unique journey through the fashion world via New York, Milan, and London. JJ is in conversation with Masoud Golsorkhi, founder and editor-in-chief of Tank magazine.

Danish jewellery designer Maria Black has earned a loyal following for her clever, minimalist designs. Here, Maria talks with TV presenter Lisa Snowden about her journey as a designer, and her new 'Diamond Cut' collection.  

In episode 5 of the Liberty Discovers Podcast, vogue.com's chief critic Sarah Mower is joined by designers Richard Quinn, Richard Malone and Samantha McCoach, in conversation with Fashion Editor at Large Melanie Rickey. 

In episode 4 of the Liberty Discovers podcast, Maria Tash, one of the most influential jewellery designers and body piercers of our time, talks to Annabel Davidson.

In episode 3 of the Liberty Discovers podcast, world-renowned jewellery designer Alex Monroe talks to Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council.

In episode 2 of the Liberty Discovers podcast we bring you Sam McKnight, one of the most accomplished and well respected hair stylists of his generation, talking with Sali Hughes, resident beauty columnist at The Guardian.

In the first episode of the Liberty Discovers podcast, we bring you a conversation with Jonathan Anderson, creative director at LOEWE.