London was already buzzing about Brian de Carvalho! But now his reach is going global. Fergie and the Netflix team promoting Lena Dunham’s new series Too Much just released a remake of London Bridge and yes, they commissioned Brian to create the fabulous Union Jack corseted gown that Fergie is wearing!

He’s also had a gown appear on the cover of Italian vogue - and Lady Gaga has worn his work. The singer Micah too.

Brian is also fueled by the energy of having very recently presented his second show. It was very well received - despite his fears that people might not have approved of the gown he made of 20,000 razor blades.

Brian's trademark is the Serena corset. John Galliano saw him wearing one at Vogue World and took time to study it carefully. Then he told him he must be a designer -advice Brian took to heart and he quit his retail job and produced his first collection a few months later.

Brian is thoughtful - and intentional - in his exploration of 18th dress to express modern queer issues. I hope you enjoy meeting him here in this podcast episode.

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Find Brian at https://www.briandecarvalho.co.uk/

Original music by Ashley Rivera, Myla Carlo and Chloe Hsu.