What does it mean to become comfortable with who you are, and confident enough to show it?

This week on Who Are You (Wearing?), Alice is joined by Scottish footballer, activist and entrepreneur Zander Murray for a warm, honest and occasionally chaotic conversation about identity, representation, confidence and finding your own style.

Zander made history as the first openly gay male footballer in Scotland, and has become a prominent voice for LGBTQ+ representation in football. He talks about growing up in the East End of Glasgow, rarely seeing gay representation in the media that felt like him, and the experience of coming out publicly, including the unexpected journey that took him onto Lorraine.

The conversation also explores the impact of Zander’s activism and why visibility in football still matters. He shares how those experiences have shaped his work today, including RIKA, his new training venture focused on helping people develop both physically and mentally while becoming the most authentic version of themselves.

And, naturally, we get into the clothes. From red carpet dressing and his first Pride outfit to the highs and lows of buying and selling on Vinted, Zander reveals how fashion has become another way of expressing who he is.

• Growing up gay in Glasgow

• Representation and finding people who feel like you

• Zander’s coming out story and appearing on Lorraine

• Being an openly gay footballer in Scotland

• The continuing importance of LGBTQ+ visibility in sport

• RIKA and becoming your most authentic self

• Red carpet dressing and Zander’s favourite fashion moments

• His first Pride outfit

• The world of buying and selling clothes on Vinted

• Identity, confidence and self-expression

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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.

Edit assisted by Amy Pavri. Recorded at EH3 Studios in Edinburgh.

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What happens when your teenage emo phase becomes a lifelong personality trait?

In the final episode of our month of Edinburgh Fringe specials, Alice Cruickshank is joined by Scotland's pop-punk comedian Hannah Morton for a nostalgic trip back to the millennial alternative scene.

Hannah and Alice revisit the world of "elder emo" culture, from Twilight and Paramore to the enduring influence of Hayley Williams.

They also take a look back at some of the era's most questionable style choices, from emo fashion to indie sleaze, including the divisive mullet dress. Along the way, they bond over their shared love of winged eyeliner and the commitment required to maintain seriously bright ginger hair.

Hannah also talks about her new Edinburgh Fringe show, Crushed, and life as a comedian in Scotland's comedy scene.

It's a conversation about nostalgia, personal style, music, and all the things from your teenage years that you thought you'd left behind but absolutely haven't.

• The rise of "elder emo" culture

• Millennial alternative fashion and nostalgia

• Why Twilight deserves cult classic status

• Paramore and the enduring influence of Hayley Williams

• The worst emo and indie sleaze fashion trends

• Why we'll never swap out winged eyeliner for 'clean girl' make-up

• The skill of maintaining bright ginger hair

• Hannah's new Edinburgh Fringe show, Crushed

Hannah Morton: Crushed The Gilded Saloon 29 & 30 August

Tickets: https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/hannah-morton-crushed

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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 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.

• 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

Selina Mosinski: Puss in Boots – A Working Class Fairytale Pleasance Dome 21:30 every night throughout the Edinburgh Fringe

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.

• 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

Rosie Jones: I Can't Tell What She's Saying 4pm | Cabaret Bar, Pleasance Courtyard Throughout the Edinburgh Fringe

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.

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• 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

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.

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• 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

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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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.

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• 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…

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 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.

• 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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'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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