Miquita Oliver: Second-hand Treasures, Skipping and the Truth in Style
6/23/202645 min
Beloved broadcaster Miquita Oliver joins Kay and Alice for the third episode of An Excellent Fit. We discuss being catapulted into the centre of popular culture hosting Popworld at just 16, Miquita’s love of shopping second-hand, and how her brilliant mum Andi, Neneh Cherry, Judy Blame and her close-knit community of creatives have influenced her style and work ethic.
Discover the looks from episode 3:
ALICE wears:
KAY wears:
Saint Laurent black suede pumps
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First 90 secondsAlice Casely-Hayford· Host0:00
Welcome to An Excellent Fit, a podcast on style, culture, and the stories we tell through what we wear because getting dressed is never just about the clothes. I'm Alice Casely-Hayford.
Kay Barron· Host0:10
And I'm Kay Barron. So today we are joined by Miquita Oliver, who I've never met, but long admired.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:16
Mm.
Kay Barron· Host0:16
But I know you are friends with her.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:17
Yeah. She has the most amazing sense of style. And what I love is she's got a great eye for vintage, which isn't ... I don't really wear much vintage, but I love that about her, so I'm really excited to delve into it with her. What have you decided to wear for Miquita?
Kay Barron· Host0:32
Well, no vintage.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:33
No.
Kay Barron· Host0:33
I mean, vintage to me maybe now. But I've gone actually quite casual 'cause I feel like Miquita is quite that kind of cool, casual girl, jeans and a T-shirt, your signature- Yeah ... wardrobe.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:42
Absolutely.
Kay Barron· Host0:42
Uh, jeans by TWP.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:44
Nice. They look great. I love the silhouette.
Kay Barron· Host0:47
Really good fit.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:47
Mm.
Kay Barron· Host0:48
Nice wide leg, high waist. And this black T-shirt is from COS. Um, and I love their boxy T-shirts that they do.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:55
Mm.
Kay Barron· Host0:55
And they're a really good weight with a slightly longer sleeve.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host0:58
Yeah, I like the dropped sleeve. It's gorgeous.
Kay Barron· Host1:00
Yeah. That might just be 'cause it's slightly too big.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:01
[laughs] It works.
Kay Barron· Host1:02
Either way, it works.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:03
It works.
Kay Barron· Host1:04
And then I re-pierced my ears- Ooh ... for Miquita today.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:07
Actually, I can see it. They're looking a bit inflamed.
Kay Barron· Host1:09
[laughs] Well, if you do see, like, drippling down my neck- Oh, God. Do, do let me know. Um, so I hope that she appreciates it. But I am, I used to wear earrings a lot- Mm ... and they were little ones, but then I've gone back. These are by Eso.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:21
Mm-hmm. Yeah, they're gorgeous.
Kay Barron· Host1:22
I think that's how you say it. Um, and they're, they're gorgeous. And I think if you're just wearing jeans and a T-shirt, it just gives that- You need a little bit, yeah ... little bit of a lift.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:27
Beautiful.
Kay Barron· Host1:27
Um, you're wearing one of my favorite tops.
Alice Casely-Hayford· Host1:29
Really?