Amy Matthews on Comedy, Style Disasters & Eccentric Old Women | Who Are You (Wearing?)

What do our clothes tell us about who we are? Welcome to Who Are You (Wearing?), the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes. Hosted by Scottish presenter, journalist and producer Alice Cruickshank, this celebrity, showbiz, arts and culture interview series uses fashion as a lens to explore identity, ambition, creativity and the moments that shape us. In this episode, Alice is joined by comedian, writer and podcaster Amy Matthews. A favourite on the Edinburgh comedy scene, Amy's previous show I Feel Like I'm Made of Spiders was adapted into a special for ITVX, and she has also appeared in hit Scottish TV series Scot Squad. Amy joins Alice to discuss her brand-new Edinburgh Fringe show, Definitions of Toast, including the surprisingly deep meaning behind the title and why she wasn't actually on fire for the promotional photos...this time! The conversation takes a nostalgic trip through millennial fashion history, from Tesco Cherokee children's clothing to the questionable 2000s trends in the era of "officewear chic". Amy also shares her thoughts on why not all comedy is for everyone (and why that's OK), why eccentric older women are the ultimate style icons (shout-out Helena Bonham Carter!), and whether we've lost the art of borrowing clothes from friends. This episode explores: Amy's new Edinburgh Fringe show Definitions of Toast Why not all comedy is for everyone Tesco Cherokee nostalgia and growing up in the 2000s Millennial fashion regrets and officewear chic Helena Bonham Carter and the rise of the eccentric fashion icon Why not every outfit and style needs a label The lost art of borrowing clothes Fashion, identity and self-expression Whether you're interested in comedy, Edinburgh Fringe, fashion, pop culture, nostalgia or creative careers, this episode is packed with humour, honesty and plenty of questionable style choices. 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). She will also be touring in the autumn, for more information please visit www.amymatthewscomedy.com About the podcast Who Are You (Wearing?) is the fashion podcast that's not really about clothes. Each episode features candid conversations with figures from entertainment, arts, culture and media, using fashion as a starting point to uncover the stories that make people who they are. Hosted by Alice Cruickshank. Filmed at EH3 Studios in Edinburgh Subscribe and follow for new episodes. #AmyMatthews #EdinburghFringe #DefinitionsOfToast #ComedyPodcast #ScottishComedy #WhoAreYouWearing #FashionPodcast #MillennialNostalgia #ScotSquad #ITVX #ArtsAndCulture