#37 This Is A Token with Esme Young

Alex is so happy to introduce our latest, ‘This is a Token’ podcast episode with the brilliant Esme Young.After starting her fashion journey at the illustrious Central St Martins, Esme co-founded the iconic shop ‘Swanky Modes. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, her designs featured in some of the biggest publications at the time including, Vogue, The Face and Honey magazine.Esme and Alex talk about her love of both teaching at her beloved Central St Martins, and now judging on the hugely popular reality series, ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’.Listen in for a brilliant chat between Alex and Esme as her collection of jewellery pieces are as bold and impactful as her extraordinarily colourful career. This is a memorable one.Here are some useful links for further reading on topics discussed by Alex and Esme:You can follow Esme on Instagram here You see the latest series of The Great British Sewing Bee hereHere’s a link to Esme’s novel here:, ‘Behind the Seams’Illustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This Is A Token with Alex Monroe is a podcast that celebrates all things jewellery. Alex Monroe has spent half a lifetime designing and making jewellery, but what really interests him is what it means to other people. Every week, Alex explores the relationship between his guest and their favourite pieces of jewellery. Together they uncover the moving, fascinating and often surprising stories tethered to each piece, and the emotional connections they just can’t do without. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.