#9 This Is A Token with Erin O'Connor

In our latest episode of ‘This is a Token’, Alex is joined virtually by fashion model, diversity campaigner and all-round icon of the British Fashion scene, the wonderful Erin O’Connor MBE. In a lively and uplifting discussion, Erin talks Alex through her favourite pieces of jewellery, many she has acquired on her travels around the world with her work since she was spotted at 19 years old!Listen in as Alex & Erin (with an appearance from Alex’s daughter and podcast co-producer Connie) talk about the overt sexualisation of young women in the public eye, the strength of character that comes from forever being in and out of fashion, and adorably, how in the hands of her youngest son Eddie, her Alex Monroe ‘Peace’ necklace will forever be her ‘Pizza’ necklace!You can follow Erin O’Connor on Instagram @erinoconnor and Twitter @erin_o_connorErin walking the runway for Couture Fashion Week in Paris whilst pregnant with her second child www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/a25975792/erin-oconnor-schiaparelli-catwalk-pregnant/For more information about Claddagh Rings, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claddagh_ringFor all things Alex Monroe jewellery, visit our website www.alexmonroe.comYou can see our Peace (‘Pizza!’) Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/flower-power-peace-sign-necklaceFind Erin’s Tyrannosaurus Necklace here www.alexmonroe.com/tyrannosaurus-rex-necklaceIllustration by Connie Bella MonroeEdited by Emily SandfordMusic by Daniel Patrick Cohen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

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.