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Desert Island Dress

Wrapped in Story: Dana Thomas on a Life in Fashion

11 Nov 2025

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This week, we are joined by Dana Thomas, journalist, author, and one of fashion’s most insightful voices. Based in Paris, Dana has spent her career exploring how the fashion industry really works, from sustainability and supply chains to the inner worlds of luxury and design. We first came to Dana’s work through her writing — I discovered her book Fashionopolis, while teaching sustainability on a Sociology of Fashion module, and Katriona through Dana’s excellent books, Gods and Kings, and Deluxe: How Luxury Lost It’s Lustre - when teaching a luxury fashion principles module. It’s a testament to Dana’s extraordinary range — a writer who understands fashion from every angle. Today, she reflects on the garments that have accompanied her through a life immersed in fashion, storytelling, and change.  Here’s Dana Thomas on Desert Island Dress. 🎨 This series features hand-drawn sketches of each of our guests by artist Louise Boughton @louiseboughton_✨ Stay connected with Desert Island Dress:📸 Instagram: ⁠@desert_island_dress⁠🌐 Website: ⁠www.desertislanddress.com⁠ ⭐ Don’t forget to follow, rate & review the podcast — it really helps more people find us. 💌 And if you're enjoying Desert Island Dress, please do share your favourite episode with a friend!

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