A Thread about Alva Claire

In the studio with Alva.

Introducing the first guest of Season 3 - Alva Claire. As a model, she’s walked for some of the world’s hottest designers, everyone from Versace to Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Luar. She’s appeared in Vogue, i-D, Elle and more, and is a regular in Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty shows. Outside of work, her style speaks for itself - a mashup of mini skirts, strong-shouldered jackets and enviable vintage pieces.

In this episode, we talk about her journey to becoming one of fashion’s favourite faces. From abandoning a horrible polyester blazer in London in search of new adventures in New York, to the one surprising item of clothing that accompanies her on every job. Without meaning to get syrupy, I think Alva is one of the coolest, smartest people in the industry - a lover of fashion with a critical lens, and someone whose individuality and self-possession shines through in every image she creates. I hope you enjoy her Threads of Conversation as much as I did.

Grabbing the world’s attention on the Versace S/S ’21 runway.

Baby Alva in the piece that reminds her of her childhood.

“I love short. I’m a big mini mini person - I’m forever cutting my skirts shorter.” Alva at home in some great mini-centric outfits.

In a black Savage X Fenty slip aka. the piece that makes her feel a part of something.

“I moved to NYC and didn’t really know anyone… I was going out and finding my people. I felt free. There were lots of parties and I would wear these boots with everything.” - Alva on the piece that reminds her of a great party. Seen here in a similar pair for New York brand CUUP.

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Special thanks to The Standard London where this episode was recorded.