SheerLuxe Podcast

Alexander Skarsgård’s see-through shoes, SNL monologue backlash and the ‘Big Brother’ obsession that’s taking hold – the team get into all of this and more on this week’s SheerLuxe Podcast. This week’s host Nana Acheampong is joined by Polly Newman and Xamdi Abdul to unpack the biggest pop culture moments, dive into their autumn shopping baskets and settle a few dilemmas. First, the team reveal everything they’re loving. Polly’s found the pushchair that actually works for travel, Xamdi explains why ‘Big Brother’ has her hooked and Nana recommends Florence Pugh’s ‘East of Eden’ on Netflix. Next up? Shopping. Xamdi is on a fragrance kick and runs us through everything she’s purchasing… and repurchasing, Polly’s loving new-in Zara and Nana has a coloured leather update. They also look at two of the hottest fashion collaborations of the moment: Alexa Chung x Reformation and UGG x JW Anderson. Of course, they also had to discuss Alexander Skarsgård’s daring press tour looks, from those see-through shoes to a very memorable t-shirt. Plus, to wrap up, they tackle this week’s hot takes and listener dilemmas. Expect candid chat on commuter chivalry, pushing back against curated home aesthetics, the debate over long-haul flight reclining etiquette and navigating the prenup conversation without offending your partner.

Kelly Clarkson’s feud with a Brooklyn concept store, Tobey Maguire officiating his ex-wife’s wedding and paying an Etsy witch for a money spell – it’s all being discussed on this week’s SheerLuxe Podcast. Host Billie Bhatia is joined by Josh Smith and Lucia Hawley to unpack the biggest cultural moments, share their new-season shopping lists and answer a few dilemmas along the way. We run through the culture worth leaving the house for. There are two new exhibitions to add to your list: The V&A’s ‘The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon’ and Tim Walker’s ‘Fairyland’ at the National Portrait Gallery. Then there’s the book Josh can’t stop reading, Charles Spencer’s ‘Swan Song’, which already has strangers on the tube sharing their theories. We also discuss the new legal drama, Sky’s ‘War’, which will have you hooked. Next, the team gets into the latest celebrity news, including Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play drama and the story of Michael Jordan’s wife flying in a different class to her friends, plus a very honest debate about whether you could ever officiate your ex’s wedding like Tobey Maguire. Josh also reports back on whether his Etsy money spell has delivered anything yet. Of course, the three also share their autumn shopping picks and finish with a full ‘fit check, so you can see exactly what everyone’s wearing.

Do your lips deserve their own skincare routine? Hodge, Alex Steinherr and Jenn come together for a live SheerLuxe Podcast and conversation that moves from everything they’re loving right now to skincare, pop culture and your dilemmas. First up, the team swaps recommendations and catches up on what’s been keeping them entertained. Then they’re joined by Rita Silva, director of scientific communications at The Ordinary, to talk about the brand’s new lip treatment and the thinking behind its formula. Alex and Jenn share their skincare non-negotiables, discuss why lip care matters and talk through their own everyday routines. Next, the hosts tackle the questions you sent in: would you date a friend’s ex and what would you do if your flatmate was using your expensive moisturiser? Plus, we take a look at what everyone’s wearing…

How much of your life do you share online if you’ve grown up on reality TV? Sapna and Polly are joined by Sophie Habboo, the face of Max Factor’s new Facefinity Lasting Blur Foundation, for a catch-up that runs from restaurants you need to try to the realities of motherhood. First up, the team shares what they’re loving right now, from a vibey new restaurant to the foundation Sophie says has become her go-to. The chat then turns to TV, as they unpack ‘MobLand’, swap opinions on Pierce Brosnan’s Irish accent and hear about a behind-the-scenes set visit where Polly interviewed Vinnie Jones. Sophie also talks about filming life at home and reuniting with the ‘Made in Chelsea’ producers on ‘Raising Chelsea’. Next, an article on household chores sparks a candid conversation about how Sophie and Jamie have divided the jobs since baby Ziggy arrived and a TikTok trend raises the big question of what we all pretend to like, from hen dos to drinks. Then comes a chat about blurring the lines, from setting boundaries when you share your life online to juggling it all. Finally, the hosts settle the dilemmas, from whether an emoji is a rude reply to a serious voice note to the fork-holding ick that has one listener questioning a date. And of course, we take a look at what everyone’s wearing…

Imagine borrowing a dress for one night and finding yourself on the front of every newspaper the next morning. This week on the SheerLuxe Podcast, Charlotte Collins is joined by Alex Steinherr and Elizabeth Hurley for a conversation that covers iconic looks, fame and a cause close to Elizabeth’s heart. First, Elizabeth explains why digging her old couture out of the attic has brought her so much joy. That leads to the Versace safety pin dress, which went straight back the next day and has since made it into the Met and the V&A. She also looks back on what it was like to go viral before social media existed. Then, Charlotte reports back from three nights on the Belmond Royal Scotsman, a sleeper train through the Scottish Highlands that turned out to be far more of a party than she expected. Alex also makes her case for Elizabeth joining ‘Celebrity Traitors’ – but will she be tempted? Elizabeth is also the global ambassador for the Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign, so the team discuss the new focus on breast cancer in young women, why checking your breasts matters and that mammograms aren’t painful. Of course, there’s plenty of beauty talk too, including a skincare tip Elizabeth picked up from screen legend Joan Collins.

Sapna is joined by Polly and Lucia for a travel special in partnership with the British Airways American Express® Premium Plus Card, covering everything from long-haul holiday planning and airport style to in-flight routines and bucket-list destinations. The team debate when a holiday really starts, who can actually be trusted to book a trip and whether buying a new wardrobe is all part of the fun. They also share their airport outfit formulas, long-haul beauty essentials and the travel behaviours they simply can’t get on board with. Elsewhere, they reveal their best tips for beating jet lag, thoughts on solo travel and some serious destination inspiration, from Thailand and South Africa to Santorini, New York and beyond. Plus, they share some of their most memorable trips and discuss how collecting Avios through everyday spending can help towards planning the next one.

Can your partner make a new friend of the opposite sex on a night out or is exchanging numbers already crossing a line? The SLMan Podcast is back with a new format, as the team gets into the conversations, dilemmas and recommendations currently taking over the group chat. First up, they debate why small talk gets such a bad reputation and whether “So, what do you do?” is officially the worst way to start a conversation. Then it’s onto relationships, trust and the surprisingly divisive question of whether your partner should be making new friends on a night out. Elsewhere, expect plenty of menswear chat, from building a signature style and ignoring micro-trends to vintage military jackets and the collaborations worth knowing. Plus, the team shares the fragrances they’re wearing on rotation before finishing with some unfiltered hot takes on invisible socks, matcha and situationships. Oh, and they settle one important question: how much clothing is actually necessary when answering the door to room service?

What does it really take to launch a beauty brand while juggling work, motherhood and nearly 20 years with the same person? This week on the SheerLuxe Podcast, Georgie is joined by Rochelle Humes and Tobi Asare for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything they’re loving, wearing and talking about right now. Rochelle gives us the inside story on Eulah, her new affordable skincare brand, revealing why she stripped back her own routine, her thoughts on the ‘Sephora kids’ generation and how she secured major high-street retailers before launch. Plus, she shares the products she genuinely swears by, her current weight-training routine and why three or four matchas a day is completely normal in her world. Elsewhere, the team discuss the secrets to a long marriage, autumn fashion buys, Gemma Collins, Theo James and why they’re firmly divided over the return of the ‘elevated dry robe’. Expect plenty of recommendations, honest opinions and laughs along the way.

Has Sydney Sweeney gone too far? This week on the SheerLuxe Podcast, Laura and Hodge are joined by Josh Smith to unpack the controversial campaign everyone’s talking about - debating sexualisation, female empowerment and whether the backlash is justified. Elsewhere, the team gets into everything they’re loving right now, from an unforgettable Mykonos restaurant experience and the Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition to the new ‘Sense And Sensibility’ and the TV shows worth adding to your watch list. Plus, expect plenty of new-season fashion chat, including the wardrobe staples, jewellery and autumn buys currently on their wish lists. They also discuss Meghan Markle and the latest royal-family drama, Josh reveals the beauty treatment that’s transformed his skin and things take an unexpected turn with some very candid sexting advice. Finally, the team tackles a listener dilemma: should you ever tell a friend you think their partner is wrong for them?

Harvey James and Tunde sit down with Maro Itoje – captain of England, Saracens and the 2025 British & Irish Lions – for a wide-ranging conversation on rugby, leadership, style and what it really takes to perform at the highest level. Maro shares his approach to leadership, why authenticity and leading by example matter and what people misunderstand about ambition and the work required to stay at the top. He also reveals how he gets himself into the right headspace before a match, why sleep is still his ultimate recovery tool and what’s actually going through his mind during the haka. Elsewhere, expect plenty on life away from the pitch – from the best-dressed rugby players and Maro’s biggest fashion regrets to books, philanthropy and his work with The Pearl Fund. Plus, he breaks down exactly what an elite rugby player eats in a day and reveals which England teammates are most likely to go on Love Island, ignore the group chat or have a seven-step grooming routine.

Sapna is joined by Lucia and Lu to discuss everything they’re loving, wearing and talking about right now – from new-season fashion and celebrity couples to the wedding trends that might have gone too far. First, the team share their latest recommendations, including the books, staycations and Paris hotspots worth knowing, before getting into the autumn fashion drops already making their way onto their wish lists. Think Massimo Dutti, Sézane, leather, leopard print and the ballet flats everyone’s talking about. Elsewhere, they unpack Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner’s hard launch – is it genuine or do they know exactly what they’re doing? Plus, they discuss whether Alix Earle’s new Netflix series could become the next ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ and whether Chanel’s controversial barefoot shoes are proof we’ve taken the ugly-shoe trend too far. Finally, expect a heated debate on crowdfunding weddings, stealing baby names, Botox, lip filler and relationship honesty.