171. Frances Howie | Fabric, Fforme, & Frances

https://shop-capitol.com/pages/what-we-wore-podcast Growing up in a rural art community in New Zealand meant Frances Howie developed a point of view untouched by trend cycles — one rooted in instinct, independence, and distance from the noise.⁠ ⁠ Tune into the episode to hear how that early perspective shaped her journey across Paris, London, and New York, and eventually to Fforme.⁠ Follow What We Wore For more conversations on fashion, leadership, creativity, and the people shaping the industry, subscribe to the What We Wore Youtube and join our community on Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatWeWorePodcast https://www.instagram.com/whatweworepodcast/ Shop Capitol: https://shop-capitol.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction: Meeting Frances Howie of Fforme 00:01:04 New Zealand Origins: A Remote Creative Childhood 00:04:11 Growing up in an isolated, artistic community 00:05:50 Early innovation at the kitchen table 00:07:35 Sourcing and Cutting: Resourceful Early Craftsmanship 00:09:42 Winning the Scholarship: The Journey to London 00:12:40 Louise Wilson & CSM: Learning Research and Rigor 00:18:37 Defining Her Voice: The Pursuit of Authentic Beauty 00:21:10 Lanvin & Paris: Technical Mastery Under Alber Elbaz 00:26:29 The Alber Elbaz Philosophy: Putting the Woman First 00:30:05 tella McCartney: Tailoring and Family in London 00:32:50 Savile Row Reverence: Tradition and the Art of Fabric 00:36:45 New York Transition: Post-Brexit Shifts and New Beginnings 00:38:39 Starting Fforme: The