Back Row Podcast

Taking On America With Freya Drohan

On episode 12, Niamh and Ellen chat about the news headlines of the week – including the coveted September issues (the good, the bad and the ugly), and Bella Hadid on tak

What Do Ghosts Wear With Jade Mordente

On episode 11, Niamh and Ellen chat about the news headlines of the week – including Gucci dog couches worth €7,000, and the highs and lows of haute couture week. They al

Grass Clothes, Blow-Up Bags & Beyonce’s Banger

TW: This episode contains content about abortions. On episode *10*(!!), Niamh and Ellen discuss the major moments so far at the menswear spring/summer 2023 shows (clothe

Marilyn Monrolling In Her Grave, Edible Handbags, & The D&G Comeback

On episode 9 of Back Row Podcast, Niamh and Ellen discuss the must-have sneaker of summer 2022, why icon Marilyn Monroe is turning in her grave, plus edible handbags and

Nips Out, OAP Muses, & Fashion Icks

On episode 8 of Back Row Podcast, Niamh and Ellen discuss the latest octogenarian summer trend to hit your TikTok, why topless is trending, plus the unmissable Chanel fas

#Kravis, Gimp Masks, Plus Fionnuala Jay on Love Island’s Breakup With Fast Fashion

On episode 7 of Back Row Podcast, Niamh and Ellen dive head-first into #Kravis and the biggest #spon wedding of the year as well as Balenciaga's gimp mask parade, plus th

Unsung Irish Design Heroes With Colin Horgan

On episode 6 of Back Row Podcast, Niamh and Ellen discuss the biggest fashion headlines of the week including out-of-this-world Gucci gifts and *THE* collaboration of sum

Fashion Salads And Karl Lagerfeld's Irish Muse

"Does this outfit match my salad?" On episode 5 of Back Row Podcast, Niamh and Ellen discuss the latest weird and wacky fashion collabs (it involves Pret!), and try to un

Toe Thongs And Met Gala Wrongs

TW: This episode contains content about abortions. What *was* Anna thinking?? On episode 4, Niamh and Ellen discuss the hits and misses at this year's Met Gala and the s

Met Madness, Plus Meet The Real Life Andy Sachs

On episode 3, Niamh and Ellen discuss the fashion headlines of the week, including the first Monday in May – The Met Gala, Lila Moss's (yes, offspring of supermodel Kate

Influencer Olympics, Greenwashing & Irish Design Heroes With Paul McLauchlan

On episode 2, Niamh and Ellen discuss the fashion headlines of the week, including the Influencer Olympics™ – AKA Coachella, fast fashion giant Shein's plot to destroy th

Digital Knickers, Rihanna's Plus One & Discount Chanel

Episode one is finally here! Niamh and Ellen discuss the fashion headlines of the week, including a HUGE luxury fashion sale(!!!) and Riri's internet-breaking pregnancy c

Welcome to Back Row

Welcome to Back Row, the podcast that gets under the skin of the fashion industry. Each week, journalist Niamh O'Donoghue and designer Ellen Mac give you a unique, behind