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The BBC was launching a new podcast called ‘Torn’ by Gus Casely-Hayford, the podcast unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear by exploring ten key moments in fashion spanning the globe and five centuries. From the start of the global trade in cotton to the accidental invention of artificial dyes to Nike Air Jordans, Casely-Hayford reveals the historical weight we carry through our clothes and the statements we make just by getting dressed in the morning. It was my job to encapsulate all of this in an illustration/ design which featured my collage-like style and knowledge of fashion history. This podcast artwork embodied the podcast, the rule-breaking pioneers of fashion whilst also showcasing the elegance of the intellect of Gus Casley-Hayford.